Iranian cleric denounces dog owners
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Once againt proving that the US doesn't corner the market on morons. :laugh: Tim Smith "Programmers are always surrounded by complexity; we can not avoid it... If our basic tool, the language in which we design and code our programs, is also complicated, the language itself becomes part of the problem rather that part of the solution." Hoare - 1980 ACM Turing Award Lecture
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Not quite the same thing. Humans and dogs have an almost symbiotic relationship that goes back several hundred thousand years. Pre- history pre-civilisation pre- damn near anything. Cattle , chickens, pigs, goats, etc.. have been historically a food item for most humans but with rare exception dogs were not raised as food. They were eaten at times by various civilisations but were not domesticated as a food animal. They have a particular attraction to humans not shared by any other animal. Theya re animal companions - they are helpers - they are special. Almost all other food restrictions are based on religion and as such are easily explained ( and generally stupid ) but the restriction on eating dog meat is almost as ingrained as that on cannibilism. Yea it happens but rarely. Richard When I reflect upon the number of disagreeable people who I know have gone to better world, I am moved to lead a different life. Mark Twain- Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar
Richard Stringer wrote: Not quite the same thing. Humans and dogs have an almost symbiotic relationship that goes back several hundred thousand years. What you said are absolutely true if you are restricting your "civilisations" to those of western countries only. People in the west treat dogs as their family members, but you call a person a dog in another country (say, China), it might be the biggest insult. I am not really a dog-eater, just using this to make a point.
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Trollslayer wrote: I have worked with some Indian contractors and when the Macdonalds in Bombay opened people used to get dressed up to eat there ! I worked with an Indian programmer here in Atlanta who was very enamored of Western culture, and loved hamburgers. When his Mom in India found out, she gave him a hard time when he returned home for a visit, as I believe cows are considered sacred by Hindus since they were Krishna's pet (at least that's how he explained it to me). He justified his stance by explaining to her, "It's okay, Mom - these are Christian cows... Chistopher Duncan Author - The Career Programmer: Guerilla Tactics for an Imperfect World (Apress)
Christopher Duncan wrote: "It's okay, Mom - these are Christian cows... :-D Something to think about next time i'm at Mickey-D's...
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Richard Stringer wrote: Not quite the same thing. Humans and dogs have an almost symbiotic relationship that goes back several hundred thousand years. What you said are absolutely true if you are restricting your "civilisations" to those of western countries only. People in the west treat dogs as their family members, but you call a person a dog in another country (say, China), it might be the biggest insult. I am not really a dog-eater, just using this to make a point.
Joker wrote: but you call a person a dog in another country (say, China), it might be the biggest insult. Well, to be honest, it's not exactly considered a polite complement here either...
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Paul Oss wrote: Until of course they start flying airplanes into buildings in someone elses country to protest 'Western lifestyles'. Then we start playin' spanky-bottom. If I remember correctly, they (the iranians) never crashed any plane in any western countries. The US on the other hand shotdown their commericial passenger plane flying outside the US. Of course it just a "human error" all of us should forget.
Joker wrote: The US on the other hand shotdown their commericial passenger plane flying outside the US. Of course it just a "human error" all of us should forget. Before this one gets out of hand, a 'smart' radar system told the ships captain that an ascending civilian Airbus was a descending military fighter aircraft. He was in a no win situation there, this wasn't a 'fire at them anyway' situation. I would hate to have to make that decision. Elaine Would you like to meet my teddy bear ?
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What is the big deal? Different countries have different ways of living. Ok, people in Iran don't have the freedom to own a dog, but I don't have the freedom to enjoy a dog-meat dish in the USA. Did you see any beef sandwich sold in India (MacDonald and Burger King will never prosper there, I guess)?
Joker wrote: I don't have the freedom to enjoy a dog-meat dish in the USA Just try the "special of the day" at some of the seedier establishments in your area.
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Christopher Duncan wrote: "It's okay, Mom - these are Christian cows... :-D Something to think about next time i'm at Mickey-D's...
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Shog9 wrote: Something to think about next time i'm at Mickey-D's... Fortunately, I have no religious prejudices. I'm an equal opportunity carnivore. :-D Chistopher Duncan Author - The Career Programmer: Guerilla Tactics for an Imperfect World (Apress)
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What? You thought this was an article from the Onion? Nope. It's in the BBC today. :omg: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2326357.stm[^] But, there is a similar story in the Onion (MP3 format). Islamic Fundamentalists Condemn Casual Day [^] Maybe this Muslim cleric is the reincarnation of Falwell. ------------------------------------------ "Isn't it funny how people say they'll never grow up to be their parents, then one day they look in the mirror and they're moving aircraft carriers into the Gulf region?" - The Onion
He is only against dogs with legs ? Regardz Colin J Davies
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You are the intrepid one, always willing to leap into the fray! A serious character flaw, I might add, but entertaining. Said by Roger Wright about me.
