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Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 22nd May 2013, 01:37 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 7,193
Posted By Stereolab
Noam Chomsky is a swell guy for reading and...

Noam Chomsky is a swell guy for reading and replying to his emails.

I received an email from Arianna Huffington years ago. It was awesome.
Forum: USA Politics 2nd May 2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 4,653
Posted By Stereolab
I remember when George W. Bush claimed he "wished...

I remember when George W. Bush claimed he "wished he weren't a 'war president'".

How anyone believes that clown was "sincere" is truly beyond me.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 16th April 2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,481
Posted By Stereolab
QFT. Although I never thought they could fly or...

QFT. Although I never thought they could fly or any such thing, their pictures in which they all appeared to be calmly levitating were pretty bad ass.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 14th April 2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,645
Posted By Stereolab
For what it's worth, I'm in the hospital right...

For what it's worth, I'm in the hospital right now and that site is blocked here.
Forum: USA Politics 30th August 2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,539
Posted By Stereolab
That war was very much necessary to prevent...

That war was very much necessary to prevent terrorists from striking America again.
Remember, there has not been an attack on American soil since the war in Iraq.
Obama has consistently tried to...
Forum: USA Politics 30th August 2012, 09:20 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,539
Posted By Stereolab
This is what, the third time you have changed the...

This is what, the third time you have changed the subject?
Ronald Reagan did NOT use a signing machine, but it hardly matters.
OBAMA DISRESPECTS THE VERY MEN AND WOMEN WHO KEEP YOU SAFE.
Let your...
Forum: USA Politics 30th August 2012, 08:52 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,539
Posted By Stereolab
That's noteworthy how you changed the subject. ...

That's noteworthy how you changed the subject.
Ronald Reagan was an honest man--he never would have used some signing machine.
Obama loathes the military--and as "Gatekeeper of the Left", you won't...
Forum: USA Politics 30th August 2012, 08:07 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,539
Posted By Stereolab
Think again--a military family I know recived a...

Think again--a military family I know recived a picture hand-signed by Reagan.
Republicans show their respect for fallen troops, for the right reasons.
Obama's only goals are to be re-elected and...
Forum: USA Politics 30th August 2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,539
Posted By Stereolab
Strongest evidence yet that Obama despises the military

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2012/08/obama-honored-fallen-seals-by-sending-their-parents-a-form-letter-signed-by-electric-pen/

The letter that our current president sent to fallen Navy...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 16th August 2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 466
Views: 78,699
Posted By Stereolab
I say it's 1.

I say it's 1.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th August 2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 722
Views: 37,233
Posted By Stereolab
Agreed, you're normally silent about LGBT issues...

Agreed, you're normally silent about LGBT issues and not narcissistic.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 9th June 2012, 02:22 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,262
Posted By Stereolab
I'm pretty sure I'll be interested. I have no...

I'm pretty sure I'll be interested. I have no close family, I'm well-educated and have worked in aviation for 16 years, and I'd love to be part of such a historic journey. Pick me :)
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th June 2012, 02:10 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,676
Posted By Stereolab
The stealth bomber was designed in the 1970s,...

The stealth bomber was designed in the 1970s, flying around in the 80s, and then not declassified until the 90s.

Anyone who saw that thing flying around in the 80s could most definitely be...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th June 2012, 01:52 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,074
Posted By Stereolab
I was a master at restoring little kids' faith in...

I was a master at restoring little kids' faith in Santa Claus after some older kid had just teased him that Santa was fake.

Just always thought that was the right thing to do.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th June 2012, 01:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,150
Posted By Stereolab
I for one applaud the OP for the seemingly...

I for one applaud the OP for the seemingly good-faith testing and analysis he's done to this point. Do you now have a hypothesis better nailed down? If you carry out several more studies, and in...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th June 2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,074
Posted By Stereolab
To me, it's easy. "We're not religious." ...

To me, it's easy.

"We're not religious."

