Last Thursday, we covered the story of liberal political blogger Josh Marshall who was teetering on the edge of switching from Windows to Mac and called for some email “nudges” from MacDailyNews readers to help the process along. We don’t know for sure if your email messages helped him make his decision, but the goal has been accomplished, as Marshall writes in his blog:
So, my own predictions notwithstanding, this weekend, I took the plunge. I went out and bought my first Mac.
I am, it turns out, afflicted with a severe characterological disorder which prevents me from ever reading directions for any new product I purchase but rather forces me to stumble around by trial and error until I figure out how the new thing works. No pity please, I’ve had the condition since childhood. But that did create a few grumbly moments as I tried to figure out how to do some elementary task. At first at least, not having the right mouse key was something like learning to ride a bike.
Within about a day though I felt like I’d gotten my sea legs. And so far I have to say that I’m really pleased with the decision.
Marhsall’s blog, “Talking Points Memo,” is here.
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Let’s give him a nudge: liberal blogger teeters on edge of switching from Windows to Mac – March 02, 2006
On guy from Finland: that study was a hoax; proven so in 2002. Blonds are safe. Check snopes, even WHO has a statement disclaiming the cite.
But the cite did manage to expose maczealot as a bigot and rather stupid, so it all evens out. I guess.
He’ll be glad he made the switch. I just switched 3 PC users to Mac and they all have enjoyed their new found computer experience thus far. They all agree that they get more work done
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Most Mac users know how to spell.
Is being a “liberal blogger” really an official occupation now? So sad.
Eric…how right you are. Now if we can persuade him to give up his genital and facial piercing, to give up his “alternative lifestyle” as well!!!
Josh Marshall is an excellent progressive blogger. Not surprising to see someone as smart as he is moving to the Mac platform.
MDN purposefully makes sure
the word “liberal” was in the title.
They love the extra hits.
I’m glad to see that even though politics was mentioned in this thread, that we’ve had light-hearted and funny contributions instead of degrading into name-calling.
Maybe this community here has grown up! Maybe just being Mac users helps us to rise above politics.
M. Rousseau, or Mr. Twain, or whomever really deserves credit for this statement, is wrong. Common sense is common. It is good sense that is rare.
When a homosexual boldly professes his or her sexual orientation in a public forum, it certainly encourages a public response. Are homosexuals exempt from public discussion of their lifestyles except by other homosexuals, bisexuals, or select heterosexuals?
Are homosexuals ashamed of their sexual orientation? Are homosexuals humiliated by their lifestyle? Do homosexuals feel guilty by engaging in homosexuality? Shame, humiliation, and guilt are hardly the emotions of pride, satisfaction, and contentment. So, were was the offense? I do not feel threatened, confused, or uncomfortable by being called “straight”. Although I do prefer the term “biologically naturally sexually oriented”.
Any group that opposes alternate opinions or ideas and seeks to suppress or repress these opinions and ideas are the true bigots by engaging in intellectual dishonesty, bias, and fear. Free speech applies to all groups and your pathetic insults only prove that you have no respect for the ethics of public debate. Your feeble attempts to condemn discussion, to disparage dialogue, and evade argument confirm the speciousness of your opinions.
so he took a plunge, learnt to ride a bike and got his sea legs
maczealot, from this proud faggot, well said.
Maczealot
1. Homosexuals do not have a “lifestyle” any more than do Black people, Hispanic people, or Jewish people. To use the word “lifestyle” assumes that sexual orientation is a personal choice. It is not.
2. If I publicly identified myself as Jewish, you have no right, under the rubric of public comment, to use an offensive word to describe me. If I were Black, it would be offensive for you to publicly comment on my color by using the “n” word. Why do you think that it is acceptable to use the word “faggot”?
3. Free speech is often used as a shield for bigotry and for those who urge hate; it is their only refuge.
Time for you to grow up a little.
its an unatural act. you ought should be ashemed.
This would explain why it doesn’t matter whether male homosexuals reproduce or not, and why male homosexuality never disappeared: Male homosexuality is caused by the mother.
A net search for homosexuality mother gene turns up a zillion hits.
Here’s one.
maczealot says: “For those of you unaware of the physiology of human reproduction, it is a biological fact that homosexuals cannot pass their DNA to subsequent generations through the process of copulation.”
It’s a biological fact that maczealot’s an idiot.
