# Rubbing Diogenes' Nose in Reality **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [January 20, 2010, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698 "2010-01-20T15:18:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 12
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/221 "2010-01-21T17:42:22Z")
> [@KLR\_650](#): > > NUMBER ONE reason for Brown’s win which can never be mentioned by socialists, and they are socialists: > > The voters in Mass. preferred Brown’s policies to Coakley’s. And here I didn’t even know that the socialist party had a candidate in this election. ---
**Author:** ![KLR\_650](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c4cdca/32.png) [@KLR\_650](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KLR_650)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/222 "2010-01-21T17:44:00Z")
Marley23, African-Americans don’t have blue, or purple lips. Only Blue-Lips does. It’s unique. And please don’t use racial slurs. So there. ---
**Author:** ![KLR\_650](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c4cdca/32.png) [@KLR\_650](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KLR_650)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/223 "2010-01-21T17:48:40Z")
To SHOT FROM GUNS, I went back and the read the posts about “aggregate.” Good joke, thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/224 "2010-01-21T17:50:28Z")
To KLR 650: Your posting style is really, really annoying. It’s okay to put two sentences on the same line. Like this. It won’t hurt. I promise. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/225 "2010-01-21T17:50:46Z")
Banned name! ---
**Author:** ![tacoloco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tacoloco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tacoloco)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/226 "2010-01-21T17:54:01Z")
> [@KLR\_650](#): > > I ain’t tryin’ to be the moderator, really. > > But, DIOGENES, when you call somebody the word you used in #195, it don’t help your own self. Rules aside. > > And I’m gonna stop callin’ you Adonis. Promise. The word was “retard”. And I’m guessing you’re a sockalicious retard. Post on your real login, coward. ---
**Author:** ![KLR\_650](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c4cdca/32.png) [@KLR\_650](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KLR_650)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/227 "2010-01-21T17:59:35Z")
To bup, You wondered who I might be. I don’t get it. I assume you’re not asking for personal info. So what are you asking? Read my posts, if you want to know who I am, in this forum. If you don’t care to do that, who can blame you; but why ask? I can tell you WHAT a KLR 650 is, if not who. It’s a motorcycle. Generally considered to be an ugly jack-of-all-trades, simple, reliable. Nothing to write home about, but known and respected (in a low-key sort of way) among motorcyclists. And H-D riders are not motorcyclists, but that’s another thread. ---
**Author:** ![Shot\_From\_Guns](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ccd318/32.png) [@Shot\_From\_Guns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shot_From_Guns)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/228 "2010-01-21T18:00:26Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > You have surrendered all credibility already. You lose the thread. Thank you for playing. Is this actually directed at anyone? > [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#): > > To KLR 650: Better watch out, or **Jimmy Chitwood** is going to come yell at you. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/229 "2010-01-21T18:02:04Z")
> [@KLR\_650](#): > > Marley23, > > African-Americans don’t have blue, or purple lips. Only Blue-Lips does. It’s unique. > > And please don’t use racial slurs. > > So there. Apparently I misconstrued your views on race based on your other enlightening posts on this site. As a gift of apology, please accept a formal warning for junior modding. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/230 "2010-01-21T18:02:36Z")
> [@Shot\_From\_Guns](#): > > Is this actually directed at anyone? At the footwear. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_Smashy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/2bfe46/32.png) [@Mr\_Smashy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Smashy)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/231 "2010-01-21T18:06:35Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > It’s 50%, dipshit. I already posted the link showing all recent polls. The current aggregate is 50%. Try reading threads before you make yourself look like a retard. Hey genius, you said that America doesn’t DISAPPROVE of Obama. I just posted the link to the CBS/Gallup survey, certainly no GOP mouthpiece that organization, that his DISAPPROVAL ratings are the HIGHEST EVER for an elected president after one year. I’m not talking about the approval ratings. I was referring to YOUR comment about the fact that America doesn’t disapprove of Obama, they disapprove of Congress. So maybe it’s you who should read before responding? I accept your apology in advance. ---
**Author:** ![Shot\_From\_Guns](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ccd318/32.png) [@Shot\_From\_Guns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shot_From_Guns)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/232 "2010-01-21T18:08:23Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > At the footwear. I think this sock has been put to a more teenage-boy-typical use. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/233 "2010-01-21T18:14:53Z")
> [@Mr\_Smashy](#): > > Hey genius, you said that America doesn’t DISAPPROVE of Obama. I just posted the link to the CBS/Gallup survey, certainly no GOP mouthpiece that organization, that his DISAPPROVAL ratings are the HIGHEST EVER for an elected president after one year. > > I’m not talking about the approval ratings. I was referring to YOUR comment about the fact that America doesn’t disapprove of Obama, they disapprove of Congress. You should check the disapproval ratings for Congress. They are FAR higher than they are for Obama. Obama is fine. ---
**Author:** ![CarnalK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnalk/32/486_2.png) [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/234 "2010-01-21T18:16:28Z")
> [@Marley23](#): > > Apparently I misconstrued your views on race based on your other enlightening posts on this site. As a gift of apology, please accept a formal warning for junior modding. Not to defend someone who is clearly an asshole, but did you actually give an official warning for someone saying “please don’t use racial slurs” as junior modding? Since his explanation for using “blue lips” is clearly bullshit why not warn him for that. ---
**Author:** ![tacoloco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tacoloco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tacoloco)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/235 "2010-01-21T18:29:31Z")
> [@KLR\_650](#): > > Read my posts, if you want to know who I am, in this forum. If you don’t care to do that, who can blame you; but why ask? All I know is if you’re a sock, you’ll be gone soon enough along with whatever your regular 'dope account is. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_Smashy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/2bfe46/32.png) [@Mr\_Smashy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Smashy)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/236 "2010-01-21T18:33:52Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > You should check the disapproval ratings for Congress. They are FAR higher than they are for Obama. Obama is fine. You want to lie to yourself, go for it. But when I provide the fact and data that unequivocally refutes your statement, I was hoping for something a little more constructive than being called a retard. Unless that’s all you have left in the tank, ad hominem and distraction. ---
**Author:** ![KLR\_650](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c4cdca/32.png) [@KLR\_650](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KLR_650)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/237 "2010-01-21T18:41:28Z")
Dear Friends, To the morally squeamish among us: I’ll stop using the perfectly sensible and appropriate insult “Blue-Lips,” so as not to give even the appearance of racism to the thought-police. Nevertheless, in America, we can still insult our President, even if he is a magic Negro. Go look it up, children. Regards, KLR 650 ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/238 "2010-01-21T18:48:37Z")
> [@KLR\_650](#): > > Dear Friends, Troll alert! Troll alert! (and a bad one at that) ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/239 "2010-01-21T19:05:50Z")
> [@KLR\_650](#): > > I’ll stop using the perfectly sensible and appropriate insult “Blue-Lips,” so as not to give even the appearance of racism to the thought-police. I’m responding to the words you typed, not the thoughts you are thinking. I’m happy to keep my distance from your thoughts. When it comes to what you type, I recommend you don’t play any more games with racial slurs. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698/240 "2010-01-21T19:08:17Z")
> [@KLR\_650](#): > > Nevertheless, in America, we can still insult our President, even if he is a magic Negro. Barack Obama is Bagger Vance? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698.md?page=11) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698.md?page=13)