PoetPhilosopher

PoetPhilosopher

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Reply to One World in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

Wow great site. The world is getting smaller and smaller. Will the closing proximity of human mass drive us to insanity, like so many rats stuffed into a cage, or will we band together like a close knit family - each caring about the welfare of the others? Or both? Jeff are you describing an evolution of societies moreso than governments ? Where are we at now, what is next ? Can we even anticipate it, or will it come thru some unantic

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Reply to Ending the War on Drugs in Politics JoeUser Forums

Sherye - Do ALL drugs harm the users? I mean, come on - sure there are abusers, just as there are people who abuse alcohol, who are chronic gamblers, who are addicted to sex or risky behavior (such as riding bulls). It seems to me the approach in the last couple decades is a lot like making all those potentially abusive activities illegal. Wouldn't we be better off educating people to the "true risks" (instead of the phony hype) and gradually phase out the laws which have pointlessly m

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Reply to If blog is porn then... in Blogging JoeUser Forums

There is safety in being anonymous. I actually think it is the OPPOSITE of exhibition because you really don't know the person that exists in meatspace behind the words. my 02

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Reply to Finding my Faith in Religion JoeUser Forums

Check out this site - I think you might like it: http://www.skeptic.com/ They have a lot of cool books and a magazine. Some good online articles too.

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Ending the War on Drugs in Politics JoeUser Forums

This is your brain on drugs. Seems quaint now doesn't it? Humorous. In 2003 the US spent $19 billion in the war on drugs, a stunning $600 a second. And for what? 1.6 million arrests, someone arrested every 20 seconds - 40% of which are for marijuana possesion. Not selling drugs, not traffiking, but POSSESION. $600 a second to arrest 650,000 people for smoking pot. What are we thinking??? Prohibition didn't work in the 1920s and it has not wor

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Reply to A Pacifist Dictionary in Politics JoeUser Forums

I thought the killing machines were designed by computers and manufactured by robots. Since it's anonymous, I really hadn't thought to ask. Hmm. I shall ponder that.

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Reply to A world of gray in Blogging JoeUser Forums

If rain is landing on your tongue indoors, I would put your tongue back in your mouth and head for the nearest fire escape.

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Reply to Do you trust this man with your medical history? in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Can I answer - it's NP complete. One court sided with the hospitals, one court sided against. As I understand it - there is some precedent in disallowing private medical information to be shared in certain court cases. The motivation being that it would discourage people from seeking medical help which is.. well, rather important and not something the government should discourage. On the other hand, insurance agencies requir

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Reply to Do you trust this man with your medical history? in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Ahh. The insidious part of this particular issue is that the patients have NO involvement in the lawsuit - they just happen to have been unlucky enough to seek treatment from the doctors in the lawsuit. An analogy - A government agency suspects your bank of fraud. They demand to see all your personal bank account records as proof of the banks claim that everything is legit. It just so happens your son was in some trouble financially and you had to bail him out for a couple mont

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Reply to Teachers' Unions and the State of Schooling: America's New Joke? in Republican JoeUser Forums

If you can't speak the language, then DON'T MOVE TO THIS FREAKING COUNTRY. The language pseudo-issue is an artificial wedge created by the wealthy and those in political power in order to drive apart the white poor and immigrant poor. The purpose is to prevent these two groups which have a GREAT DEAL in

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Reply to How To Ace An Interview Part I in Business JoeUser Forums

Heheh. aegix - you caught me. Truth is: First - I am extraordinarily self motivated when it comes to learning. I find out what the job needs, and I learn it inside/outside/up/down/left/right/back and forth. I have a process which with some reflection I could probably write down. Second - I have only interviewed for jobs which I am qualified for - and the ones I wasn't, I basically "terminated" the interview early and said "I'm not your guy" Third - I have neve

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Reply to A Pacifist Dictionary in Politics JoeUser Forums

I stand corrected - you do "get" it - you just don't have faith, right ? It is dissapointing but - ah well.. I guess I am naturally optimistic and expect the best from people - I look forward to the day when we can all live in peace and harmony, with the necessary killings done anonymously by machines. AND YOU SHALL ALL WORSHIP ME AS A GOD!!! heheh.

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Reply to Bush Worst President in US History? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Cripes I really should wait before hitting Post. Sheesh - whatta dork Interesting chart on Bush approval rating: http://www.pollkatz.homestead.com/files/image001.gif What do you make of it ? I mean - it seems pretty clear to me that there is a constant trend down, with occasional short-lived jumps around certain events. Does anyone out there think this trend will change when the election heats up?

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