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Ghost in the Machine

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119. "What was your intent?"

Fri Aug 10, 2012, 07:21 AM

Aug 2012

It was something I felt like posting at the time... the only "intent" that I NEED. I've been a paying member (up until a few months ago) for 6 or 7 years. I post what I want, when I want, and for no other reason than BECAUSE I want to. I certainly don't need the permission/approval of someone who's only been here for 5 months or so....

My best advice to you is to "grow a thicker skin". I've run across many posts I find offensive, for various reasons, over the years. I don't whine about them, or even alert on them, I simply note the difference of opinions that such a large group has, then ignore the post and move on. This is something that might serve you well in your future endeavors here... unless you're some kind of authoritarian personality on an ego trip. No one owes you, or anyone else, an explanation of *why* they post *anything*...

Peace,

Ghost

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Ummm not all gas comes from SA. n/t progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #1

that's why i only buy citco (venezuela) or sunoco (canada). not perfect, i know. eom ellenfl Aug 2012 #85

Traditional marriage is one man and as many virgins as he could buy, capture or rape. LeftyMom Aug 2012 #2

I thought that was Iran Incitatus Aug 2012 #3

5 countries have the DP for homosexuality (male only, I believe). Saudi Arabia is one of them. n/t Behind the Aegis Aug 2012 #12

The world can be a sick place. Incitatus Aug 2012 #17

when alternatives to gasoline are plentiful and affordable ibegurpard Aug 2012 #4

exactly. chicken's a choice, gas is not . . . yet. eom ellenfl Aug 2012 #84

I didn't realize the American economy was tied to Chick-full-of-hate or that cars ran on chicken.... Raster Aug 2012 #5

Glad we get most of our oil from Canada. DirkGently Aug 2012 #6

We actually get most of our oil right here at home.... Scuba Aug 2012 #62

That's right. And Canada's #2. I knew that and forgot -- thank you! DirkGently Aug 2012 #101

Not true, actually Spider Jerusalem Aug 2012 #124

WRONG. Cathy can believe in traditional marriage all he wants & I'd eat there if I were so patrice Aug 2012 #7

Bravo! Raster Aug 2012 #19

I am helping a Gay & Straight Alliance that's based in one of our universities. This work feels good patrice Aug 2012 #46

A+ answer n/t 2pooped2pop Aug 2012 #49

K&R reply #7. tosh Aug 2012 #78

Right on! Well said. nt Vanje Aug 2012 #95

What bullshit! Behind the Aegis Aug 2012 #8

Maybe it's false equivalency. Chick fil A comes only from Chick fil A, so not eating there is not patrice Aug 2012 #16

It's false equivalency AND a False Charge of Hypocrisy Moonwalk Aug 2012 #29

Yes, and both fueled by bigotry. nt greyl Aug 2012 #41

Very well said! patrice Aug 2012 #45

well-done Moonwalk Vattel Aug 2012 #57

We support alternative energy sources JI7 Aug 2012 #9

I guess eating too many chicken sandwiches actually makes your brain fall out. hay rick Aug 2012 #10

Obviously all chickens are gay mindwalker_i Aug 2012 #11

RW relatives of mine posted that on FB. dionysus Aug 2012 #13

As did right-wing asshole classmates from the Bible college I attended. Bolo Boffin Aug 2012 #15

So did mine. As I'm sure you saw. DevonRex Aug 2012 #22

they blur into one another, don't they? dionysus Aug 2012 #25

For kicks maybe I'll read the stuff your DevonRex Aug 2012 #27

they don't post screeds, they just "like" the picture... dionysus Aug 2012 #33

And against Saudi Arabia, one does whatever one can. If you can't stop using gas altogether patrice Aug 2012 #14

Not everyone can just "stop buying gas". NYC Liberal Aug 2012 #18

So, it's OK to post blatantly right-wing garbage as long you don't write an opinion and shrug? Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #20

I hope not. Nt DevonRex Aug 2012 #21

yeah, this one thought his homophobic crap poorly masquerading as some type of logical analogy.... Raster Aug 2012 #24

What about those of us who despise Chick-Fil-A and Saudi Arabia's homophobia? Zalatix Aug 2012 #67

Every fundy on Facebook has shared that picture. Nt DevonRex Aug 2012 #86

it frustrates me that fb doesn't have an 'unlike' button. eom ellenfl Aug 2012 #89

It does me too. All my siblings have shared and liked DevonRex Aug 2012 #90

Why? Saudi Arabia has almost nothing to do with our problems with oil dependancy. Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #93

I saw it as calling chic fil a boycotters hypocrits. Pithlet Aug 2012 #100

Who says I have to buy into their reasoning? Zalatix Aug 2012 #115

I don't have a Shit Filet anywhere near me... Comrade_McKenzie Aug 2012 #23

What a coincidence! I don't have a SAUDI ARABIA� gas station anywhere near me. pinboy3niner Aug 2012 #28

In the immortal words of (sorry I can't remember which DUER to give this credit to). William769 Aug 2012 #26

It was Amerigo Vespucci . . . taterguy Aug 2012 #48

The jury let this stand, 2-4. Unfortunately. Nt DevonRex Aug 2012 #30

What's wrong with it? Seems like a valid point for discussion. And I'm about to respond to OP. nt Honeycombe8 Aug 2012 #32

It's homophobic MattBaggins Aug 2012 #66

Kinda glad I got to see this one. chollybocker Aug 2012 #35

Not a whole lot of oil used in the US comes from the middle east RZM Aug 2012 #31

I see your point. Valid, too, until you consider the difference. Why this is apples & oranges. Honeycombe8 Aug 2012 #34

Iow, "Until one thinks about it, it's a valid point." Oh, brother. nt greyl Aug 2012 #36

When you think about it a bit, you'll get it. You probably are one of those who has to try harder. Honeycombe8 Aug 2012 #38

Your claim that the OP includes a valid point is patently false. greyl Aug 2012 #40

His claim is that it seems valid until you think about it. n/t Bolo Boffin Aug 2012 #42

Right. I paraphrased it as "Until one thinks about it, it's a valid point." greyl Aug 2012 #43

Clear as day. As are the motives of BOTH the OP and that other one.. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2012 #79

#1, What's bigoted about it? Ghost in the Machine Aug 2012 #104

If you have to ask, etc. greyl Aug 2012 #114

Just as I thought, you have nothing... go figure! n/t Ghost in the Machine Aug 2012 #120

Honeycombe, you are wasting your time. Raster Aug 2012 #37

You do mean the OP, correct? greyl Aug 2012 #39

I do, indeed, and you would be correct. Raster Aug 2012 #44

+100 pinboy3niner Aug 2012 #50

Don't waste your time. She told me I shouldn't have alerted. Nt DevonRex Aug 2012 #88

Isn't a Saudi prince a major stockholder in Fox News? Fumesucker Aug 2012 #47

Boycotting countries doesn't work? Tell that to South Africa taterguy Aug 2012 #53

It's always interesting to see RandiFan1290 Aug 2012 #51

Right wing false equivelcy and bigotry fresh off the press. myrna minx Aug 2012 #52

Bing, bam boom. You nailed it, mm! n/t VOX Aug 2012 #94

It is really sad to see this garbage on DU. Unrec. demmiblue Aug 2012 #54

Oh, and, BTW: demmiblue Aug 2012 #61

My wife's nutbag aunt put that on Facebook last week. Codeine Aug 2012 #55

Straw man sendero Aug 2012 #56

I won't eat that stuff because it is crap. nt bemildred Aug 2012 #58

IMO Mr Dixon Aug 2012 #59

Well that little homophobic gambit didn't ... 99Forever Aug 2012 #60

When will they stop buying gas that comes from an Islamic dictatorship? tanyev Aug 2012 #63

This is incredibly tasteless LaurenG Aug 2012 #64

Naaah--it's revealing! MADem Aug 2012 #73

Do you oppose equal rights for homosexuals? MattBaggins Aug 2012 #65

Don't hold you breath waiting for a reply--this looks like a POST - 'N- RUN thread! MADem Aug 2012 #76

Wrong answer, MADem.. it was more like a POST -'N- Go to bed Thread.. Ghost in the Machine Aug 2012 #107

I think you'd be well advised to lock the thing. It is a homophobic train wreck, IMO. MADem Aug 2012 #109

I still don't understand what's homophobic about it, honestly.. Ghost in the Machine Aug 2012 #110

I think you might want to step back, and re-approach the thread as though it wasn't yours. MADem Aug 2012 #116

Ok, when put in that perspective, I can kind of see where some of you are coming from... Ghost in the Machine Aug 2012 #121

It's the internet. Sometimes we think our intent is clear, when it isn't. MADem Aug 2012 #127

No, I support equal rights for every individual, regardless of race, sex, sexual orientatation or Ghost in the Machine Aug 2012 #106

In all this you have not stated why you posted this. Obviously a significant number of us Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #113

"What was your intent?" Ghost in the Machine Aug 2012 #119

That's what I thought. Thanks for the advice, but my skin is just fine. n/t Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #125

OP Fail obamanut2012 Aug 2012 #68

I'm not going to stop eating.. sendero Aug 2012 #69

Are the Saudi's bankrolling HATE GROUPS in the U.S.? Because CFA is. Erose999 Aug 2012 #70

Tu quoque backscatter712 Aug 2012 #71

Much of our gas comes from that socialist in Venezuela! We refine his shit! MADem Aug 2012 #72

That card doesn't make any sense. Arkana Aug 2012 #74

I miss UNREC zappaman Aug 2012 #75

Hilarious. Another moronic logical fallacy from RW Heritage foundation emails. Zorra Aug 2012 #77

I would stop buying gas from any company in a second if I could lunatica Aug 2012 #80

It is almost impossible to boycott gas from the middle east. Jennicut Aug 2012 #81

well other than the fact that i need gas to get to work.. frylock Aug 2012 #82

Oh look. More right wing spam makes it onto DU. Jamastiene Aug 2012 #83

I alerted. But look up thread. Surprising support for it. DevonRex Aug 2012 #87

I don't.. Vanje Aug 2012 #98

... DevonRex Aug 2012 #99

Stupid post. Alduin Aug 2012 #91

Hit and run- not surprised Marrah_G Aug 2012 #92

well, good point! fascisthunter Aug 2012 #96

Hardly. HuckleB Aug 2012 #103

Nice twist... Straight from FOX News, I'm guessing? Prester Aug 2012 #97

Name this logical fallacy!!!!!! PLEASE! HuckleB Aug 2012 #102

It's the false analogy or Non sequitur. n/t Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #112

Well, tough shit for Chick-Fil-A then Hippo_Tron Aug 2012 #105

I know I use a car that uses gasoline to get myself around fujiyama Aug 2012 #108

Posting something is not always the same thing as agreeing with it. hay rick Aug 2012 #111

Well.... MADem Aug 2012 #117

Just because you post the shrugging smiley GObamaGO Aug 2012 #118

And it also does not mean that the poster TBF Aug 2012 #122

And the alert - TBF Aug 2012 #123

Juries... GObamaGO Aug 2012 #126

Good - TBF Aug 2012 #130

FWIW, the poster has edited. nt MADem Aug 2012 #128

I did notice that GObamaGO Aug 2012 #129

Kudos to you for your re-appraisal and self-edit. Thank you! Raster Aug 2012 #131