|
Jedit posted:Don't worry, Wee Eck has no plans to shut up just yet. He's already talked about how he's donating his First Minister's pension to charity - which would be laudable, if hadn't told everyone himself - and will be moving on to heading the Westminster delegation of the SNP in the hopes of becoming Deputy Prime Minister. jesus christ what is your problem??
|
#
?
Nov 18, 2014 14:26
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 28, 2024 09:36 |
|
|
His problem is he doesn't like the SNP or its politicians. What is your problem with him?
|
|
#
?
Nov 18, 2014 15:26
|
|
|
His posts.
|
|
#
?
Nov 18, 2014 16:25
|
|
|
Is Salmond supposed to be a Kantian Übermensch, steadfast conforming to the categorical imperative to do good only for the sake of doing good? And has he thus failed the categorical imperative by announcing his act of good? Jedit seems to think so. Also, Mr. Squishy posted:His posts. KazigluBey fucked around with this message at 16:35 on Nov 18, 2014 |
|
#
?
Nov 18, 2014 16:32
|
|
|
Regarde Aduck posted:His problem is he doesn't like the SNP or its politicians. In this particular instance, it's apolitical. Admittedly I think it's an utterly cynical move for someone in Salmond's position to do, but I would hold exactly the same opinion of anyone who trumpeted his own good deeds to the world like that. People who do that don't care half so much about doing good as they do about being seen to do good. Likewise, if Salmond had kept it to himself I would have given him credit for doing something decent had it leaked out - more if he'd retired completely from politics, of course, but still.
|
|
#
?
Nov 18, 2014 20:06
|
|
|
Jedit posted:Likewise, if Salmond had kept it to himself I would have given him credit for doing something decent had it leaked out - more if he'd retired completely from politics, of course, but still. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfelqZpapZA
|
|
#
?
Nov 18, 2014 20:18
|
|
|
Guardian: "Steve Bell on Myleene Klass and the mansion tax – As Ed Miliband sought to defend the so-called mansion tax as a principled way of raising extra funding for the NHS, Myleene Klass said the levy would hit "little grannies" living in modest homes in London" Independent:  Cameron ‘getting excuses in early’ over global economy and cuts, says Miliband Times:  EU migrants would wait two years for jobless benefits, Labour says Express: 
|
|
#
?
Nov 19, 2014 01:31
|
|
|
Cloud Potato posted:Express: 
|
|
#
?
Nov 19, 2014 09:37
|
|
|
It's an old joke. It's been around in comedy since at least the 30s, so it's about the idea age for an Express comic.
|
|
#
?
Nov 19, 2014 13:26
|
|
|
KazigluBey posted:Is Salmond supposed to be a Kantian Übermensch, steadfast conforming to the categorical imperative to do good only for the sake of doing good? And has he thus failed the categorical imperative by announcing his act of good? Jedit seems to think so. The principle's much more fundmental than that. It's a literal direct textbook example of what was warned against in the Sermon On The Mount: "“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:1-5 Basically, Salmond is communicating that political grandstanding is his highest priority, not bettering the people - it calls the rest of his judgement into question, suggesting that his voters are not humans more than they are props to reflect his own magnificence. kapparomeo fucked around with this message at 00:15 on Nov 20, 2014 |
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 00:12
|
|
|
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 00:47
|
|
|
I'm not a fan of Salmond but criticising him for acting politically is the dumbest poo poo.
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 00:54
|
|
|
Alex Salmond is one of those rare politicians that can come across as human for extended lengths of time so he's beloved by his supporters and loathed by his detractors for exactly the same reasons.
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 01:09
|
|
|
I honestly can't tell if you're trying to troll or not.
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 01:42
|
|
|
Guardian: "Steve Bell on David Cameron's EU reform plans – Ken Clarke says free movement of people fundamental to union and championed by Margaret Thatcher" Also World Toilet Day. Yesterday's Telegraph:  Telegraph:  Rochester and Strood by-election: Campaign in final stages; Paddington Bear Independent:  Times:  Express:  Deadly snowstorm hits northern US
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 01:47
|
|
|
KazigluBey posted:I honestly can't tell if you're trying to troll or not. He's a member of the Toy Army.
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 01:47
|
|
|
Gonzo McFee posted:He's a member of the Toy Army. That being?
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 01:57
|
|
|
KazigluBey posted:That being? The TA. Toy Army.
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 01:58
|
|
|
Hate to agree with That Last Guy but it is indeed Really loving Cold over here. Every single state had below freezing temperatures at at least one point recently, including the subtropical one. At least twenty degrees below the expected point for this point in the year. It's been miserable.
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 02:04
|
|
|
Besides, don't all you Comrades hate charity maybe even more than you hate Trots? Shouldn't you be excoriating Salmond for his neoliberal-legitimising endorsement of alternate social support through non-state systems, or something? Or does he get a free pass?
kapparomeo fucked around with this message at 02:09 on Nov 20, 2014 |
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 02:05
|
|
|
Strawman harder, please. Gonzo McFee posted:The TA. Toy Army. I have no idea what that is.
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 02:07
|
|
|
KazigluBey posted:I have no idea what that is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAaFUoiOM-Y
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 02:11
|
|
|
Toy Army = the Territorial Army.
