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- Thu Apr 12, 2007 6:01 am
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Don Imus' remarks
- Replies: 97
- Views: 9539
Don Imus' remarks
I fully understand why everyone is upset about what Imus said, but with that being said don't condemn him for something that you are likely to hear on a daily basis just by turning on the radio or t.v.
- Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:14 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: I'm not new. I'm just back.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2447
I'm not new. I'm just back.
Hello all, let the rousing discussions begin.
- Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:08 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Don Imus' remarks
- Replies: 97
- Views: 9539
Don Imus' remarks
<t>There is no way in hell Imus should have been fired. Now, don't get my wrong, I'm not a fan of his or anything but I feel like this simply reinforces my belief that racism is a one way street. You can't turn on "an urban" radio station without hearing remarks about woman such as Imus made but are...
- Thu Oct 05, 2006 7:01 am
- Forum: General Religious Discussions
- Topic: Either or
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1173
Either or
<t>I say that I believe in both because I feel like God set for a series of events. I'm not really one that believes that Adam and Eve are my great-great-great-great-great-and so on grandparents. I believe that the Earth is approximately 5 billion years old. There are too many religions to say that ...
- Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:17 am
- Forum: General Religious Discussions
- Topic: Either or
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1173
Either or
<t>Now it is time for the controversy. I'm a very critical, very<br/> <br/> methodical thinker. With this being said, I've gotten into many<br/> <br/> conversations/debates/arugments about Creation vs. Evolution. I<br/> <br/> believe in aspects of both.<br/> <br/> I don't believe in spontaneous gene...
- Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:53 am
- Forum: Members' News
- Topic: No Real Meaning
- Replies: 2
- Views: 411
No Real Meaning
<t>This is something that I should paraphrase and say to all of my friends because I know not whether I will ever see them again. I know I'll talk to them on the phone from time to time, but seeing is something completely different. I miss my folk. I miss being around everyone. I miss smiles, jokes,...
- Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:51 am
- Forum: Wide World of Sports
- Topic: The Best.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8181
The Best.
DesignerGal wrote: Nice to see you again. How is everything?
Everything is o.k., I've just been trying to get ready to make my move back to Louisiana.
Everything is o.k., I've just been trying to get ready to make my move back to Louisiana.
- Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:27 am
- Forum: Wide World of Sports
- Topic: The Best.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8181
The Best.
<t>What makes one player better than another? What makes a player the best? Is it stats? Is it wins? Is it championships? I ask these questions to say, Peyton Manning is known as the "best qb in the NFL" yet he has yet to even make it to the AFC championship. You have other qb's that have made it to...
- Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:52 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: We've worn out our welcome.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 638
We've worn out our welcome.
<t>Citizens grill Mayor, HPD Chief over crime<br/> <br/> 10:43 PM CDT on Wednesday, August 30, 2006<br/> <br/> By Jeff McShan / 11 News<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Two young adults, one male, one female, walked into the Wal-Mart on Highway 6, to use a credit card owned by Jeannette Gonzalez, 23, who died...
- Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:55 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Spike Lee's Film
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1345
Spike Lee's Film
<t>His film has nothing to do with the way that I feel. I felt this way last year on September 1st. I've felt this way the entire time.<br/> <br/> As far as things go, you keep on saying it was a natural disaster. The storm was the natural disaster the lack of a response was due to man's negligence....
- Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:21 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Spike Lee's Film
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1345
Spike Lee's Film
<t>You mean adequately prepare by getting the federal dollars to help strengthen the levees back in 1965? By telling the FEMA and Bush to wait on sending help when they knew about the storm before it hit? How about this, you go spend some time in New Orleans where there were people that couldn't aff...
- Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:08 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Spike Lee's Film
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1345
Spike Lee's Film
<t>I just watched Spike Lee's documentary on Hurricane Katrina, and to this I say **** YOU Mr. Bush, Dr. Rice, Mr. Cheney, and anyone else who downplayed the importance or the devestation of a city, not a 16 acres of land, but a CITY. To anyone who finds fault in this, go sit in New Orleans East and...
- Sun Aug 20, 2006 3:03 pm
- Forum: Crimes Trials
- Topic: Huh?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 2794
Huh?
