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by Accountable
Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:32 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Forcing the Church on the State
Replies: 30
Views: 3598

Forcing the Church on the State

<t>tude dog;1430623 wrote: Problem here is government being involve in the marriage business. <br/> <br/> The issue isn't homos, hetros or animals. It is all about taxes. <br/> <br/> It isn't about any gubernant sanctioning personal relationships.<br/> <br/> I'm waiting for the next shoe to drop, po...
by Accountable
Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:16 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Help or guidance for my faux pas.
Replies: 120
Views: 5020

Help or guidance for my faux pas.

Bruv;1430625 wrote: You and I have a lot in common........sorry.

Bruv;1430625 wrote: I am liking that approach, and that is the way I shall go.good luck.
by Accountable
Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:37 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Forcing the Church on the State
Replies: 30
Views: 3598

Forcing the Church on the State

<t>The recent SCOTUS decisions on same-sex marriage have stirred up the predictable religious/anti-religious flaming that keeps any honest discussion from getting underway.<br/> <br/> It happens all the time. With this current subject, people keep screaming that we mustn't allow gay marriage because...
by Accountable
Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:23 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Help or guidance for my faux pas.
Replies: 120
Views: 5020

Help or guidance for my faux pas.

oscar;1430611 wrote: That's where my dialogue would end with :

no, feck off:wah: And I would've got to fecking.

That response would be fine because that likely would have been your response no matter what I'd done.
by Accountable
Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:09 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Help or guidance for my faux pas.
Replies: 120
Views: 5020

Help or guidance for my faux pas.

<t>Sometimes I feel that I should apologize to someone, regardless of whether the target agrees or not, regardless that lots of people are more rude than I, ... regardless.<br/> <br/> I've found that if I approach the matter in any conventional way ("I want to apologize", "I think I might have offen...
by Accountable
Sun Jun 23, 2013 1:53 pm
Forum: Computers Internet
Topic: Windows 8
Replies: 33
Views: 6465

Windows 8

Bryn Mawr;1430416 wrote: I'm confooozed

If you're booting from a stick it should be in Ubuntu before it even looks at the disk with the Windows8 code on it.I'm confused, too. Nothing online was any help. Apparently everybody has the same problem.
by Accountable
Fri Jun 21, 2013 5:33 pm
Forum: Computers Internet
Topic: Windows 8
Replies: 33
Views: 6465

Windows 8

<t>Awright dammit! I'm fed up with Windows 8. They have tons of useless junk that uses up all the extra RAM that I paid for. The machine is even slower than my old one. So I want to check out Ubuntu, right? WRONG! Windows 8 has some kind of crappy security code that stops Ubuntu from loading. Nobody...
by Accountable
Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:33 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Paula Deen and the N word
Replies: 21
Views: 1745

Paula Deen and the N word

This was back in the 60s?? I thought it was more like last week, judging by the broohaha on TV.
by Accountable
Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:58 am
Forum: The Library
Topic: Massive Theater Converted Into Magnificent Bookstore
Replies: 12
Views: 17579

Massive Theater Converted Into Magnificent Bookstore

Just beautiful! Almost makes me want to take up reading.
by Accountable
Thu Jun 20, 2013 12:27 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Forum Garden Puppies
Replies: 116
Views: 20542

Forum Garden Puppies

AnneBoleyn;1430229 wrote: which one is the one on the right side?
I believe that's Accountable to the right of everyone else. Snowfire's on the left, with Snooze between us.
by Accountable
Thu Jun 20, 2013 5:32 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Forum Garden Puppies
Replies: 116
Views: 20542

Forum Garden Puppies

Wow! 6 weeks already?

