downwardspiral 0 #1 September 15, 2009 ....says something I can agree with. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/15/obama-calls-kanye-west-jackass/www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 September 15, 2009 Quote....says something I can agree with. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/15/obama-calls-kanye-west-jackass/ So then you ARE agreeing that people interrupting other people who have the floor are jackasses. Good.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #3 September 15, 2009 Never said I didn't. Wilson did the country a favor although in a very disrespectful manner. So I can forgive his outburst. Falling on one's sword for the sake of the country is admirable. Sadly that's what it took to get the dems to listen. Kanye West IS a jackass and my respect meter just went up a couple points for Obama.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,998 #4 September 15, 2009 >Falling on one's sword for the sake of the country is admirable. He is indeed a modern american hero; he figuratively gave his life for his country. Wilson the heckler joins the proud ranks of Joe the plumber, Palin the quitter and Sanford the "hiker" as the new de facto leaders of the republican party. Not because they were anointed by the evil vagaries of the liberal media, but because their actions showed the world what they were really made of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #5 September 15, 2009 "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #6 September 15, 2009 Quotewhat they were really made of Hard, tempered steel. Well, maybe a high carbon steel. Most of the time. But really, its more like some high quality cast iron. Well, maybe more like slag. Ok, ok, iron ore. Can we settle on dirt?Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #7 September 15, 2009 Quote>Falling on one's sword for the sake of the country is admirable. He is indeed a modern american hero; he figuratively gave his life for his country. Wilson the heckler joins the proud ranks of Joe the plumber, Palin the quitter and Sanford the "hiker" as the new de facto leaders of the republican party. Not because they were anointed by the evil vagaries of the liberal media, but because their actions showed the world what they were really made of. Ah yes the sarcastic one. Here ya go. And I only post this because I think you have a problem and I care. So why do wisecrackers keep their bons mots coming at the risk of alienating others? Though they may not be aware of it, sarcasm is their means of indirectly expressing aggression toward others and insecurity about themselves. Wrapping their thoughts in a joke shields them from the vulnerability that comes with directly putting one's opinions out there. "Sarcastic people protect themselves by only letting the world see a superficial part of who they are," says Steven Stosny, a Washington, D.C.-based therapist and anger specialist. "They're very into impression management." Because humor and hostility often come mixed together, it can be difficult to pinpoint a wisecracker's primary intent. "Sometimes sarcasm is humor—purely a Don Rickles kind of joking—and sometimes it's just innocently insensitive," Stosny says. "But other times, it's devaluing." Everyone benefits from a wisecracker's comic relief, but if you are the target of regular swipes, it's best to assertively call the joker out. His hilariousness doesn't give him the right to belittle you. Genesis of the Jibe "Just blurting out an insult is pedestrian at best," says Vacheh Joakim, an IT specialist in Los Angeles who prides himself on his sardonic wit. "But a sarcastic jab that can masquerade as a compliment is much more enjoyable, and it also gives the person being sarcastic a sense of superiority." Though Stosny and others theorize that such verbal jujitsu is rooted in insecurity, wisecrackers themselves, predictably enough, tend to admit feelings of inadequacy only indirectly. Joakim, for example, acknowledges the possibility of using sarcasm to compensate for shortcomings, but sidesteps a personal revelation: "Sarcasm doesn't help satisfy a Napoleon complex, but it does give you a little ego boost." Albert Katz, a cognitive psychologist at the University of Western Ontario, has recently looked at the wisecrackers' focus on one-upsmanship from a biological perspective, showing that people whose brains are best equipped to understand sarcasm tend to have aggressive personalities. Subjects who scored high on aggression tests showed different patterns of brain activity in response to sarcasm than those who did not. The differences suggest that the aggressive subjects were processing nonliteral meaning more quickly. "Sarcasm is definitely a dominance thing—it's related to being top dog," Katz says, both for initiators of sarcastic banter and those who catch on and offer a retort. http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200706/field-guide-sarcastic-masterswww.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,998 #8 September 15, 2009 >And I only post this because I think you have a problem and I care. I thank you from the bottom of my (insecure and alienated) heart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #9 September 15, 2009 QuoteAh yes the sarcastic one. Here ya go. And I only post this because I think you have a problem and I care. +20 to irony.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #10 September 15, 2009 Quote >Falling on one's sword for the sake of the country is admirable. He is indeed a modern american hero; he figuratively gave his life for his country. Wilson the heckler joins the proud ranks of Joe the plumber, Palin the quitter and Sanford the "hiker" as the new de facto leaders of the republican party. Not because they were anointed by the evil vagaries of the liberal media, but because their actions showed the world what they were really made of. OMG, will that fit in my signature block? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #11 September 15, 2009 QuoteQuotewhat they were really made of Hard, tempered steel. Well, maybe a high carbon steel. Most of the time. But really, its more like some high quality cast iron. Well, maybe more like slag. Ok, ok, iron ore. Can we settle on dirt? I'll see your dirt and raise you a bucket of crap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #12 September 15, 2009 Got to love it.... a thread about Obama's remark regarding Kanye West is quickly derailed by two moderators into a Republican bashing thread. That's complete bullshit and as moderators you both should know better.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks2065 0 #13 September 15, 2009 QuoteGot to love it.... a thread about Obama's remark regarding Kanye West is quickly derailed by two moderators into a Republican bashing thread. That's complete bullshit and as moderators you both should know better. QuoteKind of reminds you of dealing with Obama and his fucked up far left radicals doesn't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #14 September 15, 2009 QuoteGot to love it.... a thread about Obama's remark regarding Kanye West is quickly derailed by two moderators into a Republican bashing thread. c'mon - Kanye started being an ass under the Bush admin. Obama, poor guy, is just having to deal with it. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullin82 0 #15 September 15, 2009 Quote so funny its messed up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #16 September 15, 2009 QuoteGot to love it.... a thread about Obama's remark regarding Kanye West is quickly derailed by two moderators into a Republican bashing thread. That's complete bullshit and as moderators you both should know better. I'm sorry? Please quote me saying something bad about Republicans in this thread.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,452 #17 September 15, 2009 Quote c'mon - Kanye started being an ass under the Bush admin. Obama, poor guy, is just having to deal with it. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #18 September 15, 2009 QuoteThat's complete bullshit and as moderators you both should know better. Don't confuse moderation and posting. They are separate. Moderators are free to post whatever they want, within the forum rules, just like everyone else. They're expected to moderate as fairly as they can. But they are definitely not expected to post "fairly" (whatever that means) or not to have opinions on the topics of discussion.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #19 September 15, 2009 Quote Got to love it.... a thread about Obama's remark regarding Kanye West is quickly derailed by two moderators into a Republican bashing thread. That's complete bullshit and as moderators you both should know better. OMG, another DZ.COM first; a thread that tangents OH THE HUMANITY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,998 #20 September 15, 2009 >is quickly derailed by two moderators into a Republican bashing thread. Dude, you compared a guy who shouted a rude comment in the Senate to someone who was willing to die for their country. Such an absurd statement requires some serious mocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #21 September 15, 2009 QuoteDude, you compared a guy who shouted a rude comment in the Senate to someone who was willing to die for their country. Huh? I don't see that in any of his posts. Can you quote the section you are referring to, so we can all read it? I honestly don't see it. Thanks!-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #22 September 15, 2009 QuoteQuoteDude, you compared a guy who shouted a rude comment in the Senate to someone who was willing to die for their country. Huh? I don't see that in any of his posts. Can you quote the section you are referring to, so we can all read it? I honestly don't see it. Thanks! Here ya go; Quote Wilson did the country a favor although in a very disrespectful manner. So I can forgive his outburst. Falling on one's sword for the sake of the country is admirable. Sadly that's what it took to get the dems to listen. To say that Wilson "fell on his sword" is a bit over the top. Wilson, himself, said it was an impulsive move. He absolutely was not sacrificing himself for the good of the country. If he had ever thought that, he certainly wouldn't have apologized immediately afterward.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,998 #23 September 15, 2009 > I don't see that in any of his posts. "Falling on one's sword for the sake of the country is admirable." "Falling on your sword" is a reference to the ancient Roman practice of killing oneself to aid the group one belongs to. (Country/legion/state/government.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #24 September 15, 2009 Quote>Falling on one's sword for the sake of the country is admirable. He is indeed a modern american hero; he figuratively gave his life for his country. Wilson the heckler joins the proud ranks of Joe the plumber, Palin the quitter and Sanford the "hiker" as the new de facto leaders of the republican party. Not because they were anointed by the evil vagaries of the liberal media, but because their actions showed the world what they were really made of. Hmm, All these people have been "affected" by the self professed most tolerant of parties by the fact that said party has tried to destroy them and their lives because they spoke thier minds and the truth. And as of yet, because the media has not created them, they have not been destroyed. Wilson is on the way to recieving more campain dontaions than anybody ever has in the House. Reporting a day and half ago over a million bucks. Sanford is different than the rest you list here however. So, nothing wrong with said actions if your a Democrate. Comments in the house and Senate during the Bush years CONFIRM that. So, the hypocisy of your post is not lost on anybody that is honestly paying attention sir"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #25 September 15, 2009 Quote Quote Ah yes the sarcastic one. Here ya go. And I only post this because I think you have a problem and I care. +20 to irony. It was aimed at you too"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
