Posts by Peter Thompson4

Matthew Young35 said:Cats are just more elegant, more affectionate...
Dogs are basically like Republican voters... No matter what you put them through, they'll still adore you by the end of the day.

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restlesssurfer97 said:Take it easy. 😂

I don't see what religion has to do with my post, because obviously, I'm using everything that modern Science provides us.

btw, ruggedjackal46 with his umbrella gave a pretty great example there, like, is the umbrella the new big tech innovation or something??

If certain people actually cared about anything other than themselves, we'd have way better solutions on the table right now, I'm talking significantly better, but honestly, greed and personal agendas always end up trampling over Science.
Not even going to get started on how religion has spent centuries dragging down progress, though I guess in the 21st century, outside of a few backwards places, the church doesn't hold nearly as much sway or power as it used to.

restlesssurfer97 said:It feels just as bizarre when you think about it, doesn't it?
The only real difference is that one is just a fairy tale kept alive by religious fanatics, while the other is an actual scientific theory built on solid foundations.

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One actually has a leg to stand on, while the other is just pure nonsense.

restlesssurfer97 said:Black holes and stardust. It’s honestly kind of wild to think about the possibility that we all just emerged from cosmic debris. 😢

And what about being made from clay? Or the whole deal where He pulls out a rib just to manufacture a partner for us? Like, everything was supposedly perfect in paradise, yet He leaves one glaring flaw in the works? And then instead of just fixing it, He forbids us from touching it, acting all offended by the concept of "babies in adult bodies"—as if we weren't already played by the second most powerful entity in the entire universe! It gets even more ridiculous when you look at the ban on eating from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Why on earth would anyone be terrified of people actually knowing the difference between right and wrong?

steelharbor9 said:I mean, I’ve never really ruled it out! For everything where I don't have hard proof, I just leave the possibility on the table, I guess. It’s up to me to weigh things out for myself, right?

I'm definitely ruling out the idea that God's existence could be proven through science. That’s just impossible—and I think I've already explained why three different times now (even if you argued the opposite a few posts back!). But, honestly, if such a proof were possible, it would be kind of ironic... it might actually kill off the concept of God for believers. I mean, faith wouldn't really be "faith" anymore, would it? It would either be a fact or it wouldn't, and then the whole point of believing would just vanish.

But I think we can say with total certainty that the God described in our records—and by "our," I mean all of humanity, though obviously I'm closest to the Christian tradition—just doesn't exist. I mean, if there really is something out there acting exactly like the Yahweh from the Old Testament, then that thing isn't God. At least, it's certainly not the kind of entity that deserves the title.

Keith Miller30 said:Alright, I won't go so far as to call him an idiot, though you know how much I'd struggle to choose him over Barack Obama, and I can't stand Barack Obama or the Democratic Party either. On the other hand, I have to respect what the kid achieved at just twenty-five years old. We can talk all we want about how disappointed the public feels, but pulling that many votes at twenty-five is respectable, and credit where credit is due. It’s also a positive sign that he stayed consistent and refused to back either the Republican Party or certain other factions. I actually respect his youthful zeal and his commitment to those specific ideologies. To me, he is a hundred times more relatable than Barack Obama, even if the kid swings wildly from the extreme left to the extreme right—which isn't necessarily a bad thing—but you know my stance on him as a potential leader if I hadn't picked Barack Obama first.

Politics is certainly a demanding profession; I worked with the Republican Party for a while ☕, so I see why these people struggle—it's because they simply don't know what they're doing. The people currently in power aren't necessarily bad, they just lack competence. In the beginning, they could always justify their failures by saying, "The previous administration left us this mess," but now it has become clear that they simply aren't up to the task.

That says way more about your hatred for Josipovic than it does about Sincic's actual character.
Honestly, I didn't realize that back home we ignored one of the most fundamental rules of the game. That rule stating you can't be President before age 35 isn't just some random suggestion. No matter how young I am or how much a younger candidate might appeal to me, that rule isn't just thrown into the constitution of stable countries for no reason.

So basically, the guy is promising stuff he physically cannot deliver because he clearly hasn't a clue what presidential powers actually entail. Like, how on earth is he going to drop the interest rate to 2%🤣? Seriously, tell me, how is he planning to pay back everything that was borrowed? 🤣 Statements like that... I mean, come on, get it together! If you're going to lie, at least try to spin something that is theoretically possible to execute.
And how am I supposed to take him seriously after that?

