And you think a Conservative cannot? That we have no empathy? If you re-read the first sentence I think it clearly states that I think conservatives empathize, just to a lesser degree than liberals.
I hear what you’re saying however I think most of what you’re describing is just a natural way of dealing with suffering around us. If everyone empathized with complete strangers like they do with people they know, are close to, or even just identify with, we would probable all go mad. The degree in which we empathize is the main difference between a liberal and conservative. A liberal can place himself or herself or someone they care about
You're welcome. Look, I know I came off a bit too strong there. It just ticks me off when people give me the impression that they are trying to make Americans seem as if we somehow are just as bad as they are. Sure, we are not angels here, I won't deny that. But even with people like those in the White House, Congress and the Sen
My point exactly, it may be part of it but it's not the same thing. Still you failed to answer the main question of this article: Why is this attack considered to be terrorism? It is not about war, it's about terrorism. That is what I meant when I said you guys were creating a soup out of this argument.
War and terrorism are not the same, they may have similarities but by definition are not. Terrorism is one of many tactics of warfare. Warfare from Encarta, “The use of force on the part of two or more nations or other organized groups for the purpose of deciding questions at iss
By this definition all warfare is terrorism, and that’s just not my reality. I can’t think of one action taken by any warring parties other than and prior to the intentional targeting of civilians that was called and accepted to be a terrorist act. If Al-Qaeda had never intentionally targeted civilians, they would not be known as a terrorist organization today.
At any rate, back to the topic at hand - I'm not a Star Trek kind of guy. I'm more of a Firefly/Galactica (yeah, people, the new one) kind of guy. A grittier, more realistic future. I’m sorry that’s just two funny you think Firefly was a more realistic view of the future than Star Trek. Space faring rac
I don't know if you're acting ignorant or this is what you are, but unless you are calling the American people terrorist, you can not compare the concept of sending an army, in plain view, to fight a war (where the enemy will be facing us on the same grounds) with the intention of changing the entire structure of the country with
The word was coined to describe specifically attacks against civilian targets to instill fear in the population. Attacks against military target are not terrorism, even if there are civilian casualties. If the Palestinians had only ever attacked the Israel’s military they would have never been called terrorist, they would be called "freedom fighters" or "the resistance".
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I'm afraid that's not plausible. To get a global affect like we saw we'd have to do a LOOOT more. Even now, with China polluting like crazy, the smog impact is very local. We humans are still a relatively small force in the world when one looks at the global perspective. I think a more thorough analy
The global climate is very dynamic; as the overall mean temperature rises the system gets revved up and extremes become more common. There are few who deny global warming exist, only that humans are a major factor in it. I believe that we are having an effect but I don’t see it as being catastrophic. Plants like CO2, and with higher temperatures there’s going to be more cloud cover reflecting sunlight back into space so I see nature balanci
Until some environmentalist can explain why the temperature went down between 1940 and 1975 even has CO2 levels were skyrocketing, I think this talk about "human caused global warming" should show a bit more humility. Shrillness is no substitute for logic and reason. Well I’m not an environmentalist bu
I think Brad’s being optimistic when he says’s we could know for certain in a decade or two. I think it could be several decades or even a century before we have clear understanding of the causes of climate changes and our role if any in them. It’s that complex. Until then the only safe measures that can be taken now are to reduce our output. And I think a certain amount of pain at the pump and sacrifice of convenience is necessary to achieve
It’s not the environmentalist pushing for ethanol and solar plants; it’s the government and business trying to hold on to profits and jobs. Granted the anything but oil crowd in their ignorance is eating it up for the most part but it’s them that are being scammed as well. Ethanol is an alternative that keeps mostly intact a massive manufacturing, distribution and service infrastructure. Solar power is only viable on a small almost in
They've been running two programs on the science channel about the sun the last few days. There was one technology covered that used the sun to run a sterling engine, which has been around for quite a while but a company called Stirling Energy Systems Link has made some impressive improvements that are gaining a ot of attention. One of these dishes can power 10 homes seems to me one about the si
I agree it’s not a viable alternative to fossil fuels. Hell Bush likes it so that ought to tell you right there it’s a stupid idea. Hemp is actually far superior to corn or switch grass. It doesn’t need pesticides and very little fertilizer. It also has a number of other environment saving uses such as clothing and paper that would make it an environmental positive imo. I also agree we need about 40 new modern nuclear power plants in this cou
If you know your getting a ticket then there’s usually no problem with a little respectful defiance. Bottom line if a cop wants to ruin your day he can, and will most likely get away with it. I think it’s good advice if you don’t know your getting a ticket and they’ve pulled you over for something minor. Then there’s a good chance if you don’t piss him or her off you’ll just get a warning and be on your way. The job definitely attracts a certain rough
“the word of God is believed when God regenerates the heart. The testimony of the spirit is superior to reason.” Like in the movie Polar Express where only those who believe can here the bell ring. There are numerous examples showing that people can convince themselves of just about anything. With their belief being just as real to them as even the most devout Christian’s belief. This is the biggest caveat I have with reli
PS 7 Painter X Pixologic ZBrush I'm not upgrading PS until they release a 64bit version.
When you can wear a bee beard then you’ll know you’ve completely overcome your phobia.
I care because I am not convinced that humans are the primary cause of global warming and even if they are, I'm not convinced that a degree or two of temperature change is that bad. And so, when I see those who are yelling that the sky is falling not behaving in tune with their words, it brings into question about whether they r
Sorry, if a 300 pound nurse tells a 150 pound guy with slight love handles they're overweight, no they're NOT overweight. I would match up statistics with anyone on our environmental impact, stubby. Yet because I drive an SUV, the holier than thou GW evangelists declare I am NOT living a carbon neutral lifestyle, without taking i
Change is always for the better eventually; it’s the only way you can make things better. There will always be people willing to capitalize on good intentions but they will eventually be found out. We still have to put one foot in front of the other to get where were going. Like I said, good advice is good advice, if 300lb nurse tells you your overweight, you’re overweight. You can resent them if you want but you still nee
Nice thing about conservation is it really doesn’t require a huge change to make a huge difference. Not using disposable razors for instance. I just saw an advertisement for a razor that’s guaranteed for life never to dull. Points being there are dozens of small changes you could make that are free or even thrifty that would have little impact on your life and could make a huge difference. Who cares if celebrities don’t practice wha
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