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Topic: Random Poll
Posted By: Sweetnighter
Subject: Random Poll
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 12:14
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Please choose the best that applies! ------------- I bleed coffee. When I don't drink coffee, my veins run dry, and I shrivel up and die. "Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso? Is that like the bank of Italian soccer death or something?" -my girlfriend |
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Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 12:17
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Me? Pompous Idiot! ------------- 
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Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 12:25
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Undefined. Pompous Opportunist w/ Beer |
Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 16:35
 "Pompous idiot" was as close as I could get to "insufferable pedant."  ------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
Posted By: gdub411
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 16:36
| Son of God....definately! |
Posted By: asuma
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 18:43
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i'm communism ------------- *Remember all advice given by Asuma is for entertainment purposes only. Asuma is not a licensed medical doctor, psychologist, or counselor and he does not play one on TV.* |
Posted By: James Lee
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 18:45
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I'm torn between "Pompous Idiot" and "Non-conformist hippie"...(pompous outsider?) Maybe I'll hold out for "Nerd Gone Bad" ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/sollipsist/?chartstyle=kaonashi"> 
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Posted By: tuxon
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 19:14
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I'm a true communist, not of the Soviet Russian kind, or the Fidel Castro afficianado. But I derive my opinions and efforts in this world according to the better bits of Marx and English writing. We are all equall in birth (that doesn't make us uniform, it's the basic rights) We all should participate and work for a better future for ourselves, and for our neighboor. For reasons we all know, communisme has a bad name, the sole reason for that is there is no communist state, nor has there ever been around the world. I would describe the former Soviet Union as fascists. I like the USA's constitution, it's communistic in my view point. ------------- I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT |
Posted By: James Lee
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 19:19
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'Democracy' is starting to pick up that same unjust bad vibe as 'Communism'. You can't force a people's revolution from people that don't want it. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/sollipsist/?chartstyle=kaonashi">
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Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 19:32
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God would definitely be able to spell! -------------
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gdub411 wrote:Posted By: tuxon
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 19:38
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The problem with democracy: If you have a group of 10 people, nine people want to play football, so democraticly they choose to play football. But after nine games of football the one that actualy rather play's basketball will leave the group, for he has apparently no say in what their going to play. In Democracy as it works nowaday's the many supress the minority. The minority's voice is heard, but not reacted upon, because the majority is convinced their right, for they are the majority. ------------- I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT |
Posted By: Glass-Prison
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 19:57
| I think that's a bit of an exgagerration. True, racism is common in democratic countries, but is that a result of the political freedoms? That is a difficult question to answer. |
Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 20:05
It is not an exaggeration Tux it is total bollocks! Never heard of positive discrimination? So what's your fairer alternative to democracy? As far as I can remember Stalin prohibited the freedoms of speech, movement,association and religion.Great alternative! -------------
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Posted By: penguindf12
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 22:42
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I'm a nonconformist hippie. So my friends call me. (although it really doesn't take that much to be labeled a "hippie" in Oklahoma: everyone not a moderate or right winger is such) On the communism vs. democracy debate, I stand firmly on the middle ground: Democratic socialism. (like Norway and Sweden) Here's the penguin's handy-dandy political meter: Anarchy: so far left its not even on the meter Communism: leftist, a good idea but humanity is still too stupid to pull it off (examples: Cuba, USSR, China) Socialism: (democratic-type) democracy with higher taxes, more liberalism, and better healthcare, education, etc.; democracy with a communist leaning Liberalism: like John Kerry-ish liberalism, the main spectrum of the American Democratic party; can be very left, or moderate-leaning Moderate/undecided: the name sums it up Conservatism: the beginning of the right-wing spectrum; based on the opposite of liberalism, like tax cuts and supposed "Christian values"; more defense funding, and fundamentalism Far-right Conservatism: racism, inequality, rich get richer, poor get poorer; Bushism in some cases, but a bit further; very against gay rights, etc Fascism: Nazi-ism, extreme right, conservatism to the max, but instead of "less government" it's "so much government you can't even breathe"
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Posted By: gdub411
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 22:50
I spelled it correctly. It's all you mortals who spell it wrong. |
Posted By: tuxon
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 22:57
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In the end democracy is the best alternative, I'm just saying that we must be carefull with the rights of the minority groups so their not overlooked or discarded as just a minority. ------------- I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 00:38
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Moderate does NOT equal undecided. What state are you from, other than the state of confusion. I consider myself moderate. I'm certainly not undecided, there just is no specific political party that shares my views. I'm not pro-abortion (ridiculous term), but I am pro-choice. A person can do with their bodies as they will, as long as it doesn't affect others. I think Marijuana should be legal and TAXED... Let the stoners pay some bills... for once. I believe people who rape women, molest children or victimize the eldery should spend their days rotting in a cell at their families expense (if the family is willing to pay for it). Do away with three strikes and only spend 20 years in prison, let's make it a gurney ride. You want welfare? Okay, one year max. Have a child? You lose it and you WILL no longer procreate. Mandatory sex education for all children 10 an over.... free condoms, birth control, whatever it takes to end teen-age pregnancy. Kids that can't buy alcohol, shouldn't be able to make babies they can't care for. IV drugs users will get all the free needles they like. Any persons of the same sex can apply be legally committed and have all the same tax breaks and benefits that married folks get. Prog rockers will NEVER EVER HAVE TO PAY TAXES. Beware, test will be given and failures will be considered third strikes. Peter Rideout will be named Professor of State. James Lee will draft the constitution. Dude will be in charge of the military and beer commission. JIm Garten will handle all Gov't parties and the set list. Certified will act as Historian of Prog Records. GDUB will handle the decorations and color coordination. 3F8's can handled the entertainment for the entertainers. Reed Lover will be piss boy with a chrome plated bucket. Maani will be assigned to mind everyone's P's and Q's. Max and Proglucky will maintain our refuge from the sh*tty things in the world. Ivan will handle foriegn relations. Dick will keep us straight on the facts and run the radio station. Cesar Inca will be Cesar and lead us in song. Oh, yeah. The penguin can clean up afterwards, unless his mother says, "No."
