Comments by Colwyn Abernathy

151. Car dealership advert tells atheists to 'shut up'

Comment #186032 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 29, 2008 at 11:46 am

Let this be the last post on this subject.

YEAH!

....oh wait

EDIT: Dammit!

Comment #186021 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 29, 2008 at 11:16 am

My guess is Martin Luther King Jr. would roll over in his grave if he heard blacks calling each other that. Unbelievable.

Funny you should say that, Al. ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vkobjj-uPSw

EDIT: About 2:20 in.

black wolf, the clip features both Richard Pryor and George Carlin's take on the word nigger. Richard is, sadly, no longer with us.

153. That's it. Texas really is doomed.

Comment #186009 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 29, 2008 at 10:56 am

"What if a white person made this same exact speech?" Because a black man is saying it, it's OK and people can laugh at it. If a white person says it, he/she would probably be lynched after about 30 seconds.

Well, Carlin did something similar. Maybe his label of "hippie" or "curmudgeon" or "bitter blue eyed devil" let him get away with saying it. ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZCS5I80X-8

Miss you, Richard. :_(

154. That's it. Texas really is doomed.

Comment #186001 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 29, 2008 at 10:33 am

There was a good article in The Economist last month about how little education is valued in the black community. They did a study and proved that the more educated a black child was, the less popular he was in school and the less friends he had. They actually had quotes from black children who thought it was "cool" to reject school.

"Nothin' make a nigga happier than NOT KNOWIN' the answer to your question. Ask 'em anything any...'What's the capital of Zaire?'
'HA HA! I dunno that shit! Keepin' it REAL!' Yeah, they always keepin' it real, yeah. Real DUMB." -Chris Rock

Ah, hell, here's the whole bit, since it keeps reminding me of it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpUSElgJcyI

EDIT:

Stop listening to rap and go to school. I wish Obama would say that but he's too afraid of losing the precious black vote.

Thankfully, it didn't stop Bill Cosby from making that point, and he got so much hell from the black community for it. I applaud him for it.

155. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185996 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 29, 2008 at 10:26 am

Okay, hungarianelephant. Thanks for clarifying it for me. I'll check it out as well, thanks!

"And you STILL look like the Turkish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest."
-Norman Lovett, "Pete" Red Dwarf

156. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185992 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 29, 2008 at 10:21 am

It's called intellectual honesty... something liberals know absolutely nothing about. A crime is a crime is a crime, whomever commits it.

Responsibility: nobody should be exempt.

157. That's it. Texas really is doomed.

Comment #185989 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 29, 2008 at 10:12 am

Al:

There is a problem in African American society and culture. They are not taking care of business for themselves, and expend great energy on blaming others, this example you provide is evidence of that problem extending to all facets of life.

"Black people don't give a FUCK about welfare...Niggas are shakin' in their boots. 'Oh, they gonna be takin' our shit!"
-Chris Rock

EDIT: I asked one guy living in Chester, Pa why his house was falling apart with an Escalade in the driveway. His response? "You can't drive a house." Priorities...we need to adjust 'em.

158. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185986 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 29, 2008 at 10:02 am

Robert:

That is a sad parallel to the soul stealing thing. :(

It's the same with the Amish here in Pa.

EDIT: The elders are still freaked out by mobiles, yet most of the kids have them.

159. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185985 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 29, 2008 at 10:00 am

You might enjoy John Waters' The Politburo Has Decided That You Are Unwell. It's a collection of his columns from the Irish Times

Wait...not, HAIRSPRAY, PINK FLAMINGOS John Waters? I saw the "wacky views" and thought so. Just curious. Otherwise, I hadn't heard of him.

160. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185983 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 29, 2008 at 9:48 am

Al:

The only time they ever speak up is when there is an obvious chance to blame the victim of the crime.

Hmm...interesting point. I'd go further and say that it isn't the victim as a person PER SE, but whatever convenient label we can ascribe to them. Example: both a prostitute and a co-ed are women. Since one is a prostitute, she's asking for it, but a co-ed isn't, therefore, we must scream and holler over the injustice of the personal rights violation of the co-ed, but not the hooker, even though the violation is the same. Only the labels are different. I think it's the arbitrary labels we assign to an individual in order to place them in an ascribed group that's the problem.

Being on the left in America used to mean something, defending the rights of others, now it is some mushy bull shit whiners club.

Agreed. Yet they only "whine" when it concerns a group that lies in their interest. (Usually political) Anybody else that won't, as you say, "score points" are ignored. Justice for ALL, not just those we like or can garner support.

161. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185973 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 29, 2008 at 9:25 am

You know what's ironic and infuriating? When fellow Muslims murder their own daughters over a teen crush in Basra, or allow young women to burn to death because they're not properly covered, I DON'T HEAR A GODDAMN PEEP OUT OF THESE PEOPLE. The person committing the atrocity is IRRELEVANT. It's the act that's wrong. Islam rationalises honour killing as one's duty. Anybody else think this is batshit feckin' crazy?

162. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185945 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 29, 2008 at 7:24 am

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

It also says to me, "Be sure to grab your gloves and mouthguard first...

YOU'LL NEED THEM!"

;)

163. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185921 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 29, 2008 at 5:08 am

Dude....using the Aston Kutcher "burn" icon again? Twice in one day?

Switch it up a bit =)

Sry...our icon budget was recently cut due to rising gas prices. We apologise for the inconvenience.

164. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185761 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 12:57 pm

"later he was shocked to hear that people were outraged at what he said (not too bright as usual)."

What did he expect? The rest of the world would agree with his narrow view that Israelis are dogs, whether they're soldiers or not?

165. We happy hooligans

Comment #185758 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 12:53 pm

newskin:

Unhealthy INTEREST?! That's an understatement. Seems like an extreme fetish if you ask me. Now I'm usually game to try almost anything once, but actively controlling someone else's sex life thru guilt, shame, and emotional blackmail? That's a kink I'll never touch, thanks. ;)

166. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185756 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 12:48 pm

Al, I kind of figured, they can't all be gems, but I try. ;)

167. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185754 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 12:44 pm

gr8hands:

(I know al-rawandi is not gay, nor a homophobe, so he'll be able to handle my comment without getting upset.)

And even if he couldn't handle it, it's not like he could put you before some kind of Human Rights tribunal for PUBLICLY making a comment that exposed him to hatred and contempt...

...wait

168. We happy hooligans

Comment #185752 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 12:40 pm

"You fucker, c'mere!"
"Nope! Got to catch us! You corner me I might become a...scalywag!"

Miss you, Bill. :_(

169. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185750 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 12:36 pm

solent56:

I'd've hit him up for that free dinner. Oh, okay, we'll go Dutch, but he'd better at least buy me a drink. ;)

170. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185746 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 12:28 pm

His comments range from reasonable to obscene to neo-fascist, and his picture practically shouts "You want a piece of me?!" - just my impression.

ORLY? Seems more like a young Jon Belushi after an all-night bender. You know, the whole "It's a hundred miles to Chicago. We've got half a pack of cigarettes, a full tank of gas, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses" kind of thing.

EDIT:

I was thinking you were a special education student from Arkansas.... Jury is out.

Take no prisoners, expect no mercy. Just frank observation and opinion. BTW, huzon, Al has freely admitted mistakes and misspeakings when corroborated. Earns my respect, even tho I may not WHOLLY agree with his positions.

EDITEDIT: Or his tone. ;)

171. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185745 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 12:23 pm

Rod-The-Farmer,

Do you think they'd listen to Yanks as well? Or would it not be worth my time to vent my own indignation?

172. That's it. Texas really is doomed.

Comment #185743 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 12:18 pm

FF,

Apparently nobody in your office has heard of JERSEY COWS. ;) If you ask me, they've been listening to too much Carlin. "What do they call it? The Garden State? Heh, sure. If you're growing smokestacks, YES!"

173. We happy hooligans

Comment #185739 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 12:02 pm

Must...resist...fuckit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rfdRJahOIQ

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

Comment #185720 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 11:08 am

That just shows religion is not necessary for bigotry and prejudice.

Nope, just humanity, and a tendency to take oneself FAR too seriously. ;)

175. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185714 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 10:54 am

Al,

Well, the whole story reminds me of Bill Hicks's "Rush Limbaugh is a scatmuncher" joke. That hardline conservatives would be into sexual gratification of self-debasement not only makes a kind of twisted sense psychologically, but is downright fucking hilarious.

"A clear bubble forms on the end of (Rush's tool) with a maggot inside...the maggot pops the bubble and runs off to join some pro-life group somewhere." -Bill Hicks

176. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185710 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 10:34 am

Best line evah:

'Hey.'
'Yes?' I asked.
'Thanks for not staring at my adam's apple.'
'No problem.'
She let herself out without another word, and I sat in the late afternoon silence alone. I considered how it felt to be a disposable instrument in someone's personal debasement fantasy.

177. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185701 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 10:23 am

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

I would, but I can't stop looking at her damn legs. :P

EDIT: Addendum: Stephen Colbert, she ain't.

178. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185698 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 10:16 am

Every nation has its morons, bigots, and downright crazies, and the accidental birth of a person in a particular nation isn't a really good basis for pride. I'm as proud to be a Yank as I would be an Irishman were I born in County Cork...THAT being said...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRI-A3vakVg

EDIT: Al

For Ann Coulter is a predator. A predator with a hungry asshole.

;) You DAWG! ;)

179. That's it. Texas really is doomed.

Comment #185689 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 10:00 am

Dude I'm from New Jersey.

I'm...so sorry, FF. I....I had no idea. My condolences. ;)

I'm sorry...I actually like Jersey...I just couldn't pass up a gimme like that. Hope you don't mind. :)

180. That's it. Texas really is doomed.

Comment #185627 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 8:08 am

edit: Nevermind the medical and technological centers, NASA, etc. that Texas has provided. "All" they have done is provide us with racist rednecks.

And let's not leave out SXSW. ;) I still want to go one year.

181. Car dealership advert tells atheists to 'shut up'

Comment #185610 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 7:23 am

But WWJD? (What Would Jesus Drive?)

Well, he apparently built my hot rod. ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RBKTo5K14M

182. Car dealership advert tells atheists to 'shut up'

Comment #185589 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 28, 2008 at 6:42 am

"I guess maybe I just offended 14 per cent of the people who are listening to this message," the voiceover continues.

No, not really offended. More saddened. That someone would actively call for silencing of American voices TO SELL CARS...is just sad.

"Well, if that is the case, then I say that's tough, this is America folks, it's called free speech. And none of us at Kieffe & Sons Ford are afraid to speak up."

By telling those who disagree with you "to shut up". Fuck you. I refuse to silence you, and I expect the same courtesy. No? Then fuck you twice...in the ass. Free speech for all, even douchebags and fucktards.

EDIT:

We used to call FORD: Fix Or Repair Daily.

Out in Philly we use "Found On Road Dead". Pinto: "Put In New Transmission Often" ;)

183. The Mind-Altering Role of Incense in Religion

Comment #185151 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 27, 2008 at 5:25 am

I'll also say that this really is a non-issue. ACTUAL altered states are much more fun. Not necessarily promoting it, but I won't deny it, either. I had some killer times on drugs, not ALL of them, mind you, but a good portion of them.

184. Mail-boat record 'proves Darwin stole his original ideas from a Welsh scientist'

Comment #185150 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 27, 2008 at 5:20 am

TESLA WAS ROBBED!!

Wait...wrong meeting...sry! ;)

185. What is science for?

Comment #184450 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 25, 2008 at 10:01 am

It seems that piranhas are in trouble again for trying to bite whatever they see in the way of the their way which is the way down in the little pond where some guys are still trying to fish around while Russell and dawkins still wait for the chemical rains. Interesting isn't it?

186. Richard Dawkins Responds to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Comment #184449 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 25, 2008 at 9:54 am

Oh man my old pal alan is back with a super duper theory? No worries, piranhas need more support and worms need more talking.

This web page is not to discuss something pal, it is just a swearing and slandering web page as entire world has been watching. I just wonder why some atheists are so mucg distorting the truth about themselves at times that they are educatd people while they are a graduate from google. Saving privare Ryan or saving my pride?

187. Richard Dawkins Responds to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Comment #184447 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 25, 2008 at 9:48 am

Piranhas are upset.

Piranha 1: Look these guys. They start biting again.
Piranha 2: Who are they biting?
Piranha 1: I guess a guy named Clearmind.
Piranha 2: My God! Even I feel sympathy for clearmind.
Piranha 1: No worries! That clearmind guy is really smart. He is in a glass cage, made of LOGIC. What ever they think they bite it is not clearmind. His logic is protecting him.
Piranha 2: Why are these guy are so stupid? They can't THINK THAT THEY CAN'T BITE A VERY FROM GLASS OF LOGIC.
Piranha 1: Sorry pal, they are blinded by their beaten ego and pride so they do not see anything. Remember the other day, they attacked on the Letter L ASSUMING AGAIN IT IS THE WORD LOGIC.
Piranha 2: then this guy's job just biting what ever they with letter G and L.
Piranha 1: Yep! And one more whatever they find someone who say evolution is a delusion, they bite him as well.
Piranha 2: Oh man, they are more piranhas than us.
Piranha 1: Because they are atheists.

188. The Faith of Flanders

Comment #184443 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 25, 2008 at 9:34 am

I've never watched an entire episode of The Simpsons.
Nothing would surprise me. Many/most Americans have a really difficult time discerning the difference between TV and reality. Or, maybe I should say that TV is their reality ... even more simple minded than church.

"Go back to bed, America. Your government is in control. Here's American Gladiators, here's 56 channels of it. Go back to bed. You are free...to do as we tell you. You are free...to do as we tell you." -Bill Hicks

Who knew NBC would bring that piece of shit show back? And yet, when I watched it, it was like I was a kid again, seeing the first one. Must...resist...temptation.

189. How Are Humans Unique?

Comment #184442 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 25, 2008 at 9:26 am

Human beings do not like to think of themselves as animals. It is thus with decidedly mixed feelings that we regard the frequent reports that activities once thought to be uniquely human are also performed by other species: chimpanzees who make and use tools, parrots who use language, ants who teach. Is there anything left?

