Darkness and Light
Even in the darkest times there are still lights shining, but you need to at least open your eyes and look for them. Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Speculation, History and Truth value
Whenever I encounter a statement such as: could have been, should have been, may have been, or something similar that attempts to show that things as they are "could have been" the same if events in the past happened different to the way they actually happened I wonder what other fantasies such... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
What and who are you?
Besides the answer; I am a human man or woman called so and so from there, there are so many possible words and sentences that can be validly construed as academically appropriate answers to this question that it is futile to try and list them all. All of these possible answers describe only certain... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Heroes in the Game called Life
When people engage in a game of whatever team sport they prefer, they sometimes take it very seriously. They put their hearts and minds in it and we say that they give it their all. While they are playing, they concentrate on the center of action and estimate the movement of the action to be able to... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Promoting Ignorance - a beginners guide
How do you make or keep people ignorant of information you do not want them to have? You encourage them not to read and not to think. This tactic has been used by religious and other leaders with great success over many centuries. I'm sure many who read this (if anybody actually reads this) will... Sign in to see full entry.
Respect
There are a lot of people I have immense respect for. People who give their lives for the sake of other peoples wellbeing most certainly have my respect. People who can refrain from insulting others under dire circumstances have my respect. People who at least try to understand someone else's point... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Armageddon
This article is not aimed against any innocent civilians, people who are trying hard to live honest, decent and productive lives, of any nations on Earth. It is simply a draft, covering possible near future scenarios. Believe it if you like, or ignore it if you find it unrealistic. Citizens of the... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Should we deny our natural responses?
Hiding your own ignorance and lack of understanding of the words of others by calling those who seek continuity with the past, in dependence on which all phenomena arise, and points of contact with fellow travelers on the road of life by sharing tales in common history and folklore, ignorant, is a... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Sheep to the Slaughter
When you lead sheep to the slaughterhouse, you don't lead them through the carcasses of the ones already slaughtered. A dictator will pay good money to, and raise the status of anybody who can make his subjects happy to do his bidding, even if their actions lead to their own demise and the eventual... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Hate Hate
Is it possible to hate hatred and those who hate without hating yourself? Sign in to see full entry.