AldericJourdain

Reply to Obama's partisan turkey with a side of not-so-transparent mash potatoes in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]I know... it isn't the "bigger fish to fry" like Palin's book, right?[/quote] Oh sure, unfortuantely due to the sarcasm in my original comment... --> #NitroFAIL ~AJ

Reply to Obama's partisan turkey with a side of not-so-transparent mash potatoes in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]Hmm, interesting how you don't see this as a big deal or a little deal but for 8 years Bush was bashed for ever the smallest of things.[/quote] Here's a hint charles...I'm not the sum of all the idiot liberals, and likewise...they are not the sum of me. [quote]Interesting how you mention some Democrats are willing to work but only focus on the "many" Republicans that are looking the other way. It is a 2 way street, but right now Democrats a

Reply to Obama's partisan turkey with a side of not-so-transparent mash potatoes in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]Maybe nit picking, Anal? Nah. But you can't deny it's interesting to see how his whole campaign was based around transparency and bipartisanship and yet issue after issue, we see that black (not skin color) and transparency seem to have more in common than glass and transparency and bipartisanship is between Liberals and Blue Dogs.[/quote] Well Charles, bipartisanship is a two way street. Despite your oh so credible informative sources, Dems have tried to help. G

Reply to Obama's partisan turkey with a side of not-so-transparent mash potatoes in Current Events Stardock Forums

I assume you'll want transparency on what type and brand of underwear the guy wears, right? Can't pick and choose the transparency you want and don't want; according to your logic/reasoning at least. Oy, this comes off as anal retentive nit picking. Happy Turkey day, ~AJ

Reply to WAS OBAMA TOO REVERENTIAL TO THE EMPEROR in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]The fact of the matter is, yes, it is customary in Japan to bow, however, the bow Prs. Obama extended to the emporer was actually a violation of the custom. It isn't just a matter of bowing, it is how people bow to each other. Equals bow at equal degrees. In the case where two people of different social standings greet, the person in the lower standing bows deeper than the superior one. The lowlier the person is to the superior, the deeper the bow. &nb

Reply to WAS OBAMA TOO REVERENTIAL TO THE EMPEROR in Current Events Stardock Forums

"Bite the tongue that speaks of greatness, because it is often possessed by prideful fools." God forbid we be egalitarian and respectful in our diplomacy. You know, I think we really need to get past our pride on this issue. Apparently, we're all supposed to give the finger to royalty. Yeah, smart. Cultural context is everything. It's customary to bow in Japan, emperor or not. Fact, end of story. You wanna go around doing your thing, being arrogant, prideful, and pissi

Reply to What the heck?! in Blog Communities Stardock Forums

Hahaha...wow, um, like Daiwa said. A warm welcome back from my neighborhood, for what it's worth. Oh, and yes, it really has changed a lot; I remember going and then coming back and the surprise at it all. ~AldericJourdain (Lucas)

Reply to Don't Fear the Newsman in The Media Stardock Forums

[quote]Why would a news orginization want to instill fear into it's viewers?[/quote] For that matter, why would a Republican or Democrat Administration? Cause they can, and they get away with it. Both so called news and the government get away with it.

Reply to Thanksgiving approches, what's you favorite recipe? in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote]Sorry to hear that. I know what it's like to be away from family. Haven't been for Thanksgiving dinner with my mom for about 3 years and with my brother for about 2 years now. I've had to settle for my wifes family which I don't mind and always appreciate but would be nice to have my mom cose by.[/quote] Indeed. It's a whole different ball game when you're hundreds of miles away; I've realized that lately. [quote]So, where do you get

Reply to Thanksgiving approches, what's you favorite recipe? in Blogging Stardock Forums

Well, I'm not gonna be going home for thanksgiving this year sadly. :( I can't afford a ticket for then AND for winter/xmas break. So it's gonna bite. That said, my favorite 'recipe': 1. Walk into store. 2. Grab one (1) can of Mr. C, pay for it and go home. 3. Pull fully cooked turkey (in my cause faux) from oven. 4. Slice up turkey. 5. Apply Mr. C (cranberry sauce) to turkey. 6. Eat and enjoy. (It i

Reply to Marriage Under Fire in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]Almost every argument that works for homosexuality also works for pedophilia. The pedophile feels just as attracted to kids or teens (depending on the kind of pedophile they are) as a gay person is attracted to the same sex, or for that matter, heterosexuals are to the opposite sex. They feel just as discriminated against and abused because of their sexuality as homosexuals do.[/quote] Perhaps, but most people fail to differentiate between something t

Reply to Marriage Under Fire in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Btw, Nitro, I'm going to go make sure I have it all right before I reply to your first comment. I think I do, but you never know. ~AJ

Reply to Marriage Under Fire in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]Then why did you state (in the other thread) that those with different opinions need not respond.[/quote] Mmm, perhaps fear was a bad choice as a word. That being said, my comment: [quote]Disclaimer: This is a rant. Don't like it? Don't read it. Want to make a snide and/or childish remark? Don't bother; I'll only delete it. Heck, given my mood this morning I would likely blacklist you. It's not that I don't feel you (rhetorical) don't have

Reply to Marriage Under Fire in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]And yet it was just a couple of decades ago that Homosexuality was considered a mental disorder. How did it get taken out of the DSM-IV? Popular vote. If pedophilia ever gets taken out of the DSM-IV, will you continue to think of it as a mental disorder? or will you follow "popular vote" and consider it "normal"? This is not to say that homosexuality is the same as pedophilia, because it isn't. However, if you are going to base your argument

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Lula, Nitro: [quote]In a review of published studies comparing homosexual and heterosexual samples on psychological tests, Gonsiorek (1982) found that, although some differences have been observed in test results between homosexuals and heterosexuals, both groups consistently score within the normal range. Gonsiorek concluded that "Homosexuality in and of itself is unrelated to psychological disturbance or maladjustment. Homosexuals as a gr

Reply to Marriage Under Fire in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]AJ do you always get this irritated when a large group disagrees with your philosophy? Yet somehow there is that underlying desire to believe, "because I think so, it must be right". I read you new blog and it says an awful lot about you (you do realize you can make an article that no one can post a comment on, that or you only seek condolence from those with similar views). I didn't post there, because I hate to see a grown man cry or have a fit, but surely you must realize you can't

Reply to Marriage Under Fire in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]Never implied it doesn't occur (twist any meaning you like into it). However, if in a biological sense being gay was normal we would all be gay (and nearly extinct) and heterosexuals would be the anomaly. You can dream though.[/quote] First off, I want to address something. I went and read about it and talked to a few professors as well. Your argument using Pedohpillia is ridiculously fallacious. The reason is that, setting aside individual sense of nor

Reply to Marriage Under Fire in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]Satan did it. Easy as pie that answer.[/quote] Well of course, the proof is in the Devil Frog, and having to clean up after your pets! Bloody satanic things, why can't they act like humans? [e digicons];P[/e] ~AJ

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[quote]yes and this should be a very loud wake up call because Maine is VERY liberal and if any state would have been on board for homosexual marriage it would have been Maine. I'm even surprised at this outcome. [/quote] Over all I'm not surprised because of what I've heard and read about the No on 1 campaign and how some of its supporters campaigned; it seems like some were too hardline. Hopefully this will get overturned and/or dee

Reply to Marriage Under Fire in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]So speaking from a biological stand-point it is an animally.[/quote] Actually, biologically...what we term as homosexuality, is actually prevalent in the animal kingdom, history, and has been shown by scientific studies is highly likely biological/innate. Go look it up. ~AJ

Reply to Marriage Under Fire in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]Anyone who doesn't think same sex marriage is part of the attack on the family unit in general needs to look at how many arguments for it are based on ending marriage as a legal institution.[/quote] Additionally, the 50-51% divorce rate and rate of parent-less children (or similar) in a fairly conservative, religious country, with a heterosexual marriage monopoly - is just building up the foundation don'tcha know? ;)

Reply to Marriage Under Fire in Current Events Stardock Forums

[quote]Anyone who doesn't think same sex marriage is part of the attack on the family unit in general needs to look at how many arguments for it are based on ending marriage as a legal institution.[/quote] Yet ironically, most of those who make the case are conservative religionists. Hmmm, eh tu? ~AJ

Reply to The Difference between Anti-Semitism and the Palestinian Cause in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

[quote]Today any criticism or anything derogatory of Isreal, Jews, modern Judaism, the Talmud, or calling the eviction of Palestinians from their land morally wrong, is labeled as anti-Semitic. I have no interest to harm Jews or see them harmed in any way,[/quote] Well said, and I agree; 99% of it is labeled. And, neither do I want to see them harmed, but I can't morally agree with some of the things they do. ~AJ

Reply to Liberalism is Immoral in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Frankly, what is immoral is engaging in partisan or ideological politics instead of simply doing what is obviously right, practical, and necessary. Politics is what is evil.[/quote] Thank you, brilliantly said Mason! [e digicons]:D[/e] [e digicons]k6[/e] [e digicons]5*[/e] [e classic]:congrat:[/e] ~AJ

Reply to Liberalism is Immoral in Politics JoeUser Forums

Nitro, like i said: 1. If I'm curious about something, then I'll be upfront and blunt about it. Don't take it personal, because you do, and that only serves to hasten problems. Yes, I know...this coming from me. I'm just trying to say that when you come after me (when making a snide commet, whatever), it only serves to piss me off, and then...xyz happens. I'll continue working on reigning in my numerous faults, if you would - please - reign in the snide com