Who is tired of the childish behaviors?

Jomante · 16th April 2012, 11:43 AM

Remember in school, you called that one guy "Dorkson" instead of Dickson, or maybe "Lame" instead of "Jane"?

Now you're a grown up. You don't have to call the President "OBummer" or the presumed challenger "Mittens Money". Who is tired of the childish name-calling and wish other people would just maintain a level of decency while still being able to disagree with the viewpoints of the opposing side?

ETA: Yes, I did mean complimentary, as in "Free complimentary name calling with every order"

Piscivore · 16th April 2012, 11:45 AM

NotJesus · 16th April 2012, 11:48 AM

I agree, Toejamn.

DavidJames · 16th April 2012, 11:52 AM

Keep the childish names. It allows me to know, with a quick review, which posts to ignore. And by extension for those who can't grow up, which posters to ignore.

The Mutha · 16th April 2012, 12:01 PM

I'm Anna and I freakin' hate bananas! Two co-workers make fun of people's names all the time. A Manager with the last name of Fortsyn was always called Foreskin - juvenile stuff like that. I consider it highly juvenile.

Spindrift · 16th April 2012, 12:07 PM

I selected them all. Neener. Neener. Jo-Mama-te

Howie Felterbush · 16th April 2012, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by The Mutha

I'm Anna and I freakin' hate bananas! Two co-workers make fun of people's names all the time. A Manager with the last name of Fortsyn was always called Foreskin - juvenile stuff like that. I consider it highly juvenile.

No kidding.

"Fartsyn" would have been much better.

Tsukasa Buddha · 16th April 2012, 01:24 PM

First they came for the Repugnicans,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Repugnican.

Then they came for Mittens,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Mitten.

Then they came for the libruls,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a librul.

Then they came for the Republicons,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Republicon.

Then they came for me,
but Socialist was already bad enough, so I was cool.

tyr_13 · 16th April 2012, 01:40 PM

As jokes, they have a time and place. That time and place is not during what is supposed to be rational political discourse (you're welcome for setting up that joke for someone to knock down).

I don't dismiss or outright ignore people who use such insults completely, but I can't blame those who do. Most of the time they are not going to change their view, or even consider what others have to say.

maxpower1227 · 16th April 2012, 01:42 PM

Would "Mormon Gekko" be considered childish?

timhau · 16th April 2012, 01:47 PM

I'll start looking forward to the next iteration of clever names, after you dorkwads come up with the first one.

NoahFence · 16th April 2012, 02:03 PM

I am absolutely sick of it. Just today I got saw an image on my facebook page that pissed me right the

: off:

The associated text?

Obama on the left during the Russian national anthem and on the right during ours.

What's really happening on the right? Obama just got on stage about 3 seconds prior, and others are reacting to the playing of "Hail to the Chief", and it's actually Memorial Day.

Naturally this flies over the heads of Joe America:

"The Crotch Salute"?
"Illegal Aliean hold ing publick Office!!"
"Traitor"
"WTF???? No salute or any show of respect on Veterans Day? Kick his ass to the curb!!!"

Naturally, when shown that this is total and 100% fabricated baloney, nobody seems to care that they were duped.

I'm starting to get a seething hatred of both this f'n country and the f'n internet.

Juniversal · 16th April 2012, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by NoahFence

I am absolutely sick of it. Just today I got saw an image on my facebook page that pissed me right the

: off:

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...27/baloney.jpg

The associated text?

Obama on the left during the Russian national anthem and on the right during ours.

What's really happening on the right? Obama just got on stage about 3 seconds prior, and others are reacting to the playing of "Hail to the Chief", and it's actually Memorial Day.

Naturally this flies over the heads of Joe America:

"The Crotch Salute"?
"Illegal Aliean hold ing publick Office!!"
"Traitor"
"WTF???? No salute or any show of respect on Veterans Day? Kick his ass to the curb!!!"

Naturally, when shown that this is total and 100% fabricated baloney, nobody seems to care that they were duped.

I'm starting to get a seething hatred of both this f'n country and the f'n internet.

For what ever reason people love being offended and also love to debate Obama's patriotism or "Americanness".

It's just like the "lost in translation" moments when the Obama's met with the Queen of England and apparently crossed the lines of appropriate protocol with perfectly innocuous gestures and the media (particularly Fox News) took it and ran with it and his detractors act as if it's a sign of Obama's brutishness or lack of civility.

I find solace in a simple statement that is continually proven true. "People are

stupid."

