# Dear God(Allah, Budha, Pan, Gaiea, insert your god here) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [March 20, 2003, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716 "2003-03-20T03:51:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/21 "2003-03-20T04:31:13Z")
No, you’re being called an idiot for generalizing. You get no argument from me on the useleness of this action. ---
**Author:** ![MachineHead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@MachineHead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MachineHead)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/22 "2003-03-20T04:31:39Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Q.E.D. \* > \*\*Would it make you feel any better if I told you I’m not one of them? My point was not all of us support this, so please qualify your statements. Sweeping generalizations don’t carry much weight. \*\* Sweeping generalizations? 65% of population equal the majority, meaning I CAN say that most of the public is for against the war. ---
**Author:** ![desertrat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3be4f8/32.png) [@desertrat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/desertrat)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/23 "2003-03-20T04:32:11Z")
Up until now, I doubted that you were 6 years old. ---
**Author:** ![3trew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/13edae/32.png) [@3trew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3trew)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/24 "2003-03-20T04:32:38Z")
Yes, that’s right. That’s exactly it. It’s part of a conspiracy, I think. It certainly couldn’t be that you are failing to present anything close to a coherent argument. Please stop arguing against the war before you accidentally change my mind and make me support it. ---
**Author:** ![MachineHead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@MachineHead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MachineHead)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/25 "2003-03-20T04:34:16Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Q.E.D. \* > \*\*No, you’re being called an idiot for generalizing. You get no argument from me on the useleness of this action. \*\* Dear Q.E.D. From your cite: 65 PERCENT OF AMERICA IS FOR THE WAR! So, therefore I am not making a sweeping generaliaztion when I say the majority of america is for the war. ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/26 "2003-03-20T04:35:29Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by MachineHead \* > \*\*Sweeping generalizations? > 65% of population equal the majority, meaning I CAN say that most of the public is for against the war. \*\* You never said “most”. Show me where you said “most” before the quoted statement, and i’ll eat my television. ---
**Author:** ![MachineHead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@MachineHead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MachineHead)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/27 "2003-03-20T04:36:18Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by desertrat \* > \*\*Up until now, I doubted that you were 6 years old. \*\* Did you make a valid(or anytihng near to one) point against my arguement? No, you decided to insult me. This shows me none of you can argue against me. ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/28 "2003-03-20T04:37:02Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by MachineHead \* > \*\*Dear Q.E.D. > From your cite: > > 65 PERCENT OF AMERICA IS FOR THE WAR! > > So, therefore I am not making a sweeping generaliaztion when I say the majority of america is for the war. \*\* Do you even know what the word “generalizing” means? ---
**Author:** ![MachineHead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@MachineHead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MachineHead)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/29 "2003-03-20T04:37:51Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Q.E.D. \* > \*\*You never said “most”. Show me where you said “most” before the quoted statement, and i’ll eat my television. \*\* I’ve said majority. It still is the same thing. ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/30 "2003-03-20T04:40:43Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by MachineHead \* > \*\*I’ve said majority. > It still is the same thing. \*\* You didn’t say"majority" until I posted that poll. Your OP and a few posts after that implied we all felt that way. Quit weaseling. ---
**Author:** ![MachineHead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@MachineHead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MachineHead)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/31 "2003-03-20T04:40:47Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Q.E.D. \* > \*\*Do you even know what the word “generalizing” means? \*\* Rather than make a pont against my arguement, you pursue the idea that I do not understand the words I use to describe my position. A generaliazation, is for ex. where you say “alot of americans are for abortion” where 25% might agree with that staement. ---
**Author:** ![Smeghead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f1d935/32.png) [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/32 "2003-03-20T04:43:30Z")
Look, kid, go read some war debates in GD and learn how this is done. Posting an inflammatory OP calling the Americans idiots is not starting a debate. Dumbass. ---
