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Old 02-09-2010, 05:38 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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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Old 02-09-2010, 05:43 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Hey, welcome!
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Old 02-09-2010, 05:56 PM   #3 (permalink)
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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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Old 02-09-2010, 06:17 PM   #4 (permalink)
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It's very tricky discussing philosophy with dogs. Welcome to TFP
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Old 02-09-2010, 06:20 PM   #5 (permalink)
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It's very tricky discussing philosophy with dogs.
Especially if your damn dog is an Epicurean.

(I'm a Stoic.... don't ask.)
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Old 02-09-2010, 06:36 PM   #6 (permalink)
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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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Old 02-09-2010, 07:29 PM   #7 (permalink)
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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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Old 02-09-2010, 07:39 PM   #8 (permalink)
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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).
You should fit in well here. Not that many don't.


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If you say plz because its shorter than please, then I'll say no because its shorter than yes.


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Old 02-09-2010, 07:44 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Thanks for your service, and wow, a leftist in uniform! Glad there's one, at least!

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Old 02-09-2010, 08:02 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Welcome and thanks for being there...and here!
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Old 02-09-2010, 08:41 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Especially if your damn dog is an Epicurean.

(I'm a Stoic.... don't ask.)
Man, how did this joke go again? It is one of my all-time favourites. (and maybe one I've referenced with little to no chance of anybody reciprocating knowledge of it.)


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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Old 02-10-2010, 10:37 AM   #12 (permalink)
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thanks all!

and kramus... I have no clue if there is :P
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Old 02-10-2010, 11:54 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Welcome, Canine. Glad to have you among us.
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Old 02-10-2010, 01:19 PM   #14 (permalink)
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The eminent philosopher herself:

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Old 02-10-2010, 04:08 PM   #15 (permalink)
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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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Old 02-10-2010, 09:23 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Awwww...what an adorable dog!














Can I have her?
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Old 02-11-2010, 06:40 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Can I have her?
nevah!

(she doesn't talk to strangers :P)
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Old 02-12-2010, 03:13 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Welcome to the board. I'm pretty sure that you'll fit in well.
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