God hates me, I just know it

[PB2]

Over the past several months my life has been total and absolute crap. Not one single thing has gone right for me. I have been forming this idea that God hates me. After today I am 100% convinced. I don't know why, I've never done anything to anyone that was so terrible to make me deserve this. But I am most certainly being punished.

Today I was walking through Home Depot. They had rearranged the store and I was having a tough time finding the things I wanted so I was just wandering around. I looked over and see grill brushes and remembered that I needed a new one since the one I had was years old and in bad shape. As I stood there looking at the selection trying to make up my mind which one to get a huge box falls from above and hits me on the head. I yelled something obscene and start looking around to see how this happened. A minute or so later an employee sticks his head around the end of the isle and asks if I'm alright. In the end I discover he was on a ladder on the next aisle and pulled out a box and this box that fell on me was evidently on top of it and he didn't know. Lucky for me it was full of plastic dust pans and not something heavy.

I guess God is no longer content to just make my life hell. He now feels it's necessary to harm me physically. I hope my roof doesn't cave in on me when I'm sleeping tonight.

[Cherokee Man]

Buck up buddy. God isnt in to hate. Perhaps life is a little hard now but it always gets better if you let it. Try to turn your thoughts away from whats wrong and focus on the good that is in your life.

[kennedy]

Sue them! In the end you can own thier asses!

[Knuckelhead]

Originally posted by Cherokee Man:
Buck up buddy. God isnt in to hate. Perhaps life is a little hard now but it always gets better if you let it. Try to turn your thoughts away from whats wrong and focus on the good that is in your life. x2...

[b1pig]

Damn, Paul.....

talk about being in the wrong place.
I'm sure it wasnt negligence on the part of the employee..... either way, I am glad to see that you are at least ok.

[rockyjeep]

Originally posted by PB2:
I am most certainly being punished.
I believe tested.

I've never met you, however i can see by the way you help others and how many friends you have on this board that you are a good guy. I would never believe God was punishing you. He wouldnt do that. I do believe that God will test certain individuals. He may have somthing great in store for you, you just cant see it though the fog that he has laid over your eyes. That being said, you are a rational man, and i didnt say that to try to change any views you might have about my man up stairs. I just simply wanted to give you another point of view.

Glad you didnt get hurt bro! Chin up! :D

[rockyjeep]

To add (for everyone's point of view) life goes up and down.

The lowest points of you life only make you stronger for pulling through it, and helps you appreciate high points.

Just remember, when the roller coster goes down, just around the corner it will shoot straight back up!

[machineryrepairman]

check out the book of Job. That guy got the ultimate test

[DrLewall]

Just to be on the safe side, do not go outside during a thunderstorm, okay? We need ya here!

[Piney]

Put on your big boy pants and get over it.

[Ckb69]

No,God does not hate you.
MURPHY,is stalking you.

He usually has a short attention span,but,occasionally devolops an all consuming infatuation with people.

Just weather the storm as best you can,try to smile,and,play it safe.
When MURPHY moves on to the next poor soul,you can start buying lottery tickets with confidence....
;)

[loaf]

I don't believe in a god so I don't live with the paranoia of whether some deity is testing me. It may be a fool's paradise, but it's paradise just the same. :D

When I'm going through hard times like you've been going through, I usually envision myself as a distance runner. The race is life and obstacles on the path take the form of people on the side of the track with baseball bats. Every once in a while they will swing the bats right into my shins. I avoid many of them and just kind of stumble on past them. Some hit me full on and I go down but keep moving by crawling. It's all good though, I know I'll get to a stretch where there won't be as many baseball bat weilding hoodlums.

In life you just gotta plan for the worst, hope for the best, and deal with whatever you get.

By the way, did they make you pay for the grill brush? smile.gif

[Cherokee Man]

May i also add what my father would say at a time like this.


"Calm Seas not a Skillful sailor make"

[Mean Max]

If my Great-Granfather were still alive, he'd tell you, "Eat a live toad first thing in the morning, and nothing worse will happen the rest of the day!"

:D

[Rit]

Around here we call that "LOTTO", but that's the northeast. ;)

[JeepGirl99]

Maybe he does.. be we all love ya and that is WAY more important!!!!

And this too shall pass..

:D :D
:D :D

[PB2]

Originally posted by Cherokee Man:
Perhaps life is a little hard now...My life is a little hard like Joan Crawford was just a little strict with her kids.

