InstantDogma's Comments (63)
Garrison Keillor, Uncensored for Christmas
Commented Dec 19, 2009 at 17:46:41 in Media
“Pop Quiz: What's not pagan about Christmas?
A: Nothing. Jesus was most likely born in the spring.”
A: Nothing. Jesus was most likely born in the spring.”
Zanti replied on Dec 19, 2009 at 20:13:48
“Therefore, a festival named after him and designated to celebrate his birth has nothing to do with him? Despite the fact that Christians continue to celebrate the holiday so named in that fashion?
Oh, I forgot--we're only some 77 percent of the U.S. population, with the greater majority of people being religious, even if not Christian. So what would OUR point of view even be considered when seeking to define Christmas? Rather, let it be defined by a minority which objects to the essence of Christmas and whose circular rationalizations we are somehow obliged to not only humor but take seriously.”
Oh, I forgot--we're only some 77 percent of the U.S. population, with the greater majority of people being religious, even if not Christian. So what would OUR point of view even be considered when seeking to define Christmas? Rather, let it be defined by a minority which objects to the essence of Christmas and whose circular rationalizations we are somehow obliged to not only humor but take seriously.”
Tiger Woods' Women: Worse Than Hookers, 'Weeds' Do It For Free
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 18:22:47 in Living
“Sorry, I was too busy with some weed to get the analogy.”
Are Our Minds Going The Way Of Our Waists?
Commented Dec 13, 2009 at 15:46:56 in Living
“Minds have been shrinking ever since education defunding in the eighties. We are a nation of nit wits.”
D0gb3rt replied on Dec 13, 2009 at 23:27:03
“More money to pay for bigger schools with lots of computers where kids can sit and rot their brain all day. Sounds good to me.”
Does Death Exist? New Theory Says 'No'
Commented Dec 09, 2009 at 12:42:53 in Living
“"Mumbo-Poc us." Frank Zappa”
Pyrrhic Victoria: Why Men Are Becoming More Like Women
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 13:04:21 in Living
“The cognitive dissonance, in this article, is astounding.
You mean to tell me that the media no longer indoctrinates
women to believe that how they look is more important than their skills and ideas?
Yeah, right.”
You mean to tell me that the media no longer indoctrinates
women to believe that how they look is more important than their skills and ideas?
Yeah, right.”
mongol invasion replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 17:48:08
“yes true..but there is a difference
used to be women were "indoctrinated" to look attractive in order to snare a good husband..
now they are taught to look generally more slutty”
used to be women were "indoctrinated" to look attractive in order to snare a good husband..
now they are taught to look generally more slutty”
jessicadevyn replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 13:44:53
“This story is about men, not women.
And how men look is more of an issue now than it ever was.”
And how men look is more of an issue now than it ever was.”
The Rules Redux: How To Be Engaged By Christmas
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 09:23:22 in Style
“I can't understand why some folks think we have become an insufferably self centered and narcissistic culture.”
What Would You Do For God? (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 14, 2009 at 12:32:51 in Living
“Three thousand years of monotheism, not a shred of rational proof.”
Jonathan Safran Foer's Controversial New Book, Eating Animals
Commented Oct 26, 2009 at 15:25:56 in Books
“It depends on where you stand regarding cruelty and ingesting growth hormones.,”
The Sad, Shocking Truth About How Women Are Feeling
Commented Sep 17, 2009 at 22:47:58 in Living
“People are unhappy because they are usually rank narcissists,
who have been told that they can have everything. You can't.
Get over yourself. You want to be happy? Help others.
Next.”
who have been told that they can have everything. You can't.
Get over yourself. You want to be happy? Help others.
Next.”
berzelius replied on Sep 18, 2009 at 01:59:21
“Im a male....an d that is my problem”
iatrogenic replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 23:38:02
“I share your sentiment.”
brooklyncitizen replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 23:05:45
“yes...wome n's selfishness is really too much.
(eyes rolling)”
(eyes rolling)”
Emotional Health In Down Times: 5 Steps To Staying Positive And Productive
Commented Aug 26, 2009 at 16:04:56 in Living
“How about: be as narcissistic, middle class and well-fed as possible?”
New Rule: A-hole in One Shouldn't Be Obama's Game
Commented Aug 19, 2009 at 14:55:41 in Comedy
“On the contrary:
GW was a lying, dishonest, delusional, unscrupulous, selfish, venal, ignorant, crude, ignorant nit wit. In these ways, he was and is a man of the people.”
GW was a lying, dishonest, delusional, unscrupulous, selfish, venal, ignorant, crude, ignorant nit wit. In these ways, he was and is a man of the people.”
