Very OT Post: (Except for the word fork)

"Blinky the Shark" <no.spam@box.invalid> wrote in message
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> ChattyCathy wrote:
>
>> Blinky the Shark wrote:
>>
>>> Paul M. Cook wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Blinky the Shark" <no.spam@box.invalid> wrote in message
>>>> news:Xns9B0989CB11725b.nooz@maryann.blinkynet.net. ..
>>>>> Paul M. Cook wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Blinky the Shark" <no.spam@box.invalid> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:Xns9B08E7CABB2CBb.nooz@maryann.blinkynet.net. ..
>>>>>>> Paul M. Cook wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Nancy Young" <rjynly@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:GrydnUy2PYM7qCrVnZ2dnUVZ_hGdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>>>>>>>> Paul M. Cook wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> "blake murphy" <blakepmNOTTHIS@verizon.net> wrote
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:39:38 -0700, Paul M. Cook wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> "blake murphy" <blakepmNOTTHIS@verizon.net> wrote
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:23:46 -0700, Paul M. Cook
>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> "blake murphy" <blakepmNOTTHIS@verizon.net> wrote
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:23:34 -0700, Paul M. Cook
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I did already, couple of them. I was never swept
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> up into the "hate the
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> French fervor" that was typical post-911. Took me
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> a little while to understand the reason a Marine
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> was the killer and why it was so funny to
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> victimize its French owner.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Paul
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> i would be completely astounded if that joke did
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> not predate 9/11. maybe
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> even wwii. you need a little stronger straw to
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> grasp
>>>>> at.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> What does it matter if it was the Napoleonic Wars?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Same thing.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> it has to do with you sniffing 'I was never swept up
>>>>>>>>>>>>> into the "hate the French fervor" that was typical
>>>>>>>>>>>>> post-911,' you fucking goofball.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> You clearly were. But we now know who was right,
>>>>>>>>>>>> don't
>>>>> we?
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> this means something, i'm sure, but damned if i know
>>>>>>>>>>> what.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Means the French were right all along. Rather than
>>>>>>>>>> making
>>>>> up
>>>>>>>>>> tasteless jokes to denigrate a historical partnership we
>>>>>>>>>> should have handed over the keys and let them call us a
>>>>>>>>>> cab.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I'm sure if that moldy oldie got revived for the
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> recent idiocy it was well
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> received.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> yes, i'm quite sure the joke was dusted off and
>>>>>>>>>>>>> recycled
>>>>> by
>>>>>>>>>>>>> the department
>>>>>>>>>>>>> of homeland security.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Whatever the hell that is supposed to mean.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Paul
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> it means i don't think the joke appeared for the first
>>>>>>>>>>> time after 9/11.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> And I think it did and until either of us can prove it
>>>>>>>>>> then there is simply nothing to discuss. You have to
>>>>>>>>>> admit, it very well could have what with the mass
>>>>>>>>>> hysteria and
>>>>> mindless
>>>>>>>>>> paranoia sweeping the country.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I googled. Charles Osgood has it in his book Kilroy Was
>>>>> Here,
>>>>>>>>> Best American Humor from WWII.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Quibbling about its origin, which is what we are doing
>>>>>>>> now, changes nothing regarding my original point that I
>>>>>>>> stated that earlier. It could have come from the War of
>>>>>>>> 1812 and it makes no difference to me.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Then tell us again why you asked for a cite on its age when
>>>>>>> someone proposed particular period?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Can't cuz I never asked for a cite on its age.
>>>>>
>>>>> Yes, you did.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Absolutely did not. Nope. Go find it and post it you're so
>>>> sure.
>>>
>>> I will. I'll get back to you. Right now it's the wee hours
>>> of the night, and I'm trying to wrap stuff up.
>>>
>>>
>> Heh. It's right in here this post if you scroll up a bit:
>>
>> blake said:
>>
>> "it means i don't think the joke appeared for the first time
>> after 9/11."
>>
>> Then Paul said:
>>
>> "And I think it did and until either of us can prove it
>> then there is simply nothing to discuss. You have to
>> admit, it very well could have what with the mass hysteria
>> and mindless paranoia sweeping the country."
>>
>>
>> OK. Paul didn't actually use the word 'cite' but I thought the
>> "until either of us can prove it" was close enough.
>
> I believe he did elsewhere.
>


Well cough it up and let's have a look. I can't erase Google achives so
have at it big boy.

