PCM Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 You can try to slice this and dice this any way you want but you guys are not going to tell the taxpayers they have no rights in this matter. If you want to try that avenue you better get ready to start looking for lots of private donations to keep your university running. You seem to be making the same argument I did before anyone knew whether a lawsuit was going to be filed. The State Board of Higher Education madated that UND continue to use the Fighting Sioux nickname and logo. Until the board relinquishes that control, UND has no choice in the matter. Therefore, because the mandate came from the official governing body, the state of North Dakota should bear the cost of the lawsuit. However, UND alumni and others are very generously covering the cost of the lawsuit themselves. And you think you have a right to know how much it's NOT costing you? If you want to know the cost of your free lunch, pick up the check and pay the bill yourself. Then you'll know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggler Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I still want answers about the seedless watermelon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I still want answers about the seedless watermelon. Me too. I was awake all night thinking about that conundrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Let's recap for folks who don't "get" this: The State Board of Higher Education madated that UND continue to use the Fighting Sioux nickname and logo. Until the board relinquishes that control, UND has no choice in the matter. Therefore, because the mandate came from the official governing body, the state of North Dakota should bear the cost of the lawsuit. However, UND alumni and others are very generously covering the cost of the lawsuit themselves. It's pretty simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyMom Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 conundrum *spends $.50 on aspirin from the headache that word gave me* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 *spends $.50 on aspirin from the headache that word gave me* I'm sending Diggler a bill for the time I spent looking it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggler Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Me too. I was awake all night thinking about that conundrum. I bet Joseph Chapman is the one keeping the truth from us and I demand he tells us all. We didn't pay a dime to research the development of a seedless watermelon, but I want to know. That means I have the right to know because I say so. Anyone who disagrees is part of vast watermelonwing conspiracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I bet Joseph Chapman is the one keeping the truth from us and I demand he tells us all. We didn't pay a dime to research the development of a seedless watermelon, but I want to know. That means I have the right to know because I say so. Anyone who disagrees is part of vast watermelonwing conspiracy. You can bet that rogue helicopter pilots are mixed up in the conspiracy, too. It's so diabolical that there's no ice in the rink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 We're behind it all. Signed, The Vast Fighting Sioux Conspiracy " ... if you only knew ... " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdahl Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I've never had a doorman, but I once had some close friends who had a doorman. Since I was there 4 times a week or so, he eventually started recognizing me and letting me in without calling up (I'm sure he thought I just lived there). When Christmas came, I couldn't decide whether to tip him. He wasn't my doorman, but he thought he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxmama Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I've never had a doorman, but I once had some close friends who had a doorman. Since I was there 4 times a week or so, he eventually started recognizing me and letting me in without calling up (I'm sure he thought I just lived there). When Christmas came, I couldn't decide whether to tip him. He wasn't my doorman, but he thought he was. If his name is Carleton, I'd tip him for sure. He was a really good doorman for Rhoda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I bet Joseph Chapman is the one keeping the truth from us and I demand he tells us all. We didn't pay a dime to research the development of a seedless watermelon, but I want to know. That means I have the right to know because I say so. Anyone who disagrees is part of vast watermelonwing conspiracy. BRILLIANT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 BRILLIANT!!! I thought that if it was a conspiracy it had to have "gate" at the end of it, such as Watergate, Filegate, Travelgate. Watermelongate has a nice ring to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I thought that if it was a conspiracy it had to have "gate" at the end of it, such as Watergate, Filegate, Travelgate. Watermelongate has a nice ring to it. Good point. Perhaps we can ask this 'SU fan to reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Me too. I was awake all night thinking about that conundrum. It's a little known fact that some seedless watermelons are actually derived from the murdnunoc melons.....although, not all murdnunoc melons are seedless. Murdnunoc melons were first developed at the Fargo Ag School in an attempt to bring a new cash crop to area farmers. The new seed never really took off though. Ag School Professors would attempt to remove the non-seeds from the seedless melons and then plant them in the rich Red River Valley soils. After years of failure and millions of taxpayer dollars wasted, the Ag School discontinued planting the seedless seeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I'm sending Diggler a bill for the time I spent looking it up. I've always loved that word 'cause I'm always in one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggler Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 It's a little known fact that some seedless watermelons are actually derived from the murdnunoc melons.....although, not all murdnunoc melons are seedless. Murdnunoc melons were first developed at the Fargo Ag School in an attempt to bring a new cash crop to area farmers. The new seed never really took off though. Ag School Professors would attempt to remove the non-seeds from the seedless melons and then plant them in the rich Red River Valley soils. After years of failure and millions of taxpayer dollars wasted, the Ag School discontinued planting the seedless seeds. I knew it was Chapman's fault. I demand he answer me right now. I'm on campus, he needs to come to Thorardson Hall immediately and explain what he's doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 After years of failure and millions of taxpayer dollars wasted, the Ag School discontinued planting the seedless seeds. It all makes sense now. That's where Kupchella got those seeds of change that he was sewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 *spends $.50 on aspirin from the headache that word gave me* I have a right to know where that $.50 is coming from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I have a right to know where that $.50 is coming from! That was us too. But it was a dollar bill when we gave it. Signed, The Vast Fighting Sioux Conspiracy " ... if you only knew ... " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverman Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 You tip the barista? I don't know why, but I just never do. It's not like I'm anti-tipping -- I tip bartenders, my barber, cabbies, I sometimes even tip flight attendants (you can get about half of them to take it on repeated tries), but I've just never thrown money in the "karma" jar at the coffee shop. Sorry to hijack the thread, but this is far more interesting than the UND haters' lame sequel to last Fall's forensic accounting misadventures. I would just like to add to your list of who you should tip. Maids and the good folks at Cold Stone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyMom Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I have a right to know where that $.50 is coming from! Ok.......ok..........I fess up, I stole it out of Mr. HockeyMom's change bucket on the floor beside the dresser. I'm sorry, I won't do it again. I did cash in said bucket a couple years ago and it paid for the entire We Fest/State Softball weekend. I got in trouble when he found it empty on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I did cash in said bucket a couple years ago and it paid for the entire We Fest/State Softball weekend. I did get in trouble when he found it empty on Monday. I hope Wayne Stenejhem is taking notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyMom Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I hope Wayne Stenejhem is taking notes. Do you think they have a huge change bucket at the Capital? Maybe by the smokers' entrance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Do you think they have a huge change bucket at the Capital? Maybe by the smokers' entrance? Damit HockeyMom, you almost gave away the secret of 'THE VAST FIGHTING SIOUX CONSPIRICY' slush fund!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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