Andy Rooney Totally Said It!!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Wow, I disagree with every item on this list!

And I doubt that anyone who wanted to stay on the air would actually say all this on TV.

[sparks19]

I remember watching CNN one day and there was a black guy (not african american. hey if I can be referred to as white they can be referred to as black) talking about how PC the US has become and how ridiculous it is. he basically said that you can't disagree with anyone's actions if they are a different race, creed, or religion. If you disagree with something they do you are a racist. He then went on to say that he can disagree with someone's actions no matter what color they are and NOT be racist. it has nothing to do with race. it has to do with disagreeing with their position.... I am allowed to do that am I not? or is that not part of the free speech thing anymore? You are only allowed free speech if it doesn't offend anyone?

he went on to say "I disagree with the muslim extremists actions.... that doesn't mean I hate muslims. I just dislike that particular group of muslims actions. that doesn't make me racist... or intolerant.... and it shouldn't offend anyone. This is what political correctness has turned us into. We are afraid to say anything because it will be twisted into something it isn't. I for one will continue to say what I feel and believe..... if that offends you in some way.... too bad. I am allowed to disagree."

I thought it was a wonderful speech. he also touched on the African American thing. he basically said that just because he is black does not mean he came from Africa. What if he came from Jamaica? He was born right here in the US. he is an AMERICAN. and there are lots of white people from Africa.... how come they don't call them African Americans?

And just a point of my own.... I like the Guns don't kill people part. How TRUE. Everyone wants to blame the object instead of the person operating the object. Guns don't go off on their own.... they don't have minds to think... they don't have free will.... they can not go out and kill someone all on their own. it takes a human to kill another human. So we ban guns.... whats next? Knives? then sticks and stones? baseball bats? cars? where will it end? If we aren't going to hold the HUMAN accountable then we might as well get rid of any material object that could possibly inflict any kind of harm because they MUST be to blame. Scotland is a perfect example. they banned guns a long time ago.... now stabbings have risen to an unbelievable number. NOW they want to ban knives. Where will it end? Hold the people that commit these crimes responsible. they have a brain... they have free will... they have the opposable digits to operate such a weapon. Banning guns will not stop murder.... sorry to break it to ya. it only hurts the law abiding citizens that get their guns legally and have them registered. How many thugs do you think register their guns or buy them legally? Banning guns will only take them out of the hands of the law abiders but the thugs will still be able to get them off the black market. If we are going to do that why don't we just take all the innocent people that have been robbed of their protection and line them up execution style.... might as well since you have taken away their ability to protect themselves from those thugs with the illegal weapons.

[Ceph]

I hate to say it (well, not really)...but I agree with most of this stuff....I dont espceially like political correctedness....

One of my favorite stories was there was a girl in HS with parents from south africa...she checked the african american box and when she went for interviews for college the interviewers got on her for lying...but she was african american.

I dont know...When I talk to my friends and I need to use a descriptor...I have a really hard time using any of them...one time I managed to stutter out african american to one of my fellow guardsmen and he said that he wasnt african, why not call him black...I dont feel comfortable with that either....we're all the same right? Isnt that the point...we may look a little different but I dunno...maybe they should have the Red head college fund....

As far as the people killing people....yeah

I dont necissarily believe in the boyscouts...I am a tomboy though...I actually kind of enjoy playing army in the woods....my girl scout troop went to a doll museum...yuck...I'd rather have played with the boys....but if I had I wouldnt have expected any special treatment...

and right now...I know I am young yet, and not a mom....but I cant believe the difference between my generation and the generations two years after me....these kids have no respect or discipline for anything...if I did something stupid when I was a kid my parents smacked my butt and I *never* did it again....Bill Engvall said it best on this...now adays parents send their kids to their rooms as discipline...but the average kid has a computer or tv or gameboy in their room....I wish I had gotten sent to my room more often :-/

And I think its kinda dumb that illegal aliens get more benefits in some places than citizens....

Just my two (or three or four cents)....I guess everyone is entitled to what they believe in...to their truths..these are just mine.

[Twisterdog]

This has been around a long, long time. I have no idea who originally said it ... I've also heard it attributed to George Carlin ... but I recall getting it in emails years ago.

I agree with a few things in there, but some of them are just mean, sad and ignorant.

[Killearn Kitties]

Scotland is a perfect example. they banned guns a long time ago.... now stabbings have risen to an unbelievable number. NOW they want to ban knives. Where will it end?

I think it is very misleading to link a handgun ban with knife crime figures. Yes, handguns were banned in the UK in 1997 (with the exception, I believe, of Northern Ireland), but Scotland, along with the rest of the UK has not historically had a gun culture.

Knife crime figures go up and down, depending on various factors, but knives have always been, and remain, the weapon of choice for the Scottish thug.