Paul

"Paco" <buttt.nuggittt@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "Paul M. Cook" <pmcook@gte.net> wrote in message
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>>
>> "Paco" <buttt.nuggittt@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>>>
>>> "Paul M. Cook" <pmcook@gte.net> wrote in message
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>>>>
>>>> "Paco" <buttt.nuggittt@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>>>>>
>>>>> "Paul M. Cook" <pmcook@gte.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:g9200f$jcb$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>>>>>
>>>>>> It does not matter because it was how *I* reacted to it - too much
>>>>>> post 9-11 bullshit. That was a "personal" observation. Very typical
>>>>>> of that forgettable period.
>>>>>> Paul
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Forgettable period?" Have you mentioned that to any family members
>>>>> or friends of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks just
>>>>> prior to "that forgettable period"?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Beats me how what we've done in Iraq has made the dead killed by Saudi
>>>> Arabians rest any easier. Anyone seen bin Laden lately? I hear we
>>>> nabbed his driver. Now if we can get his chef, we'll be talking
>>>> victory. We should have gone into Canada instead. That way we'd
>>>> finally get rid of those free-loaders.
>>>>
>>>> Paul
>>>>
>>>
>>> Your reply just made that "forgettable period" all the more poignant.
>>> Yet, you didn't answer the question, "Have you mentioned that to any
>>> family members or friends of those who lost their lives in the terrorist
>>> attacks just prior to "that forgettable period"?
>>
>>> No points awarded for your attempt at double-speak.
>>>
>>
>> You don't even know what the phrase means. And you get no points for
>> some lame-assed straw man, Steve.
>>
>>> And don't discount Canadians; they're inscrutable.
>>
>> I've scruted a few.
>>
>> You do know what Paco means in Mexican slang, right? Let's just say it
>> fits, Stevie.
>>
>> Paul
>>
>
> I'm done with you. You can't answer a simple question. All you can do is
> exhibit your ignorance.
>
> I'm Steve? Wertz? What is it with this fixation with Steve Wertz? Are
> you as obsessed with him as Jerry Sauk is? My guess is that you are a
> home-schooled 14 year old whose parents aren't doing a very good job of
> monitoring your time spent online. Now, go back to your World of Warcraft
> and let the adults have a conversation.


You're Steve Wertz.

Paul
>

"Saerah Gray" <anisaerah@oohay.com> wrote in message
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> "Paco" <buttt.nuggittt@yahoo.com> fnord
> news:g9a68p$15n$1@registered.motzarella.org:
>
>>
>> "Saerah Gray" <anisaerah@oohay.com> wrote in message
>> news:Xns9B094DF4C2F05anisaerahoohaycom@207.115.33. 102...
>>> "Paco" <buttt.nuggittt@yahoo.com> fnord
>>> news:g97s7u$a2r$1@registered.motzarella.org:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Paul M. Cook" <pmcook@gte.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:g9200f$jcb$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>>>>
>>>>> It does not matter because it was how *I* reacted to it - too much
>>>>> post 9-11 bullshit. That was a "personal" observation. Very
>>>>> typical of that forgettable period.
>>>>> Paul
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Forgettable period?" Have you mentioned that to any family members
>>>> or friends of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks
>>>> just prior to "that forgettable period"?
>>>>
>>>
>>> Considering the fact that more American soldiers have died in Iraq
>>> than people who died in said terrorist attacks, I think your attitude
>>> is misplaced here.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Saerah (Since when is Saudi Arabia in Iraq?)
>>>
>>> "Welcome to Usenet, Biatch! Adapt or haul ass!"
>>> - some hillbilly from FL
>>
>> What I don't understand, Saerah, is how Paul can say that the period
>> following the 9-11 attacks is forgettable. We may want to forget it,
>> but we can't. And the people whose lives were affected by losing
>> loved ones in the attacks will never forget that time. That was my
>> point and is my attitude. I'm fully aware of the numbers. My son was
>> wounded in Iraq. For the past five years I've followed America's
>> military exploits as closely as I can. But, that is besides the point.
>> I asked Paul about that "forgettable period" and he refuses to answer
>> the question.
>>
>
> I am sure he is referring to the jingoistic "America right or wrong"
> attitude many people seemed to take directly after the attacks. I think
> that attitude, while not forgettable, is certainly regrettable.