So have you decided our fates?
by Accountable
Mon Jun 17, 2013 11:19 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Question for christians/jews/muslims
Replies: 140
Views: 8972

Question for christians/jews/muslims

<t>Ahso!;1430022 wrote: Nothing wrong with that discussion whatsoever as long as we're discussing it in that context and the foundation of the concept is established. An example might be a bacterium introduced into the body to offset another bacterium.<br/> <br/> The discussion my angry friend wants...
by Accountable
Mon Jun 17, 2013 6:17 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Question for christians/jews/muslims
Replies: 140
Views: 8972

Question for christians/jews/muslims

<r>Bryn Mawr;1429991 wrote: Discussion is not about calling people cowards <E>:-(</E><br/> Ahso's clearly not interested in discussion when he makes unfounded claims then refuses to examine them. The accusation, however accurate, was designed to dislodge him and continue the discussion. Obviously I ...
by Accountable
Sun Jun 16, 2013 6:14 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Maher slams George W. Bush for hypocrisy of ‘nauseating’ ride with disabled veterans
Replies: 8
Views: 1025

Maher slams George W. Bush for hypocrisy of ‘nauseating’ ride with disabled veterans

LarsMac;1429976 wrote: I am not surprised by W's new popularity.

All the rightwingnuts think he was the second coming of Ronnie Raygun.
Nah, it's just what happens. Happened with Clinton; happened with Carter. Hell, we even got pretty friendly with Nixon after he left office.
by Accountable
Sun Jun 16, 2013 6:08 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Breaking news... bombs explode at Boston Marathon...
Replies: 141
Views: 11406

Breaking news... bombs explode at Boston Marathon...

<t>LarsMac;1429975 wrote: OH, just shut UP. <br/> <br/> You have no idea what you are talking about. <br/> <br/> It is not at all unusual to see stuff like that in a blasts.He's just a traveling troll. Apparently we're just a stop on his route. Notice that he doesn't answer my questions in post #111...
by Accountable
Fri Jun 14, 2013 3:24 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: America To Arm Terrorists In Syria.
Replies: 17
Views: 1937

America To Arm Terrorists In Syria.

<t>gmc;1429862 wrote: America's foreign policy does not make any sense. They would back one islamic faction in syria against another and against the assad government<br/> <br/> In Turkey they are criticising the demonstrators who are protesting about the creeping islamification of their country and ...
by Accountable
Fri Jun 14, 2013 1:09 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: America To Arm Terrorists In Syria.
Replies: 17
Views: 1937

America To Arm Terrorists In Syria.

Washington will always find or create an international crisis. If we're not constantly on a war footing, then Washington can't justify circumventing their constitutional boundaries.
by Accountable
Thu Jun 13, 2013 3:35 pm
Forum: Comedy
Topic: Reggie Watts
Replies: 1
Views: 3715

Reggie Watts

<r><YOUTUBE id="BdHK_r9RXTc"><URL url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdHK_r9RXTc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdHK_r9RXTc</URL></YOUTUBE><br/> <br/> This guy is phenomenal! :yh_rotfl<br/> <br/> I don't know why the youtube screen doesn't show. <EMOJI seq="1f615" tseq="1f615">:confused:</EMOJI>...
by Accountable
Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:33 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Another nutter
Replies: 5
Views: 415

Another nutter

I'm guessing pepper spray is illegal in San Francisco.
by Accountable
Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:57 am
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: Is America controlling the weather?
Replies: 8
Views: 955

Is America controlling the weather?

:wah: Wandrin
by Accountable
Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:56 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Question for christians/jews/muslims
Replies: 140
Views: 8972

Question for christians/jews/muslims

YZGI;1429536 wrote: It might take me a bit to wrap my head around this one.Take your time.
by Accountable
Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:21 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Any woodworking DIYers out there ?
Replies: 20
Views: 1692

Any woodworking DIYers out there ?

YZGI;1429466 wrote: I can say cracker, I am one.


And a wise one, at that! :yh_glasse
by Accountable
Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:07 am
Forum: Comedy
Topic: Nivea Deo: Stresstest
Replies: 8
Views: 3403

Nivea Deo: Stresstest

tabby;1429441 wrote: I don't think you're supposed to be amused ... I think you're supposed to need deodorant!
I think I'd need more than just deodorant!

