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  • T TheGreatAndPowerfulOz

    mark merrens wrote:

    keep your beliefs to yourself.

    I see. Understandable. I don't want someone screaming in my face either. Does this extend to political, scientific, mathematical, etc beliefs and ideas differing from yours? If so, you must want to live in a very quiet and boring world.

    If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
    You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun

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    R Giskard Reventlov
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    ahmed zahmed wrote:

    Does this extend to political, scientific, mathematical, etc beliefs and ideas differing from yours? If so, you must want to live in a very quiet and boring world.

    Now you're being silly: when was the last time a scientist accosted you in the street and screamed at you to accept that evolution was a fact? Or a mathematician came up to you and said 'Look! I can show you how to solve quadratic equations if you'll attend my school!'

    "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me

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      ahmed zahmed wrote:

      Does this extend to political, scientific, mathematical, etc beliefs and ideas differing from yours? If so, you must want to live in a very quiet and boring world.

      Now you're being silly: when was the last time a scientist accosted you in the street and screamed at you to accept that evolution was a fact? Or a mathematician came up to you and said 'Look! I can show you how to solve quadratic equations if you'll attend my school!'

      "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me

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      mark merrens wrote:

      Or a mathematician came up to you and said 'Look! I can show you how to solve quadratic equations if you'll attend my school!'

      That pretty much describes my degree course.

      *pre-emptive celebratory nipple tassle jiggle* - Sean Ewington

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        All I can say, when the vampire hordes come screaming over the parapets, I want the pontiff beside me blessing that water like there's no tomorrow. I ain't going to put my faith in Dawkins, blessing a particularly fine Chateau Neuf de Pap with Dracula champing at my heels.

        *pre-emptive celebratory nipple tassle jiggle* - Sean Ewington

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        If there really were vampires do you think they're really scared of a little cross? :-)

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        • T TheGreatAndPowerfulOz

          Naerling wrote:

          atheists weren't

          I'm not so sure. It certainly is funny, and I had a laugh. But it's an "in-your-face" kind of thing that makes them look petty and stupid.

          If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
          You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun

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          ahmed zahmed wrote:

          that makes them look petty and stupid.

          They certainly made their point though :)

          It's an OO world.

          public class Naerling : Lazy<Person>{
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            If there really were vampires do you think they're really scared of a little cross? :-)

            "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me

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            A little cross? I'd be bloody furious.

            *pre-emptive celebratory nipple tassle jiggle* - Sean Ewington

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            • T TheGreatAndPowerfulOz

              Naerling wrote:

              atheists weren't

              I'm not so sure. It certainly is funny, and I had a laugh. But it's an "in-your-face" kind of thing that makes them look petty and stupid.

              If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
              You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun

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              It only makes them look stupid if you're offended by it. On the other hand, maybe they were offended by the initial action.

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                A little cross? I'd be bloody furious.

                *pre-emptive celebratory nipple tassle jiggle* - Sean Ewington

                "Mind bleach! Send me mind bleach!" - Nagy Vilmos

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                Which reminds of a vampire film where one of the characters uses a Star of David to protect himself. Found it: Love at first bite[^]

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                  Which reminds of a vampire film where one of the characters uses a Star of David to protect himself. Found it: Love at first bite[^]

                  "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me

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                  The sad thing is that I remember this film. The thing that sticks most in my memory is the perma-tan that Dracula (a creature of the night) has throughout the film.

                  *pre-emptive celebratory nipple tassle jiggle* - Sean Ewington

                  "Mind bleach! Send me mind bleach!" - Nagy Vilmos

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                    The sad thing is that I remember this film. The thing that sticks most in my memory is the perma-tan that Dracula (a creature of the night) has throughout the film.

                    *pre-emptive celebratory nipple tassle jiggle* - Sean Ewington

                    "Mind bleach! Send me mind bleach!" - Nagy Vilmos

                    My blog | My articles | MoXAML PowerToys | Mole 2010 - debugging made easier - my favourite utility

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                    Indeed: George Hamilton. When he first got to Hollywood he would hire a Rolls Royce to go to auditions. He was a baaaad actor.

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                      Indeed: George Hamilton. When he first got to Hollywood he would hire a Rolls Royce to go to auditions. He was a baaaad actor.

                      "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me

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                      Indeed. Here's[^] George on a rare day off.

