[mojo2]

What are the headlines and news stories you expect to see stemming from the relocation of thousands of REFUGEES from NOLA to various parts of the country?

My first guess is:

"NOLA Refugee and Rescuer to Wed."

[teknopimp]

"No End In Site For Gov't Handouts"

[besson3c]

"NOLA refugees relocate to various parts of the country"

How's that?

[dreilly1]

Originally Posted by mojo2

"NOLA Evacuee and Rescuer to Wed."

Fixed™.

[JoshuaZ]

`The South Will Rise Again.`

[BlueSky]

"Barbara Bush Relocates to Astrodome, Says It's 'Working Well' For Her"

[effgee]

"Aftermath of Katrina spawns mind-boggling numbers of inane forum threads"

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by effgee

"Aftermath of Katrina spawns mind-boggling numbers of inane forum threads"

-t

[Rolling Bones]

Originally Posted by mojo2

What are the headlines and news stories you expect to see stemming from the relocation of thousands of REFUGEES from NOLA to various parts of the country?

I know what you're fishing for.

It's something negative isn't it? And I know exactly what that negative is that you're looking for.

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by besson3c

"NOLA refugees relocate to various parts of the country"

How's that?

That's Canadian.

States the obvious. Offends no one. Misses the point of the thread. Very safe. Very

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by dreilly1

Fixed™.

A NOLA EVACUEE?

That's a Frenchman who couldn't make it all the way to the restroom after a Fleet enema.

There. Let THAT image work it's way into your cranial nooks and crannies!

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by BlueSky

"Barbara Bush Relocates to Astrodome, Says It's 'Working Well' For Her"

I'm wiping away tears of laughter.

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by Rolling Bones

I know what you're fishing for.

It's something negative isn't it? And I know exactly what that negative is that you're looking for.

There was more than ONE reason for the invasion.
There was more than ONE shooter in Dealey Plaza. http://www.earthcam.com/jfk/
There's more than ONE possible headline.

Take YOUR best guess, wise guy.

Skeeered?

[teknopimp]

"Feds Run Out of Gov't Cheese"

[besson3c]

Originally Posted by mojo2

That's Canadian.

States the obvious. Offends no one. Misses the point of the thread. Very safe. Very

Ahhh.. you didn't say it had to be an American headline!

Hmmm... how can I fit cheap beer, fast food, and Walmart into a headline? Hmmmm...

[PacHead]

Headline:

Final death tally is complete, numbers lower than expected. And in other related news Michael Moore cancels his film on the hurricane. Less dead Americans = less profits.

[Captain Obvious]

"Sales of spinning car rims skyrocket as refugees are given 2K in Visa debit cards"

[effgee]

Awww, look - how cute. The doggies heed to the bell ...

Originally Posted by mojo2

That's Canadian. ...

Originally Posted by mojo2

That's a Frenchman who couldn't make it all the way to the restroom after a Fleet enema. ...

Originally Posted by PacHead

Final death tally is complete, numbers lower than expected. And in other related news Michael Moore cancels his film on the hurricane. Less dead Americans = less profits.

Originally Posted by mojo2

"Sales of spinning car rims skyrocket as refugees are given 2K in Visa debit cards"

Not. predictable. Not. even. remotely.

[JoshuaZ]

Ahh the fun of it all.

[ThinkInsane]

It's been a good week since all those people died and a whole hell of a lot more lost everything they own, so it's ok to start making jokes about it? How about we get the bodies out of the attics and out of the streets, and find out how such a tremendous failure was allowed to occur before we start making light of it?

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by effgee

Awww, look - how cute. The doggies heed to the bell ...

Not. predictable. Not. even. remotely.

Captain Obvious "Sales of spinning car rims skyrocket as refugees are given 2K in Visa debit cards"

effgee Awww, look - how cute. The doggies heed to the bell ...

Quote:
Originally Posted by mojo2
"Sales of spinning car rims skyrocket as refugees are given 2K in Visa debit cards"

Originally Posted by effgee

"Sales of spinning car rims skyrocket as refugees are given 2K in Visa debit cards"

Captain Obvious, looks like you're a real trend setter. EVERYBODY is saying it. (I guess it must be true!)

Anyone else wish to join in?

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by ThinkInsane

It's been a good week since all those people died and a whole hell of a lot more lost everything they own, so it's ok to start making jokes about it? How about we get the bodies out of the attics and out of the streets, and find out how such a tremendous failure was allowed to occur before we start making light of it?

And who said we can't legislate morality?

[effgee]

Originally Posted by mojo2

Captain Obvious, looks like you're a real trend setter. EVERYBODY is saying it. (I guess it must be true!) ... Anyone else wish to join in?

Ugh, that hurt. Give me a minute so I can sit in a corner and cry. I can't even begin to tell you how much I am looking forward to the day when you shallow fudgepickles finally move on to the next celebrity trial.

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by effgee

Ugh, that hurt. Give me a minute so I can sit in a corner and cry. I can't even begin to tell you how much I am looking forward to the day when you shallow fudgepickles finally move on to the next celebrity trial.

Tell me please how you bear the pain of living?


Someone is dying right now. Please, effgee, go mourn them and leave us shallow fudgepickles to ponder how it is you can make a legitimate question turn into your own private crucible (where you KNOW there may be some people in authority here who will back you up) and impose YOUR interpretation of PROPER behavior on others?

Well, here are a few different views of mourning why don't you and the admins and all the members here decide on what the standard mourning period is and then you won't be so hurt by such shallow behavior. And since you have taken this to the level of expressing offense at the terrible things WRITTEN here, (sigh) I will formally ask you attribute that quote correctly.

I wasn't the one who originally posted the hub caps post. If you are going to be silly, please be accurately silly.

HoustonChronicle.com - Church wraps up official mourning period ...
The official nine-day mourning period for John Paul, which began with a funeral attended by world leaders and hundreds of thousands of pilgrims, ...
www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/pope/3137961 - 41k - Cached - Similar pages
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Russian town marks formal end of 40-day mourning
BESLAN, Russia (AP) — Residents of this grief-stricken southern city on Tuesday marked the end of the 40-day mourning period for the hundreds of victims of a school massacre, lighting thin prayer candles and propping up photographs in the gymnasium at the center of the tragedy.
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Mourning clothing was a very important part of Victorian life. Proper etiquette had its place even during this time of sorrow. The "proper" mourning period for a woman mourning the death of her spouse was two-and-one-half years. This mourning period was divided into two stages: "deep mourning" (the first 18 months) and "half-mourning" (the subsequent 12 months). Throughout the entire mourning period, black was the only color worn.

During "deep mourning", clothing was very simple - no beading or trims. Heavy black veils were worn. After a "decent interval" passed - the 18 months of deep mourning - ladies could begin wearing black trims - velvet bands, jet, and beads. It was also acceptable during this time period to wear white collars and cuffs.

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Kabbalistically speaking, how does the counting of the Omer connect the holidays of Passover and Shavuot?

What do I do if I forgot to count the Omer one night?

What is the spiritual significance of the counting of the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot (“the omer”)?

What exactly is prohibited during the Omer mourning period?
During these days of mourning it is forbidden to:

1. Get married.

2. Listen to music.

3. Take a haircut or shave. [A practicing rabbi should be consulted if one feels that his livelihood could be affected if he does not shave.]

4. Recite the Shehecheyanu during the weekdays (unless you are Sephardic).

5. Wear a significant new garment (aside for Shabbat).

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Mourning

Jewish mourning practices can be broken into several periods of decreasing intensity. These mourning periods allow the full expression of grief, while discouraging excesses of grief and allowing the mourner to gradually return to a normal life.

When a close relative (parent, sibling, spouse or child) first hears of the death of a relative, it is traditional to express the initial grief by tearing one's clothing. The tear is made over the heart if the deceased is a parent, or over the right side of the chest for other relatives. This tearing of the clothing is referred to as keriyah (lit. "tearing"). The mourner recites the blessing describing G-d as "the true Judge," an acceptance of G-d's taking of the life of a relative.

From the time of death to the burial, the mourner's sole responsibility is caring for the deceased and preparing for the burial. This period is known as aninut. During this time, the mourners are exempt from all positive commandments ("thou shalts"), because the preparations take first priority. This period usually lasts a day or two; Judaism requires prompt burial.

During this aninut period, the family should be left alone and allowed the full expression of grief. Condolence calls or visits should not be made during this time.

After the burial, a close relative, near neighbor or friend prepares the first meal for the mourners, the se'udat havra'ah (meal of condolence). This meal traditionally consists of eggs (a symbol of life) and bread. The meal is for the family only, not for visitors. After this time, condolence calls are permitted.

The next period of mourning is known as shiva (seven, because it lasts seven days). Shiva is observed by parents, children, spouses and siblings of the deceased, preferably all together in the deceased's home. Shiva begins on the day of burial and continues until the morning of the seventh day after burial. Mourners sit on low stools or the floor instead of chairs, do not wear leather shoes, do not shave or cut their hair, do not wear cosmetics, do not work, and do not do things for comfort or pleasure, such as bathe, have sex, put on fresh clothing, or study Torah (except Torah related to mourning and grief). Mourners wear the clothes that they tore at the time of learning of the death or at the funeral. Mirrors in the house are covered. Prayer services are held where the shiva is held, with friends, neighbors and relatives making up the minyan (10 people required for certain prayers).

