Election Week For the Brits!

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AgeofKnowledge

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Thank you. Overall, I find myself endorsing you quite often as well :).


Good gravy. As a Jew by Halakhic Law, I give AgeofKnowledge my stamp of approval.

There are some people on here who seem antisemitic, but AgeofKnowledge isn't one of them.
 

Desdichado

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Thank you. Overall, I find myself endorsing you quite often as well :).
Well you did mention your admiration for conservative Jewish thinkers. I'll consider myself among them just to stoke my own ego for the evening.
 
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AgeofKnowledge

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They're great. I love them. And the same goes for most Jewish intellectuals who are independent. I referenced Laurence Kotlikoff earlier, the lead designer of the 'The Purple Health Plan.'

Laurence is politically independent (see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurence_Kotlikoff#Political_parties) and that hasn't stopped him from practicing a wise altruism in his career choices. That's cool in my book.

Check out this free tool he developed during the recession to help everyday people engage in easy to understand financial planning which he gives away at no cost (ESP Planner): https://basic.esplanner.com/


Well you did mention your admiration for conservative Jewish thinkers. I'll consider myself among them just to stoke my own ego for the evening.
 

Desdichado

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David Mamet is my personal favorite. I adore his screenwriting and his philosophical/political points.
 
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AgeofKnowledge

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It was brave of him, given that his career is so inextricably tied to liberal Hollywood, to "come out" politically as a conservative.


David Mamet is my personal favorite. I adore his screenwriting and his philosophical/political points.
 
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Actually many Muslims and the Nazis got along quite well in the 20th century and formed cooperative relationships. Since you like to quote Hitler, here's one for you:

"It’s been our misfortune to have the wrong religion," Hitler complained to his pet architect Albert Speer. "Why did it have to be Christianity, with its meekness and flabbiness?" This, Hitler argued, was "much more suited to the Germanic temperament than the Jewish filth and priestly twaddle of Christianity."

But you did get the first part of my statement right Jimminy. Islam, and the Muslims who practice it, are a detriment to Western Civilization. True.

The rest you just concocted and flung at me. I never said Muslims were "blind of your God." You said that, not me. And, I disagree with the assertion you posit in which every Muslim is "blind of your God." In fact, I believe a great many Muslims knowingly and willfully reject the true knowledge of God found in the Christian worldview.

And, of course, it's infantile to quote Adolf Hitler for the purpose of this discussion. How about I quote Joseph Stalin and then equate you with him. Is Joseph Stalin one accurate source and portrayal of the left? Yes, he is. But is Stalin an accurate portrayal of your own leftist views? No, he's not. So it's erroneous to say that he is and infantile to even engage in the behavior.

If you really want to learn what Adolph Hitler (whom I detest along with Stalin) believed, CBN gave an accurate presentation of that wicked man here: Was Adolf Hitler a Christian? - a report on How Hitler Viewed God - The 700 Club | CBN.com

And though I don't have a problem with that quote you've assigned to me, it is unsourced so please provide the link to it so that we can view it in context.

The bottom line here is that you need to grow up and cease engaging in fallacious tactics or your integrity and credibility here are going to begin to suffer.

I strongly suggest that you begin to address and substantiate your erroneous argument, at some point, that orthodox Islamic epistemology and those who adhere to it pose no material threat to Western Civilization which is an argument that I can and have many times dismantled and refuted.
All physicists are anti christs. All blacks are criminals.

That's the same idiotic, closed-minded idiocy that underpins "all Muslims pose a threat to Western Society".

Fascist.
 
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AgeofKnowledge

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Your own ignorance does not equate to any truth whatsoever. An unknowledgable person, but who possessed a measure of wisdom, would have asked a simply asked, "Why?"

Though unknowledgable, you do not possess even that simple measure of wisdom and have again violated the forum's rules. So, consider this post reported as a result.

Since you cannot do anything but engage in making false assertions and calling me names here at CC, I will not be replying to your future posts unless I see where some form of epistemological correction is necessary to prevent you from deceiving future readers. This is done out of love for their benefit, of course.

Moving along...
 
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AgeofKnowledge

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So MadParrotWoman, now that the election is over, do you think a time will come in the near future when Conservative and UKIP will begin working together on at least specific political issues their platforms overlap on?


I would like to see a Conservative/UKIP partnership, yes they are worlds apart but they would each put the brakes on the more outlandish proposals put forward respectively.
 
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MadParrotWoman

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So MadParrotWoman, now that the election is over, do you think a time will come in the near future when Conservative and UKIP will begin working together on at least specific political issues their platforms overlap on?
Well given the conservatives have now been granted a 5 year reign the simple answer to your question is "no" and by the time their term is up our country will be at the point of no return - if it isn't already! The problem we have is (for all intents and purposes) Europe overruling just about everything our government does that is good. An example of this I heard on the news this morning; Europe has ordered us to take in some of the illegal immigrants arriving in other parts of Europe by boat. Have you seen the size of France??? Germany?? Do you know that France has the same population as Britain? Now look at the size difference in our countries! The only reprieve we just might have is Cameron's "promise" of a Europe in/out referendum and the vote going the "out" way...I know it's a long shot! France and Germany effectively run the rest of Europe and they often seem to view Britain as "easy pickings". Now you have gotten me all hot under the collar over Europe grrr! Oh for the pre-Europe days when we did business with the new world and the commonwealth. Guess who got us into Europe? Yep the conservatives and it was sold to the British people as purely a marketing arrangement.