                      *pre-emptive celebratory nipple tassle jiggle* - Sean Ewington

                      "Mind bleach! Send me mind bleach!" - Nagy Vilmos

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                        Indeed. Here's[^] George on a rare day off.

                        *pre-emptive celebratory nipple tassle jiggle* - Sean Ewington

                        "Mind bleach! Send me mind bleach!" - Nagy Vilmos

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                        I thought that was Keanau Reeves (stupid name) and Nicholas Cage and Kevin Costner.

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                        • R R Giskard Reventlov

                          It only makes them look stupid if you're offended by it. On the other hand, maybe they were offended by the initial action.

                          "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me

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                          I'm not offended, but it doesn't make me want to listen to them. They're just trying to make fun of someone else which makes them look petty and stupid. How can you be offended by something in which you don't believe and does nothing for or against anyone?

                          If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
                          You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun

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                            I'm not offended, but it doesn't make me want to listen to them. They're just trying to make fun of someone else which makes them look petty and stupid. How can you be offended by something in which you don't believe and does nothing for or against anyone?

                            If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
                            You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun

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                            I was just saying: personally, as I've said before, I wouldn't have done it but I'm not them so I can't do more than guess at the motivation.

                            "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me

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                              ahmed zahmed wrote:

                              Does this extend to political, scientific, mathematical, etc beliefs and ideas differing from yours? If so, you must want to live in a very quiet and boring world.

                              Now you're being silly: when was the last time a scientist accosted you in the street and screamed at you to accept that evolution was a fact? Or a mathematician came up to you and said 'Look! I can show you how to solve quadratic equations if you'll attend my school!'

                              "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me

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                              Of course, that would be silly. So, is it the "in-your-face" aspect or do you just not want to hear about it at all? (It === Religion) If you don't want to hear about it at all, then I think you're probably out of luck. Of course, I don't agree with the obnoxious fanatics either. I wish there were a way to reasonably curb such behavior.

                              If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
                              You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun

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                                ahmed zahmed wrote:

                                such as the late, great Richard Dawkins.

                                Unless I missed something, he's still alive. Are you thinking of Christopher Hitchens by any chance?

                                *pre-emptive celebratory nipple tassle jiggle* - Sean Ewington

                                "Mind bleach! Send me mind bleach!" - Nagy Vilmos

                                My blog | My articles | MoXAML PowerToys | Mole 2010 - debugging made easier - my favourite utility

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                                Oops, my bad. You are correct sir.

                                If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
                                You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun

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                                • T TheGreatAndPowerfulOz

                                  Atheists use ‘unholy water’ to ‘unbless’ Florida highway[^] Since atheists don't believe in God or the Divine nor in the Holy or in Blessings, how can they believe in anything "unholy" or in "unblessing"? If you are "undoing" something doesn't that mean you give credence to the "doing" of a thing? Just a thought. I don't really care one way or the other. Just seems contradictory and hypocritical to me for an atheist to "undo" anything that a religionist "does".

                                  If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
                                  You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun

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                                  No you are right, they are retarded

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                                    No you are right, they are retarded

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                                    Well, thanks for an intelligent response.

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                                      Well, thanks for an intelligent response.

                                      "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me

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                                      wait does this mean we agree on something.... i may have to reconsider my position :rolleyes: hehe

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                                        ahmed zahmed wrote:

                                        Does this extend to political, scientific, mathematical, etc beliefs and ideas differing from yours? If so, you must want to live in a very quiet and boring world.

                                        Now you're being silly: when was the last time a scientist accosted you in the street and screamed at you to accept that evolution was a fact? Or a mathematician came up to you and said 'Look! I can show you how to solve quadratic equations if you'll attend my school!'

                                        "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me

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                                        Well, there's the mainstream media pushing climate change down our throats all the time.

                                        The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.

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                                          Atheists use ‘unholy water’ to ‘unbless’ Florida highway[^] Since atheists don't believe in God or the Divine nor in the Holy or in Blessings, how can they believe in anything "unholy" or in "unblessing"? If you are "undoing" something doesn't that mean you give credence to the "doing" of a thing? Just a thought. I don't really care one way or the other. Just seems contradictory and hypocritical to me for an atheist to "undo" anything that a religionist "does".

                                          If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
                                          You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun

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                                          HaHa. they were just elephanting with them!

                                          If it moves, compile it

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