The compliments and kindness thread - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

mzsmbs · #31 01-05-2005, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KirkVining

The "American Way" is currently mass murder. Milk and Honey does not flow down that creek.

...and throwing money at problems so we can feel that much better about doing something about them....

KirkVining · #32 01-05-2005, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GermanStar

I genuinely appreciate the contributions of all the folks who frequent this forum. What a slice of life this place is. Intellect, passion, humor, wit, balance, extremism, in your face arguments, polite disagreements, back-slapping, back-stabbing -- it's a lively place and we all combine to make it special. I particularly appreciate those whose viewpoints differ from my own, because those are consistently the most interesting, educational, and challenging exchanges. Kudos to all!

That is an excellent way to put it. Do you know what I really love? Ideas. The life of the mind is fascinating and extremely satisfying. This place gives me a great outlet to express ideas, and a great source to receive them, from a group of people who appreciate the same things I do, even if they don't agree on them.

mzsmbs · #33 01-05-2005, 01:25 PM

ok narwhal, i'll stick to the topic:

kv and gs both expressed my feelings about all this very well. not much to add except that i do get alot of loughs everyday i read posts on here. I am here mainly for OD-my Mercedes is running pretty well. the level of intelligence is pretty high here. no other board i visit is even close to you guys/gals...

the only thing that gets me are all the insults. dick, dumbass, idiot etc... come on guys.... i try not to do that. i may attack an idea but not the person (sans VD-bd

)

rickg · #34 01-05-2005, 01:25 PM

I enjoy everybody here, but not some of the interactions between certain ones. Kind of a mixed bag for me. But I can say that there's no one that I wouldn't enjoy meeting face to face, regardless of politics, religion, lack of religion, race, gender, or gender preference. Differences make the world go 'round.

KyGuy · #35 01-05-2005, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mzsmbs

...and throwing money at problems so we can feel that much better about doing something about them....

Well...we tend to have money. Sometimes throwing money at a problem is the best you can do.

However, in the spirit of the initial post, I ofttimes feel challenged, amused, intrigued, bored, shocked, stunned, elated and/or confused by the postings on OD. Must be something here or I wouldn't be participating.

Botnst: Southern charm blended with scientific training
KV: Passion and persistence mated with sledgehammer subtlety
BD: In your face consistency
KerryEdwards: enough said
Elau: I find the frequent insights are worth reading
MedMech: Nails most of my points
Narwhal: Tolerant intolerance
Ricg: Another one from the upper left hand corner
Joe Bauers: Adds insight to my frequent right-of-center perspective
Zeitgeist: Tough to pin down, frequently surprising

Happy New Year and may some of your wishes come true.

Ciao for now,

KirkVining · #36 01-05-2005, 01:31 PM

We hate you, man.

boneheaddoctor · #37 01-05-2005, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mzsmbs

ok narwhal, i'll stick to the topic:

kv and gs both expressed my feelings about all this very well. not much to add except that i do get alot of loughs everyday i read posts on here. I am here mainly for OD-my Mercedes is running pretty well. the level of intelligence is pretty high here. no other board i visit is even close to you guys/gals...

the only thing that gets me are all the insults. dick, dumbass, idiot etc... come on guys.... i try not to do that. i may attack an idea but not the person (sans VD-bd

)

Oh I am certainly the lighning rod for the left wingers..........

mzsmbs · #38 01-05-2005, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by narwhal

aw, now i feel guilty. i was jes clownin'. hope no offense taken.

not at all. thick skin and really hard head... (i can prove the second too

)

mzsmbs · #39 01-05-2005, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by boneheaddoctor

Oh I am certainly the lighning rod for the left wingers..........

i don't know where you get the lefty thing on me but my post was not politically motivated..

I just don't like shrub and co.

shane · #40 01-05-2005, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mzsmbs

...and throwing money at problems so we can feel that much better about doing something about them....

Please look up Freud's "ID" part of the personality. You'll find yourself defined.

kerry · #41 01-05-2005, 04:01 PM

Here's my compliment to the group:

I think we'd make a halfway interesting TV show. Robert Novak, George Will, George Stephanopolis or Dr. Phil get pretty boring after a while. Pick a couple of threads a week and get 8 or 10 of us to sit around and spew out our everyday bull**** and I think the public might enjoy it. There's enough diversity in geography, age, politics, economics and religion that I think it could have broad appeal. It couldn't be any worse than lots of the talking heads shows I see on the tube. Of course, given Z's attitude towards TV, he'd have to appear incognito behind a screen.

By the way, what happened to Vronsky? Does he not know the shop has reopened?

boneheaddoctor · #42 01-05-2005, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kerry edwards

Here's my compliment to the group:

I think we'd make a halfway interesting TV show. Robert Novak, George Will, George Stephanopolis or Dr. Phil get pretty boring after a while. Pick a couple of threads a week and get 8 or 10 of us to sit around and spew out our everyday bull**** and I think the public might enjoy it. There's enough diversity in geography, age, politics, economics and religion that I think it could have broad appeal. It couldn't be any worse than lots of the talking heads shows I see on the tube. Of course, given Z's attitude towards TV, he'd have to appear incognito behind a screen.

By the way, what happened to Vronsky? Does he not know the shop has reopened?

It worked with Seinfeld............................I can play Kramer......

or better yet...the Soup Nazi....