That's a bit hard on ex servicemen and women who have lost limbs in the course of their (voluntary) duty.
I think I read it on this forum: arguing on the internet is like competing in the Special Olympics; even if you win, you're still a retard.
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vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
I think I read it on this forum: arguing on the internet is like competing in the Special Olympics; even if you win, you're still a retard.
You owe me a new laptop as I just spit soda all over this one!
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
He was making reference to the mentally challenged (as in "retard")
An example of such unfortunate people would be ones that have suffered injuries to the head or birth defects.
Then you have even worse conditions of mental shortcomings such as lawyers and politicians...
Guys, as a Brit many of the British team in the "special" Olympics, I prefer the old name paraplegic, are ex service who lost limbs in mine IED explosions. Our daughter was a forceps delivery, within an ace of oxygen starvation I presume, there but for the grace go all of us.
I am not making an issue but as I said "retard" is a bit harsh.
Edit...this is way off topic, forget it.
I am not making an issue but as I said "retard" is a bit harsh.
Edit...this is way off topic, forget it.
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Crimea_River
Marshal
I agree. In my neck of the woods, we've put that term in the bin as derogatory and it was worth saying. Thank-you.
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
To have a mental shortcoming requires the person(s) concerned to have a brain. Therefore, that eliminates Politicians..................
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
In all seriousness, the term "retard" has long since been disused when making a reference to people that have a true mental handicap.
However, at least here in the U.S., it is used in reference to people who do incredibly stupid things that have absolutely no excuse, otherwise. Like the motorist who drives at highspeed in the highway emergency lane when traffic slows, the person who puts a 120VAC television set on a floatie so they can catch the game while relaxing in their swimming pool, the politician that introduces a bill to congress making "photoshop" illegal for portrait photographs, etc.
These are instances where the term is generally used.
However, at least here in the U.S., it is used in reference to people who do incredibly stupid things that have absolutely no excuse, otherwise. Like the motorist who drives at highspeed in the highway emergency lane when traffic slows, the person who puts a 120VAC television set on a floatie so they can catch the game while relaxing in their swimming pool, the politician that introduces a bill to congress making "photoshop" illegal for portrait photographs, etc.
These are instances where the term is generally used.
Sorry guys, didn't mean to be offensive to anyone in particular. I'll reserve my dark humour for other areas. Say what you will, but I did first read it on this forum!
I see no one getting upset about that, he says facetiously...
All is cool I didnt get upset just thought it was a bit harsh, we have a new phenomenon in UK Lawyers marrying politicians...then offering their spawn up for election.........a repulsive travesty of the electoral process.
drgondog
Major
Lol - when We figured that out, we quit being a 'colony'..
drgondog
Major
Peter let me keep my username although I really would have no problem using my name.. except that I would just as soon make it tough for NSA to connect me to some of my posts - Lol.
fubar57
General
I have been waiting patiently for an email confirmation and on a whim I tried to log in and Voila, I'm in.
Geo
Geo
Crimea_River
Marshal
Good stuff Geo. "Andy Dubya" is my new nick over there.
fubar57
General
Thanks Andy, georgehenderson there. Won't be much of a participant though. The main reason for joining was to learn more about the Luftwaffe as I've recently purchased a canoe full of aircraft.
Geo
Geo
Crimea_River
Marshal
Yeah, same here. Knowledge level there is way above my level.
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I have tried creating an account at LEMB a few times over the past couple of years, but for some reason I have never gotten a response. I've even sent a few emails to the admin and received no response.
Today I went to LEMB and tried to create an account, only to see that registration is closed. Can anyone give me the main email of the administrator of LEMB? Every other email I've tried has resulted in no response for some reason.
I am a madder for Il2: Cliffs of Dover and there are a few things I need cleared up, and I know via google searches that the answers to my questions are there on LEMB.
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vikingBerserker
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Wow, that's kind of sad but I can respect that.
