I want Trump to stay.

PBuck0145 comments on Dec 24, 2018:

Trump should stay on until the Democrats find a classical liberal candidate who rejects regressive leftism and identity politics.

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@Sofabeast https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regressive_left https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq86Beh3T70

Any one watch Richard Dawkins on YouTube?

PBuck0145 comments on Dec 23, 2018:

Dawkins speaks brilliantly about theism and evolutionary biology. However, he is an elitist and supports globalism and the E.U.

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 23, 2018:

@Spinliesel In the attached, Dawkins completely misses the point. The British who voted to leave the E.U. wanted the re-establish sovereignty over their own laws and borders, and wanted to free themselves from the dictates of Germany and the unelected, elitist European Commission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe4feBH0ABk

I 100 percent agree! The democrats used to be about freedom and personal liberties.

dare2dream comments on Dec 16, 2018:

What is SJW?

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 16, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBdnyrzq96s

I wonder when the left will give up its revenge fantasy and return to a political persuasion I can ...

PBuck0145 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

First they will need to abandon group identity philosophy and politics, and start thinking for themselves.

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 13, 2018:

@jorj And that failure was largely due to the rejection of regressive leftism by classical liberals.

I'm kinda hoping that the UK will renig on brexit, as it will show everyone what a farce our ...

PBuck0145 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

A victory for the globalists would destroy any hope for preventing the total Islamization of Europe

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 11, 2018:

@Marionville It is not reasonable to expect short term results. 14 centuries of indoctrination will require a century or two to reverse (assuming humanity survives that long).

I'm kinda hoping that the UK will renig on brexit, as it will show everyone what a farce our ...

PBuck0145 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

A victory for the globalists would destroy any hope for preventing the total Islamization of Europe

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 11, 2018:

@Marionville Education. Mainly educating virtue-signaling leftists that their tolerance and encouragement of the ideology is impeding its potential liberalization and eventual expiration. Note that opposing Islam is not equivalent to opposing Muslims as people.

Baby It's Cold Outside...what's your take on the now controversial lyrics?

PBuck0145 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Political correctness is much too rampant today. PC idiots want to ban "White Christmas" also.

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 11, 2018:

@AlPastor Egg on my face. I retract my statement regarding "White Christmas". I reiterate "Political correctness is much too rampant today."

I'm kinda hoping that the UK will renig on brexit, as it will show everyone what a farce our ...

PBuck0145 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

A victory for the globalists would destroy any hope for preventing the total Islamization of Europe

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 11, 2018:

@Marionville Globalism, open borders, open society, etc can potentially benefit humanity. Those benefits cannot be achieved while the existence of Islam persists. The sole objective of Islam is its own propagation, by any means available, including violence, deception (taqiyya) migration (hijra), and high birth rates. The well-being of its followers and of humanity in general is not important to the ideology. Well intentioned globalists are encouraging and facilitating Islam's propagation, and appear to have a cognitive dissonance regarding the consequences. https://stephenblanton.com/growth/

I'm kinda hoping that the UK will renig on brexit, as it will show everyone what a farce our ...

PBuck0145 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

A victory for the globalists would destroy any hope for preventing the total Islamization of Europe

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 11, 2018:

@Marionville " There are less people with any religion than there used to be." - INCORRECT. There are more Muslims.

Baby It's Cold Outside...what's your take on the now controversial lyrics?

PBuck0145 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Political correctness is much too rampant today. PC idiots want to ban "White Christmas" also.

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 10, 2018:

@AlPastor https://rochdaleherald.co.uk/2018/12/08/bbc-bans-racist-song-white-christmas/?fbclid=IwAR0_5HGxllOt9Yvh2mp-oyv1Ii84G91Fx8DdJOqO98Nx_i6Wqi9_gud4qjw

I'm kinda hoping that the UK will renig on brexit, as it will show everyone what a farce our ...

PBuck0145 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

A victory for the globalists would destroy any hope for preventing the total Islamization of Europe

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 10, 2018:

@Marionville I wish that you and the MSM were correct. http://www.pewforum.org/2017/11/29/europes-growing-muslim-population/ https://neonnettle.com/news/5860-france-and-germany-order-eu-states-to-open-up-borders-for-mass-migration

Mandela’s grandson on visit: ‘Israel is the worst apartheid regime'

PBuck0145 comments on Dec 8, 2018:

Not the worst, by far!

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 10, 2018:

@Closeted I empathize. It can be frustrating when ones initial incorrect assumption cannot be supported by verifiable evidence. The best course of action in a case like that is to realize ones mistake and move on. I hope that your day improves.

Mandela’s grandson on visit: ‘Israel is the worst apartheid regime'

PBuck0145 comments on Dec 8, 2018:

Not the worst, by far!

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 10, 2018:

@Closeted A 2010 blog. Show me one of your "many webpages" dated 2018.

Mandela’s grandson on visit: ‘Israel is the worst apartheid regime'

PBuck0145 comments on Dec 8, 2018:

Not the worst, by far!

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 9, 2018:

@Closeted I'll need more than your assertion. Give me some verifiable evidence. From the Wikipedia article: "As Jews were denied citizenship as a rule, this constrained Jewish and foreign-owned entrepreneurs to reduce recruitment for employment positions from their own ranks."

Mandela’s grandson on visit: ‘Israel is the worst apartheid regime'

PBuck0145 comments on Dec 8, 2018:

Not the worst, by far!

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 9, 2018:

@Closeted Can you read? The graphic said zero CITIZENS, it did NOT say zero RESIDENTS.

Mandela’s grandson on visit: ‘Israel is the worst apartheid regime'

PBuck0145 comments on Dec 8, 2018:

Not the worst, by far!

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 9, 2018:

@Closeted 18 Jewish residents in Egypt. I cannot find any indication that they have Egyptian citizenship. Can you provide any? "The Jewish population of Egypt was estimated at less than 200 in 2007,[55] less than 40 in 2014,[54][56] and as of 2017, is estimated at 18 (6 in Cairo, 12 in Alexandria).[5] Marriage restriction has caused many members to convert to other religions, mainly Jewish women who convert to Islam, due to being married to Egyptian Muslim men. Because a Jewish man cannot marry an Egyptian Muslim woman, but an Egyptian Muslim man may marry a Jewish woman, the community has lost many male members who are no longer Jewish on official documents." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Jews_in_Egypt

Mandela’s grandson on visit: ‘Israel is the worst apartheid regime'

lerlo comments on Dec 8, 2018:

Hmmm, in my studies of South Africa, blacks were not part of the government during the apartheid years...Arabs are part of the Israeli government

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 8, 2018:

@MsDemeanour That is regressive leftist group think. You have it completely backwards. The Palestinians have sworn to continue fighting until Israel is destroyed and all the Jews are exterminated.

Islam = the Qur'an + Muhammad.

Druvius comments on Dec 5, 2018:

That's like saying there are no moderate Christians or all blacks are thieves.

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 5, 2018:

Incorrect. Please re-read the introduction, or learn English.

Are Liberals ever too liberal?

PBuck0145 comments on Dec 4, 2018:

Good question. We must differentiate between liberalism and regressive leftism, which is hijacking the liberal narrative. I consider myself to be a classical liberal, but do not identify with the policies of the U.S. Democrats, with the Canadian NDP or Liberal party, or the British Labour party....

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 4, 2018:

@paul1967 I do not agree that the "variability" of liberalism cause the defeat in 2016. It is more likely due to the rejection of group identity politics of the regressives by bona fide liberals, provoking them to choose the "lesser of the evils", the Republicans.

Are Liberals ever too liberal?

mordant comments on Dec 4, 2018:

Liberal does not have to equate to milquetoast. Or more exactly, being welcoming, kind, inclusive and egalitarian does not necessarily equate to being a milquetoast. On the other hand it's true that the Democratic party, which in the US is most of what we have to represent liberal ideals, can't ...

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 4, 2018:

What we need is egalitarian classical liberal capitalism.

The Islamic War on Israel - The History and the Conflict - YouTube

Jolanta comments on Dec 3, 2018:

How can this be unbiased at all as he says 'can you blame them'.

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 4, 2018:

@Jolanta There is nothing inaccurate in the video. If you believe that there is, please specify.

The Islamic War on Israel - The History and the Conflict - YouTube

Jolanta comments on Dec 3, 2018:

How can this be unbiased at all as he says 'can you blame them'.

PBuck0145 replies on Dec 3, 2018:

It is unbiased compared to what is seen on the mainstream media.

We should wash our hands both before AND after using McDonalds' kiosks. [metro.co.uk]

magicwatch comments on Nov 28, 2018:

https://youtu.be/uLmEZJ2s4oc

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 28, 2018:

Scarey!

Trigger Warning Will offend NWO promoters.

MrBeelzeebubbles comments on Nov 27, 2018:

Haha! Thought I recognized the name! The UKIP guy who got punched by another UKIP guy at the EU parliament! Jeeze, when you're too nutty for UKIP, you know you're off in lala land.

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 27, 2018:

Relevance?

What is your favorite US independent news show (e.

Novelty comments on Nov 25, 2018:

Young Turks

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 25, 2018:

TYT claim to be liberal, but are in reality regressive leftists, especially regarding Islam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opryNdcBTiI

From Brexit to Brino: The 10 capitulations of Theresa May | City A.M.

Marionville comments on Nov 24, 2018:

No it isn’t...the best thing we could do is have a second referendum once the deal is actually known by us the voters. I wouldn’t trust anything that has been published in any newspaper or opinion piece....we need to see the deal. It is pure fantasy to think that anyone else could have ...

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 24, 2018:

Theresa May has been sabotaging the Brexit process, working towards an impasse such as this. If there is a referendum, she and the remainers would like the choices to be between: 1. Accept the proposed withdrawal agreement, or 2. Remain in the E.U. Such choices would be unacceptable. In reality, the choices should be: 1. Accept the proposed withdrawal agreement, or 2. Leave the E.U. without ransom and embrace WTO regulations. A compromise which could be tolerated by everyone would be to choose one of 3: 1. Accept the proposed withdrawal agreement, or 2. Remain in the E.U. or 3 Leave the E.U. without ransom and embrace WTO regulations. What should happen is for the withdrawal agreement to be overwhelmingly rejected by parliament.

