"It’s one thing to put your faith in a religion founded by a real person
who claimed divine revelation, but it’s something else entirely to have,
as the scripture of your religion, a storyline that you know was made up
by a very nonprophetic human being."
"It’s a terrible thing, I suppose, for
On May 23, 2005, at 10:17 PM, Max Battcher wrote:
Ronn!Blankenship wrote:
An investigation by Simone Shamay-Tsoory and colleagues shows that the
ability to understand sarcasm depends on a carefully orchestrated
sequence
of complex cognitive skills in specific parts of the brain.
_Well, that
On May 24, 2005, at 1:37 AM, David Land wrote:
"It’s one thing to put your faith in a religion founded by a real
person who claimed divine revelation, but it’s something else entirely
to have, as the scripture of your religion, a storyline that you know
was made up by a very nonprophetic human
On May 24, 2005, at 9:30 AM, Warren Ockrassa wrote:
Heh, quoth the Card:
"As a religion, the Force is just the sort of thing you’d expect a
liberal-minded teenage kid to invent."
As opposed to Mormonism, which was invented by a conservative-minded
teenaged kid, and therefore is True.
OSC
In a message dated 5/24/2005 10:08:59 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Warren Ockrassa wrote:
>OSC has absolutely no business critiquing anyone else's religion or
> philosophy.
Yeah. And he never explained why he gave Columbus a telescope, as well.
Vilyehm
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On May 24, 2005, at 10:07 AM, Dave Land wrote:
On May 24, 2005, at 9:30 AM, Warren Ockrassa wrote:
Heh, quoth the Card:
"As a religion, the Force is just the sort of thing you’d expect a
liberal-minded teenage kid to invent."
As opposed to Mormonism, which was invented by a conservative-mi
I think Mr. Card's main point was that Mormonism (as well as, I suppose,
Islam, Christianity, et al) was at least intended to be taken seriously as
a religion by Jos. Smith, while Jedism is just another sci-fi plot device
gone horribly, horribly wrong.
I think Orson missed the boat on the wh
On May 24, 2005, at 10:47 AM, Warren Ockrassa wrote:
On May 24, 2005, at 10:07 AM, Dave Land wrote:
I think Mr. Card's main point was that Mormonism (as well as, I
suppose,
Islam, Christianity, et al) was at least intended to be taken
seriously
as a religion by Jos. Smith, while Jedism is ju
Warren, do you have a lightsaber?
I am
Mark
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From: Warren Ockrassa
To: Killer Bs Discussion
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Subject: Re: Revenge of the REAL George Lucas...
Heh, quoth the Card:
"As a religion, the Force is just the sort of thing
On May 24, 2005, at 11:05 AM, Dave Land wrote:
On May 24, 2005, at 10:47 AM, Warren Ockrassa wrote:
On May 24, 2005, at 10:07 AM, Dave Land wrote:
I think Mr. Card's main point was that Mormonism (as well as, I
suppose,
Islam, Christianity, et al) was at least intended to be taken
seriously
On May 24, 2005, at 12:31 PM, Mark wrote:
Warren, do you have a lightsaber?
Let's see ... no, though I've got an old Darth Vader helmet, a more or
less complete collection of the smaller-version TIE toys (fighter,
bomber, advanced, etc.), several Eagles from Space: 1999 (Dinky
versions) and
On May 23, 2005, at 6:05 PM, Robert Seeberger wrote:
John D. Giorgis wrote:
In light of our recent abortion discussion, I'm wondering what some
of the Brin-L'ers here think of the NH law requiring that parents of
a minor be notified 48 hours before an abortion.Should this law
contain an exc
> "d.brin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> For Eps I & II I was very mild mannered. I urged
> people to go matineee after waiting 2 weeks... but
> otherwise enjoy the crap because it's GORGEOUS crap.
> Lucas subsidizes 10% of the best artists on the
> planet.
>
> This time tho... I just can't do
> Warren Ockrassa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> ... But of course
> there are some things that are beyond the
> possibility of proof as well.
