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So Much for the Everlasting Word of God

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:25:05 GMT

clipped by: AtlLiberal
clipper's remarks: An unbiased eye will appreciate the fact that religion changes due to pressures from the increase in knowledge and is not, and never has been, the unchanging "word of God".

Clip Source: debunkingchristianity.blogspot.com

Christianity Has Died Out a Hundred Times Before

Christians claim that skeptics have come and gone but their faith has withstood all attacks so far and survived. Balderdash! Here's the truth. The Christianity that survived is a reinvented one in each generation as the result of skeptical attacks, sometimes coming from within. Just think of the modernist rift due to the enlightenment which divided all denominations to some degree. This division can be attributed to the skeptical attacks of Hume, Kant, Darwin, Nietzsche, Paine, Ingersoll, and many others. The liberal church is a testament to the effectiveness of the skeptical arguments.

The Christianity practiced and believed by any denomination today is not something the early church would recognize. And the future church will be almost as different.

In each generation the former Christianity dies, so to speak, and a new one is invented due to skeptical arguments.

Cindy Sheehan Quote

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:52:58 GMT

clipped by: katsteevns

Clip Source: www.notonemore.us

"I have invested everything I have into trying to bring peace with justice to a country that wants neither." ~Cindy Sheehan, May 29, 2007

We broke the law, admits CIA agent convicted of rendition

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:33:55 GMT

clipped by: sincitykitty
clipper's remarks: One of the Americans convicted in absentia by an Italian court for her part in the 2003 abduction of a Muslim cleric by CIA operatives has acknowledged they "broke the law" and complained she was given insufficient protection by her superiors in Washington.

Clip Source: www.independent.co.uk

We broke the law, admits CIA agent convicted of rendition

One of the Americans convicted in absentia by an Italian court for her part in the 2003 abduction of a Muslim cleric by CIA operatives has acknowledged they "broke the law" and complained she was given insufficient protection by her superiors in Washington.

Sabrina deSousa, employed in the US consulate offices in Milan at the time of the abduction, made clear in an interview with ABC News that she was disgruntled that she and the other 22 Americans who were convicted by a Milan court on Wednesday had been left to fend for themselves by their country.

Saying she felt "abandoned and betrayed" as the trial unfolded over three years, Ms deSousa said "everything I did was approved by Washington... and we are paying for the mistakes right now, whoever authorised this."

Steps Toward The American Police State are Always Tried-Out in Britain First

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:58:00 GMT

clipped by: sincitykitty
clipper's remarks: The very phrase “domestic extremist” defines protesters in the eyes of the police as the problem, the enemy. Spying on entire groups and organisations, and targeting the innocent, undermines not only our rights but the law "

Clip Source: www.blacklistednews.com

Steps Toward The American Police State are Always Tried-Out in Britain First

I was sent the now notorious “police spotter card” through the post. It’s an official laminated card for “police eyes only” and labelled as coming from “CO11 Public Order Intelligence Unit”. The card contained the photographs of 24 anti-arms trade protesters, unnamed but lettered A to X. My picture appeared as photo H. You can imagine my reaction at finding I was the subject of a secret police surveillance process … I was delighted. I phoned my agent and told him I was suspect H. He replied: “Next year we’ll get you top billing … suspect A.”

This kind of highly confidential document – pictured above – is rarely seen by the public.

These so-called “spotter cards” are issued by police to identify individuals they consider to be potential troublemakers because they have appeared at a number of demonstrations.

Amazing Photos of Roads

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:33:50 GMT

clipped by: perellicippo

Clip Source: gallery.xemanhdep.com

Amazing Photos of Roads

"Farting" Bull Sculpture....AWESOME ART

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:32:22 GMT

clipped by: leevardi
clipper's remarks: ...I thought I'd seen everything...until THIS !

Clip Source: www.weirdasianews.com

Big Farting Bull In Little China

Beijing’s burgeoning art district has a new symbol for its growing influence in the global art world -a giant farting bull.

Created by sculptor Chen Wenling, the 20-foot statue depicts, well, a big fiberglass bull that rams a devil figure with its horns while making whoopie so hard the devil crashes into a wall.

JFK Quote

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:53:50 GMT

clipped by: katsteevns

Clip Source: www.notonemore.us

“Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.” — John F. Kennedy

The Tortured Logic Continues

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:43:24 GMT

clipped by: katsteevns

Clip Source: www.commondreams.org

The Tortured Logic Continues

by Amy Goodman

"Extraordinary rendition" is White House-speak for kidnapping. Just ask Maher Arar. He's a Canadian citizen who was "rendered" by the U.S. to Syria, where he was tortured for almost a year.

Just this week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, in New York City, dismissed Arar's case against the government officials (including FBI Director Robert Mueller, former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and former Attorney General John Ashcroft) who allegedly conspired to have him kidnapped and tortured. Arar is safe now, recovering in Canada with his family. But the decision sends a signal to the Obama administration that there will be no judicial intervention to halt the cruel excesses of the Bush-era "Global War on Terror," including extraordinary rendition, torture and the use of the "state secrets privilege" to hide these crimes.

The Cutest Deadly Sin

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:55:06 GMT

clipped by: chestnut501

Clip Source: cuteoverload.com

Yep, that’s me—Sloth. The cutest of the Seven Deadly Sins.

Don’t believe me? Did you ever see an animal called a “Gluttony”? An “Envy”? (ooh, a little lower, thank you) A “Gives Away Movie Endings”? I rest my case.

Tags: animals, wild, pets, baby, babies, cute

Who Are You Calling A Narcissist

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:10:02 GMT

clipped by: debbyski

Clip Source: www.nytimes.com

In those days, he called himself a “harmless little fuzzball.” He’s a lot less harmless now.

As he and Sarah Palin conduct their auto-da-fé of moderate Republicans — “Moderates by definition have no principles,” he told his radio audience on Monday — Limbaugh is more than ever the face of his party, as Rahm Emanuel said.

He’s also the mouth.

the tactics of Limbaugh, Palin, Cheney & Fille are more cynical: They spin certainty, ignoring their side’s screw-ups, and they exploit patriotism, labeling all critics as traitors.

In an interview on “Fox News Sunday With Chris Wallace,” Limbaugh accused the president of trying to destroy the economy — yes, the same economy that W. came within a whisker of ruining.

he ripped the president for having “an out-of-this-world ego,” for being “very narcissistic,” “immature, inexperienced, in over his head.” (Isn’t immaturity scoring OxyContin from your maid?)

It gives new meaning to pot, kettle and black.

Science chief backs cannabis view

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:57:40 GMT

clipped by: tabsey
clipper's remarks: Will this bloke be sacked for telling the truth to people who don't know shit from clay (politicians)

Clip Source: news.bbc.co.uk

The UK government's chief science adviser has told BBC News that he supports the former chief drugs adviser's scientific view on cannabis.

Professor John Beddington, the UK's chief scientist, would not be drawn on whether the Home Secretary was wrong to sack Professor David Nutt.

David Nutt was chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.

He was fired after using a lecture to say cannabis was less harmful than alcohol and tobacco.

Asked whether he agreed with Professor Nutt's view that cannabis was less harmful than cigarettes and alcohol, Professor Beddington replied: "I think the scientific evidence is absolutely clear cut. I would agree with it."

Professor Beddington is the man ultimately responsible for scientific advice in government.

He said that he believed that the sacking had occurred because of a breakdown in trust between Professor Nutt and the Home Secretary Alan Johnson.

Tags: "i, am, the, truth." (any politician)

For ‘Big Bang’s’ Sheldon, the nerd is the word

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:48:07 GMT

clipped by: wiccantexan

Clip Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

Sheldon Cooper is narcissistic, socially awkward, childish, hurtful, naive, irascible, selfish, rude, and irrepressible.

He is also extremely popular with viewers and even lovable. As "The Big Bang Theory" character has said, "This would be one of those circumstances that people unfamiliar with the law of large numbers would call a coincidence."

As played by Jim Parsons, Sheldon is the ultimate sardonic outsider who's unaware and unconcerned of the implications of his observations, from which the show derives the bulk of the humor.

While his statements often stem directly from his vast intelligence, he's so smart and detached from normal human interaction that he's frequently a jerk.

His combination of immaturity and exceptional intelligence makes for a lot of witty humor, even jokes that play off of otherwise tired material.

Tags: tv, television, science, nerd, social, culture

Who Really Killed JFK

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:30:57 GMT

clipped by: bookwormy
clipper's remarks: Here we go again.

Clip Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

A New Wrinkle in the JFK Assassination Story

This month will mark the 46th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. A recently declassified oral history by Brigadier General Godfrey McHugh, President Kennedy's military aide on the Dallas trip, sheds new light on the critical hours after the shooting. McHugh makes startling claims about Lyndon Johnson's behavior in the wake of the assassination.

Colorado ski town legalizes pot

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:43:11 GMT

clipped by: infidel70

Clip Source: news.yahoo.com

DENVER – The Colorado ski town of Breckenridge has voted overwhelmingly to legalize marijuana.

Early returns Tuesday night showed the proposal winning with 72 percent of the vote. The measure would allow adults over 21 to have up to 1 ounce of marijuana.

The measure is largely symbolic because pot possession remains a state crime for people without medical clearance. But supporters said they wanted to send a message to local law enforcement to stop busting small-time pot smokers.

The vote comes as communities nationwide are struggling with how to enforce pot laws at a time when medical marijuana has surged in popularity.

Sci-Fi Pniups - Part 1 (1920’s-1970’s)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:49:46 GMT

clipped by: Tali99
clipper's remarks: Sexy female pin ups have been part of the Sci-Fi fantasy genre since it’s creation...

Clip Source: www.thepinupblog.com

Princess Leah and the Golden Bikini

Maybe the most iconic and famous geek fantasy in history, is Princess Leah and her Golden Bikini in the 3rd Star Wars movie- Return of the Jedi. One of the first truly feminist characters that appeared in the genre. Princess Leah was a spoof of the princess/ damsel in distress role that usually appeared in Space Operas during the first half of the 20th

century. Leah was a princess, but she wasn’t a victim, she was strong resilient and not really in need of rescuing. During a mission to save Han Solo, Leah was captured by the gangster Jabba the Hutt and was turned to his slave, and forced to wear the famous Golden Bikini. She later kills him by chocking him to death with the chain she was tied in (and of course still wearing the Golden Bikini).

Tags: sci-fi pniups, metropolis, uhura, princess leah and the golden bikini, dungeons & dragons, sexy female pin ups, 1920's, 1970's, female roles