Dog the Bounty Hunter

[Paul Wolfe]

are you gonna start crying?

Did I ever cry before?

No, that's right, I bitched about your stupid, immature comment about using weed as a way of dealing with depression. Depression is not, by the way, a term indicating I am crying about anything, it is a serious health issue which only a moron would treat with an illegal drug.

And on that subject, maybe you'll get to meet a real bounty hunter one of these days if you're going to be stupid enough to take drugs, loser.

[frank]

paul, i gotta ask you, is zmack your alter ego? i wonder because he never appears unless you do. just curious.

on another note, in these days of video cameras and surreptitious tape recordings, it makes an awful lot of sense to live your life as if it's being taped.

there's a saying which goes something like "a mans true character is how he acts when he thinks no one is watching."

[zmack mylde]

are you gonna start crying?

Did I ever cry before?

No, that's right, I bitched about your stupid, immature comment about using weed as a way of dealing with depression. Depression is not, by the way, a term indicating I am crying about anything, it is a serious health issue which only a moron would treat with an illegal drug.

And on that subject, maybe you'll get to meet a real bounty hunter one of these days if you're going to be stupid enough to take drugs, loser.

waahhh, waahhhhh

[NicDots]

You know, I've never known any other ethnic minority group to call each other by their racial slurs...I don't hear other Jews refer to each other as Big Noses or Chinese as Chinks. I think it's interesting that it's primarily a thing amongst Black people.

[Cpt Matt Sparrow]

You know, I've never known any other ethnic minority group to call each other by their racial slurs...I don't hear other Jews refer to each other as Big Noses or Chinese as Chinks. I think it's interesting that it's primarily a thing amongst Black people.

Firstly: Thank you UR for just letting debates like this continue. That is meant genuinely. I get really frustrated when topics on other forums are moved or shut down...anyway

Skully, that is a great point. I could understand if it was done in mock humour, but it seems to be done by a way of greeting sometimes??

Does anyone have any black friends who can explain? Did you meet Horse by the way:D

Matt

[Paul Wolfe]

paul, i gotta ask you, is zmack your alter ego? i wonder because he never appears unless you do. just curious.

on another note, in these days of video cameras and surreptitious tape recordings, it makes an awful lot of sense to live your life as if it's being taped.

there's a saying which goes something like "a mans true character is how he acts when he thinks no one is watching."

I agree, Frank. I try to live my life as an open book. I don't like keeping secrets and I don't hide from anyone. It makes life a lot less stressful, in my opinion.

As for the taping, I thing "Dog" may have recourse in that it is illegal in most states to record someone without permission. Video taping is allowed, but audio taping is still illegal. The "Patriot Act" wouldn't apply to Dog and his son, I don't think.

[DayNah]

Paul--You're right about my comment about racism and christianity going hand in hand was a tad bit off.......Though you do find quite a bit of it in the deep south.......I meant no offense to it if you happen to be Christian....

Racism just really gets under my skin....

[Paul Wolfe]

Paul--You're right about my comment about racism and christianity going hand in hand was a tad bit off.......Though you do find quite a bit of it in the deep south.......I meant no offense to it if you happen to be Christian....

Racism just really gets under my skin....

Yes, I am Christian, and I took offense only in the fact that so many people really do see Christianity as racist due to the actions of a few. Thank you for pointing me in the direction to be able to comment on the subject - it's a pet peeve of mine.

Here in Washington State there is a community who is up in arms over a "white supremacist" group who want to rent a building to hold church services. The group claims to be both Christian and white supremacist. The main offending issue is that the building for rent is on the property of a park built by a black woman and is across the street from a "black" church. I am very much against "white supremacy", but I find having a "black church" to be equally exclusive. Equal means equal, not partially-equal or occasionally equal or conveniently equal.

[NicDots]

People who hate Christianity because it's "bad" and because it's "racist" and because it "kills people" are really putting the cart before the horse.
Jesus, or any other religious leader/founder never said to go out and murder people that were different. Other people that were powerful or wanted power hijacked Jesus Christ and used him as their mascot to do their bidding. Even if the Bible does say in a few small certain verses that doing such and such thing is wrong (ie, drinking, being a slut, being homosexual), it says 100 million times more to love unconditionally and be accepting of everyone. People who choose to ignore what it says 100 million times and focus on what is said maybe 3 times well... they are clearly shutting out what is important in the Bible!


And going back as to why some ethnic minorities greet each other with slurs, I think it may be a sign of power for the speaker. People that used the N word way back when were the owners, were the high white aristocracy. So I suppose I think they just get off on putting others below them and that's why they use the term. So in reality, when so many Blacks want to distance themselves from white power, they are reverting to it's old customs.

Wow.
I lost myself there.

And yes, thanks UR for keeping this discussion going. I'm glad to see that everyone can keep the sand out of their vaginas (as the great Cartman would say!) and have an adult conversation.

[Paul Wolfe]

People who hate Christianity because it's "bad" and because it's "racist" and because it "kills people" are really putting the cart before the horse.

Well, said.

The same can be said for Islam, by the way.

[NicDots]

Well, the Koran does say to kill "infidels." Whoever "infidels" maybe is up for debate...some say it is people who are "not of the book" (ie, non Muslims, Christians and Jews...yes, Jews) or savages. Then again, the exact phrasing of the "kill infidels" passage of the Koran also depends on what version of the Koran you read.
But Muslim scholars would likely tell you the same thing Christian scholars would tell you: 'Don't kill other people. That's bad.'

[DayNah]

It's been a good discussion.....I myself am not a Christian......I was brought up catholic but it doesn't interest me......Too many flaws/hypocrisy for my liking.....But that's my choice.....I would never judge someone for being or not being christian...

I personally believe every human is equal no matter what they believe....An asshole is an asshole....A good person is a good person......

I treat everyone with respect until they disrespect me...I really wish the world was more like this.....It would be alot more peaceful......

[The Flying Dutchman]

And of course we are all equal but some are more equal !

[rice_pudding]

it anoys me that religion is highjacked so easily to be used for evil. Of course church leaders should take a firmer stance towards anyone who preaches hate in the name of god. That would seem to be the case in the UK.

of course that is only the perception i have gained due to the media coverage, and while i believe it to be somewhat true i consider the british media to be far, far from an entirely truthfull organisation

oh and for the record i was brought up christian but never went to church etc. or payed too much heedence to that way of life, i am now shinto/buddhist

[Cpt Matt Sparrow]

I have just finished a fantastic book called The God Delussion by the atheist Richard Dawkin.

While I disagree with him, the book is the best argument I have read for evolution and the concept of no god.

What is funny as a follower of Zen Buddhism (although like many I don't regard Buddhism and a religion) and a believer in a supreme being, Dawkins rejects everything LOL...Paganism, Christianity, Islam, Satanism..the whole damn lot!!!

Personally I hate the cliche argument that religion causes war...people cause war and problems. Scriptures of any religion shpuldn't be a scaprgoat for peoples shortcomings.