If a festival occurs during the mourning period, the mourning is terminated, but if the burial occurs during a festival, the mourning is delayed until after the festival. The Shabbat that occurs during the shiva period counts toward the seven days of shiva, and does not end the mourning period. Public mourning practices (such as wearing the torn clothes, not wearing shoes) are suspended during this period, but private mourning continues.

The next period of mourning is known as shloshim (thirty, because it lasts until the 30th day after burial). During that period, the mourners do not attend parties or celebrations, do not shave or cut their hair, and do not listen to music.

The final period of formal mourning is avelut, which is observed only for a parent. This period lasts for twelve months after the burial. During that time, mourners avoid parties, celebrations, theater and concerts. For eleven months of that period, starting at the time of burial, the son of the deceased recites the mourner's Kaddish every day.

After the avelut period is complete, the family of the deceased is not permitted to continue formal mourning; however, there are a few continuing acknowledgments of the decedent. Every year, on the anniversary of the death, family members observe the deceased's Yahrzeit (Yiddish, lit. "anniversary"). On the Yahrzeit, sons recite Kaddish and take an aliyah (bless the Torah reading) in synagogue if possible, and all mourners light a candle in honor of the decedent that burns for 24 hours. In addition, during services on Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret, the last day of Passover, and Shavu'ot, after the haftarah reading in synagogue, close relatives recite the mourner's prayer, Yizkor ("May He remember...") in synagogue. Yahrzeit candles are also lit on those days.

When visiting a mourner, a guest should not try to express grief with standard, shallow platitudes. The guest should allow the mourner to initiate conversations. One should not divert the conversation from talking about the deceased; to do so would limit the mourner's ability to fully express grief, which is the purpose of the mourning period. On the contrary, the caller should encourage conversation about the deceased.

When leaving a house of mourning, it is traditional for the guest to say, "May the Lord comfort you with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."
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NEW DELHI/ KARACHI: Mourning processions marking the conclusion of Hussaini Mourning Period (2 months and eight days) were held across the globe including India and Pakistan.
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Thailand Declares Mourning Period for Tsunami Victims (29/12/2004)
Thailand has declared three days of national mourning after the tsunamis that killed an estimated 2,000 people in southern coastal provinces.

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RWANDAN GENOCIDE WIDOWS TO END MOURNING PERIOD SATURDAY


June 30, 2004 - (Hirondelle News Agency) The Rwandan genocide widows association (AVEGA-Agahozo) will on Saturday close this year's mourning period in memory of the victims of the genocide.

This was announced by Auréa Kayiganwa, in charge of judicial affairs in AVEGA. "We are organising a ceremony at our headquarters on July 3", Kayiganwa told Hirondelle News Agency. Official mourning began on April 7.

"There will be testimonies by survivors of the genocide and songs, and senior government and military officials will be in attendance", she said. July 3 is a highly symbolic date in Rwanda known as Liberation Day.

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http://www.drdaveanddee.com/mourning.html

Dear Dr. Dave & Dr. Dee,

My mother passed away after a long illness three months ago, and my father started dating already. I thought a spouse was supposed to be in mourning for at least a year before dating again?

Signed,

Hurt & Angry

Dear Hurt & Angry,

We are very sorry about your mother’s death. Each person experiences grief in their own way and the length of the mourning period varies for different people, cultures, and religions. It’s hard to accept your father dating another, especially when you are still grieving for your mother. His dating may be his way of coping with his own grief. It’s important to remember that your father’s dating does not diminish his love for your mother or for you.

In brief are 10 suggestions for overcoming grief by the Counseling Center at Western Washington University (www.wwu.edu):

1. TAKE TIME TO ACCEPT DEATH. The only way to deal with death, no matter how painful that might be, is to accept it, not fight it. Yes, our loved one has died. But that doesn’t mean that we have to die, too. We have to pick up the pieces and go on from there.

2. TAKE TIME TO LET GO One of the most difficult human experiences is letting go. Letting go takes place when the “we” becomes “I,” when we are able to substitute the memories of the deceased for their physical presence and when we are able to change patterns in our lives and in our environment. Letting go occurs when we are able to endure and accept the feelings - anger, guilt, fear, sadness, depression, etc. – that accompany death.

