Phrases to Live by

[jessej]

I think we should just move on and continue with the OP's subject matter.

Agreed. It's a great thread

 

[1mechanic]

I assure you that DEFINITELY WAS NOT MINE. Respectfully, I think we should just move on and continue with the OP's subject matter.

Sorry as I said I don't remember really well not try to accuse you of anything, thinking it was another thread anyway.

 

[Deputy819]

Sorry as I said I don't remember really well not try to accuse you of anything,

No sweat, brother.

 

[Bret GRAVELINE Graveline]

I don't exactly remember what was said but there was a remark that could of been considered racist ( if it was directed at the person who got offended ) but it was just a general statement no malice involved. No one now days can even seem to say something even in humor without upsetting someone, this is America land of free speech. It's getting ridiculous that you have to watch every little thing said. And for all of y'all that get offended so easily grow up get a ltitle grasp on reality or your going to have a long hard life.

Whatever happened to stick and stones, thats a phrase you don't hear these days, but I believe it applies.

 

[1mechanic]

I would rather have someone talk directly to me about how they feel, regardless if it hurts my feelings. At least I know where they stand and can respect them. I don't like someone patronizing you and then talking behind your back.

 

[Ol' Red]

Whatever happened to stick and stones, thats a phrase you don't hear these days, but I believe it applies.

Because today words actually hurt the snowflakes.

 

[jessej]

This is a little long to be called a phrase. But it's one of my favorites.


"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." - Thomas Jefferson, letter to Peter Carr, August 19, 1785

 

[jessej]

The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits"… Albert Einstein

 

[jbs2014]

The great General Curtis LeMay, responsible for turning SAC into a weapon capable of slaying a nation, had a couple good ones

-"If you kill enough of them they stop fighting", to bad our incompetent leadership did not apply this during the GWOT.

-"There are no innocent civilians, so it does not bother me so much to kill innocent bystanders"

General Patton had some fine phrases to live by as well. One of my favorites

"An Army without profanity could not fight itself out of a ****-soaked paper bag"

 

[jbs2014]

Two things every young man should here early and thence often.

"Be a good man".

"Dream big and live that dream so you'll never have any regrets".

Didn't you have a good one regarding STWs, ninjas, and tricycles?

 

[WildRose]

Didn't you have a good one regarding STWs, ninjas, and tricycles?

Something along the lines of, "The 7mm STW is to the 7mm-08, what the Kawasaki Ninja is to the Tricycle."?

 

[Predator 22]

I don't exactly remember what was said but there was a remark that could of been considered racist ( if it was directed at the person who got offended ) but it was just a general statement no malice involved. No one now days can even seem to say something even in humor without upsetting someone, this is America land of free speech. It's getting ridiculous that you have to watch every little thing said. And for all of y'all that get offended so easily grow up get a ltitle grasp on reality or your going to have a long hard life.

A little thicker skin would go a long way with people today.

 

[WildRose]

A little thicker skin would go a long way with people today.

"There's a blue light special on senses of humor at Kmart today, stop by and pick up a case".

We live in a nation today where folks are just looking for a reason to be offended.

 

[ntsqd]