Maybe just being Mac users helps us to rise above politics.
Ha!
Are homosexuals exempt from public discussion of their lifestyles except by other homosexuals, bisexuals, or select heterosexuals?
No, feel free to display your bigotry all you like. The premise that homosexuals don’t reproduce or generally contribute to the gene pool is a false generalization and the “offense” since it doesn’t contribute anything to the pubic discussion. Now, if you just stuck with the fact that ass fucking doesn’t produce children you would’ve been fine since that’s irrefutable. And it applies to heteros as well as homos.
Do you have any real arguments against homosexuality? Or is your best tactic to feign the high road and just call the opposition a bigot for calling a spade a spade?
If it’s genetic, it can be corrected.
OOOHHHHHH this is gonna piss people off.
I don’t think this way I’m just playin the Devil’s advocate.
This is the problem wit the genetic vs. environmental argument.
It provides an “it’s not under my control” reasoning, but for those close minded among us it implies it’s a disorder needing correction.
My belief is-
If it doesn’t impact my lifestyle, go for it. Just don’t rub my face in it and I won’t do the same to you.
MDN- “felt”, “Mmmmmm- It felt so good my legs are shakin”
Since MDN chose to bring the ‘liberal’ line into the conversation, I see politics as relevant to the conversation.
Accordingly, I’d like to get the people’s perspective on the following fact: The top centers of fiscal and technology strength are blue states, whereas the major centers of lynching and burning are red states.
Why is that?
Maczealot… you seem to have simultaneously stuffed your entire cranium into your posterior, while simultaneously forming a semi-cohesive rant against unnatural acts.
Learn to spin a plate on a stick, and you can join cirque de soleil.
Everyone seems to have missed it, but Matt said something profound:
“people allow their political views to say something about them as a person. you attack their views, you attack them”
Thanks Matt
When will people ever learn to call a person what they call themselves. If I’m not mistaken they’re “Queer” or “Queers”. At least thats what I hear they call themselves on a tv show. OOps! maybe I shouldn’t have said tv. You know this can get to be like a little water pouring through a hole in a dike. Ahh there I go again. Maybe we should all just shut up and get a windows system and be mindless little idiiots.
When will people ever learn to call a person by what they call themselves. If I’m not mistaken they’re “Queer” or “Queers”. At least thats what I hear they call themselves on a tv show. OOps! maybe I shouldn’t have said tv. You know this can get to be like a little water pouring through a hole in a dike. Ahh there I go again. Maybe we should all just shut up and get a windows system and be mindless little idiots. Remember boys and girls, for every descision and action, there are consequences. How does it go? It is appointed unto men (and women) once to die, then comes the judgement.
Should any one person, previously engaged in homosexual behavior, choose not to engage further in homosexual behavior this would prove conclusively that this is a matter of individual preference rather than irreconcilable fate or unalterable genetics, correct?
I have witnesses several homosexuals who proudly declared themselves “faggots” and “queers”. I am only using the same language these persons have used. Why would you suggest that their use of these words is appropriate and mine is not? Are there words that some people are forbidden to use, and, if so, who made you the judge?
Anyone who desires to deny anyone else the right to speak his or her mind is a bigot, plain and simple. You may not like what anyone else may think, but any attempt to deny someone else the right to speak their mind betrays a lack of faith in your own cause and reveals profound intellectual dishonesty. What sort of person would want a society where freedom of speech is denied?
I fully acknowledge that others disagree with me and I respect their opinions. I also do not advocate violence against anyone who is opposed to my thinking. However, I see no reason change my mind or make apologies for speaking honestly, sincerely, and with my best understanding of the truth.
maczealot “Should any one person, previously engaged in homosexual behavior, choose not to engage further in homosexual behavior this would prove conclusively that this is a matter of individual preference rather than irreconcilable fate or unalterable genetics, correct?”
No, because the world doesn’t work in binary. Between the totally gay and totally straight ends of the spectrum there’s a big grey area. I’ve known lots of straight people who’ve fallen for and “had relations with” someone of the same sex and vice versa. It’s not a choice thing, it’s just some people aren’t 100% in either camp by their very nature. Yet another example of how complicated human beings are.
BTW, I’m not sure why everyone is attacking you here. People are becoming oversensitive to language, rather than concentrating on the sentiment being expressed.