So Politically Correct we can't talk? - Page 3

12-19-2008, 12:35 PM

I wish people a joyous Yule or good solstice but certainly don't mind hearing a Merry Christmas or Happy Hannukah.

12-19-2008, 12:38 PM

You're exactly right. I was wrapping up at the office the other day and was on with a colleague of mine in another office. I know he goes to church every Sunday, as I do, and still I've been conditioned to not say those two dreaded words! I wished him and his family a Happy Holiday season, to which he replied, "Merry Christmas." I felt like crap, and I know I won't speak to him again before the holidays. So today, here, I wish Eric and his family a very Blessed and Merry Christmas.

And to all of you, my brothers and sisters of the leaf, I wish a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, a Happy Kwanzaa, or just love and peace for you and your families.

12-19-2008, 12:43 PM

It's ridiculous,,,pure and simple. I say Merry Christmas and if they have an issue over it,,,get a life. If that offends somebody then they need to figure out what is important in life.

12-19-2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cigary

It's ridiculous,,,pure and simple. I say Merry Christmas and if they have an issue over it,,,get a life. If that offends somebody then they need to figure out what is important in life.

Right on!!!! My exact thoughts!!

DBall · 12-19-2008, 01:16 PM

You guys forgot Kwanzaa.

Funny story:

My best man from my wedding is straight outta Africa... born and raised in Nigeria and stayed there until he was around 18. When the topic of Kwanzaa came up he started laughing his ass off and said that he never even heard of it until he moved to the states...

12-19-2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

You guys forgot Kwanzaa.

Funny story:

My best man from my wedding is straight outta Africa... born and raised in Nigeria and stayed there until he was around 18. When the topic of Kwanzaa came up he started laughing his ass off and said that he never even heard of it until he moved to the states...

It is a racist holiday. Look it up!

Partagaspete · 12-19-2008, 01:26 PM

A Few inputs:

Chik-Filet is Christian owned and hence the Merry Christmas and closed on Sunday.

The Brits love comming to my Base on the 4th of July to watch the fire works and I always see a bit of humor in that...Our first enemy as a natiion is now our best and strongest ally.

Last and definately not least MERRY CHRISTMAS and A Happy New Year.

T

bigloo · 12-19-2008, 03:00 PM

I am Jewish and I always wish folks Merry Christmas. Why, because 99% of the time you would be correct! I also hate people who question the PC of it because other might be offended. I dont know one Jew who does not wish people merry Christmas and loves a good christmas party with friends! Merry Christmas all and Happy Hanukah to my JBOTLS!

hotreds · 12-19-2008, 03:05 PM

Bigloo- Shalohm and

yourchoice · 12-19-2008, 04:10 PM

Happy Festivus!!!

and Merry Christmas!

CBI_2 · 12-19-2008, 04:21 PM

Well, Some people think they have the right not to be offended. Somehow I missed that one in the Bill of Rights. Those people make me want to purposefully offensive to them.

So Merry Christmas to all you nuts in the asylum.

If I've offended anyone when I say that then all I can say is tough crapola.

HMMMM! Maybe that's why I like Dennis Leary so much. That I don't give a chit if someone has been offended because I haven't been PC aware enough.

TonySmith · 12-19-2008, 05:01 PM

People should take the greetings as intended. It's a shame that to some people every believe but theirs is being insensitive.

I wish a Merry Christmas to all of you, and a Happy New Year

TripleF · 12-19-2008, 07:54 PM

Great banter!!

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat point DBall...........................Kwanza is actually nothing. And as always, Tombstone, is dead on about Kwanza.

Thanks for the Merry Christmas greetings everybody.

and to all of you....

a Very, Very Merry Christmas!!!

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Genetic Defect · 12-23-2008, 09:30 PM

what is so "merry" about it?

BamBam · 12-23-2008, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yourchoice

Happy Festivus!!!

and Merry Christmas!

"George get over here and wrestle your Father"

MadAl · 12-20-2008, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigloo

I am Jewish and I always wish folks Merry Christmas. Why, because 99% of the time you would be correct! I also hate people who question the PC of it because other might be offended. I dont know one Jew who does not wish people merry Christmas and loves a good christmas party with friends! Merry Christmas all and Happy Hanukah to my JBOTLS!

bigloo says it all!

ucla695 · 12-19-2008, 03:04 PM

It is ridiculous, but I say 'Happy Holidays' just to avoid the hassle of ticking anyone off.

loki · 12-19-2008, 03:49 PM

merry christmahanukwanzaka to you

Rabidsquirrel · 12-19-2008, 03:53 PM

As an atheist, I celebrate Christmas as a time of family, changing of the seasons, reason to be together, etc. I call it Christmas and I wish people a Merry Christmas. I'm not offended when people do the same to me. As stated in an above post Christmas is a time of year for many people, not just a religious holiday.

My Christmas wish: May overt PCness become a thing of the past.

