1351. Saudi Marriage Officiant : 'It Is Allowed To Marry A Girl At The Age Of One'.

Comment #198897 by mordacious1 on June 24, 2008 at 4:40 pm

encephalloyd

The difference, using your example of GW, is that we don't use him as an example of why slavery should be ok today. We advanced beyond that, islam has not, they are living as if several centuries have not past since the Moh. did his nasty deeds.

1352. Saudi Marriage Officiant : 'It Is Allowed To Marry A Girl At The Age Of One'.

Comment #198887 by mordacious1 on June 24, 2008 at 3:56 pm

I wouldn't want to marry anyone that I would have to buy pampers for...damn those things are expensive.

1353. Saving Us from Darwin

Comment #198859 by mordacious1 on June 24, 2008 at 3:14 pm

Don't the feminists hold a big conference every year to discuss how women are treated worldwide, with representatives from muslim countries included? Not that this has helped, but I suppose some women get their heads out of the sand long enough to pay attention. Also, I think that there is an organization that one can contribute to, that bankrolls women-run businesses in the third world. It actually has a higher loan payoff than most banks. My point is, that not all women are ignoring the horrid conditions of their sisters in other countries. This would be an example of generalizing that we were talking about.

1354. Saving Us from Darwin

Comment #198846 by mordacious1 on June 24, 2008 at 3:00 pm

Al

Careful, big guy. Most women I know, would be offended if you said you were "defending" them. I think the women posters on this site are quite capable of defending themselves. Making supportive comments, on the other hand, is what I notice you doing.

Podaar

What's a cieling?

1355. Saving Us from Darwin

Comment #198835 by mordacious1 on June 24, 2008 at 2:48 pm

Sharon

My, my...

On the other hand, if one guy said that to another, I probably wouldn't notice that much. I think Tera is tough enough to take it though, so...

1356. Saving Us from Darwin

Comment #198826 by mordacious1 on June 24, 2008 at 2:31 pm

Tera

I think that you are a little thin skinned. If you hang around more than four days, you will find that generally posters aren't called "fucktard" right off the bat. It is a title that has to be earned.

Many posters here have tried to discuss on an intellectual level with David Robertson, for example. After puting up with his circular logic and repetitive nonsense for awhile, he earned, and for good reasons, the term. If it offends you, so what? Maybe some people would be offended by you "letting one rip in a mosque". So what?

I think that there is a difference between losing an argument and getting frustrated, then start name-calling, and name-calling when it makes a good point. I can say, "GW invaded Iraq under false pretenses, therefore he is an a-hole". Everyone understands what I mean and it fits, so why not?

Have a nice day, and remember to smell good.

1357. Saudi Marriage Officiant : 'It Is Allowed To Marry A Girl At The Age Of One'.

Comment #198736 by mordacious1 on June 24, 2008 at 12:14 pm

Sciros

I saw something about the one night marriage on dateline or somewhere. I think is was in Saudi Arabia too, but I could be mistaken.

1358. Saudi Marriage Officiant : 'It Is Allowed To Marry A Girl At The Age Of One'.

Comment #198734 by mordacious1 on June 24, 2008 at 12:10 pm

I have two friends who are originally from Pakistan and who were "married" at a young age. They both stayed at home with their parents until it was felt that she was "old enough", 17 or 18.

Now, several years later, she is a practicing MD, and he works at a mini mart here in the U.S. I like them both, but she has confided in me that she hates his guts. He thinks he is superior because he's the man and tells her how to do things... I told her to get a divorce, but she said she'd be treated horribly by her community. Me: With a community like that, who needs enemies. Oh, and besides the intelligence factor, in looks, she's a 10 and he's a 2 1/2. I don't see how this system can work.

1359. Science is not philosophy

Comment #198714 by mordacious1 on June 24, 2008 at 11:43 am

Tera

My bad. I was quoting a poll of "leading scientists", not scientists overall.

I have an excuse though. Have you ever stayed up all night with an autistic child who just had seven teeth pulled. Trust me, your brain wouldn't be functioning either.

1360. Saudi Marriage Officiant : 'It Is Allowed To Marry A Girl At The Age Of One'.

Comment #198687 by mordacious1 on June 24, 2008 at 11:15 am

I always thought that the, "Old enough to breathe, old enough for me" line was just a sick joke, and then along comes islam...

So if I want to go on a trip, I could take my daughter with me...Oh wait, I could marry her off. Saves on restaurant bills, good thinking.


Boy, If these guys could just step back and take a look at their religion from the outside, they would have to be ashamed.

1361. Philadelphia Set to Honor Darwin and Evolution

Comment #198577 by mordacious1 on June 24, 2008 at 9:15 am

"We will try to find ways of persuading people that it's not in conflict with their faith" Dr. Brown said.

Of course it's in conflict with their faith. What a pussy.

1362. Science is not philosophy

Comment #198572 by mordacious1 on June 24, 2008 at 9:09 am

The only "Scientists" that still have that high of % of belief, are medical doctors, if you include them as scientists, I don't. The number is more like 7% that believe in some sort of god, including deism.

1363. Science is not philosophy

Comment #198568 by mordacious1 on June 24, 2008 at 9:05 am

We get a lot of articles linked by Linda Ward Selbie. Any relation to Lalla Ward? And is Lalla related to Sela Ward? Just wondering, I guess Ward is a fairly common name, but...

1364. Science is not philosophy

Comment #198561 by mordacious1 on June 24, 2008 at 8:58 am

Border

What was Eric's comment, my page shows a blank, someone deleted it?

1365. World Youth Day condom protest against Pope

Comment #198557 by mordacious1 on June 24, 2008 at 8:51 am

Well good for them.

They should give one to the pope, since he is a dick.

1366. Evolutionarily Preserved Signature Found In The Primate Brain

Comment #198554 by mordacious1 on June 24, 2008 at 8:45 am

MikedubB

Huh?

1367. 'I despise Islamism': Ian McEwan faces backlash over press interview

Comment #198375 by mordacious1 on June 23, 2008 at 4:59 pm

Goldy

I'm trying to stay out of this discussion, but I would like to say that the direction that Egypt is going (per your link)is troublesome. Would someone care to tell me what affect this has had on the Egyptian government? Any signs that they are supporting terrorist groups in the region, in order to make their populace happy? This is not a good thing.

1368. Richard Dawkins Public Lecture - Liverpool 08

Comment #198299 by mordacious1 on June 23, 2008 at 2:16 pm

I had high hopes for string theory, I wish it could be shown that it was very likely. It would mean GUT could be just around the corner. Unfortunately, wishing in science gets you absolutely nowhere. I still like to read about string theory though. Maybe parts of the 5 theories can eventually become one theory (m theory). Some brilliant people are working in this area. I won't hold my breath though. And I agree with Steve, about the mild desperation.

1369. Sarcasm Seen as Evolutionary Survival Skill

Comment #198280 by mordacious1 on June 23, 2008 at 1:35 pm

Frankus1122

You should live to be 110, with your evolutionary survival skills.

1370. Award-winning comedian George Carlin dies

Comment #198151 by mordacious1 on June 23, 2008 at 9:31 am

Border

I think Carlin started his career as a DJ in Shrevepot, LA , of all places. Maybe living in LA and looking at all the moronic bible shit down there gave him all the material he would need for turning to comedy.

1371. Sarcasm Seen as Evolutionary Survival Skill

Comment #198128 by mordacious1 on June 23, 2008 at 8:59 am

This is the BEST article I have ever read. The research is brilliant. The money was well spent. These guys should get the Nobel Prize.

1372. How Darwin won the evolution race

Comment #198115 by mordacious1 on June 23, 2008 at 8:32 am

An avalanche of Darwin for 18 months. Of course, fundies aren't allowed to read any of this, so it won't help them. Nice summary here though.

