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Forum: Religion and Philosophy 23rd June 2022, 06:06 AM
Replies: 3,159
Views: 141,344
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Not even sure what you are talking about as...

Not even sure what you are talking about as "pericarium" is not found on Google but you are claiming that one celled organisms have SOULS?

:( :confused: :rolleyes: and ;)
Forum: USA Politics 22nd June 2022, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3,000
Views: 156,165
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
The Mills of the Gods Grind Slow but they Grind...

The Mills of the Gods Grind Slow but they Grind Fine.

Judge Upholds Defamation Suit Against Fox Corp

From MSNBC:

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Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 22nd June 2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 795
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Yeh, Who do they think they are? The "History"...

Yeh, Who do they think they are? The "History" Channel? :covereyes
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 20th June 2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,422
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Ah. Time for another classic episode of...

Ah. Time for another classic episode of Hinterland Who's Who
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And real beavers do not use AutoTune (qv).
Forum: USA Politics 20th June 2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,492
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Can you say, "SATAN"? (Well a little...

Can you say, "SATAN"? (Well a little stretch.)
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 19th June 2022, 05:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 601
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Gord checks his sig. Hmm. Someone may have...

Gord checks his sig. Hmm. Someone may have already done that.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 16th June 2022, 02:15 PM
Replies: 774
Views: 78,865
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Focus gentlemen. Focus.

Focus gentlemen. Focus.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th June 2022, 09:05 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,422
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
It's a consortium. They're all in it together. ...

It's a consortium. They're all in it together. Plus, Prime Minister Trudeau (Pierre et Fils).
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 16th June 2022, 09:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 795
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Knuckleheads do what knuckleheads must do, I...

Knuckleheads do what knuckleheads must do, I 'spose. My turn in the barrel this week.

:deadhorse
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 16th June 2022, 05:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 795
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
To cheap to do it for yourself, eh? ...

To cheap to do it for yourself, eh?

https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=Beijing+Abnormal+University :p
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 16th June 2022, 05:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 795
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
It's even worse than we first thought! There...

It's even worse than we first thought!

There Could Be Four Hostile Civilizations in the Milky Way



Further;
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 15th June 2022, 10:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 795
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Big News About Aliens

Oh. Wow (qv)!

China says its giant 'Sky Eye' telescope may have picked up signals from alien civilizations

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/china-says-giant-sky-eye-111730384.html

Oh dear. ...
Forum: USA Politics 14th June 2022, 08:30 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 29,489
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Should that not be "restore American democracy"? ...

Should that not be "restore American democracy"? :confused:
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 13th June 2022, 08:38 PM
Replies: 774
Views: 78,865
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
I have no argument with any of that. And I...

I have no argument with any of that. And I assume that the Navy accepts that they are drones and not aliens from the planet Tralfamadore. :(
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 11th June 2022, 01:07 PM
Replies: 774
Views: 78,865
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Nice report. It answers many of the questions we...

Nice report. It answers many of the questions we have been asking here, including, "How come, with all the resources the US Government, they appear to be so clueless?" Apparently they are not and...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 11th June 2022, 05:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 916
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Not a single Fan death reported in Canada in the...

Not a single Fan death reported in Canada in the last ten years. We must be doing something right! :duck:
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 10th June 2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 916
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Amusingly enough (for various degrees of...

Amusingly enough (for various degrees of amusing), the comments break down into two categories - 1. This is the most wonderful truth telling doctor ever to speak up, and, 2. You didn't factor in...
Forum: USA Politics 9th June 2022, 08:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,633
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
I'll counter with Phil Ochs. 0nFvhhCulaw

I'll counter with Phil Ochs. 0nFvhhCulaw
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th June 2022, 08:26 PM
Replies: 774
Views: 78,865
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
This just in -- Report from Reuters: NASA to...

This just in -- Report from Reuters:

NASA to form scientific team to study UFOs

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/nasa-form-scientific-team-study-ufos-2022-06-09/



Sounds about...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 7th June 2022, 07:42 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 214,533
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
If this has been posted in this thread before, my...

If this has been posted in this thread before, my apologies. But it reduced me to tears.

00GkY564uUg

:crazy:
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 7th June 2022, 06:59 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 8,824
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
If you wander over to some of the discussions...

If you wander over to some of the discussions taking place elsewhere on the Internet, particularly those with "lawyers" posting, you'll see posts like: "Musk waived business due diligence in making...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th June 2022, 07:17 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 4,683
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
I didn't check but the USS Nautilus (SSN-571) and...

I didn't check but the USS Nautilus (SSN-571) and they saw nothing . . . . unless, of course, there are . . . in on it too. :scared:
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 6th June 2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 8,824
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
I'd love to see the text of the law he thinks...

I'd love to see the text of the law he thinks they are violating. Presumably some sort of consumer protection act?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th June 2022, 02:20 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 4,737
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
"The best cure for Christianity is reading the...

"The best cure for Christianity is reading the bible." -Mark Twain :thumbsup:
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 6th June 2022, 08:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 409
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
I remember where my almost-three-year old self...

I remember where my almost-three-year old self was in the early morning of June 6, 1944. I was standing in the backyard at my home in Gloucester with my Dad as waves of planes, heading south, flew...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 5th June 2022, 09:14 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 4,737
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
I tried that once at a Catholic hospital in...

I tried that once at a Catholic hospital in Ottawa. I told the nun at admitting I was an atheist and peered at what she had written. It looked like a "A". I said, "If you write an "A" they'll...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 3rd June 2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 52,796
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
After a bit-o-Googling I found that, contrary to...

After a bit-o-Googling I found that, contrary to what I thought, it is possible in Canada to get out of paying back your student loan. Declaring bankruptcy won't do it. However, you'll have to pay...
Forum: USA Politics 2nd June 2022, 06:09 PM
Replies: 3,406
Views: 268,693
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Won't work. See the documentary Canadian Bacon. ...

Won't work. See the documentary Canadian Bacon. :whistling
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 2nd June 2022, 09:01 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 214,533
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Plead to God that you do not end up like Canada...

Plead to God that you do not end up like Canada where the election of a populist government stalled metrication half way though the process. People have died and the cost and confusion of running...
Forum: Education 1st June 2022, 08:25 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 1,759
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Oh, for ****'s sake: Statement regarding...

Oh, for ****'s sake:

Statement regarding grading practices

https://www.oprfhs.org/news/1742090/statement-regarding-grading-practices

In full:

I have no other comment I would be permitted...
Forum: USA Politics 31st May 2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,679
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
"expands mightily", surely? :eek:

"expands mightily", surely? :eek:
Forum: USA Politics 31st May 2022, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3,000
Views: 156,165
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Your next President? :covereyes :eye-poppi :eek:

Your next President? :covereyes :eye-poppi :eek:
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 31st May 2022, 07:57 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 7,210
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
In answer to the op -- "zz znozzz iztzzz...

In answer to the op -- "zz znozzz iztzzz nzznzzotzz".
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 30th May 2022, 07:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 427
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Please take care. Don't forget The Day of the...

Please take care. Don't forget The Day of the Triffids. :scared:
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th May 2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 602
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
And I'm peeling off my "I Shot the Sheriff"...

And I'm peeling off my "I Shot the Sheriff" sticker. :(
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 24th May 2022, 08:21 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 4,683
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
I took a look in your garage but the unicorn...

I took a look in your garage but the unicorn won't come near me for some reason. :confused:
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 23rd May 2022, 11:01 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 4,683
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
You are Mark Twain and I claim the three pieces...

You are Mark Twain and I claim the three pieces of silver. :cool:
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd May 2022, 08:19 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 2,295
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Do you think it is a misunderstanding of what...

Do you think it is a misunderstanding of what Jesus said in Matthew 19:14 (KJV), "Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven"?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 22nd May 2022, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 301
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Ah. I should have checked how old it was. It...

Ah. I should have checked how old it was. It was posted to YT on May 20, 2022.

Your analysis is extremely good an thorough. :thumbsup:

All I had to go on was "Oh, Really?" ;)
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 22nd May 2022, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1,649
Views: 147,315
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Domuz eti lezzetlidir. Öğle yemeği için biraz...

Domuz eti lezzetlidir. Öğle yemeği için biraz yiyorum.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 22nd May 2022, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 301
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Pareidolia to Paranoia - Aliens on the Moon

This just popped up in my YouTube feed:

Aliens On The Moon: The Truth Exposed | Conspiracy Theory | Absolute Documentaries

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Some of the finest examples of Pareidolia I've ever had...
Forum: USA Politics 21st May 2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3,406
Views: 268,693
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Surely as a libertarian you can't be in favour of...

Surely as a libertarian you can't be in favour of patents? Government interfering in business practices. BAH!
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 20th May 2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,220
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Poor Mary's position in the Church is a bit...

Poor Mary's position in the Church is a bit confusing. ;)



Per: https://www.firstthings.com/article/2017/06/the-quest-for-the-historical-mary and a lot more too.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 19th May 2022, 12:12 PM
Replies: 774
Views: 78,865
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
That's a long read but I gather that there is a...

That's a long read but I gather that there is a high degree of probability that the tic-tac was "Lockheed Martin's mysterious Cormorant".

If it was a Cormorant test launch, that leaves little left...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 18th May 2022, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2,512
Views: 165,932
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
A report on sanity from the New Yorker: ...

A report on sanity from the New Yorker:

Coffeezilla, the YouTuber Exposing Crypto Scams

https://www.newyorker.com/news/letter-from-the-southwest/coffeezilla-the-youtuber-exposing-crypto-scams
...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 18th May 2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2,512
Views: 165,932
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Yes I was. Cryto-currencies manipulated by...

Yes I was. Cryto-currencies manipulated by speculators are worthless for real world use if they fluctuate in value from minute to minute.

Take a look at whats happened to the AKA "investors" in...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 18th May 2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2,512
Views: 165,932
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
I was just illustrating what volatility means. ...

I was just illustrating what volatility means. If I'm a manufacturer of wigets in the crypto-currency world, I'd like be assured that my input costs don't suddenly exceed my sales price the next...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 18th May 2022, 05:04 AM
Replies: 1,160
Views: 63,550
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Also known as (if my memory serves) as the...

Also known as (if my memory serves) as the overload switch.
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 17th May 2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2,512
Views: 165,932
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
In 1922, the mark was about 320 per dollar. By...

In 1922, the mark was about 320 per dollar. By November 1923, one US dollar was worth 4,210,500,000,000 German marks. That's volatility (aka bad).

Just hope Satoshi doesn't decide to cash in.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 17th May 2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 774
Views: 78,865
Posted By Gord_in_Toronto
Back to our scheduled program. I did watch...

Back to our scheduled program.

I did watch The Hearing today (at least the open one). Not too bad given the amount of time available. The Green Triangle UAP was finally debunked . . . after a...
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