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The Game Will Not Be Made Up: Page 39
Life 2000: How to Understand Life in the Third Millennium | 18 hours ago by Tyson Chaney
I hate adulterers. I left any woman who ever cheated on me without a second thought. They all cheated with guys, as far as I know. It wouldn't have mattered if my then-girlfriends were dating other women. Cheating is cheating. I know you think I read more
What are we waiting for?
Swadharma | December 31st 2009 by Saketh
We Hindus are not waiting for anything. Abrahamic traditions have their Messiahs, their Judgment Days, their Mahdis. Zoroastrianism has its final savior, the Saoshyant of the Frashokereti. But in Hinduism, there is no sense of finality — only t read more
The Shift
Driving Down South | December 30th 2009 by Dmobile215
The darkest days have come; ripe, young sinners! A stabile growth of the foul prey upon valiant contenders. A blazing flame strikes . . . gnawing at each limb of the lamb; it is the decay of the self righteous man. For it yea read more
The crowd is evil
Going Against the Current | December 28th 2009 by John Ryan Recabar
Television has lost its appeal on me a long time ago simply because I dread seeing people being led to a brainless existence and enjoying this existence. I stopped attending Mass because I cannot stand overhearing mundane conversations around me whil read more
The Democratic Attack On Capitalism
Moonbat Patrol | December 28th 2009 by Kynikos
Capitalism: an economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, by investments that are determined by private decision, and by prices, production, and the distribution of goods that are determined mainly by competiti read more
America Should ‘Hire Private Jets for Muslims’: Elaph, United…
The Moderate Voice | December 28th 2009
Is it time for the United States to segregate Muslim passengers and force them to fly on Muslim-only flights? That is just one of the politically-incorrect suggestions of Khadir Taahar, an Arab-Muslim and a regular columnist for Iraq’s Kitab read more
Why Destroying All Humans Isn't the Answer
May's Machete | December 28th 2009 by May
Jezebel had an article earlier this week about plants having feelings and whether or not that makes vegetarians worse than carnivorse. While I strongly believe plants have feelings (if you don't, you should read The Secret Life of Plants where an ent read more
Poor Man Can’t Eat, Rich Man Can’t Sleep
Broadsnark | December 28th 2009
I used to shoplift as a kid. When I was about fourteen, I was busted with a purse full of makeup and banned from Rite Aid for life. My father was unusually rational about the whole incident. Clearly, all the crap I had in my room could not have b read more
The Euthyphro Dilemma
Urban Philosophy :: Your Thoughts, Everyone's Wisdom | December 27th 2009 by Mitchell LeBlanc
Almost everyone who is conversant on the topic of God and/or morality has heard of the famous Euthyphro dilemma. On both the theistic and atheistic sides of the debate the force of the dilemma is often misunderstood. It is either attributed too much read more
HuffPost Kirk Writes "Ted Kennedy Having a Merry Christmas I…
Divine Ripples | December 27th 2009 by Rakes Vines
"He's having a merry Christmas in heaven," said an emotional Sen. Paul Kirk, D-Mass., who was appointed to fill the seat after Kennedy succumbed to brain cancer in August. Kirk said it was an honor to essentially cast Kennedy's vote as Democrats pass read more
The Sensitive Male
The Pageless Book | December 27th 2009 by John Pageless
This past October, when I gave the eulogy for my father, I described him as stoic. As the fall and winter wore on, I’ve realized that word also applies to me pretty well. Despite the roller-coaster ride of illness, emotion, and stress that shook my read more
Democrats can still win in 2010 & 2012.
