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Tee, hee, hee. I think it's hilarious you come to this board and think otherwise. Just me.
There's good reason to educate myself and observe the techniques.
All the best.
Are you thick?
It wasn't obvious to you what my critique is? The principle.
What am I doing wrong Sven that we keep seeming to misunderstand each other?
I suppose you drive a Hummer, too? You know, to get a better understanding of why those darned consumers are...consumers?
Admit it. You're just as intrigued by the Olympics as every other Average Joe and Jane is.
Just put away that protest sign, grab a bowl of popcorn, and enjoy the "corporate" games.
So, what are two or three things you've learned by watching the Olympics that have allowed you to sharpen your "critique"?
ETA: I can just imagine you sitting, stoically, on your couch at home as you watch the Olympics with your clipboard in hand, taking notes about observations that will hone your "critique" discussion at the water cooler.
But, seriously, what are just two or three fascinating - and indispensable - tid-bits that you've learned by watching those horrible games...tid-bits that you'd otherwise be ignorant of and, thus, be operating at a terrible disadvantage when you attempted to thoughtfully and carefully enunciate your "critique" of the games?
That death should just be brushed aside as one critique, eh. The resulting whinging from the Canadian coach too, ppsssshaaww., The officials blaming the victim, should I stop, you only asked for a few?
Sven, I don't recline on a couch, I have 2-3 TV feeds and 2 comps minimum. I work full time. You can criticize that if you like but I live just above the LICO here and I have my ways. It's good that you enjoy such a nice lifestyle and I guess I'd try to protect it too. Except, I wouldn't. What do you have against humans? Why shouldn't we take better care of our neighbours. Perhaps, you don't live amongst us. But you know where my efforts go to? Speaking about my privilege.
Next question.
Yes, I understand now. With those additional points added to your "critique" of the games, I'm sure you'll now be able to construct an incontrovertible argument for why all future Olympic games should be banned.
It's kinda like trying to say, with a straight face, that you must watch several hours of kiddie porn so that you can make a better argument as to why it's bad at your next chat around the water cooler...
Whatever Sven. Are you an octopus in real life or plasticman? Cause yu sure reach a lot.
From a friend:
http://www.cartoonbank.com/2003/Sure-I-follow-the-herd-not-out-of-brainl...
And that sheep actually believes what it is saying, too.
If you're willing to conflate things like that Sven, it says more about you than me.
For shame.
QFT
For once I'm going to try and take the high road. That was unacceptable Sven. Is that the best you got? Can't keep it clean you s...
It's called an analogy, dude...
Oh, just so I'm clear, why was that "unacceptable Sven"?
No, it's called a smear dude. Why don't you stick to the facts of the topic. Dead people and excuses. Why call me a pedophile?
No 2 AM impunity, Sven, it's obvious that your reference is tasteless and unacceptable. Maybe you can acknowledge that and edit it out?
As for the berating, I suppose someone could also ask you three reasons you come on to babble and participate, and what you get out of it. RP was nice enough to answer that braintwister, would you be willing to answer this one?
Did I say you like kiddie porn?
No.
Did I say that people who oppose the Olympics like kiddie porn?
No.
Did I say that people who watch the Olympics must like kiddie porn?
No.
I'm saying that if someone argues that they must watch the Olympics in order to criticize the Olympics is like arguing a person must watch kiddie porn in order to oppose it.
In other words, my analogy is a critique of your logic...not of your character.
Naw man. I got him quoted. Let the mods deal with it.
It like saying: I must become obese in order to personally feel the adverse effects of obesity so that I am better able to argue that obesity is bad.
Get it?
Sorry Sven, that's a real reach. I'm sad that you can't get the difference, that's scary.
Is that really how you feel?
I read the words but I just see a huge freshly dug hole.
A modestly-competent reader of the English language could not possibly read what I wrote and conclude: Oh, man, Sven's smearing me!! He's calling me a pedophile!!
You really think I need as much ammunition to oppose kiddy porn than the olympics?
And you joined Feb 12th,2010?
Everyone say ello to E.Taraman part deux...
Sven, I agree with you. You don't need to be hit in the head with a hammer to know it hurts.
Ah, now you're getting it!!
You're actually attacking the strength of my analogy...which is an appropriate response to what I wrote.
LOL!!
Ah, now you're backpedalling!!
Quit speculating.
You better watch it, SparkyOne...RevolutionPlease will read your analogy and claim you are smearing him by indirectly accusing him of being a violent person!!