Quoting from a theological dictionary:
God's intention and desire to bless humanity is a central focus of his covenant relationships. For this reason, the concept of blessing pervades the biblical record. Two distinct ideas are present. First, a blessing was a public declaration of a favored status with God. Second, the blessing endowed power for prosperity and success. In all cases, the blessing served as a guide and motivation to pursue a course of life within the blessing.
Considering the prosperity in the US, especially relative to the rest of the world, for the past century or two, I'd say this fits. Although I do feel that we are in the process of losing that status, and we will watch the demise of this great nation.
http://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionaries/bakers-evangelical-dictionary/blessing.html
We're (the US) one of Israel's strongest and most powerful allies (sans the weakened support by the current administration). Your "Israel" comment is buffoonery.
As an aside, the day our support for Israel stops, so will our existence as a "blessed" nation. (Replace "blessed" with any positive adjective ascribable to our "greatest nation on God's green earth").
Unbelievable! They start moving in a direction that they've been criticized for NOT moving in/adopting and what's the response from the/. snots? I guess it takes some honor/courage/maturity to give credit when it's due.
I know this is going to sound blasphemous, but/. should have a "Like" button for posts that you like, but are just lazy enough to not feel like typing anything.
Welcome back, GOP! Who the hell voted for the dem morons anyway! Nice change, eh? How are your portfolios doing? Know anyone out of work? Thanks for several months of decline left-wingers. Wonder how the market will do today???
Damn right this is flame bait! Mod it, liberal nerd.
HAHAHAHA!
I'm a gamer, and love shooters, but this is ridiculous, IMHO.
I can blow off steam playing soccer, going to the gym, shooting pool, swimming, jumping rope, hitting a heavy bag, mountain biking, etc.
I always wonder whether people with this viewpoint are willingly blind and deaf, or if some dark force is blinding you. Do you think 9/11 (AND all the other terrorism enacted on Americans and others) is fake? Do you believe that is was the US govt? I don't understand. The suicide bombs, car bombs, etc. are on TV and all over the web for everyone to see. What don't you understand? Can anyone actually say that their freedoms have been encroached upon in a demonstrable way because of the Patriot act?
My theory is this: people like you feel more intelligent by charging the govt with conspiratorial intentions. It makes you feel like you're ahead of the game, that nobody can get one over on you; yet, you will never provide proof of any of these insinuations. You need a "bad guy" to throw stones at, yet when there exists one that couldn't be more perfect to hate (radical islamists who hate us for our freedom, faith, or simply because they were brainwashed to, you still choose to point your finger at a govt that is trying to protect you from those that want to "chop your neck" because you have different beliefs and ways of life.
Can anyone here provide an example of how the Patriot act has altered their way of life?
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Isn't the EE is electrically erasable? Meaning that it can be erased and rewritten to. Or doesn't that count?
You sound like a child. 15?
I thought i liked this post, until I read the next, and liked iy evem more. I love this site!
Because FSM was freaking hillarious!!! Woke my wife up laughing. FSM! Lol
Excellent post!
I sense a bit of hostility towards people less technical than yourself. I take it you don't provide technical support to anyone?
LMFTFY: "Science flies us to the moon. ISLAM flies us into buildings."
Great! Very funny!
Wow. Insightful! lol
Quoting from a theological dictionary: God's intention and desire to bless humanity is a central focus of his covenant relationships. For this reason, the concept of blessing pervades the biblical record. Two distinct ideas are present. First, a blessing was a public declaration of a favored status with God. Second, the blessing endowed power for prosperity and success. In all cases, the blessing served as a guide and motivation to pursue a course of life within the blessing. Considering the prosperity in the US, especially relative to the rest of the world, for the past century or two, I'd say this fits. Although I do feel that we are in the process of losing that status, and we will watch the demise of this great nation. http://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionaries/bakers-evangelical-dictionary/blessing.html
I bet you'd still get your ass whooped, AC! Muhahaha
We're (the US) one of Israel's strongest and most powerful allies (sans the weakened support by the current administration). Your "Israel" comment is buffoonery. As an aside, the day our support for Israel stops, so will our existence as a "blessed" nation. (Replace "blessed" with any positive adjective ascribable to our "greatest nation on God's green earth").
LOL - wish I had points for making me laugh.
LMAO! One of the funniest posts I've seen here. "Man card"! HAHAHA
YEAH! What ^he^ said, DOUCHE BAG!
Quoted from that thread: "The whole story is bullshit too, as Asustek has denied Microsoft asking for royalties..."
Unbelievable! They start moving in a direction that they've been criticized for NOT moving in/adopting and what's the response from the /. snots? I guess it takes some honor/courage/maturity to give credit when it's due.
I know this is going to sound blasphemous, but /. should have a "Like" button for posts that you like, but are just lazy enough to not feel like typing anything.
Great post!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moron_(psychology)
I will concede that it's juvenile and unnecessary : )
Now I have no desire to even consider getting one. FTFY
Welcome back, GOP! Who the hell voted for the dem morons anyway! Nice change, eh? How are your portfolios doing? Know anyone out of work? Thanks for several months of decline left-wingers. Wonder how the market will do today??? Damn right this is flame bait! Mod it, liberal nerd. HAHAHAHA!
Not everyone has access to all of those things.
You've missed the point.
whereas without video games it tends to build up
I'm a gamer, and love shooters, but this is ridiculous, IMHO. I can blow off steam playing soccer, going to the gym, shooting pool, swimming, jumping rope, hitting a heavy bag, mountain biking, etc.
That's nice to know. Have you had counselling or therapy for that?
I always wonder whether people with this viewpoint are willingly blind and deaf, or if some dark force is blinding you. Do you think 9/11 (AND all the other terrorism enacted on Americans and others) is fake? Do you believe that is was the US govt? I don't understand. The suicide bombs, car bombs, etc. are on TV and all over the web for everyone to see. What don't you understand? Can anyone actually say that their freedoms have been encroached upon in a demonstrable way because of the Patriot act? My theory is this: people like you feel more intelligent by charging the govt with conspiratorial intentions. It makes you feel like you're ahead of the game, that nobody can get one over on you; yet, you will never provide proof of any of these insinuations. You need a "bad guy" to throw stones at, yet when there exists one that couldn't be more perfect to hate (radical islamists who hate us for our freedom, faith, or simply because they were brainwashed to, you still choose to point your finger at a govt that is trying to protect you from those that want to "chop your neck" because you have different beliefs and ways of life. Can anyone here provide an example of how the Patriot act has altered their way of life?