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Comment #203161 by Colwyn Abernathy on July 2, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Scientist: "A highly trained specialist whose professional vocabulary is so arcane that he or she can talk only to other scientists."
Wow. Just... wow.
Comment #199879 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 26, 2008 at 12:59 pm
This statement is unintentionally false.
Comment #198744 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 24, 2008 at 12:26 pm
What an utter shock - will miss you, George!
He will forever be a part of me.
4. Philadelphia Set to Honor Darwin and Evolution
Comment #198725 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 24, 2008 at 11:59 am
He rejected the possibility that Christians could believe in evolution. "If you take Genesis as literal history, then of course the two are exclusive," he said. "Christians who believe in evolution are being inconsistent."
6. Report: Troubling texts at Va. Islamic school
Comment #192094 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 12, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Yeah, but they got all that oil. I'd so love to see the day when we're no longer dependent on OPEC. Think of the giant mid-digit we could display proudly. "Bandar Bush" indeed.
7. Unlike Others, U.S. Defends Freedom to Offend in Speech
Comment #192086 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 12, 2008 at 12:38 pm
They whine about discimination, yet continue to espouse hateful doctrine behind closed doors. It seems to me Muslims are happy to use the extensive rights in a free country to propagate Islam, only to turn and deny these very rights to others. It is the height of selfishness and hypocrisy.
8. Unlike Others, U.S. Defends Freedom to Offend in Speech
Comment #192064 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 12, 2008 at 12:16 pm
"But in the United States," Professor Schauer continued, "all such speech remains constitutionally protected."
Some prominent legal scholars say the United States should reconsider its position on hate speech.
"It is not clear to me that the Europeans are mistaken," Jeremy Waldron, a legal philosopher, wrote in The New York Review of Books last month, "when they say that a liberal democracy must take affirmative responsibility for protecting the atmosphere of mutual respect against certain forms of vicious attack."
9. John McCain: America a Christian nation, needs Christian president
Comment #190145 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 8, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Good points, FF. I still think they should be called on it, and there's a difference between blatant pandering and misrepresenting history. He could waffle on about feelings and spirituality and shit, but I take GREAT offence at fucking up our Founders' vision.
EDIT:
Surely a group as diverse as the Founding Fathers cannot be grouped together. There were Deists, Agnostics (Jefferson/Paine), probably no out-and-out Atheists but certainly many Christians, George Washington among them. While many of them were vocal in their criticism of some aspects of Christianity, it would certainly be wrong to say that our Founding Fathers weren't Christian.
I hate when people try to re-write history to suit their political agenda. No need for hyperboles here.
10. John McCain: America a Christian nation, needs Christian president
Comment #190135 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 8, 2008 at 12:36 pm
WHA WHA WHAT?! "THERE SHALL BE NO RELIGIOUS TEST" DUMBASS!!
P.S.
Establishment Clause...sorry too, Irate.
FUCKTARD!
PPS.
Must we trot out the Treaty of Tripoli again? Jefferson would kick you in the nads...okay, that's me...but he'd still be PISSED.
PPPS.
DOOD, "IN GOD WE TRUST" wasn't put there by the Founders, moron. Sry...I'm done.
11. Couple charged in Norway over genital mutilation of daughters
Comment #190130 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 8, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Damn, leave the girls alone! I'd bet that if a few million penises were removed in certain parts of the world and eye or two would begin to open
Comment #190127 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 8, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Instead of praying all day Sunday, how about planting a garden, or raise money to donate to planned parenthood orgs in the affected nations, or...oh wait, god would damn you to eternal fire for doing that.
Comment #190124 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 8, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Besides, David Robertson, you've erected a strawman. The comparison of atheists to homosexuals isn't in WHO THEY ARE, it's HOW THEY'RE TREATED. Big dif.
Comment #190117 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 8, 2008 at 12:08 pm
You know I can wish to feed people, too. Not one will get fed if I do that, though. How many could I feed by volunteering at a soup kitchen for an hour? At least ONE more than PRAYING FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR...
