Comments on: Best Left Unsaid http://www.synapticdomination.com/2008/05/best-left-unsaid/ Ideas, Opinions, Discussions Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:10:24 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Jay http://www.synapticdomination.com/2008/05/best-left-unsaid/#comment-78 Jay Wed, 07 May 2008 15:28:29 +0000 http://www.synapticdomination.com/?p=37#comment-78 I was tickled as a child by a argumentative man from an old television program. You have offended me. I was tickled as a child by a argumentative man from an old television program. You have offended me.

]]> By: Robert http://www.synapticdomination.com/2008/05/best-left-unsaid/#comment-76 Robert Wed, 07 May 2008 15:21:15 +0000 http://www.synapticdomination.com/?p=37#comment-76 Very good, kind of sounds like the logic of some of the organizational leaders we have been subjected too. Anything said can be construed into an argumentative statement because it tickled an issue in their life they feel needs airing out. Of course, it must be done on the air, on television, or in a public demonstration. It can't be done in a simple phone call to find the truth of the matter. Quick, dial up NBC, we have GOT to get this on the Today Show! Very good, kind of sounds like the logic of some of the organizational leaders we have been subjected too. Anything said can be construed into an argumentative statement because it tickled an issue in their life they feel needs airing out. Of course, it must be done on the air, on television, or in a public demonstration. It can’t be done in a simple phone call to find the truth of the matter. Quick, dial up NBC, we have GOT to get this on the Today Show!

]]> By: Jay http://www.synapticdomination.com/2008/05/best-left-unsaid/#comment-73 Jay Wed, 07 May 2008 15:04:33 +0000 http://www.synapticdomination.com/?p=37#comment-73 Your post counts are blowing up. Sorry to offend those with family members who suffed in the Oklahoma City bombings. None of these thoughts seem retarded. Sorry to those with handicapped children, those who road the short bus and others just not quiete up to par. Sorry to offend people in wheel chairs, bus riders and golfers. These chips I'm eating have way too much salt on them. Sorry to offend the Mexicans who work to add the salt to the chips. Sorry to offend Mexicans. Your post counts are blowing up. Sorry to offend those with family members who suffed in the Oklahoma City bombings. None of these thoughts seem retarded. Sorry to those with handicapped children, those who road the short bus and others just not quiete up to par. Sorry to offend people in wheel chairs, bus riders and golfers. These chips I’m eating have way too much salt on them. Sorry to offend the Mexicans who work to add the salt to the chips. Sorry to offend Mexicans.

]]> By: Robert http://www.synapticdomination.com/2008/05/best-left-unsaid/#comment-70 Robert Wed, 07 May 2008 14:45:14 +0000 http://www.synapticdomination.com/?p=37#comment-70 Wikipedia, the NEW encyclopedia. It throws in another big "IT" word, tolerance. That could be a whole other article. I'm thinking so. Wikipedia, the NEW encyclopedia. It throws in another big “IT” word, tolerance. That could be a whole other article. I’m thinking so.

]]> By: Redlegs23 http://www.synapticdomination.com/2008/05/best-left-unsaid/#comment-69 Redlegs23 Wed, 07 May 2008 14:33:15 +0000 http://www.synapticdomination.com/?p=37#comment-69 "Still another explanation is that freedom of speech is integral to tolerance, which some people feel should be a basic value in society." That's from Wikipedia. Seems like they summed it up for us. “Still another explanation is that freedom of speech is integral to tolerance, which some people feel should be a basic value in society.”
That’s from Wikipedia.

Seems like they summed it up for us.

]]> By: Robert http://www.synapticdomination.com/2008/05/best-left-unsaid/#comment-68 Robert Wed, 07 May 2008 14:27:53 +0000 http://www.synapticdomination.com/?p=37#comment-68 I'm sure there are a lot of hot topic words out there that certain "organizations" are searching for and that's where some of the issues you spoke of above come into play. There are people out there looking to forward their own agenda based on social ignorance and fear. These people are predators and only contribute to the minimizing of free speech in our country. They may "think" they are helping their cause, but in the end, they are only promoting what is wrong with everything. I am always skeptical of organizations who are founded upon agendas. Their true agenda is to make multi-millions of dollars, publish books, get on television, and further spread their perverted doctrine of what they believe. And that is usually some bastardized version of free speech. I'm glad to help! I’m sure there are a lot of hot topic words out there that certain “organizations” are searching for and that’s where some of the issues you spoke of above come into play. There are people out there looking to forward their own agenda based on social ignorance and fear. These people are predators and only contribute to the minimizing of free speech in our country. They may “think” they are helping their cause, but in the end, they are only promoting what is wrong with everything.

I am always skeptical of organizations who are founded upon agendas. Their true agenda is to make multi-millions of dollars, publish books, get on television, and further spread their perverted doctrine of what they believe. And that is usually some bastardized version of free speech.

I’m glad to help!

]]> By: Redlegs23 http://www.synapticdomination.com/2008/05/best-left-unsaid/#comment-66 Redlegs23 Wed, 07 May 2008 14:18:28 +0000 http://www.synapticdomination.com/?p=37#comment-66 You probably just offended someone by saying "noose." Anyway, you're right, it's either 100 percent free or it's not free. I think people confuse offended with displeasure. It is definitely ones own problem to determine what can and what should be said. I'm sure your mom has always told you, if you don't have anything nice to say... That sort of applies for Freedom of Speech. You are free to say what you want, unless it is about someone, directed towards a race, sex, national origin or whatever other term may be deemd offensive in the morning. P.S. I love this topic. Thanks for helping me avoid working. You probably just offended someone by saying “noose.” Anyway, you’re right, it’s either 100 percent free or it’s not free. I think people confuse offended with displeasure. It is definitely ones own problem to determine what can and what should be said. I’m sure your mom has always told you, if you don’t have anything nice to say… That sort of applies for Freedom of Speech. You are free to say what you want, unless it is about someone, directed towards a race, sex, national origin or whatever other term may be deemd offensive in the morning.

P.S. I love this topic. Thanks for helping me avoid working.

]]> By: Robert http://www.synapticdomination.com/2008/05/best-left-unsaid/#comment-63 Robert Wed, 07 May 2008 14:14:25 +0000 http://www.synapticdomination.com/?p=37#comment-63 Let me try and qualify my offended stance. While I am not moved to an extreme state of madness, I was mildly angered that someone would have the lack of tact to actually say something without consideration to others. It's a fine line, I'm not trying to be a censor in any way, but I think there are lines in your brain that you should not cross for the simple well being of society. I whole heartedly agree about "Free Speech." Slowly, but picking up speed, this so called "right" has become a faded portrait of its prior existence. We do not have free speech. We have speech that is accepted. I know some of you might think I am being hypocritical here by this article. No, I am not. You can say whatever you want, offend anyone you want, it's your right. However, there are some things better left unsaid. This leaves it up to YOU to decide what is better to actually speak and say aloud. YOU are the censor. Free Speech is a very fine line because it implies two answers. There is either 100% free or not. There is no 50% free speech. There is no 75% free speech. It can either be free or not. Our government has been tightening the noose on free speech and we are no longer a country where one of our most basic rights has been trampled upon. Let me try and qualify my offended stance. While I am not moved to an extreme state of madness, I was mildly angered that someone would have the lack of tact to actually say something without consideration to others. It’s a fine line, I’m not trying to be a censor in any way, but I think there are lines in your brain that you should not cross for the simple well being of society.

I whole heartedly agree about “Free Speech.” Slowly, but picking up speed, this so called “right” has become a faded portrait of its prior existence. We do not have free speech. We have speech that is accepted. I know some of you might think I am being hypocritical here by this article. No, I am not. You can say whatever you want, offend anyone you want, it’s your right. However, there are some things better left unsaid. This leaves it up to YOU to decide what is better to actually speak and say aloud. YOU are the censor.

Free Speech is a very fine line because it implies two answers. There is either 100% free or not. There is no 50% free speech. There is no 75% free speech. It can either be free or not. Our government has been tightening the noose on free speech and we are no longer a country where one of our most basic rights has been trampled upon.

]]> By: Redlegs23 http://www.synapticdomination.com/2008/05/best-left-unsaid/#comment-58 Redlegs23 Wed, 07 May 2008 13:54:38 +0000 http://www.synapticdomination.com/?p=37#comment-58 Offensive is a touchy word for me. I will attempt to tackle this article in the order in which it was written. The average person, while seemingly intelligent, can't help but be drawn in by what the media tells them. What is or isn't politically correct is a whole different story as what's right for some is not for others. As for the statement, it sounds a little...well, retarded. Hope that didn't offend anyone. Anytime America is in a war, it's always somewhat for our freedom. Whether your for the war or against it, I don't see how anyone in this country can be against the men and women risking their lives. "Yes, we are a nation that prides ourselves on freedom of speech." HA. No we are not, sir. Freedom of Speech is a nice thought, but it doesn't happen. Why was Don Imus fired after he called a basketball team "nappy headed hoes?" Why were Opie and Anthony suspended for comments a homeless man said about raping (a few political figures)? Why? Because freedom of speech does not exist! We have the freedom to say what we want, so long as it doesn't "offend" anyone else. I am leaning away from the war, because you have started me on something I feel passionate about. Why did Cosmo Kramer, as we all know him, apologize after dropping the "N" bomb on a few folks at a comedy show? No one cared that they were being douche bags to him for most of the show. Yet, everyone cared when he spoked out. Was his comments needed? Probably not. Were the disrespectful? Most likely. But his apology was a wall of lies. He apologized because he was pressured, not because he wanted to. People like Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton want equality, but only for one race. Seem fair? So, to use the phrase "freedom of speech," it's just absurd. On to being offended. At this moment, I can't think of one thing that ahs ever offended me. And, if you do the same, you probably can't either. I think of being offended as beyond pissed off. Sure, some things make you mad: being kicked in the shin, cancelling Family Guy or even a burnt meat loaf, but what really offends you? When Imus called those girls what he did, they didn't even hear it. No one listens to that show, especially them. They were told after the fact. They weren't "truly offended." Ok, to wrap this up and return to work. Freedom of speech is a good idea, yet will never happen so long as people have short fuses. Thus, freedom of speech and being offended go hand in hand. So long as you get "offended," my speech will never be free. Offensive is a touchy word for me. I will attempt to tackle this article in the order in which it was written.

