51. Islam subway ads cause stir in New York

Comment #217790 by Radesq on July 24, 2008 at 4:28 pm

All atheists are an offended minority. Listen to how we all bitch all the time about the stupid things the majority of monotheists think, say and do.

That includes the hot dog defilers, the gay bar men, the oyster grit, feminist rodents, and even talk show posers.

52. Cardinal accuses Anglican Communion of 'spiritual Alzheimer's'

Comment #217089 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 10:10 pm

TWP @ 63 -- I guess I'll be pondering what purpose mens nipples used to serve once upon a time. But its off to dreamland for now.

53. Cardinal accuses Anglican Communion of 'spiritual Alzheimer's'

Comment #217068 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 9:48 pm

Intelligent Design? *ducks*

54. Cardinal accuses Anglican Communion of 'spiritual Alzheimer's'

Comment #217062 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 9:30 pm

Wow Brian that's pretty involved. I just assumed that "new girl smell" was the selling point sort of like cars.

e~ Coco, Richard Morgan would take offense to being called a common anything I suspect.

55. Cardinal accuses Anglican Communion of 'spiritual Alzheimer's'

Comment #217056 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 9:13 pm

Hippitus Hoppitus Deus Dominay...if I remember right Bill Donohue of the Catholic League makes a guest appearance in this one.

56. Cardinal accuses Anglican Communion of 'spiritual Alzheimer's'

Comment #217052 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 9:07 pm

Sorry, I got distracted by a repeat of the South Park "Hare Club for Men" Easter Special. What were we talking about.

57. Cardinal accuses Anglican Communion of 'spiritual Alzheimer's'

Comment #217027 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 8:18 pm

Brian: You must go to a lot of weddings.

58. Cardinal accuses Anglican Communion of 'spiritual Alzheimer's'

Comment #217022 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 8:14 pm

Coco six sisters and two brothers, are you sure your parents weren't Mormons? :)

59. Cardinal accuses Anglican Communion of 'spiritual Alzheimer's'

Comment #217011 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 7:46 pm

Arrrgh! I coin the term "Holy Trollers"(c) and all I get for my trouble is a "well, duuuuuh!"

At least you didn't forget to salute!

60. Cardinal accuses Anglican Communion of 'spiritual Alzheimer's'

Comment #217006 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 7:28 pm

Caution dick joke:
"When we behave in a disorderly manner, going whimsically our own way without any coordination with the head of or the ,other members of our community, it could be ecclesial Parkinson's."

But seriously folks, if the clergy of old were anything like those today...I wonder if an all knowing, all powerful God and a mischievous Satan aren't just excuses not to accept personal responsibility for one's own failings.

e~ SI...tacked onto the end of "Night Prowler" on Highway to Hell (for the benefit of any holy trollers here)

61. Cardinal accuses Anglican Communion of 'spiritual Alzheimer's'

Comment #216996 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 7:07 pm

SI: There ain't nuthin...nuthin you can do...shazbot, nanu, nanu. Tell me you are really a Bon Scott fan and you get the reference.

62. Cardinal accuses Anglican Communion of 'spiritual Alzheimer's'

Comment #216993 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 7:03 pm

A Vatican official last night described the turmoil in the Anglican Communion as "spiritual Alzheimer's" and "ecclesial Parkinson's".

63. How Anecdotal Evidence Can Undermine Scientific Results

Comment #216980 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 6:41 pm

Coco how many brothers?

64. How Anecdotal Evidence Can Undermine Scientific Results

Comment #216978 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 6:35 pm

Goldy: MMMM...delicious beer....
Now before you go criticising the "swill" from my neck of the woods check out my local brewers awards. And how can you resist the two old codgers on the label of the IPA?

http://www.smuttynose.com/pages/beers.html

65. How Anecdotal Evidence Can Undermine Scientific Results

Comment #216973 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 6:22 pm

78 Have you met Cartomancer? He suffers from a similar affliction or so he recently mentioned on another thread...

Denver Colorado is the birthplace of Blue Moon whatever the label says (dangerously close to where they make Coors "the Banquet beer")

Goldy, I'll check the link and report back standby.

e~ OK checked the site...I agree with what Goldy said.

66. How Anecdotal Evidence Can Undermine Scientific Results

Comment #216967 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 6:16 pm

C'mon Goldy you gonna let that lie? I bet you're a secret XXXX kinda guy when nobody's watching right?

67. How Anecdotal Evidence Can Undermine Scientific Results

Comment #216961 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 6:09 pm

Goldy : If only there were any decent Belgian beers -- unless you're a Monk? I'm not up for that.

