kimmy Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Actually -k, I have to disagree with you in this instance. If you replace "Junior" with "Trudeau" it doesn't change the tone of the statement one bit. While you may dislike the sentiment, the use of "Junior" likely isn't what's derisive. If "Junior" is allowed, it's allowed (not that I care in the least one way or the other). This status update shouldn't be a reason why that changes. We foolishly let "Trudeau Jr" slide because we didn't think August meant any harm. But thanks to Overthere, it's become clear that this was a big error in judgment. You don't get to refer to the Prime Minister as "Junior". End. Of. Story. And because we can't have different rules for different members, August doesn't get to use Trudeau Jr anymore either. Sorry, August. You can find some other way of disambiguating Justin from his father Pierre. Perhaps something like ... their first names? Or would that just be too radical? I am sure that some people will reflect back to Olden Times to point out some instance where they feel the rules weren't applied evenly. I'm sure there are many. But the blown calls of the past are not a good reason to keep blowing calls. Let's move on. -k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 ....I am sure that some people will reflect back to Olden Times to point out some instance where they feel the rules weren't applied evenly. I'm sure there are many. But the blown calls of the past are not a good reason to keep blowing calls. Let's move on. Otay...but let's not pretend that such calls will not be "blown" in the future. That's just the way that it is. At least The Right Honourable Justin P. J. Trudeau's honour will be protected going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August1991 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) We foolishly let "Trudeau Jr" slide because we didn't think August meant any harm. But thanks to Overthere, it's become clear that this was a big error in judgment. You don't get to refer to the Prime Minister as "Junior". End. Of. Story. And because we can't have different rules for different members, August doesn't get to use Trudeau Jr anymore either. Sorry, August. You can find some other way of disambiguating Justin from his father Pierre. Perhaps something like ... their first names? Or would that just be too radical? I am sure that some people will reflect back to Olden Times to point out some instance where they feel the rules weren't applied evenly. I'm sure there are many. But the blown calls of the past are not a good reason to keep blowing calls. Let's move on. -k Kimmy. Whatever. OK. In the big scheme of things, I can live with a "Jnr" - or not But, does this mean that I have to go to all my posts and delete all my references to "Bush Jnr"? ==== Political correctness aside, in about 30 years I suspect, the western world will face yet another potential dictatorship. Edited March 28, 2016 by August1991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldo Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) on edit: no mas, no mas! Edited March 28, 2016 by waldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmy Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Kimmy. Whatever. OK. In the big scheme of things, I can live with a "Jnr" - or not But, does this mean that I have to go to all my posts and delete all my references to "Bush Jnr"? No. We will all agree to let sleeping dogs lay, and move forward, not backward... upward, not forward... and always twirling, twirling, twirling toward freedom! Political correctness aside, in about 30 years I suspect, the western world will face yet another potential dictatorship. That's correct. I am just practicing for my future job as Minister of Information in the future Anthony-Hardner Despotic Regime. -Rittmeister Kimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msj Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Ok, after seeng this planking obnoxious-osity I think we can go back to calling them senior/junior now: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ceorg6qW4AAPzqI?format=pjpg&name=large Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August1991 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) on edit: no mas, no mas! Waldo, I understand your point and I generally agree with it. But look up "Lemberg" in Wikipedia. Edited April 1, 2016 by August1991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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