[FairfieldLife] Re: Hi, Hughes
Bronte: I do, however, find Icke documenting most (not all) of his information. I've actually written him complaining that he ought to do it more, but like most of us -- me included -- he gets carried away by his feelings sometimes and goes on little tirades. Definitely not scientific, and you are good to call us all on it when we do it. Lurk: The thing is, Bronte, you give no quarter when blasting the inconsistencies and flaws you see in guru school of thought. Why do you tolerate it in Icke's theories?
[FairfieldLife] Re: Hi, Hughes
Hughes wrote: > I hope you read the "Blind Watchmaker" it changed my life in that it > opened my eyes to something thats going on in the world that people > think they know about but don't really. It's not about conspiracies > or anything like that, it's simply a book about how life got to be so > complicated without any help, it's both awesome and humbling. I > recommend it because it's an object lesson in how to marshall > evidence, construct an argument and demonstrate when your opponents > are wrong and why. Mr Icke could do with reading it as it grounds you > in respect for the process of science as opposed to wild theorising. > It makes you see the world differently. Bronte writes: I think being scientific is so important in research of any kind: documentation is essential. When I read "he said she said," I get disgusted. That is no more than gossip. Nothing to build knowledge on. I do, however, find Icke documenting most (not all) of his information. I've actually written him complaining that he ought to do it more, but like most of us -- me included -- he gets carried away by his feelings sometimes and goes on little tirades. Definitely not scientific, and you are good to call us all on it when we do it.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Hi, Hughes
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Duveyoung <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Er, Hugh, sorry to suggest, but maybe you were being compared to Fox > News -- what with their fair and balanced reporting. > > Hell with balanced, people. How'sbout we take a stand and start some > propaganda too. You know, let's balance and make fair the tsunami of > war cries being heard from every media outlet. > > Here I'll kickstart this. > > Let's all start swift-Borat-ing disinformation everywhere. > > Here's some stories just waiting for mass consumption: > > 1. The CIA was behind the Oprah school scandal. Condolezza found a > way to pepper the faculty with operatives from her private guard -- a > secret battalion of genetically altered lezzies with the "heart gene" > removed. > > 2. It's common knowledge that the military superiors of Dubya are all > millionaires today from taking the bribes for creating the paperwork > to make it seem like GeorgieBoy could, you know, fly a plane. > > 3. Cheney's shotgunning actually hit two people, and he killed > another member of the hunting party who was the group's "butler who > carried their guns." He's buried out there under a brush pile -- one > of the very brush piles DumbYuck is always seen creating on his ranch > cuz he's such a goi donchaknow. The butler's widow is a millionaire now. > > 4. The Internet's still-free-to-report-the-truth blogosphere is the > true White Knight of the world, and because of it, over half the kids > under 30 in Iran cannot get enough Levi jeans, Jay-Z, and booze- fests. > They think the values of their parents are poopy. They're already > Americans! See? Given another few years they will be banning the > burka and watching TV shows like "Clit Nation," "Iranian Idol," "Ugly > Yentl," "Dancing with the Sufis," and "Dirty Sexy Mullahs." > > 5. Rush Limbaugh has "kill" and "hate" tattooed under his man boobs. > > 6. Rudy Giuliani is having an affair with Ann Coulter -- each having > an addiction to rubber costumes. This is interesting Edg, the funny thing is I'm English and haven't got a clue what you're talking about! I've honestly never heard of these people, except Anne Coulter her reputation for freakshow madness has travelled across the pond unfortunately. As long as she doesn't follow it we'll be happy. > 7. Turq left France because of, you know, his lisp. Sorry but I wouldn't consider making fun of someones speech impediment, ever. Especially someone I like and respect. > Edg >
[FairfieldLife] Re: Hi, Hughes
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Sal Sunshine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I too have been enjoying your posts. Great responses, especially to > some of the loopier theories presented here. > > Sal > Aww, now I really don't know what to say! It's nice to be appreciated on here amongst you guys. To think that 9 times out of 10 I don't press 'send'. Maybe I will in future.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Hi, Hughes
Er, Hugh, sorry to suggest, but maybe you were being compared to Fox News -- what with their fair and balanced reporting. Hell with balanced, people. How'sbout we take a stand and start some propaganda too. You know, let's balance and make fair the tsunami of war cries being heard from every media outlet. Here I'll kickstart this. Let's all start swift-Borat-ing disinformation everywhere. Here's some stories just waiting for mass consumption: 1. The CIA was behind the Oprah school scandal. Condolezza found a way to pepper the faculty with operatives from her private guard -- a secret battalion of genetically altered lezzies with the "heart gene" removed. 2. It's common knowledge that the military superiors of Dubya are all millionaires today from taking the bribes for creating the paperwork to make it seem like GeorgieBoy could, you know, fly a plane. 3. Cheney's shotgunning actually hit two people, and he killed another member of the hunting party who was the group's "butler who carried their guns." He's buried out there under a brush pile -- one of the very brush piles DumbYuck is always seen creating on his ranch cuz he's such a goi donchaknow. The butler's widow is a millionaire now. 4. The Internet's still-free-to-report-the-truth blogosphere is the true White Knight of the world, and because of it, over half the kids under 30 in Iran cannot get enough Levi jeans, Jay-Z, and booze-fests. They think the values of their parents are poopy. They're already Americans! See? Given another few years they will be banning the burka and watching TV shows like "Clit Nation," "Iranian Idol," "Ugly Yentl," "Dancing with the Sufis," and "Dirty Sexy Mullahs." 5. Rush Limbaugh has "kill" and "hate" tattooed under his man boobs. 6. Rudy Giuliani is having an affair with Ann Coulter -- each having an addiction to rubber costumes. 7. Turq left France because of, you know, his lisp. Edg --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "hugheshugo" > wrote: > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "lurkernomore20002000" > > wrote: > > > > > > "hugheshugo" > > > > > > My choice: Most fair/balanced voice on FFL. > > > > > > Aww shucks, I don't know what to say.. > > > That's part of why Lurk said what he did. Unlike > many here, when you find yourself not knowing > what to say, you don't say anything. Others feel > compelled to say something *anyway*. All the > difference in the world. :-) >
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Hi, Hughes
On Oct 28, 2007, at 11:28 AM, hugheshugo wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "lurkernomore20002000" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: "hugheshugo" My choice: Most fair/balanced voice on FFL. lurk Aww shucks, I don't know what to say.. I too have been enjoying your posts. Great responses, especially to some of the loopier theories presented here. Sal
[FairfieldLife] Re: Hi, Hughes
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "hugheshugo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "lurkernomore20002000" > wrote: > > > > "hugheshugo" > > > > My choice: Most fair/balanced voice on FFL. > > > Aww shucks, I don't know what to say.. That's part of why Lurk said what he did. Unlike many here, when you find yourself not knowing what to say, you don't say anything. Others feel compelled to say something *anyway*. All the difference in the world. :-)
[FairfieldLife] Re: Hi, Hughes
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "lurkernomore20002000" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "hugheshugo" > > My choice: Most fair/balanced voice on FFL. > > lurk > Aww shucks, I don't know what to say..
[FairfieldLife] Re: Hi, Hughes
"hugheshugo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My choice: Most fair/balanced voice on FFL. lurk
[FairfieldLife] Re: Hi, Hughes
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "brontebaxter8" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hi, Hughes, I did read that post, and thanks. Good for you for going > to the bother of doing some research. I respect your opinions, even > where I disagree, and have that book you recommend on my reading > list. > > Best regards, > - Bronte > Hi Bronte I didn't reach you then? never mind. I enjoyed the book even though I don't believe him and love the fact he's out there gathering interesting factoids about world politics, if only he could present it in a rational manner, he would make a good political activist if he could stick to the facts and not see plots where there are none. At the end of the day I hope he's right, you and he live in a much more exciting world than I do. I hope you read the "Blind Watchmaker" it changed my life in that it opened my eyes to something thats going on in the world that people think they know about but don't really. It's not about conspiracies or anything like that, it's simply a book about how life got to be so complicated without any help, it's both awesome and humbling. I recommend it because it's an object lesson in how to marshall evidence, construct an argument and demonstrate when your opponents are wrong and why. Mr Icke could do with reading it as it grounds you in respect for the process of science as opposed to wild theorising. It makes you see the world differently.
