Random Politics & Religion #00
Random Politics & Religion #00
I like how you went out of your way to not use the word "liberal". But yeah, personal bias and the fact that any one area will not likely mirror national averages could be potential reasons for your point of view.
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Bahamut.Ravael said: »
I like how you went out of your way to not use the word "liberal". But yeah, personal bias and the fact that any one area will not likely mirror national averages could be potential reasons for your point of view.
Honestly I find issue with the use of the term "liberal" as a derogatory, as it's been bastardized by both sides from it's original meaning.
But hey, whatevs.
Jetackuu said: »
Bahamut.Ravael said: »
I like how you went out of your way to not use the word "liberal". But yeah, personal bias and the fact that any one area will not likely mirror national averages could be potential reasons for your point of view.
Honestly I find issue with the use of the term "liberal" as a derogatory, as it's been bastardized by both sides from it's original meaning.
But hey, whatevs.
Come on, man. I thought you were way too into science to base an opinion off of "stories I've heard". But as far as the use of "liberal" is concerned, I guess that's fair. It does seem to include a rather large spectrum nowadays.
Jetackuu said: »
I've met far more educated left leaning people than educated conservatives.
They exist- Antonin Scalia is a perfect example. He'd put most liberals to shame in a debate.
I don't agree with practically any of his opinions, however his arguments are impeccable.
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Bahamut.Baconwrap said: »
Jetackuu said: »
I've met far more educated left leaning people than educated conservatives.
They exist- Antonin Scalia is a perfect example. He'd put most liberals to shame in a debate.
I don't agree with practically any of his opinions, however his arguments are impeccable.
the way he ties himself into a knot to convince people he isn't one of the most harmful justices we've ever had?
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Cerberus.Pleebo said: »
Keep the victim card in your wallet. My point is demonstrable in almost any P&R thread. Pattern goes:
1) Original topic
2) Reasonable opinions get posted (This step is optional.)
3) Someone makes a glaringly fallacious statement
4) Statement is questioned or counterargued using factual information and citations
5) Poster doubles down on their statement
6) Big meanie head liberals pick on the poor persecuted conservatives
7) Topic falls into obscurity or gets locked by page 9
The posters that identify as conservatives who can actually make a coherent argument get labeled as liberals. It's practically scripted.
Edit: Forgot 8) Saevel swoops in with a unnecessarily long-winded word salad declaring how above it all he is.
1) Original topic
2) Reasonable opinions get posted (This step is optional.)
3) Someone makes a glaringly fallacious statement
4) Statement is questioned or counterargued using factual information and citations
5) Poster doubles down on their statement
6) Big meanie head liberals pick on the poor persecuted conservatives
7) Topic falls into obscurity or gets locked by page 9
The posters that identify as conservatives who can actually make a coherent argument get labeled as liberals. It's practically scripted.
Edit: Forgot 8) Saevel swoops in with a unnecessarily long-winded word salad declaring how above it all he is.
Threads like this need to be nuked after the first post.
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Bahamut.Scizor said: »
Threads like this need to be nuked after the first post.
I just learned that my cousin, an adult at 52 years of age actually believes that Obama is the Antichrist, and exprcts him to declare martial law and confiscate ALL guns any day now.
Anna Ruthven said: »
I just learned that my cousin, an adult at 52 years of age actually believes that Obama is the Antichrist, and exprcts him to declare martial law and confiscate ALL guns any day now.
They've been going on about Obama-antichrist spiel since he got into office though.
Well, that went well.
I see that 2 rules have already went out the window.
Heck, even a Mod broke these 2 rules.
So, nothing will be done about it.
I see that 2 rules have already went out the window.
Anna Ruthven said: »
If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen; if you prove you can't handle the criticism you bring upon yourself in this thread, you may be removed from it. You are responsible for what you post.
This thread is NOT the Flame Core.
This thread is NOT the Flame Core.
Heck, even a Mod broke these 2 rules.
So, nothing will be done about it.
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I'm still trying to think of a plan to get all the liberal nut jobs to voluntary move to France.
Leviathan.Chaosx said: »
I'm still trying to think of a plan to get all the liberal nut jobs to voluntary move to France.
Then drop a nuke in France. Better make that two to take care of any survivors.
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We're still lacking religion... let me see what I can dig up.
This is a good one.
Religious freedom means economic growth
Quote:
WASHINGTON — Religious freedom, at first glance, may not seem a key predictor of economic growth. But a new study released this week argues that the more religious freedom a nation has, the better its financial system can perform.
"Religious hostilities and restrictions create climates that can drive away local and foreign investment, undermine sustainable development, and disrupt huge sectors of economies," the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation stated in announcing the findings.
Those conditions, in turn, stifle economic growth, the group says, noting "the ongoing cycle of religious regulation and hostilities" in Egypt following the 2011 overthrow of Hosni Mubarak that has "adversely effected (its) tourism industry and other sectors."
"Perhaps most significant for future economic growth, the study notes that young entrepreneurs are pushed to take their talents elsewhere due to the instability associated with high and rising religious restrictions and hostilities," the RFBF said.
