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Well you are certainly right that I gained knowledge of these events by way or reporting , and it is also true that Left and Progressive media outfits, in that period, did little reporting of a critical sort on the phenomenon under examination. Everything became polarized and (nearly) everyone worke...

You are being non-productively silly, Mr Mick. I lived through the events and paid attention. The game you are playing is, actually, common. It is to assert that what actually happened, what was seen by one’s own eyes, what occurred around one (mass influx), and what one is actually living, is not r...

Does it take care of the fact that the universe might have been caused by an uncaused quantum fluctuation? What have been and what are the consequences and ramifications for Wilbur Boneman, by way of the realization, the knowledge, that there may be no Prime Cause and thus no rhyme or reason to any...

For you, the neutral reader, and anyone interested in replying: I am no longer responding to semantic points regarding my unaddressed argument… I am only interested in the debate if it will be made clear what is at stake in it. You will find (this is my assertion) that the topic at stake is too oft...

That the regime in power during that time worked the narrative of an ‘open border’ that anyone with the will to make the effort to travel to the border and cross, was at that time thoroughly beyond doubt. This sentence is garbled and I hesitate to guess what you meant by it. So I’ll just point out ...

If we break things down to their most fundamental “action,” “passive state,” or condition, existence (or the universe) is progressing. I don’t attribute a direction to that progression, even though “forward” is the intuitive metaphor. I am curious if you would agree that you are describing a proces...

No way! I LOVE men... the GOOD ones. Not self-righteous blowhards. Not religious lunatics. Not abusers. Not warmongers. Not self-serving ego-maniacs. And there are WAY TOO MANY of those types screwing up everything for everyone else. Don't you see it? Wait, you are now back talking to me? Can you c...

… Gary, the problem with your extreme idealism as to what humanity needs to do, et cetera, is that it will not happen. It is not happening. I think it is as simple as that. And, I will add, your philosophical perspective will need to accept this so that you can function, realistically, in the world...

But quantum physics doesn’t “undermine the notion” of an original uncaused cause. It undermines Manny’s reasoning by removing the certainty of one of the premises. You don’t need me to tell you that the conclusion is unproven if a premise is in doubt. Undermines? Can you honestly say it goes that f...

REAL/GOOD MEN are wise enough not to live in service to their egos. They understand they are an equal part of a bigger collective, no more, no less. They contribute... not dominate. They are in touch with their divine magic in a constructive way. And they don't try to turn it into a religion that g...

I have no way to know what the real number is. Nor do you Ah, but the difference between us is that I haven’t made a claim, and you have. By your own admission your claim (that Biden allowed many many millions of foreigners into the country) is based in ignorance. As to hostile claims I would ask “...

Correct; the fact that quantum mechanics allows for uncaused quantum fluctuations does not necessarily mean that quantum fluctuations are uncaused. I don't have to know they are uncaused; the fact that they might be is enough to make any further argument based on your infinite regress argument unso...

But the number of immigrants isn’t the only hostile claim you were making. It isn’t even the most important. I have no way to know what the real number is. Nor do you, I would guess. I have heard various estimates and they differ greatly. Obviously, everyone exaggerates on all sides. As to hostile ...

Lacewing wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2026 6:49 pm I'm not interested in your responses for the reasons I have given.

Yes, you said that a few days ago. I respond to whatever posts interest me no matter if they are acting mad, have me on ignore, or whatever. You can get spooky weird and my attitude remains the same.

War looks like men playing army and shooting off their wads. Clearly, they aren't intelligent enough to CHOOSE or ACCOMPLISH resolving disagreements any other way. It's all a big game... trading... making deals... making money... for those who can. It is an abomination upon humankind and should be ...