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Forum: Trials and Errors 13th March 2024, 08:15 PM
Replies: 2,774
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Posted By Reformed Offlian
Sounds like this is a requirement for...

Sounds like this is a requirement for *downgrading* a homicide from murder, as opposed to *upgrading* it from nothing, which seems to be how CC is trying to frame it. Am I understanding wrong?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 10th March 2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 45,517
Posted By Reformed Offlian
...and perhaps oblique anti-Semitism.

...and perhaps oblique anti-Semitism.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 3rd March 2024, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 45,517
Posted By Reformed Offlian
At least he didn't dream of electric sheep. That...

At least he didn't dream of electric sheep. That would be disturbing on various levels.
Forum: USA Politics 24th February 2024, 06:38 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 4,923
Posted By Reformed Offlian
And don't worry about the pearl-shaped...

And don't worry about the pearl-shaped indentations in your palm; unless you've broken the skin, those should go away in a day or two.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 23rd February 2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 24,518
Posted By Reformed Offlian
African or European amazons?

African or European amazons?
Forum: USA Politics 22nd February 2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 2,333
Views: 73,403
Posted By Reformed Offlian
How much of that $78,000 would have gone to...

How much of that $78,000 would have gone to Wilson as disposable income?
Forum: USA Politics 21st February 2024, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2,333
Views: 73,403
Posted By Reformed Offlian
Don't feel too bad. I was *this* close to...

Don't feel too bad.
I was *this* close to posting a similar "report" on this case to this thread. Had the reply window open and everything. Read a bit further and noticed what people here are...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 19th February 2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 24,518
Posted By Reformed Offlian
And if he'd been even farther back, his testimony...

And if he'd been even farther back, his testimony would be *completely* worthless.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 19th February 2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 24,518
Posted By Reformed Offlian
What does his being amongst the first off the...

What does his being amongst the first off the ship have to do with the reliability of his testimony? How much more slowly should he have gotten off the ship for his testimony to be reliable?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 13th February 2024, 09:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 863
Posted By Reformed Offlian
It's almost like the dirt turned out not to be...

It's almost like the dirt turned out not to be clean.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 13th February 2024, 08:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 863
Posted By Reformed Offlian
Another head-scratcher, this. Perhaps there is...

Another head-scratcher, this. Perhaps there is some sort of language issue here.

Kinda hard to say you discovered something new when it already has a scientific name.

Kinda hard to pretend...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 13th February 2024, 03:11 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 3,764
Posted By Reformed Offlian
You might want to check where Hawaii is on a map,...

You might want to check where Hawaii is on a map, then. It doesn't really fit any reasonable definition of "from sea to shining sea", unless you think that means any sea anywhere.

ETA. Fun fact:...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 13th February 2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 3,764
Posted By Reformed Offlian
About American imperialism in the region not...

About American imperialism in the region not being particularly imperialist. The US acquired Puerto Rico from another imperial power by waging and winning a war against them. That is about as...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 13th February 2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 3,764
Posted By Reformed Offlian
...which phase he characterized as "not very...

...which phase he characterized as "not very imperialist". It is that characterization that I am questioning.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 13th February 2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 3,764
Posted By Reformed Offlian
Some Puerto Ricans might disagree. ...

Some Puerto Ricans might disagree.



Which one of these three stages does Hawaii belong to?
Forum: USA Politics 11th February 2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 4,923
Posted By Reformed Offlian
The Mandela effect is not the same thing as...

The Mandela effect is not the same thing as dementia.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 8th February 2024, 10:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 924
Posted By Reformed Offlian
This discussion seems to be as much about...

This discussion seems to be as much about pedantised weaponry as it is about weaponised pedantry.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 7th February 2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 7,642
Posted By Reformed Offlian
What Loeb personally believes doesn't really...

What Loeb personally believes doesn't really matter to me. I'm only interested in what, if anything, his data might suggest. If they don't show UFOs, then whether Loeb thinks they do, or concludes...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 7th February 2024, 04:58 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 7,642
Posted By Reformed Offlian
Yeah, the last bit is what really has me...

Yeah, the last bit is what really has me scratching my head. I can just about see how one might surmise "possibly extrasolar origin" from the (purportedly) atypical chemical composition, but not how...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 7th February 2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,641
Posted By Reformed Offlian
Well, gosh, what do they expect from a Secretary...

Well, gosh, what do they expect from a Secretary of Defense that they only pay $1/month?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd February 2024, 12:14 PM
Replies: 683
Views: 15,692
Posted By Reformed Offlian
Dope Taupe?

Dope Taupe?
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 3rd February 2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4,025
Views: 84,693
Posted By Reformed Offlian
Oh, you know. The...

Oh, you know. The I'm-a-good-person-and-totally-not-leaning-into-hateful-Jewish-stereotypes world.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 1st February 2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 4,025
Views: 84,693
Posted By Reformed Offlian
The median age in Palestine in 2023 was under 20....

The median age in Palestine in 2023 was under 20. So, yes.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 26th January 2024, 11:34 PM
Replies: 2,170
Views: 166,019
Posted By Reformed Offlian
Hermeneutitch?

Hermeneutitch?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 24th January 2024, 07:10 AM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 45,517
Posted By Reformed Offlian
fx, of course. It's the irregular plural of "f",...

fx, of course. It's the irregular plural of "f", you know, like tableau/tableaux....
Forum: USA Politics 19th January 2024, 06:05 PM
Replies: 564
Views: 9,784
Posted By Reformed Offlian
Yeah, but with helium you can ask them if they...