NoahFence · 16th April 2012, 03:44 PM

The intertoobz make people more stupid though. Because now they have a platform that can show that stupidity to tens of thousands of equally stupid people. Next thing you know a blatant lie is forming the opinion of the masses.

It's retarded. And I'm tired of it.

JoeTheJuggler · 16th April 2012, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by Jomante

Now you're a grown up. You don't have to call the President "OBummer" or the presumed challenger "Mittens Money".

What are you, some kind of language Nazi?!

Jomante · 16th April 2012, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by JoeTheJuggler

What are you, some kind of language Nazi?!

LOL

I don't begrudge anyone the right to sound like a 5 year old. I just wanted to do a poll to find out if I was the only one who was sick of seeing the candidates referred to in a disrespectful manner. It's as if that was going to somehow change my opinion. I'm open and willing to listen to criticisms of either candidate, but name calling just makes me think the criticism is no more valid than a school kid chant like "Joe, Joe, the big fat schmoe" or something like that (LOL, no slight intended on you Joe)

Puppycow · 16th April 2012, 04:36 PM

'OBummer' is actually a new one on me.

I'd like to see the following retired:

Obamao
Mittens
Shrub
Caribou Barbie
Moochele

Howie Felterbush · 16th April 2012, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by Puppycow

'OBummer' is actually a new one on me.

I'd like to see the following retired:

Obamao
Mittens
Shrub
Caribou BarbieMoochele

Just go ahead and ban lefty why don't you?

Now all he has left is drongo and Rushblob.

Halfcentaur · 16th April 2012, 05:51 PM

Barry the Bamster picks his nose.

shemp · 16th April 2012, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by Jomante

Remember in school, you called that one guy "Dorkson" instead of Dickson, or maybe "Lame" instead of "Jane"?

Now you're a grown up. You don't have to call the President "OBummer" or the presumed challenger "Mittens Money". Who is tired of the childish name-calling and wish other people would just maintain a level of decency while still being able to disagree with the viewpoints of the opposing side?

ETA: Yes, I did mean complimentary, as in "Free complimentary name calling with every order"

Shut up, Ferret Face.

Juniversal · 16th April 2012, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by NoahFence

The intertoobz make people more stupid though. Because now they have a platform that can show that stupidity to tens of thousands of equally stupid people. Next thing you know a blatant lie is forming the opinion of the masses.

It's retarded. And I'm tired of it.

Tell me about it. You're preaching to the choir brother.

casebro · 16th April 2012, 08:12 PM

BO is his initials, not an insult.

But before I make fun of somebody's name, I make sure it is very original. Face it, we've all heard all the jokes about our own name.

Signed: 'Basket' Case, 'Crank' Case, Case-of-beer.

Beerina · 17th April 2012, 05:53 AM

Originally Posted by Jomante

Remember in school, you called that one guy "Dorkson" instead of Dickson, or maybe "Lame" instead of "Jane"?

Now you're a grown up. You don't have to call the President "OBummer"

That's a good one, I haven't heard it before.

Yes, I agree. Namecalling is a type of argument from emotion. If you use it, it signifies your position is probably weak and you are running out of arguments.

I have used it a few times recently to mock people who use it against me, clearly spelling that out that that's all they deserve.

shadron · 17th April 2012, 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by Howie Felterbush

Just go ahead and ban lefty why don't you?

Now all he has left is drongo and Rushblob.

Lefty's good at it, but mhaze has done it also for as long as I've been on the forum.

dc1971 · 17th April 2012, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by NoahFence

I am absolutely sick of it. Just today I got saw an image on my facebook page that pissed me right the

: off:

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...27/baloney.jpg

The associated text?

Obama on the left during the Russian national anthem and on the right during ours.

What's really happening on the right? Obama just got on stage about 3 seconds prior, and others are reacting to the playing of "Hail to the Chief", and it's actually Memorial Day.

Naturally this flies over the heads of Joe America:

"The Crotch Salute"?
"Illegal Aliean hold ing publick Office!!"
"Traitor"
"WTF???? No salute or any show of respect on Veterans Day? Kick his ass to the curb!!!"

Naturally, when shown that this is total and 100% fabricated baloney, nobody seems to care that they were duped.

I'm starting to get a seething hatred of both this f'n country and the f'n internet.

Amen!

BenBurch · 17th April 2012, 08:15 AM

I will say that some people deserve as much ridicule as can be dished out.

