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January 11, 2006
Enough Monicker StealingThe joke is old and it's getting annoying. If you want to do this joke, make it clear it's not the real person posting, but putting a (not really) after the name, or else calling yourself "Tubino Junior" or something. No more of it, please. posted by Ace at 08:23 PM
CommentsIs using a "!" to indicate "not" a widely accepted syntax outside of computer science and electrical engineering? Posted by: !ace on January 11, 2006 08:28 PM
Awwwww....but why?!? Posted by: PlvTooBeanoJersee on January 11, 2006 08:28 PM
sure, you can use the exclamation point. Anything that indicates it's a spoof. People are getting confused by this and people (like zetetic) are starting to get pissed off. So it's not a joke anymore, it's an annoyance. Posted by: ace on January 11, 2006 08:34 PM
So they should steal MY moniker?!? Posted by: tubino junior on January 11, 2006 08:35 PM
When did pissing off zetetic become a bad thing? Posted by: zetetic needs a mommy on January 11, 2006 08:36 PM
But he started it! Posted by: Proud Conservative Non-Vet on January 11, 2006 08:43 PM
I shouldn't have named zetetic as an example. It's annoying a lot of people. Posted by: ace on January 11, 2006 08:43 PM
It'd be nice to get rid of the anonymous commenting habits as well. Even the delurkers were polite enough to provide some sort of moniker. Posted by: geoff on January 11, 2006 08:45 PM
I knew you'd figure it out eventually. You see, I've actually been dead for the last 180 years. Dammit! I never should have given that speech in Weehawken! Posted by: Thomas Jefferson on January 11, 2006 08:51 PM
annoying people? i believe that's a federal offense these days. Posted by: ramms on January 11, 2006 09:50 PM
It's time for... registration. Posted by: Bart on January 11, 2006 10:04 PM
I promise to stop pretending to be someone I'm not. Posted by: Proud Conservative Draft Dodger on January 11, 2006 10:16 PM
Whatever you say, dad. Posted by: ace junior on January 11, 2006 10:21 PM
When you're pretending to be proudliberalvet, please use one of the following: plame loser valerie prickless loser fag hag proud liberal roadkill pointless liberal vomit Thanks and special hugs for your cooperation in this matter to all my Republifag friends and enemies. Mainly enemies. Posted by: !!!!ProudLiberalVet!!!! on January 11, 2006 10:25 PM
Thanks Ace I was getting really confused. Posted by: Fat Conservative Coward on January 11, 2006 10:31 PM
Whaaaa sniff sniff Whaaaaaa Posted by: Sam Alito's Wife on January 11, 2006 10:39 PM
Just for the record, I didn't care so much about the obviously fake posts that PLV was putting up, it was his hypocrisy about it that bugged me (he started the shit, but then whined about it when the tables were turned). That's all. Posted by: zetetic on January 11, 2006 11:07 PM
In order to set the record straight, that the cry-baby Zetetic just distorted yet again, I propose that Ace go back to my first dramatic entrance here and compare the IP addresses of my initial posts with those that appeared shortly after. In that way we can let the facts speak so the liar Zetetic can shout his yappy mouth. Posted by: Proud Liberal Vet on January 11, 2006 11:13 PM
Identity is theft! Posted by: Ace of Hearts! on January 11, 2006 11:16 PM
You started pretending to be other people before anyone pretended to be you, assface. And that's a fact. Posted by: zetetic on January 11, 2006 11:20 PM
And in any case, you've been lying since day one, Proud Liberal "Vet." Posted by: zetetic on January 11, 2006 11:21 PM
Before the grammer queen gets here that should be shut rather than shout. Posted by: Proud Liberal Vet on January 11, 2006 11:22 PM
Oh yeah, I almost forgot the lie about not posting here anymore. So get down off your high horse, turd-burglar. Posted by: zetetic on January 11, 2006 11:24 PM
"You started pretending to be other people before anyone pretended to be you, assface. And that's a fact." Then that is what the empirical evidence will show if that is the truth retard. I am not afraid of the facts. Are you? Posted by: Proud Liberal Vet on January 11, 2006 11:24 PM
