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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 17, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by SageClithsby
LINKA Meditation on the Intellectual Dark Web
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 22, 2020Mar 2020

Posted by GaryWitt
A few random thoughts, for what they’re worth. We’re going to get through this mess, most of us. And we’re going to be stronger on the other side. We’re learning, and growing. And that is good. And if we don’t make it at least we ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 24, 2020Apr 2020

Posted by SpikeTalon
Not sure if it's the greatest gift you could bestow on someone, but a gift all the same.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 21, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Ian_Newton
Jordan Peterson, a Canadian Psychologist I've seen twice here in London, Ontario has been disinvited from Cambridge University. Here's the response, in part, of the alleviated student union: "His work and views are not representative of the ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Oct 23, 2021Oct 2021

Posted by stevie-f
LINK“Wokeness is a religion” | John McWhorter on Critical Race Theory - YouTube
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 21, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Niffal
I am a Canadian. Born and bred here. I understand that our culture is not the same as those bred in America. Guns are integral to their way of thinking. They gained their freedom from Government oppression by killing government oppressors. Here in ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Aug 3, 2021Aug 2021

Posted by BlackoutNJ
If you're a young man that is struggling in life, I want to tell you something: It's okay & you're not alone. Let me tell you what happened to me. I grew up without my father in life, making it difficult to find a path into manhood when I became an...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 2, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Rick Harrison from the tv show Pawn Stars, on why he is conservative and the danger of socialism-
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jul 2, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by pbuck0145
Katie Hopkins continues to fight for reason and Western culture.https:
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 15, 2023Apr 2023

Posted by Jamesdow
Misinformation
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Philosophy & Ideas
Aug 20, 2022Aug 2022

Posted by TimTuolomne
"Don’t let fools tell you what to think. Question EVERYONE who wants you to tear down something that works, except for the crucial fact that it can't change human nature, because nothing can. They think something should, and they will break ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
May 13, 2021May 2021

Posted by ajhilder
120 Retired US Military Officers Warn of Conflict Between Marxism, ‘Constitutional Freedom’ More than 120 retired U.S. generals and admirals signed an open letter warning that the United States is embroiled in an existential ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Oct 13, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Voltaire was ahead of his time.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 9, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Susancosgrove
I'm reading this book right now. The Vision of the Anointed. Thomas Sowell. Anyone else like Sowell?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jan 27, 2021Jan 2021

Posted by turnerjolene48
LINKIs Wokeism a form of Socialism/Communism? Or is it a different form of totalitarianism?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 2, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Ericrmusing
How many people can truly "live and let live"? While I love the sentiments, it gets harder every day with all the hateful nonsense promoted in the media.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 20, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by BFrydell
I wrote this article about free will with the intention of submitting it to be published somewhere. After I wrote this, I read Sam Harris's book "Free Will." I decided that my article sounded too similar to Sam Harris's views so I decided I wouldn't ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 17, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by cdnlibertarian
My thoughts.. As a Canadian, I will say, based on my own observations, that the glaring difference between UK commonwealth countries like Australia and Canada vs America is that the historical culture of the US is very more more about libertarian ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jun 27, 2020Jun 2020

Posted by Andyman
Ever wonder what that “U” stands for that is on nearly every food product including bottled water and even soda? It stands for Union of Orthodox Rabbis and it means that the company that makes the product has paid a tax to this secretive ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 7, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by HollyLouise
Concerning the definition of Human Rights.... My own definition of a right is something that people have, that is not given by another, is not taken from another, but is something that is born in all human beings, without ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 1, 2021Apr 2021

Posted by Jamesdow
It’s a circus.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jun 15, 2021Jun 2021

