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AZ Jim
05-17-2017, 01:23 PM
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Private Pickle
05-17-2017, 01:29 PM
Frozen water...

Docthehun
05-17-2017, 01:48 PM
Tammy Bruce said it was a kid with autism..............

https://www.yahoo.com/news/fox-news-contributor-apologizes-calling-183710262.html

Mechanic
05-17-2017, 02:12 PM
The term was used way back in 1939 or so by German military to describe the remnants of the cremated as they floated back to earth.

Chris
05-17-2017, 02:17 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXnl14zHvo0

Common Sense
05-17-2017, 02:23 PM
Frozen water...
That's ice.

A snowflake is a six sided symmetrical crystalline structure of evaporated water formed at high altitude that descends as precipitation.

texan
05-17-2017, 02:39 PM
I am all for humor against anyone, but the cartoon isn't that funny.

decedent
05-17-2017, 03:30 PM
Most of the time, snowflake is what a weakling calls other people through the safety of their computer in an effort to look tough.

They're the people who support the FCC censoring Stephen Colbert while they complain about safe spaces; or make fun of Obama's mom jeans while claiming people should respect the current President; or say "ain't no immigrant gonna take my job" as they collect their welfare check; or attack liberal arts majors for getting degrees even though they never finished high school; or tell liberals to grow a pair as they're henpecked by their SOs; or so afraid of voting for a woman that they chose the current disaster; or claim to be rugged individualists while they keep hitting the report button.

AZ Jim
05-17-2017, 04:04 PM
I am all for humor against anyone, but the cartoon isn't that funny.I agree, it's pitiful and true.

nic34
05-17-2017, 04:13 PM
The term was used way back in 1939 or so by German military to describe the remnants of the cremated as they floated back to earth.

No.

See post #8

jimmyz
05-17-2017, 04:24 PM
Most of the time, snowflake is what a weakling calls other people through the safety of their computer in an effort to look tough.

They're the people who support the FCC censoring Stephen Colbert while they complain about safe spaces; or make fun of Obama's mom jeans while claiming people should respect the current President; or say "ain't no immigrant gonna take my job" as they collect their welfare check; or attack liberal arts majors for getting degrees even though they never finished high school; or tell liberals to grow a pair as they're henpecked by their SOs; or so afraid of voting for a woman that they chose the current disaster; or claim to be rugged individualists while they keep hitting the report button.

Snowflakes are people who use the term "significant other".

You may be a blizzard.

Peter1469
05-17-2017, 04:29 PM
Snowflake is what you call the entitled class who think that they are special.

Beevee
05-17-2017, 04:52 PM
That's ice.

A snowflake is a six sided symmetrical crystalline structure of evaporated water formed at high altitude that descends as precipitation.

Unless it refers to Trump when it is known as vaginal precipitation.

jimmyz
05-17-2017, 05:39 PM
Unless it refers to Trump when it is known as vaginal precipitation.

Lots of snowflakes near Montreal. Year-round.

Common Sense
05-17-2017, 05:59 PM
Lots of snowflakes near Montreal. Year-round.

Wait, you don't think there is snow in Montreal in the spring and summer do you?

jimmyz
05-17-2017, 06:10 PM
Wait, you don't think there is snow in Montreal in the spring and summer do you?

"Snowflakes" meaning people of your political persuasion. Duh!

Common Sense
05-17-2017, 06:17 PM
"Snowflakes" meaning people of your political persuasion. Duh!
That's about as accurate as calling conservatives racists.

I'm in no way a "snowflake" or person who seeks special treatment or asks for anything from anyone.

This idiocy of painting with a broad brush is not helping the American political process.

I don't live near Montreal and the people of Quebec are hardly snowflakes.

jimmyz
05-17-2017, 06:25 PM
That's about as accurate as calling conservatives racists.

I'm in no way a "snowflake" or person who seeks special treatment or asks for anything from anyone.

This idiocy of painting with a broad brush is not helping the American political process.

I don't live near Montreal and the people of Quebec are hardly snowflakes.

