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Comment on: Heartland Patriot

Some Questions

64 Comments
Monday, June, 25, 2007 10:14 AM Scottie writes:

And Jimmy

The discussion will last a lot longer if you don't give all of the answers away on the first post!
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Monday, June, 25, 2007 10:40 AM Jimmy Carter writes:

O.K. I'll play along...

".. how many students graduate with a working knowledge of a foreign language?"

Worse yet, how many graduate without a working knowledge of a domestic.....er, woops...We no longer have one....


Maybe it's time for the Republicans to experience a time out so that they may see the Light.

Which laws can you ignore? I know on most interstates one has to be going at least 15 mph over the limit in order to peek the fuzz's interest.

Why is it called the "feminist movement?" Because it's full of @#$% and looking to pass it on.

Tolerence for islam?

"Are you tired of taking responsibility for your actions? Have you tried to accomplish a goal only to fail miserably and found noone to blame but yourself?

"Well, try the all new islam. The new islam peaked 1400 years ago and has expected nothing from its followers ever since.

"The new islam provides justifications for being perpetually pi$$ed, including Jews and Christians.

"So, if you find yourself isolated because of irrational actions and can find no rationalizations, or are in prison, try the all new islam.

"The all new islam. Completely unproductive since 702 A.D."
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Monday, June, 25, 2007 10:50 AM Scottie writes:

Bravo Jimmy Bravo

That ought to get a discussion going.
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Monday, June, 25, 2007 10:53 AM BrianR writes:

LOL, guys

Scottie, I'm sure those in the Senate and elsewhere within the Beltway would simply say you ask too many questions.

Shut up, sit down, and let us do the thinking for you!

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Monday, June, 25, 2007 1:43 PM Scottie writes:

Brian

Why should I shut up? Aren't they going to answer my questions? Is there a list of approved questions?

Why should I let Senators do my thinking for me? You can't possibly point to the results they've acheived as something I should be content with, can you? It they're so smart, how come nothing works? Do they actually stand for anything? I think they just talk a lot.

[This could be a fun thread!]
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Monday, June, 25, 2007 1:51 PM Pasadena Phil writes:

Scottie

I think you're missing the point. Washington is suggesting that you take a seat and pour yourself a nice cold glass of STFU! Oh, and you have the right to remain silent. I think it's part of the first amendment.
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Monday, June, 25, 2007 2:22 PM Anonymous Coward writes:

I didn't learn spanish in College,

I learned it speaking with illegals :)
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Monday, June, 25, 2007 4:16 PM Scottie writes:

PasPhil

Sorry, but just because they're serving it doesn't mean I'm drinking it. And the right to remain silent is part of the Miranda ruling, not from the constitution.
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Monday, June, 25, 2007 4:19 PM Scottie writes:

AC

Welcome Amigo, ?como estas?

BTW, next time you're in the 'hood, I've got about two or three hours of housekeeping for you.

Yep, you hafta speak spanish to order any kind of fast food in Calif. You can try to do it in english, but there's no telling what will be in the bag.
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Monday, June, 25, 2007 6:03 PM BLACKTYGRRRR writes:

Thank you for the kind words.

Scottie,

Thank you for the kind words. They were appreciated. I like what you have to say on your blog as well. If you feel I am blogrollworthy, then please roll away!

eric :)
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Monday, June, 25, 2007 7:00 PM BrianR writes:

You're still talking?

Weren't you warned abouth that?

Especially if accompanied by thought?

Desist at once.
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Monday, June, 25, 2007 7:52 PM Scottie writes:

Black Tiger

I find your views on matters Jewish most enlightening, and your writing style very readable. But please stop trying so hard to enter my blog roll.

I reserve those spots for my intellectual friends and a few national blogs. Stop by more often and contribute your ideas here at the Heartland. You are very welcome, it's a good crowd, and we want to get to know you a little better. You have my personal standing invitation. Rest assured I check out your stuff fairly often, and it is pretty impressive.

If you've read my bio, you will understand that I don't tend to make snap judgements very often.

Fair Enough?
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Monday, June, 25, 2007 7:59 PM Scottie writes:

Brian

Why should I desist? If I desist in putting forth my ideas, doesn't that mean other ideas win by default? And if they win, what do they win?

And who put you in charge anyway? I better check with (In)Sanity; I hear she's always right and never has to admit she's wrong. Heck, I even saw where you agreed with her. (Notwithstanding there was no point of contention when you did)

Now go do your pennance for doing a good deed and expecting to go unpunished.

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Monday, June, 25, 2007 11:01 PM Jimmy Carter writes:

It's posted, you can be the first.

Thanks!
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Tuesday, June, 26, 2007 8:59 AM Scatbug writes:

As a point of correction,

one does not study multiculturalism. Rather, one feels it...or at least enjoys the expanded dining options.
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Tuesday, June, 26, 2007 9:38 AM Husker Jeff writes:

Answers

Since you came over and corrected an error on my Blog, I thought I would give you your answers:

"..Paris Hilton..how deeply she held her original ideology.." How deep is the teaspoon how wide is the sink?

"churches won’t.. face moral issues..who will?"
Michael Moore

""..apprentice program. What do we have?"
blogs baby, blogs

"..Trent Lott..reelected" You ever heard of pig ears or pork earmarks?

"How do millions of “undocumented workers” cross our borders under Orange Alert" We weren't looking.

..Super Duper Double Neon Red Alert.." Yes

"..guideline..laws I can.. ignore" If you are acting to advance multiculturism and reject sexism and racism, you can reject them all. If you are a conservative, don't do ANYTHING.

"What’s fair about the Fairness Doctrine?"
It is fair to the political middle of MoveOn.org

"..euthanizing puppies..“All Dogs Go To Heaven Act?”"
Yes

"Why.. show tolerance for Islam.."
Because they don't know any better and we do. See "White Man's Burden"

"..Islam is so great..in mud huts?"
They are REALLY comfortable.

"..how many students graduate with.. foreign language?" 12

"..understanding of the political structure of Sudan?" Not even the Sudaneese

"..cultural ramifications.. quarter of its population..illiterate foreign nationals?"
We will get those jobs done that we cannot get our citizens to do since we do not have enough illiterate citizens.

"..“Afro-Centric” studies.. Any news?"
How can you ask such a question, you racist! Results don't matter, only ask about my intentions!

"feminist movement.. supporting the liberation of millions of women in the Middle East?"
They can't vote Democratic.

You need any more answers?

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Tuesday, June, 26, 2007 11:58 AM Scottie writes:

Scatbug

So you're saying multiculturalism is the modern equivalent of the force. Hmmmmm. I guess that makes the Marxist Leftist Professors the Jedi masters then. I see you've forsaken your usual humor for horror on this post. Well done, I now have the heebie jeebies, big time. Yikes.
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Tuesday, June, 26, 2007 11:59 AM Scottie writes:

Jimmy

Been there, done that. Thanks for the heads up.
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Tuesday, June, 26, 2007 12:02 PM Scottie writes:

Wow Jeff

I'm going to have to break this one into pieces to deal with it. Let me think about it for a minute. Rest assured I won't be correcting you again any time soon my friend. WOW! Blitzkrieg!
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Tuesday, June, 26, 2007 12:07 PM Scottie writes:

Jeff 1

"..Paris Hilton . . ." How deep is the teaspoon how wide is the sink?
[That's pretty generous of you. More charitible than I am anyway.]

". . . face moral issues . . .?"
Michael Moore
[ROTFLMAO, good one!]

""..apprentice program. What do we have?"
blogs baby, blogs
[Let's hope we have more than that, Jeff. Otherwise we bloggers will be accused of delusions of grandure.]

"..Trent Lott..reelected"
You ever heard of pig ears or pork earmarks?
[Yes, but Trent Lott? Come on man! Even in Mississippi that's gotta be running thin by now.]
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Tuesday, June, 26, 2007 12:12 PM Scottie writes:

Jeff 2

". . . cross our borders under Orange Alert"
We weren't looking.
[Apparently on purpose no less. Concur.]

..Super Duper Double Neon Red Alert.."
Yes
[Agreed]

"..guideline..laws I can.. ignore"
If you are acting to advance multiculturism and reject sexism and racism, you can reject them all. If you are a conservative, don't do ANYTHING.
[Pretty well sums it up for me. Good call.]

"What’s fair about the Fairness Doctrine?"
It is fair to the political middle of MoveOn.org
[Another smokin' good one down the middle. Jeff is on fire! The crowd goes wild!]

