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What if you do not like your choices for president?

11Novelist comments on Nov 14, 2017:

Voting for a non-candidate needs to be an option here. That's what I did. I recently saw a meme that indicated voting for the "lesser evil" just re-enforces evil as a legitimate option. Gradually the amount of acceptable evil continues to increase and we wind up with a situation where good is so far...

Marine replies on Nov 15, 2017:

I hope your thinking is valid.We have been trying to get a third party for some time now but it does not seem to appeal to enough people to be a force.

Doubt

JHeyoka comments on Nov 14, 2017:

If a chemist tells me that two elements i've never seen, combine to do a thing i don't care about, ill believe him, because i'm not part of that world, it doesn't affect me, and if one day it should, i will remember such claims with a grain of salt, knowing i must discover for myself if i am to be ...

Marine replies on Nov 15, 2017:

Be careful , only the science methods produce truth.

Doubt

wordywalt comments on Nov 14, 2017:

Dark matter has not specifically identified, but much evidence points to its existence. Further, its existence is based on data-based reasoning. The existence of a god is based on superstition, blind faith, and elaborate mythology without any evidence.

Marine replies on Nov 15, 2017:

So right

Doubt

silvereyes comments on Nov 14, 2017:

Brings to mind a statement from Seth MacFarlane- "Stay away from the church. In the battle over science vs. religion, science offers credible evidence for all the serious claims it makes. The church says, “Oh, it’s right here in this book, see? The one written by people who thought the sun ...

Marine replies on Nov 15, 2017:

Very well stated .Thanks.

Doubt

ThomasMeador comments on Nov 15, 2017:

There are hypothesis put forward in science that might be able to explain natural observed phenomena. The difference is that these are ideas of how the natural world might work, without superstition. A scientists belief in dark matter is his belief that it will be proved when tested. Religion / ...

Marine replies on Nov 15, 2017:

Thanks

Doubt

RunnerMiler424 comments on Nov 15, 2017:

Hi, If I am interpreting the believer's argument correctly, then it sounds like god of the gaps argument. "We don't understand dark matter and alternate universes, therefore God". There are plenty of gaps that have been filled in by our current knowledge that once were used to justify the ...

Marine replies on Nov 15, 2017:

Thank you your response was very well said.

What if you were put in a position to either accept a position, government,religion or die and you ...

Rragnaar comments on Nov 13, 2017:

I would retain my beliefs and fix the thing that needed me to convert. I would get paid to do what they said and try to corrupt them from within. It's slightly unethical but then so is religion

Marine replies on Nov 13, 2017:

I also like living so I would pretemd to accept and then work for there destruction.

Engage or Ignore Trump Supporters?

Specman comments on Oct 29, 2017:

First let me say I am a "born again skeptic" which is a term coined by my friend Asa Tibbs who died recently. I don't believe in gods, crosses, idols, aliens(maybe), witches etc. However, I voted for Trump because I am sick of the career politicians that are in office to line their own pockets, ...

Marine replies on Nov 13, 2017:

You must not be in your right mind. Please see a doctor as soon as possible before you hurt yourself.

What created this me first generation?

twshield comments on Nov 12, 2017:

The Kardashians.......lol

Marine replies on Nov 13, 2017:

Also many like them.

What created this me first generation?

silvereyes comments on Nov 12, 2017:

Well, I wouldn't say we're going backwards. Maybe in some respects, but you have to give the young people some credit in certain regards...but, I see your point. The cause? Maybe media, social media, cultural emphasis on individuality (as opposed to other cultures who value the collective ...

Marine replies on Nov 13, 2017:

I am a trained and both state and federal background checked firearms owner who enjoys shooting a great deal. I do not support the NRA as their position on guns is plain dumb However i know of people who vote one cause issue's like gun control , abortion,taxes etc. There are many of these individuals who do not look for the greater good or policies of the candidate rather just one issue that serves their purpose. These individuals skew the voting which prevents some good candidates from being elected. I do not know how we can correct this problem and wish I did.

What created this me first generation?

Zster comments on Nov 12, 2017:

It's not one generation as folks of all ages (around where I am, anyway) seem to be polarizing and refusing to give. I figure it's the result of diminishing education and increasing malleability by the media, convincing large numbers that all is a black/white, us/them situation. The truth, I hope, ...

Marine replies on Nov 13, 2017:

In some parts of our country they are still fighting the civil war. Education in other parts has taken a back seat to the evangelical movements. Parents have become helicopter parents and prevent their children from becoming street smart and learning how to become individuals who realize they need to work to attain something. Too much time is spent on electronics verses socializing which develops character building and compromise. Everything is organize for these children, There are no pick-up games or investigations by these children on their own. They to protected. They need to be warned and trained about the hazards so they can protect themselves. Life is not easy and they need to learn this while they are young and how to deal with it. These children do not respect each other or their elders as a whole. They lack the ability to work with others because they are not given the opportunity to develop these traits. Except for those children lucky enough to be good in sports or wealthy enough they do not learn to work in groups.All of these things are character building and work towards making a better society.;

What created this me first generation?

Decieven comments on Nov 12, 2017:

It's a shame they are stuck in such gridlock & staunch support of their political parties. Those that want to do good are drowned out by the majority who are too busy playing the game. Lets hope this serves as an example of how we don't want things to go in the future (so long as things aren't too ...

Marine replies on Nov 13, 2017:

I wish that was the case however, the damage trump has caused will require years to fix and it is partly due to these individuals that this damage has occurred..

Young people and voting

TheRealist1333 comments on Nov 12, 2017:

Because the young have been indoctrinated into the hopelessness the education system gave them and watch mainstream propaganda. Consider yourselves lucky Hillary isn't president. Trump is a genius, he knows how to spark a great debate. He gets people talking and thinking about politics. I'm a ...

Marine replies on Nov 13, 2017:

I am sorry for you if you think trump is is a genius! He is a greedy,bully, ignorant,egotist who cares only about his wealth and nothing else. The destruction he has caused to the USA will take years to correct.

Young people and voting

mt49er comments on Nov 10, 2017:

I decided prior to being eligible to vote that I didn't want to participate in the joke that is my country. It is setup to fail. A new system s the only way I'd consider participating.

Marine replies on Nov 12, 2017:

Those who do nothing are the non-voters who then complain the most about the administrations that have the power to legislate laws that offend them. Voting needs to be made easier. The day of national voting should be a holiday and a tax deduction of some sort would enhance voting. We should do everything to get all of those eligible to vote to vote.

I would like to know what position atheists take on the prolife movement.

iHuman comments on Nov 11, 2017:

If and only if the collective all encompassing "we" did a great job with regards to supporting life in each and every stage, e.g. birth control, prenatal care, childcare, healthcare, education, elderly care, poverty... then I would probably be prolife only because of the options available for the ...

Marine replies on Nov 12, 2017:

If the pregnancy goes to term the father should be held accountable especially in welfare cases.He has a moral obligation to support that child. Too many fathers just sow their oats and do not stick around to support what they have created leaving society to support the child in welfare.

Young people and voting

wordywalt comments on Nov 10, 2017:

Saying that they do not believe in the power of their vote is a simple and immoral cop-out. They are simply unengaged and don't give damn about anything beyond their immediate urges, wishes, pleasures and existence. Simply put, they don't give a damn and are unwilling to commit the energy, effort,...

Marine replies on Nov 12, 2017:

I realize this is a me first society but that is all the more reason these people should be developing a political position.This would provide them with the power to put in place their views.

Young people and voting

GwenC comments on Nov 10, 2017:

We as a country so not do a very good job teaching young people about civics, how it works, why it matters, etc and why voting is an important part of being a citizen. We then turn them loose with no idea what to do, how things happening in someplace far away will impact them, and just expect them ...

Marine replies on Nov 12, 2017:

The lack of civics classes and giving them awareness of what men died to attain does not make them commit to voting which is a shame.

Young people and voting

mt49er comments on Nov 10, 2017:

I decided prior to being eligible to vote that I didn't want to participate in the joke that is my country. It is setup to fail. A new system s the only way I'd consider participating.

Marine replies on Nov 11, 2017:

What are you doing to develop this new system ?

Socrates once quoted: Those who consider themselves to smart to take part in government will find ...

TheRealist1333 comments on Nov 10, 2017:

I fully agree with all of this, seems to me like it is an inevitable problem of this crony capitalism system. I would be worried about a real revolution though as the police force are psychos, the corrupted are surrounded by bodyguards and have places to hide from the nukes and bombs. They have all ...

Marine replies on Nov 11, 2017:

We are the land of many weapons myself included,my fear is this milieu of militias that have formed May be the ones who respond with violence. The disparity of wealth is becoming greater due to this massive greed of the wealthy..

Socrates once quoted: Those who consider themselves to smart to take part in government will find ...

MsOliver comments on Nov 10, 2017:

Sorry, I can't seem to form a rational reply while distracted by the lack of punctuation and the failure to master the difference between the words "to" and "too." Maybe later when I consume enough alcohol to quit reading posts like I read the papers I have to grade. :)

Marine replies on Nov 11, 2017:

Thanks will do.

Socrates once quoted: Those who consider themselves to smart to take part in government will find ...

SamL comments on Nov 10, 2017:

So what is needed is candidates who are smart politically and are skilled in diplomacy to replace the dismal occupants currently in power. Now, who could those candidates be? The strong middle class won't be happening if this tax reform bill goes through. If it does, most certainly there should ...

Marine replies on Nov 11, 2017:

It is unfortunate that more young people do not become involved in politics earlier.. I did later in life because I did not believe in myself early on but that was a mistake. I now believe that the young have new idiots that should be introduced into our politics as soon as possible. In addition, i find that there aren't many schools that offer a degree in diplomacy and there needs to be more emphasis on this type of learning. .

Young people and voting

SamL comments on Nov 10, 2017:

Well, as demonstrated in the last election, you can win the popular vote but it's the electoral college that ultimately chooses the winner prompting an outcry for a change to dissolve the electoral college and make the popular vote the decider of the winner. Plus, for years now it's a popular ...