Divine Ripples | December 27th 2009 by Rakes Vines
There is obviously a lot of anger out there for the Democrats but they seem unperturbed. Some are still cocky as they rub the GOPs noses on their success with the healthcare reform. They do not have a leg to stand on and their platforms s read more
Mariana Musings (12-27-09)
Abyssal's Blog | December 27th 2009 by Abyssal
Nuland is a scum bag. If he wants to die, he can blow his brains out whenever he so chooses whether we successfully “cure” aging or not. However, if he gets his way and we don’t cure aging, then immortalists like me and de Grey wil read more
Who Was Rude: Mary J Blige For Punching Her Hubby Or His Roving E…
Seriously McMillan's She So Ghetto | December 27th 2009 by Seriously McMillan
Women do make jokes about knocking out their man if he’s checking out another woman. “If I catch him looking at another woman I will knock his ass out…Do you hear me?” I guess Mary J. Blige joked so much about it that she made read more
Christmas Etiquette: 7 Tips On Gracious Gift Acceptance
Seriously McMillan's She So Ghetto | December 25th 2009 by Seriously McMillan
You may think “yuck” about the gift or present you got , but don’t say it. It’s Christmas Day and if you have presents you will open them. I won’t get too chatty here. You may be reading this on the way out of the door read more
The real war front is at home
Dakota Voice | December 25th 2009 by Bob Ellis
Christmas 2009 and our nation is still at war. Afghanistan? Iraq? Yes, of course. But the war's front is here at home. The war we are having with ourselves. Dakota Voice: Exposing the pernicious lie read more
The Island of Misfit Songs
Amused to Life | December 23rd 2009
My ears hear, but sometimes they don’t necessarily listen. As it happens, I like my cup filled to overflowing with Christmas songs. It's one month a year, and it's not like I'm able to listen to them all day long anyway. It's grea read more
The Island of Misfit Songs, Part 2
Amused to Life | December 23rd 2009
Sure, it's a catchy tune. Absolutely. I'm not quite sure where my attention has been though, because I'm not sure if I've ever heard the song before. And it's an oldie, written in 1944, that has been covered by many artists. The ve read more
LAW OR MORALITY? THE PROBLEM WITH UNDERAGE DRINKING LAWS
Reason, Commerce, Justice & Free Beer | December 23rd 2009 by Balthazar Oesterhoudt
OESTERHOUDT STRIKESSeveral days ago, I saw a curious poster alongside the usual commercial garbage on 22nd Street. Next to a print ad for Lady Gaga's new album and a placard about McDonald's meal deals stood this message: "The Legal Drinking Age is read more
Left and Right
Shadow's Blog: Journal of Thoughts on Daily Life in Post-Ind… | December 23rd 2009 by Marcelle Bartolo-Abela
Are they similar or different? Both the left and the right claim that there is an unbridgeable gulf between them in their political ideologies, policies, and practices. But is this true? Does such a gulf truly exist? Setting aside all the spins wrung read more
Philosophy Bites? (Killing in War)
OUTSIDE CONTEXT | December 23rd 2009 by Basho Matsuo
I regularly listen to the podcast Philosophy Bites presented by Nigel Warburton. In each episode, a new and interesting topic is raised with a guest philosopher (someone always of note) who has about ten minutes to present their view. I have not writ read more
Philosophy Bites? (Killing in War)
OUTSIDE CONTEXT | December 23rd 2009 by Basho Matsuo
I regularly listen to the podcast Philosophy Bites presented by Nigel Warburton. In each episode, a new and interesting topic is raised with a guest philosopher (someone always of note) who has about ten minutes to present their view. I have not writ read more
If Bankruptcy is Immoral and Against Religion or God Then Why Did…
Get Out of Debt | December 22nd 2009 by Steve Rhode
I understand the argument that going bankrupt is bad. Some people object to going bankrupt for moral reasons or religious reasons. I get that. When I went though my money troubles, and eventually bankruptcy, I felt the same way. It was a great strugg read more
Better Than Nothing? I Don’t Think So…
Stand Up For America | December 22nd 2009 by John Elie
After listening to reactions all day to the fact that the Senate is on the verge of passing what is called a “monumental health care bill,” I have come to some conclusions about how delusional the folks who follow the madness have become. read more
Business Ethics
FamilyBusinessBattleground Blog | December 21st 2009 by Martin Federer
Morality can be defined as the principles that an individual or a group has about what is right and wrong or good and evil. How can we distinguish moral principles from barometers that are not moral? The main aim of ethics is to construct a bod read more
Cultic Behaviour and Lack of Accountability (Sathya Sai Organizat…
Call For Media and Government Investigation of Sathya Sai Ba… | December 21st 2009
In mid 1982, at Puttaparthi, I spoke to two prominent devotees about concerns being raised sub voce that Sathya Sai Baba had been engaged in sexual activities with young males. One of the reports was that he been involved in such activities since read more
Brittany Murphy: Hollywood Has Lost A Rising Star And What We Can…
Seriously McMillan's She So Ghetto | December 21st 2009 by Seriously McMillan
I was shocked to hear that Brittany Murphy had passed away and it was out trusted (snicker) TMZ that brought the news forward. Fans and stars alike are mourning her loss. I remember Brittany talking about how her mother supported her career and I f read more
Moral Dilemma Scenarios Prone To Biases
Zamp Bionews | December 21st 2009 by Zamp
Picture the following hypothetical scenario: A trolley is headed toward five helpless victims. The trolley can be redirected so that only one person’s life is at stake. Psychologists and philosophers have been using moral dilemmas like this for read more
The Doctor Who Christmas Boycott
The Sporadical | December 20th 2009 by thesporadical
Ba Humbug!? Perhaps. Yes, I am indeed and certainly going on a Doctor Who hunger strike protesting the replacement of David Tennant with one Matt Smith. Surely…days away from already filmed and edited swan song of The End of Time…there i read more
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