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Timber Loftis · 06-10-2003, 11:59 AM

When I said "master moralists" I was referrring to Bush & Co., Inc.

Clinton is more of a "slave-to-his-loins moralist" I would guess. But, I would not consider him nor his admin amoral. Of course, I'm also currently working on getting together a project for my new reality show "Bi-Temptation Island" so most of the sex scandals intrigue me more than they insult me.

Callum Kerr · 06-10-2003, 12:22 PM

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Originally posted by Leonis
Well I never!
I for one, would rush to the defence of the crown in an instant! Shame Donut, shame!

Well it is Aussie beer after all...

Mr. Mopery · 06-10-2003, 12:55 PM

America and it's patriotism... Hmm. The very things I've been chewing on for the last few months. I'm an expatriot American...spent some time in Australia then lived in both Europe and now Asia for awhile.

I love where I'm from and I love the people (most of the time) but I don't love America the Beautiful(tm) all the time. American foreign policy is either too heavy handed or non-existant (African genocides anyone?). And I hate the fact that most Americans have no idea that life exists beyond the ocean.

An actual conversation I had with an American woman on holiday in New Zealand:

Woman: What a sweet young man you are! Are you staying in New Zealand long?

Me: No, I'm headed for Sweden and Norway soon. Should be fun.

Woman: Exciting! You should visit Korea while you're up that way! I hear
it's very nice!

America traditionally lacks subtlety, which is both it's virtue and bane. Our country's passion and ingenuity is the envy of many, though it's frequent misapplication makes for easy caricature.

Think of it: a country that birthed jazz, blues and nuclear weapons.

Sir Taliesin--I agree that Clinton lacked certain...scruples. But he was a better statesman (and politician) than Bush. I would have impeached him, though, for purjury. Neither would have gotten to the oval office without family help but Clinton, though not a model president, would passed an English exam. How'd Bush get through university with that grammar???

Timber Loftis--Any and all Nietszche will be Derridatiously deconstructed.

Mr. Mopery · 06-10-2003, 01:01 PM

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Originally posted by Mr. Mopery:
Neither would have gotten to the oval office without family help but Clinton, though not a model president, would passed an English exam.

Ok...would HAVE passed. At least when I screw up it's cause I've been drinking.

Timber Loftis · 06-10-2003, 01:17 PM

Mr. Mopery, you have sparked me to go begin reading up on Derrida. When I first encountered deconstructionism I found it utterly useless and banal. That was a decade hence, and I think I owe it to myself to revisit it with a fresh mind.

Faceman · 06-10-2003, 02:19 PM

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Originally posted by johnny:
God can't be everywhere at the same time, he's too busy saving your queen.

Yes he can! He's omnipotent AND omnipresent

Beaumanoir · 06-10-2003, 05:04 PM

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Originally posted by johnny:
God can't be everywhere at the same time, he's too busy saving your queen.

I dont like the queen. One is too far up ones own arse.

Rokenn · 06-10-2003, 05:12 PM

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Originally posted by Beaumanoir:

quote:
Originally posted by johnny:
God can't be everywhere at the same time, he's too busy saving your queen.

I dont like the queen. One is too far up ones own arse. [/QUOTE]Hey Queen was a great group. You got something against Freddie Mercury? [img]graemlins/laugh2.gif[/img]

Sir Taliesin · 06-10-2003, 05:14 PM

Some of the best music in the 70's that's for sure! Fat Bottom Girls was my favorite!

johnny · 06-10-2003, 05:49 PM

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Originally posted by Rokenn:

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Originally posted by Beaumanoir:

quote:
Originally posted by johnny:
God can't be everywhere at the same time, he's too busy saving your queen.

I dont like the queen. One is too far up ones own arse. [/QUOTE]Hey Queen was a great group. You got something against Freddie Mercury? [img]graemlins/laugh2.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]Nothing but good about the dead.

06-10-2003, 11:59 AM	#51
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	When I said "master moralists" I was referrring to Bush & Co., Inc. Clinton is more of a "slave-to-his-loins moralist" I would guess. But, I would not consider him nor his admin amoral. Of course, I'm also currently working on getting together a project for my new reality show "Bi-Temptation Island" so most of the sex scandals intrigue me more than they insult me. __________________

06-10-2003, 12:55 PM	#53
Mr. Mopery Zhentarim Guard Join Date: December 13, 2001 Location: Warsaw Age: 48 Posts: 328	America and it's patriotism... Hmm. The very things I've been chewing on for the last few months. I'm an expatriot American...spent some time in Australia then lived in both Europe and now Asia for awhile. I love where I'm from and I love the people (most of the time) but I don't love America the Beautiful(tm) all the time. American foreign policy is either too heavy handed or non-existant (African genocides anyone?). And I hate the fact that most Americans have no idea that life exists beyond the ocean. An actual conversation I had with an American woman on holiday in New Zealand: Woman: What a sweet young man you are! Are you staying in New Zealand long? Me: No, I'm headed for Sweden and Norway soon. Should be fun. Woman: Exciting! You should visit Korea while you're up that way! I hear it's very nice! America traditionally lacks subtlety, which is both it's virtue and bane. Our country's passion and ingenuity is the envy of many, though it's frequent misapplication makes for easy caricature. Think of it: a country that birthed jazz, blues and nuclear weapons. Sir Taliesin--I agree that Clinton lacked certain...scruples. But he was a better statesman (and politician) than Bush. I would have impeached him, though, for purjury. Neither would have gotten to the oval office without family help but Clinton, though not a model president, would passed an English exam. How'd Bush get through university with that grammar??? Timber Loftis--Any and all Nietszche will be Derridatiously deconstructed. __________________ Never argue with a woman who\'s holding your schmeckle...

06-10-2003, 01:17 PM	#55
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Mr. Mopery, you have sparked me to go begin reading up on Derrida. When I first encountered deconstructionism I found it utterly useless and banal. That was a decade hence, and I think I owe it to myself to revisit it with a fresh mind. __________________

06-10-2003, 05:14 PM	#59
Sir Taliesin Silver Dragon Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN USA Age: 60 Posts: 1,641	Some of the best music in the 70's that's for sure! Fat Bottom Girls was my favorite! __________________ Sir Taliesin<br /><br />Hello... Good bye.

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