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    Has this been tried (on Iraq)?

    Just wondering. About Iraq and the Middle East. It is said that the terrorists are doing what they are doing because of their religious beliefs and that if they sacrifice themselves through suicide they will "receive 42 virgins" when they go to their heaven.

    My question then: Has anyone "offered" the terrorists double the amount - 84 virgins and "you don't have to go to 'heaven' to get them" - to stop all this bull? It certain would be cheaper money-wise and there would be far less killing, etc.

    Perhaps a new "religion" could be started with different beliefs that could be a "way out of the whole mess"...

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    why not just tell them argue with you about religion? They won't stick around for long.

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    What if all these virgins are babies and children they killed in their suicide bombings and they have to babysit all of them for eternity.




    Here's something else to ponder.

    We all know that it is a sin for an Islamic male to see any woman other than his wife naked, and that he must commit suicide if he does. So this Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern time all American women are asked to walk out of their house completely naked to help weed out any neighborhood terrorists. Circling your block for one hour is recommended for this Antiterrorist effort.
    All men are to position themselves in lawn chairs in front of their house to prove they are not terrorists, and to demonstrate that they think it's okay to see nude women other than their wife and to show support for all American women. And since the Koran also does not approve of alcohol, a cold six-pack at your side is further proof of your anti-terrorist sentiment.
    The American Government appreciates your efforts to root out terrorists and applauds your participation in this anti-terrorist activity.
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    Let's just go with the less controversial option and kill them.
    So many cries of inequality stem from one of group
    of people doing little or nothing and then bitching
    about another group that actually does something
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    We all know that it is a sin for an Islamic male to see any woman other than his wife naked, and that he must commit suicide if he does. So this Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern time all American women are asked to walk out of their house completely naked to help weed out any neighborhood terrorists. Circling your block for one hour is recommended for this Antiterrorist effort.[/indent]
    All men are to position themselves in lawn chairs in front of their house to prove they are not terrorists, and to demonstrate that they think it's okay to see nude women other than their wife and to show support for all American women. And since the Koran also does not approve of alcohol, a cold six-pack at your side is further proof of your anti-terrorist sentiment.
    The American Government appreciates your efforts to root out terrorists and applauds your participation in this anti-terrorist activity.
    God bless America!
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    Interesting theory, but....there are some women in my neighborhood that I would NOT like to see naked. How about we put a weight limit on the women who walk around naked? Otherwise, some of us men might go blind....
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    Quote Originally Posted by RoCk79
    Interesting theory, but....there are some women in my neighborhood that I would NOT like to see naked. How about we put a weight limit on the women who walk around naked? Otherwise, some of us men might go blind....
    We can't discriminate here, just stagger hot ones between every 3 fugly ones and we can focus on the one of our choice without missing a beat. Any discrimination would be unAmerican and we can't tolerate that especially in the process of weeding out Muslims.

    Of course I can't take credit for the Nude Woman Theory, and I must admit posting it is just an attempt to get a couple of my neighbors outside so I can see what's beyond those cutoff shorts and bikini tops they wear to wash the car.
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    Quote Originally Posted by John H.
    Just wondering. About Iraq and the Middle East. It is said that the terrorists are doing what they are doing because of their religious beliefs and that if they sacrifice themselves through suicide they will "receive 42 virgins" when they go to their heaven.

    My question then: Has anyone "offered" the terrorists double the amount - 84 virgins and "you don't have to go to 'heaven' to get them" - to stop all this bull? It certain would be cheaper money-wise and there would be far less killing, etc.

    Perhaps a new "religion" could be started with different beliefs that could be a "way out of the whole mess"...

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    Quote Originally Posted by maniclion
    What if all these virgins are babies and children they killed in their suicide bombings and they have to babysit all of them for eternity.





    Here's something else to ponder.


    We all know that it is a sin for an Islamic male to see any woman other than his wife naked, and that he must commit suicide if he does. So this Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern time all American women are asked to walk out of their house completely naked to help weed out any neighborhood terrorists. Circling your block for one hour is recommended for this Antiterrorist effort.
    All men are to position themselves in lawn chairs in front of their house to prove they are not terrorists, and to demonstrate that they think it's okay to see nude women other than their wife and to show support for all American women. And since the Koran also does not approve of alcohol, a cold six-pack at your side is further proof of your anti-terrorist sentiment.
    The American Government appreciates your efforts to root out terrorists and applauds your participation in this anti-terrorist activity.
    God bless America!
    The problem with this is that for every one woman you'd want to see naked there are going to be at least four that make you want to pluck out your eyes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pepper
    The problem with this is that for every one woman you'd want to see naked there are going to be at least four that make you want to pluck out your eyes.
    That's what the six-packs for, "beernoculars".
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    lol

    Quote Originally Posted by MWpro
    I can't decide whether you are serious or trying to be funny. If you're being serious, then you're an idiot. If you're trying to be funny, then you're still an idiot.

    i dont know why you are starting a fight now man!!, I really dont get it, if someone else made this thread then it would be alright, but john made it, so it must be flammed right away??? wtf man?? he didnt do anythin (yet)..

