liminal_luke Posted January 19, 2017 On 1/19/2017 at 10:48 PM, Marblehead said: I totally accept that. It is actually G. I. Joe. See, I don`t even know how to spell them. No military parades for me! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted January 19, 2017 I thought you would enjoy my making that correction. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aetherous Posted January 19, 2017 On 1/19/2017 at 9:01 PM, Brian said: Out of curiosity, I did a Google search for images on the phrase "military parade": https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=2021&bih=1014&q=military+parade I didn't take the time to identify every country depicted but it is worthwhile, I think, to follow the link (or do your own search) and peruse the results. Which political ideologies seems more aligned with and enamored of military parades? Being a veteran, I see nothing wrong with military parades. Aside from the annoyance of taking part in them. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Posted January 19, 2017 CNN today aired a segment on how Obama's people would retain power (at least temporarily, but they really didn't explore that aspect) IF both Trump and Pence should just happen to be assassinated or killed in a terrorist attack or whatever before Noon tomorrow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liminal_luke Posted January 20, 2017 On 1/19/2017 at 11:38 PM, Aetherous said: Being a veteran, I see nothing wrong with military parades. Aside from the annoyance of taking part in them. Being a gay, I see nothing wrong with gay parades. Aside from the annoyance of taking part in them. (Couldn`t resist: sorry.) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aetherous Posted January 20, 2017 Is this military versus gay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liminal_luke Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) On 1/20/2017 at 12:25 AM, Aetherous said: Is this military versus gay? Oh no. I can see how it might sound that way, but no. These days one can be both military and gay afterall. They say that gay people are as fit for military service as their straight counterparts. Please God, don`t let them start parading around though. Can you imagine anything more annoying than a gay military parade? Edited January 20, 2017 by liminal_luke 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralis Posted January 20, 2017 On 1/19/2017 at 11:38 PM, Aetherous said: Being a veteran, I see nothing wrong with military parades. Aside from the annoyance of taking part in them. There are many vets that don't agree with your point of view. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aetherous Posted January 20, 2017 On 1/20/2017 at 12:37 AM, ralis said: There are many vets that don't agree with your point of view. I wouldn't say many (which would imply something even close to 50% of veterans)...but there are a number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Posted January 20, 2017 On 1/20/2017 at 12:34 AM, liminal_luke said: Oh no. I can see how it might sound that way, but no. These days one can be both military and gay afterall. They say that gay people are as fit for military service as their straight counterparts. Please God, don`t let them start parading around though. Can you imagine anything more annoying than a gay military parade?That's a Monty Python skit... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liminal_luke Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) On 1/20/2017 at 12:55 AM, Brian said: That's a Monty Python skit... Found it! Edited January 20, 2017 by liminal_luke 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Posted January 20, 2017 On 1/20/2017 at 1:03 AM, liminal_luke said: Found it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2jgrGtiYHE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imhrDrE4-mI I didn't post it because... Well... It's not quite politically correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liminal_luke Posted January 20, 2017 On 1/20/2017 at 1:10 AM, Brian said: I didn't post it because... Well... It's not quite politically correct. Yeah, not quite. I thought about not posting it myself for the same reason. If only it wasn`t also so artful and hilarious. Life`s too short. The moderators can suspend me for homophobia if they like; I need the break and would enjoy the irony. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kar3n Posted January 20, 2017 On 1/20/2017 at 1:25 AM, liminal_luke said: Yeah, not quite. I thought about not posting it myself for the same reason. If only it wasn`t also so artful and hilarious. Life`s too short. The moderators can suspend me for homophobia if they like; I need the break and would enjoy the irony. Nah, you're good. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Astral Monk Posted January 20, 2017 On 1/19/2017 at 10:48 PM, Marblehead said: I totally accept that. It is actually G. I. Joe. The other, lesser known toy line, 'Jewish Infantry Jonah', made a brief splash with focus groups in New York in 1979, but was later retooled for a broader audience. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MooNiNite Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) CNN clearly trying hard to get that assassination Edited January 20, 2017 by MooNiNite 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted January 20, 2017 On 1/19/2017 at 11:39 PM, Brian said: CNN today aired a segment on how Obama's people would retain power (at least temporarily, but they really didn't explore that aspect) IF both Trump and Pence should just happen to be assassinated or killed in a terrorist attack or whatever before Noon tomorrow. Do you see the psychology here? CNN is actually promoting the thought of assassinating Trump and Pence. This is what CNN has become. A terrorist organization. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted January 20, 2017 BTW If you are going to watch the ceremonies keep an eye open for when the Clinton activists get pepper sprayed by security. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aetherous Posted January 20, 2017 A great speech by the new President. I hope he stays true to his words here, and also that he stays safe. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Posted January 20, 2017 Can you believe how rude they are being to President Obama? Oh, wait... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Posted January 20, 2017 http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/confrontation-near-parade-route-escalates-pepper-spray-used/ar-AAm31nZ "Put the pigs in the ground" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted January 21, 2017 My great nation of love and compassion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Posted January 23, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJg_3mSPA7U 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dust Posted January 23, 2017 On 1/18/2017 at 4:08 AM, Aetherous said: How does it prove that? What has "the right" done that's comparable to such a thing? You're now aware, I assume, that the whole thing was bull shit? I hope you and everyone else sees how silly it was to take it seriously. Comet Ping Pong? Really? Aside from that, this holier-than-thou attitude of Trump supporters really doesn't work. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_threats_against_Barack_Obama Not to mention the wave of racist and violent abuse throughout the country throughout Obama's presidency, beginning with his election. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aetherous Posted January 23, 2017 On 1/23/2017 at 8:51 PM, dust said: You're now aware, I assume, that the whole thing was bull shit? I hope you and everyone else sees how silly it was to take it seriously. Comet Ping Pong? Really? Nothing serious happened. There was organized flag burning, window crashing, brick throwing, etc, but not something I'd consider to the point of serious terrorism. I'm not sure there is any evidence that it was staged or fraudulent (such as the right pretending to be terrorist leftists, if that's what you're hinting at) just because it took place at Comet. Perhaps some plots were foiled by various agencies, too? Happens often...although perhaps we'd have heard about it in this case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
