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In response to the title of this thread, I really don't give a damn!
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Yes, but the OP did not put it there. Now, I am speaking to the last few posters, you know who you are:what does this have to with insurance? Shouldn't this post be in the "non-insurance related " area???
Just in the last few posts, folks are using the words "prideful", "hateful", "silly", "kooky", "disapproval", "extreme", "banned", etc. Are those not opinionated statements? Do they not make you guilty of your own accusations?
I am disappointed at the name-calling by folks who refuse to engage in dialog (free speech) on the topic and would censor me. Why post if all you are going to do is describe my speech with negative adjectives? Exactly how productive is that? There are over 5000 members on this board and surely countless many more who lurk. THEY have not posted a trivial post such as you have. If you don't like the topic, WHO is forcing you to read it?
Me thinks you are bordering on (if not fully engaged it) censorship. I thought the country was going to be MORE free, not less? YOU are exposing YOUR true motives and intoleration.
At any rate, I'm not surprised at all, just disappointed. You will get your wish (yay!) because I have a lot of pressing responsibilities (as do we all) and won't be able to post as much (yay!). But I love to do it! I like to share what I have learned, just as I am so grateful for this forum and those who share their vast knowledge of insurance (because I'm an insurance agent - duh, that's why I'm here). Of course the same sort of bashing goes on there, it's some sort of symptom on here.
I'm anonymous for a reason. Anyone could find out who I am. What's the big deal? I'm nobody. If you knew who I was and where I lived, what difference would it make, what would you do? I would post the same. I'm anonymous not because of you, but because of tyrannical regulatory government entities. You are probably not one of them. If you want to know who I am, please tell me why AND what difference it would make. You folks are the ones who are so silly.
Everyone beats around the bush and avoids the issues. Sigh.
But if Sam leaves these posts here, and Scott doesn't send it to fight club, you can come here and read and study again over and over to your heart's content! A little humor there.
'Til next time, whenever that will be. And I hope it will be, I enjoy it! If you don't, just ignore it, huh? Or please EXPLAIN why I get under your skin, don't just bash me with negative adjectives.
I can take it. And it gives me a reason to respond. So, keep it coming!
Later, gotta go see a client (on Sat. afternoon, ugh!)
Now, ya'll come, ya hear? Come on back here and write me somethin' so's I will have something to read when I get back tonight. Okay? Don't matter what it is, silly or serious, just engage (a little star trek lingo there).
Need to make big heap rush to appointment now (a little Indian lingo there).
Now don't go a'misunderstandin', I got Indian friends, and trekkie friends, and black friends, and international friends. They really like me, so maybe you SHOULD know who I am, because with just words, you are surely having some sort of problem with tolerance and acceptance of differing viewpoints. And that's a stench. Analyze yourself and live up to your liberal ideals and stop being a hypocrite!!!! If the shoe fits, WEAR IT.
Someone mentioned that you are in the majority rule now. What exactly are your intentions for those of us in the minority whose view you don't like and do not wish to allow? Hmmmm?
Lemme know! Let us all know.
Later
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I thought you were gonna let somebody else be the last word? or in your case massive paragraphs..
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My complaint about Patriot
My original goal for this letter was to scrutinize Patriot's remarks point by ridiculous point. Unfortunately, Patriot's focus wanders so wildly that he never actually finishes any of his points. I think you will notice this in the ensuing discussion. Before I start, however, I should state that to understand what Patriot's particularly insecure form of poststructuralism has encompassed as a movement and as a system of rule, we have to look at its historical context and development as a form of dour politics that first arose in early twentieth-century Europe in response to rapid social upheaval, the devastation of World War I, and the Bolshevik Revolution. Even if Patriot's facts were reliable, they were gathered selectively and then manipulated towards favored conclusions. I've tried explaining to Patriot's minions that before bothering us with his next batch of gloomy memoirs, Patriot should review the rules of writing a persuasive essay, most notably the one about sticking to the topic the writer establishes. Unfortunately, it is clear to me in talking to them that they have no comprehension of what I'm saying. I might as well be talking to creatures from Mars. In fact, I'd bet Martians would be more likely to discern that in this country we have an inalienable right to politic, protest, demonstrate, organize, run for office, and peacefully labor to fight the good fight. Well, that's another story. To get back to my main point, I ought to mention that almost every day, Patriot outreaches himself in setting new records for arrogance, deceit, and greed. It's truly breathtaking to watch him.
