TIME Magazine "Person Of The Year"... what a joke.

How much does Viagra cost? Is it expensive? I wouldn't know, but I could understand that sexuality and the expression fo said is an important part of any person. Can you imagine being unable to perform sexually? That could be psychologically damaging, I'm sure, to many people.

Regardless, instead of idiots with religious/politicla agendas, it should be a body of competent doctors and scientists who decide what should and should not eb covered as a baseline for those receiving healthcare help fromt he government.

Based on what's doable, ifnancially, and what's best for society at large. If it can be determined, statistically and through studies that having affordable/free contraceptives means less unwated babies, healthier people, etc, etc, I'm all for it.

Kinthalis

But how do you determine who is competent and how do you find these doctors and scientists that don't also have religious or political agendas and determine that is true? You'll still have conflicting studies and statistics. I don't really see how this is an any better system then what there currently is.

[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] This discussion is painful. You should both be ashamed.LJS9502_basic

You're not exactly adding much to the thread; you're just critisizing other posters. Also, being "ashamed" for a "painful" discussion on OT seems like a bit much. It's not like the people on this thread are on the floors of Congress.

As for the topic, I don't think a mere nomination is outrageous. She was influential in the political discourse in her own way even if I wouldn't have nominated her if I was in charge of the nominations. If she actually won? It wouldn't be deserved, but I don't see the point of upsetting yourself over this, TC. It doesn't really matter.

'K, LJ. Continue to fight the good fight against internet hypocrisy and painful internet discussions! The internet is counting on you! :lol:

Anyway, TC, I just had another thought: why are Fluke's looks an issue? A lot of women look average. Why does it matter?

Meh..does anyone even care about TIME's person of the year anymore? Its always someone ridiclous. Last year was some random Occupy protester and I cant even remember who was before that. It's a big who gives a crap imho~

GamingTitan

Meh..does anyone even care about TIME's person of the year anymore? Its always someone ridiclous. Last year was some random Occupy protester and I cant even remember who was before that. It's a big who gives a crap imho~

GamingTitan

I hope everyone involved in this is thoroughly embarrased of themselves. This is politically correct back patting at its most idiotic. Even if you limited your candidates to progressive liberals, there are a few out there who have at least helped somebody.

[QUOTE="GamingTitan"]

Meh..does anyone even care about TIME's person of the year anymore? Its always someone ridiclous. Last year was some random Occupy protester and I cant even remember who was before that. It's a big who gives a crap imho~

dave123321

Very true. People seem to genuinely enjoy complaining about who wins these awards, even tho they'll then pretend that they don't care.

I hope everyone involved in this is thoroughly embarrased of themselves. This is politically correct back patting at its most idiotic. Even if you limited your candidates to progressive liberals, there are a few out there who have at least helped somebody.

GIJames248

Trust me: they're not.

I hope everyone involved in this is thoroughly embarrased of themselves. This is politically correct back patting at its most idiotic. Even if you limited your candidates to progressive liberals, there are a few out there who have at least helped somebody.

GIJames248

Are they well known enough to sell magazines, though?

[QUOTE="GIJames248"]

I hope everyone involved in this is thoroughly embarrased of themselves. This is politically correct back patting at its most idiotic. Even if you limited your candidates to progressive liberals, there are a few out there who have at least helped somebody.

IdioticIcarus

Are they well known enough to sell magazines, though?

Good point, the only famous liberals are the ones who screw around with other people, and then again I was thinking about it, and if someone is an intellectually consistent liberal they would probably only be accomplishing good by accident and despite their liberalism.

So I guess Sandra Fluke is as a good a choice as any that Time would be likely to make.

What? Thats ridiculous.

Thats as ridiculous as Obama winning the Nobel Prize.

I nominate Muhammad for person of the year. His bullsh!t is still causing embassy attacks and generally holding humanity back in the year two thousand and twelve.

What the fvck?

I will say this about Sandra Fluke, I like how upset she has made some people. :P Also I'm pretty sure Time made me person of the year at one point, so I don't see the issue with merely nominating her.Sajo7

She's the one that b*tches and crys "SEXIST!!!!" if someone doesn't like her.

I'm voting for the Higgs Boson.

