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Sure, it's relevant to the forum and fine to post it. But yes, the lounge is the best place for it if there's no philosophical point to debate.
February 09, 2019 at 21:02
I must add my authoritarian socialist point that marketing execs who write that kind of drivel should be hunted down and dismembered with large hungry...
February 09, 2019 at 20:49
Gotta love the product placement: "2019 Ranger by Ford The smallest new pickup truck—finally! We’d be crazy about the reborn Ford Ranger—the first new...
February 09, 2019 at 20:45
A novel way to sell some ad space and introduce anti-natalism to the masses, I guess. But... apart from you announcing the story, is there a point for...
February 09, 2019 at 20:40
Now you've stumbled on the type of question that I've been trying to ask you to consider for the entire discussion. Seeing as you're now asking me, ma...
February 08, 2019 at 19:30
Only one? I guess that must be because females are allergic to wood. Just another of those biological thingies we don't have to worry about. Anyway, w...
February 08, 2019 at 19:02
Nobody is suggesting teaching socialism the subject as Hanover implied. And we can't even get started on the debate as to whether gender neutrality sh...
February 08, 2019 at 17:43
Right, I see, so you thought this conversation was about teaching Karl Marx to toddlers.
February 08, 2019 at 17:20
? Who's suggesting putting socialism in the junior school curriculum?
February 08, 2019 at 17:18
That was supposed to be reverse psychology, dummy.
February 08, 2019 at 15:21
What un said, plus: About the first thing that's done when designing a curriculum is that the underlying ideological basis is decided on. You will be ...
February 08, 2019 at 15:18
No, because you've missed the context of my conversation with Hanover on what's being problematized and in which culture. And the rest of your post is...
February 08, 2019 at 12:57
Another pointless non-response based on venting your own prejudice.
February 08, 2019 at 12:30
Another way of asking this is: How do we get to a point where we can conceive of not inflicting, to the extent that we find them wanting, our cultural...
February 07, 2019 at 22:47
A lot of chaff among the wheat here. The below is my focus which basically amounts to asking on what empirical or philosophical plinth do we stand in ...
February 07, 2019 at 22:45
First of all, I agree parenting is up to the parent within legal limits. And advice is just that, advisory. Never said anything to the contrary. This ...
February 07, 2019 at 21:28
Are you saying rather than change things for the better, we should do the stupid thing because the stupid people won't listen to us anyway? Seems you ...
February 07, 2019 at 20:52
Oh, and I vote 'yes' btw.
February 07, 2019 at 12:33
Sounds like economics and therefore social science, so my suggestion would be the 'Humanities and Social Sciences' category.
February 07, 2019 at 12:16
Well, seeing as their report is supported by 400 scientific references, they have a legitimate right to exert some influence based on its findings imo...
February 06, 2019 at 18:20
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Banned and mass deleted @"Evola" for being tom/Inis etc.
February 06, 2019 at 17:58
I also find the level of fear at such stuff as epitomised by the hysterical counter-reaction of Jordan Peterson rather unmanly and suspect said Profes...
February 05, 2019 at 22:51
I expect their bangings on to at least be based on scientific research, which is better than the alternatives on display, and respect their right to b...
February 05, 2019 at 22:36
Sure, but if I go to a psychologist, I expect science. If I want personal morality and tradition, I'll consult my conscience, or a priest, or a witchd...
February 05, 2019 at 22:23
They're not, they're making policy for psychological practice, i.e. for psychologists, which is what they're supposed to do. Why can't you let them ha...
February 05, 2019 at 22:19
Actually makes my satirical "How dare you! You'll turn them into sissies!" look mild.
February 05, 2019 at 22:03
Not ready to ban you yet, bruh. :wink:
February 05, 2019 at 22:00
If anyone gets religious evangelists PMing them, please let me know and I'll instaban. Thanks.
February 05, 2019 at 21:52
Yes, fairly mild liberal stuff from the APA. But that's all it takes for the reactionary hordes, sorry, "scholars" to emerge foaming at the mouth. Typ...
February 05, 2019 at 21:20
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This fantasy scenario is based on what? Ireland has been in lockstep with the EU from day one and will continue to be. Over 90% of the Irish want to r...
February 05, 2019 at 20:25
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Ireland's not going to get into a kerfuffle with the EU. And it won't have to, seeing as a no-deal would pretty much ensure the Tories lose the next e...
February 05, 2019 at 19:53
Yes, and as a result one can e.g. simultaneously describe something as good (sensually) and not good (morally) without falling into contradiction. Unl...
February 05, 2019 at 00:04
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This is just a rehash of rejected ideas that Ireland and the EU consider unworkable. There was already a real compromise, which was the backstop, and ...
February 04, 2019 at 10:12
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Re Inis, I'm not sensing a great deal of weeping and gnashing of teeth at his departure, so I'll give this another hour or so for further comments and...
February 01, 2019 at 17:32
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I just saw he posted a misleadingly edited version of my PM to him in the abortion discussion too. Right, well...
February 01, 2019 at 09:50
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Banned @"Inis" for repeatedly reposting a PM I sent him into the Brexit discussion. General mendaciousness and time-wasting also.
February 01, 2019 at 07:52
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So you asked me who Ireland's representative on the EU commission was knowing I'd answer Phil Hogan because he is the Irish commissioner, so that you ...
January 31, 2019 at 21:21
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Fascinating. Anyway @"Inis" if you're finished doing your very incompetent Russian troll anti-EU thing, please run along, you have convinced no-one of...
January 31, 2019 at 20:30
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Fascinating. "Phil Hogan (born 4 July 1960) is an Irish politician who currently serves as European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development...
January 31, 2019 at 20:25
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Phil Hogan. Why? I mean, judging by his girth he has expansionist aims, but is he antagonistic towards Russia too?
January 31, 2019 at 20:19
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Do you know what those words mean? Apparently not. The reference to Russia is telling though.
January 31, 2019 at 20:09
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The topic is Brexit not anti-Macron protests in Paris or a downturn in the Eurozone economy (economic growth occurs in cycles, you know that right?). ...
January 31, 2019 at 18:36
@"Wallows" Psychology is a social science, but the same basic principles of deduction and induction apply as do to science in general: "... inductive ...
January 31, 2019 at 18:17
I can't lay claim to the middle way... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Way There are many and they might not make sense without context. Best pro...
January 31, 2019 at 15:37
:up:
January 31, 2019 at 13:46
In: Brexit  — view comment
Sure, if growth slows down in the EU, everyone should just leave it. Actually, everyone should just leave their country when growth slows down and com...
January 31, 2019 at 12:48
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I doubt anyone here wants to have to explain to you what the words "no-deal Brexit mean". So, I suggest you Google it. In the meantime, this is what t...
January 31, 2019 at 11:46
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Exactly. But again it's managed capitulation from May. She must cave but the crazy wing of her party won't let her until the walls are falling in arou...
January 31, 2019 at 10:30
https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/trump-attorney-jay-sekulows-family-has-been-paid-millions-from-charities-they-control/2017/06/27/6428d98...
January 31, 2019 at 10:27
It's not a coincidence that the first thing you see when you click on that link is a big green "donate" button. Creating outrage on false premises and...
January 31, 2019 at 10:21