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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Before I leave WP I want to impart these sources |
| Harry Haller |
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Posted: 09 Aug 2021, 12:28 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,121
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VegetableMan wrote: I'm with you on the Palestinian issue
Same
Regrettable yer takin' off - best to ye compadre |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autigender-what's your opinion? |
| Harry Haller |
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Posted: 09 Aug 2021, 12:19 pm
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Replies: 84
Views: 3,126
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| autiegender (n): a neologism/buzzword with which to fill empty spaces within an otherwise boring conversation :lol: okay, it made me laugh :) Never thought of it (autigender) initially thought it had something to do with ground transportation but then saw the "i " - but maybe, don't know ... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Does systemic racism against blacks even exist anymore? |
| Harry Haller |
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Posted: 08 Aug 2021, 4:17 pm
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Replies: 334
Views: 12,204
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| Systemic racism means racism so ingrained that many people don't even see it, because they think what they experience (or do) from day-to-day is right, natural and normal . . . . . . Some measures include: * access to education * odds of reaching University * educational qualifications * average nu... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Does systemic racism against blacks even exist anymore? |
| Harry Haller |
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Posted: 08 Aug 2021, 2:32 pm
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Replies: 334
Views: 12,204
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| What I am slightly skeptical of is the larger claim that modern American society is still objectively racist and systematically discriminatory towards African Americans None of these attempted answers are suitable. There is with each one a problem. So - what's the problem with concluding it doesn't... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Can atheism produce a viable and flourishing society |
| Harry Haller |
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Posted: 08 Aug 2021, 2:19 pm
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,414
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| I ask because of the claim by anthropologists that every society on earth that has stood the test of time and prospered had to have a religion to act as a centripetal force to bind its members. This is because the convoy can move only as fast as the slowest ship. It is also why statues (and apoplec... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Ways in which NTs and Aspies are the same? |
| Harry Haller |
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Posted: 08 Aug 2021, 1:38 pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,688
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I discern no difference.
Same human traits - laudable and otherwise. |
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: Alcohol and aging? |
| Harry Haller |
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Posted: 07 Aug 2021, 5:40 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,561
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: What religion is more suitable for us? |
| Harry Haller |
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Posted: 07 Aug 2021, 3:17 pm
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Replies: 139
Views: 10,760
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samuraivader wrote: I don't think Abrahamic faiths work in us. Their personal God and their belief rigidity don't fit into an Asperger mindset.
Might not be working for a lot of people
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YtAR_OGzlcg |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Does systemic racism against blacks even exist anymore? |
| Harry Haller |
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Posted: 07 Aug 2021, 3:07 pm
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Replies: 334
Views: 12,204
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: What's the craziest conspiracy theory you believe/entertain |
| Harry Haller |
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Posted: 06 Aug 2021, 4:18 pm
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Replies: 307
Views: 14,266
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Mr Reynholm wrote: Yes. And people are free to believe otherwise. Not a problem with me.
I have no belief.
- How can I possibly navigate life so successfully?? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: have you constructively criticised an NT's communication? |
| Harry Haller |
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Posted: 06 Aug 2021, 4:15 pm
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,116
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| Since there is no such thing as "constructive" criticism (it is all destructive in some way), I usually wait until the moment when they say something like, "What I meant was..." to tell them that they should say what they mean. Yeah ---- I usually just go for the nuclear option ... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: What's the craziest conspiracy theory you believe/entertain |
| Harry Haller |
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Posted: 06 Aug 2021, 3:21 pm
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Replies: 307
Views: 14,266
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| The scum usually rises to the top. People who manipulate, con, exploit, hurt, or deceive others. D'ja mean??? https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephaniesarkis/2019/10/27/senior-executives-are-more-likely-to-be-psychopaths/?sh=542bd78047c4 (Now, true psychopaths have neurophysiologic alterations to how ... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: What's the craziest conspiracy theory you believe/entertain |
| Harry Haller |
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Posted: 06 Aug 2021, 2:40 pm
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Replies: 307
Views: 14,266
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Mr Reynholm wrote: I believe Darwinism is a conspiracy theory at best a faith at best.
The key phrase is:
"I believe"
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: The absurdity of Christianity |
| Harry Haller |
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Posted: 06 Aug 2021, 2:22 pm
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Replies: 498
Views: 14,423
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Misslizard wrote: Why would anyone want to be ( or demand to be) worshipped.That would be annoying
Yeah, no kidding!
I generally want people to
Go
Away!
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: America's history is equally as bad as Nazi Germany |
| Harry Haller |
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Posted: 06 Aug 2021, 2:15 pm
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Replies: 138
Views: 6,404
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Misslizard wrote: Magas
Well, howya properly pronounce it?
Is it
maGÁÁs
or
MÁÁgas
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- or something else entirely?
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: The absurdity of Christianity |
| Harry Haller |
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Posted: 06 Aug 2021, 1:40 pm
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Replies: 498
Views: 14,423
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| I remember some guy once told me a story, about a woman whom God sent to Hell because she didn't forgive her So let me see if I can get this straight: first God creates humans, supposedly giving us whatever characteristics we possess. But after that God decides that he is unhappy with the creation ... |
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