nodak89
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Post by nodak89 on Apr 12, 2006 14:13:41 GMT -5
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hifigator
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Post by hifigator on Apr 12, 2006 14:15:27 GMT -5
Awaiting basketball discussion or thread transfer. . . . . ;D ;D (And yes, I realize I am the most irrelevant poster there is. But I'm also a hypocrite. I've come to terms with that & I'm comfortable with it.) Not making threats or demands, but I'm going to start posting about religion and politics in South Park if this stays here much longer. . .just saying is all. dribble, pass, another pass and the Gators steal the ball. Noah out in front passes across to Brewer, back to Noah on a beautiful give and go ... SLAM DUNK! Oh my, ...
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Boz
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Post by Boz on Apr 12, 2006 14:46:39 GMT -5
dribble, pass, another pass and the Gators steal the ball. Noah out in front passes across to Brewer, back to Noah on a beautiful give and go ... SLAM DUNK! Oh my, ... OK, fair enough. Well played, outlander, well played. I think your premise is flawed with the "Noah passes" part, and I really don't like that you seem to be channeling Dick Enberg of all people, but other than that it was pretty funny.
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hifigator
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Post by hifigator on Apr 12, 2006 14:50:38 GMT -5
dribble, pass, another pass and the Gators steal the ball. Noah out in front passes across to Brewer, back to Noah on a beautiful give and go ... SLAM DUNK! Oh my, ... OK, fair enough. Well played, outlander, well played. I think your premise is flawed with the "Noah passes" part, and I really don't like that you seem to be channeling Dick Enberg of all people, but other than that it was pretty funny. Actually Mick Hubert is the "voice of the Gators" who does all the Football, Basketball and most of the baseball broadcasts. His catch phrase is also "Oh my" and many a Gator fan have had the same complaint that you can't have a catch phrase that is somebody else's catch phrase. Now can we get back to the topic of how liberal Georgetown is and why it is a perfect match with Doonesbury?
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Post by guru on Apr 12, 2006 14:51:11 GMT -5
Oh, Andy Capp!
You wife-beating drunk...
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Post by SFHoya99 on Apr 12, 2006 14:56:23 GMT -5
As long as we're on cartoons and politics, does it bother any conservatives out there that their comic standard-bearer seems to be B.C.? The comic isn't even remotely funny when it isn't trying to make a point.
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VelvetElvis
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Post by VelvetElvis on Apr 12, 2006 15:04:47 GMT -5
I prefer the subtle down-to-earth wittiness that is Family Circle
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hifigator
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Post by hifigator on Apr 12, 2006 15:06:15 GMT -5
As long as we're on cartoons and politics, does it bother any conservatives out there that their comic standard-bearer seems to be B.C.? The comic isn't even remotely funny when it isn't trying to make a point. I am not sure how BC is really conservative or liberal as a whole. One of the themes is the guy throwing the tablet in the water waiting for a reply. And then there is the stocky lady constantly clubbing the snake with the club. But I am with you on the not even remotely funny part.
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hifigator
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Post by hifigator on Apr 12, 2006 15:07:29 GMT -5
I prefer the subtle down-to-earth wittiness that is Family Circle I would word it a little differently. I would call it the shallow, boring witless Family Circle.
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Boz
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Post by Boz on Apr 12, 2006 15:09:58 GMT -5
As long as we're on cartoons and politics, does it bother any conservatives out there that their comic standard-bearer seems to be B.C.? The comic isn't even remotely funny when it isn't trying to make a point. The only good comics and cartoons are both. Or, more accurately, they're neither. No satirist worth his or her salt will consistently take one side over another, but will happily skewer all sides for their equally ridiculous positions. Many will lean liberal of course, because they're artists, and most artists lean liberal (to say the least), but when a comic or cartoon can't make fun of someone the artist generally agrees with, when that someone deserves it, that artist loses all credibility. And anyway, for my money, there hasn't been a quality newspaper cartoon since Calvin and Hobbes departed. I haven't read B.C. since I was 5 (and it wasn't funny then either), so I can't comment on whether it is liberal or conservative.
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hifigator
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Post by hifigator on Apr 12, 2006 15:15:11 GMT -5
As long as we're on cartoons and politics, does it bother any conservatives out there that their comic standard-bearer seems to be B.C.? The comic isn't even remotely funny when it isn't trying to make a point. The only good comics and cartoons are both. Or, more accurately, they're neither. No satirist worth his or her salt will consistently take one side over another, but will happily skewer all sides for their equally ridiculous positions. Many will lean liberal of course, because they're artists, and most artists lean liberal (to say the least), but when a comic or cartoon can't make fun of someone the artist generally agrees with, when that someone deserves it, that artist loses all credibility. And anyway, for my money, there hasn't been a quality newspaper cartoon since Calvin and Hobbes departed. I haven't read B.C. since I was 5 (and it wasn't funny then either), so I can't comment on whether it is liberal or conservative. I am with you there. It is the underlying sliver of truth that makes humor truly funny. I loved Calvin and Hobbes as well and am glad that they have started replaying them now. One excellent comic strip now is Zits. As a parent and former teenager, I can certainly appreciate that humor.
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njcoach
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Post by njcoach on Apr 12, 2006 16:30:58 GMT -5
Oh, a "parent and former teenager". There's something you don't run into every five minutes.
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hoyarooter
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Post by hoyarooter on Apr 12, 2006 16:32:00 GMT -5
Paging thebin, paging thebin...
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Post by utraquehoya on Apr 12, 2006 16:36:38 GMT -5
[quote author=nodak89 board=general Awaiting easyed's post agreeing with hifi... Anyone that denies that Georgetown is liberal has his/her head in the sand or some other place.[/quote] Major research universities tend toward the liberal, as does higher ed in general. I don't see how that can be denied. However, anyone who thinks Georgetown is liberal in the same mode as Harvard or Chicago hasn't visited too many campuses lately. I think what some people were trying to claim earlier in this thread is that there is a complexity of conversation at Georgetown, one where the conservative voice is at least given its day in the sun, which doesn't happen with the same frequency at other places. Just last week, thousands of blue and pink flags (representing daily abortions) were placed on Copley lawn (with clearance from the university) to raise concerns about abortion. Can you really imagine Duke allowing that? A controversy ensued, creating what, one hopes, will be a healthy conversation and exchange of ideas. www.thehoya.com/news/040706/news1.cfm
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Cambridge
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Post by Cambridge on Apr 12, 2006 16:39:38 GMT -5
A "healthy conversation and exchange of ideas" [gasp]...that's exactly what easyed is afraid of, as per his stance on anything remotely deviating from the catechism.
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VelvetElvis
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Post by VelvetElvis on Apr 12, 2006 19:03:40 GMT -5
I prefer the subtle down-to-earth wittiness that is Family Circle I would word it a little differently. I would call it the shallow, boring witless Family Circle. Sarcasm, Dunderhead (sorry Guru, I liked it too much, Sarcasm!
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VelvetElvis
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Post by VelvetElvis on Apr 12, 2006 19:06:10 GMT -5
"That means, Jeeessssuuuussss was a Monkeyyyyyy!!!!!!"
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hifigator
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Post by hifigator on Apr 12, 2006 20:45:41 GMT -5
I would word it a little differently. I would call it the shallow, boring witless Family Circle. Sarcasm, Dunderhead (sorry Guru, I liked it too much, Sarcasm! Sarcasm back at you there, chief. In case you were confused, that was a jovial way of saying that you made a good point.
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hifigator
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Post by hifigator on Apr 12, 2006 20:49:52 GMT -5
Oh, a "parent and former teenager". There's something you don't run into every five minutes. I almost hate to respond as I am not sure if this is worthy of one. But just on the off chance that my words went over your head, that phrase was descriptive specifically pertaining to Zits. I am sure that those, however few they may be, who are not parents and former teenagers may very well not appreciate the wisdom of Zits. Hopefully, at least for your sake, they don't carry the cartoon in your area. If so then you are excused. If not ... well then ... I am sure your parents are proud. (sarcasm once again)
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hifigator
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Post by hifigator on Apr 12, 2006 20:54:09 GMT -5
[quote author=nodak89 board=general Awaiting easyed's post agreeing with hifi... Anyone that denies that Georgetown is liberal has his/her head in the sand or some other place. Major research universities tend toward the liberal, as does higher ed in general. I don't see how that can be denied. However, anyone who thinks Georgetown is liberal in the same mode as Harvard or Chicago hasn't visited too many campuses lately. I think what some people were trying to claim earlier in this thread is that there is a complexity of conversation at Georgetown, one where the conservative voice is at least given its day in the sun, which doesn't happen with the same frequency at other places. Just last week, thousands of blue and pink flags (representing daily abortions) were placed on Copley lawn (with clearance from the university) to raise concerns about abortion. Can you really imagine Duke allowing that? A controversy ensued, creating what, one hopes, will be a healthy conversation and exchange of ideas. www.thehoya.com/news/040706/news1.cfm[/quote] Actually, I can see Duke or any other "non-religious" campus allowing such. That was kind of the original point which started this firestorm. But you do make a good point specifically pertaining to GT. And yes I know that you were trying to refute the claim, but if you think about it a while it will become clear to you. (Hint: why the need for the flags in the first place?) Secondly, the abortion issue is a firestorm in and of itself. As polarizing as it is, I am more concerned politically with views on government in general, not one particular issue.
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