Maybe a change of underwear.
by Accountable
Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:04 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Question for christians/jews/muslims
Replies: 140
Views: 8972

Question for christians/jews/muslims

Ahso!;1429427 wrote: When it comes to a subject such as evolution it's best to deal with facts instead of speculation.
:yh_rotfl
by Accountable
Mon Jun 10, 2013 7:44 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Question for christians/jews/muslims
Replies: 140
Views: 8972

Question for christians/jews/muslims

<t>AnneBoleyn;1429397 wrote: In my comments I did not say how I felt, so "(and apparently you)" is not appropriate. Until I say something myself it remains unknown to you & unfortunately sometimes for me! My point is that there is no point in being hypothetical about something when a conclusion ...
by Accountable
Mon Jun 10, 2013 7:38 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Question for christians/jews/muslims
Replies: 140
Views: 8972

Question for christians/jews/muslims

<t>AnneBoleyn;1429404 wrote: Question 4 Accountable. You said "Some intelligent being designed the DNA"<br/> <br/> Any intelligent being in particular?No. <br/> <br/> AnneBoleyn;1429404 wrote: Why wouldn't someone think you are discussing G-d? Or God, or gods for that matter?<br/> <br/> <br/> Until ...
by Accountable
Mon Jun 10, 2013 2:26 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Question for christians/jews/muslims
Replies: 140
Views: 8972

Question for christians/jews/muslims

<t>AnneBoleyn;1429389 wrote: Ahso! believes there are adults who play with imaginary friends. I'm sure in his life he has thoroughly considered god already. He has his truth, there is no god. It would be absurd for him to backtrack on what he has already thought through. He has reached his conclusio...
by Accountable
Mon Jun 10, 2013 2:25 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Question for christians/jews/muslims
Replies: 140
Views: 8972

Question for christians/jews/muslims

<t>Ahso!;1429370 wrote: God does not belong in a conversation regarding science, and evolution in particular. I haven't mentioned God. That's you. Your mind is as closed as Fred Phelps. The two of you should get along famously.<br/> <br/> Science is nothing but what-ifs phrased in positive statement...
by Accountable
Mon Jun 10, 2013 1:55 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Any woodworking DIYers out there ?
Replies: 20
Views: 1692

Any woodworking DIYers out there ?

<t>Bruv;1429380 wrote: Pssst..........whats a cracker?<br/> <br/> <br/> I thought there was a British equivalent, but I could only find this:<br/> <br/> FOUND: Saltine Crackers!I don't know if anyone else has already posted about this, but I found Saltine crackers at my local Morrisons! They are an ...
by Accountable
Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:47 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Question for christians/jews/muslims
Replies: 140
Views: 8972

Question for christians/jews/muslims

<t>AnneBoleyn;1429365 wrote: I don't think ahso is being a coward, he is a convinced atheist & god should not be a hypothetical. I respect him for it.<br/> He's a convinced atheist with a closed mind. He isn't willing to even consider anything other than what he has decided it Truth. He is no di...
by Accountable
Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:44 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Any woodworking DIYers out there ?
Replies: 20
Views: 1692

Any woodworking DIYers out there ?

I hear they're a lot easier to keep clean than regular wood tables. All you need is a cracker.
by Accountable
Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:18 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Any woodworking DIYers out there ?
Replies: 20
Views: 1692

Any woodworking DIYers out there ?

YZGI;1429342 wrote: Got it



Good job! Now I have to find some pallets. I think I'll also try using scrap fencing. People are always repairing fences around here.
by Accountable
Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:15 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Question for christians/jews/muslims
Replies: 140
Views: 8972

Question for christians/jews/muslims

<t>Ahso!;1429321 wrote: There's no creator unless you want to produce one. I'm not going to play make-believe with you.<br/> Go back under your rock, coward. You're terrified even to entertain hypotheticals, lest you find that your ideas aren't sound. You are no different than the religious people y...
by Accountable
Mon Jun 10, 2013 5:01 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Any woodworking DIYers out there ?
Replies: 20
Views: 1692

Any woodworking DIYers out there ?

