The Hall of Fire

No, she isn't. It is not a good faith argument. Republicans are no longer pretending to be interested in the democratic system of government and it's time for the rest of Americans to stop pretending not to see it. I am reminded of two quotes. Churchill - "Democracy is the worst form of govern...

Apologies, and thank you for righting my wrong.

You should watch the video. It is a bit of an eye opener regarding research, peer review, and the trepidation researchers experience when they address contentious issues. It shows just how restrictive the "system" is.

Done as requested, Voronwë.

I'm not sure when it happened; probably my late twenties, but I find, rather than reading one book, I have multiple books on the go at the same time. Also, my taste has changed. I remember roaring with laughter on reading the Discworld books. Now? A faint smile is the best I can muster. I find mysel...

I should have posted this video at the start, rather than play Captain Cagey. I would be interested to know how it is received, or whether the implications of the four year study are too challenging for anyone with a determined, resolute standpoint. Anyway, give it a chance. I found it most interest...

Voronwë the Faithful wrote: ↑Sat May 01, 2021 5:19 am There is no possible way that I am going to engage with you on this subject.

Having observed your unwarranted hostility, I have no desire for your engagement.

You and I have very different ideas about what 'sexism' means. Probably. I try to dispense with loaded definitions. Sexism to me is the elevation of one sex in favour of the other, by (for example) presenting one as superior to the other. Whichever is elevated is immaterial. What does "sexism&...

I have absolutely no idea what you are trying to say. Okay. I'll drop the (failing) attempt at humour. I found it interesting you considered being thought of as female rather than male a compliment. This indicates a belief being female is superior to being male. Such a belief is, I suggest, sexist....

Voronwë the Faithful wrote: ↑Sat May 01, 2021 2:18 am For many years, many posters across several different message boards thought I was female.

I always considered it a compliment.

A compliment? #everydaysexism

Again, I am observing from a distance, so I am fully aware of my limitations. The reference to the Boston Tea Party; does that only apply because of the peculiarities of the electoral college procedure to elect a President? If the President was elected off an open ballot and directly by the people o...

Don't bite, as I'm an outsider looking in, but wasn't the whole point of Washington D C to have the seat of federal power not located in any state, thus depriving any state of undue federal influence?

Okay - just out of curiosity, what do you think I am? :D (to answer your question, I usually guess people's gender by their username. I suppose it's not a 100% foolproof method, but it's close enough) Actually, Jude, you were kind of the progenitor of this topic! :D I automatically thought of you a...

On a message board, such as this, there is insufficient information to “gender” the person behind any interaction. Any picture constructed is wholly subjective, as even expressed data cannot be verified. I habitually envisage people I communicate with online as female, until provided evidence indica...

Are you seriously suggesting that 9/11 was an inside job. Because that's pretty much the textbook definition of Conspiracy Theorist. You might as well be denying the Moon Landings. I am seriously suggesting that forensic examinations of events are discouraged by attitudes such as you appear to exhi...

I believe it was biblical imperative that had God's Own Country (England) deport its criminals to Satan's kingdom...

If this is gonna be about 9/11 pancake bullshit I give up. I, too, would give up trying to believe the 9/11 pancake bullshit. Nobody else does, now even the "official version" discounts it. Do you not think it interesting that the two theories proffered within days of the event remain the...

Also, the Washington Post reports that in 2020, both Giuliani and Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin were given defensive briefings by the FBI, warning him that they were being targeted by Russian intelligence agencies with disinformation. Johnson thought the briefing was a trick by the FBI, and both me...

I began reading the replies, then realised other people’s choices might influence me. So this is the list of the first 10 books that came to mind, which is as good an indicator as any of their importance at that moment. In no particular order * 1 Brave New World 2 The Weirdstone of Brisingamen 3 Wat...

I have to say, this isn't bedside easy reading. It's dense, esoteric, and incredibly thorough in its analysis.

Love it!

Possibly. Humans are, thankfully, more complex than simply being receptacles. Tales are not told in a vacuum; it is expected there will be some purpose in their telling, some meaning. The author (possibly Hemmingway) is, by definition, a part of the author/reader contract. The author knows the reade...