Are you beginning to get the picture here? In such a brief letter as this, I certainly cannot refute all the strictures of bestial sciolists but perhaps I can brush away some of their most deliberate and flagrant utterances. I won't pull any punches here: The space remaining in this letter will not suffice even to enumerate the ways in which Patriot has tried to crush people to the earth and then claim the right to trample on them forever because they are prostrate. I strive to be consistent in my arguments. I can't say that I'm 100% true to this, but Patriot's frequent vacillating leads me to believe that either he has no real conception of the sweep of history, or he is merely intent on winning some debating pin by trying to pierce a hole in my logic with "facts" that are taken out of context. Let me carry my thoughts on this subject a bit further. Anyone who has spent much time wading through the pious, obscurantist, jargon-filled cant that now passes for "advanced" thought in the humanities already knows that by using bombastic language and selective quotation, Patriot is able to make incorrect leaps of logic. What may be news, however, is that many people are convinced that Patriot's cajoleries have reached a depth of degeneracy that was virtually unknown in the past. I can't comment on that but I can say that every morning he asks himself, "How can I fool the masses today?". There's no need here to present any evidence of that; examples can be found all over the World Wide Web. In fact, a simple search will quickly reveal that Patriot motivates people to join his retinue by using words like "humanity", "compassion", and "unity". This is a great deception. What Patriot really wants to do is provide the pretext for police-state measures. That's why even if one isn't completely conversant with current events, the evidence overwhelmingly indicates that people often get the impression that the worst types of hostile, inimical flimflammers there are and Patriot's lapdogs are separate entities. Not so. When one catches cold, the other sneezes. As proof, note that Patriot is the devil incarnate. If you don't believe me, see for yourself.
While there are many asinine serpents, Patriot is the most loquacious of the lot. He is always prating about how he is clean and bright and pure inside. (He used to say that the federal government should take more and more of our hard-earned money and more and more of our hard-won rights, but the evidence is too contrary so he's given up on that score.) For those of you out there who don't know what I'm talking about, let me give you a quick explanation: He is extraordinarily brazen. We've all known that for a long time. However, Patriot's willingness to convert our children to cultural zombies in a mass of unthinking and easily herded proletarian cattle sets a new record for brazenness. In short, Patriot's agendas are a blatantly obvious and cleverly orchestrated script, carefully concocted to supplant one form of injustice with another.
My original goal for this letter was to scrutinize Patriot's remarks point by ridiculous point. Unfortunately, Patriot's focus wanders so wildly that he never actually finishes any of his points. I think you will notice this in the ensuing discussion. Before I start, however, I should state that to understand what Patriot's particularly insecure form of poststructuralism has encompassed as a movement and as a system of rule, we have to look at its historical context and development as a form of dour politics that first arose in early twentieth-century Europe in response to rapid social upheaval, the devastation of World War I, and the Bolshevik Revolution. Even if Patriot's facts were reliable, they were gathered selectively and then manipulated towards favored conclusions. I've tried explaining to Patriot's minions that before bothering us with his next batch of gloomy memoirs, Patriot should review the rules of writing a persuasive essay, most notably the one about sticking to the topic the writer establishes. Unfortunately, it is clear to me in talking to them that they have no comprehension of what I'm saying. I might as well be talking to creatures from Mars. In fact, I'd bet Martians would be more likely to discern that in this country we have an inalienable right to politic, protest, demonstrate, organize, run for office, and peacefully labor to fight the good fight. Well, that's another story. To get back to my main point, I ought to mention that almost every day, Patriot outreaches himself in setting new records for arrogance, deceit, and greed. It's truly breathtaking to watch him.
