1. Texas State Board of Education approves Bible course for high schools

Comment #213587 by Star Spangled Eagle on July 18, 2008 at 3:56 pm

Hey Texas:

If other religious books are not being taught as
electives, why not? I'd like you to answer that one for me.

I love the idea of comparative religion to be taught in high school, why should only one "holy book" course be available to students? I thought we're trying to expand young people's minds...

2. Dalai Lama defends Islam as peaceful religion

Comment #212656 by Star Spangled Eagle on July 17, 2008 at 2:05 pm

Al said "Real hot dog. Real beer"

I say, "Real American"



I was eating/drinking the same things on the 4th...

3. Dalai Lama defends Islam as peaceful religion

Comment #212582 by Star Spangled Eagle on July 17, 2008 at 11:34 am

Nice new pic Al, a hotdog and cold beer, the "archtypical American" photograph...

Unless of course that's a tofu dog and a wine cooler...

Your Americanness is in question ;)

4. Dalai Lama defends Islam as peaceful religion

Comment #212579 by Star Spangled Eagle on July 17, 2008 at 11:30 am

Just to add to the "where you were on 9-11"

I also was attending college (in Long Island, NY), in my 2nd year and the first class I had in the morning was taught by a professor who lived a few blocks away from "ground zero." The news was about an hour old and I believe at least the first tower had fallen already. I walked into class and the poor woman couldn't control herself; the 30 minutes we spent in class was of her sobbing, it was pretty depressing, then, they obviously cancelled classes.

My girlfriend at the time was going to school at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) in Chelsea (NYC, not too far north of the financial district) and I remember not being able to reach her. Even though she was at least 20 blocks away, I was still so nervous about her whereabouts. When I finally reached her, she told me how she not only heard the impact but felt it. Shit, that was a scary day.

5. Ants, terrorism, and the awesome power of memes

Comment #212156 by Star Spangled Eagle on July 16, 2008 at 5:54 pm

Arg, trying to read interesting conversations about the video I just watched keep on being interupted by "see through" usernames.

I just noticed that I was BANNED AGAIN.

6. McDonald's Makes Jesus Cry

Comment #206466 by Star Spangled Eagle on July 8, 2008 at 11:45 am

"Yes, hi, can I have the artery clogging burger with cheese and cardiac arrest?"


~"Would you like gay with that?"~


"Uh, no that'll be it."


~"$5.25 please drive up."~

7. Carlin on Religion

Comment #198705 by Star Spangled Eagle on June 24, 2008 at 11:29 am

Haikus are nice fun
need not make sense, do they?
I can has fondness.

8. Carlin on Religion

Comment #198701 by Star Spangled Eagle on June 24, 2008 at 11:25 am

The Universe huge,
stupid creation stories
saying "fuck" is bad?

9. Carlin on Religion

Comment #198680 by Star Spangled Eagle on June 24, 2008 at 11:09 am

George Carlin is dead.
we should swear on TV now.
he would smile from... no.

10. George W Bush meets Pope amid claims he might convert to Catholicism

Comment #193494 by Star Spangled Eagle on June 15, 2008 at 5:39 pm

In other news...


I am converting to Pastafarianism.

Would anyone else like to touch HIS noodly appendage?

11. Discussion between Richard Dawkins and Paula Kirby

Comment #190685 by Star Spangled Eagle on June 9, 2008 at 11:31 am

but I do wonder what political motive there is for revealing it now.

12. Logical Proof of the Existence of a Divine Creator, Why Atheism is Not Logically Sound

Comment #190676 by Star Spangled Eagle on June 9, 2008 at 11:13 am

They got the title wrong, some better choices would be:

Logical Proof of the Existence of a Mediocre Creator, Why Atheism ownz us noobs.

Logical Proof of the Existence of Thor's hammer up my ass, Why Atheism hurts so much less.

Logical Proof of the Existence of Spirits, slew of ghost hunting programs prove atheists wrong.

Logical Proof that I can't actually understand what logical proof means, see mangled words below.

Logical Proof of the Existence of a La La La La La Loo Loo Loo Loo La. Atheists are so stupid.

Logical Proof of the Existence of a Magical Teapot in orbit, Why tea sounds awfully good right now.


(Edit) I'm sure there are many other possibilities.

13. John McCain: America a Christian nation, needs Christian president

Comment #190183 by Star Spangled Eagle on June 8, 2008 at 1:49 pm

Why is no one commenting on the shitty quality of this video? The abrupt cuts are really annoying, did someone make this in their basement? You don't have a clue what actual questions are being asked, you don't hear the interviewer, some of the things McCain says could be looked at differently if the editing was a bit less "misleading"

Although McCain's comments are not surprising, I think the jumping to anger -yawn- here is not very constructive. Come on, it's no surprise, I mean he's the presumed Republican nominee for president. I'm not making excuses for him but be rational here, what the heck did you expect?

14. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce

Comment #186577 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 30, 2008 at 5:26 pm

Hmm....

Not very interesting or very important.

equality? human rights? The dude didn't get what he thought he was getting, that's it. Who cares if he's a Muslim.

