I am in one HUGE state of mixed emotions !

“Phaedrus - I understood. That's why I stayed silent. Damn I'm smart! In your face dumb people! In your face!”

“Yo Mamma!”

“I know Manuka is your other screen name. Quit frontin'.”

“manuka, why must you call everyone else an elitist?

it's like you think you're better than anyone with a sense of humor.
last edited: 4/13/05 11:37:08 AM”

“Phaedrus,
I suppose I should feel honored if your standard has 134 borderline stupid
last edited: 4/13/05 11:40:44 AM”

“i guess the ablility to recognize sarcasm isn't attained until 135. a pity.”

“Please feel free to feel honored. It makes me laugh.”

“Can't we all just get along......”

“us alphas can get along just fine.

it's those dam deltas that keep getting in the way.

those betas are fun to pick on though.”

“Well Sacco,

Check a dictionary for the definition of elitism if you do not already know.

Most people have some talent where they are better than the majority of the population, but only those that have an attitude about their superiority are elitists.

TT does have a few snobs who like to tout their intellectual superiority.

I do not call "everyone else" an elitist, perhaps those who wanted to form a group "calling themselves" Elite Backpackers and a single person who calls another borderline stupid.”

“Phaedrus, you got your butt kicked in the "intelligent design" thread by someone you call "borderline stupid". LOL!”

“Well done Tree.”

“that is true, you do not call "everyone else" an elitist. that was hyberbole.

i don't know anyone on here whom i'd call elitist. there people i disagree with, but no one that i think is really an elitist.

i don't think you recognize sarcasm very well.

i know some of the people you've identified as self titled ELITE BACKPACKERS. they're trail sluts who'd hike with just about anyone, anytime. if you think they're elitist than you really are sarastically challenged.”

“Very nice HPM”

“Bad tree, bad tree.
Whacha gonna do
whacha gonna do when they come for you”

“Thanks DH.
I needed a break today.”

“hpm - That's awesome!!!

Phaedrus - I have no other screen name on here. (I used to be woundedkneeinpa until I realized there was a woundedknee)”

“c'mon HPM now do one with tree as jesus for the sequel when he forgives and apologizes to the would be thief.
last edited: 4/13/05 12:05:22 PM”

“Jesus is a toughie.
There aren't too many photos of him floating around.”

“Hope he didn't just make up a story (again)”

“you're prolly right cats.

now no ones gonna believe it when lyra proposes to me or when manuka beats me up for peeing on his leg.
last edited: 4/13/05 12:19:30 PM”

““I've had my car broken into a number of times. If I ever catch someone doing it, It'll all be worth it.”
Phaedrus
8:26:16 AM
4/13/05

Classic Phaedrus”

“I now believe so catshiker. I'm thinking Treebeard was inspired by ENS and Scorch's Hoax yesterday. If this truly happened Mapleleaf would have been all over this thread.

Good job Treebeard, I think this one was well thought out.”

“Of course it's a hoax. Wasn't that made clear at the beginning of this thread?

Only Manuka wouldn't be smart enough to figure that out.”

“I still think he should apologize.”

“tree, just read your little story there. thank god u're alright.... you're lucky he didn't have a gun handy... even on the ground in capacitated he still could have pulled a gun out and shot you right down. you should have waited for the police.

all that said, WAY TO GO!!!!”

“WAY TO GO!!!!”
ScorchFire
12:56:59 PM
4/13/05
ignore this user
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hmmph! you would say that. thanks to turds like you, ENS, and treebeard no one's gonna believe it when i come up with some outrageous lie.
and someday i will dammit.
it'll be a great lie.
a hoax to end all hoaxes i tells ya.
but no one will believe it b/c they'll be all hoaxed out from you punks.

sniff, sniff.

i guess there's just no point anymore.
last edited: 4/13/05 1:09:11 PM”

“Wasn't it Treebeard Hoax Systems International, Inc.® that hoaxed the whole "I was arrested at a Bush rally" situation thing?”

“The only ones I owe an apology to are all of you! Yes, the meeting for the scout troop was true. Yes, I parked my car in Park Slope. No, I don't have a Bose system. And, most of all, there was no break-in!


