I am a GOOD American - Page 7

05-05-2001, 04:44 PM

I am your best friend. I am a GOOD American.

I like big cars, big hooters, and big paychecks. I believe that the money I make belongs to me and my family, but I recognize that it is to my benefit if as many people as possible get fed, clothed, and get a good education, so I don’t mind having to pay taxes. I recognize that I live in a society that makes it possible for me to live so nicely, and I’m ok with giving back to that society.

I am in touch with my feelings. I know who I am. I’m not afraid of facing the truth, even when it is ugly. I don’t believe that anyone has ever died because of something that Ozzy Osbourne sang, though I recognize that children are impressionable, so I do my best to be a good role model for those who might look for me to be one. I don’t believe that owning a gun makes you a killer, though I have no problem with gun control. I think licensing handguns is a good idea that would hurt nobody but the lazy, and that if you think that licensing is the first step to confiscation, then you really don’t know what America is all about. Don’t tread on me with your ignorance.

I don’t think that being a minority makes you noble or victimized, but I recognize that this country was built in large part by slaves who paid the way for a lot of the rich families of this country. Like I said before, I’m not afraid of facing the truth, even when it is ugly. I realize that this land was stolen from the Indians who lived on it before us. I think it’s a shame when people marginalize the sacrifices that the American Indians gave up for this great country.

I believe that graduating from college is the best thing you can do for yourself, and I don’t care how you pay for it. I believe that anyone who really wants to graduate from college can… Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Don’t come crying to me because you trapped yourself in a factory job and bought a really cool car before you put a serious investment in yourself. But don’t worry, I pay taxes to help people like you if you did. And I’m more than happy to do so, sitting in my office with a view, and diplomas on the wall.

I believe that my daughter is just as smart as your son. She could probably kick his *** too, if she put her mind to it. And it will be over my dead body that you deny her of the same opportunities that your son should enjoy. This is America, and females are Americans too.

I am happy to see that President Bush is doing his weekly addresses in both English and Spanish. America is the land of the diverse, and if you can’t handle that, then you are in the wrong place. I'm against the weekly presidential radio address being in ebonics though.

I am my own hero. I don’t need to look to anyone but my God, myself, and my family for strength. I like watching television, but I’m not going to make fictional characters my heroes. You can pretend that you’re John Wayne if you want. My little son thinks that he’s a cowboy too. When he gets old enough, he’ll realize that there is no such thing as a cowboy anymore… Just farmers, and God bless them all.

I believe that every vote should count, and I’m not fooled by the results of this last election. I’ll accept it, but I believe the next time we should actually VOTE the president in. It was a tough situation, and I can see both sides. I’m not going to pretend that one side or the other was wrong or right, but I will say that the Supreme Court shouldn’t have acted so visibly biased. The solutions are out there if you bother to look for them in every instance, including this one.

You can be proud of yourself for being a BAD American if that’s what you are. I’ll choose to be proud of being a GOOD American, because that’s what I am.

05-06-2001, 06:10 PM

How so?

Frazod · 05-06-2001, 06:10 PM

Taco: As I said before, I made a typo. When I saw your post quoting me, I thought you had altered my quote, and was annoyed by that. Then I went back and saw that I had made the mistake myself, which I corrected. I even dumped the later post you quoted because it no longer seemed necessary to put it up.

I don't hate people based on their ethnic groups. I dislike individuals for the individual things that they do. I don't even hate you - I just dislike you, NOT because you are a Mexican, or whatever else you may be, but because you are, IMO, a jerk-off. You are far too insignificant in my life to warrant any strong emotions.

Since either the BB or my server is screwed up (its taken me 20 minutes to amend a couple of posts and make a new one) I think I'll give this a rest for a while. But I can conclude that: (1) Taco thinks I'm a racist, hatefilled Nazi goon; (2) I think Taco is nasty little Communist pr!ck; (3) Taco thinks everyone in every country on Earth is entitled to come to this country and take everything they want; (4) I think they aren't; and (5) we both really dislike each other, and will never see eye-to-eye on anything, from life to football.