<t>There is nothing wrong with mentioning facts when they are available. The media on the other hand didn't say anything, there was a newsletter passed around to every occupant of my apartment complex. I've worked with an ABC affiliate back in New Orleans, I know what should and what shouldn't be re...
- Fri Aug 18, 2006 5:45 am
- Forum: Crimes Trials
- Topic: Huh?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 2794
Huh?
<t>There is no particular description. I think it's just as sad when they say the suspect is a white male, hispanic male, or asian male. I think because I've worked with a news station and I have a degree in communications I know what and what should not be reported as to not incite panic. When I "p...
- Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:23 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: 5 Things About You
- Replies: 162
- Views: 6474
5 Things About You
CheshireCat wrote: Oh, I forgot that one!! I love to get flowers, from ANYONE!! :p
- Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:31 am
- Forum: Photography More
- Topic: Just a few picutures.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1437
Just a few picutures.
Hobby for now. Talent later.
- Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:28 am
- Forum: Photography More
- Topic: Just a few picutures.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1437
Just a few picutures.
<t>cherandbuster wrote: Lennox<br/> <br/> Ever think of doing this professionally?<br/> <br/> The shots from different perspectives are amazing<br/> <br/> <br/> Yeah, I eventually want to open my own studio. I plan on being reasonable though. I'm not going to be a gouger or anything of that nature. ...
- Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:24 am
- Forum: Photography More
- Topic: Just a few picutures.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1437
Just a few picutures.
a unique pup of view
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- Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:53 am
- Forum: Photography More
- Topic: Just a few picutures.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1437
Just a few picutures.
I hope you enjoy. These are a few of the 581 pictures I've taken since Mid-March.
- Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:18 am
- Forum: Crimes Trials
- Topic: Huh?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 2794
Huh?
Thank you.
- Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:02 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: 5 Things About You
- Replies: 162
- Views: 6474
5 Things About You
<t>1) I am the adventure seeker in my family.<br/> <br/> 2) I am not a recovering alcoholic, I slowed down when I was drinking before I went to every class .<br/> <br/> 3) I'm a huge dog fan (these don't count, I have a border collie/australian shepherd mix, I want an Akita, Presa Canario, Rhodesian...
- Thu Aug 17, 2006 7:44 am
- Forum: Crimes Trials
- Topic: Huh?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 2794
Huh?
<r>Accountable wrote: Lennox, why do I get the feeling that you don't give a damn about fixing the problem? Time and again I've seen you start a thread designed to bait bigots, especially the politically correct ones, and abandon it when you get thought-filled caring responses instead.<br/> <br/> <b...
- Wed Aug 16, 2006 3:11 pm
- Forum: Crimes Trials
- Topic: Huh?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 2794
Huh?
<t>August 9, 2006 a man was robbed at gunpoint in my apartment complex. The only description about the robber was that he was a black male... No age, no height, no weight. Just a black male. I suppose a nice bit of the country is a suspect then. It's a shame really. I guess my father, uncles, cousin...
- Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:19 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: O.J. and N.G.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4015
O.J. and N.G.
<t>Lulu, once again you are missing it. We have to figure out the method of racism erdication here before we worry about it going on anywhere else. I'm worried about what's going on half way around the world because I have issues to deal with here. You can't help or discuss someone else's problem if...
- Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:13 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: O.J. and N.G.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4015
O.J. and N.G.
The way to end racism is to learn about others. To teach others tolerance. Not to judge based soley on appearance. You will never find a racist that ignorant towards those they hate.
- Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:28 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: O.J. and N.G.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4015
O.J. and N.G.
<t>RedGlitter wrote: Lots of good stuff in this discussion.<br/> <br/> Racism is part of humanity. An ugly part but it's always been there and as I see it, always will be. We can try always to make it better but there will always be those who dislike another race because of various reasons. Why are ...
- Mon Aug 14, 2006 12:02 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: O.J. and N.G.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4015
O.J. and N.G.
<t>flopstock wrote: Yikes! I use the little 'shove it in your ears' headphones and they stay in better unless i really start sweating... it seems like the inside of my ears have started sweating the older i get... of course i've been known to break a sweat changing into the spandex..:p<br/> <br/> <b...
- Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:26 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: O.J. and N.G.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4015
O.J. and N.G.
<t>cherandbuster wrote: Lennox<br/> <br/> I'm curious<br/> <br/> Is that a picture of you or a friend of yours?<br/> <br/> That was a great post; you got your point across very well. :-6<br/> <br/> <br/> It's me. It was one day when I was working out. I decided to play with the camera between sets. ...
- Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:11 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: O.J. and N.G.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4015
O.J. and N.G.
<t>CheshireCat wrote: Racisim is also something that is taught, it has to start in the home.<br/> <br/> <br/> Very true, there was a little boy that was about 9 that used to call all of the black kids on my street "nigger." He was way too young to know what it meant, but he knew how to spew hatred a...
- Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:08 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: O.J. and N.G.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4015
O.J. and N.G.
<t>"Cat" and Baby Rider, when was the last time it was at the forefront of the media? I live in Texas. I see it all the time, but it isn't discussed. It is that proverbial elephant in the middle of the room. As one of the "REFUGEES" that relocated to Texas I've had to deal with it, and for the first...
- Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:03 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: O.J. and N.G.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4015
O.J. and N.G.
<t>valerie wrote: Lennox and Flops, 2 of the very nicest posts I've seen in a LONG time.<br/> <br/> Thank you both.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> And Lennox, that word is just a word. Albeit a very "ugly" one. And I <br/> <br/> think you are right in saying it has power because people allow it to.<br/> <br...
- Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:35 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: O.J. and N.G.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4015
O.J. and N.G.
<t>cherandbuster wrote: Hey<br/> <br/> There is prejudice against people of my faith a lot<br/> <br/> You all heard me use profanity in the Mel Gibson thread<br/> <br/> And, like him, they can go phuck themselves :guitarist<br/> <br/> <br/> This has to be the worst. How can you hate someone that loo...
- Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:34 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: O.J. and N.G.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4015
O.J. and N.G.
<t>BabyRider wrote: You're kidding, right?<br/> <br/> <br/> No. When was the last time racism in America was a hot topic in America? We are bombarded by images of racism around the world but rarely here. Since Katrina, when was the last time we heard about racism in America? If there has been someth...
- Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:31 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: O.J. and N.G.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4015
O.J. and N.G.
<t>I put quotes around the work killed because he was acquitted. So for me to constantly just say killed it would basically be me cutting my own arguement out from under me. I do personally think O.J. is guilty if not murder then he knows who did it, but I can't just say he killed, he killed, he kil...
- Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:26 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: O.J. and N.G.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4015
O.J. and N.G.
<t>Racism is rampant in this country. Since 20th century began the subjects have been Blacks, Japanese, German, Italian, Irish, Jewish, Mexican, Muslim, everybody. The sad reality is that only during times like 9/11 is there unity and only during times like Katrina is there an utterance of racism.<b...
- Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:48 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: O.J. and N.G.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4015
O.J. and N.G.
<t>valerie wrote: You have the control over whether it offends YOU but you don't have the<br/> <br/> control over whether it offends ME. (Or US). I find it offensive, and I<br/> <br/> ask that you please don't use it again.<br/> <br/> <br/> I apologize. I was using the word to show how I perceived m...
- Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:19 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: O.J. and N.G.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4015
O.J. and N.G.
<t>As far as whether or not O.J. is guilty, I think he either knows who did it or did it himself. I too am not happy when people get off but with that being said he isn't the first person to do so. WE provide more celebrity to him by getting upset about Nancy Grace or O.J. himself based on nothing a...
- Sun Aug 13, 2006 10:59 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: O.J. and N.G.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4015
O.J. and N.G.
<t>Before you read this, ask yourself is racism in America a thing of the past?<br/> <br/> Frustration is the only word that can properly describe how I feel right now. As I sit here and watch Nancy Grace, I'm just completely blown away at how she attacks an individual that was acquitted of all char...
- Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:49 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Anastrophe I'm waiting on you.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1610
Anastrophe I'm waiting on you.
<t>To reply, I don't condone any type of "justifiable homicide". I'm not for or against Israel because it's not my fight. Now once they come to my apartment or to my house back in Louisiana then I'll have an issue. I'm not lying to myself. I just don't like when people seemingly follow blindly. As f...
