51. Better Know a Lobby - Atheism

Comment #240607 by SharonMcT on August 31, 2008 at 4:52 pm

I didn't think this particular bit on Colbert was funny, but I'm not sure it was meant to be laugh-out-loud. I think we're meant to be uncomfortable with that horrid song. I think one is supposed to look at it an an outsider would and see it for what it is. I think that is the message Colbert was trying to get across. He wanted his audience to look at that song and the arrogance of it in a way they are not used to if they are mindlessly singing along. If every time they hear that song and remember the discomfort of that moment in his "interview" then he's done what he set out to do.

Diacanu:

I like the new avatar, but I miss the old one already too. :(

52. Atheists: The Last Political Outcasts

Comment #239441 by SharonMcT on August 29, 2008 at 3:10 pm

Sciros:

I disagree. I think it's obviously contextual. I'll leave it to him to defend if he feels it necessary.

53. Atheists: The Last Political Outcasts

Comment #239436 by SharonMcT on August 29, 2008 at 3:00 pm

Sciros:

I have followed this entire exchange, among others, between Steve and Fanusi. If you prefer to look at a couple of posts for your understanding of what was meant, I can't help you.

54. Atheists: The Last Political Outcasts

Comment #239431 by SharonMcT on August 29, 2008 at 2:48 pm

Sciros:

Oh, brother. Steve's not calling Fanusi fundamentalist because he won't answer straight away. How you get that from this entire exchange, I'll never understand.

55. Atheists: The Last Political Outcasts

Comment #239332 by SharonMcT on August 29, 2008 at 1:16 pm

Steve:

PM for you.

Edited.

56. Channel 4 announces return of Undercover Mosque

Comment #238116 by SharonMcT on August 27, 2008 at 3:26 pm

Kaiser:

Thank you. I will look for it this very weekend.

57. Channel 4 announces return of Undercover Mosque

Comment #238086 by SharonMcT on August 27, 2008 at 3:02 pm

Diacanu:

*blows kisses and waves*

kaiser:

Can I only order your lovely looking product online, or are there liquor stores in Alberta where one may purchase it?

58. It's no wonder evangelical atheists need to shout so loud

Comment #237958 by SharonMcT on August 27, 2008 at 1:07 pm

*sigh*

It almost sounds like parody.

This is what we are up against here in the bible belt of Canada. How utterly embarrassing.

59. Richard Dawkins on Talkback Radio

Comment #236724 by SharonMcT on August 25, 2008 at 7:35 am

Tyler:

PM for you. :)

60. The rise of Miliband brings at last the prospect of an atheist prime minister

Comment #234462 by SharonMcT on August 21, 2008 at 12:00 pm

SomeDanGuy:

This Canadian will tell you that Number 10 refers to the residence of the Prime Minister. It is located at Number 10 Downing Street in London.

61. Catholic leaders block contraceptive advice for 30,000 Scots girls

Comment #232888 by SharonMcT on August 18, 2008 at 8:23 pm

Goldy:

Huh. I thought I had read every single post on every single thread. ;)

Just teasing.

I liked how you stuck on the anY/all gods point though he just glossed over it as if you never mentioned it.

62. Catholic leaders block contraceptive advice for 30,000 Scots girls

Comment #232884 by SharonMcT on August 18, 2008 at 8:16 pm

Goldy:

Now you've done it. You've gone and told us your real name.

Excellent responses to Mr. Brooke. I admire your patience.

63. A flea we missed?

Comment #232707 by SharonMcT on August 18, 2008 at 2:10 pm

I am not at all opposed to a little off-topic banter either. We all do it and we're all just as entitled.

I would not want the humourous digs to ever stop.

I am only opposed to one really old, really tired joke taking over every thread. Old, tired jokes are old and tired no matter who it is that keeps repeating them. That's all. We can all be guilty at some point, and hopefully we can handle a reminder without a lot of hurt feelings or taking things personally.

One of the things about someone like Diacanu or Cartomancer (among others) is that each post by them is a well-crafted piece that is new and fresh and fantastic each and every time.

64. A flea we missed?

Comment #232113 by SharonMcT on August 17, 2008 at 3:53 pm

Decius:

And you've done a fine job so far. Sorry for helping to bury more of your as-always awesome comments amongst my empty opinions. :)

65. A flea we missed?

Comment #232108 by SharonMcT on August 17, 2008 at 3:45 pm

J Mac:

More than 194 posts are devoted to the cricket bat? You counted them?

66. A flea we missed?

Comment #232100 by SharonMcT on August 17, 2008 at 3:38 pm

J Mac:

"Incessantly dwell". I see you're a big fan of hyperbole. :)

Anyhow, Apathy asked a question. I think I've replied to our mutual satisfaction, and it's all good.


SG:

I completely agree. Arse kicks ass's ass. ;)


kkelly:

I had briefly thought about calling up TWP's comments and counting, but then I decided it just wasn't worth it.

67. A flea we missed?

Comment #232081 by SharonMcT on August 17, 2008 at 3:09 pm

People have disagreed with TWP before. It gets ugly. Maybe it's just not been worth it. A lot of people I have a lot of respect for fawn all over the cricket bat. It just makes it harder to bother when it could get blown way out of proportion and people start taking sides.

68. A flea we missed?

Comment #232076 by SharonMcT on August 17, 2008 at 2:57 pm

Apathy:

It just took one person with enough guts to speak up and then more people felt comfortable doing so.

That is often the way. Once people feel like "Wow, it's not just me" then it all comes out.

69. A flea we missed?

Comment #232041 by SharonMcT on August 17, 2008 at 2:02 pm

Jesus86:

It comes from "I cannot be bothered to get off my arse and...".

It's shorter but sounds more poetic than "I can't be bothered", at least to me.

70. A flea we missed?

Comment #232021 by SharonMcT on August 17, 2008 at 1:12 pm

I vote with those who say the cricket bat has lost its lustre.

If it wasn't on every single thread every single day, it might be alright.

I can't be arsed to keep reading the same comment over and over again.

71. Poll: Should the motto 'In God We Trust' be removed from U.S. currency?

Comment #230159 by SharonMcT on August 14, 2008 at 11:29 am

Diacanu (Re:Comment #230150):

Ahh. I feel better after having read that. ;)

72. The HMS Beagle Project

Comment #228268 by SharonMcT on August 11, 2008 at 5:35 pm

Goldy:

The Africa trip looks amazing, but I have to admit to having slightly higher maintenance requirements. Don't tell anyone. ;)

73. The HMS Beagle Project

Comment #228258 by SharonMcT on August 11, 2008 at 5:03 pm

Cool.

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

Comment #225186 by SharonMcT on August 6, 2008 at 10:20 am

I actually like spam. I have been to the SPAM Museum in Austin Minnesota. Very cool place. But every once in awhile there is such a thing as too much spam. It's kinda like too much sugar. It gives you a tummy ache. :P

By now I think we can safely say that Joe has nothing to offer anyone. He cannot be intelligently engaged. It's sad, really. There was a valiant effort made by all the regular posters *applause*, but he's just beyond hope. He cannot engage in a rational debate with intelligent human beings.

75. Saving Us from Darwin

Comment #198829 by SharonMcT on June 24, 2008 at 2:41 pm

TeraBrat:

Fuck off. ;)

Edit: *whew* I've been wanting to say that for a few days now.

76. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #198332 by SharonMcT on June 23, 2008 at 3:14 pm

I don't want to ban people either. I just wanted the fun of the counter.

Quetz:

Your rare qualities are worth much when it comes to god-choosing. But your smiting abilities are the kicker for me. :)

77. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #198311 by SharonMcT on June 23, 2008 at 2:44 pm

Quetz:

True, but it sounded like so much fun. ;P

Edit: Trust a god to be the voice of reason and rain on the parade. ;)

78. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #198309 by SharonMcT on June 23, 2008 at 2:36 pm

Phil:

Flag a score by their avatar.

79. As the world becomes smaller, the need to understand each other's faith grows

Comment #197203 by SharonMcT on June 21, 2008 at 10:47 am

TeraBrat:

What thought crimes? I don't know much about Christianity and Islam but I know the ten commandments very well and there is nothing there that could be considered a thought crime. Please enlighten me.

80. The Mother, The Child, The School Board And The Psychic

Comment #196117 by SharonMcT on June 19, 2008 at 10:17 am

Al:

Arrggghhh...thank you so much for the nasty earworm! ;P

81. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #196070 by SharonMcT on June 19, 2008 at 9:11 am

Quetz:

*singing* my god thinks I'm smart.

No wonder I praise you. :)

82. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #196063 by SharonMcT on June 19, 2008 at 9:05 am

mixmastergaz:

That's certainly what it seems like sometimes. I wonder how Jethro came to his conclusion? :)

83. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #196059 by SharonMcT on June 19, 2008 at 9:02 am

Irate:

No matter how hard we pray, you'll still have us subjected to U2? I think you may have just passed the first interview on your way to becoming a deity. ;)

I'll still praise Quetz though. Too afraid of the smiting, me.

84. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #196054 by SharonMcT on June 19, 2008 at 8:52 am

Jethro:

What is "good religion" and how can a person tell?

85. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #194872 by SharonMcT on June 17, 2008 at 10:51 am

ReturnTheGift:

Why are all of you such bitter people? It is so obvious that you have no happiness in your life. Your hearts are empty. Jesus can fill this void. Just trust in him. There has been something done to you in the past that is not enabling you to trust and have faith in a loving and all powerful God. Overcome this. You can do it. You have the free will to change your life today, for the better.

86. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #191647 by SharonMcT on June 11, 2008 at 11:57 am

I've very much enjoyed this comment thread. As usual I have learned a lot, and laughed a loT.

I just wanted to throw my 2 cents in about why txp can't let go his delusion. I think it's all about delusions of grandeur. If he gives up his beliefs, it will mean that he is no longer the very special being that he wants to be so desperately.

My theory is it ties in with his "Supernatural Conspiracy Theory View" as Steve put it, and his reasons for not sharing his "evidence". Only he knows what god really wants. He is one of the very special few chosen ones who will be at jesus's right hand at the rapture. If he explains why it is that he is this very special person (even if anyone else could possibly understand the sheer brilliance and sophistication of it), he will no longer be special. He has a secret. If everyone knows the secret, he won't be special. Just trust him that it's a very important secret. ;)

God has some really great important things in store, just for txp. The "ultimate" authority has singled him out for special understanding. Why can't we all just see that? ;P

No one can take that specialness away from him. He will not allow it, because if he did, he'd just be like any other ordinary human being with a finite lifespan with which to accomplish their mudane natural goals.

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

Comment #190777 by SharonMcT on June 9, 2008 at 2:34 pm

Goldy!

I resemble that remark. I'm from Alberta. ;)

88. Faith no more as World Youth Day fans flames of disbelief

Comment #189873 by SharonMcT on June 7, 2008 at 12:07 pm

epeeist:

You have to be good to be lucky. Judging from the photos, you are a lucky man. :)

89. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #189870 by SharonMcT on June 7, 2008 at 12:03 pm

Who sells those little smoking jackets for the marmosets, though? Probably only available in the UK. *grumbles*

90. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #189852 by SharonMcT on June 7, 2008 at 11:14 am

Like WWF wrestlers, but without the dignity.

91. Faith no more as World Youth Day fans flames of disbelief

Comment #189849 by SharonMcT on June 7, 2008 at 11:08 am

Logicel:

However, such driving forces in keeping Religion alive as indoctrination of children, the pushing of their so-called moral monopoly, special tax treatment, etc. are the reasons why many atheists see the vision of Religion being confined to consenting adults in their private lives as an impossibility.

92. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce

Comment #188639 by SharonMcT on June 4, 2008 at 9:45 am

Tyler:

I know. He's very immature. But I actually do have hope that as he grows up, he'll gain the understanding that is necessary for him to see how wrong he was in his youth.

93. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce

Comment #188632 by SharonMcT on June 4, 2008 at 9:37 am

Appletard:

Wrong, again. Why doesn't that surprise me?

94. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce

Comment #188625 by SharonMcT on June 4, 2008 at 9:31 am

re comment #188620:

Awww. The little man is disappointed that all the smart grownups still disagree with his line of "reasoning".

So sad that we can't see the sheer brilliance of his logic.

95. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce

Comment #188587 by SharonMcT on June 4, 2008 at 8:16 am

Deliberately Obtuse:

What you are in effect saying is that it is only wrong to rape a child if the child says that it is harmful. You seem to only want to consider consent when it suits you.

Edit: for clarity, I hope.

96. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce

Comment #187842 by SharonMcT on June 2, 2008 at 8:37 pm

Cartomancer:

And even if there is difference, why is that a basis for discrimination? It would have to be an extreme and significantly dangerous difference - so dangerous that it would almost certainly be blatantly apparent already. If heterosexuals really were a threat to social stability it would probably have been made manifest by now.

97. How to reconcile Richard Dawkins?

Comment #186780 by SharonMcT on May 31, 2008 at 9:58 am

There are two types of colours generally:

1) black

2) white

=)

98. Louisiana's latest creationism bill moves to House floor

Comment #186602 by SharonMcT on May 30, 2008 at 8:07 pm

Diacanu:

Bravo.

99. Senate bill allows display of Lord's Prayer, 10 Commandments

Comment #186595 by SharonMcT on May 30, 2008 at 7:41 pm

The Age of Reason was the impetus that helped move me from apathetic agnostic to angry atheist. So glad I read it.

100. The Neural Buddhists

Comment #181009 by SharonMcT on May 16, 2008 at 9:26 am

I have to admit, though, that I didn't think he was all that horrible when he was an atheist. He made mistakes like we all do. I felt sorry for him then and I guess I still do, really.