As for the Indians, I never mentioned them, but I do, of course, recognize that we thoroughly conquered them and took there land (Mexico was once Indian land, too, BTW). We did the same thing to them that they had been doing to each other, we just did it better. My ancestors did bad things, all too frequently, and I never said they didn't. Of course, I'm not giving my house back to the Indians. Neither are you. Now, the US also took the Southwest from Mexico - as far as I'm concerned, you can have it back. Seems like you've pretty much got it back already. I'd kind of like to hang on to the rest of it, though.

Anyway, I'm off to the store - need groceries. Perhaps I'll make burritos tonight. Be back later.

Rick Stephens · 05-06-2001, 06:12 PM

Soliday,

Go to this website and read it and tell me that illegals pay in more than they receive, http://www.fairus.org/

NaptownChief · 05-06-2001, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Taco John
How so?

In your original post you said the following:

"though I have no problem with gun control"

Gun control is nothing more than restricting the supply....

Cannibal · 05-06-2001, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by frazod
You are far too insignificant in my life to warrant any strong emotions.

I've read the entire post and found this quote amusing because Frazod's had "strong emotions" about Taco John thoughout this post.

Oxford · 05-06-2001, 06:50 PM

So am I......... I am white, gainfully employed, 2 years college. I could care less what a skin color is, hair color is, where they were born, who there parents were, what they drive etc etc.
I do care when people start throwing around the "racist" term, demanding we roll back 200 years of history or give reparations to someone because someone of their skin color was beaten by someone of my skin color 150 years ago. It is greed all in the name of racial parity. Services that I contract for are on the basis of price/quality. What someone's heritage or immigration status is none of my business, because it would be racist to ask and therefore base a decision on that fact. I believe that there is inequality/race hatred throughout the world and it will only be solved if one person at a time refuses to play the game (no benefits because of race/no hatred because of it either).
You have to ask, "Why are people interested in bringing this up?", "What is their motivation?", "What do they have to gain?". Nine times out of ten it's power or money. Some people have to work much harder than others to succeed, it just means that they will cherish it more when it arrives.

That's the way it is -- goodnight and have a pleasant tomorrrow.

Frazod · 05-06-2001, 07:00 PM

Cannibal - none of you have ever seen STRONG emotions from me....

**sd4chiefs** · 05-06-2001, 07:34 PM

frazod

I would be glad to hire you to clean my toilets but I don't want anyone who smokes in my house.

Frazod · 05-06-2001, 07:44 PM

I should be p!ssed about that crack, but it's pretty funny. Score two for SD.

I doubt if you could afford what I'd charge, anyway. And I'd probably blow smoke in your face on top of it.

Still waiting on the house thing. I'm closing on a townhouse in two weeks, but if you want to get me something bigger, I won't complain.

**sd4chiefs** · 05-06-2001, 07:54 PM

frazod and Rick

I am sorry if I upset you today. I have made everything up. I am not rich. I don't have a house. I don't have a frend dieing of cancer. I was just pulling your chain. I will never do this again.
Just remember, you should always take things said on this board with a grain of salt.

Frazod · 05-06-2001, 08:07 PM

That's okay. I'll take you off my liberal idiot list and add you to my lying weasel list.

California Injun · 05-06-2001, 08:08 PM

Weasels lie?

Sneaky varmits....

**sd4chiefs** · 05-06-2001, 08:18 PM

Thanks frazod

Just as long as I am not on your hate list with Dener, the Rams and Elvis.

Frazod · 05-06-2001, 08:30 PM

Relax, SD, you're not even on my dislike list.

Actually I do have a hate list - two people are on it - my arch-enemy from high school and a former boss. Both richly deserve to be there. Haven't seen either of them for years, but this list is like a roach motel - once you check in, you don't check out.

But it takes alot more than a few obnoxious posts on a BB to make that list. Even the likes of Elway, Rosie O'Donnell and Taco Boy shall be spared the wrath of Frazod's hate list.

stevieray · 05-06-2001, 08:32 PM

Denise is on at porkrind (grin)park leading a charge against a poster named Studio B, on this very topic...

And Fraz, she thinks its you...Thought I'd let you know.

Nothing against pigskin, looks very similar to this format.

