Moxie Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 "Robin Hood was right" I can only assume that the driver of the car believes that the rich should be stolen from to give to the poor-that is the only part of Robin Hood I remember, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) ;) Edited February 10, 2009 by Snickerdoodle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Or maybe the driver meant that that which was taken unjustly from the people in the first place should be gotten back from the rulers by whatever means possible?;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Or maybe the driver meant that that which was taken unjustly from the people in the first place should be gotten back from the rulers by whatever means possible?;) :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Or, quite possibly, they meant that men look good in green tights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Or, quite possibly, they meant that men look good in green tights. Sorry, there is only ONE man that looks in tights! http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000144/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Sorry, there is only ONE man that looks in tights! http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000144/ Hey, you did say it was a scary bumper sticker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hey, you did say it was a scary bumper sticker! I dunno, I think they all look pretty good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Sorry, there is only ONE man that looks in tights! http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000144/ Au contraire, mon frere! Misha, the incomparable Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Maybe they were thinking about the bank CEOs. LOL. Sort of. Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I've googled it. Here's a snippet from one article in the Johns Hopkins Magazine: "The spiral, Brody says, "has to do with the social theory, if you will, of how universities have decided to price their tuition. There are some families who can pay full freight. Universities have felt that as long as the marketplace will support it, you should [charge what universities currently charge], and then rebate it through financial aid to those families who are not able to pay the full price." A tongue-in-cheek bumper sticker that used to be in the office of Frishberg may sum up this philosophy best. It read, "Robin Hood was right!"" and here's a snippet from an entirely different article: "Last week I saw a bumper sticker that read 'Robin Hood was right!' (I thought that was Barry Goldwater). This legendary hero attempted to level the playing field of his era by robbing from the rich and giving to the poor. Like him, many of us are troubled with the inequities of society, but we have made the colossal mistake of allowing the government to play Robin Hood. As I recall, Robin Hood sure as all hell didn't work for the government." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 You know, the thing this article (and many people) forget is that Robin Hood wasn't just "trying to level the playing field". The money was being confiscated illegally and immorally from impoverished peasants who had no recourse, and no protection. The rightful king (Richard the Lionhearted) was held imprisoned, unable to return to his throne, while his wicked brother John ruled in his place. And the evil Sheriff of Nottingham was the local thief-in-charge, taking kickbacks and extorting and mistreating people. Even some clergy were dishonest. So that's why Robin Hood was robbing the rich, to take back what they had basically stolen. That's the context; not just "he tried to level the playing field". Not trying to say you were wrong about this; just observing that Robin Hood's actions are often taken out of context. Wendi Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Robin Hood was right. He was returning the money to the people from which the government stole? Is that proper grammar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 You know, the thing this article (and many people) forget is that Robin Hood wasn't just "trying to level the playing field". The money was being confiscated illegally and immorally from impoverished peasants who had no recourse, and no protection. The rightful king (Richard the Lionhearted) was held imprisoned, unable to return to his throne, while his wicked brother John ruled in his place. And the evil Sheriff of Nottingham was the local thief-in-charge, taking kickbacks and extorting and mistreating people. Even some clergy were dishonest. So that's why Robin Hood was robbing the rich, to take back what they had basically stolen. That's the context; not just "he tried to level the playing field". just observing that Robin Hood's actions are often taken out of context. :iagree: Robin Hood didn't steal from people who had rightfully EARNED their money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soph the vet Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 :iagree: Robin Hood didn't steal from people who had rightfully EARNED their money. Amen, sister. Has anyone else tried to picture Tim Geitner in tights while reading this thread?:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Let's face it, no one reads Robin Hood and hopes he will be hung. People who are treated unjustly, who are oppressed and without hope for the future are always looking for a hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Has anyone else tried to picture Tim Geitner in tights while reading this thread?:lol: Well, NOOOO, but now I'm trying NOT TO! :glare:*insert neg rep point for you here!* :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I'm sure that's what it was. My favorite bumper sticker is "I've seen the village and I don't want it raising my children". I love that!!!:lol: I don't want it raising mine either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I'm sure that's what it was. My favorite bumper sticker is "I've seen the village and I don't want it raising my children". :iagree:Love that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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