Life's Golden Rules

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by Joe_Lorenzini

What's a "car phone"?

LOL That's what we called them before "mobile phone" and "cell phone" were fashionable.

[Wes]

Originally Posted by Bill

I thought of posting this part of Wes's post, from his second sentence,but thought it was not hidden and would be obvious: "...he talks about how the "liberal, feel good, politically-correct" atmosphere...." The "liberal" is the political part. The list that Sykes wrote is to correct the supposed misimpressions of the world obtained from the liberal worldview. That is what makes it political.

The word "liberal" does not necessarily have anything to do with a political ideology. Can it? Sure, but it can also mean other things, too.

The definition of "liberal" from dictionary.com:

1.favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
2.(often initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform.
3.of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism.
4.favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, esp. as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties.
5.favoring or permitting freedom of action, esp. with respect to matters of personal belief or expression: a liberal policy toward dissident artists and writers.
6.of or pertaining to representational forms of government rather than aristocracies and monarchies.
7.free from prejudice or bigotry; tolerant: a liberal attitude toward foreigners.
8.open-minded or tolerant, esp. free of or not bound by traditional or conventional ideas, values, etc.
9.characterized by generosity and willingness to give in large amounts: a liberal donor.
10.given freely or abundantly; generous: a liberal donation.
11.not strict or rigorous; free; not literal: a liberal interpretation of a rule.
12.of, pertaining to, or based on the liberal arts.
13.of, pertaining to, or befitting a freeman.


Of all 13 possible definitions, only 2 have anything to do with politics. IMHO, you're stretching to make something political when it is not meant to be.

[*Mike*]

Originally Posted by Wes

Rule 8:
Your school may have done away with winners and losers but life has not. In some schools they have abolished failing grades; they'll give you as many times as you want to get the right answer. This, of course, doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to anything in real life.

Political or not? Eh. Could go either way... But, I'm thinking not. Consider that Texas is a very politically conservative state. And yet...

• 34% of Texas high school students drop out--8th highest in the U. S.
• 49th in verbal SAT scores and 46th in math
• Texas ranks 41st in per capita spending on students in public schools, compared to 25th in 1999.

Considering the quote above, these seem like the kind of things that this list would be concerned about, no? It's easy to make a lot of things into political discussions (and the "liberal" reference may very well be an attempt), but surely a lot of problems can be discussed apolitically as well...

(For the record, the stats are from the CEO of Central Dallas Ministries, and I'm not aware of his source.)

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That said, it's an okay list. I wouldn't buy into all of it, although it does make some points. It's just written for marketability and impact. :o)

[barP]

my favorite rule:

always format the card before you start the shoot.

wp.

[Bill]

Yes, Wes, liberal has several definitions. Sykes is pretty well-known for using the political definitions, as he is a well known political commentator of a conservative-to-libertarian persuasion. Conservative and libertarian also have multiple meanings but it will be easy to figure out the ones I mean. I agree with a lot of what he has written, in fact, even beyond what you quoted, especially as regards victimhood and personal responsibility.

[Wes]

To be honest, I have never heard of Mr. Sykes until this list, which means that it was a false assumption that I posted this for political reasons.

[SCone]

Politics aside, they all ring true. That is except #3, it's a "more than likely".

[studiocygnet]

Originally Posted by SCone

Politics aside, they all ring true. That is except #3, it's a "more than likely".

Yes it's true that all of the statements ring true, but to blame it on the "liberal, feel good, politically correct" is an obvious political statement. Of course liberal can mean many things, but that whole phrase taken together is laying blame on a stereotype of a certain group of people. Just substitute "conservative, greedy, self-centered" there and you'll see what I mean. It would be better stated if the who caused it blame part was left out completely, at least for this forum.

[barP]

i never really understood the whole "feel good" part of the "liberal, feel good" label. i mean, o'reilly says most liberals feel BAD.

<lol!>

wp.

[C!LLY]

bwahahaha