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    Quote Originally Posted by QuestionGuy
    i dont know why you are starting a fight now man!!, I really dont get it, if someone else made this thread then it would be alright, but john made it, so it must be flammed right away??? wtf man?? he didnt do anythin (yet)..
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    Quote Originally Posted by QuestionGuy
    i dont know why you are starting a fight now man!!, I really dont get it, if someone else made this thread then it would be alright, but john made it, so it must be flammed right away??? wtf man?? he didnt do anythin (yet)..
    What do you mean he hasn't done anything yet, he's suggesting we give away all of our virgins, someone has to nip that idea in the bud right away. Off with John's H.
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    hhahahahhaah, alright whatever, bust his ass then, I'am in, down with john!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by maniclion
    What do you mean he hasn't done anything yet, he's suggesting we give away all of our virgins, someone has to nip that idea in the bud right away. Off with John's H.
    Have you been with a virgin? I have. It's about one step up from necrophilia. Just a little warmer.
    So many cries of inequality stem from one of group
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    i acctually dont like virgin pussy to be honest, they dont know shit and ou have to be all gentle and shit, it just doesnt do it for me, i would rather have someone else do the work for me...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pepper
    The problem with this is that for every one woman you'd want to see naked there are going to be at least four that make you want to pluck out your eyes.
    Your confused pepper, there are no sheep in Iraq. But most clemson fans serving over there do take to Camels pretty quickly so I bet you could adjust.

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    Quote Originally Posted by John H.
    Just wondering. About Iraq and the Middle East. It is said that the terrorists are doing what they are doing because of their religious beliefs and that if they sacrifice themselves through suicide they will "receive 42 virgins" when they go to their

    Take Care, John H.
    Its actually 72 virgins. http://www.citizensoldier.org/72virgins.html

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    I mean, if you have a house with 80000 servants, you can sure as hell pimp a few more wives than 72. Where was his imagination?

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    Quote Originally Posted by gococksDJS
    why not just tell them argue with you about religion? They won't stick around for long.
    Hi Gococks,

    Maybe you are "onto something"...

    Take Care, John H.

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    Quote Originally Posted by maniclion
    What if all these virgins are babies and children they killed in their suicide bombings and they have to babysit all of them for eternity.




    Here's something else to ponder.

    We all know that it is a sin for an Islamic male to see any woman other than his wife naked, and that he must commit suicide if he does. So this Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern time all American women are asked to walk out of their house completely naked to help weed out any neighborhood terrorists. Circling your block for one hour is recommended for this Antiterrorist effort.
    All men are to position themselves in lawn chairs in front of their house to prove they are not terrorists, and to demonstrate that they think it's okay to see nude women other than their wife and to show support for all American women. And since the Koran also does not approve of alcohol, a cold six-pack at your side is further proof of your anti-terrorist sentiment.
    The American Government appreciates your efforts to root out terrorists and applauds your participation in this anti-terrorist activity.
    God bless America!
    Hi Maniclion,

    DAMN I did not know that - and I thank YOU ETERNALLY for those contributions!!!!

    So now, exactly when can we all "get started" on this? I say the sooner the better!!!!! If I thought this would really work I would want to do it in a heartbeat - if for no other reason than for the Men over there and other areas of the world risking their lives...

    Imagine if this IS what would solve the problems!!!!

    See how "religion" and "beliefs" can screw up a person's life!!!!!!!

    If EVERYONE in the world would make an HONEST and ACCURATE attempt to UNDERSTANDING Sex and Sexuality we would not be going through all this bullshit "religion" is having people "believe"...



    Take Care, John H.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cfs3
    Let's just go with the less controversial option and kill them.

    Cfs,

    "...(CONTROVERSIAL option)...."!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Damn lady, we are speaking about SAVING PEOPLE'S LIVES HERE - the HELL WITH "controversay"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


    If this would work I'd go for it in a heartbeat!!!!!!!!!!!! The ladies will always still be ladies. They would just be "contributing" to the war effort. And world peace...

