CAN you BELIEVE the pit i live in???!!

LuthienTinuviel · 03-29-2003, 12:05 AM

i can't believe this pit i live in.
today in the paper someone suggsted that since france and germany don't support us, that we should boycott all of thier products.

am i the only one to read that and say:
AAAAAAAAAARGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! die.. just diiiiiee...

i'll post the actual letter later.

im BOILING too much right now.

what do you think?

Mirahzi · 03-29-2003, 12:13 AM

That's preposterous. A boycott like that would be too massive to even be considered feasible by any thinking person.

I'm curious though, where was this article published?

Gwaimir Windgem · 03-29-2003, 12:17 AM

Yeah, then we'd have to boycott everyone in the world...

You're American, LT? I coulda sworn you were English...another strikeout for me.

Lizra · 03-29-2003, 12:21 AM

People say and do really dumb things all the time! Try not to let it bother you!

I love the USA, and I'm so thankful I live here!

LuthienTinuviel · 03-29-2003, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gwaimir Windgem
Yeah, then we'd have to boycott everyone in the world...

You're American, LT? I coulda sworn you were English...another strikeout for me.

aww! thanky you!

well ive got twenty bucks on her family tree having franch and german roots... maybe we should ship HER OFF.

BTW this was printed in my local newspaper. Brighton Press& Argus

LuthienTinuviel · 03-29-2003, 12:24 AM

im going to sleep..
THIS is exactly why i steered clear of war-things for two weeks.
too many stupid people.
i'll post the letter in the morning.

Starr Polish · 03-29-2003, 12:24 AM

Fifty bucks she's got German roots. Many, many Americans do.

I'm not against supporting the war, but I am against supporting stupidity.

Gwaimir Windgem · 03-29-2003, 12:32 AM

Quote:

too many stupid people.

Ohhhh....

One minute, it's thanking, the next I'm stupid...

***IronParrot*** · 03-29-2003, 05:26 AM

Geez, if you guys don't want all that French wine, you could at least pass some up here to us Canucks.

jerseydevil · 03-30-2003, 12:03 AM

I don't really see the big deal. If people want to boycott French and German products - it's their right to. Countries all around the world repeatedly call on the boycotting of American products including people in France and Germany - people don't seem to be too outraged by that.

Have you ever been outraged by people who boycott American products or said that people who boycott American products are stupid?

gimli-son-of-gloin13 · 03-30-2003, 12:43 AM

just let the ppl who want to boycott, boycott! the ppl who still want to use the imports goahgead and use them ( that one will b me(( do i luv FRENCH fries

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**crickhollow** · 03-30-2003, 04:07 AM

I personally, have boycotted chinese goods for years. It's a pain, and sometimes I have to pay a higher price for things, but I refuse to support the Chinese government's continued violation of human rights.

boycotting isn't stupid, it's a concious decision to vote with your dollars. Did you think it was stupid for people to boycott Proctor and Gamble when they were supporting Dr. Laura's TV show?

Gwaimir Windgem · 03-30-2003, 04:09 AM

Of course it's not stupid, but if we were to boycott those who's people didn't support us:

Quote:

then we'd have to boycott everyone in the world...

**crickhollow** · 03-30-2003, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gwaimir Windgem
Of course it's not stupid, but if we were to boycott those who's people didn't support us:

true, but I can see why they would pick France--they've been our most vocal and obstinate opposition.

*The poet in me can't help but point out that lovely aliteration created by the last two words of that sentence.*

Mirahzi · 03-30-2003, 04:14 AM

Of course boycotting isn't stupid. It's an effective means of public advocacy, something we could use a whole lot more of.

However, the idea of an entire nation, or a large majority of one, refusing to buy the products of such wealthy countries is unreasonable. In a situation like this, boycotting is not the most efficient medium for protest, nor the most intelligent.

Gwaimir Windgem · 03-30-2003, 04:15 AM

Which? Obstinate Opposition; Support Us; or The World?

Poetic I ain't, but even I am pretty sure it's the first. Just making sure...

Mirahzi · 03-30-2003, 04:18 AM

Alliteration: the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables.

**crickhollow** · 03-30-2003, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mirahzi
Of course boycotting isn't stupid. It's an effective means of public advocacy, something we could use a whole lot more of.

However, the idea of an entire nation, or a large majority of one, refusing to buy the products of such wealthy countries is unreasonable. In a situation like this, boycotting is not the most efficient medium for protest, nor the most intelligent.

How can you question the intelligence of boycotting a wealthy country. If one feels, on a personal level, that to support France or Germany monetarily is morally wrong, then how can you call that stupid? And if, indeed, it is perfectly alright for a person to feel obligated to boycott said country, then how is it stupid for them to tell other people about their decision (which they feel is morally right), and ask them to do the same?

I'm not sure if that made sense, I'm tired of the arguement, and I'm going to bed.

PS. GW, I was referring to "obstinate opposition"

Coney · 03-30-2003, 04:21 AM

A lot of people here boycott companies like Nike, Reebok, Gap etc......because their goods are apparently made in sweatshops that pay pittence........I don't know too much about it to be honest 'cos I wouldn't buy their godawful clothing anyway (ever been into a Gap shop?.......I've seen more colour and character on the back page of the Financial Times than they have in their clothes).

After much deliberation I've decided to boycott both frogs legs (because they undoubtedly look better on the frog than they do on the plated) and escargo (because I refuse to eat anything that looks, and has the consistancy, of brown snot in garlic gloop).

Although it has to be said, my reasons for the boycott arn't 100% politcally motivated

Gwaimir Windgem · 03-30-2003, 04:23 AM

Oi'm roight smart, Oi am!

Sounds like they are to me. Hmph! Politics!

