Local Posts #27 (Part One)

2009-8-3 04:55:00

[Compiler's Note: The "Local Posts" series of articles found here in "The Archives" are a collection of exchanges between JJ Dewey and others participating on a local online newspaper blog. These exchanges were subsequently re-posted by JJ Dewey on The Keys Of Knowledge discussion group prior to being archived here.]

  

June 27, 2009 -- Post #1

JJ:

(Response to a writer criticizing Rush for joining the Humane Society when it is seen by some as being anti hunting.)

Rush joining the Humane Society is no mystery as he talked about why he did it on his radio program. He said he loves animals and would be lost without his cat. He supports the Humane Society's work in working toward their goal of a humane treatment of animals, most of which has little to do with hunting.

I do not believe Rush is a hunter himself and do not know if he supports hunting, but I do know he supports the Second Amendment and has never criticized hunters.

If I found out that Rush was against hunting would that make me not want to listen to him?

No. It wouldn't change anything, as he would still be the most interesting commentator in all the media. I know the Left expects their people to be pure in belief, but those on the Right are very diverse and a little deviation from the stereotype is fine with most of us.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is way off the mainstream Right, but he is still well liked.

  

June 27, 2009 -- Post #2

"TWall:"

"Just the other night someone was trying to prove to me the world would be better without 'the Jews': And he loves Rush, O'Reilly, and Hannity. And he voted for McCain. And he can't wait for Palin in '12. So maybe it isn't just 'the Left' Joseph. You should look at 'the Right' too."

JJ:

Your post makes no sense. Why would your friend who hates Jews, love "Rush, O'Reilly, and Hannity" who love and support Israel and have high respect for Jews with Lieberman, a Jew, being one of their favorite politicians? You'd think he'd vote for Democrats who have tepid support for Israel. Most people who hate Jews swallow the theory that Israel is part of a Jewish conspiracy to take over the world so this guy should shun "Rush and friends."

If he really listens to them it must be their shinning personalities and sparkling intelligence that captivates him and not their belief system. Can't blame him. Lefty commentators are boring indeed. Apparently even you listen to Rush.

  

June 28, 2009

JJ:

I'd say that Mr. Gilbert doesn't have much of a Libertarian streak if he wants to ban all smoking in public places. He probably supports banning smoking outdoors in some places as required in Eagle [Idaho, USA].

All this is for our own good I am sure.

As a true Libertarian, let me say this. I do not want Mr. Gilbert, Obama or Mickey Mouse deciding what is for my own good in such trivial matters. I don't smoke myself but sometimes its nice to go into places where there is freedom to smoke.

The air just smells better and freer there.

Maybe I'll get revenge on these "do-gooders" by seeking a ban on tofu from the sight of non-tofu eaters so they can eat their rib-eyes [beef steaks] without distraction.

  

June 29, 2009

JJ:

My wife and I both read "The Power And Madness Of My Father's Love" and enjoyed it. (This was an article in the Idaho Statesman newspaper.) I can't believe Chaundra is canceling her subscription because of this. In the real world not all of our fathers are like [the character of] Ward Cleaver in [the television shows] "Leave it to Beaver." My late father certainly was not, and I could write a very controversial article about him, but he was a unique character and I loved him.

It seems though that since Obama had gotten elected that family values are back in vogue, but this time with the emphasis coming from the Democrats -- presenting the Obamas as the perfect family. Does this mean we can now call Democrats hypocrites when they fall from perfection the way Republicans have been attacked in the past?

  

June 30, 2009 -- Post #1

"Rainey":

"Bush stole two elections in America."

JJ:

Bush won twice because he legally won the most electoral votes. Get over it. He did not steal the election. Read Bill Sammon's book on the election "At Any Cost," and you'll see what really happened.

"Rainey":

"So what's up with the Iranians raising such a bloody commotion over the election?"

JJ:

Unlike the USA, the governing power in Iran is the religious authorities and the people do not trust them. The solution is to have the U.N. recount 10% of the ballots, and then if the count looks fishy to recount the whole thing.

"Rainey":

"And remember, Bush had the aspirations of a dictator that didn't materialize because of his own party."

JJ:

What a ridiculous accusation with nothing but imagination behind it.

  

July 1, 2009 -- Post #1

JJ:

It must be depressing to not believe in God. If there is no God then at death conscious existence will be no more. It will be as if you have never been and as if the universe and all that is in it never existed. All that we do here would be as a flicker of light in eternity, when extinguished, all imprint of that which is you is just gone forever.

What a way to think -- thinking which is disproved by something so small as a strand of DNA which could not have created itself without the help of Divine Intelligence.

If you want to read a book that will inspire you read "The Aquarian Gospel of Jesus, the Christ." You can read it for free online at:

http://home.netcom.com/~mokeeffe/AquarianGospel1-15.htm#AGtext

  

July 1, 2009 -- Post #2

"Boiseriver" wrote:

"You assume that there is only one path to the afterlife."

JJ:

The only one I know of is death. Do you know another one?

If you are referring to some one religion, I am not a member of any religion and have written and published a book on Buddhism and have written on many religions and diverse spiritual thought. Most black-and-white [thinking] religious people have a similar problem with me that you do.

"Boiseriver"

"The other illogical assumption in your statement is the existence of an afterlife. The arrogance of humans has created this myth."

JJ:

Not illogical at all. All that exists is eternal -- only the form changes.

"Boiseriver"

"Perhaps thinking that humans occupy a special place in the chain of life has led to a host of ills including war, slavery, and degradation of the planet."

JJ:

We are where we are. Any specialness is relative. Atheists have killed and enslaved more people than believers. Religion (of which I am a member of none) has also done good things such as encouraging charity, love and fellowship. Since I do not have an ax to grind against believers or non believers, I can see with more dispassion than many.

"Boiseriver"

"What if you and others spent less time worrying about an afterlife and focused more on making this one more special?"

JJ:

I'll bet I worry about it less than you do.

  

July 1, 2009 -- Post #3

"TheAntiSavior" wrote:

"If I were to suggest that between the Earth and Mars there is a china teapot revolving about the sun in an elliptical orbit, nobody would be able to disprove my assertion provided I were careful to add that the teapot is too small to be revealed even by our most powerful telescopes. But if I were to go on to say that, since my assertion cannot be disproved, it is intolerable presumption on the part of human reason to doubt it, I should rightly be thought to be talking nonsense. If, however, the existence of such a teapot were affirmed in ancient books, taught as the sacred truth every Sunday, and instilled into the minds of children at school, hesitation to believe in its existence would become a mark of eccentricity and entitle the doubter to the attentions of the psychiatrist in an enlightened age or of the Inquisitor in an earlier time."

JJ:

That would be about as convincing as the belief that the Eucharist is the actual flesh and blood of Christ. Yet if we look at one single strand of DNA we have overwhelming evidence of a creator, for it could not have created itself through random forces. There is no actual evidence for your teapot so your correspondence makes no sense.

  

-- End Of Part One --

  

Go To:

Next article in series:  Local Posts #27, Part Two
Previous article in series:  Local Posts #26, Part Two