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grizzlyfsh95
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Then again, could we just be getting older, grumpier, and more cynical? Folks will always find something to gripe about, but I actually think that in
many ways, things have gotten better around here, sure there's more people, but we have access to more goods and services, better healthcare, more art
and culture, better roads and safer highways, better communications, better restaurants, and more diverse activities.
Yeah...what he said.
The harder I work, the luckier I get
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Osprey
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Vagabundo, thanks for that. Answers a lot of my questions about me and the way I am. I'm not just confused, I'm stupid. Blameless!!
Unless you think that only religious early teaching was stultifying and not the things that follow.
You're taking on a lot of weight. Somebody will chime in now and tell us you are brave, unafraid, firm in your thinking. Then somebody will say you
are one arrogant SOB. And so it goes.
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monoloco
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It's ironic to me that while some of us here are complaining about the lack of civility, there has been over 12,500 views of the "Jihad Salman is a
Stinky , Fat, Pussy Coward" thread.  I guess there's nothing more fascinating
than watching a train wreck.
[Edited on 4-4-2015 by monoloco]
"The future ain't what it used to be"
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Udo
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Yes.
And you access in the set-up when you start your account.
Udo
Youth is wasted on the young!
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vgabndo
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Some people are stupid, I'm certainly not including you, Osprey, in that lot, as I'm not suggesting the differences in brain function necessarily
means that someone is stupid. We seem to be using our brains in different ways. The result seems somewhat predictable. In the 'information age'
ignorance is a choice. I judge that at the level of core issues, the twenty-first century has run headlong into a species which seems to have had a
breath-taking evolution to primacy as the smartest beast on the planet. I like Dawkins' argument (in the God Delusion) that at least some Bronze and
Iron age warrior cultures found (Darwinian) survival value in sharing a creation myth in common. These old superstitions die hard. Our species has
developed the means to annihilate itself, absolutely, from the planet while clinging to the blind belief that everything will go just to plan if we
don't displease the gods. There are LOTS more extinct species than those that have survived. Man's inability to put aside his warrior nature and
belief in myth and magic, before he had created the tools to literally kill everyone, has put mankind in jeopardy. It is only natural, it seems to me,
that there will be disharmony and discord as the planet polarizes between people who insist on seeing the future with reason and logic opposing those
who seem to still want to force the age of dinosaurs into a 6000 year creation myth. I don't predict that it will be logic which has the most guns and
bombs at the end. 
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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wilderone
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... speaking of the creation of the universe ... which we weren't
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thebajarunner
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Well said
I think you have hit on one of the "turn-offs" for some of us.
I am a devout Christian with strong beliefs, but I do not use this forum to try and convert any of you.
Those who hold contrary beliefs seem to be manic in their continual rants against God, creation, Christianity, etc.
After I read a few of those I just fold up the site, and later when I return discover that I need to log back in due to inactivity.
Just saying....
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JoeJustJoe
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Quote: Originally posted by monoloco  | It's ironic to me that while some of us here are complaining about the lack of civility, there has been over 12,500 views of the "Jihad Salman is a
Stinky , Fat, Pussy Coward" thread. I guess there's nothing more fascinating
than watching a train wreck.
[Edited on 4-4-2015 by monoloco] |
Don't believe everything you read, that Jihad thread in the OT, has been manipulated, about 8000 of those hits came over night, somebody was playing
around trying to pump up those numbers, for weird reasons. Although some threads in the OT do get a good number of views.
Since I'm here in this thread, I might as well comment.
I agree with Cortez Blue's niece, with what she said about Arizona, in a more general sense, because Arizona has been a hostile place for people
Latinos, Mexican undocumented workers, Blacks, and gays, especially with that crazy Governor, and crazier Sheriff, that goes by the name of Sheriff
Joe.
I don't know if there is a conservative, liberal, or even a gay gene, but what I do know, is when you get older, the more conservative you become. I'm
very liberal, but compared to my kids, I'm an ultra conservative, who watches too much "Fox News, I actually watch Fox news for kicks, and laughs.
Many older "Baja Nomad" are from the free love age, where lots of hippies were around, now look at some of you, many of you are ultra conservative,
and a far cry than how you were in the 1960's.
The best thing is to not to discuss religion or politics on a Baja forums, unless you want to get into a heated debate. There is a reason why there
are no political forums anywhere, with both liberals and conservatives. You either get right-wing forums, or left wing-forums. From time to time, you
get general forums like "Baja Nomad" that has a political forum, and that's usually where are the fireworks are, along with all the problems.