05-05-2001, 04:44 PM
Taco John Guest Casino cash: $	I am your best friend. I am a GOOD American. I like big cars, big hooters, and big paychecks. I believe that the money I make belongs to me and my family, but I recognize that it is to my benefit if as many people as possible get fed, clothed, and get a good education, so I don’t mind having to pay taxes. I recognize that I live in a society that makes it possible for me to live so nicely, and I’m ok with giving back to that society. I am in touch with my feelings. I know who I am. I’m not afraid of facing the truth, even when it is ugly. I don’t believe that anyone has ever died because of something that Ozzy Osbourne sang, though I recognize that children are impressionable, so I do my best to be a good role model for those who might look for me to be one. I don’t believe that owning a gun makes you a killer, though I have no problem with gun control. I think licensing handguns is a good idea that would hurt nobody but the lazy, and that if you think that licensing is the first step to confiscation, then you really don’t know what America is all about. Don’t tread on me with your ignorance. I don’t think that being a minority makes you noble or victimized, but I recognize that this country was built in large part by slaves who paid the way for a lot of the rich families of this country. Like I said before, I’m not afraid of facing the truth, even when it is ugly. I realize that this land was stolen from the Indians who lived on it before us. I think it’s a shame when people marginalize the sacrifices that the American Indians gave up for this great country. I believe that graduating from college is the best thing you can do for yourself, and I don’t care how you pay for it. I believe that anyone who really wants to graduate from college can… Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Don’t come crying to me because you trapped yourself in a factory job and bought a really cool car before you put a serious investment in yourself. But don’t worry, I pay taxes to help people like you if you did. And I’m more than happy to do so, sitting in my office with a view, and diplomas on the wall. I believe that my daughter is just as smart as your son. She could probably kick his *** too, if she put her mind to it. And it will be over my dead body that you deny her of the same opportunities that your son should enjoy. This is America, and females are Americans too. I am happy to see that President Bush is doing his weekly addresses in both English and Spanish. America is the land of the diverse, and if you can’t handle that, then you are in the wrong place. I'm against the weekly presidential radio address being in ebonics though. I am my own hero. I don’t need to look to anyone but my God, myself, and my family for strength. I like watching television, but I’m not going to make fictional characters my heroes. You can pretend that you’re John Wayne if you want. My little son thinks that he’s a cowboy too. When he gets old enough, he’ll realize that there is no such thing as a cowboy anymore… Just farmers, and God bless them all. I believe that every vote should count, and I’m not fooled by the results of this last election. I’ll accept it, but I believe the next time we should actually VOTE the president in. It was a tough situation, and I can see both sides. I’m not going to pretend that one side or the other was wrong or right, but I will say that the Supreme Court shouldn’t have acted so visibly biased. The solutions are out there if you bother to look for them in every instance, including this one. You can be proud of yourself for being a BAD American if that’s what you are. I’ll choose to be proud of being a GOOD American, because that’s what I am.
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05-06-2001, 06:10 PM	#91
Taco John Guest Casino cash: $	How so?
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05-06-2001, 06:10 PM	#92
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-786615	Taco: As I said before, I made a typo. When I saw your post quoting me, I thought you had altered my quote, and was annoyed by that. Then I went back and saw that I had made the mistake myself, which I corrected. I even dumped the later post you quoted because it no longer seemed necessary to put it up. I don't hate people based on their ethnic groups. I dislike individuals for the individual things that they do. I don't even hate you - I just dislike you, NOT because you are a Mexican, or whatever else you may be, but because you are, IMO, a jerk-off. You are far too insignificant in my life to warrant any strong emotions. Since either the BB or my server is screwed up (its taken me 20 minutes to amend a couple of posts and make a new one) I think I'll give this a rest for a while. But I can conclude that: (1) Taco thinks I'm a racist, hatefilled Nazi goon; (2) I think Taco is nasty little Communist pr!ck; (3) Taco thinks everyone in every country on Earth is entitled to come to this country and take everything they want; (4) I think they aren't; and (5) we both really dislike each other, and will never see eye-to-eye on anything, from life to football. As for the Indians, I never mentioned them, but I do, of course, recognize that we thoroughly conquered them and took there land (Mexico was once Indian land, too, BTW). We did the same thing to them that they had been doing to each other, we just did it better. My ancestors did bad things, all too frequently, and I never said they didn't. Of course, I'm not giving my house back to the Indians. Neither are you. Now, the US also took the Southwest from Mexico - as far as I'm concerned, you can have it back. Seems like you've pretty much got it back already. I'd kind of like to hang on to the rest of it, though. Anyway, I'm off to the store - need groceries. Perhaps I'll make burritos tonight. Be back later.