The people in power haven't been looking to help anyone else; they've just been looking out for themselves.
Because let's face it, they definitely know how to screw things up, and they certainly know how to sell themselves—so they aren't completely incompetent, they just ensure their own interests always clash with ours. As long as it's the same old corrupt crowd running the show, my vote isn't going to anyone; essentially, the whole party falls into the "invalid" category for me.

Keith Miller30 said:What I am saying is that you are always free to propose an alternative. There always is, without exception, a lesser of two evils to choose from. People won't necessarily vote for the Republican Party out of passion, but rather because they are voting against the Democratic Party. We simply have to accept that this is the reality we are living in.

Don't tell me it's impossible, because looking at someone like that radical kid over there, it's clear that change is always an option.

Sincic is a complete moron who just spouts absolute nonsense, telling this pathetic, gullible public exactly what they want to hear while looking absolutely ridiculous in the process. It’s honestly depressing that someone like him managed to pull the percentage he did. God help us, especially since Pernar was actually running his campaign.🤦

And honestly, screw it, not everyone gives a damn about politics, or at least not in the sense of wanting to actually get their hands dirty with it. If things were being run properly, it would be hard work, but the way these people operate? That is easily the easiest job in all of America.

We won't see a real alternative until all these old idiots kick the bucket and some educated, decisive person finally steps up to put an end to everyone treating the government like their own personal piggy bank. Or maybe we'll get some German—a real one, blue eyes, blond hair, six-foot-three—or even some Japanese guy. Someone who would actually consider committing harakiri if they ever thought about taking a bribe.

Noah Roberts46 said:Look, when I look at ISIS, I see a cycle that’s hard to ignore. People over there are living through absolute hell—constant warfare, endless casualties. You lose your family, your friends, everything you ever cared about. When life loses all meaning like that, people get desperate. They turn to extremist groups that use religion as a way to bind them together, fueled by a pure, raw desire for revenge. That’s how we end up with the mess we have now. The best example is Iraq. So many innocent lives were thrown away for absolutely nothing, and naturally, that kind of chaos paves the way for groups like ISIS to rise. Honestly, until our foreign policy toward the Middle East actually changes, we're just going to keep seeing this play out. But the reality is, 90% of people don't have the slightest clue what's actually happening on the ground over there.

But then what are those crazy guys from the North America or expats doing in ISIS? Setting aside what Joseph Clark37 said for a second, ISIS basically "feeds" on this by recruiting people who are already living in those regions, or you've got people from all over—some Americans, some Germans, some Frenchmen, etc.—who head off to these pseudo-training camps claiming they're defending Islam.

I mean, sure, I get how easy it is to turn everything into a vendetta, but if we follow that logic, the whole world has had a right to lash out for centuries, because I refuse to believe there isn't some deep-seated connection where certain nations or peoples just inherently hate each other.
If you really want to screw someone over, you'll always find a way to make it happen.

Just imagine if we started training kamikazes right now to charge into government buildings in D.C. or whatever else, do you really think they wouldn't find some excuse to do it? Besides the obvious reasons, of course, and you could find an excuse like that for any country in the EU.

Sorry, but I can't justify it, not one bit. I can understand the "how" and the "why," but understanding isn't the same thing as justifying, right? Just because you grasp why someone is doing something doesn't mean you automatically agree with them, does it?

Noah Roberts46 said:I honestly think it's less about religion and more about politics, though frankly, I couldn't care less about the religious aspect.

Look, there is just no way massive global shifts like this happen based on one single "guideline," so politics definitely has its hands in this, but people are being brainwashed for entirely different reasons that politicians then exploit and justify however they see fit to serve their own agendas.

Keith Miller30 said:

I’ve been reflecting on the nuances of our recent discussions, and I find myself wondering if we aren't all searching for a similar kind of clarity amidst the noise? It seems to me that when we strip away the superficial layers of debate, we are left with a much simpler question of intent. Is it possible that we focus too much on the individual components rather than the cohesive whole? I would be curious to hear how others are navigating these complexities. kaže:
Religion is merely one among countless theories that lack any foundational scientific basis or empirical evidence, leaving it wide open to both scrutiny and healthy criticism. Is it not somewhat absurd to regard an idea etched into stone thousands of years ago as sacred beyond question, treating any attempt at rational analysis as if it were a personal insult? To cling to such ancient notions with such rigid intensity seems, quite frankly, rather foolish.

