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    The problem is that it makes an unsubstantiated claim. It's not supported by evidence. No one has shown that there is a causal relationship between religion and moral behavior. In fact, many atheists in history have been quite moral (I'll off Dr. Richard Feynman as an example.), and many religious people have been immoral (I'll offer Warren Jeffs as an example.). Aesop's Fables is a nice non-religious text for moral guidance. I have a few ideas, but nothing I would consider a theory. I don't need such a theory to be able to recognize the flaws in the theory that a religious society is a moral society and a non-religious society is an immoral society. No, it does not imply such a thing. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    To the best of my knowledge, US civilians aren't currently being tortured by the US military. Which is neither here nor there. You claimed (paraphrasing) that civilians who pay taxes that fund the war are legitimate targets. That implies that US non-combatant tax payers are legitimate targets of the enemies of US soldiers. Well, if you're a terrorist, supporter of terrorism or of those who aid them...then that would certainly be understandable. A general's job is to destroy the enemy and I do have a nasty habit of doing my job...whatever it might be. Fortunately, great generals (e.g. Sun Tzu and Clausewitz) didn't advocate what you advocate. Sun Tzu even claimed such tactics were counter-productive. (I'm pretty sure Clausewitz made similar claims, but I'm not as familiar with On War as I am with The Art Of War.) Are you claiming to understand warfare better than Sun Tzu? Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    I haven't heard that denied in this thread. So you really believe it bolsters our image to torture despite claiming ing that torture is not effective? That doesn't make any sense. It hurts our image. The information we have indicates that the latter is not the case. Good luck finding volunteers for that experiment. Would you like to be one of the subjects that gets tortured? I bet they can get you to confess to killing Kennedy. Or Lincoln. Including those with actual interrogation experience. Why would they when experience has shown humane treatment works better? True, but there is no indication that torture will work for the hypothetical ten percent of people who offer no information when treated humanely, either. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    Sure, I've seen lots of government reports that have turned out to be propaganda. The War On Drugs is one such area such propaganda is extensively used. However, there is also a lot of credible information available countering the claims of such propaganda. So, thirdworld19, would you be so kind as to provide for us a few examples of credible information indicating that torture is an effective way of getting reliable information from detainees/POWs? What would be the purpose of all these people who have hands on interrogation experience to lie about how much better humane treatment of detainees works for getting information compared to torture? I don't think anyone believes that the US doesn't engage in torture, but based upon the available evidence, very few people consider torture to be a viable way to maximize intelligence obtained from detainees. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    One has nothing to do with the other. Google marginal analysis. Seems there may be some inconsistancy here? Not necessarily. Odds are they can get that ten percent refined elsewhere for less money than they can refine it themselves. There are a variety of things that could cause such a scenario. As billvon pointed out, since the capacity of the refineries do not appear to be exceeded, it is very unlikely that the reason is a shortage of refineries. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    Especially the ones that predate the war on terror, such as this one: …despite the complexities and difficulties of dealing with an enemy from such a hostile and alien culture, some American interrogators consistently managed to extract useful information from prisoners. The successful interrogators all had one thing in common in the way they approached their subject. They were nice to them. Maj Sherwood Moran, USMCR - Guadalcanal 1942 I'm sure General Moran had propaganda for the War On Terror in mind when he made that statement. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    The practice of not counting the long unemployed was started during by Reagan, the master of metrics. (ignoring the silliness of the comparison to the 30s) Interesting. I knew the why, but I didn't know the when. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    What profits? We have a record spending deficit. Incidentally, some of us are quite fond of having roads to drive on, the creation and maintenance of which is not free. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    I don't think the President has the power to rescind legislation. That must be done by Congress. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    10/10 Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    Where was it claimed that we don't torture? The links presented show that torture isn't effective, and should be stopped. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    Not true. In hockey, the players fight. In soccer, the fans fight. See the difference? Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    Golf: Hit the little white ball off the tee as far as you can towards the hole. Note approximate location of ball. Increment stroke count by one. Go look for said ball. Hit ball again, without tee, towards hole. Increment stroke count. Repeat until ball ends up in hole, counting each stroke. Repeat entire process for each of following 17 holes. Low score (stroke count) wins. Golf may be boring to watch, but it's very easy to understand. That's why there is often so much drinking involved. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    Clinton was criticized by the right for going after al Qaeda. He did it anyway, and the US obtained convictions against those who bombed WTC. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    So, as you imply, the solution is to remove the right-wing from power. That might be going a little bit too far, but I do agree with the general sentiment. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    Clinton had high approval ratings, even during his impeachment. He wasn't a great president, but he was a great president compared to Bush. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    Yes, it is....especially because my taxes are paying for it and I expect my money's worth. Like I said...if they're there, they're guilty of supporting terrorism. So, by your logic, US civilians are now legitimate targets, since our tax dollars pay for our military operations. I'm quite thankful that you're not a general. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    I was against it before viewing the ad, but felt the Hollywood feel of the ad detracted from the seriousness of the offense, made it less real. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    The USA is still a work in progress. That's the whole point of Article V of the Constitution. So, do we not count as a country either? It's only pointless in your eyes because it's answer does not support your position. Enjoy your denial. I don't have the inclination to keep pointing out the obvious to you. He didn't ask me any questions. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    I legally have an out of state DL. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    The USA is still a work in progress. That's the whole point of Article V of the Constitution. So, do we not count as a country either? Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    The only way I couldn't know is if your assertion about the causal relationship of religion and virtue is false. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    Most parents would, which is why they would not be involved in the interrogation. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    So, can we assume, based on your assertion that religion is necessary for virtue, as well as your PA, that you are an atheist? Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    That's why they would love it. It throws a bunch of money (though probably not enough if the system isn't revamped) at the problem without doing much to address the underlying causes. It offers taxpayers less value for the buck. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!