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Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 01:07
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^ Ha! I laughed, I cried, I c*me twice.... Serious and thought-provoking, then very funny -- well done, ol' boy!
Ha! ------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
Poor pisspot Reed (give him a gold plated cuspidor and some protective goggles, too, you cruel despot) & l'il Pingu! Relegated to be mere lowly menials/rude mechanicals, in your brave "new order!" 
Posted By: Velvetclown
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 02:51
 Need I say more 
------------- Billy Connolly Dream Theater Terry Gilliam Hagen Quartet Jethro Tull Mike Keneally |
Posted By: gdub411
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 03:11
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Danbo...How could you forget about VelvetClown?....shame on you! |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 03:24
Are you sure............? You haven't seen some of my collection - Bring on the Diamada Galas CD's!! ------------- 
Jon Lord 1941 - 2012 |
Posted By: sigod
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 05:57
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There are TWO sons of God on the poll!!!! I see a holy war coming.... ------------- I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision. - Clement Atlee, on Winston Churchill |
Posted By: James Lee
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 07:28
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Bring it on! If Ms. Galas doesn't separate the men from the boys, I can add some Beefheart, Jandek, and Einsturzende Neubauten to the mix If I'm in charge of the Constitution, can it be written in Kobaian? Anyone wishing to amend it will have to study with Christian Vander first...that will pretty much ensure that it stays intact. VC should most definitely be White House Press Secretary...can you think of anyone else better suited to drafting press releases and handling media events? I also nominate gdub as minority house leader. I think congressional proceedings would be more popular if they were more fun to watch...maybe not as far as Italy goes, but we can all agree that porn stars deserve more visible representation. and I already pay my bills just fine, danbo ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/sollipsist/?chartstyle=kaonashi">
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Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 07:44
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Also, I'm not being inflamatory guys, but we need a replacement anthem - "the star spangled banner" is getting a tad threadbare - unless it were to be officially replaced with Hendrix's Woodstock version, of course.
Any ideas for an anthem for our new Prog state? Immediate exile for anyone who takes the easy option & suggests 'anthem' by Rush' -------------
Jon Lord 1941 - 2012 |
Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 07:50
Mind you I'd probably spill the freakin' thing! -------------
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Posted By: Velvetclown
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 08:01
gdub411, I´m just the FOOL 
------------- Billy Connolly Dream Theater Terry Gilliam Hagen Quartet Jethro Tull Mike Keneally |
Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 08:10
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Nah, you weren't mentioned! at least i get to take the piss! -------------
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Posted By: James Lee
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 08:37
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Easy answers: "America" by Simon & Garfunkel, "USA" by King Crimson (imagine that at the start of every baseball game!), "US Blues" by the Dead, "I'm so Bored with the USA" by the clash ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/sollipsist/?chartstyle=kaonashi">
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Posted By: sigod
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 09:43
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What about 'Anthem' by Rush? DOH!!!!!!!! ------------- I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision. - Clement Atlee, on Winston Churchill |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 10:51
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Holy shiite Batman, I forgot the Clown? Many apologies and a thousand head slaps to my barren forehead as punishment. I believe the Velvet ONE should be Warden of our Prison for Artistically Threatening Pop Stars. Mariah, Britney, Janet, Jessica and Ashlee and any other female persons fitting the criteria for weakening the boundaries of music by caterwauling, siren screaming, silicon enhancing or just plain sluttery, will be placed into the Velvet Clown custody do with as he so pleases. Ah, within the parameters of forum decorum....
