Bloomberg authorizes the release of women from NDAS.

Harleyman comments on Feb 22, 2020:

I’m sure they been paid off to say something in Bloomberg’s behalf.

dmatic replies on Feb 22, 2020:

Bribed? Bloomberg wouldn't do that, would he? :) That would like jumping out of the pan and into the fire, if he was caught! But, he'd probably get them to sign another NDA to keep their mouths shut about it.

Nihilists to the last

dmatic comments on Feb 16, 2020:

As long as these nihilists are the first in line for extinction, I suppose there is nothing to worry about. I just think they need to be converted....before they commit suicide. If they insist that others be first in line...while they, themselves, remain alive....then, there is a problem.

dmatic replies on Feb 22, 2020:

@Biosphere Different from this idea: *how concerned ought we be about organised nihilists and their stated goal for the eradication of our race?* Being converted away from the sad idea to eradicate the human race. If they really think that, they have been deluded, in my opinion. I'm sorry you seem to be taking this personally? Do you promote the idea of exterminating the human race?

Geller Report: Michael Bloomberg Allegedly Told New Mom To Find ‘Some Black’ For A Nanny.

shj648 comments on Feb 19, 2020:

He's very sane compare to Sanders or Warren, I'd vote for him if he get the nomination.

dmatic replies on Feb 20, 2020:

How much is he paying you to vote for him?

Go Kaitlin [youtu.be]

TimTuolomne comments on Feb 20, 2020:

Smart cookie! Bennett has my admiration. And the liberals have proven true to form...again. “...the Universities will be like the great gates of Hell.” - Martin Luther. “It is capable of exact demonstration that if every party in the State has the right of excluding from the public ...

dmatic replies on Feb 20, 2020:

My thoughts exactly!

Go Kaitlin [youtu.be]

Coach comments on Feb 20, 2020:

As much as I appreciate her enthusiasm, and the cause she's pursuing.... her approach is terrible.

dmatic replies on Feb 20, 2020:

Gotta admit, though, she's got guts!

CORONA UNMASKED: Chinese Intelligence Officer Reveals True Magnitude of China’s Fake ...

iThink comments on Feb 20, 2020:

reads like a movie manuscript

dmatic replies on Feb 20, 2020:

@iThink I missed that. I need to be more observant. So, you think it was all made up by a creative mind?

Spinning Circular Coin of Consciousness and Existentiality Existence may be conceptualized as ...

dmatic comments on Feb 17, 2020:

Nice! May I ask if you consider sleep to be a state of consciousness or unconsciousness? Thanks

dmatic replies on Feb 20, 2020:

@Dlanor Beingness unfolding. Interesting! I like the way you think...Awe inspiring to say the least isn't it?

It would be funny if it wasn't a reality.

camerakid61 comments on Feb 20, 2020:

Perhaps the blue lipstick is a sign that you have personal issues to work on.

dmatic replies on Feb 20, 2020:

Blue lips used to mean someone was cold. Guess it still does.

Imaginary problems

Clarken comments on Feb 20, 2020:

And there is no doorway behind that door. It's just a facade - a door standing against the wall. Perfect depiction of the issue.

dmatic replies on Feb 20, 2020:

Good catch, detective!

CORONA UNMASKED: Chinese Intelligence Officer Reveals True Magnitude of China’s Fake ...

iThink comments on Feb 20, 2020:

reads like a movie manuscript

dmatic replies on Feb 20, 2020:

Or a novel....

Adam Kokesh for president [youtu.be]

Seriousreason comments on Feb 18, 2020:

What an enlightened truthful poster. Everyone understands that maintaining essential services like hospitals , a police force , roads & infrastructure need to be funded by those who contribute to the continued improvement & maintenance of their communities. Never begrudge the fact . A percentage of...

dmatic replies on Feb 20, 2020:

@Josf-Kelley You have done so! Participated in spades! Though sometimes I'm speaking in Hearts? Thus the gap in the bridge of understanding.... Who created the rules for this game anyway? I think, if I am not mistaken, we have also communicated in Diamonds and Clubs. Economics and War. It is evident, to me and some others, I suppose, that we did not create ourselves. Nor, in my thoughts, did the world create itself. Nor did "reality" create itself...as in "it just so happened". Apparently, some are content with the idea of a "Big Bang" or mindless 'evolution' as the cause of reality, whatever that unexplored phenomenon is. This nihilistic non-meaning explanation makes no sense to me, for whatever reason. Therefore, within my 'being', is the knowledge that there is a Creator, an Intelligent Designer...somewhere. My aim is to know and find and understand this being, (whether bearded or not matters not to me). Beards don't frighten me. It seems to me to be "common sense" of logic that when I look at a fine painting, I know there is a painter somewhere, even if that painter is not seen. I love sitting with one of my best friends who is a fine art painter and discussing his work, as I try to ascertain his intent or meaning of why he did this or that and not something else. A look into his soul as it were. It is also interesting, at an 'opening' of some of his work, to observe others looking at and contemplating a painting or work of art of his and trying to discuss it as there may be many opinions and speculations as to the meaning of this or that, none of which may be 'true'. Obviously, for a being to be able to create a universe, to create time itself, that being must be an incredibly interesting being to say the least! What is this being's intent? Why did this being create in the first place? Did He create good and evil? Did He define right and wrong? Does He have a plan? Did He create everything? WHAT is going on? Why am I here? What am I composed of? What causes life? What is death? Where did I come from and where am I going? What about you? Where did you come from and where are you going and why are you here? I guess that is called metaphysics. I want to know. I'll send you an email. Thanks

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dmatic comments on Feb 17, 2020:

Nice! May I ask if you consider sleep to be a state of consciousness or unconsciousness? Thanks

dmatic replies on Feb 20, 2020:

@Dlanor Interesting to contemplate, but I cannot say. Scripture seems to indicate that God changes not. He is infinite, and/or eternal, so time itself must have had a beginning, so it could not go infinitely into the past. Therefore, time was created by something outside time. You need to write some books on the subject....a bit complicated for me to understand. Thanks for the challenge.

Adam Kokesh for president [youtu.be]

Seriousreason comments on Feb 18, 2020:

What an enlightened truthful poster. Everyone understands that maintaining essential services like hospitals , a police force , roads & infrastructure need to be funded by those who contribute to the continued improvement & maintenance of their communities. Never begrudge the fact . A percentage of...

dmatic replies on Feb 19, 2020:

@Josf-Kelley Wow, I would love to read your book! You are filled with many words. I love it. So, you're frustrated with my take of reality, and it doesn't make sense to you? So, you hate George Washington and you don't believe God has a plan for His creation? You asked: *You can't be saying that, can you? * Nope, I'm not saying that. We may have been talking about government....? I asked you if you thought there was any legitimate government, to which you threw the ball in my court..... If everyone could govern themselves, we would not need another government, correct? The "fictional" one you seem to detest would be unnecessary, correct? But, as you rightly point out....there are many that can't seem to govern themselves. Yes, a parent is a governor. And the child is its subject. Until such time as the child is grown. One would think it the governor's job, the parent in this case, to raise and teach its child to govern itself. A child left to himself and not disciplined, or taught, will bring grief to its mother...and/or father. One of the failures being experienced in this present world is the idea that the fictional government can be a fictional parent....the nanny state....and this nanny state is raising a bunch of spoiled children who are out of control! They cannot seem to govern themselves. Maybe I should just ask you what do you suggest we do about this? To your implication that God cannot use unrighteous governments to judge His creation....I will ask you why not? History shows that people wanted to do what was right in their own eyes, they were doing what you propose is correct....making up definitions of right and wrong...and not submitting to His instructions. Well, they were not as smart as they thought they were and they continued to make matters worse. Hearts became hard and stubborn. (This will take a whole book in itself to answer, which, I am sorry, I do not have time to write). Not sure why you have such disdain for Washington, but of course, the Americans tried to appeal to the unrighteous authority, which is the first step toward dealing with injustice, a redress of grievances. Exhausting those attempts they declared their independence out from under the despot's rule, for which, in his hubris, he erred and sent many of his subjects to quell the 'rebellion'. The king violated God's Law. Anyway, I'm not sure what you want me to answer of all the questions you asked. You want me to explain God and His plan to you? You want me to explain how God works? You disagree that He is the only Sovereign?

Adam Kokesh for president [youtu.be]

Seriousreason comments on Feb 18, 2020:

What an enlightened truthful poster. Everyone understands that maintaining essential services like hospitals , a police force , roads & infrastructure need to be funded by those who contribute to the continued improvement & maintenance of their communities. Never begrudge the fact . A percentage of...

dmatic replies on Feb 19, 2020:

@Josf-Kelley My question was: *"Are you saying the only legitimate power, or 'government' is the individual?"* In the example of a parent and child, each has been given some "power", or authority, to act in a "legitimate" manner. Each could abuse that authority. Each entity is instructed to govern itself and to use their power to act legitimately. There is such a thing as hierarchy of authority. Those "under" the authority of another, or subject to it, are, generally, not authorized to "judge" the authority of the one they are subject to, but may appeal to a higher authority, or simply learn through submitting to it, even if it be wrong. Rebellion is not the preferred method of dealing with an unrighteous authority. An appeal is. Unrighteous authority will be judged by the authority above it and so on. All are subject to some authority higher than themselves, except God, Himself, who, again, is the Only Sovereign.

And then there was light

Josf-Kelley comments on Feb 18, 2020:

And there goes his career in Hollyweird.

dmatic replies on Feb 19, 2020:

Retirement may lead to a freeing of oneself from the chains of "fitting in".

HOW SHOULD WE JUDGE WHAT IS GOOD?

dmatic comments on Feb 17, 2020:

Simply, God defines what is good, and what is evil.

dmatic replies on Feb 19, 2020:

@Dlanor God judges. We, obviously, are at His mercy. How do we know anything? It is written that anyone who thinks he knows anything does not yet know it as he ought. I find this statement true. It seems to eliminate man's hubris.....which seems to always get in the way of truly 'knowing'.

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dmatic comments on Feb 17, 2020:

Nice! May I ask if you consider sleep to be a state of consciousness or unconsciousness? Thanks

dmatic replies on Feb 19, 2020:

@Dlanor In a discussion last night, the topic of viruses and how they work came up. It was given as a matter of fact that on the cellular level, cells identify other cells, so I asked the obvious. Then cells must have consciousness to be able to identify, and/or know, another cell, whether it is an enemy or a friend?

Adam Kokesh for president [youtu.be]

Seriousreason comments on Feb 18, 2020:

What an enlightened truthful poster. Everyone understands that maintaining essential services like hospitals , a police force , roads & infrastructure need to be funded by those who contribute to the continued improvement & maintenance of their communities. Never begrudge the fact . A percentage of...

dmatic replies on Feb 18, 2020:

@Josf-Kelley Yes, this is good. Thanks for putting all the effort you are putting in to converse, or teach, as the case may be. On Sovereignty, there can only be one Sovereign. The Creator. All answer to Him, or to whomever He appoints to answer to. Could be parents of a child....anyway, to whomever He has given Authority to serve in such a role. The one and only Sovereign grants authority to His creatures for which they are responsible and will also give an account of how they exercised such authority. It is not a "lord it over" tyranny in the ideal. It is for growth and cultivation of those under the authority. This Sovereign has authored Laws....the Natural Law, so-to-speak. Violations of this Law are called sin. In other words, people are not "free" to do whatever they want, without consequence. This off the cuff, for now, and is all I have time for. Take a break if you want...I'll try to continue tomorrow? Peace

Adam Kokesh for president [youtu.be]

Seriousreason comments on Feb 18, 2020:

What an enlightened truthful poster. Everyone understands that maintaining essential services like hospitals , a police force , roads & infrastructure need to be funded by those who contribute to the continued improvement & maintenance of their communities. Never begrudge the fact . A percentage of...

dmatic replies on Feb 18, 2020:

@Josf-Kelley Are you saying the only legitimate power, or 'government' is the individual? I'm with you concerning the crooked financial system, otherwise known as Federal Reserve "banking". A righteous government would make it illegal to charge interest. A righteous government would coin their own money and regulate the value thereof, without allowing a private banking cartel to fraudulently take it over.

Adam Kokesh for president [youtu.be]

Seriousreason comments on Feb 18, 2020:

What an enlightened truthful poster. Everyone understands that maintaining essential services like hospitals , a police force , roads & infrastructure need to be funded by those who contribute to the continued improvement & maintenance of their communities. Never begrudge the fact . A percentage of...

dmatic replies on Feb 18, 2020:

@Josf-Kelley I like how you're thinking, but, may I ask a question? Is there any country that operates under a voluntary tax system? I am for a voluntary system. In our state, we are trying to implement a "consumption" tax, which, is the closest thing to voluntary as I have seen.... It would get rid of property taxes, income taxes, inheritance taxes....but not the gasoline tax which would be used for roads upkeep....which is also kind of voluntary....

Nihilists to the last

dmatic comments on Feb 16, 2020:

As long as these nihilists are the first in line for extinction, I suppose there is nothing to worry about. I just think they need to be converted....before they commit suicide. If they insist that others be first in line...while they, themselves, remain alive....then, there is a problem.

dmatic replies on Feb 18, 2020:

@Biosphere I'm not suggesting execute them! They are the ones doing the executing. I'm saying they need to be converted from their sad ideas.

Russian TV. With Mikhaila Peterson. "Like Father, Like Daughter?" [youtu.be]

dmatic comments on Feb 17, 2020:

Very interesting interview. Both interviewee and interviewer were interesting. Thanks. The free market just another form of totalitarianism? Hmmmm.

dmatic replies on Feb 17, 2020:

@Bay0Wulf Funny! Apparently, the Russian noticed the chains before I did. But, maybe our concepts of "free" as in free market, are different.

Russian TV. With Mikhaila Peterson. "Like Father, Like Daughter?" [youtu.be]

Bay0Wulf comments on Feb 17, 2020:

I wouldn’t lump her in with being “like” her father. There might be some similarities but mostly its completely different. I almost shut it down before the break because the personal stuff is not anything I’m interested in though it held some interest. After the break was most interesting ...

dmatic replies on Feb 17, 2020:

Good advice! Thanks

Paul Joseph Watson.

Evidently comments on Feb 17, 2020:

Matters not. I seriously doubt China world releases such a thing on its own people deliberately. What’s important is finding a cure. Caring for those affected!

dmatic replies on Feb 17, 2020:

The depth of human depravity may know no bounds. Just sayin', and I'm glad that you can't imagine people doing that to other people knowingly. Actually, I've heard they (China) are spreading another rumor....that the virus came from the USA!

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Josf-Kelley comments on Feb 13, 2020:

At time 21:00 or so, speaking about the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule?), it was claimed that given enough time a number of traders flipping a coin ends up with one individual with all the money. I think that that is intellectual dishonesty. That is the zero sum game taught in the game Monopoly, an ...

dmatic replies on Feb 17, 2020:

@Josf-Kelley Seeing with insight. Thank God.

