BHS Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 This is an amusing little list. My personal favourites: 5. We are attacked by Japan and then attack France? Roosevelt is worse than the Kaiser! 3. This war doesn’t attack the root causes of Nazism 1. I don't see Roosevelt or Churchill storming the beaches -- they're Chicken Hawks Quote "And, representing the Slightly Silly Party, Mr. Kevin Phillips Bong." * * * "Er..no. Harper was elected because the people were sick of the other guys and wanted a change. Don't confuse electoral success (which came be attributed to a wide variety of factors) with broad support. That's the surest way to wind up on the sidelines." - Black Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkman Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Beautiful, just beautiful. After all, Hitler was just misunderstood, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Yay strawmen! Quote America...."the worlds largest, best-armed shopping mall."-Ivor Tossell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 I don't see Roosevelt or Churchill storming the beaches -- they're Chicken Hawks Great post. Those are hilarious. This one is the best. But don't forget about asking if any of their relatives are fighting in the war. Especially any sons. And if not, then why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August1991 Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Good list. Yay strawmen! WTF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubberMiley Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 If someone truly wants to draw comparisons between Iraq and WWII, they should enlist right away. In WWII, people made sacrifices and became involved; this war, you just wank about it on online forums when you're done with the porno sites. Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 See, August, a "strawman" is a rhetorical technique based on a distorted, exaggerated or misrepresented version of of an opponent's position. Which is what this feeble attempt at humour is. Quote America...."the worlds largest, best-armed shopping mall."-Ivor Tossell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temagami Scourge Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 What would've anti-war protestors said if they had been on the beaches of Normandy back during D-Day? I assume the following: 1. AHHHHHH....AHHHHHHH....Oh God.....AHHHHHHH 2. I'm hit, i'm hit....help...help...I'm bleeding....MOTHER!!!!!! 3. Hail Mary, full of Grace, the lord is with thee.... 4. We've got to get out of here, we've got to get out of here..... 5. DIG...DIG......damn you!!!!!!! 6. Nicht schiessen Kamerad! Bitte, Bitte.... 7. Get under the seawall....find cover, find cover and return fire!!!! You...with the flamethrower...take out that pillbox! 8. Hello....hello...this is an anti-war protestor on Dog Green beach....the first wave has foundered and we are under heavy fire from the bluffs....we need naval gunfire support and I mean now! This is worse than Anzio... Quote There is are no such things as stupid questions, just stupid people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 I like this one too. 10. It’s been two and a half years since Pearl Harbor and they still haven’t brought Admiral Nagumo to justice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverwind Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 On one hand we have the US defending allies from the very real invading German army. On the other hand we have the US launching an invasion in search of imaginary WMDs. Anyone who thinks they are comparable should have their head examined. Quote To fly a plane, you need both a left wing and a right wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 No one here is necessarily comparing the wars. It's satire. Just taking some jabs at the ridiculous talking points. That's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temagami Scourge Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 No one here is necessarily comparing the wars. It's satire. Just taking some jabs at the ridiculous talking points. That's all. shady: Please don't fault river for not "getting" it. In my experience exchanging posts with the lad, I quickly found out that common sense and truth are not only meaningless in his world, but pointless as well. In other words, If someone asked all of us to jump, Riverend who reply "how high" while the rest of us would reply "How far". Comprende? Quote There is are no such things as stupid questions, just stupid people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilber Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 I don't see Roosevelt or Churchill storming the beaches -- they're Chicken Hawks Great post. Those are hilarious. This one is the best. But don't forget about asking if any of their relatives are fighting in the war. Especially any sons. And if not, then why not? This much has changed. All four of Roosevelt's sons served in WWII as did Churchill's only son. Churchill was a Sandhurst graduate and saw action in four wars himself. They don't make them like they used to. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverwind Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Please don't fault river for not "getting" it. In my experience exchanging posts with the lad, I quickly found out that common sense and truth are not only meaningless in his world, but pointless as well.I see you have given up trying to defend the hypocrisy and contradictions in your arguments and are now resorting to personal insults. Don't worry, your bruised ego will heal soon enough. Quote To fly a plane, you need both a left wing and a right wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temagami Scourge Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 I see you have given up trying to defend the hypocrisy and contradictions in your arguments and are now resorting to personal insults. Don't worry, your bruised ego will heal soon enough. Shady; See what I mean? I haven't argued on this thread at all, but merely added a few amusing statements. I can't understand what he is referring to with respect to arguments on this thread. river: Lad...you misinterpret me...don't think I'm personally insulting you. I'm only pointing out that you are....special. ...and as a special person, you have a way of thinking that is unique among the masses! I mean, its not eveeryone that can deny Canadian history as vigorously as you do. I, for one, consider you a special friend. Quote There is are no such things as stupid questions, just stupid people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverwind Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 I mean, its not everyone that can deny Canadian history as vigorously as you do.Deny history? No. I look at the facts and evidence. You on the other hand see 'history' as a nothing but a propaganda tool that may be twisted and distorted to justify your own preconceived notions. I am surprised that you find it necessary to attack me personally on an unrelated thread. Quote To fly a plane, you need both a left wing and a right wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazymf Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Churchill was a Sandhurst graduate and saw action in four wars himself. They don't make them like they used to. Bob Dole, George Bush Sr, John McLain, etc. I personally know quite few real ones too. Why do you think the USA needs a good war every 30 years or so? One of the reasons I'm sure is to keep good inventory of bona-fide heros. There are a ton of kickass Canadians out there too. We just don't treat them with the same rah-rah-the flag mentality and they don't advertise as much. Quote The trouble with the legal profession is that 98% of its members give the rest a bad name. Don't be humble - you're not that great. Golda Meir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilber Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Churchill was a Sandhurst graduate and saw action in four wars himself. They don't make them like they used to. Bob Dole, George Bush Sr, John McLain, etc. I personally know quite few real ones too. Why do you think the USA needs a good war every 30 years or so? One of the reasons I'm sure is to keep good inventory of bona-fide heros. There are a ton of kickass Canadians out there too. We just don't treat them with the same rah-rah-the flag mentality and they don't advertise as much. True but unfortunately few if any ex Canadian military are successful in politics, if they go into it at all. The only PM that I can think of who actually served in a war or even in the military was Pearson. I think even he was injured in a flying accident and didn't see action. Probably says a lot about the way our politicians treat our military. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theloniusfleabag Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Dear crazymf, Good post, I believe you are right. My dad is a 'war hero', (at least in my eyes) as it were, having took part (and being greviously wounded) in the first 'all-Canadian naval battle' against Germany in 1944. He was a gunner on the HMCS Saskatchewan, and had his left arm almost clean off. There is a reference to his emergency surgery on the mess table, in the book "North Of 50", and his life preserver allegedly spent some time in the Halifax Naval Museum. He went into gov't service later on, and worked his way up to 'Registrar of Land Titles' in a medium sized Canadian city. He never wanted to go into politics, though..."They're all crooks" he would tell me. I am going to visit him in a couple of months, though he isn't in the best of health. Quote Would the Special Olympics Committee disqualify kids born with flippers from the swimming events? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 What would chicken hawks have said if they were on the beaches of Normandy 1. "Mission accomplished" 2. "Concentration camps? That idea might come in handy some day." 3. "Why didn't daddy get me that deferrment?!?!" 4. "Actually, I kind of agree with Hitler." 5. "I never saw a beach like this on Spring Break." 6. "There are Jews in Europe? Hmm, how can I use that to my advantage?" 7. "HIDE!" 8. "Who decided on this war?? There isn't even oil here!" 9. "1000 men should be enough." 10. "The Germans will welcome us with flowers." 11. Nothing -- they would be sipping martinis and smoking cigars back at the country club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 No offense Liam, but humor and/or satire isn't your thing. Don't quit your day-job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubberMiley Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Oh, come on. 10. "The Germans will welcome us with flowers." is pretty funny. Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Anthony Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 No offense Liam, but humor and/or satire isn't your thing. Don't quit your day-job. I disagree! I find the ChickenHawk list MUCH better on both counts. It could even stand alone as its own thread. Cheers! Quote We do not have time for a meeting of the flat earth society. << Où sont mes amis ? Ils sont ici, ils sont ici... >> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 I find the ChickenHawk list MUCH better on both counts That's ok. Humor/satire obviously isn't your thing either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Anthony Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 That's ok. Humor/satire obviously isn't your thing either.Actually, I always thought that it is my warped sense of humor that helps me UNDERSTAND half of the discussions on this forum! -- let alone respond to some of them. Quote We do not have time for a meeting of the flat earth society. << Où sont mes amis ? Ils sont ici, ils sont ici... >> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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