Have a Question? V3

[AlienTwo]

 

 

 

Actually, I did think of another question to ask:

 

Why do they teach young children the pledge of allegiance? I remember I learned it when I was just 4 years old and really didn't understand the meaning of the words coming out of my mouth until a few years later, and I imagine most other kids were the same.

 

Additionally, is it right to pledge allegiance to your nation? I can understand its importance in war time where it could be used to dissuade any defectors from shifting their alliance to an invading entity, but I don't see why it's important for children to not only say it, but to say it every day.

It's not. If anything, it's an anachronistic piece of nationalistic heritage that needs be got rid of as soon as possible. It also alludes to the status of a "nation under God", and is therefore unsuitable for a classroom on the grounds that it contains religious symbolism while the country follows a secularist model.

 

That "Nation Under God" thing is new though, just like "In God We Trust" both were added in the 50's to separate us from the "Godless commies." I wouldn't mind the pledge if the reference to got was removed...

Yeah, the "Red Scare" during The Cold War, right? Kind of a propaganda manoeuvre.

And I totally agree! If that phrase were removed, it would be fine.

 

Yeah, i really do like the pledge, minus the "Under God" part. When I was still thinking I was going to be a teacher, I was planning on starting my classes with a godless pledge. Probably would have gotten me fired...

[Fonz]

 

 

 

 

 

Actually, I did think of another question to ask:

 

Why do they teach young children the pledge of allegiance? I remember I learned it when I was just 4 years old and really didn't understand the meaning of the words coming out of my mouth until a few years later, and I imagine most other kids were the same.

 

Additionally, is it right to pledge allegiance to your nation? I can understand its importance in war time where it could be used to dissuade any defectors from shifting their alliance to an invading entity, but I don't see why it's important for children to not only say it, but to say it every day.

It's not. If anything, it's an anachronistic piece of nationalistic heritage that needs be got rid of as soon as possible. It also alludes to the status of a "nation under God", and is therefore unsuitable for a classroom on the grounds that it contains religious symbolism while the country follows a secularist model.

 

That "Nation Under God" thing is new though, just like "In God We Trust" both were added in the 50's to separate us from the "Godless commies." I wouldn't mind the pledge if the reference to got was removed...

Yeah, the "Red Scare" during The Cold War, right? Kind of a propaganda manoeuvre.

And I totally agree! If that phrase were removed, it would be fine.

 

Yeah, i really do like the pledge, minus the "Under God" part. When I was still thinking I was going to be a teacher, I was planning on starting my classes with a godless pledge. Probably would have gotten me fired...A godless pledge would be a good idea! The original Bellamy version was pretty well written.

What were you going to teach, dude?

[AlienTwo]

High School History. Or Social Studies or whatever they call it these days. Then I had a kid and things got too crazy for me to finish my teacher certs, so I remain an office guy.

[hornedturtle]

Those who follow the hip hop fashion and trend. what is the facinastion with men wearing skirts?

Everyone is in envy of Scotland.

[Murdick]

Urgh cutting peoples hair off with a tash like his. I hope to god someone shoves a wax strip on gob and rips it off. Looks a right c*nt he does.

[TheGodDamnMaster]

 

 

 

 

 

Actually, I did think of another question to ask:

 

Why do they teach young children the pledge of allegiance? I remember I learned it when I was just 4 years old and really didn't understand the meaning of the words coming out of my mouth until a few years later, and I imagine most other kids were the same.

 

Additionally, is it right to pledge allegiance to your nation? I can understand its importance in war time where it could be used to dissuade any defectors from shifting their alliance to an invading entity, but I don't see why it's important for children to not only say it, but to say it every day.

It's not. If anything, it's an anachronistic piece of nationalistic heritage that needs be got rid of as soon as possible. It also alludes to the status of a "nation under God", and is therefore unsuitable for a classroom on the grounds that it contains religious symbolism while the country follows a secularist model.

 

That "Nation Under God" thing is new though, just like "In God We Trust" both were added in the 50's to separate us from the "Godless commies." I wouldn't mind the pledge if the reference to got was removed...

Yeah, the "Red Scare" during The Cold War, right? Kind of a propaganda manoeuvre.

And I totally agree! If that phrase were removed, it would be fine.

 

Yeah, i really do like the pledge, minus the "Under God" part. When I was still thinking I was going to be a teacher, I was planning on starting my classes with a godless pledge. Probably would have gotten me fired...All the schools I went growing up had the pledge recited through the school's speaker system or on the morning video announcements. I remember sitting out once after having a really sh*tty morning and it got me some glares from not only my classmates but also the teacher.

 

If I ever have kids, I'd forbid them from saying it until I can determine that they understand what the pledge means, at which point they will have the option to participate or abstain.

Edited February 23, 2015 by WhatsStrength

[Fonz]

High School History. Or Social Studies or whatever they call it these days. Then I had a kid and things got too crazy for me to finish my teacher certs, so I remain an office guy.