New Rule: A-hole in One Shouldn't Be Obama's Game
Commented Aug 19, 2009 at 14:53:04 in Comedy
“Right effing on.”
Spiritual Sex: Begin the Practice
Commented Aug 10, 2009 at 21:22:07 in Living
“Folks, who are interested in this, should consider investigating neo-paganism and Wicca.”
Leslie Van Houten: A Friendship, Part 5 of 5
Commented Aug 09, 2009 at 21:19:35 in Entertainment
“Ironically I know a whole boat load of people who didn't kill anyone at age nineteen., Seriously, your argument is leaky at best.”
Leslie Van Houten: A Friendship, Part 5 of 5
Commented Aug 09, 2009 at 21:08:14 in Entertainment
“You buys your ticket. You takes your ride.
Decisions have consequences.”
Decisions have consequences.”
SeriouslySarah replied on Aug 10, 2009 at 00:23:54
“Agreed. Well put. Simply.”
Leslie Van Houten: A Friendship, Part 5 of 5
Commented Aug 09, 2009 at 11:45:43 in Entertainment
“Sorry, no sympathy.”
Elected Birthers on the Hill
Commented Jul 27, 2009 at 16:42:34 in Politics
“If stupidity were fuel we could tell the Saudis to kiss our asses..”
Ryan Grim Discusses His New Book "This Is Your Country on Drugs" On CNN (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 09, 2009 at 13:44:28 in Politics
“The war on drugs. A seventy year plus failure.”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 05, 2009 at 07:13:19 in Politics
“I don't doubt it. There are plenty of nit wits in the world.”
7 Ways To Stay Out 0f The Psych Ward
Commented Jun 15, 2009 at 11:38:55 in Living
“If they catch up with you and wish to lock you up (hell most folks are certifiable anyway) here's what ya' do:Te;ll them you want to make money, they will nerver lock you up.
If you are in fact trapped in the nuthatch, tell them you want to make money and they will let you out. Trust me on this, it's a byproduct of our monatocracy.”
If you are in fact trapped in the nuthatch, tell them you want to make money and they will let you out. Trust me on this, it's a byproduct of our monatocracy.”
Shattering The Meat Myth: Humans Are Natural Vegetarians
Commented Jun 11, 2009 at 22:01:27 in Living
“Try digesting meat without cooking it and then get back to me on that omnivore thing.”
lasublime replied on Jun 12, 2009 at 05:02:04
“Try a nice steak tartare, or carpaccio or Tibs.”
eternalkerri replied on Jun 11, 2009 at 23:22:59
“like sushi?”
justmeinAz replied on Jun 11, 2009 at 23:04:19
“It's called sushi, and I love it.
I also have had buffalo steaks which are cooked pretty rare, which means the inner 50% or so is warmed, but not cooked.
Thanks for the soft ball question.”
I also have had buffalo steaks which are cooked pretty rare, which means the inner 50% or so is warmed, but not cooked.
Thanks for the soft ball question.”
ecotopian replied on Jun 11, 2009 at 22:52:05
“Ever eat sushi?”
Shattering The Meat Myth: Humans Are Natural Vegetarians
Commented Jun 11, 2009 at 22:00:25 in Living
“The word is sophistry: Look it up.”
Obama's Law Professor Says DOMA Unconstitutional
Commented Jun 05, 2009 at 16:14:31 in Politics
“The solution is to elliminate the legal marriage contract all together. Insitiute a Domestic Cohabitation contract that applies to any and all couples (and more if so chosen.)
If you want to get married go to a church. Marriage is a religious concept. Less religion in Government is the answer.”
If you want to get married go to a church. Marriage is a religious concept. Less religion in Government is the answer.”
washlib replied on Jun 05, 2009 at 18:34:14
“i agree 100%, get religious "marriage" out of civic life, and put it firmly back into the churches with ZERO civic benefits.
Civil Unions should be all that is necessary to get full civic benefits.”
Civil Unions should be all that is necessary to get full civic benefits.”
superstition replied on Jun 05, 2009 at 18:00:25
“"The solution is to elliminate the legal marriage contract all together. Marriage is a religious concept."
Pure fiction.
Read the 1st Amendment. Realize that atheists can and do get married.”
Pure fiction.
Read the 1st Amendment. Realize that atheists can and do get married.”
SonofLiberty1 replied on Jun 05, 2009 at 16:54:50
“Marriage is a sacred institution. You would probably have more luck if you would decide not to use the word marriage.
But you don't want to do that...”
But you don't want to do that...”
Obama's Law Professor Says DOMA Unconstitutional
Commented Jun 05, 2009 at 16:10:39 in Politics
“So if a married couple doesn't reproduce can single people have that tax money back?”