I wear women's clothing and voted for John Kerry. Posted by: Ace on January 11, 2006 11:25 PM
Well, I'm sure as shit not afraid of you, douchebag. Facts are facts, and lies are lies, and as previously pointed out, you've been lying since day one. My conscience is clear. Posted by: zetetic on January 11, 2006 11:27 PM
"Well, I'm sure as shit not afraid of you, douchebag. Facts are facts, and lies are lies, and as previously pointed out, you've been lying since day one. My conscience is clear." Then why are you so afraid of looking at the facts punk? It doesn't matter what you say liar, or what I say. The facts will speak for themselves. Posted by: Proud Liberal Vet on January 11, 2006 11:29 PM
grammar Posted by: Thomas Jefferson on January 11, 2006 11:31 PM
Someone should close this before feeling get hurt. Lets play nice. Posted by: t3rrible on January 11, 2006 11:32 PM
Holy crap on a plate! Did I step into a kindergarten pissing match? I'd rather be identifiable than a pretender. The latter is childish. Posted by: Mussolini on January 11, 2006 11:32 PM
If you would remove your head from your sphincter for ten seconds, you'd know that I'm not afraid of looking at any facts, shit-for-brains. ONCE AGAIN: Facts are facts, and lies are lies, and the liar here is the sack of shit that claims to be a vet. Posted by: zetetic on January 11, 2006 11:32 PM
"If you would remove your head from your sphincter for ten seconds, you'd know that I'm not afraid of looking at any facts, shit-for-brains. ONCE AGAIN: Facts are facts, and lies are lies, and the liar here is the sack of shit that claims to be a vet." Then why are you drawing conclusions before the facts are examined shit for brains? Posted by: Proud Liberal Vet on January 11, 2006 11:38 PM
And the previous posters are right. Pusillanimous Lying Virgin has taken up enough of my time. I'm done. Posted by: zetetic on January 11, 2006 11:39 PM
PLV - as much fun as a box of retarded puppies. Posted by: Lee Atwater on January 11, 2006 11:40 PM
Run away liar. Posted by: Proud Liberal Vet on January 11, 2006 11:40 PM
That isn't a proper sentence Queenie. Posted by: Proud Liberal Vet on January 11, 2006 11:41 PM
*yawn* Posted by: zetetic on January 11, 2006 11:44 PM
What sucks is that KOS and Atrios require a registration, yet their followers flood conservative sites to tie them up under "anonymous" tags. Once again proving that liberals are cornholing turdrockets. Posted by: KOS on January 11, 2006 11:49 PM
OK, one last thing, and then I'm done. Being accused of lying by PLV is like being accused of gluttony by Michael Moore. In other words, "O Kettle, thou art black!" exclaims the Pot. Posted by: zetetic on January 11, 2006 11:55 PM
I thought you left a long time ago cry-baby. Posted by: Proud Liberal Vet on January 11, 2006 11:57 PM
Say, what are you guys up to in here, anyways? Whatcha talkin' about? Posted by: sandy burger on January 12, 2006 12:01 AM
Zetetic is arguing with himself again. Posted by: Bart on January 12, 2006 12:05 AM
For the life of me, I can't understand how PLV manages to provoke a response from anyone. Posted by: Michael on January 12, 2006 12:44 AM
Why do you dumbfucks keep congratulating yourselves? You are about as creative and intelligent as a bag of mud. Posted by: Proud Liberal Vet on January 12, 2006 01:10 AM
Thomas Jefferson was a punk-ass bitch. I shoulda popped a cap in his ass too. Posted by: (Not Really) Aaron Burr on January 12, 2006 01:58 AM
Hey PLV, how about ACTING like a frigging vet for once and being the strong silent type. Emphasis on silent. Posted by: Dogstar on January 12, 2006 02:16 AM
This is kinda fun. :-) Almost like a tennis match. *munches on popcorn* Posted by: Muslihoon on January 12, 2006 02:30 AM
Hey Dogstar are you a genius too in that imaginary world where these other hillbillies strut their stuff. Those of us in the real world can't really tell by looking at what you actually write or say? Unfortunately it will be another two days before your fellow idiots stop laughing so we can ask them how high you scored on the moron funny list. Posted by: Proud Liberal Vet on January 12, 2006 07:04 AM
Understood. Sorry. Posted by: _///|\\\_ on January 12, 2006 07:10 AM
Whaaaa Whaaaaaa Whaaaa Whaaaaaa Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Please stop
Posted by: Sam Alito's Wife on January 12, 2006 07:23 AM
Shut up bitch. Posted by: Big Bully Ted Kennedy on January 12, 2006 07:33 AM
PLV, are you into Betsy? Posted by: Pat O'Brian on January 12, 2006 08:23 AM
Ace, you should also not allow anonymous comments... at least the trolls should be required to have the creativity to come up with a moniker... or are all those anon comments attributed to "Josie"... whoever the fjuck that is? Posted by: Madfish Willie on January 12, 2006 08:53 AM
Judge AlleyOtoe I er um am going to (hic) bitch slap your wife er if she er doesn't stop that um whining (hic)! Posted by: The Real T Kennedy on January 12, 2006 09:17 AM
Whaaaa Whaaaaaa Whaaaa Whaaaaaa Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Please stop Posted by: Sam Alito's Wife on January 12, 2006 09:28 AM
Yeah, that joke hasn't gotten old yet. Fucking idiot. Posted by: Lee Atwater on January 12, 2006 09:59 AM
Good one Lee that's hilarious. Posted by: zetetic needs a mommy on January 12, 2006 10:42 AM
Alito's wife may have cried because of the slander of her husband but funny thing is she is going to have the last LAUGH when he is appointed the the Supreme Court you f'ng losers. Posted by: roc ingersol on January 12, 2006 10:44 AM
Fuck you, PLV. Posted by: Lee Atwater on January 12, 2006 11:14 AM
May I infer from that last message that you don't like me? Posted by: PLV on January 12, 2006 01:19 PM
Zetetic may need a mommy but I need a big throbbing cock right up my poop chute. Posted by: Proud Liberal Twat on January 12, 2006 01:24 PM
Hi, My name is Val - long time reader, !first time poster! I've been reading the ongoing flame war between ProudLiberalVet ("PLV") and, well, everybody else with interest and thought I could try to help calm things down. I know what gets some of you is that the terms 'proud', 'liberal' and 'vet' don't really belong together, and you're right - almost no vet under the age of 80 is both proud and liberal. But obviously PLV is under 80 (look how fast he types), so I'd thought I'd point out that there is one small group of 'proud liberal vets' who are under 80 - those who received a dishonorable discharge. Theyr'e vets all right, but they did something (awol, insubordination etc.) that lead the right wing nuts who run the military to kick them out, and they're proud of that. In the case of PLV, my guess is that he may have violated the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy one too many times. And how did he violate it - obviously by 'asking' all the time. Can't you hear him now: 'Soldier, are you gay?" "Do you have a hairy chest?" "Wow, I like men in boots." etc. And eventually, he probably hit up on a marine, and if that's correct, he was dd'ed about 2 minutes later. I know I'm giving away one of my side's secrets with this post, but I'm now bored with trying to tear down this country, and thought I might try to earn a few points with the people who are on America's side. (My side hasn't been doing too well lately.) Gotta go now. But remember an under 80 plv may = dd Hope this helps. Posted by: !val! on January 12, 2006 01:50 PM
PLV, you can infer from that last message that I think you should be sodomized by Dick Cheney wearing a live-cougar condom. Posted by: Lee Atwater on January 12, 2006 01:58 PM
So yeah, safe to say I don't like you much. Posted by: Lee Atwater on January 12, 2006 01:59 PM
I'm sorry to hear that Lee because of all the idiots here you are the one I like the most. Posted by: PLV on January 12, 2006 02:54 PM
Yeah, well, so's your mama. Posted by: All the Idiots Here on January 12, 2006 03:01 PM
I'm sorry to hear that Lee because of all the idiots here you are the one I like the most. Aw. That's so sweet. Give us a kiss... Posted by: Lee Atwater on January 12, 2006 03:03 PM
How many people here believe !val! is a Liberal? !Val! I used to be a conservative but I left when they became traitors to our nation. Do you believe that? By the way nice try on the he is really a fag theory. Sorry, you'll have to do better. In fact not only I'm I not a fag I'm a babe magnet. Posted by: PLV on January 12, 2006 03:19 PM