There are far, far, far many more important people than Sandra Fluke that influenced the world in 2012. Just like WiiCube, I'd vote for the Higg's Boson.

There are far, far, far many more important people than Sandra Fluke that influenced the world in 2012. Just like WiiCubed, I'd vote for the Higg's Boson.

jimkabrhel

True. She should definitely be one of the leading candidates for the "Inducer of Rightwing Tears Award" tho.

Oh, and welcome back DMC. We're so glad to have your right-wing bullsh1t back in OT again.

Haven't read TIME in so long, there's much better current events and lifestyle publications available.

Anyway, should have been Malala Yousafzai.

[QUOTE="CycleOfViolence"]

Limbaugh is going to have a field day with this.

Serraph105

given that he lost a lot of ad revenue the last time he made this molehill into a mountain of bs, I'm betting he won't touch it.

I don't know the temptation may be too hard to resist. He gets to take a dig at her and Time Magazine all in one fell swoop.

[QUOTE="jimkabrhel"]

There are far, far, far many more important people than Sandra Fluke that influenced the world in 2012. Just like WiiCubed, I'd vote for the Higg's Boson.

GreySeal9

True. She should definitely be one of the leading candidates for the "Inducer of Rightwing Tears Award".

I don't know why anyone gives a sh!t. Psy and Jay-Z are on that list ffs.

Wait a minute...looking further at TIME I see this:

"As always, TIME's editors will choose the Person of the Year, but that doesn't mean readers shouldn't have their say. Cast your vote for the person you think most influenced the news this year for better or worse. Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 12, and the winner will be announced on Dec. 14."

Read more:http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2128881_2128882_2129186,00.html #ixzz2DXT8t3rY

DMC why are you trying to mislead people?

Wait a minute...looking further at TIME I see this:

"As always, TIME's editors will choose the Person of the Year, but that doesn't mean readers shouldn't have their say. Cast your vote for the person you think most influenced the news this year for better or worse. Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 12, and the winner will be announced on Dec. 14."

Read more:http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2128881_2128882_2129186,00.html #ixzz2DXT8t3rY

DMC why are you trying to mislead people?

Aljosa23

Thoughts on my sig Aljosa?

Thoughts on my sig Aljosa?

Storm_Marine

[QUOTE="Aljosa23"]

Wait a minute...looking further at TIME I see this:

"As always, TIME's editors will choose the Person of the Year, but that doesn't mean readers shouldn't have their say. Cast your vote for the person you think most influenced the news this year for better or worse. Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 12, and the winner will be announced on Dec. 14."

Read more:http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2128881_2128882_2129186,00.html #ixzz2DXT8t3rY

DMC why are you trying to mislead people?

Storm_Marine

Thoughts on my sig Aljosa?

Needs more solo cups.

[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

[QUOTE="jimkabrhel"]

There are far, far, far many more important people than Sandra Fluke that influenced the world in 2012. Just like WiiCubed, I'd vote for the Higg's Boson.

PWSteal_Ldpinch

True. She should definitely be one of the leading candidates for the "Inducer of Rightwing Tears Award".

I don't know why anyone gives a sh!t. Psy and Jay-Z are on that list ffs.

Agreed. IMO, Time's Person of the Year list is not really worth having a strong reaction to either way. They have enough fluff selections (like the ones you mentioned) ever year that I hardly see how Sandra Fluke in particular is such a travesty.

Agreed. IMO, Time's Person of the Year list is not really worth having a strong reaction to either way. They have enough fluff selections (like the ones you mentioned) ever year that I hardly see how Sandra Fluke in particular is such a travesty.

GreySeal9

[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

Agreed. IMO, Time's Person of the Year list is not really worth having a strong reaction to either way. They have enough fluff selections (like the ones you mentioned) ever year that I hardly see how Sandra Fluke in particular is such a travesty.

Aljosa23

OP said she was nominated, and she was.

[QUOTE="Aljosa23"]

[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

Agreed. IMO, Time's Person of the Year list is not really worth having a strong reaction to either way. They have enough fluff selections (like the ones you mentioned) ever year that I hardly see how Sandra Fluke in particular is such a travesty.

Storm_Marine

OP said she was nominated, and she was.