**Author:** ![MachineHead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@MachineHead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MachineHead)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/33 "2003-03-20T04:43:38Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Q.E.D. \* > \*\*You didn’t say"majority" until I posted that poll. Your OP and a few posts after that implied we all felt that way. Quit weaseling. \*\* Stop arguing about the words that I’ve used to say my position, and start actually debating my position. ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/34 "2003-03-20T04:43:52Z")
No, moron. A generalization is when you say “all Americans…” or “every person…” or “Americans want…”. And why would I make a point against your argument when I agree with it, in its essence, that is, that the war is pointless? ---
**Author:** ![MachineHead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@MachineHead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MachineHead)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/35 "2003-03-20T04:46:58Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Smeghead \* > \*\*Look, kid, go read some war debates in GD and learn how this is done. > > Posting an inflammatory OP calling the Americans idiots is not starting a debate. > > Dumbass. \*\* I am right, and because I am saying the americans are idiots for wanting to kill the iraquis, I am getting attacked without any real arguement from the americans/people for the war. Instead, I am being told I am an idiot because I insult the majority of america for being idiots. Unless you have a real arguement, get the fuck out of this thread. ---
**Author:** ![3trew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/13edae/32.png) [@3trew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3trew)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/36 "2003-03-20T04:47:08Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by MachineHead \* > \*\*Rather than make a pont against my arguement, you pursue the idea that I do not understand the words I use to describe my position. > A generaliazation, is for ex. where you say “alot of americans are for abortion” where 25% might agree with that staement. \*\* See, dirty tactics for people who couldn’t argue with you for a reason other than your inability to say whatever it is you’re trying to say would be to pont (sic) out that your arguement (sic) about generaliazation (sic) in your staement (sic) above lacks a bit in the spelling department. ---
**Author:** ![Venoma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/c4cdca/32.png) [@Venoma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Venoma)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/37 "2003-03-20T04:47:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by MachineHead \* > \*\*No one’s debating with me. > Must be because I have a valid point, I’m going against the majority of america, and for that I’ll be called an idiot. \*\* If you want a debate, put it in GD and stop your pitiful whining. pissant. This is the Pit. OoOOOooooOO. That means that if folks think you’re stupid, they get to call you stupid. I think maybe you can handle that. Right? Right. And before you start accusing me of being an AMERICAN AND STUPID AND FOR THE WAR! I’m an ex-pat Canuck. And am ambivalent about the action - I’d like to have seen Saddam out of power 10 years ago, but I really don’t want any innocent deaths. Really really don’t want any. I think I need a drink, after reading this brain pablum. ---
**Author:** ![MachineHead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@MachineHead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MachineHead)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/38 "2003-03-20T04:48:09Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Q.E.D. \* > \*\*No, moron. A generalization is when you say “all Americans…” or “every person…” or “Americans want…”. And why would I make a point against your argument when I agree with it, in its essence, that is, that the war is pointless? \*\* And the word I’ve used is “majority”, so shut the fuck up unless you have a valid arguement. Stop arguing linguistics. ---
**Author:** ![3trew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/13edae/32.png) [@3trew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3trew)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/39 "2003-03-20T04:49:11Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by MachineHead \* > \*\*Why are the americans such idiots? > I mean, do they really believe bombing Iraq with almost no provokation, and no real threat posed against them, will cast them in a favourable light? > Also, why do they think calling French toast and french coffee, etc., is going to improve the situation with them at all? > All the best, > Billy, age 6. \*\* Yep, no generalizations there. ---
**Author:** ![MachineHead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@MachineHead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MachineHead)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716/40 "2003-03-20T04:50:14Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by 2trew \* > \*\*See, dirty tactics for people who couldn’t argue with you for a reason other than your inability to say whatever it is you’re trying to say would be to pont (sic) out that your arguement (sic) about generaliazation (sic) in your staement (sic) above lacks a bit in the spelling department. \*\* Again, attacking my arguements with spelling lessons. That shows that you cannot debate properly, and you’re left to correcting spelling mistakes rather than making a valid arguement. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-god-allah-budha-pan-gaiea-insert-your-god-here/162716.md?page=3)