I was posting at Beevee initially. Then you jumped in. I included you because leftists have earned the moniker of "snowflake". Deal with it. The Left has shown its mania openly since Trump's win. And it's raining down snowflakes everywhere. Even Canadians that have no skin in the game rant here daily. Why? I can't know. The Trump effect has nothing to do with you lot.

Beevee
05-17-2017, 06:40 PM
Snowflake is what you call the entitled class who think that they are special.

You must stop talking about the basket of deplorables in such a cavalier manner.

Common Sense
05-17-2017, 06:43 PM
I was posting at Beevee initially. Then you jumped in. I included you because leftists have earned the moniker of "snowflake". Deal with it. The Left has shown its mania openly since Trump's win. And it's raining down snowflakes everywhere. Even Canadians that have no skin in the game rant here daily. Why? I can't know. The Trump effect has nothing to do with you lot.
You don't think what happens in the US effects us? Really?

Just look at the obvious, NAFTA, then think about it for a while... For me, I have friends and family in the US. I do a lot of business in the US and our economies and national interests are closely linked. If you think US politics has no effect on Canada, then you're ignorant of the facts.

My point is, calling those on the left snowflakes is no more accurate than calling those on the right racist. Does it apply to a minority of the people? Sure, but it doesn't represent the majority.

What would you think of someone who called all the right racist? Would you think they are mistaken and probably painting with a broad brush? I'd hope so...

Crepitus
05-17-2017, 06:59 PM
Most of the time, snowflake is what a weakling calls other people through the safety of their computer in an effort to look tough.

They're the people who support the FCC censoring Stephen Colbert while they complain about safe spaces; or make fun of Obama's mom jeans while claiming people should respect the current President; or say "ain't no immigrant gonna take my job" as they collect their welfare check; or attack liberal arts majors for getting degrees even though they never finished high school; or tell liberals to grow a pair as they're henpecked by their SOs; or so afraid of voting for a woman that they chose the current disaster; or claim to be rugged individualists while they keep hitting the report button.

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Mechanic
05-17-2017, 07:08 PM
No.

See post #8While post #8 is true I simply posted about the origination of the use of the word snowflake to refer to something other than snow.

resister
05-17-2017, 07:14 PM
Here ya go, like your avatar on Nov 10th (devastated, in shock)lol18145

Kalkin
05-17-2017, 09:50 PM
Anyone whose feelings are hurt by words and ideas.

Dr. Who
05-17-2017, 10:15 PM
Anyone whose feelings are hurt by words and ideas.
I would suggest that said sentiment is bipartisan.

Kalkin
05-17-2017, 10:29 PM
I would suggest that said sentiment is bipartisan.
Unfortunately so.

nic34
05-18-2017, 10:24 AM
While post #8 is true I simply posted about the origination of the use of the word snowflake to refer to something other than snow.

But your explanation is wrong and only serves to continue an inaccurate carricture of those of us on the left.

Standing Wolf
05-18-2017, 10:32 AM
I'd have to include people who are so sensitive to what other people might be doing in the privacy of their own homes that they want to be able to refuse to serve or sell to them, and claim to be "hurt" if the law requires them to do so.

Mister D
05-18-2017, 10:33 AM
I'd have to include people who are so sensitive to what other people might be doing in the privacy of their own homes that they want to be able to refuse to serve or sell to them, and claim to be "hurt" if the law requires them to do so.
Because the law is the law and the law is right. Yeah, we know. lol

Kalkin
05-18-2017, 11:01 AM
I'd have to include people who are so sensitive to what other people might be doing in the privacy of their own homes that they want to be able to refuse to serve or sell to them, and claim to be "hurt" if the law requires them to do so.

I believe any free person should have the right to refuse to serve any other person, for any reason.

Mister D
05-18-2017, 11:02 AM
I believe any free person should have the right to refuse to serve any other person, for any reason.
Wolf can't justify his position. He will simply remind you of what the law currently states. Might makes right.

