And thus does rabid ad hominem turn what should have been a (+5, Insightful) second sentence into a (-1, Troll) rant. If you can't be civil, no one hears you.
I've been playing WoW for almost 3 years, and play almost every day. The CD's are in the box, in a drawer, and have not left since I first installed. Is the CD check new, or something?
I'm 28 and still game. Well, I mean, I don't have a family or anything. Or a girlfriend. I mean, I got a cool blood-elf paladin named Crimsonja; does that stand for anything?
But, you know.... if I *did* have a family... uhh... I would... umm...
Oh, jeez. I am so alone^H^H^H^H^Hutterly alone. I'm gonna go sulk with Crimsonja.
No way. I don't want Norris' man as president. That's a waste of resources. I say Obama (when he wins) should make a Dept. of Ass-Kickery and put Huckabee in there. He won't need a budget: he can get Chuck to shake down the IRS for their lunch-money.
You're very well-read, and you've clearly studied this quite a bit. I, myself, ascribe to Covenant Theology, and thus do not believe in disparate historical dispensations of grace, although I understand where you're coming from. I won't bore you with the details (also because I believe I would do an horribly inadequate job of explaining it). You should pick up a book on it sometime (R.C. Sproul is probably the most famous proponent); I think you'd find it stimulating, even if just to disagree with it.
The debate between the sacred and secular is as old as the Church itself. I, myself, don't believe in dividing the sacred and the secular: that is, anything secular can be used for sacred purpose (Luke 16:9). I have not always thought so, but I now believe fallen, corrupt organizations can be redeemed if we try. Call me an optimist.
BTW, I'm not sure I understand what you mean by the epistle to the Romans. The Roman destruction of Israel is not mentioned in the letter, and took place years after that letter was written. The book is predominately a doctrinal work, dealing largely with the nature of grace (an especially important topic for modern Christians, IMO). There's some OT history in there, but only used as illustration. Have I mistaken you?
I'm a federalist, too. I also believe that matters of social importance should be decided ultimately at the local level, so I hear you (if abortion were a state issue, instead of a federal issue, it's estimated that 37 states would pass limitations on it tomorrow). But when I speak of RP's positions, I'm not talking about his current campaign's talking points. I'm talking about 10 years worth of The Ron Paul Report describing (with a very alarmist tone, mind you) all the things I described above. I didn't pull those issues out of a hat.
Completely off-topic: as for being an anti-voter: I was the same a few years ago (as the Bible says, "a military officer does not concern himself with civilian affairs"). Then I realized that every Christian has civic responsibilities, as well ("Render unto Caeser that which is Caeser's"). In a federalist republic, each citizen has the civic duty to vote for the candidate they think will screw up the country least. Consider it an act of service to your neighbors.
Well, as one of those right-wing neo-con theocrats, I would like to thank you for supporting a candidate (RON PAUL!!!1!!1!!one!!!) that believes in creationism, wants a constitutional ban on abortions, believes in prayer in schools, opposes gay marriage (or anything gay, for that matter), and wants to kick all the non-Americans out of the country.
Do you really know who you're voting for? I mean, not that I mind: I'm a Republican, so I can live with all of the above, even if some of them have strong kook-factor. I'm afraid, though, that most Ronulans are ignorant of any of his positions other than the war in Iraq, or you'd think twice about voting for him.
I put together a system last week for $1200 that runs Oblivion + Qarl's Texture Pack 3 @ >60 FPS. Quite frankly, anything more would be a hideously excessive waste of money.
Hell, I feel guilty about buying a $100 power supply with LED's.
I go to the shooting range during lunch to relieve stress and have fun. Am I a homicidal terrorist, now? Are you afraid I'm going to wig out and shoot a bus-load of nuns?
Embryonic stem-cell research is more popular (in terms of funding received) because, having currently no viable applications, the first scientists to successfully exploit embryonic stem-cells stand to make unbelievable amounts of money.
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Are you sure? I think this calls for an empirical test. Stick your head out the window and check.
And thus does rabid ad hominem turn what should have been a (+5, Insightful) second sentence into a (-1, Troll) rant. If you can't be civil, no one hears you.
Dude, you did even mention a base, or it's belonging or not belonging. You fail it.
...and carbon's what plants crave.
Hey, wait! Biofuels' got what plants crave!
I wish there was a way to simultaneously mod you +1 Funny, and kill you. A pun that bad deserves both.
Oh, c'mon. My UID's bigger than 500K. What do you expect from me?
WC3, NOT WoW. I can't even RTFS. Please mod me down. I must be purged.
