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Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 23rd November 2020, 01:57 AM
Replies: 748
Views: 138,315
Posted By gigmaster
It amazes me at how many adults can argue over...

It amazes me at how many adults can argue over something that doesn't exist.

Bigfoot is nothing but a myth.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th November 2020, 09:15 PM
Replies: 748
Views: 138,315
Posted By gigmaster
I remain perplexed.

I really don't understand how all this controversy has lasted so long. Ray Wallace's children confessed that their father had faked the first reported footprints as a joke on his fellow workers. The...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 25th March 2020, 03:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,877
Posted By gigmaster
Well, that's a crappy thing to say....:D

Well, that's a crappy thing to say....:D
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 25th March 2020, 03:41 AM
Replies: 2,135
Views: 91,595
Posted By gigmaster
In my opinion, usually around the time of its...

In my opinion, usually around the time of its inception...:)
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 25th March 2020, 03:40 AM
Replies: 2,843
Views: 194,391
Posted By gigmaster
Most available actual evidence indicates that the...

Most available actual evidence indicates that the Biblical Jesus was most likely a creation by Jewish turncoat and Roman historian Josephus, at the orders of Roman Emperor Diocletian. He and a few...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 25th March 2020, 03:35 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,321
Posted By gigmaster
We can not say for certain that there is no life...

We can not say for certain that there is no life on other planets. We can't really come up with a good definition of what would constitute life, beyond a few basic parameters.

As far as the...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 25th March 2020, 03:25 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 8,459
Posted By gigmaster
Since the United States of America has been an...

Since the United States of America has been an official country, there has never been any kind of compulsory religious participation ordered or enforced by any administration, State or Federal. In...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 25th March 2020, 03:18 AM
Replies: 683
Views: 64,895
Posted By gigmaster
There are no known natural principles that would...

There are no known natural principles that would allow for the existence of ghosts. At times, they follow the laws of physics, then seemingly violate them at will, which is a major indicator that the...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 27th January 2020, 02:06 AM
Replies: 748
Views: 138,315
Posted By gigmaster
The difference is that the Silverback Gorilla...

The difference is that the Silverback Gorilla actually exists. Bigfoot is imaginary.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 13th October 2019, 06:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,388
Posted By gigmaster
You sound like one of those anti-Trump nutcases....

You sound like one of those anti-Trump nutcases. The Democratic leadership has already been caught several times lying and attempting to manipulate, and outright circumvent the Constitution. This is...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 13th October 2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 748
Views: 138,315
Posted By gigmaster
No one has actually seen one, because they don't...

No one has actually seen one, because they don't exist.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th September 2019, 08:58 AM
Replies: 748
Views: 138,315
Posted By gigmaster
A great video of an nondescript blurry, grayish...

A great video of an nondescript blurry, grayish blob. I looks like an out-of-focus person behind some trees. Rubbish.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 14th April 2019, 10:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,279
Posted By gigmaster
There is a little research that seems to support...

There is a little research that seems to support at least some of Dr. Palls positions, but it's a long way from being conclusive. It certainly merits more study.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 14th April 2019, 09:54 PM
Replies: 748
Views: 138,315
Posted By gigmaster
No one has ever seen a Bigfoot. They just think...

No one has ever seen a Bigfoot. They just think they have. People see ghosts, faeries, Nessie, UFOs, and other non-existent things as well. It proves nothing.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 14th April 2019, 09:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,044
Posted By gigmaster
What's he going to do, throw bent spoons at them?

What's he going to do, throw bent spoons at them?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 14th April 2019, 09:42 PM
Replies: 3,362
Views: 621,365
Posted By gigmaster
What does President Trump have to do with any of...

What does President Trump have to do with any of this, one way or another? How about we try to stay focused...Huh?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 14th April 2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 3,362
Views: 621,365
Posted By gigmaster
I am bewildered as to why the University keeps...

I am bewildered as to why the University keeps Meldrum on staff. Even with tenure, there are ways to remove someone who harms the institution.

He has made a joke of Idaho State. If I were going...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th July 2018, 03:08 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,244
Posted By gigmaster
It was canceled due to lack of interest.