Forgettable does not mean you can forget it. It means you wish you could
but cannot.

>
>> His reference to Saudi Arabians was Paul's obtuse way of saying that
>> the 9-11 terrorists were Saudi nationals, not Iraqis.
>
> That was my meaning, as well. I do not think I am far off by saying that
> our government used the tragedy of seven years ago to get us into the
> quagmire that is the current military operation in Iraq.

No, you'd be spot on, 15 of the 19 were Saudis and not an Iraqi in the
bunch.

>
> I am very sorry that your son was wounded. I, for one, do not have the
> cojones to join the military, and I have a lot of respect for anyone who
> does.

Another huge loss is our professional military.

Paul

"Saerah Gray" <anisaerah@oohay.com> wrote in message
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> "Paco" <buttt.nuggittt@yahoo.com> fnord
> news:g9a68p$15n$1@registered.motzarella.org:
>
>>
>> "Saerah Gray" <anisaerah@oohay.com> wrote in message
>> news:Xns9B094DF4C2F05anisaerahoohaycom@207.115.33. 102...
>>> "Paco" <buttt.nuggittt@yahoo.com> fnord
>>> news:g97s7u$a2r$1@registered.motzarella.org:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Paul M. Cook" <pmcook@gte.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:g9200f$jcb$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>>>>
>>>>> It does not matter because it was how *I* reacted to it - too much
>>>>> post 9-11 bullshit. That was a "personal" observation. Very
>>>>> typical of that forgettable period.
>>>>> Paul
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Forgettable period?" Have you mentioned that to any family members
>>>> or friends of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks
>>>> just prior to "that forgettable period"?
>>>>
>>>
>>> Considering the fact that more American soldiers have died in Iraq
>>> than people who died in said terrorist attacks, I think your attitude
>>> is misplaced here.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Saerah (Since when is Saudi Arabia in Iraq?)
>>>
>>> "Welcome to Usenet, Biatch! Adapt or haul ass!"
>>> - some hillbilly from FL
>>
>> What I don't understand, Saerah, is how Paul can say that the period
>> following the 9-11 attacks is forgettable. We may want to forget it,
>> but we can't. And the people whose lives were affected by losing
>> loved ones in the attacks will never forget that time. That was my
>> point and is my attitude. I'm fully aware of the numbers. My son was
>> wounded in Iraq. For the past five years I've followed America's
>> military exploits as closely as I can. But, that is besides the point.
>> I asked Paul about that "forgettable period" and he refuses to answer
>> the question.
>>
>
> I am sure he is referring to the jingoistic "America right or wrong"
> attitude many people seemed to take directly after the attacks. I think
> that attitude, while not forgettable, is certainly regrettable.
>
>> His reference to Saudi Arabians was Paul's obtuse way of saying that
>> the 9-11 terrorists were Saudi nationals, not Iraqis.
>
> That was my meaning, as well. I do not think I am far off by saying that
> our government used the tragedy of seven years ago to get us into the
> quagmire that is the current military operation in Iraq.
>
> I am very sorry that your son was wounded. I, for one, do not have the
> cojones to join the military, and I have a lot of respect for anyone who
> does.
>
> --
> Saerah (whose sister is planning on joining the Navy within the year)
>

Perhaps. I guess my mind reading skills aren't as finely honed as yours. I
tend to take what people say at face value and not read into it. Or, Paul
just doesn't have a very good command of the English language.