I’ve always found myself having a bit of an allergic reaction to religious fanatics. Don't get me wrong—I have absolutely nothing against anyone's personal convictions or what they choose to believe in their own time, but there is something deeply grating about seeing that kind of propaganda shoved into every corner of public life. It’s particularly exhausting when people try to justify it with those tired old arguments, isn't it? You know the type, where they attempt to deflect criticism by claiming, "Well, if you're upset about one thing, they insulted Jesus in a comic strip too." It just feels like a circular attempt to validate being offended at every turn. 🙏

They really went after that guy who supposedly rose from the dead and then proceeded to shatter the world record by bench-pressing a stone from a cave opening, though I suspect such insults won't bother him one bit. 🙏 🙏

I can't say I find that perspective entirely accurate, so why should we assume that questioning one's faith is somehow forbidden? As someone who holds deep convictions, I have spent a significant amount of time questioning my own beliefs, reading almost everything I could get my hands on, and studying various religions alongside their sacred texts. In fact, I’ve come to believe that questioning is actually a necessary part of the process.

I find some of them quite agreeable while others don't quite land for me, though I make it a point to share everything without downplaying any single perspective. To be honest, I don't see any distinction between my own views, an atheist's, or even those of a follower of Muhammad; I truly believe that everyone holds equal value.

"ACTUALLY"? You're saying religion needs to be "actually" scrutinized?
So basically, anything you think you know or understand should just be constantly picked apart? If there's something out there you aren't allowed to question, then I don't even want to know what it is. It's probably some scam or a total lie. Look, I'm not trying to attack you or anyone else, because I don't give a damn about that stuff until it starts becoming a threat to me personally—and the idea that I should feel unsafe walking around the streets of America because of this nonsense is just freaking retarded. At least for those kinds of reasons.

Thank God, because honestly, I feel for every single person involved, but this is just how things are and they’re going to stay that way for a long, long time (discrimination is real). This whole thing you're talking about is just some "pink world" fantasy. But look, to make a long story short, any time one living being takes out another is pointless and stupid, but killing someone over religion? That is hands down the absolute dumbest thing humans have ever done in their miserable history.

Robin Fox2 said:The constant mockery of Gerrard's slip on the United forum is absolutely nauseating; it’s high time for a complete purge...

No, I couldn't care less, but my intentions are perfectly clear.

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brightpilot6 said:Which specific values of Islam are being mocked here? And even if they are, what of it? Is there any particular sense of humor or any specific subject that is somehow off-limits from satire? Which caricature are we actually discussing?

Personally, I find it just as distasteful when people write about politics and end up insulting my common sense, which is one of the most important principles I hold dear. Am I allowed to take them out back and finish them off for that?

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Exactly, it makes me sick when people try to force their beliefs on me and expect me to just sit there and take it without questioning them.

But seriously, it’s hilarious how people are trying to justify why a single drawing is enough reason to kill a man. 🙏🙏

Noah Roberts46 said:It’s honestly nauseating how much media hype they're generating over this, especially when way more civilians have been getting slaughtered by that same organization in Syria for years now. And let's be real—the French have basically been bankrolling ISIS this whole time. So much for their principles.

Wait, do you actually live in the West? Thank God you get to sit back and quote things aimed at people living in the West while they're getting killed—I say that coldly, mind you, and I wish I didn't have to, but what can you do? People like that are just like that. But when it happens right here at home and hits us directly, of course there’s going to be an outcry.

Sorry, but it’s not the same thing whether I help someone and then they come and kill me in my own country versus some guy over there killing his own people in his own country.
Dammit, if we lived in a perfect world we wouldn't even have to have this debate, but clearly we don't, and look, it's obvious that a hell of a lot of kids and civilians are dying and I feel for them, but what are you gonna do? We obviously can't change that.

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I seriously can't wait for this, man! Does anyone actually know if there's a release date yet?

