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That's what bothers me about conservatism, by the way. Not the conservatives ideas per se, but the fetishism for "traditions". An idea is good or bad according to your moral mainframe, but the fact that it's "new" or "old" doesn't mean anything by itself. And the speed of a social change isn't a go...

I hate to ask a SJW-ish kind of question, but what are the sources for this claim? Asking for sources isn't SJW-ish. I think the perception here that it is comes largely from one jackass FTB commenter who algorithmically uses this as a response to anything he disagrees with, even statements of pure...

Opyt wrote:
jugheadnaut wrote:
FascistTit wrote: Or ridicule.

Lapsang Souchong wrote: Yes, that is true. The difference is between night and day.
OK, you're getting more reasonable now. But not better with the quote tags.
FTFY

Thanks. I was unwilling to enact the labor.

And, of course, for the first time I don't use the preview function and Lapsang's extra quote tags screw up my post. Quit whinging. Not whinging. Just hitting myself over the head with the irony of not using the preview function for the first time on a post where I'm telling someone else to use the...

[missingquotetag]That's the great thing about this place. If it were FTB the moment you expressed dissent, you'd have been banned. Unless I'm horribly mistaken :lol: Doesn't mean it's not going to be subject to skepticism, or criticism.[/badlapsangquotetag] Or ridicule.[/badlapsangquotetag] Yes, th...

Informative documentary on National Geographic channel last week: http://www.natgeotv-int.com/pages/programmes/search/term/Sonderkommando/inflightonly/0/page/1 The sonderkommando profiled in the film talks about how he had to drag bodies from the gas chambers, rip out their gold teeth, and then bri...

And, of course, for the first time I don't use the preview function and Lapsang's extra quote tags screw up my post.

I don't think I said anything about what Zuendel believed. I just find it outrageous that someone can be put in prison for the contents of their heads and I don't give a flying fuck how stupid or wrong those contents mights be. Call me old fashioned. Outrageous? what, you raised in a box? Happens a...

No, I'm not inclined to believe that National Socialism was treated unfairly but we need to get beyond the emotionalism of the subject and ask, "what is and what isn't the case"? I mean, we're all interested in the truth here, aren't we? Yes, I am interested in saving on my long-distance rates. Ple...

Just do a search on Ernst Zuendel or Gemar Rudolf to get an idea of what it is like to deny the 6 Million figure or any of the aspects of the official history. There are laws against it. It might be inconvenient for you to believe but it's a fact. Implying Ernst Zundel denied just a few aspects of ...

Just do a search on Ernst Zuendel or Gemar Rudolf to get an idea of what it is like to deny the 6 Million figure or any of the aspects of the official history. There are laws against it. It might be inconvenient for you to believe but it's a fact. Implying Ernst Zundel denied just a few aspects of ...

Phil_Giordana_FCD wrote:I thought my "fell off the guard tower" joke was quite clever. I've been foiled again!

It was clever. And his 'devastating' response would imply that his grandfather was a war criminal as well as a camp guard. Unthinking yo' momma comebacks can easily backfire.

The specifics are just a keystroke away. Isn't it an incredible age we live in? I'd be happy to be proved wrong, BTW. I don't want to upset your beliefs. And I thought you were the perfect skeptic. Skepticism 101: the one making the claim has the burden of providing the evidence. Despite your imbec...

The specifics are just a keystroke away. Isn't it an incredible age we live in? I'd be happy to be proved wrong, BTW. I don't want to upset your beliefs. And I thought you were the perfect skeptic. Skepticism 101: the one making the claim has the burden of providing the evidence. Despite your imbec...

I have something to say which is likely to shock everyone to the very core of their being, but as I'm such a fearless, bold man of independent mind I can't worry about that. I've been researching the evidence and, after exhaustive studies on Google Earth have come to the conclusion that there are s...

Chomsky has form in Cambodian Genocide Denial, and has endorsed Holocaust Deniers too. My theory about Chomsky is that he is a space alien sent here to learn our culture. Sometimes he says something really smart... and then he watches us humans to see what we do. Then he says something really stupi...

After a quick search at Google U. I see that there is Nanking Massacre denial. Yes, and it's become more vocal in Japan with its recent move to more nationalistic leadership. This in turn is reinforcing Chinese anger with Japan, and is probably a catalyst in the ongoing squabbles this year. Many Ch...

Worked out well for various Germans too, including Ernst Zuendel, who was deported from the US and thrown into German gaol for thought crime. OK, I'll bite. Ernst Zundel was deported to Germany from Canada, not the US (although he was deported from the US back to Canada first on a visa violation). ...

I think it's been said before but Michael Shermer bears an uncanny resemblance to Roose Bolton. http://tuningintoscifitv.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/got0309_Roose-Bolton.jpg The Bolton family sigil: http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140402123626/gameofthrones/images/archive/a/a2/2014050212242...

Depending on source, the IQ for a B-average student at an American state university is something along the lines of 118. While that's far from Einstein-level, it's decidedly above average. I recall reading about a study some time ago that concluded 116 was the 'gateway' IQ for the professions (e.g....

Oh and finally I wouldn't mind betting that some bulls would have a damn good go at breaking your arm off with you shoulder deep in them. https://i.imgur.com/mYHqxzt.jpg My immediate reaction to seeing that picture was I needed to change my weapon to shotgun and move backwards. http://midnightresis...

She once told a joke that I once thought was the funniest thing ever said ever (like I said, there is and was a dearth of feminist actual humour). She drew a "." ("period") on a piece of paper. She then said "This is a period. The pro-lifers would call it Timmy" (paraphrased because of 30 years of ...

I didn't make an assertion that he was an SJW. I said (paraphrasing myself) that his males suck, females are great is tedious. Which a significant enouhg portion of his act that, as far as I'm concerned, shits in the otherwise good work he does. And maybe it's just my expectations. I grew up in a d...

If you're not willing to laugh at your own group while mocking the opposition, you'll never be funny. Feminists who posted cat jokes on #YesAllCats get it. Feminists who complained about how #YesAllCats was a misogynist cyberattack against them don't get it. This is the same reason I find Louis CK ...

Grats to your girlfriend and good luck with the event, Joggersnuts. Sounds like it'll be a beautiful ride. Pics or it doesn't happen! Thanks! It looks like the weather will cooperate and it should indeed be a beautiful ride. I'll have some nice pics on Monday. Joggersnuts? I did another charity bik...

Regarding names, I mostly use last name for people I don't like much. First name privilege is for people I respect. So for me, Benson is just, well, Benson. My use if very different. When writing or talking about someone I don't personally know, I'll generally use last names if they are distinguish...

I still don't think it qualifies as hypocrisy. For starters, she's probably limiting the scope of her charge to the actual name a person wants to be called, not a pseudonym. Secondly, it is kind of childish. I may do it on rare occasions, and when I do I know it's just childish fun. And even if she...

(I apologize in advance if this post violates forum policy. If so, mods please remove.) Greetings, fellow Canadian 'Pitters! This weekend I'm participating in an event called the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, a 2 day, 200+ km bike ride from Toronto to Niagara Falls to raise money for the Princess...

Sulman wrote:I think if the Secular Council treats idiots with the contempt they so richly deserve, more power to them.

I have to admit I enjoyed it even if it is, to coin a phrase, problematic. And if their intent is to pick a fight with this noxious crew, absolutely more power to them.

As usual, Ophelia is a squalling hypocrite. She'll never allow that this is doing the same: http://imgur.com/kZTV7oe.png Well, to be completely fair, which I sometimes try to do, there's a difference between making fun of someone's 'nym and making fun of their real name. But wasn't she one of the p...

Dick Strawkins wrote: Svan's 'Dear Dick' open letter campaign was based on the Skepchicks site and was featured favorably a number of times on Ofies, Butterflies and Wheels.

So it appears she tacitly approved of it. That would be hypocrisy.

Well, to be completely fair, which I sometimes try to do, there's a difference between making fun of someone's 'nym and making fun of their real name. But wasn't she one of the people pointedly calling Richard Dawkins 'Dick' during ElevatorGate? That was Svan, who launched an open letter to Dawkins...

As usual, Ophelia is a squalling hypocrite. She'll never allow that this is doing the same: http://imgur.com/kZTV7oe.png Well, to be completely fair, which I sometimes try to do, there's a difference between making fun of someone's 'nym and making fun of their real name. But wasn't she one of the p...

Well, if she's not there anymore, she indeed either quit or got fired. I don't see any other option, except death. She's still at the top of their staff page, as Executive Director: http://secular.org/staff But I think the FfTB'ers will be able to figure out from the titles which person likely sent...

Pagancat wrote:

:lol: :lol:

27 Ibis3, Let's burn some bridges June 5, 2014 at 10:50 am (UTC -7) Rogers out? What happened there? 28 PZ Myers June 5, 2014 at 10:57 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment Iâ€™m waiting for confirmation, but the behind-the-scenes stories coming out are that she has either quit or been fired. Everyoneâ€...

Peez's latest post concerns a wonderful new article which, apparently, is proof positive that the old, rapey white guys like Dawkins et al are on the way out, and are being replaced by strident, dynamic and much less rapey 'strong new voices': http://www.alternet.org/belief/hitchens-dawkins-and-har...

http://i.imgur.com/G2dWSKH.jpg :lol: Wow! I wonder if the GSC tweeter got over-exuberant and exceeded their mandate or GSC is actively trying to pick a fight with the social justice dogmatists. If the latter, then :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: as the schism goes from mostly relatively backwater cha...