Are you beginning to get the picture here? In such a brief letter as this, I certainly cannot refute all the strictures of bestial sciolists but perhaps I can brush away some of their most deliberate and flagrant utterances. I won't pull any punches here: The space remaining in this letter will not suffice even to enumerate the ways in which Patriot has tried to crush people to the earth and then claim the right to trample on them forever because they are prostrate. I strive to be consistent in my arguments. I can't say that I'm 100% true to this, but Patriot's frequent vacillating leads me to believe that either he has no real conception of the sweep of history, or he is merely intent on winning some debating pin by trying to pierce a hole in my logic with "facts" that are taken out of context. Let me carry my thoughts on this subject a bit further. Anyone who has spent much time wading through the pious, obscurantist, jargon-filled cant that now passes for "advanced" thought in the humanities already knows that by using bombastic language and selective quotation, Patriot is able to make incorrect leaps of logic. What may be news, however, is that many people are convinced that Patriot's cajoleries have reached a depth of degeneracy that was virtually unknown in the past. I can't comment on that but I can say that every morning he asks himself, "How can I fool the masses today?". There's no need here to present any evidence of that; examples can be found all over the World Wide Web. In fact, a simple search will quickly reveal that Patriot motivates people to join his retinue by using words like "humanity", "compassion", and "unity". This is a great deception. What Patriot really wants to do is provide the pretext for police-state measures. That's why even if one isn't completely conversant with current events, the evidence overwhelmingly indicates that people often get the impression that the worst types of hostile, inimical flimflammers there are and Patriot's lapdogs are separate entities. Not so. When one catches cold, the other sneezes. As proof, note that Patriot is the devil incarnate. If you don't believe me, see for yourself.
While there are many asinine serpents, Patriot is the most loquacious of the lot. He is always prating about how he is clean and bright and pure inside. (He used to say that the federal government should take more and more of our hard-earned money and more and more of our hard-won rights, but the evidence is too contrary so he's given up on that score.) For those of you out there who don't know what I'm talking about, let me give you a quick explanation: He is extraordinarily brazen. We've all known that for a long time. However, Patriot's willingness to convert our children to cultural zombies in a mass of unthinking and easily herded proletarian cattle sets a new record for brazenness. In short, Patriot's agendas are a blatantly obvious and cleverly orchestrated script, carefully concocted to supplant one form of injustice with another.
Jesus Christ, what are you talking about?Yes, but the OP did not put it there. Now, I am speaking to the last few posters, you know who you are:
Just in the last few posts, folks are using the words "prideful", "hateful", "silly", "kooky", "disapproval", "extreme", "banned", etc. Are those not opinionated statements? Do they not make you guilty of your own accusations?
I am disappointed at the name-calling by folks who refuse to engage in dialog (free speech) on the topic and would censor me. Why post if all you are going to do is describe my speech with negative adjectives? Exactly how productive is that? There are over 5000 members on this board and surely countless many more who lurk. THEY have not posted a trivial post such as you have. If you don't like the topic, WHO is forcing you to read it?
Me thinks you are bordering on (if not fully engaged it) censorship. I thought the country was going to be MORE free, not less? YOU are exposing YOUR true motives and intoleration.
At any rate, I'm not surprised at all, just disappointed. You will get your wish (yay!) because I have a lot of pressing responsibilities (as do we all) and won't be able to post as much (yay!). But I love to do it! I like to share what I have learned, just as I am so grateful for this forum and those who share their vast knowledge of insurance (because I'm an insurance agent - duh, that's why I'm here). Of course the same sort of bashing goes on there, it's some sort of symptom on here.
I'm anonymous for a reason. Anyone could find out who I am. What's the big deal? I'm nobody. If you knew who I was and where I lived, what difference would it make, what would you do? I would post the same. I'm anonymous not because of you, but because of tyrannical regulatory government entities. You are probably not one of them. If you want to know who I am, please tell me why AND what difference it would make. You folks are the ones who are so silly.
