I was exposed to lots of fairy tales as a kid. No one swore up and down that they were *real*, though. It was always clear (to me, at least), that they were make-believe and meant either as entertainment or lessons. When fairy tales are presented as *fact*, we have a problem.
The problem isn't that they're using all those legal tax write-offs. It's that many of them are only of use to the ultra-rich and corporations, and were likely put in place through lobbying by those very same ultra-rich entities.
It certainly was today! Had the shooter not been killed, he would've ruined the health of many more people than the five victims he did manage to score...
Don't you understand? We need guns around to fix the problems caused by having guns around!
When I was a marking assistant, I would be assigned a portion of a class assignments to mark. Once, I had to mark two assignments where the code was identical, save for variable names. Both assignments had full documentation and printed out (this was the early 90s) test runs, which was a neat trick because one of the assignments had missed a variable when doing the search and replace, and shouldn't have been able to compile at all.
Everyone knows he was born in the land of Murica and that the three Wise Pundits, riding in on giant bald eagles, delivered unto him the blessed gifts of ammo, guns and stock options.
I've yet to find the opt-out clause for big corporations buying laws through lobbying. Corporations can screw you over even if you've never heard of them or interacted with them.
More importantly, Islam — uniquely among Abrahamic religions — compels the followers to do something about it. A Christian can be a "good Christian" if he merely prays for the sinners' salvation. A Muslim must act — and homosexuality is the greatest sin.
I'm pretty sure apostasy and blasphemy rank quite higher.
Not directly, but people who understand evolution are much more likely to support stem cell research, because they can work without the guilt of messing with God's creation.
People who don't want us messing with God's Creation (TM) should put their money where their mouth is and destroy all their dogs. After all, we made them by messing with God's Creation (TM), didn't we?
You know, I would really like to believe this. However, many religious people just use religion to justify their bigotry and small-mindedness. See also: the entire Christian Right.
They *called* themselves socialists, in the same way that North Korea calls itself a democratic republic and entitled rich assholes on the wingnut right call themselves Christians. I can call myself emperor of the universe, but that doesn't mean it fits the facts.
Guns do not cause suicide. They are a convenient method when available, but if not available those determined to exit this sphere of existence will find a way to do so.
Especially in Australia, where almost everything is venomous or actively trying to kill you.
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I was exposed to lots of fairy tales as a kid. No one swore up and down that they were *real*, though. It was always clear (to me, at least), that they were make-believe and meant either as entertainment or lessons. When fairy tales are presented as *fact*, we have a problem.
Right! And then ban playing cards, and board games, and then once you've taken everything else away you'll have to ban genitals
Sounds like someone has an in with the Religious Right. Can you tell what else they're planning?
The problem isn't that they're using all those legal tax write-offs. It's that many of them are only of use to the ultra-rich and corporations, and were likely put in place through lobbying by those very same ultra-rich entities.
It certainly was today! Had the shooter not been killed, he would've ruined the health of many more people than the five victims he did manage to score...
Don't you understand? We need guns around to fix the problems caused by having guns around!
Only if every auto accident is an argument to ban automobiles...
Are we calling this a shooting accident, then?
I agree. That election was effin' metal.
When I was a marking assistant, I would be assigned a portion of a class assignments to mark. Once, I had to mark two assignments where the code was identical, save for variable names. Both assignments had full documentation and printed out (this was the early 90s) test runs, which was a neat trick because one of the assignments had missed a variable when doing the search and replace, and shouldn't have been able to compile at all.
Everyone knows he was born in the land of Murica and that the three Wise Pundits, riding in on giant bald eagles, delivered unto him the blessed gifts of ammo, guns and stock options.
What really, really annoys me are the unskippable anti-piracy ads found on some DVDs. I paid for the product. Why the hell are you bothering me?
I've yet to find the opt-out clause for big corporations buying laws through lobbying. Corporations can screw you over even if you've never heard of them or interacted with them.
I think it might be interesting to see Trump get blocked by a Republican congress.
Not all wealthy people are successful. Some are just related to successful people.
Damn. Beat me to it.
Sometimes, a referral back to the original doctor (AKA: There's something there, do your damn job) can help.
More importantly, Islam — uniquely among Abrahamic religions — compels the followers to do something about it. A Christian can be a "good Christian" if he merely prays for the sinners' salvation. A Muslim must act — and homosexuality is the greatest sin .
I'm pretty sure apostasy and blasphemy rank quite higher.
Perhaps they're emigrating from said countries because they think those laws are bullshit too.
Many humans are tools alright.
Really? I just see nationalism as a different way of dividing people into us and them.
Not directly, but people who understand evolution are much more likely to support stem cell research, because they can work without the guilt of messing with God's creation.
People who don't want us messing with God's Creation (TM) should put their money where their mouth is and destroy all their dogs. After all, we made them by messing with God's Creation (TM), didn't we?
You know, I would really like to believe this. However, many religious people just use religion to justify their bigotry and small-mindedness. See also: the entire Christian Right.
They seem to have forgotten who's in charge of the research.
We're putting people in charge of our children who have exactly ZERO common sense!
No, in charge of everything. See also: Congress.
They're not shell corporations; they're legitimately owned and operated by other parties, who gladly take the profit.
I thought you were talking about politicians for a second.
They *called* themselves socialists, in the same way that North Korea calls itself a democratic republic and entitled rich assholes on the wingnut right call themselves Christians. I can call myself emperor of the universe, but that doesn't mean it fits the facts.
Guns do not cause suicide. They are a convenient method when available, but if not available those determined to exit this sphere of existence will find a way to do so.
Especially in Australia, where almost everything is venomous or actively trying to kill you.