Donal wrote:

Why should non-believers be given more credence than believers?

Get a clue, Donal - you're out of your depth.

Does that mean that I shouldn't have an opinion - or that I shouldn't
express it?

What part of "get a clue" precludes the possession or expression of an
opinion?


Why then, have you made so many contributions to this thread?

I enjoy epistemological discourse. Why are you spending so much time
slavering in this thread?


Excellent dissertation, Wally!

I'm surprised you can recognise it as such.


I'm almost proud that my stupefying
pointlessness has prompted such eloquence - and such a large
percentage of your activity here over the past week!!!

If you're trying to imply that you've been trolling me with your drivel,
you'll have to do better than that - as I said, I enjoy discussing this
particular subject matter.


Let me see if I understand you. Are you saying that we know sod-all
about the Universe, and therefore we shouldn't try to understand it?
That strikes me as being a bit defeatist!

You're still lacking the clue, Donal. At no point have I said that we
shouldn't try to understand it - just that statements like "the universe is
cyclical", "the universe started with a big bang all by itself", "god
created the universe" are without adequate foundation. The notion that any
one of these can be classified as even approaching an "inescapable
conclusion" is a joke.


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Wally
www.forthsailing.com
www.wally.myby.co.uk

"Wally" wrote in message
...
Donal wrote:

Why should non-believers be given more credence than believers?

Get a clue, Donal - you're out of your depth.

Does that mean that I shouldn't have an opinion - or that I shouldn't
express it?

What part of "get a clue" precludes the possession or expression of an
opinion?


Am I allowed to express my opinion without incurring your disapproval?


Yes .... or.... No?


You seem to take a very strong exception to my opinion.




Why then, have you made so many contributions to this thread?

I enjoy epistemological discourse. Why are you spending so much time
slavering in this thread?


Excellent dissertation, Wally!

I'm surprised you can recognise it as such.

Why? I'm aware that we are ignorant!




I'm almost proud that my stupefying
pointlessness has prompted such eloquence - and such a large
percentage of your activity here over the past week!!!

If you're trying to imply that you've been trolling me with your drivel,
you'll have to do better than that - as I said, I enjoy discussing this
particular subject matter.

So why do you feel the need to resort to personal insults?




Let me see if I understand you. Are you saying that we know sod-all
about the Universe, and therefore we shouldn't try to understand it?
That strikes me as being a bit defeatist!

You're still lacking the clue, Donal.

Thanks for the personal insult! Ad Hominem attacks are not usually required
by people who are capable of reasoned debate.
This isn't the first post where you have had to resort to a personal insult
to buttress your point of view.


At no point have I said that we
shouldn't try to understand it - just that statements like "the universe
is
cyclical", "the universe started with a big bang all by itself", "god
created the universe" are without adequate foundation. The notion that any
one of these can be classified as even approaching an "inescapable
conclusion" is a joke.

Why are you still trying to engage me in a logical discussion? I was under
the impression that you and Jeff were sooooo pleased with your intellectual
superiority that you had consigned me to the "lunatic" bin!!!


Regards


Donal
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"Wally" wrote in message
...
Jeff Morris wrote:

Well said, Wally. That was particularly articulate, given our usually
standards.

Thank you.


But don't you think you could have strung him along for a little
longer?

Gotta keep these things fresh! He had gone into parrot mode, so it was
time
to gaff him and land him - I want to see if he fillets himself or dries in
the sun.

Your celebration is premature!


Your self-confidence is truly admirable!



Regards


Donal
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"Lady Pilot" wrote in message
| Nope, he can't! Great job, Joe!

Oh Good Grief.... I can't be bothered reading the entire debate...... so
I'll just side with the Lady Pilot on this one! ;-D

Damn this bunk is darned chilly........ not meaning to change the
subject, but I understand one can at times.... get something soft, silken
and feminine to help warm the berth. Man would that be choice!

Oh well....

CM

On Sat, 29 May 2004 02:22:57 -0300, "Capt. Mooron"
wrote this crap:

Damn this bunk is darned chilly........ not meaning to change the
subject, but I understand one can at times.... get something soft, silken
and feminine to help warm the berth. Man would that be choice!

I don't think wearing the underwear you bought at Victoria's Secret
will keep you warm.






Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now!

I came here thinking this was about s-a-i-l-i-n-g....

....and I find this... AND Jax, too. :-)

Sorry...My mistake...bye.....





Navigator wrote in message ...
Bobsprit wrote:

Whale vomit floats, used for years in the production of perfume. Whale ****
sinks.

Whale **** floats and Ambergis is not vomit.


Do you mean ambergris?

Cheers

Great pics! You are so lucky! I am so envious.

Scotty


What a great night!!!! After the sun dropped we had 12-14 knots in steady air
in a somewhat hazy night. The moon was visible, Julie London was on the stereo
and the caviar was excellent! We sail again today, then an overnighter
tomorrow.

http://hometown.aol.com/bobsprit/images/nightsail.jpg

RB

So Sue Me!

Scotty

"Jim Cate" wrote in message ...
Would you take $34,500?

(Incidentally, there are criminal penalties for stealing someone else's
identity without permission. Also, it's asinine and childish.)

Jim

JimCate wrote:
For Sale: 2004 MacGregor 26M. Bought 2 weeks ago. Used only once. New
redesiegned blue double hull. 75HP Merc Big Foot outboard, will move
this baby at 28 MPH. All the bells and whistles. I paid $38,999. Will
sacrifice at $21,500, OBO.

Jim

Horass knows all about this. You should listen to him.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Horvath" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 29 May 2004 02:22:57 -0300, "Capt. Mooron"
wrote this crap:

Damn this bunk is darned chilly........ not meaning to change the
subject, but I understand one can at times.... get something soft,
silken
and feminine to help warm the berth. Man would that be choice!

I don't think wearing the underwear you bought at Victoria's Secret
will keep you warm.






Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now!

Don't let the hatch hit you on the way out.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Fred Allen" wrote in message
om...
I came here thinking this was about s-a-i-l-i-n-g....

...and I find this... AND Jax, too. :-)

Sorry...My mistake...bye.....





Navigator wrote in message
...
Bobsprit wrote:

Whale vomit floats, used for years in the production of perfume. Whale
****
sinks.

Whale **** floats and Ambergis is not vomit.


Do you mean ambergris?

Cheers