Belgian_Draft

Well, since there are a couple hundred million people in this country, and somewhere around 20% age 25+ have a college degree, it seems ridiculous that someone promising "change" would recruit from the relatively tiny portion that have served on either a Bush or Clinton administration. I had hopes Obama would actually get the federal government away from the idiots of the last 16 years. Of course, when I was kid I thought I could get away with breaking open a hornet nest without getting stung. Silly me. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

When most people change their underwear they put on a clean pair, not just turn the dirty ones inside-out. The latter is the type of change Obama is bringing to Washington. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

I was thinking the change would be from the last 16 years, not just eight. The last two presidents have focused too much on what is best for them, their party, and their "legacy" and not enough on what is best for the country as whole not just now but in the future. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

What has that got to do with the OP? HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

When Obama was promising change in Washington, I didn't think he meant changing back to a Clinton administration. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

The sources may be biased but that doesn't make the data any less accurate, it only increases the chances that it is less accurate. You wouldn't expect him to post data from the Brady Center, would you? HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

What states consider it a "right" to drive on public roadways? Driving in the U.S. is a privilege granted to those who meet the requirements such as drivers license, insurance, safe vehicle, driving record, etc. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

That is because they have been outvoted. Just for the record I am not against bay marriage. Bay weddings can be such beautiful events.

Doesn't that presuppose that there is no correlation between usage of guns by those already emotionally inclined to be violent "in the heat of anger" and availability of guns to such people? It presupposes an inclination to close one's eyes to the wealth of data showing a relationship between gun ownership and gun homicides, and between gun ownership and passage of guns into the hands of criminals. Remarkably few gun tennis ball crimes are committed by people who are not in possession of a gun tennis ball. Remarkably few guns tennis balls are stolen from people who don't own guns tennis balls. I modified your remark to make a counterpoint. , . How can a silly irrelevance be a counterpoint to anything? Criminals don't steal tennis balls to assist them with their nefarious activities. We don't have a national epidemic of tennis ball crimes. You completely missed the point. Substitute whatever object you want...tennis balls, forks, knives, cars, sticks, whatever. A gun is just an inanimate object. The analogy was and still is relevant to the argument. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

Doesn't that presuppose that there is no correlation between usage of guns by those already emotionally inclined to be violent "in the heat of anger" and availability of guns to such people? It presupposes an inclination to close one's eyes to the wealth of data showing a relationship between gun ownership and gun homicides, and between gun ownership and passage of guns into the hands of criminals. Remarkably few gun tennis ball crimes are committed by people who are not in possession of a gun tennis ball. Remarkably few guns tennis balls are stolen from people who don't own guns tennis balls. I modified your remark to make a counterpoint. Though I am in agreement that the ease of acquisition of firearms has some influence upon the rate they are used in crimes, I also feel the data available is insufficient to make an accurate assessment of exactly what the level of influence is. One thing is for certain, though,...it is always easiest to place the liability of a problem on an inanimate object rather than human frailty. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

According to Webster, moral (as being used in this thread) is defined as "conforming to a standard of right behavior". By saying sex outside marriage is immoral, you are condemning those who practice such behavior. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

What relevance does that have with the price of tea in China? HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

It is "Thou shall not commit murder", not "Thou shall not kill". Big difference. The Catholic Church changed it from the original translation. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

I have had a hernia such as you describe. Get to a doctor to have it looked at. Not this winter, not next month, go NOW. If it becomes strangulated you can be in pretty sad shape. Strangulated means the guts poke thru and the blood supply gets pinched off. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

You will get no argument from me. Animals have always seemed more in touch with reality than most people I have encountered. Animals don't seem to be burdened with our curse of discerning good from evil. I have found that "curse" to not be a burden at all. I consider it to be a good thing to be able to distinguish good from evil. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

--You appearntly conclude god exists to start But more logical thinking doesnt start with its conclusion I might agree with your logic, but not your order of events. The universe is the conclusion, God or chance occurrence is the reason. But since God uses chance occurrence to accomplish much of His creations, "chance occurrence" is not the most simplified factor when one tries to dissect out the originator & purpose of life. ---How do you know you "profound pyschologicla coping skills" came from god? They came from the application of Bible Doctrine to my personally constructed reality. Bible Doctrine came from God through the inspired writings of those who knew Him. .................. I've seen lots of people on the street who claim to know God personally and claim to have conversations with him, but I'll be damned if I use what they say to pattern my life. Heck, my dog makes more sense and all she does is bark, belch, and occasionally groan. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

I don't think she will be given any more power or responsibility than she has now. Whether you like her or not, she is a very polarizing person. People tend to love her or hate her. There are plenty of people who can do any job she can, but without the baggage she would bring along. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

I've never been on a science forum. I have no idea how they might do things. I'm also not holding the forum itself to any standard of accuracy. I'm just pointing out where I think you're talking rubbish and getting yourself tied up in contradictions. For some reason you seem to really, really not like that (from anyone, not just me) - or is there some other reason that you're still throwing insults around? Wow. I think you really do believe all the BS you post. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

Well, it is good to see you have finally let go of you obsession with me. If anyone is "squirming", that would be you. I have seen a thousand schoolboys like you in my life, you are no different than the rest, so it takes more than what you are capable of dishing out over the 'net to get me very upset. (Your idea that a skydiving forum can somehow be held to the same standards of accuracy as a scientific forum is quite entertaining, though.) As far as taking "the moral high ground" while insulting someone...your posts in that regard are no different than my own. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

Your continued postings and inquiries into my thoughts and reasoning contradict your disclaimers. You are free to disagree with me. You are free to question me. However, don't get your panties in a wad when you don't like my answers. Now run off to recess. I'm sure the other children miss having you to pick on. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

Yep. But at least I don't have to troll internet forums to engage in some form of conversation. You still haven't even attempted to answer why you are so obsessed with my opinion. Honestly, it's just an opinion. Nothing more. I'm sure it won't have an effect on your life in any way unless you let it. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

No you haven't. What have you said to back up your prediction that humans will evolve into purely rational, unemtional beings? Yet again for the cheap seats, do you really think it's the intelligent and rational folk that are keeping the birth rate up? Not at all. I thought your misdirected show of righteous anger was frankly hilarious. And yet here you are, still on the hook. And I happen to think your obsession with my opinion is funny, especially since you just can't seem to understand what my dog finds to be quite basic. (She's chuckling at you as I write.) HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

Not surprising at all. Persons loyal to one side are very quick to believe any story that comes out the lowers the respectability of their opponent. Both Repubs and Dems are guilty of this behavior. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

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I'm just pointing out that you haven't cleared it up. Depending which post of yours we look at, you profess to believe that a) logic will take over as a result of religion disappearing and b) religion will disappear as a result logic taking over through human evolution. You still haven't explained what you really mean by technology governing all choices (unless you genuinely think "we artificially inseminate cows" is an answer). You haven't explained why you think humans will evolve into this new, fully rational and logical creature either. Again, have you seen who's doing all the breeding these days? It's just scary! Oh, and you're still trying to tell me what i can and can't say. Thought you said you weren't doing that? I have addressed all the specifics you listed here. Whether or not you understand them is your river to cross. If you actually read what I wrote you will understand that what you listed as b) is the the closest you have come yet to understanding what I have been trying to get across to you. I have never said that religion will just disappear. Why the obsession with the intricate details of my opinion? You do seem to be obsessed. Does it have that much of effect on your life? Are still pissed off because I chastised you for dissing the victims of the Russian sub tragedy? And, once again, I don't care what you post. You have the rights you were born with to post whatever the hell you want. It's not my place to tell what you can or can't write. That is the job of the mods. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.