So with the unfortunate death of Nelson Mandela, I lost yet another insperational freedom fighter I want to meet. For me, that's now three lost chances. Rosa Parks, Jean-Michael Basquiat and now Mandela. Right now I hope to get to see Rubin Carter, gonna plan to save some money to go to Canada and meet him. What about you guys, any inspirational people you wish to meet before they're gone?
So you do not I think iPads and iPhones made the world a better place? I think they did. Now I can surf the web from my sofa while watching tv or pay attention to whichever seems more entertaining. However Steve had limited time.
I wouldn't mind meeting some really hot girls I've seen in the movies. They inspired me enough to get my attention.
I doubt they would look as good as their pictures or not be as entertaining in person so I'm not really interested in meeting anyone. If I could learn something very useful from someone, that might be someone worth meeting.
I've met some people whom I find to be inspirational. I got to meet both Terrence and Dennis McKenna at a lecture during the mid-nineties before Terrence passed away. I met Helio Gracie at the Torrance Gracie Academy before his death. I also met Bethany Hamilton, a young Hawaiian surfer who's arm was bitten off by a shark. She's alive and well, still surfing.
I would like to meet Les Brown. I would also love meeting people who have had great success at being true capitalists and creating good jobs for people as.
Yeah colin Powell is someone I'd like to meet as well.
@Superdude I didn't think anyone knew about Desmond tutu. Would you look at that. Tosulvant (sp???) Is a big inspirational leader I wish I could go back in time and meet as well
Not every person with a computer knows about it. When they think an all-in-one pc is amazing you gotta reevaluate your target audience
I agree with Bill Gates, Colin Powell and Desmond Tutu!
Bill Gates, a really interesting mix of genius, business acumen, ruthlessness and real social responsibility. Man I'd like to meet over drinks at a cocktail party.
Colin Powell, great soldier, brilliant strategist, loyal, man with a strong moral center. Multiple meetings over beer with him. I doubt if I'd ever tire of them.
And Desmond Tutu. Another lion of a man. A churchman who understood what Jesus Christ was all about and reflected him in his own life.
And I'm going to add Pope Francis. Another man of God who leads by example. I am a Presbyterian and this man excites me with his forthright support of human rights, humble demeanor and ecumenical views. I don't know how he came to be elected but he is certainly is stirring things up in the RC church. I would be happy to break bread and drink water with him any time - and talk about his experiences as a bouncer!
I have thought about this question since yesterday -- and to be honest, I'm drawing a blank.
I thought of Bill Gates yesterday, but decided against it. He is an enigma. Indeed he is ruthless in business yet has a social conscience. Maybe that would make for an
Interesting meeting.
Don't know Papi. He would probably have tried to lead you away from your sinful interactions with strippers, leading either to great unhappiness among your girls, or a complete breakdown on his part depending on who won! LOL
But yes, an interesting man whose faith and world views have changed a lot without losing his integrity.
You had me with Danica. I'm a huge fan too. I just wish she would leave that dreadful circuit she is in now and return to open-wheel (real) racing.
But you lost me with Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She once walked into a bar carrying a duck. The bartender said, "You can't bring a dog in here".
She replied, "That's not a dog, it's a duck"
The bartender said, "I was talking to the duck"
Why Clarence Thomas? I don't find him inspirational at all. And that "is there a pubic hair on your drink?" line NEVER works.
Seriously though, if you wanted to think of members of SCOTUS I would put Clarence Thomas near or at the bottom of the barrel from an inspirational standpoint. An example of the court becoming hyper-politicized. He mostly concurred on the single worse decision (Citizens United) in modern SCOTUS history -- but his dissent would have made the decision worse. As it is Citizens United basically ensured that the top 0.1% will be buying our elections from now on.
Why not Souter? Since retirement he has written passionately about the need for an independent and (relatively) apolitical judiciary. And he walked the walk as a justice. Thomas is just a partisan hack.