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Josf-Kelley comments on Feb 13, 2020:

At time 21:00 or so, speaking about the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule?), it was claimed that given enough time a number of traders flipping a coin ends up with one individual with all the money. I think that that is intellectual dishonesty. That is the zero sum game taught in the game Monopoly, an ...

dmatic replies on Feb 17, 2020:

@Josf-Kelley So, you imply that I am guilty of my own confession that most people don't know what just is. (which, obviously, includes me). I, thankfully, am not the judge, so I confess that your implication is true. However, I seek to know the One Who is. The One Who defines the word. You are a very interesting individual. I don't mean to waste your time, but am simply trying to understand your perspective and what you expect us to do, in light of your exposition. I was not looking for you to name a name....a human name. I think these humans that have tried to conspire for control....simply think they are in control. From their perspective it seems that they, indeed, possess lots of power and control over others, and seem to be living a charmed life as it were. You, obviously, have spent much time reading and researching, and I appreciate that. I am simply trying to understand your perspective. I believe there is a perfect Law of liberty, to which if we look into and reflect we will be better for the effort. Ultimately, I believe God is in control. Obviously. In fact, I think He is using those who think they are in control, for reasons that may be known only to Him and to those whom He decides to share it with. The plan is unfolding as it should. Therefore, I trust Him to carry it out. The plan is a good one, by the way. Hopefully, you know that.

Do we really need any more Muslims?

dmatic comments on Nov 9, 2019:

Only if they convert!

dmatic replies on Feb 17, 2020:

@Serg97 Good point!

NBC.

Rick-A comments on Feb 16, 2020:

Progressive means socially and morally regressive.

dmatic replies on Feb 16, 2020:

Exactly! I like that definition.

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Josf-Kelley comments on Feb 13, 2020:

At time 21:00 or so, speaking about the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule?), it was claimed that given enough time a number of traders flipping a coin ends up with one individual with all the money. I think that that is intellectual dishonesty. That is the zero sum game taught in the game Monopoly, an ...

dmatic replies on Feb 16, 2020:

@Josf-Kelley So, you impugn, rightfully, the concept of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913/14? Those private banking families of yore certainly have succumbed to the plan.....but who do you think is in control of them?

Lately in my country the idea of protecting religious freedom has been debated in light of a ...

Crikey comments on Feb 4, 2020:

They don't see it as proselytizing. They see it as saving souls, which to them is the most important thing in the world. The thing in Australia is that if I start spreading hate (towards gay people, for example) my employer can ask me to stop on pain of negative consequences. The new religious ...

dmatic replies on Feb 16, 2020:

@Crikey Thanks. Appreciate you taking the time to answer.

The Economist is still widely regarded as one of the best magazines around.

dmatic comments on Feb 16, 2020:

What is a STEM field? Thanks

dmatic replies on Feb 16, 2020:

@TimTuolomne Thank you!

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Josf-Kelley comments on Feb 13, 2020:

At time 21:00 or so, speaking about the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule?), it was claimed that given enough time a number of traders flipping a coin ends up with one individual with all the money. I think that that is intellectual dishonesty. That is the zero sum game taught in the game Monopoly, an ...

dmatic replies on Feb 16, 2020:

@Josf-Kelley Thank God for home-schooling. So, who do you think is in control of all the conspirators?

Nihilists to the last

808scotty comments on Feb 16, 2020:

Eventually the CIA biolabs will create something that will kill us all, the CFR had it written on the Georgia guide stones, in plain sight

dmatic replies on Feb 16, 2020:

@808scotty Undoubtedly, they are obviously, a very evil organization! Thanks for the clue...because most of their work seems to be clandestine and not above board.

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Josf-Kelley comments on Feb 13, 2020:

At time 21:00 or so, speaking about the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule?), it was claimed that given enough time a number of traders flipping a coin ends up with one individual with all the money. I think that that is intellectual dishonesty. That is the zero sum game taught in the game Monopoly, an ...

dmatic replies on Feb 16, 2020:

@Josf-Kelley *If this subject matter interests you enough to read a very good book on the subject, then I suggest America's Great Depression by Murray Rothbard: [mises.org]* I signed up for their daily email, and I am very interested in dismantling the current unjust system and replacing it with a just one. Trouble is, most people seem not to know what just means.

Nihilists to the last

808scotty comments on Feb 16, 2020:

Eventually the CIA biolabs will create something that will kill us all, the CFR had it written on the Georgia guide stones, in plain sight

dmatic replies on Feb 16, 2020:

Is the CFR the author of those "guidestones"? I never knew....

IDW. Going Dark. "Why I Can Question Your Lived Experience." [youtu.be]

johnlondon comments on Feb 15, 2020:

Lot of bunk here. I have seen many of the lefts lies and social experiment over the years. You get to the point where you don't know what to believe no matter who is behind it. You begin to see that gut experience is the most valid. For Example, no matter what political side you are on, some of ...

dmatic replies on Feb 16, 2020:

Carly Fiorina? Not sure she was a flake.

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Josf-Kelley comments on Feb 13, 2020:

At time 21:00 or so, speaking about the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule?), it was claimed that given enough time a number of traders flipping a coin ends up with one individual with all the money. I think that that is intellectual dishonesty. That is the zero sum game taught in the game Monopoly, an ...

dmatic replies on Feb 16, 2020:

@Josf-Kelley It is a mess. I applaud you for investigating. The "financial system" created is unjust and is, therefore, criminal. I am presently reading "The Forgotten Man", supposedly a different perspective on the depression era. I think the author is associated somehow with the CFR, so I am skeptical, but so far, I am enjoying it. If only for more 'time in the day' to get all the things done I'd like to get done! Peace

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Josf-Kelley comments on Feb 13, 2020:

At time 21:00 or so, speaking about the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule?), it was claimed that given enough time a number of traders flipping a coin ends up with one individual with all the money. I think that that is intellectual dishonesty. That is the zero sum game taught in the game Monopoly, an ...

dmatic replies on Feb 15, 2020:

@Josf-Kelley On the federal debt chart you linked there is a column for "Income security" under the budgets...of $301B. Do you know what that means? It also referred to Money supply? What used to be called M1 is now $3,429,686,427,000? M1 used to include the actual cash floating around plus "checkable deposits". Do you know if that is what it still means? It also refers to a "Central Bank". Do they assume that is the Federal Reserve? Thanks

The authoritarian socialism of Bernie Sanders... [thelibertarianrepublic.com]

Biosphere comments on Feb 10, 2020:

Glad he doesn't stand much of a chance to beat Trump in the presidential election if he's nominated by the Democrats.

dmatic replies on Feb 14, 2020:

@Biosphere *will you not feel ashamed &/or embarrassed standing before him? * Not sure where all this is coming from, but will try to answer. That's a good question, really. I've certainly done many things in my past of which I am ashamed and embarrassed. Shame is a terrible feeling, of course. I'm going to combine this thought of yours into my answer: *I think if god does exist, it makes more sense that he would respect you more if you questioned every trace of uncertainty, rather than thinking and feeling what you are told to.* Interesting thought of receiving God's respect! Wow. Is that even possible? Is that what you are seeking? God's respect? Interesting. A relationship of respect. Kind of blows me away. I'm going to have to do some contemplation on this, as it seems a little foreign to my thinking. You are trying to tell me what or how to think are you? :) Anyway, what are you talking about "no available evidence for His existence"? The evidence is everywhere for those with eyes to see! And, I do mean everywhere! Nobody is telling me how to think and feel. You think I am a mind-numbed cult member? You are very funny. As for shame.....Me, knowing He knows, I suspect I will simply bow in humble adoration and acknowledgement of His glory and love. In Awe. and Thanksgiving. I believe He can redeem even me, one of the chiefest of sinners! Though my sins were as scarlet, I believe He can make clean. I will pray that He give you eyes to see, ears to hear and a heart to know His love for you, too! You ol' rebel!

