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AZPaul3
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Message 1142 of 1282 (903183)
12-05-2022 11:48 PM
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12-05-2022 10:29 PM


Re: Kirstie Alley, 71

Stop Tzar Vladimir the Condemned!

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Phat
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Message 1143 of 1282 (903185)
12-06-2022 3:34 AM
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12-05-2022 11:48 PM


Re: Kirstie Alley, 71
Man! All of our sweethearts are dying so young!

The most difficult subjects can be explained to the most slow-witted man if he has not formed any idea of them already; but the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly persuaded that he knows already, without a shadow of a doubt, what is laid before him.” - Leo Tolstoy, The Kingdom of God is Within You (1894).
When both religious and non-religious people reach the same conclusions then you know religion isn't the reason.--Percy
Nor are Democrats the best party or the only one we should have. -Phat,2022 addressing The Peanut Gallery.

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Message 1144 of 1282 (904151)
12-22-2022 1:31 PM


Franco Harris, 72
The Immaculate Reception guy.
His Steeler teams won the Stupor Bowl 4 times. 9-time Pro-Bowl player.
December 20th.
Franco Harris - Wikipedia

"I'm the Grim Reaper now, Mitch. Step aside."
Death to #TzarVladimirtheCondemned!
Enjoy every sandwich!

- xongsmith, 5.7dawkins scale


  
AZPaul3
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Message 1145 of 1282 (904496)
12-30-2022 10:16 PM


Baba Wawa, at 93

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Message 1146 of 1282 (904497)
12-30-2022 10:32 PM


Ian Tyson, 89
From wikipedia:
"Ian Dawson Tyson CM AOE (September 25, 1933 – December 29, 2022) was a Canadian singer-songwriter who wrote a significant number of modern folk songs, including “Four Strong Winds" and "Someday Soon", and performed with partner Sylvia Tyson as the duo Ian & Sylvia."
I spent much time listening to them and also others covering their tunes during The Great Folk Scare of the 60's.

"I'm the Grim Reaper now, Mitch. Step aside."
Death to #TzarVladimirtheCondemned!
Enjoy every sandwich!

- xongsmith, 5.7dawkins scale


  
xongsmith
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Message 1147 of 1282 (904501)
12-31-2022 12:52 AM
Reply to: Message 1145 by AZPaul3
12-30-2022 10:16 PM


Re: Baba Wawa, at 93
on 3rd thought, AZPaul3, it must have been rather rude of me to post so soon after your post. for 8 days there was nothin. Then i hear about Ian Tyson, write it and hit POST only to have it replace your post in Percy's listing. i should always hit the REFRESH button first!
i'm not sure I ever liked the SNL Baba Wawa, but anyway, thanks!

"I'm the Grim Reaper now, Mitch. Step aside."
Death to #TzarVladimirtheCondemned!
Enjoy every sandwich!

- xongsmith, 5.7dawkins scale


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Tanypteryx
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Message 1148 of 1282 (904943)
01-12-2023 11:41 AM


Jeff Beck
Geoffrey Arnold Beck (24 June 1944 – 10 January 2023)

Stop Tzar Vladimir the Condemned!

What if Eleanor Roosevelt had wings? -- Monty Python

One important characteristic of a theory is that is has survived repeated attempts to falsify it. Contrary to your understanding, all available evidence confirms it. --Subbie

If evolution is shown to be false, it will be at the hands of things that are true, not made up. --percy

The reason that we have the scientific method is because common sense isn't reliable. -- Taq


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Message 1149 of 1282 (904951)
01-12-2023 9:03 PM
Reply to: Message 1148 by Tanypteryx
01-12-2023 11:41 AM


Re: Jeff Beck
One of the few people to get a name-check in one of my songs, The Elevator Man:
he aint quite the quicker of the pick of these pickers
we've seen come & go, day t' day
no, he aint no magician, just a simple technician
no, he aint no Jeff Beck, just an elevator tech
no Lost Planet Airman, just a modest repairman
with a simple......direct way to play
Thanks, Tanypteryx! That's some wikipedia entry! wow!

"I'm the Grim Reaper now, Mitch. Step aside."
Death to #TzarVladimirtheCondemned!
Enjoy every sandwich!

- xongsmith, 5.7dawkins scale


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Phat
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Message 1150 of 1282 (904954)
01-13-2023 8:29 AM
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01-12-2023 11:41 AM


Re: Jeff Beck
When I see so many names from my youth (such as Jeff Beck) I am reminded of my own mortality and how I, as all of us, am only here for a relatively short time. It makes me think!

