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Formula:
Substitute Virgin Mary for high visibility conservative ideal.
Substitute Pile for thesis level research assignment to back up viewpoint
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Comedy :D :D :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYxEIyNA_mk
Formula:
Substitute Virgin Mary for high visibility conservative ideal.
Substitute Pile for thesis level research assignment to back up viewpoint
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Comedy :D :D :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYxEIyNA_mk
...and substitute yourself for the new squad leader, right? Bwaha.
...and substitute yourself for the new squad leader, right? Bwaha.
I couldn't think of anything for that :)
Team Sergeant
01-29-2011, 10:37
Formula:
Substitute Virgin Mary for high visibility conservative ideal.
Substitute Pile for thesis level research assignment to back up viewpoint
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Comedy :D :D :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYxEIyNA_mk
Formula:
Using Virgin Mary for high visibility conservative ideal.
Posting Virgin Mary as high visibility conservative ideal on professionalsoldiers.com to elicit conservative religious debate =
Trolling & Possible Banning
Go ahead post another religious situation and call it a "high visibility conservative ideal" see what happens.
Team Sergeant
Formula:
Using Virgin Mary for high visibility conservative ideal.
Posting Virgin Mary as high visibility conservative ideal on professionalsoldiers.com to elicit conservative religious debate =
Trolling & Possible Banning
Go ahead post another religious situation and call it a "high visibility conservative ideal" see what happens.
Team Sergeant
I'm not following.
How is the DI saying "Private Joker, do you believe in Ronald Regan's policies?" an attempt to elicit conservative religious debate?
I didn't think this had anything to do with religion. But for future reference, is religion off limits in the Comedy Zone?
Team Sergeant
01-29-2011, 22:35
I'm not following.
How is the DI saying "Private Joker, do you believe in Ronald Regan's policies?" an attempt to elicit conservative religious debate?
I didn't think this had anything to do with religion. But for future reference, is religion off limits in the Comedy Zone?
Ronald Regan's policies? Please connect his policies to this movie. What left wing Professor told you this?
Full Metal Jacket
"A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow Marine recruits from their brutal basic training to the bloody street fighting set in 1968 Hue, Vietnam."
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093058/
Edit to add: Where's Sigaba? Sigaba your thoughts on this thread & my posts?
Let me inform all here.
Jesus was the most radical, liberal, social revolutionary idealist of his day. His good mother, step father and half brother James also quite the social mis-interpreted lot.
Bless them all.
Post away Team Sergeant.....
I've got your back!
Ronald Regan's policies? Please connect his policies to this movie. What left wing Professor told you this?
Full Metal Jacket
"A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow Marine recruits from their brutal basic training to the bloody street fighting set in 1968 Hue, Vietnam."
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093058/
Edit to add: Where's Sigaba? Sigaba your thoughts on this thread & my posts?
It was meant to be any right wing hot topic not just President Regan's ideals.
A different example would be me going on a Dodgers fansite and being asked if I love dodger blue. I express my undying love for the Giants, the forum punches me a couple times, and has me research the winning history of the Dodgers to in theory show me that the Dodgers are the better team. I learn more about the dodgers.
The Drill instructor represents the site, the issue can be anything I don't agree with. PVT Joker eventually learns by teaching PVT Pile.
I am a registered IND and consider myself a moderate.
I had no intention of this being about religion. A wise man once said "if you have to explain your jokes, they suck." I'll be burning my comedian card tonight. But I will retake the course, and get another one. :D
I apologize to anyone that found my post offensive.
It was meant to be any right wing hot topic not just President Regan's ideals.
A different example would be me going on a Dodgers fansite and being asked if I love dodger blue. I express my undying love for the Giants, the forum punches me a couple times, and has me research the winning history of the Dodgers to in theory show me that the Dodgers are the better team. I learn more about the dodgers.
The Drill instructor represents the site, the issue can be anything I don't agree with. PVT Joker eventually learns by teaching PVT Pile.
I am a registered IND and consider myself a moderate.
I had no intention of this being about religion. A wise man once said "if you have to explain your jokes, they suck." I'll be burning my comedian card tonight. But I will retake the course, and get another one. :D
I apologize to anyone that found my post offensive.
o.k., I like that answer, you've got my attention, tell me more.
o.k., I like that answer, you've got my attention, tell me more.
We used to sing the Mickey Mouse Club theme as cadence in HS JROTC because of this movie. In retrospect, it probably made us look like clowns.