Limbaugh is one.

And almost any of the TV Evangelists.

And Kevin Trudeau. (But I can't think of a good one for him.)

TragicMonkey · 17th April 2012, 08:16 AM

Some politicians have names far funnier than any nickname could be. Mitt? Newt? Rand? and so many Dicks!

NotJesus · 17th April 2012, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by BenBurch

And Kevin Trudeau. (But I can't think of a good one for him.)

Kevin Untrudeau.

Howie Felterbush · 17th April 2012, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by shadron

Lefty's good at it, but mhaze has done it also for as long as I've been on the forum.

Yeah, I wasn't singling lefty out as the only name-caller, it's just that three of the five examples were ones he's fond of using.

Don't let it get to you, everyone. Some people are just like that, and nothing's going to change it. If you can't just let it roll off your back, you're going to get an ulcer if you hang around here long enough.

Careyp74 · 17th April 2012, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by DavidJames

Keep the childish names. It allows me to know, with a quick review, which posts to ignore. And by extension for those who can't grow up, which posters to ignore.

I voted that I am tired of them, but yes, you are right, it is a good way to not pay attention to the right people. HINT HINT

dudalb · 17th April 2012, 02:22 PM

And here we have why the Politics section of JREF has such a low reputation on thise boards...

http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=234315

Dragging something that happened 30 years ago out and trying to make a campaign issue out of it. Pathetic. Sad thing is if this was reversed and Obama was accused of having done this, the same people who are making an big deal about this would be screaming how unfair and irrevelent it is and had nothing to do with a person's fitness as presidency

Coffee · 17th April 2012, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by shemp

Shut up, Ferret Face.

Well, he was being Frank.

BStrong · 17th April 2012, 07:25 PM

Friendly name calling is just a part of male bonding.

Father: Jesus Christ!

Son: Dad, I'm God damnit, Jesus Christ is in the garage.

Tsukasa Buddha · 17th April 2012, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by dudalb

And here we have why the Politics section of JREF has such a low reputation on thise boards...

http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=234315

Dragging something that happened 30 years ago out and trying to make a campaign issue out of it. Pathetic. Sad thing is if this was reversed and Obama was accused of having done this, the same people who are making an big deal about this would be screaming how unfair and irrevelent it is and had nothing to do with a person's fitness as presidency

Another problem is people getting on their high horses and dismissing other posters because they are "above it all"...

Bringing claims of hypothetical mind reading into another thread is just unnecessary.

Careyp74 · 18th April 2012, 05:08 AM

Originally Posted by dudalb

And here we have why the Politics section of JREF has such a low reputation on thise boards...

http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=234315

Dragging something that happened 30 years ago out and trying to make a campaign issue out of it. Pathetic. Sad thing is if this was reversed and Obama was accused of having done this, the same people who are making an big deal about this would be screaming how unfair and irrevelent it is and had nothing to do with a person's fitness as presidency

Side A does it to side B, side B whines about how Side A would argue it isn't fair, and vice versa. What is the point of even saying this anymore?

Alareth · 18th April 2012, 08:20 AM

If we take away silly name calling of people with differing political views, I can think of at least one poster that would be unable to ever post again.

000063 · 18th April 2012, 08:44 AM

I got at least three. Maybe four, if we include passive-aggressive indirect name-calling. "That opinion is self-centered and authoritarian. Stop trying to personalize the debate."

3point14 · 18th April 2012, 12:00 PM

I'm glad somebody said it. it does my head in. Sometimes it's like watching children bicker. Or like being in the house of commons.

If one's point has merit, name calling is not necessary and detracts from the point.

If one's point has no merit, no amount of creative name-calling is going to help.

Ziggurat · 18th April 2012, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by DavidJames

Keep the childish names. It allows me to know, with a quick review, which posts to ignore. And by extension for those who can't grow up, which posters to ignore.

I remember seeing a King of the Hill ad where Hank says, "I think body piercings are a good thing. That way, you can tell if something's not right with a person."

Originally Posted by NoahFence

The intertoobz make people more stupid though.

The original formulation had somewhat stronger language.

dc1971 · 18th April 2012, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by Ziggurat

I remember seeing a King of the Hill ad where Hank says, "I think body piercings are a good thing. That way, you can tell if something's not right with a person."

http://www.inquisitr.com/wp-content/dickwad-theory.jpg
The original formulation had somewhat stronger language.

LOL! I want one!

