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Has anybody seen the new $20 bill? (pg. 17)
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| hardcore trancer |
| quote: | Originally posted by rabbitjoker
Side note: I'd rather have QEII on my money than a man who tortures, rapes and murders. |
:conf: where did he say he wants a man on the money who tortures rapes and murders?
stop putting words in his mouth ffs and DONT HATE. |
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| rabbitjoker |
| quote: | Originally posted by hardcore trancer
stop putting words in his mouth ffs and DONT HATE. |
Stop putting words in my mouth. If you want to walk the walk, talk the talk...
Do you understand the literal meaning of "I'd rather"?
It means personal preference - not incorrect/implied conclusions based on another's comments. It does NOT mean or imply "you want". Re-read it and keep doing so until the real meaning sinks in.
FYI - There is no hate in stating a personal disdain for muderers. Please!!! :rolleyes: |
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| hardcore trancer |
| quote: | Originally posted by rabbitjoker
Question for you (specifically):
Who is this guy on this bill:
Can you explain to me why he deserves to be on the money? I'd be curious to hear someone with a passionate opinion explain the rationale of another country. |
where da did I ever say I support the in coward in Iran?:whip: :whip:
what are u getting at here RJ? that I suppoort dictators and extremists? |
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| Cyrus King |
| quote: | Originally posted by rabbitjoker
Stop putting words in my mouth. If you want to walk the walk, talk the talk...
Do you understand the literal meaning of "I'd rather"?
It means personal preference - not incorrect/implied conclusions based on another's comments. It does NOT mean "you want".
Please! |
Why would you even mention it...
We both know that we dont want hose types of people on our money.. There is somethign you are implying that you cant explicitly say. |
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| hardcore trancer |
| quote: | Originally posted by rabbitjoker
Stop putting words in my mouth. If you want to walk the walk, talk the talk...
Do you understand the literal meaning of "I'd rather"?
It means personal preference - not incorrect/implied conclusions based on another's comments. It does NOT mean "you want".
Please! |
:rolleyes: right |
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| rabbitjoker |
| quote: | Originally posted by hardcore trancer
what are u getting at here RJ? that I suppoort dictators and extremists? |
Not at all. Don't make unfounded statements.
I know why Canada puts the Queen on it's currancy (see my post to Cyrus King) - but I figued maybe as someone who is familar with Iran, you could explain to me why Iran puts that person (forgive me for being naive, I don't even know his name) on their money.
Gaining a deep understanding other countries and cultures is something that I find to be important, crucial and interesting - thus the reason for my question.
I'm sorry if asking (what I considered to be a benign) question offended you. |
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| rabbitjoker |
| quote: | Originally posted by Cyrus King
There is somethign you are implying that you cant explicitly say. |
You (and hardcoretrancer in questioning my statement) are wrong and deeply insult me in suggesting such. I do not appreciate such defamatory untruths - they are not needed and hurtful.
I am curious as to why some countries place purposely-mean and hurtful people on their money.
Any implied meaning you are considering as a result of that questioning is unfounded and irrational. Anyone who knows me would unanimously conclude that I am an unbiased and open person – more curious to the reasons behind action than the action itself.
If asking a question, stating a personal preference or requesting an explanation is wrong – than sue me. However in the mean time I’d prefer if you’d keep your discussion to factual statements rather than hurtful misstatements and over-exaggerations. |
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| hardcore trancer |
| quote: | Originally posted by rabbitjoker
Not at all. Don't make unfounded statements.
I know why Canada puts the Queen on it's currance (see my post to Cyrus King) - but I figued maybe as someone who is familar with Iran, you could explain to me why Iran puts that person (forgive me for being naive, I don't even know his name) on their money. |
because according to that government Ayatolah Khomaini is a hero and a leader to all muslims:rolleyes:
but thats not what most people feeel or see him,he ruined the country and turned the country into an Islamic republic. FYI that bastard was brought to Iran with the help of the good ol in Americans. |
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| hardcore trancer |
| quote: | Originally posted by rabbitjoker
You (and hardcoretrancer in questioning my statement) are wrong and deeply insult me in suggesting such. I do not appreciate such defamatory untruths - they are not needed and hurtful. |
RJ my man I know you and I know ur not like that,I guess I misunderstood ur question, but its all good no hard feelings:) |
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| Superstar |
| quote: | Originally posted by rabbitjoker
Not at all. Don't make unfounded statements.
I know why Canada puts the Queen on it's currance (see my post to Cyrus King) - but I figued maybe as someone who is familar with Iran, you could explain to me why Iran puts that person (forgive me for being naive, I don't even know his name) on their money.
Gaining a deep understanding other countries and cultures is something that I find to be important and enjoyable - thus the reason for my question. Sorry if asking (what I considered to be a benign) question offended you. |
To answer your question, Khomeini's picture is on Iranian money because he formed the Islamic Republic that currently exists in Iran. BUT, here's the difference: Iranians don't have the rights that Canadians have, and they have NO say as to who should be on their currency. Most Iranians hate Khomeini and don't want his face on their currency. It is a country that currently doesn't represent what its people want. Now in Canada, we are able to question the validity of a Queen who really hasn't done as much for the country as others (like Vicotria or former Prime Ministers) have.
I think what Cyrus is trying to say is that there's nothing wrong with the history of the monarchy and all, but Queen Elizabeth specifically doesn't deserve to be on the $20 bill since she herself hasn't contributed to Candian identity, other than inhereting the throne and being the symbolic leader of Canada. |
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| rabbitjoker |
| quote: | Originally posted by hardcore trancer
but thats not what most people feeel or see him,he ruined the country ... |
Thanks for the good information.
If this is the case - how/why doesn't the "will of the people" act as a catalyst to change the person depicted on the Iranian money?
Related: Canada has no "will of the people" to change the Head of State (QEII), either due to apathy or agreement - thus the reason why the Head of the Commonwealth has been on our money since confederation.
Until there is a massive, serious and threatening movement to change our Head of State - the Head of the Commonwealth will remain on our currency.
Hopefully it will be understood where I was going with my questions. Not only am I interested in other countries, peoples and ideals - but I think that many questions can be answered in finding commonality (although at times difficult to realize or at first seemingly abstract) between concepts.
I could only assume (and I may be dead wrong) that the ruling regime in Iran doesn't feel a significant, massive, serious and threatening influence from the general populous (for various reasons and although such a sentiment exists) and thus the reason for the continuation of such an oppressive gov't. |
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