Posted by pbuck0145
Several gems from Thomas Sowell
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 2, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by graesvol
What are three books that had a major influence on your life? How/why did they deeply affect you?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 17, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by EmbarrassingMom
LINKJoin the group: Cult of Social Justice
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Philosophy & Ideas
Feb 27, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Clammypollack
Who is your contemporary intellectual hero? I really love watching, listening to and reading Peterson and want to expand my learnings.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 30, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Gfisher59
There’s a lot of organizations out there trying to divide the great citizens of the United States. Democrats vs. Republicans, Pro Life vs. Pro Abortion, LBGT vs. Everybody Else, Antifa vs. Whoever, etc. etc. etc. Don’t get caught in that trap....
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Philosophy & Ideas
Dec 8, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by givpd
This is a joyful season for Christians, one in which we celebrate the Light of the World entering history to redeem our souls and light the way for us. But there are others who have nothing to celebrate during this holiday season. They are Woke, and ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jul 19, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by Anthropoi
Face masks dehumanise
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jan 28, 2022Jan 2022

Posted by GlenGardner20
Very succinctly put.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Nov 30, 2020Nov 2020

Posted by Ciaociao
POLLTo me, beauty is something objective. That's why the 99,9% of us (I think) recognize sunsets to be nice and rubbish dumps to be not. What do you think?

Beauty is...

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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 22, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Cannabidiol
Has anyone heard of Jesse Lee Peterson? Christian Conservative Movement Online becomes more Relevent. Reverand Jesse Lee Peterson is going to trigger you with his extreme views, but is breaking into politics to combat the culture war. He likes ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jul 14, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by IgorRogov
If you are uncivilized and behave like barbarian being self-indulgent, unproductive, untrue, and impolite, but live in first-world civilization comfortably, then indeed, you have an unearned virtue that justifies "white guilt". Funny enough though, ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Feb 19, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by kightdl
Jordan Peterson: IQ, Race & The "Jewish Question" Great answers to hard questions
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Philosophy & Ideas
Feb 28, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Rus-T-Balls
You can dance with the devil, but you'll never get to lead
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Philosophy & Ideas
Feb 25, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Marcus_Aurelius
LINKBertrand Russell on his meeting with Vladimir Lenin in 1920 - YouTube
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 19, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by JulietteFrette
LINKThe Emperor's New Vagina: Trans Women and Gender - YouTube
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Philosophy & Ideas
Dec 22, 2020Dec 2020

Posted by Archangelwoghd
A lot of people look at these tactics and think its "fascism", when the tactics are actually Marxist. These things are done in communist countries.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 30, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by DLearn
Wow... This 1995 Interview is a trip! Camille Paglia, one of my favorite intellectuals really is a hoot. Listen to this Charlie Rose interview that was recorded not long after she finally found her way into the spotlight. Too bad she has not been ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 6, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Berniful
I hear of Trump supporters who are shunned, denied services, verbally and physically assaulted by political opponents. I've seen videos of Persons wearing MAGA hats being assaulted. I remember during the Vietnam conflict in 1969 servicemen in ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jul 8, 2021Jul 2021

Posted by stevie-f
LINKAs a Gay Child in a Christian Cult, I Was Taught to Hate Myself. Then I Joined the Church of Social Justice—and Nothing Changed – Quillette
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 25, 2023Mar 2023

Posted by FrankZeleniuk
The concept of our left-right political spectrum that has been foisted upon us is a big reason for a lot of our present day confusion. I know that statement will be immediately negated as too simplistic. However, there have been at least a few ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 13, 2020Mar 2020

Posted by MrShittles
Our species has a duty to save the universe...in a manner almost no one considers: ending natural, biological evolution and replacing it with a system in which life is genetically engineered. We must survive long enough to develop the ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jan 26, 2021Jan 2021

Posted by pbuck0145
Six prescient George Orwell predictions.https://youtu.be/coswV93uYxc
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 9, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by iThink
Leftism is mostly driven by emotional rather than practical thinking. If predominant use of emotional thinking were the best way to run the world then the world would be dominated by 15 year old girls - right?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Oct 14, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
I do not like the gun ban crowd no sir maam, I value my rights Spike I am...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 18, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Dustin
POLLWhat’s worse : Action-less thoughts or thoughtless actions?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Dec 13, 2020Dec 2020

Posted by eschatologyguy
Jordan Peterson Never Ignore Small Signs Of Coming Betrayal This includes small signs coming from politicians and political parties.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 19, 2021Mar 2021

