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MdKnightR

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Posted in: Libertarianism
  MdKnightR
09-09-2007, 2:48 AM
#9
Achilles, it is quite obvious that I don't have the background to take you on point-for-point. You have quite an education in the realm of business (3 degrees? Wow!) and I am but a layperson with certain opinions. Perhaps I jumped the gun with some o...  [Read More]
Posted in: Libertarianism
  MdKnightR
09-08-2007, 9:10 PM
#7
This all sounds great, but how does it account for entities such as MCI, WorldCom, Enron, etc? Why do companies deserve the full force of the government's protection, but investors and consumers deserve none? I never said anything in favor of gover...  [Read More]
Posted in: Libertarianism
  MdKnightR
09-08-2007, 3:22 AM
#5
It appears he's been publishing for about 7 years (perhaps longer). Was there a specific year that you wanted me to look at? Or perhaps you'd like to synthesize an argument of your own? "Rules gotten out of hand" by whose standards? Which...  [Read More]
Posted in: Libertarianism
  MdKnightR
09-07-2007, 1:21 AM
#3
Correct, ala SEC, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc. Even boxing matches have rules and referees. The problem is that the rules have gotten out of hand. You should read some of Walter E. Williams' columns. He is an economist and a professor at George Mason Unive...  [Read More]
Posted in: Libertarianism
  MdKnightR
09-07-2007, 1:03 AM
#1
Thread split from US Presidential Election 2008--Libertarianism is such a big topic it needs a thread of its own. --Jae I consider myself to be a conservative liberal. I’m conservative in terms of money and government, but very, very liberal on s...  [Read More]
Posted in: Electoral College (How Do You Reform, Should We Reform?)
  MdKnightR
09-07-2007, 1:25 AM
#2
It should be eliminated. I understand the concept behind it, but it is outdated. Today, it only serves to allow the democrats and republicans to keep their "monopoly" in politics....  [Read More]
Posted in: Why did you choose atheism?
  MdKnightR
09-06-2007, 2:38 PM
#9
I'm a very logical and liberal person You mean you can be both? http://intruderalert.com/cafe/images/emoticons/blink.gif Just kidding! http://intruderalert.com/cafe/images/emoticons/hysterical.gif...  [Read More]
Posted in: Why did you choose atheism?
  MdKnightR
09-06-2007, 10:50 AM
#6
I know that this isn't exactly an answer to your question since I'm not an atheist, but here goes..... I'm a Deist. For years I was an agnostic who believed that there was no definitive proof that a god existed, but there was no proof that he didn't...  [Read More]
Posted in: Why do atheists become people of faith?
  MdKnightR
08-31-2007, 12:47 AM
#42
The bible says to preach god's word, and i may be 15, Somehow, I knew, even before you said it, that you were a recent convert in your mid-teens. I was just as overzealous as you when I was that age. It'll take a few years for you to mellow out and...  [Read More]
Posted in: Why do atheists become people of faith?
  MdKnightR
08-30-2007, 1:07 AM
#7
I think there are plenty of reasons why an Atheist would make that change. The most probable is a simple fear of the unknown. Almost all humans have a strong fear of their own mortality. The notion of non-existence is terrifying at best and it can be...  [Read More]
Posted in: Why do atheists become people of faith?
  MdKnightR
08-30-2007, 12:43 AM
#5
They come back around when they finally see the truth in God through some means of proof they cannot deny, as the Holy Sprit works through them, urging them towards Christ if they have an open enough mind. Nah, its just fear of the unknown. As huma...  [Read More]
Posted in: Will Republicans Keep the White House?
  MdKnightR
08-21-2007, 12:43 AM
#4
I'm dreaming of a Libertarian President. :D...  [Read More]
Posted in: Look Out! It's the Apocalypse!
