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02-09-2010, 05:38 PM
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Location: Fort Bragg, NC / Kandahar Province, Afghanistan
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Hello from a mudpit [my little introduction post]
After days of searching for a general discussion forum that wasn't bloated with thousands of active users at a time, I found TFP
I'm a paratrooper in the U.S. Army currently sitting in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. I've found myself with an excessive amount of indoor time lately so I wanted something to do with it *enter the quest for a message board* I love technology, history, and poetry, I'm studying Latin in my spare time, and when I'm at home I enjoy debating philosophy and ethics with my dog Jewels (she usually wins). I'm a major leftist unless its a topic where my fascist opinions are contradicted and I'm a huge supporter of the animal rights movement (except for PETA, I hate those nutcases). Anyway, this looks like a good place to kill hours upon hours of otherwise productive time, so here I am! (if you made it all the way to the bottom without skipping stuff, then  for you)
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Awesome sig coming to a post near you! If you say plz because its shorter than please, then I'll say no because its shorter than yes. Last edited by Canine; 02-09-2010 at 06:01 PM.. |
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02-09-2010, 05:43 PM
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warrior bodhisattva
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Hey, welcome!
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Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot |
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02-09-2010, 05:56 PM
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Location: Houston, Texas
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Fucking awesome, man. Without getting into all of my heroic loving patriotism views, thanks for doing what you do. Paratrooper sounds way badass, by the way. Good to see a fellow PETA hater as well!
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02-09-2010, 06:17 PM
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She's Actual Size
Location: Central Republic of Where-in-the-Hell
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It's very tricky discussing philosophy with dogs. Welcome to TFP
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"...for though she was ordinary, she possessed health, wit, courage, charm, and cheerfulness. But because she was not beautiful, no one ever seemed to notice these other qualities, which is so often the way of the world." "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" |
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02-09-2010, 06:20 PM
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warrior bodhisattva
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Location: East-central Canada
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(I'm a Stoic.... don't ask.)
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Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot |
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02-09-2010, 06:36 PM
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She's Actual Size
Location: Central Republic of Where-in-the-Hell
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Wouldn't it make more sense if the DOG was a Stoic? hmmmm.... I suppose your pet could be extremely attached to his doggy bed & tennis ball.
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"...for though she was ordinary, she possessed health, wit, courage, charm, and cheerfulness. But because she was not beautiful, no one ever seemed to notice these other qualities, which is so often the way of the world." "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" |
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02-09-2010, 07:29 PM
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loving the curves
Location: my Lady's manor
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My dog smells like a horse right now. I only want to discuss ways of getting her away from me.
I thought I'd ask if there word-play/idea driven tools that have been used in the past to create poetic riffs on the rights of man vs society? If anyone knows it ought to be Canine
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02-09-2010, 07:39 PM
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Location: Greater Harrisburg Area
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& Welcome to TFP
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02-09-2010, 08:41 PM
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Location: Rarely, if ever, here or there, but always in transition
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Canine: I don't know of another greeting word that has not already been said prior to my arrival, so I'll just say that I said 'Be at ease here'.
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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02-10-2010, 10:37 AM
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Upright
Location: Fort Bragg, NC / Kandahar Province, Afghanistan
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thanks all!
and kramus... I have no clue if there is :P
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02-10-2010, 11:54 AM
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Location: Chicago
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Welcome, Canine. Glad to have you among us.
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02-10-2010, 01:19 PM
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Upright
Location: Fort Bragg, NC / Kandahar Province, Afghanistan
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The eminent philosopher herself:
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Awesome sig coming to a post near you! If you say plz because its shorter than please, then I'll say no because its shorter than yes. Last edited by Canine; 02-10-2010 at 04:18 PM.. |
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02-10-2010, 04:08 PM
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Location: Houston, Texas
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That dog lookes deep in thought. Does all this philosopher dog stuff kinda remind anyone of the book Animal Farm? Or is it just me? Probably just me.
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02-10-2010, 09:23 PM
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She's Actual Size
Location: Central Republic of Where-in-the-Hell
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Awwww...what an adorable dog!
Can I have her?
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"...for though she was ordinary, she possessed health, wit, courage, charm, and cheerfulness. But because she was not beautiful, no one ever seemed to notice these other qualities, which is so often the way of the world." "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" |
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02-11-2010, 06:40 PM
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Upright
Location: Fort Bragg, NC / Kandahar Province, Afghanistan
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(she doesn't talk to strangers :P)
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