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(...) It only shows that he is a FREE thinker and not a party hack. You damn him if he does, and damn him if he doesn't. (...) ALL media sources are biased. They are comprised of people, who have their own political views. At least FOX recognizes (...) (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Are you kidding? Snow's words are his own--let's hear his own accounting for them. And do you really believe that FoxNews is a neutral media outlet? Before answering, please omit references to the so-called "liberal" media sources like CNN and (...) (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) That's what I'm talking about. Don't tell him I said so because he'll just get a big head, but I have the utmost respect for Dave! But I've found that sometimes behind his wry humor he is actually serious. When one lies down with dogs, one (...) (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Besides, we all know that Rupert Murdoch is the one in charge anyway. He obviously wanted someone more directly involved in his running of the country. ;) Tim (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Are you really that cynical, or have you merely been dazed by hanging out in the Dunderground too long? You disappoint me, Dave! I like to think of you as being above all of the partisan blather... JOHN (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) It will be especially interesting to learn if he still thinks that Bush is an "impotent" "embarrassment," as documented (URL) here>. There's also (URL) this> to consider. On the other hand, it's nice that a member of Fox's Ministry of (...) (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(URL) I happen to like Tony Snow and have heard him a few times filling in on radio talk shows (for Rush maybe?); it will be interesting to see how/if he changes his public persona for his new job. I hope not. JOHN (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) No, that sounds right on the money to me. Here are the statements that we need to consider: A. I believe that God exists. B. I do not believe that God does not exist. C. I believe that God does not exist D. I do not believe that God exists. A (...) (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Trickily worded! I have a lack of belief in Hoojidangs. I bet you do too, because you don't even know what they are. Neither do I. It's some unknown. Hence, I have a lack of belief in them which requires no faith. I'm not sure I'd even call (...) (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) To sum earlier discussion-- Dave! does not believe that the following equations are equal-- 1 + (-1) = 0 (-1) + 1 = 0 ;) Dave K (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Timothy Gould wrote: <snip> Their is one notable flaws of logic in this test. They compare the burden (...) That's the question that hung me up. Dave K (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I got struck with a hit on that one as well: "As long as there are no compelling arguments or evidence that show that God does not exist, atheism is a matter of faith, not rationality." "If, despite years of trying, no strong evidence or (...) (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Would you also argue that the statement "people who believe in God must make a leap of faith" is too broad and non-specific? (...) I would have to say that you are either an agnostic or you have made a leap of faith. It is my opinion that an (...) (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) I don't want to start a whole big thing here, but I'd take issue with that statement as being too broad and non-specific. One form of atheism--the belief that God does not exist--may require a leap of faith, but that's not the only form. I, (...) (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Tricky. I had to go back to that class I took back in my Catholic HS days to think through those questions. In the end I scored zero hits and bit twice. Adr. (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Yeah. It's a massively flawed argument IMO. (...) I'm making the point that atheism is as much of a leap of (not)faith as religion is a leap of faith. Thus although I know that agnosticism is logical (as there is nor proof for or against) I (...) (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the parenthetical presumably, Dave! ;-) Fellow 1 bullet biter, JOHN (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) I agree-- I had the same thoughts when I took the Loch Ness "hit". BTW, when you say you are a "devout atheist", what exactly does that mean? Are you asserting that there definitely ISN'T a God somehow? Just wondering, JOHN (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Cute! I "bit one bullet," but otherwise my worldview is pretty consistent, according to this test. Sure it's somewhat flawed, but (presumably) it's not as though St. Peter's standing at the Pearly Gates with this test in hand, waiting to snag (...) (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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I agree, the reasoning behind "contradictions" I ran into was from a flawed basis for the questions. (...) (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Hmmm. Their is one notable flaws of logic in this test. They compare the burden of proof for the Loch Ness monster with that for the existence of God which, given that the LNM exists or does not within our sphere of discovery and God may not (...) (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Somewhat fun, but I agree that some questions were flawed. The used certain words like "rational" or "justified" to put you in forced choice dilemas. About halfway through I stopped