Posts Made By: Doug Matulis

Can we all agree that the earth is currently in a warming trend? I think this is clear, yes there are some osilations in the data, but generally the earth is warming slightly. However, can we all agree that it is not caused by SUV's and incandesent lightbulbs, i.e. man-caused?

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Civil discourse is engagement in discourse (conversation) intended to enhance understanding.

Kenneth J. Gergen describes civil discourse as "the language of dispassionate objectivity", and suggests that it requires respect of the other participants, such as the reader. It neither diminishes the other's moral worth, nor questions their good judgment; it avoids hostility, direct antagonism, or excessive persuasion; it requires modesty and an appreciation for the other participant's experiences.

In Book III of An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690), John Locke contrasts between civil and philosophical discourse (or rhetorical discourse) with the former being for the benefit of the reader, and the public good:

“ First, By, their civil use, I mean such a communication of thoughts and ideas by words, as may serve for the upholding common conversation and commerce, about the ordinary affairs and conveniences of civil life, in the societies of men, one amongst another.

Secondly, By the philosophical use of words, I mean such a use of them as may serve to convey the precise notions of things, and to express in general propositions certain and undoubted truths, which the mind may rest upon and be satisfied with in its search after true knowledge. These two uses are very distinct; and a great deal less exactness will serve in the one than in the other, as we shall see in what follows. "

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_discourse

I have an old Savage double barrel that I want replace with a pump. I am looking at these two, mainly because I am not interested in spend a big bag of money on the shotgun. Leaning towards the 870, but anyone have any thoughts on the purchase?

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/06/21/new-york-atheists-angry-over-heaven-street-sign-honoring-11victims/

Curious, since Independence Day is about celebrating freedom, liberty, self-reliance, and our capitalistic free republic, what do liberals and democrates celebrate on this day? I ask because you never hear nanny-state, big government, entitlements, big brother, socialism mentioned in conjunction with our nations Independence Day.

BTW, to all you Patriots out there, have a wonderful Independence Day!

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When will America wake up?! :S

One Adobe engineer thinks so...

http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=319221

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/07/14/calif-gov-signs-landmark-law-to-teach-gay-history/

I feel sorry for the parents of kids who have no choice but to send their kids to the trash teaching schools in California. What despicable legislature and speaker, a real crime, as if there is some value in teaching such useless information. This is what we need a voucher system so parents can use the money they gave the government for public school for use to send their kids to a private school.

The followers of the religion with the book of love and peace have struck again!

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/07/22/explosion-damages-buildings-in-norwegian-capital/