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    Quote Originally Posted by RoCk79
    We all know that it is a sin for an Islamic male to see any woman other than his wife naked, and that he must commit suicide if he does. So this Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern time all American women are asked to walk out of their house completely naked to help weed out any neighborhood terrorists. Circling your block for one hour is recommended for this Antiterrorist effort.[/indent]
    All men are to position themselves in lawn chairs in front of their house to prove they are not terrorists, and to demonstrate that they think it's okay to see nude women other than their wife and to show support for all American women. And since the Koran also does not approve of alcohol, a cold six-pack at your side is further proof of your anti-terrorist sentiment.
    The American Government appreciates your efforts to root out terrorists and applauds your participation in this anti-terrorist activity.
    God bless America!
    Interesting theory, but....there are some women in my neighborhood that I would NOT like to see naked. How about we put a weight limit on the women who walk around naked? Otherwise, some of us men might go blind.... [/QUOTE]

    Hi RoCk,

    We all must make our "sacrifices" and "contributions" for the "effort".

    If naked "large" women would do the trick I think there would be a lot of them that would be willing to help out - sincerely so. And I for one would sincerely appreciate their help!!!!

    Take Care, John H.

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    Quote Originally Posted by maniclion
    We can't discriminate here, just stagger hot ones between every 3 fugly ones and we can focus on the one of our choice without missing a beat. Any discrimination would be unAmerican and we can't tolerate that especially in the process of weeding out Muslims.

    Of course I can't take credit for the Nude Woman Theory, and I must admit posting it is just an attempt to get a couple of my neighbors outside so I can see what's beyond those cutoff shorts and bikini tops they wear to wash the car.
    Hi Maniclion,

    I must say - not only "God Bless America" but also - GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

    I LOVE your suggestions and your thinking!!!!!!

    TDGC, John H.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pepper
    The problem with this is that for every one woman you'd want to see naked there are going to be at least four that make you want to pluck out your eyes.
    Hi Pepper,

    NO, we'd have that COVERED BEFOREHAND - A "constitutional ammendment" - probably one of the FIRST that would TRULY BE NEEDED!!!!!

    Take Care, John H.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MWpro
    I can't decide whether you are serious or trying to be funny. If you're being serious, then you're an idiot. If you're trying to be funny, then you're still an idiot.
    Hi MW,

    Somewhat actually serious. Truthfully. The "normal route" to solving this kind of thing - the war and the whole business connected with it - there MUST be better ways to solve things like this and to PREVENT them from ever happening again.

    As to "virgins" - I would never really want that honestly - maybe we could somehow "lie" about that aspect. Who knows, if a terrorist IS just because of the "lack of" (sex) because of his "religion" or "his beliefs" it might be a damn good idea to explore other options and giving them what it is they probably NEED and are LACKING without causing anyone any harm.

    Take Care, John H.

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    Quote Originally Posted by maniclion
    That's what the six-packs for, "beernoculars".
    Hi Maniclion,

    You ARE - COMPLETELY and THOROUGHLY - "NUTS" but I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm WITH YOU BUDDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    TDGC, John H.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cfs3
    Promoting a pedophile is a very big negative in my book.
    Cfs,

    I NEVER PROMOTED A PEDOPHILE and NEVER WOULD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

    You do NOT want to see what I would ...... to a pedophile - and I do not care if it is their parents, guardians, etc.

    CHILDREN ARE SACRED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by maniclion
    What do you mean he hasn't done anything yet, he's suggesting we give away all of our virgins, someone has to nip that idea in the bud right away. Off with John's H.
    Hi Maniclion,

    Who said I WOULD GIVE THEM OUR VIRGINS?????

    We lie about everything else, we certainly can lie about giving them our virgins - I am SURE there would be those ladies who would "contribute to the cause" for "all mankind" and for the benefit of the world. We could just give them "documentation that says they are virgins" and have the local notary public put their seal as witness to the document. We could "swear" they "are virgins" in a court of law...



    Take Care, John H.

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    Quote Originally Posted by QuestionGuy
    hhahahahhaah, alright whatever, bust his ass then, I'am in, down with john!!
    Hi Question,

    You are just "pissed" because I have not "started 'anything' yet".

    Take Care, John H.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cappo5150

    Hi Cappo,

    Thanks for correcting me. I made a mistake. But I think there are a number of "versions" to this actually. It depends on who you talk to and who is "reporting".

    So we can just "double the amount".

    Maybe we could also require that a terrorist MUST take ALL of them AT ONE TIME without stopping - we could send them all the Viagra and whatever to help them out - imagine - the warning that "...those that experience an erection for more than 4 hours should seek immediate medical attention" - who says we have to stay with this option?

    Take Care, John H.

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