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 Posted - 08/17/2005 : 09:06:46 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Starman
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Originally posted by Dry_vby
What is it about cospiracy theories that seems to attract the uneducated and illiterate?
"The thing about conspiracy literature is that it's perfect for stupid people who want to seem smart and ground their hatred in something completely mystical and confusing, and it's good for smart people who are too lazy to do their homework. People can't argue with it without possibly implicating themselves."
-- Marc Maron, The Jerusalem Syndrome
Oh yeah: http://www.skepticfriends.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4828 Check out my posts! |
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Cuneiformist
The Imperfectionist
USA
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Posted - 08/17/2005 : 11:16:18 [Permalink]
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| Hey, I really want to know what these "mystery schools" are all about. Help me out! |
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Fripp
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Posted - 08/17/2005 : 11:18:41 [Permalink]
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"What the hell is an Aluminum Falcon?"
"Oh, I'm sorry. I thought my Dark Lord of the Sith could protect a small thermal exhaust port that's only 2-meters wide! That thing wasn't even fully paid off yet! You have any idea what this is going to do to my credit?!?!"
"What? Oh, oh, 'just rebuild it'? Oh, real [bleep]ing original. And who's gonna give me a loan, jackhole? You? You got an ATM on that torso LiteBrite?" |
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HYBRID
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Posted - 08/17/2005 : 11:20:05 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Cuneiformist
Hey, I really want to know what these "mystery schools" are all about. Help me out!
Are you sreious, or are you just playint with me. Becaue if you are, I don't have time for it. But if you are serious, we can get into this. Damn it, why did you wait until now to actually listen, I have to go to the store and pick up some things! Before I take you seriously, did you look at ALL of my recent posts? |
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Fripp
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Posted - 08/17/2005 : 11:30:32 [Permalink]
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"What the hell is an Aluminum Falcon?"
"Oh, I'm sorry. I thought my Dark Lord of the Sith could protect a small thermal exhaust port that's only 2-meters wide! That thing wasn't even fully paid off yet! You have any idea what this is going to do to my credit?!?!"
"What? Oh, oh, 'just rebuild it'? Oh, real [bleep]ing original. And who's gonna give me a loan, jackhole? You? You got an ATM on that torso LiteBrite?" |
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Cuneiformist
The Imperfectionist
USA
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Posted - 08/17/2005 : 11:40:33 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by HYBRID
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Originally posted by Cuneiformist
Hey, I really want to know what these "mystery schools" are all about. Help me out!
Are you sreious, or are you just playint with me. Becaue if you are, I don't have time for it. But if you are serious, we can get into this. Damn it, why did you wait until now to actually listen, I have to go to the store and pick up some things! Before I take you seriously, did you look at ALL of my recent posts?
Yes, I'm serious. And this morning I looked through this entire thread. (Remember, you accused me of claiming that mystery schools started only in 1700 BC; I obviously didn't.) Early on, I asked about mystery schools and as yet there's been no significant description or discussion of them.
And please, I've been listening. Again, I've been nothing but cordial in this and other threads. Any help you could offer would be appreciated! |
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Dry_vby
Skeptic Friend
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Posted - 08/17/2005 : 17:19:51 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by woolytoad
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Originally posted by Dry_vby
What is it about cospiracy theories that seems to attract the uneducated and illiterate?
Conspiracy theories attract everybody. It's only the uneducated and illiterate that continue to believe in them. I bet the majority of people on this board like them as exercises in common sense.
You are, of course completely correct.
I, in my turn, find them highly entertaining, the way they twist and turn to accomadate any peice of information at hand.
I should have asked:
Why is it that only ill-educated and illiterate people accept the validity of conspiracy theories? |
"I'll go along with the charade
Until I can think my way out.
I know it was all a big joke
Whatever it was about."
Bob Dylan
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HYBRID
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Posted - 08/17/2005 : 21:13:45 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Dry_vby
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Originally posted by woolytoad
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Originally posted by Dry_vby
What is it about cospiracy theories that seems to attract the uneducated and illiterate?
Conspiracy theories attract everybody. It's only the uneducated and illiterate that continue to believe in them. I bet the majority of people on this board like them as exercises in common sense.
You are, of course completely correct.
I, in my turn, find them highly entertaining, the way they twist and turn to accomadate any peice of information at hand.
I should have asked:
Why is it that only ill-educated and illiterate people accept the validity of conspiracy theories?
Are you serious? Are you really serious by this statement? First of all, that is calling me below average, and insult, name calling, where is the moderator?? Second of all, this is so wrong, its not worth addressing. That's a joke! |
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Cuneiformist
The Imperfectionist
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Posted - 08/17/2005 : 21:24:30 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by HYBRID
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Originally posted by Dry_vby
I should have asked:
Why is it that only ill-educated and illiterate people accept the validity of conspiracy theories?
Are you serious? Are you really serious by this statement? First of all, that is calling me below average, and insult, name calling, where is the moderator?? Second of all, this is so wrong, its not worth addressing. That's a joke!
I think the mod was more upset at the threat than the insults. I mean, it dv had said "why is it that only ill-educated and illiterate people whose ass I'm going to kick until they don't know what day it is accept the validity of conspiracy theories?" then perhaps you'd have a case. But then, I haven't follwed the debate much, so what do I know.
Mostly, my not following this discussion is because I'm really anxious to hear about mystery schools, which I'm sure HYBRID is going to tell me about in great detail. Any time now. Any time. |
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H. Humbert
SFN Die Hard
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Posted - 08/17/2005 : 22:11:44 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Cuneiformist
Mostly, my not following this discussion is because I'm really anxious to hear about mystery schools, which I'm sure HYBRID is going to tell me about in great detail. Any time now. Any time.
Cune, I'm sure he would if you would stop clowning around and act serious for a minute.
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"A man is his own easiest dupe, for what he wishes to be true he generally believes to be true." --Demosthenes
"The first principle is that you must not fool yourself - and you are the easiest person to fool." --Richard P. Feynman
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pleco
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 04:58:15 [Permalink]
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| Don't pass out from holding your breath, Cune. |
by Filthy
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HYBRID
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 07:51:27 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Cuneiformist
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Originally posted by HYBRID
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Originally posted by Dry_vby
I should have asked:
Why is it that only ill-educated and illiterate people accept the validity of conspiracy theories?
Are you serious? Are you really serious by this statement? First of all, that is calling me below average, and insult, name calling, where is the moderator?? Second of all, this is so wrong, its not worth addressing. That's a joke!
I think the mod was more upset at the threat than the insults. I mean, it dv had said "why is it that only ill-educated and illiterate people whose ass I'm going to kick until they don't know what day it is accept the validity of conspiracy theories?" then perhaps you'd have a case. But then, I haven't follwed the debate much, so what do I know.
Mostly, my not following this discussion is because I'm really anxious to hear about mystery schools, which I'm sure HYBRID is going to tell me about in great detail. Any time now. Any time.
What would you like to "know"? |
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HYBRID
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 07:53:43 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Fripp
While you're at it, tell us about our country's four fathers, the ones that were escaping religious persecution.
Your still on that?Let it go man. I was merely making a generalization of the people (four fathers, pilgrims, etc!) who "built" the foundation of this country, according to history! Do you get it now? I hope I don't have to address this again! |
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HYBRID
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 07:55:13 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by woolytoad
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Originally posted by Dry_vby
What is it about cospiracy theories that seems to attract the uneducated and illiterate?
Conspiracy theories attract everybody. It's only the uneducated and illiterate that continue to believe in them. I bet the majority of people on this board like them as exercises in common sense.
This is not an indirect insult!Can I insult people back? |
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HYBRID
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 07:58:57 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by HYBRID
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Originally posted by woolytoad
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Originally posted by Dry_vby
What is it about cospiracy theories that seems to attract the uneducated and illiterate?
Conspiracy theories attract everybody. It's only the uneducated and illiterate that continue to believe in them. I bet the majority of people on this board like them as exercises in common sense.
This is not an indirect insult!Can I insult people back?
I can't believe this guy has the audacity to even say stupid shit like this. "excercises in common sense?"What kind of bullshit is that to say. You really have no idea what the fuck you are talking about do you? You just make up shit! |
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