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Posted: 16 February 2006 at 5:33pm

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Posted: 16 February 2006 at 5:36pm

Originally posted by Servetus

"Many appologies from the restaurant at the end of the universe."

There is no need. By the way, would that be from the take-away fish and chips place near Tower Records in Piccadilly Circus?

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#14 "There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened."

"The restaurant at the end of the universe" - Douglas Adams

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"The days followed one another patiently. Right back at the beginning of the multiverse they had tried all passing at the same time, and it hadn't worked."

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Posted: 17 February 2006 at 9:32am

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My tolerance of revolutionary politics has a very narrow margin: it begins with the American Declaration of Independence and ends with the Constitutional Convention.

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Posted: 20 February 2006 at 5:50am

I once saw this written on a university wall.

Q. How many Muslims does it take to change a light bulb?

A. None, they'd rather sit in the dark and blame the Jews!

Brilliant!

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Posted: 21 February 2006 at 8:05am

Even though, on some level, and to some, it might be considered not only funny but also brilliant political commentary, I thought that joke was, like, totally lame, Rezz. But it reminded me of this, my new aphorism:

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Free speech should be permitted only when it is agreeable.

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Posted: 21 February 2006 at 9:54am

Originally posted by Rezz

I once saw this written on a university wall.

Q. How many Muslims does it take to change a light bulb?

A. None, they'd rather sit in the dark and blame the Jews!

Brilliant!

Point 1: It is a little annoying that you make fun of Muslims.

Point 2: The statement is not correct, either. Personally, I would blame the secular State of Turkey instead of the Jews. :P

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Posted: 23 February 2006 at 2:40am

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Point 1: It is a little annoying that you make fun of Muslims.

Point 2: The statement is not correct, either. Personally, I would blame the secular State of Turkey instead of the Jews. :P

You have to admit, that however 'annoying' the joke was, it does ring true. Totally true!*

Isn't about time you took the chip off your shoulders and learned to laugh at some of the more ridiculous aspects of your community?

The British do it. The Jews do it brilliantly!

Isn't it time to lose the 'victim mentality'? Who knows, where it may lead...

*Now try the joke inserting the "secular state of Turkey" instead of "Jews". See? Not funny. Because it doesn't "ring true". Geddit?

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Posted: 23 February 2006 at 2:45am

Originally posted by Servetus

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Free speech should be permitted only when it is agreeable.

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Humour (or lack of it) is a personal thing.

I've repeated the joke to many Muslims who have laughed because it was "brilliant political commentary".

It is said that the ability of a community to laugh at itself is an indication of its confidence.

Wouldn't you agree?

And isn't the whole point of "free speech" having the freedom not to be "agreeable"?

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Angel Senior Member Joined: 03 July 2001 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6626	Posted: 16 February 2006 at 5:33pm
	Elmo ???
	[IMG]http://www.mysmilie.de/smilies/engel/img/003.gif" />~ Our feet are earthbound, but our hearts and our minds have wings ~
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Ketchup Senior Member Joined: 10 February 2006 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 349	Posted: 16 February 2006 at 5:36pm
	*Originally posted by Servetus* "Many appologies from the restaurant at the end of the universe." There is no need. By the way, would that be from the take-away fish and chips place near Tower Records in Piccadilly Circus? Serv #14 "There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened." "The restaurant at the end of the universe" - Douglas Adams Edited by Ketchup
	"The days followed one another patiently. Right back at the beginning of the multiverse they had tried all passing at the same time, and it hadn't worked."
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Servetus Male Christian Senior Member Joined: 04 April 2001 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 2097	Posted: 17 February 2006 at 9:32am
	#15 My tolerance of revolutionary politics has a very narrow margin: it begins with the American Declaration of Independence and ends with the Constitutional Convention. Servetus Edited by Servetus
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Rezz Groupie Joined: 13 July 2005 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 62	Posted: 20 February 2006 at 5:50am
	I once saw this written on a university wall. Q. How many Muslims does it take to change a light bulb? A. None, they'd rather sit in the dark and blame the Jews! Brilliant! Edited by Rezz
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Servetus Male Christian Senior Member Joined: 04 April 2001 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 2097	Posted: 21 February 2006 at 8:05am
	Even though, on some level, and to some, it might be considered not only funny but also brilliant political commentary, I thought that joke was, like, totally lame, Rezz. But it reminded me of this, my new aphorism: _______________________________________________ #16 Free speech should be permitted only when it is agreeable. Servetus Edited by Servetus
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fehmi Newbie Joined: 21 February 2006 Location: Turkey Online Status: Offline Posts: 30	Posted: 21 February 2006 at 9:54am
	*Originally posted by Rezz* I once saw this written on a university wall. Q. How many Muslims does it take to change a light bulb? A. None, they'd rather sit in the dark and blame the Jews! Brilliant! Point 1: It is a little annoying that you make fun of Muslims. Point 2: The statement is not correct, either. Personally, I would blame the secular State of Turkey instead of the Jews. :P Edited by fehmi
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Rezz Groupie Joined: 13 July 2005 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 62	Posted: 23 February 2006 at 2:40am
	*Originally posted by fehmi* *Originally posted by Rezz* I once saw this written on a university wall. Q. How many Muslims does it take to change a light bulb? A. None, they'd rather sit in the dark and blame the Jews! Brilliant! Point 1: It is a little annoying that you make fun of Muslims. Point 2: The statement is not correct, either. Personally, I would blame the secular State of Turkey instead of the Jews. :P You have to admit, that however 'annoying' the joke was, it does ring true. Totally true!* Isn't about time you took the chip off your shoulders and learned to laugh at some of the more ridiculous aspects of your community? The British do it. The Jews do it brilliantly! Isn't it time to lose the 'victim mentality'? Who knows, where it may lead... *Now try the joke inserting the "secular state of Turkey" instead of "Jews". See? Not funny. Because it doesn't "ring true". Geddit? Edited by Rezz
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Rezz Groupie Joined: 13 July 2005 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 62	Posted: 23 February 2006 at 2:45am
	*Originally posted by Servetus* Even though, on some level, and to some, it might be considered not only funny but also brilliant political commentary, I thought that joke was, like, totally lame, Rezz. But it reminded me of this, my new aphorism: _______________________________________________ #16 Free speech should be permitted only when it is agreeable. Servetus Humour (or lack of it) is a personal thing. I've repeated the joke to many Muslims who have laughed because it was "brilliant political commentary". It is said that the ability of a community to laugh at itself is an indication of its confidence. Wouldn't you agree? And isn't the whole point of "free speech" having the freedom not to be "agreeable"? Edited by Rezz
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