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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 09:47 PM
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I have a solution to the whole "War on Christmas" mess.
Everyone needs to start wearing patches on the clothing (a la Nazi Germany) that indicate which religion they align themselves with. This way, all the employees of the retailers will know which greeting they should use...

:sarcasm:
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Warpy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 09:49 PM
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1. That isn't the point.
The point is that the Christians are staking their sole claim to the winter holidays, let no other holidays be acknowledged, not ever.

More "my way or the highway" from those wonderful Calvinist freaks who would rather to anything but admit the rest of us live here, too.
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nini Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 10:03 PM
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10. Didn't you notice the sarcasm smiley?
??

She's being sarcastic - not serious at all.
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NanceGreggs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 09:50 PM
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2. Good idea ...
... I just put a yellow Star of David on my coat, and found out I am not allowed to eat in certain restaurants anymore, or take public transportation.

What's not funny is: How far away is that day in our (formerly) wonderful country?

These pseudo-Christians HAVE GOT TO GO!
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 09:51 PM
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3. Exactly
:nuke:
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Midnight Rambler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 09:55 PM
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4. So what do atheists wear?
Because we have no religion, does that mean no patch? Or can I just wear a little John Lennon button?
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 09:58 PM
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6. How about a Peace Sign!
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pauldp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 09:58 PM
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7. No. You are required to wear a full Satan costume.
Complete with horns and tail, so that everyone may know where your true loyalties lie.
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Midnight Rambler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 02:14 AM
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25. Awesome!
http://www.stephenbooth.org/graphics/satan's_army.jpg
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tanyev Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 10:12 PM
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14. Here ya go.

http://www.oldamericancentury.org/store_prima.htm
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sandnsea Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 09:57 PM
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5. lol
I have my own. I will now say "Happy Merry Holy Christmas Day!"

Or maybe just "Happy Chramakuh!"
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Erika Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 10:00 PM
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8. Faux News made up the whole thing - there is no war
However, I would be tempted to put on a yellow star and visit all the clerks. How many do you think would say Merry Xmas?

This whole story is a sham. But it does point out that the far right-wing is interested in forcing their interpretation of religion on the rest of the country and stealing the winter holidays for their own.
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 10:03 PM
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9. The right wing wants to co-opt every damn thing for themselves
:grr:
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Left Is Write Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 10:08 PM
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12. I think most would have no idea what the yellow star signifies.
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 10:14 PM
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16. It is unbelievably sad that a lot of folks wouldn't catch the significance
:grr:
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AlienGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 02:07 AM
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23. Last year, on Christmas Day, I was covering for co-workers at the store
I worked in retail at a 24/7/365 store, and I covered for co-workers on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I wore my Star of David necklace and earrings, and about half the customers who came through still either wished me Merry Christmas, or told me they felt sorry for me having to work on Christmas. :wtf:

Tucker
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DemGirl7 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 10:06 PM
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11.  I say let's stand up to the bullies
Edited on Mon Dec-05-05 10:12 PM by DemGirl7
Let's stand up to the assholes,like O'Reilly, Falwell, Gibson, and such, and tell them if you have a problem go ahead and sue, We don't care, and we are not afraid, and mock them. These idiots only do this every year, because people don't stand their ground, and cave in to their demands. If every store, and such would stand their ground, these big babies will eventually shut up. Because they are nothing more than bullies, who like the feeling they get when people cave in, and they win, and are not used to people standing up to them.
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 10:08 PM
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13. I agree completely with you.
:hi:
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LiberalPersona Donating Member (679 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 10:14 PM
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15. Yeah
but what would be the greeting for people that wear a FSM badge?
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 10:16 PM
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18. Holy Noodle Day?
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 10:16 PM
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17. I'm sticking with Merry Fitzmas
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rosesaylavee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 10:29 PM
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19. Enjoyed Kerry saying "Happy Holidays" to
Schieffer on Face the Nation Sunday. I am trying to use that phrase whenever possible - saying it sincerely like I was before the Faux report on the faux war on Christmas. Hard for people to take exception if you say with sincere wishes for them and their families.

Sheesh. Not like there is a war going on and people dying from the cold and hunger.
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 12:47 AM
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20. shameless kick
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XemaSab Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 01:55 AM
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21. I'm down
How about I just wear my ratty Ivory-Billed Woodpecker hat and Godwit Days shirt so they know which "team" I'm on?

Merry CBC!!!! :D
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XemaSab Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 01:56 AM
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22. CBC=
Choliday Bird Count :D
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Canuckistanian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 02:11 AM
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24. Gute Idee, Frau.. I mean, I mean... Good idea, KitchenWitch..
I like your new order....
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