Well happy holidays offends me? How you like that?

I am sick and tired of this PC happy holidays BS. When I wish some one merry Christmas I am not saying ‘ you must be like me and celebrate the same holiday as I do’ I am saying ‘this is what I celebrate, I wish you good cheer’. I have no issues with someone telling me happy Hanukah or what ever. But happy holidays seems like such a blanket white wash of what the season should be…. Marketing. Grrrr Who else is sick of this PC BS?

I am sick and tired of this PC happy holidays BS. When I wish some one merry Christmas I am not saying ‘ you must be like me and celebrate the same holiday as I do’ I am saying ‘this is what I celebrate, I wish you good cheer’. I have no issues with someone telling me happy Hanukah or what ever. But happy holidays seems like such a blanket white wash of what the season should be…. Marketing. Grrrr Who else is sick of this PC BS? A MEN! When people say happy holidays I alsways say MERRY CHRISTMAS! http://www.todayspatio.com/images/santas_own_ingrham1.jpg

:iagree: you can't please everybody, so why try to. people get offended too easily nowadays.

Who else is sick of this PC BS? :here: :here: :here: :here: I hate "happy holidays" myself. I celebrate Christmas. It might be ehtno-centric of me to wish others a Merry Christmas, but ya know what? Oh friggin' well. If someone else chooses to wish me a Happy Hannukah, or a Blessed Kwanzaa, or even a Shiny Festivus, so be it! I won't be offended, nor should anyone else be when I say "Merry Christmas." And another thing... I LIKE Christmas music, dammit. I get so tired of people bitchin' about Christmas music. Don't like it? Shop before November, or change the station. It's as simple as that. But don't ruin it for the rest of us just cus you've got a lump of coal up your *ahem* asp. /end rant

:iagree: you can't please everybody, so why try to. people get offended too easily nowadays. Im offended by you trying not to offend me!!! god im an ass like that. Hey, btw what yall think of my 'holiday' cards? http://www.twowheelforum.com/photopost/direct_data/541/medium/charlie_brown.jpg

And one more thing.... Just because I enjoy lights, decorations, shopping and the music of the season does NOT mean I've lost sight of the true meaning of the holidays. Excuse the hell outta me if I still savor these things with childlike glee. :lol: (can you tell I work with some Scrooge-asses? :lol: )

i love xmas music too. it always puts me in a good mood. i listen to nothing else from black friday til xmas. and what do y'all think about using xmas to abbreviate christmas? does it take christ outta christmas? is it disrespectful?

A MEN! When people say happy holidays I alsways say MERRY CHRISTMAS! http://www.todayspatio.com/images/santas_own_ingrham1.jpg Nice Christmas tree ahh I meant Holiday tree.

i love xmas music too. it always puts me in a good mood. i listen to nothing else from black friday til xmas. and what do y'all think about using xmas to abbreviate christmas? does it take christ outta christmas? is it disrespectful? ME TOOO!!! :lol: There's a station here that starts playing Christmas music at like 8:00 p.m. Thanksgiving night, and doesn't stop till New Year's Day. I looooove it!! :) Ah... :idk: It might be disrepectful, but there's a natural tendency to abbreviate stuff when you're typing it out... everyone does it, so I don't really think it's a big deal.

Nice Christmas tree ahh I really, really, really meant CHRISTMAS tree. Fixed it for ya. :dthumb: :wink:

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ME TOOO!!! :lol: There's a station here that starts playing Christmas music at like 8:00 p.m. Thanksgiving night, and doesn't stop till New Year's Day. I looooove it!! :) Ah... :idk: It might be disrepectful, but there's a natural tendency to abbreviate stuff when you're typing it out... everyone does it, so I don't really think it's a big deal. I cant stand the music. Its like the same 4 songs over and over again. I dont know how a radio station can go on playing the same songs over and over again... oh wate... thats what they all do.... guess I just figgured out why I hate almost all radio. Its ok, not hating on the music that much, just get sick of it quick. :hug: for me xmas is just quicker and I dont have to worrie about spelling it wrong.

I cant stand the music. Its like the same 4 songs over and over again. I dont know how a radio station can go on playing the same songs over and over again... oh wate... thats what they all do.... guess I just figgured out why I hate almost all radio. Its ok, not hating on the music that much, just get sick of it quick. :hug: for me xmas is just quicker and I dont have to worrie about spelling it wrong. Nah, if it's a GOOD station, they dig up all the old classic stuff.... it's wonderful, and just puts me in a good mood. :) (but I agree with the idea that by and large, commercial radio sucks donkey parts). :dthumb:

and just puts me in a good mood. :) like a mommy kissing santa type mood :wink: I gotta stop messing with you like this LOL its just too fun

try to track down a song merry frickin christmas by a group Frickin A funny song... I have the 2004 red sox remake of it too... wish I knew how to post it up here if anyone can tell me how let me know in a PM.. I got it on my I tunes..

like a mommy kissing santa type mood :wink: I gotta stop messing with you like this LOL its just too fun :lol: Only you could make this conversation pervy.... (Of course, I'm not one to talk, seeing as I was just shopping for naughty santa's elf outfits... :lol: )

try to track down a song merry frickin christmas by a group Frickin A funny song... I have the 2004 red sox remake of it too... wish I knew how to post it up here if anyone can tell me how let me know in a PM.. I got it on my I tunes.. Nah, the best is a cover of the Grinch theme by Hip Heavy Lip. :lol: Holy crap, it's sooo good, and just classic. Never tire of that one.

my fave xmas songs: rockin' around the xmas tree (by brenda lee only) dominic the xmas donkey i want a hippopotamus for xmas

my fave xmas songs: rockin' around the xmas tree (by brenda lee only) dominic the xmas donkey i want a hippopotamus for xmas chingady ching...*e'awe* e'awe* it's dominc the donky! great tune...

:lol: Only you could make this conversation pervy.... why thank you so much, thats so nice for you to say! (Of course, I'm not one to talk, seeing as I was just shopping for naughty santa's elf outfits... :lol: ) and of course you are going to share your findings right? :drool: try to track down a song merry frickin christmas by a group Frickin A funny song... I have the 2004 red sox remake of it too... wish I knew how to post it up here if anyone can tell me how let me know in a PM.. I got it on my I tunes.. I love that one, and also the blink 182 song 'I wont be home' "its christmas time, again. time to be nice to the people you cant stand, all year. Im growing tire of all this christmas chear. you people scare me. Please stay away from my home. If you dont want to get me down, just leave the presents and then leave me alone."

and lets not forget Gerry 'ho ho' howie! Gutar mad man

my fave xmas songs: rockin' around the xmas tree (by brenda lee only) dominic the xmas donkey i want a hippopotamus for xmas :iagree: And I only jeard "Dominic" for the first time about 3 years ago... I swear I almost ran off the road I was laughing so hard. Now it's a staple tune on the stations here at Christmas. And the Eartha Kitt version of "Santa Baby" is awesome... she just ooooozes sexiness in that song (a million times better than the Madonna version)

why thank you so much, thats so nice for you to say! and of course you are going to share your findings right? :drool: :lol: I can PM ya the link so you can buy your GF one! :wink:

Trans-Siberian Orchestra does the best Christmas music I have ever heard.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra does the best Christmas music I have ever heard. :iagree: that goes without saying. :dthumb:

:lol: I can PM ya the link so you can buy your GF one! :wink: you even have to ask? yes please!!

:iagree: that goes without saying. :dthumb: I dought the get much air play on the FM.

you even have to ask? yes please!! :dthumb: You have a PM, sir. Enjoy!

I dought the get much air play on the FM. i hear that song they coordinated the xmas lights to flash to quite a bit on the radio. that's the only one i am familiar with. that is them, right? i burned that song on a disc with my other xmas faves. it's a good one. :dthumb:

