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Is the grass green or blue?
Oct 14, 2021 12:19:44   #
slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas
 
Tom Melendy

Why are partisan v**ers portrayed as backward i***ts by the other side? How can such narrative be credible for half a country The following fable perhaps offers an explanation...

The jackal told the tiger: "The grass is blue."

The tiger replied: "No, the grass is green​."

The discussion became heated, and the two decided to submit the issue to arbitration, and to do so they approached the lion.

Before reaching the clearing in the forest where the lion was sitting on his throne, the jackal started screaming: "Your Highness, isn't it true that the grass is blue?"​

The lion replied: "True, the grass is blue"​.

The jackal rushed forward and continued: ′"The tiger disagrees with me and contradicts me and annoys me. Please punish him"​.

The king then declared: ′′The tiger will be punished with 5 years of silence"​.

The jackal jumped with joy and went on his way, content and repeating: ′′The grass is blue"​..

The tiger accepted his punishment, but he asked the lion: ′"Your Majesty, why have you punished me, after all, the grass is green?"​

The lion replied: ′′In fact, the grass is green"​.

The tiger asked: ′′So why do you punish me?"​

The lion replied: That has nothing to do with the question of whether the grass is blue or green. The punishment is because it is not possible for a brave, intelligent creature like you to waste time arguing with a jackal, and on top of that to come and bother me with that question

The worst waste of time is arguing with the fool and fanatic who doesn't care about t***h or reality, but only the victory of his beliefs and illusions. Never waste time on discussions that make no sense... There are people who for all the evidence presented to them, do not have the ability to understand, and others who are blinded by ego, hatred and resentment, and the only thing that they want is to be right even if they aren’t.

When ignorance screams, intelligence shuts up. Peace and tranquility are worth more.

...Adapted from an unknown Author

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Oct 14, 2021 13:01:50   #
Coos Bay Tom Loc: coos bay oregon
 
slatten49 wrote:
Tom Melendy

Why are partisan v**ers portrayed as backward i***ts by the other side? How can such narrative be credible for half a country The following fable perhaps offers an explanation...

The jackal told the tiger: "The grass is blue."

The tiger replied: "No, the grass is green​."

The discussion became heated, and the two decided to submit the issue to arbitration, and to do so they approached the lion.

Before reaching the clearing in the forest where the lion was sitting on his throne, the jackal started screaming: "Your Highness, isn't it true that the grass is blue?"​

The lion replied: "True, the grass is blue"​.

The jackal rushed forward and continued: ′"The tiger disagrees with me and contradicts me and annoys me. Please punish him"​.

The king then declared: ′′The tiger will be punished with 5 years of silence"​.

The jackal jumped with joy and went on his way, content and repeating: ′′The grass is blue"​..

The tiger accepted his punishment, but he asked the lion: ′"Your Majesty, why have you punished me, after all, the grass is green?"​

The lion replied: ′′In fact, the grass is green"​.

The tiger asked: ′′So why do you punish me?"​

The lion replied: That has nothing to do with the question of whether the grass is blue or green. The punishment is because it is not possible for a brave, intelligent creature like you to waste time arguing with a jackal, and on top of that to come and bother me with that question

The worst waste of time is arguing with the fool and fanatic who doesn't care about t***h or reality, but only the victory of his beliefs and illusions. Never waste time on discussions that make no sense... There are people who for all the evidence presented to them, do not have the ability to understand, and others who are blinded by ego, hatred and resentment, and the only thing that they want is to be right even if they aren’t.

When ignorance screams, intelligence shuts up. Peace and tranquility are worth more.

...Adapted from an unknown Author
Tom Melendy br br Why are partisan v**ers portray... (show quote)


When I was in the service I had the pleasure of visiting the commonwealth of Kentucky. I was disappointed to find the "Blue Grass" was actually green lol

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Oct 14, 2021 13:04:47   #
slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas
 
Coos Bay Tom wrote:
When I was in the service I had the pleasure of visiting the commonwealth of Kentucky. I was disappointed to find the "Blue Grass" was actually green lol

When I first traveled through there, I also looked hard in seeking the blue grass of Kentucky.

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Oct 14, 2021 13:06:06   #
Coos Bay Tom Loc: coos bay oregon
 
slatten49 wrote:
When I first traveled through there, I also looked hard in seeking the blue grass of Kentucky.



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Oct 14, 2021 14:46:29   #
RobertX8Y
 
slatten49 wrote:
Tom Melendy

Why are partisan v**ers portrayed as backward i***ts by the other side? How can such narrative be credible for half a country The following fable perhaps offers an explanation...

The jackal told the tiger: "The grass is blue."

The tiger replied: "No, the grass is green​."

The discussion became heated, and the two decided to submit the issue to arbitration, and to do so they approached the lion.

Before reaching the clearing in the forest where the lion was sitting on his throne, the jackal started screaming: "Your Highness, isn't it true that the grass is blue?"​

The lion replied: "True, the grass is blue"​.

The jackal rushed forward and continued: ′"The tiger disagrees with me and contradicts me and annoys me. Please punish him"​.

The king then declared: ′′The tiger will be punished with 5 years of silence"​.

The jackal jumped with joy and went on his way, content and repeating: ′′The grass is blue"​..

The tiger accepted his punishment, but he asked the lion: ′"Your Majesty, why have you punished me, after all, the grass is green?"​

The lion replied: ′′In fact, the grass is green"​.

The tiger asked: ′′So why do you punish me?"​

The lion replied: That has nothing to do with the question of whether the grass is blue or green. The punishment is because it is not possible for a brave, intelligent creature like you to waste time arguing with a jackal, and on top of that to come and bother me with that question

The worst waste of time is arguing with the fool and fanatic who doesn't care about t***h or reality, but only the victory of his beliefs and illusions. Never waste time on discussions that make no sense... There are people who for all the evidence presented to them, do not have the ability to understand, and others who are blinded by ego, hatred and resentment, and the only thing that they want is to be right even if they aren’t.

When ignorance screams, intelligence shuts up. Peace and tranquility are worth more.

...Adapted from an unknown Author
Tom Melendy br br Why are partisan v**ers portray... (show quote)


This may be beside the point, but there's at least one language (Vietnamese) which has one word which can mean either blue or green. So if one says that word, the listener won't know whether it's blue or green.

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Oct 15, 2021 06:44:38   #
Big dog
 
slatten49 wrote:
Tom Melendy

Why are partisan v**ers portrayed as backward i***ts by the other side? How can such narrative be credible for half a country The following fable perhaps offers an explanation...

The jackal told the tiger: "The grass is blue."

The tiger replied: "No, the grass is green​."

The discussion became heated, and the two decided to submit the issue to arbitration, and to do so they approached the lion.

Before reaching the clearing in the forest where the lion was sitting on his throne, the jackal started screaming: "Your Highness, isn't it true that the grass is blue?"​

The lion replied: "True, the grass is blue"​.

The jackal rushed forward and continued: ′"The tiger disagrees with me and contradicts me and annoys me. Please punish him"​.

The king then declared: ′′The tiger will be punished with 5 years of silence"​.

The jackal jumped with joy and went on his way, content and repeating: ′′The grass is blue"​..

The tiger accepted his punishment, but he asked the lion: ′"Your Majesty, why have you punished me, after all, the grass is green?"​

The lion replied: ′′In fact, the grass is green"​.

The tiger asked: ′′So why do you punish me?"​

The lion replied: That has nothing to do with the question of whether the grass is blue or green. The punishment is because it is not possible for a brave, intelligent creature like you to waste time arguing with a jackal, and on top of that to come and bother me with that question

The worst waste of time is arguing with the fool and fanatic who doesn't care about t***h or reality, but only the victory of his beliefs and illusions. Never waste time on discussions that make no sense... There are people who for all the evidence presented to them, do not have the ability to understand, and others who are blinded by ego, hatred and resentment, and the only thing that they want is to be right even if they aren’t.

When ignorance screams, intelligence shuts up. Peace and tranquility are worth more.

...Adapted from an unknown Author
Tom Melendy br br Why are partisan v**ers portray... (show quote)


A taste of wisdom!