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Josf-Kelley comments on Feb 13, 2020:

At time 21:00 or so, speaking about the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule?), it was claimed that given enough time a number of traders flipping a coin ends up with one individual with all the money. I think that that is intellectual dishonesty. That is the zero sum game taught in the game Monopoly, an ...

dmatic replies on Feb 14, 2020:

@Josf-Kelley Presumably, by criminal power you mean those who violate natural law? Demonstrably, these criminals have enacted unnatural, or unrighteous, laws that define their behavior as not criminal, and subsequently, many who are playing their game admire and esteem these natural law breakers? Opposed to them are the righteous, the ones who keep and adhere, and teach the natural law, correct? You are correctly, trying to be one of them, correct? Truth is your guide. For a long time, the Power that is, had given power to those criminals to make war against the saints and to overcome them. (For reasons and purposes known to Him). Do you think that the Power that is has now reversed His earlier decree and is now giving the kingdom to His saints? Is it, in your opinion, time to set His people free from the tyranny of the beast? Or, do you think His people should still be playing by the rules of the criminals?

The idea of capitalism is a logical absurdity

dmatic comments on Jan 23, 2020:

OK, I read the link. All of it. And, I can't decide if it is brilliant, or, the confused meanderings of someone who gets that something is wrong but doesn't quite know what it is. So, where to start? Ownership. We should own what we create. Who else should own it? Well, if it is sold, then the ...

dmatic replies on Feb 14, 2020:

@Edify OK but what is the new path you speak of....that must be found. Do you know?

The authoritarian socialism of Bernie Sanders... [thelibertarianrepublic.com]

Biosphere comments on Feb 10, 2020:

Glad he doesn't stand much of a chance to beat Trump in the presidential election if he's nominated by the Democrats.

dmatic replies on Feb 14, 2020:

@Biosphere Not sure what you are talking about....my bet is with WilyRickWiles.

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Josf-Kelley comments on Feb 13, 2020:

Next Jordan Peterson drops the name George Orwell. Orwell wrote about 3 Legal Fiction Criminal Gangs claiming to be governments: 1. Oceania 2. Eurasia 3. Eastasia Returning for my sense of truth telling is the concept that no one knows how do deal with the natural laws government ...

dmatic replies on Feb 13, 2020:

*Who funded the criminal take-over of any (truth based) government anywhere, anytime, and why? * The owners of the gold. They make the rules. Why? Because that's their game, man. Pride.

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Josf-Kelley comments on Feb 13, 2020:

At time 21:00 or so, speaking about the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule?), it was claimed that given enough time a number of traders flipping a coin ends up with one individual with all the money. I think that that is intellectual dishonesty. That is the zero sum game taught in the game Monopoly, an ...

dmatic replies on Feb 13, 2020:

Not sure I can decipher this sentence: *It’s a deeply build feature of systems of creative production and no one really knows what to do about it."* Deeply build?

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Josf-Kelley comments on Feb 13, 2020:

At time 21:00 or so, speaking about the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule?), it was claimed that given enough time a number of traders flipping a coin ends up with one individual with all the money. I think that that is intellectual dishonesty. That is the zero sum game taught in the game Monopoly, an ...

dmatic replies on Feb 13, 2020:

I can hardly wait to watch the video you posted! This post was a lot to read, or rather, to take in, without some questions answered along the way. I 'think' I like the way you are thinking! If I understand what you are saying, you are trying to expose the lie of the zero sum game? I think you are basically speaking of the 'financial' system?...along with all the "rules" of the games' masters? (Or, inventors?) You suggest we who know the truth should simply play a different "game"? A different reality? Whereby the natural laws are the rules, rather than man-made lies (rules) designed to oppress the players and become slaves of the system's elites? Help me out here....I think I will watch the video and see what inspired this wonderful monologue.

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TimTuolomne comments on Feb 13, 2020:

Modern thinkers “...revived the sense of the collective power of human communities. Man, formerly too humble, begins to think of himself as almost a God. In all this I feel a grave danger, the danger of what might be called cosmic impiety. The concept of "truth" as something dependent of facts ...

dmatic replies on Feb 13, 2020:

*the necessary element of humility.* Exactly! Good quote!

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Josf-Kelley comments on Feb 12, 2020:

“That the fundamental linkage between the pathology of the state and the individual was the individual’s propensity to deceive him or herself and to fail to act in an authentic manner, in a genuine and authentic manner, and to become as a consequence either nihilistic, let’s say, because of ...

dmatic replies on Feb 13, 2020:

*Counterfeit life includes the parroting of the dogma that the Legal Fiction is a being that is both responsible and accountable, and therefore individuals are not, and therefore individuals can do whatever they want whenever they want, and that like the counterfeit Christian "forgiveness" before the fact, works to rationalize any behavior whatsoever, but the natural law kicks in as the individual's brain rots, and the individual destroys his or her own capacity to act in the individual's own best interest. * Profound!

Wow... Is this how Christians see atheists in America?

dmatic comments on Feb 2, 2020:

To call them "Christians" would be incorrect. They are not following Christ.

dmatic replies on Feb 13, 2020:

@Biosphere Weird, my step-son's truck and my neighbor's truck broke down this week, too. Sorry about my too lengthy response, but how do I know when you're drunk and tired? But, now you've raised the issue of "hell". Which, I presume is a reference to the damnable heresy that God is not able to save ALL of His creation, but will send some, or many, to 'eternal torment in hell-fire"? Of course, I don't believe that! It's a lie.

Lately in my country the idea of protecting religious freedom has been debated in light of a ...

Crikey comments on Feb 4, 2020:

They don't see it as proselytizing. They see it as saving souls, which to them is the most important thing in the world. The thing in Australia is that if I start spreading hate (towards gay people, for example) my employer can ask me to stop on pain of negative consequences. The new religious ...

dmatic replies on Feb 13, 2020:

@Haraldson, @Crikey *except on those rare occasions when I’m trying to be pejorative/obnoxious.* Ha! Good one! Let me ask you Crikey, You talk about "supernatural explanations" about things we don't know yet, which is fine, but are you suggesting you have no faith? Just curious. Do you not have, for example, faith in your ability to discern truth and observable reality? Faith that some day, scientists will agree about the things they don't yet know? Faith that the sun will "come up" again this morning?

Lately in my country the idea of protecting religious freedom has been debated in light of a ...

Crikey comments on Feb 4, 2020:

They don't see it as proselytizing. They see it as saving souls, which to them is the most important thing in the world. The thing in Australia is that if I start spreading hate (towards gay people, for example) my employer can ask me to stop on pain of negative consequences. The new religious ...

dmatic replies on Feb 13, 2020:

@Haraldson Not to quibble, but, again, the 4th definition of religion, according to Merriam Webster is: a cause, principle, or belief held to with faith and ardor. To suggest that you, too, have a religion seems to be rubbing you the wrong way, in a sense. But, do you not have faith in science? You, understandably, hold to your belief that science and logic will enable you to discern what is true about reality and its causes. No big deal. I like science. In fact, I think science proves the existence of God, the Creator. Now, again, not to quibble, but science has been proven to have been wrong in some of their conclusions, correct? As have various "religions". Again, we are in search of Truth, that which is. And 'its' causes, so that we can understand. Some of us use all sorts of methods to try to find answers to our questions, which is OK in my book. I particularly like your method in that you allow for the possibility that you may be wrong. So, where does your science say you came from? How did all this start? Is there a plan? You know, the basics: Where am I? Where did I come from? Where am I going? One of our limitations is how far can we see? We (Humanity and science) have developed microscopes and telescopes to see further and further in each direction, but what we see merely whets are appetite...to see further. Science relatively recently declared Aha! We have found the smallest piece of matter in the universe. It is the Molecule. But wait....we have discovered something smaller and it is the smallest thing, the atom. Everything is composed of these little things. Then they kept looking and found that atoms are composed of smaller things! We need a better microscope to see! And sure enough...they discovered smaller things within their previously declared smallest thing! The Truth may be that matter may be divided and subdivided without end! Could it really be infinite? Then we can go the other way...How big is this universe? We need bigger and better instruments to 'see'. When I heard, many years ago that scientists think there are over a billion galaxies "out there", and when one contemplates the size of our own Milky Way, and that to transverse even it would take 3 lifetimes....it just boggles my mind...and I am humbled. That's all. Where did all this come from? Does science have an answer? The "singularity"? and the Big Bang? Please.

