the elephant in the room

by Jeremiah Mburuburu Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:12 am

the real reason for gun violence, indeed, all kinds of violence in the u.s., has not been mentioned, not by anyone in newtown, not by political or religious leaders, not in the media, and not by anyone at suCH.

banning assault weapons and strictly regulating the ownership of and access to guns will reduce the violence, but they are not the underlying reason for the violence. (this is not a new way to say, "guns don't kill people, people do.")

The Reason has been around for some centuries and is defined by a three-letter word, but i shall not mention it either, for i may not have the courage to do so.

by Guest Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:55 am

Elephant dikh nahi raha, sorry.

by Guest Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:57 am

by MaxEntropy_Man Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:18 pm

i am not sure i understand you. a three letter word which is the reason for gun violence which has not been mentioned before; can't think of one. hints?

by Rekz Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:30 pm

Yes, even i was wondering how come no one mentioned it here..

sad
bad
mad???

by Maria S Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:34 pm

I may know the answer, but may not answer, and I do have the courage to say so!

*Hint- Mouse in the room:)

It's the holiday season..so, why not..I am in a very generous mood..Happy Holidays to the one who may not have the courage to post the answer to his own question and say thank you to a person with a five-letter name who courageously just wished him happy holidays!

by nevada Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:45 pm

by Guest Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:59 pm

MAD-mad as in angry and mad as in crazy.

by southindian Wed Dec 19, 2012 1:59 pm

Ahhha, That's the one then and I know which 3 letter word you are talking about.

That's a very difficult thing to say and I can understand if you don't have the courage to say the word on SuCH. We all understand.

by Kumarg Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:31 pm

Jeremiah Mburuburu wrote: The Reason has been around for some centuries and is defined by a three-letter word, but i shall not mention it either, for i may not have the courage to do so.

I know what you mean, ego?

by Hellsangel Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:54 pm

by Rishi Wed Dec 19, 2012 3:20 pm

The three letter word is sex.

by southindian Wed Dec 19, 2012 3:39 pm

Hellsangel wrote:IBS?

by FluteHolder Wed Dec 19, 2012 3:55 pm

I guess Rishi is right. I guess to some extent it may be true. For lack of avenues to relieve or channel their necessary emotions, they look for alternatives which are easily available violence. What the elephant does when it is in heat?.....

by Guest Wed Dec 19, 2012 3:58 pm

Rishi wrote:The three letter word is sex.

The same old Freudian angle!

by southindian Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:03 pm

FluteHolder wrote:I guess Rishi is right. I guess to some extent it may be true. For lack of avenues to relieve or channel their necessary emotions, they look for alternatives which are easily available violence. What the elephant does when it is in heat?.....

Nice. No wonder "Elephant in heat" aka Sex is the GOP symbol.

by Jeremiah Mburuburu Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:00 pm

Rishi wrote:The three letter word is sex.

it is not sex.

by Jeremiah Mburuburu Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:09 pm

Rekz wrote:Yes, even i was wondering how come no one mentioned it here..

sad
bad
mad???

are you saying that "sad" is the underlying reason for violence in the u.s.? if you are, i wouldn't know what that means. i had no such word in mind.

by Jeremiah Mburuburu Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:47 pm

MaxEntropy_Man wrote:i am not sure i understand you. a three letter word which is the reason for gun violence which has not been mentioned before; can't think of one. hints?

it was not my intention to puzzle anyone. i was serious. i made the post for my own satisfaction.

people from around the u.s. and the world have talked about and analyzed the killings in newtown for hours and hours after they took place, and as far as i know, no one has mentioned the reason i have in mind. it isn't anything like mad, sad, bad, ego, god, or sex. (i don't know what any of that would mean.)

the people of the u.s. are not naive; they are an eminently practical and politically aware people. yet, they haven't mentioned The Reason. that's because they are in denial; they're hoping that no one has noticed it, and if anyone has, s/he will not mention it.

by Guest Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:54 pm

Jeremiah Mburuburu wrote:
the people of the u.s. are not naive; they are an eminently practical and politically aware people. yet, they haven't mentioned The Reason. that's because they are in denial; they're hoping that no one has noticed it, and if anyone has, s/he will not mention it.

So what is it? Why don't you say it?

by Nila Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:54 pm

Just give us the first and the last word. Be a little courageous and say the first word atleast.

It's not fair on you to give clues atleast.

by Maria S Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:55 pm

Besides the obvious MGU..in this specific case..

M- Mental state-condition (roots/manifestations of psycho-social-neurological, biochemical aspects)

G-Guns (access for quick-multiple killings)

U- Unknown reasons..which will remain unknown..

Since we are all guessing..I am going to guess-Fun..simply for the fun/thrill of killing. I would also call this kind of fun the four-letter word:
Evil.

by Idéfix Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:08 pm

by confuzzled dude Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:28 pm

Jeremiah Mburuburu wrote:
MaxEntropy_Man wrote:i am not sure i understand you. a three letter word which is the reason for gun violence which has not been mentioned before; can't think of one. hints?
it was not my intention to puzzle anyone. i was serious. i made the post for my own satisfaction.

people from around the u.s. and the world have talked about and analyzed the killings in newtown for hours and hours after they took place, and as far as i know, no one has mentioned the reason i have in mind. it isn't anything like mad, sad, bad, ego, god, or sex. (i don't know what any of that would mean.)

the people of the u.s. are not naive; they are an eminently practical and politically aware people. yet, they haven't mentioned The Reason. that's because they are in denial; they're hoping that no one has noticed it, and if anyone has, s/he will not mention it.

haha! but you did manage to. So what do you suggest, slashing defense budget to nil. Years ago, when I was fairly fresh off the boat, I was shocked to hear a local radio host make on air causal references to nuke a nation over a silly debate, this wasn't even a talk show.

by Guest Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:17 pm

SIN- the sins committed by their forefathers. The clue/underlying reason, i believe, is in the Michael Moore's doc video which can be watched in this thread.

https://such.forumotion.com/t9244-sacrificing-thousands-of-kids-at-the-altar-of-racist-right-wing-fantasies

by Rishi Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:55 pm

The three letter word is job.

The firearm industry generates a lot of jobs both directly and indirectly.

Not only people are employed in the gun factories but also in shooting ranges. Many professions such as gun trainers, gun dealers etc are the result of the gun industry. Besides a lot of places like walmart, kmart and sears employ people to sell guns and bullets.

If you limit gun ownership in America, a lot of jobs would disappear.

by Rishi Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:38 pm

Firearms Industry Creates Jobs in America

United States companies that manufacture, distribute and sell sporting firearms, ammunition and supplies are an important part of the country's economy. Manufacturers of firearms, ammunition and supplies, along with the companies that sell and distribute these products, provide well paying jobs in America and pay significant amounts in tax to the state and Federal governments.

Economic Impact of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Industry in the U.S.

An Important Part of America's Economy

Companies in the United States that manufacture, distribute and sell firearms, ammunition and hunting equipment employ as many as 98,752 people in the country and generate an additional 110,998 jobs in supplier and ancillary industries. These include jobs in companies supplying goods and services to manufacturers, distributors and retailers, as well as those that depend on sales to workers in the firearms and ammunition industry. [1]

These are good jobs, paying an average of $46,858 in wages and benefits. And today, every job is important. In fact, in the United States the unemployment rate has reached 8.2 percent. This means that there are already 13,430,000 people trying to find jobs in the state and collecting unemployment benefits. [2]

The Economic Benefit of the Industry Spreads Throughout the Country

Not only does the manufacture and sale of firearms and hunting supplies create good jobs in the United States but the industry also contributes to the economy as a whole. In fact, in 2012 the firearms and ammunition industry was responsible for as much as $31.84 billion in total economic activity in the country.

The Country Also Benefits from the Taxes Paid by the Industry

Not only does the firearms and ammunition industry create jobs, it also generates sizable tax revenues. In the United States the industry and its employees pay over $2.07 billion in taxes including property, income, and sales based levies. [3]

[1] John Dunham and Associates, New York, March 2012. Direct impacts include those jobs in firearms and ammunition manufacturers, as well as companies that manufacture products such as ammunition holders and magazines, cases, decoys, game calls, holsters, hunting equipment, scopes, clay pigeons and targets. Direct impacts also include those resulting from the wholesale distribution and retailing of firearms and ammunition in sporting goods retailers and variety/mass merchandise stores
[2] The Bureau of Labor Statistics. Available online at: www.bis.gov/lau/home.htm. Data for 1/2012.
[3] This is in addition to over $2.50 billion in Federal business taxes and $488.00 million in Federal excise taxes.
Source: John Dunham and Associates, Inc. New York, New York 2012

by pravalika nanda Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:08 pm

Jeremiah Mburuburu wrote:the real reason for gun violence, indeed, all kinds of violence in the u.s., has not been mentioned, not by anyone in newtown, not by political or religious leaders, not in the media, and not by anyone at suCH.

banning assault weapons and strictly regulating the ownership of and access to guns will reduce the violence, but they are not the underlying reason for the violence. (this is not a new way to say, "guns don't kill people, people do.")

The Reason has been around for some centuries and is defined by a three-letter word, but i shall not mention it either, for i may not have the courage to do so.

**men? cuz they're the only ones going around killing people in big numbers with guns. we should lock them up.

by Guest Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:09 pm

LOL @ thread. JM rocks.

by Propagandhi711 Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:16 am

Jeremiah Mburuburu wrote:the real reason for gun violence, indeed, all kinds of violence in the u.s., has not been mentioned, not by anyone in newtown, not by political or religious leaders, not in the media, and not by anyone at suCH.

banning assault weapons and strictly regulating the ownership of and access to guns will reduce the violence, but they are not the underlying reason for the violence. (this is not a new way to say, "guns don't kill people, people do.")

The Reason has been around for some centuries and is defined by a three-letter word, but i shall not mention it either, for i may not have the courage to do so.

Ooh this guessing game is making phlegmy feel like a young boy again. He might or might not take off his clothes and run butt naked through the streets of an university town of not insignificant size screaming, I got puzzles, weeeee, look at meeee I got puzzles.

by Propagandhi711 Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:18 am

Also notice the coyness when he says I might not mention what it is...just so coy like a training bra wearing, near-teen playing with pigtails

by Hellsangel Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:56 am

Propagandhi711 wrote:
Jeremiah Mburuburu wrote:the real reason for gun violence, indeed, all kinds of violence in the u.s., has not been mentioned, not by anyone in newtown, not by political or religious leaders, not in the media, and not by anyone at suCH.

banning assault weapons and strictly regulating the ownership of and access to guns will reduce the violence, but they are not the underlying reason for the violence. (this is not a new way to say, "guns don't kill people, people do.")

The Reason has been around for some centuries and is defined by a three-letter word, but i shall not mention it either, for i may not have the courage to do so.

Ooh this guessing game is making phlegmy feel like a young boy again. He might or might not take off his clothes and run butt naked through the streets of an university town of not insignificant size screaming, I got puzzles, weeeee, look at meeee I got puzzles.

Chumma drama. Anyway, 'northindians' has 12 letters.

by Guest Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:59 am

Hellsangel wrote:Chumma drama. Anyway, 'northindians' has 12 letters.

what about vee?

by Jeremiah Mburuburu Thu Dec 20, 2012 1:43 am

Propagandhi711 wrote:...run butt naked through the streets of an university town...

hahaha @"an university town." what you should do is to always spell "university" as "ooniversity"; then you'd be correct to say "an ooniversity town."

by Guest Thu Dec 20, 2012 1:53 am

have you mustered courage? i am dying to know the answer. how about hints?

by Rekz Thu Dec 20, 2012 1:57 am

oh yaa

JOB?

Men? The most voilent and complicated species on planet earth.

by Motor_Mouth Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:59 am

RSS?

KKK?

by FluteHolder Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:11 am

JEWs?

by Guest Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:29 am

by Propagandhi711 Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:18 am

Jeremiah Mburuburu wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:...run butt naked through the streets of an university town...
hahaha @"an university town." what you should do is to always spell "university" as "ooniversity"; then you'd be correct to say "an ooniversity town."

Looks like the pigtailed, coy teen girl ran away and the cranky old school marm with itchy hemorrhoids returned. Anyway, did you lose your fear of uttering the word, phlegmy? The peeps are dying to know the answer to the great puzzle of 2012. If you're too shy to say it, say it into huz's ear na? You're always trying to sidle up to him to get a mouthful of his teats, this might be your golden opportunity.

by Guest Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:26 am

Propagandhi711 wrote:
Jeremiah Mburuburu wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:...run butt naked through the streets of an university town...
hahaha @"an university town." what you should do is to always spell "university" as "ooniversity"; then you'd be correct to say "an ooniversity town."

Looks like the pigtailed, coy teen girl ran away and the cranky old school marm with itchy hemorrhoids returned. Anyway, did you lose your fear of uttering the word, phlegmy? The peeps are dying to know the answer to the great puzzle of 2012. If you're too shy to say it, say it into huz's ear na? You're always trying to sidle up to him to get a mouthful of his teats, this might be your golden opportunity.

Propa were you brought up to talk to your elders in this kind of gutter language ?

by garam_kuta Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:29 am

JM

aside - this is totally...

moondrezhuthil en moochirukkum

adhu mudindha pinnAlum paechchirukkum..

by Hellsangel Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:37 am

The old dog is desperately looking for attention. And he is going to milk this for as long as he can. Until then he will continue to act like he has discovered the next greatest thing after sliced bread.

by Propagandhi711 Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:39 am

Rashmun wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:
Jeremiah Mburuburu wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:...run butt naked through the streets of an university town...
hahaha @"an university town." what you should do is to always spell "university" as "ooniversity"; then you'd be correct to say "an ooniversity town."

Looks like the pigtailed, coy teen girl ran away and the cranky old school marm with itchy hemorrhoids returned. Anyway, did you lose your fear of uttering the word, phlegmy? The peeps are dying to know the answer to the great puzzle of 2012. If you're too shy to say it, say it into huz's ear na? You're always trying to sidle up to him to get a mouthful of his teats, this might be your golden opportunity.

Propa were you brought up to talk to your elders in this kind of gutter language ?

The old fart needs his diaper changed, can you pls do the needful?

by Jeremiah Mburuburu Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:11 am

marvin gaye hints at The Reason.

here, he describes the situation, but doesn't give The Reason.

by Jeremiah Mburuburu Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:21 am

Jeremiah Mburuburu wrote:marvin gaye hints at The Reason.

and sings the three-letter word.

by Guest Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:24 am

by Guest Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:26 am

WAR?
YOU?
YAH?
FAR?
SEE?

THERE ARE TOO MANY 3 LETTER WORDS IN THE LYRICS. AAAAAA!

by Jeremiah Mburuburu Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:39 am

Huzefa Kapasi wrote:THERE ARE TOO MANY 3 LETTER WORDS IN THE LYRICS.

100 times (note the hyphen):

three-letter words

three-letter words

three-letter words

......

by Guest Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:41 am

the elephant has something to do with long hair. right??????

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