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Oct 15, 2021 16:23:49   #
America 1 Loc: South Miami
 
RobertX8Y wrote:
This may be beside the point, but there's at least one language (Vietnamese) that has one word which can mean either blue or green. So if one says that word, the listener won't know whether it's blue or green.


Bluegrass is actually green - but in the spring bluegrass produces bluish-purple buds that give a rich blue cast to the grass when seen in large fields.
Early pioneers found bluegrass growing on Kentucky's rich limestone soil.

Grow your own, green as the blue sky is blue.
Kentucky Bluegrass Blend
100% pure seed. Satisfaction guaranteed.
https://kentuckybluegrass.greenviewfertilizer.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwzaSLBhBJEiwAJSRoktKDFt7yp1fcv2hmq5gakWDdkIzC4RECQfkXZDNYBfSb9qHihV5kFRoCIroQAvD_BwE

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Oct 15, 2021 20:20:13   #
Coos Bay Tom Loc: coos bay oregon
 
America 1 wrote:
Bluegrass is actually green - but in the spring bluegrass produces bluish-purple buds that give a rich blue cast to the grass when seen in large fields.
Early pioneers found bluegrass growing on Kentucky's rich limestone soil.

Grow your own, green as the blue sky is blue.
Kentucky Bluegrass Blend
100% pure seed. Satisfaction guaranteed.
https://kentuckybluegrass.greenviewfertilizer.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwzaSLBhBJEiwAJSRoktKDFt7yp1fcv2hmq5gakWDdkIzC4RECQfkXZDNYBfSb9qHihV5kFRoCIroQAvD_BwE
Bluegrass is actually green - but in the spring bl... (show quote)


Thanks for the link---

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Oct 15, 2021 23:57:10   #
EN Submarine Qualified Loc: Wisconsin East coast
 
Coos Bay Tom wrote:
When I was in the service I had the pleasure of visiting the commonwealth of Kentucky. I was disappointed to find the "Blue Grass" was actually green lol



Remember Google is your friend.

Legend has it that when early settlers looked out on the fields of Poa pratensis in Central Kentucky, the seed heads took on a purplish hue. In the sun, it looked blue-green. Hence, the name bluegrass was born.Jul 29, 2007

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Oct 16, 2021 00:01:46   #
EN Submarine Qualified Loc: Wisconsin East coast
 
slatten49 wrote:
Tom Melendy

Why are partisan v**ers portrayed as backward i***ts by the other side? How can such narrative be credible for half a country The following fable perhaps offers an explanation...

The jackal told the tiger: "The grass is blue."

The tiger replied: "No, the grass is green​."

The discussion became heated, and the two decided to submit the issue to arbitration, and to do so they approached the lion.

Before reaching the clearing in the forest where the lion was sitting on his throne, the jackal started screaming: "Your Highness, isn't it true that the grass is blue?"​

The lion replied: "True, the grass is blue"​.

The jackal rushed forward and continued: ′"The tiger disagrees with me and contradicts me and annoys me. Please punish him"​.

The king then declared: ′′The tiger will be punished with 5 years of silence"​.

The jackal jumped with joy and went on his way, content and repeating: ′′The grass is blue"​..

The tiger accepted his punishment, but he asked the lion: ′"Your Majesty, why have you punished me, after all, the grass is green?"​

The lion replied: ′′In fact, the grass is green"​.

The tiger asked: ′′So why do you punish me?"​

The lion replied: That has nothing to do with the question of whether the grass is blue or green. The punishment is because it is not possible for a brave, intelligent creature like you to waste time arguing with a jackal, and on top of that to come and bother me with that question

The worst waste of time is arguing with the fool and fanatic who doesn't care about t***h or reality, but only the victory of his beliefs and illusions. Never waste time on discussions that make no sense... There are people who for all the evidence presented to them, do not have the ability to understand, and others who are blinded by ego, hatred and resentment, and the only thing that they want is to be right even if they aren’t.

When ignorance screams, intelligence shuts up. Peace and tranquility are worth more.

...Adapted from an unknown Author
Tom Melendy br br Why are partisan v**ers portray... (show quote)


If any of you wonder why many of your ridiculous statements get ignored by most people on this BBS, please consider this write up, My sentiments exactly.

