Ta Ta Jesse Helms - Page 6

JWBear · 07-05-2008, 01:50 PM

Sorry Kevy, I have to agree with everyone else. While I'm not celebrating his death, I am glad he is finally gone.

I find the comparison to Fred Phelps and his clan to be rather insulting. Relief at the death of someone who, by his actions and words, proved himself to be truly evil does not make one evil in return. Should people not have been happy when Hitler died? (And no I did not just invoke Godwin's Law. It's a legitimate question.) By your logic, they shouldn't have.

Boss Radio · 07-05-2008, 04:07 PM

We kept Helms in fancy shoes and hookers for thirty years on OUR DIME. I do believe that buys us - all of us - some "Glad you're gone" bonus miles.

I cite Freedom of speech and all that. If he got to repeatedly say in the hallowed halls of congress that "negroes and gays" were subhuman while we paid his expense account (since the 70s!), then I think the least the guy owes us is an all-black, all-male graveside revival of Lambada: The Forbidden Dance, with an encore of Yankee Doodle Dandy, for patriotism's sake.

And that's me holding back.

As far as values go, I don't think anyone on this board is capable of 1 iota of the hate that filled that not-quite-human politician's heart every day of his worthless life.

There are good guys and bad guys. It's ok to feel good when a bad guy dies.

Dance away, GC. I'm right there with you.

lashbear · 07-05-2008, 04:28 PM

Well, I never heard of the man before today.

I listened to about 3 broadcasts of his "speeches"

This gentleman was no gentleman, and really shouldn't talk that way. As it turns out, now he can't.

Deebs · 07-05-2008, 04:37 PM

Me give Tonto heap big mojo.

innerSpaceman · 07-05-2008, 04:57 PM

MBC, those quotes of mine were directed to Kevy, not you.

There's nothing wrong with your remarkable restraint and acting with what you consider civility and decorum, and as you see fit.

And Boss Radio went on to eloquently and forcefully state the case for those who want to celebrate the occasion or take the opportunity to speak ill of the dead in this case.

So all's good.

If Kevy would just mind his own business.

Motorboat Cruiser · 07-06-2008, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

MBC, those quotes of mine were directed to Kevy, not you.

Considering that your post appeared right after mine, I assumed otherwise. Thanks for the clarification.

mousepod · 07-05-2008, 06:12 PM

Last month, I was saddened to learn that the great Harvey Korman had died. Yesterday, when I heard that Helms (it hurts for me to type his first name) kicked it, the sound of Korman as the Great Gazoo rings in my ears:

"Bye bye, dum dum."

wendybeth · 07-05-2008, 08:29 PM

Helms caused enough hate and grief in his life- I think it's only right that his death bring a little joy into the world. (It's all about balance, right?). Hey, I want a BGCC also!

Tref · 07-06-2008, 01:17 AM

Whew! What is it about grave dancing that makes a man have a powerful thirst?

tracilicious · 07-06-2008, 01:50 AM

You need some Gravorade!

07-05-2008, 01:50 PM	#1
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Sorry Kevy, I have to agree with everyone else. While I'm not celebrating his death, I am glad he is finally gone. I find the comparison to Fred Phelps and his clan to be rather insulting. Relief at the death of someone who, by his actions and words, proved himself to be truly evil does not make one evil in return. Should people not have been happy when Hitler died? (And no I did not just invoke Godwin's Law. It's a legitimate question.) By your logic, they shouldn't have. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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Boss Radio The Littlest Hobo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hobo Junction Posts: 393	We kept Helms in fancy shoes and hookers for thirty years on OUR DIME. I do believe that buys us - all of us - some "Glad you're gone" bonus miles. I cite Freedom of speech and all that. If he got to repeatedly say in the hallowed halls of congress that "negroes and gays" were subhuman while we paid his expense account (since the 70s!), then I think the least the guy owes us is an all-black, all-male graveside revival of Lambada: The Forbidden Dance, with an encore of Yankee Doodle Dandy, for patriotism's sake. And that's me holding back. As far as values go, I don't think anyone on this board is capable of 1 iota of the hate that filled that not-quite-human politician's heart every day of his worthless life. There are good guys and bad guys. It's ok to feel good when a bad guy dies. Dance away, GC. I'm right there with you. Last edited by Boss Radio : 07-05-2008 at 04:09 PM. Reason: Tonto make mistake. Tonto fix.
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07-05-2008, 04:28 PM	#3
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Well, I never heard of the man before today. I listened to about 3 broadcasts of his "speeches" This gentleman was no gentleman, and really shouldn't talk that way. As it turns out, now he can't. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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Deebs ... Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 961	Me give Tonto heap big mojo.
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07-05-2008, 04:57 PM	#5
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	MBC, those quotes of mine were directed to Kevy, not you. There's nothing wrong with your remarkable restraint and acting with what you consider civility and decorum, and as you see fit. And Boss Radio went on to eloquently and forcefully state the case for those who want to celebrate the occasion or take the opportunity to speak ill of the dead in this case. So all's good. If Kevy would just mind his own business.
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07-05-2008, 06:12 PM	#7
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Last month, I was saddened to learn that the great Harvey Korman had died. Yesterday, when I heard that Helms (it hurts for me to type his first name) kicked it, the sound of Korman as the Great Gazoo rings in my ears: "Bye bye, dum dum." __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Helms caused enough hate and grief in his life- I think it's only right that his death bring a little joy into the world. (It's all about balance, right?). Hey, I want a BGCC also! __________________
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