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Reply to And people wonder why I favor tightened gun control. in Misc Stardock Forums

I have to agree with Big Fat Daddy. While it's easy to say we need a law and assume that will take care of the problem, it is also naive. All the gun laws on the books, even 'strict' laws (whatever that means ... I think for the most part gun laws are strict. You generally don't get off easy for a gun violation) don't do squat if: (1) those laws are not enforced adequately, and (2) stupidity continues to exist, which you can't legislate out of

Reply to When Liberals Become Conservative in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]Maybe they should change the date to send in your taxes so we can get our money back faster.[/quote] My local congressman has proposed a bill to establish a 'tax holiday' whereby taxpayers (income and FICA) are exempt from tax for January and February 2009. Info here: http://gohmert.house.gov/Article.aspx?NewsID=1355 For the record, he voted against the bailout both times.

Reply to Global Warming Prediction Tracker in Pure Technology JoeUser Forums

[quote]In many cases, you can't qualify what they report as fact. Without any supporting evidence to verify the claims made in the news storys, what they are reporting are merely just that ... 'claims' ... in the context of that report. The way various climatologist findings are reported can certainly be manipulated it's often unintentional and can work both ways. For instance the media in an effort to give equal time to both sides would give the false impression that climatologist

Reply to Global Warming Prediction Tracker in Pure Technology JoeUser Forums

[quote]They are the cherry pickers who only report facts that support their preconceived conclusions[/quote] In many cases, you can't qualify what they report as fact. Without any supporting evidence to verify the claims made in the news storys, what they are reporting are merely just that ... 'claims' ... in the context of that report.

Reply to Global Warming Prediction Tracker in Pure Technology JoeUser Forums

[quote]Being a skeptic is a fine thing, there's much pseudoscience in our culture to be skeptical about. A skeptic must first consider the source of various claims and whether or not the claimers have anything to gain from its promotion as the beginning of any skeptical analysis. Then a thorough examination of the claim itself along with consideration given to possible motivations of why someone would want to deny said claims. Also is this claim being made by an individual or a group? If you

Reply to Global Warming Prediction Tracker in Pure Technology Stardock Forums

I've felt for some time that it would be refreshing, not to mention enlightening, for the 'talking heads' to be held accountable for their predictions so future trustworthiness could be placed appropriately. Unfortunately, we depend largely on the media to do that job. To expect those that have difficulty remembering what they themselves said last Tuesday much less what some talking head said in the last decade is too much to ask.

Reply to Why am I using Vista??? in Windows Vista WinCustomize Forums

[quote]shoot it painlessly in the back of the start menu[/quote] takes the fun out of it ... very bloody and painful would be more satisfying. [quote]If you don't like what I post, F.O.[/quote] I like that Fuzzy ... is that patented? If not, may I use it?

Reply to Dead Nation Gone Shopping in Current Events Stardock Forums

I always thought the zombies swarmed the mall because that is where the 'food' was ... food being the brains of the living. [quote]And just like the zombie, nothing is ever good enough. The zombie never stops at some point and decides it is satisfied but rather must continually feast. So too must we consume endlessly, to get that little bit of temporary satisfaction that, for a little while makes us feel better inside.[/quote] And you were so close! Consumer buying is

Reply to Planning Starts for Income Redistribution in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote] isnt that the same idea behind the "Sale" concept employed by every consumer-based business? they cut the price (in effect they cut their profits) .... and you think they do that for fun? their profits, no boubt, increase even though they decrease their margin in each item. .... it is the same idea ... they ma

Reply to Shhhhh Don't Say Anything Negative About Obama in Current Events Stardock Forums

What do you want to bet some bookmaker has a line on this very thing, or some variation thereof? It is a bit chilling, though and makes you wonder how far back the line will be drawn in the area of banned words/actions or thoughts.

Reply to Yes, Tax the Rich in Politics Stardock Forums

An interesting ancillary point. Given that Obama has made it apparent he will let the tax cuts enacted by Congress expire; thereby increasing taxes for everyone (well I suppose those not paying taxes won't see an increase), can one assume he will simultaneously or perhaps pre-emptively lower tax rates on all but the 'rich' to not only offset the increased tax burden as a result of expired cuts but to also lower those rates even further in order to follow through on his campaign promise

Reply to Evil concealed by money in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]How does "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Or the variants of it (Rabbi Hillel actually was the source of those words) imply belief in a religion?[/quote] And if someones moral beliefs don't include that tenet? Do their beliefs not qualify as a religion because it is not one of the state approved/sanctioned religions? Would not denying someone their form of religion because it wasn't on the 'approved list' violate that so-called separation? &n

Reply to Evil concealed by money in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote] If one doesn't believe in religion per se, the system of morality espoused in them shouldn't be discarded willy nilly. We should take care of others. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.", and "What you do unto the least of my brothers you do also to me." come to mind. These are the basis for the social contract that exists between us all.[/quote] I think you are making an assumption here that every person's 'religion', which is essential

Reply to Post Election Polls in Politics Stardock Forums

I believe it is more of an indictment of the Media and its failure to inform the voters. As for Obama voters, I would guess a large portion of them were voting for 'more stuff for me' so being intelligently informed of the issues didn't come into play, particularly when they weren't getting anything substantial from the media.

Reply to Evil concealed by money in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote] The government is the community. Problem identified in a nutshell right there. If you believe that, there's no point in debating. Lenin claimed the same thing.[/quote] Bingo!

Reply to Evil concealed by money in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote] ... the hope would be that a few fellow neighbors in the neighborhood might actually pitch in to help the old lady out out of the goodness of their hearts.[/quote] [quote]As an aside, the elderly lady gets her yard mowed voluntarily by her neighbors; not because they are forced, but because they care about their neighbors.[/quote] A nod to EL-DUDERINO ;)

Reply to Evil concealed by money in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]Going by the logic presented in this article (and the OP does make a good point) any and all forms of taxation are socialism and therefore evil, correct?[/quote] That's not logic, it's more of a wild-assed leap into hyperbole. However to address the issue ... taxation can and should be equated to dues paid to a property owners association in the OP example. Everyone in the neighborhood pays their dues which go towards the upkeep of the neighborhood ( common areas,

Reply to Obama is a gift to the Republicans in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]He'll last 2 terms if Sarah Palin runs ("Africa's a continent?') Um, you do know she never said that, right? Do you know any facts about Palin? Or just the lies spread by the left and propigated by their willing sycophants in the media?[/quote] Perhaps amb102995 thinks Africa is a continent.

Reply to Queers out of Control in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]The 'accepted' typical scenario has a bunch of good ole boys, otherwise known as rednecks, hanging out at the local pool hall and some gays show up to have a few beers or whatever. Well that's a little more provocation than the good ole boys can stand, so they commence to foul language, hooping and hollering and maybe even doling out a little bit of country boy ass kicking to those 'queers' for having the audacity to come into 'their' neighborhood. <br

Reply to Queers out of Control in Current Events Stardock Forums

Ironic reversal of roles from the usual stereotype. The 'accepted' typical scenario has a bunch of good ole boys, otherwise known as rednecks, hanging out at the local pool hall and some gays show up to have a few beers or whatever. Well that's a little more provocation than the good ole boys can stand, so they commence to foul language, hooping and hollering and maybe even doling out a little bit of country boy ass kicking to those 'queers' for having the audacity to come into

Reply to Obama is a gift to the Republicans in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]Looks like the Wal-Mart bubble is the next one. It's a good time to own a little of it. If anything is going to save our butts, it's Wal-Mart.[/quote] Ironic, isn't it?

Reply to Cheerleaders of the Apocalypse in Current Events Stardock Forums

I can't help but note the roles, methods, and habits that have stayed the same but with different players. On the one hand you have the 'Government'. No real change there. Someone is in trouble; throw money at them with no consideration to whether it will actually help, much less any concern about the behavior that got those people into trouble to begin with or a plan to help them change their ways in order to be more productive. On the other hand, you have the investors/banke

Reply to Media's new take: Obama "creepy" in US Domestic Stardock Forums

[quote] Two things may come out of Obama’s presidency: 1.) Thanks to Political Correctness, one may not be able to seriously criticize the man, without being called a racist; this is a very common occurance, and we see it happen all the time.

Reply to Obama Win Proves Racism Lives in Current Events Stardock Forums

[quote]He never played the race card. He focussed on policy and rhetoric. [/quote] [quote]“It is going to be very difficult for Republicans to run on their stewardship of the economy or their outstanding foreign policy,” Obama told a fundraiser in Jacksonville, Florida. “We know what kind of campaign they’re going to run. They’re going to try to make you afraid. “They’re going to try to make you afraid of me. He’s you

Reply to Obama Win Proves Racism Lives in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]This comment is worthy of an article on its own!!![/quote] I may expound on this line of thought and do just that. Thanks, MM