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Old 09-08-2008, 12:37 AM
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This couple was strolling around the Gallery, picking up things and talking about them.

The woman actually held a blown-glass conch shell to her ear and commented to her husband that it "must not be real, because I can't hear the ocean". That's when I decided that they were idiots and not worth any expenditure of energy on my part.

They finally walked up with a shallow Moroccan bowl, a beautiful piece.

When the woman reached into her purse to retrieve a credit card, I noticed a "Sarah in '08" pin affixed to her purse. So I asked her where she got it and she said she made it on her computer (I was, until today, unaware that one could do that).

So I said, "That's a joke, right?".

And she replied that Sarah Palin is America's only hope for salvation.

I pointed to the doors and said, "The sidewalk is right out there. Enjoy your stay in Tiburon".

The husband said they would just like to take the bowl, please.

I told him that the bowl could surely find a better home, and was - for the time being - not for sale.

He asked me if I was really going to turn down a $1,200 sale because of a difference in political ideology.

I did.
It's not disagreement folks...It's outright hatred...
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Old 09-08-2008, 12:50 AM
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I just refused a sale to a couple of 'pukes

It's not disagreement folks...It's outright hatred...
I think it's kind of funny.

But you have to admire his ethics.
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Old 09-08-2008, 01:07 AM
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I just refused a sale to a couple of 'pukes

It's not disagreement folks...It's outright hatred...
Two things.

There is no difference between this and the sectarian differences between Sunni & Shiites in Iraq.

And, coincidentally, on the subject of Islam, if there was a consensus in this country on the nature of Jihad and the goal of Islam we would find these kinds of animosities begin to subside.

But, until we achieve a common understanding, these kinds of things will increase in number and in seriousness.
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But you have to admire his ethics.
I'm sorry salt...

I honestly and truly don't...
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Ahhh capitalism. The right to refuse service... It rare strikes the other side. Almost pleasant to see when it does.
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Ahhh capitalism. The right to refuse service... It rare strikes the other side. Almost pleasant to see when it does.
While I find the actions of "TominTib" to be repulsive, it is a product of the free market.
And when people throw unfettered support for the free market, they need to see "the other side" of what that means.


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But, until we achieve a common understanding, these kinds of things will increase in number and in seriousness.
By that, do you mean people coming to accept your position as their own?
Cause seeing your posts, you have no interests in understanding the positions of others.
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While I find the actions of "TominTib" to be repulsive, it is a product of the free market.
And when people throw unfettered support for the free market, they need to see "the other side" of what that means.
The "other side" of the free market is a form of Communism, isn't that what you mean? And that side is what Obama proposes for America.

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By that, do you mean people coming to accept your position as their own?
Cause seeing your posts, you have no interests in understanding the positions of others.
I understand the positions of others better than most. If you can't find a reasonable position to support it has less to do with me than it does the unacceptability of your positions.

Show me an example of where you think I don't understand other positions and I'll show you an unacceptable position. And I'll show you why it is unacceptable to most good Americans.
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The "other side" of the free market is a form of Communism, isn't that what you mean? And that side is what Obama proposes for America.
No.
I mean "the down-side" of the free market is people able to do stuff like described in the first post of the thread.

And to pretend that Obama proposes "communism" for America shows you haven't a clue on what communism is and what Obama is proposing.


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I understand the positions of others better than most.
No. You don't.
Like above, you frequently engage in hyperbolic strawman. You complain about an exaggerated view of what other people represent.

Do you need a refresher course on the times you made claims regarding my position, which were wrong?
Where you say "Foundit66 believes / supports _XYZ_...", and I don't...


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If you can't find a reasonable position to support it has less to do with me than it does the unacceptability of your positions.
And there you go running off on another subject.
Why don't I just cut and paste your words into another thread where you are/were arguing with dabateman and accusing him of not knowing what he is talking about cause he doesn't support your stance...


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Show me an example of where you think I don't understand other positions and I'll show you an unacceptable position. And I'll show you why it is unacceptable to most good Americans.

Well, you just gave a perfect example of Barack and communism where you are out in left field, hitting rock bottom, and digging for more depth.

But the issue at hand is NOT whether it's an "unacceptable position", which simply boils down to "bhkad doesn't agree and refuses to budge..."
The issue at hand is that you DO NOT UNDERSTAND the other position.

communism:
1 a: a theory advocating elimination of private property b: a system in which goods are owned in common and are available to all as needed

Barack does not support communism.
If you want to justify your claim, go for it.
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Sarah Palin seems to strike that kind of fear into the hearts of many liberals. Here you have a woman who is strong, did not get to her position by playing victim politics, and who has a clear record of taking down corruption. She's more of a straight shooter than McCain is and I think that frightens people.

As for Tiburon...I wouldn't take the words of some hippy burnout over in Berkley, Jr. very seriously. This probably wasn't done out of loyalty to his ideology...it was probably due to an acid flashback or pissiness because the ganja wasn't delivered yet.

Tiburon is not my favorite place in the Bay.
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Sarah Palin seems to strike that kind of fear into the hearts of many liberals. Here you have a woman who is strong, did not get to her position by playing victim politics, and who has a clear record of taking down corruption. She's more of a straight shooter than McCain is and I think that frightens people.

As for Tiburon...I wouldn't take the words of some hippy burnout over in Berkley, Jr. very seriously. This probably wasn't done out of loyalty to his ideology...it was probably due to an acid flashback or pissiness because the ganja wasn't delivered yet.

Tiburon is not my favorite place in the Bay.
The highlighted statement is very true. She got her position by playing upon divisions politics, following the examples of many a great conservative leaders before her.

John McCain used to be a man I respected. I really am sad that I've lost respect for the man over the course of this election. He used to be a principled libertarian in a Republican coat. He wanted the government out of our lives and he wanted fiscal responsibility. Since the 2000 election, his actions (voting record) have proven time an time again that those values are no longer his core values and that he's willing to embrace everything I find repulsive about the right wing of his party just to get elected.

I miss the 'real' John McCain circa 2000. How's that for a little 'straight talk'?
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