Earthquake - Page 5

lookout123 · 01-15-2010, 01:39 PM

No, we just share our TW with the world. That is the real reason the world hates us. Bush was a minor annoyance in comparison.

lookout123 · 01-15-2010, 01:52 PM

dead doesn't bother me. starving to death bothers me. death from dehydration bothers me. having some dipshit with a gun dictating the rules to me bothers me. I can plan and prepare to hold those dangers off.

A building falling on me? Eh, whatever, death isn't that big a deal.

Bruce 9012 · 01-15-2010, 03:16 PM

The next time i meet a building inspetor i think i'll buy him or her lunch. I dont think the're liked very much.

squirell nutkin · 01-15-2010, 03:53 PM

Depends on the building inspector. We had a great one who knew why the codes were in place and worked with you to help you solve problems.

The new inspector was standing in a room I'd built that had two exits (on opposite sides of the room) that both led to the street. She was going on and on about how the window openings were 1/2" shy of code for egress, failing to note that with the extra exit the room could have been windowless and still would have passed egress inspection. Fenestration, not so much.

The fact the house was built entirely of leaves held together with my spit didn't go over so well, but that's another issue.

Shawnee123 · 01-15-2010, 03:57 PM

OK, but still, what was up with my post that you needed sleep or glasses (curiosity killing the cat, here.)

piercehawkeye45 · 01-15-2010, 05:00 PM

Read what he quoted, not what you wrote.

Shawnee123 · 01-15-2010, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piercehawkeye45

Read what he quoted, not what you wrote.

D'oh! Thanks pierce. :p

I was just checking out my RADIO wondering if I should find a picture of it because apparently my post wasn't explaining it very well.

Big Sarge · 01-15-2010, 05:20 PM

Deployed troops are getting emergency leave if they have immediate family in Haiti. I think it is a good move. They did the same thing for troops affected by Hurricane Katrina.

monster · 01-15-2010, 10:41 PM

So I'm thinking about all this donation business. Some more.

Even stupid people aren't that stupid to think donate a buck today, tomorrow 5 people will get a bottle of water. They see the aid on the way, they figure they don't need to donate as it's already paid for and shipped.....

So wouldn't it be better to run the campaign along the lines of "we're using our supplies to help these people, we need to replenidh them for next time... next time it could be you......"

piercehawkeye45 · 01-16-2010, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monster

So wouldn't it be better to run the campaign along the lines of "we're using our supplies to help these people, we need to replenidh them for next time... next time it could be you......"

I disagree. From what I've seen, all successful media campaigns have always appealed to people's emotional side and not their logical side. If a donation campaign has a sense of urgency to it where the audience is hinted that their donation can immediately have an effect, it will probably be more successful. If a donation campaign focuses on people's logical side, it probably won't be as successful.

sexobon · 01-16-2010, 04:34 AM

Maybe a jingle would help. They could have search and rescue workers shouting into collapsed buildings ...
[Tony Orlando]
"Knock three times on the ceiling if you want me
Twice on the pipe, if the answer is no."
[/Dawn]

xoxoxoBruce · 01-16-2010, 05:31 AM

You sick fuck.

TheMercenary · 01-16-2010, 02:40 PM

Oh, that and the tax deduction...

Seriously, I think the whole texting donation angle has proven to be a huge success. Stick to the groups that you know do the good work, like the American Red Cross. We have slowly donated a good sum over the last few days through various means. Today at Fresh Market we added a sum to our final bill. It is all good work.

TheMercenary · 01-16-2010, 04:48 PM

I can't agree more LO123. But a small donation is appropriate if it fits your budget. If everyone does a small bit it will add up. Anyone who has traveled to third world countries knows that you could give all of your wealth and little would change in the end. But if I can reach out and touch someone or some group for a moment in time I feel that I have at least contributed. It may seem trite but that is my approach. I try to give more closer to home but there should be no guilt in reaching out beyond the borders when in time of crisis.

lookout123 · 01-16-2010, 05:36 PM

I think doing what you can right now to help someone is a good thing. Hell, I once knew a guy who gave something to somebody once. I thought that was kind of good. I was commenting more on the "why didn't we do something before" sentiment.