". . . “All Dogs Go To Heaven Act?”"
Yes
[Yep. Cue "King of the Hill" theme music.]
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Tuesday, June, 26, 2007 12:17 PM Scottie writes:

Jeff 3

"Why.. show tolerance for Islam.."
Because they don't know any better and we do. See "White Man's Burden"
[I think they need a good spanking, before they get even more out of hand.]

"..Islam is so great..in mud huts?"
They are REALLY comfortable.
[Until the earthquakes, anyway.]

"..how many students graduate with.. foreign language?"
12
[I think I know a couple of them. You?]

"..understanding of the political structure of Sudan?"
Not even the Sudaneese
[Nor apparently the UN, which put them on the Human Rights Council while they were actively perpetrating genocide.]
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Tuesday, June, 26, 2007 12:20 PM Scottie writes:

Jeff 4

"..cultural ramifications.. quarter of its population..illiterate foreign nationals?"
We will get those jobs done that we cannot get our citizens to do since we do not have enough illiterate citizens.
[Sure we do! We call them high school graduates these days.]

"..“Afro-Centric” studies.. Any news?"
How can you ask such a question, you racist! Results don't matter, only ask about my intentions!
[Yep, let's not get bogged down with results. That's called "Acting White".]

"feminist movement.. supporting the liberation of millions of women in the Middle East?"
They can't vote Democratic.
[Nor can they vote Republican. Nor can they venture outside even. Sisterhood certainly isn't what it used to be.[
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Tuesday, June, 26, 2007 1:42 PM Anonymous Coward writes:

Scottie

Bein Gracias, y tu? Estare en al barrio en 7 de julio, voy te llamar hoy o manana. Que hizo este tiempo?
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Tuesday, June, 26, 2007 2:43 PM Scatbug writes:

Scottie

Fear not...Adam Smith is our Yoda.
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Tuesday, June, 26, 2007 4:44 PM Scottie writes:

AC

Solo un poco. Tenemos que copia un machina a un otro. Tambien, copia los todos para seguridad con "Ghost". Llamame quando puedes. El siete de Julio va a estar bueno para mi.
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Tuesday, June, 26, 2007 4:44 PM Scottie writes:

Scatbug

I would have voted for FA Hayak, but Smith is OK.
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Wednesday, June, 27, 2007 2:09 PM philosophocon writes:

On the topic of multiculturalism,

here's an e-mail I got at work today:

Today, Canadians across the country will be celebrating Canadian Multiculturalism Day. It is an opportunity to celebrate our diversity and our commitment to democracy, equality and mutual respect and to appreciate

the contributions of the various multicultural groups and communities to Canadian society.

Discover the wealth of Canada 's diversity at http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/multi/index_e.cfm

Your Diversity and Equity Committee

------------

Oh the inanity!
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Wednesday, June, 27, 2007 2:11 PM philosophocon writes:

And on the topic of bilingualism,

I got the same thing in French, as it is officially required for any government document, no matter how big or how small, to be available in both official languages. How very official.

Aujourd'hui les Canadiens à travers le pays fêteront la Journée canadienne du multiculturalisme. Cette célébration nationale nous donne l'occasion de célébrer notre diversité et notre engagement envers la démocratie, l'égalité et le respect mutuel, et d'apprécier la contribution des différents groupes et des communautés multiculturels à la société canadienne.

Découvrez la richesse de la diversité du Canada à http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/multi/index_f.cfm .

Le Comité de la diversité et de l'équité en emploi

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Wednesday, June, 27, 2007 3:07 PM Scottie writes:

PhiloCon

You truly have my sympathies and my gratitude for living so close to us and providing such a sterling example of where we are collectively headed down here. My hat is off to you sir.
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Wednesday, June, 27, 2007 3:25 PM Scottie writes:

Incognito

One should never endeavor to teach a swine to sing. It only results in frustration for the trainer while annoying the swine no end.

Since there is little liklihood you will ever croon, I see no need to soil myself in the pursuit of futility.

Adieu mon petit cochon.
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Wednesday, June, 27, 2007 8:38 PM Jimmy Carter writes:

I heard on the radio one time..

..a caller from Canada who said:

"I love America. Me and my friends consider Canada that family who lives in an apartment above a really good party."

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Wednesday, June, 27, 2007 10:38 PM ch47 jockey writes:

the best comment so far

"..Islam is so great..in mud huts?"
They are REALLY comfortable.
[Until the earthquakes, anyway.] I think I would change it from earthquakes to a really good monsoon style rain.
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Wednesday, June, 27, 2007 10:55 PM Scottie writes:

Well Jimmy

If we keep increasing the levels of wait staff at current rates, sooner or later the party will be over.
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Wednesday, June, 27, 2007 10:56 PM Scottie writes:

Chipper Man

Thanks for dropping by! I know your schedule is kinda hectic lately, so I consider this a real honor. And good point, too.
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Wednesday, June, 27, 2007 11:04 PM Jimmy Carter writes:

Not to mention...

...the hang over (should that be one word or two?).
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Thursday, June, 28, 2007 6:21 AM ScarletPimpernel writes:

Scottie

Glad you called out blacktygrrr. I thought I was the only one:) Went to his blog and told him that selling himself on others' blogs without posting a comment on their work was rude. He must be from New York.

Churches: dead right on this one. That's why I left a certain worldwide Church-too much appealing to my soft side. Blessedly I walked in to one where on the first day they told me about my responsibilities as a man, Hell, and how dangerous missionary work can be. Christianity, it turns out, can be an awesome adventure, and not just bland.

Trent Lott - I think only his cousins, about 43 of 'em, get to vote. This almost ensures his re-election. How many times are we to be embarassed by him? I'm waiting for him to start tricking the dog and whacking him on the backside with a 2 by 4. (see Bugs B.)

Islam - the great JimmyC covered it pretty well. So I'll add my comments, naturally. Like liberalism, whenever Islam is tried on a large scale, poverty, hate, and illiteracy results. Except in Beverly Hills, where liberalism results in wealth, hate, and illiteracy.

All these special studies majors in college(gay, lesbian, women, african-american, native american): arent't the fields kinda limited in terms of work, once these folks graduate? I mean you can only get jobs as writers for XXL mag, as a back-up singer for the New Village People, a fluffer, or a lumberjack.



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Thursday, June, 28, 2007 6:50 AM nee writes:

Scottie,last post to Scarlett

I cannot take it when a kid says they are majoring in anything that cannot get them a real job. It is all I can do to abstain from boistrous laughter. The only places these degrees can be put to work are in the Government, where else? And then, a few years down the road, when their peers with real brains are rolling in the proverbial dough, they are bitter and nasty,crying about what they had to give up. All that emotion and sympathy minus the logic gets them nothing and they are jealous. And they will spew to the friends about THEIR greed!! Go figure...they are never responsible for their own choices.
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Thursday, June, 28, 2007 7:37 AM ScarletPimpernel writes:

nee, haters

I had an acquaintance who was a social worker. He made fun of me for working in circulation at a newspaper. I told him that he would be an alcoholic or suicidal within a handful of years, so who was he to insult me? Hahaha, darned if he didn't change professions a couple of years later. All his do-gooderism amounted to a hill of beans. Like you said, he got tired of being poor AND unsatisfied.
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Thursday, June, 28, 2007 8:03 AM Scottie writes:

Jimmy

After the cotton eyed joe and the conga, I didn't have a hangover at all. I believe one word is proper for drinking and two words for are correct when describing a beer belly! :-)
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Thursday, June, 28, 2007 8:11 AM Scottie writes:

Scarlet Pimpernel

Welcome to the Heartland! Always good to see a new face.

I think Black Tiger is just a bit overzealous and pretty green yet. He actually does have a pretty good blog and writes pretty well. But this is a community, not an echo chamber. Once he gets that, he'll be fine.

Your observatsions are spot on. Thanks for your contribution here. Do come back and share your thoughts as often as you can, you are most welcome here.
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Thursday, June, 28, 2007 8:23 AM Scottie writes:

Nee

Welcome back. How was the GOE? I want to personally thank you for going and representing for those of us that wanted to go, but couldn't.

A liberal arts education has a place, but traditionally it was a stepping stone to an MRS degree or a prelude to Law School. A good grounding in rhetoric, logic, and theater are desirable attributes for an attorney. But if these degrees are ends in themselves, especially as they are currently taught, I see no point in them.

Dr. Sowell notes that while the subjects aren't harmful in and of themselves, they displace valuable time that would be much better used to impart actual substance. The time spent in college is surprisingly brief, and if you don't receive a true education there, it is highly unlikely to ever be acheived.

