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- Thu May 17, 2007 10:50 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Already have a Gun Law? Let the knife law debate begin...
- Replies: 37
- Views: 14229
On a different note, why do pro-gun control people always insist on comparing two completely different countries with wide cultural differences and attempting to base their claims of a reduced crime rate based on gun control by comparing those two? It's ridiculous to claim that single variable made ...
- Thu May 17, 2007 10:48 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Already have a Gun Law? Let the knife law debate begin...
- Replies: 37
- Views: 14229
Here's something that's hard to ignore: The Bureau of Justice Statistics figures on gun crime. The reason for the up-tick in the early 90s? A bow wave of males reaching the perilous years, 18-34. See what I mean? That's more an argument for abortion rights than it is for widespread gun ownership. I...
- Thu May 17, 2007 3:31 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: God's Retribution Was Severe
- Replies: 66
- Views: 23014
I think Hitchens hits the nail on the head in regards to him. It's nice to see a prominent conservative that doesn't want a theocracy.
http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2007 ... alwell.php
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- Tue May 01, 2007 12:15 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: ID v. Evo-Devo Spreads Out to Cover the Globe
- Replies: 41
- Views: 16482
I fail to see how the teaching of evolution in schools in ANY way sets up a 'science vs. tribalistic religious view' dichotomy or in some way presumes that religion is of a base, tribal nature. See the post I was replying to and the quote provided earlier about the statements made by scientifc mate...
- Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:26 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: ID v. Evo-Devo Spreads Out to Cover the Globe
- Replies: 41
- Views: 16482
- Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:02 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: ID v. Evo-Devo Spreads Out to Cover the Globe
- Replies: 41
- Views: 16482
I find that when put in a situation where a real exchange of ideas can occur (there was an episode of a Canadian TV show where they actually had a decent 45 minute debate) he does well. I also respect that he prefers multiple people in an exchange of ideas to a one on one debate setting because he f...
- Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:51 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: ID v. Evo-Devo Spreads Out to Cover the Globe
- Replies: 41
- Views: 16482
- Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:35 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: ID v. Evo-Devo Spreads Out to Cover the Globe
- Replies: 41
- Views: 16482
Re: ID v. Evo-Devo Spreads Out to Cover the Globe
(Note: I am not denying the value of studying religious texts, or the moral truths revealed by spiritual reflection.) Teresa How about the physical and psychological benefits of meditation and prayer? Not faith healing, but when my mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, the first thing they did...
- Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:13 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: ID v. Evo-Devo Spreads Out to Cover the Globe
- Replies: 41
- Views: 16482
There's a big difference between being told what to believe and denying reality when all the evidence is staring you in the face. Of course, the south always has had problems being told what to believe and do when it comes to any sort of progression or the use of science. That aside, it's definitely...
- Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:14 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: ID v. Evo-Devo Spreads Out to Cover the Globe
- Replies: 41
- Views: 16482
- Tue Apr 24, 2007 4:47 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Ham is not a toy!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6259
Like I mentioned before, we could line the Israeli border with ham sandwiches. Then no one will dare get close. There was a video of a soldier on YouTube who was tipping each of his bullets with some form of pig fat (came complete with cards on screen with an arabic translation) and was informing t...
- Tue Apr 24, 2007 4:27 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: 'Only in America'? Gunning Down a Claim
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7008
- Tue Apr 24, 2007 4:25 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Ham is not a toy!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6259
Corlyss...this is clearly a parody article, come on now. http://images.associatedcontent.com/150_0000022863_0000082624.jpg Caption: Although docile in nature, the ham sandwich is the natural predator of the Muslim middle-school student, often disguising itself as a lunch item until it can get close ...
- Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:32 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: 82-Year-Old Ex-Beauty Queen Stops Intruder
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8924
- Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:29 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Jefferson Versus the Muslim Pirates
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5257
Insightful and timely article, Corlyss, thanks for posting it. Two things in particular, struck me on reading it: The prescience of Adams in delineating the nature of the Islamic challenge: Putting the matter starkly, Adams said: “We ought not to fight them at all unless we determine to fight them ...
- Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:05 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: The More I See You, The Less I Want You . . .
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4838
- Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:02 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Let's be realistic about reality
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3473
- Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:01 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: 'Only in America'? Gunning Down a Claim
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7008
- Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:45 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: 'Only in America'? Gunning Down a Claim
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7008
As we know, England's crime rate went through the roof post-ban, too. They've actually (and they're taking this rather hard, judging by the articles I've seen) managed to achieve a higher violent crime rate than the US in recent years. EDIT: Do you have some articles that discuss those happenings wi...
- Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:19 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Another political thread
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7988
This is a post from another forum on this same subject (it was in a thread where the same article was quoted), I felt it was very insightful and the person gave me permission to quote it here: "Yes, it never ceases to amaze me how politically minded individuals misuse history, regardless of their po...
- Fri Apr 20, 2007 1:40 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: So Who Will Be Sued? The Pool Is Now Open
- Replies: 26
- Views: 11523
We've all forgotten one group who will probably be sued: Guns 'n' Roses One of his plays was based off of a Guns 'n' Roses song (Mr. Brownstone) so they're no doubt going to attempt to scapegaot that evil rock music for driving him to this....never mind that that song is used as a form of stress rel...
- Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:20 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Another political thread
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7988
- Thu Apr 19, 2007 3:41 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Another political thread
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7988
- Thu Apr 19, 2007 3:02 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: The Returning JackC Logs 1000 Posts!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5681
- Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:58 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Another political thread
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7988
- Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:51 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Another political thread
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7988
Another political thread
And no, this one doesn't deal with gun control (I felt a change of topic would be nice). But it deals with something just as critical: Historical revionism in the name of reaching political ends. Chuck Norris Helps the NCBCPS Spread David Barton's Lies By Chris Rodda Sun Apr 15, 2007 at 12:40:11 AM ...
- Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:46 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Schnabel/Beethoven - A Terrific Bargain
- Replies: 22
- Views: 14819
- Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:12 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: The Second Amendment
- Replies: 51
- Views: 14373
- Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:23 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: The true revenge for using the atomic bomb
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3762
They're sitting ducks because the police aren't around at any and every given moment to protect us, and most of us don't have the martial arts training (nor are the majority of us in shape enough to receive said training :roll:) that would allow one to effectively defend against a criminal with a we...
- Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:18 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: The Second Amendment
- Replies: 51
- Views: 14373
The problem is that safety training and gun proficiency training will be used as a loophole to create what amounts to a ban. Will the government pay for all of that training so people could have it for free? Of course not, so we'll have to set a price tag on it. Then what happens? Every time we get ...
- Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:15 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: A Word About Guns...from a Professional...
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10428
One long ignorant ad hominem attack does not make for an 'expert' on the issue simply because he's in the military, sorry. And from a trained professional, I'd certainly expect a real argument instead of multiple claims being made with no proof of them being provided. He has three Teenage girls, ma...
- Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:13 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: A Word About Guns...from a Professional...
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10428
Another thing I am sick and tired of hearing people say: "You can kill as many people with a knife. Should we outlaw knives?" Then they get this idiotic, self satisfied, drooling smirk on their faces, like, wow, they've really got you this time. If what you have is a bunch of knives, you can't kill...
- Wed Apr 18, 2007 4:37 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: A Word About Guns...from a Professional...
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10428
- Wed Apr 18, 2007 1:34 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: The true revenge for using the atomic bomb
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3762
I love it. The classic 'let's look at gun violence alone instead of how violence as a whole changes post-ban' line. But no, I doubt people will use an isolated incident like this as proof that gun bans don't work. There's the more reliable method of looking at violence as a whole and how it changes ...
- Wed Apr 18, 2007 1:17 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Unarmed and vulnerable
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5808
Deterring violence by allowing everyone to carry guns only works if everyone were 100% rational. If more people have access, the greater the chance someone will act impulsively and use their weapon to solve minor problems (think frat parties). Anyone who wants a gun badly enough will find a way to ...
- Wed Apr 18, 2007 12:42 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Beethoven performance upcoming, yikes!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11270
- Wed Apr 18, 2007 12:06 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: A thesis on the subject of geo-political demographic mapping
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5011
- Tue Apr 17, 2007 11:15 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Chief: Gunman kills at least 21 at Virginia Tech
- Replies: 44
- Views: 15229
I am grimly awaiting news of a copy-cat shooting --and not just in the US. These horrific incidents seem to 'inspire' similar occurences in the unlikeliest locales - anywhere there lurks a malcontent nursing a sense of grievance. This is entirely possible. Whether people care to admit it or not, th...
- Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:14 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: A thesis on the subject of geo-political demographic mapping
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5011
- Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:03 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Holocaust Survivor-Hero of VaTech Shootings.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5780
- Tue Apr 17, 2007 4:55 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: The Second Amendment
- Replies: 51
- Views: 14373
Once again it’s quite fitting that the same people who scream that the life of a 2 week old fetus is sacrosanct are all for the over counter sale of firearms I personally find it quite ironic that the people who cry for a gun ban are also those who cry loudest about the PATRIOT act and how Bush is ...
- Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:36 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Joke a cousin (female) sent me
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2862
:lol: :lol: If we're on the subject of forwarded e-mails from relatives...here's one from my dad (about the only board appropriate one I have from him): "Deer Roping I had this idea that I was going to rope a deer, put it in a stall, feed it up on corn for a couple of weeks, then kill it and eat it....
- Mon Apr 16, 2007 8:30 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Let Us Help the TIME-LIFE People
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6285
- Mon Apr 16, 2007 6:53 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Revolt against abortion in the UK
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6008
I do believe so. It's been known to happen in countries where abortion is illegal. This also occured rather commonly when I was in high school and the girl got an abortion through that route because she was afraid of her extremely religious parents finding out and disowning her or something of that ...
- Mon Apr 16, 2007 6:50 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Chief: Gunman kills at least 21 at Virginia Tech
- Replies: 44
- Views: 15229
I'm going to disagree with the idea that he went for this place specifically because he knew he would have sitting ducks waiting for him. This sort of thing is generally related to psychological issues that a person has so I'm assuming that he had some ties with that school and at least some of the ...
- Mon Apr 16, 2007 4:27 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Chief: Gunman kills at least 21 at Virginia Tech
- Replies: 44
- Views: 15229
:roll: Here we go again. Whoever said this was going to be a thread about gun control? ;) I wasn't referring to the thread. I was referring to the inevitable high-decible whining for gun control that aways follows one of these episodes. It's too damn bad that the VaTech campus was a "gun free" zone...
- Mon Apr 16, 2007 2:38 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Beethoven performance upcoming, yikes!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11270
- Mon Apr 16, 2007 2:33 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Chief: Gunman kills at least 21 at Virginia Tech
- Replies: 44
- Views: 15229
- Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:43 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Revolt against abortion in the UK
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6008
No doctor or nurse has to perform abortions. Their right not to participate in elective abortions is as great as a woman's right to choose the procedure. You bring up an interesting point... The abortion industry is already challenged to find enough doctors to meet termination demands so what happe...
- Mon Apr 16, 2007 1:08 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: The anniversary of a gross miscarriage of justice
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5343
That is, of course, if he existed at all . . . . If he did exist, it was all according to plan and who are we mere mortals to quarrel with the boss' plan? His existence was verified by both Tacitus and Flavius Josephus, neither of whom was a Christian. We have far less proof of the historicity of S...