03-29-2003, 12:05 AM	#1
LuthienTinuviel protector of orphaned rabbits Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kalamazoo... yes, its a real place! Posts: 1,236	CAN you BELIEVE the pit i live in???!! i can't believe this pit i live in. today in the paper someone suggsted that since france and germany don't support us, that we should boycott all of thier products. am i the only one to read that and say: AAAAAAAAAARGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! die.. just diiiiiee... i'll post the actual letter later. im BOILING too much right now. what do you think? __________________

03-29-2003, 12:13 AM	#2
Mirahzi Elf Lord Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,286	That's preposterous. A boycott like that would be too massive to even be considered feasible by any thinking person. I'm curious though, where was this article published? __________________ "For the less even as for the greater there is some deed that he may accomplish but once only; and in that deed his heart shall rest." - Fëanor

03-29-2003, 12:17 AM	#3
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	Yeah, then we'd have to boycott everyone in the world... You're American, LT? I coulda sworn you were English...another strikeout for me. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

03-29-2003, 12:21 AM	#4
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	People say and do really dumb things all the time! Try not to let it bother you! I love the USA, and I'm so thankful I live here! __________________ Happy Atheist Go Democrats!

03-29-2003, 12:24 AM	#6
LuthienTinuviel protector of orphaned rabbits Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kalamazoo... yes, its a real place! Posts: 1,236	im going to sleep.. THIS is exactly why i steered clear of war-things for two weeks. too many stupid people. i'll post the letter in the morning. __________________

03-29-2003, 12:24 AM	#7
Starr Polish Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slow down and I sail on the river, slow down and I walk to the hill Posts: 2,389	Fifty bucks she's got German roots. Many, many Americans do. I'm not against supporting the war, but I am against supporting stupidity. __________________ “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.” –Bertrand Russell

03-29-2003, 05:26 AM	#9
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	Geez, if you guys don't want all that French wine, you could at least pass some up here to us Canucks. __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

03-30-2003, 12:03 AM	#10
jerseydevil I am Freddie/UNDERCOVER/ Founder of The Great Continent of Entmoot Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Plainsboro, NJ Posts: 9,431	I don't really see the big deal. If people want to boycott French and German products - it's their right to. Countries all around the world repeatedly call on the boycotting of American products including people in France and Germany - people don't seem to be too outraged by that. Have you ever been outraged by people who boycott American products or said that people who boycott American products are stupid? __________________ Come back! Come back! To Mordor we will take you! "The only thing better than a great plan is implementing a great plan" - JerseyDevil "If everyone agreed with me all the time, everything would be just fine"- JerseyDevil AboutNewJersey.com New Jersey MessageBoard Another Tolkien Forum Memorial to the Twin Towers New Jersey Map Fellowship of the Messageboard Legend of the Jersey Devil Support New Jersey's Liberty Tower Peacefire.org AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide Last edited by jerseydevil : 03-30-2003 at 12:06 AM.

03-30-2003, 12:43 AM	#11
gimli-son-of-gloin13 Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Over the river and through the woods. Posts: 193	just let the ppl who want to boycott, boycott! the ppl who still want to use the imports goahgead and use them ( that one will b me(( do i luv FRENCH fries ) __________________ http://www.4degreez.com/misc/persona...sorder_test.mv Do you have any personality disorders, click here and see! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://public.findlaw.com/states_new.html Find your rights as a student!

03-30-2003, 04:07 AM	#12
crickhollow The Buckleberry Fairy/Captain Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Washington State again (I miss Texas). Posts: 1,345	I personally, have boycotted chinese goods for years. It's a pain, and sometimes I have to pay a higher price for things, but I refuse to support the Chinese government's continued violation of human rights. boycotting isn't stupid, it's a concious decision to vote with your dollars. Did you think it was stupid for people to boycott Proctor and Gamble when they were supporting Dr. Laura's TV show? __________________ A day will come at last when I Shall take the hidden paths that run West of the Moon, East of the Sun.

03-30-2003, 04:14 AM	#15
Mirahzi Elf Lord Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,286	Of course boycotting isn't stupid. It's an effective means of public advocacy, something we could use a whole lot more of. However, the idea of an entire nation, or a large majority of one, refusing to buy the products of such wealthy countries is unreasonable. In a situation like this, boycotting is not the most efficient medium for protest, nor the most intelligent. __________________ "For the less even as for the greater there is some deed that he may accomplish but once only; and in that deed his heart shall rest." - Fëanor

03-30-2003, 04:15 AM	#16
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	Which? Obstinate Opposition; Support Us; or The World? Poetic I ain't, but even I am pretty sure it's the first. Just making sure... __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

03-30-2003, 04:18 AM	#17
Mirahzi Elf Lord Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,286	Alliteration: the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables. __________________ "For the less even as for the greater there is some deed that he may accomplish but once only; and in that deed his heart shall rest." - Fëanor

03-30-2003, 04:21 AM	#19
Coney The Buddy Rabbit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Trapped in the headlights.. Posts: 3,372	A lot of people here boycott companies like Nike, Reebok, Gap etc......because their goods are apparently made in sweatshops that pay pittence........I don't know too much about it to be honest 'cos I wouldn't buy their godawful clothing anyway (ever been into a Gap shop?.......I've seen more colour and character on the back page of the Financial Times than they have in their clothes). After much deliberation I've decided to boycott both frogs legs (because they undoubtedly look better on the frog than they do on the plated) and escargo (because I refuse to eat anything that looks, and has the consistancy, of brown snot in garlic gloop). Although it has to be said, my reasons for the boycott arn't 100% politcally motivated __________________ Blessed are the cracked, they let the light in Beatallica

03-30-2003, 04:23 AM	#20
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	Oi'm roight smart, Oi am! Sounds like they are to me. Hmph! Politics! __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

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