[QUOTE="Storm_Marine"]

[QUOTE="Aljosa23"]Dude, the Person of the Year wasn't even announced yet. DMC just posted some lie from an awful right-wing source. Look at their site:http://www.time.com/time/person-of-the-year/2012/

dave123321

OP said she was nominated, and she was.

how's my sig?

OP said she was nominated, and she was.

Storm_Marine

If she was just nominated, why is it a big deal

Goddamn this thread is full of people not knowing what the f*ck they're talking about. The Time magazine "Person of the Year" isn't an honor and isn't an award. It's a recognition of, in Time's own words, a person, group, object or idea who "for better or worse has done the most to influence the events of the year". Some previous "winners" include Adolph Hitler Joseph Stalin and the personal computer.

Also Sandra Fluke's contention was never about contraception being taxpayer funded. She never said a thing about taxpayer money. That's a line of bullsh*t made up by blowhards like that hypocritical, drug-addled human sh*tbag Rush Limbaugh. Fluke's contention was that insurance should be required to cover contraceptives.

[QUOTE="Storm_Marine"]

OP said she was nominated, and she was.

Aljosa23

If she was just nominated, why is it a big deal

Because Fluke sucks and is nigh irrelevent.

People should be more upset that the 50 Shades of Grey lady is nominated. JML897

She is? lol. I generally don't care about Time POTY, but that admittedly does make me throw up in my mouth a little. Fifty Shades of Grey is rancid garbage.

[QUOTE="dave123321"][QUOTE="Storm_Marine"]

OP said she was nominated, and she was.

Storm_Marine

how's my sig?

[QUOTE="dave123321"][QUOTE="Storm_Marine"]

OP said she was nominated, and she was.

Storm_Marine

how's my sig?

[QUOTE="Storm_Marine"]

[QUOTE="dave123321"] mhmdave123321

how's my sig?

if it's any bigger I won't be able to upload it.

Felix Baumgartner
The Higgs Boson
The Mars Rover

My (really) short list.

Wait a minute...looking further at TIME I see this:

"As always, TIME's editors will choose the Person of the Year, but that doesn't mean readers shouldn't have their say. Cast your vote for the person you think most influenced the news this year for better or worse. Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 12, and the winner will be announced on Dec. 14."

Read more:http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2128881_2128882_2129186,00.html #ixzz2DXT8t3rY

DMC why are you trying to mislead people?

Aljosa23

[QUOTE="Aljosa23"]

[QUOTE="Storm_Marine"]

OP said she was nominated, and she was.

Storm_Marine

If she was just nominated, why is it a big deal

Because Fluke sucks and is nigh irrelevent.

You ever read fifty shades of grey, storm?dave123321

I read a couple chapters just to see what it was about. It was probably the worst published material I've ever read. Amazingly, it made Twilight look not that bad by comparison.

People should be more upset that the 50 Shades of Grey lady is nominated. JML897

At least she's a person. Curiosity and the Higgs boson are on the list.

Pretty sh*tty year for humanity if she is a viable candidate.....you'd think there would have to be someone who actually did something out in the world....Omni-Slash

[QUOTE="Storm_Marine"]

[QUOTE="Aljosa23"]Everyone in the thread seems to think she won it.

If she was just nominated, why is it a big deal

Aljosa23

Because Fluke sucks and is nigh irrelevent.

No it means the people at Time think she's relevant.

And speaking of that, you know who else is nigh irrelevent? Time.

You ever read fifty shades of grey, storm?dave123321

Not yet, have you?

[QUOTE="Aljosa23"]

[QUOTE="Storm_Marine"]

OP said she was nominated, and she was.

Storm_Marine

If she was just nominated, why is it a big deal

Because Fluke sucks and is nigh irrelevent.

You're entitled to your opinion about her, but to say she's irrelevant is a pretty difficult argument to make. She was pretty much a symbol of a big issue in this year's political discourse.

[QUOTE="Aljosa23"]

[QUOTE="Storm_Marine"]

Because Fluke sucks and is nigh irrelevent.

Storm_Marine

No it means the people at Time think she's relevant.

And speaking of that, you know who else is nigh irrelevent? Time that's who.

Nevermind, I confused you with DMC.

[QUOTE="dave123321"]You ever read fifty shades of grey, storm?Storm_Marine

Not yet, have you?