|
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend Bookmark this thread |
This topic is archived. |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (Through 2005) |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:33 PM Original message |
Hmmmm, did Al Sharpton disregard Buddhists with his ignorant comment? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mainegreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
1. Churches in Europe |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Walt Starr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:37 PM Response to Original message |
2. My wife and I have an antique British Officer's campaign chest |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
elcondor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
3. Well, the Buddhists I know |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
maha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:29 PM Response to Reply #3 |
47. Hindu symbol turned backwards. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
LuminousX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:40 PM Response to Original message |
4. I wonder if Sharpton ever saw "American History X" |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Yupster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:43 PM Response to Original message |
5. When I went to New Mexico State Un. in 1981, |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Character Assassin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:44 PM Original message |
You can't insult a buddhist. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 05:00 PM Response to Original message |
16. Good to know.... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Kusala (864 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 05:01 PM Response to Original message |
17. taking offense would be bad practice |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 05:04 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. I'm learning much. We could all take lessons from 'good buddhists'... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Xandor (166 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
6. Did he insult Buddhists?... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:54 PM Response to Reply #6 |
11. Interesting thought, I think many could learn from that additude. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:45 PM Response to Original message |
7. This wins |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:52 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. I'd say your post is the most insensitive post of the day. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:55 PM Response to Reply #9 |
13. Well, no offense |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 05:03 PM Response to Reply #13 |
18. Well considering the hype over other recent comments *made by Al* |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
htuttle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:57 PM Response to Reply #9 |
14. The Swastika was falling out of use well before the '40's |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 05:11 PM Response to Reply #14 |
21. Well, he's either a hypocrite or very educated about Buddhism...? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:44 PM Response to Reply #14 |
48. I was in Viet Nam in late sixties and the Swastika was EVERYWHERE |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
NewYorkerfromMass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:54 PM Response to Reply #7 |
12. I agree and I am alerting this total waste of board space |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:59 PM Response to Reply #12 |
15. Well, I imagine you will. A good point for Dean never goes un-alerted |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
ParanoidPat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 06:30 PM Response to Reply #15 |
24. A good point for Dean? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:03 PM Response to Reply #24 |
33. If the 'good rev' knew a little about Buddhism, he should have thought |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
ParanoidPat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:22 PM Response to Reply #33 |
42. Point well taken...... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:23 PM Response to Reply #42 |
44. Now that I could get excited about!!! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DuctapeFatwa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:48 PM Response to Original message |
8. I called the local Buddhists for Sharpton office and they said no |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:53 PM Response to Reply #8 |
10. Oh, they must represent all Buddists. Just like Sharpton represents all |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
ParanoidPat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 05:48 PM Response to Reply #10 |
23. LOL! Technically yes, they speak for all Buddhists..... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 06:55 PM Response to Reply #23 |
28. Ah, thanks... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DrWeird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 06:42 PM Response to Reply #10 |
26. Fair enough, I called up the Buddhists For Hitler. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 06:56 PM Response to Reply #26 |
29. So sorry you dont care for the subject matter.. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
dkamin (283 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 05:07 PM Response to Original message |
20. Buddhists |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Speck Tater (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 05:21 PM Response to Original message |
22. Most Buddhists, myself included, are not insultable. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
25. Deleted message |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 06:59 PM Response to Reply #25 |
30. Does this standard apply to Dean ? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Cheswick2.0 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:15 PM Response to Reply #30 |
40. your arguement is just plain lame, sorry |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:26 PM Response to Reply #40 |
45. Cheswick, the CFB is a symbol with different meanings to different people |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RichardRay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
27. The svastika in history and Buddhist views on insults, anger and patience |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:01 PM Response to Reply #27 |
31. Thank you again... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
htuttle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:03 PM Response to Reply #27 |
34. However, you might get unlucky when insulting a Buddhist |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Scott Lee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:04 PM Response to Reply #27 |
35. The Dine (Dineh) also use the svastika, and boy let me tell you... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:10 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. Wow, how very sad. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
gottaB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:01 PM Response to Original message |
32. Thich Nhat Hanh says |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:06 PM Response to Reply #32 |
36. Most wise advice. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
ParanoidPat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:13 PM Response to Reply #32 |
38. Thanks for helping this thread bloom! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RichardRay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:19 PM Response to Reply #38 |
41. Next breath, next lifetime..... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:23 PM Response to Reply #38 |
54. I thought you were talking to me |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:15 PM Response to Original message |
39. I have learned very much from many of you, thanks! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mumon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
43. Hindus, too. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:28 PM Response to Reply #43 |
46. I agree, thanks. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mumon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:49 PM Response to Reply #46 |
49. Please understand- I'm not offended by Sharpton's remark |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:54 PM Response to Reply #49 |
50. I understand, and I agree that it simply ignorance. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
ShaneGR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:02 PM Response to Original message |
51. Buddhists? Who cares |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
ParanoidPat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:21 PM Response to Reply #51 |
52. Republicans seem to care a great deal...... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:23 PM Response to Reply #51 |
53. Buddhists, Hindus, Navajo (Dineh) etc... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
ParanoidPat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:32 PM Response to Reply #53 |
58. Do you suppose Bush* will do to the American flag...... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:26 PM Response to Reply #51 |
55. That sounds like |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
goodhue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
56. Swastika used all over Indian subcontinent |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:32 PM Response to Reply #56 |
57. Actually the thread is about Sharpton, but since you ask... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) | Tue Apr 23rd 2024, 01:33 PM Response to Original message |
Advertisements [?] |
Top |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (Through 2005) |
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Home | Discussion Forums | Journals | Store | Donate
About DU | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.
© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC