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Post by freespirit on Mar 4, 2008 19:18:28 GMT -5
I suspect we need a word limit on each post and a time limit for the total debate. What are people's thoughts? l33t, I don't know if I thanked you property for agreeing to be the referee... so... thank you. Have you told our staff how you like your tea or coffee? Proboards already has a word limit so IMO that's not anything we should worry about. If we set a time limit on the debate, I think it should be quite high--maybe six weeks or two months or even more. Often life interferes--jobs, families, houses, etc--and these topics are something which may need a significant amount of research to fully make reasoned and well thought out arguments. IMO rushing it would be a serious mistake and it would be more beneficial for the champions to not have to be overly-stressed about a time frame. Maybe for the first debate we shouldn't have a time frame at all and just see how it goes. I'd hate to be in the middle of a great fireworks show and have it end on a technicality. So, I'd vote for quality over quickness and will do my part to keep the kitchen overflowing with refreshments. My 2 cents, freespirit
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Rob O
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Post by Rob O on Mar 4, 2008 19:26:49 GMT -5
Tea, white with two, preferably Twinings English Breakfast blend.
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Post by Rob O on Mar 4, 2008 19:30:50 GMT -5
Maybe we should get another debate going in the meantime. I suggest Gene and Scott debate the proposition, "It is appropriate to serve Mormon missionaries brownies souped up with reefer."
Reefer = pot, weed, marijuana, etc
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Post by Admin on Mar 4, 2008 20:01:19 GMT -5
Maybe we should get another debate going in the meantime. I suggest Gene and Scott debate the proposition, "It is appropriate to serve Mormon missionaries brownies souped up with reefer."Reefer = pot, weed, marijuana, etc Yes, there's nothing wrong with some fun debates over more light-hearted topics. They could run concurrently. I think I33t's ref's whistle is loud enough to keep two games under control. And it would refine our debating skills. As soon as Gene & Scott agree, I'll set up the additional thread. ;D Seriously!
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Post by Scott Ross on Mar 4, 2008 23:26:36 GMT -5
Which side you gonna take Gene? I'm not sure how one would serve a Mormon in the missionary position souped up brownies in the first place, but if you want to have a go at it contact the Administrator. I'll work on my opening statement for about 5 days. You can do a rebuttal..... Scott
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Post by Rob O on Mar 4, 2008 23:41:58 GMT -5
LOL. I can't find the article now. In Australia some mormon door-to-door types were served brownies laced with weed. They weren't told what was in it. This was a few years ago.
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Post by Scott Ross on Mar 5, 2008 0:09:04 GMT -5
They then went door to door looking for food and laughing hysterically at everything..... Scott
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Post by Gene on Mar 5, 2008 2:39:37 GMT -5
Which side you gonna take Gene? I'm not sure how one would serve a Mormon in the missionary position souped up brownies in the first place, but if you want to have a go at it contact the Administrator. I'll work on my opening statement for about 5 days. You can do a rebuttal..... Scott I'm game. I have experience with rebutting, but not so much with missionaries -- but I've often thought about it! Bring it on, big boy -
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Post by on with it on Mar 5, 2008 2:39:49 GMT -5
where's the debate....haven't seen anything that resembles two people debating an issue yet...how long could it possibly take to get it goin' ?
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Post by Admin on Mar 5, 2008 7:33:58 GMT -5
LOL. I can't find the article now. In Australia some mormon door-to-door types were served brownies laced with weed. They weren't told what was in it. This was a few years ago. Background for Gene and Scott: www.mormonstoday.com/991219/D2Cookies03.shtmlwww2b.abc.net.au/science/k2/stn/archives/archive65/newposts/627/topic627993.shtmFrom: wgljazz ® 4/08/2003 10:56:31 PM Subject: re: Enough Rope In my suburb, Glen Waverley, Melbourne, a couple of guys invited 2 mormons in and gave them cannabis cookies. But later they felt woozy and went to casualty! The culprits were slapped on the wrists in court.
I thought it was pretty funny!!
The founder of the Mormon Church was probably on the same stuff!! Just like Moses was!!www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-24287863.htmlAAP General News (Australia) 12-15-1999 Vic: Men in court for feeding cannabis cookies to Mormons By Catherine Chisholm MELBOURNE, Dec 15 AAP - Two unsuspecting Mormon missionaries ended up in hospital after munching their way through a pile of cannabis cookies during a home visit, a Melbourne court was told today.
One of the 19-year-old missionaries thought he'd been gassed when he started shaking uncontrollably, couldn't see or hear properly and finally blacked out.
Douglas Lynch, 40, and Alexander McLean, 47, appeared in Dandenong Magistrate's Court charged over offering the Mormons the cookies at a house at Mount Waverley on May 19.
They are pleading not guilty.Careful what you put in those scones freespirit!
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Post by Scott Ross on Mar 5, 2008 8:58:16 GMT -5
Elders Tom Pettit and Andrew Housley told reporters Friday that they would be wary in the future of freshly baked treats because the cookies offered them by McLean and Lynch in May put them in the Hospital. The missionaries were offered and ate up to 12 cookies each, which McLean and Lynch each had no more than three.
Lynch and McLean told reporters after sentencing that they had nothing against the two missionaries, "If they knock on our door again they are quite welcome to come in, have a cup of coffee and a biscuit," McLean said. I'd say that the 'munchies' kicked in pretty quick if they each ate a dozen cookies. Scott
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Post by Rob O on Mar 5, 2008 19:52:39 GMT -5
Scott has come out with a very persuasive opening statement. This is very exciting. Can Gene turn the tide?
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Post by bluejay on Mar 5, 2008 20:17:22 GMT -5
Scott has come out with a very persuasive opening statement. This is very exciting. Can Gene turn the tide? He most certainly has! I was particularly impressed with his song writing skills. He's now put the pressure squarely back on Gene. However, here's the danger as I see it in Scott's plan. Maybe the Mormons will enjoy their "evangelical experience" a little too much! He could find his doorbell ringing at all hours of the day and night.
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Post by eyedeetentee on Mar 6, 2008 0:03:36 GMT -5
Sorry Gem, I don't have time for office visits right now. I was doing the books and came across a debit entry (not in my handwriting) of three hundred dollars. The description was 'The Hairy Crow.' It didn't dawn on me what this entry was until everyone started talking about the Mormons. Somehow someone took three hundred bucks from the till. I found what I thought was oregano peppered all over one of the counters in the back. People, we have to be more careful with food prep. Please do not leave 'oregano' unguarded.
Freespirit, if you would kindly put two pieces of cake, or whatever it may be, on my desk before you leave tonight, I will enjoy them when I return after hours. I need to 'fix' the books and prefer to do it in a relaxed state of mind. Thanks.
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Post by wanttobewithGod on Mar 6, 2008 1:44:59 GMT -5
LOL, toofunny! I love the people on this board! ;D (nooooooooo, not like that, don't be silly!)
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Post by jh62 on Mar 6, 2008 11:06:39 GMT -5
Hey...whatever happened to the original debate? Although I've thoroughly enjoyed Scott and Gene's debate so far!
By the way, eyedeetentee, if you need help with those books, I have lots of pencils with erasers and I'm very good at pencil whipping! (But I will only do this if you agree to share the cake!!)
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Post by SUBLIMINAL on Mar 6, 2008 13:40:34 GMT -5
Hee-Hee
RE: GENE's post, ".....experience with rebutting, but not so much with missionaries.....'
ROFLMAO
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Post by eyedeetentee on Mar 6, 2008 20:35:23 GMT -5
Well J, this is 'special' cake. You are more than welcome to a piece or twelve - but we need to get the books done. We can't be giggling, laughing hysterically, or blacking out.
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Post by jh62 on Mar 6, 2008 23:55:47 GMT -5
Ok, we'll do the books first then! It's been years since I've had "special" cake, so who knows how I might react! If we don't do the books first, there might be smiley faces all over them where there should be numbers. And it may be done in crayon!
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Post by wanttobewithGod on Mar 8, 2008 2:12:05 GMT -5
COme on and BRINGGGGGGG ITTTTTTTTTTT Gene....can't wait to see your....rebuttal! *heheheh I said "rebuttal" (said in Beavis/Butthead voice) ;D ;D ;D *anxiously awaiting but NOT rushing...GiT as well. *
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Post by Gene on Mar 8, 2008 14:29:31 GMT -5
Okay, I have just finished rebutting the Mormon missionary topic.
May I please have a cup of coffee, black, and a cigarette?
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Post by we cant on Mar 8, 2008 14:33:12 GMT -5
I am sorry Gene but we do not serve anything in this establishment that is not healthy for you. Rule by eyedeetentee.
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Post by Gene on Mar 8, 2008 14:54:44 GMT -5
I am sorry Gene but we do not serve anything in this establishment that is not healthy for you. Rule by eyedeetentee. Sheesh! oKAY! Skip the coffee - just bring me a cig.
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Post by wanttobewithGod on Mar 8, 2008 15:45:02 GMT -5
LOL. I love your sense of humor Gene. *lights up virtual ciggy for you...wouldn't give you a real one* ;D
LOLLLLLLLL AGAINNNNNNN...and I loveee your rebuttal!!!!! ROFLOL!!!!!
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Post by we cant on Mar 8, 2008 15:58:44 GMT -5
So sorry Gene no cigs either another rule established by eyedeetentee.
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Post by Troublemaker on Mar 8, 2008 16:12:56 GMT -5
Marlboro Reds..... Betcha wish you had one.....
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Post by sure do on Mar 8, 2008 16:17:59 GMT -5
Hey can I have a puff of your Reds? ;D
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Post by eyedeetentee on Mar 8, 2008 18:30:09 GMT -5
I don't know who the anonymous buffoon might be. I was in the back 'tending' to the books, came out here, and see the fracas. Gene, the mgmt offers its apologies - I have your coffee, cig, and a piece of cake. Where's Scott? We need a bouncer. Maybe Gem would be better.
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