Lately in my country the idea of protecting religious freedom has been debated in light of a ...

Crikey comments on Feb 4, 2020:

They don't see it as proselytizing. They see it as saving souls, which to them is the most important thing in the world. The thing in Australia is that if I start spreading hate (towards gay people, for example) my employer can ask me to stop on pain of negative consequences. The new religious ...

dmatic replies on Feb 12, 2020:

@Haraldson One more attempt at the asterisk deal... *If one's personal 'truth' is 'objectively' wrong, how can that be Truth? It can’t, not objectively. Truth in absolute terms cannot be shared between two opposing views, but as you say, there is also personal truth which I would say is subjective truth. I prefer not to use the word truth for this very reason, but I did so in response to your comment that appropriated truth to the proposition that religion is roughly equal to any way or ways of life.* I did not mean to imply that there is such a thing as "personal truth". Actually, I was arguing against the idea.

Lately in my country the idea of protecting religious freedom has been debated in light of a ...

Crikey comments on Feb 4, 2020:

They don't see it as proselytizing. They see it as saving souls, which to them is the most important thing in the world. The thing in Australia is that if I start spreading hate (towards gay people, for example) my employer can ask me to stop on pain of negative consequences. The new religious ...

dmatic replies on Feb 12, 2020:

@Haraldson *Agreed, no one wants to be believe a lie, which I why I think it very important to continually question my own understanding to give myself the best chance of not being bested by a lie. * Agreed!

The authoritarian socialism of Bernie Sanders... [thelibertarianrepublic.com]

Biosphere comments on Feb 10, 2020:

Glad he doesn't stand much of a chance to beat Trump in the presidential election if he's nominated by the Democrats.

dmatic replies on Feb 12, 2020:

@Biosphere I already have all my tokens invested in a bet with what's his name.

The democrats have made guns an impossibly divisive issue.

Josf-Kelley comments on Feb 10, 2020:

"The democrats have made guns an impossibly divisive issue. If conservatives don’t like guns, they don’t buy one. "If liberals don’t like guns, they want government to take everyone else’s guns away. I don't wish to credit anyone using the dubious terms Liberal and Conservative, but ...

dmatic replies on Feb 11, 2020:

@Josf-Kelley You arre one interesting truth detector, my friend! The "validity of public debt of the United States, authorized by law"... Criminals indeed!

The democrats have made guns an impossibly divisive issue.

Josf-Kelley comments on Feb 10, 2020:

"The democrats have made guns an impossibly divisive issue. If conservatives don’t like guns, they don’t buy one. "If liberals don’t like guns, they want government to take everyone else’s guns away. I don't wish to credit anyone using the dubious terms Liberal and Conservative, but ...

dmatic replies on Feb 11, 2020:

Love this line @Josf-Kelley: "...crimes perpetrated by people claiming to be the government; they are criminals, therefore they are not the government, a fact that matters."

Lately in my country the idea of protecting religious freedom has been debated in light of a ...

Crikey comments on Feb 4, 2020:

They don't see it as proselytizing. They see it as saving souls, which to them is the most important thing in the world. The thing in Australia is that if I start spreading hate (towards gay people, for example) my employer can ask me to stop on pain of negative consequences. The new religious ...

dmatic replies on Feb 11, 2020:

@Haraldson So, would you say you have faith in science? :) Religion and science, both, should have, as their goal: to understand truth, reality. Agreed? I recall a saying from some smart scientist: "A little science may lead one away from God, but a lot of science brings him closer." I am not opposed to science, by the way...science is "knowing". I am opposed to false science as I am, also, opposed to false religion. I think you are more of a studied philosopher than you care to admit! Let us talk of love. Can science study love? Of course. Can religion? Yes. How does one define love? Even though, apparently, "love" cannot be "seen" with our physical eyes...yet. But, we can "see" its affects. Similar to wind, in that we can't see it, yet we see and feel its affects. Certainly, science would not declare love a figment of imagination would it? What is true love? Compared to false love? My "foundation" is love. And, I'm still digging.....

Lately in my country the idea of protecting religious freedom has been debated in light of a ...

Crikey comments on Feb 4, 2020:

They don't see it as proselytizing. They see it as saving souls, which to them is the most important thing in the world. The thing in Australia is that if I start spreading hate (towards gay people, for example) my employer can ask me to stop on pain of negative consequences. The new religious ...

dmatic replies on Feb 11, 2020:

@Haraldson " thank you for continuing this very interesting conversation." (Not sure how you do that fancy italicized demarcation of my thoughts, which I like btw) I also thank you for continuing it, as I seek to understand you, and of course, if you show me that I am wrong about something, I would like to know that. I will I look forward to a respectful discourse until we agree to ....whatever. Now, I have read a bit into your second post here, and still think we may have a different understanding in our use of the word religion. I had tried to show that religion is simply, a way of life. And everyone seems to have a way of life...therefore, everyone has a religion. Apparently, you shun from acknowledging that, because you think religion has to do with God. I will try to consider that in our discussion from here forward. I'll continue to read your second post, now, and am curious to find out what your "foundation" is. Thanks

Wow... Is this how Christians see atheists in America?

dmatic comments on Feb 2, 2020:

To call them "Christians" would be incorrect. They are not following Christ.

dmatic replies on Feb 11, 2020:

@Biosphere No, that is not an accurate description of my position. "Saved"? What do you mean by that using that word? Now this is where we can take a deep doctrinal dive if you want... I'll get right to the deep thought. God is going to 'save' ALL of His creation. That is what scripture teaches, much to the chagrin of those who hope that He punishes and torments people in hell....at least all of those who don't agree with them...which, sadly, includes many who call themselves "Christians". If that is true, then, we can talk about the process of this "salvation", which in my understanding means being made whole, without sin...a perfection, according to His will. It's basically, all about love. A person who loves does not sin. So, if that is true, then, when someone is sinning, he/she is not loving and therefore needs to understand that they are standing in the way of their own salvation. Sometimes they cannot see that themselves, apparently, so they need someone who cares about them to help them see that....so they can come into agreement with God's 'program' of cleaning them up and saving them. That is what scripture teaches throughout....I write these things that you may not sin...He who sins is not yet perfected in love....He who sins is a slave of sin and the slave will not remain in the house forever...Sin, or that attitude that it is OK to violate God's commandments needs to be overcome, and a new way of thinking installed. Don't be deceived, God is not mocked....a man reaps what he sows....don't sow toward an attitude of law-less-ness because love decreases when that is the mind-set.

The authoritarian socialism of Bernie Sanders... [thelibertarianrepublic.com]

Biosphere comments on Feb 10, 2020:

Glad he doesn't stand much of a chance to beat Trump in the presidential election if he's nominated by the Democrats.

dmatic replies on Feb 11, 2020:

One can only hope!

The democrats have made guns an impossibly divisive issue.

pbuck0145 comments on Feb 10, 2020:

Please do not conflate leftism with liberalism. True liberals favour individual responsibility, not forced ideological conformity.

dmatic replies on Feb 10, 2020:

@pbuck0145 Hijacking should be illegal!

The democrats have made guns an impossibly divisive issue.

dmatic comments on Feb 10, 2020:

Nice rant. So, what's to be done about your complaints? More legislation? :)

dmatic replies on Feb 10, 2020:

@David42 That would be a good start. Some sort of balanced budget deal would be good, too.