The most difficult subjects can be explained to the most slow-witted man if he has not formed any idea of them already; but the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly persuaded that he knows already, without a shadow of a doubt, what is laid before him.” - Leo Tolstoy, The Kingdom of God is Within You (1894).
When both religious and non-religious people reach the same conclusions then you know religion isn't the reason.--Percy
Democrats should not be the only party. Respect the two-party system. -Phat, in December 2022
We see Monsters where Science shows us Windmills.~Phat, remixed

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Message 1151 of 1282 (904958)
01-13-2023 9:24 AM
Reply to: Message 1150 by Phat
01-13-2023 8:29 AM


Re: Jeff Beck
And again you make everything about yourself and drag stuff off-topic. You were a mod? What the hell was Percy thinking?

What can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence. -Christopher Hitchens

Facts don't lie or have an agenda. Facts are just facts

"God did it" is not an argument. It is an excuse for intellectual laziness.

If your viewpoint has merits and facts to back it up why would you have to lie?


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Phat
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Message 1152 of 1282 (904961)
01-13-2023 10:56 AM
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01-13-2023 9:24 AM


Re: Jeff Beck
Back under your rock!

The most difficult subjects can be explained to the most slow-witted man if he has not formed any idea of them already; but the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly persuaded that he knows already, without a shadow of a doubt, what is laid before him.” - Leo Tolstoy, The Kingdom of God is Within You (1894).
When both religious and non-religious people reach the same conclusions then you know religion isn't the reason.--Percy
Democrats should not be the only party. Respect the two-party system. -Phat, in December 2022
We see Monsters where Science shows us Windmills.~Phat, remixed

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Theodoric
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Message 1153 of 1282 (904969)
01-13-2023 11:44 AM
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01-13-2023 10:56 AM


Re: Jeff Beck
Not even original. Pitiful.

What can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence. -Christopher Hitchens

Facts don't lie or have an agenda. Facts are just facts

"God did it" is not an argument. It is an excuse for intellectual laziness.

If your viewpoint has merits and facts to back it up why would you have to lie?


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Phat
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Message 1154 of 1282 (904980)
01-13-2023 3:09 PM
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01-13-2023 11:44 AM


Re: Jeff Beck
Why would I bother to think up insults and condescending comments about you when I can just throw the mud back at you that you sling at me? It saves mud.
Anyway, my intention was simply to honor the memory of Jeff Beck as I remember him.
You are the one who attacked me for my eulogy.

The most difficult subjects can be explained to the most slow-witted man if he has not formed any idea of them already; but the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly persuaded that he knows already, without a shadow of a doubt, what is laid before him.” - Leo Tolstoy, The Kingdom of God is Within You (1894).
When both religious and non-religious people reach the same conclusions then you know religion isn't the reason.--Percy
Democrats should not be the only party. Respect the two-party system. -Phat, in December 2022
We see Monsters where Science shows us Windmills.~Phat, remixed

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Theodoric
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Message 1155 of 1282 (904983)
01-13-2023 3:16 PM
Reply to: Message 1154 by Phat
01-13-2023 3:09 PM


Re: Jeff Beck
Another word you do not know the meaning of.
Eulogy
quote:
a speech or writing in praise of a person or persons, especially one who recently died or retired, or as a term of endearment.
Eulogy - Wikipedia
Instead of talking about him, you talked about your own mortality. Not a eulogy.

What can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence. -Christopher Hitchens

Facts don't lie or have an agenda. Facts are just facts

"God did it" is not an argument. It is an excuse for intellectual laziness.

If your viewpoint has merits and facts to back it up why would you have to lie?


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Phat
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Message 1156 of 1282 (904988)
01-13-2023 3:54 PM
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01-13-2023 3:16 PM


Re: Jeff Beck
My mistake. I was simply recounting my memories of knowing about him when I was growing up. I remember the super group of Paige,Clapton and Beck and I remember exploring his songs and style of guitar playing. We all endlessly discussed (and argued) about who was the greatest or best guitarist. I defended Beck, though the front runners were Hendrix vs Jimmy Paige.

The most difficult subjects can be explained to the most slow-witted man if he has not formed any idea of them already; but the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly persuaded that he knows already, without a shadow of a doubt, what is laid before him.” - Leo Tolstoy, The Kingdom of God is Within You (1894).
When both religious and non-religious people reach the same conclusions then you know religion isn't the reason.--Percy
Democrats should not be the only party. Respect the two-party system. -Phat, in December 2022
We see Monsters where Science shows us Windmills.~Phat, remixed

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