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Be Afraid - Be Very Afraid
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Paynton Aug 12. 39 Replies 0 Likes
"If you have something you don't want anyone to know, maybe you shouldn't be doing it in the first place." Eric Schmidt, Executive Chairman, GoogleContinue
IQ
Started this discussion. Last reply by Reg The Fronkey Farmer Jul 12. 69 Replies 1 Like
Isn't "IQ" rather arbitrary and dependent upon which series of tests are taken? How can estimates of the IQs of dead people make any sense if the number itself doesn't mean much.I turned off the …Continue
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Catholics are DIFFERENT!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Paynton Mar 23. 151 Replies 0 Likes
At the invitation of Professor Robert, I'm starting a new thread.Dr Bob, you are continually trying to draw clear distinctions between Catholicism and other (especially Christian) religions. I grant…Continue
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MikeLong commented on Teri G's blog post 'Feeling like an island in the middle of a sea of stupidity'MikeLong commented on Teri G's blog post 'Feeling like an island in the middle of a sea of stupidity'""something like mathematics"
Philosophers like to pretend that language can be treated like math, but the harder you try to squeeze, the less it fits. Words, like human thought, do NOT have a nice, neat hierarchy to hang on. They're a…"
MikeLong commented on Ed's blog post 'Stupid is as stupid does.'"People do even stupider things to get into the world press. He's assured himself as many speaking engagements as he can handle."
MikeLong commented on Teri G's blog post 'Feeling like an island in the middle of a sea of stupidity'"I've said before that philosophy is word games. However I don't think it's a waste of time or that it's "dead". The study of both philosophy and law should both be sub categories of linguistics. Both depend, more or…"
MikeLong commented on Dylan Martin's photo
A Painful Truth
"@Cara - Nice post. I "hate" that you can enumerate all the emotions I feel but that I don't often take stock of.
It really sucks that you've lost family, friends, and support networks. I know for certain that my life would not be…"
MikeLong commented on Dylan Martin's photoA Painful Truth
""Painful Truth" - I don't get it.
Well, sure, nobody wants to die; but big deal. Put it off as long as practical, but don't spend your life in "pain" because of it.
This seems surprisingly prevalent. Do most…"
MikeLong replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'Is the risk worth it? What do you think?'""males have rudimentary mammary glands"
Not at all surprising, but that doesn't negate the lead statement either. :-)
"Unfortunately, Noel seems to have removed that bad example from his post."
No. My fault. I meant to use a…"
MikeLong replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'Is the risk worth it? What do you think?'""Female mammals have mammary glands for nursing their young"
"Untrue, My friend had a double mastectomy so she can't nurse at all!"
Which of these came from Noel?"
MikeLong replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'Is the risk worth it? What do you think?'"Unseen: "Wow"
I agree. Wow.
Noel: "Are we to say that Belle Rose is..."
Unseen: "You can't counter general truths with specific cases."
"Are we to say that" those who ride motorcycles…"
MikeLong replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'Is the risk worth it? What do you think?'"I'm sorry I came on so strong. Of course you'll do the right think for you.
I thought about it and I guess I reacted like I might have reacted had you posted, "Hmmm, you know I've been thinking about taking up cigarettes. What do…"
MikeLong replied to Gallup's Mirror's discussion 'The incomprehensible Sarah Palin'"No big thing - really but:
"I actually sourced the words to the Daily Currant"
No, you sourced the words to:
"- Sarah Palin, Oct 23, 2013, (source)"
Now this comes from a highly reputable source - a guy calling…"
MikeLong replied to Gallup's Mirror's discussion 'The incomprehensible Sarah Palin'"Quite funny, but I don't think it's right to attribute the words to Palin."
MikeLong replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'Is the risk worth it? What do you think?'"I put the word "objective" in quotes. If that's not enough for you then, golly, is my face red."
MikeLong replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'Is the risk worth it? What do you think?'"You're right. I didn't think about it much. Prefer not to. To me tattoos are stupid on a par with smoking cigarettes - self-destructive with absolutely no redeeming quality. Nothing on this thread implying that tattoos are a legitimate art…"
MikeLong replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'Is the risk worth it? What do you think?'"I don't get it. Why the obsession with PERMANENTLY marring your body. If it was just you like the design, why couldn't one just have it drawn on with indelible ink. It would look EXACTLY the same but it would fade away. If you REALLY like…"
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Crossing the Divide
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 5:30am 0 Comments 3 Likes
I am an atheist, so when I use the word God, I am referring to others' belief systems.
I don't understand how critical or confrontational approaches are going to make anyone change their mind about God. Believers try to point to “proof” of God. There can’t be physical proof of God because God is supernatural. Anyone who points to physical “proof” has, by definition, come up with a NATURAL phenomenon - which CAN’T be God. Conversely contributors on atheist sites quote the…
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- At 2:00am on November 30, 2013,
Belle Rose said… - One lucky Papa! Give that sweet baby cheek a kiss for me :) and send some pics when he opens his precious eyes!
- At 11:01pm on November 29, 2013, Belle Rose said…
- SO PERFECT!!!! How many grandbabies is that now? What do they call a grandparent in NZ? Anything different? I'm very happy for you!
- At 10:09pm on November 29, 2013, Belle Rose said…
- Mike! Who's that cute face? New grandbaby? SOOOOO SWEET!!!!!! Congratulations!
- At 5:05am on September 16, 2013,
ɐuɐz ǝllǝıuɐp said… Thank you <3
- At 10:13pm on March 20, 2013,
Morgan Matthew said… Hi MikeLong, you just have to have a popular topic. It will organically (Automatically) move it's way up or down the "Whats new today" side bar.
- At 7:26pm on March 15, 2013,
archaeopteryx said… RE: "I seem to have a rather singular ambivalence toward the Bible." - you might be surprised, as the title is misleading - you should at least take a minute and check it out.
- At 6:16pm on March 14, 2013,
Real Life James Bond said… - Lol, I'm not perfect, sometimes it needs to be done. I don't hold grudges about stuff like that :)
- At 8:58pm on May 31, 2011,
Heather Spoonheim said… - Thanks, Mike - I've been called easy before, but never in that context.
- At 6:58pm on May 31, 2011, Heather Spoonheim said…
- Thank you for the well thought, and poignantly written, response to Sassafras. He actually called another veteran an 'unpatriotic coward' even after knowing the man was a retired intelligence officer. I do hope that he eventually takes the time to question his belief-set, if even only to doubt it for an instant. In any event, I'm pleased to have your input on this site on all issues - although this one in particular is distinctly pleasing.
- At 10:07pm on May 15, 2011,
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