Hey, that's awesome! I study humanities myself, so imagine what it'd be like if you were my teacher!

[AlienTwo]

 

High School History. Or Social Studies or whatever they call it these days. Then I had a kid and things got too crazy for me to finish my teacher certs, so I remain an office guy.

Hey, that's awesome! I study humanities myself, so imagine what it'd be like if you were my teacher!

 

It would have been awesome. Or terrible. Either way, there would be plenty of Star Trek references.

[Fonz]

 

 

High School History. Or Social Studies or whatever they call it these days. Then I had a kid and things got too crazy for me to finish my teacher certs, so I remain an office guy.

Hey, that's awesome! I study humanities myself, so imagine what it'd be like if you were my teacher!

 

It would have been awesome. Or terrible. Either way, there would be plenty of Star Trek references.

 

Yeah, man, every class would turn into a sci-fi nerd meeting!

[GN 92]

Why is Franceska banned?

[Moonshield]

It was self-inflicted.

[Daz]

 

 

Why is Franceska banned?

I think the question we all want to know is:

 

 

How did they get all dem chicknz into deez biskits?

 

 

[Voodoo]

I've been asking myself that for years.

[The Dedito Gae]

It was self-inflicted.

asking why a member was banned is useless?

Edited February 23, 2015 by Midnight Hitman

[PhillBellic]

It was self-inflicted.

So, she took the Greatest Asset to McDonalds award to seriously?

[feckyerlife]

 

 

 

Why is Franceska banned?

I think the question we all want to know is:

 

 

How did they get all dem chicknz into deez biskits?

 

 

 

best crackers ever made.

[Coin]

 

asking why a member was banned is useless?

 

 

It's on a need to know basis and you don't need to know.

 

[GN 92]

Ok

[S0lo]

Windows Explorer decided it doesn't want to start up anymore, and now my laptop is bricked(?) because of it. Did the usual scan for malware, regedit, safe mode, chkdsk, etc. and still nothing. Long story short, I said f*ck it and just bought a new laptop since I could've used one anyway.

 

Is there a way to somehow move or otherwise access my old laptop's hard drive? I know I could just physically move it, but 1) it's a laptop hard drive, and 2) I don't have any open slots for another HDD in my current laptop. Also, connecting the two laptops via USB is out, since both machines need to be operational, far as I know.

 

might be as simple as downloading one single file (on another machine, then somehow import). I had it once that i was only able to access my content through a series of steps, the HP support was clueless, but then i found a solution on an online forum and it was really as simple as getting and applying one simple regchange file that made everything connect again. good luck.

[TheGodDamnMaster]

Was Zee banned again? I know they brought him back but I never see him posting anymore.

[Spaghetti Cat]

I just imagine Zee standing outside R* HQ in New York yelling up to offices above in a fake British accent about...well...everything really.

[t3h PeNgU1N oF d00m]

Why is Franceska banned?

For being Franceska.

[RedDagger]

Was Zee banned again? I know they brought him back but I never see him posting anymore.

Yup, you can see here that he's "busted".

[sivispacem]

Ha, I forgot I'd permabanned him again after he used the report system to hurl abuse at staff.

What a c*nt.

[TheGodDamnMaster]

So it wasn't a particular post, just him flooding your inbox with pointless reports? Too bad, it's always interesting to see the profane final posts from the more prominent members.

[Alexander]

^^ No particular post. He was abusing the report system. He was funny for a while but later he became annoying.

 

 

 

It was self-inflicted.

asking why a member was banned is useless?Yes. Just don't ask. Apparently you never need to know.

 

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I can't see the winners on mobile, can anybody tell me who won in the special awards?

Edited February 24, 2015 by AlexanderS4

[The Dedito Gae]

Yes. Just don't ask. Apparently you never need to know.

 

It's funny because details of banning are of of selective "privacy".

 

As you can see regarding the ban of Zee, AJ and others...

 

Mention others and "you don't need to know" pops out.

[RavingWithJesus]

 

Yes. Just don't ask. Apparently you never need to know.

It's funny because details of banning are of of selective "privacy".

 

As you can see regarding the ban of Zee, AJ and others...

 

Mention others and "you don't need to know" pops out.

 

 

You really don't need to know, move on.

[t3h PeNgU1N oF d00m]

 

 

Yes. Just don't ask. Apparently you never need to know.

It's funny because details of banning are of of selective "privacy".

 

As you can see regarding the ban of Zee, AJ and others...

 

Mention others and "you don't need to know" pops out.

 

 

You really don't need to know, move on.

 

Agreed. We wouldn't want to slander the reputation of an anonymous twat, would we?

[Alexander]

I think it's ok anyway. If she was banned, was for a reason right? She wasn't just banned as a game of the mods... I think.