The democrats have made guns an impossibly divisive issue.

pbuck0145 comments on Feb 10, 2020:

Please do not conflate leftism with liberalism. True liberals favour individual responsibility, not forced ideological conformity.

dmatic replies on Feb 10, 2020:

So, there must be many false "liberals" running around! Maybe it would be good if they were told they are not real liberals. Apparently, they have no idea.

The democrats have made guns an impossibly divisive issue.

dmatic comments on Feb 10, 2020:

Nice rant. So, what's to be done about your complaints? More legislation? :)

dmatic replies on Feb 10, 2020:

@David42 Agreed! What amendments would you like to see proposed?

Candace Owens RIPS Nancy Pelosi apart, Gets a standing Ovation - YouTube

dmatic comments on Feb 10, 2020:

Liberal supremacy....deceived, of course....but, I didn't hear her 'rip Nancy Pelosi"...maybe I should listen again?

dmatic replies on Feb 10, 2020:

@Clarken Great speech anyway! :)

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dmatic comments on Feb 10, 2020:

Why not? What's wrong with them? No link....

dmatic replies on Feb 10, 2020:

@EAL_Flt1979 EEEEuuuuw! Very sad. Communism would tend to make people crazy.

Lately in my country the idea of protecting religious freedom has been debated in light of a ...

Crikey comments on Feb 4, 2020:

They don't see it as proselytizing. They see it as saving souls, which to them is the most important thing in the world. The thing in Australia is that if I start spreading hate (towards gay people, for example) my employer can ask me to stop on pain of negative consequences. The new religious ...

dmatic replies on Feb 10, 2020:

@Haraldson You wrote: "I don't agree "everyone thinks they are right", some understand there is a likelyhood that no matter how right they think they are, they could still be wrong. I would put myself in that box. Show me a convincing argument that says otherwise and I would be happy to reconsider my position. I also disagree that we all try to convert people to our way of thinking. " And...I would suggest that you think you are right to think this way. I like your way of thinking here, bytheway...you don't need to convert me...:) I would also suggest that the way many people 'discuss' things, whether they are aware of it or not, are sharing the way they think about stuff in hopes of getting to some agreement.....unless, of course, they simply like to argue.

Lately in my country the idea of protecting religious freedom has been debated in light of a ...

Crikey comments on Feb 4, 2020:

They don't see it as proselytizing. They see it as saving souls, which to them is the most important thing in the world. The thing in Australia is that if I start spreading hate (towards gay people, for example) my employer can ask me to stop on pain of negative consequences. The new religious ...

dmatic replies on Feb 10, 2020:

@Haraldson No, I was referring to "man-made" religions. The "they" was a reference to those who group together in their man-made ideas of 'truth', right and wrong, and ways of thinking.... Thanks for your detailed response. You say that atheists have no faith. Interesting. may I ask you how you define faith? I seem to have known some that have faith that they are right in their declarations. Do you equate faith with God? There seem to be many "faiths" out there.....and many have different concepts of God and reality. So, let's imagine all the ways of perceiving, or understanding, the reality of our existence. Life and being, or the nature of being (ontology) and the causes and underlying nature of things (metaphysics) are, without doubt, fascinating subjects, and have many differing adherents to particular ways of interpreting ways of existing....religions if you will. Some religions seem to make more sense to some than they do to others. Presumably, none of us wants to be wrong about our understandings of reality, correct? Maybe I should simply ask: "If you were wrong about something, would you want someone to tell you?" When you say: "Your truth and my truth are patently different; that is not to say one is right and the other is wrong although objectively one is right and one is wrong, but so far as we know, there isn't enough information available to yet make that determination, not in either direction.", are you denying that there is a reality? If one's personal 'truth' is 'objectively' wrong, how can that be Truth? If I believe in God and there is no god, I am deceived and the Truth is not in me. If I do not believe there is a god and the reality is that God exists, then I am deceived as well; I have believed a lie. None of us wants to believe a lie do we?

What are some examples of functional and dysfunctional hierarchies?

iThink comments on Feb 8, 2020:

the question is too broad - too vague to answer

dmatic replies on Feb 9, 2020:

@wolfhnd Good synopsis! ""Peterson covers the topic pretty well. I think what you left out was that the left has no borders. It's the borders between things that keep us sane. Open ended definition is chaos or the Yin. You can see the collapse of reason in the failure to distinguish between citizens and noncitizens, between male and female, between social welfare and a nanny state, between the right and Nazis, between Trump and a dictator, between a republic and a democracy. It's an almost endless list of failures to properly categorise. "

Rand Paul Shuts Down Corrupt John Brennan In Epic Exchange Over Whistleblower [americanlookout.

SpikeTalon comments on Feb 8, 2020:

I hope Rand Paul runs for President in 2024.

dmatic replies on Feb 9, 2020:

@Jeeper752 To their shame.

Wow... Is this how Christians see atheists in America?

dmatic comments on Feb 2, 2020:

To call them "Christians" would be incorrect. They are not following Christ.

dmatic replies on Feb 9, 2020:

@Biosphere Probably. After encouraging them, then warning them, and they refused to stop violating God's Law against immorality, "fornication" and "stealing", I would no longer call them "brethren".

The idea of capitalism is a logical absurdity

dmatic comments on Jan 29, 2020:

I will try, eventually, to re-read the whole thing again, but will you, at least try to explain to me why you think private ownership is illogical or incoherent? You wrote: "In the language of capitalism private ownership in the real world, primarily means the state is a minority stakeholder in ...

dmatic replies on Feb 8, 2020:

@Edify I am not suggesting anything. I simply asked you about Romans 13. There are many varying opinions of its interpretation. Was just curious what yours was. I seem to remember that 1 Samuel 8 is about Israel wanting king instead of God?

Wow... Is this how Christians see atheists in America?

dmatic comments on Feb 2, 2020:

To call them "Christians" would be incorrect. They are not following Christ.

dmatic replies on Feb 8, 2020:

@Biosphere I would encourage them not to sin.

A free country is an oxy moron.

dmatic comments on Feb 2, 2020:

"Any belief that you are free while you are being ruled is a logical fallacy." You are suggesting that "freedom", only means being unruled. Can one rule himself? If so, is he free? So, you are against rules? Are you one that believes that rules are meant to be broken? What is a rule anyway?

dmatic replies on Feb 7, 2020:

@DeJake I am not anti-government, but I am anti unrighteous government.....no time now to respond but will try to get to it later. Thanks

The idea of capitalism is a logical absurdity

dmatic comments on Jan 29, 2020:

I will try, eventually, to re-read the whole thing again, but will you, at least try to explain to me why you think private ownership is illogical or incoherent? You wrote: "In the language of capitalism private ownership in the real world, primarily means the state is a minority stakeholder in ...

dmatic replies on Feb 7, 2020:

@Edify Well, Thanks for writing them. I already know what I think about stuff, so it's good to see how others are thinking as they make their ways "home". I certainly don't have everything figured out yet...but, I do know one thing, and that is that God knows what He is doing, and I trust Him, even when I don't understand. I don't think that is "blind faith", however, because I have "seen" Him operate in the past and He remains consistently faithful. After all....all things work together for 'good'....even when things seem to be bad. Regarding your idea that we "can't" obey the state and God...may I ask you how you interpret Romans 13? thanks

Just Sayin

MaskedRiderChris comments on Feb 6, 2020:

Some people are just dumber than others. Simple fact. That's all I can say there.

dmatic replies on Feb 7, 2020:

@BikerPetehall70 I concur.

Wow... Is this how Christians see atheists in America?

dmatic comments on Feb 2, 2020:

To call them "Christians" would be incorrect. They are not following Christ.

dmatic replies on Feb 7, 2020:

@Biosphere Certainly you don't think your wife is a b...h! Actually, I wasn't offended at all. Someday, Lord willing, we'll have that campfire! Then, maybe, we could talk about how we should think about and treat women! :) The frustration and the lack of respect we feel sometimes....makes it hard to be loving....but..the practice is good for us. Hope your day is/was better!

