In Memoriam: Christopher Hitchens, 1949–2011

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  1. Diacanu

    Diacanu Comicmike. Writer

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    I said trying. :diacanu:

    And to put that into context, Wile E. Coyote tries. :D
    Diacanu, Dec 16, 2011
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  2. Diacanu

    Diacanu Comicmike. Writer

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    DP
    Diacanu, Dec 16, 2011
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  3. Muad Dib

    Muad Dib Probably a Dual Deceased Member

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    Who's been trying?
    Muad Dib, Dec 16, 2011
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  4. Diacanu

    Diacanu Comicmike. Writer

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    Are you kiddin? :lol:
    That's Async's whole shtick, and Vlad likes to "throw down".
    That's off the top of my head.

    Anyhoo, back on topic....
    Diacanu, Dec 16, 2011
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  5. Muad Dib

    Muad Dib Probably a Dual Deceased Member

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    I've never seen either of them try to pummel you over the head with religion. They express their viewpoints and leave it at that. Accept it or don't.

    Are the lights on a Nativity display keeping you awake or something?
    Muad Dib, Dec 16, 2011
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  6. Forbin

    Forbin Do you feel fluffy, punk?

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    Didn't always agree with him, but I always enjoyed listening an intelligent person go off on things.
    Forbin, Dec 16, 2011
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  7. Man Afraid of his Shoes

    Man Afraid of his Shoes كافر

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    If you don't want them doing that to you, then there's an easy way to make them stop....

    ...but weren't you the one who was just pointing out the fact that this is a discussion board to people who where making the exact same complaint of you?
    Man Afraid of his Shoes, Dec 16, 2011
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  8. Diacanu

    Diacanu Comicmike. Writer

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    No, you deliberately changed a word there, go read my post again.
    Diacanu, Dec 16, 2011
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  9. Clyde

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    Was he playing it for a laugh?

    Else it seems an obvious strawman. Wickedness is a human thing, no religion necessary.
    Clyde, Dec 16, 2011
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  10. Muad Dib

    Muad Dib Probably a Dual Deceased Member

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    Didn't change a thing there, scooter. That's a DD&B.
    Muad Dib, Dec 16, 2011
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  11. Diacanu

    Diacanu Comicmike. Writer

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    Oh, let 'em bring it.
    Just said I won't sit still for it is all.
    :diacanu:
    Diacanu, Dec 16, 2011
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  12. Muad Dib

    Muad Dib Probably a Dual Deceased Member

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    OK. Prove them wrong. With evidence and stuff.
    Muad Dib, Dec 16, 2011
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  13. Diacanu

    Diacanu Comicmike. Writer

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    Yeah, you did.
    Apologize for lying.
    :)
    Diacanu, Dec 16, 2011
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  14. Muad Dib

    Muad Dib Probably a Dual Deceased Member

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    Didn't see their ego at all. Yours is showing, though.
    Muad Dib, Dec 16, 2011
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  15. Diacanu

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    I do every time.
    Big bang and evolution slaughter Genesis, and then Async will always try to rope-a-dope with the Deist God, and pretend it didn't happen.
    It's almost adorable.
    Diacanu, Dec 16, 2011
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  16. Diacanu

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    Because you agree with them.
    :)
    Diacanu, Dec 16, 2011
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  17. Diacanu

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    Now, apologize for lying.
    :)
    Diacanu, Dec 16, 2011
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  18. Diacanu

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    He admits wickedness is human with "wicked people will do wicked things".
    :shrug:
    Diacanu, Dec 16, 2011
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  19. Muad Dib

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    The Big Bang IS Genesis.
    Muad Dib, Dec 16, 2011
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  20. Muad Dib

    Muad Dib Probably a Dual Deceased Member

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    As a matter of fact, I do, but I still don't see their egos on display.

    Knowledge, yes. Ego, no.
    Muad Dib, Dec 16, 2011
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  21. Muad Dib

    Muad Dib Probably a Dual Deceased Member

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    no u
    Muad Dib, Dec 16, 2011
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  22. Diacanu

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    No, that's the whole talking snake, rib-lady apple routine.
    But, you knew that.
    :diacanu:
    Diacanu, Dec 16, 2011
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  23. Diacanu

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    You lost me at "no".
    :waving:
    Diacanu, Dec 16, 2011
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  24. Muad Dib

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    You were already lost.
    Muad Dib, Dec 16, 2011
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  25. Clyde

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    A clear example of science disproving religious text and whatnot? Then enjoy your victory already.

    :walz:
    Clyde, Dec 16, 2011
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  26. Muad Dib

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    Now he can go tug one off!
    Muad Dib, Dec 16, 2011
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  27. Lanzman

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    Too bad about Hitchens. He was quite the character.

    Annoying that the thread has turned into the usual godsquad vs atheist crap.

    On the plus side, Hitchens should by now have found out if he was right about God or not.
    Lanzman, Dec 16, 2011
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  28. RickDeckard

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    This fucking ruined my day today. I didn't always agree with him, but I always admired him.

    The world is a poorer place for his absence. RIP Hitch. :(

    [​IMG]
    RickDeckard, Dec 16, 2011
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  29. Paladin

    Paladin Overjoyed Man of Liberty

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    He could only find out that he was wrong.

    If he was right (there are no gods or eternal afterlives), there is no way he can ever know it.

    But I expect he was right.
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  30. Diacanu

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    Way to class it up, fellas. :techman:
    Diacanu, Dec 16, 2011
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