Chris
05-18-2017, 11:02 AM
I'd have to include people who are so sensitive to what other people might be doing in the privacy of their own homes that they want to be able to refuse to serve or sell to them, and claim to be "hurt" if the law requires them to do so.


You mean like on the ShowTime series Shameless where the neighbors, the white dude and black girlfriend who ran the neighborhood bar, ran an online porn show from their bedroom? They never refused service, and how would they even know who's watching, or care as long as they were getting paid. They didn't act hurt. No snowflakes on that show.

Chris
05-18-2017, 11:06 AM
I believe any free person should have the right to refuse to serve any other person, for any reason.

Well, you just don't want to be forced into slavery. Snowflake!! :P

Standing Wolf
05-18-2017, 11:15 AM
Because the law is the law and the law is right.

I'd be the last person on the planet to suggest that was true...but if it makes you happy, you go with whatever fantasy/straw man serves your narrative, D.

Mister D
05-18-2017, 11:15 AM
I'd be the last person on the planet to suggest that was true...but if it makes you happy, you go with whatever fantasy/straw man serves your narrative, D.
You've suggested nothing but that and your petulance is unimpressive. :)

AZ Jim
05-18-2017, 11:19 AM
You've suggested nothing but that and your petulance is unimpressive. :)As a bystander I must say.........weak!!

Mister D
05-18-2017, 11:20 AM
As a bystander I must say.........weak!!
That's nice, Jim.

Standing Wolf
05-18-2017, 11:20 AM
I believe any free person should have the right to refuse to serve any other person, for any reason.

Except that when you apply for and receive a license to conduct a public business, you agree to abide by the rules that come with it. You voluntarily put certain limits on how you deal with the public, among other things. In your private life, you can choose to associate or conduct business with whomever you like; in the public marketplace, you cannot.

Mister D
05-18-2017, 11:22 AM
Except that when you apply for and receive a license to conduct a public business, you agree to abide by the rules that come with it. You voluntarily put certain limits on how you deal with the public, among other things. In your private life, you can choose to associate or conduct business with whomever you like; in the public marketplace, you cannot.
Yeah, you'd be the last person to do that. :laugh:

Standing Wolf
05-18-2017, 11:22 AM
You mean like on the ShowTime series Shameless where the neighbors, the white dude and black girlfriend who ran the neighborhood bar, ran an online porn show from their bedroom? They never refused service, and how would they even know who's watching, or care as long as they were getting paid. They didn't act hurt. No snowflakes on that show.

Okay, that was more than a little weird. Not sure how any of that applies to the discussion, but...whatever.

Standing Wolf
05-18-2017, 11:26 AM
Well, you just don't want to be forced into slavery.

Slavery. :facepalm:

Now do one where you compare being forced to wait on a gay person to being shoved naked into a gas chamber and thrown into a mass grave, okay?

Chris
05-18-2017, 11:56 AM
Slavery. :facepalm:

Now do one where you compare being forced to wait on a gay person to being shoved naked into a gas chamber and thrown into a mass grave, okay?


a gay person to being shoved naked into a gas chamber and thrown into a mass grave

Wild imagination. Yours, not mine.



slavery
[sley-vuh-ree, sleyv-ree]
Spell Syllables
Synonyms Examples Word Origin
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noun
1.
the condition of a slave; bondage.
2.
the keeping of slaves as a practice or institution.
3.
a state of subjection like that of a slave :
He was kept in slavery by drugs.
4.
severe toil; drudgery.

In short, subjugation, being forced to do work against your will.

It's a metaphor, wolf, to make a point.

Chris
05-18-2017, 11:58 AM
I'd have to include people who are so sensitive to what other people might be doing in the privacy of their own homes that they want to be able to refuse to serve or sell to them, and claim to be "hurt" if the law requires them to do so.


You mean like on the ShowTime series Shameless where the neighbors, the white dude and black girlfriend who ran the neighborhood bar, ran an online porn show from their bedroom? They never refused service, and how would they even know who's watching, or care as long as they were getting paid. They didn't act hurt. No snowflakes on that show.