Yes. And I my name was Jane Dickson by the way.	23	53.49%
Oh shut up, Jo-stupid-e, I'll call whomever whatever I want.	4	9.30%
I look forward to the next iteration of clever names	12	27.91%
On planet X, name calling is complimentary	12	27.91%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

16th April 2012, 11:43 AM	#1
Jomante Thinker Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 221	Who is tired of the childish behaviors? Remember in school, you called that one guy "Dorkson" instead of Dickson, or maybe "Lame" instead of "Jane"? Now you're a grown up. You don't have to call the President "OBummer" or the presumed challenger "Mittens Money". Who is tired of the childish name-calling and wish other people would just maintain a level of decency while still being able to disagree with the viewpoints of the opposing side? ETA: Yes, I did mean complimentary, as in "Free complimentary name calling with every order"
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16th April 2012, 11:45 AM	#2
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16th April 2012, 11:48 AM	#3
NotJesus Unsaviory Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LA Posts: 5,463	I agree, Toejamn.
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16th April 2012, 11:52 AM	#4
DavidJames Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Front Range, CO Posts: 7,084	Keep the childish names. It allows me to know, with a quick review, which posts to ignore. And by extension for those who can't grow up, which posters to ignore.
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16th April 2012, 12:01 PM	#5
The Mutha thoroughly confused, but valiantly trying... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 1,504	I'm Anna and I freakin' hate bananas! Two co-workers make fun of people's names all the time. A Manager with the last name of Fortsyn was always called Foreskin - juvenile stuff like that. I consider it highly juvenile.