:iagree: you can't please everybody, so why try to. people get offended too easily nowadays. I hate people... Screw political correctness... It makes me want to punch a fat crippled midget right in the kidney... :here: :here: :here: :here: I hate "happy holidays" myself. I celebrate Christmas. It might be ehtno-centric of me to wish others a Merry Christmas, but ya know what? Oh friggin' well. If someone else chooses to wish me a Happy Hannukah, or a Blessed Kwanzaa, or even a Shiny Festivus, so be it! I won't be offended, nor should anyone else be when I say "Merry Christmas." And another thing... I LIKE Christmas music, dammit. I get so tired of people bitchin' about Christmas music. Don't like it? Shop before November, or change the station. It's as simple as that. But don't ruin it for the rest of us just cus you've got a lump of coal up your *ahem* asp. /end rant I am a big Christmas music person... I sing xmas songs year round... i love xmas music too. it always puts me in a good mood. i listen to nothing else from black friday til xmas. and what do y'all think about using xmas to abbreviate christmas? does it take christ outta christmas? is it disrespectful? Some may argue that abbreviating it like that takes the most important part out of the word... Christ... Coming from an Atheist though, my opinion is moot.

i hear that song they coordinated the xmas lights to flash to quite a bit on the radio. that's the only one i am familiar with. that is them, right? i burned that song on a disc with my other xmas faves. it's a good one. :dthumb: They have several CDs. Great stuff.

:drool: :dthumb: You have a PM, sir. Enjoy! Looks like I have gift ideas for all the ladys on the twf !!

:iagree: that goes without saying. :dthumb: Concert dates here. (http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/780815)

I enjoy christmas. I can easily substitute merry christmas with ---- you for people who are offended by the holiday I believe in, and celebrate. people today ARE too easily offended by everything, oh well it aint my fault they dont like christmas.

Concert dates here. (http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/780815) They were JUST here and we missed 'em... :cry:

I enjoy christmas. I can easily substitute merry christmas with ---- you for people who are offended by the holiday I believe in, and celebrate. people today ARE too easily offended by everything, oh well it aint my fault they dont like christmas. :clap:

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and lets not forget Gerry 'ho ho' howie! Gutar mad man Thats Gary Hoey.

Merry Christmas to EVERYONE!!! I dont like to offend people but i consider being offensive to be telling someone they are complete friggin idiot or some such, NOT wishing them a Merry Christmas...i will however go out of my way to say MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone who wishes me a "happy holiday"... actually it is really sad nowadays, did you know that the people at the stores who wish you happy holidays HAVE to say that or they will lose their jobs??!! i talked with a greeter at Wally world last year, one of those sweet old people and when he said HH, i said MC and he said it back! i was so shocked i asked why he didnt say it in the first place and he told me that he could get fired, but he says it anyway to those who say it to him! PC is crap!

I will say, I'm seeing a backlash against the PC/anti-God thing lately. More and more people I deal with in business are closing conversations with things like "God Bless," or "Have a blessed day" (I hear that one a lot on people's outbound voicemail messages lately). And there was a woman at the anti-protest the other day who literally went around to every person there, shaking their hand, wishing them a Happy Veteran's Day, and telling them "God Bless You." It was very sweet.... she was very warm and genuine.

well, christians are finally starting to take a stand against those who are trying to keep them from practicing their faith... i am all for everyone being able to express their views and share them with other people, not force mind you, but share if the other party so wishes, at least to have the option, and lately all these atheists are on this high horse and trying to stop Christians from practicing their faith...i am sure it is not just Christians, they just seem to be the main target group... for example, that prayer in schools thing...what the heck is wrong with that?? they arent MAKING students pray, but if they want to gather around the flag pole once a year and do their thing, what is wrong with it??? and they talk about being PC??!! how is it PC to allow the one group (athiests per se) to dictate what another group (christians per se) is allowed to do?? and dont get me started on the whole "In God We Trust Thing"...geez... and before anyone thinks I am knocking their beliefs, i am NOT!! As a former pagan, deist, agnostic, and now a christian with buddhist leanings (yeah i now, crisis of faith anyone?? :lol:) i respect all beleifs, but dont think that anyone has the right to tell anyone else what they can or cant do...

Ahh, the prayer in school thing I'm not so fond of. Prayer is great, but I think it's more appropriate if it's done at home with one's family rather than at school. I do believe in the separation of Church and state, and that's a perfect example of it. I just think if you've got some kids praying, and others not, it's just another way for kids to segregate themselves, and ridicule one another. Being a kid in school is hard enough without having to throw in religious slurs to the mix.