Any other species use sarcasm?

EDIT: SRSLY, I think we're the only species to create something merely for the sake of creating it to exist, and not for some evolutionary purpose: mating rituals, homes, etc. You know, the whole ART thing.

190. The Faith of Flanders

Comment #184418 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 25, 2008 at 5:11 am

No one would mistake Ned Flanders, the goofy next-door neighbor in "The Simpsons," for a polished televangelist like Joel Osteen.

'Cuz Joel Osteen's full of shit, but we knew that already, yesh?

191. A Tribute to Douglas Adams: Towel Day May 25th

Comment #184417 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 25, 2008 at 5:09 am

We miss you, Doug. :_(

192. Richard Dawkins Responds to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Comment #184260 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 24, 2008 at 8:11 am

clearmind:

Colwyn Abernathy

There is clown position. you fit in. bring the pictures alone.

Thanks! I think...your post is mostly incomprehensible, so I'm not certain if you're being complimentary or not, but I'll take it as such. Truth thru humour. :)

193. Does Time Run Backward in Other Universes?

Comment #184235 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 24, 2008 at 4:31 am

The basic laws of physics work equally well forward or backward in time, yet we perceive time to move in one direction onlyâ€"toward the future. Why?

Beats me...you want some toast?

194. Five Things Humans No Longer Need

Comment #184234 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 24, 2008 at 4:04 am

Mordacious:

Why couldn't they just have evolved quicker?

Hey, you're the progenitor...it's your selfish genes' fault. ;)

EDIT:

I think people with lots of hair on their backs should evolve already.

That's why god invented manscaping...or was that the gay community?

EDITEDIT: Aquil:

As for Darwin's Point, I've seen it on many friends and thought nothing of it.

I've never heard of it before, so if I saw one, I prolly wouldn't have recognised it.

195. Five Things Humans No Longer Need

Comment #184232 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 24, 2008 at 3:48 am

Before I akchuly read this, I must put up mah two cense. One of 'em bettah be religion. ;)

EDIT: AAaaawww...vestigal organs? How 'boot vestigal BELIEFS? ;)

196. 'Reverse Evolution' Discovered in Seattle Fish

Comment #184230 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 24, 2008 at 3:47 am

I'm with movingshadow. "Reverse" implies a certain direction, when the "direction" is survival. If their environment RETURNS to a previous state, then their descendents will do the same, should they survive. Might as well call it Environmental Reversion.

197. MPs reject calls to cut abortion limit

Comment #183140 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 21, 2008 at 12:46 pm

In fact I think it's fair to say that as abortion has risen year on year in the UK, so has the availability of contraception and the emphasis on sex-education.

That's odd...abortion and unwanted pregnancy rates FALL when contraception and comprehensive sex-education are prevalent...but that's in the US, so's prolly a bit biased. One thing's certain: Abstinence Only education doesn't do shit except burn my friggin' tax money.

198. Richard Dawkins Responds to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Comment #183135 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 21, 2008 at 12:41 pm

I think Beta Ray Bill guards the gates.

I hardly think Bill is Norse canon, unless Odin himself inspired Walt Simonson to create him. ;)

199. MPs reject calls to cut abortion limit

Comment #183129 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 21, 2008 at 12:33 pm

I'd rather see contraception enforced than encourage late terminations.

I'll go with that, Rawhard...but the option should be left with the person carrying around said late termination.

they don't give a shit about life, all they care about is control.

Al's right on the money, it really isn't about the children, it's the choice they care about, as in, they don't want anyone to have one, because, traditionally, women aren't supposed to be capable of doing or being anything but mothers and caretakers, which is bullshit. Both Carlin and Bill Hicks make excellent commentary on this point.

"Here is my actual theory...beyond the huge, hilarious jokes I have. Here's my real theory, though: If you're so pro-life and you're so pro-child, then adopt one that's already here, that's very unwanted and very alone and needs someone to take care of it to get it out of a horrible situation. Okay? People say, "Why don't you do that?" And I say, "Because I hate fucking kids and couldn't care less." Couldn't give a fuck. Don't care at all about abortion. It's your choice, case closed, the end, bottom line. And by the way, that 3 month old kid in your belly is not a fucking human being, okay? It's a bunch of little congregated cells. You're not a human...till you're in my phone book." -Bill Hicks

200. MPs reject calls to cut abortion limit

Comment #183107 by Colwyn Abernathy on May 21, 2008 at 11:50 am

this needn't be a question of theist versus athiest

I, too, concur. If they're gonna continue to spout Leviticus 20 at us, they may as well include 25 as well. And, hell, why not 12? Childbirth is UNCLEAN! And girls are twice as dirty as boys. Let's have some consistency here at the very least.