Casey Flores said:No, it isn't Zrinka K. 🙏

God dammit, everything about this is just infuriating 🤣🤣🤣 🙏🙏🙏

Exactly! We need fresh villains, new faces, just something new. I am seriously sick and tired of these endless origin stories every few years where they drag us back to the damn beginning, again and again. Just let them actually move the plot forward for once.

Look at Guardians of the Galaxy as the perfect example; they threw in a bunch of "nobodies" that nobody had ever heard of, and the movie was a massive hit. People aren't stupid—anyone who actually cares will do a little bit of digging to learn about the lore and the characters.

My biggest fear is:

Jason Newman said:Yeah, try installing a new Adobe Flash Player. That usually fixes video playback issues in the browser. 🤷

Thanks for the tip, man, but I'm still stuck in the exact same spot. I was really hoping it would be one of those super simple fixes you just click away, but clearly, my luck isn't that good today.

I don't even think it's a browser issue at this point, because the damn thing won't work on Mozilla or Chrome either. 🤷

Taylor Vaughn8 said:They should just pick up right where the last movie left off and introduce some fresh characters and a new plot instead of constantly rebooting everything from scratch; at least then we might actually see something interesting for once.

That logic only works if the original movie wasn't total garbage to begin with, because sometimes you just have to scrap the whole mess and start over from zero.
But honestly, the biggest issue is the audience, because until people stop being mindless sheep, we aren't getting any decent cinema. As long as everyone keeps flocking to watch absolute trash like Transformers and other mindless crap while ignoring films that actually have substance, Hollywood is just going to keep churning out whatever makes the most money.

Paul Anderson7 said:In my opinion, you should only do a reboot if technology has advanced enough to actually make a remake worthwhile, or if the original was just a bad execution of a great idea. I’d also only consider remaking action flicks that rely heavily on visual spectacle and stunt work. Dramas should be left alone if the original was solid. It really all depends on the movie itself.

Remaking dramas like Apocalypse Now or Citizen Kane makes absolutely zero sense, and honestly, the same goes for sci-fi/action classics like Alien, Predator, or Mad Max. Some movies are absolute masterpieces exactly as they are, and you should never touch them because you can't recreate that specific atmosphere, and even if you have better special effects, it doesn't mean much—most of those new versions would just end up being total garbage.

Basically, I'm against reboots because for me, the story is everything, and if I've already seen the story, I don't need to sit through it again just with different actors and shiny new effects.

I totally agree; generally speaking, reboots should be banned and original films shouldn't be messed with at all. But maybe just for that top-tier AAA group, like that recent Terminator mess we're seeing now.

No amount of fancy CGI or any other goddamn thing in the future is ever going to be able to replace the soul of a movie.

That said, I do think there are plenty of franchises that were poorly made back in the day due to technical limitations—you know, crappy lighting, bad gear, old cameras—and then there are films that are just bad because nobody put in any actual effort, like lazy writing, terrible directing, or subpar acting.

For those kinds of movies that lack any real "cinematic value," I could see the argument for a reboot.

Yeah, but that’s where the whole problem starts, because who gets to decide that? There are movies out there so incredibly bad that they've somehow become part of "film culture." You'll definitely have a bunch of mediocre movies with cult followings that would fight tooth and nail against any changes.

And anyway, we should really be asking why we bother rebooting old stuff instead of just making new movies, especially since there are countless books just sitting there waiting to be turned into films.

If I had to suggest a reboot—if you can even call those things reboots, because I refuse to recognize them—it would be Dragon Ball and Dylan Dog.

Jason Newman said:It works fine for me.
And what pauses? You can switch it over in a second. 🤷

Sure, maybe for some people, but definitely not for me.
I finally realized that South Park episodes are basically split into three segments; I can always watch the first part without a hitch, but everything falls apart the second the "intro" ends and the "second part" tries to kick in.
Honestly, I have no clue why this keeps happening. If I had messed up any settings, I'd get it, but nothing—one week I’m watching an entire episode straight through with zero issues, and then the next time, I can only get through the first part before these stupid problems start up again.

Honestly, I was thinking about downloading it myself, but I guess I’ll just have to pass for now since I'm stuck in this little marathon of watching ESPN ☕

btw: it keeps telling me "your content will shortly return" and then absolutely nothing happens