Haha. I was curious about that, too, but somehow I was afraid if I said something people would think I was being a prick.

In reply to this comment by ponceleon:
>> ^Doc_M:
Perfect example. Go to an amusement park in Canada, then one in America. Yeesh, it's like leaving Milan for Jersey.


okay, I'm not being a smart-ass here, but I have no idea what that means... Which country are you saying has better amusement parks?

>> ^Doc_M:
Perfect example. Go to an amusement park in Canada, then one in America. Yeesh, it's like leaving Milan for Jersey.


okay, I'm not being a smart-ass here, but I have no idea what that means... Which country are you saying has better amusement parks?

enoch; you said you decided not to try and be a smart ass, then sadly tried. To quote your nonsense; "while i do agree that there are extremists,and these mullahs have taken the quran to its literal,and dangerous interpretation.i can say the same about some christians,jews,hindus,buddhists,but it does not accurately represent them as a whole.this is where i found you lacking".
You can say! Where and when, exactly,in recent history, have christians,jews,hindus,buddhists or any other sect carried out the barbarities perpetrated by islam? Not to mention their personal restrictions their subjugation of woman etc.etc. People like you are dangerous.You have no argument, you just spout nonsense.
i am well aware of the easts contribution to the arts,culture and science. much of which, infact, predates islam. You have no argument. you simply state the obvious which is irrelevant and has no bearing on the debate.
A piece of advice for you, argument is debate and debate is rational discussion. Keep to the subject and don't indulge in personal attacks. it only shows that you do not READ other peoples contributions and are only interested in your own, very limited, opinion. Point in case; pointing me towards the origin of the name enoch. My point, if you were able to understand, was that your name, ironically, was DIRECTLY related to our discussion. Open your mind and wake up.

i was gonna be a smart ass but i think i will just say to A10:
if you had any real knowledge of the history,culture and contributions to human society that islam has provided you would never have written such a myopic comment.
it was racist in the purist sense of the word and totally lacked imagination.
i do not believe for one second you have read the quran,nor studied any islamic cultures.
your comment reflects a knee-jerk reaction that one gets from listening to the propaganda.
while i do agree that there are extremists,and these mullahs have taken the quran to its literal,and dangerous interpretation.i can say the same about some christians,jews,hindus,buddhists,but it does not accurately represent them as a whole.
this is where i found you lacking.
enoch powell eh?
well..thats a new one..
but go back a wee bit more:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enoch

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In reply to this comment by Desviada:
>> ^enoch:
what about the deists?
everybody is so worried about the atheist and the theist,but what about the deists?
ya know what?
i dont really care,cuz if you dont chew big red then FUCK YOU!


I care about deists! I also like animism. Both are belief systems that I find attractive and non harmful to society (such as imposing one's morals on others, or fundamentalist-driven wars). I believe quite a few of the USA's founding fathers were deists, and if the lyrics of Pocahontas's song from the Disney movie are any indicator, the Native Americans were animists ;-) I do think both belief systems should get more recognition. The problem is defining religion in the first place. There really is no line between certain religions, philosophies, and belief systems. So, imho, there are actually many more atheists in the world currently, and historically, than people realize.

Honestly, I'd rather have this conversation in a classroom, or drunk, or both.
i was bein a smart ass,and i wanted to use that awesome line from tallidega nights.
there actually is a definition of religion,which i have posted..and it got me nowhere.i think people conflate certain properties much too easily concerning theism and deism.
you are correct about america's forefathers being mainly deists..also freemasons.native americans have an incredible array of belief systems concerning the great spirit.
i loved the video you posted =)

Hmm . . . yeah, I knew you were being a bit of a smartass, but I use any excuse to act pretentious and discuss difficult topics.

