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The Republicans' Disdain for the American People Should Be the Story of 2009
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 13:17:59 in Politics
“But----but---we have the best minority party money can buy!”
Can Science Resurrect God? New Scenario Says 'Yes'
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 18:12:26 in Living
“This article boggles the mind. I think it is great for scientists to explore possibilities. When one considers
how far we have come in the last hundred years, and knowledge is accellerating at a great pace,
the possibilities and endless.
And NOW is just the beginning.
Consider for example 26 kidney donors and recipients undergoing surgery at the same time. Time will
come when stem cell or cloning parts will cure the ills.
But I admit I don't think any farther into the future than next week.”
how far we have come in the last hundred years, and knowledge is accellerating at a great pace,
the possibilities and endless.
And NOW is just the beginning.
Consider for example 26 kidney donors and recipients undergoing surgery at the same time. Time will
come when stem cell or cloning parts will cure the ills.
But I admit I don't think any farther into the future than next week.”
Can Science Resurrect God? New Scenario Says 'Yes'
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 17:56:15 in Living
“I just finished reading THE EVOLUTION OF GOD. It is well documented that historically
our concept (some of us) of God has evolved during the thousands of years.
He leaves us with the theory that there might be a god gene. Maybe science can isolate
that.”
our concept (some of us) of God has evolved during the thousands of years.
He leaves us with the theory that there might be a god gene. Maybe science can isolate
that.”
DiogenesOfAlaska replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 18:28:24
“As far as I know, evolutionary biologists and cognitive scientists view God as a side-effect of the adaptations of the human brain, not as brought about by a separate gene. But they may not have arrived at their final version yet.
In individual religions, there is overwhelming evidence that traditions evolve to an extent that the idea of an unchanging God is often no longer plausible. In some religions the evolution of God is even essential to their faith - even though they do not always admit it. Understandably, because it mostly leads into paradoxes. Or, in case you're optimist: mysteries. I wouldn't hesitate to claim that the Judeo-Christian God evolves, for example. That's because he has memory, learns, makes up his mind, becomes man, dies, becomes spirit... and many other things. Well, in the Jewish reading he doesn't do all of these things under the same names and concepts as in Christianity, but in comparable other ways.
Did I mention that I don't think that the Judeo-Christian theologies have arrived at their final version yet?
There's lots of productive tension left.”
In individual religions, there is overwhelming evidence that traditions evolve to an extent that the idea of an unchanging God is often no longer plausible. In some religions the evolution of God is even essential to their faith - even though they do not always admit it. Understandably, because it mostly leads into paradoxes. Or, in case you're optimist: mysteries. I wouldn't hesitate to claim that the Judeo-Christian God evolves, for example. That's because he has memory, learns, makes up his mind, becomes man, dies, becomes spirit... and many other things. Well, in the Jewish reading he doesn't do all of these things under the same names and concepts as in Christianity, but in comparable other ways.
Did I mention that I don't think that the Judeo-Christian theologies have arrived at their final version yet?
There's lots of productive tension left.”
Senators Should Visit a Free Health Care Clinic to Really See the America They Represent... and Deny
Commented Dec 11, 2009 at 17:05:06 in Politics
“We had free clinics and free emergency rooms when my kids were young in the 40s. They were
inconvenient, but did serve a good purpose and served it well. The emergency room was
served by a nurse practicioner assisted by first responder officers. It worked.”
inconvenient, but did serve a good purpose and served it well. The emergency room was
served by a nurse practicioner assisted by first responder officers. It worked.”
lisakaz2 replied on Dec 11, 2009 at 18:48:19
“Ever been to a city ER? I have. I waited an hour or more and never was seen. Someone drove me home. I had food poisoning. The gunshot wounds and such took precedence.”
Sarah Palin: Our First Deather
Commented Dec 06, 2009 at 21:32:26 in Politics
“The comedy expressed by Mr. Yellen is probably what is needed to counteract the ludicrous comments
put forth by the far far right. But what does that say about the old adage "Disagree without being disagreeab
put forth by the far far right. But what does that say about the old adage "Disagree without being disagreeab
The Born Insanity
Commented Dec 05, 2009 at 18:54:55 in Politics
“Palin has credited our Founding Fathers with putting "in God we trust" on our coins,
and "under God" into the Pledge of Allegiance.”
and "under God" into the Pledge of Allegiance.”