True statement. Kid wants to grow up not believing in God? Fine. Kid wants to become more religious? Also fine. It's so totally easy to just not...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 15th May 2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 14,821
Posted By Stereolab
Wow, I've learned a ton from this thread.

Wow, I've learned a ton from this thread.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 30th April 2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,390
Posted By Stereolab
This was my exact thought as well. I'm not...

This was my exact thought as well. I'm not nearly as horrified as everyone else seems to be.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 27th April 2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,021
Posted By Stereolab
He's gotta be strong. And he's gotta be...

He's gotta be strong.

And he's gotta be fast.

And he's gotta be fresh from the fight.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th April 2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,334
Posted By Stereolab
I don't have anything more than anecdotal...

I don't have anything more than anecdotal evidence, but I don't think it's a stretch to assume that Ouija board experiences could potentially really ***** someone up in the head.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,844
Posted By Stereolab
I think we can all agree that Skyrim needs to be...

I think we can all agree that Skyrim needs to be outlawed.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 19th April 2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,262
Posted By Stereolab
Urgent computer problem--please help

Why are they "Ctrl" keys?

There is more than enough room on each key for the word Control.

And Control is longer than Backspace, which gets to be spelled out.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 16th April 2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,521
Posted By Stereolab
The funny this is, if you made a movie of that,...

The funny this is, if you made a movie of that, my pets would probably watch it intently.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 16th April 2012, 08:25 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,354
Posted By Stereolab
I think it can most certainly have to do with...

I think it can most certainly have to do with such things.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 15th April 2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,890
Posted By Stereolab
Correct, and it's not nearly enough evidence for...

Correct, and it's not nearly enough evidence for a skeptic to form a solid opinion.

Where was the test?

Don't get me wrong, I don't believe in ghosts, and I doubt we're dealing with any here. ...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th April 2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,354
Posted By Stereolab
Do you believe adopted children of homosexual...

Do you believe adopted children of homosexual parents, and children of heterosexual couples, are equally likely to be homosexual themselves?

I don't.

(And I certainly don't believe...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 15th April 2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,890
Posted By Stereolab
Mostly playing devil's advocate here, but I have...

Mostly playing devil's advocate here, but I have found scratches and bruises on myself that I ABSOLUTELY could not explain.

And I never thought it was ghosts, but when I looked into it on the...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 13th April 2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 787
Posted By Stereolab
And have her be hot. And prone to doing...

And have her be hot.

And prone to doing embarassing things.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 13th April 2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,607
Posted By Stereolab
My cat years ago started to smell really bad as...

My cat years ago started to smell really bad as she was nearing death.

That's pretty much all I have to contribute to this conversation.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 13th April 2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,354
Posted By Stereolab
In other news, water is wet.

In other news, water is wet.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th April 2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 14,117
Posted By Stereolab
There is PLENTY of evidence, and I have presented...

There is PLENTY of evidence, and I have presented it numerous times.
Railing against homeopathy is pointless--it WORKS--Randi says "just do it" and homeopaths have.
Only the very closed-minded will...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th April 2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 14,117
Posted By Stereolab
Terrible excuses, I think not--this is EVIDENCE. ...

Terrible excuses, I think not--this is EVIDENCE.
Randi himself is on the record as stating there is value in homeopathic medicine.
Oncologists know to use homeopathic methods when treating cancer...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th April 2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 14,117
Posted By Stereolab
That is NOT irony. Rain on your wedding day is...

That is NOT irony.
Rain on your wedding day is irony; my statement was LOGIC, not irony.
One thing that amazes me is that people can't see what's right in front of them.
LOGIC should be how you...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th April 2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 14,117
Posted By Stereolab
That doesn't make ANY sense. Rain is caused by...

That doesn't make ANY sense.
Rain is caused by the condensation of water; you can wash your car any time you want.
One has NOTHING to do with the other!
LOL, you have no idea what you are talking...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th April 2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 14,117
Posted By Stereolab
There is PLENTY of evidence. Read this:...

