Young Men Like This!

[Ann]

Originally posted by lizbud
Yes, just think, I might have gone to my grave believing it
were a true & actual event in history, if not for some very wise
and worldly person of tender years had not pointed this out to
me.

All I did was point out that the story wasn't true. Do I deserve to be mocked and ridiculed for that? And just what has my age to do with this? Why is it that everyone always brings up age as some way of showing that a person doesn't know what he/she speaks of? IMHO, it's the other way around.

Originally posted by gini
What I try not to do is slam it in their face - and then add a lecture to the subject as well.

I fail to see how I "slammed" it in her face, or how I was "lecturing" her. I just pointed out the truth and gave the tip how you should always question the facts.

[Logan]

I, personally, did not think you slammed Jackie at all, Ann, just brought it to our attention. Jackie is one of my best friends, and if I thought you had done one thing to "slam" her, I would have been the first to speak up!

Logan

[lizbud]

I never argue with children......There's no point in it.

[iceyshiver21]

Who cares wether or not it is real or fake.....THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT THERE LIKE THAT.... they are caring and very nice....Some people just know whats right....it just warms the heart....

[Pam]

Sorry Logan. You know I always agree with you, but that remark was intended as a bash. Jackie, the sentiment was beautiful just the same.

[Logan]

I guess there is no giving anyone the benefit of doubt regarding their intentions anymore. I think that's a shame.

It was never my intent to hurt anyone's feelings or bring anyone to task over this. I appreciate it when people let me know that something I have posted or sent to them isn't accurate. It wasn't my place to thank anyone (namely Ann) for doing that, I guess, since I wasn't the one to post it to start with. And I appreciated the sentiment behind the story too, and I think Jackie knows that, regardless of whether the story was accurate or not.

I don't think I belong in this forum after all.

[lizbud]

No need to pout Logan. What was said, has been said
and I must agree with Pam on this. It was a slam .I guess I'm just not a "Harmony at any price" kind of person. I have no wish
to argue with anyone, but just cannot stomach rudeness,
especially from childen.

[mugsy]

Once again, a positive thread bites the dust.

Jackie, I love that story. I found it uplifting.

Ann, why won't you leave well enough alone?

[Soledad]

I can't help but wonder what this situation would look like should roles be reversed.



If you guys want positive threads (with no questions or debate), don't come to the DogHouse. We should all know by now that this is a place for contentious items. Meaning if you post something here, be aware that it could turn into a debate.

[Karen]

Originally posted by Ann
All I did was point out that the story wasn't true. Do I deserve to be mocked and ridiculed for that? And just what has my age to do with this? Why is it that everyone always brings up age as some way of showing that a person doesn't know what he/she speaks of? IMHO, it's the other way around.



I fail to see how I "slammed" it in her face, or how I was "lecturing" her. I just pointed out the truth and gave the tip how you should always question the facts.

And I fail to see how her response merrited your retort. A little severe a reaction to a little rolleyes, isn't it?

And the page you pointed us to DOES include this:

The piece is turning up in inboxes everywhere because it captures the essence of what we most want to believe about the young Americans now serving in Iraq, that they are heroically selfless. And on this we cannot help but agree.

[mugsy]

Karen, thank you.

Soledad, why should it HAVE to turn into debate simply because it's in the Dog House? That shouldn't have to be true unless people come here simply to be contrary.

Anyway, regardless of whether it's true or not, it's a nice STORY. I'm proud of our young men and women who are putting their lives on the line (or gave their lives in some cases) to free the Iraqi people. Way to go guys.

And for the Marines.....Semper Fi!

[Ann]

Originally posted by lizbud
I never argue with children......There's no point in it.

I'm 19. I hardly think that qualifies as a child. Even if it does; atleast I try to be mature and not base my judgments on age or other superficial reasons.

Originally posted by mugsy
Ann, why won't you leave well enough alone?

What did I do that was so bad?! I am sorry that I somehow managed to offend people but that seriously was never my intention! I just wanted to point out that this specific story was made up! Nothing else.

Pam & lizbud: How can you two be so positive that my comment was a bash/slam? I honestly think I was polite in my original reply, and you are both basing your judgments solely on the fact that you dislike me! I can't help but to feel that even if I had posted something like "what a nice story" you would have found a way to make it look bad.

Karen: I think that's unfair... I don't think I was anywhere near as rude as she was to me. But sure, whatever you say... And again, I never said that this didn't contain a grain of truth in it, nor did I ridicule it, so what has the website's quote to do with anything? All I did was point out the this specific story was made up.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Ann, you made your point, I don't think anybody cares.
Jackie, Perry and Miss Daisy

[RICHARD]

debunk this....


the hundreds of thousands of women and children killed from
american bombs

all the terrorist attacks that would happen because of the war

the price of gas skyrocketing

the revolt in the streets of arab countries

the months and months of war

war for oil

iraqis do not want freedom

people can debunk all the 'feel good stories' they want...
good people will admit to being pulled into a hoax.....and people who want to rain on the parade will do just that.......


my view on the whole deal?
criticize the US all you want. put down our 'foreign policy'.
talk about our leaders.......

but please don't jump on our coattails and get behind our victory,
paid for with our blood..........get your own war.

when the train leaves the station on our next 'invasion tour'
make sure you are on it from the beginning......it's just so tacky to
be against the war at the beginning and then changing the tint of your glasses afterwards...

[Pam]

Bravo Richard! Well said. Raining on a parade? - in light of today's news I don't think a thunderstorm could stop the parade! God Bless America and God Bless the UK and all of the other coalition members for what they have accomplished.