1373. Award-winning comedian George Carlin dies

Comment #198111 by mordacious1 on June 23, 2008 at 8:24 am

What I liked best about George was his way of making a single word funny. He introduced me to the word oxymoron when I was young. It's sad to lose a towering individual (for such a small man). One less atheist to fight the good fight. Sad, very sad.

1374. 'I despise Islamism': Ian McEwan faces backlash over press interview

Comment #197760 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 3:53 pm

vectr

Nope.

1375. The Flea Delusion

Comment #197754 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 3:44 pm

I think inkling has it right (hoax). The damn thing isn't for sale anywhere. Unless it's one of those things they give out to homeless people in order for them to get a free meal.

1376. 'I despise Islamism': Ian McEwan faces backlash over press interview

Comment #197750 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 3:36 pm

Goldy

I think that would happen a lot in those places.

In the pictures I only see men on their prayer mats, are the women in a back room of the mosque?
Shows how much I know, or care, about these things.

1377. 'I despise Islamism': Ian McEwan faces backlash over press interview

Comment #197736 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 3:05 pm

Goodnight Fanusi...Mr. Serious

1378. 'I despise Islamism': Ian McEwan faces backlash over press interview

Comment #197731 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 2:56 pm

Tera

Maybe if you let one go in a catholic church it would be a weapon of "Mass" destruction. Sorry, but you guys started this.

1379. The Flea Delusion

Comment #197701 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 2:08 pm

The one good thing about "flea books" is that a week after they're published, you can find them in thrift stores for a quarter. Still a waste of money though. I went to the local catholic thrift and bought a stack for a dollar, and couldn't get past the first chapter in any of them. Oh well, at least I kept them out of the hands of young people.

1380. On this Day: Galileo Sentenced for Believing Sun Is Center of Universe

Comment #197700 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 2:05 pm

lozzer

And I'll add "whooo's a good boy (girl)" to your dog.

1381. The Flea Delusion

Comment #197698 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 2:02 pm

I hate it when I sound stupid, but:

I don't get the "Dick to the Dawk to the Phd." quote. And no, please don't explain it to me. I think I'm better off being ignorant on this one.

1382. On this Day: Galileo Sentenced for Believing Sun Is Center of Universe

Comment #197690 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 1:51 pm

Yes, and it took 375 years for the pope to issue a half-assed apology.

[edited] for bad math, thanks overmann

actually it's probably 372 or something. My math students used to get extra credit when I did that.

1383. The Flea Delusion

Comment #197686 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 1:48 pm

shemp333

Yes, maybe we should all chip in and buy him some "Frontline, for Scientist Author's". Guaranteed to kill fleas and ticks for up to 3 months.

edit: Although, I find smacking them down with a well-written 400 page book, works well too.

1384. 'I despise Islamism': Ian McEwan faces backlash over press interview

Comment #197677 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 1:33 pm

Tera

If only your farts did smell like flowers, you'd be perfect. Remember, I was telling you how odor sensitive I was, when we were talking about deoderant.

How did I get sucked into making a comment like this? Oh well, it's the anonymous internet, only Josh knows my true identity.

1385. The Flea Delusion

Comment #197593 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 11:06 am

unintentional bestseller...you think it would be on amazon by now...it's not. Probably sold two copies, yeah his wife bought one too.

1386. The Flea Delusion

Comment #197582 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 10:51 am

We all have a book within us. Sometimes it's in the brain, sometimes the heart, sometimes the lower GI tract.

1387. 'I despise Islamism': Ian McEwan faces backlash over press interview

Comment #197538 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 9:58 am

Sargeist

Second your statement, except last sentence.

1388. 'I despise Islamism': Ian McEwan faces backlash over press interview

Comment #197532 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 9:49 am

Sargeist

If you click on "other comments by Tera" at the bottom of her post, you can get caught up on her stance on "what happened a hundred years ago", and the responses to it.

Tera

ooops, the above comment sounds snide. Don't mean it to be, I actually enjoyed the banter between you and Al and others.