Thank you for your concern about my son. He's fine (one of the lucky ones)
and still serving. What is your sister's interest in the Navy? My son is a
third generation Seabee.
Constructimus, Batuimus! Godspeed to your sister.

"Paul M. Cook" <pmcook@gte.net> wrote in message
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> "Saerah Gray" <anisaerah@oohay.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns9B09E8D40F8D1anisaerahoohaycom@207.115.33. 102...
>> "Paco" <buttt.nuggittt@yahoo.com> fnord
>> news:g9a68p$15n$1@registered.motzarella.org:
>>
>>>
>>> "Saerah Gray" <anisaerah@oohay.com> wrote in message
>>> news:Xns9B094DF4C2F05anisaerahoohaycom@207.115.33. 102...
>>>> "Paco" <buttt.nuggittt@yahoo.com> fnord
>>>> news:g97s7u$a2r$1@registered.motzarella.org:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Paul M. Cook" <pmcook@gte.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:g9200f$jcb$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>>>>>
>>>>>> It does not matter because it was how *I* reacted to it - too much
>>>>>> post 9-11 bullshit. That was a "personal" observation. Very
>>>>>> typical of that forgettable period.
>>>>>> Paul
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Forgettable period?" Have you mentioned that to any family members
>>>>> or friends of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks
>>>>> just prior to "that forgettable period"?
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Considering the fact that more American soldiers have died in Iraq
>>>> than people who died in said terrorist attacks, I think your attitude
>>>> is misplaced here.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Saerah (Since when is Saudi Arabia in Iraq?)
>>>>
>>>> "Welcome to Usenet, Biatch! Adapt or haul ass!"
>>>> - some hillbilly from FL
>>>
>>> What I don't understand, Saerah, is how Paul can say that the period
>>> following the 9-11 attacks is forgettable. We may want to forget it,
>>> but we can't. And the people whose lives were affected by losing
>>> loved ones in the attacks will never forget that time. That was my
>>> point and is my attitude. I'm fully aware of the numbers. My son was
>>> wounded in Iraq. For the past five years I've followed America's
>>> military exploits as closely as I can. But, that is besides the point.
>>> I asked Paul about that "forgettable period" and he refuses to answer
>>> the question.
>>>
>>
>> I am sure he is referring to the jingoistic "America right or wrong"
>> attitude many people seemed to take directly after the attacks. I think
>> that attitude, while not forgettable, is certainly regrettable.
>
> Forgettable does not mean you can forget it. It means you wish you could
> but cannot.
>
>
> Paul
>

Cite, please. Here's what I found:

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/forgettable

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forgettable

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/forgettable

Or did Steve Wertz fabricate these definitions?

"Paul M. Cook" <pmcook@gte.net> wrote in message
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> "Paco" <buttt.nuggittt@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>>> You don't even know what the phrase means. And you get no points for
>>> some lame-assed straw man, Steve.
>>>
>>>> And don't discount Canadians; they're inscrutable.
>>>
>>> I've scruted a few.
>>>
>>> You do know what Paco means in Mexican slang, right? Let's just say it
>>> fits, Stevie.
>>>
>>> Paul
>>>
>>
>> I'm done with you. You can't answer a simple question. All you can do
>> is exhibit your ignorance.
>>
>> I'm Steve? Wertz? What is it with this fixation with Steve Wertz? Are
>> you as obsessed with him as Jerry Sauk is? My guess is that you are a
>> home-schooled 14 year old whose parents aren't doing a very good job of
>> monitoring your time spent online. Now, go back to your World of
>> Warcraft and let the adults have a conversation.
>
>
> You're Steve Wertz.
>
> Paul
>>
>
>

Yeah, okay Junior. Whatever you say. Isn't there a South Park marathon on
TV that you could be watching?

"Paco" <bakedinalaska@y'all.com> fnord
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>
> "Saerah Gray" <anisaerah@oohay.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns9B09E8D40F8D1anisaerahoohaycom@207.115.33. 102...
>> "Paco" <buttt.nuggittt@yahoo.com> fnord
>> news:g9a68p$15n$1@registered.motzarella.org:
>>
>>>
>>> "Saerah Gray" <anisaerah@oohay.com> wrote in message
>>> news:Xns9B094DF4C2F05anisaerahoohaycom@207.115.33. 102...
>>>> "Paco" <buttt.nuggittt@yahoo.com> fnord
>>>> news:g97s7u$a2r$1@registered.motzarella.org:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Paul M. Cook" <pmcook@gte.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:g9200f$jcb$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>>>>>
>>>>>> It does not matter because it was how *I* reacted to it - too
>>>>>> much post 9-11 bullshit. That was a "personal" observation.
>>>>>> Very typical of that forgettable period.
>>>>>> Paul
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Forgettable period?" Have you mentioned that to any family
>>>>> members or friends of those who lost their lives in the terrorist
>>>>> attacks just prior to "that forgettable period"?
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Considering the fact that more American soldiers have died in Iraq
>>>> than people who died in said terrorist attacks, I think your
>>>> attitude is misplaced here.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Saerah (Since when is Saudi Arabia in Iraq?)
>>>>
>>>> "Welcome to Usenet, Biatch! Adapt or haul ass!"
>>>> - some hillbilly from FL
>>>
>>> What I don't understand, Saerah, is how Paul can say that the period
>>> following the 9-11 attacks is forgettable. We may want to forget
>>> it, but we can't. And the people whose lives were affected by
>>> losing loved ones in the attacks will never forget that time. That
>>> was my point and is my attitude. I'm fully aware of the numbers. My
>>> son was wounded in Iraq. For the past five years I've followed
>>> America's military exploits as closely as I can. But, that is
>>> besides the point.
>>> I asked Paul about that "forgettable period" and he refuses to
>>> answer
>>> the question.
>>>
>>
>> I am sure he is referring to the jingoistic "America right or wrong"
>> attitude many people seemed to take directly after the attacks. I
>> think that attitude, while not forgettable, is certainly regrettable.
>>
>>> His reference to Saudi Arabians was Paul's obtuse way of saying that
>>> the 9-11 terrorists were Saudi nationals, not Iraqis.
>>
>> That was my meaning, as well. I do not think I am far off by saying
>> that our government used the tragedy of seven years ago to get us
>> into the quagmire that is the current military operation in Iraq.
>>
>> I am very sorry that your son was wounded. I, for one, do not have
>> the cojones to join the military, and I have a lot of respect for
>> anyone who does.
>>
>> --
>> Saerah (whose sister is planning on joining the Navy within the year)
>>
>
> Perhaps. I guess my mind reading skills aren't as finely honed as
> yours. I tend to take what people say at face value and not read into
> it. Or, Paul just doesn't have a very good command of the English
> language.
>

Well, he wouldn't be the only one.

> Thank you for your concern about my son. He's fine (one of the lucky
> ones) and still serving. What is your sister's interest in the Navy?
> My son is a third generation Seabee.
> Constructimus, Batuimus! Godspeed to your sister.

She wants to serve her country. My uncle is an officer (been in since he
was 18) and a friend of hers (and mine) has been in for about 3 years
IIRC. she's a tough chick; I'm sure she'll go far.

--
Saerah

"Welcome to Usenet, Biatch! Adapt or haul ass!"
- some hillbilly from FL

"Paco" <bakedinalaska@y'all.com> wrote in message
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> "Paul M. Cook" <pmcook@gte.net> wrote in message
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>>
>> Forgettable does not mean you can forget it. It means you wish you could
>> but cannot.
>>
>>
>> Paul
>>
>
> Cite, please. Here's what I found:
>
> http://www.thefreedictionary.com/forgettable
>
> http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forgettable
>
> http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/forgettable
>
> Or did Steve Wertz fabricate these definitions?


<the sounds of silence>

That's what I thought.