I don't actually agree about there being a definition of religion, but yes, I agree that the Native Americans have a variety of amazing belief systems (and not just the ones in North America). This semester I studied the Lakota a bit, and learned of Wakan Tanka (did I spell that correctly), and I've studied the Maya quite a bit. There are so many things we can learn from the cultures we've destroyed/are destroying. So, I don't understand why people are so anti-atheist, when atheists seem to appreciate the "array" as you put it of dying religions, and it is often the fundamentalists of the current era that crush those cultures and their religions. Have you ever read Lame Deer? If you haven't, I think you would love it.

:-)

Edit: ha, I feel like a dumbass after looking more closely at your profile. You teach comparative religions? From an anthropological perspective? And which definition of religion do you ascribe to? Geertz? I'm very curious. Btw, I'll probably post the other videos featuring Albert if I can keep getting them sifted.

In reply to this comment by Desviada:
>> ^enoch:
what about the deists?
everybody is so worried about the atheist and the theist,but what about the deists?
ya know what?
i dont really care,cuz if you dont chew big red then FUCK YOU!


I care about deists! I also like animism. Both are belief systems that I find attractive and non harmful to society (such as imposing one's morals on others, or fundamentalist-driven wars). I believe quite a few of the USA's founding fathers were deists, and if the lyrics of Pocahontas's song from the Disney movie are any indicator, the Native Americans were animists ;-) I do think both belief systems should get more recognition. The problem is defining religion in the first place. There really is no line between certain religions, philosophies, and belief systems. So, imho, there are actually many more atheists in the world currently, and historically, than people realize.

Honestly, I'd rather have this conversation in a classroom, or drunk, or both.
i was bein a smart ass,and i wanted to use that awesome line from tallidega nights.
there actually is a definition of religion,which i have posted..and it got me nowhere.i think people conflate certain properties much too easily concerning theism and deism.
you are correct about america's forefathers being mainly deists..also freemasons.native americans have an incredible array of belief systems concerning the great spirit.
i loved the video you posted =)

I know a smart ass pigeon-feeder who's about to get WEBS IN THE FACE!

In reply to this comment by kronosposeidon:
Couldn't resist what? I must be missing something, because I don't know what you're talking about.

In reply to this comment by enoch:
LOL..*cough* sorry..ahem.
sorry krono.
i couldnt resist...lordie i hope you have a sense of humor.
otherwise you are gonna kick my ass.
oh..thought i replied on the thread..
well no wonder you have no idea.
i just left a smart ass comment is all.i was in a silly mood.

Wow, pretty nuts. HR really has intimidation down. I like his whole deal about "hallow minds" who feel like they can make a point by mindlessly acting like a smart ass. And don't get me started on the whole 'sell out' mindset that oppressed the punk scene during the 80s and 90s. I mean, you think it's bad now, it was even common for people to think freakin' Fugazi sold out in the 90s. FUGAZI!

However, just like today, if you asked any of them what the hell they were even talking about, they'd have no idea. I'm just surprised people are still walking around these days talking about how *random punk band* has "sold out" without people catching on and calling them on their shit. It's mind-numbing. And this is coming from a proud punk rocker of 20 years .

how about you beg it for me when it pqueues, smart ass bot!

And here I was happy being the only smart-ass on the block. *sigh*

congrats.

>> ^joedirt:
(2) Animals adapted to their local food sources, much like Americans eat burgers and Japanese eat sushi.


actually smart-ass, God put the burger eaters in America and the sushi eaters in Japan. maybe you should be grateful He cared enough about you to have you born somewhere you'd like the food. Oh, and if you don't like the food, He is challenging you to better yourself!

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How is accepting the state's recommendation abusing his power and being the more evil of the two? There's nothing hear to say he wouldn't have accepted it even if there was no smart ass remarks from the defendant. Either way, the guy has already been found guilty, so a punishment was proposed by the plaintiffs and your only job as a defendant at that point is to give just cause why you don't deserve that and should have a lesser punishment. He's clearly missed the point here. I say screw him, he got what he deserved.

sarcastic smart ass = down vote (even if he has a point)