John,
I offer an observation that may possibly explain why each of your posts are attacked, and I get insulted in return?

I only offered it because you constantly whine about being "picked-on". Yet, nobody is cornering you and forcing you to type on these boards.
You come back, just like all of us, because this dialog is somehow compelling. You type a few paragraphs that satiate your need to share your very liberal perspective, only to see it all analyzed with a successful retort. It truly irks you more than you admit.

I'm sorry that you have resorted to name calling.
But I can't say that I'm surprised.

usahog, for the hundredth time, that quotation means that the leadership is condemned. I condemn my country's actions. Yep. Sorry you can't handle dissent.

Give me a break, Tailgater. You haven't a clue. 'Resorted to namecalling.' That's about what you've done with me, so it is amusing to see you snoot from the highground. Face it: conservatives here are intolerant of different views. Why not admit that? Why not say 'we'd prefer to have only conservatives here'? I've seen few 'retorts' to my points, unless by 'retort' you mean a personal attack...attacks that are hilarious, not irksome, especially since they are directed against a profession, not a person, and always display in the most blatant terms nothing but envy. Transparent.

What makes your dad a war hero and not Lt. Col West?

Envy?
Somebody had a full bowl of EGO this morning.

So tell me, are the attacks "personal" or are they aimed at your profession? You've contradicted yourself.

As for the profession, the reason for the disdain is clear. Professors play an important role in shaping young minds. When all the facts are laid out it allows students to form their own opinions. When very one-sided, it skews their perception of reality.

Let's face it, if trash collectors were liberal, nobody would care because they don't interact with our youths (yoots?). Professors who abuse their pulpit are committing a heinous, self serving act that should be revealed. You, more than anybody on these boards, should speak out against such professors. Rather, you defend them. Deplorable.

But remember this, too, professor.
I've attacked your position on many subjects. But I never attacked you, the person.

And now I don't need to.
You have revealed yourself as something far worse than I could ever describe with any type of insult.

I guess a "thank you" is in order...

65gtoman, my father never broke the law or rules of engagement. He acted heroically according to the law. He's also deeply opposed to the war in Iraq, as it turns out.

Tailgater, I haven't a clue what you're talking about. I've never 'defended' professors who go on against Bush or Clinton or any other tirades. I've said that this fear is unfounded and based only in anecdote. All but very few professors do their business in the classroom, teaching basic knowledge and skills, without time or energy to engage the students on the polemic of the day. If all this indoctrination b.s. was in fact true, the majority of college students would be leftists, right? They're not. Look at any survey. That would disprove the theory, plain and simple.

The envy is there for you to see. What is the major whine about me here? "How you write." And the repeated reference to 'jdrabinski' as professor, almost to the point of compulsion, speaks loudly. What explanation do you have for it?

Love.

WOW! This is one hot exchange!

I, at times, disagree with what the "Powers That Be" do in my name as a citizen, but I cite those "Powers" specifically. When you denounce intitutions as a whole you are unjustly including those who are not to blame (i.e. military personnel).
My point: If GW does something that I disagree with, my disagreement lies with HIM and no one else.

As far as the Officer in question, I will NOT judge him on what is printed in black and white, but on how many lives he saved as a result of his "crimes".
If your child's life was spared due to his "criminal" actions, would it still be wrong? I DOUBT IT!


Lives were saved.....I couldn't care less what "law" he broke! Somebody's babies may come home now because of his actions and the "laws" he broke.......in my book, that makes him a Hero.

I only hope more "laws" are broken to ensure a safe return for those wonderful people over there!

Lastly, I have a safe-warm bed to go to tonight and I get to embrace my beautiful wife........THEY DON'T!

Professor John

We do not want you to leave the board as you intimated in one of your whinings! You provide entertainment with your psycho liberal babble.........far out of touch with the real world!

Happy Holidays

Charlie

JD, you are one sick SOB! It is pitiful that you have to live through your father's deeds. Have you ever done anything on your own?

osage, what makes you think I am living through my father's deeds? If you're going to say something like that, I expect you can explain yourself. Merely using an example. That's different than living through, you know.

I've done a lot. Email me if you'd like a list, ok?