Okay, that was more than a little weird. Not sure how any of that applies to the discussion, but...whatever.


It was an example of what you posted. Read what you post.

Chris
05-18-2017, 12:04 PM
https://i.snag.gy/nd8I5G.jpg

rcfieldz
05-18-2017, 12:17 PM
Most of the time, snowflake is what a weakling calls other people through the safety of their computer in an effort to look tough.

They're the people who support the FCC censoring Stephen Colbert while they complain about safe spaces; or make fun of Obama's mom jeans while claiming people should respect the current President; or say "ain't no immigrant gonna take my job" as they collect their welfare check; or attack liberal arts majors for getting degrees even though they never finished high school; or tell liberals to grow a pair as they're henpecked by their SOs; or so afraid of voting for a woman that they chose the current disaster; or claim to be rugged individualists while they keep hitting the report button.

And life is great.

Kalkin
05-18-2017, 10:01 PM
Except that when you apply for and receive a license to conduct a public business, you agree to abide by the rules that come with it.
I don't believe anyone should have to apply for a license to conduct private business between willing parties. Said private business would be open to the general public, minus anyone the business owner does not want to do business, for any reason whatsoever. Of course, since I support equality, the potential customers would also have the right refrain from conducting business with said establishment, for any reason whatsoever.

You voluntarily put certain limits on how you deal with the public, among other things. In your private life, you can choose to associate or conduct business with whomever you like; in the public marketplace, you cannot.
The public marketplace is just a group of private citizens voluntarily doing business with each other. Why should those private individuals give up their right to free association?

Kalkin
05-18-2017, 10:03 PM
Slavery. :facepalm:

Now do one where you compare being forced to wait on a gay person to being shoved naked into a gas chamber and thrown into a mass grave, okay?

Both are examples of people being forced into doing things against their will, thusly comparable. One is just more extreme than the other.

resister
05-18-2017, 10:06 PM
I don't believe anyone should have to apply for a license to conduct private business between willing parties. Said private business would be open to the general public, minus anyone the business owner does not want to do business, for any reason whatsoever. Of course, since I support equality, the potential customers would also have the right refrain from conducting business with said establishment, for any reason whatsoever.

The public marketplace is just a group of private citizens voluntarily doing business with each other. Why should those private individuals give up their right to free association?
He sounds like a socialist.

Kalkin
05-18-2017, 10:15 PM
He sounds like a socialist.
Certainly not a supporter of liberty.

Dr. Who
05-18-2017, 10:29 PM
Wild imagination. Yours, not mine.




In short, subjugation, being forced to do work against your will.

It's a metaphor, wolf, to make a point.
You are not being subjugated by honoring a voluntarily made contract. I can't imagine how you could even justify that point of view unless one party or another attempts to change the terms of the agreement unlawfully. It is a fact of life that licensees operate within a set of rules. You can't run a restaurant and not observe the health rules. You can't operate any licensed establishment and maintain dangerous premises. If your municipality demands that you close on stat holidays, you can't stay open. You can't run a bar and sell liquor to minors. I'm not sure why this is so difficult to understand.

Dr. Who
05-18-2017, 10:35 PM
I don't believe anyone should have to apply for a license to conduct private business between willing parties. Said private business would be open to the general public, minus anyone the business owner does not want to do business, for any reason whatsoever. Of course, since I support equality, the potential customers would also have the right refrain from conducting business with said establishment, for any reason whatsoever.

The public marketplace is just a group of private citizens voluntarily doing business with each other. Why should those private individuals give up their right to free association?

Then don't live in a municipality, because if a municipality allows a free for all, it becomes legally liable. Its very existence involves legal undertakings both to the state and to its own taxpayers.

Standing Wolf
05-19-2017, 10:40 AM
Should businesses be "forced" by the government to ensure the safety and cleanliness of food that they sell to their customers? Why?

Should someone doing business as an auto mechanic, or a doctor, or an investment banker have to prove to anyone that they are at least marginally qualified to perform the service they propose to sell to the public? Why?

