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Post by JTull 007 on Jun 12, 2016 21:19:28 GMT
This is a special message to America. May you prevail against international Terrorism! May all Americans be safe! My thoughts, and prayers goes out to the American people! God bless the LGBT community! As sad as this attack is on those who are considered different than traditional society, I agree and pray for tolerance to all faiths, races, ethnic or sexual orientations.
It appears the motive may have more to do with an unstable hatred towards those he hated. If anyone suggests building a wall then let them build it around their own anger. Violence occurs in places where we least expect and no one is immune when everyone carries a gun.
Our country has become a place of anger and it will take time to heal what is happening. Many people believe whatever their political ideals tell them. Hate is not an answer...
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Post by Equus on Jun 13, 2016 9:01:35 GMT
This is a special message to America. May you prevail against international Terrorism! May all Americans be safe! My thoughts, and prayers goes out to the American people! God bless the LGBT community! As sad as this attack is on those who are considered different than traditional society, I agree and pray for tolerance to all faiths, races, ethnic or sexual orientations.
It appears the motive may have more to do with an unstable hatred towards those he hated. If anyone suggests building a wall then let them build it around their own anger. Violence occurs in places where we least expect and no one is immune when everyone carries a gun.
Our country has become a place of anger and it will take time to heal what is happening. Many people believe whatever their political ideals tell them. Hate is not an answer...Hate is a motivating factor when it comes to destroying an enemy, but hate also has a tendency to change us, to the point where we can find it hard to recognize our self. Hate can also make us falter, because we tend to lose perspective... This enemy though, must be destroyed. We will have to move faster, and we will have to be smarter than in the past.
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 13, 2016 10:18:22 GMT
As sad as this attack is on those who are considered different than traditional society, I agree and pray for tolerance to all faiths, races, ethnic or sexual orientations.
It appears the motive may have more to do with an unstable hatred towards those he hated. If anyone suggests building a wall then let them build it around their own anger. Violence occurs in places where we least expect and no one is immune when everyone carries a gun.
Our country has become a place of anger and it will take time to heal what is happening. Many people believe whatever their political ideals tell them. Hate is not an answer... Hate is a motivating factor when it comes to destroying an enemy, but hate also has a tendency to change us, to the point where we can find it hard to recognize our self. Hate can also make us falter, because we tend to lose perspective... This enemy though, must be destroyed. We will have to move faster, and we will have to be smarter than in the past. Agree with all the points. As far as it's been said about the individual concerned he may have hatred, hold grudges, possible personality defects, possible medication issues, possible addictions - so how do we protect ourselves from an individual who may take all that to the extreme and attack? We can't. Certainly if he gets together with like-minded individuals reinforces his hatred and forms a group who use and twist aspects of politics or religion to attack then we can call it terrorism and take action. The only thing I take out of it is that we might not be able to stop someone wanting to attack but to allow him/her to walk into a shop with all or some of those issues and buy an assault rifle is a dangerous and irresponsible madness. Some pro - gun person tweeted that the attackers in Paris were able to get guns. If he's representative of all pro-gunners does he think we all live in a fairyland over here? We don't but we sure as hell don't make it that easy for people to get guns to kill in schools, restaurants or clubs. It wouldn't be possible for one person to kill over fifty people with a knife.
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Post by Equus on Jun 14, 2016 7:20:32 GMT
Hate is a motivating factor when it comes to destroying an enemy, but hate also has a tendency to change us, to the point where we can find it hard to recognize our self. Hate can also make us falter, because we tend to lose perspective... This enemy though, must be destroyed. We will have to move faster, and we will have to be smarter than in the past. Agree with all the points. As far as it's been said about the individual concerned he may have hatred, hold grudges, possible personality defects, possible medication issues, possible addictions - so how do we protect ourselves from an individual who may take all that to the extreme and attack? We can't. Certainly if he gets together with like-minded individuals reinforces his hatred and forms a group who use and twist aspects of politics or religion to attack then we can call it terrorism and take action. The only thing I take out of it is that we might not be able to stop someone wanting to attack but to allow him/her to walk into a shop with all or some of those issues and buy an assault rifle is a dangerous and irresponsible madness. Some pro - gun person tweeted that the attackers in Paris were able to get guns. If he's representative of all pro-gunners does he think we all live in a fairyland over here? We don't but we sure as hell don't make it that easy for people to get guns to kill in schools, restaurants or clubs. It wouldn't be possible for one person to kill over fifty people with a knife. America unfortunately has the legacy of the gun. If your founding fathers had foreseen the daily slaughter in a future America, maybe they would have opposed the arming of ordinary citizens... but getting rid of them is not an easy task, if that is the best way forward. I think that there is some truth in the argument that even if law abiding citizens would give up their weapons, the criminals won't. Another argument for keeping them, is the argument that a government posed on genocide will falter. Such a government would be met by armed opposing forces of ordinary citizens. The fact that many people in America feels left out, because of a variety of problems, and the easy access to guns, is a terribly cocktail... Some religions also teaches more violent concepts than others. Buddhism doesn't teach violence... In general... Right now the most violent religion is Islam... That doesn't mean that every Muslim is violent... We will though, in my opinion have to investigate this very thoroughly by using spies, and extreme surveillance... We must know exactly how deep the hatred is in the Muslim community... and it's not an excuse for violent Islam, that Christianity have been there too... Let's just recall the inquisition...
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 14, 2016 14:02:29 GMT
Agree with all the points. As far as it's been said about the individual concerned he may have hatred, hold grudges, possible personality defects, possible medication issues, possible addictions - so how do we protect ourselves from an individual who may take all that to the extreme and attack? We can't. Certainly if he gets together with like-minded individuals reinforces his hatred and forms a group who use and twist aspects of politics or religion to attack then we can call it terrorism and take action. The only thing I take out of it is that we might not be able to stop someone wanting to attack but to allow him/her to walk into a shop with all or some of those issues and buy an assault rifle is a dangerous and irresponsible madness. Some pro - gun person tweeted that the attackers in Paris were able to get guns. If he's representative of all pro-gunners does he think we all live in a fairyland over here? We don't but we sure as hell don't make it that easy for people to get guns to kill in schools, restaurants or clubs. It wouldn't be possible for one person to kill over fifty people with a knife. America unfortunately has the legacy of the gun. If your founding fathers had foreseen the daily slaughter in a future America, maybe they would have opposed the arming of ordinary citizens... but getting rid of them is not an easy task, if that is the best way forward. I think that there is some truth in the argument that even if law abiding citizens would give up their weapons, the criminals won't. Another argument for keeping them, is the argument that a government posed on genocide will falter. Such a government would be met by armed opposing forces of ordinary citizens. The fact that many people in America feels left out, because of a variety of problems, and the easy access to guns, is a terribly cocktail... Some religions also teaches more violent concepts than others. Buddhism doesn't teach violence... In general... Right now the most violent religion is Islam... That doesn't mean that every Muslim is violent... We will though, in my opinion have to investigate this very thoroughly by using spies, and extreme surveillance... We must know exactly how deep the hatred is in the Muslim community... and it's not an excuse for violent Islam, that Christianity have been there too... Let's just recall the inquisition... All religions are violent to the extent of showing it or having had it shown to them. They all started in a time when the world was a fairly turbulent place to be. " Bend(s) to your religion" what a brilliant, multiple meaning phrase.
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Post by Equus on Jul 15, 2016 0:09:26 GMT
Terrible inhumane and vicious terror attack in Nice. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of France! Vive la France!
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 15, 2016 0:21:10 GMT
Terrible inhumane and vicious terror attack in Nice. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of France! Vive la France! Totally senseless and insane! Vive la France!
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 15, 2016 9:16:41 GMT
Terrible inhumane and vicious terror attack in Nice. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of France! Vive la France! Dreadful news from Nice. Why do they think killing innocent people will change anything?
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Post by Equus on Jul 15, 2016 13:11:45 GMT
Terrible inhumane and vicious terror attack in Nice. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of France! Vive la France! Dreadful news from Nice. Why do they think killing innocent people will change anything? Those who carry out these attacks are clearly out of their minds. Just think about it. The terrorist was 31 years old, he started the attack at about 22:30, and was dead as a door nail before the day was over. His prehistoric excuse for a brain, probably deluded him in to "thinking" that he would be rewarded in "heaven." How sad that someone so young, will through away his life because of ideas that the thinking part of the world, beyond doubt, long ago have recognized as nothing more than inferior, barbaric and stupid. So, will it change anything? Yes it will, but let me say this loud and clear! The enemies of the free world won't like it! They will be hunted, and they will eventually be hunted down. It's a very sad situation. People will have to pick a side, and if they pick the wrong side, they will reap what they have sown...
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Post by steelmonkey on Jul 16, 2016 3:07:58 GMT
So sad...so pointless..thinking about each and every innocent victim, In Nice, in Orlando, in Istanbul and everywhere else where people parted with loved ones, on an ordinary day. not knowing it would be forever at the hands of incomprehensible murderers. An East German who jumped over the wall and made a rock life for himself in Canada had it exactly right when he dreamt of buying up all the guns and watching them 'explode into space'. If only he/we could.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2016 12:30:17 GMT
So sad...so pointless..thinking about each and every innocent victim, In Nice, in Orlando, in Istanbul and everywhere else where people parted with loved ones, on an ordinary day. not knowing it would be forever at the hands of incomprehensible murderers. An East German who jumped over the wall and made a rock life for himself in Canada had it exactly right when he dreamt of buying up all the guns and watching them 'explode into space'. If only he/we could. Oh man, have I told you, you're the greatest. This might be of interest: forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/the-story-behind-steppenwolfs-magic-carpet-ride-wsj.565139/
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Post by steelmonkey on Jul 16, 2016 20:53:44 GMT
Very cool article...I love when the Wall Street Journal calls everyone Mister: ( Mister Loaf, Mister Pop etc). Also a nice bit of nostalgia to see the poster's Peaches records avatar! Great memories all around on a gloomy day at work. THANKS.
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Post by steelmonkey on Jul 16, 2016 20:56:40 GMT
Plus I just ordered the John Kay book !
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Post by nonrabbit on Jul 17, 2016 8:04:18 GMT
One evil lunatic acting out his hatred against fellow humans - its been happening since time began and I don't think it will ever change. Rest in peace innocent victims. Thoughts and prayers for families and friends affected. i64.images obliterated by tinypic/2gxjod2.jpg[/IMG]
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2016 17:45:51 GMT
Very cool article...I love when the Wall Street Journal calls everyone Mister: ( Mister Loaf, Mister Pop etc). Also a nice bit of nostalgia to see the poster's Peaches records avatar! Great memories all around on a gloomy day at work. THANKS. Plus I just ordered the John Kay book ! Looking good! Not to bring you down: Best trade ever! Thanks again: Josh Donaldson
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Post by steelmonkey on Jul 19, 2016 20:39:57 GMT
Yeah...well the Blue Jays aren't named after a Tull album !
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2016 21:13:19 GMT
Yeah...well the Blue Jays aren't named after a Tull album ! Yeah, yeah, Jays have a Tul-owitzki, eh. Troy Tulowitzki
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Post by Equus on Jul 22, 2016 19:38:30 GMT
Terror attacks is Germany... Terror attack right now in the German town of Munich! Our thoughts and prayers are with the German people...
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Post by steelmonkey on Jul 23, 2016 1:23:47 GMT
When will it end is a stupid question. How will it end ? Enough innocent victims. Maybe it is time for the first world to give the third world half of everything so they stop hating and killing us.
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Post by Equus on Jul 23, 2016 1:42:03 GMT
When will it end is a stupid question. How will it end ? Enough innocent victims. Maybe it is time for the first world to give the third world half of everything so they stop hating and killing us. I don't believe that's all of the answer, but I do believe it's some of the answer.
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Post by steelmonkey on Jul 23, 2016 15:50:51 GMT
I know...hatred and envy and victimhood and violence will always re-proliferate....seems built in till our species evolves.
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Post by Equus on Jul 23, 2016 16:46:19 GMT
I know...hatred and envy and victimhood and violence will always re-proliferate....seems built in till our species evolves. "Are you talking about me??"
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2016 18:25:32 GMT
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Post by JTull 007 on Aug 14, 2016 1:58:35 GMT
After a summer of tragic news, here's something nice... Just wanted to congratulate Denmark and Equus for an exciting race tonight in Rio ! Pernille Blume of Denmark wins Gold in the Women's 50m Freestyle Final Blume gives Denmark its first gold in this event. BLUME Link Also "GO WITH MO !" Rio 2016 athletics: Britain's Mo Farah wins 10,000m gold – live! MO LINK
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Post by Equus on Aug 21, 2016 19:24:44 GMT
Denmark have just won gold in men's handball! That's nice!
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Post by maddogfagin on Aug 27, 2016 14:42:06 GMT
The locator map at the bottom of the main page is beginning to fill up nicely.
It's good to see the world wide spread of Tull fans but the USA/Canada and Europe seem to be the two main areas where the majority of fans are located as we stand at the moment.
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Post by steelmonkey on Aug 27, 2016 16:12:54 GMT
Am I the only old guy who looks at the medal standing for the Olympics and then adds up ALL the former Soviet republics into a USSR total?
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Post by maddogfagin on Aug 28, 2016 8:58:49 GMT
Am I the only old guy who looks at the medal standing for the Olympics and then adds up ALL the former Soviet republics into a USSR total? Possibly. I checked the medal table to see what countries won a medal who, in reality and according to all the expert pundits, didn't stand a chance of winning one but succeeded anyway.
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 20, 2016 8:37:24 GMT
Snap shot of the locator map at the bottom of the page. 10,526 visits since Aug 2, 2016
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Post by Equus on Oct 20, 2016 20:08:32 GMT
Snap shot of the locator map at the bottom of the page. 10,526 visits since Aug 2, 2016 Interesting! You know, I started this thread because I wanted to invite people from all over the world to post something on The Jethro Tull Forum, but flags can be treacherous... Some people may dislike being defined as a specific individual that belongs under a banner that doesn't define who they really think they are... Having that in mind, I will now play a song that John Lennon wrote so many years ago...
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