3. TAKE TIME TO MAKE DECISIONS. It is important that the bereaved be patient with himself or herself and gradually learn to make decisions as a way to sustain their sense of self-worth. Making decisions about our lives helps us gain some control over it and increases our self-confidence.

4. TAKE TIME TO SHARE. When you are grieving, you might need someone who looks backward, because the past, not the future, remains the source of comfort in the early stages of grief. Sharing our memories and feelings with people who are grieving themselves is especially helpful and therapeutic.

5. TAKE TIME TO BELIEVE. For many people, religion-- with its rituals, the promise of an afterlife and its community support--offers a comforting and strengthening base in the lonely encounter with helplessness and hopelessness. Our faith does not take away our grief but helps us live with it.

6. TAKE TIME TO FORGIVE. The feeling of guilt and the need for forgiveness accompanies many of our experiences, especially those that have remained unfinished. We might feel guilty about what we did or didn't do, about the clues we missed, about the things we said or failed to say. We need to accept our imperfections and make peace with ourselves.

7. TAKE TIME TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF. We learn to be happy by the way we adjust to life-crises and use the opportunities life gives us. We need to be patient and give ourselves time to learn and time to make mistakes. The death of a loved one affects our life-style and changes our self-image. Grief can rapidly shape us and help us discover a new independence and outlook on things.

8. TAKE TIME TO MEET NEW FRIENDS. Loneliness will be present in grief, and it might be nature's way of mending our broken hearts. In the grief process, healing occurs when we take the step to move out of our safe boundaries and interact with others. Old friends might be there to offer security and comfort; new friends will be there to offer opportunities.

We might meet these new people through a support group, a card club, or at a class. We need friends on the road to recovery.

9. TAKE TIME TO LAUGH. In life there are as many reasons to laugh as there are to cry. In grief there is a time when our tears come with less frequency and intensity, and we learn to remember without crying. Laughter, on the other hand, helps us survive, and it helps us reenter life. Laughter helps us accept our limitations and develops hope in the present. Laughter defines our movement from helplessness to hopefulness.

10. TAKE TIME TO GIVE. A way to overcome our loneliness and pain is to be concerned about the loneliness and pain of others. Getting involved with others gives us the feeling that life goes on and takes us away from self-pity. Listening to someone, empathizing and sharing over the telephone, providing information or going out to lunch together are ways to give of yourself.

There is a tremendous wisdom that is accumulated in one’s encounter with grief, and it needs to be shared. Healing takes place when we turn our pain into a positive experience, and we realize that helping others is the key to helping ourselves. The road to recovery from grief, therefore, is to take time to do things which will enable us to give a renewed meaning to our lives. In grief, no one can take away our pain because no one can take away our love. The call of life is to learn to love…again.

[Captain Obvious]

Bitches please. You can all pretend to "player hate" but I know that in that little part of your soul that hasn't been infected by guilt and political correctness you found my post at the very least mildly funny.

I know some of you have to posture and pretend out of habit but we all know that there's an element of truth to it. Months from now we're gonna get a press release saying a large X amount of the funds doled out was spent on ridiculously unnecessary junk. Maybe a story will happen sooner if someone gets all entrepreneurial and puts those Red Cross debit cards on eBay.

It's funny because its true.

[effgee]

Originally Posted by mojo2

Tell me please how you bear the pain of living? ...

Barely - but I manage. (*)

As far as the rest of your post is concerned ...

• Yes, you are of course correct - the sole reason for my posting in this thread was to impose my POV on you (of all people), PacHead and CO. Because that would be so much more productive than, for example, trying to talk sense into a brick.
• Right again - had I not known in advance that a mod would come to my rescue in case the three of you ganged up on poor me (the mere thought of it makes me want to hide under my desk), I'd have never dared to tell you what I think of your thread/comments. If someone knows how us Euro-Trash ticks, it's gotta be you - no contest.
• Spot-on. That's what I usually do around here. Policing the lounge and reminding everyone that they adhere to the latest and greatest achievements in politically correct behavior (I guess ≥ 98% of all my posts revolve around this topic). The sheer amount insight you have into other people's souls is truly eerie. You bend silverware with your mind, too?
• Thanks for the enlightenment (as you can tell - I'm in dire need of it). So let me get this straight - it's perfectly acceptable for you to throw what you consider to be an insult ("That's Canadian", "Frenchman") at anyone who doesn't agree with you (nobody in their right mind would think that you're trying to impose your POV on other people, mind you) but OTH, it has a severe detrimental impact on you as the sole and righteous defender of the first amendment when I call you a shallow fudgepickle? In that case - I beg you to accept my sincerest apologies. Wouldn't want you (of all people) to be insulted by someone like me, that'd be just ... wrong.
• You didn't really think I was going to read all that stuff you quoted, did you?