It was canceled due to lack of interest.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 21st January 2018, 09:33 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,433
Posted By gigmaster
" Genuine Bigfoot Artifacts"?????? ...

" Genuine Bigfoot Artifacts"?????? :rolleyes::rolleyes:LOL, LL, LOL.
People actually buy into this?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th November 2017, 10:34 PM
Replies: 3,362
Views: 621,365
Posted By gigmaster
People get lost in cities and neighborhoods all...

People get lost in cities and neighborhoods all the time. People get lost in WalMart. That doesn't make them a 'wilderness'. .
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 30th October 2017, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3,362
Views: 621,365
Posted By gigmaster
The 'Wilderness" perception is just an illusion...

The 'Wilderness" perception is just an illusion in the U.S. There is no more real 'Wilderness anywhere in the US, and only a few places in Canada that can be actually classified as a real...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 30th October 2017, 09:36 AM
Replies: 3,362
Views: 621,365
Posted By gigmaster
You seem to have a fixation with turning the...

You seem to have a fixation with turning the other cheek. Are you a Rear Admiral, or just making this the butt of your jokes????? :D:D:D
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 30th October 2017, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3,362
Views: 621,365
Posted By gigmaster
There is no 'game' to it. It's called 'Science'....

There is no 'game' to it. It's called 'Science'. If you make a claim, you have to be able to back it up with hard physical evidence....not stories, not blurred pictures, not eyewitness accounts, but...
Forum: USA Politics 17th September 2017, 06:26 PM
Replies: 1,052
Views: 136,657
Posted By gigmaster
Nothing to forgive. Amercia made its choice....

Nothing to forgive. Amercia made its choice. Trump won. Get over it.

It about time for all you sniveling little whiners to just accept defeat gracefully, and let's all get on with our business,...
Forum: USA Politics 13th September 2017, 11:02 AM
Replies: 1,052
Views: 136,657
Posted By gigmaster
It's easy. Trump won. Get over it.......

It's easy. Trump won. Get over it.......
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 3rd September 2017, 08:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,781
Posted By gigmaster
I duuno....I've had some beer that I think could...

I duuno....I've had some beer that I think could go either way.... probably would taste the same either way.... :)
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 3rd September 2017, 08:21 PM
Replies: 811
Views: 91,540
Posted By gigmaster
I don't believe religion is in opposition to...

I don't believe religion is in opposition to science, because they are two different entities. One is an organized and codified method for determining the probable accuracy of any given problem or...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 7th August 2017, 12:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,498
Posted By gigmaster
I was obviously not clear in articulating my...

I was obviously not clear in articulating my objection to the article's implication that throwing coins into things was an integral part of Buddhism. I was merely trying make a point that I felt the...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 7th August 2017, 12:02 AM
Replies: 1,968
Views: 195,161
Posted By gigmaster
I have complete faith in anchovies on pizza., In...

I have complete faith in anchovies on pizza., In fact, my favorite pizza is jalapenos and anchovies..... with a box of Altoids for dessert.:):):)
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th August 2017, 11:57 PM
Replies: 1,968
Views: 195,161
Posted By gigmaster
(Wrong quote. Sorry.)

(Wrong quote. Sorry.)
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th August 2017, 11:50 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 24,612
Posted By gigmaster
I worked in one before, but not for long. Just...

I worked in one before, but not for long. Just not my thing....

There is no way to kill animals on a large-scale that will not involve some gross stuff, but, again, I submit it is no more cruel...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th August 2017, 11:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,084
Posted By gigmaster
Good one....Bravo! :):):):thumbsup:

Good one....Bravo! :):):):thumbsup:
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 6th August 2017, 11:38 PM
Replies: 811
Views: 91,540
Posted By gigmaster
"Why do people believe nonsense?" That's easy. So...

"Why do people believe nonsense?" That's easy. So politicians can stay in office.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 6th August 2017, 11:21 PM
Replies: 3,503
Views: 374,082
Posted By gigmaster
And under the seat cushions, behind the car...

