GarthP2000

Awww hell! And here I just pasted a link to this very same White and Nerdy video in a separate thread.

I'm Too White and Nerdy! Who'da think that you could be a geek and do good rap, hmmmm?

... especially about some accursed parakeet. ..... Hhmmmmm, they prolly were thinking of Bikerbabe's bird, ... y'think? ((ducking))

Did you see Colbert on the National Press Club luncheon when he did his spiel about Bush? ... Hilarious!! I heard a few people boo Dawkins a few times on the video too. ... But not to worry. I won't accuse them of violating Dawkins right to speak his peace on the Colbert Report.

"G666r" heheheehhe Good one!

I always wondered if they could be dangerous with their horse n' buggies. :blink:

Speaking of sweet potatoes, one thing I learned in the South was about sweet potatoes. I was working for a Sheridan Motel back in late '74, and they were having a Christmas party. Among the plenteous food offerings that they had in their Christmas buffet was sweet potato pies. I swear to Rudy, I thought that it was pumpkin pies, and it tasted a lot like them. They laughed and told me that it was sweet potato pies, and comparing the two tastes, the sweet potato pies did taste somewhat sweeter. Learn something new everyday. :)

Now _this_ definitely belongs in the Famous Last Words Dept. <_< ..... Word of the wise? If you go through with this, at *all* times, keep your hand on your wallet, and your eye on the location of the Exit sign.

One word: economics. Ie., if'n it weren't for my stay in Atlanta, and if I had the wad o' cash, I'd prolly move back to New York, the Northwest, or some other place. Actually, two reasons, the 2nd being my family is here in Huntsville AL (which, to me, is the _most_ Yankee-like city that I have noticed in Alabama ), and my mom is getting on in years. But if it weren't for that, I'd be in either a) Atlanta, which to me is a very enjoyable city to be in because it isn't *just* a Southern city, or b)back outside the South. But all in all, no matter where I live, I will always be, ... unashamedly, ... a Yankee, and proud of it!

Interesting point, coming from someone who lives in a region where many of its residents think of *their* ways are '*better*'. "American by birth, Southern by the Grace of God", "Damn Yankees", and of course Ron's rather erudite posting of why Southerner's are more educated, culturally superior, etc., yadayada. Maybe that's one of the conflicting points between 'the United States of the South, and the other 50 lesser states' (<--- meant as sarcasm, folks). Southerners like to boast about what makes their region so great, yet if anyone else does that (especially us 'Damn Yankees') Southerns often whine and cry like "So y'all think you're so much better than us!" Ron complains about the "Yankee mythology suggests we're all ignorant rubes." Well, I can say for sure that the politicians of certain states (like my own Alabama, the regaling of such tales which would surely drop all of your jaws with utter astonishment) sure as hell does nothing to dissuade anybody of such myths. And another thing, I think that part of why the Southern region gets so much loyalty and emphasis is because certain folks are still smarting from losing the 'Civil' War. ... C'mon, 'fess up. Why else is it that there is so much bantered about regarding the war, why is was *really* fought, who was standing for freedom. who was the aggressor, yadayada. And this is besides and beyond all the historical info and research. This comes down to taking it _personal_! ... In many respects, the Civil War is still going on, 141 years later, fer Pete's sake! :blink: And my ways are better, ... for me.

He is probably making the IRS sit up and take notice since he's directly calling for the voting out of specific politicians, and the IRS don't like that coming from groups who are exempt from paying taxes. <_<