I've been playing WoW for almost 3 years, and play almost every day. The CD's are in the box, in a drawer, and have not left since I first installed. Is the CD check new, or something?
LOL! You got me!
I'm 28 and still game. Well, I mean, I don't have a family or anything. Or a girlfriend. I mean, I got a cool blood-elf paladin named Crimsonja; does that stand for anything?
But, you know.... if I *did* have a family... uhh... I would... umm...
Oh, jeez. I am so alone^H^H^H^H^Hutterly alone. I'm gonna go sulk with Crimsonja.
No way. I don't want Norris' man as president. That's a waste of resources. I say Obama (when he wins) should make a Dept. of Ass-Kickery and put Huckabee in there. He won't need a budget: he can get Chuck to shake down the IRS for their lunch-money.
You're very well-read, and you've clearly studied this quite a bit. I, myself, ascribe to Covenant Theology, and thus do not believe in disparate historical dispensations of grace, although I understand where you're coming from. I won't bore you with the details (also because I believe I would do an horribly inadequate job of explaining it). You should pick up a book on it sometime (R.C. Sproul is probably the most famous proponent); I think you'd find it stimulating, even if just to disagree with it.
The debate between the sacred and secular is as old as the Church itself. I, myself, don't believe in dividing the sacred and the secular: that is, anything secular can be used for sacred purpose (Luke 16:9). I have not always thought so, but I now believe fallen, corrupt organizations can be redeemed if we try. Call me an optimist.
BTW, I'm not sure I understand what you mean by the epistle to the Romans. The Roman destruction of Israel is not mentioned in the letter, and took place years after that letter was written. The book is predominately a doctrinal work, dealing largely with the nature of grace (an especially important topic for modern Christians, IMO). There's some OT history in there, but only used as illustration. Have I mistaken you?
Don't forget about CowboyNeal: I heard he's one of the Elders of Zion.
I'm a federalist, too. I also believe that matters of social importance should be decided ultimately at the local level, so I hear you (if abortion were a state issue, instead of a federal issue, it's estimated that 37 states would pass limitations on it tomorrow). But when I speak of RP's positions, I'm not talking about his current campaign's talking points. I'm talking about 10 years worth of The Ron Paul Report describing (with a very alarmist tone, mind you) all the things I described above. I didn't pull those issues out of a hat.
Completely off-topic: as for being an anti-voter: I was the same a few years ago (as the Bible says, "a military officer does not concern himself with civilian affairs"). Then I realized that every Christian has civic responsibilities, as well ("Render unto Caeser that which is Caeser's"). In a federalist republic, each citizen has the civic duty to vote for the candidate they think will screw up the country least. Consider it an act of service to your neighbors.
Maine is as relevant to Republicans as Idaho is to Democrats (i.e. not at all).
Well, as one of those right-wing neo-con theocrats, I would like to thank you for supporting a candidate (RON PAUL!!!1!!1!!one!!!) that believes in creationism, wants a constitutional ban on abortions, believes in prayer in schools, opposes gay marriage (or anything gay, for that matter), and wants to kick all the non-Americans out of the country.
Do you really know who you're voting for? I mean, not that I mind: I'm a Republican, so I can live with all of the above, even if some of them have strong kook-factor. I'm afraid, though, that most Ronulans are ignorant of any of his positions other than the war in Iraq, or you'd think twice about voting for him.
And all of it is crap you don't need yet.
I put together a system last week for $1200 that runs Oblivion + Qarl's Texture Pack 3 @ >60 FPS. Quite frankly, anything more would be a hideously excessive waste of money.
Hell, I feel guilty about buying a $100 power supply with LED's.
"Yes," I'm a homicidal terrorist? "Yes," you are afraid I'm going to wig out and kill a bus-load of nuns?
Then yes, you are an idiot. Full-out, brain-dead, haven't-got-a-clue ignoramus.
"You shoot guns" + "Access to guns is always bad" = "You are a homicidal terrorist."
Truly, you have a dizzying intellect.
I go to the shooting range during lunch to relieve stress and have fun. Am I a homicidal terrorist, now? Are you afraid I'm going to wig out and shoot a bus-load of nuns?
They would go back to "welcome our overlord" jokes, which is worse.
This is especially clear now that Windows 7 is on the horizon. And if MS can survive ME, it can survive anything.
Embryonic stem-cell research is more popular (in terms of funding received) because, having currently no viable applications, the first scientists to successfully exploit embryonic stem-cells stand to make unbelievable amounts of money.
It's a gold-rush.