Poll of the Day > So this private college has a mandatory patriotism class.

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DistantMemory 10/29/17 5:08:26 PM #1:	http://nypost.com/2017/10/25/usa-101-college-creates-mandatory-patriotism-class/ This is fucking dumb. EDIT: Apparently the class involves the teaching of rifle marking and rope knotting. What the hell is this? <cite>DistantMemory posted [p:889380560] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>http://nypost.com/2017/10/25/usa-101-college-creates-mandatory-patriotism-class/ This is fucking dumb. EDIT: Apparently the class involves the teaching of rifle marking and rope knotting. What the hell is this?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
edededdy 10/29/17 5:13:35 PM #2:	shut the fuck up mattress fucker <cite>edededdy posted [p:889380850] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>shut the fuck up mattress fucker</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 10/29/17 5:21:16 PM #3:	Well the college isn't mandatory so I don't really see an issue --- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead "I'm Mary Poppins ya'll!" <cite>Mead posted [p:889381335] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>Well the college isn't mandatory so I don't really see an issue</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HillChange 10/29/17 6:40:32 PM #4:	No dumber than the mandatory white guilt (or whatever they're officially called) classes at most other universities. <cite>HillChange posted [p:889385930] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>No dumber than the mandatory white guilt (or whatever they're officially called) classes at most other universities.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WastelandCowboy 10/29/17 6:56:06 PM #5:	DistantMemory posted... http://nypost.com/2017/10/25/usa-101-college-creates-mandatory-patriotism-class/ This is fucking dumb. EDIT: Apparently the class involves the teaching of rifle marking and rope knotting. What the hell is this? http://e.lvme.me/ub1smht.jpg <cite>WastelandCowboy posted [p:889386849] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>DistantMemory posted...</cite> <quote>http://nypost.com/2017/10/25/usa-101-college-creates-mandatory-patriotism-class/ This is fucking dumb. EDIT: Apparently the class involves the teaching of rifle marking and rope knotting. What the hell is this?</quote> http://e.lvme.me/ub1smht.jpg</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheCyborgNinja 10/29/17 6:56:06 PM #6:	Mead posted... Well the college isn't mandatory so I don't really see an issue /topic Theres a Christian university here that requires no premarital sex or drug/alcohol use. But its also not the only school... --- "message parlor" ? do you mean the post office ? - SlayerX888 <cite>TheCyborgNinja posted [p:889386851] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mead posted...</cite> <quote>Well the college isn't mandatory so I don't really see an issue</quote> /topic Theres a Christian university here that requires no premarital sex or drug/alcohol use. But its also not the only school...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Mead 10/29/17 7:08:58 PM #8:	HillChange posted... No dumber than the mandatory white guilt (or whatever they're officially called) classes at most other universities. Algebra --- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead "I'm Mary Poppins ya'll!" <cite>Mead posted [p:889387579] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>HillChange posted...</cite> <quote>No dumber than the mandatory white guilt (or whatever they're officially called) classes at most other universities.</quote> Algebra</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Metal_Gear_Link 10/29/17 7:10:46 PM #9:	It is private also Patriotism Good, Nationalism Bad --- METAL GEAR SOLID 4 and SUPER SMASH BROSS BRAWL!!! 2007 games of the year!!!! If you believe in Goku and are 100% proud, put this in your sig. <cite>Metal_Gear_Link posted [p:889387700] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>It is private also Patriotism Good, Nationalism Bad</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hop103 10/29/17 7:25:34 PM #10:	Oh hush. Patriotism is what America needs today and a lot of it if we had more of it, we wouldn't have issues with Communists and Nazis. --- "In the name of the future moon I shall punish you"-Chibi Moon <cite>Hop103 posted [p:889388630] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>Oh hush. Patriotism is what America needs today and a lot of it if we had more of it, we wouldn't have issues with Communists and Nazis.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DistantMemory 10/29/17 7:25:49 PM #11:	Zangulus posted... Private. End of conversation. That doesnt mean I cant point out how ridiculous it is. <cite>DistantMemory posted [p:889388649] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zangulus posted...</cite> <quote>Private. End of conversation.</quote> That doesnt mean I cant point out how ridiculous it is.