GARTEN.... Do as you may. James.... You've NEVER paid a dime of taxes on your hobby. |
Posted By: sigod
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 11:36
I nominate 'Gates Of Delerium'. Even in it's entirety it would be only half as bloody long as the full version of 'God Save The Queen'.  ------------- I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision. - Clement Atlee, on Winston Churchill |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 11:52
You left out Song For America -Kansas, Born in the USA-Springsteen, God bless America-Kate Smith |
Posted By: Velvetclown
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 12:02
Little ol me, the warden of the dungeon of despair  What an honour ..... I think..... .The Torture Never StopsFlies all green 'n buzzin' in his dungeon of despairPrisoners grumble and piss their clothes( Must be REED ) and scratch their matted hair A tiny light from a window hole a hundred yards away Is all they ever get to know about the regular life in the day; An' it stinks so bad the stones been chokin' 'N weepin' greenish drops In the room where the giant fire puffer works 'N the torture never stops MTV never stops. ------------- Billy Connolly Dream Theater Terry Gilliam Hagen Quartet Jethro Tull Mike Keneally |
Posted By: James Lee
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 13:18
Oh, Ok. I thought you meant that things like paying taxes would be likely to slip my mind...wait, what were we just talking about? ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/sollipsist/?chartstyle=kaonashi">
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Posted By: threefates
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 22:16
Man, am I stereotyped, or what... ------------- THIS IS ELP 
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Posted By: gdub411
Date Posted: November 04 2004 at 22:39
you! |
How about me! Danbo has me doing the decorations!
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: November 05 2004 at 03:27
Don't talk with your mouth full.........  
And you!!
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Jon Lord 1941 - 2012 |
Posted By: sigod
Date Posted: November 05 2004 at 04:20
Great song, good choice ------------- I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision. - Clement Atlee, on Winston Churchill |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: November 05 2004 at 10:36
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VC, you should focus on what meassures you could use to REFORM the little tarts. Not to mention all the "WOMEN IN BONDAGE" moments you would always treasure. Hot oil wrestling matches, fruit baths, soup suds, crisco!
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Posted By: threefates
Date Posted: November 05 2004 at 13:31
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Hey.. good Southern girls learn to do lots of things at the same time... ------------- THIS IS ELP
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Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: November 05 2004 at 13:42
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BTW: What the hell are soup suds, might I ask? ------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
Posted By: Velvetclown
Date Posted: November 05 2004 at 14:10
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Now look I ain't the type for beggin' This message was sponsored by THE MEEK DANBOS OF AMERICA. ------------- Billy Connolly Dream Theater Terry Gilliam Hagen Quartet Jethro Tull Mike Keneally |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: November 05 2004 at 14:15
Here one fer ya: One evening Mike went over to his friend Terry's house to play cards with some friends. Mike sat directly across from Terry's wife. Mike dropped a card on the floor and bent down to pick it up. When he looked across the table he saw that Terry's wife had her legs open and no panties on. He sat up and was flushed. He went into the kitchen to get a drink of water. To his surprise Terry's wife had followed him into the kitchen and said, "Did you like what you saw?" Mike said "Yes I did." She said, Well you can get more than that but it will cost you $500." So Mike thought about this financial situation and said, "O.K." She said, "Come here tomorrow at 2:30 because Terry will be at work then." Mike said, "I'll see you then." The next day, Mike came over, they had sex, he paid her, then he left. Later, Terry came home and asked, "Has Mike been over here today" She said, thinking she had been caught, "As a matter of fact, he did." Terry said, "Good because that fool came by my job this morning and asked to borrow $500 till this evening, and he said he would leave it with you. |
Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: November 05 2004 at 14:49
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Ha! Good one, DB!
------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
The aforementioned oatmeal will be good for Mariah's backside psoriasis, too. Posted By: The Prognaut
Date Posted: November 06 2004 at 01:14
Strangely how, I recall procreating no spawns at all. Definitely, not sons of mine And so, in that order of ideas, "Pompous Idiot" would fill in the blanks for me here...
------------- break the circle reset my head wake the sleepwalker and i'll wake the dead |
Posted By: Velvetclown
Date Posted: November 08 2004 at 11:47
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Mariahsis? She´s got a Sis ?????????
------------- Billy Connolly Dream Theater Terry Gilliam Hagen Quartet Jethro Tull Mike Keneally |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: November 08 2004 at 13:25
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Here she comes....
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Posted By: StarvingArtyst
Date Posted: November 19 2004 at 16:11
| I'm an alien, but I've got good company: Frank Zappa and Steve Vai. |
Posted By: Joren
Date Posted: November 19 2004 at 17:20
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"Alien" was as close as I could get to "FREAK." Strange that that isn't an option though... |
Posted By: Sweetnighter
Date Posted: November 21 2004 at 17:04
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my word
------------- I bleed coffee. When I don't drink coffee, my veins run dry, and I shrivel up and die. "Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso? Is that like the bank of Italian soccer death or something?" -my girlfriend |
Posted By: sigod
Date Posted: November 22 2004 at 05:18
- Heh!------------- I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision. - Clement Atlee, on Winston Churchill |