Comments by HunterZolomon

1. UCSB study finds physical strength, fighting ability revealed in human faces

Comment #269522 by HunterZolomon on October 23, 2008 at 5:29 am

Paine

As someone mentioned earlier in the article, martial arts are too new to take into account. I've seen beanpole skinny guys efficiently take out much beefier opponents in Tae Kwan Do and kickboxing.

I still think the article makes sense though. Though I very much doubt a really small guy with a "testosterone face" will intimidate anyone, body size would probably matter a lot more.

2. The real difference between liberals and conservatives

Comment #250150 by HunterZolomon on September 19, 2008 at 2:13 am

atp
Absolutely not. I'm from Norway, and in many ways I think of the right wing as more liberal in the sense that it is the political left wing who wants to have laws and regulations everywhere, and it's the right wing who prioritize individual rights and freedom."

Hear, hear!! I'm from Sweden and I share that sentiment. The Scandinavian political spectrum is generally far more leftist than the US one.

Though in my experience, left or right has little to do with how "open" you are to new ideas and experiences. Both political groups have their fundamentalist, irrational retards.

3. 'Big Bang' experiment starts well

Comment #245496 by HunterZolomon on September 11, 2008 at 1:13 am

Screw the idea that this tunnel will somehow cement Christian faith. I'm optimistic that the first awkward, nerdy scientist who is caught accidentally in the tunnel while it's operating will turn into the world's first superhero.

Seriously though, awesome news. I'm following this on all the news feeds I can understand.

4. Michael Palin for President

Comment #244514 by HunterZolomon on September 9, 2008 at 2:44 am

Imagine what level of funding the MoSW could get out of this. A Brave New (silly) World!

5. Palin: average isn't good enough

Comment #242615 by HunterZolomon on September 4, 2008 at 7:29 am

epeeist, sorry to interrupt, but you kind of lost me here...

"I am largely of your mind, namely that Israel for all its faults is a "better" state than Iran. But I don't think simplistic arguments about the two get us much further forward."

What would be a proper argument to get us much further forward? Al made a very good case summarizing the core values of each state, diametrically opposed as they are in many ways. I don't see how that is simplistic.

6. Pakistan investigates 'honor killings' of 5 women

Comment #241406 by HunterZolomon on September 2, 2008 at 7:32 am

al-rawandi
Any thoughts on the psychology at work?

Fear. Multiculturalism. Leftist obsession with victimization and oppression. There is this idea that it's noble and good to always side with the underdog. Even in cases like this, when the underdog has clearly got rabies.

7. Pakistan investigates 'honor killings' of 5 women

Comment #241300 by HunterZolomon on September 2, 2008 at 5:04 am

Laurie Fraser
Concerning the Falklands, I don't think either party were particularly interested in a diplomatic solution. Unfortunately.

8. Pakistan investigates 'honor killings' of 5 women

Comment #241295 by HunterZolomon on September 2, 2008 at 4:55 am

Laurie Fraser I remember that well, Hunter. Another example of a brave and fearless leader inventing a war to save her sorry political hide...and it worked, more's the shame.

Invented? Wasn't it an Argentinian (re-)occupation that got it started? Should the UK have let Argentina simply take it? As far as I can remember, Argentinian economy was in a pretty dismal state in addition to some serious civil unrest at the time. The occupation of the Falklands was an attempt at a diversion. They severely misjudged Maggie however...

Say what you will about Thatcher but that she invented the Falklands war seems rather unfair an assumption.

9. Pakistan investigates 'honor killings' of 5 women

Comment #241287 by HunterZolomon on September 2, 2008 at 4:41 am

Speaking of questionable newspaper headlines, anyone remember the Sun's "GOTCHA!" when the Belgrano was destroyed? My favorite example of sensitive highbrow journalism ever...

10. Pakistan investigates 'honor killings' of 5 women

Comment #241266 by HunterZolomon on September 2, 2008 at 4:17 am

Fanusi Khiyal
"Thank you, HunterZolomon. That's exactly what I have been talking about."

Ever the watchdog, eh Fanusi :)

11. Pakistan investigates 'honor killings' of 5 women

Comment #241263 by HunterZolomon on September 2, 2008 at 4:11 am

Come on guys, anyone here can see the article is a positive one. The Forced Marriage Act is a step in the right direction. But that doesn't mean that there isn't a problem with politicians who cater to barbaric Muslim behaviour to gain votes.

The article is meant to create awareness, I'm sad to see it causes such division between people in this thread who should stand shoulder to shoulder on issues like this.