Making Palin Pay
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 18:22:33 in Books
“Your book, Sheryr, is probably in the local mail room. Just follow the laughter.”
Barack Obama's War: 10 Key Things To Know
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 17:24:06 in World
“China is waiting in the wings to build a huge complex to develop minerals in the southern part
of the country, and they have an interest in stabilizing the country.”
of the country, and they have an interest in stabilizing the country.”
More Palin Lies: The Trooper in 'Troopergate' Breaks His Silence
Commented Nov 26, 2009 at 19:45:10 in Politics
“Mickey--
Do a lot of Palin verses. That one was GOOD.”
Do a lot of Palin verses. That one was GOOD.”
Meltdown: Images of What We Lose When the Glaciers Disappear
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 18:52:56 in Green
“They had inversion conditions in LA even when the missions were being built and before the
white man settled. Automobiles only add to the natural phenomena.”
white man settled. Automobiles only add to the natural phenomena.”
Meltdown: Images of What We Lose When the Glaciers Disappear
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 18:40:02 in Green
“China also did away with plastic bags that last forever in a landfill. But China is also
the champion polluter.”
the champion polluter.”
Meltdown: Images of What We Lose When the Glaciers Disappear
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 18:37:09 in Green
“Humans aren"t a causing catalist? I suppose coal ignites itself to make electricity.”
Memo to Warren Buffett: Put Down the Pom-Poms and Tell Us the Truth About the Economy
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 17:07:28 in Business
“The TARP FUNDS are being paid back.
Since 2009 regulations are in place.”
Since 2009 regulations are in place.”
Memo to Warren Buffett: Put Down the Pom-Poms and Tell Us the Truth About the Economy
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 16:51:12 in Business
“Why hold Warren Buffet's feet to the fire? His job is not to fix things. Neither is Ariana's.
As for investing, most of Buffet's investments are "buy and hold", unlike the speculators, the short-sellers.
That is the real financial casino.
Blame the big corporations for sending Manufacturing jobs overseas. Blame the financial corporations
for "creative financing.
But there signs of "bottoming out" and "falling unemployment" is always last to respond.”
As for investing, most of Buffet's investments are "buy and hold", unlike the speculators, the short-sellers.
That is the real financial casino.
Blame the big corporations for sending Manufacturing jobs overseas. Blame the financial corporations
for "creative financing.
But there signs of "bottoming out" and "falling unemployment" is always last to respond.”
Memo to Warren Buffett: Put Down the Pom-Poms and Tell Us the Truth About the Economy
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 16:38:56 in Business
“As I have said before, and I witnessed this, the depression only worsened from 1929 until 1933,
and it was FDR and his WPA, his CCC, and all the other alphabet soup that foresaw an end to
the great depression, until the interference by the repubs in Congress. (we were repubs then)
Doing nothing was not an option.”
and it was FDR and his WPA, his CCC, and all the other alphabet soup that foresaw an end to
the great depression, until the interference by the repubs in Congress. (we were repubs then)
Doing nothing was not an option.”
BlackRabbit replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 19:00:22
“Here's the unemployment figues for the great depression:
http://www
Unemployment stayed above 10% for 10 years, and there was a "recession within the depression" in 1938, where unemployment soared back up to 20%.
FDR's policies were horrendous. He maintained high trade barriers, installed expensive and draconian regulations and price controls on businesses, and raised taxes on profits. He made business people the scape goats, and seamingly did everything he could to make their lives miserable and the making of a decent profit difficult.”
http://www
Unemployment stayed above 10% for 10 years, and there was a "recession within the depression" in 1938, where unemployment soared back up to 20%.
FDR's policies were horrendous. He maintained high trade barriers, installed expensive and draconian regulations and price controls on businesses, and raised taxes on profits. He made business people the scape goats, and seamingly did everything he could to make their lives miserable and the making of a decent profit difficult.”
Memo to Warren Buffett: Put Down the Pom-Poms and Tell Us the Truth About the Economy
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 16:29:36 in Business
“Warren Buffet did do something. He added to the stimulus package to the tune of billions of his
dollars. And in doing so, when those investments turned around, added to the value of Berkshire
Hathaway. This is what Warren Buffet does.
Please remember that three years elapsed after the crash of '29 before the turnaround. Three years
of bandaid remedies and tax cuts. IN 1929 WE HAD MANUFACTURING.
We had manufacturing, and credit cards were not even a glimmer in a banker's eye.
I agree the problems were not created overnight and will not go away quickly. And there is a
great need for the abolition of the pervasive attitude of instant gratification.”
dollars. And in doing so, when those investments turned around, added to the value of Berkshire
Hathaway. This is what Warren Buffet does.
Please remember that three years elapsed after the crash of '29 before the turnaround. Three years
of bandaid remedies and tax cuts. IN 1929 WE HAD MANUFACTURING.
We had manufacturing, and credit cards were not even a glimmer in a banker's eye.
I agree the problems were not created overnight and will not go away quickly. And there is a
great need for the abolition of the pervasive attitude of instant gratification.”
Mike Hihn replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 18:17:02
“>>>>Please remember that three years elapsed after the crash of '29 before the turnaround. IN 1929 WE HAD MANUFACTURING.
Yes, the stock market recovered before FDR's election, but the New Deal delayed ECONOMIC recovery for 14 years ... and damn near destroyed our industrial base forever.
The only thing that saved our industrial base, after WWII, was that all our trade competitors had been bombed into rubble.
As the rest of the world rebuilt, we faced two crises -- one by Kennedy, the other by Reagan. Bost responded the aame way, in general, with specifics tailored to each crisis.
a) Both provided tax relief to business and (across-the-board) to individuals, stimulating both supply and demand. More money to create jobs, and more money for consumers to support thos jobs.
b) Neither increased taxes on the wealthy; both CUT taxes on the wealthy.
c) For both, tax relief was sent DIRECTLY to jobs creation in the PRIVATE sector. And in the same manner -- to new investments on production machinery.
Kennedy paid a direct 10% subsidy on all investments in new production machinery, Reagan spent no taxpayer dollars, and instead "accelerated" depreciation from 16 years to 5 years - companies got the exact same tax refund, but in 16 years instead of 5.
Obama should have done that. Pray.
http://Pol
Nonpartisan. Fed up with both parties.”
Yes, the stock market recovered before FDR's election, but the New Deal delayed ECONOMIC recovery for 14 years ... and damn near destroyed our industrial base forever.
The only thing that saved our industrial base, after WWII, was that all our trade competitors had been bombed into rubble.
As the rest of the world rebuilt, we faced two crises -- one by Kennedy, the other by Reagan. Bost responded the aame way, in general, with specifics tailored to each crisis.
a) Both provided tax relief to business and (across-the-board) to individuals, stimulating both supply and demand. More money to create jobs, and more money for consumers to support thos jobs.
b) Neither increased taxes on the wealthy; both CUT taxes on the wealthy.
c) For both, tax relief was sent DIRECTLY to jobs creation in the PRIVATE sector. And in the same manner -- to new investments on production machinery.
Kennedy paid a direct 10% subsidy on all investments in new production machinery, Reagan spent no taxpayer dollars, and instead "accelerated" depreciation from 16 years to 5 years - companies got the exact same tax refund, but in 16 years instead of 5.
Obama should have done that. Pray.
http://Pol
Nonpartisan. Fed up with both parties.”
The Third Annual Huffington Post "Tell Us What You're Cooking For Thanksgiving This Year That You Didn't Cook Last Year"
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 12:21:25 in Style
“Only the familiar and usual for Thanksgiving.
"New and different" is for 364 other days.”
"New and different" is for 364 other days.”
mainemomma replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 12:39:32
“My family won't allow many changes.. the basics have to be there. If I want to get 'crazy' with side dishes.. they will allow it.. but I tried to go out for Thanksgiving one year.. and the whole house revolted. Nice way to have them help out tho.. they never quite knew if I would suddenly bolt ..
But this year my changes are pumpkin cheesecake ( purchased) and a new stuffing recipe. Adding sausage this year.. in a separate casserole. Still preparing the old stand by in the bird..”
