651. Fossil of most primitive 4-legged creature found

Comment #223252 by mordacious1 on August 1, 2008 at 10:44 pm

J Mac

I didn't understand that either. Maybe he needs a grammar book too.

652. The Trolls Among Us

Comment #223251 by mordacious1 on August 1, 2008 at 10:43 pm

Laurie

Thanks, all is back to "normal", except your avatar.

653. Fossil of most primitive 4-legged creature found

Comment #223247 by mordacious1 on August 1, 2008 at 10:31 pm

Damn, first cretinist we've had in awhile and he disappears.

654. The Trolls Among Us

Comment #223244 by mordacious1 on August 1, 2008 at 10:28 pm

Carto

Just .02, 4COL what's the matter with text lang? AFAIC U 4NR's should lighten up. SICNR. AAP. TTFN.

PS, If you don't understand YCLIU. LOL

655. Fossil of most primitive 4-legged creature found

Comment #223242 by mordacious1 on August 1, 2008 at 10:10 pm

milleradam37

I suggest reading a biology book before you make a complete ass of yourself...oops, too late. Btw, bees and flowers evolved a mutually beneficial relationship. One point for evolution...your turn.

656. The moment of truth

Comment #223206 by mordacious1 on August 1, 2008 at 7:24 pm

A Jew who converted to islam, boy I bet that went over well at family get togethers (sound of clothes ripping).

657. 'Major discovery' from MIT primed to unleash solar revolution

Comment #223203 by mordacious1 on August 1, 2008 at 7:17 pm

What affect would this have on peak oil? (slaps on sunscreen and heads for door)

658. On TV: The Genius of Charles Darwin: Presented by Richard Dawkins

Comment #223077 by mordacious1 on August 1, 2008 at 12:17 pm

I wish PBS in the states would pick programming like this up. They've really gone downhill since the republicans took over and appointed their own religious people in top positions. Also, I'm sick of watching how Exxon/Mobile or Texaco is doing such wonderful things for the environment.

659. Vicar supports Life of Brian ban

Comment #223028 by mordacious1 on August 1, 2008 at 9:40 am

SmilingAtheist

Welcome, but just one comment:

"ALL PRAISE THE GOURD".

[edit] besides, it looks more like a sandal...

660. Vicar supports Life of Brian ban

Comment #222781 by mordacious1 on July 31, 2008 at 10:40 pm

Laurie

You look like you've just seen the second coming of christ in your new avatar.

Ps. Are you sure it didn't snow in Sydney the other day? The local bubble-headed-bleach-blonds on the news said it did.

661. Workers' Religious Freedom vs. Patients' Rights

Comment #222716 by mordacious1 on July 31, 2008 at 7:00 pm

Aren't there some religions they don't believe in medical care at all? I don't want to get a doctor who says, "Let's all pray that he gets over his cancer, that's all god allows me to do."

And if someone doesn't agree with premarital sex? Sorry you've got the clap again Mr. Clinton, but I can't morally give you antibiotics, you've been a very naughty boy and god wants you to pay for it, that's why he gave you those yucky germs.

662. Vicar supports Life of Brian ban

Comment #222713 by mordacious1 on July 31, 2008 at 6:52 pm

Are you a virgin?
Am I a WHAT?
Well, if it's not too personal, are you a virgin?
'Ow much more personal can you get? Now bugger off.

663. Church exorcism protected by First Amendment

Comment #222151 by mordacious1 on July 30, 2008 at 7:34 pm

Steve

I am sure that Gregg knows all the risks involved, he's a pretty smart guy, unfortunately it is a difficult habit to give up. I think that when he says he chose his suicides well, he means that he knows that he should quit but decided he did not want to deal with the hassle it is to quit. Most smokers I know would like to quit but just can't, for whatever reason.

I was at my Dr.s last month and he had a patient that was having a heart attack. The paramedics were on the way and the guy gets up and walks out. I can see a guy being in denial if he has chest pain at home, but if your Dr. is saying you're having a heart attack, you might want to listen to him.

664. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #222005 by mordacious1 on July 30, 2008 at 12:34 pm

Ibn

"Pull you god damned head out of your ass."

This is you cutting back on flaming people. hee hee

665. To beat extremism we must dissolve religious groups

Comment #221928 by mordacious1 on July 30, 2008 at 10:07 am

I think that it has a lot to do with where a muslim originates from. I went to college many years ago with some Indonesian muslims and they seemed mild at best. Some of the women were covered head to toe, some weren't. It didn't seem to matter. Three out of five in a Chem class would come to my place and drink beer and what not. According to them, islam was not as extreme in their country. Maybe it's changed?

