War of the Roses

by Hal_10000

Posted by dwex on 02/12/08 at 10:13 AM from

Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice

Wouldn’t that look great on a business card?

Posted by on 02/12/08 at 10:22 AM from

which is widely seen as symbolising love

Well we certainly wouldn’t want anyone to think we love our property now would we.

We need to get off oil just so we don’t have to give a fuck about these bassackward retards anymore.

Posted by on 02/12/08 at 11:15 AM from

And people think Islam is compatible with western culture…

Posted by on 02/12/08 at 11:41 AM from

And people think Islam is compatible with western culture…

Where does it say in Islam that red roses are forbidden on valentines day, or valentines day is bad?

Saudi Arabia is ruled by a religious sect; to a lot of saudis (as it is in Iran) it’s like us being ruled by mormons but actually all forced to wear magic underwear etc. The religion is based on christianity but also pretty far removed from it.

The stupid thing about all this is the west (Britian in particular in regards to Iran) created both groups of religious extremists in Saudi and Iran and funded them in Afghanistan (through Saudi). After replacing democracies (in Iran) with religious dictatorships, we now go “oh look ... muslims are extremists).

My views on religion are pretty clear and while there are some hideous bits of the bible, on the whole it’s definitely more tolerant as a work than the Koran but still both books can very easily be taken out of context. I have zero time for islamists trying to inflict their fucked up view of the world on me, but it’s does not help to secular people to try and paint all muslims as the same, in the same way not all (or actuall very few) Christians are religious right numbnuts like Falwell.

Posted by on 02/12/08 at 12:03 PM from

I skip valentine’s day - it’s a total fraud and waste of cash.  It isn’t even any fun.

First off, it is a “demand” holiday for gifts, cards, flowers, sweets, and an expensive dinner out.  Since you are expected to produce these things, they are pretty much devoid of meaning.

Next, the price of all these things goes up dramatically just for the event, and getting dinner reservations is nearly impossible.  Add on to this that most restaurants are overbooked that night, service is bad, the quality of the food is off, and the whole meal is rushed - dinner will most likely suck.

Finally, all too often you run into this weird thought process that women have that somehow sex will just “ruin” a perfect night of “romance”.  This is the ultimate sign that the day isn’t about love, romance and sweethearts, it’s all about making some messed-up fantasy that women have of being a princess come true.

I will, at most, stop by Costco, get some cheap flowers for my wife, put her favorite cut of beef on the grill and crack open a bottle of wine - at home.

Posted by on 02/12/08 at 12:17 PM from

Where does it say in Islam that red roses are forbidden on valentines day, or valentines day is bad?

Take a laxative, padders. I was being sarcastic.

Although, all fundamentalists seem to hold religious views that are incompatible with freedom and democracy. Fortunately, many if not most Muslims seem to temper their faith so as to fit into society.

Posted by on 02/12/08 at 12:17 PM from

This is the ultimate sign that the day isn’t about love, romance and sweethearts, it’s all about making some messed-up fantasy that women have of being a princess come true.

And what the fuckity-fuck-fuck is wrong with that?  If you do it all year, great.  A lot of men resent doing anything special one day a year.  My husband is pretty good throughout the year, so I don’t expect a big deal, but some flowers from Publix and a nice dinner at home isn’t too much to ask ...

Posted by on 02/12/08 at 12:22 PM from

Have to agree with SO on this one...I love getting flowers but I’d rather them them when my man wasn’t “forced” to get them and pay quadruple the price! Besides, our anniversary is more important than Valentine’s Day. If you want to acknowledge it with a card, or a special dinner at home (as I am doing) I think it is MORE than enough for a Hallmark holiday!

Posted by on 02/12/08 at 12:38 PM from

I love getting flowers but I’d rather them them when my man wasn’t “forced” to get them and pay quadruple the price!

Forced is a strange word to use.  Coerced, sure.

Married people have a very different take than single, I would assume.  I don’t think spending alot of money or getting laid is the point when you’re married.  If you need a holiday to get laid, well, there’s your problem.

Posted by on 02/12/08 at 01:50 PM from

If you need a holiday to get laid, well, there’s your problem.

So you’re saying my Presidents Day gang bang is a problem?

Posted by syddelish on 02/12/08 at 05:07 PM from

Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice

Wouldn’t that look great on a business card?

We had one better than that here in Okieland:

The Leaking Underground Storage Tank Commission.

Yep…

The LUST Commission

Gotta luv government agencies that don’t quite think things trhough!

Posted by on 02/12/08 at 05:12 PM from

So you’re saying my Presidents Day gang bang is a problem?

Only if you need it to get laid :) ...

Posted by on 02/13/08 at 10:41 AM from

Not sure how the Valentine’s Day cultural coercion of men buying (way overpriced)flowers turned into an issue of single people trying to get laid. Certainly isn’t a problem for me, not when I was married, single, or just attached! Frankly, I feel sorry for all the people who buy into the significance of this Hallmark mularkey!

Posted by on 02/13/08 at 10:46 AM from

ESPN, Seattle Outcast brought up getting laid.  I, generally have no problem with it either, but it may be that my female gender makes it easier.

Hubby and son got me flowers last night when he went to the grocery store.  I’m sick, so I got them early :).