Ronforth, Speaking of preconceived notions! Read what I said again. Since you have that Masters in English, that should pose no problems for you, ... which should include NOT reading INTO what others say/write. For one thing, "It's been my experience that most southrons are better educated (I have a Masters in English), more aware(I left TWI before many of you), healthier (I cut a rick of firewood and did chores and my morning hike before I got online today and still feel great), more cultured (Can YOU listen to the William Tell Overture without thinking of the Lone Ranger?) and MUCH more polite and respectful to others (we say sir and ma'am to everyone) than any yankee (cept one or two notable exceptions I could name...typically from Michigan...sometimes I think parts of Michigan might be displaced southern regions...from what I hear)." Most Southrons, ehh? You then utilize _just_ yourself as an example of such in most of your points, but even overall, that very well may be the case _as far as your experience goes_. My experience in living in the South, however, has been quite different. Sudo is most likely different than the two of us. George Aar, likewise. And keep in mind that I've been living in the South for 30+ years. And a lot of it has been in real life situations, rather in front of the TV or radio, as you have ignorantly presumed. Do YOU Get it? More polite? More respectful? My friend, there is a helluva lot more to politeness and respect than simply saying "Yes Sir or Ma'am". Why, you can have the slickest, most Clintonesque liar say those sweet nothings in your ear as he's stabbing you in the back. ... And this does bring up one characteristic that I consider distinctly Yankee. We like to speak our minds in a straight forward manner, without overdoing it with all the "Yes sir" or "No ma'am" baggage and facade. Sure, politeness is a good thing, but sometimes calling a spade a spade is needed, and I have even seen you do that without reservation on these boards a'plenty. "Turn your teevee and radio off...learn to enjoy the quiet...get out in the woods camping on one of those gentle spring nights and enjoy the feel and aroma of the breeze blowing thru the pines while listening to the call of the whipoorwill...then wake up to the call of the morning dove as your campfire smoke dissipates fragrantly into the fresh, clean air....you just MIGHT get it." What? You think that the greenary and trees end at the Mason-Dixon line? (Not a very educated presumption, y'think?) You can enjoy such out of doors in just about any area of the country and elsewhere. "Get a chainsaw, post hole digger, some fence and a come along and do a days work under the hot southern sun...MAYBE you'll get it." Nahh. I think I'll watch Texas Chainsaw Massacre instead. Overall, I'll get rid of all my preconceived notions when you'll be honest enough to get rid of yours, as there were plenty of yours here I had to deal with.

I guess I'm one of those who 'just don't get it' when it comes to identifying with the southern region. Oh, I like the food, the low cost of living, and even southern rock (largely), but culturally speaking I will always identify myself as a Yankee (ie., northern states). Now I have learned quite a bit about the South, the myths and disinformation (including those re: the War 'Twixt the States), and that from both sides of the argument. But I just can't identify myself with a) country music, b) WWF 'wrassling', c) NASCAR, or d) Waffle House. Stuff like that. :unsure: Put me in the big city (like Atlanta, even if it _is_ in the South ) with its *gobs* of different cultural areas, many classic rock stations, etc., ... as opposed to some small town with their _one_ country/talk radio station, and I'll be happy.

... same 'principle'. <_<

Yeah! Right! ... Like there are gonna be a lot of people (particularly women ;) ) answering this question.

... Ahhhh, Nope! Sorry. :(

You sure that this shouldn't go into the 'Politics 'N Tacks' section?

So I take it the lady in the blue hair is Cindy?

BINGO!!

Hoooo-boy! :blink: :blink: Be prepared for a *maelstrom* of responses as to why not. <_<

etc., etc., ad nauseum.Servant, Next time you break the law, and get hauled before the judge, try that excuse you said here on him/her. See how fast you wind up in the 'drunk tank'. <_< "Wouldn't you break the law if God told you to." Uhmmmm, ..... no!

So basically 'bluing' is nothing more than applying blue paint to the gun? For what purpose? :unsure:

I know! I know!! Let's put Ron's face up on Greasespot, and have a caption contest!! ((ducking))

Frankly, I think that the best way the Mexican government can handle this is just tell Dog and Co. not to come back to Mexico as punishment for what he did. Its what we do for a lot of illegals who break the law here, but not something major like murder, isn't it?

'Mohammad Alahh, fresh out of the PFAL class, shows his eagerness to help by leading songs for his local twig. WE WILL NOT BE, ... WE WILL NOT BE MOVED!!"