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 10/29/17 7:27:19 PM #12:	DistantMemory posted... That doesnt mean I cant point out how ridiculous it is. The course or this topic? --- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead "I'm Mary Poppins ya'll!" <cite>Mead posted [p:889388744] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>DistantMemory posted...</cite> <quote>That doesnt mean I cant point out how ridiculous it is.</quote> The course or this topic?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 10/29/17 7:31:06 PM #13:	Seems an improvement over all of the "diversity awareness" courses in other syllabi DistantMemory posted... EDIT: Apparently the class involves the teaching of rifle marking and rope knotting. What the hell is this? AND practical skills? I thought it was just some American appreciation course. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:889388975] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>Seems an improvement over all of the "diversity awareness" courses in other syllabi <cite>DistantMemory posted...</cite> <quote>EDIT: Apparently the class involves the teaching of rifle marking and rope knotting. What the hell is this?</quote> AND practical skills? I thought it was just some American appreciation course.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smarkil 10/29/17 7:46:40 PM #14:	My college had mandatory religion classes. Stupid, but it's a private university so whatever. --- "We're not even close" - Romans building Rome at the end of Day 1 <cite>Smarkil posted [p:889389781] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>My college had mandatory religion classes. Stupid, but it's a private university so whatever.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MacrossSpecial 10/29/17 7:52:16 PM #15:	TheCyborgNinja posted... Mead posted... Well the college isn't mandatory so I don't really see an issue /topic Theres a Christian university here that requires no premarital sex or drug/alcohol use. But its also not the only school... Hasn't byu been doing that since it's inception? On subject, I always find it sad how people are all about free speech, capitalism and the like until someone is doing something they don't agree with. People don't want freedom, they want affirmations and a big Daddy to tell them what to do with their lives. --- ...Dude, you're a ****ing douche. Get off my god damn internets. - RX7Infinitilll <cite>MacrossSpecial posted [p:889390097] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheCyborgNinja posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Mead posted...</cite> <quote>Well the college isn't mandatory so I don't really see an issue</quote> /topic Theres a Christian university here that requires no premarital sex or drug/alcohol use. But its also not the only school...</quote> Hasn't byu been doing that since it's inception? On subject, I always find it sad how people are all about free speech, capitalism and the like until someone is doing something they don't agree with. People don't want freedom, they want affirmations and a big Daddy to tell them what to do with their lives.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WastelandCowboy 10/29/17 7:55:05 PM #16:	DistantMemory posted... Zangulus posted... Private. End of conversation. That doesnt mean I cant point out how ridiculous it is. "Hey guys. I can't do a thing about it, but look at this school and their patriotism class. How lame is that? You guys agree with me, right? If you do, please upvote, like, and subscribe to my feed so you can hear more of my opinions that don't mean anything." <cite>WastelandCowboy posted [p:889390220] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>DistantMemory posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Zangulus posted...</cite> <quote>Private. End of conversation.</quote> That doesnt mean I cant point out how ridiculous it is.</quote> "Hey guys. I can't do a thing about it, but look at this school and their patriotism class. How lame is that? You guys agree with me, right? If you do, please upvote, like, and subscribe to my feed so you can hear more of my opinions that don't mean anything."</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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DrPrimemaster 10/29/17 8:08:54 PM #18:	Catholic private university here has mandatory religion class. Its a private university though so you know that going in. Its probably a selling point for some people. And private schools are more expensive so why would you want to go anyway. --- Metroids Suck <cite>DrPrimemaster posted [p:889390943] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>Catholic private university here has mandatory religion class. Its a private university though so you know that going in. Its probably a selling point for some people. And private schools are more expensive so why would you want to go anyway.