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Re: Baby Elephant Sneezes and Scares Himself
Killjoy please go home now.
By: JimJam2
Re: Pat Condell: The Arrogance of Clergy
You have managed to tar a lot of people here with a very broad brush stroke (if you will excuse the mixed metaphor.)
Whilst I do concede that there are a number of clergy members from a whole host of religions that bring those of a similar ilk into disrepute; to say that they are typically corrupt is simply incorrect.
Yes, religious institutions ask for money, but then again so does every other secular institution in this world that proffers an ideal to work for the good of humanity.
Yes, some (perhaps many) religious figures try to bilk, swindle and misdirect funds from their congregations and contributors, but then again so do governments in my honest opinion – the current corporate bail-out rorts being a perfect example.
Again, I concede that many religious institutions have some work to do to redeem their reputations, but you cannot simply dismiss the good that many of their agents and the clergy do. I hasten to add that I am not a clergy man myself, and I always question how my contributions are spent; but I find that I am more inclined to give to a faith based charity than a secular one and I find that any vitriol that is vented towards all clergy members to purportedly be as myopic in nature as those believers that you so readily asperse.
By all means, question religion and the bodies that represent them, just adopt a measured approach or you run the risk of being as blithe as those religious sorts that are totally given themselves over to their pious convictions with no real consideration or meditation on the presented facts and religious dogma.
Furthermore, if you were to delve deeper into the new testament gospels, you would find that a Christian religious authority cannot compel a person or subordinate a believer in any way. One must come to Christ, not be dragged towards him by the collar. Faith by coercion is not the example set by Christ and so obviates any right for a mere man to do so or to demand money, observance of religious tenets. This is where the Catholic and Anglican Church has erred for centuries, and has besmirched the faith to no end; but to say that all clergy members are corrupt and hence believer ignorant – sorry, you must qualify your arguments a bit better.
By: JimJam2
Re: Walt Disney: The Story of Menstruation
How many times is this video going to crop up as a headline?
By: JimJam2
Re: The Chasers: Make a Realistic Wish Foundation
You are right, what they did was terrible; they only suspended the show for two weeks. This is neither here nor there.
One quote from the skit states that the foundation 'helps thousands of kids to lower their extravagance and selfishness,' how does this constitute humour I am prompted to ask?
With regards to their 'apology' as it were, Janita Friend has cited that they called to explain the skit not apologise. They are as unabashed as always. Next time, it will be the same thing when they have stomped upon another group's sensitivities.
It's simply not good enough to go out and make a sick an utterly base joke and then throw your hands up and say 'my bad.'
I love irreverent humour such as what is seen in quality (my opinion I admit) satirical shows such as Good News Week, it's just that the Chasers have missed the mark for some time and now they have really stepped in it - a mistake that prompted 50,000 viewers in Sydney to switch off during the skit.
It would seem that the taxpayers have indeed spoken - now the ABC needs to develop some gumption and do what is right or at least take a bloody stand one way or the other.
One quote from the skit states that the foundation 'helps thousands of kids to lower their extravagance and selfishness,' how does this constitute humour I am prompted to ask?
With regards to their 'apology' as it were, Janita Friend has cited that they called to explain the skit not apologise. They are as unabashed as always. Next time, it will be the same thing when they have stomped upon another group's sensitivities.
It's simply not good enough to go out and make a sick an utterly base joke and then throw your hands up and say 'my bad.'
I love irreverent humour such as what is seen in quality (my opinion I admit) satirical shows such as Good News Week, it's just that the Chasers have missed the mark for some time and now they have really stepped in it - a mistake that prompted 50,000 viewers in Sydney to switch off during the skit.
It would seem that the taxpayers have indeed spoken - now the ABC needs to develop some gumption and do what is right or at least take a bloody stand one way or the other.
By: JimJam2
Re: The Chasers: Make a Realistic Wish Foundation
These clowns have sincerely apologised in the past and then have fallen back into the groove of old and familiar habits.
The problem is that they can no longer anonymously execute a prank or a set-up due to the fact that they are so notirious. As a result, they have resorted to 'shock value' in order to score a few cheap laughs.
Pathetic really.
The problem is that they can no longer anonymously execute a prank or a set-up due to the fact that they are so notirious. As a result, they have resorted to 'shock value' in order to score a few cheap laughs.
