Shady Posted December 11, 2012 Report Posted December 11, 2012 My statement wasn't directed at you, it is just a rant that happened to follow you comment. The source of my rant was a talk radio segment in which callers were complaining about various aspects of the season. The most common complaint was of the "keep Christ in Christmas" variety. The apparent source of caller outrage was that people have the nerve to say Happy Holidays to them instead of Merry Christmas. I like the pyromaniac comment though...I may use it. At me? I didn't say that happy holidays or seasons greetings was an insult or an attack on Christmas. I certain never said it's some invasion of Muslims or Jews. So once again, you're a pyromaniac in a field of strawmen. Like I've already said multiple times to multiple people. Celebrate Christmas, or don't. I really couldn't care less. Quote
Mighty AC Posted December 11, 2012 Report Posted December 11, 2012 Reread the message you quoted. Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
Shady Posted December 11, 2012 Report Posted December 11, 2012 Reread the message you quoted. Reread any of my posts in this thread. Quote
Mighty AC Posted December 11, 2012 Report Posted December 11, 2012 The message says my comment was not directed at you. I can recommend a literacy tutor in the London area if you like. Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
cybercoma Posted December 11, 2012 Report Posted December 11, 2012 I bet it wouldn't help even if he could. Quote
Black Dog Posted December 11, 2012 Report Posted December 11, 2012 Like I've already said multiple times to multiple people. Celebrate Christmas, or don't. I really couldn't care less. You care so little you have to keep telling people how little you care. Quote
Shady Posted December 11, 2012 Report Posted December 11, 2012 You care so little you have to keep telling people how little you care. Yep. Quote
betsy Posted December 12, 2012 Report Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) Just feeling the tugs of Christmas this morning.....and what it means to me. I want to share with you.... Edited December 12, 2012 by betsy Quote
Sleipnir Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) Just feeling the tugs of Christmas this morning.....and what it means to me. I want to share with you.... Ah the folklore. Edited December 12, 2012 by Sleipnir Quote "All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure." - Mark Twain
Mighty AC Posted December 12, 2012 Report Posted December 12, 2012 I always enjoy this song, this time of year: Tim Minchin is one smart and funny dude. Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
Mighty AC Posted December 12, 2012 Report Posted December 12, 2012 Betsy, I dig the mall musical vid. Thanks for posting. Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
betsy Posted December 12, 2012 Report Posted December 12, 2012 Betsy, I dig the mall musical vid. Thanks for posting. I love broadway-type musicals. Quote
betsy Posted December 16, 2012 Report Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) From Westjet in Calgary Airport: http://www.tastefullyoffensive.com/2012/12/airport-christmas-flash-mob.html Edited December 16, 2012 by betsy Quote
Sleipnir Posted December 16, 2012 Author Report Posted December 16, 2012 It is a huge money maker for corporations to rake in last minute cash flow to help the bottom line at the end of the fiscal year. I agree its a huge money maker but it should be treated as a last minute bonus cash flow, not a life-jacket. If a company has to rely so heavily on Christmas to make it through the fiscal year, something is seriously wrong with it. Quote "All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure." - Mark Twain
Shady Posted December 16, 2012 Report Posted December 16, 2012 I agree its a huge money maker but it should be treated as a last minute bonus cash flow, not a life-jacket. If a company has to rely so heavily on Christmas to make it through the fiscal year, something is seriously wrong with it. Not really. Quote
-TSS- Posted December 18, 2012 Report Posted December 18, 2012 I don't mind having five days off from work, whatever the meaning of christmas is. Quote
Moonlight Graham Posted December 18, 2012 Report Posted December 18, 2012 I couldn't come up with a short list of anything I want, because if I wanted it, I already bought it. Good thing for shirts though. I can always use another shirt. So if I'm on your list, there you go. I try to make a point not to buy too many things in November and Dec for myself so when people ask me what I want I don't have to say socks. Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
betsy Posted December 20, 2012 Report Posted December 20, 2012 (edited) Sometimes the very best presents don't come with price tags and they don't require batteries. CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman has a lesson in the holiday spirit, on the road. http://www.cbsnews.c...difficult-wish/ Edited December 21, 2012 by betsy Quote
Sleipnir Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Posted December 20, 2012 Sometimes the very best presents don't come with price tags and they don't require batteries. CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman has a lesson in the holiday spirit, on the road. In your opinion, what is the spirit of the holidays all about? Quote "All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure." - Mark Twain
betsy Posted December 21, 2012 Report Posted December 21, 2012 In your opinion, what is the spirit of the holidays all about? Oooops. That wasn't my statement....I forgot to put the quote. Quote
betsy Posted December 25, 2012 Report Posted December 25, 2012 (edited) deleted. Edited December 25, 2012 by betsy Quote
dre Posted December 25, 2012 Report Posted December 25, 2012 His display this year is even more amazing: Sweet! Quote I question things because I am human. And call no one my father who's no closer than a stranger
nocentre53 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Posted December 20, 2013 What then is the meaning of Christmas? A man who in the end,died in great suffering,to redeem the sins of strangers,yet managed at his last breath,to forgive his persecutors,demonstrating to the ultimate extent the act of self sacrifice.There are those who serve themselves and those who serve others.This man taught us to look outwards than inwards.We are billions upon this earth:and alone we are a passing moment.What we can do for our own desires is unremembered;what we do for others will be a legacy. Quote
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