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Chielz0r 10/29/17 8:24:32 PM #19:	I think love for your own people and country is healthy. <cite>Chielz0r posted [p:889391797] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>I think love for your own people and country is healthy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DistantMemory 10/29/17 8:34:31 PM #20:	MacrossSpecial posted... On subject, I always find it sad how people are all about free speech, capitalism and the like until someone is doing something they don't agree with. Nowhere did I state that I don't think they should have the freedom to do these things, I simply find them ludicrous. I have the right to criticize and mock them. Unless that comment was directed at the people in support of that class, and granted, such people generally wouldn't support the right to, say, burn a flag, so you're correct. <cite>DistantMemory posted [p:889392278] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>MacrossSpecial posted...</cite> <quote>On subject, I always find it sad how people are all about free speech, capitalism and the like until someone is doing something they don't agree with. </quote> Nowhere did I state that I don't think they should have the freedom to do these things, I simply find them ludicrous. I have the right to criticize and mock them. Unless that comment was directed at the people in support of that class, and granted, such people generally wouldn't support the right to, say, burn a flag, so you're correct.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KStateKing17 10/29/17 8:40:36 PM #21:	Lmao they're paying thousands to be an adult boy scout. --- I've lost the use of my heart, but I'm still alive. <cite>KStateKing17 posted [p:889392619] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>Lmao they're paying thousands to be an adult boy scout.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kingdrake2 10/29/17 8:52:24 PM #22:	edededdy posted... shut the fuck up mattress fucker that is hilarious it's a good insult. --- His hair cracks me up, It's like if vaudeville and feudal Japan did the fusion dance on his head - Yaridovich <cite>kingdrake2 posted [p:889393286] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>edededdy posted...</cite> <quote>shut the fuck up mattress fucker</quote> that is hilarious it's a good insult.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WastelandCowboy 10/29/17 8:53:26 PM #23:	KStateKing17 posted... Lmao they're paying thousands to be an adult boy scout. Yeah, because being a patriot to your country means you're an adult boy scout. Couldn't be anything else. DistantMemory posted... MacrossSpecial posted... On subject, I always find it sad how people are all about free speech, capitalism and the like until someone is doing something they don't agree with. Nowhere did I state that I don't think they should have the freedom to do these things, I simply find them ludicrous. I have the right to criticize and mock them. Unless that comment was directed at the people in support of that class, and granted, such people generally wouldn't support the right to, say, burn a flag, so you're correct. You do have the right to utilize your freedom of speech and criticize something, but when you're complaining about something you have zero control over and are doing it to get empathy points, that's something else. <cite>WastelandCowboy posted [p:889393358] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>KStateKing17 posted...</cite> <quote>Lmao they're paying thousands to be an adult boy scout.</quote> Yeah, because being a patriot to your country means you're an adult boy scout. Couldn't be anything else. <cite>DistantMemory posted...</cite> <quote><cite>MacrossSpecial posted...</cite> <quote>On subject, I always find it sad how people are all about free speech, capitalism and the like until someone is doing something they don't agree with. </quote> Nowhere did I state that I don't think they should have the freedom to do these things, I simply find them ludicrous. I have the right to criticize and mock them. Unless that comment was directed at the people in support of that class, and granted, such people generally wouldn't support the right to, say, burn a flag, so you're correct.</quote> You do have the right to utilize your freedom of speech and criticize something, but when you're complaining about something you have zero control over and are doing it to get empathy points, that's something else.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HelIWithoutSin 10/29/17 9:00:42 PM #24:	kingdrake2 posted... edededdy posted... shut the fuck up mattress fucker that is hilarious it's a good insult. I think "bedophile" has a nicer ring to it. --- And when Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, he wept, for there were no more worlds to conquer. -Hans Gruber <cite>HelIWithoutSin posted [p:889393746] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>kingdrake2 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>edededdy posted...</cite> <quote>shut the fuck up mattress fucker</quote> that is hilarious it's a good insult.