I see a lot of political posts regarding the dumbold trumpet.

PBuck0145 comments on Nov 24, 2018:

It is sad to see how many sheeple on this site appear to support the subversion of Britain's sovereignty by the unelected European Commission. Initially, Edward Heath defrauded Britain into joining the EEC, the first major step towards globalism and the New World Order. Theresa May continues to ...

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 24, 2018:

@darien75 Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

I see a lot of political posts regarding the dumbold trumpet.

PBuck0145 comments on Nov 24, 2018:

It is sad to see how many sheeple on this site appear to support the subversion of Britain's sovereignty by the unelected European Commission. Initially, Edward Heath defrauded Britain into joining the EEC, the first major step towards globalism and the New World Order. Theresa May continues to ...

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 24, 2018:

@darien75 1. Is it too much to expect that this serious issue could be discussed in a civilized, non-confrontational manner? 2. Do you believe that an independent Scotland will be more sovereign as a member of the E.U. than it is today?

What is the most dishonest profession?

CosmicDragon comments on Nov 23, 2018:

I'm surprised no one has said lawyer yet ?

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 23, 2018:

Definition of eternity: One lawyer waiting for another.

Hi Santa, I know it's early but can Trumpty Dumpty and his son be indicted early please?

PBuck0145 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Are you really looking forward to 10 years of President Pence? The regressive leftist democrats still haven't got their act together.

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 23, 2018:

@Marine Incorrect. While there certainly exist many regressive conservatives and Republicans, I am talking about the LEFTIST regressives in Democratic party. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regressive_left

Trump-eter

darien75 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Trump is most definitely a comics dream source of material.

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 23, 2018:

Even more so than "W".

For those who will meet up with family (and friends) this holiday season, here's some advice from ...

Dirp84 comments on Nov 22, 2018:

I used to like bill Maher but after what he said about stan lee he can go fuck himself

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 22, 2018:

I am aware of Maher's "attack" on comic books. Please connect me with a link to what he said about Stan Lee.

U.N. wants to be our world government

MacTavish comments on Nov 22, 2018:

More fear-mongering and hate-generating speech. I have other (maybe not better) things to do than allow myself to get worked up over such rubbish. Why must people think they have to project their fears on others? Do they really think it will have the effect being sought after?

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 22, 2018:

@OwlInASack Good luck with your censorship attempt!

U.N. wants to be our world government

MacTavish comments on Nov 22, 2018:

More fear-mongering and hate-generating speech. I have other (maybe not better) things to do than allow myself to get worked up over such rubbish. Why must people think they have to project their fears on others? Do they really think it will have the effect being sought after?

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 22, 2018:

Depends on the objectivity of the listener.

U.N. wants to be our world government

273kelvin comments on Nov 21, 2018:

Woods for trees .....Everone (outside of the US of fuckin A) knows who wants to rule the world. A McDonalds on ever main street on the planet, superheros (american of course) the mainstay of artistic cinematic endeavor, Trump the 1st item on any news day, a fire in California kills 300 runs for a ...

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 22, 2018:

@OwlInASack Your question is based on an incorrect premise.

U.N. wants to be our world government

273kelvin comments on Nov 21, 2018:

Woods for trees .....Everone (outside of the US of fuckin A) knows who wants to rule the world. A McDonalds on ever main street on the planet, superheros (american of course) the mainstay of artistic cinematic endeavor, Trump the 1st item on any news day, a fire in California kills 300 runs for a ...

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 22, 2018:

You hate the United States of America. I get the message.

The UN is useless.

mattersauce comments on Nov 19, 2018:

It's the initial stages of global unity. At some point the human race will realize we're all in this together and stop bickering like school children but instead of swings and balls we bicker over lines and resources. The UN is not entirely useless, but they're basically in their infancy. ...

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 21, 2018:

@mattersauce An elegant capitulation.

The UN is useless.

mattersauce comments on Nov 19, 2018:

It's the initial stages of global unity. At some point the human race will realize we're all in this together and stop bickering like school children but instead of swings and balls we bicker over lines and resources. The UN is not entirely useless, but they're basically in their infancy. ...

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 21, 2018:

@mattersauce I reiterate: Convince me that to live under Sharia benefits humanity, and I will retract.

The UN is useless.

PBuck0145 comments on Nov 19, 2018:

The U.N. General Assembly is dominated by nations governed by, or sympathetic to, the imperialist ideology of Islam.

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 19, 2018:

@powder Islam is a political ideology masquerading as, and usurping the benefits of being a "religion:.

The UN is useless.

mattersauce comments on Nov 19, 2018:

It's the initial stages of global unity. At some point the human race will realize we're all in this together and stop bickering like school children but instead of swings and balls we bicker over lines and resources. The UN is not entirely useless, but they're basically in their infancy. ...

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 19, 2018:

Globalism is an elegant theory, but cannot benefit humanity while the existence of Islam persists. Convince me that to live under Sharia benefits humanity, and I will retract.

I ran across this post from 2012.

PBuck0145 comments on Nov 10, 2018:

An earlier comment on a similar subject: Elitism is ugly, disgusting and undemocratic.

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 11, 2018:

@Piratefish Keep digging your hole. You are making the case that elitism is ugly and disgusting.

I ran across this post from 2012.

PBuck0145 comments on Nov 10, 2018:

An earlier comment on a similar subject: Elitism is ugly, disgusting and undemocratic.

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 10, 2018:

@Piratefish That being the case, your efforts would be more productively expended towards reforming campaigning methods and financing.

Half of white women continue to vote Republican. What's wrong with them?

PBuck0145 comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Many identify as classical liberal, and reluctantly vote GOP to avoid supporting regressive leftism. The Democrats need to get their act together.

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 10, 2018:

@Xena Your claim to be a freethinker is self-deceptive.

Half of white women continue to vote Republican. What's wrong with them?

PBuck0145 comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Many identify as classical liberal, and reluctantly vote GOP to avoid supporting regressive leftism. The Democrats need to get their act together.

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 9, 2018:

@Xena You need to get your hearing checked.

Half of white women continue to vote Republican. What's wrong with them?

PBuck0145 comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Many identify as classical liberal, and reluctantly vote GOP to avoid supporting regressive leftism. The Democrats need to get their act together.

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 9, 2018:

@AlPastor The IDW contributors are supporters of free speech, and currently are a more reliable source of truth than are the MSM.

Half of white women continue to vote Republican. What's wrong with them?

PBuck0145 comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Many identify as classical liberal, and reluctantly vote GOP to avoid supporting regressive leftism. The Democrats need to get their act together.

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 9, 2018:

@CommonHuman Regressive Leftism is hijacking the agendas of the U.S. Democratic party and the Liberal Party of Canada. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq86Beh3T70

[agnostic.com] Spread this far and wide as fast and far as you can [youtube.com]

TheMiddleWay comments on Nov 6, 2018:

Thankfully, doesn't apply to the USA as we have no anti-blasphemy laws AFAIK. Oddly, a lot of Europe STILL has anti-blasphemy laws, with England only abolishing theirs a mere 10 years ago.

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 6, 2018:

Under our regressive leftist federal government, Canada is moving in the direction of legislating against blasphemy. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/m-103-islamophobia-motion-vote-1.4038016

Peter Hitchens (Christopher's brother) exposes the truth about Brittain's entry into the EEC.

Gareth comments on Nov 5, 2018:

Peter Hitchens is a right-wing Christian and authoritarian, very unlike his more talented brother, who opposes European economic and monetary union because his world-view is essentially feudalistic.

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 5, 2018:

@Gareth Observe what is happening in Europe. The propagation of Islam, facilitated by open borders and "open society", will lead eventually to the subjugation or execution of all who refuse to embrace the ideology.

Peter Hitchens (Christopher's brother) exposes the truth about Brittain's entry into the EEC.

Gareth comments on Nov 5, 2018:

Peter Hitchens is a right-wing Christian and authoritarian, very unlike his more talented brother, who opposes European economic and monetary union because his world-view is essentially feudalistic.

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 5, 2018:

You correctly evaluate Peter's philosophy/religion/politics. Nevertheless, he correctly exposes the treachery involved in Britain's induction into the EEC. Like his brother, the late Christopher was a vehement opponent of the Islam ideology. Were Christopher alive today he would vigorously oppose the open borders policy and political correctness of the E.U.

Are there any right leaning non-believers in this group?

PBuck0145 comments on Nov 5, 2018:

I support compassionate liberal capitalism. The regressive leftists regard me as right-wing.

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 5, 2018:

@Gareth Thank you for your interest. I use the adverb "classical" when referring to liberal capitalism to differentiate it from regressive leftism, which appears to be hijacking today's liberal narrative. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb5ggQsNiic

Are there any right leaning non-believers in this group?

PBuck0145 comments on Nov 5, 2018:

I support compassionate liberal capitalism. The regressive leftists regard me as right-wing.

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 5, 2018:

@Gareth Your remarks apply to crony capitalism, NOT to classical liberal capitalism.

[middleeasteye.

PBuck0145 comments on Nov 3, 2018:

All of these nations are following the teachings and example of "the prophet". The only way to reform Islam is to end Islam.

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 3, 2018:

@powder Get real. "Spreading the good news" is a far cry from subjugation and execution of non-believers.

[middleeasteye.

PBuck0145 comments on Nov 3, 2018:

All of these nations are following the teachings and example of "the prophet". The only way to reform Islam is to end Islam.

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 3, 2018:

@powder Islam is the only "religion" whose teachings require its followers to convert, subjugate, or execute all non-believers. Treating Islam as equivalent to any other religion/ideology well lead to the eventual triumph of Islam over all others. Regressive leftists are facilitating Islam in its crusade.

I want to apologize for alot of my post.

PBuck0145 comments on Nov 3, 2018:

I empathize. My son, who claims to be an atheist, tells me that I am his "worst enemy" because of my vehement opposition to the Islam political ideology. Notwithstanding, your anguish must be magnitudes greater than mine. Best wishes toward eventually overcoming your distress.

PBuck0145 replies on Nov 3, 2018:

@Darius77 I believe that he does see the threat, but would rather not think about it, and would rather cling to pollyannish optimism. My opposition to the ideology is a recurrent reminder of the menace.

This site has an annoying deficiency.

bingst comments on Oct 26, 2018:

This is a relatively recent bug. In the recent past, it would actually bring the target comment to the top of the comments. I have told @Admin, but couldn't hurt again. :P

PBuck0145 replies on Oct 26, 2018:

Thanks for the info.

Has your Atheism affected your patriotism?

PBuck0145 comments on Oct 23, 2018:

Yes. I no longer support the multiculturalism which is being promoted by the federal government (Canada), and which has been shown to be a dismal failure in Europe. Integration and assimilation of immigrants is a much better practice. I make an exception for aboriginal people, who have every ...

PBuck0145 replies on Oct 23, 2018:

@dare2dream Your statements would be correct were it not for Islam. Islam mandates that it the only correct ideology, religion, and culture. Members of other cultures must be converted, subjugated or executed. This gives Islam an evolutionary advantage over humanistic ideologies. Islam's advantage is enhanced by the tolerance and encouragement of the regressive left. Multiculturalism, open societies and globalism are elegant philosophical theories, but cannot benefit humanity while the existence of Islam persists. Think carefully before assuming that these statements are bigoted or xenophobic. Islam is not human. I am objecting to Islam, not to ts followers, who are betrayed, oppressed and enslaved by the ideology. They would be much better off assimilating into a more secular and/or humanitarian culture.

Has your Atheism affected your patriotism?

PBuck0145 comments on Oct 23, 2018:

Yes. I no longer support the multiculturalism which is being promoted by the federal government (Canada), and which has been shown to be a dismal failure in Europe. Integration and assimilation of immigrants is a much better practice. I make an exception for aboriginal people, who have every ...

PBuck0145 replies on Oct 23, 2018:

@dare2dream https://youtu.be/sVUMAqMmy7o

Has your Atheism affected your patriotism?

PBuck0145 comments on Oct 23, 2018:

Yes. I no longer support the multiculturalism which is being promoted by the federal government (Canada), and which has been shown to be a dismal failure in Europe. Integration and assimilation of immigrants is a much better practice. I make an exception for aboriginal people, who have every ...

PBuck0145 replies on Oct 23, 2018:

@dare2dream Explain how promotion of integration and assimilation of immigrants is xenophobic and not Humanistic.

Some Evidence for the Simulation Hypothesis The Simulation Hypothesis suggests that we don't ...

PBuck0145 comments on Oct 10, 2018:

The hypothesis of a simulated universe is another attempt to explain our existence by postulating a "higher power", and as such is not very different from primitive religious theories.

PBuck0145 replies on Oct 11, 2018:

@johnprytz Clarke's third law applies here.

Just wondering, about past experiences.

OCJoe comments on Oct 11, 2018:

To identify yourself as "Agnostic" specifically identifies you as not being sure about religion. Many (most?) Christians are going to see that as an open invitation to "show you the light of Jesus". I agree with the suggestion that these religious women who want to meet you assume they can convert ...

PBuck0145 replies on Oct 11, 2018:

There can be theist agnostics and atheist agnostics. I identify myself as an atheist agnostic.

What life-altering things should every human ideally get to experience at least once in their lives?

PBuck0145 comments on Oct 9, 2018:

Having and rearing a child.

PBuck0145 replies on Oct 9, 2018:

@genessa Are you claiming that Susan Smith reared her children?

Do you think that perhaps Religion/Religious Beliefs and Doctrines have and still are ONE of the ...

PBuck0145 comments on Oct 4, 2018:

In current times, Islam, Marxism and crony Capitalism are proving that conjecture.

PBuck0145 replies on Oct 5, 2018:

@Triphid Nothing wrong with studying all major philosophies and ideologies. Notwithstanding, western academia's active postmodernist promotion of the failed ideology of Marxism is reprehensible. If that statement offends your pet convictions, you need to study 20th century history.

Do you think that perhaps Religion/Religious Beliefs and Doctrines have and still are ONE of the ...

PBuck0145 comments on Oct 4, 2018:

In current times, Islam, Marxism and crony Capitalism are proving that conjecture.

PBuck0145 replies on Oct 4, 2018:

@OwlInASack Many of today's regressive leftists religiously accept Marxist dogma.

Universal Basic Income(in the near future)? And why you feel this way

PBuck0145 comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Universal Basic Income, combined with a Universal Flat Income Tax, would eliminate poverty without destroying entrepreneurship or incentive to work. It would eliminate the need for minimum wage legislation, making entry level employment more available for young people, who need on the job ...

PBuck0145 replies on Sep 19, 2018:

@IAMGROOT Answer: Replacing income tax with "Consumption based taxation". A flat, identical income tax rate, with no deductions, levied on individuals and on corporations would be fair to all segments of society. The Universal Basic Income would compensate for the lack of personal deductions. Our current complex, deduction-rich, exemption-rich graduated system is too easy for the wealthy to "game", giving them lower de facto tax rates. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drVgpTfJYMQ

Universal Basic Income(in the near future)? And why you feel this way

PBuck0145 comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Universal Basic Income, combined with a Universal Flat Income Tax, would eliminate poverty without destroying entrepreneurship or incentive to work. It would eliminate the need for minimum wage legislation, making entry level employment more available for young people, who need on the job ...

PBuck0145 replies on Sep 18, 2018:

@IAMGROOT A good way for the rich to avoid paying their fair share, and to get richer at the expense of ordinary working people.

9-11

mordant comments on Sep 11, 2018:

Christianity and Islam are both cherry-picked by various sub-factions both now and throughout history. The fact remains that most American Muslims are better educated, wealthier and more law-abiding than average, not less. It doesn't matter what their book says, it matters how they interpret and ...

PBuck0145 replies on Sep 12, 2018:

@mordant Please do not assume that I am a supporter of Christianity. I simply observe that in current times, it is much less dangerous than is Islam. I fully agree with your second paragraph.

9-11

mordant comments on Sep 11, 2018:

Christianity and Islam are both cherry-picked by various sub-factions both now and throughout history. The fact remains that most American Muslims are better educated, wealthier and more law-abiding than average, not less. It doesn't matter what their book says, it matters how they interpret and ...

PBuck0145 replies on Sep 12, 2018:

@mordant Your statement is based on a false premise. The authors of the Old and New testaments are well known, human, and therefore fallible. The Qur'an purports to be God's (Allah's) words relayed to Muhammad by the angel Gabriel. Therefore, the answer to each of your questions is no. Not all followers of "the prophet" are terrorists. All who profess the Shahada are required by Muhammad to be jihadists in some fashion, and jihad often entails terrorism. Incidentally, education, intelligence and rationality are not synonymous. The academic circles boast the best educated, yet academia tends to support regressive leftism, political correctness, safe spaces, censorship, etc. They also tend to support Marxism and Socialism, two failed ideologies. Educational institutions need to revert to their classical function of teaching how to think, instead of adhering to their current pursuit of indoctrinating what to think.

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mordant comments on Sep 11, 2018:

Christianity and Islam are both cherry-picked by various sub-factions both now and throughout history. The fact remains that most American Muslims are better educated, wealthier and more law-abiding than average, not less. It doesn't matter what their book says, it matters how they interpret and ...

PBuck0145 replies on Sep 11, 2018:

How wonderfully politically correct! Islam's "sacred" texts cannot be "interpreted". They are immutable.

Can science and religion be reconciled?

PBuck0145 comments on Sep 8, 2018:

What is not addressed is the development of most religions, which sprang form "scientific" hypotheses attempting to explain observed natural phenomena. The ultimate reconciliation would be verified and reproducible proof of the existence of the supernatural.

PBuck0145 replies on Sep 10, 2018:

@Matias You are of course correct. I should have phrased my response in terms of believe in a deity, as opposed to being religious. Religion can flourish without a belief in a supreme being. Astrology, Buddhism, Yoga, and Marxism are examples.

Those of us who favor critical thinking and arguments based on scientific evidence should avoid ...

PBuck0145 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

The introductory assertion appears to be dogma. It requires support based on evidence.

PBuck0145 replies on Sep 5, 2018:

@Matias Any proposal for censorship (or even self-censorship) requires verifiable support. The items you listed require discussion and refutation, not censorship.

Did you ever notice about history?

MissKathleen comments on Sep 2, 2018:

History is written by the victors. ~ Winston Churchill

PBuck0145 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

So true.

Advice needed please

Freedompath comments on Sep 1, 2018:

I would like to suggest that you go slowly...review regularly, in your own mind, what you need and want for you and your family. This will most likely not be easy, as you have 5 different personalities in your own family...the word persuade and not control, comes to mind! And even that must be ...

PBuck0145 replies on Sep 1, 2018:

Excellent advice!. I would add that you need to find secular employment.

[agnostic.

DarrelScott comments on Aug 27, 2018:

Seems to be a lot of hate on this site.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 28, 2018:

I see a lot of hatred of ideas. I don't see a lot of hatred of people.

A question for someone out there with arcane knowledge: were oxen ever used extensively as draft ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Aug 12, 2018:

Yes, I think so. An ox is just a castrated steer, a fairly common thing in small-farm-based economies. I seem to recall that many westward-trekking settlers used oxen to pull their wagons. And farmers used them to pull plows and do other heavy work.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 19, 2018:

@KevinTwining From Wikipedia "An ox (plural oxen), also known as a bullock in Australia and India, is a bovine trained as a draft animal or riding animal. Oxen are commonly castrated adult male cattle; castration makes the animals more docile. Cows (adult females) or bulls (intact males) may also be used in some areas." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ox

What is your favorite breakfast cereal?

PBuck0145 comments on Aug 12, 2018:

Oatmeal.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 17, 2018:

@joeymf86 Scary!

According to a Gallup poll published Monday, a majority of Democrats no longer hold a positive view ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 14, 2018:

Sounds like 60 percent of Democrats want that guaranteed basic income and us capitalists to fund it.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 15, 2018:

@bigpawbullets As stated earlier, I consider myself to be a "Compassionate Liberal Capitalist". The Liberal component is the classical variety, which promotes individualism. The regressive leftists have hijacked the current liberal narrative. I identify more closely with conservatives than with the current illiberal leftists. Unless you are a radical anarchist, you must accept that some cooperation is required for a society to function. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsba-dNApvw

According to a Gallup poll published Monday, a majority of Democrats no longer hold a positive view ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 14, 2018:

Sounds like 60 percent of Democrats want that guaranteed basic income and us capitalists to fund it.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 15, 2018:

@bigpawbullets The implication is that I am a leftist. That implication is inaccurate and unkind. Despite your opinions, conservatives can also be both fair and tolerant. As I stated earlier, we need more cooperation and less left/right confrontation.

According to a Gallup poll published Monday, a majority of Democrats no longer hold a positive view ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 14, 2018:

Sounds like 60 percent of Democrats want that guaranteed basic income and us capitalists to fund it.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 15, 2018:

@bigpawbullets In our case, with a poverty-line UBI supplanting our income, we would be able to tolerate a 50% flat tax on all non-UBI income (with no deductions) and still be better off financially. In reality, the flat tax rate would be much lower than 50%, because the UBI would be financed largely through the elimination of most financial welfare programs. Ironically, while a UBI/Flat tax system would increase productivity and thereby the overall wealth of society, the system has little chance of ever being tried, even on a small scale. There is too much leftist ideological opposition to the flat tax, and too much right-wing opposition to "social programs". What is needed is a "Compassionate Liberal Capitalism". More cooperation and less left/right confrontation.

According to a Gallup poll published Monday, a majority of Democrats no longer hold a positive view ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 14, 2018:

Sounds like 60 percent of Democrats want that guaranteed basic income and us capitalists to fund it.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 14, 2018:

@bigpawbullets Thank you for taking the time to consider this proposal. What is universally true is that people tend to act in their own best interests. The challenge is to have a system wherein the so-called "slackers" are better off by working and contributing to society than by living solely off the dole. Here are a couple of classic discussions on the subjects between two conservatives. The numbers quoted would need to be adjusted for inflation. My personal opinion is that the UBI combined with a flat tax (without any deductions) on all non-UBI income would be more effective and easier to administer than would a negative income tax.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drVgpTfJYMQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNffhKX4KC8

According to a Gallup poll published Monday, a majority of Democrats no longer hold a positive view ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 14, 2018:

Sounds like 60 percent of Democrats want that guaranteed basic income and us capitalists to fund it.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 14, 2018:

@bigpawbullets Quite true. Do you have any objective opinion of the theory?

According to a Gallup poll published Monday, a majority of Democrats no longer hold a positive view ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 14, 2018:

Sounds like 60 percent of Democrats want that guaranteed basic income and us capitalists to fund it.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 14, 2018:

@bigpawbullets You obviously did not read or understand the post. http://www.parncutt.org/BIFT2.html

According to a Gallup poll published Monday, a majority of Democrats no longer hold a positive view ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 14, 2018:

Sounds like 60 percent of Democrats want that guaranteed basic income and us capitalists to fund it.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 14, 2018:

@bigpawbullets Never has UBI been implemented in conjunction with a Universal Flat Tax. Both are needed to be fair to all segments of society.

According to a Gallup poll published Monday, a majority of Democrats no longer hold a positive view ...

PBuck0145 comments on Aug 14, 2018:

Capitalism itself is not a problem. The problem is crony capitalism, big-money lobbying and corruption in campaign financing. Neither capitalism nor socialism function well on their own. The best aspects of both are needed in a healthy society. We need a political system based on compassionate ...

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 14, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AKutfzq2z8

According to a Gallup poll published Monday, a majority of Democrats no longer hold a positive view ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 14, 2018:

Sounds like 60 percent of Democrats want that guaranteed basic income and us capitalists to fund it.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 14, 2018:

http://www.parncutt.org/BIFT2.html

Does it irritate the crap out of anyone else when polling places are in a church?

PBuck0145 comments on Aug 13, 2018:

Wouldn't bother me, unless it is a Mosque.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 14, 2018:

@OlderMusicGeek has deleted his comments and left the building. I suspect that he is a supporter of the ersatz "religion of peace".

Does it irritate the crap out of anyone else when polling places are in a church?

PBuck0145 comments on Aug 13, 2018:

Wouldn't bother me, unless it is a Mosque.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 14, 2018:

@OlderMusicGeek There is only one Islam, defined by the Qur'an and example of Muhammad.

The Burka, should there be criticism of this headwear?

PBuck0145 comments on Aug 13, 2018:

Face / identity concealment in public places needs to be banned and vigorously prosecuted.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 13, 2018:

@RobH86 Banning all face / identity concealment is non-discriminatory, whereas banning the Burka / Niqab could be interpreted by some as being anti-Muslim. My biggest objection to the Burka and the Niqab is that they facilitate the subjugation of women, keeping them subservient to men, limiting women's role in society to serving men and rearing followers of "the prophet". Face concealment hides the injuries of abused muslimas. Face concealment is rude, and interferes with effective communication. Face concealment makes it difficult to identify a lawbreaker, hence is a security issue. Those are my main reasons for supporting a face / identity concealment ban. There are several other reasons, I'm sure that you have some of your own.

Does it irritate the crap out of anyone else when polling places are in a church?

PBuck0145 comments on Aug 13, 2018:

Wouldn't bother me, unless it is a Mosque.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 13, 2018:

@OlderMusicGeek The building itself is neutral. The ideology practiced within is cruel, oppressive, deceptive, theocratic and totalitarian. It is the ideology which bothers me.

A question for someone out there with arcane knowledge: were oxen ever used extensively as draft ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Aug 12, 2018:

Yes, I think so. An ox is just a castrated steer, a fairly common thing in small-farm-based economies. I seem to recall that many westward-trekking settlers used oxen to pull their wagons. And farmers used them to pull plows and do other heavy work.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 12, 2018:

A steer is a castrated bull. What is a castrated steer? Some oxen are cows.

Are you Opimistic about the future of the Human Race?

memorylikeasieve comments on Aug 10, 2018:

Humans are remarkably resilient. I think we'll come out of this latest period of darkness a different people, but still us. It may be a little *too* optimistic to say that maybe we'll learn our lesson this time, but it's a non-zero possibility.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 10, 2018:

@Hitchens Perhaps you are correct. I base my beliefs on the fact that most of his campaign promises which were discarded when elected, but might have been implemented with the support of a Democratic congress.

Are you Opimistic about the future of the Human Race?

memorylikeasieve comments on Aug 10, 2018:

Humans are remarkably resilient. I think we'll come out of this latest period of darkness a different people, but still us. It may be a little *too* optimistic to say that maybe we'll learn our lesson this time, but it's a non-zero possibility.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 10, 2018:

@Hitchens I am not a DJT supporter. I believe, however, that had Trump been the Democratic Party candidate and won the presidency, his populist approach to governance would have resulted in a much more humanitarian outcome. As a Democratic president, he would have been much better than as a Republican or as H.Clinton.

What is the greatest challenge that civilization faces?

PBuck0145 comments on Aug 10, 2018:

Islam. Humanity has a fair chance of dealing with global warming, but Islamic world conquest will result in the end of civilization.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 10, 2018:

@powder If you cannot see the difference between contemporary Islam and contemporary Christianity you are delusional. Atheists/Agnostics are (should be) persuaded by evidence.

What is the greatest challenge that civilization faces?

PBuck0145 comments on Aug 10, 2018:

Islam. Humanity has a fair chance of dealing with global warming, but Islamic world conquest will result in the end of civilization.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 10, 2018:

@Healthydoc70 Christian doctrine does not call for world conquest. Compared to Islam, Christianity is fairly benign.

Ayn Rand has come up in conversations with conservatives lately.

purcascade comments on Aug 4, 2018:

I loathe Rand. If I walk into someone's place and they have Rand on their shelf, then that is a huge red flag.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 4, 2018:

@Livia Ignoring reprehensible ideas will not make them disappear. They need to be understood and vigorously opposed.

Ayn Rand has come up in conversations with conservatives lately.

purcascade comments on Aug 4, 2018:

I loathe Rand. If I walk into someone's place and they have Rand on their shelf, then that is a huge red flag.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 4, 2018:

Don't be so quick to judge people based on the contents of their bookshelves. I have Atlas Shrugged, the Qur'an, the Bible, Mein Kampf, Das Kapital, and other controversial works. These are valuable for reference purposes, not for philosophical or political guidance.

What is your strangest talent? How did you discover it?

PBuck0145 comments on Aug 2, 2018:

I can get goosebumps at will, even in a steam bath. Always been able to do it.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 3, 2018:

@Sara72712 I just imagine myself shivering.

What decade do you think put out the best music? You can break it up genre if you want

PBuck0145 comments on Aug 1, 2018:

1700-1709

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 2, 2018:

@pnfullifidian If it ain't Baroque don't fix it.

My lack of belief in a Supreme Being has resulted in there being a whole lot of gods I don't believe...

PBuck0145 comments on Aug 1, 2018:

I guess that makes me a polyatheist.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 1, 2018:

@hankster Way over my head.

I just read an article about Tennessee's soon-to-be return to capital punishment.

PBuck0145 comments on Jul 31, 2018:

Capital punishment should never be imposed. It should be an option for the prisoner, who should have the right to demand death in lieu of serving the remainder of his/her sentence.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 1, 2018:

@PalacinkyPDX The state does NOT own my life. It is mine to retain or dispose of as I see fit.

New Atheism, Worse Than You Think

p-nullifidian comments on Jul 31, 2018:

I completely disagree with the article, which is outdated and off the mark, in my opinion. The label ‘Islamophobia’ is a fabrication, designed to conflate racial or ethnic hatred with a legitimate scorn, if not loathing, of the concepts, doctrines, practices and dogmas of the Islamic faith. With...

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 31, 2018:

Stephen Fry.