The Big Cat Posted November 13, 2009 Author Posted November 13, 2009 As the origianl poster who has never posted something here without an agenda (do any of us?) I think that would be best if it came from you seeing I have no idea what is inside that tiny brain of yours. Well, just so we're clear, I'm pro-Capital Punishment. But I'm not pro-kill 37 guys in 2008 while 4000 more sit (and eventually die of natural causes) on death row.
/dev/null Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 When I read that the UN was trying to prevent Kyrzgkstan from reinstating the death penalty I thought When I read anything about Kyrzgkstan I think they need to add a few more vowels
The Big Cat Posted November 13, 2009 Author Posted November 13, 2009 It would be a shame if someone didn't take a moment to appreciate your reference to the timeless humor of "Cheers." Quite possibly one of the best episodes. George Wendt likes to drink beer.
/dev/null Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 George Wendt likes to drink beer. I think Cliff Claven's Buffalo Theory deserves a Nobel Prize Well you see, Norm, it's like this... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo and when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive drinking of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers.
The Big Cat Posted November 13, 2009 Author Posted November 13, 2009 When I read anything about Kyrzgkstan I think they need to add a few more vowels The Fark headline that led me to the story in the first place: Kyrgyzstan rejects UN ban on death penalty, offer of vowels (3news.co.nz)
Booster4324 Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 I think Cliff Claven's Buffalo Theory deserves a Nobel Prize Well you see, Norm, it's like this... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo and when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive drinking of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers. +1 or 2 or 3
Chef Jim Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 I'll tell you what alarmed me about it, and you can feel free to alarmed, or not feel alarmed. It's really up to you. When I read that the UN was trying to prevent Kyrzgkstan from reinstating the death penalty I thought, "Hmm, that's funny. The let us employ the death penalty, and surely other countries can as well. Surely capital punishment is a common thing in the 21st Century, let's see just how hypocritical the UN is being." Low and behold, I was completely wrong. Capital punishment is not common, and once the United States is removed from the list, it's something that's simply not practiced in the Western world. I found that alarming and frankly I was a bit disappointed in myself as an American because our practices gave me a false sense for how the rest of the world chooses to deal with their prisoners. I'm not sure if I follow you (either share the Chicago weed or smoke it after you post here ) but are you saying that you were ok with our practice of capital punishment until you found out the company we're with?
Chef Jim Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 When I read anything about Kyrzgkstan I think they need to add a few more vowels Oh come on man, it's not like you're trying to spell anamono!@#$ingpea.
The Big Cat Posted November 13, 2009 Author Posted November 13, 2009 I'm not sure if I follow you (either share the Chicago weed or smoke it after you post here ) but are you saying that you were ok with our practice of capital punishment until you found out the company we're with? I'm okay with Capital Punishment, but I had to stop and think about it when I realized it's not something the rest of the world condones. But, even after I thought about it, I still support it. I didn't let my opinion be swayed by the less-than-savory company we keep in this regard. To me, this is one the few instances when what's good for the world isn't good for us. I guess I'm also a bit shocked that other countries have figured out (successfully or otherwise) how to deal with their rapists and murders without having to kill them. I'm curious how that's working for them. Like I said though, I do think it's retarded that we offed 37 guys in 2008 while we still have almost 4,000 sitting waiting to be killed.
/dev/null Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Oh come on man, it's not like you're trying to spell anamono!@#$ingpea. i would never try to spell onomatope without either a spell checker or dictionary.com
DC Tom Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 I'll tell you what alarmed me about it, and you can feel free to alarmed, or not feel alarmed. It's really up to you. When I read that the UN was trying to prevent Kyrzgkstan from reinstating the death penalty I thought, "Hmm, that's funny. The let us employ the death penalty, and surely other countries can as well. Surely capital punishment is a common thing in the 21st Century, let's see just how hypocritical the UN is being." Low and behold, I was completely wrong. Capital punishment is not common, and once the United States is removed from the list, it's something that's simply not practiced in the Western world. I found that alarming and frankly I was a bit disappointed in myself as an American because our practices gave me a false sense for how the rest of the world chooses to deal with their prisoners. Of course, your judging the commonality of capital punishment by data from ONE year, and conveniently ignoring countries that still consider execution a legal form of punishment, but simply didn't kill anyone in 2008 (like India, or South Korea, or Jordan...) So I don't know what your point is...but I'm pretty sure you don't, either.
Chef Jim Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 i would never try to spell onomatope without either a spell checker or dictionary.com What is that, a cross between a canteloupe, tomato and an onion?
DC Tom Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 i would never try to spell onomatope without either a spell checker or dictionary.com And yet, you just did...and you just failed. Onomatopoeia. Sans assistance. Bow to me, peasants.
DC Tom Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 onomatopeOn-O-Ma-To-Pe Hooked on Phonics works a lot better when you don't !@#$ up the phonics, genius.
The Big Cat Posted November 13, 2009 Author Posted November 13, 2009 Of course, your judging the commonality of capital punishment by data from ONE year, and conveniently ignoring countries that still consider execution a legal form of punishment, but simply didn't kill anyone in 2008 (like India, or South Korea, or Jordan...) So I don't know what your point is...but I'm pretty sure you don't, either. I was actually curious as to why Indian wasn't on the list. But now that you add them, South Korea, and Jordan, well then forget anything at all about this being a completely non-Western practice.
/dev/null Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Hooked on Phonics works a lot better when you don't !@#$ up the phonics, genius. Halfway into a 6 pack dude, cut some slack And dictionary.com failed me. (We need a shaking fist icon)
Chef Jim Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Halfway into a 6 pack dude, cut some slack And dictionary.com failed me. (We need a shaking fist icon) I failed myself for not clicking on these links. I knew it looked very wrong when I posted it but hey if it's on the web it has to be right. BTW what does being half way into a 6-pack have to do with anything? Does it mean you're now ready to start drinking? Lightweight.
GG Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 They're on an inane list started by a simpleton?
The Big Cat Posted November 14, 2009 Author Posted November 14, 2009 They're on an inane list started by a simpleton? You're awesome.
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