Everyone beats around the bush and avoids the issues. Sigh.
But if Sam leaves these posts here, and Scott doesn't send it to fight club, you can come here and read and study again over and over to your heart's content! A little humor there.
'Til next time, whenever that will be. And I hope it will be, I enjoy it! If you don't, just ignore it, huh? Or please EXPLAIN why I get under your skin, don't just bash me with negative adjectives.
I can take it. And it gives me a reason to respond. So, keep it coming!
Later, gotta go see a client (on Sat. afternoon, ugh!)
Now, ya'll come, ya hear? Come on back here and write me somethin' so's I will have something to read when I get back tonight. Okay? Don't matter what it is, silly or serious, just engage (a little star trek lingo there).
Need to make big heap rush to appointment now (a little Indian lingo there).
Now don't go a'misunderstandin', I got Indian friends, and trekkie friends, and black friends, and international friends. They really like me, so maybe you SHOULD know who I am, because with just words, you are surely having some sort of problem with tolerance and acceptance of differing viewpoints. And that's a stench. Analyze yourself and live up to your liberal ideals and stop being a hypocrite!!!! If the shoe fits, WEAR IT.
Someone mentioned that you are in the majority rule now. What exactly are your intentions for those of us in the minority whose view you don't like and do not wish to allow? Hmmmm?
Lemme know! Let us all know.
Later
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Yes, but the OP did not put it there. Now, I am speaking to the last few posters, you know who you are:
Just in the last few posts, folks are using the words "prideful", "hateful", "silly", "kooky", "disapproval", "extreme", "banned", etc. Are those not opinionated statements? Do they not make you guilty of your own accusations?
I am disappointed at the name-calling by folks who refuse to engage in dialog (free speech) on the topic and would censor me. Why post if all you are going to do is describe my speech with negative adjectives? Exactly how productive is that? There are over 5000 members on this board and surely countless many more who lurk. THEY have not posted a trivial post such as you have. If you don't like the topic, WHO is forcing you to read it?
Me thinks you are bordering on (if not fully engaged it) censorship. I thought the country was going to be MORE free, not less? YOU are exposing YOUR true motives and intoleration.
At any rate, I'm not surprised at all, just disappointed. You will get your wish (yay!) because I have a lot of pressing responsibilities (as do we all) and won't be able to post as much (yay!). But I love to do it! I like to share what I have learned, just as I am so grateful for this forum and those who share their vast knowledge of insurance (because I'm an insurance agent - duh, that's why I'm here). Of course the same sort of bashing goes on there, it's some sort of symptom on here.
I'm anonymous for a reason. Anyone could find out who I am. What's the big deal? I'm nobody. If you knew who I was and where I lived, what difference would it make, what would you do? I would post the same. I'm anonymous not because of you, but because of tyrannical regulatory government entities. You are probably not one of them. If you want to know who I am, please tell me why AND what difference it would make. You folks are the ones who are so silly.
Everyone beats around the bush and avoids the issues. Sigh.
But if Sam leaves these posts here, and Scott doesn't send it to fight club, you can come here and read and study again over and over to your heart's content! A little humor there.
'Til next time, whenever that will be. And I hope it will be, I enjoy it! If you don't, just ignore it, huh? Or please EXPLAIN why I get under your skin, don't just bash me with negative adjectives.
I can take it. And it gives me a reason to respond. So, keep it coming!
Later, gotta go see a client (on Sat. afternoon, ugh!)
Now, ya'll come, ya hear? Come on back here and write me somethin' so's I will have something to read when I get back tonight. Okay? Don't matter what it is, silly or serious, just engage (a little star trek lingo there).
Need to make big heap rush to appointment now (a little Indian lingo there).
Now don't go a'misunderstandin', I got Indian friends, and trekkie friends, and black friends, and international friends. They really like me, so maybe you SHOULD know who I am, because with just words, you are surely having some sort of problem with tolerance and acceptance of differing viewpoints. And that's a stench. Analyze yourself and live up to your liberal ideals and stop being a hypocrite!!!! If the shoe fits, WEAR IT.