trying to give my own beliefs and started trying to just make (...) (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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This one's for you, Dave! (URL) it counted me as being contradictory several times, though I'll maintain that either I wasn't contradictory or (in at least one case) the questions are rather flawed. But cute, nonetheless. DaveE (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Take it easy on yourself, Dave! At least here you didn't use "scourged", or worse yet, that you flatulented yourself. JOHN (18 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, afterwards I scolded myself for writing that, but the damage was already posted! (...) Ironically, their failed lawsuit would likewise have been more convincing if they'd admitted that HBHG was fiction, too. Instead, they continue to (...) (18 years ago, 17-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) That was a very bad Freudian slip the day after Easter;-) (...) Ah, yes. And as we speak Baigent is trying to wrest millions from Brown in court WRT these 2 works. Having not read HBHG, I have to say that I found TJP wandering and rather (...) (18 years ago, 17-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) While you were gone it was like the sun didn't rise. Does that sound sincere? Wait, I'll try again... I read Holy Blood, Holy Grail by Baigent et al about 10 years ago, before The Da Vinci Code was even a gleam in Dan Brown's eye. I'll take a (...) (18 years ago, 17-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) I was thinking: It's as if Andrew Lloyd Webber scripted Jesus Christ Superstar (a favorite of mine) from it. Ever since I heard JCS back in the 70's, I've thought that a Gospel account featuring Judas as a main character was pretty radical. (...) (18 years ago, 15-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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Hi Jeff, --SNIP-- (...) Thanks. You've summed up almost exactly what I meant much better than I did.... with one slight exception: the above statement is not strictly true. While it was a secondary intent it was certainly not my primary intent to (...) (18 years ago, 8-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) It seemed to me he was trying to show a percieved double standard. While I do disagree with the use of the term "flaming" here in this thread (I consider flaming to be a post in order to denigrate another individual openly and and for no (...) (19 years ago, 8-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Lindsay Frederick Braun wrote: ***snip (...) ***snip (...) ***snip (...) ***snip (...) Not to make sport of all this, Lindsay, but I can't help noticing a vaguely eccliesiastical flair to this post. Are you undergoing a (...) (19 years ago, 6-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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I don't exactly cling to the literal interpretation of scripture, but (URL) is still fascinating to me! Dave! (It's in OT.Debate because lots of religious discussions wind up here anyway...) (19 years ago, 6-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Soren, one is a meaningful number where that is concerned. But the bad-taste quotient in general was really my particular lament--not having children or being an actual small child, I'll leave that outrage to those who may. (...) I think (...) (19 years ago, 6-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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I wonder how speach could get so angry? how topics could get so disgusting? who will be the next to get teated that way? whether every LUGNet member can be object to such treatment without cause? whether this is the penalty for violating the ToS (...) (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Tim, As discussed, I actually agree with you and ask someone with the authority to please delete (URL). I have sent emails to who I thought are the admins to deal with this (Todd, Suz and admin@lugnet.com) and have not received a response, (...) (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) I'll admit that I haven't read the entire thread, so I haven't seen those threats. When I get a chance, I'll find them and respond appropriately. Paul Sinasohn speaking for myself (19 years ago, 31-Mar-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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--SNIP-- (...) Hi Jude, Please refrain from posting messaged that are in clear violation of the ToU of Lugnet. In light of recent events this is really inappropriate. Tim (19 years ago, 31-Mar-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Well it's more than mental now. (...) Please explain. I'm truly interested. (...) Who? Ought to know better than to do what? (...) Which ones in particular, and why? (...) Indeed. (...) I've given up trying to prove things to you Larry. (...) (19 years ago, 31-Mar-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Maybe you esteem them, but I don't. Anyway, I didn't see them in this thread, which is the thread I was talking about, but if they turn up and act like Allister or Soren or you, I'll be sure to add them to my mental list. Here's the thing, (...) (19 years ago, 31-Mar-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX) !!
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(...) If children young enough to be harmed by that image actually read lugnet in meaningful numbers I will eat a hat. With your choice of garnishes. (...) Well, I haven't got a sister, I'm not married, the girlfriend list would be mostly on the (...) (19 years ago, 31-Mar-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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