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dayman

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  1. Well it may or may not be true that the guy is angry. And there is no doubt the melting pot concept is a two way street (and the two-way nature is what makes it so valuable). But let us not confuse the two way street with thinking that it isn't more important for immigrants to assimilate into our culture than for our culture to change for them. As you have said, we've been at this for a while. Generally speaking, we're pretty diverse and open as is. If immigrants come here, it is reasonable to expect them to get with the program.
  2. I think that is a fair statement. IMO, it is true, that America has always done assimilation better than any other country. Where I disagree with that guy is that we still do (for the most part).
  3. What you have basically asked is "wtf is wrong with these people" ... "these people" being those who "openly do something that would be regarded by millions as heresy." The answer is "nothing."
  4. "Take it there?" Take it where? What is your question? How does anyone who talks about religion being silly not think "what if I'm wrong." How do people who think religion is silly not avoid "purposefully saying something defiant?" Have you read what you are typing? I'm not trolling or flaming or working you up for a fight at all here...totally calm just talking...what I'm doing is saying...are you listening to yourself?
  5. Just for fun you aught not hesitate. What religion is reasonable? In what instance is it reasonable to take the scribblings of 1600, 2000, or 3000+ year old nomadic desert dwellers and say: "You know what, that's the answer to life, that is the word of God." "I take it on faith." Few people are anti-freedom in the sense of caring what people choose to do with their lives/mind, but a lot of people--even those who go to Church--know this stuff is just the stories of ancient people who went around doing ancient things that really should have a very limited bearing on our modern society. Useful perhaps as ancient philosophy and history--but if used as more and taken to seriously then it's a joke in my mind. If TC's point is that he can't imagine someone actually saying this, then how can he imagine a believer public praising God (which they a lot)? I have no idea what this topic is about at this point. Seems to be a stealth: "anyone who openly speaks about the absurdity of religion is a jackass topic."
  6. If you think religion is completely silly and taken way to seriously by people--as I do--you are still going to like holidays. Not sure how this hard to understand.
  7. Those are the things this plan would need to be workable as well
  8. I only read the summary but the reason this seems so different is because it leaves out those things I referencedd
  9. from the exec summary it does sound like Obama care a bit ... Before the logistics of raising money for subsidies comes in, before the legislative process, and without protection for preexisting injuries
  10. It is probably relevant that some high profile nbs news personalities have had strong words directed at nbc entrainment execs over this matter
  11. There was never any evidence Jones could play. The kidney thing is sad but lets not just assume the guy was a player b/c of it.
  12. The more speech the better? Something about Jefferson and Scalia and citizens United?
  13. nobody is going to shut down the government
  14. What the hell is this?
  15. I doubt we will hit "historical growth metrics" any time soon. When we do it will be considered a boom and not a return to historical growth levels.
  16. Obama has got to solve the real problem. Kill the Batman.
  17. The age of EJ fellas
  18. training lesson 1. Don't drop n-bombs 2. Don't get drunk and scream that you want to start a race war done
  19. Toyota Motor Corp., Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. took the straightforward route and built plants in the U.S. Is an ancient European chicken tax responsible for Asian automakers creating jobs in America?
  20. If Hillary were an R you guys would love her
  21. Bill would tweet his penis the moment the story broke.
  22. After months of written warnings that Bloom says he doesn't remember seeing
  23. A Cruz v. Clinton matchup would be a blood bath.
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