* - And imagine this, I manage (albeit barely) even without escaping into a fantasy world where every female is a "blossoming teenager". Spooky, huh?

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by Captain Obvious

Bitches please. You can all pretend to "player hate" but I know that in that little part of your soul that hasn't been infected by guilt and political correctness you found my post at the very least mildly funny.

I know some of you have to posture and pretend out of habit but we all know that there's an element of truth to it. Months from now we're gonna get a press release saying a large X amount of the funds doled out was spent on ridiculously unnecessary junk. Maybe a story will happen sooner if someone gets all entrepreneurial and puts those Red Cross debit cards on eBay.

It's funny because its true.

Captain Obvious, I agree with you. It boils down to posters who can't win an argument without bringing in the Political Officers. They have that sort of thing in Communist China, and I think in Islamic countries, where there are people who's JOB it is to enforce rules of behavior, speech and other communication. It is nice to have that kind of control over people because YOU are the sole arbiter. And, of course there are those who also want to keep the masses in line and so they look kindly upon the people who help them police the thoughts of the masses.

In looking at the posts again I can see where effgee MIGHT have been kidding but I took it the wrong way. If so, my bad.

Listen.

NO ONE is happy about the death and destruction that went on because of Katrina. NO ONE is making light of those poor people's pain or suffering.

But I resent anyone imposing on me or anyone THEIR view of what is an appropriate way, shape, time or anything about morality of communication.

I learned this the hard way when one member of my family died and another member of my family was still grieving months later. The counsellors said some people are able to move on quickly. Some people much slower. Some people go into denial and don't address their feelings for years. Some people joke about death as a way to process their fears and pain. Some people CAN'T allow themselves to even go there emotionally the pain is just to great.

So WHO THE FXXX ARE YOU (whoever is playing this manipulative little game) TO TELL ME HOW TO RESPOND TO THE TRAGEDY?

And, as I alluded to in my post to effgee, there are people dying somewhere on Earth, every minute of the day. I don't know them, just as I don't know the people in the Katrina disaster. If I decide or am forced or bullied into affording the katrina victims an extra amount of respect, what is it that we are saying about the people we aren't mourning in all the other countries?

What about when zigzag died? How long was it before we were joking around again?

How about budster101's brother in law or cousin? (sorry, I forgot the exact relationship Budster101) How long should we all be kept from making jokes or laughing?

And who hasn't heard of the expression, "gallows humor?"

NO ONE wants to be disrespectful of the dead or the suffering of the living.

Just understand that unless there is a rule, a regulated, mandated and enforced rule of behavior about this that LIFE GOES ON and LIFE IS FOR THE LIVING.

Anyone who has a problem with that should apply for some new positions they can help create here at MacNN...

Director of Mourning and Thought Policeperson. I was going to write police MAN, but we don't want to start off on the wrong foot, do we, effgee?

[effgee]

Originally Posted by Captain Obvious

Bitches please. You can all pretend to "player hate" ...

"They" couldn't admit my joke was funny because they hate the player (you)." Is that what you actually told yourself?



Here's another approach to an explanation: "It wasn't even half as funny as you might think because it was so predictable". How's that? You remember the movie quote, don't you - "Never underestimate the predictability of ...". To round it off imagine the following - "predictability" in this particular case was used independently of whether you are a jesus-sandal-wearing, bio-degradable hippie or an Armani-suit-sporting defender of true moral values. Just "predictable", nothing else.

Almost knots up the synapses, don't it?

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by effgee

Barely - but I manage. (*)

As far as the rest of your post is concerned ...

• Yes, you are of course correct - the sole reason for my posting in this thread was to impose my POV on you (of all people), PacHead and CO. Because that would be so much more productive than, for example, trying to talk sense into a brick.
• Right again - had I not known in advance that a mod would come to my rescue in case the three of you ganged up on poor me (the mere thought of it makes me want to hide under my desk), I'd have never dared to tell you what I think of your thread/comments. If someone knows how us Euro-Trash ticks, it's gotta be you - no contest.
• Spot-on. That's what I usually do around here. Policing the lounge and reminding everyone that they adhere to the latest and greatest achievements in politically correct behavior (I guess ≥ 98% of all my posts revolve around this topic). The sheer amount insight you have into other people's souls is truly eerie. You bend silverware with your mind, too?
• Thanks for the enlightenment (as you can tell - I'm in dire need of it). So let me get this straight - it's perfectly acceptable for you to throw what you consider to be an insult ("That's Canadian", "Frenchman") at anyone who doesn't agree with you (nobody in their right mind would think that you're trying to impose your POV on other people, mind you) but OTH, it has a severe detrimental impact on you as the sole and righteous defender of the first amendment when I call you a shallow fudgepickle? In that case - I beg you to accept my sincerest apologies. Wouldn't want you (of all people) to be insulted by someone like me, that'd be just ... wrong.
• You didn't really think I was going to read all that stuff you quoted, did you?

