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If Bush had not been re-elected,he most probably would have been assasinated.
How Are You Feeling After the Elections?
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The discussion reflects a range of emotions following the recent elections, with participants expressing feelings of depression, happiness, and indifference. Some are relieved by the defeat of Kerry but express concern over Bush's victory, predicting potential military actions, particularly against Iran. The conversation touches on the impact of moral issues on voting behavior, noting that many voters prioritized religious beliefs over other critical issues like employment and healthcare. There is a sense of disappointment regarding the election's outcome and the implications for civil rights, especially with the potential for Bush to appoint multiple Supreme Court justices. Participants also critique the influence of organized religion in politics, suggesting it detracts from more pressing societal concerns. Overall, the discussion highlights a mix of political analysis, personal reflection, and concern for future governance.
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Gold and foreign currencies are strong only because the dollar is weak, which I think will be the trend for the next few years.
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Since you are so involved in math, you should know that definitions are all important. They do contain moral views, and in the most perverse form of all. Think about it : do you use "holiday" or "vacation" ? Is not there a very profound difference ? If you google-define it, you will find for both "leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure". But "vacation" refers to "away from work, not producing" whereas "holiday" would be much closer to "devoted to rest or pleasure" which is very different. So yes indeed, the dictionnary is full of moral considerations.Hurkyl said:
I could not tell for sure in english, but in french we have very few identical words. Synonyms are usually only similar. Here is an instance of really identical meanings in french : "multicolore" and "polychrome" which I need not translate for you. Apart from those very peculiar instances, the word one uses has a very strong and deep psychological influence on oneself, and a constant use of specific moral terms is usually done on purpose.
The mere fact that your president pretends being "good" against "evil" is a symptom. You also seem to assimilate laws to moral principles. However, laws are not even supposed to be assimilated to ethics. Supposely there is an ethical council which is different and independent from the lawing board. This difference is not so clear in your country, is it ?
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You and your lack of turmoil!
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Gokul43201 said:
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.
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Gokul43201 said:
And that's a better way of saying it - thanks
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Yes, and I find it fairly annoying that there are those who seek to change definitions for political and personal gain. A constitutional amendment to block such a maneuver does seems to be a bit of overkill.
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franznietzsche said:
I doubt the legitamacy of his original instatement, and if that is false, it invalidates him winning again.
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jimmy p
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Sad cos Bush's pet Blair will be in control of my fair country for another 4 goddamn years.
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jimmy p said:
You blasphemer!
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Mattius_ said:You and your lack of turmoil!
Don't worry, I finally caught the envious tone of your statement.
