I think this is racist.
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"It is well known that Arabs retained, maintained and helped propagate knowledge during the "dark ages". This was their major role as opposed to "original" aspects; they synthesised. If it wasn't for them we might have still been in dark ages." If he said that about Australians I'd be proud. If it offends you then click the "Vote to remove message" link.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
I hate to argue with the throne, but he is backtracking, the statement he orignally made is: "You are the Arab equivalent of knowledge, you hardly came up with anything original and just propagated what you came across". If he'd said that about Australians would you still be proud? He is wrong BTW, the Arabs under the early Caliphates made huge advances in Sciences (especially the "hard" sciences, while we brits were still pretty much painting our backsides blue, but thats not my point.
Chris Maunder wrote:
If it offends you then click the "Vote to remove message" link.
I already did, apologies if posting here was the wrong thing to do. [Edit] Apologies for the Sh*t-Storm that has ensued, this really wasn't the intended purpose.
Sort of a cross between Lawrence of Arabia and Dilbert.[^]
modified on Thursday, October 21, 2010 8:26 AM
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I hate to argue with the throne, but he is backtracking, the statement he orignally made is: "You are the Arab equivalent of knowledge, you hardly came up with anything original and just propagated what you came across". If he'd said that about Australians would you still be proud? He is wrong BTW, the Arabs under the early Caliphates made huge advances in Sciences (especially the "hard" sciences, while we brits were still pretty much painting our backsides blue, but thats not my point.
Chris Maunder wrote:
If it offends you then click the "Vote to remove message" link.
I already did, apologies if posting here was the wrong thing to do. [Edit] Apologies for the Sh*t-Storm that has ensued, this really wasn't the intended purpose.
Sort of a cross between Lawrence of Arabia and Dilbert.[^]
modified on Thursday, October 21, 2010 8:26 AM
Keith Barrow wrote:
He is wrong BTW, the Arabs under the early Caliphates made huge advances in Sciences (especially the "hard" sciences, while we brits were still pretty much painting our backsides blue, but thats not my point
I still do that. It's fun. It tickles, and it makes me chuckle to think that Mel Gibson's face looks like my arse.
I have CDO, it's OCD with the letters in the right order; just as they ruddy well should be
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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Keith Barrow wrote:
He is wrong BTW, the Arabs under the early Caliphates made huge advances in Sciences (especially the "hard" sciences, while we brits were still pretty much painting our backsides blue, but thats not my point
I still do that. It's fun. It tickles, and it makes me chuckle to think that Mel Gibson's face looks like my arse.
I have CDO, it's OCD with the letters in the right order; just as they ruddy well should be
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
I have to shave mine first :-).
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Keith Barrow wrote:
He is wrong BTW, the Arabs under the early Caliphates made huge advances in Sciences (especially the "hard" sciences, while we brits were still pretty much painting our backsides blue, but thats not my point
I still do that. It's fun. It tickles, and it makes me chuckle to think that Mel Gibson's face looks like my arse.
I have CDO, it's OCD with the letters in the right order; just as they ruddy well should be
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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"It is well known that Arabs retained, maintained and helped propagate knowledge during the "dark ages". This was their major role as opposed to "original" aspects; they synthesised. If it wasn't for them we might have still been in dark ages." If he said that about Australians I'd be proud. If it offends you then click the "Vote to remove message" link.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
The Australian dark ages? Was that when the beer ran dry in Michael Martin's house for a night?
I have CDO, it's OCD with the letters in the right order; just as they ruddy well should be
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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Keith Barrow wrote:
He is wrong BTW, the Arabs under the early Caliphates made huge advances in Sciences (especially the "hard" sciences, while we brits were still pretty much painting our backsides blue, but thats not my point
I still do that. It's fun. It tickles, and it makes me chuckle to think that Mel Gibson's face looks like my arse.
I have CDO, it's OCD with the letters in the right order; just as they ruddy well should be
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
Mel's an American. We disowned each other long ago.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
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I hate to argue with the throne, but he is backtracking, the statement he orignally made is: "You are the Arab equivalent of knowledge, you hardly came up with anything original and just propagated what you came across". If he'd said that about Australians would you still be proud? He is wrong BTW, the Arabs under the early Caliphates made huge advances in Sciences (especially the "hard" sciences, while we brits were still pretty much painting our backsides blue, but thats not my point.
Chris Maunder wrote:
If it offends you then click the "Vote to remove message" link.
I already did, apologies if posting here was the wrong thing to do. [Edit] Apologies for the Sh*t-Storm that has ensued, this really wasn't the intended purpose.
Sort of a cross between Lawrence of Arabia and Dilbert.[^]
modified on Thursday, October 21, 2010 8:26 AM
The whole thread has been moved. Seriously guys: use the "vote to remove" button and move on.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
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The whole thread has been moved. Seriously guys: use the "vote to remove" button and move on.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
Thanks.
Chris Maunder wrote:
Seriously guys: use the "vote to remove" button and move on.
I can only re-iterate my apology, I actually thought posting here was the correct thing to do (as per spam etc).
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Mel's an American. We disowned each other long ago.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
I know that - I would never be so crass as to suggest that Mel Gibson was a real Australian.
I have CDO, it's OCD with the letters in the right order; just as they ruddy well should be
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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Thanks.
Chris Maunder wrote:
Seriously guys: use the "vote to remove" button and move on.
I can only re-iterate my apology, I actually thought posting here was the correct thing to do (as per spam etc).
That comment wasn't directed at you, and I do appreciate being made aware of issues. The comment (and my lack of coffee will hopefully excuse my grumpiness) is that there has been a trend in the last few days to have big long "did too!", "did not!" discussions in this forum and the lounge and it's driving me nuts.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
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The whole thread has been moved. Seriously guys: use the "vote to remove" button and move on.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
Thanks a lot Chris. I sincerely appreciate your efforts.
Sucess is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.
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That comment wasn't directed at you, and I do appreciate being made aware of issues. The comment (and my lack of coffee will hopefully excuse my grumpiness) is that there has been a trend in the last few days to have big long "did too!", "did not!" discussions in this forum and the lounge and it's driving me nuts.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
Chris Maunder wrote:
That comment wasn't directed at you, and I do appreciate being made aware of issues.
Sorry, up until 2am then an 8am start, so I'm half way to the land of nod myself, and not entirely with it.
Chris Maunder wrote:
that there has been a trend in the last few days to have big long "did too!", "did not!" discussions in this forum and the lounge
Yeah, it seems to be hacking a lot of people off, and I can see why after today. Hopefully it'll calm down soon.
Chris Maunder wrote:
it's driving me nuts
Mine don't have a steering wheel attached :-).
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The Australian dark ages? Was that when the beer ran dry in Michael Martin's house for a night?
I have CDO, it's OCD with the letters in the right order; just as they ruddy well should be
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
Pete O'Hanlon wrote:
Was that when the beer ran dry in Michael Martin's house for a night
In days of old, when knights were bold and Bundaberg not invented they got drunk on the piss of a skunk and had to be contented. Billy Waggledagger
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