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Tombstone Blues
Discworld
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/09/2007 : 18:45:47
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Tombstone
this is America.
It has been like that since before you were born, out there,
I have been in America many times.
It will never change
except when that Nuke goes off in the Van.
There Is No God. |
Edited by - long time no see on 23/09/2007 18:46:54 |
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Fluffy Sheep
Discworld
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Posted - 23/09/2007 : 21:07:28
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O Bugger, here we go again...
Anyway, whether folks believe them or regard them as myth, there were some good stories - so why not make action figures of them, if there`s a market - no more bizarre than some of the action figures around!
There are already two very traditional and well-loved `playsets` that come to mind -
Noah`s Ark and the pairs of animals, and the Nativity set.
Both of these I`ve seen in wood, plastic, cloth and knitted materials. And young kids LOVE `em!
(Regardless of whether they are told the stories behind them, whether they believe anything, or not!)
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6407 Posts |
Posted - 23/09/2007 : 21:32:47
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Of course Fluffy
that is why those Americans get them made
dirt cheap in China.
In America God
is Big Bucks
to a Nation led by TV.
And even in America
some Cool Folks have made this a Best Seller.
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Anubis
Barsoom
231 Posts |
 Posted - 23/09/2007 : 22:31:08
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As a fan of Sarah Kennedy -- from this week!
A life-long atheist went on holiday by himself. Walking through a thick forest, he was suddenly aware a giant bear was following him -- so he quickened his pace and eventually began running .... but the bear was getting closer and closer. The inevitable happened and the atheist tripped over a tree root and fell flat on his back. Ho looked up and the bear was standing above him, his paw raised to deliver the fatal death blow.
"Oh God", shouted the atheist, instinctively. There was a blinding flash and a voice boomed from the heavens. "What a hypocrite you turned out to be", said the voice, "all your life you have been telling people I don't exist, and now in this time of danger you call on me to save you".
The atheist replied: "No, I wouldn't ask that of you, God", said he, "but perhaps, God, you could make the bear a Christian?!" There was another blinding flash from the heavens. The bear's paw was lowered; he placed both his paws together, and having been given the gift of language by the Almighty, said: "Oh Lord. Bless this food and make me grateful for that which I am about to receive".
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camelot
Barsoom
USA
294 Posts |
Posted - 24/09/2007 : 16:15:32
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From somewhere this last weekend...
"What is the difference between somebody praying in a church and somebody praying in a casino?
The person in the casino really means it."
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Fluffy Sheep
Discworld
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Posted - 24/09/2007 : 22:42:43
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Anubis, the bear story is excellent!
LT, I bought a Richard Dawkins book (The Blind Watchmaker) in a Hospice Shop in Devon. Not particularly `Cool`, but it`s £1 to a worthy cause. I shall let you know what I think of it when I get around to reading it.
My current Nativity set was knitted for us by an old lady who has eked out her little pension making hundreds of them - she likes doing them because it uses up all her leftover scraps of wool. |
Row faster, slaves! Caesar wants to waterski! |
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Tombstone Blues
Discworld
1933 Posts |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6407 Posts |
Posted - 26/09/2007 : 21:07:05
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Tombstone Blues
Discworld
1933 Posts |
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Tombstone Blues
Discworld
1933 Posts |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2007 : 22:26:45
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| Welcome to the dark ages ... |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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Tombstone Blues
Discworld
1933 Posts |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2007 : 10:36:13
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| The answer is quite simple really ... if they cannot demonstrate a degree of knowledge in the subject they cannot qualify as doctors. |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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Tombstone Blues
Discworld
1933 Posts |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2007 : 10:59:37
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| HA! It just goes to show ... just about anything can, and will be, justified! |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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FUBAR
Barsoom
391 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2007 : 16:06:46
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Do they go door to door as well........ |
I came into the world with nothing and still have most of it left.. |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2007 : 16:52:47
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quote:
Originally posted by FUBAR
Do they go door to door as well........
At this time of year?! |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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Daveb
Discworld
1884 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2007 : 13:33:11
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| Have you have tried banging brass knockers in mid February? |
We're all doomed!
Head for the hills before they start heading for you! |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2007 : 13:38:26
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quote:
Originally posted by Daveb
Have you have tried banging brass knockers in mid February?
No ... but I have seen a few brass monkeys and they don't recommend it   |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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Tombstone Blues
Discworld
1933 Posts |
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Fluffy Sheep
Discworld
1159 Posts |
Posted - 17/01/2008 : 01:13:09
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| But he`s a film star, so he gets a thread all to himself.... |
Row faster, slaves! Caesar wants to waterski! |
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Tombstone Blues
Discworld
1933 Posts |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6407 Posts |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
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Fluffy Sheep
Discworld
1159 Posts |
Posted - 31/01/2008 : 23:18:15
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| No, I don`t think this is parody. I think they mean it. (Probably the type to hold such views due to too much inbreeding, I agree) BUT... it`s no more bizarre than some folks might see some Gay pressure groups. Maybe it`s just a natural (?) reaction to that stuff? PLease don`t get me wrong here, I`m just saying the more gays present their case, the more SOME folks are likely to react against it. I also think that the folks who react the loudest are those who fear their own sexuality the most. (ie, `gay-bashers are scared they are latent gays..?) |
Row faster, slaves! Caesar wants to waterski! |
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Anubis
Barsoom
231 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2008 : 16:11:10
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Without a doubt, the ideal Easter gift!
In the shops for £8.99 -- or 'post free' from the Guardian. |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2008 : 20:30:44
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Fewer confessions and new sins
Though there is one sin I would gladly confess to - given half a chance. I wonder if you can guess what it is? |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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Daveb
Discworld
1884 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2008 : 20:34:13
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| Eating toooooo much chocolate |
We're all doomed!
Head for the hills before they start heading for you! |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2008 : 20:40:25
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Originally posted by Daveb
Eating toooooo much chocolate
Not a sin yet as far as I know and not something I indulge in as a rule. |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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Anubis
Barsoom
231 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2008 : 23:35:07
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Originally posted by Miriam Binder
Fewer confessions and new sins
Though there is one sin I would gladly confess to - given half a chance. I wonder if you can guess what it is?
On a more serious note, amazingly, today's Metro coverage highlights the fundamental reactionary nature of the latest homilies from Rome more competently than the BBC, Miriam!
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return of the religious loonies