""Rural isolated poor folk". You forgot to add - "who cling to their GUNS and religion". You know you have to include guns into the mix to be truly in sync with the movement."
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Jim Schultz replied to Ibrahim's discussion Do you think religion should be abolished?If yes why , if no why not?
Jim Schultz replied to Ibrahim's discussion Do you think religion should be abolished?If yes why , if no why not?
"Tom, no I do not think computer trading is driven by a fear of poverty. It is just an outgrowth of technological development and sophistication. I do think many aspects of politics are driven by a fear of powerlessness, or as a desire for more…"
Jim Schultz replied to Ibrahim's discussion Do you think religion should be abolished?If yes why , if no why not?
"Please. The "dumbing down" I refer to is not that of our leaders as much as it is the general public. Most people know more about the Kardashians and other celebrities than they do about what goes on or about anyone in government.
BTW -…"
Jim Schultz replied to Ibrahim's discussion Do you think religion should be abolished?If yes why , if no why not?
"Nathaniel - you say the whole of humanity is moving toward peace. I wish I were more positive on the prospects of peace in the world. While it is true that there is peace in Europe, the Middle East is a tinder box, and extremism is spreading across…"
Jim Schultz replied to Ibrahim's discussion Do you think religion should be abolished?If yes why , if no why not?
"Tom, I would accept math and to a large degree science as being more logic and reason based, although some scientists become emotionally attached to their theories and overlook those signs that tell them they may be on the wrong path. Certain…"
Jim Schultz replied to Ibrahim's discussion Do you think religion should be abolished?If yes why , if no why not?
"Poverty is going up, middle income is declining, education levels are dropping, and most appeals in this country are based on emotion. I think we (speaking for the USA) are headed in the wrong direction - based on your goals anyway.
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Jim Schultz replied to Ibrahim's discussion Do you think religion should be abolished?If yes why , if no why not?
"Tom"
Jim Schultz replied to Ibrahim's discussion Do you think religion should be abolished?If yes why , if no why not?
"Tom - for clarification. You said "Outside the sciences and mathematics, have logic and reason ever defeated emotion?" Are you suggesting it would be a good thing for logic and reason to defeat emotion ?"
Jim Schultz replied to matthew greenberg's discussion the GOP is going extict
"Note the "Clinton surplus" was created by 1) strong economic growth due to innovation like the internet, high tech stuff and 2) the cold war peace dividend (decreased military spending.
Obama wants to take us back to the Clinton era…"
Jim Schultz replied to matthew greenberg's discussion the GOP is going extict
"Tom - You have stumbled on to the true problem here - politicians from either party do not like to say no to spending, that is where they get their power from - giving things to people.
That is why the only way they can agree to reduce the increase…"
Jim Schultz replied to matthew greenberg's discussion the GOP is going extict
"I look forward to your reply.
P.S. You said "the debt ceiling, for example, does not allow for increased spending - it only allows us to pay for what we've already spent. it is not a tool for negotiation. the GOP wants to use the…"
Jim Schultz replied to matthew greenberg's discussion the GOP is going extict
"Whether we have a spending problem or a revenue problem is purely a matter of ideology - liberals say we have a revenue problem, conservatives say we have a spending problem.
What most people would agree we have is a deficit problem. If we are going…"
Jim Schultz replied to matthew greenberg's discussion the GOP is going extict
"I consider myself independent, and have supported Dems in the past - Exp. Clinton first term. I have a hard time with the current bunch, although I have to hold my nose with many of the current Repubs as well.
I believe "genuinely small…"
Jim Schultz replied to matthew greenberg's discussion the GOP is going extict
"OK Tom - The left/progressive desire is for a European entitlement type state (single payer government run healthcare eventually, greater wealth redistribution., etc). The conservative desire is for less government and more market driven capitalism.…"
Jim Schultz replied to matthew greenberg's discussion the GOP is going extict
"You nailed it. Obama wants to continue to increase Federal spending without regard to the economy or the deficit (lip service only). The Republicans do not do a good job of telling the story, at least at the Federal level. They do a much better job…"
Jim Schultz replied to matthew greenberg's discussion the GOP is going extict
"Tom - I am just saying that Obama is transforming the direction of the country more than a caretaker type President (he wants to be remembered as the "Reagan of the Left). Whether you view these changes as positive or negative will depend on…"
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- At 11:02pm on September 8, 2012,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… Welcome, Jim! Glad you could join us. :D
Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind, Hang With Friends. You might also like Atheists who love Science!, Pantheism-Naturalistic Spirituality and Are You Experienced?.
I also recommend Eco-Logical and Climate Concerns, since Wisconsin's climate is changing.
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- At 9:23pm on September 8, 2012,
Steph S. said… Greetings! Welcome to the site!
- At 5:53pm on September 8, 2012,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… Hi Jim
Welcome to this world of rationality, truth and peace, where common sense and science lead to freethinking wisdom --- as you know as a long time freethinker like us.
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