Psychological Judo and the Zen of Y2K

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When, in the course of pseudo-civilised debate in a public, written forum, opponents become obnoxious in their attacks against one position; and choose to exercise the (rather childish) tactic of mimicry, they should realise that this too (like all their previous tactics) can and will:

It becomes therefore possible to mimic the mimics, and - in a much freer form - condemn them for the pathetic group of losers that they actually are...believing in the tooth fairy (and apparently obssessed [due to repression of their homosexuality?] with fairies of a different sort), Santa Claus, and Y2K. The idiocy of such arrogant plebians becomes apparent to all. Their fear of accountability sheds the light of truth upon their assinine little motives, and they are left scalded in debate; having been handed their pathetic arses again and again by a person they cannot defeat in a simple game of words - much less a battle of wits. They are lost, and scared little lab rats - and being treated thus affronts them as they realise the truth of the matter. They do not wish to be branded fro life as "idiots who believed in a catastrophic Y2K," yet they are realising this fate awaits them indeed.

Sad, and pathetic; they attempt to immitate one of the voices of sanity in their midst! And they have chosen me! Should I be offended? By what? Losers have immitated winners throughout human history. It is recognised as an attempt at bettering stupid selves - and is taken as a compliment.

You sick little minions of Ed should thank me for helping you prepare - prepare for the laughing and finger pointing and the dismissal of all you opine for the rest of your miserable little lives trapped in a system you so despise as to wish it dead. Stupid, sad, morons.

Is this me? or those mimicking me?

Regards,
Andy Ray



-- Andy Ray (andyman633@hotmail.com), July 28, 1999

Answers

I'm a lumberjack and its ok I work all nite and I sleep all day


-- Andy Ray (andyman633@hotmail.com), July 28, 1999.

Andy, did your forget your medicine?

I've send concrete poured by the RR for their Gensets at the water bridges because they HAVE TO by law be able to open for river traffic. I've send the genset installed and tested.....They didn't buy 500 of these 50-100kw units for the fun of it.....

Get a grip...on the problem...not yourself....

The jackasses that don't prepare..WILL REMEMBER THOSE THAT -TALKED- ABOUT IT AND DID SOMETHING...Andy is that what your doing...

Don't show up at my house......you won't make it pass the mailbox...

-- James (csx1@hotmail.com), July 28, 1999.


I appreciate the comments from all and am still trying to make a decision on Y2K. However, I'm not so naive to think there won't be any disruptions to life as we know it. Therefor, each time I go to the grocery store, I buy a couple of extra items just in case. I'm a post Vietnam vet who grew up poor. I can survive the worst of scenarios, but people like AndyRay; unfortunately, will not. When you cross a street, always look both ways or you're liable to be blindsided.

-- Butt Splinters (Fencesitter@undecided.org), July 28, 1999.

That is the most logical summary of the situation I've seen in a long time. Kudos to Butt Splinters!

-- Another Lurker (Watching@ Often.com), July 28, 1999.

Oh, yesssss. I can see it all now, you jealous fools. The only other one in your midst who is imitated as often as I, The Great and Powerful Andy Boy, is al-d! You're all jealous! Jealous that al-d likes me best. Hey, al-d, you're pretty cute, big boy. *wink*

Snuggly Regards,
Andy Boy


-- Andy Boy (andyboy666@hotmail.com), July 28, 1999.



Young Wolfie, stop that this minute! You will stop telling people your name is Andy Ray! Naughty, naughty, NAUGHTY!!!

-- Your (nanny@the.nursery.door), July 28, 1999.

All I can do is imitate my hero, Andy Ray! I am a pathetic jackass who cannot beat him in a debate. I have no facts to back up my ludicrous claims! I just wanna scare ol' ladies into spending their life's savings on worthless dried food! Why? Because I am a Y2K idiot! Facts don't count! The truth? I dismiss truth with a wave of my magic wand! I am so obsessed with Ed Yourdon and Andy Ray - I wanna be just like them - they're my heroes! My heroes! I can only try, though I'll never be half the debater either of them was years ago! O, Andy Ray, please teach me more! O, Ed, lie to me some more - I will believe it...I will regurgitate it wherever you command me! The Jo Anne Effect was real! It happened, Ed! Just like you said it would! Ed Yourdon is always right!

more snuggly Regards,
Andy Boy



-- Andy Boy (andyboy666@hotmail.com), July 28, 1999.

I am being paid by a consortium of generator manufacturers, gun makers, and dried food companies to post my drivel! But, I have to admire my heroes: Ed and Andy! I couldn't help myself - imitating greatness is the closest I'll ever get to it! *wink*

yet more snuggly Regards,
Andy Boy



-- Andy Ray (andyboy666@hotmail.com), July 28, 1999.

More like psycological crap.



-- Your Bestest Buddy (workin'@onthe.railroad), July 28, 1999.

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