- Sun Jul 30, 2006 7:59 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Anastrophe I'm waiting on you.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1610
Anastrophe I'm waiting on you.
<t>I was just sitting at my parents' home back in Harvey, LA watching CNN when I looked at the bottom of the screen. Israel staged an attack that killed 60 people by accident. Now I have a few questions:<br/> <br/> 1) How do you accidentally bomb a city and kill 60 people?<br/> <br/> 2) Why did Isra...
- Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:32 pm
- Forum: Societal Issues News
- Topic: Terrorism = America
- Replies: 178
- Views: 9806
Terrorism = America
<t>Anastrophe, I'm not Anti-American. I'm just not an individual that will follow blindly on the basis of the preserving democracy.<br/> <br/> I am tired of hearing about 9/11 only because I'm an "evacuee" from Louisiana. Like I've said before there are "9/11 We will never forget." bumperstickers bu...
- Thu Jul 13, 2006 11:38 am
- Forum: Societal Issues News
- Topic: Terrorism = America
- Replies: 178
- Views: 9806
Terrorism = America
<t>After a long absence I am back with another controversial statement. While watching Fox News the other night, a statement was made about an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin being a "kook" because of his views on terrorism. To Bill O'Reilly, I'd like to ask is this man such a "ko...
- Sun Jun 11, 2006 5:44 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Do You Exercise Regularly?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1279
Do You Exercise Regularly?
I work out 3 times a week and do cardio 5 times a week. I'm about to step up the cardio to 7 times a week and up my workout weights so that I'll be able to reach my goal of a 400 lb. max bench press by this time next year.
- Thu Jun 08, 2006 9:05 am
- Forum: Photography More
- Topic: Foliage
- Replies: 6
- Views: 747
Foliage
I'm not sure as to whether or not I've stumbled on some hidden talent I have or if boredom just reigns supreme.
- Thu Jun 08, 2006 8:36 am
- Forum: Societal Issues News
- Topic: Interior Racism
- Replies: 4
- Views: 772
Interior Racism
<t>In 1872, Willie Lynch gave a speech on how to make a slave out of black folk. It discussed breaking down the language, the family, the women, everything that goes into a culture. It has seemingly worked in destroying or causing irrepairable damage in that the "African-American" society is the onl...
- Thu Jun 08, 2006 7:46 am
- Forum: Societal Issues News
- Topic: Child's failure
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2283
Child's failure
<t>In today's society it is no secret that the children of America are lagging behind when it comes to scholastic standards. Who's to blame for the failure of children? It could be said that it is the teacher's fault but the teachers are only with the children for a certain period of time each day a...
- Fri Jun 02, 2006 6:07 am
- Forum: Crimes Trials
- Topic: how to injure a police officer
- Replies: 117
- Views: 7711
how to injure a police officer
<t>koan wrote: <br/> <br/> "They try to blame movies and TV for violence in this country. What a load of s***. Long before there were movies and television, Americans killed millions of Indians, enslaved millions of blacks, slaughtered 700,000 of each other in a family feud, and attained the highest...
- Thu Jun 01, 2006 7:41 pm
- Forum: Crimes Trials
- Topic: how to injure a police officer
- Replies: 117
- Views: 7711
how to injure a police officer
<t>spot wrote: Bonza comment, that.<br/> <br/> May I stand back slightly from the thread for a post, just on the subject of "injuring" a police officer (wherever that euphemism came from, in the title) and ask how many people are killed annually across the USA by law enforcement officers in the cour...
- Thu Jun 01, 2006 7:10 pm
- Forum: Societal Issues News
- Topic: Race an artificial construct
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2798
Race an artificial construct
<t>"QUOTE=anastrophe: being proud that you share the same color skin with others seems...silly.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> the concept of 'race' is so badly broken as to be essentially meaningless. race is an artificial construct, with no real biological basis."<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> The above was post...
- Mon May 29, 2006 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Lennox is getting married!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1067
Lennox is getting married!!!!!!!!
I am getting married on February 17 at 2pm in New Orleans. Wow, I never thought I'd be a married man.