Suspension of Disbelief

History classes teach us that The Enlightenment happened in Europe and the United States (the U.S to be, that is) between the 1500's and the end of the Industrial Revolution. I believe that this couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, I believe that The Enlightenment is still going on today. And today it's leaders are social liberals. True in the 1789 all men were created equal, but it wasn't until 1865 that black men were included, and 1921 until white and black women were included. And still after that point we had segregation, race riots, the KKK, and to this day anti-gay movements. But I think we are about to reach the top of the mountain on this one. Thankfully, it's been nearly 500 years. In time we will learn to accept the rights of those different from us in all their aspects. We won't look away when a black man or gay couple walks down the street. We won't have need for words like nigger and fag. Someday soon we will see that Arab is not a reas...

I've said a lot of things here in this blog that some might see as political statements. And sometimes, people ask me to defend my statements. Really, I can clarify if you want, I have no problem restating my beliefs. However, I don't desire to debate someone who has a political agenda. If you want to test my theories then by all means. In fact by all means, say anything you want. But, in all likelihood, I won't really care to debate you. You can say a few points and I a few counters, but we never really get anywhere. Neither of us ever changes our minds, at most we clarify our positions to each other. And I really don't care what random people's positions are on anything. It's cold but true. When it boils right down to the core issue, after hours of skimming off the treacle that is, we come down to a point where we share opposing beliefs on one particular subject, perhaps you believe that birth control is a sin because it stops the reason for having sex. I woul...

Heading home, sanity hold together.

Semantics . I don't care about semantics. Tell it like it is. Any time this word is used you must understand that I realize that everything you are about to say is pure bullshit. Gay marriage. For God's sake, get over it. They are supposed to have the same rights as you whether you like it or not. Besides, in siding against it your are actually taking your right to marry anyone you want away as well. Sure, you may never use it, but isn't it nice to know you have the freedom to? It's really not the end of the world. Gay marriage again. It's not gay marriage, it's marriage. We don't call it traditional meaning straight marriage, so stop using it. Civil Unions . Same thing, different name. Give it up. There is no sanctity in marriage, as it should be. It is the union of two people into a social and civil contract stating that they will love each other. Why do we need such a thing? Red State/Blue State . The opinions of the majority do not reflect the opinions...

We are all the same. This generalization, though failing to capture the massive complexity of human life is in essence true. We seem to think, particularly when in a bad mood, that everything that we experience is unique to us and us alone. I hate to break it to you but just about everything you feel has been felt before a million times over. But don't get me wrong, this doesn't diminish the feeling, not in the least. Just know that everyone generally thinks along the lines of a few basic processes. Some are analytical and methodical; others are free-spirited and careless (without a care that is). There are dozens of these styles of thought, however there are billions of us, not to mention those who have died. However, though in experiencing all these same feelings we are the same, no two people are completely alike. Families tend to be closer in thought processes. They tend to think as much alike as they look alike. It's genetics. I hate to disappoint you, I know it's ...

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You know, I'm sick and tired of hearing the " patriotism " defense when I argue politics with conservatives. They try to use it as a means of proving they're right about some issue, as if their claiming that I am not patriotic like them will cause me some unbearable shame. I don't care. I am not patriotic right now, but you sure are. Patriotism is pride in one's nation. I do not have pride in this nation right now. This nation is going down the wrong track with Bush. They cloak their deception with the American flag and justify it. The American flag is not an excuse to kill people. It is not an excuse to make the rich richer and the poor poorer. It is not an excuse for anything. Frankly, I find your use of patriotism as a shaming device foolish. I am not a two year old. I do not shame. To quote George Carlin a bit, patriotism is "a big red, white, and blue dick that they shove up our asses." So next time one of you decide to try this stupid, illogica...