Nihil Obstat Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 To quote.... iunno who said it first: Admit nothing; deny everything; make counter-accusations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam42 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 [quote name='Socrates' timestamp='1308333842' post='2255136'] But we all know that linear reason and rational thought are tools invented by the Dead White Male Patriarchy to oppress the masses! It's a quick and very slippery slope from engaging in rational discussion of ideas to falling prey to Evil Oppressive Right-wing ideas. And the most sure-fire way to keep such ideas from invading your brain is to keep your mind immune from having any actual ideas at all. To avoid being brainwashed by Evil Conservative Fascists, the best way to prepare for a debate is to engage in a program of lengthy mental preparation. This is best accomplished by long sessions in front of the Television. Relax, and try not think to much. Let the Television do your thinking for you. Do not try to fight the Television, for the Television is smarter than you. Just sink deep in your easy chair, have a beer, or smoke some substance whose legalization is popular on Phatmass, if that helps relax your brain, and vegetate. Let your eyes glaze over, and drool a little. Let the Enlightenment from the Television just wash over you, and effortlessly fill your brain. Become One with the TV. For politics, anything is fine (but preferably not FOX News - wouldn't want to get brainwashed), but it's best to stick to entertainment program to get Enlightenment, particularly comedy shows like SNL, Stephen Colbert, or the Daily Show. But just sticking to Family Guy and sitcoms will work just as well. Enlightenment is all about absorbing the correct attitudes, and this is done easier if you laugh and don't have to think too much. You can watch some show about aliens on the History Channel if you wish to make yourself feel erudite and learned. After several hours of Television Enlightenment, you are now ready for debate. When debating politics, it is absolutely critical to avoid any mention (much less critique) of any actual ideas, policies, or the actual records of the people you are discussing. Instead find some political figure you saw on Television who opposes Dear Leader, or raising the debt ceiling (don't bother worrying about what that is), or otherwise engages in any sort of dissent from what the Television tells you you must think. Such targets are not hard to find - the Television will let you know whom to hate. (But you don't even have to actually see said person on TV to choose him or her - watching an impersonation on an SNL sketch will work just as well - better, actually.) Next, proceed to make a string of disparaging remarks about said person's physical appearance and intelligence, along with random insulting name callings. The closer the debate resembles a first-grade playground screaming insult match, the better. Also be sure to compare that person to some villain or stupid character on one of your favorite fictional Television programs. What must be avoided at all costs is any discussion of that person's actual political ideas, proposed policies, or record in office. Such discussion is strictly taboo, unless you are generically denouncing them all as stupid without going into details. Instead, focus your attacks on the person's facial features, style of dress, body, or accent. After all, politics is a beauty contest, and one mustn't get bogged down with the boring brain stuff. Speaking of brain stuff, the key is to keep relentlessly attacking your opponents' intelligent by constantly repeating ad nauseum how stupid they are. The endless declarations of your opponents' stupidity will prove beyond a doubt your own vastly superior intelligence, and let everyone see what an intellectual you are. But one mustn't become overly negative in one's tactics. Be sure to take a moment to praise the intelligence of Dear Leader, to show that you are pure of heart. Just be careful to never, ever discuss any actual ideas or policies, or [i]why[/i] they are actually intelligent or stupid. If your debate opponents try to draw you into a tedious discussion of ideas, you can always counter by accusing them of being brainwashed by FOX News (even if they never watch FOX News.) Or you cry about how mean, uncharitable, and un-pastoral they are. Whichever you feel like. Just remember to let feeling be your guide, and let the power of the Television flow through you. [/quote] This. This is my new philosophy on the interwebz at phatmass...I love you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKolbe Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 [quote name='Cam42' timestamp='1308337479' post='2255172'] I love you. [/quote] figures you would say that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam42 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' timestamp='1308337713' post='2255175'] To quote.... iunno who said it first: Admit nothing; deny everything; make counter-accusations. [/quote] ohai. Good to see you again. How is Katy? I love Katy, she's kewl. How is Canada? I love Canada, it's cool too, somewhere around like 50 degrees F. Oh, and I love you too, you're my brother sun. Yay for teh poniez... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 [quote name='Cam42' timestamp='1308337918' post='2255181'] ohai. Good to see you again. How is Katy? I love Katy, she's kewl. How is Canada? I love Canada, it's cool too, somewhere around like 50 degrees F. Oh, and I love you too, you're my brother sun. Yay for teh poniez... [/quote] I love Katy too. It's about 65F where I am right now, which is a nice change because it's been raining for basically a week straight. Just cuz I herd you liek poniez: [img]http://i54.tinypic.com/2u9li6x.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam42 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' timestamp='1308338171' post='2255185'] I love Katy too. It's about 65F where I am right now, which is a nice change because it's been raining for basically a week straight. Just cuz I herd you liek poniez: [img]http://i54.tinypic.com/2u9li6x.jpg[/img] [/quote] I love purple poniez.....and you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightofChrist Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 [quote name='MIkolbe' timestamp='1308334945' post='2255142'] Star Trek [/quote] [quote name='Socrates' timestamp='1308335190' post='2255145'] Star Wars! [/quote] [color="#FF0000"][b][i][size="7"]YEAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!![/size][/i][/b][/color] [img]http://i53.tinypic.com/2eo8x3d.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam42 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 [quote name='KnightofChrist' timestamp='1308340760' post='2255218'] [color="#FF0000"][b][i][size="7"]YEAAAAAAAAAAH!!!! ![/size][/i][/b][/color] [img]http://i53.tinypic.com/2eo8x3d.jpg[/img] [/quote] I love Jason Bateman in Star Wars/Trek....and Juan Williams too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 [img]http://i.techrepublic.com.com/blogs/trek_vader_choke.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam42 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Nihil Obstat' timestamp='1308342881' post='2255260'] [img]http://i.techrepublic.com.com/blogs/trek_vader_choke.jpg[/img] [/quote] Darth Vader haz no lovez....but we should love him anyway. Edited June 17, 2011 by Cam42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG45 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I love both Star Trek and Star Wars...but I must admit the Empire would ROFLstomp the Federation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra Little Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 [quote name='CatherineM' timestamp='1308334852' post='2255139'] The problem with threads that get closed isn't so much that we can't act like grownups, it is because there are some things we will never agree on. Each side believes they are right, and nothing the other side can say will change that. When you know you are right, which I am certain I always am, frustration kicks in. We might as well debate which is better, Star Wars or Star Trek. [/quote] Star Trek[quote name='Cam42' timestamp='1308335592' post='2255153'] Star Wars! and not that 1997 enhanced croutons either... Give me the 70s-80s or give me death!!! [/quote] You should be careful what you say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra Little Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' timestamp='1308338171' post='2255185'] I love Katy too. It's about 65F where I am right now, which is a nice change because it's been raining for basically a week straight. Just cuz I herd you liek poniez: [img]http://i54.tinypic.com/2u9li6x.jpg[/img] [/quote] Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socrates Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Cam42' timestamp='1308337753' post='2255176'] This. This is my new philosophy on the interwebz at phatmass...I love you. [/quote] Congratulations! You've taken your first step to becoming a free-thinking independent liberal thinker, instead of a brainwashed ultraconservative zombie/robot who disagrees with Dear Leader (Mystical Oracle of the Message of the All-knowing Teleprompter) and the Television. Remember to Question Authority and Dissent is Patriotic! . . . Oops! Sorry, that was from back in '07 - I mean, All Hail Dear Leader! Defend Change! Edited June 18, 2011 by Socrates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 ANd another bites the dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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