We used to sing the Mickey Mouse Club theme as cadence in HS JROTC because of this movie. In retrospect, it probably made us look like clowns.
It might be that you give the impression that you think you're some kinda' jokester.
You like to get a dig in here and there and then when called on it stand back and say Oh, that's not what I meant, you misunderstand.
You now have the attention of a number of Mods. Any more "cute digs" and you'll find yourself on the outside looking in.
Edit to add: Where's Sigaba? Sigaba your thoughts on this thread & my posts?TS--
IMO, your posts in this thread are consistent with prior posts in which you strongly discourage conversations/debate about western religions--especially Christianity. MOO, the wisdom of that approach is self evident.
As for the thread, my thoughts are these.
If someone has to explain his joke, then the joke isn't funny.
There is ample evidence that this type of "joke" would not work and that many members of this BB would find it distasteful. (The search button is our friend.)
The fact that this forum is the comedy zone should not over ride the broader sensibilities of this BB.
My two cents.
If someone has to explain his joke, then the joke isn't funny.
How about when you're trying to explain it to a blonde? ;)
Pat
How about when you're trying to explain it to a blonde? ;)
Pat
Real quick.....Now Pat, you were talking about Ducks for cryin out loud...:p
Okay, backing out and into my lane...
Holly
Team Sergeant
01-30-2011, 11:07
It was meant to be any right wing hot topic not just President Regan's ideals.
A different example would be me going on a Dodgers fansite and being asked if I love dodger blue. I express my undying love for the Giants, the forum punches me a couple times, and has me research the winning history of the Dodgers to in theory show me that the Dodgers are the better team. I learn more about the dodgers.
The Drill instructor represents the site, the issue can be anything I don't agree with. PVT Joker eventually learns by teaching PVT Pile.
I am a registered IND and consider myself a moderate.
I had no intention of this being about religion. A wise man once said "if you have to explain your jokes, they suck." I'll be burning my comedian card tonight. But I will retake the course, and get another one. :D
I apologize to anyone that found my post offensive.
"It was meant to be any right wing hot topic not just President Regan's ideals."
Any "right-wing" topic..... you really should stop watching the "saturday night live" show.
Your perspective is askew and you don't even realize it.
The video clip could not depict any hotly debated "left-wing" topic? (or for that matter any "hot" topic?)
I really could care less if you are a card carrying member of the World Socialist Movement and go bowling with george soros every Thursday night. The next time you post you'd better take a minute and answer the 5 w's of why you're posting. What is my point to this post I am making on ProfessionalSoldiers.
In my opinion your post is a clear example of regurgitating "what to think" and not "how to think". Your left-wing professors would be proud.
If you wish to take shots at the right-wing, left-wing, etc. be a man and come straight to the point, but be prepared to defend your point of view.
You now have my full attention and that of a few others.
TS--
IMO, your posts in this thread are consistent with prior posts in which you strongly discourage conversations/debate about western religions--especially Christianity. MOO, the wisdom of that approach is self evident.
As for the thread, my thoughts are these.
If someone has to explain his joke, then the joke isn't funny.
There is ample evidence that this type of "joke" would not work and that many members of this BB would find it distasteful. (The search button is our friend.)
The fact that this forum is the comedy zone should not over ride the broader sensibilities of this BB.
My two cents.
"strongly discourage conversations/debate about western religions--especially Christianity"
I discourage religious discussion (on this BB) for one simple reason, it's the same as discussing who makes the best beer, it's a matter of personal belief & opinion. I don't care what beer you prefer, drink, enjoy it and keep it to yourself. If you feel the need to discuss your beer preference there are thousands of bulletin boards on the internet that would entertain your thoughts and opinions.
islam is a different story as I and many other believe it's not a religion but in fact a dangerous ideology and consequently worthy of discussion.
We used to sing the Mickey Mouse Club theme as cadence in HS JROTC because of this movie. In retrospect, it probably made us look like clowns.
Did it allow you to march or make facing movements as a unit? Did it make you work as a team? Did it build unit comradery?
If the answer is "yes" to those three, then it was not a failure, nor did you look like clowns.
Unit movements are intended to get a large number of troops into a particular order with the limited about of caos. Unlike university professors that build careers on indifferences rather than common ground - idealogies are discussed and reviewed. Nothing about "jokers" behavior made him wrong, nothing about his Plt Sgt punching him in the gut was wrong either. The lessoned learned was 'talking while he should have been listening'. The Drill Sergeant simply pushed his sensitivity button.