"Religious hostilities and restrictions create climates that can drive away local and foreign investment, undermine sustainable development, and disrupt huge sectors of economies," the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation stated in announcing the findings.
Those conditions, in turn, stifle economic growth, the group says, noting "the ongoing cycle of religious regulation and hostilities" in Egypt following the 2011 overthrow of Hosni Mubarak that has "adversely effected (its) tourism industry and other sectors."
"Perhaps most significant for future economic growth, the study notes that young entrepreneurs are pushed to take their talents elsewhere due to the instability associated with high and rising religious restrictions and hostilities," the RFBF said.
Leviathan.Chaosx said: »
This is a good one.
Religious freedom means economic growth
Quote:
WASHINGTON — Religious freedom, at first glance, may not seem a key predictor of economic growth. But a new study released this week argues that the more religious freedom a nation has, the better its financial system can perform.
"Religious hostilities and restrictions create climates that can drive away local and foreign investment, undermine sustainable development, and disrupt huge sectors of economies," the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation stated in announcing the findings.
Those conditions, in turn, stifle economic growth, the group says, noting "the ongoing cycle of religious regulation and hostilities" in Egypt following the 2011 overthrow of Hosni Mubarak that has "adversely effected (its) tourism industry and other sectors."
"Perhaps most significant for future economic growth, the study notes that young entrepreneurs are pushed to take their talents elsewhere due to the instability associated with high and rising religious restrictions and hostilities," the RFBF said.
"Religious hostilities and restrictions create climates that can drive away local and foreign investment, undermine sustainable development, and disrupt huge sectors of economies," the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation stated in announcing the findings.
Those conditions, in turn, stifle economic growth, the group says, noting "the ongoing cycle of religious regulation and hostilities" in Egypt following the 2011 overthrow of Hosni Mubarak that has "adversely effected (its) tourism industry and other sectors."
"Perhaps most significant for future economic growth, the study notes that young entrepreneurs are pushed to take their talents elsewhere due to the instability associated with high and rising religious restrictions and hostilities," the RFBF said.
To some, religious freedom means the abolishment of religion. To others, religious freedom means the abolishment of the constraints on religion.
I'm not a good team player until I have my morning goat sacrifice.
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Anna Ruthven said: »
I just learned that my cousin, an adult at 52 years of age actually believes that Obama is the Antichrist, and exprcts him to declare martial law and confiscate ALL guns any day now.
I have someone who was a very good friend through college who "found Jesus" somewhere after 2005 and I actually had to cut off all contact with him for very similar reasons.
He's turned into a complete crackpot.
Leviathan.Chaosx said: »
I'm still trying to think of a plan to get all the liberal nut jobs to voluntary move to France.
Tell them it is just like San Fran but with more stinky cheese.
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Anna Ruthven said: »
Cerberus.Pleebo said: »
Keep the victim card in your wallet. My point is demonstrable in almost any P&R thread. Pattern goes:
1) Original topic
2) Reasonable opinions get posted (This step is optional.)
3) Someone makes a glaringly fallacious statement
4) Statement is questioned or counterargued using factual information and citations
5) Poster doubles down on their statement
6) Big meanie head liberals pick on the poor persecuted conservatives
7) Topic falls into obscurity or gets locked by page 9
The posters that identify as conservatives who can actually make a coherent argument get labeled as liberals. It's practically scripted.
Edit: Forgot 8) Saevel swoops in with a unnecessarily long-winded word salad declaring how above it all he is.
1) Original topic
2) Reasonable opinions get posted (This step is optional.)
3) Someone makes a glaringly fallacious statement
4) Statement is questioned or counterargued using factual information and citations
5) Poster doubles down on their statement
6) Big meanie head liberals pick on the poor persecuted conservatives
7) Topic falls into obscurity or gets locked by page 9
The posters that identify as conservatives who can actually make a coherent argument get labeled as liberals. It's practically scripted.
Edit: Forgot 8) Saevel swoops in with a unnecessarily long-winded word salad declaring how above it all he is.
Only four more pages to go !
Bismarck.Ramyrez said: »
Anna Ruthven said: »
I just learned that my cousin, an adult at 52 years of age actually believes that Obama is the Antichrist, and exprcts him to declare martial law and confiscate ALL guns any day now.
I have someone who was a very good friend through college who "found Jesus" somewhere after 2005 and I actually had to cut off all contact with him for very similar reasons.
He's turned into a complete crackpot.
Anna Ruthven said: »
Bismarck.Ramyrez said: »
Anna Ruthven said: »
I just learned that my cousin, an adult at 52 years of age actually believes that Obama is the Antichrist, and exprcts him to declare martial law and confiscate ALL guns any day now.
I have someone who was a very good friend through college who "found Jesus" somewhere after 2005 and I actually had to cut off all contact with him for very similar reasons.
He's turned into a complete crackpot.
You should send him ridiculous spam emails and see if he'll believe your conspiracy theories
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Let me speak to him in Russian for 5min about taking his gun.
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Tell this guy. That you are a reverse vampire that is pro gun and thinks the only way to stop Obama is to drink his blood.
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