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05-06-2001, 06:12 PM	#93
Rick Stephens #1 Chiefs Collector Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Garden Grove, California Casino cash: $10004900	Soliday, Go to this website and read it and tell me that illegals pay in more than they receive, http://www.fairus.org/ Last edited by Rick Stephens; 05-06-2001 at 06:16 PM..
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05-06-2001, 06:50 PM	#96
Oxford Regular Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Springfield,MO Casino cash: $9605535	So am I......... I am white, gainfully employed, 2 years college. I could care less what a skin color is, hair color is, where they were born, who there parents were, what they drive etc etc. I do care when people start throwing around the "racist" term, demanding we roll back 200 years of history or give reparations to someone because someone of their skin color was beaten by someone of my skin color 150 years ago. It is greed all in the name of racial parity. Services that I contract for are on the basis of price/quality. What someone's heritage or immigration status is none of my business, because it would be racist to ask and therefore base a decision on that fact. I believe that there is inequality/race hatred throughout the world and it will only be solved if one person at a time refuses to play the game (no benefits because of race/no hatred because of it either). You have to ask, "Why are people interested in bringing this up?", "What is their motivation?", "What do they have to gain?". Nine times out of ten it's power or money. Some people have to work much harder than others to succeed, it just means that they will cherish it more when it arrives. That's the way it is -- goodnight and have a pleasant tomorrrow. __________________ I summon the IRON , Cookin up a whoopin for YOU YOU YOU!
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05-06-2001, 07:00 PM	#97
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-786615	Cannibal - none of you have ever seen STRONG emotions from me....
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05-06-2001, 07:34 PM	#98
sd4chiefs error 404 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Bizarro World Casino cash: $8650445	frazod I would be glad to hire you to clean my toilets but I don't want anyone who smokes in my house.
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05-06-2001, 07:44 PM	#99
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-786615	I should be p!ssed about that crack, but it's pretty funny. Score two for SD. I doubt if you could afford what I'd charge, anyway. And I'd probably blow smoke in your face on top of it. Still waiting on the house thing. I'm closing on a townhouse in two weeks, but if you want to get me something bigger, I won't complain.
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05-06-2001, 07:54 PM	#100
sd4chiefs error 404 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Bizarro World Casino cash: $8650445	frazod and Rick I am sorry if I upset you today. I have made everything up. I am not rich. I don't have a house. I don't have a frend dieing of cancer. I was just pulling your chain. I will never do this again. Just remember, you should always take things said on this board with a grain of salt.
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05-06-2001, 08:07 PM	#101
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-786615	That's okay. I'll take you off my liberal idiot list and add you to my lying weasel list.
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05-06-2001, 08:08 PM	#102
California Injun Bucs 48 Raiders 21 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Andreas, CA. USA Casino cash: $10004900	Weasels lie? Sneaky varmits.... __________________ I just made $13,000 on the Chiefs!!! Once they win the Super Bowl I'll be counting my winnings. (13:1 @ Lake Tahoe Horizon Sportsbook).
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05-06-2001, 08:18 PM	#103
sd4chiefs error 404 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Bizarro World Casino cash: $8650445	Thanks frazod Just as long as I am not on your hate list with Dener, the Rams and Elvis.
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05-06-2001, 08:30 PM	#104
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-786615	Relax, SD, you're not even on my dislike list. Actually I do have a hate list - two people are on it - my arch-enemy from high school and a former boss. Both richly deserve to be there. Haven't seen either of them for years, but this list is like a roach motel - once you check in, you don't check out. But it takes alot more than a few obnoxious posts on a BB to make that list. Even the likes of Elway, Rosie O'Donnell and Taco Boy shall be spared the wrath of Frazod's hate list.
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05-06-2001, 08:32 PM	#105
stevieray Most things I worry about… Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Under Pressure Casino cash: $-1324727	Queen Bee is loose. Denise is on at porkrind (grin)park leading a charge against a poster named Studio B, on this very topic... And Fraz, she thinks its you...Thought I'd let you know. Nothing against pigskin, looks very similar to this format. Last edited by stevieray; 05-06-2001 at 08:42 PM..
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