16th April 2012, 12:07 PM	#6
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16th April 2012, 01:03 PM	#7
Howie Felterbush Bow Tie Daddy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: In the twilight, singing all the old lullabies Posts: 5,333	Originally Posted by The Mutha I'm Anna and I freakin' hate bananas! Two co-workers make fun of people's names all the time. A Manager with the last name of Fortsyn was always called Foreskin - juvenile stuff like that. I consider it highly juvenile. No kidding. "Fartsyn" would have been much better.
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16th April 2012, 01:24 PM	#8
Tsukasa Buddha Other (please write in) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NeverLand Posts: 9,887	First they came for the Repugnicans, and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Repugnican. Then they came for Mittens, and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Mitten. Then they came for the libruls, and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a librul. Then they came for the Republicons, and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Republicon. Then they came for me, but Socialist was already bad enough, so I was cool.
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16th April 2012, 01:40 PM	#9
tyr_13 Philosopher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Falconer, NY Posts: 9,652	As jokes, they have a time and place. That time and place is not during what is supposed to be rational political discourse (you're welcome for setting up that joke for someone to knock down). I don't dismiss or outright ignore people who use such insults completely, but I can't blame those who do. Most of the time they are not going to change their view, or even consider what others have to say.
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16th April 2012, 01:42 PM	#10
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16th April 2012, 01:47 PM	#11
timhau NWO Litter Technician Join Date: May 2004 Location: East of Sweeden Posts: 9,648	I'll start looking forward to the next iteration of clever names, after you dorkwads come up with the first one.
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16th April 2012, 02:03 PM	#12
NoahFence Psycho Kitty Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Patriot Nation Posts: 9,296	I am absolutely sick of it. Just today I got saw an image on my facebook page that pissed me right the : off: The associated text? Obama on the left during the Russian national anthem and on the right during ours. What's really happening on the right? Obama just got on stage about 3 seconds prior, and others are reacting to the playing of "Hail to the Chief", and it's actually Memorial Day. Naturally this flies over the heads of Joe America: "The Crotch Salute"? "Illegal Aliean hold ing publick Office!!" "Traitor" "WTF???? No salute or any show of respect on Veterans Day? Kick his ass to the curb!!!" Naturally, when shown that this is total and 100% fabricated baloney, nobody seems to care that they were duped. I'm starting to get a seething hatred of both this f'n country and the f'n internet.
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16th April 2012, 03:23 PM	#13
Juniversal CIA + FBI + NWO Employee Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cincinnati, USA Posts: 1,845	Originally Posted by NoahFence I am absolutely sick of it. Just today I got saw an image on my facebook page that pissed me right the : off: http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...27/baloney.jpg The associated text? Obama on the left during the Russian national anthem and on the right during ours. What's really happening on the right? Obama just got on stage about 3 seconds prior, and others are reacting to the playing of "Hail to the Chief", and it's actually Memorial Day. Naturally this flies over the heads of Joe America: "The Crotch Salute"? "Illegal Aliean hold ing publick Office!!" "Traitor" "WTF???? No salute or any show of respect on Veterans Day? Kick his ass to the curb!!!" Naturally, when shown that this is total and 100% fabricated baloney, nobody seems to care that they were duped. I'm starting to get a seething hatred of both this f'n country and the f'n internet. For what ever reason people love being offended and also love to debate Obama's patriotism or "Americanness". It's just like the "lost in translation" moments when the Obama's met with the Queen of England and apparently crossed the lines of appropriate protocol with perfectly innocuous gestures and the media (particularly Fox News) took it and ran with it and his detractors act as if it's a sign of Obama's brutishness or lack of civility. I find solace in a simple statement that is continually proven true. "People are stupid."
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16th April 2012, 03:44 PM	#14
NoahFence Psycho Kitty Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Patriot Nation Posts: 9,296	The intertoobz make people more stupid though. Because now they have a platform that can show that stupidity to tens of thousands of equally stupid people. Next thing you know a blatant lie is forming the opinion of the masses. It's retarded. And I'm tired of it.
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16th April 2012, 03:58 PM	#15
JoeTheJuggler Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. Louis Posts: 26,696	Originally Posted by Jomante Now you're a grown up. You don't have to call the President "OBummer" or the presumed challenger "Mittens Money". What are you, some kind of language Nazi?!
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16th April 2012, 04:26 PM	#16
Jomante Thinker Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 221	Originally Posted by JoeTheJuggler What are you, some kind of language Nazi?! LOL I don't begrudge anyone the right to sound like a 5 year old. I just wanted to do a poll to find out if I was the only one who was sick of seeing the candidates referred to in a disrespectful manner. It's as if that was going to somehow change my opinion. I'm open and willing to listen to criticisms of either candidate, but name calling just makes me think the criticism is no more valid than a school kid chant like "Joe, Joe, the big fat schmoe" or something like that (LOL, no slight intended on you Joe)
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16th April 2012, 04:36 PM	#17
Puppycow Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Japan Posts: 15,709	'OBummer' is actually a new one on me. I'd like to see the following retired: Obamao Mittens Shrub Caribou Barbie Moochele
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16th April 2012, 05:02 PM	#18
Howie Felterbush Bow Tie Daddy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: In the twilight, singing all the old lullabies Posts: 5,333	Originally Posted by Puppycow 'OBummer' is actually a new one on me. I'd like to see the following retired: Obamao Mittens Shrub Caribou BarbieMoochele Just go ahead and ban lefty why don't you? Now all he has left is drongo and Rushblob.
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16th April 2012, 06:42 PM	#20
shemp Timothy, Timothy, where on earth did you go? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: trapped in a cave-in with Joe Posts: 12,884	Originally Posted by Jomante Remember in school, you called that one guy "Dorkson" instead of Dickson, or maybe "Lame" instead of "Jane"? Now you're a grown up. You don't have to call the President "OBummer" or the presumed challenger "Mittens Money". Who is tired of the childish name-calling and wish other people would just maintain a level of decency while still being able to disagree with the viewpoints of the opposing side? ETA: Yes, I did mean complimentary, as in "Free complimentary name calling with every order" Shut up, Ferret Face.
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16th April 2012, 08:06 PM	#21
Juniversal CIA + FBI + NWO Employee Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cincinnati, USA Posts: 1,845	Originally Posted by NoahFence The intertoobz make people more stupid though. Because now they have a platform that can show that stupidity to tens of thousands of equally stupid people. Next thing you know a blatant lie is forming the opinion of the masses. It's retarded. And I'm tired of it. Tell me about it. You're preaching to the choir brother.
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16th April 2012, 08:12 PM	#22
casebro Philosopher Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,787	BO is his initials, not an insult. But before I make fun of somebody's name, I make sure it is very original. Face it, we've all heard all the jokes about our own name. Signed: 'Basket' Case, 'Crank' Case, Case-of-beer.
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17th April 2012, 05:53 AM	#23
Beerina Sarcastic Conqueror of Notions Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: A floating island above the clouds Posts: 23,835	Originally Posted by Jomante Remember in school, you called that one guy "Dorkson" instead of Dickson, or maybe "Lame" instead of "Jane"? Now you're a grown up. You don't have to call the President "OBummer" That's a good one, I haven't heard it before. Yes, I agree. Namecalling is a type of argument from emotion. If you use it, it signifies your position is probably weak and you are running out of arguments. I have used it a few times recently to mock people who use it against me, clearly spelling that out that that's all they deserve.
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17th April 2012, 06:49 AM	#24
shadron Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,717	Originally Posted by Howie Felterbush Just go ahead and ban lefty why don't you? Now all he has left is drongo and Rushblob. Lefty's good at it, but mhaze has done it also for as long as I've been on the forum.