Comment #190114 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 8, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Dood! Randi's coming this Fri. the 13th for the annual anti-superstition fest. So...freakin'...there! The Amazing One, in person! Damn, I wish I had one of his voodoo dolls to sign.
Anybody want to meet up? PM me.
16. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188700 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 4, 2008 at 11:59 am
He hit three deer on the way to work. Apparently five were crossing the road, he hit one head on, spun and side-swipped two more.
17. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188690 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 4, 2008 at 11:46 am
Al & Epee,
Here in Pennsylvania, we have a voracious deer population. Every year licenses are sold to hunters in order to thin out the population. Deer collisions are fairly common, especially in Delaware County and Valley Forge, where the State Park land is home to thousands of them. On State Park land hunters are required to use non-firearm projectile weapons, as well as those hunting sites that are bordered by public roads. I believe they just opened up seasons for doe hunting as well as to an overabundance of them, but I'm not entirely certain. As for utilising dogs, the only hunters I know who do that are duck hunters, who use their hounds as retrievers.
EDIT: Mitchell,
So kill all the deer to avoid the possibility of car accidents? Isn't that like pulling all your teeth to avoid cavities?
18. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188640 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 4, 2008 at 9:46 am
I should also reiterate that Baffleby has stated that he is ignoring al-rawandi. So, I shall repost al's latest in case he misses it:
You really are a sad little shit. Terrified of women, a homophobe, and an idiot to boot. I never cease to be amazed by the sniveling cowardice of those who pick on women and/or homosexuals. It takes a true weakling to be so terrified of what he doesn't understand as to get to a place of such irrational bigotry.
You have made your opinions on women, homosexuals, and races quite apparent on this thread.
You are nothing more than a petty bigot. A dentally challenged redneck in bib overalls and straw hat, shouting at something he doesn't understand, and frankly is mentally unequipped to understand.
Pathetic coward.
19. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188596 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 4, 2008 at 8:35 am
Irate,
And is using a faulty slippery slope argument. Greased daily with bigotry and hypocrisy!
20. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188588 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 4, 2008 at 8:16 am
Phillip,
Any animal you attempt to shag I would have thought,
21. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188544 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 4, 2008 at 7:39 am
Not to mention that you just explained the "virgin birth"!!!!
22. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188536 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 4, 2008 at 7:30 am
What if I don't condone homosexuality. Got a problem with that?
23. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188534 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 4, 2008 at 7:28 am
Just to get around Appleby's rather boring point, if you were roofie-raped, I'd contend that it would do great harm, if only psychologically.
24. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188531 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 4, 2008 at 7:26 am
steveroot,
A good point. My cousin in Jersey has a greyhound. Haven't talked to him lately, so I am unsure if he's a retired runner.
25. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188518 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 4, 2008 at 7:07 am
Steve,
It is true. Dogs LOVE to run. Not ALL dogs, mind you, but a good portion of them do. Case in point: my best friend's pit bull terrier. If she doesn't hold onto her leash, she will take off like a bullet train. We think the skwerruls are taunting her, tho.
26. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188500 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 4, 2008 at 6:55 am
Steve:
I think it can be made less problematic by saying that animals should not be exploited for entertainment while they are alive.
27. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188477 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 4, 2008 at 6:25 am
Epeeist...i beleeve ur tagz...tehy is openz. :)
EDIT:
Nevair mahnd. ;)
28. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188471 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 4, 2008 at 6:13 am
Besides, there's the whole point of SURVIVAL, which has been brought up. Slippery slope there, too. If it's wrong to end life, then we can extend that wrong to plants. After all, everything in that salad had a parent. In order for life to continue, life must end. Unlike wild predators, we understand the concept of suffering and seek to minimize it wherever possible. Science doesn't tell us whether we SHOULD minimize cruelty, it can only tell us whether or not suffering/pain/distress is happening. Can't apply an OUGHT to an IS. Hasn't that been addressed, too?
29. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188459 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 4, 2008 at 5:46 am
Appleby, are you as cute as that kitten?
30. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188448 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 4, 2008 at 5:35 am
Why is consent material when it comes to sexual relations between humans (including humans who are incapable of granting consent) but not between humans and animals?
31. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188430 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 4, 2008 at 5:16 am
Phil:

more cat pictures
32. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188423 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 4, 2008 at 5:10 am
They? The powers that be? Thor and Odin? Hello magazine?
33. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188415 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 4, 2008 at 4:55 am
Phil,
There you go again, bragging about your sexual prowess! You are not Quetz's gift to women!
Ceiling Cat sayz DO NOT WANT!
34. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188243 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 3, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Of all the things I'VE lost, I miss my mind the most. And I've resisted the teabag gag, thank you. It wasn't easy, but double dipping the scrotum's a fine art....
!!!!???
DAMMIT!
;)
35. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188240 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 3, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Al,
That's not all he's lost. ;)
36. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188234 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 3, 2008 at 11:55 am
New avatar explanation...the incomporable Mr Buns! :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jtsCFKlsTA
Mr Buns?
EDITEDIT:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP3bqv-Xnt4
EDIT: Al,
I thought he was a pussy poker? Hmm...
37. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188229 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 3, 2008 at 11:52 am
Quetz...I'm currently resisting making a teabag reference. You're not helping. ;)
38. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188178 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 3, 2008 at 9:57 am
Hungarian,
Either Eric or Dom Irera. ;)
39. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188171 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 3, 2008 at 9:47 am
The men are at least, because they don't deal with women....
*ducks*
40. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188169 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 3, 2008 at 9:46 am
I think he said homosexuals are smarter than heterosexuals. Misquote. :)
41. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #188167 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 3, 2008 at 9:44 am
Al,
Once I went back in the leather chaps though....
42. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #187986 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 3, 2008 at 5:35 am
Cartomancer,
Still, kudos to everyone who did take part. It's very reassuring as a gay man to know that rational folk everywhere will fight tooth and nail for your rights and well-being in the face of the irrational prejudices of the bigot.
43. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #187961 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 3, 2008 at 4:53 am
Tez,
Al-
sometimes a spade is a spade.
44. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #187957 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 3, 2008 at 4:47 am
Al,
As for gay homes, I don't have the stats, but I would guess they are MUCH better than "care homes".
45. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #187602 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 2, 2008 at 10:51 am
Mitchell: That's Revolutionary Girl, yesh? I like that pic in particular. ;)
46. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #187590 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 2, 2008 at 10:38 am
47. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #187585 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 2, 2008 at 10:28 am
Of I didn't give any of the plot away, and it isn't as if Yoruichi is a self-professed lesbian, that is merely my conclusion. I gave nothing about the plot or story away in the least and the clip is just a thirty second on of Yoruichi displaying her awesomeness, it has no real relevence to anything. No one even speaks in it.
They are both surrealist though, so they are mind fucks. Lots of crazy incomprehencible shit happening.
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Comment #187572 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 2, 2008 at 10:20 am
SRY, Mitch. I appreciate the link, but I'm not gonna. Already spoiled Yori's awesomeness so far. I'll stay in the dark, thanks. ;) Not that I don't APPRECIATE it, which I do. One question though. With Revolutionary Girl Utena, should I start with the film or the serial? SRY to the rest for hijacking the thread for yuri purposes. ;)
49. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce
Comment #187566 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 2, 2008 at 10:13 am
You haven't even see Yoruicki yet? Well then you won't recognize my avatar, that's her.
She is obsessed with Yoruichi.
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Comment #187550 by Colwyn Abernathy on June 2, 2008 at 9:54 am
A good point, Toad. However, even the stigma of having two dads isn't entirely unique. Even children of straight parents have to deal with other stigma both including and excluding their parents. Stay at home dads, parents with unglamourous jobs, financial situations. Kids'll pick anything to ridicule. Gay parents add just one more to the picking-on arsenal. It's how parents teach their kids to cope with such taunts that's the key.
EDIT: Mitchell,
Bleach is good. It has some yuri in it. Yoruichi is a lesbian.