Ahh, the prayer in school thing I'm not so fond of. Prayer is great, but I think it's more appropriate if it's done at home with one's family rather than at school. I do believe in the separation of Church and state, and that's a perfect example of it. I just think if you've got some kids praying, and others not, it's just another way for kids to segregate themselves, and ridicule one another. Being a kid in school is hard enough without having to throw in religious slurs to the mix. some groups are trying to say that the Pledge of Allegiance is a form of prayer and it shouldnt be said in school... I see what you are saying about the other kinds of prayer tho...there were certain groups/clubs perhaps, like FCLA ( i think thats it) or the one time a year that students can gather around the flagpole...its some special day...BUT these activities in no way harm or cause others to feel bad, nor do they make people go, its not a requirement...if you dont want to go, DONT! i dont know that we ever had a problem with ridiculing other students for these things, we had them when i was in school and while i had very many christian friends, i was severely anti-God...and they didnt bother me in the least... but kids today are so different i can see what you mean...

some groups are trying to say that the Pledge of Allegiance is a form of prayer and it shouldnt be said in school... but kids today are so different i can see what you mean... Ugh... don't get me started on the Pledge of Allegiance. (I'll just leave it at it's Patriotism, not religion).

Ugh... don't get me started on the Pledge of Allegiance. (I'll just leave it at it's Patriotism, not religion). EXACTLY!! :dthumb:

well, christians are finally starting to take a stand against those who are trying to keep them from practicing their faith... i am all for everyone being able to express their views and share them with other people, not force mind you, but share if the other party so wishes, at least to have the option, and lately all these atheists are on this high horse and trying to stop Christians from practicing their faith...i am sure it is not just Christians, they just seem to be the main target group... for example, that prayer in schools thing...what the heck is wrong with that?? they arent MAKING students pray, but if they want to gather around the flag pole once a year and do their thing, what is wrong with it??? and they talk about being PC??!! how is it PC to allow the one group (athiests per se) to dictate what another group (christians per se) is allowed to do?? and dont get me started on the whole "In God We Trust Thing"...geez... and before anyone thinks I am knocking their beliefs, i am NOT!! As a former pagan, deist, agnostic, and now a christian with buddhist leanings (yeah i now, crisis of faith anyone?? :lol:) i respect all beleifs, but dont think that anyone has the right to tell anyone else what they can or cant do... I think it leans to a broader problem in this country... The minority dictating how the majority should live their lives... "Press '1' for English" is a good example... Ahh, the prayer in school thing I'm not so fond of. Prayer is great, but I think it's more appropriate if it's done at home with one's family rather than at school. I do believe in the separation of Church and state, and that's a perfect example of it. I just think if you've got some kids praying, and others not, it's just another way for kids to segregate themselves, and ridicule one another. Being a kid in school is hard enough without having to throw in religious slurs to the mix. To fulfill the requirement of seperating church and state, my interpretation is that if the school is not sponsoring prayer, it's ok. In high school we had a group of students who would meet pretty frequently to pray and whatnot... Nobody made fun of them and if they did it was fleeting... It's harder to make fun of 10-12 kids than it is to make fun of 1-2 kids... some groups are trying to say that the Pledge of Allegiance is a form of prayer and it shouldnt be said in school... but kids today are so different i can see what you mean... Ugh... don't get me started on the Pledge of Allegiance. (I'll just leave it at it's Patriotism, not religion). What gets me about the pledge is that it's Atheists who are making the stink... If you don't have faith, then what's the big deal about mentioning God? How can mentipning that offend you? I think it's pretty safe to assume that none of us believe in giant purple unicorns, but the fact that I just mentioned it... Does that pizz you off?

I think it leans to a broader problem in this country... The minority dictating how the majority should live their lives... "Press '1' for English" is a good example... To fulfill the requirement of seperating church and state, my interpretation is that if the school is not sponsoring prayer, it's ok. In high school we had a group of students who would meet pretty frequently to pray and whatnot... Nobody made fun of them and if they did it was fleeting... It's harder to make fun of 10-12 kids than it is to make fun of 1-2 kids... What gets me about the pledge is that it's Atheists who are making the stink... If you don't have faith, then what's the big deal about mentioning God? How can mentipning that offend you? I think it's pretty safe to assume that none of us believe in giant purple unicorns, but the fact that I just mentioned it... Does that pizz you off? you are truly the king OSP, you put into words what I couldnt!!!