</quote> I think "bedophile" has a nicer ring to it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SmokeMassTree 10/29/17 9:00:52 PM #25:	Colleges are fucked You take about 4 classes that are actually relevant to the field you want The rest are mandatory filler to jack up the price of your degree --- A.K. 2/14/10 T.C.P. Victorious Champion of the 1st Annual POTd Hunger Games and the POTd Battle Royale Season 3 <cite>SmokeMassTree posted [p:889393754] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>Colleges are fucked You take about 4 classes that are actually relevant to the field you want The rest are mandatory filler to jack up the price of your degree</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KStateKing17 10/29/17 9:02:43 PM #26:	The class is literally a boy scouts course. Flag protocols and map reading. And lol at not competing against kneeling teams. Where do they rank in their conference? I'm mostly laughing at the fact that all this criticism about "sjw" courses being in colleges, but this school is using this political shit to take these people's money. --- I've lost the use of my heart, but I'm still alive. <cite>KStateKing17 posted [p:889393856] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>The class is literally a boy scouts course. Flag protocols and map reading. And lol at not competing against kneeling teams. Where do they rank in their conference? I'm mostly laughing at the fact that all this criticism about "sjw" courses being in colleges, but this school is using this political shit to take these people's money.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DistantMemory 10/29/17 9:04:10 PM #27:	WastelandCowboy posted... complaining about something you have zero control over What an absurd thing to criticize. Just because I'm not in control of whether this college has this class doesn't mean I can't point out that it's ridiculous. Are people only allowed to voice opinions on things they control? WastelandCowboy posted... are doing it to get empathy points, You're an awfully presumptuous little thing, aren't you? Do you think bringing up political matters immediately translates to trying to get empathy points? Because if so that's awfully hypocritical of you. <cite>DistantMemory posted [p:889393936] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>WastelandCowboy posted...</cite> <quote>complaining about something you have zero control over</quote> What an absurd thing to criticize. Just because I'm not in control of whether this college has this class doesn't mean I can't point out that it's ridiculous. Are people only allowed to voice opinions on things they control? <cite>WastelandCowboy posted...</cite> <quote>are doing it to get empathy points,</quote> You're an awfully presumptuous little thing, aren't you? Do you think bringing up political matters immediately translates to trying to get empathy points? Because if so that's awfully hypocritical of you.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheWorstPoster 10/29/17 9:19:16 PM #28:	Meanwhile, we are all forced to take nonsense classes that not only have nothing to do with your major (preferably something useful), and instead indoctrinate you with Cultural Marxist propaganda. <cite>TheWorstPoster posted [p:889394771] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>Meanwhile, we are all forced to take nonsense classes that not only have nothing to do with your major (preferably something useful), and instead indoctrinate you with Cultural Marxist propaganda.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 10/29/17 9:26:37 PM #29:	KStateKing17 posted... Lmao they're paying thousands to be an adult boy scout. Do Boy Scouts even have rifles any more? At any rate, it's one course out of an entire syllabus, so they're not "paying thousands to be an adult boy scout" --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:889395129] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>KStateKing17 posted...</cite> <quote>Lmao they're paying thousands to be an adult boy scout.</quote> Do Boy Scouts even have rifles any more? At any rate, it's one course out of an entire syllabus, so they're not "paying thousands to be an adult boy scout"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DistantMemory 10/29/17 9:27:54 PM #30:	Zeus posted... Do Boy Scouts even have rifles any more? They had it when I was a Cub Scout, though that was around a decade ago. <cite>DistantMemory posted [p:889395207] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>Do Boy Scouts even have rifles any more?</quote> They had it when I was a Cub Scout, though that was around a decade ago.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wah_wah_wah 10/29/17 10:08:45 PM #33:	Patriotism doesn't come from a mandate, it comes from the heart or it doesn't come at all. <cite>wah_wah_wah posted [p:889397535] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>Patriotism doesn't come from a mandate, it comes from the heart or it doesn't come at all.