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blkmusclmachine

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16. Science, and learning, and loving your negihbors as yourself, and all that Commie lib'rul stuff the

Reply to octoberlib (Original post)

Tue Dec 31, 2013, 04:18 AM

Dec 2013

GOP will have NOTHING to do with, cuz they're way too busy thumping their Bibles in their phony indignation of A to Z. A bunch of haters and obstructionists they are. So why do we always have to meet them "half way," even when we win the Majority?!?!

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A Science Icon Died 17 Years Ago. In His Last Interview, He Made A Warning That Gives Me Goosebumps [View all] octoberlib Dec 2013 OP

For our hearing impaired friends. Transcript: NYC_SKP Dec 2013 #1

Thank you, NYC_SKP ! octoberlib Dec 2013 #2

Thanks for the transcript! N/T deafskeptic Dec 2013 #4

You're welcome, deafskeptic! NYC_SKP Dec 2013 #6

Thanks Skip. nt awoke_in_2003 Dec 2013 #9

the demon-haunted world ZRT2209 Dec 2013 #12

Nice read mikeysnot Dec 2013 #23

Is Carl inferring that education is more essential and powerful King_Klonopin Dec 2013 #14

Thanks for the transcript! Agschmid Dec 2013 #26

Sagan was so right on riverbendviewgal Dec 2013 #31

The US has a history of going into other countries, and with stupidity driving RKP5637 Dec 2013 #33

And now that 2naSalit Dec 2013 #3

You were right to mention Hal cprise Dec 2013 #5

Hahaha! 2naSalit Dec 2013 #8

2001: A Space Odyssey NealK Dec 2013 #13

Rec! progressoid Dec 2013 #7

His last Science Friday interview is online too. Kablooie Dec 2013 #10

I found it. Thanks for the info! nt octoberlib Dec 2013 #30

K&R! Carl Sagan's fears have been realized. Enthusiast Dec 2013 #11

They sure do. NealK Dec 2013 #15

America has more to fear from within than ever from the outside. Much of this population RKP5637 Dec 2013 #34

+1 n/t NealK Jan 2014 #37

education leads to a more interesting and productive life PADemD Jan 2014 #39

That, is because our economies financial distribution is skewed off the charts at the RKP5637 Jan 2014 #41

We've been there for decades. Boomerproud Jan 2014 #40

Yep, I recall so well when it started in the 80's. It is absolutely a failed model. And none RKP5637 Jan 2014 #42

The Righties celebrate absolute certainty and consistency. PADemD Dec 2013 #19

Yeah, you're right. I noticed that too. :( NealK Jan 2014 #38

Science, and learning, and loving your negihbors as yourself, and all that Commie lib'rul stuff the blkmusclmachine Dec 2013 #16

My same question, why, do we stoop to their level. These individuals are haters, they RKP5637 Dec 2013 #35

K & R defacto7 Dec 2013 #17

"Carl was probably the highest point our species has ever reached" VWolf Dec 2013 #18

I feel the same. defacto7 Jan 2014 #36

I miss him too nt octoberlib Dec 2013 #29

There's a piece missing in this convo too. You rarely see it mentioned.. Triana Dec 2013 #20

+1 Couldn't agree more. octoberlib Dec 2013 #21

Preach! stillwaiting Dec 2013 #22

This is so true--Thanks Triana--I wish all could have this understanding!! hue Dec 2013 #24

K&R!!! Carl Sagan!!!!!! hue Dec 2013 #25

To me, about half of the US is ignorant and damn proud of it, and it appears to be RKP5637 Dec 2013 #27

Are you familiar with the SyFy series, Continuum? octoberlib Dec 2013 #28

No, I haven't, it sounds like a very interesting series. I could easily see this happening. Much RKP5637 Dec 2013 #32

k & r & thanks! n/t wildbilln864 Jan 2014 #43

He would have been pleased at developments in Colorado and Washington. Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #44