Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but rather we have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.
- -- Aristotle
Believe nothing on the faith of traditions, even though they have been held in honor for many generations and in diverse places. Do not believe a thing because many people speak of it. Do not believe on the faith of the sages of the past. Do not believe what you yourself have imagined, persuading yourself that a God inspires you. Believe nothing on the sole authority of your masters and priests. After examination, believe what you yourself have tested and found to be reasonable, and conform your conduct thereto.
- -- The Buddha
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
- -- Aristotle
Aimée (07-04-2019), anatta (07-04-2019), countryboy (07-04-2019), Jack (07-04-2019), JqYaqui (07-04-2019), Life is Golden (07-04-2019), Minister of Truth (07-04-2019), PoliTalker (07-04-2019), PostmodernProphet (07-04-2019), StoneByStone (07-07-2019), ThatOwlWoman (07-04-2019), USFREEDOM911 (07-04-2019)
Thanks. Back At You.
Freedom of Speech.
Separation of Church and State.
signalmankenneth (07-04-2019)
Right to keep and bear arms.
Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but rather we have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.
- -- Aristotle
Believe nothing on the faith of traditions, even though they have been held in honor for many generations and in diverse places. Do not believe a thing because many people speak of it. Do not believe on the faith of the sages of the past. Do not believe what you yourself have imagined, persuading yourself that a God inspires you. Believe nothing on the sole authority of your masters and priests. After examination, believe what you yourself have tested and found to be reasonable, and conform your conduct thereto.
- -- The Buddha
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
- -- Aristotle
Jack (07-04-2019), Minister of Truth (07-04-2019), USFREEDOM911 (07-04-2019)
Waco.
When the Government uses Battle Tanks and Helicopter Gunships against it's own Citizens, I'm not sure how meaningful that is anymore?
I remember my second grade Teacher telling us "It's not only your Right to overthrow an Oppressive Government, ... it's your Duty".
Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but rather we have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.
- -- Aristotle
Believe nothing on the faith of traditions, even though they have been held in honor for many generations and in diverse places. Do not believe a thing because many people speak of it. Do not believe on the faith of the sages of the past. Do not believe what you yourself have imagined, persuading yourself that a God inspires you. Believe nothing on the sole authority of your masters and priests. After examination, believe what you yourself have tested and found to be reasonable, and conform your conduct thereto.
- -- The Buddha
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
- -- Aristotle
anatta (07-04-2019), Controlled Opposition (07-04-2019), Jack (07-04-2019), USFREEDOM911 (07-04-2019)
Personal Ignore Policy PIP: I like civil discourse. I will give you all the respect in the world if you respect me. Mouth off to me, or express overt racism, you will be PERMANENTLY Ignore Listed. Zero tolerance. No exceptions. I'll never read a word you write, even if quoted by another, nor respond to you, nor participate in your threads. ... Ignore the shallow. Cherish the thoughtful. Long Live Civil Discourse, Mutual Respect, and Good Debate! ps: Feel free to adopt my PIP. It works well.
blow up stuff
Minister of Truth (07-04-2019)
Thanks.
Happy Indepence Day To All!
Jade Dragon (07-05-2019)
Thank you very much, and the same to you and yours!
I'm going with a bonfire, Chardonnay, Ritz crackers, and some cheese. I'm thinking the fireworks will start about 9pm. (No, Jack won't be spending any money on fireworks this year)
Minister of Truth (07-04-2019)
Didn't you know that Trump changed our 4th Of July holiday into "It's all about Me Day"?
Why don't you tell the American people that they should no longer celebrate the 4th because it's now about Trump instead of Independence. You can remind them at the same time that all of the Dem candidates want to give free healthcare to illegal immigrants and think that citizenship is bullshit.
"It [the draft] is duty rather than slavery. I part with the author on the caviler idea that individual freedom (whatever that may be to the person) leads to nirvana, anyone older that 12 knows that is BS."
-(Midcan5)
"Allow me to masturbate my patriotism furiously and publicly at this opportunity."
-(Ib1yysguy)
"There is no 'equal opportunity' today unless the government makes it so."
-(apple0154 )
"abortion is not killing Its birth control"
-(Desh)
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