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Troll_Police_ 10/29/17 10:13:15 PM #34:	holy shit, i actually find myself agreeing with edededdy for a change --- Is this going to be one of those times when you pretend not to have a plan until the last moment? And then turn out to really not have one? <cite>Troll_Police_ posted [p:889397813] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>holy shit, i actually find myself agreeing with edededdy for a change</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DistantMemory 10/29/17 10:16:16 PM #35:	WastelandCowboy posted... DistantMemory posted... WastelandCowboy posted... complaining about something you have zero control over What an absurd thing to criticize. Just because I'm not in control of whether this college has this class doesn't mean I can't point out that it's ridiculous. Are people only allowed to voice opinions on things they control? WastelandCowboy posted... are doing it to get empathy points, You're an awfully presumptuous little thing, aren't you? Do you think bringing up political matters immediately translates to trying to get empathy points? Because if so that's awfully hypocritical of you. Lol. The private college teaching a class about patriotism, guns, and knot-tying has zero bearing over you. Why the hell do you care so much about what others do? Is your life that empty that you have to make fun of other people just to make yourself feel better? Well allow me to turn that around back on you by adding only three words to your post. WastelandCowboy posted... Lol. Me complaining about the private college teaching a class about patriotism, guns, and knot-tying has zero bearing over you. Why the hell do you care so much about what others do? Is your life that empty that you have to make fun of other people just to make yourself feel better? <cite>DistantMemory posted [p:889398004] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>WastelandCowboy posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DistantMemory posted...</cite> <quote><cite>WastelandCowboy posted...</cite> <quote>complaining about something you have zero control over</quote> What an absurd thing to criticize. Just because I'm not in control of whether this college has this class doesn't mean I can't point out that it's ridiculous. Are people only allowed to voice opinions on things they control? <cite>WastelandCowboy posted...</cite> <quote>are doing it to get empathy points,</quote> You're an awfully presumptuous little thing, aren't you? Do you think bringing up political matters immediately translates to trying to get empathy points? Because if so that's awfully hypocritical of you.</quote> Lol. The private college teaching a class about patriotism, guns, and knot-tying has zero bearing over you. Why the hell do you care so much about what others do? Is your life that empty that you have to make fun of other people just to make yourself feel better?</quote> Well allow me to turn that around back on you by adding only three words to your post. <cite>WastelandCowboy posted...</cite> <quote>Lol. Me complaining about the private college teaching a class about patriotism, guns, and knot-tying has zero bearing over you. Why the hell do you care so much about what others do? Is your life that empty that you have to make fun of other people just to make yourself feel better?</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wah_wah_wah 10/29/17 10:25:41 PM #37:	Just because it is a private university doesn't mean that it is suddenly excused from criticism. <cite>wah_wah_wah posted [p:889398600] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>Just because it is a private university doesn't mean that it is suddenly excused from criticism.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DistantMemory 10/29/17 10:27:30 PM #38:	WastelandCowboy posted... DistantMemory posted... WastelandCowboy posted... DistantMemory posted... WastelandCowboy posted... complaining about something you have zero control over What an absurd thing to criticize. Just because I'm not in control of whether this college has this class doesn't mean I can't point out that it's ridiculous. Are people only allowed to voice opinions on things they control? WastelandCowboy posted... are doing it to get empathy points, You're an awfully presumptuous little thing, aren't you? Do you think bringing up political matters immediately translates to trying to get empathy points? Because if so that's awfully hypocritical of you. Lol. The private college teaching a class about patriotism, guns, and knot-tying has zero bearing over you. Why the hell do you care so much about what others do? Is your life that empty that you have to make fun of other people just to make yourself feel better? Well allow me to turn that around back on you by adding only three words to your post. WastelandCowboy posted... Lol. Me complaining about the private college teaching a class about patriotism, guns, and knot-tying has zero bearing over you. Why the hell do you care so much about what others do? Is your life that empty that you have to make fun of other people just to make yourself feel better? Avoiding the question, I see. Guess we know what your answer is. ~~Yes.~~ And as for your "witty comeback", my answer is no. Wasn't even trying to make myself feel better. Couldn't even do that if I tried. If you want a proper answer, it's that I find this whole forced patriotism thing to be irksome, and so naturally when something irks me I post about it on PotD, as many are wont to do. And also, consider this: at this point you've put more effort into coming into my topic and trying to start shit than I did in the OP. So really, the "witty comeback" holds quite a bit more truth to it than you're letting on. Also, wow. How pitiful. Try to chin up. <cite>DistantMemory posted [p:889398714] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>WastelandCowboy posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DistantMemory posted...