Someone mentioned that you are in the majority rule now. What exactly are your intentions for those of us in the minority whose view you don't like and do not wish to allow? Hmmmm?
Lemme know! Let us all know.
Later
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This is the "General Insurance Agent Discussion" area. That title alone allows this discussion here as it is a general discussion by agents.
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Just in case anyone doesn't already know, the quoted post is a completely computer-generated post. I forget the website, perhaps arnguy will come clean and post it so you can have fun with it too. Actually it was done earlier in the thread with the website at the end. Chumps also knows about it (he's a cool dude, I'm a very important member of his association and have won most of his contests, so I have a living room full of junk, since most of the stuff he gives away doesn't work - no, sorry, actually, that's my stuff - my bad). I like to post my own thoughts, I don't have to have a computer generate a long post FOR me.My complaint about Patriot
My original goal for this letter was to scrutinize Patriot's remarks point by ridiculous point. Unfortunately, Patriot's focus wanders so wildly that he never actually finishes any of his points. I think you will notice this in the ensuing discussion. Before I start, however, I should state that to understand what Patriot's particularly insecure form of poststructuralism has encompassed as a movement and as a system of rule, we have to look at its historical context and development as a form of dour politics that first arose in early twentieth-century Europe in response to rapid social upheaval, the devastation of World War I, and the Bolshevik Revolution. Even if Patriot's facts were reliable, they were gathered selectively and then manipulated towards favored conclusions. I've tried explaining to Patriot's minions that before bothering us with his next batch of gloomy memoirs, Patriot should review the rules of writing a persuasive essay, most notably the one about sticking to the topic the writer establishes. Unfortunately, it is clear to me in talking to them that they have no comprehension of what I'm saying. I might as well be talking to creatures from Mars. In fact, I'd bet Martians would be more likely to discern that in this country we have an inalienable right to politic, protest, demonstrate, organize, run for office, and peacefully labor to fight the good fight. Well, that's another story. To get back to my main point, I ought to mention that almost every day, Patriot outreaches himself in setting new records for arrogance, deceit, and greed. It's truly breathtaking to watch him.
Are you beginning to get the picture here? In such a brief letter as this, I certainly cannot refute all the strictures of bestial sciolists but perhaps I can brush away some of their most deliberate and flagrant utterances. I won't pull any punches here: The space remaining in this letter will not suffice even to enumerate the ways in which Patriot has tried to crush people to the earth and then claim the right to trample on them forever because they are prostrate. I strive to be consistent in my arguments. I can't say that I'm 100% true to this, but Patriot's frequent vacillating leads me to believe that either he has no real conception of the sweep of history, or he is merely intent on winning some debating pin by trying to pierce a hole in my logic with "facts" that are taken out of context. Let me carry my thoughts on this subject a bit further. Anyone who has spent much time wading through the pious, obscurantist, jargon-filled cant that now passes for "advanced" thought in the humanities already knows that by using bombastic language and selective quotation, Patriot is able to make incorrect leaps of logic. What may be news, however, is that many people are convinced that Patriot's cajoleries have reached a depth of degeneracy that was virtually unknown in the past. I can't comment on that but I can say that every morning he asks himself, "How can I fool the masses today?". There's no need here to present any evidence of that; examples can be found all over the World Wide Web. In fact, a simple search will quickly reveal that Patriot motivates people to join his retinue by using words like "humanity", "compassion", and "unity". This is a great deception. What Patriot really wants to do is provide the pretext for police-state measures. That's why even if one isn't completely conversant with current events, the evidence overwhelmingly indicates that people often get the impression that the worst types of hostile, inimical flimflammers there are and Patriot's lapdogs are separate entities. Not so. When one catches cold, the other sneezes. As proof, note that Patriot is the devil incarnate. If you don't believe me, see for yourself.