Facebook, is like being in High school again, and seeing how popular you are. It's not hard news, and it's very hard to navigate Facebook and search
old posts, but who wants to search old posts? You go to Facebook, for social interaction with close friends, and family, and to show photos of your
latest trip or photos of babies.
Watch Facebook, they care nothing about your privacy and even after you close Facebook, the Facebook cookies track everything you do. I believe
Facebook is one of the most evil companies in the world today, although Facebook can be fun or even addicting.
[Edited on 4-4-2015 by JoeJustJoe]
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DENNIS
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Wonderful....Every now and then, a thread comes to life on Nomad that turns into a mind-cleansing garbage disposal. Then, it dies.
Hey Joe.....they're gonna start talking about you over on Baja Y Mas. It's starting to lean toward the hate-mongering side of town, and who's more
hateful than you? You are the patron saint of grime and filth.
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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Osprey
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Time for me to retreat, get the hell gone from this lofty discussion -- might as well admit it, this stuff is way over my paygrade. I don't think I've
ever even known anyone who actually read Frank Darwin.
Maybe time for me to give up my false idols and learn, finally (very near the end of my string) what I shoulda known all along.
I'll be lurkin' and learnin'.
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DENNIS
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Stick around. We still love ya. BTW ......is Frank Darwin related to Gus Christ? Maybe the same celibate mommy. I dunno.
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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rts551
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Just as big a turn off, when its all one sides fault. The blame game. Those who hold contrary beliefs seem to be manic in their continual rants
for God, creation, christianity, etc
Best to stay away from religious and political discussions on a special nterest frum anyway. Look what has happened to this thread.
| Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner |
I think you have hit on one of the "turn-offs" for some of us.
I am a devout Christian with strong beliefs, but I do not use this forum to try and convert any of you.
Those who hold contrary beliefs seem to be manic in their continual rants against God, creation, Christianity, etc.
After I read a few of those I just fold up the site, and later when I return discover that I need to log back in due to inactivity.
Just saying.... |
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bajabuddha
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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"Most people do not listen with the intent to UNDERSTAND.
Most people listen with the intent to REPLY."
.............. Stephen R. Covey
Food for thought.
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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willardguy
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hey I don't know anything about any of this, but ever notice how peaceful it is around here without Special K! 
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rts551
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Hey I am only here to teach, to share, and set people on the correct path. I am the reason that Nomad is here!
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vgabndo
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The question was about why discussions on this forum become contentious, and why people express strong views. I'm saying that the disagreements stem
from core values that people hold. Without discussing those core values, I don't think we get to much understanding of why the arguments get heated.
That it is inappropriate to acknowledge religion as foundational to some folks world view seems to limit the argument. And, I'm really not in the mood
for an argument. I don't have anything to convert anyone to. I'm feeling sucked into a vortex, sorry, I'm leaving this alone.
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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wessongroup
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It was fun while it lasted ... and thanks for that ... 
| Quote: Originally posted by DENNIS |
Wonderful....Every now and then, a thread comes to life on Nomad that turns into a mind-cleansing garbage disposal. Then, it dies.
Hey Joe.....they're gonna start talking about you over on Baja Y Mas. It's starting to lean toward the hate-mongering side of town, and who's more
hateful than you? You are the patron saint of grime and filth. |
Plus I got this "keeper" .... 
SF 20+
And "slimy" rhymes with "grime" ... WOW 
[Edited on 4-4-2015 by wessongroup]
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CortezBlue
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| Quote: Originally posted by monoloco | It's ironic to me that while some of us here are complaining about the lack of civility, there has been over 12,500 views of the "Jihad Salman is a
Stinky , Fat, Pussy Coward" thread. I guess there's nothing more fascinating
than watching a train wreck.
[Edited on 4-4-2015 by monoloco] |
Well, I don't think he's fat
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
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| Quote: Originally posted by rts551 |
Hey I am only here to teach, to share, and set people on the correct path. I am the reason that Nomad is here!
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And there is no drought in San Diego nor is the ocean rising
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BeemerDan
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Nice pigpile. Feel better now?
Its awesome how some of you marooons trash someone that tries to help newbs.
So f'ing what if he throws up some maps, big deal.
I for one appreciate it.
Lifes simple,
Stop making it hard on yourselves.
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