tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post7674323007279448274..comments2024-03-27T11:16:36.951-07:00Comments on One Cʘsmos: If Man Can Explain Darwinism, then Darwinism Cannot Explain ManGagdad Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14249005793605006679noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-7672270533136723262009-06-23T08:57:41.835-07:002009-06-23T08:57:41.835-07:00Good point, though. The idea of "you" b...Good point, though. The idea of "you" being explained by your parents' sexual act is absurd.Gagdad Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14249005793605006679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-27074171169271439392009-06-23T08:55:31.536-07:002009-06-23T08:55:31.536-07:00Believe me I've tried, but I just can't ex...Believe me I've tried, but I just can't explain how my parents did. I think I must have been adopted.Gagdad Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14249005793605006679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-8796905268573640192009-06-23T08:51:15.304-07:002009-06-23T08:51:15.304-07:00My mother and Father had sex.
Obviously this can&...My mother and Father had sex.<br /><br />Obviously this can't be true because I can explain it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-65838780757863619992009-05-16T00:07:00.000-07:002009-05-16T00:07:00.000-07:00Today's news of the obvious (to those with raccoon...Today's <A HREF="http://www.physorg.com/news161516559.html" REL="nofollow">news of the obvious</A> (to those with raccoon vision, anyway):<br /><br />"What's "striking and paradoxical" about this research, he says, is that it shows that reaching materialistic and image-related milestones actually contributes to ill-being; despite their accomplishments, individuals experience more negative emotions like shame and anger and more physical symptoms of anxiety such as headaches, stomachaches, and loss of energy. By contrast, individuals who value personal growth, close relationships, community involvement, and physical health are more satisfied as they meet success in those areas. They experience a deeper sense of well-being, more positive feelings toward themselves, richer connections with others, and fewer physical signs of stress."juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975754287030568726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-47520082695441248362009-05-15T22:41:00.000-07:002009-05-15T22:41:00.000-07:00Dex would be a great dog name. Could be tricky as ...Dex would be a great dog name. Could be tricky as a kid's name, though - perhaps too easily mockable these days. We used to joke that we'd name our dog Flapjack, but it's not really a girl name. Although, given the first one's habit of shaking her head, it would have been very fitting.juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975754287030568726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-72048836044569098772009-05-15T21:53:00.000-07:002009-05-15T21:53:00.000-07:00If I may chime in on the relationship between DNA,...If I may chime in on the relationship between DNA, natural selection, and spirtual evolution--<br /><br />Earth is a soul classroom, if you please. Souls come here to learn things. They come, they go, they come back. In the process they (we) gain something valuable.<br /><br />While here, souls need a vehicle to "ride" in, so to speak. That is our body/mind combo. It is a really complicated meat-machine designed to house the spirit during it's educational sojourn.<br /><br />The confusing thing is that these vehicles have a complicated process for developing themselves; that is physical Darwininian evolution. However, this evolution of the body is not directly related to the evolution of the soul. The two processes are associated but not exactly coupled. Whereas souls are eternal, bodies are mutable and constantly change and are recycled.<br /><br />That being said, bodies are nothing to sniff at. Without them, soul progress grinds to a halt. The more evolved the body, the more can be experienced here. <br /><br />This is why Bob, a spiritual evolutonist, is peeved with the Darwinist, a material evolutionist. Each describes a different arm, as it were, of the twin processes of evolution, but Bob is more correct, because he sees both arms where the Darwinist sees only the physical arm. <br /><br />The correct discernment is to put them together. They work in tandem to create the elaborate "soul university" which is what our world is all about.<br /><br />We all have tenure here, Bob. I thought you'd appreciate that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-42095595137560562352009-05-15T21:50:00.000-07:002009-05-15T21:50:00.000-07:00Gagdad fun fact: "Dexter" was in the running for F...Gagdad fun fact: "Dexter" was in the running for Future Leader's handle, in honor of Dexter Gordon. Of course, we wouldn't have called him Dexter. "Dex" for short. Has a nice ring to it. Plus it looks cool: <I>Dex.</I> <br /><br />Maybe a good name for a dog.Gagdad Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14249005793605006679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-70349756591970614412009-05-15T21:32:00.000-07:002009-05-15T21:32:00.000-07:00sudden wounded-fawn Democratic syndrome?
Yes,...<A HREF="http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=MTgzMTA0OTgxYTdhYjNiMDEyZDRhN2ZmMGQ3ODIyMDk=" REL="nofollow"> sudden wounded-fawn Democratic syndrome?</A> <br /><br />Yes, Nancy, There Really Is a God <A HREF="http://www.evilmilk.com/pictures/Whale_Snacks.jpg" REL="nofollow">Nemesis</A>ximezenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-67477717618472666322009-05-15T19:54:00.000-07:002009-05-15T19:54:00.000-07:00Ben:
Thomas Lifson has a follow-on regarding 'the...Ben:<br />Thomas Lifson has a <A HREF="http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/05/liberal_fantasyland_continued.html" REL="nofollow">follow-on</A> regarding 'the solar house left in the dark with busted pipes that froze over the winter'ximezenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-75835173785942081972009-05-15T19:53:00.000-07:002009-05-15T19:53:00.000-07:00And you're right - those are awesome album covers....And you're right - those are awesome album covers. One more thing that's kind of flown out the window with digitization.juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975754287030568726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-70952599501150468172009-05-15T19:52:00.000-07:002009-05-15T19:52:00.000-07:00That's the great thing about being able to listen ...That's the great thing about being able to listen to samples - I already know I like them. Now I'd just like to hear the rest :)juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975754287030568726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-74070961294504303632009-05-15T19:51:00.000-07:002009-05-15T19:51:00.000-07:00One of the great things about Blue Note is the alb...One of the great things about Blue Note is the <A HREF="http://www.birkajazz.com/archive/blueNote4000.htm" REL="nofollow">album covers</A> (that's just a small sample). They were the first record company to present album covers as works of art. Great photos, striking graphics, and bold colors. Pound for pound, without a doubt America's greatest independent record label. I collect 'em like baseball cards.Gagdad Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14249005793605006679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-4631533936813045062009-05-15T19:41:00.000-07:002009-05-15T19:41:00.000-07:00To be honest, those three in particular could be t...To be honest, those three in particular could be the cornerstone of a modern jazz collection. Those are the best three albums by three of the immortals of hard bop. If you don't like them, then at least you'll know you don't like hard bop.Gagdad Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14249005793605006679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-72645341974886183182009-05-15T19:26:00.000-07:002009-05-15T19:26:00.000-07:00Oh, fiendish Amazon - resistance is futile. It's o...Oh, fiendish Amazon - resistance is futile. It's offering Go, the Sidewinder and Soul Station for the low low price of $32.97. I think the mp3 versions are even cheaper.<br /><br />I need some good working music tonight...juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975754287030568726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-12772195858360367572009-05-15T19:00:00.000-07:002009-05-15T19:00:00.000-07:00Ximeze-
I only disagree with the author of your li...Ximeze-<br />I only disagree with the author of your link with one point, when he said this:<br /><br />"President Reagan sent US Marines to Lebanon with rubber bullets for ammunition and the Rules of Engagement being "don't engage." The result was 246 dead Marines. I love Reagan and believe him to be the best President of the 20th century, but this was right out of Jimmy Carter's playbook. US Marines kill people and break things. If that's not the mission, don't send Marines."<br /><br />Awhile back I was readin' about this, and this is mostly a lie, spread by leftists and moderate republicans. In Reagan's own words, and he regret's that he couldn't stop it he basically said:<br /><br />Reagan's hand were tied by a democrat Congress during this whole affair. <br /><br />As a result, we had the bombing and immediate withdrawal, and it didn't stop there. Hezbollah literally took over more than half the country.<br /><br />Without interference from the democrats, our Marines could've prevented that from happening, or at least mitigated it after the bombing. <br />Reagan's strategy was sound, but the donks pulled their support of our troops, hangin' them out to dry (as usual).<br /><br />Somalia anyone? Vietnam? When will our GOP leaders hold the democrats feet to the fire over their irresponsible actions leading to unnecesary deaths of our troops, thousands, even millions of civilians in Vietnam, Lebanon and Somalia, and tyrannies rather than democracies in those countries I mentioned?<br /><br />PS- I don't blame the author because this is a common misconception, perpetuated by professional liars.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-41673052106266932432009-05-15T18:33:00.001-07:002009-05-15T18:33:00.001-07:00Via Daphne, I came across this guy today. Down aro...Via Daphne, I came across <A HREF="http://www.westsound-modern.com/" REL="nofollow">this guy</A> today. Down around May 10, this delightful gem appears:<br /><br />"YOU DON'T HAVE TENURE ROOSTER!"<br /><br />In case you needed something to read tonight :)juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975754287030568726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-7489823842197460752009-05-15T18:33:00.000-07:002009-05-15T18:33:00.000-07:00Thanks for the great link, Ximeze!
From your link:...Thanks for the great link, Ximeze!<br />From your link:<br /><br />"The good ship Fleur set sail from Plymouth, England, on a 5,000 mile, "carbon emission-free" journey to Greenland. "The expedition was followed by up to 40 schools across the UK to promote climate change awareness." Then reality hit in the form of weather. Wind ripped the wind generator and solar panels from the yacht, and capsized it three times. The crew of the Fleur was rescued by an oil tanker loaded with 680,000 barrels of crude oil."<br /><br />Ha ha! How sweet it is. I hope some of these idiots see the irony.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-2374072402760351542009-05-15T18:08:00.000-07:002009-05-15T18:08:00.000-07:00Fun Facts to make the moonbats in your life even m...<A HREF="http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/05/liberal_fantasyland.html" REL="nofollow">Fun Facts</A> to make the moonbats in your life even more bonkers.<br /><br />Say... there's gotta be some party-favor to liven-things-up potential hereximezenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-29999364499541413412009-05-15T15:32:00.000-07:002009-05-15T15:32:00.000-07:00Art Thou Banned by the Intellect of the Blogospher...Art Thou Banned by the Intellect of the Blogosphere,who shall not be named, but whom we sometimes refer to as Cankles? Because, you know, this is mighty fearsome blasphemies you posit against the Sooth sayers of Universitopia, brother.jaujauhttp://kafirtiti.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-40385915394046926462009-05-15T14:51:00.000-07:002009-05-15T14:51:00.000-07:00Mixed nuts! Because they love "diversity" so much....Mixed nuts! Because they love "diversity" so much. So let's show 'em some real diversity.Skullynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-63351023775224615052009-05-15T14:47:00.000-07:002009-05-15T14:47:00.000-07:00Ironically, most Darwinians don't even understand ...Ironically, most Darwinians don't even understand what they believe. <br />Or rather, they can't see the results of what they believe, much like leftists are blind to the end results of their ideology, despite what history reveals.<br /><br />Some do see, but believe that somehow they can get the utopian (Star Trek-like) results they want this time. <br /><br />Why? Because they don't know themselves, let alone gno themselves. How can they when they won't look up or in? I only pity them insofar as they don't attempt to take our life, liberty and property away. <br /><br />Here's people who can't help themselves and they wanna "help" everyone else through dominion and tyranny. <br /><br />Well, I say "Nuts!"USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-80702119769174820822009-05-15T14:43:00.000-07:002009-05-15T14:43:00.000-07:00With all due respect to the person responsible for...With all due respect to the person responsible for those scratches, they don't measure up the the cave paintings of Europe. Also, bear in mind that Darwinians would prefer to make the creative explosion go away in order to salvage their theory, so I would take the findings with a grain of salt.Gagdad Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14249005793605006679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-18738082184874060482009-05-15T14:10:00.000-07:002009-05-15T14:10:00.000-07:00"On p. 100 of the Coonifesto, I asked the non-rhet...<I>"On p. 100 of the Coonifesto, I asked the non-rhetorical questions, "leaving aside the matter of how and when [mankind's] creative explosion occurred,..."</I>Funny you should mention, Bob. Just yesterday I ran across <A HREF="http://www.radicalanthropologygroup.org/class_text_115.pdf" REL="nofollow">this</A> article (pdf) on the earliest known finds of symbolic thought and art. The "first" indication of a creative explosion may have occurred around 100,000 years ago. I am curious to see how the time-line of human creativity changes over time as we discover more.<br /><br />Anyway, back to today's reading...Bulletproof Monknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-74381568821478940712009-05-15T12:35:00.000-07:002009-05-15T12:35:00.000-07:00Hm. Forgive the self-indulgence, but apparently, m...Hm. Forgive the self-indulgence, but apparently, my secret theme for the day is giving & receiving water. I went to my Pilates floor class to find that I was the only student. Which is good, because the instructor knows me pretty well by now, and knows how to make it extra challenging, and she'll do things with me that she doesn't usually do when there are other participants. By the end, after much more than usual heavy breathing my mouth was as dry as the air here, and I mentioned that I should have gotten a bottle of water for the workout today (which I haven't done in months). So Dawn jumped up and said "Oh, do you want one?" "That's okay, I don't have a dollar on me," "No problem!" And in a flash, without even asking, I was given it. It didn't occur to me that there might be any deeper context (in my own mind, if nowhere else) until afterward.<br /><br />wv says it has something to do with <I>chess</I>.juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975754287030568726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-48238045736679688732009-05-15T11:22:00.000-07:002009-05-15T11:22:00.000-07:00Hey!
You speaka ma language!
Say hello to Eckhart ...Hey!<br />You speaka ma language!<br />Say hello to Eckhart for me, will you?Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589423819039764711noreply@blogger.com