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On 26/07/2014 09:13, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> On 26-7-2014 9:43, Stephen wrote:
>> On 26/07/2014 08:36, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>>> And so starts corruption... down the slippery road to hell.
>>
>> A bit late for that. ;-)
>>
>
> You had your curry then?
>
There's nae time for that.
The Laird wants us up at the Big Hoose.
So put aside that pie-grater and come along.
(Warp: Even if Thomas does not get the reference. Jim Henderson and Dr
John, will.)
--
Regards
Stephen
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On 26/07/2014 09:19, Orchid Win7 v1 wrote:
> On 25/07/2014 11:45 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> Go to Google maps and put in (for example) "Hospitals in London, United
>> Kingdom", and "Churches in London, United Kingdom".
>>
>> Compare the number of dots on the map.
>
> Surely this only indicates that we *have built* more churches than
> hospitals, but than we *are building* more churches than hospitals...
Don't be beguiled by logic. It is an Aunt Sally (straw man).
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Stephen
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Am 26.07.2014 10:28, schrieb Stephen:
> On 26/07/2014 09:19, Orchid Win7 v1 wrote:
>> On 25/07/2014 11:45 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> Go to Google maps and put in (for example) "Hospitals in London, United
>>> Kingdom", and "Churches in London, United Kingdom".
>>>
>>> Compare the number of dots on the map.
>>
>> Surely this only indicates that we *have built* more churches than
>> hospitals, but than we *are building* more churches than hospitals...
>
> Don't be beguiled by logic. It is an Aunt Sally (straw man).
Logic and reason is something for scared wimps without Strong Faith(TM).
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On 26/07/2014 09:36, clipka wrote:
> Am 26.07.2014 10:28, schrieb Stephen:
>> On 26/07/2014 09:19, Orchid Win7 v1 wrote:
>>> On 25/07/2014 11:45 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>> Go to Google maps and put in (for example) "Hospitals in London, United
>>>> Kingdom", and "Churches in London, United Kingdom".
>>>>
>>>> Compare the number of dots on the map.
>>>
>>> Surely this only indicates that we *have built* more churches than
>>> hospitals, but than we *are building* more churches than hospitals...
>>
>> Don't be beguiled by logic. It is an Aunt Sally (straw man).
>
> Logic and reason is something for scared wimps without Strong Faith(TM).
>
Harken! He spake truly.
(Warp: That was irony with a touch of "argument from authority" by using
the archaic "spake". If I had capitalised "truly" it would have added a
religious overtone.)
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Regards
Stephen
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On 26-7-2014 10:23, Stephen wrote:
> On 26/07/2014 09:13, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>> On 26-7-2014 9:43, Stephen wrote:
>>> On 26/07/2014 08:36, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>>>> And so starts corruption... down the slippery road to hell.
>>>
>>> A bit late for that. ;-)
>>>
>>
>> You had your curry then?
>>
>
> There's nae time for that.
> The Laird wants us up at the Big Hoose.
> So put aside that pie-grater and come along.
>
> (Warp: Even if Thomas does not get the reference. Jim Henderson and Dr
> John, will.)
>
God it! ;-)
Thomas
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On 26/07/14 09:23, Stephen wrote:
>
> There's nae time for that.
> The Laird wants us up at the Big Hoose.
> So put aside that pie-grater and come along.
>
> (Warp: Even if Thomas does not get the reference. Jim Henderson and Dr
> John, will.)
>
:-D
John
--
Protect the Earth
It was not given to you by your parents
You hold it in trust for your children
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On 26-7-2014 10:23, Stephen wrote:
> There's nae time for that.
> The Laird wants us up at the Big Hoose.
> So put aside that pie-grater and come along.
>
> (Warp: Even if Thomas does not get the reference. Jim Henderson and Dr
> John, will.)
>
Not Robert Burns imho. I go for Walter Scott.
Thomas
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On 26/07/2014 15:25, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> Not Robert Burns imho.
Correct.
> I go for Walter Scott.
Whatever. It is a free world. ;-)
--
Regards
Stephen
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On Sat, 26 Jul 2014 01:01:57 -0400, Warp wrote:
> Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospam com> wrote:
>> Well, there are a lot of things that didn't become an issue for the
>> general public, partly because Romney wouldn't really talk about what
>> he believes or what his church practices. I may not have liked him as
>> a candidate or as a person, but I can respect him for saying "that's
>> not what this election is about" and refusing to talk about his faith.
>> If he had been elected, I actually think he would have not had his
>> faith be front and center, because he didn't want it in the spotlight.
>> He considered it to be a very personal thing, and not relevant to his
>> policy choices.
>
> I really have to wonder if he did that honestly, or because he (or his
> advisors) thought that it would be better to not openly discuss his
> beliefs because it would drive voters away...
Oh, he probably was advised not to make it about his religion.
>> But there's still no way I would have voted for him. But I do wish
>> more candidates would say "you know what? My beliefs are not your
>> business, they're mine." - and then left it at that, and let their
>> actions rather than their beliefs (or perceptions about their beliefs)
>> be what they were judged on by the electorate.
>
> That would probably be the best, but then, perhaps people would vote for
> the one candidate who praises God all the time?
It's a question of making beliefs be private or "none" becoming the
norm. That's something that's going to take some time over here.
Jim
--
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw
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On Sat, 26 Jul 2014 15:56:47 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> On 26/07/2014 15:25, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>> Not Robert Burns imho.
>
> Correct.
>
>> I go for Walter Scott.
>
> Whatever. It is a free world. ;-)
LOL
--
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw
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