> So while I'd lean on the "not" I'd also have to
> include the "probably" as opposed to "absolutely".
>
> Bleh. Heresies of any kind are sometimes so
>
On 5/24/05, Dave Land <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> On May 24, 2005, at 9:30 AM, Warren Ockrassa wrote:
>
> > Heh, quoth the Card:
> >
> > "As a religion, the Force is just the sort of thing you'd expect a
> > liberal-minded teenage kid to invent."
> >
> > As opposed to Mormonism, which was inve
From: Warren Ockrassa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Yes -- once again there are exceptions which suggest that laws, which can't
be created in such a way as to take into account all exceptions, can in
enough circumstances cause sufficient suffering to lead to the conclusion
that it would be best to eli
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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Related to DB's stories of officers being purged...
Officers Plot Exit Strategy.
This is just one example of how obstinate "conservatives" can be.
Where, exactly, is th
> Gary Denton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >On 5/24/05, Dave Land <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Let us not disrespect one anothers' pink unicorns.
Please...rose or lavender or even puce
(although Teal is the One True Color)...but *not*
pink!!!
> My shrine to Buffy and Willow is helping me
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> When I am an old Jedi I shall wield purple
> With a red cloak which doesn't go into battle, and
> doesn't suit me.
> And I shall use the Force on brandy and summer loves
> And satin sandals, and say we can't stand talk
> style Yoda...
> But now we must have cloth
> > Doug Pensinger wrote:
> > As of 5:25 or so this morning. My daughter gave
> birth to a healthy
> > baby boy, 7 lb 4 oz., 20.5 in.
Huzzah! And many happy evenings of plotting creative
ways to spoil* him.
*only just a little...:)
Debbi
Good News Maru
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That pesky vine might become a frat boy's best
friend...
(There have been several recent alcohol-overdose
deaths here in CO colleges; not sure what if any
legislation has been passed about the problem, but new
laws/regulations have been proposed {at least one
unworkable}.)
http://www.msnbc.msn.co
This is the second editor from the NEJM to call for
increased transparency from drug companies WRT
research/studies (A former editor did the same last
year, IIRC.)
[This website is based in the 'Research Triangle' of
NC.]
http://www.wral.com/aphealthandwellnewsnews/4521886/detail.html
"Pfizer Inc.
Deborah Harrell wrote:
>Please...rose or lavender or even puce (although Teal is the One
>True Color)...but *not* pink!!!
How about heliotrope? Or maybe fuschia?
Jim
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Jim Sharkey wrote:
> Deborah Harrell wrote:
>> Please...rose or lavender or even puce (although Teal is the One
>> True Color)...but *not* pink!!!
>
> How about heliotrope? Or maybe fuschia?
>
Open wide and say "Aaaavacado"
xponent
Flora Colors Maru
rob
Robert Seeberger wrote:
>Jim Sharkey wrote:
>>Deborah Harrell wrote:
>>> Please...rose or lavender or even puce (although Teal is the One
>>> True Color)...but *not* pink!!!
>> How about heliotrope? Or maybe fuschia?
>Open wide and say "Aaaavacado"
No, I prefer periwinkle. N
At 02:31 PM Tuesday 5/24/2005, Mark wrote:
Warren, do you have a lightsaber?
I am
Mark
You am a lightsaber?
-- Ronn! :)
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At 04:22 PM Tuesday 5/24/2005, Deborah Harrell wrote:
> Gary Denton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >On 5/24/05, Dave Land <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Let us not disrespect one anothers' pink unicorns.
Please...rose or lavender or even puce
(although Teal is the One True Color)...but *not*
p
At 05:19 PM Tuesday 5/24/2005, Deborah Harrell wrote:
That pesky vine might become a frat boy's best
friend...
By planting one next to a coed's bed.
Clinging Vine Maru
-- Ronn! :)
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Jim Sharkey wrote:
> Robert Seeberger wrote:
>> Jim Sharkey wrote:
>>> Deborah Harrell wrote:
Please...rose or lavender or even puce (although Teal is the One
True Color)...but *not* pink!!!
>>> How about heliotrope? Or maybe fuschia?