[sparks19]

I think it is very misleading to link a handgun ban with knife crime figures. Yes, handguns were banned in the UK in 1997 (with the exception, I believe, of Northern Ireland), but Scotland, along with the rest of the UK has not historically had a gun culture.

Knife crime figures go up and down, depending on various factors, but knives have always been, and remain, the weapon of choice for the Scottish thug.

I just read an article the other day (although it wasn't a brand new article it was a year old) saying that they now want to ban knives because of the knife crime going on. My point is... we can't ban everything that could possibly be used as a weapon just because people are idiots.

maybe they should have the Red head college fund....

Ceph, OH mY GOSH .... could you imagine the fighting get a bunch of tempermental red heads together in a kind of competition. LOL being a red head I know first hand the temper we can have lol, I couldn't imagine the blood bath that would result from that hahahaha.

[Ceph]

Ceph, OH mY GOSH .... could you imagine the fighting get a bunch of tempermental red heads together in a kind of competition. LOL being a red head I know first hand the temper we can have lol, I couldn't imagine the blood bath that would result from that hahahaha.

lol, actually my future roomie and I are both red...she's more ginger than I am (my hair gets red highlights in the summer...its moslty an auburn). She's alot more laid back than I am though...I get fired up sometimes....I think it would be hysterical though...The Ginger fund (ever get called that?....ugh....my buddies make fun of me all the time...)

[jackie]

.... I like the Guns don't kill people part. How TRUE. Everyone wants to blame the object instead of the person operating the object. Guns don't go off on their own.... they don't have minds to think... they don't have free will....

I can't think of one single reason why a civilian would need a hand gun...

I wonder who really wrote that?

[sparks19]

I can't think of one single reason why a civilian would need a hand gun...

I wonder who really wrote that?

fortunately I do not live in an area like this......

However, many people live in areas that are littered with gangs, thugs, and miscrients. how exactly would you defend yourself against someone with a gun? personally I am of the mind set "kill or be killed". If someone were threatening me with a gun and I had access to mine I would use it. I would not hope that the police show up in time. of course, you should never own a gun if youare not properly trained in how to use it AND you CAN use it. if you have any doubt that if your life were in danger that you could pull that trigger than no you should never own or operate a deadly weapon. I am not and would not ever recommend a gun to someone that has not been trained to use one. If you own a gun and are not fully trained in how to use it then you are as big a danger to yourself as you are to others. BUT if you are trained it is far more effective than praying the police will get there before you are killed. Of course, this weapon should ONLY be used in a life or death situation. You may not see a reason for a civilian to own a gun but until you are someone you love is put into that kind of situation I wouldn't expect you to see a reason. I hope that you never find a reason to be honest.... but in some places, sometimes.... it can save your life.

Not to mention.... people hunt. therefore they own guns. 9 times out of 10 these are not the people you should be worried about breaking into your home and threatening your life. Banning guns only takes them out of the hands of the responsible owners. It does nothing to stop the thugs that get them illegally and do not have them registered.

[Twisterdog]

I can't think of one single reason why a civilian would need a hand gun...

Nah, most people don't NEED a gun. (Thank goodness!) But people don't NEED golf clubs, snowmachines, or basketballs either. Some people enjoy owning, collecting and shooting guns as a hobby. I've "killed" a lot of clay pigeons and targets in my life, and it's fun. And most certainly dangerous to no one.

I take my 82 year old dad to the trap club so he can shoot skeet with his shotgun. He likes to still feel young doing it. It's quality time we spend together. It's just a hobby ... not a political statement or a danger to society at large.

[Randi]

I can't think of one single reason why a civilian would need a hand gun...

Neither can I! The more guns there are around, the more tend to be used - even with good education. Sad but true.

I'm glad that people are not alowed to have a gun in Denmark, except the ones you use for hunting. At the moment there are discusions about whether to allow "pepper" sprays here.

[cyber-sibes]

Way to go, Andy! Great rant, whoever really said it.

[cassiesmom]

tonight (2/25) he was talking about papers and files he has kept in his office that he never looks at ... a famous person with a pack-rat tendency ... lol

[sparks19]

tonight (2/25) he was talking about papers and files he has kept in his office that he never looks at ... a famous person with a pack-rat tendency ... lol

LOL you haven't seen pack rat tendancy until you see my boss's parents house. There are literally alleyways between box upon box of junk. They have boxes filling the basement... boxes on the dining table. Boxes under the dining table... boxes AROUND the dining table. Boxes that line all the walkways in the house.... it's like a maze LOL

[Edwina's Secretary]

How many drive by stabbings have you ever heard of? How many children killed by a stray knife that came flying through the air?

I say again...let's give everyone a gun when they graduate from grade school...to satisfy those worried about training....give then a gun class!....

there...now we have a level playing field!