Posted by Beachslim
We want freedom not security
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 31, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by M1TMC
We hear much on FB etc that is BS. Can anyone comment of the truth of this: I just found out what an "Infidel" is!!! If you don't know....check this out. WHAT IS AN INFIDEL ? The author, Rick Mathes, is a well-known leader in prison ministry. The ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 6, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Ticker1563
Transgender sports
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 18, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by mykeff
Marxism vs. 4th Grade Math
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 21, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Diogenes
Greetings, Everyone! This is my first post on IDW. I would like to introduced myself to the community and begin what I hope will be an active life in this forum. My name is David Quentin Dauthier, but I like to be called Quentin. I am a teacher of ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Feb 26, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Freeken1
There are only two genders and the LGBTQ community agrees. The B stands for "bi" meaning two...having sex with BOTH genders...any argument beyond that is mute
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Philosophy & Ideas
Aug 30, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Muleman
I wonder why people are demanding a "Living Wage" to be paid to all workers, but never demanding these people 'EARN' what they are to be paid. I believe that all employers would be willing to pay their employees whatever amount they want if the ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Dec 24, 2023Dec 2023

Posted by 1patriot
I don't try to change your belief's we can talk about and agree to disagree....
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 17, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Paisley_Pirate
Penn Jillette on Libertarianism - a very wonderful take on how to live a civil life and why our country is wrong in how we go about it now.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 9, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Mousekillaz
Conservatives don't mind change that makes practical sense.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 10, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Rus-T-Balls
POLLSo I never realized why my mom would make me look up something when I asked her a question. She would say did you check the encyclopedias? Mom how do you spell... Get a dictionary. That one was harder. How am I supposed to find it in the dictionary I...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Aug 18, 2021Aug 2021

Posted by piusxii
Indeed! It’s like a frog gradually being boiled to death without even realizing it!
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Philosophy & Ideas
Feb 26, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Taci
New here. Fair minded centrist leaning a bit to the right doing my part to compensate in a world that has gone crazy. Q anon follower but not worshipper. Trump supporter when he does something worth supporting and do not support him on some issues ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jun 13, 2020Jun 2020

Posted by RubyFord
Cancel culture is coming for everyone. Recently had my company bend the knee and fire me for posting an edgy meme in a private group. I fear it’s gonna get worse before it gets better. As companies continue to bend the knee to the outrage mob, the...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by johnlocke
I'm very principled when it comes to supporting free speech absolutism, but I don't think people should be allowed to call me mean names on twitter. What is your opinion on that?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Feb 26, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Williambyler
Objective thinking?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 19, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by VonO
LINKThe Free Market Does Not Require Linguistic Smokescreens, Unlike Socialism - Foundation for Economic Education
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 13, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by TimTuolomne
Smart people rely on the of time to evaluate claims, not persuasive arguments or scare tactics. Climate change? The claim was that the oceans would have drowned Florida and New York by 20. Many are convinced that the temperatures are rising ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 23, 2021Apr 2021

Posted by rcoones
Spirituality Vs Religion
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 6, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Sheryl_Jean
I worry when young people's energy has been misdirected to a climate crisis that does not exist: edited for grammar
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Philosophy & Ideas
Oct 18, 2021Oct 2021

Posted by stevie-f
LINKGreta Thunberg wants Britain to 'feel ashamed' for its part in the Industrial Revolution - YouTube
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Philosophy & Ideas
Oct 28, 2020Oct 2020

Posted by pbuck0145
For blue collar Democratic Party supportershttps:
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 1, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by TeddyBasterd
Remember the good old days when you could hate someone because they're assholes? Now you have to like them because of the color of there skin in order to be a good person in modern society.... How racists is that?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 17, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Dutch
Why so civil??
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 1, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Wtretired
What is the real reason we debate/argue?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Dec 6, 2019Dec 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Tyranny writ large...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 2, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Admin
10 Countries Most Afflicted By Modern Slavery. It's amazing that western countries are very sensitive about the wrongs of slavery in the past but seem less concerned about slavery today. How can we motivate activists to take on modern...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 9, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by benthejrporter1
How close are we to the nightmare world envisaged by George Orwell in his novel 1984? We have Thoughtcrime, Newspeak, Ownlife, and even an Anti-Sex League. Orwell seemed to know the future. Was he clairvoyant or had he just been in contact with ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Oct 2, 2021Oct 2021

Posted by Beachslim
The disgrace of the Adam and Eve story is that it is fiction. There was a very real first man and woman born as a human. It was no Fictional Adam and eve. It is mind boggling that the first human was really born and we as homo sapiens create an ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 7, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by StephenEnoch
Friendly reminder that transformation is a huge part of growth and success. If you want something you see no way to achieve, perhaps transform yourself into something new, different and improved. Do not fear transformation, embrace it. Go hit the ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jun 13, 2021Jun 2021

Posted by pbuck0145
"Progressive" policies are, in reality, regressive.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 30, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by DianeBederman
The time has come to defend Western culture and civilization against the attacks made by both the Left and the Right, because they tear away at the very essence, the very core, of our society, our culture, our sense of community, our priorities, our ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Feb 27, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by pilgrim_jinn
Horseshoe theory but in Star Wars terminology(because its fun) Basically If you take the concepts of the Darkside and the Lightside of the Force, and put them at opposing ends of a spectrum. You have the two opposing extremes at either end of a ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 28, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by alenjose710
Grow up... !
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Philosophy & Ideas
May 1, 2021May 2021

Posted by Lehmanruss
LINKNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo and the ADL Want to Ban Your Flag, Snuff Your Speech, and Control Your Mind – Thule Society
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 19, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by KevinTripp
If you haven't seen the Mr. Reagan video about AOC. Watch it today.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 5, 2020Apr 2020

Posted by john4truth
FOOD FOR THOUGHT I BET THAT AT SOMETIME IN YOUR LIFE YOU HAVE ASKED YOURSELF THE QUESTION, “WHY WAS I BORN?” WELL NOW AT THE AGE OF 70 AND HAVING LIVED A LIFE FULL OF NUMEROUS TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS WHILST WITNESSING EVENTS AND SITUATIONS THAT...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 30, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by RMSPT
I don’t know how to share something directly yet so this is credited to the group “Jordan Peterson fans”. This is a wonderful example of how to call Moyie dismantle somebody who is engaging with emotional hyperbolic rhetoric that has no ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Feb 25, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Freeken1
Is it possible to be pro-choice and anti-suicide? Wouldn't suicide be the ultimate choice of what to do with your body?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 3, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by OpenMinded
This might be a silly scenario/question, but it's been on my mind lately. If pro choice thinkers believe it's not a baby until it's born... should someone who punches a pregnant woman in the stomach causing a miscarriage get the same punishment as ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Aug 4, 2021Aug 2021

Posted by lawrenceblair
Contentment.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 1, 2020Apr 2020

Posted by Andyman
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 18, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by BobbyL31
Twenty years ago, before I bought the restaurant that I worked in for twenty years prior, my bosses wife asked me how I handle 300 people packing in and out every weekend night. My answer was, “organized chaos”. Thank you, Dr. Peterson. Maybe now...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jul 27, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by AuthorTonySnow
What do you have in you? i know that BLM is supposed to matter but how many do you have in you so let me start! I have native Australian which is aboriginal I have Scottish Irish French so with all of those in the mix what % does BLM mater? How do ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 16, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by PhilShaw
POLL How do you know what is scientifically true if what is deemed to be true is really is derived from a process of philosophical filtering? In universities, you cannot ask research questions that go against what is socially ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Oct 17, 2021Oct 2021

Posted by stevie-f
LINKBad acting: Kamala Harris says the moon is 'unbelievable' - YouTube
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 12, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by MarPep
Give us your (short) opinions on God 1) Does God exist? If so, how do you define him? 2) If he exists what is he like? 3) Where does he exist? 4) have you experienced the presence of supernatural evil? My current opinions 1)God is not the cranky, ...
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