01-15-2010, 01:39 PM	#1
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	No, we just share our TW with the world. That is the real reason the world hates us. Bush was a minor annoyance in comparison. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

01-15-2010, 01:52 PM	#2
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	dead doesn't bother me. starving to death bothers me. death from dehydration bothers me. having some dipshit with a gun dictating the rules to me bothers me. I can plan and prepare to hold those dangers off. A building falling on me? Eh, whatever, death isn't that big a deal. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

01-15-2010, 03:53 PM	#4
squirell nutkin has a second hand user title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: in a Nut House Posts: 2,017	Depends on the building inspector. We had a great one who knew why the codes were in place and worked with you to help you solve problems. The new inspector was standing in a room I'd built that had two exits (on opposite sides of the room) that both led to the street. She was going on and on about how the window openings were 1/2" shy of code for egress, failing to note that with the extra exit the room could have been windowless and still would have passed egress inspection. Fenestration, not so much. The fact the house was built entirely of leaves held together with my spit didn't go over so well, but that's another issue. __________________ And now I'm finished posting.

01-15-2010, 03:57 PM	#5
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	OK, but still, what was up with my post that you needed sleep or glasses (curiosity killing the cat, here.) __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

01-15-2010, 05:00 PM	#6
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	Read what he quoted, not what you wrote. __________________ I like my perspectives like I like my baseball caps: one size fits all.

01-15-2010, 03:16 PM	#3
Bruce 9012 Living in the blast crater Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dayton, Oh Posts: 123	The next time i meet a building inspetor i think i'll buy him or her lunch. I dont think the're liked very much.

01-15-2010, 05:20 PM	#8
Big Sarge Werepandas - lurking in your shadows Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the Deep South Posts: 3,408	Deployed troops are getting emergency leave if they have immediate family in Haiti. I think it is a good move. They did the same thing for troops affected by Hurricane Katrina. __________________ Give a man a match, & he'll be warm for 20 seconds. But toss that man a white phosphorus grenade and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

01-15-2010, 10:41 PM	#9
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	So I'm thinking about all this donation business. Some more. Even stupid people aren't that stupid to think donate a buck today, tomorrow 5 people will get a bottle of water. They see the aid on the way, they figure they don't need to donate as it's already paid for and shipped..... So wouldn't it be better to run the campaign along the lines of "we're using our supplies to help these people, we need to replenidh them for next time... next time it could be you......" __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

01-16-2010, 04:34 AM	#11
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	Maybe a jingle would help. They could have search and rescue workers shouting into collapsed buildings ... [Tony Orlando] "Knock three times on the ceiling if you want me Twice on the pipe, if the answer is no." [/Dawn]

01-16-2010, 05:31 AM	#12
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	You sick fuck. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-16-2010, 02:40 PM	#13
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Oh, that and the tax deduction... Seriously, I think the whole texting donation angle has proven to be a huge success. Stick to the groups that you know do the good work, like the American Red Cross. We have slowly donated a good sum over the last few days through various means. Today at Fresh Market we added a sum to our final bill. It is all good work. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

01-16-2010, 04:48 PM	#14
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	I can't agree more LO123. But a small donation is appropriate if it fits your budget. If everyone does a small bit it will add up. Anyone who has traveled to third world countries knows that you could give all of your wealth and little would change in the end. But if I can reach out and touch someone or some group for a moment in time I feel that I have at least contributed. It may seem trite but that is my approach. I try to give more closer to home but there should be no guilt in reaching out beyond the borders when in time of crisis. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

01-16-2010, 05:36 PM	#15
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	I think doing what you can right now to help someone is a good thing. Hell, I once knew a guy who gave something to somebody once. I thought that was kind of good. I was commenting more on the "why didn't we do something before" sentiment. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

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