Quote from: TelephoneClock;1901653this is the worst party ever

i don't know, man. i went to a lemon party once and it was pretty bad.

Invisible Children and the Kony 2012 project has done wonderful things for bringing awareness to the plight's of the Ugandan people but it is hardly a refutable charity.

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This is not right.

The United States of America is already well established in Africa and has been attempting to remove the Lordââ,¬â,,¢s Resistance Army and Joseph Kony for a number of years. Most of which is due to the expansion and extraction of African resources but that is a whole different issue.

A major problem with Invisible Children is that it is not working through American and United Nations forces. Instead, enabling the local armies of Uganda. An army which has openly used child soldier's in the past and may still be doing so. It is also notorious for its own abuse against the Ugandan people.

Getting back to IC: IC has knowingly manipulated data in order to create attention. This is not explicitly wrong, given their cause and is no less damaging than say An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore. However, given their cause, misleading figures and manipulating information is not a foundation to build upon and lowers the charities credibility. Furthermore, only 31% of revenue received goes towards aiding the Ugandan military. The rest is put into creating projects like this and future advertisement campaigns.

Each failed attack against the LRA has lead to thousands of deaths and even more kidnappings. Such things have even occurred under US supervision. Charities such as this might seem commendable but are in reality quite dangerous. Warmongers and slave-traders should not be dealt with by tossing around pamphlet's, protests and spending this weeks rent on a foreign military with questionable values.

Trudeau Jr. is really stepping up this fathers legacy...

Quote from: Topcatyo;1897244Canadian politician has a tribal arm tattoo.

And he's apparently the conservative contender.

That'd be cooler if it weren't a tribal tattoo.

He's an aboriginal; it is a mix of tribal and native american art styles. In the middle of the tattoo, there is a dream-catcher holding a symbol.

Excuses for having a tribal tattoo: being apart of a culture that has tribal-esque tattoos.

Quote from: Thor;1897284The skinny hippy guy on the left is going to get his ass kicked by that massive motherfucker on the right

Quoteââ,¬Å"I was wandering around on those green buses saying, ââ,¬ËœIsnââ,¬â,,¢t there any member of the Conservative Party who actually wants to punch me in the face?ââ,¬â,,¢ And that got a lot of laughs and funny looks, but no takers,ââ,¬Â he said. ââ,¬Å"I actually sat down in my office with some of my staff who actually went through a list of everyone we could possibly fight and it was this whole production.ââ,¬Â

He considered Conservative MP Ryan Leef, a trained mixed martial arts fighter from Yukon, as well, but said there was a weight class difference and he wanted to fight someone who also didnââ,¬â,,¢t have experience in the ring. Finally, a friend texted him to recommend Quebec Conservative Senator Patrick Brazeau.

ââ,¬Å"He said yes, right away. Actually his staffer said yes for him right away, not ââ,¬ËœIââ,¬â,,¢ll check with my boss,ââ,¬â,,¢ it was, ââ,¬ËœOh yes, heââ,¬â,,¢ll do it.ââ,¬â,,¢ So, I shouldââ,¬â,,¢ve been a little worried right off there,ââ,¬Â Mr. Trudeau said. ââ,¬Å"But I said, okay, fair enough, and then Patrick confirmed yes he was in, and then belatedly I decided okay, letââ,¬â,,¢s look up his bio and it was only then I realized that he was former military, kick-boxer, second degree black belt in karate, you know someone whoââ,¬â,,¢s very experienced in combat and someone whoââ,¬â,,¢s put me instantly in very much an underdog position.ââ,¬Â

definitely.

Quote from: Marlin Clock;18920042. I have a problem with the idea of lusting after anyone in any form, I'm not calling anyone sluts.

Quote from: Marlin Clock;1892004I'm not denying that animals have influences that drive them to procreate. The thing is though, we can control that, so why do we still make ourselves slaves to basal natures?

Quote from: Marlin Clock;1891489Also I feel you all are going to kill me over this but I'm still not wholly convinced on the idea of being purely "born" gay, what with what I've learned about how almost all aspects of an organisms behavior are determined by both their genetics and their environment, not just one or the other.

There are problems here.

I would also note that, strict abstinence amongst Catholic priests is a factor in the ongoing paedophilia scandals. Many individuals do not have the will power to fight such urges and pervert themselves in silence. Requesting that all individuals repress their sexual desires and emotions is counter-productive to many individuals healthy well beings.