But this year my changes are pumpkin cheesecake ( purchased) and a new stuffing recipe. Adding sausage this year.. in a separate casserole. Still preparing the old stand by in the bird..”
The Third Annual Huffington Post "Tell Us What You're Cooking For Thanksgiving This Year That You Didn't Cook Last Year"
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 12:17:23 in Style
“DIFFERENT can be for 364 other days.
In my heart I crave the Thanksgiving of my youth on the farm, with the large family gathering,
familiar comfort foods, Mother's special mince pies, (no liquor) and then contributions from all the
other households, followed by a game of touch football in the cow pasture. (How do you think
Neighbor Eddie LeBaron became so adept at broken field running?)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!”
In my heart I crave the Thanksgiving of my youth on the farm, with the large family gathering,
familiar comfort foods, Mother's special mince pies, (no liquor) and then contributions from all the
other households, followed by a game of touch football in the cow pasture. (How do you think
Neighbor Eddie LeBaron became so adept at broken field running?)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!”
newtom replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 15:59:46
“You had me right up to the point where you said no liquor.”
The Ugly Irony of Sarah Palin's Book Title
Commented Nov 14, 2009 at 17:43:15 in Politics
“The ineptitude of Bush and the Republicans did have much to do with the Dems victory.
One votes AGAINST as well as FOR a contender.
I can remember the phrase "anyone but Gore" and I'll bet the sayer is sorry.”
One votes AGAINST as well as FOR a contender.
I can remember the phrase "anyone but Gore" and I'll bet the sayer is sorry.”
Most Valuable Real Estate in the Solar System
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 17:21:22 in Technology
“I stopped reading Science Fiction when reality caught up with imagination and surpassed it.
The possibilities are endless.
But I liked the romantic version of the man in the moon and the green cheese. Another myth gone.”
The possibilities are endless.
But I liked the romantic version of the man in the moon and the green cheese. Another myth gone.”
A Short Vocabulary Lesson for Sen. Lieberman (With Some History Thrown In At No Extra Charge)
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 18:05:02 in Politics
“We do tend to put labels on people and fit them into comfortable categories.
It's the "box" du jour.
Could we justly call those corporations "terrorist"? I feel intimidated by the Credit Card companies.”
It's the "box" du jour.
Could we justly call those corporations "terrorist"? I feel intimidated by the Credit Card companies.”
A Warrior on a Mission in Rush Limbaugh's Home District
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 17:23:28 in Politics
“When REagan was president he brought forth a bit of wisdom that had (until recently) successfully
guided the republicans for years. The eleventh commandment: Republicans shall not speak ill
of other republicans.
The Democrats would do well to heed those words and apply to their party. The Dems are like
the twenty-mule-team if all wanted to pull in a different direction instead of pulling together to
move ahead. A unity of purpose would certainly help.”
guided the republicans for years. The eleventh commandment: Republicans shall not speak ill
of other republicans.
The Democrats would do well to heed those words and apply to their party. The Dems are like
the twenty-mule-team if all wanted to pull in a different direction instead of pulling together to
move ahead. A unity of purpose would certainly help.”
Navy SEAL Photos In New Book, "SEAL: The Unspoken Sacrifice" (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 11:57:29 in Books
“Pardon me while I shed a tear of pride, and love, and loss.
My son, after 21 years in the Navy, came home to die of cancer from agent orange.
Another veteran son will eat a free meal today at a patriotic restaurant.
A salute to all veterans and thank you.”
My son, after 21 years in the Navy, came home to die of cancer from agent orange.
Another veteran son will eat a free meal today at a patriotic restaurant.
A salute to all veterans and thank you.”
Palin's Pavlovian Response to House Health Care Passage
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 11:14:15 in Politics
“I'm so glad we have Shannyn to fact-check the former Alaskan governor.”
Palin's Pavlovian Response to House Health Care Passage
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 11:12:28 in Politics
“Black Friday was brought to us courtesy of financial innovations like 2008 and
before. The stock market brokers and bankers promoted buying on the margin
and selling short and other get rich quick schemes. Human greed underlies all.”
before. The stock market brokers and bankers promoted buying on the margin
and selling short and other get rich quick schemes. Human greed underlies all.”
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