I get so sick of liberal socialist leftist saying garbage like "Thats not our Values" (Pelosi) or ...

WilyRickWiles comments on Feb 6, 2020:

Well they are the majority.

dmatic replies on Feb 6, 2020:

@WilyRickWiles Broad is the way that leads to destruction and many there be that are on it.

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EAL_Flt1979 comments on Feb 6, 2020:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3eYyAiDhYkA Anybody here, agree with what this guy is saying????😳😳😱

dmatic replies on Feb 6, 2020:

He's right about a lot of comments, but he doesn't quite understand the affect of debt and interest collecting.

It's official...You need a good coffee... And Mark Dice [youtu.be]

Seriousreason comments on Feb 6, 2020:

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.. puff . Ha ha ha ha ha . To weak to rip the pages .. Ha ha ha ha .. pre rip for dramatic effect ... Ha ha ha ha . Thank you . PRICELESS..

dmatic replies on Feb 6, 2020:

I am laughing with you, my friend! Priceless indeed. I had not heard that yet....

Just Sayin

MaskedRiderChris comments on Feb 6, 2020:

Some people are just dumber than others. Simple fact. That's all I can say there.

dmatic replies on Feb 6, 2020:

@BikerPetehall70 And, here i was, beginning to think you were one of the smart ones.

Just Sayin

BikerPetehall70 comments on Feb 6, 2020:

Ain't that the truth, maybe access to too many uninformed opinions

dmatic replies on Feb 6, 2020:

Good point.

Lately in my country the idea of protecting religious freedom has been debated in light of a ...

Crikey comments on Feb 4, 2020:

They don't see it as proselytizing. They see it as saving souls, which to them is the most important thing in the world. The thing in Australia is that if I start spreading hate (towards gay people, for example) my employer can ask me to stop on pain of negative consequences. The new religious ...

dmatic replies on Feb 6, 2020:

@Haraldson Is your relevant point that I must submit to your definition of 'religion'? I do have a different understanding of the word. I was simply trying to share that understanding. If you think that my definition is irrelevant, what can I say? I copied the quoted part out of my "New" Merriam Webster. :) For forty years I have held that everyone has a way of life, their religion, in other words. They hold tightly to their views, thinking they are right. No big deal.. It is simply the truth. Everyone thinks they are right. So much so that they go to war sometimes....crazy isn't it? All wars are religious in nature...in my view. Politics and Religion...the big, bad, taboo subjects....why? Because if they aren't avoided at all costs, war is inevitable. :) And no one likes war...except those who think they are right about something and they are willing to die for it. ??? Organized religion, it seems to me, is an attempt to "help" people make sense of this thing we call life. Atheists gather around each other and try to make sense of the world and its diversity as do other religions. In fact, there is even a group on this site relegated to that end. Atheists' 'church', so to speak... Man-made religion has nothing to do with God. They make their own convenient rules for who is esteemed and who is not in their own groups.

A free country is an oxy moron.

dmatic comments on Feb 2, 2020:

"Any belief that you are free while you are being ruled is a logical fallacy." You are suggesting that "freedom", only means being unruled. Can one rule himself? If so, is he free? So, you are against rules? Are you one that believes that rules are meant to be broken? What is a rule anyway?

dmatic replies on Feb 6, 2020:

@DeJake I hear you, my friend. But, anarchy gets pretty complicated it seems to me. Let's break this down a bit....Authority. What is it? Anarchy would be fine if everyone was 'righteous'. There would be no need for government because everyone was doing what was right. Is the concept of authority right or wrong? If one submits to authority, does that make that person not free? Does one have the freedom to choose to submit or not, to righteous authority? Does one have the freedom to not submit to unrighteous authority? Why aren't humans born already grown up? Naturally, they are born dependent to their parents, who have been given authority and are responsible to bring them up to some measure of adulthood. If children do not submit to the righteous and loving authority of their parents, they rebel, thinking they know more than their parents what is good for them. Maybe they don't live long. Maybe they do. If they do and they meet up with other rebels....who is going to rule? Might makes right? So the anarchial reign of Hitler is a case in point. Or Alexander the "Great"....not that i know history as well as I should, but...look at the individual people that those guys threatened....Were the individuals able to resist, as you claim?

The idea of capitalism is a logical absurdity

MadManatee comments on Jan 25, 2020:

Terms such as capitalism, liberal, conservative, progressive, and a number of others have warped in reference to their meaning through manipulation of the idea behind the term. Like gay used to mean happy, wicked used to mean evil or unkind intent, words meanings can be altered or just abused. The ...

dmatic replies on Feb 6, 2020:

@Edify OK, I read your blog on ownership, and like I said, I think you are trying to make good points here and there of that long piece. To comment and answer that would probably take an extended answer or blog of my own. Thank you for taking the time and effort to write it. Of course I use words that are based on my definitions to try to communicate. When trying to read and understand others' thoughts expressed with words they choose, I often have to look up words in the dictionary. You seem to be trying to tackle a huge subject...namely, the injustices you think you see with the way people "organize" themselves and try to deal with "reality". A valid cause. You are trying to make the world a better place...thinking that if people understood reality the way you do, it would be fair and just? If it helps, I will try to give a short overview of my perspective. In the beginning, God. By right of creation, He owns everything He created with His labor. That, of course, include humans, as well as "natural resources" as you define 'material', or created matter....the physical universe. So, reality, that we find ourselves 'living' within, in His. He defines what is right and what is wrong in His creation. He does not share His Sovereignty. Therefore, even though rebellious men want to make their own rules, and try to redefine what is right and wrong, to their own, seeming advantage, they do not have the 'right' to do what He says is wrong. He told man to subdue His Creation and cultivate it...to culture it..to produce the fruit He is interested in...and to "rule" it with love. In other words, He gave man 'dominion' over His Creation. We will all give 'account' of ourselves. We are stewards of His stuff. He has given us the power, or the right to create wealth. And, He has given us lots of instruction in how to live, but man and his cunning deceitfulness has tried to usurp God's place. This is anti-Christ....instead of Christ defining how to live, some men want to take His place and tell us what is right and wrong. It won't work of course, but God has His reasons for allowing it to continue for a while. that's a start....later I will talk about ownership if you want me to....gotta go

The idea of capitalism is a logical absurdity

dmatic comments on Jan 23, 2020:

OK, I read the link. All of it. And, I can't decide if it is brilliant, or, the confused meanderings of someone who gets that something is wrong but doesn't quite know what it is. So, where to start? Ownership. We should own what we create. Who else should own it? Well, if it is sold, then the ...

dmatic replies on Feb 6, 2020:

@Edify I hadn't seen that. Thanks for providing the link. Long piece. Many good points made. I do have a question or two, of course....but you seem too busy to answer? No problem...but if you do have some time: "...A new path must be established that rejects the intervention of man and restores the absolute suzerainty of God. Politics as the practice of democracy and the establishment of government as a means of overthrowing God cannot solve the problem of the wayward child of God. Political activity and political participation is not a solution for the Christian or a program that can result in the formation or establishment of the Christian church." I presume you meant sovereignty? (in the first quoted sentence) Governments ARE under God....and His sovereignty, whether they know that or not. You suggest finding a 'path'...but then say it is not for the Christian to participate in politics? You bring up a lot of good points, but I still have no idea, really, of what you are suggesting....sorry.

