Being politically correct..

pyistazty · Post by **pyistazty** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:27 am

GreeNeons03 wrote:
Anyway, back on the point of Obama calling it a "Holiday" tree, rather than a Christmas Tree. I think that just strengthens the point that he's not Christian, that he is most likely a Muslim. A true Christian would call it a Christmas tree, just like they would call it Christmas break, not Winter break.

Like others said, it doesn't matter. The leader of our country doens't HAVE to be christian. Muslim != terrorist. Most Muslims are as peaceful if not more peaceful than most Christians. There just happens to be a Muslim terrorist that is pissed because his home country asked for help from the americans and not his home-made army. And guess what? His recruits are more muslim extremists, it happens. But I digress. Because he doesn't call it a Christmas Tree doesn't make him any less Christian, but if one person NEEDS to be p.c. in this country, it has to be the president. And if he were a Muslim, that honestly wouldn't mean a thing.

GreeNeons03 · Post by **GreeNeons03** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:40 am

I'm not saying being Muslim is a bad thing. But if you are and you have ties to a domestic terrorist, that's not such a good thing.

Haganracing · Post by **Haganracing** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:42 am

No one said he had to be Christian. Even if he's Muslim, he can still call it a Christmas tree (because that’s what it is).

I’m Catholic, but you don't see me going around calling the dradle a holiday spinner toy or talking about lighting the holiday candles (aka: the menorah)

pyistazty · Post by **pyistazty** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:54 am

Haganracing wrote:No one said he had to be Christian. Even if he's Muslim, he can still call it a Christmas tree (because that’s what it is).

I’m Catholic, but you don't see me going around calling the dradle a holiday spinner toy or talking about lighting the holiday candles (aka: the menorah)

You're also someone that doesn't get judged by the whole country nor someone who HAS to be politically correct.

GreeNeons03 · Post by **GreeNeons03** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:34 am

Haganracing wrote:No one said he had to be Christian. Even if he's Muslim, he can still call it a Christmas tree (because that’s what it is).

Exactly! It's been called a Christmas Tree forever! By all people no matter what they believe. Why change the name now? Is it because it has the word "Christ" in it? Is that why a lot of people spell it X-mas? or is it because of the word as a whole? Christmas, the time when Christ was born? No matter what the reason is, IT'S STILL A DAMN CHRISTMAS TREE!!!!!!!!

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:49 am

I really dislike this time of year due to this argument happening over and over again like clockwork. Due to the pagan origins of Christmas traditions, I stopped observing the day when I was in high school.

One thing that I love about this country is freedom of religion and, by what I think is a logical extension, freedom from religion. I certainly wouldn't interfere with anyone observing holiday traditions but please don't be offended if I don't join in.

ElRandomUno · Post by **ElRandomUno** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:11 am

People type Xmas because it's easier to type. Terrorists are Muslim, but not all Muslims are terrorists. Christ was not actually born on Christmas, the celebration was moved to the winter solstice (I think) a long ass time ago to make the transition easier for pagans to accept the new religion.

Why hasn't anybody posted a pic of Buddy Christ, yet?

Paul56 · Post by **Paul56** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:05 am

Midnight_Rider wrote:I really dislike this time of year due to this argument happening over and over again like clockwork. Due to the pagan origins of Christmas traditions, I stopped observing the day when I was in high school.

One thing that I love about this country is freedom of religion and, by what I think is a logical extension, freedom from religion. I certainly wouldn't interfere with anyone observing holiday traditions but please don't be offended if I don't join in.

I love Christmas... but the older I get somehow the less meaning and importance it has for me.

I absolutely hate the consumer part of it...

-the advertising is geared towards this "if you don't purchase this item your Christmas will NOT be happy" WTF!

-the stores setting up their Christmas sections so bloody early. Two weeks ago the stores around here started... sorry but I'm just not in the spirit yet.

-Christmas ends up being a whole pile of work each year... for what... 1.5 days... 2 days at most. Put up outside lights, put up inside lights and decorations... then take it all down in January. Purchase more food than you can eat... and be consuming that into January.

But yes... for some of us it WILL remain CHRISTMAS... not HOLIDAY. If someone has a problem with that... they can eat my shorts.

ElRandomUno · Post by **ElRandomUno** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:12 am

Don't have a cow, man.

Haganracing · Post by **Haganracing** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:07 am

pyistazty wrote:
Haganracing wrote:No one said he had to be Christian. Even if he's Muslim, he can still call it a Christmas tree (because that’s what it is).

I’m Catholic, but you don't see me going around calling the dradle a holiday spinner toy or talking about lighting the holiday candles (aka: the menorah)

You're also someone that doesn't get judged by the whole country nor someone who HAS to be politically correct.

Thats what i don't get.. Why does he have to be politically coorect?

Honestly, I want the leader of my country to be himself and speak his opinion instead of having to lie to make "everyone" happy.'

Oh and BTW, Christmas FTW!

Jenni · Post by **Jenni** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:37 am

it is christmas - cause it is a christian holiday (holy day...

) and therefor it is a christmas tree.
this tree is not for a random holiday - it is exclusively for xmas.
so it is not only NOT politically correct to call that special tree "holiday tree" it is furthermore complete bullshit.

For WHO the heck could that be a holiday tree?
It is just for christmas.
There is no need for a muslim, jew or whatever to have a "holiday tree" cause there is no holiday at christmas for them.
And if they wanna celebrate xmas (like many other non-religious people) - why not? But it is still christmas with a christmas tree. Nothing else.