12. Pakistan investigates 'honor killings' of 5 women

Comment #241179 by HunterZolomon on September 2, 2008 at 1:25 am

Sanaullah Baloch, a nationalist leader from Baluchistan, denied that such brutal justice was embedded in local culture.

He blamed the government for failing to provide better health and education services to women and girls in the southwestern province, which remains impoverished despite rich mineral resources.

So... these women were brutally murdered because the government fails to provide "health and education services" to them? I'm curious to know just exactly what this "education" is all about?

Dishonoring your family can be dangerous to your health. In fact, according to health regulations, anyone found *accused* will be brutally tortured and killed. God is Great!

13. Manitoba dig uncovers 80-million-year-old sea creature

Comment #239064 by HunterZolomon on August 29, 2008 at 1:42 am

Big T
Haha! Satandidit? Seriously? I'm surprised God omitted this one from his list:

"Thou shalt not dig in sedimentary rock, for Satans petrified feces lies buried in it."

I always knew archeologists were devil-worshipping bastards.

14. Museum in censorship row over Darwin sign

Comment #239060 by HunterZolomon on August 29, 2008 at 1:27 am

How is it even possible to get a museum of science to censor scientific facts? This is probably one of the worst examples I've seen. I'm curious to know if it was a Christian or Muslim making the complaint. In the light of cultural sensitivity, I'm betting on the latter.

Offended by the truth? Tough.

15. Priest Antonio Rungi wants beauty contest - for nuns

Comment #236658 by HunterZolomon on August 25, 2008 at 3:01 am

Oh, oh, I know the answer!! "World Peace!"

16. No credit for creationism

Comment #232961 by HunterZolomon on August 19, 2008 at 1:22 am

mordacious1
Is this what you're talking about? http://www.cca-tucson.org

I challenge anyone here to read any part of the "About Cornerstone" and not have their brain shut down in protest.

17. After Bibles seized, U.S. group won't leave Chinese airport

Comment #232952 by HunterZolomon on August 19, 2008 at 1:04 am

I find it hard to sympathize with either side in this situation. The christians are clearly there to spread their ridiculous faith, trying to win support through this obvious publicity stunt. And the communists do what they do best, suppressive control of anything and everything that could jeopardize their precious totalitarian dictatorship.

18. Rushdie condemns cancellation of Muhammad novel

Comment #230639 by HunterZolomon on August 15, 2008 at 2:14 am

I can't help but suspect that this book might have gone unnoticed if it weren't for that Professor Spellberg getting her panties in a twist over it. There were no protests, as far as I understand, from the muslim community itself. No, this is the work of a politically correct alarmist, who probably feels real good right now having prevented feelings from getting hurt.

What she has essentially achieved is supplying the muslim loons with a bit more ammo for their victimization rallies.

19. Saudi Arabia Bans Dog Walking in Capital

Comment #228357 by HunterZolomon on August 12, 2008 at 12:46 am

Edit: I was just going to post that Carole! :)

Nothing surprises me about the lunacy of Muslims anymore. A ban forbidding women to buy cucumbers or any other "suggestively-shaped vegetables". As if we didn't have enough material to ridicule these nutters...

20. Charlie Brooker's screen burn

Comment #227861 by HunterZolomon on August 11, 2008 at 12:26 am

The sky's the limit! "Make Me a Zeusite", "Make Me a Osirisian", "Make Me a Cthulhu Cultist"!

"Make Me an Atheist" however would be wrong on so many levels... :)

21. How Our Culture Keeps Students Out of Science

Comment #226359 by HunterZolomon on August 8, 2008 at 2:25 am

Very interesting. Judging from some anecdotal evidence I picked up in school the article rings true. We shouldn't forget other contributing factors though. In a society where the pinnacle of success communicated to teenagers is being an American Idol finalist, who can expect less...

22. Vicar supports Life of Brian ban

Comment #222665 by HunterZolomon on July 31, 2008 at 5:04 pm

"...who says it pokes fun at Jesus."

Oh no! Really? It does?
And then he adds this little gem:

"Making fun of Jesus Christ, whom I love more than my wife, in a film is going to offend me."

Are the administrators sure this isn't Cleese pitching the Blue-Ray release?

23. To beat extremism we must dissolve religious groups

Comment #221824 by HunterZolomon on July 30, 2008 at 7:19 am

The trouble is probably exactly that indoctrination of which you speak. Whities (like me) can have (and I do have it) this uncomfortable feeling that creeps up whenever we really want to say, "well, look, that's exactly the reason why our way of doing things is better than yours."

Which is basically what we are saying. It just always ends up sounding too much like, "and that's why we invaded your country, forced you into slavery and assumed you were all childlike imbeciles."

