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kentauros

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55. Yeah, it had to happen
Mon Mar 26, 2012, 01:44 PM
Mar 2012


And I love Rick's method of talking about this stuff, yet never, ever engaging them in the discussion, since that's exactly what they want. Withholding participation aggravates them even more
The Watching of ASAH [View all] kentauros Mar 2012 OP
yep FirstLight Mar 2012 #1
Yes, it's easier not to care when you don't go looking for it kentauros Mar 2012 #2
You are so correct Tumbulu Mar 2012 #3
"Cleverness" is a good description of it. kentauros Mar 2012 #12
You would think they would have better things to do than 'watch' a group they don't believe in. icymist Mar 2012 #4
I laughed aloud when I read your "talking to a sieve"! kentauros Mar 2012 #13
Maybe we should give them some real woo to mine. icymist Mar 2012 #34
That's an excellent idea! kentauros Mar 2012 #35
A thread sending love to the skeptics?! icymist Mar 2012 #36
Well, won't it be like kentauros Mar 2012 #37
Naw! More like being in science class with an uncooth teacher: icymist Mar 2012 #38
You're almost getting into giantess territory. kentauros Mar 2012 #39
it's an interesting observation. NuttyFluffers Mar 2012 #5
"Right-thinking" is another good term and observation. kentauros Mar 2012 #14
They're all holed up in their secret hideout WolverineDG Mar 2012 #15
HA! kentauros Mar 2012 #21
just one more thing you can chalk up to fear Celebration Mar 2012 #6
I'm sure for most of us that have ever just visited Health, kentauros Mar 2012 #16
I have never understood the creepy voyeurism of those who disagree with us. BlueIris Mar 2012 #7
It reminds me of those conservative forums kentauros Mar 2012 #10
Control thing, maybe? And a way of constantly validating their own views. BlueIris Mar 2012 #18
That's a good analysis! kentauros Mar 2012 #20
They are very sad people WolverineDG Mar 2012 #8
"Welcoming & accepting" I find to be the biggest difference kentauros Mar 2012 #19
That's a good point. BanzaiBonnie Mar 2012 #40
Fear. Fearfearfearfear. And mo' fear. MorningGlow Mar 2012 #9
MG, this thread is a kind of resurrection of one you did some years ago kentauros Mar 2012 #11
AND I WILL GUARANTEE Ricochet21 Mar 2012 #17
That's interesting kentauros Mar 2012 #22
think: back-door Baptists WolverineDG Mar 2012 #23
Okay, I admit ignorance. kentauros Mar 2012 #24
I thought that expression was well-known throughout Texas WolverineDG Mar 2012 #27
Okay, thanks :) kentauros Mar 2012 #28
HAHA!...that reminds me of a joke! kimmerspixelated Mar 2012 #32
That joke is actually not too far off the mark... yellerpup Apr 2012 #60
I used to work in a grocery store that sold hard liquor... icymist Mar 2012 #45
I NEVER try to convert or argue with anyone Ricochet21 Mar 2012 #26
I bet it does. kimmerspixelated Mar 2012 #33
Most acknowledge it Ricochet21 Apr 2012 #59
That group you speak of kimmerspixelated Mar 2012 #25
Thanks, kimmers! :) kentauros Mar 2012 #29
My fave was one of them insisting that the Creation story in Genesis couldn't be an allegory WolverineDG Mar 2012 #30
WolverineDG I'm not a christian but......... Howler Mar 2012 #42
I don't know all the ins & outs with intelligent design WolverineDG Mar 2012 #46
I know! kimmerspixelated Mar 2012 #31
Being contrary for contrary's sake BanzaiBonnie Mar 2012 #41
HAHAHA! kimmerspixelated Mar 2012 #49
they really can't see it NJCher Mar 2012 #43
True, I can understand why they don't get this stuff. kentauros Mar 2012 #50
Generally speaking Digit Mar 2012 #53
It's a lack of Right Speech, part of the Eightfold path of Buddhism. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2012 #44
Thank you for the link. kentauros Mar 2012 #48
It's really tough to have compassion for everyone. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2012 #52
With the "Reason" Rally over with, they're paying attention to us again. kentauros Mar 2012 #47
their ears were burning, huh? WolverineDG Mar 2012 #51
Oh crap Kentauros!!! Howler Mar 2012 #54
Yeah, it had to happen kentauros Mar 2012 #55
LOL! Howler Mar 2012 #56
This is striking a cord with me get the red out Mar 2012 #57
I can only care if I respect these people Proud_Lefty Mar 2012 #58
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