MarcusCardiff

Mystic, I almost understand your arguments, But maybe you have no argument worth debating I know I don't regard you as a thinker, but you do have a certain gravitas, Marcus

it strike anyone else as sad that they're more afraid of being sued than of losing votes? one of my old profs called the U.S. a "litigious society." Same here in Australia today. I cannot help but think of the biblical 'good samaritan' story. If that good Samaritan did today what he did back then, then he would be making himself liable to be sued by the person he saved! You know, they might be able to argu

I'm not judging anyone, I was just asking, All I did was ask about you, and maybe your thoughts on a matter. Thats all mystic, I would like to hear your comments. but if not then I'm good also, Take care Mystic. all my thoughts. Marcus

I am surely searching. This is my athiesm. What is my God? Where is an athiesm? Marcus ] PS, where does "me" lie Is it a god? Or a fool? for me its a power based fool. But who is that. leave it up o you.

should I . should i not, Download a tv series i like before its on my telly. Now thats a grump I.m no pirate, but is tv piracy? grumpy for a telly? Marcus

I could never understand what it means to be under that threat, I could never know what I would do in those circumstances, but most in the west seem to think they know, shame on us Marcus PS If only we were under threat of occupation and bombing , we could have a better issight. But nobody really bombs us, we go on, we have our dead and still we go on. Bombs don't scare me. why do they scare you?

the difference is, IIs it not important to "help" the counrty you invade If not then why Mystic, you ask a question, I ask one back, "do you know what its like in Afghnaistan"? If not then you have , no right to ask those questions.

What a mad mix of ideas. I am amazed by all the different ideas, I am surely humble, What I am saying is a massive thanks to everyone I am proud to be in a forum that doesn't only think about gammes Marcus PS, I love gaming, omg I'm a gamer. lol PPS, gamers are fine.

I never read wiki I only use it for links, and there almost redundant. But mostly all of my shit is mine. except some quotes. I wish i could think of quotes. it would make mny life easier you wont see any wiki quotes from me. lol PS, I wish I had the time to read all these threads

Im a pompous git, But this git likes to get some advice, still. Ill still go with my faves, foundation, Clark , robots Asimov and hitch hikers radio series But what the hell. i'm a newbie to sci books. Marcus

In a world where "sin" means all. Where do other religions lie, I hope that this world can understand all possible religions, I am an athiest, I believe in no religion, but I respect every single belief. This is hard to make simple, but Everyone has the right to think what they may Thats what it means to me, Why is this argument so compilcated, Why are all "other" religions so "hated" I cant even explain it too myself, <b

Why is it so impossible to get away from religion It seems like this is a mad theory that gives rational people a way to think irrationally Is religion the ultimate culture shock, the mother of irrational thinking. Some lord tells me not, but so many religious ppl say "why" and worse "why not" Marcus OK, its awkward to be an athiest. too many desperate ideas

Some religions aren't too bad. The good old Church of England for example, Well thats a lie, cause they "the church of england" bought shares in a company , making "landmines2 So the CofE isn't so pure Reading more, marcus

Am i confused I was on a thread about sci authors? Why has this turned into some sort of world politics? Thank you all for the book recommendations. Marcus PS. politics of fiction , hardly mean anything

Looks like it's starting again? Our governments are playing into the terrorists hands again Isn’t it strange that all these potential terrorist threats have surfaced now? While Bush is at an all time low, and Blaire has just resigned. I feel a shift in world power. Isn’t it weird that all these threats surface at just the right time. Looks like a political sweep and clear. "America and the world is under threat again, “ What I

I've read Ringworld , But, I'm always happy for some good recommendations. Thank You both. Please list more, I'm well keen to find good scifi authors. Marcus

I am touched while reading the responses to this thread. I also feel a little humble by the wealth of feeling, Thank you all for considering my naive argument and pushing it beyond my expectations Please , keep your thoughts coming. this is important. Marcus PS I must be the most useless communist on the planet, i don't even like the idea, BUT. Can we in a Western. life rich culture, turn our backs on the poor who deliver out pizza , make our computer

Most likely none of those top 5 in the OP or anywhere else in the thread as none will affect me to the point of threatening my life. You must have seen The kidnapping of my fear I know its a shameless link, but hell, you got my feelings in tact. I know, let a dead dog lie. Marcus

This is also true, however the difference is that they consider non Christians as equals to a far greater extent than the Muslim comunity sees non Muslims as equals. Not that there arn't plenty of exceptions both ways but on the whole, very true. This is crap History shows that the western Crusades slaughtered everyone when taking Jerusalem in 1099 and murdered all non Christians. When Saladin took back Jerusalem in 1187 this

I'd be interested to hear your reasons as to why Chavez is anything like Hitler. Is there any group of people he speaks of as plagues of the world who should be wiped out? Calling one person, Bush, the devil, isn't nearly the same thing. Is he advocating a massive military buildup and the expansion of his people/nation? If so, I'd like to hear what evidence there is. I'm in awe. looks like people do know the most dangerous, even though i just threw some

Like i thought the Iraqi's have right anymore. What a joke, Us and UK security forces (non military) can kill them on sight, all they have to do is perceive a threat..) Treason means not dying in one shot. maybe squirting and coughing up blood on the road. Maybe even identifying the men who shot you at random for driving too close to be in range of their patrols? Marcus The rosenbergs. home grown traitors are the hardest to find. but how hard should w

One of my anti rants is Jon Stewart, Daily show. He's my light at the ranting tunnels end. Marcus PS, even though I'm a Brit he's my light, lol

Eh... hes a president, and being a yound democracy we didnt really respect him, we blamed him. His policies have been very socialistic at a time the leise faire would have helped ease the recession a lot more. Seeing as he was once a staunch communist I am sure he is still a bit power hungry, however he isnt a huge threat. Have you read the news? Putin is a massive threat, but he holds the fuel pipes to europe, so our leades are all scared <

Actually you have encouraged me to come back into off topic discussions. Thanks , makes me feel almost humble, lol. Hmmm reading your posts here, it almost seems your a different person? That reminds me of how annoying it would be if somone gets hold of your identity and says things in your name, then when you log on everyone hates you! luckily it never happened to me as yet. (apart from my split personality dissorder

Sorry if that response seemed harsh but it is how I feel. I am far from what anyone would ever consider a 'bleeding heart' but I still know how to show compassion. It is up to those of us who are 'stronger' to take care of those who can't do it for themselves. To the first one who throws the old "survival of the fittest" out there... shame on you. Thank you for that Evil, Don't ever think I am the first to shed a tear or feel disgraced for our way of li