Should a business owner be required to maintain his property in such a condition that there is no imminent risk of it falling or burning down, or blowing up, with customers inside? Why?

Kalkin
05-19-2017, 11:07 AM
Then don't live in a municipality, because if a municipality allows a free for all, it becomes legally liable. Its very existence involves legal undertakings both to the state and to its own taxpayers.

I live where I am.

Kalkin
05-19-2017, 11:11 AM
Should businesses be "forced" by the government to ensure the safety and cleanliness of food that they sell to their customers? Why?
Nope. It's the customer's responsibility to ensure they are getting what they're paying for.

Should someone doing business as an auto mechanic, or a doctor, or an investment banker have to prove to anyone that they are at least marginally qualified to perform the service they propose to sell to the public? Why?
Nope. It's the customer's responsibility to ensure they are getting what they're paying for.

Should a business owner be required to maintain his property in such a condition that there is no imminent risk of it falling or burning down, or blowing up, with customers inside? Why?
Nope. It's the customer's choice to enter or not.

Standing Wolf
05-19-2017, 11:31 AM
Nope. It's the customer's responsibility to ensure they are getting what they're paying for.

Nope. It's the customer's responsibility to ensure they are getting what they're paying for.

Nope. It's the customer's choice to enter or not.

I honestly don't mean to be insulting, K...but I really have to question your age, education and experience in the real world, in this instance. Again, I'm not trying to insult you as a substitute for disputing your opinion - I'm not. I'm just wondering if you've given any serious thought to what it would be like to live in a country where there is virtually no official oversight over who could advertise to, say, perform surgery or fix a car or treat a sick pet (or child), and no criminal sanctions - one would assume - for doing, or attempting to do, any of those things, regardless of the consequences. I don't think "chaos" is adequate to describe that sort of scenario.

Kalkin
05-19-2017, 11:42 AM
I honestly don't mean to be insulting, K...but I really have to question your age, education and experience in the real world, in this instance.
I don't generally give out personal info, but I'll give you this: 50 years old with a 138 IQ.

I'm just wondering if you've given any serious thought to what it would be like to live in a country where there is virtually no official oversight over who could advertise to, say, perform surgery or fix a car or treat a sick pet (or child), and no criminal sanctions - one would assume - for doing, or attempting to do, any of those things, regardless of the consequences. I don't think "chaos" is adequate to describe that sort of scenario.
I advocate the extreme position because I'm willing to compromise. If I took the middle ground, a compromise with the left would be a left-of-center solution.

Captain Obvious
05-19-2017, 11:45 AM
I don't generally give out personal info, but I'll give you this: 50 years old with a 138 IQ.

I advocate the extreme position because I'm willing to compromise. If I took the middle ground, a compromise with the left would be a left-of-center solution.

Nobody on the interwebs has an IQ under 130 or a cock smaller than 7 inches silly. Everyone knows that.

Chris
05-19-2017, 11:54 AM
Nope. It's the customer's responsibility to ensure they are getting what they're paying for.

Nope. It's the customer's responsibility to ensure they are getting what they're paying for.

Nope. It's the customer's choice to enter or not.



I would only add that society is capable of dealing with these issues privately in private arbitration and private courts, and in fact does. Most of the issues listed are insurance issues, that you negotiate with your insurance company and your insurance company with the other guy's. It rare that those lawyers who advertize gazillion dollor wins ever get these cases to court, where, more often than not, the lawyers haggle out an agreement among parties that the judge signs off on. The government's too corrupt to be trusted.

Chris
05-19-2017, 11:55 AM
...

I advocate the extreme position because I'm willing to compromise. If I took the middle ground, a compromise with the left would be a left-of-center solution.

Which is why the country keeps shifting left led by the politicians we have.

FindersKeepers
05-19-2017, 03:34 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=194&v=Q-CJ-oHs4SU

Chris
05-19-2017, 03:49 PM
Thanks for that, here's another...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io03C0fwsRk