RCP -- Yeah, I was thinking of Instapundit who I find to be hit-and-miss with more miss than hit. I'm also a long time reader of Instapundit and agree it's hit-and-miss although I reverse your hit:miss ratio. He's become more bitterly partisan over the years and I'd say about 10% of his posts now v...

Lsuoma wrote:
jugheadnaut wrote: If you cover her nose in the picture, she gets into the 8 - 8.5 range. Maybe I wasn't so far off.
If you leave the nose uncovered you still get an 8 - 8.5. Inches.

It looks like others are more impressed than I am. But OK, Aneris, I'm laying off Hensley. At least until her next antic.

Can you lay-off rating people's appearance? There's no flimsy exuse this time. What exactly do you hope to achieve other than coming across as creeps? I generally agree with you, which is why I made sure to qualify my thoughts on Laci Green. But Melody Hensley is such an odious cartoon who makes in...

They didn't start that way, but they sure have evolved into that. I haven't read either in years. They've become just as idiotic as Little Green Footballs, Real Clear Politics, etc. on the right. In the past year I've given up on Lawyer's, Guns and Money last year as they're almost as bad as Myers ...

I'm guessing that Melody Hensley was a bit of a looker in her younger days, and the loss of her wow-power and subsequent cowification probably contributed to her current state. http://i.imgur.com/Uc1FuRp.png That's pretty stunning. If you cover her nose in the picture, she gets into the 8 - 8.5 ran...

I'm guessing that Melody Hensley was a bit of a looker in her younger days, and the loss of her wow-power and subsequent cowification probably contributed to her current state. http://i.imgur.com/Uc1FuRp.png Well, maybe not so much. Her expansion has made her nose look not quite as large now. And g...

Matt Cavanaugh wrote: Let me horseplain. This here is Roy Rogers and his trusty steed....

http://i.imgur.com/BVXFFMd.jpg
Thanks for the Trigger Warnings?

I still don't get it.

It was ironic, and I got the joke. But, trigger warnings? I don't do no steenking trigger warnings. :)

Why are all these identitarians so creepy-looking? PeeZus 'Meyers' Myers, Ophelia Benson, Stephanie Zvan, Oolon, Jason Thibault, Greg Laden, Melody Hensley, Laci Green, Alex Gabriel, Amanda Marcotte, ad nauseam. If I see them in the street, I'm totally crossing the street or turning around. I disag...

Random Lurker wrote:
Jan Steen wrote:Too creepy?

http://i.imgur.com/OqAjApd.jpg
The red eyes adds a tinge of comfort for me for some reason.

I think it's because the red eyes make her look even less human so you climb up the Uncanny Valley a bit.

jugheadnaut your links will be here shortly no doubt, but may I be first to offer you a hearty 'Fuck Off!' Too late! I already received my greeting and an adorable basket of lynx last week. But a reiterated greeting is always welcome. Well, except from a couple of people who I will not mention for ...

She also reminds me a bit of this.
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Tapir wrote:That photo of Hensley ranks as the most unsettling I've ever seen at the pit.

My mind cannot help but imagine her head slowly rotating towards the camera, the plastic complexion, her eyes fixed like an owl.....brrrrrrr

BOO!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoC21LvCUAEc3RF.jpg:large

Holy crap! Ally Fogg just slammed feminists hard for their bullshit statistics! http://freethoughtblogs.com/hetpat/2014/06/03/violenceisviolence-watching-the-reactions/ Speaking of feminist innumeracy, I think Amanda Marcotte's stunner on Slate a couple of weeks ago escaped the 'Pit's notice. On Ma...

A cyberattack is what Sarah Connor faced in that Terminator movie. Which was totes the same as being called a rude name on Twitter, btw. It sounds like you're saying that Melody Hensley is SkyNet. http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/04/17/article-2605888-1D24295700000578-152_634x498.jpg Okay. Looks...

Is that a racist hat? From what I remember about Jughead, it's more of a MGTOW hat. But don't read anything into that. I'm definitely not an MRA or a MGTOW. I just find the Juggernaut/Jughead juxtaposition funny. And even Jughead had a thing for Betty. Because she made him sammiches. And because sh...

Welcome aboard. And Fuck Off! As for Elliot Rodger, the most thoughtful and carefully researched view I've seen so far has been from old whats-his-face, The Amazing Atheist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE4rKWAX4dw&bpctr=1401223814 Yay, the Pit greeting! Do I get a basket of lynx, too? :) I saw ...

Here's the annoying youtuber Laci Green's take on the Elliot Rodger situation. If you cut through her annoyingness and bias (no easy task!) her basic point seems to be that ER was taking cues from society in general which treats women as objects and therefore he wanted the same. I don't know which ...

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