</cite> <quote><cite>WastelandCowboy posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DistantMemory posted...</cite> <quote><cite>WastelandCowboy posted...</cite> <quote>complaining about something you have zero control over</quote> What an absurd thing to criticize. Just because I'm not in control of whether this college has this class doesn't mean I can't point out that it's ridiculous. Are people only allowed to voice opinions on things they control? <cite>WastelandCowboy posted...</cite> <quote>are doing it to get empathy points,</quote> You're an awfully presumptuous little thing, aren't you? Do you think bringing up political matters immediately translates to trying to get empathy points? Because if so that's awfully hypocritical of you.</quote> Lol. The private college teaching a class about patriotism, guns, and knot-tying has zero bearing over you. Why the hell do you care so much about what others do? Is your life that empty that you have to make fun of other people just to make yourself feel better?</quote> Well allow me to turn that around back on you by adding only three words to your post. <cite>WastelandCowboy posted...</cite> <quote>Lol. Me complaining about the private college teaching a class about patriotism, guns, and knot-tying has zero bearing over you. Why the hell do you care so much about what others do? Is your life that empty that you have to make fun of other people just to make yourself feel better?</quote></quote> Avoiding the question, I see. Guess we know what your answer is. Yes. And as for your "witty comeback", my answer is no. Wasn't even trying to make myself feel better. Couldn't even do that if I tried.</quote> If you want a proper answer, it's that I find this whole forced patriotism thing to be irksome, and so naturally when something irks me I post about it on PotD, as many are wont to do. And also, consider this: at this point you've put more effort into coming into my topic and trying to start shit than I did in the OP. So really, the "witty comeback" holds quite a bit more truth to it than you're letting on. Also, wow. How pitiful. Try to chin up.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 10/29/17 10:34:08 PM #39:	DistantMemory posted... forced patriotism Except people get to decide which school they attend at the college level. There are plenty of options. --- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead "I'm Mary Poppins ya'll!" <cite>Mead posted [p:889399107] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>DistantMemory posted...</cite> <quote>forced patriotism</quote> Except people get to decide which school they attend at the college level. There are plenty of options.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
adjl 10/29/17 10:35:53 PM #40:	Zeus posted... AND practical skills? I thought it was just some American appreciation course. If you need a college course to teach you how to tie knots, I really don't think there's much hope for you. --- This is my signature. It exists to keep people from skipping the last line of my posts. <cite>adjl posted [p:889399211] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>AND practical skills? I thought it was just some American appreciation course.</quote> If you need a college course to teach you how to tie knots, I really don't think there's much hope for you.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wah_wah_wah 10/29/17 10:37:14 PM #41:	Mead posted... DistantMemory posted... forced patriotism Except people get to decide which school they attend at the college level. There are plenty of options. You're not getting the point of this. If you make patriotism a requirement then you diminish patriotism. How are we supposed to distinguish those who genuinely are patriotic and those who are simply going through the motions because of a mandate? <cite>wah_wah_wah posted [p:889399294] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mead posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DistantMemory posted...</cite> <quote>forced patriotism</quote> Except people get to decide which school they attend at the college level. There are plenty of options.</quote> You're not getting the point of this. If you make patriotism a requirement then you diminish patriotism. How are we supposed to distinguish those who genuinely are patriotic and those who are simply going through the motions because of a mandate?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 10/29/17 10:41:12 PM #42:	adjl posted... Zeus posted... AND practical skills? I thought it was just some American appreciation course. If you need a college course to teach you how to tie knots, I really don't think there's much hope for you. O rly? How many different kinds of knots do you even know? --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:889399511] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>adjl posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>AND practical skills? I thought it was just some American appreciation course.