What gets me about the pledge is that it's Atheists who are making the stink... If you don't have faith, then what's the big deal about mentioning God? How can mentipning that offend you? I think it's pretty safe to assume that none of us believe in giant purple unicorns, but the fact that I just mentioned it... Does that pizz you off? :lol: :clap: Excellent way of putting it all in perspective...

you are truly the king OSP, you put into words what I couldnt!!! :lol: :clap: Excellent way of putting it all in perspective... Thanks ladies... Now keep your ear to the ground... If you know of any HR, Project Management, or Business Administration jobs opening up let me know... I graduate in a couple months and it's time to start networking... Especially in places that have a year round median temperature of 80 degrees...:dthumb:

Thanks ladies... Now keep your ear to the ground... If you know of any HR, Project Management, or Business Administration jobs opening up let me know... I graduate in a couple months and it's time to start networking... Especially in places that have a year round median temperature of 80 degrees...:dthumb: :dthumb:

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Offending people is the American way. I can see how the government has to participate in the PC police game. However, private industry should not sink that low.

"Press '1' for English" is a good example... OMG do I hate that! :cursin:

They even changed some songs aorund for this year.... "We wish you a happy holiday, We wish you a happy holiday,We wish you a happy holiday,because we're so queer"

They even changed some songs aorund for this year.... "We wish you a happy holiday, We wish you a happy holiday,We wish you a happy holiday,because we're so queer" :BAHA: I'll rep ya if I can for that one (just as soon as I dry the water off my keyboard)

Just because I haven't seen it posted.... Bah HumBug :BAHA: {couldn't help myself}

Just because I haven't seen it posted.... Bah HumBug :BAHA: {couldn't help myself} :lol: You can stick your humbug where the sun don't shine! :neen:

Thats Gary Hoey. I stand corrected and I suck at life! whooo back the blame train up a bit here. I am atheist but what I am saying is I hate people trying to be pc by changing tradition to make it seem like there not excluding any ones personal beliefs. The PC movement is not atheist or any other one denomination trying to white wash America, or trying to phase out a certain religion, it’s a bunch of individuals (mostly with corporate backing) that have gritty kitties that hate the idea of some on being offended by something. SO WHAT? Let them be offended, its a lot less time and hassle for one person to say ‘I cant stand that’ than for every one to have to change what they say and have to walk on egg shells around others not to offend them. That’s what I have issues with. I don’t mind the pledge of allegiance or currency carrying the name of god on it because the people that created and adopted those things believed in that... and that’s cool. Prayer in school to me seems a bit silly. If it has been part of the curriculum since the beginning, then so be it. but if you are not going to a religious school, its a waste of freaking time and there fore money to include it all of a sudden. And if your child is so feeble minded that they get confused about religion then they prolly don’t have the close minded mentality it takes to be a devout _________. As far as businesses go I personally go out of my way to avoide places that advertise that they are a certent denomination. I don’t give a **** if your Christian, clean my freaking gutters :cursin: I personally feel that those type of places make a point of mentioning that sort of thing to drum up more business.

The last time I checked...and I keep a copy of the Declaration and the US Constitution under "favorites"... NOWHERE in there does it say you have a right to NOT be offended...And I practice what I preach...I make it a point to offend people daily Most of the greatest and most influencial acts committed in history, were the result of some one/group being offended

They were JUST here and we missed 'em... :cry: They are playing in my area tonight but I have to work. I reserved seats in Cleveland Oh for 12/01. Should be a great show.

:lol: You can stick your humbug where the sun don't shine! :neen: For some reason :scratch: I'm not "feeling" the love.... :hug:

They were JUST here and we missed 'em... :cry: I've seen them a couple times. They put on a good show.

I've seen them a couple times. They put on a good show. I saw them in 04. Didn't make it last year. Not missing this year.

I make it a point to offend people daily Repped, and memorized... and yall know i dont go around repping any one!

A MEN! When people say happy holidays I alsways say MERRY CHRISTMAS! I just say "Same to you."