Central Scrutinizer

That is the extreme. Agreed. Read out of context.

Yeah, because we like to be in the picture, shaking hands and handing over the check for our tax deduction ... err ... donation ... before we hop in the Escalade and get the hell outta whatever God forsaken place we had to go for our photo op.

To some, science and the knowledge we contine to attain at a staggering rate raises a spiritual response -- the amazement in the world, how it fits together, that each mystery revealed implies a great interactivty. But you still have to wonder, "where do I fit in with all of this?" Whether that's, "are you there, God?" or "should I be a lumberjack or a hair dresser?" Your thoughts are a product of where we have come and the pursuit of where we're going. Some see it strictly empirical. Others do not. Those 2 cents are quite valuable. But I hope you don't simply lay the questions -- "who am I,

Actually there was a vote and you was second-most vocal atheist (the other guy isn't around anymore, something about locusts and boils). Seriously, I enjoy listening and viewing all input on the subject. And I have read about Tyson. It is interesting stuff. It's foolish, however, that people pursue this as a debate to be *won.* Your tone and proclamation of affiliation comes across like a disciple, trying to evangelize for converts. I don't know. You don't know. I have my beliefs that evolve. I hope yours are too. This thread (and previous ones, as Analogman has pointed out) started on t

These sort of generalities get both sides of the argument in trouble. What you say about "a person of faith" is absolute bullshit. The search for -- or against -- fath is a lifelong journey. Someone who ceases to question the existence is just as mentally and spiritually bankrupt as one who is absolute certain of its absense. You would probably be amazed at the number of scientists that are Christias, Jews, Muslim etc. On the other hand there are a great number of atheists -- or agnostics (despite the nature of the term) who find it impossible to give the honest answer, "I don't know."

I thought Palin had Russia covered from her house?

As a Packers fan, I can't get too worked up about them; what do people expect when a team is so bad that Barry Sanders would rather walk away from the rushing record rather than spend another season in Motor City. I think you're right about the photos. There's no rational reason for the owners to remain enamored with Millen.

Hey, but he looks like Billy Corgan.

"In a 2005 high school all-star game, Jackson spread his arms for a swan dive into the end zone, only to land at the 1." Fortunately Jackson's sport is football, rather than competitive diving.

The George Costanza of the 19th century.

I'm strongly in favor of *any* political party gaining enough support during a presidential election in order to secure the 5 percent of the vote needed to qualify for federal campaign funds. The two-party system is not working effectively. The problem in the past has been an independent or 3rd party candidate has run on one or few core issues that have kept any momentum from carrying beyond one election. The few with any staying power have directly impacted either one party or the other, which begs the question, can we even have a diverse enough system beyond "the lesser of two evils" if ou

Nope. She didn't.

Lou's are pure brass. He's going to keep running him out there and let him work through it. Marmol worked out of a jam in the 8th too.

Is that in-school suspension?

Watching him the last two nights, I was begging the Cubs to pitch around him. Bases loaded? Tough chit, put him on first.

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Nah, people only go watch the ballet to see them crash. I'm John McCain and I approved this message.

And you're doing beautifully. Thanks.