The general reaction to my comedy post and explanation can be summed up by this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpuRcmPnSTM
:D As I've already apologized, I'm going to stop defending it after this post.
The fact that this forum is the comedy zone should not over ride the broader sensibilities of this BB.
This brings up the interesting dynamic in PS.com. Politicians and private citizens are regularly blasted for being too thin skinned or politically correct here. Freedom of thought and discussion is greatly encouraged here. However, (as is well within you the community/creators rights) when a QP or longstanding member doesn't like the joke then the authoritarian side moves in to make the correction.
Nevertheless, productive debate and multifaceted discussion still happens regularly here. I attribute that to the mental flexibility of the members here.
So the intent of having productive debate is met and if an undesirable has his ruck cast out into the hall another with a similar view can take that person's place and continue the mission. I think that's why this place is so alluring to people. The broader sensibilities of the board can be challenged, even if it is at risk to ones internet persona.
The video clip could not depict any hotly debated "left-wing" topic? (or for that matter any "hot" topic?)
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What is my point to this post I am making on ProfessionalSoldiers.
In my opinion your post is a clear example of regurgitating "what to think" and not "how to think". Your left-wing professors would be proud.
Since this is a generally conservative board I didn't think the joke would have carried if the DI was asking something like "PVT Joker, do you believe in Obamacare?" Hindsight is 20/20, it probably would have been funnier to you all if the DI represented the "liberal media" or the "American Sheeple." Unfortunately I've already burned up the material :D
I didn't have many liberal professors at USMA. Most of them were conservative, and some moderate.
If you wish to take shots at the right-wing, left-wing, etc. be a man and come straight to the point, but be prepared to defend your point of view.
You now have my full attention and that of a few others. You now have the attention of a number of Mods. Any more "cute digs" and you'll find yourself on the outside looking in.
Roger. I think I've been a relatively productive member so I'll continue to put up things that I think will edify or humor the group. I'll spend extra time working out the 5ws, but living in fear of the Banhammer is no way to live.
Did it allow you to march or make facing movements as a unit? Did it make you work as a team? Did it build unit comradery?
If the answer is "yes" to those three, then it was not a failure, nor did you look like clowns.
We were a well drilled unit, but I'm sure marching around in the afternoons sounding off with "It's Mic-key Moussssse" didn't get me extra dates in HS. :D
Your intent is not to contribute knowledge and expertise, but to challenge your basic assumptions of the membership, to engage us with your rich sophomoric and clichéd humor; while exhibiting if you will, the psychological character flaw of suicide by cop syndrome, whereby you goad the Mods to place your ruck sack in the hall for your blatant disrespectfulness, thinking incorrectly that by inference, you’ll skate on through with your weak ploy of intellectual ping pong.
Like other’s before you, they also ask for assistance in placing their pseudo ruck in the hall.
The two quotes from your last post in the comedy thread you example the premise of your response and participation here.
The general reaction to my comedy post and explanation can be summed up by this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpuRcmPnSTM
So the intent of having productive debate is met and if an undesirable has his ruck cast out into the hall another with a similar view can take that person's place and continue the mission. I think that's why this place is so alluring to people. The broader sensibilities of the board can be challenged, even if it is at risk to ones internet persona.
Bye
exhibiting if you will, the psychological character flaw of suicide by cop syndrome, whereby you goad the Mods to place your ruck sack in the hall for your blatant disrespectfulness, thinking incorrectly that by inference, you’ll skate on through with your weak ploy of intellectual ping pong.
Why would I want to get hit by the banhammer if I obviously like the place? My response was in regards to Sigaba's view of the Comedy Zone and the board as a whole. I really didn't think any of this was serious until Team Sergeant's initial response.
As for blatant dis-respectfulness, after apologizing for putting up the thread, I don't see it.
As for blatant dis-respectfulness, after apologizing for putting up the thread, I don't see it.Please check your PMs.
As for blatant dis-respectfulness, after apologizing for putting up the thread, I don't see it.
What a fine thing it is to have an intellect, and room enough in the seat of your breeches to hold it.
- Mark Twain, marginalia in newspaper article from The New York Times, 1908
And so it goes...still.
Richard :munchin
Checking fire.
trvlr -
I somewhat removed myself from the thread yesterday, it was just too nice outside to be punching keys all afternoon.
I read your intro, back on 3-7-10 - can you tell us more about yourself? Or send a PM if that is more comfortable.
I didn't have many liberal professors at USMA. Most of them were conservative, and some moderate.
So you didn't have to read "The Moon is Always Female" in Plebe English?