In fact not only I'm I not a fag I'm a babe magnet. Best laugh I've had all day. Posted by: The Warden on January 12, 2006 03:28 PM
How many people here believe PLV is a vet? Maybe one, assuming PLV himself does. And since he actually believes he's a babe magnet *chuckle* I suppose he could truly be that deluded. Posted by: Anon E. Mouse on January 12, 2006 03:29 PM
Now, I might believe he's a veterinarian. After all, that'd give him a steady supply of gerbils. Posted by: Anon E. Mouse on January 12, 2006 03:31 PM
I believe he's a vet. After all, the job would give him easy access to drugged animals. Posted by: Lee Atwater on January 12, 2006 03:31 PM
Heh. Sick minds think alike. Posted by: Lee Atwater on January 12, 2006 03:32 PM
If people weren't sick they wouldn't need penicillin. ;) Posted by: Anon E. Mouse on January 12, 2006 03:34 PM
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Dumas picked four names of real musketeers out of a history book, D'Artagnan, Athos, Aramis, and Porthos. So there was an actual D'Artagnan, though he made most of the story up. (Or, you know, all of it.)* Charles de Batz de Castelmore, known as d'Artagnan, the famous musketeer of Kings Louis XIII and Louis XIV, spent his life in the service of the French crown. A lot of Dumas's stories are based on bits of real history. The plot of the >Three Musketeers, about trying to recover lost diamonds from the queen's necklace, was cribbed from the then-almost-contemporaneous Affair of the Queen's Necklace. And the Man in the Iron Mask is based on real accounts of a prisoner forced to wear a mask (though I think it was a velvet mask). * Oh, I should mention, Dumas says all this, about finding the names in an old book, in the prologue to his novel. But authors lie a lot. They frequently present fictions as based on historic fact. The twist is, he was actually telling the truth here. At least about these four musketeers having actually existed and served under Louis XIV. Fun fact: You know the beginning of A Fistful of Dollars where the local gunslingers make fun of Clint Eastwood's donkey and Eastwood demands they apologize to the donkey? That's lifted from The Three Musketeers. Rochefort mocks D'Artagnan's old, brokedown farm horse and D'Artagnan is incensed.
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I noticed a continuity problem. Maybe. Now, as of the time of The Hobbit, it was unknown that this magic ring was in fact a Ring of Power, and it was doubly unknown that it was the Ring of Power, the Master Ring that controlled the others. But the narrator -- who we will learn in LOTR was none of than Bilbo himself, who wrote the book as "There and Back Again" -- says this about Gollum's ring: "But who knows how Gollum had come by that present [the Ring], ages ago in the old days when such rings were still at large in the world? Perhaps even the Master who ruled them could not have said." In another passage, the ring is identified as a "ring of power." I don't know, I always thought there was a distinction between mere magic rings and the Rings of Power created by Sauron. But this suggests that Bilbo knew this was a ring of power created by Sauron. Now I don't remember when Bilbo wrote the Hobbit. In the movie, he shows Frodo the book in Rivendell, and I guess he wrote it after he left the Shire. I guess he might have added in the part about the ring being a ring of power created by "the Master" after Gandalf appraised him of his research into the ring. I never noticed this before. I know Tolkien re-wrote this chapter while he was writing LOTR to make the ring important from the start. And also to make Gollum more sinister and evil, and also to remove the part where Gollum actually offers Bilbo the ring as a "present" -- Bilbo had already found it on his own, but Gollum was wiling to give it away, which obviously is not something the rewritten Gollum would ever do. But I had no memory of the ring being suggested to be The Ring so early in the tale.
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