Quote from: Marlin Clock;1892004Stones thrown or anything similar has always been such a misused phrase. If you look at what Jesus says he is not saying that no one should judge. It is more a message against hypocrisy. If the men judging are sinners as well, what right do they have to judge?
I suppose you could say my wording of Baptist beliefs was a bit harsh but I've looked into what they believe and I see complete hypocrisy in what they do and what the Gospel says.

Quote from: Marlin Clock;1891489Well last time I checked Christianity is founded upon nonviolence so if any christian sect is trying to make bullying legal then they aren't Christian. That's plain and simple. However I guess he is Baptist, and honestly the more I hear about Baptist beliefs the more they seem only Christian in that they believe in someone named Jesus Christ.

Quote from: Marlin Clock;1891489bullying

Quote from: Marlin Clock;1891489aren't Christian.

Quote from: Marlin Clock;1891489I guess he is Baptist

Quote from: Marlin Clock;1892004Also, I didn't notice this when i first typed it out but I guess I use the word hypocrisy a lot. I think it isn't superfluous or anything, though, just kinda noticed that. A lot of what I have a problem with peoples beliefs is now adays is that they are hypocritical, especially towards fellow Christians. They will act one way in a bar and another in church and I don't see how it's right.

Considering you are generalizing an entire sect of Christianity: I would say you are in the wrong. Even more so, that is under the presumption that you and your sect are holier and more devout than they are. Such I suppose are the ethnocentric Troubles amongst Christian sects.

 There are also groups amongst American Catholics that are just as influential and disdainful as the original post. The Catholic League being one of the largest and most powerful.

Here's a tidbit http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/victims-of-pedophile-priests-are-pitiful-malcontents-says-catholic-league/politics/2012/01/09/32957

I cannot understand how you can even contain such a position with so many scandals ongoing in Ireland, Africa and America regarding Catholicism. Not limited to the paedophilia and cover up scandal and trials. None of which I would deem very "Christian" in nature.

Quote from: Marlin Clock;1891893However I still don't like the concepts of homosexuality but I guess you can say not because it's two dudes but rather as an equivalent problem as promiscuity. I suppose someone could claim I'm interpreting this the wrong way, but there is a passage in Matthew.

Stones thrown: Protestants are bullshit; gays are whores. Generalizing an entire group based on sexual preferences and justifying said actions with Bible quotes is really low.

Quote from: Marlin Clock;1891893I suppose not to say it hasn't existed in the past, more that it has become accepted in our time, that lust is glorified.

Compared to Mesopotamia; Ancient Greek, Japanese and Chinese Culture (lots of homosexuality here too); French Polynesia and or The Sexual Revolution? By all rights, this is one of the tamest generations in history.

For the record, the ancient Judaic religion prior to Exodus had multiple God's and Goddess' of fertility and sexuality. Similar to the Greek religions it based itself off of. It was not until after the great fall that Yahweh Sabaoth (he who musters armies) came to power and all the guidelines changed.

Quote from: Marlin Clock;1891489Well last time I checked Christianity is founded upon nonviolence so if any christian sect is trying to make bullying legal then they aren't Christian. That's plain and simple. However I guess he is Baptist, and honestly the more I hear about Baptist beliefs the more they seem only Christian in that they believe in someone named Jesus Christ.

Quote from: Marlin Clock;1891489bullying

Quote from: Marlin Clock;1891489aren't Christian.

Quote from: Marlin Clock;1891489I guess he is Baptist

Doing much better as a Catholic.

Quote from: Marlin Clock;1891489Also I feel you all are going to kill me over this but I'm still not wholly convinced on the idea of being purely "born" gay, what with what I've learned about how almost all aspects of an organisms behavior are determined by both their genetics and their environment, not just one or the other.

I failed to see how this conflicts with being "born gay"; even more so, what exactly you are trying to convey.

I'll pop a few things off to get the ball rolling: random genetic drift and mutation; darwinian ad hoc: aggression and population control amongst vary ratios of gender.

Quote from: Marlin Clock;1891489Also I feel you all are going to kill me over this

They're going to kill you for making debate points in the debate forum. This boy aint right!

Conspiracy Theory #9: Democrats will allow PIPA to fester in the house until the election period begins. At which point they will shut it down, gaining them more favour amongst voters.

Taking bets: Something similar to SOPA/PIPA will pass after the election, democrat or republican.

I generally put the ownness onto the religious. If I am shown indisputable evidence of the existence of a high power and proof that such an outlined scriptures is to be followed: I will follow that religion. Until that time, I am and will remain an Atheist.

That is direct and indisputable evidence, that would turn a skeptic into a believer. Please, spare me any "the Earth is..." comments.

Quote from: SatelliteClock;1879999In my opinion, the bigotry has little to do with the faith, and more about people being assholes.

There is a lot of sexism and ethnocentricity in each Abrahamic religion. Judaism began as a Pagan religion but shifted into a monotheistic religion, with heavy influences from Greek philosophy and culture. Patriarchy became predominant, as did shunning outsiders.

Christianity, which was influenced by the teachings of Hillel the Elder (studied by Christ/Paul (love and peace)), showed less sexism and ethnocentricity but these things can still be found quite rampantly. Women are not to have: stylish hairstyles (specifically, braided) or wear costly clothing or jewellery and be subservient to men.

Truly, for those whom have studied Judiasm, Christianity and Islamic scripture: it would be very hard to live ones life following pure tradition. Even more so, in a first world Country. With an obvious exception to the nations of Islam.

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http://www2.wkrg.com/news/2011/sep/22/serve-time-jailor-church-ar-2450720/

QuoteBAY MINETTE, Alabama --
Non-violent offenders in Bay Minette now have a choice some would call simple: do time behind bars or work off the sentence in church.

Operation Restore Our Community or "ROC"...begins next week. The city judge will either let  misdemenor offenders work off their sentences in jail and pay a fine or go to church every Sunday for a year.

If offenders elect church, they're allowed to pick the place of worship, but must check in weekly with the pastor and the police department. If the one-year church attendance program is completed successfully, the offender's case will be dismissed.

'Merica! I expected this more from Arizona but Alabama isn't that far off.

Quote from: FloundermanClock;1851992I vaguely remember you

I would understand if you didn't. We all have to do a lot of remembering today.

No.. wait. That's not right. I am so high right now.

I follow 3 simple rules when applying for a job:

1. Dress to impress.
2. Have an up-to-date and impressive resume.
3. Request to speak to the manager/owner and hand them said resume directly.

Bonus: Shake their hand and do it well.

If you can, look into the company you are applying to. Often they will have a website where they outline what they are looking for. Take said outlines and apply them to your resume and use them in conversation.

Learn how to speak when applying for a job: my greatest weakness is that I am a perfection. My only disappointment with my last job is that it was affected by the economic crisis, I wish them the  best - etc.

Quote from: dill weed;1776550That movie is so biased and stupid

Was it the well placed cuts, light-humored shorts on obesity or the barrage of facts and figures that made it awful?

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I'm more concerned by the comments than the commercial.

QuoteThis guy ought to be president! I'll be he wouldn't want to share my wealth with the lazy, fat-assed welfare recipients who refuse to pull their own weight. I'll bet hed keep the stinking illegal aliens from coming over & sucking our resources dry and I'll be he wouldn't push New World Order & Healthcare bills he hasn't even read. It's about time we take America back!

Quotefuck democrats , Republicans are the only true Americans

Reminder: the man is running for agricultural commissioner.

http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2010/05/19/us_congress_technology/index.html

QuoteFunding denied for math and science education, tech-centric business loans

Quote from: DWARFINATOR;1750657I heard Elvis liked that.

Elvis' famous sandwich was a little greasier.

The basics:

2 slices of bread
Peanut butter
Banana slices (or paste)
Bacon

Make it.

Fry the tops in butter or leftover bacon fat.

Quote from: YoYo;1747100I have every right to call my mother a whore but I wouldn't because it would be horribly rude.

I don't think calling your mother a whore and some notion of respect compares to the global ban on images depicting the Islamic prophet Mohammed. This is especially true when such things are upheld by violence or veiled threats thereof.

One could even insinuate that this notion of respect should be equally upheld for those who have a more laissez faire attitude towards humour and what is sacred.

Then again, that would be trivializing the greater aspect of it all.

Quote from: clammo;1747091yeah this is exactly it. how many unoriginal terrorist muhammad pictures are going to be sent in? my guess is 95%

I realize 95% of those images will be done by egocentrics completely void of the irony of their actions but isn't it still a legitimate political form of protest? Unless we for get these fanciful bans were instilled after the counterfeit Danish cartoons were printed.

So I have a mixed support for this. I don't believe anything is so sacred that it cannot be mocked but I doubt this will get that message across. Less, that it will show the Islamic-East some humility.

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I need to watch 201 and I will, tomorrow.

Quote from: RibsClock;1746582South park has been disappointing for a while to me, since their running jokes started getting stale so they started replacing them with blatant preaching.

Their running jokes have been done just about as many times as the complaints about them.

You're walking on the thin ice of grammar and spelling.