Maybe Obama should also call the prayer-rug "kneel-down-rug" or the Chanukkia "seven-arm-candlestick"......

If it looks like a duck, toddled like a duck and quack like a duck - you can call it duck...

But that is the big problem with the politician: they invent more and more stupid euphemism - just to be unbeatable from all sides.
And you sit on your tv and think "what the heck is he talking about and why is he not calling that damned thing by his official name"...

GreeNeons03 · Post by **GreeNeons03** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:16 pm

-the stores setting up their Christmas sections so bloody early. Two weeks ago the stores around here started... sorry but I'm just not in the spirit yet.[/quote]

Stores here had stuff up in September.

Post by **occasional demons** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:28 pm

ElRandomUno wrote:Don't have a cow, man.

Nah, he's prolly having ham, or turkey.

Paul56 · Post by **Paul56** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:58 pm

occasional demons wrote:
ElRandomUno wrote:Don't have a cow, man.
Nah, he's prolly having ham, or turkey.

I had turkey last year... this year I am considering having a cow.

No one at my place is overly fond of the turkeys... so we may just have a cow over that!

hansken_yo · Post by **hansken_yo** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:55 pm

occasional demons wrote:
ElRandomUno wrote:Don't have a cow, man.
Nah, he's prolly having ham, or turkey.

You guys need to respect the vegetarians and stop talking about meat

Paul56 · Post by **Paul56** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:01 pm

hansken_yo wrote:
occasional demons wrote:
ElRandomUno wrote:Don't have a cow, man.
Nah, he's prolly having ham, or turkey.
You guys need to respect the vegetarians and stop talking about meat

Hey... it was definitely not me talking about sausage a while ago.

GreeNeons03 · Post by **GreeNeons03** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:04 pm

hansken_yo wrote:
occasional demons wrote:
ElRandomUno wrote:Don't have a cow, man.
Nah, he's prolly having ham, or turkey.
You guys need to respect the vegetarians and stop talking about meat

That just makes me want to have BOTH turkey and ham!

Vegetarian: "But think about the poor little turkey or pig that will get killed!"
Me: "Damn right I'll think about it! About how delicious it will be! Now go eat your shredded paper you call tofurkey. Dumb ass."

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:05 pm

ROFL.

My girlfriend doesn't like it because of all the animals it kills....

BUT

The animals are already dead. They don't wait for us to confirm eating them. They hack them and wait for us to buy 'n eat.

Haganracing · Post by **Haganracing** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:28 pm

HEY!

If the cows and humans switched, they would be eating us.

I see it as we are on top of the food chain and we need to keep it that way

sneakers O'toole · Post by **sneakers O'toole** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:29 pm

cow farts destroy the ozone layer. technically eating cows saves the planet...i told this to a smelly hippy vegan once and his head exploded...

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:32 pm

Haganracing · Post by **Haganracing** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:40 pm

sneakers O'toole wrote:cow farts destroy the ozone layer. technically eating cows saves the planet...i told this to a smelly hippy vegan once and his head exploded...

WIN!!!

I'm going to use this on my vegan friend tomorrow!!!

Thank you!

sneakers O'toole · Post by **sneakers O'toole** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:11 pm

disclaimer: not responsible for exploding hippys, vegans, or their heads.

Haganracing · Post by **Haganracing** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:19 pm

sneakers O'toole wrote:

disclaimer: not responsible for exploding hippys, vegans, or their heads.

That disclaimer should be a promise!

(im just kidding, i have a few vegetarian friends.. so please, to whom this may concern.. don't go all psycho on me..)

sneakers O'toole · Post by **sneakers O'toole** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:35 pm

Haganracing wrote:
sneakers O'toole wrote:

disclaimer: not responsible for exploding hippys, vegans, or their heads.
That disclaimer should be a promise!

(im just kidding, i have a few vegetarian friends.. so please, to whom this may concern.. don't go all psycho on me..)

yes yes..i to have a few vegetarian friends as well...i also have "relations" with a vegan lady from time to time. all in good fun...we are all pink on the inside..mostly.

Haganracing · Post by **Haganracing** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:41 pm

sneakers O'toole wrote:
Haganracing wrote:
sneakers O'toole wrote:

disclaimer: not responsible for exploding hippys, vegans, or their heads.
That disclaimer should be a promise!

(im just kidding, i have a few vegetarian friends.. so please, to whom this may concern.. don't go all psycho on me..)
yes yes..i to have a few vegetarian friends as well...i also have "relations" with a vegan lady from time to time. all in good fun...we are all pink on the inside..mostly.

Win! A vegan who will play with sausage

I'm dark and full of hate on the inside apparently..

Ntyvirus1 · Post by **Ntyvirus1** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:45 pm

i remember last thanksgiving there was a bunch of kids that got in trouble for dressing up like pilgrims and indians. but yea, the whole political correctness thing is gettin too carried away. and about teh vegetarian thing, enjoy eating your rabbit food but ill eat my animals no matter what you say or what footage you show from uncle jimbobs slaughterhouse.

GreeNeons03 · Post by **GreeNeons03** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:47 pm

sneakers O'toole wrote:cow farts destroy the ozone layer. technically eating cows saves the planet...i told this to a smelly hippy vegan once and his head exploded...

They hurt the planet more because they eat the plants that turn that gas into healthy Oxygen!