There are many more important things for us to get all bent out of shape over.


Moving on...

15. Fossil reveals oldest live birth

Comment #186100 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 29, 2008 at 3:09 pm

Wow. Very cool.

16. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185957 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 29, 2008 at 8:28 am

al, I don't understand how these people sleep at night.

Fuck, I don't understand how their brain functions!

17. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185954 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 29, 2008 at 8:14 am

Guys, I know this is off topic, but did you hear about the Dunkin Donuts commercial that was pulled because "Ad Featuring Rachael Ray In A Scarf That Looks Too Arab"?

The Huffington Post quoted Michelle Malkin, who is described as a "conservative observer" saying, "the traditional scarf of Arab men that has come to symbolize murderous Palestinian jihad."

WTF is wrong with these people? I wouldn't be able to make this stuff up.

18. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185944 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 29, 2008 at 7:19 am

Max D said:
"I think my picture shouts out "you want a piece of me?!!" More."

I think it screams, "Yeah, go ahead, try the left hook - I dare ya"

I'm a huge fan of MMA including UFC and Pride. I've always thought your picture is awesome Max.

19. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185700 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 28, 2008 at 10:21 am

Concerning Ann Coulter,

I view all of her work as satire. If you look at her this way, she's brilliant.

20. Town moves against Islamic school

Comment #185648 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 28, 2008 at 9:01 am

Hey al,

Those were some scary clips. It's interesting how the media here in the west hardly ever shows videos like that. You'll hear about them occasionally, but for the most part, you see only bad things happening to Israelis. I've tried for a long time to remember, concerning conflicts, wars and battles of ideologies, that nothing is simple and when looking at the whole picture, it can be even more grim.

21. What is science for?

Comment #184165 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 23, 2008 at 8:08 pm

richarddawkins.net is a myth.

It has never existed, it is a hoax.

It is religious to believe that this site exists.

What's wrong with all you religious people?



clearmind:

I like you. You're so inspirational to the relentless. Even though I disagree with you on all counts, you'd be a great person to have on your side in a barfight. The fight would be over and you still would be throwing pint glasses at the wall and breaking bar stools. You're relentless, I hope you don't just limit that skill to a posts on message board that don't acomplish anything. That would truly be sad. Good job.

Edit: Sorry everyone, I really don't have anything intelligent to add, I'm just frustrated and really don't give a shit anymore.

22. How to reconcile Richard Dawkins?

Comment #183992 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 23, 2008 at 11:19 am

masterslrig spewed:

"Also leading millions of your readers astray and away from the truth."


Don't you mean "Truth"?

Show some respect to your god.

23. Richard Dawkins Responds to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Comment #183313 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 21, 2008 at 8:18 pm

Regarding:

Comment #183303 by clearmind

I'm embarrassed for you dude, please leave.

24. Richard Dawkins Responds to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Comment #183150 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 21, 2008 at 1:04 pm

Comic books have pictures with dialogue bubbles. they must contain more truth than a boring old book only with words.

Beta Ray Bill is an unlockable character skin in Marvel Ultimate Alliance. How do we unlock Muhammad in that game? It doesn't say. I think my game is broken.

25. Richard Dawkins Responds to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Comment #183121 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 21, 2008 at 12:22 pm

clearmind,

first

do your post for your benefit.

second
do you sleep better at night? I cannot understand much of what is say when you write vomit on keyboard. This guy al wipe floor with clearmind's fast acting wootered disinfect spray kill bacteria fast.

first again

I liked onion reviews proves prince caspian from Onion:

"Ultimately, it's an absence of personality that does the film in. The creatures remain beautifully designed and Narnia still looks like a colorful, inviting place, but it feels as lifeless as the fantastical anyworlds found on glittery unicorn posters."


last

my best favorite part was that of the glittery unicorns. Pink is better on second though?

26. Losing Our Spines to Save Our Necks

Comment #182101 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 19, 2008 at 8:15 am

What's really puzzling to me is why someone would waste this much time posting when they don't seem to have a "clear" goal, and seemingly, have lost their "mind"

I truly don't understand why many people do the things they do.

27. Malaysia woman scores rare legal win to quit Islam

Comment #181029 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 16, 2008 at 10:15 am

I'm currently eating a BLT, with extra bacon, in honor of this auspicious occasion.

28. The Neural Buddhists

Comment #180371 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 14, 2008 at 5:00 pm

Hey Richard, welcome back! I hope you're doing well. I won't let a little thing like religion get in the way of being a pleasant person.

"Hello"

That's all.

29. 'My daughter deserved to die for falling in love'

Comment #179545 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 13, 2008 at 11:34 am

just to let everyone know I removed that post with the picture of Ben Stein, it was way too big and I couldn't stand looking at it.

30. 'My daughter deserved to die for falling in love'

Comment #179508 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 13, 2008 at 10:54 am

jayalenik-
type type type...


I've got nothing against you my friend, I was curious if al was right and I found a link and posted it. No hard feelings.

