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Name:   Talullahhound The author of this post is registered as a member - Email Member
Subject:   The Ship Has Lost Its Rudder
Date:   8/18/2010 8:33:21 PM

A few months ago, I watched with interest on a school board election in B'ham when one of the candidates claimed he had a PhD, but in fact, he had not even completed high school. And when he was exposed, he refused to drop out of the running. His reason? He thought that it would make him seem more qualified.

It's horrifying to think that lying is now accepted, and once exposed, the people involved don't even seem embarassed. What has happened to integrity?
And while I'm on my soapbox, why is everyone who does the right thing a hero? A "hero" used to be special for extreme acts of courage or selflessness. Now everyone is a hero, just because they show up.

I try not to think about these things too often, because it's just so darn depressing.
Other messages in this thread:View Entire Thread
The Ship Has Lost Its Rudder - MrHodja - 8/17/2010 9:58:01 PM
     The Ship Has Lost Its Rudder - GoneFishin - 8/17/2010 11:30:49 PM
          The Ship Has Lost Its Rudder - GoneFishin - 8/17/2010 11:36:05 PM
     The Ship Has Lost Its Rudder - Barneget - 8/17/2010 11:58:48 PM
     California - roswellric - 8/18/2010 6:20:17 AM
          Stolen Valor - MAJ USA RET - 8/18/2010 8:29:56 AM
               Stolen Valor - MAJ USA RET - 8/18/2010 8:32:13 AM
     Even Clinton didn't think that one up - MartiniMan - 8/18/2010 8:23:16 AM
          Even Clinton didn't think that one up - roswellric - 8/18/2010 9:54:47 AM
     The Ship Has Lost Its Rudder - Talullahhound - 8/18/2010 9:14:30 AM
          The Ship Has Lost Its Rudder - MAJ USA RET - 8/18/2010 9:28:09 AM
     The Ship Has Lost Its Rudder - Talullahhound - 8/18/2010 8:33:21 PM
          The Ship Has Lost Its Rudder - MrHodja - 8/18/2010 9:54:18 PM



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