Brilliant! These pics give me ideas for my classroom.
by Accountable
Mon Jun 10, 2013 4:40 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Question for christians/jews/muslims
Replies: 140
Views: 8972

Question for christians/jews/muslims

<t>Ahso!;1429280 wrote: I already have.<br/> No, you didn't. You only said you don't buy it. I'm saying it doesn't matter. You're as illogical as the others who think God created us 6000 years ago exactly as we are, and stuck fossils in the ground just for fun. <br/> <br/> How would sure knowledge t...
by Accountable
Sun Jun 09, 2013 7:20 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Question for christians/jews/muslims
Replies: 140
Views: 8972

Question for christians/jews/muslims

So explain to me why it matters.
by Accountable
Sun Jun 09, 2013 4:26 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Question for christians/jews/muslims
Replies: 140
Views: 8972

Question for christians/jews/muslims

<t>Ahso!;1429265 wrote: If a creator (super human) rather than nature had created DNA which holds the genetic code for life there would be nothing natural about it, it would be a kind of synthetic DNA. If we're going to take this silly scenario a step further and say that the super human also create...
by Accountable
Sun Jun 09, 2013 2:33 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Question for christians/jews/muslims
Replies: 140
Views: 8972

Question for christians/jews/muslims

Besides, natural selection has nothing at all to do with origination.
by Accountable
Sun Jun 09, 2013 2:28 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Question for christians/jews/muslims
Replies: 140
Views: 8972

Question for christians/jews/muslims

<t>Ahso!;1429187 wrote: Which would mean that it's not natural selection at all if a super human designed the DNA.<br/> 1. I didn't mention a human, super or otherwise.<br/> <br/> 2. Why would it not be natural selection? I didn't say the being designed human beings, only DNA. The DNA could have bee...
by Accountable
Sat Jun 08, 2013 1:21 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Do You Keep Rhythm?
Replies: 10
Views: 667

Do You Keep Rhythm?

by Accountable
Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:48 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Question for christians/jews/muslims
Replies: 140
Views: 8972

Question for christians/jews/muslims

Ahso!;1429177 wrote: You don't? I'd be interested to learn more about that.


Seems pretty simple to me. Some intelligent being designed the DNA; natural selection did the rest. Again, how do you explain them as being mutually exclusive?
by Accountable
Fri Jun 07, 2013 7:28 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Do You Keep Rhythm?
Replies: 10
Views: 667

Do You Keep Rhythm?

I don't even need audible music. A tempo or song comes into my head and my fingers start tapping.
by Accountable
Fri Jun 07, 2013 6:40 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Question for christians/jews/muslims
Replies: 140
Views: 8972

Question for christians/jews/muslims

Ahso!;1429082 wrote: This is the problem with ID folks, they continue to call ID Evolution.
Do you see them as mutually exclusive? I don't really see the importance of the distinction; it's just that I don't see why the two concepts can't both be true.
by Accountable
Fri Jun 07, 2013 6:18 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Forum Garden Puppies
Replies: 116
Views: 20542

Forum Garden Puppies

<t>SnoozeAgain;1429066 wrote: [QUOTE=oscar;1429040]I always tell people that when choosing a puppy from a litter, It's best to let them come to you. The right puppy for you will be the one that chooses you not the other way around.<br/> <br/> Snooze makes a racket when ever Peter walks In the room a...
by Accountable
Fri Jun 07, 2013 3:43 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Big Brother really is watching . . . .
Replies: 9
Views: 365

Big Brother really is watching . . . .

<t>Undemocratic Democrat Party continuing the anti-republic Republican Party's policies. They're both "Progressive". <br/> <br/> “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” <br/> <...
by Accountable
Thu Jun 06, 2013 5:39 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Forum Garden Puppies
Replies: 116
Views: 20542

Forum Garden Puppies

Snowfire;1428975 wrote: I am rather good looking aint I ?


Dashing.
by Accountable
Wed Jun 05, 2013 7:32 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Literally?
Replies: 11
Views: 995

Literally?

That one drives me up the wall, too. Not literally, though many wouldn't hesitate to say it. :yh_wink
by Accountable
Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:33 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Forum Garden Puppies
Replies: 116
Views: 20542

Forum Garden Puppies

oscar;1428888 wrote: He's still stuck to a teat 24/7


Good point. I hadn't thought of it that way.
by Accountable
Tue Jun 04, 2013 8:06 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Your Funeral
Replies: 15
Views: 2300

Your Funeral

My beloved and I plan to die at the same time, so that neither of us have to go through the hassle of making funeral arrangements. I admit the plan isn't airtight.

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