* - And imagine this, I manage (albeit barely) even without escaping into a fantasy world where every female is a "blossoming teenager". Spooky, huh?

WTF are you talking about, Frenchy?


Are you saying because you don't visit the hot babe thread that no one else should post there?

Go peddle your thought patrol elsewhere. If you had ANY sense at all you would know that some of those girls only LOOK young.

OK, effgee, here's a picture of your poster idol.



Have fun!

[Athens]

Originally Posted by JoshuaZ

`The South Will Rise Again.`

And it will Sink again

[effgee]

Originally Posted by mojo2

WTF are you talking about, Frenchy? ... OK, effgee, here's a picture of your poster idol. ...

Uh, oh ... "Frenchy", huh? You, you insolent little ... oh, wait - how is "Frenchy" insulting again? Ah crap, I forget.



**clapshandsinanticipation**

Uuuuuuhhhhh ... pictures. Very nice. Here, I take your "idol" picture and raise you ... hmmm, a "half a passport picture of your not so humble self". (second half available upon request)



How's that working for you, your highness? How about a little Photoshop battle - you on or you "frenching" out on me?

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by effgee

Uh, oh ... "Frenchy", huh? You, you insolent little ... oh, wait - how is "Frenchy" insulting again? Ah crap, I forget.



**clapshandsinanticipation**

Uuuuuuhhhhh ... pictures. Very nice. Here, I take your "idol" picture and raise you ... hmmm, a "passport picture of your not so humble self".



How's that working for you, your highness? How about a little Photoshop battle - you on or you "frenching" out on me?

I am honored to be compared to such a legendary MacNN poster. The references are flattering.

It's too bad to waste such good tools on those who would use it for such low and vile purposes. (That's just guessing you didn't have to google to find the pic of the back end of a dog.)

By the way, there were some dogs who died in the hurricane. You are making a mockery of their deaths, you know. Yes, but you don't care. Because you have Photoshop. It costs several hundred dollars and takes some time to master. But that is something you probably have spent much time with, learning to master or how do zay write eet een fransay? Mastur?

Monsieur Mastur! MISTER MASTER!

Yes. That fits you! The Master. Hmmm...what's the abbreviation in french for Mister?

Wee, wee! F-G! Mr. Photoshop Mastur!

They say scientists have determined certain sexual positions produce dog-o-phile offspring. Too bad we couldn't have gotten that information to the Mrs. FG.

Ok, I know you get excited when talk turns to dogs. But you are the only person I know who gets mental images of St. Bernards when you hear the phrase, "heavy petting."

When someone calls your GF a dog, do you thank them?

Anyone care to guess why FG rescues blind dogs? Those are the only ones he can get to hump his leg without puking.

[effgee]

Originally Posted by mojo2

I am honored to be compared to such a legendary MacNN poster. The references are flattering.

No, no, no - I am the one who is flattered for you have called my creation "legendary" (gotta add that to my list of references; and yes - the original grew on my personal dung pile as well)

Originally Posted by mojo2

It's too bad to waste such good tools on those who would use it for such low and vile purposes. (That's just guessing you didn't have to google to find the pic of the back end of a dog.)

No, no, no - no google'ing involved. Personal stock, if you so please.

Originally Posted by mojo2

By the way, there were some dogs who died in the hurricane. You are making a mockery of their deaths, you know. Yes, but you don't care. Because you have Photoshop. It costs several hundred dollars and takes some time to master. But that is something you probably have spent much time with, learning to master or how do zay write eet een fransay? Mastur?

No, no, no - not francais, not even close. Even when you used to be Aberdeenwriter you have never been able to adequately reference my place of origin and/or my current whereabouts. Do feel free to try again, though - who knows, you might even luck out and expand the horizons of your geographic knowledge.

Originally Posted by mojo2

... They say scientists have determined certain sexual positions produce dog-o-phile offspring. Too bad we couldn't have gotten that information to the Mrs. FG ...

They have? Links to sources? Sounds kinda interesting. What about immaculate conception?

Originally Posted by mojo2

... Ok, I know you get excited when talk turns to dogs. But you are the only person I know who gets mental images of St. Bernards when you hear the phrase, "heavy petting." ...[/i]

LOL! Zoophilia!

How did you guess? Just do me one favor - don't tell anyone else.

Originally Posted by mojo2

... When someone calls your GF a dog, do you thank them?

What now? Girlfriends or dogs - or are we talking female dogs? You've got to be a bit more specific than that! And where did the reference to gf's come from in the first place?

Originally Posted by mojo2

Anyone care to guess why FG rescues blind dogs? Those are the only ones he can get to hump his leg without puking.

Oh my! What's with the sudden retreat into the linguistic sewer? What happened to you? You didn't use to sink that low that early in the game. C'mon, surely you can do better than that.

[Kevin]

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by effgee

No, no, no - I am the one who is flattered for you have called my creation "legendary" (gotta add that to my list of references; and yes - the original grew on my personal dung pile as well)

No, no, no - no google'ing involved. Personal stock, if you so please.

No, no, no - not francais, not even close. Even when you used to be Aberdeenwriter you have never been able to adequately reference my place of origin and/or my current whereabouts. Do feel free to try again, though - who knows, you might even luck out and expand the horizons of your geographic knowledge.

They have? Links to sources? Sounds kinda interesting. What about immaculate conception?

LOL! Zoophilia!

How did you guess? Just do me one favor - don't tell anyone else.

What now? Girlfriends or dogs - or are we talking female dogs? You've got to be a bit more specific than that! And where did the reference to gf's come from in the first place?



Oh my! What's with the sudden retreat into the linguistic sewer? What happened to you? You didn't use to sink that low that early in the game. C'mon, surely you can do better than that.

OK, I'll settle your hash thusly.

Off topic. Please refrain from further attempts at derailing what WAS an intelligent discussion before you began trying to impose your view of how quickly or if someone should or shouldn't express themselves in a public forum.

Thank you for your cooperation.

As had been discussed...

There are some unknown events that may occur in the future as a result of the relocation of some of the NOLA REFUGEES.

What are some of the headlines or news stories you think we might see?

Here's another one that comes from MY CREATIVE IMAGINATION. (ahem, ahem...)

"Cajun Cuisine A New Hollywood Favorite!"

And no one must make any jokes lest the Mastur FG become offended.

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by Athens

And it will Sink again

There are predictions of MORE hurricanes to come and they MIGHT hit even before the South has a chance to rise at all. And they could barely sink any lower than they are.

[effgee]

Originally Posted by mojo2

... Please refrain from further attempts at derailing what WAS an intelligent discussion before you began trying to impose your view of how quickly or if someone should or shouldn't express themselves in a public forum. Thank you for your cooperation. ...

See now (aside from the pathologic lying which you can't seem to refrain from), that almost worked. After reading the paragraph above, I thought to myself: "Alright, Aberjowriter doesn't seem to enjoy a good lounge-bickering as much as he used to, so I can just as well let him be for now". But you just couldn't leave it there, could you?

Originally Posted by mojo2

... And no one must make any jokes lest the Mastur FG become offended.

In essence, you are asking for my cooperation - and then choose to close your post with yet another pot shot. Not that it would be against the rules or anything, of course. But you honestly think that is going to work? Why? Because you said so? Come on now - not even you can be that wasted.

And what is it with the French thing you have going? Is that a more recent fetish of yours? Is it the latest fad in your neck of the woods? Do you honestly believe that I find it insulting when someone calls me a "Frenchy" or mocks me in "pig-French"? Seriously now ...



Btw, I do of course apologize for dragging down the collective IQ in this intelligent discussion. Like my parents used to say - I'm neither the brightest bulb to ever grace a socket nor am I of much help when it comes to being creative - we all have our flaws ...

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by effgee

See now (aside from the pathologic lying which you can't seem to refrain from), that almost worked. After reading the paragraph above, I thought to myself: "Alright, Aberjowriter doesn't seem to enjoy a good lounge-bickering as much as he used to, so I can just as well let him be for now". But you just couldn't leave it there, could you?

In essence, you are asking for my cooperation - and then choose to close your post with yet another pot shot. Not that it would be against the rules or anything, of course. But you honestly think that is going to work? Why? Because you said so? Come on now - not even you can be that wasted.

And what is it with the French thing you have going? Is that a more recent fetish of yours? Is it the latest fad in your neck of the woods? Do you honestly believe that I find it insulting when someone calls me a "Frenchy" or mocks me in "pig-French"? Seriously now ...



Btw, I do of course apologize for dragging down the collective IQ in this intelligent discussion. Like my parents used to say - I'm neither the brightest bulb to ever grace a socket nor am I of much help when it comes to being creative - we all have our flaws ...

