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Dont take my statement too personally. I merely noticed the jab...laughed for a second...cuz it sounded like something off of an Objectivist Jerry Springer, and posted that remark. I didnt intend to offend (hey that rhymes).

it was just a low blow. You dont have to be so defensive. It was funny.

beautifully put

So I think I might be missing the point of this argument. You say God could exist? How? If god is outside of reality, would that not automatically define him as unreal? Unless we are talking of another god that i havent heard of, but i dont really want to get into that.

Have you read the book "On the Road" by Jack Kerouac? You might not like a roadtrip so much after reading that. Or maybe it might sell you on the road trip thing. Its a book that will do that to you.

you just had to toss a little attack in didnt you? (not that i care, i thought it was a little funny) just seemed a little out of place, dont you think?

i dont think he was talking about the casualties, which you are correct in saying that they are over publicized. I think there are a few more things wrong in Iraq and that whole situation, then the obvious stuff the media shows everyday. And by the way on a side note, why is everyone so critical of the media? Do they not have free speech? If Iraq sells papers, i say way to go media. If bush bashing sells papers, i say "way to go media." Whatever produces profits without lawsuits, i say they should print.

is military action necessary for a breached pharmaceutical contract? Not to antagonize you, because i doubt this was your intention, but could you ever see that happening?

Has anyone read Heart of Darkness? This is slightly off subject, but it deals with colonization. I believe that a lot of that book applies to the motives of the western justification for colonization. I was just wondering if anyone had any opinions on that.

i didnt know that Objectivism was funny? well, maybe its not. Unless its in the Simpsons. (haha just joking...see i do have a sense of humor)

I have a rabbit. I love it because it, like all animals including snakes and more, responds to me and it looks to me for its survival. Very similar to what rational cop said.

ive noticed this alot. Do all of you like appositive phrases or is it just me. (no insults intended...i, myself (haha), just found it a little odd).

That ought to cover just about all the fundamental questions you might ever have about Objectivism.

why would there be gun control? I dont know how everyone else feels here. But depriving any type of right to me seems to be a step in the wrong direction.

Have you been to ARI

thank you i did not know that. That changes my whole perspective.

aynfan, if your intention was to show me that God was not popular during the time of our founding, then you might want to quote more than just one person. If that wasnt your intention, then why did you give me those quotes? Please would you explain?

I heard somewhere that the band Rush writes a lot of Objectivist based lyrics. And they claim to be a big fan of Ayn Rand's works.

no its not a double edged sword. God is a reflection of our roots, just the same as we have roots in a republic. At the time of our founding christianity was the prominent religion and was therefore included in just about every aspect of life, including our pledge of allegiance. God is a belief and as people believe it less it will disappear, however our republic was a way of life and government that should stay.

"and to the REPUBLIC for which it stands..." I think this should clarify that the USA is a repbulic. Its in our pledge of allegiance.

oldsalt: i understand that you most likely didnt mean to be insulting. Just it often comes off as if it were insulting. It is very difficult for those on the internet to know what is and is not a lecture or an insult or anything because type lacks tone of voice. I just want him to know that he shouldnt make generalization or unasserted claims. And we should merely point that out and ask that he learn a little more through questions and not attacks. We want to encourage others to learn as it is beneficial to all to have rational people to deal with in society. I just want him to know that he should change his tone, and we should be more forgiving of those who dont know everything about Objectivism yet. because i think that everyone (or most at least) can still learn from each other and our surroundings.

Hannibal isnt even an Objectivist. He is just getting to know Objectivism and its principles. There is no need to condescending. Give him a break and let him learn through Rand works and our HELP!!!! Not scorn him because he still holds some illogical views. He will get over that eventually.

You're right in your logic of being Republican. I just choose not to vote it. This is my first Presidential race I can vote in and i refuse to vote Bush. I did get to vote in the lesser elections 2 years ago. And I dont understand why any one would vote green party. They are basically socialists. Some green party members support a 4 DOLLAR GAS TAX to FORCE the market to create alternative means of fuel. This is insane that they would impose such a devastating blow to our economy just for the sake of causing less polution. Global Warming isnt even a concern anymore, since so many scientists think that it occurs naturally.

Oh, well I will let others discuss Kant with you. I am not in the mood for an argument this late at night. I dont think the whole "kant is my favorite thing" will go over well here. Maybe, thats why you came here?

is the kant thing a joke?