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Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 25th September 2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 9,277
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
I'm terrified of roller coasters. Even the kid...

I'm terrified of roller coasters. Even the kid friendly ones at Disney :p

Love riding motorcycles which I know is way more dangerous statistically, so it makes little sense.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 19th September 2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,316
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
If it was Florida, he could have been Baker...

If it was Florida, he could have been Baker Acted.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Mental_Health_Act
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 16th September 2014, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3,231
Views: 427,425
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
For the record,no book has shown yet. I'm not...

For the record,no book has shown yet. I'm not being impatient just letting folks know.

Am I hearing correctly that it is 500 pages? :jaw-dropp
Forum: USA Politics 15th September 2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 26,660
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Biggest understatement ever. As a matter of...

Biggest understatement ever.

As a matter of fact, Charisma is pissed off that it is in the same sentence with Kerry.

Bush was, at least, kinda folksy in the beginning.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th September 2014, 03:26 PM
Replies: 828
Views: 45,228
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
The cop sure seemed like the reasonable,...

The cop sure seemed like the reasonable, level-headed one in those audio clips, for sure.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th September 2014, 03:24 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,657
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Hey, we do a few things right around here. The...

Hey, we do a few things right around here. The Cuban food is awesome, for one thing. Also none of that "snow" nonsense in the winter.

:D
Forum: USA Politics 15th September 2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 26,660
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
The actual quote was just as dumb, Fey's was just...

The actual quote was just as dumb, Fey's was just funnier.

Palin's actual words when asked about insights into Russian politics:
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th September 2014, 08:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,529
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
I was never one that wanted a debate, either. ...

I was never one that wanted a debate, either.

Used to be they would want one. Now the word "atheist" seems to send them on their way. That's all I was saying.

You seem to think I was spoiling...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th September 2014, 08:07 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 39,162
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Good questions. Is it happening more often now...

Good questions. Is it happening more often now than it did in days passed, or does it simply seem that way because there are now more cameras everywhere and the 24/7 news cycle ramps everything up? ...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th September 2014, 08:01 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 39,162
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Happened right here in sunny Florida. IIRC...

Happened right here in sunny Florida.

IIRC (and as you said) the perp was a cop killer, so I understood that one.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th September 2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,381
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Not being new makes it OK somehow?

Not being new makes it OK somehow?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th September 2014, 08:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,381
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
(snip) I am also strapped for cash. Is there...

(snip)

I am also strapped for cash. Is there a similar program I can take advantage of?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th September 2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,838
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
True story. I took a carry/conceal class 20...

True story. I took a carry/conceal class 20 something years ago, and the instructor actually said this.

Of course that was in the context of a burglar breaking into your house so it kinda made...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 11th September 2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,529
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
"Generalizations aren't worth a damn. Including...

"Generalizations aren't worth a damn. Including this one."

- said by somebody famous I don't remember.

:D
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 11th September 2014, 09:49 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,529
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Good questions, all. This also brings up the...

Good questions, all.

This also brings up the reason I identify as "Atheist" when asked. As opposed to years passed, when I simply say "No thanks, I'm an atheist" the door-knockers just move along...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th September 2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 370
Views: 39,162
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Every cop I've ever met in real life was a "good...

Every cop I've ever met in real life was a "good guy." I still have questions about some of the actions some cops take.

Also, there are still people who enjoy sending "irate PMs?" Tell them to...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 10th September 2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 39,162
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
I hear the word "defensive" or some variant a...

I hear the word "defensive" or some variant a lot. "Self defense" too. Never heard it called "combat" in any way, shape, or form. Just seems odd to me, as if it was from a war zone instead of a...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th September 2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 39,162
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
I'm guessing "combat shooting stance" and "combat...

I'm guessing "combat shooting stance" and "combat shooting" have different meanings. At least in the context of Bikewer's post.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th September 2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 39,162
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Jesus. I think the highlighted parts are...

Jesus.

I think the highlighted parts are scary. YMMV.

Combat shooting? Against the people in the same community you're there to protect?

I know a lot of cops both city, county, and...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th September 2014, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3,231
Views: 427,425
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
All I can say is if I get the book I'll read it,...

All I can say is if I get the book I'll read it, and give an honest opinion. As noted without a lot of expert scientific knowledge I just don't have.

If the book never shows up I'll note that...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 9th September 2014, 12:48 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 25,364
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Rich people fell for Bernie Madoff's scam like...

Rich people fell for Bernie Madoff's scam like they "didn't understand the math" too.

Don't equate rich with smart all the time, my man.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 8th September 2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3,231
Views: 427,425
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 8th September 2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3,231
Views: 427,425
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
I would be glad to do it (would have to be a hard...

I would be glad to do it (would have to be a hard copy, no kindle-type things here either.)

The problem is I don't have any expertise in the necessary fields to give you more than a "eh, good...
Forum: JREF 4th September 2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 66,449
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Can I register at the new forum with a new...

Can I register at the new forum with a new username?

I've wanted to change it for quite a while. I've never been suspended or even yellow-carded, I just want a change.

