Triples are for Chicks
01-29-10 | 01:36 PM
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01-29-10 | 02:12 PM
#179
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" I, a straight person, find alternative offensive because it makes something that is wrong to be acceptable behavior."
It's wrong for you, but just in a religious sense. Some people don't put much stock in your religiously-based opinions, Froze, just as people decided religious arguments opposing mixed-race marriages were not worth defending.
"What if I was into beastiality and explained it as just an alternative lifestyle thus it should be accepted? You scorn me now for mentioning beastiality but you would have scorned me 40 years ago if I had mentioned *****exuality."
The slippery-slope argument. If it's valid, then the slip came when society allowed marriage between a man and a woman. If we'd nipped that impulse in the bud, then there'd be no controversy about same-sex marriage, polygamous marriage, marriage between first-cousin canines, etc.
But you're not against marriage between a man and a woman, so your argument against gay marriage is illogical and not to be taken seriously.
As for triples and doubles and compacts, I have five bikes, with from 1 to 10 cogs on their cassettes, so I have the best of all worlds.
It's wrong for you, but just in a religious sense. Some people don't put much stock in your religiously-based opinions, Froze, just as people decided religious arguments opposing mixed-race marriages were not worth defending.
"What if I was into beastiality and explained it as just an alternative lifestyle thus it should be accepted? You scorn me now for mentioning beastiality but you would have scorned me 40 years ago if I had mentioned *****exuality."
The slippery-slope argument. If it's valid, then the slip came when society allowed marriage between a man and a woman. If we'd nipped that impulse in the bud, then there'd be no controversy about same-sex marriage, polygamous marriage, marriage between first-cousin canines, etc.
But you're not against marriage between a man and a woman, so your argument against gay marriage is illogical and not to be taken seriously.
As for triples and doubles and compacts, I have five bikes, with from 1 to 10 cogs on their cassettes, so I have the best of all worlds.
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01-29-10 | 02:20 PM
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you have cop hair
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01-29-10 | 02:26 PM
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01-29-10 | 02:31 PM
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Well that goes without saying because you are a wussy riding a triple.
Want some of my dresses, Nancy?
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
01-29-10 | 02:32 PM
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Personally, I'm fine with both. I'm a recreational cyclist, and I even think an old 3-speed bike suits me just fine. I do tend to stick more to road doubles and mountain bike triples, though. The road bike I have has a great rear cog low-high range, so the 2 chainrings in front provide enough gears for me that I don't need anything else. I have mixed opinions about mountain bike doubles, though-I wouldn't want one (at least not now), but to each his own.
01-29-10 | 02:33 PM
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Yes it will, I'm here now.
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
01-29-10 | 02:38 PM
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01-29-10 | 02:38 PM
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Personally, I'm fine with both. I'm a recreational cyclist, and I even think an old 3-speed bike suits me just fine. I do tend to stick more to road doubles and mountain bike triples, though. The road bike I have has a great rear cog low-high range, so the 2 chainrings in front provide enough gears for me that I don't need anything else. I have mixed opinions about mountain bike doubles, though-I wouldn't want one (at least not now), but to each his own.
01-29-10 | 02:41 PM
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Ah, a botany thread
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
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01-29-10 | 03:57 PM
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01-29-10 | 04:18 PM
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Dude, your going to be a father, and your still in school?
No, I know your the teacher, that last post just looked to good to pass on.
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No, I know your the teacher, that last post just looked to good to pass on.
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01-29-10 | 04:24 PM
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01-29-10 | 04:38 PM
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You couldn't hear the music cuz it's in my head. 
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey