NEWS 574 - 42 Comments
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Like they're going to read this, but I sent it anyway.
Chris,
While I understand your fear that the movie might increase people's ignorance about the blind, you need to understand that this portrayal reflects people who have just lost their sight. Therefore, they have no idea how to live without, what they see as, one of the most important senses.
This movie is supposed to be a reflection of how close humanity is to that base animal still. The author uses sight as the sense we lose since it is perceived as the most important of all our senses.
I think, instead of protesting the movie, you should use it as an opportunity on how to educate people exactly how adaptable and functional blind people are.
Nicholas P. Myers
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Do you really want to post your phone number on the internet like that? This site isn't protected in any way and is indexed by Google. The clock is ticking until this page gets indexed and that information is stuck in the ether forever!
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Is that your home number or your work number that you have posted for all the world to see?
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Beat me to it Bert!
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There we go... all better. Now do you see how much smarter I am than those idiots.
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No.
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Exactly, and I'm not even a bumbling blind person.
And now that I've shown everyone how much of a complete idiot I can be, I'm off.
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Really Nick Nick? Everything that has been said to you and this is the deal breaker? You are on JackASSery for crying out loud!
Bone's been going through Man-O-pause or something the last three weeks and being a giant dick. You don't see me curled up with a box of kleenex crying.
Pull up your Man-pers Nick Nick and tell people to go F themselves!
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I don't think Bone's going through Man-o-pause. I think he's just naturally a dick. :)
But seriously, this has absolutely nothing at all to do with what's been said here on Jackassery. Don't give yourselves THAT much credit.
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Good lord N^2.... its true. JA will F a mother up for any hope of any future respectable position. People will get bored and Google you, simply to distroy you. I had scant hopes in the past that my name would not be connected... but I just did another Google and found my crappy (but not the infamously crappy) paper on medical economics.
The strategy is to unapologetically embrace my involvement in JA. We are mavericks.
SHOT!
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Why am I the dick? I'm not the one driving an Escalade - indirectly contributing to senseless killing of 4000 U.S. soldiers and propping up unethical and unaccountable corporations.
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F the Bone! I was going to call him out on voting against Bush, but re-enlisting in the Navy, making Bush his Boss again. He did not give Bush his vote, but gave his life to support Bush's decisions. BUT... the Naval Officer's Oath excludes the pledge to obey the president's orders and only states the officer will uphold the constitution.
It seems Bush has done some unconstitutional things in his tenure. How has the Bone been at fulfilling his oath and calling out the prez on his constitutional mis-doings? Is Bone's 'You can't handle the truth!' moment still to come?
Lt. Commander Bone, you have the Con.
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I didn't re-enlist. As an officer, my commission is indefinite. The oath actually states that I will support and defend the constitution of the United States of America and that I will obey the orders of the President. Also, the oath states that I will obey all lawful orders. So far I haven't received any unlawful orders.
Bad Presidents come and go. I'm not going to give up the honor of defending all you mall shoppers just because I think the President is an asshole.
It must be close to bedtime and you are mixing your bourbon with meds again?
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Fatty, don't get Lt. Commander Crank all worked up. It is alot of work being a Dick and we don't want to distract him...
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I for one actually respect your commitment to our country. It should have nothing to do with your political affiliation and Bone proves the fact that you can serve our country and NOT be a mindless slave to the administration.
I fully admit that I don't have the cojones to join the armed forces. I doubt my resolve, even if someone invaded our country. My first thought would be to get my family to safety..... not to protect a piece of dirt.
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Bunky said:
Fatty, don't get Lt. Commander Crank all worked up. It is alot of work being a Dick and we don't want to distract him...
Seems like you got your knickers in a wad from a couple of my comments. Oddly, none of them were originally directed at you - neither the Airforce comment nor the Escalade one. You sure are sensitive. Is it because you are a woman?
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Wow, Bone. That sounded a bit misogynistic to me. Was your mommy a little rough on you growing up?
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The Bone said:
Why am I the dick? I'm not the one driving an Escalade - indirectly contributing to senseless killing of 4000 U.S. soldiers and propping up unethical and unaccountable corporations.
Amen! What you drive is 'nucular' powered and contributes directly to the killing...
BTW, that's entirely tongue-in-cheek. I know nothing about your assignment in the Navy. Just thought couldn't resist the play on words.
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Is mistreatment by one's mother the cause of misogyny? Didn't know that Dr. Freud. Anyhow, I simply asked if that was the reason for Bunky's sensitivity simply to get a rise. You know my style.
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RobotSpider said: The Bone said:
Why am I the dick? I'm not the one driving an Escalade - indirectly contributing to senseless killing of 4000 U.S. soldiers and propping up unethical and unaccountable corporations.
Amen! What you drive is 'nucular' powered and contributes directly to the killing...
BTW, that's entirely tongue-in-cheek. I know nothing about your assignment in the Navy. Just thought couldn't resist the play on words.
Well I've always said if you are going to be doing some killing, it may as well be in grand style.
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The Bone said:
Is mistreatment by one's mother the cause of misogyny? Didn't know that Dr. Freud. Anyhow, I simply asked if that was the reason for Bunky's sensitivity simply to get a rise. You know my style.
Dr. Roche seems to think so.
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Reading the Bone blog on here lately is like listening to McCain in a debate. It's the same shit and supposed to be somehow believable because of the level of arrogance that accompanies the stupid statements.
McBone, don't interpret my thinking you're a dick to be anything more that. It has nothing to do with me being sensitive.
It is your overall miserable disposition on here lately that is quite different from the pre McBone who used to have a sense of humor.
I guess it would be foreign to you to have a woman over 22, with a brain, to actually be able to form her own opinion without taking her clothes off.
I don't know about mommy issues, but it appears you can't frook your way to happiness....
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McBone, lol! I love it, what say you on your miserable disposition, McBone? Is this the new style, and if so will the new moniker stick? McBone, kinda like McLovin. Maybe Bunky is hernier than she lets on.
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McBone! HA HA HA!!! It IS like McLovin'!
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Bunky said:
I guess it would be foreign to you to have a woman over 22, with a brain, to actually be able to form her own opinion without taking her clothes off.
Let me know when you find one. Just kidding, I couldn't resist.
McBone is a dick! Lt Commander Crank is a dick! What names have I ever called you to deserve this? I will admit that I've been a bit surly and reckless in the tone of some of my posts on this subject however I have never attacked you directly. I simply stated my opinion that the Escalade is a symbol of American consumerism gone awry. That it fuels the demand for foreign oil which is partially the motivation for our interference in Middle East affairs. If you don't feel the same way because the seats are comfy, that's fine and dandy. How much oil is in Darfur? Don't see us doing much over there do you?
So rather than throw personal insults you, I'll switch up the topic and break it down positive style. I've wanted to make a post like this for a while so I figure this will be a good time to talk about the qualities I find admirable in the JA members that I know. In no particular order:
Bert - I have a huge amount of respect for Bert. He is clearly the most intelligent, articulate guy on this forum. Everyone has their downfalls and his seems to be that he allows his emotions, particularly anger, get the better of him, but overall he is a moral and positive guy. Great sense of humor and fun to have a beer with.
Roche - If I could sum Roche up in one word, I'd pick loyal. He would defend any one of his friends to the death. He has underrated intelligence and is one of the most witty, clever guys on here. Roche's personality doesn't come off accurately on the website. To fully appreciate him, you need to meet him in real life. His main downfall is he is somewhat lazy and hasn't fulfilled his full potential - by a long shot. But hey, who has?
Fatty - He's smart, charming, and hilarious. A financial guru - I've never seen anyone do so much with so little. If I owned a business, Fatty would be my CEO. We see eye to eye on a lot of things and make a good strategic planning team. Kid Jaime sp? is a great friend.
Creeko - the lost brother. Creeko is just plain fun to be around. It had been a number of years since I had seen him with very little communication between us and I meet up with him in London. We fell into the old routine instantly. I can have fun with Creeko without actually doing anything in particular. He's smart and like all the core JA guys - funny as hell.
Zilla - How can you not like Zilla? He has carved out the sweetest existence I've ever seen. He does what he loves and gets paid for it. He surrounds himself with good friends and majority of his life is about entertainment. If I had to be suck in a shopping mall for eternity with someone - I'd probably pick Jack.
Swerb - I've actually only met Swerb a few times but it's always been a great pleasure. He's extremely intelligent and very interesting to talk to. On first glance you would think that we wouldn't have much in common but I find it very easy to get along with him. He's one of the nicest people around. Also, he makes me feel better about myself when we play halo.
The rest of you , I haven't met but looking forward to it. I'll make sure to leave my miserable disposition at home.
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*SNIFF* *SNIFF*........ BONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How could anyone say those bad things about you? F the Bunk! She is cold-hearted snake! HARUMPH! to you Bunks. See, Bone just is hiding his warm and caring true-self because he doesn't want to be hurt again. He has trouble trusting still after that one girl that one time did that one thing to him. It is always the women I tell you!
Bone just needs a hug from you Bunks! And what about a blowski, is that out of the question???
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PS - it is KID HYMIE!!! - Ross, you have been keeping score. That is my Jewish name.
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My bad - I though Kid Jaime was your Mexican name. Man that's old school.
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Well thanks for the kind words, Bone. For your part I would venture the opinion that you are the funniest of the bunch around here, and none of us are slouches. Sometimes the biting comments can bite harder than some of us would like, but hey, that's the price you pay. I still say that the 5 year olds tactical breakdown is the funniest thing I've read on here, possibly only rivalled by Professor Gerry's deconstruction of Fatty's masters paper.
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Are you trying to charm me with your sailor ways Mr. Myers? I think it may have worked. That post was kind of hernie. It got me thinking of Thread 302 and your photo again...
I do agree Ross. The 5 year old tactical breakdown was hilarious. Fatty took the Professor Gerry post like a champ!
I also agree the Bells is hillarious. He has some great one liners... I enjoy reading Ross Rants (TM), they are always informative.
Bone, you have been a little aggressive on here lately, lacking the charming side that usually pops ups even in the middle of a heated debate.
Fatty, I will deal with you in a couple of weeks....
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Yeah? Well I still think you're all just a bunch of assholes.
Big, brown, hairy, stinky ones with a little hemerrhoid hangin on one side.
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NickNick said:
Big, brown, hairy, stinky ones with a little hemerrhoid hangin on one side.
NOW look who's getting hernie!
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Bunky said:
Bone, you have been a little aggressive on here lately, lacking the charming side that usually pops ups even in the middle of a heated debate.
If I have been charming on this site I apologize. I normally reserve that for the other site I frequent - Jackcharmery.
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Ross said:
NickNick said:
Big, brown, hairy, stinky ones with a little hemerrhoid hangin on one side.
NOW look who's getting hernie!
I just can't stop thinking about yours, Ross. All tight and squinchy.
OK.... I just stepped over the line. I think I threw up a little bit in my mouth.... ugh.
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The Bone said:
If I have been charming on this site I apologize. I normally reserve that for the other site I frequent - Jackcharmery.
LOL!
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F the Bone!
Nick Nick - WOW! Another piece to the Nick Nick puzzle.
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Thanks, Bone. You are a good friend, sniff. I think you hit the nail on the head for everyone one on the site (well, everyone that matters) being that I've known most of you guys for 20 or more years which sounds absurd.
Now that Bunky knows the real Bone, I'm sure her hernie ways will return.
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Ross said: The Bone said:
If I have been charming on this site I apologize. I normally reserve that for the other site I frequent - Jackcharmery.
LOL!
Double LOL! Or I like - HAHAHAHA!
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I don't know Bells, I think the hernie-ness may be gone for good...
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Well if you ever meet me in person I'll bring sexy back.
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HA HA! You know you are on JackASSery and not Jackcharmery right?
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Further proof of some high power. I am clearly being hampered in some way from making a further ass of myself on in the Charles Darwin topic since that's the only topic that won't allow me to post.
Of course, it could just be Internet Explorer fucking with me like usual. It usually picks out one topic and doesn't allow me access to it for a while, despite clearing cookies, history, internet cache, closing down the browser, logging off jackassery and logging back in..... sometimes when I post in another topic it decides to be nice and allow me back in.... sometimes.
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