Yeah, but with helium you can ask them if they have any last words after you start the gas...
Forum: USA Politics 19th January 2024, 06:01 PM
Replies: 564
Views: 9,784
Posted By Reformed Offlian
You hear a creepy girl's voice whisper: "Four...

You hear a creepy girl's voice whisper: "Four more years"?
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 16th January 2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,350
Posted By Reformed Offlian
WARNING: Surgeon General has determined that...

WARNING: Surgeon General has determined that conditions in the cores of red giant stars can lead to accelerated nuclear decay. Battery is not recommended for use in such environments.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 16th January 2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,600
Posted By Reformed Offlian
I'm not going to worry about flying jellyfish...

I'm not going to worry about flying jellyfish until the diamonds start disappearing.
Forum: USA Politics 13th January 2024, 07:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,000
Posted By Reformed Offlian
IANAS, but I noticed that Lapado makes a great...

IANAS, but I noticed that Lapado makes a great deal about the fact that the FDA supposedly isn't following its own guidelines for plasmid DNA vaccines when it comes to mRNA-based COVID vaccines.
...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 7th January 2024, 10:43 PM
Replies: 455
Split Thread: Homelessness Issues
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Posted By Reformed Offlian
Very informative and interesting. Thanks!

Very informative and interesting. Thanks!
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 7th January 2024, 10:33 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 2,458
Posted By Reformed Offlian
...which is a good reason not to drink coffee...

...which is a good reason not to drink coffee with him.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 6th January 2024, 08:27 PM
Replies: 455
Split Thread: Homelessness Issues
Views: 7,655
Posted By Reformed Offlian
And besides, according to some sources, a...

And besides, according to some sources, a "majorly" proportion of those cart-pushers are crazy arsonists who immediately destroy any shelter provided. This is why we can't have nice things!
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 6th January 2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 455
Split Thread: Homelessness Issues
Views: 7,655
Posted By Reformed Offlian
You have not explained how it is that such people...

You have not explained how it is that such people would derive no benefit whatsoever from shelter. Even if one is a remarkably poor steward of resources, it does not mean that one derives no benefit...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 6th January 2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 455
Split Thread: Homelessness Issues
Views: 7,655
Posted By Reformed Offlian
This proposition that there is a large class of...

This proposition that there is a large class of people for whom affordable housing would do *no good at all* fascinates me.

Tell me more about these people who derive no benefit whatsoever from...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 26th December 2023, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 45,517
Posted By Reformed Offlian
Maybe it's a cap/forelock hybrid.

Maybe it's a cap/forelock hybrid.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 22nd December 2023, 11:32 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 7,083
Posted By Reformed Offlian
I hear they have rodents of unusual size there.

I hear they have rodents of unusual size there.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 21st December 2023, 10:46 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 7,083
Posted By Reformed Offlian
...or talked to people on the phone in other time...

...or talked to people on the phone in other time zones, or seen live sports or news coverage on TV featuring outdoor venues in different time zones, or outdoor live webcam feeds etc. Some of which...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 20th December 2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 7,083
Posted By Reformed Offlian
It looks like, after several attempts,...

It looks like, after several attempts, theprestige finally managed to goad TGZ into agreeing to something like that, but no, that was never really the proposition under discussion in anyone's mind...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 20th December 2023, 03:09 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 7,083
Posted By Reformed Offlian
It is a problem for the solution that *you*...

It is a problem for the solution that *you* presented for the clouds-lit-from-underneath phenomenon. So yes, it is a problem for you.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 20th December 2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 7,083
Posted By Reformed Offlian
If one's daily business includes travel, it would...

If one's daily business includes travel, it would not be a problem at all. Not everybody's daily business is confined to their basement.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 20th December 2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 7,083
Posted By Reformed Offlian
Indeed, theprestige hasn't actually grappled with...

Indeed, theprestige hasn't actually grappled with the implications of the fact that you can observe the lit clouds phenomenon pretty much anywhere.

You can see burning sunsets over the Pacific...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 20th December 2023, 12:42 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 7,083
Posted By Reformed Offlian
Roughly, the altitude of the cloud times the...

Roughly, the altitude of the cloud times the inverse tangent of the sunlight angle.

If the sun is ~1 degrees below the local horizon (about where we would expect it four minutes after sunset), the...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 20th December 2023, 11:44 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 7,083
Posted By Reformed Offlian
Which particular scenario? We are considering...

Which particular scenario? We are considering two possibilities here, one in which the sun drops below the plane of the earth, and one in which it does not.

In the latter case, it would never...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 20th December 2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 7,083
Posted By Reformed Offlian
STS60 did not reference a geometric principle. ...

STS60 did not reference a geometric principle. He referred to an observation, which, by your own admission, your model does not explain.*
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 20th December 2023, 11:21 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 7,083
Posted By Reformed Offlian
Which, since you've already agreed that the sun...

Which, since you've already agreed that the sun is a spherical light source, would mean that it would never be night anywhere.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 20th December 2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 7,083
Posted By Reformed Offlian
That only works if the clouds are near the edge. ...

That only works if the clouds are near the edge. Can you produce the same phenomenon if the clouds are significantly farther in from the edge?

Because one can see the clouds-lit-from beneath...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 20th December 2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 7,083
Posted By Reformed Offlian
I don't believe you. Show me.

I don't believe you. Show me.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 19th December 2023, 01:46 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 7,083
Posted By Reformed Offlian
TGZ never said that. I see we've gone from "gist...

TGZ never said that. I see we've gone from "gist of his premise" to "allegation".
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 19th December 2023, 01:13 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 7,083
Posted By Reformed Offlian
And that's the ultimate arrival point of any...

And that's the ultimate arrival point of any conspiracy theory: solipsism. The entire world exists just to trick *you*.
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