normiss 840 #1 October 20, 2015 Amazing how they've taken over Clearwater, FL Holy insanity! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,098 #2 October 20, 2015 normissAmazing how they've taken over Clearwater, FL Holy insanity! Still much smaller than the Vatican.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 October 20, 2015 normissAmazing how they've taken over Clearwater, FL Holy insanity! If you're only now just noticing it, you haven't been paying attention. They've owned the city for quite awhile.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #4 October 20, 2015 I'll stick to Appliantogy. Zappa > Hubbard. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 840 #5 October 20, 2015 Just didn't know how much. There's really nothing to do in the downtown area there anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #6 October 21, 2015 I'm planning to see this as soon as it available for streaming: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4257858/"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #7 October 21, 2015 I just got this on my porch last week, the silliest shit I've seen in a long time. I did read the whole thing just because I couldn't believe anyone would believe this stuff in 2015. After reading the link, there's no doubt the story was a plant by the church. Not a single negative comment. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Way_to_Happiness Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #8 October 21, 2015 I'm surprised that skydivers haven't embraced Scientology. After reading the SC posts for over six years it seems to me that Hubbard would be spot on. Look at the principles of self-actualization, ego centered focus, narcissism, extra terrestrial life and evolution, they appear conceived for today's skydivers.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #9 October 21, 2015 RonD1120I'm surprised that skydivers haven't embraced Scientology. After reading the SC posts for over six years it seems to me that Hubbard would be spot on. Look at the principles of self-actualization, ego centered focus, narcissism, extra terrestrial life and evolution, they appear conceived for today's skydivers. Are you saying, that in the entirety of the universe there is no other life? In any form?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,241 #10 October 21, 2015 RonD1120I'm surprised that skydivers haven't embraced Scientology. After reading the SC posts for over six years it seems to me that Hubbard would be spot on. Look at the principles of self-actualization, ego centered focus, narcissism, extra terrestrial life and evolution, they appear conceived for today's skydivers. Yes, I suppose there is a lot for skydivers there. But the problem would be that Scientology would want all their cash. And skydivers already are committed to spending it on gear and jumps!Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiverMike 5 #11 October 21, 2015 QuoteAre you saying, that in the entirety of the universe there is no other life? In any form? I'll take the bait. IMHO, it is very likely some form of life (bacterial, single cell, multicell) exists elsewhere in the universe. But if you believe there is intelligent extra terrestrial life, the burden of proof is on you, not me. For the same reason I jump off a perfectly good diving board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #12 October 21, 2015 DiverMikeBut if you believe there is intelligent extra terrestrial life, the burden of proof is on you, not me. heck - if you believe there is intelligent terrestrial life, the burden of proof is on.......(i'm stopping here, the parsing of the phrase might just backfire) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #13 October 21, 2015 DiverMikeQuoteAre you saying, that in the entirety of the universe there is no other life? In any form? I'll take the bait. IMHO, it is very likely some form of life (bacterial, single cell, multicell) exists elsewhere in the universe. But if you believe there is intelligent extra terrestrial life, the burden of proof is on you, not me. Not really, one could just believe it, have their opinion without a need to prove it to anybody... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #14 October 21, 2015 SkyDekker***QuoteAre you saying, that in the entirety of the universe there is no other life? In any form? I'll take the bait. IMHO, it is very likely some form of life (bacterial, single cell, multicell) exists elsewhere in the universe. But if you believe there is intelligent extra terrestrial life, the burden of proof is on you, not me. Not really, one could just believe it, have their opinion without a need to prove it to anybody... Which is fine and dandy, as long as hose beliefs don't start wars as a byproduct.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #15 October 21, 2015 A clip from "Bowfinger"(1999), which skewered a religion called "Mind Head": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfIXQ4rPbco "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #16 October 21, 2015 RonD1120 I'm surprised that skydivers haven't embraced Scientology. After reading the SC posts for over six years it seems to me that Hubbard would be spot on. Look at the principles of self-actualization, ego centered focus, narcissism, extra terrestrial life and evolution, they appear conceived for today's skydivers. Scientology + skydivers = 45 degree rule scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiverMike 5 #17 October 21, 2015 QuoteNot really, one could just believe it, have their opinion without a need to prove it to anybody You are correct. I am not harmed by other people believing in extraterrestrial intelligence. As of 1993, no government funding is used for the NASA SETI program. Prior to that, they were spending up to 2 million dollars a year looking for Little Green Men. I am not harmed by people who believe Hitler, Elvis, the Easter Bunny, or Xenu are alive. Life is short, believe what you want. For the same reason I jump off a perfectly good diving board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #18 October 21, 2015 DiverMike Prior to that, they were spending up to 2 million dollars a year looking for Little Green Men. To hell with the green men! Find the green women that Capt Kirk was always finding."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #19 October 21, 2015 ryoderI'm planning to see this as soon as it available for streaming: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4257858/ It's on HBO Go right now.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #20 October 21, 2015 ryoder A clip from "Bowfinger"(1999), which skewered a religion called "Mind Head": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfIXQ4rPbco If you really want to see a great film that goes right up to the edge of it, see, "The Master." http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1560747/?ref_=nv_sr_1quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aphid 0 #21 October 21, 2015 ryoder Find the green women that Capt Kirk was always finding. My taste always ran more towards the green lady from the movie "Paul". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,554 #22 October 21, 2015 RonD1120I'm surprised that skydivers haven't embraced Scientology. After reading the SC posts for over six years it seems to me that Hubbard would be spot on. Look at the principles of self-actualization, ego centered focus, narcissism, extra terrestrial life and evolution, they appear conceived for today's skydivers. Nah, the problem with scientology is that they want you to be doing scientology all the time. Skydivers have got DZs to go to! Plus, skydivers don't need any ego massaging from scientology. All they need to do to feed the narcissistic urge is put up a video of a random jump on facebook and watch the likes roll in.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMK 3 #23 October 21, 2015 ryoderI'm planning to see this as soon as it available for streaming: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4257858/ I watched it about a week ago. God damn?? They're more batshit crazy than I ever thought."Pain is the best instructor, but no one wants to attend his classes" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #24 October 21, 2015 jakee***I'm surprised that skydivers haven't embraced Scientology. After reading the SC posts for over six years it seems to me that Hubbard would be spot on. Look at the principles of self-actualization, ego centered focus, narcissism, extra terrestrial life and evolution, they appear conceived for today's skydivers. Nah, the problem with scientology is that they want you to be doing scientology all the time. Skydivers have got DZs to go to! Plus, skydivers don't need any ego massaging from scientology. All they need to do to feed the narcissistic urge is put up a video of a random jump on facebook and watch the likes roll in. Well, there is that, but we shouldn't discount he whole psychotropic thing too.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #25 October 21, 2015 "Boston Legal" had fun with Scientology in 2006. This video is the whole episode, but set to start at the 10:00 point where the witness/plaintiff is on the stand. It gets good when James Spader begins the cross-examination: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5rMZ6_C9BY&t=10m"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