Good points Nee, and welcome back.
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Thursday, June, 28, 2007 8:31 AM Scottie writes:

Scarlet Pimpernel

Only the government could create a career path for busybodies intent on inserting themselves into the private affairs of others. Remember, while most are harmless lazy bureaucrats, some actually want to change the world. These are the folks that once given a "Hammer", see the rest of us as a series of nails requiring their attention.

Half the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important. They don't mean to do harm-- but the harm does not interest them. Or they do not see it, or they justify it because they are absorbed in the endless struggle to think well of themselves.
-- T. S. ELiot

Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
-- C. S. Lewis

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Thursday, June, 28, 2007 9:27 AM philosophocon writes:

ScarletP, Scottie,

It's not just the government, but also government funded institutions and it is spreading to the private sector. After all, with all of the rules, regulations and laws that are becoming increasingly enacted, private sector organizations need to have such people around to help them with compliance.

Let me see if I can describe how I see it works. You've got these different 'studies' that emerge on campus and then receive the impremature of the educational establishment. These 'educated' individuals then start to form groups to essentially lobby the government to enact the enlightened reforms they propose. These groups will often get government grants and even be involved in the drafting of the legislation itself. Once this legislation gets passed it needs to be implemented. The first place it gets implemented is, of course, within the government itself. Hence the career path for such individuals in government. As it gets more broadly implemented, more and more sectors require these individuals to represent them and help them from falling afoul of the various laws and regulations.

Basically, it seems to me that they have copied what lawyers have already done.
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Thursday, June, 28, 2007 10:06 AM davecatbone writes:

GOP VS DEMS

The Dems are busybodies telling us what is right for us, the GOP doesn't care, it's doing what's good for itself despite us. Something's got to give. They both appear to be tyrants.
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Thursday, June, 28, 2007 10:13 AM Scottie writes:

Philosophocon

Awesome analysis; spot on!
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Thursday, June, 28, 2007 10:18 AM Scottie writes:

Dave Cat

Which party is for:
Enforcing the law? Neither.
Smaller Government? Neither
Free Speech? Neither
Representative Government? Neither

Which party opposes:
Illegal immigration? Neither
Imminent domain abuse? Neither
Choice in education? Neither
Abolishment of affirmative action? Neither
Border enforcement? Neither
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Thursday, June, 28, 2007 10:20 AM Scottie writes:

My Bad

Which party is for:
Border security? Neither.


sorry 'bout dat!
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Thursday, June, 28, 2007 11:21 AM ScarletPimpernel writes:

federal powers

First of all, I don't think the government has any business funding anyone's education except servicemen and women. Nor artists nor whatever. If they would lower taxes and fees and license costs and regulations, that would put more money in our pockets so that we may pursue happiness, including education, art, and business etc. It is a vicious cycle and they know what they're doing.

The really bad thing is that once Uncle Sam gives you any money, he can tell you what to do. I think some rackets, like the teachers' union, for example would move more to the center if they didn't have Uncle Sam Dem telling them what to do.

and btw - i, too, find blacktygrr extremely prodigious, ambitious, and chock full o' info about Jews - which interests me. I just told him to have the courtesy o' leavin' a nice comment. People will read his stuff eventually.
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Thursday, June, 28, 2007 12:11 PM BrianR writes:

LOL

on the "hang over" v. "hangover" controversy.

That was a riot!
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Thursday, June, 28, 2007 2:18 PM Scottie writes:

Scarlet Pimpernel

If the government gives every student $1,000 in tuition assistance, tuition will rise by . . . yep, $1,000. The the government gets to decide which favored group receives these benefits and which will now have to jump over the higher hurdle this increased cost creates.

I think you have the cash flow in the wrong direction with respect to teachers unions. The unions usurp funds from the membership and use it to further the NEA's political ambitions, usually through the Democratic party. The Union controls the government, not the other way around in your example.

As for Black Tiger, give him a little slack and let's see how he works out. Check out Arlo when you get a chance, he shows some promise as well.
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Thursday, June, 28, 2007 2:20 PM Scottie writes:

Brian

Glad to put in what I can, where I can.
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Thursday, June, 28, 2007 10:10 PM Jimmy Carter writes:

Hey Brian...