12-19-2008, 03:56 PM

I'm offended by you not being offended.
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jk

12-19-2008, 12:35 PM	#1
MithShrike Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So Politically Correct we can't talk? I wish people a joyous Yule or good solstice but certainly don't mind hearing a Merry Christmas or Happy Hannukah.

12-19-2008, 12:38 PM	#2
rhdad42 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So Politically Correct we can't talk? You're exactly right. I was wrapping up at the office the other day and was on with a colleague of mine in another office. I know he goes to church every Sunday, as I do, and still I've been conditioned to not say those two dreaded words! I wished him and his family a Happy Holiday season, to which he replied, "Merry Christmas." I felt like crap, and I know I won't speak to him again before the holidays. So today, here, I wish Eric and his family a very Blessed and Merry Christmas. And to all of you, my brothers and sisters of the leaf, I wish a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, a Happy Kwanzaa, or just love and peace for you and your families.

12-19-2008, 12:43 PM	#3
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So Politically Correct we can't talk? It's ridiculous,,,pure and simple. I say Merry Christmas and if they have an issue over it,,,get a life. If that offends somebody then they need to figure out what is important in life.

12-19-2008, 01:16 PM	#5
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: So Politically Correct we can't talk? You guys forgot Kwanzaa. Funny story: My best man from my wedding is straight outta Africa... born and raised in Nigeria and stayed there until he was around 18. When the topic of Kwanzaa came up he started laughing his ass off and said that he never even heard of it until he moved to the states... __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

12-19-2008, 01:26 PM	#7
Partagaspete I Do Medical Things Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The 1st State Posts: 676 Trading: (8)	Re: So Politically Correct we can't talk? A Few inputs: Chik-Filet is Christian owned and hence the Merry Christmas and closed on Sunday. The Brits love comming to my Base on the 4th of July to watch the fire works and I always see a bit of humor in that...Our first enemy as a natiion is now our best and strongest ally. Last and definately not least MERRY CHRISTMAS and A Happy New Year. T

12-19-2008, 03:00 PM	#8
bigloo Crazy like a fox Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lu Location: Rose City Posts: 905 Trading: (27)	Re: So Politically Correct we can't talk? I am Jewish and I always wish folks Merry Christmas. Why, because 99% of the time you would be correct! I also hate people who question the PC of it because other might be offended. I dont know one Jew who does not wish people merry Christmas and loves a good christmas party with friends! Merry Christmas all and Happy Hanukah to my JBOTLS!

12-19-2008, 03:05 PM	#9
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,670 Trading: (63)	Re: So Politically Correct we can't talk? Bigloo- Shalohm and __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-19-2008, 04:10 PM	#10
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,102 Trading: (36)	Re: So Politically Correct we can't talk? Happy Festivus!!! and Merry Christmas!

12-19-2008, 04:21 PM	#11
CBI_2 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: In my skin. Posts: 2,066 Trading: (0)	Re: So Politically Correct we can't talk? Well, Some people think they have the right not to be offended. Somehow I missed that one in the Bill of Rights. Those people make me want to purposefully offensive to them. So Merry Christmas to all you nuts in the asylum. If I've offended anyone when I say that then all I can say is tough crapola. HMMMM! Maybe that's why I like Dennis Leary so much. That I don't give a chit if someone has been offended because I haven't been PC aware enough. __________________ "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants." Albert Camus Cool Cigar Themed Stuff

12-19-2008, 05:01 PM	#12
TonySmith Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 653 Trading: (1)	Re: So Politically Correct we can't talk? People should take the greetings as intended. It's a shame that to some people every believe but theirs is being insensitive. I wish a Merry Christmas to all of you, and a Happy New Year

12-19-2008, 07:54 PM	#13
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: So Politically Correct we can't talk? Great banter!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat point DBall...........................Kwanza is actually nothing. And as always, Tombstone, is dead on about Kwanza. Thanks for the Merry Christmas greetings everybody. and to all of you.... a Very, Very Merry Christmas!!! - __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

12-23-2008, 09:30 PM	#14
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,202 Trading: (5)	Re: So Politically Correct we can't talk? what is so "merry" about it? __________________ I'm an outcast riding into town alone I got wanderlust branded deeper than the bone

12-19-2008, 03:04 PM	#17
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: So Politically Correct we can't talk? It is ridiculous, but I say 'Happy Holidays' just to avoid the hassle of ticking anyone off.

12-19-2008, 03:49 PM	#18
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: So Politically Correct we can't talk? merry christmahanukwanzaka to you

12-19-2008, 03:53 PM	#19
Rabidsquirrel Moderately Confused Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania, US Posts: 576 Trading: (5)	Re: So Politically Correct we can't talk? As an atheist, I celebrate Christmas as a time of family, changing of the seasons, reason to be together, etc. I call it Christmas and I wish people a Merry Christmas. I'm not offended when people do the same to me. As stated in an above post Christmas is a time of year for many people, not just a religious holiday. My Christmas wish: May overt PCness become a thing of the past.

12-19-2008, 03:56 PM	#20
Ace$nyper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So Politically Correct we can't talk? I'm offended by you not being offended. . . . . . . jk

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