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 02:37
|
|
|
kapparomeo posted:Besides, don't all you Comrades hate charity maybe even more than you hate Trots? Shouldn't you be excoriating Salmond for his neoliberal-legitimising endorsement of alternate social support through non-state systems, or something? Or does he get a free pass? Yes and furthermore
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 02:47
|
|
|
Cool thanks, basically pretend soldiers, yeah? This explains a lot about kappa, cheers for the tip.
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 02:58
|
|
|
KazigluBey posted:I have no idea what that is. Gonzo's joke is out of date because the Territorial Army has been rebranded as the Army Reserve. He could update it to... um... Association of Recreation, maybe? Activity Rangers? Just trying to be helpful. I left what was still then the TA in 2008 and during the time that I was a member I didn't once go abroad or see any operational service, and the amount of times I fired live rounds with my rifle I can count on the fingers of Mickey Mouse's hand. I did get to visit Faslane and have a walk around a nuclear submarine once though, and that was kind of cool. The TA hasn't been part of my life for nearly seven years now and it was really just a way to have a part-time job that was a bit more physically active than pulling pints in a bar and outdoorsy than stacking shelves at Tesco. As far as I'm concerned it's ancient history and not anything that I'd rely on for more than a couple of drinking stories. Even so, though, Gonzo seems to have gotten it into his head that I spend my days walting around pretending to be the Second Man On The Balcony and whenever he's struggling to think of a comeback he likes to make bizarre non-sequitirs about it as if it's even remotely relevant (where else in this thread have I even mentioned the TA, in any context?). As name-calling goes it's kind of adorable, really. I just want to pinch his chubby little cheeks whenever he brings it up. kapparomeo fucked around with this message at 03:33 on Nov 20, 2014 |
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 02:59
|
|
|
kapparomeo posted:The TA hasn't been part of my life for nearly seven years now and it was really just a way to have a part-time job that was a bit more physically active than pulling pints in a bar and outdoorsy than stacking shelves at Tesco. As far as I'm concerned it's ancient history For someone who says this you sure do post a lot about the TA, including just sending a long PM to me that included a bunch of dead soldier's names all meticulously linked to website articles mentioning their deaths. Jokes about Gonzo's accuracy aside, Jesus gently caress dude...
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 04:36
|
|
|
Kappa is Paul Thomas and I claim my £5. Also, 'weekend warriors' never goes out of fashion.
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 04:51
|
|
|
KazigluBey posted:For someone who says this you sure do post a lot about the TA, News to me. I've just had a quick flick through my post history and before this evening I think I've mentioned the TA once in over three years? kapparomeo fucked around with this message at 05:32 on Nov 20, 2014 |
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 05:03
|
|
|
kapparomeo posted:Basically, Salmond is communicating that political grandstanding is his highest priority, not bettering the people - it calls the rest of his judgement into question, suggesting that his voters are not humans more than they are props to reflect his own magnificence. Ah, you've noticed that Alex Salmond is a politician. Jolly good.
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 06:01
|
|
|
Not what I meant, but keep being willfully dense if it makes you feel better, kappa.
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 15:57
|
|
|
What the poo poo are you people even arguing about any more?
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 15:59
|
|
|
Cloud Potato posted:Yesterday's Telegraph: I thought for a second he might also be making a point here about how by appealing to UKIP voters he's blocking off voters that would come to him from the usual path, but I'm not sure I trust Adams to do anything that clever.
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 16:05
|
|
|
goatface posted:What the poo poo are you people even arguing about any more? Alex Salmond's incapability to live up to either the Kantian moral imperative or biblical standards, apparently. Also kappa's excellent knowledge about the TA, I guess. 
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 16:07
|
|
|
KazigluBey posted:Alex Salmond's incapability to live up to either the Kantian moral imperative or biblical standards, apparently. Also kappa's wall-of-text posts about the TA. wall of text = three short paragraphs in response to someone else bringing it up a propos of nothing?
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 16:11
|
|
|
Let's just all agree that politicians strongly adhere to Cuntian moral ideals and move on. I'll get my coat.
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 17:57
|
|
|
kapparomeo posted:The principle's much more fundmental than that. It's a literal direct textbook example of what was warned against in the Sermon On The Mount: It's not an appeal to modesty or restraint at all, it's just saying you'll get an even bigger reward if you do this in secret because God will see it anyway and let you into the Happy Fun Palace.
|
|
#
?
Nov 21, 2014 15:33
|
|
|
I'm eagerly awaiting the torrent of vanpocalypse cartoons over the weekend/on Monday.  
|
|
#
?
Nov 21, 2014 15:54
|
|
|
Zephro posted:This is pretty funny though. "Don't give to charity just to impress other people. Give to charity to impress this particular magic person who lives in the sky." Also who gives a poo poo if you're ostentatious with your good deeds, they're still good deeds
|
|
#
?
Nov 21, 2014 15:59
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 28, 2024 09:36 |
|
|
"I was going to donate a million to help homeless gay kids and raise awareness to LGBT homelessness but if i do that forums poster kapparomeo will think I'm grandstanding, guess I'm buying more London property"
Forums Terrorist fucked around with this message at 16:04 on Nov 21, 2014 |
|
#
?
Nov 21, 2014 16:01
|
|