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GenghisTheHun
member since 05/09/2005
I'm a 67 year old guy from Capital, Hunnic Kingdom, (other)
About me: ----------------I am a Depression Generation child of a family of Huns with five siblings. I am unreconstructed, uninhibited, unreformable, sadly unrepentant, unreclaimed, undramatic, unfeigned,unfailing,unfettered, ungovernable,unimpaired, unimpassioned, unfazed, unfashionable, unidealistic, unenthusiastic, unecclestiastic, unmystified, unsaintly, unyielding, unimpressed, unyouthful, skeptical and acerbic. I believe in science and the real world. I am generally right of center but my beliefs are eclectic to some extent. (My name was genghis the hun under the former RIA format.)
User Votes: 30727 Helpful / 2013 Funny / 2923 Agree / 202 Disagree
Profile for GenghisTheHun
GenghisTheHun's Favorite Stuff
Music
Ode to Joy in Beethoven's 9th, stuff from the 1950's and early 1960's, Johnny Cash, G. F. Handel, Antonio Vivaldi, Henry Purcell, Tommy Makem and the Clancy Brothers, Wolfe Tones, Kingston Trio, Bob Dylan, George Jones, Ernest Tubb, Byrds, B. B. King, Joan Baez, Rolling Stones. I love Chicago Blues.



Books
The Spanish Civil War by Hugh Thomas; Modern Times by Paul Johnson; The Siege of Vienna by John Stoye; I am partial to the works of Graham Greene; I relish the Flashman series by G. M. Fraser. Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe and Starbuck series are splendid. I am starting Patrick O'Brian and apologize for not reading them earlier!


Movies
Flicks where they shoot lots of dingoes. John Ford, Sam Peckinpah, John Huston-- directors. Sean Connery, Gene Hackman, Robert Duvall, John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, William Holden, Robert Mitchum, Angie Dickinson, Ellen Barkin, Vera Miles, Mimi Rogers, Maureen O'Hara--stars. TV shows: Original Star Trek, the Lawman, Newhart, Maverick, China Smith, Gunsmoke, Deadwood, X-Files, Monty Python, Sopranos


Compliments for GenghisTheHun
70 days ago
Irene1010 wrote:

Hi, very cool outlook!!!
Interesting

94 days ago
OsagePony wrote:

I follow Genghis around at times to learn the History, Civics, Current Events and World Politics I obviously failed to engage in high school and college. Makes me want to read more and different nonfiction. As a chaos oriented libertarian, I tip my cap to a statesman of the Hunnic Kingdom.

322 days ago
Wiseguy wrote:

I know how you feel. The pain of losing a dog is much worse than I imagined. My condolences.

365 days ago
Astromike wrote:

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Genghis! Have a good one!

394 days ago
petepeterson wrote:

dude, check out this 2009 doritos superbowl commercial. its great! you should post it for everyone to see. http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com/#/gallery/video/159/

504 days ago
Loerke wrote:

A reviewer of incredible patience and knowledge. Right now he seems to be intent on taking us through all the Members of Congress. Who needs Stephen Colbert when Genghis will help you "better know a district"? And what can we do but thank him? Thank you, GTH.

597 days ago
TeresaG wrote:

Often come to Genghis' page to hear great music! Might have to steal one or two ~ haha! So, my simpleton lab lover ~ OK, part of that group also (mine, after living for 16 years ~ never ate one single child! What did I do wrong? HAHA), have a fabulous Lab Loving Day!!!

604 days ago
VikingGod wrote:

I see you are pretty clueless when it comes to dogs, but hey not everyone not everyone is diverse and have a good understanding of all breeds. Some people are real simpletons and enjoy labs, like you.

604 days ago
trebon1038 wrote:

Wow, been awhile since I actually came to your profile....what did you do to the grizz crowd???? Im surprised I haven't heard the same from some of the dog food people! Good work

631 days ago
twansalem wrote:

There's some great stuff in that playlist.

631 days ago
TeresaG wrote:

YEAH! You did it! And what a GREAT playlist. I love the Irish Rovers ~ how did you find them? Absolutely Awesome!! Why isn't the Wreak of the Edmond Fitzgerald on there?

634 days ago
TeresaG wrote:

I know that I did this once, but it got erased on the computer glitch day, so I will re-write. Geneghis seems to have a plethera of knowledge, yet he doesn't act like a "know-it-all". He is very respectful and helpful and I thoroughly enjoy reading his reviews. Genghis has the tendency to make me expand my thoughts on certain issues.

634 days ago
numbah16tdhaha wrote:

See now, when you get hate mail for testamonials you have truly made it. Fantastic work...