Wow... Is this how Christians see atheists in America?

dmatic comments on Feb 2, 2020:

To call them "Christians" would be incorrect. They are not following Christ.

dmatic replies on Feb 6, 2020:

@Biosphere Do you love your wife? Do you enjoy discovering how she thinks? Or, as your comment suggests, are you implying that I am unreasonable or a dolt? :) Respectfully, I was simply trying to ask if you think that just because someone says something about themselves do you suggest it is true? That's all. Deceivers the world over mask themselves and pretend to be something they are not. To judge or condemn a race or religion or way of thinking on the behavior of those that are merely pretending to be what they say they are, is something akin to confirmation bias it seems to me. If you've read the Bible, there are many verses that warn of deceivers and false Christians, prophets and teachers.

Lately in my country the idea of protecting religious freedom has been debated in light of a ...

Crikey comments on Feb 4, 2020:

They don't see it as proselytizing. They see it as saving souls, which to them is the most important thing in the world. The thing in Australia is that if I start spreading hate (towards gay people, for example) my employer can ask me to stop on pain of negative consequences. The new religious ...

dmatic replies on Feb 6, 2020:

@Haraldson I would suggest that indeed, atheism is a religion. Humanism is a religion. No big deal. A religion can be, simply, "a cause, principle, or belief held to with faith and ardor." That's kind of my point. Everyone thinks they are right about the way they think...and we all try to "convert" people to our way of thinking. It's just the way it is.

Lately in my country the idea of protecting religious freedom has been debated in light of a ...

JoeySparks comments on Feb 4, 2020:

What if part of your religion calls for you to evangelize? What kind of “discussion” is implied in number 6? Should I talk about my religion to only those who affirm it? Should I just talk about how it makes me feel or what I think of it? The discussion I personally find most meaningful is ...

dmatic replies on Feb 6, 2020:

@JoeySparks I like the way you're thinking! Keep up the search. It's invigorating isn't it?

Lately in my country the idea of protecting religious freedom has been debated in light of a ...

Crikey comments on Feb 4, 2020:

They don't see it as proselytizing. They see it as saving souls, which to them is the most important thing in the world. The thing in Australia is that if I start spreading hate (towards gay people, for example) my employer can ask me to stop on pain of negative consequences. The new religious ...

dmatic replies on Feb 6, 2020:

@Haraldson, @Crikey Proselytizing for converts to one's religion, or way of life, or way of thinking is comforting to the proselytizer. you seemed proud in your declaration that you had converted your brother. You know the old saying...misery loves company.

Lately in my country the idea of protecting religious freedom has been debated in light of a ...

Crikey comments on Feb 4, 2020:

They don't see it as proselytizing. They see it as saving souls, which to them is the most important thing in the world. The thing in Australia is that if I start spreading hate (towards gay people, for example) my employer can ask me to stop on pain of negative consequences. The new religious ...

dmatic replies on Feb 6, 2020:

@Haraldson Everyone has a religion. It is simply a way of life.

The final proof that Trump is not a different kind of Republican. [youtube.com]

dmatic comments on Feb 5, 2020:

So much hate spewed by the left. It's really getting sickening.

dmatic replies on Feb 6, 2020:

@WilyRickWiles You are really telling me that you have listened to his program for three hours a day for decades and you still think like you do? Sorry. I don't believe you.

It was a great speech and full of memorable moments that brought tears to my eyes.

dmatic comments on Feb 5, 2020:

In her view, it was 'dirty' because the speech exposed her own heart. No love in there. Sad to see the lunacy and wickedness on display...however.

dmatic replies on Feb 5, 2020:

@Jurecki Lunatics and those infected with hatred often do not make sense.

Wow... Is this how Christians see atheists in America?

dmatic comments on Feb 2, 2020:

To call them "Christians" would be incorrect. They are not following Christ.

dmatic replies on Feb 5, 2020:

@Biosphere "If they claim to be a Christian, then no man can judge or take that title away from them by saying "that's incorrect" according to my interpretation of the bible." So, you believe that whatever people say they identify with makes them that? Not sure where you stand with, say, a transgender, but I will ask anyway. So, if a person who was born a male, says they are really a female....you suggest that we believe them just because they say so? Or, do you believe the evidence?

From a young age my parents taught me that no matter what job, what title or what education level ...

DonProvolone comments on Feb 5, 2020:

I have THC's in both ad hominem, AND Hyperbole..

dmatic replies on Feb 5, 2020:

Yes, but what is THC? Thanks

While Pelosi had her petty snit fit (which pretty much describes the single-minded focus of her ...

Haraldson comments on Feb 5, 2020:

And she couldn't have been more petty, juvenile and disrespectful if she'd tried. What a pathetic showing!

dmatic replies on Feb 5, 2020:

@dirtbill This is a brilliant post, in my opinion. Your last question is a poser. I would suggest that only God has the answer to it.

Lately in my country the idea of protecting religious freedom has been debated in light of a ...

Crikey comments on Feb 4, 2020:

They don't see it as proselytizing. They see it as saving souls, which to them is the most important thing in the world. The thing in Australia is that if I start spreading hate (towards gay people, for example) my employer can ask me to stop on pain of negative consequences. The new religious ...

dmatic replies on Feb 5, 2020:

@Crikey So, your proselytizing worked?

Lately in my country the idea of protecting religious freedom has been debated in light of a ...

JoeySparks comments on Feb 4, 2020:

What if part of your religion calls for you to evangelize? What kind of “discussion” is implied in number 6? Should I talk about my religion to only those who affirm it? Should I just talk about how it makes me feel or what I think of it? The discussion I personally find most meaningful is ...

dmatic replies on Feb 5, 2020:

@JoeySparks Interesting perspective! Yes, everyone criticizes a hypocrite. I'm not sure I understand this sentence, however: "It’s the attempt of persuasion that festers the conflict of growth. " "festers the conflict of growth"? I appreciate that you enjoy and find most meaningful the discussion that challenges your perspective, because you, presumably, dig a bit deeper into your own conclusions about a thing to ensure it is founded on solid ground of truth? If you find it not so founded you change your perspective...probably. Growth happens through conflict, after all, (not the only way) so I'm just asking if you have a problem with someone else trying to persuade you to their way of thinking, which, it would appear, is the motivation for their discussing things with you, as they also investigate the foundations of their own thinking and conclusions. Thanks

The idea of capitalism is a logical absurdity

dmatic comments on Jan 23, 2020:

OK, I read the link. All of it. And, I can't decide if it is brilliant, or, the confused meanderings of someone who gets that something is wrong but doesn't quite know what it is. So, where to start? Ownership. We should own what we create. Who else should own it? Well, if it is sold, then the ...

dmatic replies on Feb 5, 2020:

@Edify Could you direct me to some of your writing that defines "ownership" more specifically? And "mental illness"? Most all of us are infected because we don't think correctly about reality. I do desire to think correctly....I suppose, judged by the One Who creates reality. If my opinion of reality differs from the Creator's, guess who is wrong?

A free country is an oxy moron.

dmatic comments on Feb 2, 2020:

"Any belief that you are free while you are being ruled is a logical fallacy." You are suggesting that "freedom", only means being unruled. Can one rule himself? If so, is he free? So, you are against rules? Are you one that believes that rules are meant to be broken? What is a rule anyway?

dmatic replies on Feb 5, 2020:

@DeJake Is a deceived one free? No, he is a slave to his own deception. Truth will set him free. Being free from the violence of another often takes a government to ensure that freedom. Sometimes, a government is there to protect people's 'freedom' not to be violated by the force of another man. Not too complicated.

A free country is an oxy moron.

RobBlair comments on Feb 3, 2020:

A free person is an oxymoron. Turns out that wherever you go, there you are. Sure, a libertarian would argue that an alcoholic should be free to drink, but is an alcoholic free to drink? No, they are a slave to their desires. So how does a group of alcoholics live with each other? They have ...

dmatic replies on Feb 5, 2020:

@DeJake It seems that one can only be free in your definition of freedom, when others are ruled....not to hurt.