Post by: Perd Hapley on October 07, 2005, 08:36:24 AM
I have really enjoyed the lively debate with some of you, and I never fail to learn something when Im here. I never guessed there would be so many gun-nuts who are libertarian, Jewish, Pagan, cat-owners or all of the above. And this just brushes the surface of the diversity and collective knowledge found on these boards. I recall straightening out someone named Pat Rogers on the definition of machine gun some time ago, and wondering why everyone thought I was either gutsy or foolish to argue with him. Then I learned about his credentials.
I would especially like to thank Hunter Rose and Salukifan for challenging my arguments, and forcing me to think a little harder. My first few months, I was pretty rough around the edges, but I have learned quite a bit about how to argue effectively and politely.I will be watching for response to this thread, but beyond that, Im gonna need to quit. If you catch me responding to any other threads, please remind to shut up and go do something. Thanks everyone, and best wishes!
Post by: grampster on October 07, 2005, 09:04:14 AM
Hope you are able to find your way back sometime.
grampster
Post by: charby on October 07, 2005, 09:24:24 AM
Charby
Post by: Brad Johnson on October 07, 2005, 09:26:00 AM
Good luck to ya! Hope all works out well.
Brad
Post by: garrettwc on October 07, 2005, 09:36:42 AM
Vaya con dios.
Post by: Guest on October 07, 2005, 09:39:08 AM
Post by: SalukiFan on October 07, 2005, 11:19:06 AM
It's been a real pleasure debating with you. Whether myself or other posters agreed with you or not, we could always tell that you put a lot of thought and effort into every post. By the end of the "Homophobia" thread, I think we both felt like boxers who'd gone 15 rounds, but it was an excellent debate and I really enjoyed the back-and-forth. I learned a lot from debating with you and I appreciate your logic and civility.
We'll miss you here. Enjoy your newly freed-up time with your friends and your family (and your new TV) and maybe we'll see you back here some time.
Best Wishes,
SalukiFan
Post by: crt360 on October 07, 2005, 11:43:07 AM
Post by: cfabe on October 07, 2005, 12:07:43 PM
Post by: JAlexander on October 07, 2005, 12:07:54 PM
Que te vaya bien.
James
Post by: Monkeyleg on October 07, 2005, 12:40:07 PM
Drop in from time to time. The light's always on.
Post by: Perd Hapley on October 07, 2005, 01:30:45 PM
SalukiFan, I'm afraid I thought and efforted too much over those posts, and less I do it again, I will go and do something.
Wonder what's on TV?
Post by: Iain on October 07, 2005, 02:03:51 PM
Post by: Guest on October 07, 2005, 02:47:58 PM
All that thinking will keep you from getting senile.
Post by: Perd Hapley on October 07, 2005, 02:59:45 PM
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on October 07, 2005, 03:02:23 PM
...what were we talking about again?
Best of luck...
Post by: Guest on October 07, 2005, 03:08:28 PM
Post by: caseydog on October 07, 2005, 09:35:18 PM
I hope you enjoy the change of pace though and I wish you well , sometimes you need to get your tires out of the ruts and go off in a different direction.
Ray
Post by: Justin on October 07, 2005, 09:45:25 PM
Catch ya later.
Post by: Antibubba on October 07, 2005, 10:10:44 PM
Or you could just change your name to "handful". You have more room in a handful than in a fistful, right?
I wish you luck.
The AB
Post by: MaterDei on October 08, 2005, 02:12:24 AM
Talk to you again in a week or two. (That's my prediction)
Post by: Perd Hapley on October 08, 2005, 03:55:01 AM
Quote from: Antibubba
Or you could just change your name to "handful". You have more room in a handful than in a fistful, right?
I guess, but Clint Eastwood had a fistful of dollars.MaterDei, this is from the duplicate thread at THR:
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Yeah, we don't get good reception with the bunny ears, anyway, so I might just remove those and just use it for recorded stuff. I've been without television about half of my life, off and on. I'll have to get those Firefly DVD's. Missed that one.
I just remembered I haven't watched my copy of Yojimbo in ages. Since the wife makes me watch musicals and Anne of Green Gables, I'll have to make her watch that one.