Anyway, I find it odd that I have met many Muslims and a lot of them seem to be quite (relatively) sane people, but all of the Catholics I have ever met and spoken to have been utter loons.

17. Sargeist
It is indeed unfortunate that a lot of us seem to mistake valid criticism for racism and imperialism. The "uncomfortable feeling" you are talking about is most probably a result of years of multicultural propaganda.

There is a clear distinction. Just because you subscribe to evidence-based truth, rather than preconceived politically correct beliefs, doesn't make you an evil war-mongering imperialist.

24. To beat extremism we must dissolve religious groups

Comment #221730 by HunterZolomon on July 30, 2008 at 3:42 am

I'm curious how much it's going to take before the majority of secular citizens accept these findings as true. On this very forum, some people are falling over themselves in order to deny the obvious. I guess multicultural indoctrination is difficult to be rid of.

A link to a chart or something similar of this survey would be much appreciated.

25. Nine face stoning death in Iran

Comment #214651 by HunterZolomon on July 20, 2008 at 6:21 pm

40. Comment #214647 by Goldy

RIGHT! WHO THREW THAT?!!!

26. Nine face stoning death in Iran

Comment #214643 by HunterZolomon on July 20, 2008 at 6:15 pm

Ah! Nothing like a good old stoning to let the religiously enslaved vent their frustration.

26. rod-the-farmer

I seriously doubt it. I recall seeing a video of a few public executions at a football field somewhere in the middle-east. Had pretty serious nightmares. I don't think these countries give a f**k about what the west thinks about their barbaric practices.

27. Antony Flew reviews the Index of The God Delusion

Comment #214633 by HunterZolomon on July 20, 2008 at 5:55 pm

51. Comment #214596 by JeremyH

"If Flew is willing to listen, I think Dawkins could argue brilliantly against all of Flew's arguments."

He definitely could, but after seeing those Youtube clips of Flew, I think it would be a rather sad exercise.

28. Ten Commandments' of race and genetics issued

Comment #213043 by HunterZolomon on July 18, 2008 at 3:56 am

Why do you need to draw up 10 pre-conceived Commandments? The scientific method should be enough. A truth is still true, even if it's inconvenient or non-PC.

29. Muslims outraged at police advert featuring cute puppy sitting in policeman's hat

Comment #204084 by HunterZolomon on July 4, 2008 at 5:35 am

I can also share similar anecdotes from other "dark-haired" people who have stayed in Sweden. That is why I generally believe some of these European countries are doing a lousy job at assimilating their immigrants. So, a part of their troubles with fundy Islam is their own fault.

Tell me about it, I could write essays on the subject. I live in Sweden and I completely agree with you. The assimilation of immigrants is a disaster over here. I'll try to keep it short.

We are run (up until just recently) by social democrats. Leftists with a capital "L", proponents of multiculturalism of the worst possible kind. The immigrants coming here are treated like children (as is the rest of the population), not like responsible adults. Ours is a nanny state, a big sordid welfare mess. We don't make any distinction between decent, hardworking immigrants and the ones who exclusively come here to enjoy the benefits of our welfare system. Why? Fear of being labeled racist. Combine this with the unavoidable cultural friction of the west meeting the east and you've got a very good recipe for segregation and animosity.

So what does our government do? Naturally we import more iraqi immigrants than the US and Canada combined this year...

However, I'd like to add that fundie Islam is *not* any European countries fault. Not by a longshot. Muslims pose unique problems like no other immigrant group. Some of their religious and cultural heritage is simply incompatible with western values.

30. Muslims outraged at police advert featuring cute puppy sitting in policeman's hat

Comment #203088 by HunterZolomon on July 2, 2008 at 11:09 am

mummymonkey

Thanks for the clarifying article. These things have a tendency to get blown out of proportion. Even though large parts of the muslim community seem cool with it, this Mr. Asif still seems like a w**ker...

31. Muslims outraged at police advert featuring cute puppy sitting in policeman's hat

Comment #203057 by HunterZolomon on July 2, 2008 at 10:41 am

Unbelievable. Simply unbelievable. What's worse is that the police actually apologized for it...

32. It can be right to discriminate against the religious

Comment #202862 by HunterZolomon on July 2, 2008 at 4:26 am

It's a peripheral matter that could happily sit on your "desirable" list of employee charcteristics, but "essential"?