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What is the big deal? Different countries have different ways of living. Ok, people in Iran don't have the freedom to own a dog, but I don't have the freedom to enjoy a dog-meat dish in the USA. Did you see any beef sandwich sold in India (MacDonald and Burger King will never prosper there, I guess)?
When told that some people consider dogs more trustworthy than men, one Korean man said: "That's just evolution," he said. "Trust is a trick that dogs play. They don't want you to know how delicious they are." http://archive.salon.com/wlust/feature/1998/10/28feature.html[^] -c
Green's Law of Debate: Anything is possible if you don't know what you're talking about.
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When told that some people consider dogs more trustworthy than men, one Korean man said: "That's just evolution," he said. "Trust is a trick that dogs play. They don't want you to know how delicious they are." http://archive.salon.com/wlust/feature/1998/10/28feature.html[^] -c
Green's Law of Debate: Anything is possible if you don't know what you're talking about.
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He is only against dogs with legs ? Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
You are the intrepid one, always willing to leap into the fray! A serious character flaw, I might add, but entertaining. Said by Roger Wright about me.
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"He is only against dogs with legs ?" I guess he is not against mechanically separated dogs just as Americans are not against mechanically separated cows and chickens. ;-)
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Joker wrote: The US on the other hand shotdown their commericial passenger plane flying outside the US. Of course it just a "human error" all of us should forget. Before this one gets out of hand, a 'smart' radar system told the ships captain that an ascending civilian Airbus was a descending military fighter aircraft. He was in a no win situation there, this wasn't a 'fire at them anyway' situation. I would hate to have to make that decision. Elaine Would you like to meet my teddy bear ?
Before this one gets out of hand, a 'smart' radar system told the ships captain that an ascending civilian Airbus was a descending military fighter aircraft. He was in a no win situation there, this wasn't a 'fire at them anyway' situation. I would hate to have to make that decision. Not long before this incident, there was a passionate editorial on "Voice Of America" denouncing the shutdown of a South Korean airplane by the Soviet Union. I was really moved by the editorial. When the USA shutdown the Iranian airplane, VOA said nothing, not a word. The difference between the two incidents is, the South korean Airplane invaded the air space of Soviet Union, while the Iranian airplane was no where near USA. Since that time I have learned many lessens, here are some of them: 1. Some life, especially the life of a US citizen, worths a lot more than a life from a "uncivilized" country. 2. Don't ever believe what the US government says about its foreign policy and world affairs.
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He is only against dogs with legs ? Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
You are the intrepid one, always willing to leap into the fray! A serious character flaw, I might add, but entertaining. Said by Roger Wright about me.
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Paul Oss wrote: I was simply making a statement about the general concept of intervening in someone elses lifestyle. My point exactly. ;P
I was simply making a statement about the general concept of intervening in someone elses lifestyle. My point exactly. But that wasn't really your original point. First, we aren't advocating intervening in Iran to protect dog-owners. If we're talking about intervention in other people's lifestyles, why aren't you pointing out the obvious fit: Iranian clerics intervening in the lives of Iranian dog owners. I guess you support my point. The hard-line clerics are hyperactive when it comes to intervening in other people's lives. ------------------------------------------ "Isn't it funny how people say they'll never grow up to be their parents, then one day they look in the mirror and they're moving aircraft carriers into the Gulf region?" - The Onion
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Shog9 wrote: Something to think about next time i'm at Mickey-D's... Fortunately, I have no religious prejudices. I'm an equal opportunity carnivore. :-D Chistopher Duncan Author - The Career Programmer: Guerilla Tactics for an Imperfect World (Apress)
Christopher Duncan wrote: I'm an equal opportunity carnivore. I did already ask you about being Ted Nugent, right... ? ;P
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And on the pedestal, these words appear: "My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings, Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!" Nothing beside remains.
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Christopher Duncan wrote: I'm an equal opportunity carnivore. I did already ask you about being Ted Nugent, right... ? ;P
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And on the pedestal, these words appear: "My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings, Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!" Nothing beside remains.
Shog9 wrote: I did already ask you about being Ted Nugent, right... ? There are certainly days in this business where a handful of arrows would come in handy... :-) Chistopher Duncan Author - The Career Programmer: Guerilla Tactics for an Imperfect World (Apress)
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Joker wrote: MacDonald and Burger King will never prosper there, I guess I have worked with some Indian contractors and when the Macdonalds in Bombay opened people used to get dressed up to eat there ! I don't know if they sold beefburgers though Elaine (cosmopolitan fluffy tigress) Would you like to meet my teddy bear ?
They serve everything but beef. I think they use veggie burgers instead. Jason Gerard "This almost never matters, except quite often."
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Jeremy Falcon wrote: The new McFido! Chihuahua McNuggets? :-) Chistopher Duncan Author - The Career Programmer: Guerilla Tactics for an Imperfect World (Apress)
LOL! You guys are bad! :laugh:
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