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Oct 18, 2021 09:05:35   #
Snoopy
 
slatten49 wrote:
Tom Melendy

Why are partisan v**ers portrayed as backward i***ts by the other side? How can such narrative be credible for half a country The following fable perhaps offers an explanation...

The jackal told the tiger: "The grass is blue."

The tiger replied: "No, the grass is green​."

The discussion became heated, and the two decided to submit the issue to arbitration, and to do so they approached the lion.

Before reaching the clearing in the forest where the lion was sitting on his throne, the jackal started screaming: "Your Highness, isn't it true that the grass is blue?"​

The lion replied: "True, the grass is blue"​.

The jackal rushed forward and continued: ′"The tiger disagrees with me and contradicts me and annoys me. Please punish him"​.

The king then declared: ′′The tiger will be punished with 5 years of silence"​.

The jackal jumped with joy and went on his way, content and repeating: ′′The grass is blue"​..

The tiger accepted his punishment, but he asked the lion: ′"Your Majesty, why have you punished me, after all, the grass is green?"​

The lion replied: ′′In fact, the grass is green"​.

The tiger asked: ′′So why do you punish me?"​

The lion replied: That has nothing to do with the question of whether the grass is blue or green. The punishment is because it is not possible for a brave, intelligent creature like you to waste time arguing with a jackal, and on top of that to come and bother me with that question

The worst waste of time is arguing with the fool and fanatic who doesn't care about t***h or reality, but only the victory of his beliefs and illusions. Never waste time on discussions that make no sense... There are people who for all the evidence presented to them, do not have the ability to understand, and others who are blinded by ego, hatred and resentment, and the only thing that they want is to be right even if they aren’t.

When ignorance screams, intelligence shuts up. Peace and tranquility are worth more.

...Adapted from an unknown Author
Tom Melendy br br Why are partisan v**ers portray... (show quote)


As my Dad said: Argue with a fool and SOON two fools are arguing!

Snoopy

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Oct 18, 2021 22:59:39   #
keepuphope Loc: Idaho
 
slatten49 wrote:
Tom Melendy

Why are partisan v**ers portrayed as backward i***ts by the other side? How can such narrative be credible for half a country The following fable perhaps offers an explanation...

The jackal told the tiger: "The grass is blue."

The tiger replied: "No, the grass is green​."

The discussion became heated, and the two decided to submit the issue to arbitration, and to do so they approached the lion.

Before reaching the clearing in the forest where the lion was sitting on his throne, the jackal started screaming: "Your Highness, isn't it true that the grass is blue?"​

The lion replied: "True, the grass is blue"​.

The jackal rushed forward and continued: ′"The tiger disagrees with me and contradicts me and annoys me. Please punish him"​.

The king then declared: ′′The tiger will be punished with 5 years of silence"​.

The jackal jumped with joy and went on his way, content and repeating: ′′The grass is blue"​..

The tiger accepted his punishment, but he asked the lion: ′"Your Majesty, why have you punished me, after all, the grass is green?"​

The lion replied: ′′In fact, the grass is green"​.

The tiger asked: ′′So why do you punish me?"​

The lion replied: That has nothing to do with the question of whether the grass is blue or green. The punidays.lol.because it is not possible for a brave, intelligent creature like you to waste time arguing with a jackal, and on top of that to come and bother me with that question

The worst waste of time is arguing with the fool and fanatic who doesn't care about t***h or reality, but only the victory of his beliefs and illusions. Never waste time on discussions that make no sense... There are people who for all the evidence presented to them, do not have the ability to understand, and others who are blinded by ego, hatred and resentment, and the only thing that they want is to be right even if they aren’t.

When ignorance screams, intelligence shuts up. Peace and tranquility are worth more.

...Adapted from an unknown Author
Tom Melendy br br Why are partisan v**ers portray... (show quote)


That....was awesome. Much wisdom in it.

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Oct 19, 2021 22:43:16   #
EN Submarine Qualified Loc: Wisconsin East coast
 
Snoopy wrote:
As my Dad said: Argue with a fool and SOON two fools are arguing!

Snoopy


I believe Will Rogers made a similar comparison. Never argue with an i***t, passersby may not be able to tell which is which.

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