635 days ago
grizzlyman84 wrote:

For your info someone died in my family and they didnt have insurance. So i had to pay for everything and money is really tight. And i do have a job im a New York City firefighter and i was asking a question i didnt need your smart ass comment about it. So fuck u there was no reason for leaving that comment. Dick head

636 days ago
ILikePie wrote:

Frank, you're not the only one. :) No one can match the uniqueness of Genghis and the wide scope of issues he tackles with wacky wisdom... One of my very favourite reviewers on the website.

640 days ago
FranksWildYears wrote:

Thanks to his volumonous and stimulating writting, I have found myself on more than one occassion to utter his name by accident when I intended to refer to the other Genghis from history.

651 days ago
Grizzlydipper wrote:

You're a douche

651 days ago
magellan wrote:

I know folks half the age of GTH who are terrified of technology. GTH has no fear - wikipedia, facebook, RIA - he's braved all of them. Impressive.

695 days ago
HistoryFan wrote:

With a name like Genghis The Hun, you can't go wrong.

739 days ago
BAR wrote:

ARE YOU A HUN REALY?

743 days ago
muscleman268 wrote:

Why don't you shut up about your homophobic attitudes. Guess what? No one cares.

830 days ago
magellan wrote:

Anyone who invites people to rate his wife on his profile page is a braver man than I.

832 days ago
andyrayk wrote:

I like this guy.

855 days ago
louiethe20th wrote:

What a great weblist Genghis...Things You Would Never Know Without The Movies...Simply hilarious!!!

902 days ago
BlueOrchid wrote:

I love you for that metal bikini comment and I'm glad you agree with me. xD

978 days ago
louiethe20th wrote:

Either I Am This Or Not is one of the better weblists I have seen in a while!

998 days ago
Molfan wrote:

very intelligent. makes up some of the best weblists. Good sense of humor. I always like to read his posts.

1007 days ago
Victor83 wrote:

Atilla was awesome. Hail the new king of the Huns! Keep up the good work Genghis.

1012 days ago
AutzenMaven wrote:

Wise and articulate...even on the rare occasions that I disagree with him.

1024 days ago
magellan wrote:

oddly, i picture the real gth household to be quite similar to that what is depicted in the video.

1030 days ago
numbah16tdhaha wrote:

That singing dingo needs to be put down.

1049 days ago
AutzenMaven wrote:

As long as his disdain for dingoes doesn't extend to Wombats, Tazzy Devils, Koalas, Platypi, or any other marsupials, he will remain alright with me.

1054 days ago
nuevonacida wrote:

Happy New Year! I found your description very amusing. I like no nonsense reviews. I have no tolerance for cowards. You are outspoken, honest and expressive. I respect that. I have always loved to spend time with intellects. Brainstorm, discuss, learn. I hope to marry this year when I return to Chicago. Intellectual stimulus/sense of humor such as yours, would be a tremendous quality for my future husband to have!

1143 days ago
callitdowntheline75 wrote:

GenghisTheHun is, without a doubt, one of the greatest ever reviewers on RIA. His posts speak for themselves. Bright and immensely articulate (with common sense to boot), and with a stunning array of knowledge that rivals very few, Genghis is an intellectual powerhouse. For me, I'd love to have him as my mentor on RIA! =) Definitely an asset on this website.

1197 days ago
Vudija wrote:

We haven't always agreed on things, but GTH is definitely a reviewer worth watching out for. He's insightful on many diff. topics of interest, making many different trusts along the way. He's made some VERY interesting and entertaining weblists as well, especially some of his newer stuff.

1205 days ago
HistoryFan wrote:

Genghis is the man. With a name like Genghis the Hun, you'll know he has a great sense of humor and a good wit :)

1236 days ago
BlueOrchid wrote:

He always has something to say about anything - even dingos!

1245 days ago
Djahuti wrote:

Although we often disagree,I always enjoy his comments.He is articulate and entertaining,and usually pretty tactful about stating his case.A good read!

1245 days ago
Wiseguy wrote:

To say Genghis is a RIA contributor is the understatement of the year. If you enjoy reading, you've come to the right place.

1248 days ago
oscargamblesfro wrote:

Very sharp guy, and not without a sense of humor at times, and also able to discuss a plethora of topics with insight,and clarity.Especially entertaining and illuminating when it comes to history of all sorts. Scholarly, but a refreshingly unpretentious fellow.

1255 days ago
CastleBee wrote:

Genghis is great - a truly outstanding RIA writer and contributor. I enjoy his reviews and get a kick out of his witty, unique lists.

1266 days ago
trebon1038 wrote:

Genghis has created some of the best weblists on RIA. He has a lot of knowledge and and awsome sense of humor.

1268 days ago
numbah16tdhaha wrote:

An expert on the Dingo and my mentor as I joined the Illuminati. I also get alot of weblist fodder from him.

1269 days ago
magellan wrote:

Tormented by dingoes. Yet still prolific.

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