Deming is an interesting choice. A bit unexpected. I think he would be well over 100 now, he was ancient during the Reagan era.
I can't think of anybody. One's imagination regarding an inspirational person would never match the actuality. You would probably meet Nelson Mandela wanting to be all inspired and realize he was actually focused at that point on flirting with the hot chick in the room, not on being "the great man". He was a great man but was also human. Very few people could have navigated a transition from an officially racist policy to a democracy where racial equality is the official policy without the country turning into an abattoir. He did. 'nuff said.
If pushed (and not costrained to pick the living) I'd say Edward Teller was an interesting person in recent history to have met. Not because I think H bombs or X-ray lasers are great. Indeed, Teller was a nutjob and asshole with many failings. But he was an incredible intellect. Having your ideas torn apart by Teller would have been an experience. Plus, the Teller character in Dr. Atomic was incredible. But he never would have lived up to the factionalized version in that work. No one could live up to their imagined versions.
I originally listed Danica primarily since she's inspirational to me as a female immersed in a male dominated sport. The fact that she's hawt is just bonus, not the original reason that I mentioned her.
I thought that this thread was about inspirational people - not necessarily hot ones?
@motorhead - I agree completely. When she went nascar I was genuinely pissed. I used to follow her Indy races avidly, but I don't care for nascar so for me she feel off of the radar.
True dat Clubber...didn't mean to get all up in yo' grill 'bout the CT man. Jus' sayin' that the dude scares the bejezzus out of me so I was curious. We all inspired by different folks.
Plus, CT would probably be more fun than Souter in the club. Souter is probably all serious whereas CT would be all "BAY-bee, is that yo' pubic hair on muh Bud Lite? Nope...I jus' put my hand down there and the evidence says 'totally bald'. What say you try some oral arguments on muh lil' justice..he's actually the biggest you'll find in da club...LONG DONG SILVER AIN'T GOT NOTHIN' ON ME!!!!"
Let me assure you - Smilin' Jack Gallagher is an absolute legend in the western Canadian oil patch. He worked the world looking for oil but always returned to Canada. He was the most respected geologist of his generation. He pushed the boundaries of Canada's known oil reserves out to the Arctic Ocean. He was fearless. He was a risk taker of the highest order. He was a charmer, a real snake oil salesman, and he was an exceptionally handsome man. I heard many stories of wet panties caused when Smilin' Jack focused his charm on women.
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Haha... Just kidding - he is an ass-clown.
I wouldn't mind meeting some really hot girls I've seen in the movies. They inspired me enough to get my attention.
I doubt they would look as good as their pictures or not be as entertaining in person so I'm not really interested in meeting anyone. If I could learn something very useful from someone, that might be someone worth meeting.
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@Superdude I didn't think anyone knew about Desmond tutu. Would you look at that. Tosulvant (sp???) Is a big inspirational leader I wish I could go back in time and meet as well
Not every person with a computer knows about it. When they think an all-in-one pc is amazing you gotta reevaluate your target audience
I wonder how many even know who he is without google?
I worked on a drill ship in the Beaufort for Jack's company, Dome Pete. I just never did get to meet Jack.
Bill Gates, a really interesting mix of genius, business acumen, ruthlessness and real social responsibility. Man I'd like to meet over drinks at a cocktail party.
Colin Powell, great soldier, brilliant strategist, loyal, man with a strong moral center. Multiple meetings over beer with him. I doubt if I'd ever tire of them.
And Desmond Tutu. Another lion of a man. A churchman who understood what Jesus Christ was all about and reflected him in his own life.
And I'm going to add Pope Francis. Another man of God who leads by example. I am a Presbyterian and this man excites me with his forthright support of human rights, humble demeanor and ecumenical views. I don't know how he came to be elected but he is certainly is stirring things up in the RC church. I would be happy to break bread and drink water with him any time - and talk about his experiences as a bouncer!
Long Dong Silver.