The average person, while seemingly intelligent, can’t help but be drawn in by what the media tells them. What is or isn’t politically correct is a whole different story as what’s right for some is not for others.

As for the statement, it sounds a little…well, retarded. Hope that didn’t offend anyone. Anytime America is in a war, it’s always somewhat for our freedom. Whether your for the war or against it, I don’t see how anyone in this country can be against the men and women risking their lives.

“Yes, we are a nation that prides ourselves on freedom of speech.” HA. No we are not, sir. Freedom of Speech is a nice thought, but it doesn’t happen. Why was Don Imus fired after he called a basketball team “nappy headed hoes?” Why were Opie and Anthony suspended for comments a homeless man said about raping (a few political figures)? Why? Because freedom of speech does not exist! We have the freedom to say what we want, so long as it doesn’t “offend” anyone else.

I am leaning away from the war, because you have started me on something I feel passionate about.

Why did Cosmo Kramer, as we all know him, apologize after dropping the “N” bomb on a few folks at a comedy show? No one cared that they were being douche bags to him for most of the show. Yet, everyone cared when he spoked out. Was his comments needed? Probably not. Were the disrespectful? Most likely. But his apology was a wall of lies. He apologized because he was pressured, not because he wanted to.

People like Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton want equality, but only for one race. Seem fair? So, to use the phrase “freedom of speech,” it’s just absurd.

On to being offended. At this moment, I can’t think of one thing that ahs ever offended me. And, if you do the same, you probably can’t either. I think of being offended as beyond pissed off. Sure, some things make you mad: being kicked in the shin, cancelling Family Guy or even a burnt meat loaf, but what really offends you? When Imus called those girls what he did, they didn’t even hear it. No one listens to that show, especially them. They were told after the fact. They weren’t “truly offended.”

Ok, to wrap this up and return to work. Freedom of speech is a good idea, yet will never happen so long as people have short fuses. Thus, freedom of speech and being offended go hand in hand. So long as you get “offended,” my speech will never be free.

]]> By: Robert http://www.synapticdomination.com/2008/05/best-left-unsaid/#comment-46 Robert Sun, 04 May 2008 17:57:41 +0000 http://www.synapticdomination.com/?p=37#comment-46 People have become so self centered that they fail to realize the impact others have in their lives. The younger generation is a prime example. Every parent wants to give their children things they could not have. They want their lives to be easier than what they knew. That's all well and good, but in the end, I think we have removed too much from the children. They believe everything is provided for them with no personal investment required. They think everything that makes them happy should be accepted, otherwise it's racist or you're just too conservative. The younger generation needs to experience the true costs of investment to belong to a society. They need to experience hard labor, they need to experience the word no, they need to experience the pain of punishment, and they need to learn what lack of respect brings. Young adults have little to no respect for anyone, let alone themselves. Without respect, how can you expect anyone to think about what others do for you. You EXPECT it. You DEMAND it. It should be GIVEN to you just because you are you. That is all so blatantly wrong. We need to bring normalcy back to our society. Respect is a start. People have become so self centered that they fail to realize the impact others have in their lives. The younger generation is a prime example. Every parent wants to give their children things they could not have. They want their lives to be easier than what they knew. That’s all well and good, but in the end, I think we have removed too much from the children. They believe everything is provided for them with no personal investment required. They think everything that makes them happy should be accepted, otherwise it’s racist or you’re just too conservative.

The younger generation needs to experience the true costs of investment to belong to a society. They need to experience hard labor, they need to experience the word no, they need to experience the pain of punishment, and they need to learn what lack of respect brings. Young adults have little to no respect for anyone, let alone themselves. Without respect, how can you expect anyone to think about what others do for you. You EXPECT it. You DEMAND it. It should be GIVEN to you just because you are you. That is all so blatantly wrong. We need to bring normalcy back to our society. Respect is a start.

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