</quote> If you need a college course to teach you how to tie knots, I really don't think there's much hope for you.</quote> O rly? How many different kinds of knots do you even know?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sarcasthma 10/29/17 10:42:28 PM #43:	Zeus posted... adjl posted... Zeus posted... AND practical skills? I thought it was just some American appreciation course. If you need a college course to teach you how to tie knots, I really don't think there's much hope for you. O rly? How many different kinds of knots do you even know? How many different kinds of knots do you even need to know? --- What's the difference between a pickpocket and a peeping tom? A pickpocket snatches your watch. <cite>Sarcasthma posted [p:889399597] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>adjl posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>AND practical skills? I thought it was just some American appreciation course.</quote> If you need a college course to teach you how to tie knots, I really don't think there's much hope for you.</quote> O rly? How many different kinds of knots do you even know?</quote> How many different kinds of knots do you even need to know?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokarin 10/29/17 10:42:35 PM #44:	So are foreign exchange students supposed to be unpatriotic and swear fealty to 'murica, or are they actually taught have to be patriotic towards their own country? --- "Salt cures Everything!" My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos <cite>Lokarin posted [p:889399603] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>So are foreign exchange students supposed to be unpatriotic and swear fealty to 'murica, or are they actually taught have to be patriotic towards their own country?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wah_wah_wah 10/29/17 10:43:17 PM #45:	Sarcasthma posted... Zeus posted... adjl posted... Zeus posted... AND practical skills? I thought it was just some American appreciation course. If you need a college course to teach you how to tie knots, I really don't think there's much hope for you. O rly? How many different kinds of knots do you even know? How many different kinds of knots do you even need to know? Zeus needs to bundle bodies like cordwood, he needs to know a lot <cite>wah_wah_wah posted [p:889399651] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>Sarcasthma posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>adjl posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>AND practical skills? I thought it was just some American appreciation course.</quote> If you need a college course to teach you how to tie knots, I really don't think there's much hope for you.</quote> O rly? How many different kinds of knots do you even know?</quote> How many different kinds of knots do you even need to know?</quote> Zeus needs to bundle bodies like cordwood, he needs to know a lot</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 10/29/17 11:02:38 PM #46:	wah_wah_wah posted... Mead posted... DistantMemory posted... forced patriotism Except people get to decide which school they attend at the college level. There are plenty of options. You're not getting the point of this. If you make patriotism a requirement then you diminish patriotism. How are we supposed to distinguish those who genuinely are patriotic and those who are simply going through the motions because of a mandate? You aren't, because you shouldn't really give a fuck about something as illogical as patriotism to begin with --- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead "I'm Mary Poppins ya'll!" <cite>Mead posted [p:889400786] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>wah_wah_wah posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Mead posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DistantMemory posted...</cite> <quote>forced patriotism</quote> Except people get to decide which school they attend at the college level. There are plenty of options.</quote> You're not getting the point of this. If you make patriotism a requirement then you diminish patriotism. How are we supposed to distinguish those who genuinely are patriotic and those who are simply going through the motions because of a mandate?</quote> You aren't, because you shouldn't really give a fuck about something as illogical as patriotism to begin with</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wah_wah_wah 10/29/17 11:14:52 PM #47:	Mead posted... wah_wah_wah posted... Mead posted... DistantMemory posted... forced patriotism Except people get to decide which school they attend at the college level. There are plenty of options. You're not getting the point of this. If you make patriotism a requirement then you diminish patriotism. How are we supposed to distinguish those who genuinely are patriotic and those who are simply going through the motions because of a mandate? You aren't, because you shouldn't really give a fuck about something as illogical as patriotism to begin with Patriotism is illogical? It is an emotion that can be expressed, but it is certainly not illogical. Logic and emotions are not in conflict unless you have some sort of spectrum disorder. <cite>wah_wah_wah posted [p:889401457] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mead posted...</cite> <quote><cite>wah_wah_wah posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Mead posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DistantMemory posted...</cite> <quote>forced patriotism</quote> Except people get to decide which school they attend at the college level. There are plenty of options.</quote> You're not getting the point of this. If you make patriotism a requirement then you diminish patriotism. How are we supposed to distinguish those who genuinely are patriotic and those who are simply going through the motions because of a mandate?</quote> You aren't, because you shouldn't really give a fuck about something as illogical as patriotism to begin with</quote> Patriotism is illogical? It is an emotion that can be expressed, but it is certainly not illogical. Logic and emotions are not in conflict unless you have some sort of spectrum disorder.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 10/29/17 11:15:54 PM #48:	Patriotism is not an emotion. --- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead "I'm Mary Poppins ya'll!" <cite>Mead posted [p:889401509] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote>Patriotism is not an emotion.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wah_wah_wah 10/29/17 11:17:28 PM #49:	Mead posted... Patriotism is not an emotion. It is an expression of an emotion, deeply felt, in pride of your country. That's not the same as pride in your government, by the way. It is being proud of the community you live in. That's not illogical. <cite>wah_wah_wah posted [p:889401597] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mead posted...</cite> <quote>Patriotism is not an emotion.</quote> It is an expression of an emotion, deeply felt, in pride of your country. That's not the same as pride in your government, by the way. It is being proud of the community you live in. That's not illogical.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 10/29/17 11:48:28 PM #50:	Mead posted... Patriotism is not an emotion. If you believe that, you've never felt patriotism. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:889403293] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mead posted...</cite> <quote>Patriotism is not an emotion.</quote> If you believe that, you've never felt patriotism. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DistantMemory 10/29/17 11:54:56 PM #51:	Zeus posted... Mead posted... Patriotism is not an emotion. If you believe that, you've never felt patriotism. This is my personal favorite: https://pre00.deviantart.net/7994/th/pre/i/2013/182/6/6/richard_nixon_fighting_a_saber_tooth_tiger_by_sharpwriter-d6bln06.jpg Though to try and be objective this is probably the most badass one: <cite>DistantMemory posted [p:889403644] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Mead posted...</cite> <quote>Patriotism is not an emotion.</quote> If you believe that, you've never felt patriotism. </quote> This is my personal favorite: https://pre00.deviantart.net/7994/th/pre/i/2013/182/6/6/richard_nixon_fighting_a_saber_tooth_tiger_by_sharpwriter-d6bln06.jpg Though to try and be objective this is probably the most badass one: </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dancer62 10/30/17 12:09:38 AM #52:	DistantMemory posted... http://nypost.com/2017/10/25/usa-101-college-creates-mandatory-patriotism-class/ This is fucking dumb. EDIT: Apparently the class involves the teaching of rifle marking and rope knotting. What the hell is this? Trying to figure out "rifle marking". Is this rifle making? Or marksmanship? Or something else entirely? I have the mental image of a class busily decorating their rifles. Perhaps choosing competition colors, the way you personalize your kung fu weapons for tournaments. --- If ballet was easy, it would be pointe-less <cite>dancer62 posted [p:889404474] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>DistantMemory posted...</cite> <quote>http://nypost.com/2017/10/25/usa-101-college-creates-mandatory-patriotism-class/ This is fucking dumb. EDIT: Apparently the class involves the teaching of rifle marking and rope knotting. What the hell is this?</quote> Trying to figure out "rifle marking". Is this rifle making? Or marksmanship? Or something else entirely? I have the mental image of a class busily decorating their rifles. Perhaps choosing competition colors, the way you personalize your kung fu weapons for tournaments.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 10/30/17 12:35:53 AM #53:	DistantMemory posted... Though to try and be objective this is probably the most badass one: idk, even the one with Trump on a tank looked more badass. That one had fireworks. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:889405822] in So this pr... [t:75933511]...</cite> <quote><cite>DistantMemory posted...</cite> <quote>Though to try and be objective this is probably the most badass one:</quote> idk, even the one with Trump on a tank looked more badass. That one had fireworks.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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