31. 'My daughter deserved to die for falling in love'

Comment #179487 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 13, 2008 at 10:18 am

No problem al, it's always fun to back you up. Not that you ever need it. ;)

32. 'My daughter deserved to die for falling in love'

Comment #179478 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 13, 2008 at 10:08 am

Actually there are allegations of homicide at Abu Ghraib, I believe.

33. Richard Dawkins interviewed by John Humphrys on Cardinal Murphy O'Connor

Comment #177612 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 9, 2008 at 11:06 am

Damn, I guess the British really do love their tea...

34. Richard Dawkins interviewed by John Humphrys on Cardinal Murphy O'Connor

Comment #177609 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 9, 2008 at 11:03 am

Matt7895:
I did not bring it up, but you made an obscure reference to it:

I tend to think 'reason' as applying to peace treaties and agreements, not wars fought over tea.

35. Richard Dawkins interviewed by John Humphrys on Cardinal Murphy O'Connor

Comment #177603 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 9, 2008 at 10:53 am

Getting a little off topic but I'm wondering why the admins/moderators are allowing a derogatory slur like 'limey' be thrown about willy-nilly like it has been in this thread?

36. Richard Dawkins interviewed by John Humphrys on Cardinal Murphy O'Connor

Comment #177581 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 9, 2008 at 10:31 am

Founding Fathers: limey's please, stop ruling from afar, we'd like to self govern.

King George: just try, you'll die.

Founding Fathers: It's liberty or death pal.


We chose liberty.

37. Richard Dawkins interviewed by John Humphrys on Cardinal Murphy O'Connor

Comment #177575 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 9, 2008 at 10:20 am

not wars fought over tea.

38. Richard Dawkins interviewed by John Humphrys on Cardinal Murphy O'Connor

Comment #177574 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 9, 2008 at 10:18 am

people, whether it's like Hitler or Stalin, bringing up - having a country in which, if you like, a God free zone, a dictatorship ruled by reason, and where does it lead? To terror and oppression

39. Churchgoing on its knees as Christianity falls out of favour

Comment #177490 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 9, 2008 at 7:17 am

Well, there is only one conclusion:

with all these nonbelievers, rapture must be just around the corner!

40. My Response to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Comment #177472 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 9, 2008 at 6:38 am

Well, I guess "they" do that already.

41. My Response to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Comment #177466 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 9, 2008 at 6:22 am

With this whole Expelled fiasco and their use of Hitler as well it just seems that everyone uses it, but I guess you're right Diacanu, the name is handy and people can understand right away who you're talking about.

I just think that stoopid people may use this againt Richard in a way that isn't fair to the type of person he is and the point he was actually making.

42. My Response to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Comment #177459 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 9, 2008 at 6:08 am

While I agree with Richard on his reasoning, I just think that the "Hitler" comparisons on any level are way too played out and overused.

It seems like people throw that name out all the time now, everyone is reminded of Hitler when they see something bad. Many other shmucks yell and scream to assist them in "making a point" especially when their reasoning is flawed.

Whatever the case may be, It was a good point, I just think that other names could have been used: shrieking like a banshee is my personal favorite.

43. How to reconcile Richard Dawkins?

Comment #176876 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 8, 2008 at 8:10 am

Damn, what's with God's and violence.

You must be fairly creative, making the universe and all, can't you just talk it out?

Does everything have to involve physical pain?

Silly Deities.

44. Is religion a threat to rationality and science?

Comment #176843 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 8, 2008 at 6:48 am

Don't fret Irate, Gladys is a really sexy name.

45. Shaw TV Interview with Richard Dawkins

Comment #176659 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 7, 2008 at 8:50 pm

Teratornis

While I understand your hate

46. Shaw TV Interview with Richard Dawkins

Comment #176495 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 7, 2008 at 1:30 pm

EDIT: Al, nice!:

shits himself and runs off.

47. The detail in the Devil

Comment #176284 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 7, 2008 at 5:17 am

Okay, so to summerize:

Dr. Bradshaw has been pwned by common sense.


kthxbye lamer noob.

48. The detail in the Devil

Comment #176048 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 6, 2008 at 12:38 pm

You found: Daemonic Rage Scroll!

plus 50 Endurance!
plus 20 Mana!
-20 Health

Strengths: Attack plus 10 against: Unicorns, Rogue Angels and Small Children

Weaknesses: Attack -100, Intelligence -100 against: Darwin Bullfrog, Sagan Cave Troll and The Dawkins Wizard.

49. The detail in the Devil

Comment #176037 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 6, 2008 at 12:10 pm

Frankus:

Childhood comes with it's own built in fears, these "Daemon" fears add unneeded bullshit to growing up.

I agree with your son; some basements are freakin scary! They're like dungeons, cold, damp, the pipes make weird sounds; imaginations can run wild!

I do not yet have children, but when I do, I know they'll have their own fears, not from this type of fear mongering, as much as I can help it.

50. The detail in the Devil

Comment #175993 by Star Spangled Eagle on May 6, 2008 at 10:26 am

Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga. Dibs on the hinged arm blades!