kabatta on 9/12/2009 at 05:49
So I can interfere more in the topic I must say I do miss the times when Christmas was about just enjoying the holiday and the commercials started a week before, not a month.
To Fett: Sorry, I could not help myself. I find it funny that a lot of pagan elements are still practiced under the christian symbol.
Renzatic on 9/12/2009 at 06:00
Quote Posted by Rug Burn Junky
I completely understand why they're offended: They're hypersensitive twats who get off on a combination of misperceived and nonexistent slights and their misguided sense of indignation.
Can't argue that. Unfortunately, I could apply the same to just about everyone who argues religion, pro or con.
The internet has made uppity self righteous assholes of us all. And I am not enjoying my Christmas Ham. Merry Fucking Solstice. :mad:
hopper on 9/12/2009 at 12:02
Quote Posted by Renzatic
Merry Fucking Solstice. :mad:
You know, I'm seriously considering stealing this.
Stitch on 9/12/2009 at 15:43
I'm surprised she didn't take comfort in the fact that at least the two black people paired up.
ZylonBane on 9/12/2009 at 17:25
Quote Posted by D'Juhn Keep
Does this mean mince pies are banned? :(
If they're not, they should be.
Chimpy Chompy on 9/12/2009 at 18:10
that's the wrongest thing ever said in the history of the internet
CCCToad on 10/12/2009 at 01:53
Quote Posted by Rug Burn Junky
I completely understand why they're offended: They're hypersensitive twats who get off on a combination of misperceived and nonexistent slights and their misguided sense of indignation.
For once I agree, that is a way of thinking you understand very well.
Rug Burn Junky on 10/12/2009 at 02:01
Quote Posted by CCCToad
For once I agree, that is a way of thinking you understand very well.
:mad:
CCCToad on 10/12/2009 at 02:03
Quote Posted by Phatose
But all that aside, maybe they do have at least some point?
Chanukah, despite the publicity it gets anymore, is really a fairly minor Jewish holiday, and it seems self evident it's been one built up directly because of it's proximity to Christmas. Going on about a very minor holiday in a different religion, in some sort of spirit of inclusiveness during a major holiday for another religion is kind of disrespectful. Claiming inclusiveness as the goal when the reality is that's it's been built up for commercial purpose is a double slap.
Kwanzaa isn't religious, and given that it was invented in the 60's, ain't even traditional. Putting it on a par with the major holiday of a 2000 year old religion...it's kind of like saying "Happy Birthday Bob! I got you a present. And Katie, it's not your birthday, but I didn't want you to feel left out, so happy Tuesday, I got you a gift too." The two things being given an apparent equality aren't equal at all....and again, commercialism at it's core.
One logical explanation(or hypothesis) ties into what another poster said about AFA "boycotts" not being very effective at all. Meanwhile, activist liberal groups are much more aggressive and effective with their boycotts. If you have to choose who to offend, its better to offend the side that doesn't offer any effective reaction to being offended. Still, this is just a theory based on an impression: liberal groups seem to have much better discipline than conservative ones when it comes to boycotts.
Renzatic on 10/12/2009 at 02:06
Quote Posted by CCCToad
For once I agree, that is a way of thinking you understand very well.
You know, I'd love to have one damn Christmas around here where someone doesn't start shit and ruin dinner for everyone else.
My Christmas ham? Not even worth eating at this point.
