How about a holiday truce?
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Posted by Richard Bonine, Jr (+15566) 15 years ago
I would like to propose a truce to the war of words over gay vs straight vs the Bible vs etc. I don't believe that any good can come of further discussion of these topics in the near future. In many ways such discussion detracts from the original intent of the site. I think that our "shouting" back and forth intimidates other residents who may wish to discuss other topics. So in the spirit of civility and respect for one another lets drop this line of discussion until after the first of the year. What do you say...

I am in... how about you?
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Posted by Dana Jablinske (+96) 15 years ago
Thank you Richard!!!

There is enough mud-slinging going on with the elections and congress... That should be enough for all!

Merry Christmas & Enjoy the Holidays
Dana
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Posted by Eric Brandt (+844) 15 years ago
Well, that proposal seems interesting. It certainly got the thinking cogs in motion. I understand your position that you would like to avoid topics that are easily offensive.

Which subjects would one propose that are taboo / acceptable?

What would an agreed criterion be for selecting a topic?

If people are intimidated by a particular topic, are they not entitled to avoid it? Can I control another person's level of intimidation? Should the potential of intimidation preclude me from discussing a topic? Does avoiding one topic preclude participation in another?

I have seen plenty of side-bar discussion. People seem to be willing to participate in certain threads while avoiding others.

I will not censure myself on topic or philosophy, but I will agree to keep it civil (until after the first of the year)
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Posted by Gunnar Emilsson (+18729) 15 years ago
I am NOT in...if I can stop just one lesbian from serving a filet o' fish sandwich at McDonald's, I will have helped make things a little better for the world.

There is no rest for the weary over the holidays.
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Posted by Breanna (+42) 15 years ago
LOL!
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Posted by Bob L. (+5094) 15 years ago
In many ways such discussion detracts from the original intent of the site.

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Richard, I didn't know you created this site. How else could you ascertain its original intent?

Wait a minute...you're not the Al Gore of milescity.com, are you?
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Posted by ABC (+381) 15 years ago
It isn't the lesbians serving filet o' fish, you have to worry about. It is the gay guys with the "special sauce!"
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Posted by Steve Sullivan (+1476) 15 years ago
Oh boy. That's a thread killer right there.
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Posted by Gunnar Emilsson (+18729) 15 years ago
Ack! That thought never crossed my Lutheran-raised, pure-as-the-driven snow brain! Thank you, ABC, but...Ack!

Okay, I will now add gays serving Big Macs to lesbians serving Filet o' Fish to my Top Secret List of the Homosexual Agenda to Infiltrate McDonald's and Thus Destroy America list of concerns.

Any others? I have long suspected a subversive, gay-related agenda related to the never-ending, "Would you like an Apple Pie with that?" question presented after every order. Any current or former Mickey D employees have any comment on this? Private e-mails are welcome....you do not have to come out of the closet to do what's right for our Lord.
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Posted by Eric Brandt (+844) 15 years ago
Actually, Gunner - there IS a gay agenda.

The Gays Agenda is, in fact, to completely and totally obliterate society.

Now, those who believe that MAN will destroy the earth should be supportive, because by the Gays converting all of us, they can END not just over-population, but population at all! This will save the planet.

The Christians should be supportive, because by the Gays converting all of us, they will bring on the wrath of God and accelerate the "Second Coming".

Either way, everyone "makes out" in the "End"

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Posted by deer_slayer (+486) 15 years ago
Okay...I'm sorry I said I would never post again...but this sh#t is too funny...here's one last one from the "slayer"....

Merry Christmas from Idaho.....



PS....Bob L rocks
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Posted by Bob L. (+5094) 15 years ago
Deer: That's a great pic. Thanks!

You're just saying I rock b/c you received payment on your gambling winnings.

You kids out there, just say no to gambling! A PSA brought to you by Bob L.

Go App State!

Happy trails, Mr. Slayer, if that indeed is your real name.
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Posted by Bob L. (+5094) 15 years ago
WHAT IS THIS THREAD????

HOLIDAY TRUCE!!!!!!!!!! HOLIDAY TRUCE???????????

WHAT'S WRONG WITH HAVING A "CHRISTMAS TRUCE?"

WHY, WHOEVER STARTED THIS THREAD IS A COMMUNIST PINKO TREASONIST SECULAR HUMANIST *&^&(*^ LIBERAL TERRORIST-LOVING *&^&*&^ SOB!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, sorry.

I watched Bill O'Reilly last night.

My bad. Never mind.

[This message has been edited by Bob L. (edited 12/15/2007).]
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Posted by Breanna (+42) 15 years ago
"The Gays Agenda is, in fact, to completely and totally obliterate society."

Damn it! How did you know??!! I swear those new gay recruits need to keep thier mouths shut about that contract they sign when we win them over to the gay side. Their going to ruin tho whole plan we have of completely over-taking and obliterating the world...

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