Rachel Holmes
In this case, definitely essential. The hairdresser had built her entire business concept on this premise. When I was working as a consultant, I recall an old boss of mine who required us to wear formal business suits at all times. I did not like it, but I understood the business value and respected the wishes of my employer. I didn't invoke Santa Claus in order to sue him...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1027300/How-I-nearly-lost-business-refusing-hire-Muslim-hair-stylist-wouldnt-hair.html

In the case of RamziD's scenario, I'd have to agree. If an employer demands that a veil be worn, so be it. Religious lunacy? Degrading to women? Of course, but it's his shop isn't it?

Are you familiar with "Hooters" in the U.S.? Not only do the employees wear tight clothes but they also need to have certain anatomical assets. Distasteful and tacky? Sure, but part of the business concept.

33. It can be right to discriminate against the religious

Comment #202800 by HunterZolomon on July 2, 2008 at 2:32 am

As someone else said earlier, your willingness to bare your head makes no difference to your ability to cut hair. "Must show off coiffure" is not a genuine occupational requirement.

"Must have hands with which to operate scissors", on the other hand, is. Even though it discriminates against hand amputees.

Rachel Holmes
I don't know if you're actually agreeing with the outcome of the hairdressers case. But "cutting hair" is not what this hairdresser is selling. She is selling image. She needs to have her employees looking cool, especially their haircuts need to convey a certain style in order to work in a highly competetive environment.

The verdict is an absolutely sickening display of PC bullying, and utterly wrong.

34. Richard Dawkins on Doctor Who

Comment #201863 by HunterZolomon on June 30, 2008 at 10:50 am

Glad to hear your not that hurt by my opinions afterall. But even if I like Star Trek, I am no trekkie per se.

I don't believe you. Your fawning over Stewart and your insipid, insulting dismissal of Doctor Who as a "B-series" clearly exposes you as a hardcore Trekkie.

Bet you speak Klingon :D

35. Richard Dawkins on Doctor Who

Comment #201803 by HunterZolomon on June 30, 2008 at 9:27 am

Opinion, a useful little word isn't it?

Really Isaksson, I thought you'd be able to discern that I'm not being particularly serious about this issue. See the smiley faces in my posts? I just happen to like Doctor Who, and like the fanboy I am, I took issue with your B-series, pro-Trekkie drivel. :) (Look! A smiley!) You're still wrong by the way.

36. Richard Dawkins on Doctor Who

Comment #201711 by HunterZolomon on June 30, 2008 at 6:14 am

Isaksson
Read comment 61 by Steve Zara and you might get an idea as to why I reacted to your post. Doctor Who is every bit as good as any sci-fi series out there. Don't confuse quality with slick production design. As for comparisons, quite a few actors in it can give Stewart a run for his money. You are wrong sir! And it's not a matter of opinion. :)

BTW I'm also swedish, not dyslectic though.

37. Aliens need Christ's redemption, too

Comment #201697 by HunterZolomon on June 30, 2008 at 5:03 am

"...the healthy Christian imagination..." at work indeed.

As for our first encounter with alien lifeforms, please, please, please let it be vulcans. :)

38. Richard Dawkins on Doctor Who

Comment #201645 by HunterZolomon on June 30, 2008 at 1:28 am

Yes, Dr. Who is most certanly a B-series, with B-acting and for the most part, but not allways, made up from B-scripts.

How is Doctor Who a "B-series"? Are all actors on Doctor Who "B-actors"? Please give me an example of an "A-series", sci-fi preferably. It's "certainly" and "always" by the way.

Yes, I'm being a bit nasty but your post makes you come across as the snooty dinner table snob who subscribes to the rather limited tastes of the culture elite. Besides, you hurt my feelings :D

All in all I think it's great RD reaches new audiences. I can imagine several kids (and parents) discovering his marvellous books through this guest appearance.

I completely agree fretmeister.
Dawkins as Davros!

39. Creationist critics get their comeuppance

Comment #200180 by HunterZolomon on June 27, 2008 at 3:08 am

And if anyone here wants to pollute their brain:

CONSERVAPEDIA ON EVOLUTION

http://www.conservapedia.com/Evolution

Check out the "Implausible Explanations and the Evolutionary Position". Yes, the irreducible complexity of the bacterial flagellum rubbish is alive and kicking!

40. Creationist critics get their comeuppance

Comment #200177 by HunterZolomon on June 27, 2008 at 3:02 am

Well, it seems the "the boss of Conservapedia" got his just comeuppance there. That putdown was stunningly executed! It's painfully obvious that creationists will *never* concede to evolution being true if evidence like this doesn't shake their faith.

41. 'I despise Islamism': Ian McEwan faces backlash over press interview

Comment #198058 by HunterZolomon on June 23, 2008 at 6:05 am

I bet the same people would have applauded Ayaan Hirsi Ali's criticisms, because she's a black African woman.

