ralis
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Enlightenment is not exclusive to your or anyone's point of view. Your posts come off as being condescending, theistic and preachy.
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Evolution vs. Creationism. Bill Nye Debates Ken Ham.
ralis replied to ralis's topic in The Rabbit Hole
An Oklahoma station censored part of his show. Must have been the people who erected these. There are several just East of Amarillo TX. and several more just inside the Oklahoma border. -
The decline and eventual fall of the USA as world superpower?
ralis replied to Formless Tao's topic in The Rabbit Hole
Great quote by Nietzsche. Sociopathic types are also liars! -
The decline and eventual fall of the USA as world superpower?
ralis replied to Formless Tao's topic in The Rabbit Hole
To say that the U.S. is not imperialistic is really stretching it. The U.S. is most certainly an imperialistic power. This country uses military, economic and political influence to maintain a bloated empire. The criminal invasion of Iraq, world wide NSA surveillance are two immediate examples. The U.S. has established and maintains over 700 military bases worldwide according to Global Research. http://www.globalresearch.ca/the-worldwide-network-of-us-military-bases/5564 Linked here is a short definition of imperialism. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperialism -
The decline and eventual fall of the USA as world superpower?
ralis replied to Formless Tao's topic in The Rabbit Hole
Dr Stouts who has studied this problem at Harvard Med. estimates that approximately 4% of the U.S. population exhibit the traits of sociopathy. Persons with this medical disorder are running the show. -
The decline and eventual fall of the USA as world superpower?
ralis replied to Formless Tao's topic in The Rabbit Hole
You are only talking about the effects as opposed to certain psychological traits which are endemic to a small portion of the population. This problem is not new but if one studies history, the Romans, French, British, Germany etc. have exhibited those personality traits in leadership. The persons running the show don't give a damn about any of us, whether it be Democratic, Republican, Libertarian or Flying Spaghetti Monster party. Every party, corporation etc. has been infiltrated by these goons. They have the power and we don't. -
The decline and eventual fall of the USA as world superpower?
ralis replied to Formless Tao's topic in The Rabbit Hole
It is important to understand the root of the problems as opposed to the effects i.e, banks, politicians, Federal Reserve corporations etc. Lack of empathy,selfishness and other traits define the sociopath/psychopath. Listed here are just a few of the myriad resources available online. Some of the literature is from a medical/diagnostic point of view while other accounts are in narrative form. http://www.amazon.com/Sociopath-Next-Door-Martha-Stout/dp/0767915828/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395239869&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Sociopath+Next+Door http://www.amazon.com/Without-Conscience-Disturbing-World-Psychopaths/dp/1572304510/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395239869&sr=1-4&keywords=The+Sociopath+Next+Door http://www.amazon.com/Psychopath-Free-Emotionally-Relationships-Narcissists/dp/0615788661/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395239869&sr=1-3&keywords=The+Sociopath+Next+Door -
The decline and eventual fall of the USA as world superpower?
ralis replied to Formless Tao's topic in The Rabbit Hole
Papantonio points out the growing problem of racism in the GOP. For each point he makes there is solid evidence for. -
Evolution vs. Creationism. Bill Nye Debates Ken Ham.
ralis replied to ralis's topic in The Rabbit Hole
Well written article on Dr. Tyson's Cosmos series. http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/03/18/neil-degrasse-tyson-is-really-starting-to-scare-conservatives/ -
The decline and eventual fall of the USA as world superpower?
ralis replied to Formless Tao's topic in The Rabbit Hole
I am well informed as to Jesuit's Catholics etc. However, I don't have time to look up every detail in post http://thetaobums.com/topic/28815-the-decline-and-eventual-fall-of-the-usa-as-world-superpower/page-62#entry531846 Black nobility could mean black African nobility. The problem with many of the posts here is poor writing and communication skills. To write in a clear and precise manner would be greatly appreciated. I stand by my assertion that racist comments are not met with appropriate moderation. -
The decline and eventual fall of the USA as world superpower?
ralis replied to Formless Tao's topic in The Rabbit Hole
You are only referring to the effects. The problems are based in a persons psychological makeup that are the basis for racism, bigotry, sociopathy and psychopathology. These medical issues are the root cause. There are myriad studies and books available online for further study. -
The decline and eventual fall of the USA as world superpower?
ralis replied to Formless Tao's topic in The Rabbit Hole
I don't watch the 6:00 news. I agree there are myriad other problems, but the racism/bigotry from the right wing is especially disturbing. -
The decline and eventual fall of the USA as world superpower?
ralis replied to Formless Tao's topic in The Rabbit Hole
What are you talking about? You just have some idea that we should all move on and ignore racism, bigotry and all the BS that is destroying this country. -
The decline and eventual fall of the USA as world superpower?
ralis replied to Formless Tao's topic in The Rabbit Hole
This has nothing to do with Huff Post. His post is full of conspiracy, racism etc. Can't you read? Furthermore, in terms of all the unfounded BS that was posted, what does any of it have to do with the topic being discussed? -
To judge me by what few posts I make here is being disingenuous. Much of what is posted on this forum borders on hearsay, conspiracy theories, fallacious reasoning, pseudoscience and all manner of far flung BS!
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If you are referring to my avatar, the joker is an ancient archetype.
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I am not a conformist as you so imagine. My 'out of the box' thinking has little to do with conspiracy theories or other far flung issues so readily posited and accepted as fact on this site. Critical thinking is an attribute not a fault. BTW, I was speaking from a perspective of disease vectors in plants as opposed to any special consideration of currants. The disease vectors are especially fascinating in the context of this brief diversion from the topic at hand.
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I am cognizant of the fact that Pinus strobus "White Pine" has nothing to do with developing resistant cultivars of any species of Pinus strobus. Ribes nigrum is the vector for the disease and Cronartium ribicola resistant cultivars are what I am discussing. I can give an extensive lecture here on this subject in which I have extensive academic qualifications to do so. However, that would not be within the purview of the topic at hand.
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I qouted an article from a university as to the development of Cronartium ribicola resistant cultivars. However, you show nothing to base your argument on. To repeat myself, certain species of Ribes nigrum are vectors for Cronartium ribicola. That is a scientific fact based on extensive research. http://forestpathology.cfans.umn.edu/pdf/Ribes.pdf http://www.issg.org/database/species/ecology.asp?si=550 http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/3000/pdf/3205.pdf http://extension.umass.edu/fruitadvisor/ne-small-fruit-management-guide/currants-and-gooseberries
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There was no conspiracy among the overlords in banning Ribes nigrum 'black currant'. The problem was that this particular species was a vector for white pine blister. This species only caused problems when planted within 1000 ft. of 'white pines'. New white pine blister resistant cultivars have since been developed. http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/carringtonrec/northern-hardy-fruit-evaluation-project/fruit-index/black-currant
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Mann and Roth's two books that Hedges refers to. http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Mountain-Thomas-Mann/dp/0679772871/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395110427&sr=1-1&keywords=thomas+mann http://www.amazon.com/Hotel-Savoy-Hesperus-Classics-Joseph/dp/1843913860/ref=sr_1_10?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395110562&sr=1-10&keywords=joseph+roth
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Chris Hedges points out in this excellent piece the underlying cause in the decline of empires. http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/welcome_to_satans_ball_20140309
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The decline and eventual fall of the USA as world superpower?
ralis replied to Formless Tao's topic in The Rabbit Hole
What are you talking about? You have posted right wing racist ideology and outlandish conspiracy theories. -
I am well versed in the Kundalini process. Furthermore, it is up to whomever posts here to be responsible for one's own posted content. Blaming the posted article is no excuse.
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I was posting in regards to the formation of the USSR (CCCP) which most here can relate to. The discussion is not in regards to a general overview of Russian history. There has been some speculation that Putin may want to reunite the old USSR which at this point is conjecture.