17th April 2012, 08:05 AM	#25
dc1971 Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3,033	Originally Posted by NoahFence I am absolutely sick of it. Just today I got saw an image on my facebook page that pissed me right the : off: http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...27/baloney.jpg The associated text? Obama on the left during the Russian national anthem and on the right during ours. What's really happening on the right? Obama just got on stage about 3 seconds prior, and others are reacting to the playing of "Hail to the Chief", and it's actually Memorial Day. Naturally this flies over the heads of Joe America: "The Crotch Salute"? "Illegal Aliean hold ing publick Office!!" "Traitor" "WTF???? No salute or any show of respect on Veterans Day? Kick his ass to the curb!!!" Naturally, when shown that this is total and 100% fabricated baloney, nobody seems to care that they were duped. I'm starting to get a seething hatred of both this f'n country and the f'n internet. Amen!
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17th April 2012, 08:15 AM	#26
BenBurch Gatekeeper of The Left Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Universe 35.2 ms ahead of this one. Posts: 32,090	I will say that some people deserve as much ridicule as can be dished out. Limbaugh is one. And almost any of the TV Evangelists. And Kevin Trudeau. (But I can't think of a good one for him.)
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17th April 2012, 08:16 AM	#27
TragicMonkey Poisoned Waffles Pither Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Monkey Posts: 30,063	Some politicians have names far funnier than any nickname could be. Mitt? Newt? Rand? and so many Dicks!
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17th April 2012, 11:40 AM	#28
NotJesus Unsaviory Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LA Posts: 5,463	Originally Posted by BenBurch And Kevin Trudeau. (But I can't think of a good one for him.) Kevin Untrudeau.
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17th April 2012, 12:22 PM	#29
Howie Felterbush Bow Tie Daddy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: In the twilight, singing all the old lullabies Posts: 5,333	Originally Posted by shadron Lefty's good at it, but mhaze has done it also for as long as I've been on the forum. Yeah, I wasn't singling lefty out as the only name-caller, it's just that three of the five examples were ones he's fond of using. Don't let it get to you, everyone. Some people are just like that, and nothing's going to change it. If you can't just let it roll off your back, you're going to get an ulcer if you hang around here long enough.
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17th April 2012, 12:26 PM	#30
Careyp74 Illuminator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Trevose, PA Posts: 3,407	Originally Posted by DavidJames Keep the childish names. It allows me to know, with a quick review, which posts to ignore. And by extension for those who can't grow up, which posters to ignore. I voted that I am tired of them, but yes, you are right, it is a good way to not pay attention to the right people. HINT HINT

17th April 2012, 02:22 PM	#31
dudalb Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 22,782	And here we have why the Politics section of JREF has such a low reputation on thise boards... http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=234315 Dragging something that happened 30 years ago out and trying to make a campaign issue out of it. Pathetic. Sad thing is if this was reversed and Obama was accused of having done this, the same people who are making an big deal about this would be screaming how unfair and irrevelent it is and had nothing to do with a person's fitness as presidency

17th April 2012, 07:07 PM	#32
Coffee Caffeine Pusher Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 426	Originally Posted by shemp Shut up, Ferret Face. Well, he was being Frank.
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17th April 2012, 07:25 PM	#33
BStrong Illuminator Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 3,797	Friendly name calling is just a part of male bonding. Father: Jesus Christ! Son: Dad, I'm God damnit, Jesus Christ is in the garage.

17th April 2012, 07:28 PM	#34
Tsukasa Buddha Other (please write in) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NeverLand Posts: 9,887	Originally Posted by dudalb And here we have why the Politics section of JREF has such a low reputation on thise boards... http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=234315 Dragging something that happened 30 years ago out and trying to make a campaign issue out of it. Pathetic. Sad thing is if this was reversed and Obama was accused of having done this, the same people who are making an big deal about this would be screaming how unfair and irrevelent it is and had nothing to do with a person's fitness as presidency Another problem is people getting on their high horses and dismissing other posters because they are "above it all"... Bringing claims of hypothetical mind reading into another thread is just unnecessary.
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