  MdKnightR
08-17-2007, 12:59 AM
#41
Here's a link to an article that appeared in my local paper today. I love reading Walter Williams' column every week. This one is called Deadly Environmentalists (http://www.gmu.edu/departments/economics/wew/articles/07/deadlyenvironmentalists.htm)....  [Read More]
Posted in: Look Out! It's the Apocalypse!
  MdKnightR
08-16-2007, 2:31 PM
#32
Because I... gave you the wrong link:p. Here you go (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHODxDlRdRQ). I took the liberty of listening to that after his rant on religion last night. Its not near as funny though. I guess that he is to you what George Carl...  [Read More]
Posted in: Look Out! It's the Apocalypse!
  MdKnightR
08-16-2007, 12:57 AM
#30
I see your reply and up you a Marcus Brickstone (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5877085015664241928&q=marcus+religion&total=56&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0):D. Pretty funny guy! However, I have to...  [Read More]
Posted in: Look Out! It's the Apocalypse!
  MdKnightR
08-15-2007, 1:00 AM
#8
If you are asking about the planets existence, I voted for the Sun going supernova. If it more about man existence Al Gore already said it will be man made disaster – global warming. Myth!...  [Read More]
Posted in: Why is Bush a bad president?
  MdKnightR
08-13-2007, 8:59 PM
#14
Second, teachers hate him mostly because he refuses to increase their income and wages... That's not really why we teachers tend to dislike him. Its his "No Child Left Behind" fiasco that has ruffled our feathers. But, for the record, I...  [Read More]
Posted in: US Fair Tax debate
  MdKnightR
08-09-2007, 3:15 PM
#14
Mimartin, if you had read the ENTIRE site, you would have had many of those questions answered. I am going to refrain from going point-to-point with you because it has been well thought out and presented in their literature and website. Please note t...  [Read More]
Posted in: US Fair Tax debate
  MdKnightR
08-09-2007, 11:51 AM
#10
You guys really do need to read the site before you make judgments about the Fair Tax. The benefits are enormous....  [Read More]
Posted in: US Fair Tax debate
  MdKnightR
08-09-2007, 1:04 AM
#2
I heard about this site, Americans for Fair Taxation (http://www.fairtax.org/site/PageServer) on WGN radio the other day and thought it might be an interesting topic for this forum. Would replacing income, estate, and capital gains taxes with a nat...  [Read More]
Posted in: Disney-branded films to ban depictions of smoking
  MdKnightR
07-30-2007, 3:16 PM
#21
And there ARE plenty of arguments against it, and thats one reason why alot of it has been moved to CN's Boomerang, a channel listed only on paid-for and easily blockable subscriptions. But then, nobody cares if a kid picks up a carrot and fakes lik...  [Read More]
Posted in: Disney-branded films to ban depictions of smoking
  MdKnightR
07-28-2007, 1:08 AM
#18
It's the image they're projecting to kids. It's quite easy for them to assume that smoking is a cool habit if they see people (or cartoon characters) they idolize doing it. Maybe we should also ban Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Roadrunner, and Wyle E Coyo...  [Read More]
Posted in: Disney-branded films to ban depictions of smoking
  MdKnightR
07-27-2007, 1:57 AM
#16
I say let them smoke. Gay adoption does not cause lung cancer. No, but a grand portion of our mainstream society still thinks that it is detrimental to a child's mental development. And you can't get lung cancer from watching people smoke on the big...  [Read More]
Posted in: Disney-branded films to ban depictions of smoking
  MdKnightR
07-26-2007, 12:35 AM
#11
On one hand, I feel that it is their movies, their decision. On the other hand, I think its asinine. Considering that Disney extends insurance coverage to gay couples, I'm sure that they wouldn't think twice about doing a movie about a child with 2 m...  [Read More]
Posted in: Heightism, does it exist?
  MdKnightR
07-16-2007, 12:03 AM
#6
I think it does exist. Funny thing is, I haven't heard of this before. Or, at least, never knew it had a name. I am 6'5" tall and I feel that sometimes I have been discriminated against for it. Particularly when I have attempted to get employed...  [Read More]
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