There is PLENTY of evidence.
Read this: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/homeopathy
Observations show that homeopathic medicine works--this is inarguable.
LICENSING for homeopathy is available in many...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 4th April 2012, 09:35 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 14,117
Posted By Stereolab
THAT is anectodal evidence. Reality shows that...

THAT is anectodal evidence.
Reality shows that homeopathic medicine works.
One look at amazon.com proves I am right, honestly.
Let's all take a step back, please, and talk about the benefits of...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 4th April 2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 14,117
Posted By Stereolab
Thanks for wishing death upon me. Really warms...

Thanks for wishing death upon me.
Really warms the cockles of my heart.
Of COURSE I would use homeopathic medicine if diagnosed with cancer.
Lord knows doctors and the pharmaceutical industry are...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 4th April 2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 14,117
Posted By Stereolab
Taken to task? Rather than scold you, I am...

Taken to task?
Rather than scold you, I am trying as nicely as I can to get you all to listen.
One day I hope you will open your eyes and see what really is right in front of you.
Let's PLEASE all...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 4th April 2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 14,117
Posted By Stereolab
This is not logic class--we are talking about...

This is not logic class--we are talking about medicine.
Respected physicians have recently been brave enough to endorse homopathy.
Over 7,000 books on homeopathy are available on Amazon!
Listen, I...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 4th April 2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 14,117
Posted By Stereolab
Then I think you missed something in your...

Then I think you missed something in your "travels".
Read "Homeopathic Medicine At Home" -- it has four and a half stars on Amazon.
Only the very best books get that high a rating!
Let me...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 3rd April 2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 14,117
Posted By Stereolab
Tell me something then--how come homeopathic...

Tell me something then--how come homeopathic medicine ALWAYS makes my colds go away?
Rational thinkers should admit that the effectiveness of homeopathy has been proven time and time again.
Or else...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 2nd April 2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 14,117
Posted By Stereolab
There is a ton of evidence that homeopathy is...

There is a ton of evidence that homeopathy is legitimate.
Rite Aid, Walgreens, and other drug stores carry homeopathic remedies because they WORK.
Over-the-counter homeopathic medicine works far...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 13th March 2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 9,738
Posted By Stereolab
I agree with ExMinister. I don't think there's...

I agree with ExMinister. I don't think there's anything paranormal about it, but Ouija boards totally "work". I've seen the strange misspellings too, and also weird abbreviations that no one would...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 27th February 2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 745
Posted By Stereolab
No, I have no siblings, and my parents certainly...

No, I have no siblings, and my parents certainly wouldn't have been playing tricks on me when I was sick.



It wouldn't have been anything else. It's a very unique feeling...the only other...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 27th February 2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 745
Posted By Stereolab
In one ear and out the other

I have a bit of an earache today, and it got me thinking. When I was a little kid, I had awful earaches for some reason (in one ear only), and there was some liquid medicine that my parents used to...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 22nd February 2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,889
Posted By Stereolab
Over 100 responses, and no one has mentioned...

Over 100 responses, and no one has mentioned Alexander Abian?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Abian
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 22nd February 2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By Stereolab
Car crash physics question

The following is from an article I just read about a tragic hit-and-run:



How would the impact send the pedestrian flying over the roof of the vehicle? Wouldn't the force send him in the same...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 20th January 2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,489
Posted By Stereolab
OMG that's good to know. I heard someone say my...

OMG that's good to know. I heard someone say my name loud and clear in the middle of the night a few weeks ago and, even though I don't believe in ghosts and know the Ambien I'm taking makes weird...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 1st December 2011, 12:43 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 11,334
Posted By Stereolab
No, Conservapedia.

No, Conservapedia.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 28th November 2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 30,650
Posted By Stereolab
Pool stores intentionally screw up your pool...

Pool stores intentionally screw up your pool chemistry so you will need to give them more business in the future.

It's important to me, dammit.
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