68. How Anecdotal Evidence Can Undermine Scientific Results

Comment #216954 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 5:58 pm

Like I always say Judge not lest yee be judged. Actually I almost never say that. We are fans of the boxed wine in this household as well. Burgundy, Mountain Red (whatever that is), even an occasional Chablis. I can't tell the difference between a cheap wine and an expensive one, so I don't bother with the fancy labels unless its for a gift. What this has to do with science and anecdotal evidence I have no idea.

69. How Anecdotal Evidence Can Undermine Scientific Results

Comment #216949 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 5:48 pm

OOps Sorry kkelly I guess I had you confused with somebody else. Watch for thewhitepearl to accuse me of having too many Budweisers. I haven't I'm drinking India Pale Ale tonight. Anyway, carry on pretend I never interrupted.

e~ why just the head shot in the photo then?

70. VOICES OF SCIENCE: PZ Myers - Buy it now on DVD

Comment #216946 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 5:43 pm

james1v:

Americans have excelled Brits in dress style? You must be a fan of XXL velvet sweatpants. :P

71. How Anecdotal Evidence Can Undermine Scientific Results

Comment #216942 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 5:39 pm

D'oh...well than shouldn't you be sleeping during Oprah? When do you go to classes?

72. How Anecdotal Evidence Can Undermine Scientific Results

Comment #216938 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 5:36 pm

kkelly: No worries about the 4 pm time slot, soon enough you will have a job and Oprah will be a distant memory.


e~ My Momma says autism is caused by the devil!

73. Good Science Writers: Richard Dawkins

Comment #216935 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 5:33 pm

Steve Zara You and I are not on the same page. There that's better

74. Good Science Writers: Richard Dawkins

Comment #216934 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 5:32 pm

Steve Zara: You and I are not on the same page. :)

e~ Oh crap yes we are...hold on.

75. Islam subway ads cause stir in New York

Comment #216927 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 5:29 pm

Thanks Pearl, I appreciate the gesture, if ya know what i mean.

I can't seem to muster much to say about the current batch of topics though...I'm kinda bored. I almost wish Joe M....no I can't even bring myself to say it.

76. How Anecdotal Evidence Can Undermine Scientific Results

Comment #216924 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 5:26 pm

Must fight urge to cuddle h4d...
Who's a cute little meerkat, who's a cute little meerkat?

77. Islam subway ads cause stir in New York

Comment #216914 by Radesq on July 23, 2008 at 5:06 pm

TWP I thought it was illegal to keep and raise avatats in Texas?

e~ sorry couldn't wait for D-Hamma to respond :)

78. Richard Dawkins slaps creationists into the primordial soup

Comment #216278 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 10:10 pm

Well busy day tomorrow, I'm outta here. Robert I expect an answer to my question next time I sign on. Of course you may just choose to tell me to Goedel.

Night all.

79. Richard Dawkins slaps creationists into the primordial soup

Comment #216252 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 9:21 pm

No worries Pearl, I'd still crack a tinnie with ya any day.

Robert are you going to get around to answering my question or are you content to just continue trading insults? Shall I post it again?

80. Richard Dawkins slaps creationists into the primordial soup

Comment #216229 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 9:03 pm

Pearl: kicked himself in the arse? I thought you were in Dallas TX? :)

81. Richard Dawkins slaps creationists into the primordial soup

Comment #216224 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 8:58 pm

Is there a doctor in the house? Robert has become unresponsive...

TWP...Had to be done, all this truthiness tonight!

82. Richard Dawkins slaps creationists into the primordial soup

Comment #216220 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 8:49 pm

637. Comment #216202 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 8:28 pm
OK Robert, I don't find them convincing either. But what is it about the story of Christ's resurrection that makes it seem "credible" to you?

83. Richard Dawkins slaps creationists into the primordial soup

Comment #216202 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 8:28 pm

OK Robert, I don't find them convincing either. But what is it about the story of Christ's resurrection that makes it seem "credible" to you?

84. Richard Dawkins slaps creationists into the primordial soup

Comment #216188 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 8:16 pm

Robert, lost in all the cross cultural references perhaps was my question -- why believe in Jesus' resurrection if not all other stories of resurrection?

85. Richard Dawkins slaps creationists into the primordial soup

Comment #216173 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 7:59 pm

OK sorry Robert the 9/11 thing must have been somebody else. I assume you don't believe any other resurrection stories from ancient history or (if there are any modern ones) modern ones. So why believe the Jesus resurrection story?


TWP The followers of Ahura Mazda worship by collectively chanting "Zoom Zoom Zoom"

86. Richard Dawkins slaps creationists into the primordial soup

Comment #216157 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 7:40 pm

Tell me if I'm remembering correctly Robert. We had this discussion before and you said something to the effect of -- the resurrection of Christ was the one thing you really believed from the Bible and you thought it was strongly supported by outside historical accounts (Josephus?). Am I on the right track? You did not go on a tirade about how the WTC bombing was an inside job did you? Apologies, if that last part was not you.

