Political Six Degrees of Separation...

[faither]

Let's play a game where someone throws out what they feel is a totally benign topic but deep down it's as political and controversal as the war in Iraq.

Let's see if we can't validly argue that nothing can be discussed without it ultimately being censored/locked.

Here's the first topic:

"ice cream"

[InfiniteNothing]

I think if someone can find something that's 3 or 4 degrees away from politics we'll give them master status in this game.

Ice cream is mostly sugar. There are huge tariffs on sugar from sugar canes due to beet farmer lobbying which makes the price of ice cream somewhat higher.

Kevin Bacon

[MikeD]

Ice cream prices going up? Hmmm...so is fuel.

[Cheesypuff]

speaking about sugar! cocacola uses sugar from suppliers that employ child labor! their policy strictly states they will not buy from suppliers who do so...YET...they do it anyways! I HATE COKE!!

[cheapie]

didn't coke used to have real coke in it? of course, the incredibly innefective war on drugs prolly had something to do with not getting it like that anymore. :rolleyes:

[Burzhui]

Umm Ice cream is liked by many, even president Bush, President bush is a fcuking retard... hope he chokes on his ice cream

There, one degree

[Airencracken]

:lmfao:

[Merlin]

Ice Cream is why everyone is getting so damn fat in this country. The government should step in and regulate it.

There...one degree...I tie with Burz for the lead. But I concede that his was better.

[Jcranmer]

Let's not forget the Milk/Cream that is in Ice Cream. Doesn't the goverment pays dairy farmers subsidies?

[MJordanash]

Umm Ice cream is liked by many, even president Bush, President bush is a fcuking retard... hope he chokes on his ice cream

There, one degree
:heh: :lmfao: :happy: Nice way to put it

[nickel]

Ice cream prices going up? Hmmm...so is fuel.
Fuel, i really liked that band.... sure a lot of people will disagree, but i hope they get Chris Daughtry as their next lead singer.

[Yossarian]

Ice Cream is a derogtory generalization about what types of food the Eskimo's eat. Everyone knows that frozen cream is too hard to eat.

[nickel]

Umm Ice cream is liked by many, even president Bush, President bush is a fcuking retard... hope he chokes on his ice cream

There, one degree
chocking on ice cream is impossible, yes even for him, but i could try shoving the scoop down your throat and see what happens. :D

[Markel]

chocking on ice cream is impossible, yes even for him, but i could try shoving the scoop down your throat and see what happens. :D
I'd say it would result in Burz Brain Freeze.

[faither]

chocking on ice cream is impossible, yes even for him, but i could try shoving the scoop down your throat and see what happens. :D

I'd have thought the same thing about pretzels but The Pres proved us wrong.

[Airencracken]

chocking on ice cream is impossible, yes even for him, but i could try shoving the scoop down your throat and see what happens. :D

Then I suggest we change the subject to pretzels...

[nickel]

I'd have thought the same thing about pretzels but The Pres proved us wrong.
now now

pretzels versus ice cream? not the same.

anyway.... ice cream coated pretzels would be cool. :munch:

[Burzhui]

Then I suggest we change the subject to pretzels...


Ok pretzels are twisted, so is the bush administration

[MikeD]

chocking on ice cream is impossible, yes even for him, but i could try shoving the scoop down your throat and see what happens. :D

:lmfao:

[Burzhui]

:lmfao:

if it's coldstone then scoop away that will be a sweet sweet death

[johnnymk]

Sorry, but this thread belongs in the Softer Side, unless it's hard ice cream.

[MikeD]

if it's coldstone then scoop away that will be a sweet sweet death

Line it up...Nickel and I, we'll give it a shot. ;)

[gwilks98]

Anyone who likes Ice Cream is a communist. That's not even one degree. It's just the truth.

[Burzhui]

Line it up...Nickel and I, we'll give it a shot. ;)


ice cream Bukkake

[Freelance Superhero]

bukkake is also for communists.

[Apex]

Faither:

Are you simply looking for a time out?

[oblongmelon]

ooooo...you're in trooooouuuublleeee...

[clutchy]

Faither:

Are you simply looking for a time out?


no he's just pissed off. :splat:

[Burzhui]

no he's just pissed off. :splat:


i think many people are

[faither]

no he's just pissed off. :splat:

:agree:





Please no time-out :lovega:



My post is good-natured but at the same time pointed. I say that because censorship without clear boundaries or definition is open to arbitrary interpretation and application.

Correct or not, that's what I've been seeing recently -- the sqweaky wheel gets the oil and others get the shaft.


Apex, that said, I think your avatar is representative of how many feel about the way things are going.

[Apex]

I hope people realize that the delay is temporary, though very necessary.

We simply do not yet have the moderators to create/keep a well functioning PF. I'd rather no PF than an bad one. We have had some offers from people to moderate though, so it shouldn't be too much longer.

This intermediate time has given us an opportunity to see and evaluate how forum members will act given a new set of boundaries.

[Markel]

This intermediate time has given us an opportunity to see and evaluate how forum members will act given a new set of boundaries.
You mean...this whole thing has been a psychological experiement with us as unwitting participants???? :eek2:




:heh:

- hapoo

[Jenny]

I hope people realize that the delay is temporary, though very necessary.

We simply do not yet have the moderators to create/keep a well functioning PF. I'd rather no PF than an bad one. We have had some offers from people to moderate though, so it shouldn't be too much longer.

This intermediate time has given us an opportunity to see and evaluate how forum members will act given a new set of boundaries.

Ahhhh, see there! THAT'S what I've been waiting to read. I am (was?) as frustrated as the next person, but people, ya gotta have patience & faith! :D

[Apex]

You mean...this whole thing has been a psychological experiement with as as unwitting participants???? :eek2:




:heh:

- hapoo

Yeah, it was to see what would happen if GA forum members were forced to go outside and get some sunlight & fresh air. Apparently very very bad things... :smash:

[ialsohaveadream]

Anyone who likes Ice Cream is a communist. That's not even one degree. It's just the truth.
Well when you're right, you're right. :)


This intermediate time has given us an opportunity to see and evaluate how forum members will act given a new set of boundaries.
Was there boundaries set when I wasn't looking?

[Jenny]

Was there boundaries set when I wasn't looking?


*hits IAHAD with the grammar stick* :bonk:

No, I think that was the point. Who behaves when chaos abounds. :shrug: :)

[Markel]

*hits IAHAD with the grammar stick* :bonk:
Hey - go easy on him. He's been listening to President Bush for grammar lessons.

[ialsohaveadream]

*hits IAHAD with the grammar stick* :bonk:

No, I think that was the point. Who behaves when chaos abounds. :shrug: :)
Holy hell! I'm ashamed! Did I actually write that? In my defense, I was looking back and forth at the basketball game. :)

[ShawnLee]

A) I'm back, I've been gone, I'm sure no one really cares, but yeah.
B) I'm glad to hear that the Pol is being looked at.
C) IAHAD! That's a horrible mistake! Basketball or no!

and of course, back to the original topic at hand:
Ice Cream? Those Ben and Jerry's folks are a bunch of left-wing Commie loving punks, whom I don't support one ounce, though I do support a pint at a time. Damn them and their good product.

[nickel]

Holy hell! I'm ashamed! Did I actually write that? In my defense, I was looking back and forth at the basketball game. :)
you must wear the shirt of shame today.

http://www.naturallycurious.com/online-store/scstore/graphics/1endangered_fecesmed.jpg

[blueindian]

Those Ben and Jerry's folks are a bunch of left-wing Commie loving punks, whom I don't support one ounce, though I do support a pint at a time. Damn them and their good product.


nah, now you're supporting Unilever, hardley left-wing commies.

[Houdini]

Ahhhh, see there! THAT'S what I've been waiting to read. I am (was?) as frustrated as the next person, but people, ya gotta have patience & faith! :D

:stupid: x2

[gwilks98]

This intermediate time has given us an opportunity to see and evaluate how forum members will act given a new set of boundaries.

You mean like a bunch of smart asses? We were taught that was the only true way to deal with a problem.

That being said, when the political forum returns, can I still post political topics in OT? :thumb:

[cheapie]

*hits IAHAD with the grammar stick* :bonk:

No, I think that was the point. Who behaves when chaos abounds. :shrug: :)

hey, before you put that stick away....



Correct or not, that's what I've been seeing recently -- the sqweaky wheel gets the oil and others get the shaft.


:heh: