B-Man Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 A FIRST-PASS ANSWER IS “NEVER.” “When Will They Admit They’re Wrong?” Plus: “It’s a bitter pill but here’s the truth, the real deal: it’s about emotion. It’s about rationalization, and wow, are humans talented at rationalizing whatever we have chosen to commit to. Once we have, it seems perfectly sensible to us and divergent views look wrong. There may, in fact, be a clear right and wrong side to a political issue, one that would be obvious to a disinterested observer; but you and I are not disinterested observers. We’re inside the social machinery and it’s well-nigh impossible to take a colorful pill and step out.” This is why, in my opinion, the realm of politics should be kept as small as possible. And I’m not wrong. by Glenn Reynolds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 EYES ON THE PRIZE: Buzz Aldrin is My Hero. . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 On 1/12/2020 at 6:32 PM, DC Tom said: And for my last post, you're all ***** idiots. I don't like the sanctimonious exit diatribes either, but you can't go out like that after all these years. Plus, we need you here. An ancient philosopher & historian, I think it was Thucydides, once said "with great power comes great responsibility." You have a responsibility to bring self-awareness to those poor lost souls who stumble into these realms completely oblivious to the fact that they're idiots. No one else here has the power to disabuse them of their delusion as effectively and concisely as you. And I think I speak for everyone when I say, even though you're an insufferable, curmudgeonly bastard, you're a very intelligent and erudite poster, and we've all been very lucky to have you here. 5 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Rob's House said: I don't like the sanctimonious exit diatribes either, but you can't go out like that after all these years. Plus, we need you here. An ancient philosopher & historian, I think it was Thucydides, once said "with great power comes great responsibility." You have a responsibility to bring self-awareness to those poor lost souls who stumble into these realms completely oblivious to the fact that they're idiots. No one else here has the power to disabuse them of their delusion as effectively and concisely as you. And I think I speak for everyone when I say, even though you're an insufferable, curmudgeonly bastard, you're a very intelligent and erudite poster, and we've all been very lucky to have you here. well said Rob 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoudyBills Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Foxx said: well said Rob Especially the curmudgeonly bastard part. Going to miss that guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 23 hours ago, Deranged Rhino said: Glad I'm an American. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedge Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in Mich Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Rob's House said: I don't like the sanctimonious exit diatribes either, but you can't go out like that after all these years. Plus, we need you here. An ancient philosopher & historian, I think it was Thucydides, once said "with great power comes great responsibility." You have a responsibility to bring self-awareness to those poor lost souls who stumble into these realms completely oblivious to the fact that they're idiots. No one else here has the power to disabuse them of their delusion as effectively and concisely as you. And I think I speak for everyone when I say, even though you're an insufferable, curmudgeonly bastard, you're a very intelligent and erudite poster, and we've all been very lucky to have you here. Yeah, no, regarding Tom you don't speak for me. I surely don't need him here nor have I ever felt lucky to interact with him. Folks that appreciated Tom have had significantly different experiences with him apparently. The guy was a consistent prick to me at every opportunity - uncannily consistent. I hope he decides to take years away from here. I believe however he will return soon because as I said, he is a prick and seems to need to insult others. For now I will hum that munchkin tune.......DingDong the prick is gone. The prick is gone. The prick is gone. DingDong, the pompous prick is gone. Edited January 17, 2020 by Bob in Mich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 BinM- grab a bong and mellow out. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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/dev/null Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 7 hours ago, B-Man said: I have that meme on a single pillow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 22 minutes ago, /dev/null said: I have that meme on a single pillow Holy cow. Are those real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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B-Man Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 . 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 8 minutes ago, Deranged Rhino said: And about the size of a buffalo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Just now, /dev/null said: And about the size of a buffalo I feel bad for it -- it doesn't look very healthy. But it sure is adorable. ******************************* 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 HMM: Navy Says Releasing UFO Videos Would ‘Gravely Damage’ National Security. . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Just now, B-Man said: HMM: Navy Says Releasing UFO Videos Would ‘Gravely Damage’ National Security. . It's the secret of all secrets inside government/the MiC. And it would expose a lot of evil ***** that has been done to keep it quiet over the past 70+ years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Deranged Rhino said: It's the secret of all secrets inside government/the MiC. And it would expose a lot of evil ***** that has been done to keep it quiet over the past 70+ years. Most of the UFO sightings are top secret planes. Ever see a stealth bomber head on? looks just like a UFO. They were fling them around area 51 for years before announcing them. When they announced them, they already had the next generation ready for testing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 47 minutes ago, Wacka said: Most of the UFO sightings are top secret planes. Ever see a stealth bomber head on? looks just like a UFO. They were fling them around area 51 for years before announcing them. When they announced them, they already had the next generation ready for testing. Undoubtedly some of the sightings over the years have been misidentified as "alien" when they're our own tech, some more secret than others. No question about that. But we also now live in a world where the US Government and USN have admitted (for the first time) that there are real UFOs and USOs operating in our atmosphere which Navy jets have caught on film. Those might end up being our own tech too -- but it seems unlikely based on their abilities. The question that leads me to though is does anyone believe that the "tic-tack" UFOs (which were captured on video in 2014 and 2009 I think) are the only UFOs that have ever been studied by our own government and others? And if it's not, which I think is likely, then why did this one get disclosed/revealed while the others have been hidden behind red tape and bureaucracy for decades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnyguy Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 What are USO's please? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Just now, wnyguy said: What are USO's please? Unidentified submerged objects -- the tic-tack UFO the Navy caught was able to go in and out of the water without losing speed (over 100 knots underwater). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnyguy Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Aaah thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 14 minutes ago, wnyguy said: Aaah thank you Don't let that charlatan fool you. This is the real USO: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TakeYouToTasker Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Imagine, for a moment, being this person... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedge Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 1 hour ago, TakeYouToTasker said: Imagine, for a moment, being this person... I don't think this is what he intended to have happen. Over $10k raised for her in 6 hours. Good for her (and Carpem and the donors). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedge Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I do question the camouflage pattern choice. Now, if they REALLY wanted to blend in troops would be decked out like this: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 11 hours ago, Deranged Rhino said: Undoubtedly some of the sightings over the years have been misidentified as "alien" when they're our own tech, some more secret than others. No question about that. But we also now live in a world where the US Government and USN have admitted (for the first time) that there are real UFOs and USOs operating in our atmosphere which Navy jets have caught on film. Those might end up being our own tech too -- but it seems unlikely based on their abilities. The question that leads me to though is does anyone believe that the "tic-tack" UFOs (which were captured on video in 2014 and 2009 I think) are the only UFOs that have ever been studied by our own government and others? And if it's not, which I think is likely, then why did this one get disclosed/revealed while the others have been hidden behind red tape and bureaucracy for decades? Some Inegrated Technologies Can Obliterate Many Mundane Alien Theories Handily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 18 hours ago, Deranged Rhino said: I feel bad for it -- it doesn't look very healthy. But it sure is adorable. ******************************* Sound logic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH3 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 On 1/12/2020 at 6:32 PM, DC Tom said: And for my last post, you're all ***** idiots. Good for you....several years ago you were the detached grump....then you turned into just another dupe angry with himself and his lot in life....whose gauge of progress is not necessarily quantifiably measured or proven...but more importantly measured by the rage it produces.....just like the other 5th Avenue pu ds here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 18 hours ago, wnyguy said: What are USO's please? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 . 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 6 hours ago, TH3 said: Good for you....several years ago you were the detached grump....then you turned into just another dupe angry with himself and his lot in life....whose gauge of progress is not necessarily quantifiably measured or proven...but more importantly measured by the rage it produces.....just like the other 5th Avenue pu ds here... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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