Pathetic really.
By: JimJam2
Re: Australian vs. Outback Steakhouse
Yeah, and I suppose that you Yanks are internationally reknowned for your cultural refinement and intellectual superiority.
By: JimJam2
Re: Atheist Bus Campaign
And you have just reduced the discussion to the lowest common denominator.
By: JimJam2
Re: Real Life Mario Kart
Just hoe exactly is the comment reckless or irresponsible? It's character or import can not be asserted to be made without regarding sense or responsibility; nor is it made without regard for any untoward circumstances. Yet the actions of this so called 'Mario' are reckless. Taking an underpowered vehicle out on the open road and throwing projectiles at passing motorists it just plain stupid. I am sure you would swear your head off if some imbecile tried to do this, and darted around your car whilst you were driving.
A teen on one of those mini-wheelie bikes was killed on my street when they darted around a sharp corner and was cleaned up by a passing car (that was doing the speed limit I am prompted to add). I ask you, where is the humor in that?
As I said, this activity is reckless and irresponsible and illegal - and your argument is puerile in every conceivable way.
A teen on one of those mini-wheelie bikes was killed on my street when they darted around a sharp corner and was cleaned up by a passing car (that was doing the speed limit I am prompted to add). I ask you, where is the humor in that?
As I said, this activity is reckless and irresponsible and illegal - and your argument is puerile in every conceivable way.
By: JimJam2
Re: Real Life Mario Kart
This particular prank is stupid, reckless and irresponsible. This guy needs to go out and get himself a real job that will keep him occupied and off the roads.
By: JimJam2
Re: Palin as President: One heartbeat away
OMG, this woman really did come down with the last shower. How, on earth did this vapid sack of botox ever arise to any position of prominence?!
By: JimJam2
Re: Ted Talks: Jared Diamond: Why Societies Collapse
Is it just me or does he sound strikingly familiar to Ray Romano from Everybody Loves Raymond?
By: JimJam2
Re: Bioshock 2: Sea of Dreams (Teaser)
Okay, as far as I can see we are of one accord here; hence what is your point( i.e what exactly are we arguing about?)
By: JimJam2
Re: Bioshock 2: Sea of Dreams (Teaser)
I too look for an immersive storyline when I play a game and I believe that Bioshock does that.
However, computer games are just that, each is a composite medium that allows the player to interact with a range of characters and scenarios; due to that the story must be reigned in and simplified. I think we have come to expect too much of the development teams, if you are looking for a developed narrative, read a book.
However, computer games are just that, each is a composite medium that allows the player to interact with a range of characters and scenarios; due to that the story must be reigned in and simplified. I think we have come to expect too much of the development teams, if you are looking for a developed narrative, read a book.
By: JimJam2
Re: Richard Dawkins: Sincerely Hallucinating
No, he was being rude and trivializing. Irrespective of what anybody's views and values are, no person has the right to demean or disparage another.
To offhandedly palm a person off simply because you disagree with them is wrong, and must not be confused with candor.
As human beings, we each have the right to be treated with dignity and respect, and in an open forum such as the one Mr Dawkins offered, he should address the query properly or decline a response.
Whether this right is conferred by a higher power, is the product of legislation and a prevailing sense of liberty or common civility, everyone has the right to be heard and regarded.
I must admit that I disagree with Mr Dawkins on many counts; however, what offends me is not what he says, but his sneering attitude and his unflinching arrogance.
Yes, many religions have themselves been the epitome of arrogance, but if you wish to give credence to your argument, do so with science and logic, not base denigration.
To offhandedly palm a person off simply because you disagree with them is wrong, and must not be confused with candor.
As human beings, we each have the right to be treated with dignity and respect, and in an open forum such as the one Mr Dawkins offered, he should address the query properly or decline a response.
Whether this right is conferred by a higher power, is the product of legislation and a prevailing sense of liberty or common civility, everyone has the right to be heard and regarded.
I must admit that I disagree with Mr Dawkins on many counts; however, what offends me is not what he says, but his sneering attitude and his unflinching arrogance.
Yes, many religions have themselves been the epitome of arrogance, but if you wish to give credence to your argument, do so with science and logic, not base denigration.
By: JimJam2