Actually, I concocted this scheme over the weekend and wrote it yesterday. But, it's not all for naught. Aside from the irresistable desire to "smoke out" undesirables like Oryx (yes, I took him off ignore for this thread), I really was curious as to what sort of reactions a story like this would get.

First, a few statements about what I would do if I really did encounter a situation like this. Oh, one other true fact is that I have never been one to get involved in too many conflicts. So, what I said about only having been involved in a few fights in my lifetime is absolutely true. I have managed to steer clear of those types of situations. Now, what would I do? First thing (to Lee's credit), I would not post it on the internet to you bozos! lol. Seriously, I don't know if I would have the gumption to walk up to the guy and do that, especially based on my lack of experience with those sorts of matters. It's something that I would play out in my mind, but probably not in reality. It would be great to catch someone in the act, but i guess I would rather the police take care of it and go through proper channels, should that eventuality be possible. Lots of you hit a common sense point in saying that the stereo would not be worth the risk. Manuka, your intitial post was sort of expected. I did think that I would see some parallel to the gun issue here. And you did not disappoint. Yes, I have always saw your point about arming yourselves in your small towns. But, without going into a debate about gun control, I never have advocated taking your guns away. I have explained how I feel about background checks and the like. But, that's for another thread. Sarge, I don't really know if I would approach this man in the way that was described, probably because the only chance in a city this large, for me to get near this guy, would be in court. Forgiveness is something that is definitely in my heart. But, carrying it out under those circumstances would probably prove impractical. I guess I would have to wrestle with my conscience and see what resulted from that. But, I am not in the situation, so it is a difficult thing to come up with a hard & fast answer to. For the most part, you are a really good bunch of folks! Then, there's Oryx! Thank you, sir! Why? Because you came through exactly as I expected, making a perfect ass of yourself. You were the only one to make this a liberal/conservative issue. You stuck to your tiresome MO, as expected. As it is, I think you represent the worst in America. If I were your father, I wouldn't admit it! And your words proved you to be a bigger hypocrite than ever. You violated every rule of protocol that you accused me of, back when I was still paying attention to you! BTW, genius, the police are not there to protect the public? Sorry, but that went over my head. Enough of you. You are back on ignore after the life of this thread runs out.


Overall, I appreciate the concern for my well-being and it's great to have differing viewpoints. Thanks for tuning in. And thanks for not stoning me as I walk away (ducking)
last edited: 4/13/05 1:21:29 PM”

“that's right buck. so no one's gonna believe it when you really get arrested for fighting with an atheist, sierra club member at a PETA rally either.”

“Nice one, treebeard. I noticed you did not mention how this guy got into your vehicle and you did not respond to the question about car damage.

Was he using your tools from the trunk, too?

---

Drat, he told the truth while I was composing.
last edited: 4/13/05 1:20:17 PM”

“not that i ever found myself in these type situations but, was the "good" feeling you spoke of a tingling type sensation running up the back of your neck to the base of your skull?”

“nuttin but luv, sacco”

“Oh, BTW, HPM! Great picture and great photoshopping. I had quite a laugh over that one. It gave violin's Treebeard got arrested picture a run for its money!”

“This thread was great. Thanks, Tree.”

“So how's the search for a Chartered Partner going? I wonder if they would let my church sponsor a unit in NYC?”

“Thank you (taking a bow)

I'll be here all week!”

“hpmph!

i feel so cheated.

so i argued with sarge for nearly 200 posts for nothing!

you should be ashamed of yourself Mr. Beard.”

“I am a gay hispanic.”

“Treebeard, can you turn around and take another bow? Thanks.”

“11. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's bow.”

“Dang! Treebeard T. Pusser had a nice ring to it!”

“"take another bow", is that what they're calling it nowadays?”

“Well looky here... bows and aero.”

“I still think its dangerous for people to go around with wood in their hand.”

“especially if its half-cocked”

“I was thinking he should change his trail name to Treebeater.”

“Treebeard's a lamb 'til you give him a limb. Then watch out.”

“Treebeard gets a little crotchety if you try and steal his goods.”