Muenkel 0 #1 October 3, 2006 The Left is going to embrace it as its bible and believe every statement in the book, no matter what is proven to be false. The Right is going to deny every statement and label it as just another conspiracy no matter what is proven to be true. Neither side will be 100% correct. End of story. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 October 3, 2006 I find that whenever somebody speaks in absolutes, they're almost always incorrect.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #3 October 3, 2006 QuoteI find that whenever somebody speaks in absolutes, they're almost always incorrect. You mean, they're ALWAYS incorrect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 October 3, 2006 QuoteYou mean, they're ALWAYS incorrect. Nope. I mean almost always . . . Occasionally it is entirely proper to speak in an absolute. An example would be a temperature of zero degrees Kelvin. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 October 3, 2006 The first thing you learn when doing intel or investigations is that there are always 3 versions of any story. Party 1's story, Party 2's story, and The Truth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,182 #6 October 3, 2006 QuoteThe first thing you learn when doing intel or investigations is that there are always 3 versions of any story. Party 1's story, Party 2's story, and The Truth. Pity Bush didn't know that in 2002-3, when he only believed the intel he wanted to believe.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #7 October 3, 2006 QuoteQuoteThe first thing you learn when doing intel or investigations is that there are always 3 versions of any story. Party 1's story, Party 2's story, and The Truth. Pity Bush didn't know that in 2002-3, when he only believed the intel he wanted to believe. And another shot by kallend across the bow"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,182 #8 October 3, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteThe first thing you learn when doing intel or investigations is that there are always 3 versions of any story. Party 1's story, Party 2's story, and The Truth. Pity Bush didn't know that in 2002-3, when he only believed the intel he wanted to believe. And another shot by kallend across the bow It must be hard being a disciple of a lying incompetent spendthrift president, but you do a pretty effective job of it.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #9 October 3, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe first thing you learn when doing intel or investigations is that there are always 3 versions of any story. Party 1's story, Party 2's story, and The Truth. Pity Bush didn't know that in 2002-3, when he only believed the intel he wanted to believe. And another shot by kallend across the bow It must be hard being a disciple of a lying incompetent spendthrift president, but you do a pretty effective job of it. Oohhh, nice PA get up on the wrong side of the bed this AM?"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #10 October 3, 2006 QuoteAn example would be a temperature of zero degrees Kelvin. kelvin isn't in 'degrees'. it would be "zero kelvin", not "zero degrees Kelvin" Fairenheight, Rangkeen, Selcius are all 'degrees' though. (though all harder to spell) Edited for spelling ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirana 0 #11 October 3, 2006 QuoteQuoteYou mean, they're ALWAYS incorrect. Nope. I mean almost always . . . Occasionally it is entirely proper to speak in an absolute. An example would be a temperature of zero degrees Kelvin. Which is of course absolutely unattainable." . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #12 October 3, 2006 QuoteOohhh, nice PA get up on the wrong side of the bed this AM? Come on now, look at his avatar...he clearly has a headache, as would I if I cut my head in half..... to all: j/k here...love ya, mean it!So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,132 #13 October 3, 2006 >It must be hard being a disciple of a lying incompetent spendthrift president, but you do a pretty effective job of it. Kallend, enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #14 October 3, 2006 Quote>It must be hard being a disciple of a lying incompetent spendthrift president, but you do a pretty effective job of it. Kallend, enough. careful, if you cut off Kallend AND Amazon for a while, the caring and sharing respectful exchange of ideas here might be in jeapardy (but it won't be nearly as funny or rambunctious or contentious) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #15 October 3, 2006 The only thing we know for sure is that we don't know anything for sure."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #16 October 3, 2006 QuoteQuoteAn example would be a temperature of zero degrees Kelvin. Kelvin isn't in 'degrees'. it would be "zero Kelvin", not "zero degrees Kelvin" And exactly how sure are you of this? I only ask because pre-1967 . . . well, you'd be very wrong. Quote Fahrenheit, Rankine, Celcius are all 'degrees' though. (though all harder to spell) Apparently!quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #17 October 3, 2006 I'll check a calendar - WHEW, it's after 1967. I was almost 'very wrong'. And I hate that. I was going to go back and misspell awl of them for effect, but was distracted by a shiny bit o' metal. I'll due that now very sure about the other thing, whatever it was (if I get into a time machine to the early 1960's, I'll watch my back)- but you can wait for Kallend if you want, perhaps his 'credentials' would make you more warm and fuzzy - in practice, it matters not a whit, anyway. In that particular item, they're is a lot of abuse their. do a search on temperature - Here's a good one http://lamar.colostate.edu/~hillger/temps.htm Edit: Actually, I'll forego the time travel thing, last time, the consequences were a bit severe if you recall. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #18 October 3, 2006 quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #19 October 3, 2006 Quote absolutely ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,182 #20 October 3, 2006 Quote>It must be hard being a disciple of a lying incompetent spendthrift president, but you do a pretty effective job of it. Kallend, enough. I thought it was a compliment... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #21 October 3, 2006 QuoteOohhh, nice PA get up on the wrong side of the bed this AM? MMMMM POPCORN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #22 October 3, 2006 QuoteI find that whenever somebody speaks in absolutes, they're almost always incorrect. Oh I agree with that theory. Are you going to agree with my assesment of the book or will you become Exhibit A in my theory? Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #23 October 3, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteAn example would be a temperature of zero degrees Kelvin. Kelvin isn't in 'degrees'. it would be "zero Kelvin", not "zero degrees Kelvin" And exactly how sure are you of this? I only ask because pre-1967 . . . well, you'd be very wrong. Quote Fahrenheit, Rankine, Celcius are all 'degrees' though. (though all harder to spell) Apparently! I'll go with the physicist and the engineer, Alex. Science:1 Other guys: 0 No popcorn available. I'm settling for pizza."Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #24 October 3, 2006 QuoteQuoteI find that whenever somebody speaks in absolutes, they're almost always incorrect. Oh I agree with that theory. Are you going to agree with my assesment of the book or will you become Exhibit A in my theory? Chris I agree with neither of your options. 1) I do not think 100% of any either group has a high likelihood of ever coming to complete agreement on anything. 2) Therefore, I can not possibly be your "Exhibit A."quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #25 October 3, 2006 Chis Chris Chris..... tesk tsk tsk.... I have seen him defend the indefensible things the right has done for quite a while. The man had INCREDIBLE amount of access... yet he would write lies??? Perhaps he said some of the things that they did NOT want him to report on... and now need to demonize the man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