While there are many asinine serpents, Patriot is the most loquacious of the lot. He is always prating about how he is clean and bright and pure inside. (He used to say that the federal government should take more and more of our hard-earned money and more and more of our hard-won rights, but the evidence is too contrary so he's given up on that score.) For those of you out there who don't know what I'm talking about, let me give you a quick explanation: He is extraordinarily brazen. We've all known that for a long time. However, Patriot's willingness to convert our children to cultural zombies in a mass of unthinking and easily herded proletarian cattle sets a new record for brazenness. In short, Patriot's agendas are a blatantly obvious and cleverly orchestrated script, carefully concocted to supplant one form of injustice with another.
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Jesus gave us the Great Commission: "Go ye into all the world and PREACH...TEACHING them....". It's both, brother, and although I don't consider myself a preacher, I take your comments as a compliment.
Paul also told Timothy "PREACH the word...".
I share your preference for backing up a biblical worldview with, well, the Bible, which means scripture references, chapter and verse. Well, I'm operating on a downsized laptop with aircard with minimal software for speed. No Bible software is on here. I have EXTENSIVE study material on my desktop which is only connected via cheap dialup for backup purposes (yeah, I'm cheap here early in my career, it was suggested as a prudent idea). HOWEVER....IF Y'ALL INSIST
I will be GLAD to do the work necessary to either read and type the references from my desktop into these posts, or logon from the desktop via dialup (probably an okay situation, I've already tested the forum on dialup, it is NOT bandwidth intensive, or didn't seem to be when just reading or typing.) That way I can search and research and cut and paste and all sorts of cool efficient things to use scripture to "prove" my points (actually God's points, just that I agree). It IS great Bible study, and I would be glad to share!!!! 
That is, IF the Lord wills/allows, I have time, I'm not banned or censored, and somebody posts something to relate to (hint).
BTW, for you Rob, I was an electric bassist for 25 years, rock-n-roll, classic rock, disco (yuk haha), blues, jazz/fusion, country, beach music, studio, the works. Got too old for the road.
Got saved. Full-time road work in clubs is no place for a Christian, you will vex your righteous soul daily (as did Lot) eventually, and more as time goes on. Take a half-glass of dirty water and a half-glass of clean water and mix them and see what you get. Not saying you can't do it as a Christian but there is the danger of searing your conscience so the lifestyle you are around doesn't "bother" you.I'm not a total prude, went to a nice little room last Sat nite to hear a little jazz/fusion band with a drummer I went to high school with, Berklee trained (4 yr), and absolutely astonishing at what he does. It's not a bar, not a lot of drinking, not wild, other musicians there who can appreciate the artistry. A Christian can enjoy many things and not be dominated or controlled by them, nor indulge sinfully, even a hardcore primitive authentic believer type like me!
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And the tongue is Standard American English and needs no interpretation. In the Bible, during the apostolic period and transition when there was no written word, the miracle of speaking in tongues (greek:languages) was manifested, but one would need an interpreter, since they were miraculously speaking a foreign language they did not know. Remember when the Spirit came among the apostles and they spoke, and the people who were of various nationalities "heard them in their own tongue (language)" and UNDERSTOOD what they were saying?He's speaking in tongues
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Had a most wonderful visit with a client family that wanted to increase their protection (that's always a good thing!). This family is black as are a lot of the clients on my book. What's really neat is that EVERY ONE of these families are Christian with no exception.
After doing business, we were discussing various things such as Coach Yow, the MLK movie that was on this afternoon, the Vernon Johns Story movie that I recommended. It was such sweet fellowship among Christians, as it always is with every one of these clients.
We discuss many of the topics I post about here (pretty common themes among Christians) and we get excited, and agree with one another, and say "Amen to that!". We are in amazing agreement on biblical topics, and our relationship grows, and we end the night on a great note, and it is such a fulfilling drive home thinking over what just occurred and how I love my job.
Now, on this forum, there is quite a lot of DISagreement with me. What's wrong with this picture? What's the DIFFERENCE?
(I know the answer of course, I'm just ruffling your feathers, trying to get you to think and interact.) Can you tell me the answer? What's YOUR answer? Why? And what is your basis?
Come on, now!
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