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Adminnemooseus
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Message 1 of 13 (635926)
10-03-2011 2:41 AM


When you find a post that is too good to be missed, nominate it here as one of the October, 2011, Posts of the Month (POTM).
You message subtitle should include the author's name and the topic/thread title.
Message Format:
Author: Author's Name
Forum: Forum where posted
Thread: Thread title
Message #: Number and Link to the nominated message
Nominations should include a link to the nominated article, and a short comment on why the message deserves nomination.
Note: As always, this is not a thread for debates. Posts should be limited to nomination, seconds, congratulations, and acceptance statements by nominees.

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Message 2 of 13 (636234)
10-04-2011 8:46 PM
Reply to: Message 1 by Adminnemooseus
10-03-2011 2:41 AM


Rahvin, in "Studying the Supernatural"
I want to nominate Rahvin's reply to me, Message 174, in the thread "Studying the Supernatural" in the "Is it Science" forum.
It is brilliantly written so that with a bit of effort even the ultimate lay person that I am can grasp what he is saying. It doesn't mean that I agree with his ultimate conclusion but he does an incredible job of explaing his rationale.
He has very generously put in a great deal of time and thought into the post which is remarkable considering my obvious lack of scientific knowledge in the area we are discussing.
I now have to figure out how to respond. I'm glad it's a discussion and not a debate. If it was a debate it would be his cannon against my pea shooter.
Edited by Adminnemooseus, : Add ", in "Studying the supernatural"" to subtitle

Everybody is entitled to my opinion.

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Message 3 of 13 (636267)
10-05-2011 5:16 AM
Reply to: Message 2 by GDR
10-04-2011 8:46 PM


Re: Rahvin, in "Studying the Supernatural"
GDR writes:
I want to nominate Rahvin's reply to me, Message 174, in the thread "Studying the Supernatural" in the "Is it Science" forum.
SECONDED!!

Always remember: QUIDQUID LATINE DICTUM SIT ALTUM VIDITUR
Science flies you into space; religion flies you into buildings.

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Message 4 of 13 (636441)
10-06-2011 2:11 PM
Reply to: Message 3 by Panda
10-05-2011 5:16 AM


Re: Rahvin, in "Studying the Supernatural"
Thanks!

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Straggler
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Message 5 of 13 (636983)
10-12-2011 5:15 PM


GDR's Limerickal Lunacy
I have to nominate GDR for his raft of limericks putting forward his theistic position. An entire frikkin argument done entirely in limerickal rhyme!!!! With proper cadence and points well made!! It's insane but incredibly impressive.
I have tried to keep up. But both in terms of style and content I have failed despite my genuine best efforts. I can't make my points stick to the right format and when I do they don't seem to really get what is meant across. I will keep trying. But it is a one sided contest so far.
Creativity Corner
Message 62 and all the one's prior (and quite possibly all the ones after too - although that remains to be seen - obviously)

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Jon
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Message 6 of 13 (636990)
10-12-2011 6:06 PM
Reply to: Message 5 by Straggler
10-12-2011 5:15 PM


Re: GDR's Limerickal Lunacy
Oh my God, Limericks!
Seconded!!

Love your enemies!

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GDR
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Message 7 of 13 (637016)
10-12-2011 8:31 PM
Reply to: Message 5 by Straggler
10-12-2011 5:15 PM


Re: GDR's Limerickal Lunacy
I hardly can think what to say
To be honoured in this special way
My defences have crumbled
For I’ve been so humbled
But thanks for this generous bouquet

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Minnemooseus
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Message 8 of 13 (638929)
10-27-2011 3:03 AM


Dr Adequate, at "Occupy Wall Street"
Author: Dr Adequate
Forum: Coffee House
Thread: Occupy Wall Street
Message #: 221
Much (but not all) of the essential question of the topic.
Moose
Edited by Minnemooseus, : Meant to have "signature" on for this message.

Professor, geology, Whatsamatta U
Evolution - Changes in the environment, caused by the interactions of the components of the environment.
"Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and will piss on your computer." - Bruce Graham
"The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness." - John Kenneth Galbraith
"Yesterday on Fox News, commentator Glenn Beck said that he believes President Obama is a racist. To be fair, every time you watch Glenn Beck, it does get a little easier to hate white people." - Conan O'Brien
"I know a little about a lot of things, and a lot about a few things, but I'm highly ignorant about everything." - Moose

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Omnivorous
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Message 9 of 13 (639023)
10-27-2011 1:54 PM
Reply to: Message 8 by Minnemooseus
10-27-2011 3:03 AM


Re: Dr Adequate, at "Occupy Wall Street"
A hearty seconding, based on content alone.
As a bonus, he used orthogonal in a perfectly natural way.

"If you can keep your head while those around you are losing theirs, you can collect a lot of heads."

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Jon
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Message 10 of 13 (639199)
10-28-2011 5:22 PM


Rahvin's Prison Post
Rahvin's OP in the Crime and Punishment thread is just brilliant. I somehow don't find that just giving it a 'cheer' goes far enough.
Message 1
Jon
Edited by Jon, : subtitle

Love your enemies!

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Rahvin
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Message 11 of 13 (639209)
10-28-2011 7:56 PM
Reply to: Message 10 by Jon
10-28-2011 5:22 PM


Re: Rahvin's Prison Post
Thanks Jon!
If I were Dictator for a Day, my very first act would be to completely demolish and rebuild from scratch the entire American "justice" system.
The second would be Universal Health Care.

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Omnivorous
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Message 12 of 13 (639212)
10-28-2011 8:05 PM
Reply to: Message 10 by Jon
10-28-2011 5:22 PM


Re: Rahvin's Prison Post
You beat me to it, Jon. Rahvin's OP is well reasoned, persuasive, backed with evidence: a magisterial introduction to the failures of American justice.

"If you can keep your head while those around you are losing theirs, you can collect a lot of heads."

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Buzsaw
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Message 13 of 13 (639667)
11-02-2011 8:59 PM


Coyote's Dandy Ditty
Forum: Coffee House
Occupy Wall Street Occupying Wallstreet
Message 500
Coyote did a dandy ditty debunking demonstrator's demands.

BUZSAW B 4 U 2 C Y BUZ SAW.
The Immeasurable Present Eternally Extends the Infinite Past And Infinitely Consumes The Eternal Future.

  
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