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"I never understood that big deal over the stars anyway, those with superior written skills and masterful rhetorical presentation were recognized while base cellar dwelling intellect was soundly rewarded as well." And I always thought it was the envelopes stuffed with small unmarked bills... ;^)

Now it has all become clear. He is opposed to business, obsessed with philosophy, believes that principles should not be compromised and is opposed to the boy scout program. Sounds like a communist to me.

"Can I direct your attention to the Post: Socrates, Culture defines Politics. In the reply field, there is a synopsis of Antonio Gramsci and the socialist ideas of transforming the culture to change politics." Yes, I am quite sure that Antonio Gramsci focused on expanding the role of Den Mothers to promote the world wide communist conspiracy. "We see here the transformation of ideas in order to transform churches and institutions, to serve socialist modalities." And Den Mothers have destroyed the churches using evolution. "As further proof that I am gettting hot is that I c

Evolution simply means change. But according to WHEELER, evolution is an evil word as opposed to the magic words like masculinity. In the thread he started on evolution, he demonstrated his absolute ignorance of what evolution actually entails. His scouting threads continue to show that this man does not really understand much of what he is talking about. Cub scouting is all about the boys and their families. It is pretty obvious that he doesn't spend much time around pinewood derbies, blue and golds and den meetings. Yes, women are involved in the Cub program in ways that were not a

Nailed it. Bumps.

There are a couple of different knots that are referred to as friendship knots. This first link is for a chinese sqare knot or ten knot because the cross on one side looks like the character for "10". I have seen scouters tie this knot in a friends wood badge beads. This is a pretty good diagram. It will take a couple of tries to memorize it. http://www.black-panther.org.uk/knots/friend.htm This second knot is also called a friendship knot by some. It is a diamond knot or Bowswain's whistle knot. http://www.dfw.net/~jazzman/knotter/Fship.htm

"Yes, it was Socrates that said the most important thing in a man's life is to care for his soul and to seek after truth. It is Socrates that the whole of Western Culture rests on. It was he that had the greatest influence other than Jesus on our way of life." Your posts slander the BSA program and scouters that deliver the promise. They indicate that neither man has had much impact on your life.

"I'm wondering what the original Greek is for 'incredibly stubborn.'" When you are always right and know all, there is no need to consider the opinion of another. Oh, to be so blest...

"There is at least one Scout that I knew that could never be a man" Nailed it. Bumps.

It takes a lot of gall for WHEELER to accuse someone else of slander. Someone like him should not be throwing around such unfounded accusations. However, his posts would be pretty thin without slander of scouts, scouters and the scout movement.

Gee, someone starting positive a thread about the BSA. Bumps. THANK YOU.

"Who is this wheeler dude, anyway?" He starred as the guy under the bridge in "Three Billy Goats Gruff"

Congratulations OGE, my five-star friend. WHEELER, the perfect reverse barometer, has called you illogical. Yet another badge of honor for you. BTW WHEELER, we very rarely kill off scouts. The ongoing training SMs receive is pretty good. We network on a regular basis to keep from re-inventing the wheel. You, on the other hand, are re-inventing the flat tire.

Nice post OGE, bumps. Thanks so much for the dose of BP. He is the perfect medicine for diseased WHEELER thread. BP was a genius who recognized what needed to be done to reach out to boys and develop them into fine young men. I have seen this process work wonders for all kinds of boys. There is nothing as gratifying as observing the program work miracles with young men in our band of brothers.

Bumps for the house on packsaddle. (pack, I gave you a bump, too ;^)

The first time he posted the thread he was baiting for a higher rating. This time he is serious. ;^)

Don't mention it...and I mean it! You seemed far to happy and untroubled. Here's a bump to even it out a bit.

"I was copying the previous man's post and did not add "contempt for" in front of altruistic." That does make more sense. However, Ayn Rand was a selfish, arrogant and overbearing twit. Come to think of it...I can understand why you quote her.

I really couldn't help myself...

Why not? One bump comin' up.

Alright FOG, I'll give you a bump, too.

Congratulations on participating in the White Stag Program. And thanks for your military service. Good for you, but neither addresses my points. I have more than a dozen years as a Scoutmaster and a trainer of Scoutmasters. I also have been on staff and directed a Junior Leader Training Conference. Just like a troop, the boys lead the JLTC. Monarchy has nothing to do with the process of running a troop. I stated something that I stand behind. There are plenty of women that are better at the role of Scoutmaster than you could ever be. I am pretty pleased with the scouts I have

>"So who really gives a flip about the stars anyhow?" "Well, I have begun placing just a bit more credence in them ever since I went back up from 1.5 stars to 2.5. (Just kidding.)" Well, I just gave you another bump. I hope you are happy. I have given a thumbs up to everyone on this thread a thumbs up, except for FOG. I'm not smart enough to agree with him. ;^)

"The Boy Scout Troop is a Republic. Boys learn by leading as Patrol leaders. The Old Scout handbook said "BOY AND MAN LEADERS". Both are needed. I was responding to the slant of the previous thread where boys are to assume ALL leadership. The Scoutmaster is the guide, a Leader, the Monarchy. The Boy Leaders are the aristocracy; the non-commissioned officers of the Troop. They are learning to lead. The others are the demos, learning the ropes. It is all a paideia." The Scoutmaster is not a king, nor is the boy leadership an aristocracy. As with the evolution thread, it is quite clear that

I thank my lucky stars that a certain poster doesn't agree with my viewpoints. Wear those few remaining stars and thumbs downs from that gomer as a badge of honor. I think the whole rating thing is more than a bit lame. So how really gives a flip about the stars anyhow?