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Posted on September 26 at 10:35 a.m.
Evolution is a theory, supported by factual evidence. Creationism is an idea, supported by other ideas and a complete lack of factual evidence. There simply is no comparison, and other than enjoying creationism as a story in a literature class, it has no other scholastic relevance. It makes for a fine story, and I imagine many people can find solace and comfort in it since the world is vastly complex and difficult to understand. But there are plenty of great books out there on evolution, go to the scientific american website for some suggested reading.
Happy hunting!
Posted on September 26 at 10:20 a.m.
Illegal immigrants actually pay taxes, the IRS is happy to give anyone a tax ID number, and as a group recover less in services than their public investment. the solution to immigration does not lie in demonizing people who otherwise make a very healthy contribution to our society and culture
Posted on September 25 at 10:39 a.m.
Please don't discourage AShaw, the more time he spends here, the less damage he can do in the real world...
Posted on September 22 at 10:58 a.m.
What exactly makes this "artist" a liberal? Nothing. I see no policy statements on the TP, nothing that would indicate a political position one way or the other except an implicit ad hominem attack on the unfortunate visages on the TP. That doesn't make one a liberal (as much as the supporters of the people represented on the TP would like it to). Real liberals are actually smart people with great policy (unlike the ill-advised deregulation of the banking industry that got us to our present situation - courtesy of the stupid policy of guys like Phil Gramm who John McCain thinks is a financial genius - LOL).
There is at least an instructional aspect to what they are doing as the quotes and whatnot make for interesting reading. But now you are wiping your arse not just with a toxic paper product, but probably with toxic ink as well! I personally don't use toilet paper, except in the rare case where it is extremely inconvenient. Sorry, you quixotic right wingers out there are tilting against windmills once again (maybe your feelings are hurt?).
Posted on September 19 at 10:26 a.m.
Si, pero quien es mas smug? There's a car in my 'hood, a hybrid, with the personalized plate "gud4erth" or somesuch. Now, exactly what is good for the earth about this car? Nothing! What's good for the earth about the bicycle I ride in lieu of driving? Nothing! What's good for the earth about the shoes on my feet? You guessed it. So let's stop calling ourselves green. Less brown, maybe. As for Tony vs Hannah-Beth there's no contest as to who will be better for the earth.
Posted on September 18 at 12:31 p.m.
What everyone needs to understand is that single-payer creates a system with comprehensive coverage (better than the best private insurance you can buy), that includes everyone with no denial of service for any reason, and at a cost that is on the order of two thirds of what we pay now for our grossly inadequate system as described by Mr. King. Why are we so hesitant to adopt single-payer? I think it is the cultural bias we have that says the "free market" just has to be better. The free market has gotten us to where we are today...
Posted on September 18 at 12:23 p.m.
Private insurers waste vast amounts of money just on the enrollment process, as you experienced with your 20 pages. In single-payer you are enrolled once, and there's nothing to fill out except your name and proof of state residency (should the single-payer be state based). How many times has each of us been enrolled, even if we have been with the same employer for many years? I personally can count at least a dozen, and I'm sure the number is larger. Single-payer with a single risk pool is the best way to finance health care, although it will cause your lovely insurance agent to have to find a new job...
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Posted on September 11 at 8:22 a.m.
Seems like a reasonable compromise, although the huge increase in a single ride might discourage people from trying out the bus (like my friend, who, after 15 years of commuting from the Mesa to Goleta by pickup truck, discovered that there was an express bus with a stop a block from his house and 200 yards from his work when he was prompted to look for alternative methods of transportation due to the inevitable rise in fuel costs). As a regular bus rider and biker myself, I will continue to buy the ten-ride passes.
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Posted on October 10 at 2:48 p.m.
The Democrats lost that election fair and square, putting forth a tepid "middle of the road" candidate, much to the dismay of the democratic wing of the democratic party (to quote the man who should have been running and who was effectively torpedoed by his own party). Nader is a much needed thorn in our sides and has done many, many commendable things, most of which get overshadowed by petty complaints.
On Nader Not Guilty