The Coast of Turkey is Astounding - Page 2

Aliantha · 11-17-2011, 09:56 PM

Here's an interesting fact.

During WW1, just over 38% of the male population of Australia aged between 18-44 enlisted in the army.

I knew it was a huge number, but I didn't realize it was that high.

Just wow. That would never happen these days. At least, I don't think it would.

ZenGum · 11-17-2011, 10:42 PM

I read somewhere that of those Russian males born in 1922, 99% were dead before 1945.

Yes, ninety-nine percent.

Nearby age groups suffered similar losses.

Partly the Ukrainian drought/famine, partly Stalin's death camps, partly Hitler's death camps, and partly the war itself.

Simply staggering. But when we think about what a bunch of paranoid/aggressive nutters the soviets were in the cold war, keep this background in mind.

classicman · 11-17-2011, 10:54 PM

yeh yeh yeh , but the coast of Turkey - she is purdy.

Lamplighter · 11-18-2011, 12:39 AM

The community of Turkey received this letter:

by Carmel Lobello
Nov 17, 2011

Quote:

I am writing on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
and our more than 3 million members and supporters, including thousands in Texas,
with an idea that will boost Turkey into the spotlight and promote compassion:

Rename your town “Tofurky” for Thanksgiving.

If you agree to adopt this moniker for just one day,
we’d be happy to provide a delicious, healthy vegan holiday feast
for all the town’s residents

PETA’s feast would feature Tofurky with mushroom gravy,
mashed potatoes (made with vegan margarine), and vegan apple pie
topped with vanilla dairy-free ice cream.

Introducing vegan cuisine to your residents would help improve their health:
A vegan diet is free of the saturated animal fats and cholesterol found in meat and dairy products,
and according to the American Dietetic Association, a vegan diet reduces the risk
of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity.

To which the Carmel replied:

Quote:

While the thought is sweet, offering to pay the town back
with a Tofurky buffet large enough to feed 494 people is a little like saying,
“If you do my math homework, I’ll pee on the floor in your bedroom, cool?
—more of a punishment than thank you present.

P.S. This Turkey is in Texas, but PETA has world-wide aspirations.

ZenGum · 11-18-2011, 07:09 AM

Well it is less silly than PETA's other current stunt of arguing that orcas count as persons under the US constitution and so captive orcas are technically "enslaved" and must be released.

Well, if corporations can be people ...

Sundae · 11-18-2011, 10:35 AM

I'll change my name to Tofurkey if someone is willing to feed me for it!

monster · 11-19-2011, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae

I'll change my name to Tofurkey if someone is willing to feed me for it!

You'd eat just Tofurkey for the rest of your life? I guess it's a sure-fire weight-loss plan......

Gravdigr · 11-18-2011, 02:42 PM

"As God as my witness, I thought tofurkeys could fly."

Rhianne · 11-18-2011, 02:54 PM

I always feel that a polite request or offer deserves a polite reply.

HungLikeJesus · 11-18-2011, 02:56 PM

And did you feel that that was a polite reply?

Rhianne · 11-18-2011, 03:50 PM

Of course not. Is it genuine?

Sundae · 11-20-2011, 04:07 AM

Hang on there - I didn't read the full Terms and Conditions!
They can 'furkey off.

11-17-2011, 09:56 PM	#1
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Here's an interesting fact. During WW1, just over 38% of the male population of Australia aged between 18-44 enlisted in the army. I knew it was a huge number, but I didn't realize it was that high. Just wow. That would never happen these days. At least, I don't think it would. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-17-2011, 10:42 PM	#2
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	I read somewhere that of those Russian males born in 1922, 99% were dead before 1945. Yes, ninety-nine percent. Nearby age groups suffered similar losses. Partly the Ukrainian drought/famine, partly Stalin's death camps, partly Hitler's death camps, and partly the war itself. Simply staggering. But when we think about what a bunch of paranoid/aggressive nutters the soviets were in the cold war, keep this background in mind. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

11-17-2011, 10:54 PM	#3
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	yeh yeh yeh , but the coast of Turkey - she is purdy. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

11-18-2011, 07:09 AM	#5
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Well it is less silly than PETA's other current stunt of arguing that orcas count as persons under the US constitution and so captive orcas are technically "enslaved" and must be released. Well, if corporations can be people ... __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

11-18-2011, 10:35 AM	#6
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I'll change my name to Tofurkey if someone is willing to feed me for it! __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-18-2011, 02:42 PM	#8
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	"As God as my witness, I thought tofurkeys could fly." __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

11-18-2011, 02:54 PM	#9
Rhianne Nearly done. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Teetering on the edge. Posts: 1,134	I always feel that a polite request or offer deserves a polite reply.

11-18-2011, 02:56 PM	#10
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	And did you feel that that was a polite reply? __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

11-18-2011, 03:50 PM	#11
Rhianne Nearly done. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Teetering on the edge. Posts: 1,134	Of course not. Is it genuine?

11-20-2011, 04:07 AM	#12
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Hang on there - I didn't read the full Terms and Conditions! They can 'furkey off. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

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