1389. Where do US lawmakers stand on science?

Comment #197524 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 9:36 am

Most politicians know jack-squat about science, and that is a damn shame. I think we need more science requirements in high school and college, so everyone that gets elected, at least the ones with a college degree, should know the basics.

1390. 'I despise Islamism': Ian McEwan faces backlash over press interview

Comment #197519 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 9:28 am

beezlebub

You totally misinterpreted my post. It was a reference to several other threads where posters argued endlessly about whether slamming islam is racist. My position, in previous threads, was of course not. Sorry, sometimes I'm just talking to frequent posters, that would get the joke, and forget that there are others who might take it the wrong way...But thanks for making my point, and starting the Islam isn't a race post again.

1391. 'I despise Islamism': Ian McEwan faces backlash over press interview

Comment #197500 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 9:04 am

My wife started reading a book by Ian McEwan yesterday. She said "This guy is great, ever hear of him?". Duh, honey do you ever listen to anything I say, yes he is great, the rest of his books are on that shelf there.

Happy B-day. Many more years of producing wonderful work.

1392. 'I despise Islamism': Ian McEwan faces backlash over press interview

Comment #197493 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 8:57 am

Uh oh. Here comes the "Islam isn't a race, so you're not a racist if you slam them" posts. Hey, if you you remove the I in Islam, you get slam. They're asking for it.

Balkinization of GB. OK, this guys last name IS McEwan. Ha, Ha.

1393. White Patches Found in Mars Trench Are Ice, Scientists Say

Comment #197481 by mordacious1 on June 22, 2008 at 8:29 am

ah, now if I ever make it to Mars, I can take a bottle of scotch.

1394. Christianity 'could die out within a century'

Comment #197333 by mordacious1 on June 21, 2008 at 6:56 pm

It's one of those "If the mountain won't come to mohammad..." things.

If islamic nations can't get nuclear weapons, then they will get a nuclear nation and turn it islamic".

Crap, I sound like Fanusi

1395. Christianity 'could die out within a century'

Comment #197328 by mordacious1 on June 21, 2008 at 6:45 pm

Well good luck with this, I won't hold my breath.

1396. Open Letter to a victim of Ben Stein's lying propaganda

Comment #197262 by mordacious1 on June 21, 2008 at 1:37 pm

Misael

If I'm not mistaken, the site posts the time where ever you are. So for me all times are Pacific time zone.

1397. What Happens When a School Board of Religious Zealots Will 'Lie for Jesus'?

Comment #197216 by mordacious1 on June 21, 2008 at 11:30 am

I suppose the only way we could have common ground with the cretinists, is if they decided to keep their superstitions to themselves and not push them on the rest of us. We know that ain't gonna happen.

1398. New discovery proves 'selfish gene' exists

Comment #197211 by mordacious1 on June 21, 2008 at 11:17 am

Now here is an article that could and should be a bit longer.

This is the first proven example of a selfish gene? I'm suprised.

Richard: Would you care to comment on this?

1399. PZ Myers - Science and Atheism in the Blogosphere

Comment #197190 by mordacious1 on June 21, 2008 at 10:12 am

AtheistJon

To answer your questions: No, No, and Yes.

[edit]: Problems with video blogging. I can read a lot faster than I can watch a video, and it is hard enough to keep up with this site. Like I said, I couldn't stomach videos from certain bloggers, ie. DR . His video blogs on his site are difficult to take.

Pros: I like seeing the person, and the blogger can show examples (say, a fossil or some fauna, depending on subject).

Concl: An occasion video blog would be good and entertaining, if a whole thread was videos, there wouldn't be enough time in the day.

1400. It Doesn't Take an Einstein

Comment #197158 by mordacious1 on June 21, 2008 at 8:57 am

Tera

I've always looked at Jews as a culture, not a race. I think this was just a misspeak on your part. I know what you meant. I don't think we need to get bent out of shape because someone chooses a different word than others would, right Dot?