In other words, If I...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 31st August 2014, 07:22 AM
Replies: 370
Views: 39,162
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Actually I think the point is that it is not...

Actually I think the point is that it is not "Okay."
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th August 2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 53,196
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Good question. Was not my experience at that age,...

Good question. Was not my experience at that age, anyways. :D
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 23rd August 2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 25,364
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
By this logic loansharking should be made legal.

By this logic loansharking should be made legal.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 23rd August 2014, 02:14 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 19,942
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Both of the books recommended to me in the other...

Both of the books recommended to me in the other thread made this point over and over. Speaking of Shattered Sword and Attack on Pearl Harbor here.

"Honor" and "Japanese War Effort" were not...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 15th July 2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 10,401
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
I hope they learned that lesson, for pete's sake.

I hope they learned that lesson, for pete's sake.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th July 2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,562
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
From the article, David Icke :jaw-dropp ...

From the article, David Icke

:jaw-dropp

Heck of a business model he has.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 14th July 2014, 09:39 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 13,623
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Thanks for the synopsis. Sounds fascinating. I'll...

Thanks for the synopsis. Sounds fascinating. I'll add it to the list. :)
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 10th July 2014, 08:14 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 13,623
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
I've ordered two books already because of this...

I've ordered two books already because of this thread... Do I have to get this one too, really? :p
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 30th June 2014, 06:51 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 52,759
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
It was Dara O'Briain, at about the 1:50 mark: ...

It was Dara O'Briain, at about the 1:50 mark:

uDYba0m6ztE

Also I agree with everything else in your post. Well said.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 24th June 2014, 06:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,637
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
To be fair, as an American who grew up in the...

To be fair, as an American who grew up in the 70's/80's our history books were like that too. Vietnam and Korea barely mentioned, but a whole lotta WW1 and WW2 where we saved the world. :D

Also a...
Forum: USA Politics 13th June 2014, 07:28 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,458
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
They're going to tell me to bring them a beer? :p

They're going to tell me to bring them a beer? :p
Forum: USA Politics 12th June 2014, 08:31 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,458
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Funny. Here in sunny Florida even the Republicans...

Funny. Here in sunny Florida even the Republicans used to refer to Jeb as "The Smart One."
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 12th June 2014, 07:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,611
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
I had to google that and I still don't understand...

I had to google that and I still don't understand the reference.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 10th June 2014, 10:16 AM
Replies: 487
Views: 40,527
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
What a crowd, what a crowd. I tell ya I'm alright...

What a crowd, what a crowd. I tell ya I'm alright now but last week I was in rough shape... :D

Anyways, I always thought the golden rule was a little silly. My classroom (high school) rules boil...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 10th June 2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 487
Views: 40,527
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Golden rule? Rodney Dangerfield has the best...

Golden rule? Rodney Dangerfield has the best take:
(spoilered for slightly NSFW language)

They say love thy neighbor as thyself. What am I supposed to do, jerk him off too?
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 3rd November 2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,051
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
I kinda wish I hadn't asked... wikipedia adds...

I kinda wish I hadn't asked... wikipedia adds this tidbit (along with confirming it was his nearsightedness that kept him out of service):
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 2nd November 2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,051
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
I enjoyed his earlier books but know nothing of...

I enjoyed his earlier books but know nothing of the man himself. Was Clancy like that in real life? By that I mean not in his fictional writing, but in his own statements/actions?
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 27th May 2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,534
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Flummery? Pfui.

Flummery? Pfui.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 29th April 2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 8,172
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
And along those same lines, this was one of my...

And along those same lines, this was one of my favorites:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disco_Demolition_Night
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 22nd April 2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 8,172
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
By the same token, I don't think the Japanese had...

By the same token, I don't think the Japanese had any expectations of loss at Midway.

Hey, did KB transmit? :D
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 22nd April 2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 8,172
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
No love for The Battle of Midway? Sure it was a...

No love for The Battle of Midway? Sure it was a resounding success for us, but from the other side it was the definition of a "fiasco."
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 20th April 2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 7,914
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Hated: The Mayor of Casterbridge, A Tale of Two...

Hated: The Mayor of Casterbridge, A Tale of Two Cities, Anna Karenina among others...

Liked: Moby Dick, anything Shakespeare, The Odyssey among others...

I could have made both lists much...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 2nd March 2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 3,231
Views: 427,425
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Number 5 pretty much does all the debunking...

Number 5 pretty much does all the debunking needed IMO. Throw in Patterson's character and its a slam dunk.

Some will believe anything though. The Moon Landing Hoax has never really been...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 19th February 2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 22,381
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
Unfortunately, jury nullification is a thing...

Unfortunately, jury nullification is a thing here.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jury_nullification
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 19th February 2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 4,056
Views: 291,129
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
LOL. At my house it could be the wife, one of...

LOL. At my house it could be the wife, one of the kids, the dog, or just a random breeze that came through.

At any rate, if I had the drop on whatever was in the (reportedly) tiny bathroom and...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 17th February 2013, 06:07 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,087
Posted By ArchieGoodwin
True. Didn't they coin the phrase "Everything...

True. Didn't they coin the phrase "Everything louder than everything else?" :D
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