If there were a mosh pit where this could continue without risk of bannination, I'd be glad to.

There isn't.

O/T.

[Warung]

"After being relocated to several areas in the Bible Belt, NOLA survivors discover that a hurricane isn't the only thing that blows."

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by mojo2

If there were a mosh pit where this could continue without risk of bannination, I'd be glad to.
There isn't.

There is. It's called Privat Message (PM). But less fun for the rest of us.

-t

[mojo2]

Where are the intellects? Where are the great minds? Are we not men? Are we not Devo?

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PEOPLE OBJECTIFY OTHERS? WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GRATITUDE CAN NOT BE REPAID?

What happens when people are suddenly placed in new surroundings without ANYTHING of their past except what's in their hearts and minds and inside their skins?

Can they maintain a link with their pasts? Do they use this forced change to get a leg up and move beyond their former lives? What about the benevolence of the American public? Do you suspect people bit off more than they could chew? Are the REFUGEES like easter bunnies? Good for a reason and maybe a season?

Maybe effgee was right. No one wants to jump to conclusions until "the next celebrity trial..." I guess.

Because as soon as that situation arises there will be NO shortage of prognosticators ready to pronounce someone guilty without as much evidence as we have in this Katrina spawned phenomenon.

[Warung]

Originally Posted by mojo2

What happens when people are suddenly placed in new surroundings without ANYTHING of their past except what's in their hearts and minds and inside their skins?

Yeah, strange how history repeats itself, isn't it?

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by Warung

Yeah, strange how history repeats itself, isn't it?

Ok, I get it. Being born again and using the flood waters as a metaphor for being baptised by the waters, and the amniotic fluid of birth and emerging naked and helpless.

Actually that's a pretty cool metaphor.

But what do you see happening down the road?

[Warung]

Originally Posted by mojo2

Ok, I get it. Being born again and using the flood waters as a metaphor for being baptised by the waters, and the amniotic fluid of birth and emerging naked and helpless.

No, actually is was talking about the history of "African Americans"...

Originally Posted by mojo2

But what do you see happening down the road?

The same thing that happen last time around. They are going to be marginalized, ghettoized discriminated against, and then blamed for their "own short comings" by middle class sheeple.

Like I said, - strange how history repeats itslef.

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by Warung

No, actually is was talking about the history of "African Americans"...

The same thing that happen last time around. They are going to be marginalized, ghettoized discriminated against, and then blamed for their "own short comings" by middle class sheeple.

Like I said, - strange how history repeats itslef.

I get it. They are all doomed to failure anyway. Why doesn't anyone tell them? That way they can just devote their lives to whatever hopeless people do.

I can't believe your cynicism. I can't believe you can't see through the transparency of the rhetoric to see the flaw in your argument.

The amount of good-will and opportunity to be afforded these refugee, survivors, evacuees, victims, displaced persons will go far enough to offset the detriment of color.

If people go back to finding themselves marginalized, ghettoized and discriminated against it will be, to a great degree, due to THEIR OWN doings.

The amount of love and compassion being shown these poor folks is unmatched in this country's history. If you measure it by the donations made and pledged and collected in comparable timespans, the amounts of MONEY (saying nothing of the gestures and sacrifices made on their behalf) donated for Katrina surpasses the money collected for 9/11 AND the Tsunami disaster victims, COMBINED!!!

Someone who wants to start a business or go to school or do almost ANYTHING to get ahead will NEVER have a better opportunity.

If people don't take responsibility for their own plight in life they WILL become marginalized and ghettoized and discriminated against because they will display their own lack of self control, determination, regard and etc.

White people don't have much to do with WHITE PEOPLE who fail to take responsibility for themselves.

If you use the race card here, Warung, it's because you get some payoff by perpetuating that false belief.

What is it?

[Warung]

Originally Posted by mojo2

If people don't take responsibility for their own plight in life...

There's your problem. You can't take responsibility for your own "plight" in life. Ambition is the last refuge of "failure", and the fact that these people (I'm not talking "black and white" right now) aren't able to put themselves in a position of prosperity, shows that they are definetly in the wrong place.

In the end it won't make a difference. Nothing succeeds like success. No matter who or where you are.

[The Godfather]

"Shameless non evacuees sign up for benefits planned only for evacuees"

[d4nth3m4n]

"body count lower than expected, stray dogs fatter than expected."

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by The Godfather

"Shameless non evacuees sign up for benefits planned only for evacuees"

THIS is a GREAT prediction! Exactly the kind of thing I'd hoped to read!

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by d4nth3m4n

"body count lower than expected, stray dogs fatter than expected."

Sick, but very funny.