Frenchy68

Pretty classic You should re-direct it to the "American" jokes thread. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Only places you can't carry in Colo.,courthouses and government buildings,schools,sports stadiums*** Why wouldn't they allow it in such places? "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

True statement by post 9/11 definition (actually more like post Munchen 1972 definition). However, since the concept of political "terror" was introduced (late 18th Century), there has been many cases where that line was blured. I actually believe that if the concept of terrorism had been introduced earlier, the British would probably have applied it to the American Patriots who would practice "hit and run" tactics (which was not part of the known rules of engagement at the time) during the revolutionary wars. The Germans used to qualify the (oh so few) French resistance fighters who would conduct sabotage actions during WWII as terrorists (as well, of course, as any UK/US/Allied soldier being involved in these acts behind German lines). The Soviets called terrorists the same Afghans we used to call Freedom fighters. And the Palestinian who blows himself up in an Israeli supermarket, killing women and children, is seen as a hero/martyr by some. DO NOT GET ME WRONG. I am certainly not trying to justify such an act. And anyone who preaches doing so should be "terminated with extreme prejudice" in my opinion. But what makes one volunteer to commit such an act? And then be seen as a hero by some? Until we start trying to comprehend it, we will not be able to fight it. And eventually defeat it. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Biggest misunderstanding of our times in my opinion: One man's terrorism is another man's heroism "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

All this is very true. However, the notion of marriage has evolved alongside human beings. It now has not only a religious definition, but also a civil legal definition, which implies certain legal implications (taxes, inheritance, etc...). And if there are legal implications, the notion of discrimination becomes very important. I think the human species can procreate just fine without doing it "legally"! I think the only legitimate issue marriage ever solved in the passed was inheritance issues (being property, territories, etc...). "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

This post is either very close to the line, or over it. I'm leaning toward considering it the latter. You've got a lot of fucking nerve to pretend that your "If this WERE a poll" bullshit is NOT a backhanded personal attack*** ...and that little red laser spot slowly went crawling up Mat's forehead... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Didn't know he was married! Maybe I should have read the first part of his post... Anyway, I'll take on anyone today. Gay, straight, midgets, bring it on... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Gay marriage is bad because gay people can't have stable relationships without social approval. That proves gay relationships are unnatural and weakly bound*** How about mixed race marriages? They have not always been socially acceptable. Marriages between jews and non Jews have not always been socially acceptable. Would yourecommend we revert to these former "traditional ways"? "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

I agree with you, but I think it's a pointless fight against natural evolution (I love that word!). The problem used to be the same with blacks in buses, women in law school, etc... Deal with it, people. And if they can not define their marriage on their own without outside help, the foundation of their union is tainted at its core. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Your punchline is as good as the original "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Then the only choice for separation is either the good old Henry the VIII way or the Peterson way? Why does everyone seem to be so concerned about how other people's relationship are defined? Why can't we just give our own value to the notion of marriage, and let others be? "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Warning Skydyvr: some form of homophobia has been linked to a person's repressed homosexual feelings... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Having gay marriages says to the world that homosexuality is normal No different then heterosexuality I put gays on the same level as retardation They shouldn't be discriminated against, but they are still not norma*** The famous BUT. I'm not racist, but...!!! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Teaching, sharing, giving, etc... These involve you as the initiator. Nothing wrong with it, but having a kid is a selfish thing to do (definitely NOT a bad thing). And I'll trade you 2 8 year olds (not mine, found them on EBay) for the G4 "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Why is it that people care what other people do in their private life? How can one's marriage be threatened by another couple's union? Is it that all the tight ass insecured righteous anti gay marriage activists are afraid that they would switch teams if it became legal to do so? Come on, let's keep the government out of citizens' private lives. Morality is like religion, it's a personal interpretation of conceptual matters that's better left in the private world! Not my recollection of what this country was built upon. My rant "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Most reasons for terminating pregnancy are purely selfish in reason*** Having a child is usually (at least originally) a pretty selfish act in itself. Unless one's wife/partner is having another man's child... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

AND THAT ALONE DESERVES A MAJOR PARTYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

And where does your (or any other people's) mandate to establish a "western" type regime there come from? Comparing their culture to Medieval times is, I believe, a mistake. Thinking that the ONLY way to be is OUR way is not only a mistake, it is insulting. And as long as we think that way, we should not be surprised when we are faced with cultural/ideological battles. Traveling in different parts of the world helps understanding how much Democracy is a "luxury", I believe. Just my thoughts... Nick "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

It was a spoof*** You must be shitting me! Next thing I know, someone will tell me that this guy is not really Borat!!! Of course it is satire. And I am not quite 100% sure that only "red necks" would fall for it. I think that a lot of "regular" people, if coached properly (which is what Cohen did in a masterful way), would play follow the leader. Human beings can act like sheeps sometimes... PS: the site has a self-loading video of his performance. No need to find a link. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

p.s. - Frenchy's position is, on its face, contradictory. He thinks that he should be involved in the decision, but the decision is hers. I hear that a lot. If you've got no decision-making authority, why the hell should you be involved? *** Good point. I do believe there should be dialogue and consultation between both parties. I may have arguments that may affect her final decision. But ultimately, if we do not agree on the outcome, she has the final say so. Nick "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

As the partner, I should be involved in the decision. And in the case of her wanting an abortion, it is ultimately her choice and should be respected. Period. Nick "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

http://www.campchaos.com/show.php?iID=866 A classic moment of modern television. And these people VOTE!!! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

I don't think that anyone wants journalists to get hurt. However, it should be their decision as to whether they are willing to take the risk. Not reporting (or not allowing reporting) events by fear of what will result is nothing short of censorship. There will NOT BE a peaceful DEMOCRATIC government in Iraq unless there is a free press. Freedom should not be selective to what suits the ruling authorities best. Otherwise, it's back to the good old Sadam ways. Let the press report what IS happening, and then you may have a chance at a "free" Iraq. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

But the Iraqi Soccer team is doing great at the Olympics. Now THAT's worth a little infringement on the freedom of the press "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

But the bit about the guy knocking himself unconscious hitting his head on the corner of a coffee table while choking on a pretzel can be pretty comical I don't eat pretzel, so I wouldn't know how dangerous they actually are!). "News of the World" material if you ask me... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."