Post by: 280plus on October 08, 2005, 05:21:09 AM
Post by: matis on October 08, 2005, 06:13:29 AM
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So do I, Fistful.
All the best,
matis
Post by: Strings on October 08, 2005, 08:40:43 AM
Post by: griz on October 08, 2005, 02:29:42 PM
But do hurry back, you are worth talking too.
Post by: Ron on October 08, 2005, 08:13:47 PM
Post by: Antibubba on October 08, 2005, 11:51:22 PM
Try to find out which is better: 9mm or .45.
Post by: Perd Hapley on October 09, 2005, 01:38:11 PM
griz, you won't lose me to the TV, because here I can talk back. I'm one of those people for whom video is NOT a passive medium. I can't help but critique everything I see.
Post by: Strings on October 09, 2005, 08:40:34 PM
Why do I suddenly think watching a porno with fistful would be humorous?
Post by: Seymour Skinner on October 10, 2005, 01:39:56 AM
Quote from: fistful
I just wanted to say that I am going to have to disappear from the Armed Polite Society and The High Road for a while, maybe several years. I hope they are still here when I return someday.
Dude, bro, I TRIED to warn you to stop picking up 13 yr olds on the net.
Post by: Perd Hapley on October 10, 2005, 03:30:37 AM
Post by: 280plus on October 10, 2005, 03:39:37 AM
Repeat after me, "HI!, My name is (insert your name here) and I am a THR/APS addict!"
Everybody else, "HI! (insert your name here)"
The first step is accepting your condition.
Denial will get you nowhere.
Post by: Seymour Skinner on October 10, 2005, 04:34:39 AM
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My nice little thread somehow got a little icky.
I just want to sincerely thank you for providing that first sentence from your initial post.
Post by: Perd Hapley on November 22, 2005, 08:28:39 PM
YOU WERE WRONG
It did help that my internet connection was down for about a month, and I didn't feel like correcting the problem.
Post by: 280plus on November 23, 2005, 01:35:32 AM
Post by: grampster on November 23, 2005, 06:37:03 AM
Post by: USP45usp on November 23, 2005, 07:55:52 AM
Just kidding, welcome back
.Wayne
Post by: Perd Hapley on November 23, 2005, 08:30:42 PM
No, really? What made you think of me?
Post by: Strings on November 24, 2005, 12:41:55 AM
Good to have ya back man. Maybe I can get into some intelligent debate now!
Post by: Perd Hapley on November 24, 2005, 05:34:13 PM
Post by: Strings on November 24, 2005, 06:23:34 PM
And, if you're just gloating, why are you still gloating? Remember, the first step in fixing a problem is admitting you HAVE a problem!
me: "Hi... I'm Hunter Rose, and I'mm addicted to TFL and it's derivitives"
chorus: "HI HUNTER ROSE!"
Post by: Seymour Skinner on November 24, 2005, 11:39:07 PM
Starting "goodbye" threads, could mean you are one of these
Post by: 280plus on November 25, 2005, 01:26:14 AM
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No, really? What made you think of me?
I was noticing that you actually HADN'T been back for a while and trying to remember what your ID was. Thanks for the memory jog...
What do you want to argue about now?
Post by: grampster on November 25, 2005, 10:36:37 AM
If I remember correctly your sponsor is sm, no?
Post by: Strings on November 25, 2005, 10:58:21 AM
that the case? Huh... what a (not quite) ringing endorsement... >
Post by: Perd Hapley on November 25, 2005, 09:07:00 PM
MasterpieceArms.com, I can see why this thread might look like that. Why should I think anyone will notice I'm gone? Actually, when I left I was in the middle of defending ideas and institutions in which I believe. Some of their challenges were substantive and therefore needed to be answered to the best of my ability; others were foolish and required slapping down. I wanted my philosophical opponents to understand that I was retiring from the field for practical concerns, not because their arguments were winning. A matter of honor for me as well. Is that narcissistic?
Post by: Strings on November 25, 2005, 09:11:23 PM
He wanted us to think he needed a break when he retreated. 'Sok though... we still like ya, fistful!
> A matter of honor for me as well. Is that narcissistic?<
Hojnestly, I wouldn't call it narcissistic. Especially given how some on these forums will declare "victory" at the drop of a hat...