87. Richard Dawkins slaps creationists into the primordial soup

Comment #216136 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 7:22 pm

Robert: Short shrift to the OT then? And you judge the NT credible (does that mean true and accurate? I suppose it does but it seems less forceful somehow) for the most part.

That doesn't sound like very solid ground from which to take a leap of faith.

88. Richard Dawkins slaps creationists into the primordial soup

Comment #216132 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 7:17 pm

Mitchell: No I think it is like saying that Bram Stoker's Dracula was borrowed from legends of Vlad the Impaler.

89. Richard Dawkins slaps creationists into the primordial soup

Comment #216131 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 7:15 pm

Robert how do you know the Bible is not fiction?

90. Richard Dawkins slaps creationists into the primordial soup

Comment #216120 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 7:06 pm

Robert I suppose it is a matter of degree let us compare the Bible to "A Christmas Carol" then. It contains the supernatural and also some very realistic characters and historical locations. They both are however, like the Book of Mormon, fiction written by human beings. As far as I can tell and until proven otherwise.

91. Islam subway ads cause stir in New York

Comment #216114 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 6:56 pm

Rod, I've sometimes thought the same way...the enemy of my enemy is my friend. I think when push came to shove it would be a close call for many...go with the western godless or the monotheist infidels. Not sure how that would come out.

92. Richard Dawkins slaps creationists into the primordial soup

Comment #216109 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 6:49 pm

OK so we agree that the Book of Mormon is fantasy. But that doesn't explain why the Bible should be taken as true rather than fictional. Would you argue that because the setting of the book includes real locations and alludes to some persons who are likely to have existed -- it is therefore a truthful historical account of events?

93. Richard Dawkins slaps creationists into the primordial soup

Comment #216101 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 6:39 pm

Robert O'Brien, I'm glad you find the yarns of Joseph Smith ridiculous what makes your Bible any more reliable?

94. Richard Dawkins slaps creationists into the primordial soup

Comment #216089 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 6:13 pm

You're much too modest O'Brien, let me help you

"There is a much simpler explanation for my lack of civility; I am contemptible..."

There, concise and more accurate.

95. Richard Dawkins slaps creationists into the primordial soup

Comment #216069 by Radesq on July 22, 2008 at 5:49 pm

There once was a guy named O'Brien
who was sure Richard Dawkins was lyin'
but Bob's logic was daft
to the point we all laughed
now run along Bob, thanks for tryin'

96. The brain in love

Comment #215402 by Radesq on July 21, 2008 at 7:41 pm

Nope no Buds tonight -- it's the blonde hair and the cleavage I think.
edit~ oops, not that there's anything wrong with that.

97. Richard Dawkins on Al Jazeera English

Comment #215400 by Radesq on July 21, 2008 at 7:38 pm

TWP -- Sorry mom.

Prof. Dawkins refutation of the cosmological argument for God's existence was succinct and well delivered. Essentially all of the points raised have been covered many times previously by TGD and his speeches/debates -- however, the new venue of Al Jazeera may help bring a tiny portion of the message to viewers who have been previously insulated from the phenomenon of the "Horsemen". I think when Dawkins says we may not be here in a million years he may mean we may have moved to a new planet or other digs in space having polluted ourselves out of this one (what I suspect Carl Sagan would think) -- although he may be saying something else. Pristine Panda what is the point you are driving at with your HAL/Terminator/Matrix view of technology? I'm not understanding you.

98. The brain in love

Comment #215394 by Radesq on July 21, 2008 at 7:19 pm

Mitchell of course your quite happy -- I meant if you are (in your words) too selfish to have children -- then you would likely be unhappy if you found yourself with one or more. I wouldn't presume to say -- oh you unhappy people shouldn't have children -- how would I know how happy you are?

edit~ there are probably some people who would question your assumption that they were "dumb enough" to have any by accident.

99. Richard Dawkins on Al Jazeera English

Comment #215392 by Radesq on July 21, 2008 at 7:11 pm

Off topic but 4 T4Baxter:

The Power of the Dark Crystal (2009)

Director:
Genndy Tartakovsky
Writers:
Annette Duffy (screenplay)
Jim Henson (characters)
more
Release Date:
2009 (USA) more
Genre:
Animation | Adventure | Family | Fantasy
Plot:
A girl made of fire steals a shard of a legendary crystal in hopes of reigniting the dying sun.

100. The brain in love

Comment #215386 by Radesq on July 21, 2008 at 6:47 pm

Oh is it the avatar? Or just the content of my posts, I try not to take them too seriously either. C'mon girlfriend let's party....ROCK N ROLL!!! WOOO! Yee Haa!