Actually they don't. She, like many other liberals, (when I say liberal I'm referring to rational liberals, not the looney, moral-relativist left) is often accused of being a "neo-con" when she criticizes Islam. Which of course translates to "evil person".

42. Science teacher dissed evolution

Comment #197105 by HunterZolomon on June 21, 2008 at 5:38 am

The article doesn't explain why he burned crosses into some students' arms. A sort of punishment I gather? Or part of their religious training? "This is what hell feels like, only a billion times worse! *Pshhhzzt* Repent sinner!"

43. Rapture site sends unbelievers their last chance ... via email

Comment #195394 by HunterZolomon on June 18, 2008 at 6:54 am

The religion scam always follows the same pattern:

You are going to die and burn forever.
In order to prevent horrid fate, follow steps a-c.

a. Switch off your brain.
b. Give us all your money.
c. Do it with a smile.

44. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185927 by HunterZolomon on May 29, 2008 at 6:03 am

Robert Maynard
You're not rambling. I can identify 100% with your thoughts and feelings on the subject. Like you I consider myself a liberal. It isn't just a matter of having certain opinions rubber-stamped, even discussing the very topics on which you could have these opinions are strictly prohibited.

Anyone, and I do mean anyone, who speaks out on these issues will be condemned as a lesser individual. Morally bankrupt, dare I say "lowly". Truth and honesty, hell even a basic grasp of reality, seem to be unwanted virtues in many leftist communities of the west today. Quite comparable to the behaviour of religious right-wing nutters.

45. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185911 by HunterZolomon on May 29, 2008 at 4:03 am

DingoDave
"I must confess that I enjoyed a couple of hearty chuckles during his presentation. And why not?"

I think you might have misunderstood my comment, sorry if I wasn't clear. I also laughed aloud. What I meant was, that when you undress multiculturalism, it is insanely funny because it's simply lunacy. What's sad about it, is that it's essentially true...

46. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185897 by HunterZolomon on May 29, 2008 at 2:19 am

Mark Steyn on multiculturalism, bloody brilliant!! It's very interesting to note that a rational analysis of this horrid phenomenon elicits so much laughter. Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdEGJb5W5ks

47. Town moves against Islamic school

Comment #185566 by HunterZolomon on May 28, 2008 at 4:51 am

Just Islam?

Missed this one. Well Goldy, I'm certainly glad that you are here to add a comment to cast doubts on my motives and insinuate discrimination. In all fairness, I should have listed every single religion since it might make me seem intolerant otherwise...

48. Town moves against Islamic school

Comment #185530 by HunterZolomon on May 28, 2008 at 2:59 am

Fanusi Khiyal
I always thought you were a bit of an extreme hardliner on these forums, but (sadly) I find it difficult to contradict your arguments.

Your mention of "show off how courageous and principled they are without risk nor controversy" is exactly the kind of hypocrisy I was talking about. These people lack perspective, in a rather serious way.

49. Town moves against Islamic school

Comment #185524 by HunterZolomon on May 28, 2008 at 2:34 am

Well, criticizing Islam is not racism in and of itself, but you can't deny that in the real world some people criticize Islam because of racism, they are the people who bash immigrants in general and Islam happens to be a convenient excuse against Muslims,--most of whom do happen to be non white.

Bonzai
Sure there are. But consider this. There are some people who value their own holier-than-thou pride of being opposed to racism far more than they value free speech in the form of valid and honest criticism of barbaric Islamic culture. Or really any other questionable cultural phenomenon. Why some people do this I'm not sure. Fear of being labeled themselves? Easier (and safer!) to criticize own culture? In any case, shout "RACIST!" and you effectively put an end to any rational discourse.

Decent people, people who can tell the difference between right and wrong are terrified of being accused of this. And making decent people shut up is about the worst thing you can do. Especially in situations where nutters are prevalent.

Whenever someone mentions racism in a debate *such as this*, what they're really doing is preventing an honest and open debate, indirectly enabling the barbaric practices of backward cultures.

Opposing color is just plain ignorant. Opposing Islam should be the duty of rationalists and humanists everywhere.

50. Town moves against Islamic school

Comment #185231 by HunterZolomon on May 27, 2008 at 8:28 am

I'm still completely astounded to see that there are still quite a few people on this board who think criticizing Islam is racism. And that Islam and Christianity are each others equals in every regard. And that whenever Islam is criticized, we feel the need to re-double our efforts in criticizing western culture. Feeble.
I'm glad to see though, that more and more people are shedding their PC blindfolds.

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