07-14-2014, 12:58
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The bar for "Hero" status has just been lowered
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/jo...n-deal-n155216
John Kerry Hailed a Hero After Brokering Afghan Election Deal
KABUL, Afghanistan — Secretary of State John Kerry was hailed as a hero in Afghanistan on Monday after he helped end a paralyzing presidential election impasse that had raised fears the country would once again tip into civil war.
"John Kerry is the greatest American and the best friend of Afghanistan. He helped prevent this country from going to civil war two times," said 29-year-old Kabul shopkeeper Maqsood Parwani. "I wish if we could elect him as our president, but we cannot so hope the American people elect him as their president."
We all wish you could elect him as your President. That way he could be there when the Taliban arrive to take over.
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07-14-2014, 13:07
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~ Hero
"in the face of danger and adversity or from a position of weakness, displays courage and the will for self-sacrifice"
Danger - Nope
Adversity - Not really
Weakness - Not even
Courage - Perhaps I suppose
Will for self-sacrifice - LMAO
S
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"Malo mori quam foedari"
"Death before Dishonour"
-- Family Coat-of-Arms Maxim
"Mārohirohi! Kia Kaha!"
"Be strong! Drive-on!"
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07-14-2014, 14:07
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What a joke. Obviously someone needs to read the definition of the word. 
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07-14-2014, 14:11
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Since now days everyone is a winner I guess everyone can be a hero too.
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07-14-2014, 14:30
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Wonder
I wonder if this trip was seared into his memory?
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07-14-2014, 14:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete
I wonder if this trip was seared into his memory?
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Probably.
Of course he will throw away any signed documents.
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07-14-2014, 14:51
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Hero is one of those words with multiple meanings.
Hero (n):
1. In mythology and legend, a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favored by the gods.
2. A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life: soldiers and nurses who were heroes in an unpopular war.
3. A person noted for special achievement in a particular field: the heroes of medicine. See Synonyms at celebrity.
4. The principal male character in a novel, poem, or dramatic presentation.
JFK doesn't fit my definition of a hero, but it can be argued he does fit the definition as used in the article IAW #3.
Richard
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07-15-2014, 14:19
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Sounds like he was just doing his job to me.
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07-16-2014, 00:43
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I would like to ask EVERYONE on this board REGARDLESS of your political affiliation, to throw your full weight behind Maqsood Parwani's campaign to elect John Kerry as President of Afghanistan!!!
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07-16-2014, 06:39
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Billy- ya beat me to it. 
Best idea I've heard in a while. How can we help make that happen?
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07-16-2014, 10:08
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy L-bach
I would like to ask EVERYONE on this board REGARDLESS of your political affiliation, to throw your full weight behind Maqsood Parwani's campaign to elect John Kerry as President of Afghanistan!!!
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Seconded!
TR
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07-18-2014, 17:17
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Nobel Peace Prize , at a miminum....Wait - that other guy has one already....
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07-18-2014, 21:40
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You know, hellary landed in Bosnia under fire...
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