..I'm glad someone "got it." I thought it was pretty clever myself.
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Friday, June, 29, 2007 11:02 PM Anonymous Coward writes:

Scottie

A liberal arts education has a place, but traditionally it was a stepping stone to an MRS degree or a prelude to Law School. A good grounding in rhetoric, logic, and theater are desirable attributes for an attorney. But if these degrees are ends in themselves, especially as they are currently taught, I see no point in them.

Scottie, I'm supprised in you. Any good capitalist can see the point in the current lib arts education. It's a product for people to buy. As the product became more popular, more people wanted it. Unfortunately, the original product was of little value to the new clientelle, hence a new product was created to suit the need. The clientelle gets their degree and the school gets their money. Seems like commerce to me. If the client actually wants to learn something along the way that's completely up to them, most professors are more than happy to talk about their research.
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Saturday, June, 30, 2007 12:48 AM Scottie writes:

Well AC, I can recall

when a liberal arts degree denoted a certain level of academic and intellectual ability. You can keep calling the product by the same old name all the while changing it; but the product being marketed today certainly isn't what it used to be, notwithstanding the same label.

But to be fair, a lot of things on the market today aren't what they used to be. For example: Bread used to be bread, but the stuff we get today is so saturated with water, you have to toast it twice. Once to dry it out, and once to actually toast it.
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Saturday, June, 30, 2007 2:10 AM Anonymous Coward writes:

Scottie

A Guiness analogy: why give some one your good beer that costs $2 a bottle when they'll complain its to bitter when you can give them the shwag in the back of the fridge your friends let over and make them happy.

It works with cheese burgers and coffee also, you might try it with bread...
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Saturday, June, 30, 2007 9:27 AM Scottie writes:

The Hole in your Theory

is that in practice it drives out the Guiness (quality) in favor of the shwag (marginal) until there is no more Guiness and only shwag left. Like currency, the bad drives out the good.

You assume there will always be Guiness, but if no one serves it, its sales fall until eventually it is no longer available or too expensive. Witness its $2 a bottle price, even though it is made from essentially the same inputs used to make shwag.

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Saturday, June, 30, 2007 9:37 AM trespassers william writes:

Super Duper Double Neon Red Alert

I do not know if it was your intention but I laughed a great deal when reading this. Not because it was poorly done or because I disagree with it, but quite the opposite. I must say "BRAVO" to you.
Fortunately, for now, the Immigration "Reform" Bill (Shamnesty) has been laid to rest as well as the "Fairness Doctrine". Now if we can just work together and get "our" government to actually;
1. build a fence (a wall would be better)
2. begin taking the money they had intended to allocate for Shamnesty and actually put it towards border enforcement (both north and south)
3. begin honestly looking at why we are not enforcing our current laws (are they really broken or do we just chose to not apply them?)
Anyways, great post.
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Saturday, June, 30, 2007 10:31 AM BrianR writes:

Don't write off the (un)Fairness

Doctrine, William.

The hacks having their heads handed to them on scamnesty will, I suspect, make them even MORE eager to push THAT one through.

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Saturday, June, 30, 2007 1:00 PM Anonymous Coward writes:

Scottie

So my analogy explains MS Vista?
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Saturday, June, 30, 2007 3:41 PM Scottie writes:

Tres_William

My hope for this essay was go cause a chuckle while the idea goes in, and an appreciation for the underlying truth as it sits on the mind for awhile.

As to the wall, BUILD IT! If we are at war as I believe we are, it makes no sense not to do so. And the cost isn't the problem; the will to do it is! Shortly after 9/11, Canada was flooded with Pakistani's and others from the middle east requesting asylum at entry points on the US border. When the writing was on the wall that the laws would be enforced, there was a rational response by those here illegally: They LEFT voluntarily rather than risk being sanctioned by a system prodded into action.
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Saturday, June, 30, 2007 3:43 PM Scottie writes:

Brian

That the Fairness Doctrine is unconstitutional doesn't give us much comfort after McCain/Feingold was upheld either!
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Saturday, June, 30, 2007 3:44 PM Scottie writes:

Sorry AC

NOTHING explains the madness that it Vista! ;)
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Wednesday, July, 04, 2007 7:17 AM mgraves writes:

Scottie

The purpose of women's studies, qu**r studies, ethnic studies, etc is not to learn anything, but to indoctrinate. You know that, but thought I'd point it out.

Multiculturalism is not to say all cultures are equal, but that all cultures, other than ours, are superior. The same goes for moral equivalence.
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