>> Open wide and say "Aaaavacado"
At 02:07 PM 5/24/2005 -0700, Dr. Brin wrote:
>For example, that Bill Clinton's record was not just weirdly better -
>by classic CONSERVATIVE values - but diametrically opposite to George
>Bush's when it comes to:
Your list would be far more persuasive if you had some outside definition
of "class
On May 24, 2005, at 1:13 PM, PAT MATHEWS wrote:
From: Warren Ockrassa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Yes -- once again there are exceptions which suggest that laws, which
can't be created in such a way as to take into account all
exceptions, can in enough circumstances cause sufficient suffering to
lea
On Tue, 24 May 2005 21:34:54 -0400, JDG wrote:
...
> Of course, Bill Clinton's record on these things is only possible
> thanks to the efforts of Republicans like Newt Gingrich and Phil
> Gramm.If Bill Clinton's actual policies had been enacted over
> Republican opposition, this would not
> Your list would be far more persuasive if you had
> some outside definition
> of "classic conservative values", rather than just
> your say-so. Instead,
> it seems like you are defining "classic
> conservatism" as "political
> positions favored by David Brin," which is wholly
> unconvincing.
Jim Sharkey wrote:
Deborah Harrell wrote:
Please...rose or lavender or even puce (although Teal is the One
True Color)...but *not* pink!!!
How about heliotrope? Or maybe fuschia?
Jim
Actually, Jim, it's spelled "fuchsia". It's named after a German
botonist by the name of Fuchs.
It's
On May 24, 2005, at 8:22 PM, Julia Thompson wrote:
Actually, Jim, it's spelled "fuchsia". It's named after a German
botonist by the name of Fuchs.
Which, interestingly enough, means "fox". You'd expect him to be into
animal evolution. Oh well. (And it's "botanist", FWIW. ;)
--
Warren Ockr
Warren Ockrassa wrote:
On May 24, 2005, at 8:22 PM, Julia Thompson wrote:
Actually, Jim, it's spelled "fuchsia". It's named after a German
botonist by the name of Fuchs.
Which, interestingly enough, means "fox". You'd expect him to be into
animal evolution. Oh well. (And it's "botanist", F
At 10:22 PM Tuesday 5/24/2005, Julia Thompson wrote:
Jim Sharkey wrote:
Deborah Harrell wrote:
Please...rose or lavender or even puce (although Teal is the One True
Color)...but *not* pink!!!
How about heliotrope? Or maybe fuschia?
Jim
Actually, Jim, it's spelled "fuchsia". It's named af
On May 24, 2005, at 8:48 PM, Ronn!Blankenship wrote:
It's a very common spelling mistake, one I made all the time until my
mother the linguist told me the etymology of the word, and after
that, I spelled it correctly. (Nothing like the threat of a repeat
lecture!)
Unlike, say, the number o
At 11:00 PM Tuesday 5/24/2005, Warren Ockrassa wrote:
On May 24, 2005, at 8:48 PM, Ronn!Blankenship wrote:
It's a very common spelling mistake, one I made all the time until my
mother the linguist told me the etymology of the word, and after that, I
spelled it correctly. (Nothing like the thr
JDG wrote:
At 02:07 PM 5/24/2005 -0700, Dr. Brin wrote:
For example, that Bill Clinton's record was not just weirdly better -
by classic CONSERVATIVE values - but diametrically opposite to George
Bush's when it comes to:
Your list would be far more persuasive if you had some outside definiti
On Tue, 24 May 2005 14:54:21 -0700 (PDT), Deborah Harrell
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Doug Pensinger wrote:
> As of 5:25 or so this morning. My daughter gave
birth to a healthy
> baby boy, 7 lb 4 oz., 20.5 in.
Huzzah! And many happy evenings of plotting creative
ways to spoil* him.
*on
On May 24, 2005, at 9:03 PM, Ronn!Blankenship wrote:
Unlike, say, the number of times he heard a play on his name
repeated . . .
What the fuchsia talking about?
Exactly.
Do you think it made him see red?
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