I thought of Bill Gates yesterday, but decided against it. He is an enigma. Indeed he is ruthless in business yet has a social conscience. Maybe that would make for an
Interesting meeting.
Who put this pubic hair on my soda?
But yes, an interesting man whose faith and world views have changed a lot without losing his integrity.
Seriously, I think that an opportunity like that would just beg the asking of really probing questions on both sides - the only way to learn.
You had me with Danica. I'm a huge fan too. I just wish she would leave that dreadful circuit she is in now and return to open-wheel (real) racing.
But you lost me with Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She once walked into a bar carrying a duck. The bartender said, "You can't bring a dog in here".
She replied, "That's not a dog, it's a duck"
The bartender said, "I was talking to the duck"
Angelle Sampey: not too shabby F
Shirley Muldowney, a fast woman, but showing her age a bit too much. Sorry Shirley, but it will have to be K.
I would reverse the first two Dancia can stick shift, but Angelle rides that hot rod between her legs!
Seriously though, if you wanted to think of members of SCOTUS I would put Clarence Thomas near or at the bottom of the barrel from an inspirational standpoint. An example of the court becoming hyper-politicized. He mostly concurred on the single worse decision (Citizens United) in modern SCOTUS history -- but his dissent would have made the decision worse. As it is Citizens United basically ensured that the top 0.1% will be buying our elections from now on.
Why not Souter? Since retirement he has written passionately about the need for an independent and (relatively) apolitical judiciary. And he walked the walk as a justice. Thomas is just a partisan hack.
I can't think of anybody. One's imagination regarding an inspirational person would never match the actuality. You would probably meet Nelson Mandela wanting to be all inspired and realize he was actually focused at that point on flirting with the hot chick in the room, not on being "the great man". He was a great man but was also human. Very few people could have navigated a transition from an officially racist policy to a democracy where racial equality is the official policy without the country turning into an abattoir. He did. 'nuff said.
If pushed (and not costrained to pick the living) I'd say Edward Teller was an interesting person in recent history to have met. Not because I think H bombs or X-ray lasers are great. Indeed, Teller was a nutjob and asshole with many failings. But he was an incredible intellect. Having your ideas torn apart by Teller would have been an experience. Plus, the Teller character in Dr. Atomic was incredible. But he never would have lived up to the factionalized version in that work. No one could live up to their imagined versions.
Because I would! No need to explain my reasons.
I guess fantasizing about being dominated by a slip of a woman while arm wrestling is a bit off kilter LOL!
Not sure what you mean by "Why Danica?" She would not be all that high on my list. One I would certainly try on for size would be Milka Duno!
I thought that this thread was about inspirational people - not necessarily hot ones?
@motorhead - I agree completely. When she went nascar I was genuinely pissed. I used to follow her Indy races avidly, but I don't care for nascar so for me she feel off of the radar.
To hell with the inspiration, me thinks you just want to get in her pants! :)
A. Einstein
B. Stephen Hawking
Plus, CT would probably be more fun than Souter in the club. Souter is probably all serious whereas CT would be all "BAY-bee, is that yo' pubic hair on muh Bud Lite? Nope...I jus' put my hand down there and the evidence says 'totally bald'. What say you try some oral arguments on muh lil' justice..he's actually the biggest you'll find in da club...LONG DONG SILVER AIN'T GOT NOTHIN' ON ME!!!!"
I am one of the 'few' that you mention.
Let me assure you - Smilin' Jack Gallagher is an absolute legend in the western Canadian oil patch. He worked the world looking for oil but always returned to Canada. He was the most respected geologist of his generation. He pushed the boundaries of Canada's known oil reserves out to the Arctic Ocean. He was fearless. He was a risk taker of the highest order. He was a charmer, a real snake oil salesman, and he was an exceptionally handsome man. I heard many stories of wet panties caused when Smilin' Jack focused his charm on women.
I really wish that I had met him.