And under the seat cushions, behind the car seats, all my pockets...., relativity still seems to be inact. But I did find .75 cents.....:D
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th August 2017, 11:16 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 31,349
Posted By gigmaster
A lot of the things in the Bible are simply not...

A lot of the things in the Bible are simply not applicable, or practical to the modern world. Even the most hardcore Christian fundamentalists are unable to follow everything in the Bible. It would...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 31st July 2017, 12:28 AM
Replies: 3,334
Views: 412,574
Posted By gigmaster
Rick Dyer, the guy that says he shot and killed a...

Rick Dyer, the guy that says he shot and killed a Bigfoot.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 30th July 2017, 11:55 PM
Replies: 1,968
Views: 195,161
Posted By gigmaster
I am not one to dissuade anyone from their...

I am not one to dissuade anyone from their beliefs, as long as they do not infringe on mine. You can believe in proven facts, such as science, reason, math, etc.... or you can live in fantasyland....
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 30th July 2017, 11:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,084
Posted By gigmaster
Of course it is a myth, since most of the events...

Of course it is a myth, since most of the events depicted are physically impossible, and do not agree with what we know from other verified sources. We know that the earth did not evolve in 6 days....
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 30th July 2017, 11:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,310
Posted By gigmaster
You are incorrect. There is nothing in the laws...

You are incorrect. There is nothing in the laws that would prohibit a monument of the 10 Commandments as a historical display being on State or Federal property, any more than it would a monument...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 30th July 2017, 11:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,310
Posted By gigmaster
Deleted post. Forgot to include quote. See next...

Deleted post. Forgot to include quote. See next reply...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 30th July 2017, 11:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,498
Posted By gigmaster
That's dumb. First off, throwing coins for luck...

That's dumb. First off, throwing coins for luck has nothing to do with Buddhism. It's just a superstition.

Second, throwing coins into a jet engine is just plain stupidity, regardless of why you...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 30th July 2017, 11:14 PM
Replies: 772
Views: 94,231
Posted By gigmaster
"Does it ever bother you that we don't know what...

"Does it ever bother you that we don't know what happens after death?"


Not at all. I'll find out when I get there.....:)
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 30th July 2017, 11:03 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 23,621
Posted By gigmaster
I don't think the religiously devout should be...

I don't think the religiously devout should be barred from public service, and I believe it might even constitute illegal discrimination to attempt to do so. There is a legal bias towards "Separation...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 30th July 2017, 10:40 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 24,612
Posted By gigmaster
Well, it's a law of nature that everything living...

Well, it's a law of nature that everything living has to eat other living things (or scavenge something that was killed by another living thing). That's just the way it is. Our livestock production...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 30th July 2017, 10:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,589
Posted By gigmaster
The US Coast Guard is absolutely part of the US...

The US Coast Guard is absolutely part of the US Military, under Title 10 of the US Code. It's personnel are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, same as all the other services. They do...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 30th July 2017, 10:03 PM
Replies: 811
Views: 91,540
Posted By gigmaster
Belief is not dangerous for your brain, but could...

Belief is not dangerous for your brain, but could be a serious threat to others. The most dangerous weapon that has ever existed is An Idea.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 30th July 2017, 09:59 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 26,928
Posted By gigmaster
It depends on your definition of what constitutes...

It depends on your definition of what constitutes an 'animal'. The most common criteria is self-awareness. While we believe that most lower forms of life are not self-aware, that may not be...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 30th July 2017, 09:48 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 26,928
Posted By gigmaster
"Our supernatural ability to experience reality"...

"Our supernatural ability to experience reality" ??????????

Are you really serious? That's like saying you've put 6 people in the hospital because you hate violence. 'Supernatural' and 'Reality'...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 30th July 2017, 09:37 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 31,349
Posted By gigmaster
"Submit to your husbands"? Yeah? When is that...

"Submit to your husbands"? Yeah? When is that going to start? Not only have I never even had a girlfriend who would unquestionably submit to anything (or anybody for that matter), I don't know of any...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 30th July 2017, 09:30 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 45,452
Posted By gigmaster
Life's meaning is whatever you decide to give it....

Life's meaning is whatever you decide to give it. It's up to you.
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