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Rebel vs. Anarchist. 
  What is a rebel? A rebel is a person who has the right to keep and bear arms and wants to participate in an armed rebellion against the government... Is the government condescending to rebels? Yes, yes it is... The government condescends to rebels by allowing them to keep and bear arms... The government condescends to rebels... you condescend to rebels... and I... more »
By Kevin B. Murphy  - Nov 25 - 4 new of 4 messages    

Science or Religion ? 
  Science or Religion ? Religion tells us nothing but fables and fantasies! That is the truth. So, what is Religion? Religion is the poor man's philosophy. Modern Physics tells us nothing but fables and fantasies! That is the truth. For example: One Galaxy can eat another Galaxy. ...Cosmic cannibalising:... more »
By socratus  - Nov 25 - 1 new of 1 message    

The Least Action Consistent Stable Universe and the Mathematics, Section 4a, johnreed modified 11/23/09 
  The Least Action Consistent Stable Universe and the Mathematics November 20, 2009, Modified November 23, 2009 John Lawrence Reed, Jr. Section 4a Angular Momentum Angular mass momentum is the spin analog of Newton’s first law. We start an object spinning in free (unencumbered) space and it will continue to spin at uniform velocity, perhaps forever. We start an... more »
By johnlawrencereedjr  - Nov 23 - 1 new of 1 message    

A Case for Anarchy. 
  Waking up in a hospital dying of thirst... and I am tied to the bed for no reason... What is my rational response? Rage is the only rational response in that situation... There is no other choice in the matter... 'cuz, the only other alternative would convey to the shrink the understanding that I am suicidal. The other rational response is a solid case for anarchy. A... more »
By Kevin B. Murphy  - Nov 23 - 2 new of 2 messages    

My most painful recollection 
  I can recall the pain I felt when I was hung upside down and spanked by the doctor on the day I was born... funny thing is that I don't typically think of myself as having a good memory... So you see, existentialism is good for something... it allows me to track down the source of a characteristic pain.... more »
By Kevin B. Murphy  - Nov 22 - 4 new of 4 messages    

Do you believe in Physics ? 
  Do you believe in Physics ? You don’t have to be so sure. Why ? === . How does Physics look now? ...The basis of the Physics consists of: 1. Abstract ‘ inertial movement’. 2. Abstract ‘ideal gas and ideal particles.’ 3. Abstract ‘absolute black body.’ 4. Abstract ‘entropy’ 5. Abstract SRT negative 4 - D space,... more »
By socratus  - Nov 20 - 1 new of 1 message    

Existentialism v. Jung. 
  It's true that we are all connected but it is not at all true that anyone can draw any conclusions from having us be all connected. Existentialism basically operates on the assumption that we are not all connected but rather we can chose the organizational hierarchy of our thought process... but that basically operates on the assumption that we are not all connected.... more »
By Kevin B. Murphy  - Nov 20 - 5 new of 5 messages    

The Pound of Flesh Metaphor 
  The pound of flesh metaphor seems to me that it's meaning can be easily surmised and yet it doesn't circulate... curious... I'm guessing it means that cattle are killed before being butchered and not the other way around... unless you can surprise me with something better.
By Kevin B. Murphy  - Nov 18 - 7 new of 7 messages    

Why Jesus is not the Antichrist. 
  Abraham paid tribute to the mayor of Jerusalem for no other reason than that Abraham appreciated the greatness or character that he saw in the mayor of Jerusalem... Well, that is an inept reason by any measure... I guess it just goes to show that Jews in general are gullible... Jesus is under such incredible pressure to show that he has respect for his elders that... Jesus... more »
By Kevin B. Murphy  - Nov 18 - 7 new of 7 messages    

Physics and Metaphysic. 
  Physics and Metaphysic. John Polkinghorne and his book ‘ Quantum theory’. [link] === . I like to read his books because they raise many questions. And these questions give information for brain to think. John Polkinghorne took epigraph of his book ‘ Quantum theory’... more »
By socratus  - Nov 18 - 2 new of 2 messages    

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