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10 years ago @ Atheist Revolution - The \'Obama Faked Newt... · 0 replies · +2 points
10 years ago @ Atheist Revolution - \'Rise of the Nones\' ... · 0 replies · +2 points
If we concentrate a little less on eliminating belief generally speaking, and focus more on eliminating religion, we'd be more successful - and I think we have been. I agree it will never go away completely, but we could at least reduce it to a segment (at least in this country) where it is much more easily dealt with.
10 years ago @ Atheist Revolution - The \'Obama Faked Newt... · 2 replies · +3 points
But, these conspiracy theorists are just plain crazy. And I really don't see any reason not to reinstate the assault weapons ban that originally existed under President Clinton either. There really isn't a need to carry an excessive number of rounds. However, I would point out that switching magazines takes only a second, tops, and so it doesn't really matter what number of rounds you have in your clip unless you're in a gunfight already.
I'm not sure where I'm going with this, except to say that I think this debate will be carried out with good points and bad points on both sides, but that we really need to examine what the end goal is and try to figure out what we're trying to achieve before we just put new laws in place. I'll also say, as a Libertarian (no, not the pseudo-Libertarians like Glenn Beck - Godless, you know where I'm coming from) I'm not a fan of Executive Orders for this type of thing. Rational discussion is what we need, and I'm not sure we're going to get that with the emotions that are undoubtedly involved. It is best if this takes a while to simmer down while it is debated.
11 years ago @ Atheist Revolution - Character in the Athei... · 0 replies · +7 points
11 years ago @ Atheist Revolution - Character in the Athei... · 0 replies · +7 points
I have no personal experience with vjack outside of this blog, so I can't say whether he is a "good" person or not in personal interactions (I suspect that you are vjack). However, he's certainly gained credibility in my book since this is one of the handful of blogs I actually bother to read and comment on.
So yes, character is important to me, but only as one of many components that go into my evaluation of the "worthiness" of someone to expound upon a given topic. If vjack was an ass, I don't think I would know anyway, but even if he was, the way in which he posts prolifically and on topics that interest me would still be as effective. I just wouldn't have a beer with him :)
But, I suspect that you're pretty cool vjack. If you ever come to Ohio let me know and I'll buy you a beer.
11 years ago @ Atheist Revolution - A Monument to Christop... · 0 replies · +4 points
11 years ago @ Atheist Revolution - Atheist Holidays? · 1 reply · +3 points
11 years ago @ Atheist Revolution - Idiot of the Week: Ric... · 0 replies · +3 points
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqRcSaHgHn8
It is my son's commentary on Rick Perry. I think this says it all. Especially his WTF expression.
11 years ago @ Atheist Revolution - An Idea for the Atheis... · 0 replies · +3 points
11 years ago @ Atheist Revolution - The Pull of Misanthropy · 0 replies · +5 points