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In reply to the discussion: There was a point to it, you know [View all]Tikki
(14,796 posts)163. Most young ones learn to separate 'words in a song as fantasy, kind of like a cartoon princess...
Some words, the lyrics, might amuse, comfort, energize, or understand the listener, but most listeners
make music an accessory.
If something evil is going on in someone's mind, music is an accomplice unaware.
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No explaining necessary you were just shining a light on hypocrisy in you usual eloquent style
Drew Richards
Feb 2014
#5
Yes, but they need to suggest that if you didn't find it funny, you have no sense of humor.
Squinch
Feb 2014
#114
Did you really not see the thread about the SI threads making this a hostile place?
bettyellen
Feb 2014
#128
It's not mind-boggling to me.....it's quite obvious to me what the major malfunction is...
VanillaRhapsody
Feb 2014
#168
People who are racist say the same thing....it was so much better in the "olden days"
VanillaRhapsody
Feb 2014
#85
I am NOT changing the course of this conversation....no matter how hard you try...
VanillaRhapsody
Feb 2014
#94
When did YOU choose that someone needs to put photos of what turns you on in front of
Squinch
Feb 2014
#116
They are the He Men!....DO NOT tell them they aren't allowed to objectify women any
VanillaRhapsody
Feb 2014
#165
I agree....just added the sarcasm because I didn't want it to be misconstrued that "I" was saying it
VanillaRhapsody
Feb 2014
#197
As soon as I saw the first one...I knew it would be followed by another half-assed
VanillaRhapsody
Feb 2014
#166
So if you see an attractive woman in church, you have to rip her clothes off and fuck her, right?
jeff47
Feb 2014
#161
Right, those throngs of Feminists bagging on Beatles songs were getting out of hand
kcr
Feb 2014
#14
But now he's pointing out all his reasonable goals for the thread. While blinking innocently.
Squinch
Feb 2014
#15
it was a nice followup to the thread making fun of the fried chicken issue from last week..
dionysus
Feb 2014
#154
Yeah....what's so racist about food? Why you've gone too far now....I cannot even joke
VanillaRhapsody
Feb 2014
#87
He is better at words than I am but you are certainly proving his point. Seeking the slightess
rhett o rick
Feb 2014
#150
he pulled this crap when the discussion was harassment of women in public.
geek tragedy
Feb 2014
#153
I see you have decided which "swarm" you want to be associated with...THANKS!
VanillaRhapsody
Feb 2014
#170
Then why dont you put him on ignore? Or do you seek an excuse to ridicule and mock? nm
rhett o rick
Feb 2014
#149
Would you tell Black people that if he insulted them? "Just put them on ignore"
VanillaRhapsody
Feb 2014
#174
Clearly projection. While Manny may find some posts objectionable, ridicule and mocking are tools
rhett o rick
Feb 2014
#204
Clearly basic observation. And you made the rules about "quit yer damn complainin and just
Squinch
Feb 2014
#208
I am disappointed at your total misrepresentation of what I said. I guess it makes it easier
rhett o rick
Feb 2014
#211
You know you're going in circles, don't you? You tell people to put those they object to on
Squinch
Feb 2014
#212
Once again you change my words. I suggest that the bullies be put on ignore.
rhett o rick
Feb 2014
#218
but you're pissed off that Manny is mocked and ridiculed by DUers? and loved by Tea-Baggers?
bettyellen
Feb 2014
#214
So we should SHUT UP until....YOUR pet issue is addressed with the respect YOU think it
VanillaRhapsody
Feb 2014
#201
omg. you are right. yes. yes. I do think we found something more offensive. Proof here:
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2014
#43
The problem is that we have a lot of faux liberals posting here. Closed-minded conservatives
rhett o rick
Feb 2014
#45
Risky asking African Americans to lighten up because it never occurred to him
bettyellen
Feb 2014
#140
So I am a "clueless ass"? I guess you are stepping forward to prove my point.
rhett o rick
Feb 2014
#148
YES you are if YOU think that calling others NOT"true Liberals" for taking the opposing position
VanillaRhapsody
Feb 2014
#178
But it is unfortunate when people buy into the corporate stereotypes about what is and is not
JDPriestly
Feb 2014
#76
mainly because half the people I was with believed it until I explained the situation to them
JTFrog
Feb 2014
#98
That song was written from the point of view of a twenty-something, not a fifty something.
pnwmom
Feb 2014
#100
so do you think that feminists have gone overboard in their control and domination of media and
Warren Stupidity
Feb 2014
#121
I hope you see how quickly now certain people will throw tar and feathers at you.
Bonobo
Feb 2014
#129
If you have been here a decade or more, it becomes a part of your presence, your identity.
Bonobo
Feb 2014
#131
Manny I am a supporter of your politics but I'm a woman first. It is hurtful to me that people
seaglass
Feb 2014
#132
Most young ones learn to separate 'words in a song as fantasy, kind of like a cartoon princess...
Tikki
Feb 2014
#163
I'm sorry your post demonstrating cluelessness did not get the reaction you wanted.
jeff47
Feb 2014
#164
And you just won the thread. Though it's so interesting that there is a loud small group
Number23
Feb 2014
#215