Originally posted by kennedy:
Sue them! In the end you can own thier asses! I don't want their asses.

Originally posted by rockyjeep:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by PB2:
I am most certainly being punished.
I believe tested. </font>[/QUOTE]I always hated tests. What happens if I fail? Will he hold me back? Or make me repeat this stage of my life until I get it right? :D

Originally posted by machineryrepairman:
check out the book of Job. Thanks but I still have my jpb. Haven't lost that yet. :D

Originally posted by DrLewall:
Just to be on the safe side, do not go outside during a thunderstorm, okay? We need ya here! That's just good advice for all the time. smile.gif

Originally posted by Piney:
Put on your big boy pants and get over it. I poo poo'ed in my big boy pants when the box hit me on the head.

Originally posted by Ckb69:
No,God does not hate you.
MURPHY,is stalking you.

He usually has a short attention span,but,occasionally devolops an all consuming infatuation with people.

Just weather the storm as best you can,try to smile,and,play it safe.
When MURPHY moves on to the next poor soul,you can start buying lottery tickets with confidence....
;) Well, he better know he's got an ass whooppin' coming.

Originally posted by Cherokee Man:
May i also add what my father would say at a time like this.


"Calm Seas not a Skillful sailor make" I understand but I'm getting seasick. :(

Originally posted by Mean Max:
If my Great-Granfather were still alive, he'd tell you, "Eat a live toad first thing in the morning, and nothing worse will happen the rest of the day!"

:D This made me laugh out loud. It brightened my day. :D


Seriously, I know God doesn't hate me. I know things just look bad now and that as my attitude improves so will my view of things. When I stop and think about things I realize how great my life really is. I have 2 kids I love very much and they have been extremely supportive of me over the past several months. I own my own home and both of my vehicles are paid for. I have some wonderful friends, many of whom are right here. Thanks for your support. :D

[4plugz]

Your chain is being yanked, and it will continue to get yanked periodically until you either snap, or learn to laugh at yourself again.

I'm betting the laughter isn't far off though.

[Jason J Crawford]

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[fatoldfool]

BTW, the employee was negligent. Any time they are removing/placing any objects on upper shelves they are supposed (store safety rule) to block both aisles w/ snaprope and sign BEFORE going up with lift or ladder. I am glad you were not injured, but think what could have happened!

[I B JEEPIN]

Paul, I dont think God hates you ,if he did he would of put bricks in the box.

[Speed911]

Originally posted by I B JEEPIN:
Paul, I dont think God hates you ,if he did he would of put bricks in the box. rofl

[GodBearYJ]

Originally posted by I B JEEPIN:
Paul, I dont think God hates you ,if he did he would of put bricks in the box. Very True. These are the times, since it didn't do any major damage to you, to just sit back and laugh at the silly situation that it was. Think of it as a cartoon, you laugh at the 2 ton anvil that falls on the coyote, and he gets right back up. tongue.gif

[4bob4]

Originally posted by GodBearYJ:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by I B JEEPIN:
Paul, I dont think God hates you ,if he did he would of put bricks in the box. Very True. These are the times, since it didn't do any major damage to you, to just sit back and laugh at the silly situation that it was. Think of it as a cartoon, you laugh at the 2 ton anvil that falls on the coyote, and he gets right back up. tongue.gif </font>[/QUOTE]****ing road runner, stupid bastard always got away and that poor coyote was always getting hurt. :( :D :D :D

Maybe he wants you to clean up your life a little? Plastic Dust Pans???? hmmmm????
Quit the drinking and pot and see if it gets better. :D :D :D

[JeepManInNJ]

Dislike...maybe

[Tonka]

Originally posted by Rit:
Around here we can that "LOTTO", but that's the northeast. :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[Tonka]

Originally posted by Cherokee Man:
May i also add what my father would say at a time like this.
"Calm Seas not a Skillful sailor make" I like that.

Originally posted by PB2:
I understand but I'm getting seasick. :( graemlins/lmao.gif

[Goofatyerservice]

Maybe it was a sign to clean up things in your life that could be better. Do a little life dusting?

[Cherokee Man]

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[CLAWSON]

In response to rockyjeep... is god just testingthe children who get rapped and killed? I think you would be better off trying to fix the things you can control and deal with the things you can't, instead of blaming something that was made up to control people.

[4bob4]

Welcome to the board. Nice entrance :D :D :D

[PB2]

Well, I went back to Home Depot today and two good things happened. I found all of the things I couldn't find yesterday. And nothing fell on my head. :D

[DalTxYJ]

Originally posted by 4bob4:
Welcome to the board. Nice entrance :D :D :D graemlins/ditto.gif
Hey Clawson... Sacrificed any cats or goats lately graemlins/lmao.gif graemlins/jawdrop.gif
Now thats funny. And you base your theory on..........??????

[Rit]

Originally posted by T0NKA:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Rit:
Around here we can that "LOTTO", but that's the northeast. :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: </font>[/QUOTE]Sorry......."CALL that Lotto". People here walk around stores praying for that situation.
;)

[texanpatriottn]

thats why you should stop at lowes, only major retailor never to have a death lol... and to somebodies statement bout the aisles being blocked, thats only if we are using power equipment not ladders.. thats lowes anyway

[PB2]

I think I'll keep this thread going for as long as something bad happens to me each day.

Today's entry....

On Father's Day my son came over and said he didn't have any money to get me a Father's Day present but a friend of his had bought this digital camera about a year ago and promptly lost the charger. He had never even taken a picture with it. But since he didn't have the charger he gave it to my son, who in turn gave it to me. I thought "no problem, I'll just buy a charger." So off we went to the mall camera store to buy a charger. They didn't have one in stock but could order me one. I paid in advance and they said 4-5 days. Today I got a call. 4 days, gee, maybe things are turning around for me. No such luck. I went and picked it up, brought it home and what do you know, it wasn't the right one. At least I got my money back from the store. So now I am searching for a tranny part (see other thread) and a charger for my camera. Unfortunately I have not found a source for either, one.

On the bright side, my parents are visiting from Florida. Their plane landed on time and everything went as planned picking them up. I would post pictures, but we all know I don't have a charger for the battery. :D

I can hardly wait until tomorrow to see what horrible thing awaits me. I'm sure by now each of you is thinking the same thing. I'll keep you posted.

[The Duke]

Originally posted by texanpatriottn:
thats why you should stop at lowes, only major retailor never to have a death lol... and to somebodies statement bout the aisles being blocked, thats only if we are using power equipment not ladders.. thats lowes anyway That's probably because they write every sign in the store in 2 languages.
I went into Lowes one time in my life, saw every sign everywhere written in English and Spanish, felt sick to my stomach, got what I needed, checked out, looked at my reciept, realised that it too was written in 2 languages, and vowed that I would never ever ever in my life set foot in a Lowes store again. And so far I have not and have no intention of it.

[I B JEEPIN]

Paul, If you found everthing you wanted at Home Depot your luck must of changed. I dont think I have ever done that. My wife can find stuff thats not on the list.

[Jason Clark]

What make and model camera do you have?

[loaf]

Originally posted by PB2:
I think I'll keep this thread going for as long as something bad happens to me each day.
This could become a bit pedantic if you're just looking for things to go wrong now, don't ya think?

[TrailPirate]

Think about it this way, next time your telling a story say that a box full of cinder blocks fell and was going to crush some women and children but luckily you saw it and used your head to take the impact thus saving thier lives.

[Lavman]

Originally posted by PB2:
I think I'll keep this thread going for as long as something bad happens to me each day. In that case you should re-name this thread. Something like "The Chronicles of my Sucky Existence" or something along those lines.

You know, people tune into all sorts of things on the WWW these days. I'll bet you could set up a pay site and profit from the lousy luck you apparently have.

You may want to consider seeing a voodoo doctor or one of those herbal healers to bump you out of the rut you're in. They might be able to pour chicken pee pee in your ears or rub goat feces on the back of your neck as a regimen until your life gets better.

In the meantime I'd reccomend you avoid playing lawn darts or even croquet for that matter.

Good luck to you.

[PB2]

Today didn't suck. Nothing particularly bad happened. Nothing fell on my head, nothing more broke on the Jeep, and I had some fun. Spent some time with my parents and my kids, went to a small car show, and generally enjoyed myself. I have to admit I'm a little confused by it all but have learned to not question such things. Today was a very good day. Sorry to disappoint anyone who only read this to see what troubles had befallen me today. Eh, who knows? Maybe tomorrow will be bad for me and entertaining for you. :D

[Buzooka Joe]

Paul, some advice from denis leary..."life sucks, get a ****ing helmet "....i think it applies more literally for you. :D

[loaf]

graemlins/lmao.gif
Originally posted by Lavman:

In the meantime I'd reccomend you avoid playing lawn darts or even croquet for that matter.

[DrLewall]

I like to watch Americas Funny Home videos and when I was asked why, I replied "and I thought my life sucked!" Seeing all the misfourtunes of others caught on tape, really makes me feel good..

[4bob4]

So how were the last few days?

[PB2]

Originally posted by 4bob4:
So how were the last few days? Sorry. Things have actually been pretty good. My parents were here for a visit and nothing too terrible went wrong. I put molding and trim in the pool room and kitchen without any mishaps even though my dad helped me. Then I put up a ceiling fan and light in the back bedroom and again, dad helped, but still things went smooth.

[UofA TJ]

Originally posted by The Duke:
That's probably because they write every sign in the store in 2 languages.
I went into Lowes one time in my life, saw every sign everywhere written in English and Spanish, felt sick to my stomach, got what I needed, checked out, looked at my reciept, realised that it too was written in 2 languages, and vowed that I would never ever ever in my life set foot in a Lowes store again. And so far I have not and have no intention of it. I'm probably better off not asking, but why does Spanish make you sick to your stomach? Are you allergic or something? I could see being upset if the signs were only in Spanish, but this seems a little melodramatic.

[4bob4]

Originally posted by UofA TJ:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by The Duke:
That's probably because they write every sign in the store in 2 languages.
I went into Lowes one time in my life, saw every sign everywhere written in English and Spanish, felt sick to my stomach, got what I needed, checked out, looked at my reciept, realised that it too was written in 2 languages, and vowed that I would never ever ever in my life set foot in a Lowes store again. And so far I have not and have no intention of it. I'm probably better off not asking, but why does Spanish make you sick to your stomach? Are you allergic or something? I could see being upset if the signs were only in Spanish, but this seems a little melodramatic. </font>[/QUOTE]I was gonna say something but then decided to let it ride and hope you'd come out of the wood works. :D :D

Glad to hear things are going well for you PB2.

[SHARPSHOOTER]

Someone needs to read the Secret! :D
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BTW: This is Oprah calling you over for a Hug!

[The Duke]

Originally posted by UofA TJ:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by The Duke:
That's probably because they write every sign in the store in 2 languages.
I went into Lowes one time in my life, saw every sign everywhere written in English and Spanish, felt sick to my stomach, got what I needed, checked out, looked at my reciept, realised that it too was written in 2 languages, and vowed that I would never ever ever in my life set foot in a Lowes store again. And so far I have not and have no intention of it. I'm probably better off not asking, but why does Spanish make you sick to your stomach? Are you allergic or something? I could see being upset if the signs were only in Spanish, but this seems a little melodramatic. </font>[/QUOTE]A question such as that is to be expected from a liberal. I'm sure you also think we should open the borders and let everybody in.

In case you forgot, we do live in the United States of America. We speak English here. If you want to live in this country, learn english. If I wanted to live in Mexico, I would learn Spanish, or at the very least I would not expect them to write every sign in English too and they wouldn't either.
I could even understand if this was in a hispanic area, the store is in business to make money and catering to the local community will help, but this store is in a mid class suburb with no significant hispanic population.

If there was a dwindling culture, you would probably be the first person to say that we need to help that culture survive and keep it pure, but you would that our culture be destroyed by others because it is the noble thing to do.

All your opinions are contridictory and irrational.

[Mean Max]

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[UofA TJ]

Originally posted by The Duke:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by UofA TJ:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by The Duke:
That's probably because they write every sign in the store in 2 languages.
I went into Lowes one time in my life, saw every sign everywhere written in English and Spanish, felt sick to my stomach, got what I needed, checked out, looked at my reciept, realised that it too was written in 2 languages, and vowed that I would never ever ever in my life set foot in a Lowes store again. And so far I have not and have no intention of it. I'm probably better off not asking, but why does Spanish make you sick to your stomach? Are you allergic or something? I could see being upset if the signs were only in Spanish, but this seems a little melodramatic. </font>[/QUOTE]A question such as that is to be expected from a liberal. I'm sure you also think we should open the borders and let everybody in.

In case you forgot, we do live in the United States of America. We speak English here. If you want to live in this country, learn english. If I wanted to live in Mexico, I would learn Spanish, or at the very least I would not expect them to write every sign in English too and they wouldn't either.
I could even understand if this was in a hispanic area, the store is in business to make money and catering to the local community will help, but this store is in a mid class suburb with no significant hispanic population.

If there was a dwindling culture, you would probably be the first person to say that we need to help that culture survive and keep it pure, but you would that our culture be destroyed by others because it is the noble thing to do.

All your opinions are contridictory and irrational. </font>[/QUOTE]Oh, OK. It's because you're an ignorant racist with half-assed opinions. Thanks for explaining. smile.gif

[Mean Max]

Hey Duke! As expected, it's confirmed.....

[The Duke]

Originally posted by UofA TJ:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by The Duke:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by UofA TJ:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by The Duke:
That's probably because they write every sign in the store in 2 languages.
I went into Lowes one time in my life, saw every sign everywhere written in English and Spanish, felt sick to my stomach, got what I needed, checked out, looked at my reciept, realised that it too was written in 2 languages, and vowed that I would never ever ever in my life set foot in a Lowes store again. And so far I have not and have no intention of it. I'm probably better off not asking, but why does Spanish make you sick to your stomach? Are you allergic or something? I could see being upset if the signs were only in Spanish, but this seems a little melodramatic. </font>[/QUOTE]A question such as that is to be expected from a liberal. I'm sure you also think we should open the borders and let everybody in.

In case you forgot, we do live in the United States of America. We speak English here. If you want to live in this country, learn english. If I wanted to live in Mexico, I would learn Spanish, or at the very least I would not expect them to write every sign in English too and they wouldn't either.
I could even understand if this was in a hispanic area, the store is in business to make money and catering to the local community will help, but this store is in a mid class suburb with no significant hispanic population.

If there was a dwindling culture, you would probably be the first person to say that we need to help that culture survive and keep it pure, but you would that our culture be destroyed by others because it is the noble thing to do.

All your opinions are contridictory and irrational. </font>[/QUOTE]Oh, OK. It's because you're an ignorant racist with half-assed opinions. Thanks for explaining. smile.gif </font>[/QUOTE][/LIST]

Yeah, I am racist if there is any single race that will not help themselves, however, I do not believe that is true of any entire race.
There are losers in every race, some races just have more of them.

My opinion is an educated, well thought out, rational opinion......what's your's??? graemlins/fart.gif

[The Duke]

Originally posted by Mean Max:
Hey Duke! As expected, it's confirmed..... Yeah, it was only a matter of time. :D

[4plugz]

I feel the love in this thread.

Buncha babies can't play nice in the sandbox.

Unbelievable.

[ryan rudakewiz]

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[UofA TJ]

Originally posted by The Duke:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by UofA TJ:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by The Duke:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by UofA TJ:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by The Duke:
That's probably because they write every sign in the store in 2 languages.
I went into Lowes one time in my life, saw every sign everywhere written in English and Spanish, felt sick to my stomach, got what I needed, checked out, looked at my reciept, realised that it too was written in 2 languages, and vowed that I would never ever ever in my life set foot in a Lowes store again. And so far I have not and have no intention of it. I'm probably better off not asking, but why does Spanish make you sick to your stomach? Are you allergic or something? I could see being upset if the signs were only in Spanish, but this seems a little melodramatic. </font>[/QUOTE]A question such as that is to be expected from a liberal. I'm sure you also think we should open the borders and let everybody in.

In case you forgot, we do live in the United States of America. We speak English here. If you want to live in this country, learn english. If I wanted to live in Mexico, I would learn Spanish, or at the very least I would not expect them to write every sign in English too and they wouldn't either.
I could even understand if this was in a hispanic area, the store is in business to make money and catering to the local community will help, but this store is in a mid class suburb with no significant hispanic population.

If there was a dwindling culture, you would probably be the first person to say that we need to help that culture survive and keep it pure, but you would that our culture be destroyed by others because it is the noble thing to do.

All your opinions are contridictory and irrational. </font>[/QUOTE]Oh, OK. It's because you're an ignorant racist with half-assed opinions. Thanks for explaining. smile.gif </font>[/QUOTE][/LIST]

Yeah, I am racist if there is any single race that will not help themselves, however, I do not believe that is true of any entire race.
There are losers in every race, some races just have more of them.

My opinion is an educated, well thought out, rational opinion......what's your's??? graemlins/fart.gif </font>[/QUOTE]Educated? Well thought out? Let's see ... I'll leave the spelling alone, but how about these minor issues with your original post:

English is not the official language of America. The US doesn't have one.

Have you ever been to Mexico? If you have, you know that many of the signs there are in both English and Spanish, especially in border areas.

I defy you to explain to me how putting Spanish on a sign in a hardware store is "destroying" our culture.

And you also talk about what I would do in some half-brewed hypothetical situation about a "declining culture," and comment on how all of my opinions are "contridictory and irrational." At that point in the thread, I hadn't even expressed an opinion on anything yet, much less a whole bunch of them. When and if I decide to, it will be supported by some kind of reasoning -- unlike yours. You do realize that that's what "rational" means, right? Because you saying that your opinions are rational doesn't make them so.

Since we're passing judgment despite not knowing each other from Adam, you sound like just another redneck neocon who forms strong opinions based on nothing but ignorance and fear.

[The Duke]

FEAR . Yeah, maybe that is what it is. Sadness too. Fear and sadness that the culture and nation that took so much to build will be destroyed by some liberals who don't thnk out the consequeses before acting on their impulses.

[The Duke]

Oh, and BTW, you label yourself as a liberal. I am assuming that you hold all typical liberal beliefs. I am talking about liberals in general and assuming that you agree with them because you label yourself as one.

Nothing written is meant personally.

[The Duke]

Originally posted by UofA TJ:

I never claimed to be a master speller, nor do I type very well, but nevertheless, I do have a good education.

Educated? Well thought out? Let's see ... I'll leave the spelling alone, but how about these minor issues with your original post:

What language is the Declaration of Independance written in? What language is the Constitution written in? What language does the President give speaches in?
What makes a language official if majority usage doesn't??

English is not the official language of America. The US doesn't have one.

Yes, and why do they have the signs written in English? Tourism. Many touristy places here have signs written in many different languages too. That is distracting from the point. How many hispanic tourists are going to come to the US to come to Lowes??? :rolleyes:

Have you ever been to Mexico? If you have, you know that many of the signs there are in both English and Spanish, especially in border areas.

There are a lot of Germans where I live. Why don't we write the signs in German as well? I am not saying that other cultures are not being ruined by this problem as well, but it is a problem.
This nation was founded with the english language and up until the last 50-100 years, immigrants learned the language as soon as they arrived here. They did not get special treatment. Our culture is a melting pot. This means that, while some parts of the different cultures will stick and make the American culture even more unique, the newcomers "melt" into society.

If you put some nickel into a pot of gold, the nickel will transfer some of it's good qualities to the gold and make it stronger, but the pot will still be easily identifiable as being gold.

How come segregation is acceptable for hispanics, but everyone was outraged about segregation 50 years ago??

Historically, immigrants assimilate into the new society, not the othe way around. If their country and it's ways were so good, why emmigrate??

I defy you to explain to me how putting Spanish on a sign in a hardware store is "destroying" our culture.

Because that is a typical humanist approach. It may not be your opinion, but there are very good odds that it is.

And you also talk about what I would do in some half-brewed hypothetical situation about a "declining culture," and comment on how all of my opinions are "contridictory and irrational." At that point in the thread, I hadn't even expressed an opinion on anything yet, much less a whole bunch of them. When and if I decide to, it will be supported by some kind of reasoning -- unlike yours. You do realize that that's what "rational" means, right? Because you saying that your opinions are rational doesn't make them so.

Better to be a redneck and be able to stand up for what is right, that to be a liberal and be swayed by every breeze.

Since we're passing judgment despite not knowing each other from Adam, you sound like just another redneck neocon who forms strong opinions based on nothing but ignorance and fear.

[I B JEEPIN]

Man, has this post got side tracked. I thought it was about Paul and the luck he has been having.

[PB2]

How about since the majority of people in the world speak Spanish we just adopt that as a world language and everyone on the planet has to learn that to communicate.

[Knuckelhead]

I'm too old to learn a new language... :cool:

[Cherokee Man]

Heres some radical thinking....


We are all in this life thing together so why not try to make it easier on everyone.

John said it best in "Imagine".

[JeepManInNJ]

Si...no hablo english

[UofA TJ]

Originally posted by The Duke:
I never claimed to be a master speller, nor do I type very well, but nevertheless, I do have a good education. I didn't take issue with your spelling, and I don't know about your schooling. I just know that your logic and reasoning as you present them in this thread usually don't make sense.

What language is the Declaration of Independance written in? What language is the Constitution written in? What language does the President give speaches in?
What makes a language official if majority usage doesn't??That's easy. A law makes a language official. We don't have one and if a bill to propose one came to Congress it wouldn't pass. So English is not the official language of America and probably won't be anytime soon.

Which means you have no right to expect everyone to speak it. Native Americans spoke all kinds of different languages in this country for thousands of years before it was America -- does that mean we should all have to learn those languages?

Yes, and why do they have the signs written in English? Tourism. Many touristy places here have signs written in many different languages too. That is distracting from the point. How many hispanic tourists are going to come to the US to come to Lowes??? :rolleyes: Oh, so Mexicans are OK with you, as long as they're just tourists?

This nation was founded with the english language and up until the last 50-100 years, immigrants learned the language as soon as they arrived here. They did not get special treatment. Our culture is a melting pot. This means that, while some parts of the different cultures will stick and make the American culture even more unique, the newcomers "melt" into society. Really? All the former immigrants learned the language the minute they moved here? How do you know that? Because I don't think that's true. My great-grandfather hardly spoke English after 80 years in this country.

If you put some nickel into a pot of gold, the nickel will transfer some of it's good qualities to the gold and make it stronger, but the pot will still be easily identifiable as being gold.We're not talking about metal, so that's a useless metaphor. Mexicans aren't made of nickel, and the US isn't made of gold, and nobody's melting either one. If you must insist on comparing the US to metal, it would be some kind of alloy made up of lots and lots of different metals, which would represent lots and lots of different immigrants.

How come segregation is acceptable for hispanics, but everyone was outraged about segregation 50 years ago??Who's talking about segregation? If you think having two languages on a sign in a hardware store is "segregation," you need to go read some history books.

Because that is a typical humanist approach. It may not be your opinion, but there are very good odds that it is. What do you know about the "typical humanist approach"? What do you know about my opinions? Are you Nostradamus?

Judging from what you post on this board, in your world evil liberals want to take all your money and give it to dark-skinned people and open the borders and let everybody in and destroy America. None of that is true. You live in a fantasy based on ignorance and fear, just like I said before. Just like most of your redneck cronies on this board.

This will be my last post on this topic in this thread. As others have said, it was created for another purpose. If you want to continue this you can create a new thread or PM me.

[4bob4]

No keep going we've got another PB2 diary thread now.

[PB2]

I think I'll change everyone's custom title to "Redneck Cronie". I think that is hilarious. :D :D :D

[Mean Max]

Originally posted by PB2:
I think I'll change everyone's custom title to "Redneck Cronie". I think that is hilarious. :D :D :D Works for me!!!

YEE-HAW!!!

[Knuckelhead]

Originally posted by PB2:
I think I'll change everyone's custom title to "Redneck Cronie". I think that is hilarious. :D :D :D Sounds like poo... :D

[Mean Max]

Originally posted by Knuckelhead:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by PB2:
I think I'll change everyone's custom title to "Redneck Cronie". I think that is hilarious. :D :D :D Sounds like poo... :D </font>[/QUOTE]Maybe you like poo?

:D :D :D

[Knuckelhead]

It would appear so... :cool:
I'm stuck here in New York due to weather and canceled flights, this sucks as I have a date (she has her own Harley) back in the Springs... :mad:

[PB2]

Originally posted by Knuckelhead:
It would appear so... :cool:
I'm stuck here in New York due to weather and canceled flights, this sucks as I have a date (she has her own Harley) back in the Springs... :mad: I can cover that for you. What's her name and where am I meeting her? :D :D

[Knuckelhead]

No way! I've been working on this one for months. Now I can't even show up. Dang...

[PB2]

Originally posted by Knuckelhead:
No way! I've been working on this one for months. Now I can't even show up. Dang... Why let all of that work go to waste? Come on, hook a brother up. :D :D

[we3jeepers]

Originally posted by PB2:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Knuckelhead:
No way! I've been working on this one for months. Now I can't even show up. Dang... Why let all of that work go to waste? Come on, hook a brother up. :D :D </font>[/QUOTE]is Knucklehead your pimp?

[Knuckelhead]

Don't blow my cover!... :D

[Knuckelhead]

I'm home and yes she called, 15 min. after walking in the door. Riding tomorrow!... :D