666. To beat extremism we must dissolve religious groups

Comment #221916 by mordacious1 on July 30, 2008 at 9:47 am

Peace

Ah, the ol' borrow the neighbor's puppy in order to pick up girls, routine. Very effective method in my day. Hard to believe it's illegal in some countries. Next they'll be banning: "Hi, have you met my friend Ted". (from How I Met Your Mother)

667. Atheism FLEAmix

Comment #221613 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 9:42 pm

What pisses me off, is that I only order science and atheist books, along with an occassional history book, from Amazon. Yet they keep sending me emails that state, "Due to your order history, we think you might be interested in the following book". The book is ALWAYS some christian drivel. I don't see the connection, I don't want to read that crap you morons. (rant ended)

668. Council ban on atheist websites

Comment #221600 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 9:31 pm

8teist

It's a fight, but one I can't join in on since I know little of which they debate. Where's clearlywooter when you need him?

669. Atheism FLEAmix

Comment #221597 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 9:28 pm

Gordon

Only if I find it for a quarter at a thrift shop.

670. Atheism FLEAmix

Comment #221589 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 9:07 pm

Gordon

It is a stretch to be a flea, but on the cover it does say, "A christian confronts the new atheists". He defines new atheists as Dawkins, Hitchens, Dennett, and Harris. So he is using these authors in a parasitic fashion. Maybe not as blatant as some of the others.

671. Atheism FLEAmix

Comment #221586 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 8:50 pm

I just wish books on atheism were this cheap, $10.87 for a hardcover. By next month it will be "out back, on the discount rack" for $4.

672. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #221295 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 1:38 pm

Stan Pulaski, the ten foot pole, doesn't want the job.

673. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #221250 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 1:07 pm

Al

If someone complains, explain that since you have to do other people's work, you should get their paycheck too. Always worked for me. Or, you should at least be allowed to take their breaks.

674. Church exorcism protected by First Amendment

Comment #221237 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 12:58 pm

So, if my church believes in burning people at the stake, the government can't get involved? Nonsense.

675. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #221233 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 12:56 pm

twp

You let my height-challenged remark go, I thought I was going to get smacked for sure with that one.

676. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #221216 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 12:44 pm

Al

I have a nephew who bet my son he could give up chew. The bet was, $20 everytime he sees him if he hasn't stopped. He is solely responsible for my son's near 1000 CD collection.

677. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #221204 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 12:29 pm

Steve

I was going to point out the 11 year old marriage by parental permission too, but was afraid twp would nail me in the knee cap (as far up as she could reach I think) with her bat.

Excuse me, I think that's my mom calling.(runs)

678. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #221200 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 12:23 pm

epeeist

Yes, I think you have some of her features, not the moustache though.

679. Faith is not the answer

Comment #221175 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 12:06 pm

Rabbi Sacks: All the world's problems, from male pattern baldness, to world wars, can be blamed on the lack of religion. Get thee to synagogue or church, solves everything, you know. Sounds like a snake oil salesman to me.

680. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #221153 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 11:47 am

twp

Yes, it is your fault. Send restitution check immediately.

681. Council ban on atheist websites

Comment #221152 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 11:45 am

twp

Glad I live several hundred miles away, or I'd be sliced into the rough in no time.

682. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #221148 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 11:37 am

epeeist

Grandfather looks like a decent chap, is your mother the tallest of the 3 young ladies?

683. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #221138 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 11:23 am

Al

And yet later, he ruthlessly put down any dissent in Georgia.

684. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #221127 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 11:06 am

hawt4dawk

Stalin was beaten often by his drunken father, who eventually deserted the family, and he was abused at the seminary as Al said. One messed up dude.

685. Council ban on atheist websites

Comment #221118 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 10:54 am

ksskidude

You probably also meant to write viewing, not viweing.

686. Council ban on atheist websites

Comment #221100 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 10:41 am

twp

Atheists are right in there with criminal activities and sexual deviancy, too.

[edit] I couldn't work there. No illegal gambling, sexual deviancy, or atheism? What would I do all day.

687. Council ban on atheist websites

Comment #221099 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 10:39 am

I think if they ban witches from certain sites, they should sic their flying monkeys on them. (fly my pretties, fly)

688. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #221093 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 10:34 am

epeeist

I knew someone would bring Charles Dickens into this discussion.

689. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #221083 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 10:24 am

twp

I don't know about Florida or Texas, but in CA the abusive child would either be removed to a single child home, or "placed" elsewhere.

From what I've understood from CPS workers, the problem lies in understaffing, they just have too many caseloads to do an adequate job. Sometimes this results in them "pulling the trigger" too early, or too late. The system is really screwed up, that's for sure.

690. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #221050 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 9:51 am

Good morning all

CPS is a good idea that needs to be reformed, not abolished. For every kid that gets removed for some dubious reason, there may be one that is removed for good reasons. I had to deal with them once when my son was punching my wife and I had to subdue him until he calmed down. Of course he left that part out when telling his teacher. Anyway, CPS came over, I explained the situation, they said they were suprised that I showed such restraint and left. Had I really been womping on him, they would have taken him "temporarily" for his safety until a magistrate could decide if he could safely stay in the home. Not a bad thing. There are some really nasty parents out there.

Foster care system Really fucked up. There are some good foster parents, who take kids that no one else can deal with. I know a few of these. I also know a few who do it to make a living. The pay is not bad, and these guys could care less about the kids, just the checks they receive from the state.

691. Sydney brothels say Pope's visit will give business a leg-up

Comment #220718 by mordacious1 on July 29, 2008 at 1:16 am

Laurie

That's weird, the news was showing snow in Sydney last night. Is this a conspiracy like the moon landing? They showed the kids tossing snowballs and all that. btw I wasn't drinking beer last night, so I wasn't imagining things (or was I?).

692. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #220697 by mordacious1 on July 28, 2008 at 11:27 pm

If one visits:
www.irelandofequals.com/

They do discuss that sinn fein's goals are the unification of Ireland among other things, including: The aspirations of the 1916 Proclamation, that of a democratic socialist republic, an Ireland of equals.

What I don't understand is what you guys are arguing about. Is someone worried that if Ireland is one country, they will become socialist? So?

693. Sydney brothels say Pope's visit will give business a leg-up

Comment #219978 by mordacious1 on July 27, 2008 at 10:32 pm

Laurie

Looks like you just missed the snow in Sydney. Not getting any where you are?

[edit] You guys could have pummeled the pope mobile with snowballs, or knocked his hat off.

694. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #219884 by mordacious1 on July 27, 2008 at 4:47 pm

Mitchell

Honestly I don't think anything is going to work with some of these clowns unless the west stops being (as Fanusi would say) so tolerant of their behaviours.

btw Did you give Steve his hat back? He looks so different without it.

695. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #219872 by mordacious1 on July 27, 2008 at 4:33 pm

Goldy

You're probably right, whatever the reason, it does seem to be popular to be a radical muslim among the islamic youth, which is going to be a problem for perhaps decades in the west. I suppose it's easy for an iman to say, "look what the americans are doing to the land of your ancestors" and get a knee-jerk reaction. I just hope enough of them get an education that gives them a different way to look at the world.

696. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #219856 by mordacious1 on July 27, 2008 at 4:08 pm

Goldy

I can see students being radical. Usually this means turning away from what their parents taught them, or against the established norms that society has pushed on them. These guys take it in an opposite direction and become more religious and more hate filled. It would be like finding the Klan well established in universities in the U.S.

697. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #219850 by mordacious1 on July 27, 2008 at 4:00 pm

This is a poll of university students, what some may consider "the cream of the crop". Egads.

[edit] Speeches "bordering on antisemetic", now the bordering part surprises me.

698. Sydney brothels say Pope's visit will give business a leg-up

Comment #219773 by mordacious1 on July 27, 2008 at 2:08 pm

Sorry to break in on this witty banter but I just wanted to tell Appleby something.

Appleby

You were correct with your "gravedigger" comment. It was a cheap shot, although I'm usually not above that, in this case I apologize. Cheers.

699. [UPDATED] Venomous Snakes, Slippery Eels and Harun Yahya

Comment #219711 by mordacious1 on July 27, 2008 at 12:12 pm

epeeist

Yum, now you've got me in the mood for some Blutwurst und ein Doppelbock.

700. [UPDATED] Venomous Snakes, Slippery Eels and Harun Yahya

Comment #219693 by mordacious1 on July 27, 2008 at 11:29 am

"He has only forbidden you carrion, blood and pork..."

Joe, I'm glad allah has forbidden you to eat carrion. I would think that you could figure out that road kill isn't good for you all by yourself, but if you need a religious law to keep you from competing with the vultures, so be it. The rest of us just kinda know.