Back to your original question, the leader of UKIP has resigned which will at some time bring about a party referendum for a new leader - possibly re-electing Ferage - if he is up for it. They have to rise up from this defeat and build a bigger, stronger party and we need to change our voting system - see my earlier post on votes cast/seats won, Cameron isn't about to change what works for him now is he? All of this needs to be done before UKIP have any chance of winning an election in the future, a more realistic aim is for them to be part of a coalition government some time in the future. The problem with UKIP is they are not politically correct and being politically correct is everything in today's Britain.

Rant over...
 
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MadParrotWoman

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Desdichado, I'm curious who is this guy in your avatar?
 
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AgeofKnowledge

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Sadly, I believe you're right. And it's a shame for Britain could really benefit from those two parties working together toward resolving it's most pressing issues.

And yes, it's difficult to imagine anyone other than Farage as head of UKIP. But, everyone knew this day was coming. UKIP will stand or fall on how well it handles replacing Farage. If they can get another real winner, the party may plant deep roots and continue to grow it's support base (though not as fast as it has obviously). If they can't, well...

But you're right that time is running out for Britain... tick tock...



I guess the real question at this point is will Cameron keep his promise to hold an EU referendum.


Well given the conservatives have now been granted a 5 year reign the simple answer to your question is "no" and by the time their term is up our country will be at the point of no return - if it isn't already! The problem we have is (for all intents and purposes) Europe overruling just about everything our government does that is good. An example of this I heard on the news this morning; Europe has ordered us to take in some of the illegal immigrants arriving in other parts of Europe by boat. Have you seen the size of France??? Germany?? Do you know that France has the same population as Britain? Now look at the size difference in our countries! The only reprieve we just might have is Cameron's "promise" of a Europe in/out referendum and the vote going the "out" way...I know it's a long shot! France and Germany effectively run the rest of Europe and they often seem to view Britain as "easy pickings". Now you have gotten me all hot under the collar over Europe grrr! Oh for the pre-Europe days when we did business with the new world and the commonwealth. Guess who got us into Europe? Yep the conservatives and it was sold to the British people as purely a marketing arrangement.

Back to your original question, the leader of UKIP has resigned which will at some time bring about a party referendum for a new leader - possibly re-electing Ferage - if he is up for it. They have to rise up from this defeat and build a bigger, stronger party and we need to change our voting system - see my earlier post on votes cast/seats won, Cameron isn't about to change what works for him now is he? All of this needs to be done before UKIP have any chance of winning an election in the future, a more realistic aim is for them to be part of a coalition government some time in the future. The problem with UKIP is they are not politically correct and being politically correct is everything in today's Britain.

Rant over...
 
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MadParrotWoman

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Sadly, I believe you're right. And it's a shame for Britain could really benefit from those two parties working together toward resolving it's most pressing issues.

And yes, it's difficult to imagine anyone other than Farage as head of UKIP. But, everyone knew this day was coming. UKIP will stand or fall on how well it handles replacing Farage. If they can get another real winner, the party may plant deep roots and continue to grow it's support base (though not as fast as it has obviously). If they can't, well...

But you're right that time is running out for Britain... tick tock...



I guess the real question at this point is will Cameron keep his promise to hold an EU referendum.
He is already planning his "in" campaign! The problem as I see it is that the young will vote "in". It is only really the over 50's (possibly 40's) who remember a truly great Britain in it's pre Europe days. Some will also vote "in" for fear we need Europe's military might given the massive cuts to our own but I was not long ago talking to an ex military guy and he said we don't need Europe's military because we have NATO. Guess which way I'll be voting? LOL. Incidentally the referendum is not until 2017!
 
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MadParrotWoman

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Breaking News: UKIP Rejects Nigel Farage's Resignation

Incidently Ageofknowledge & Desdichado, your knowledge of British politics is far superior to my knowledge of American politics. Pretty much all I know is Obama is a Democrat (Liberal) and that lady with glasses (the hockey mom lol) is Republican (Conservative) oh and that Hilary Clinton - wife of the cheating but charismatic Bill is running for office for the Democrats? Phew did I get all that right? I know there are more on both sides running for office but they are not well reported over here and so their names are not familiar with me. I'm sure someone will shout me down if I'm wrong with any of this but I did warn you I know nothing about American politics. Even some of the political (and other) words you use confuse me lol.
 
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AgeofKnowledge

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No worries. Keep learning. This life is a journey not a destination.

Incidently Ageofknowledge & Desdichado, your knowledge of British politics is far superior to my knowledge of American politics.
 
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AgeofKnowledge

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Truly revolting. Britain's watershed has arrived if Britons can't find a way to reconnect with who they were and should be again. My message to the Brits is pull yourselves up by your own bootstraps or drop the pretenses and get down on your knees and bow down to your master the EU. Is there any mettle left in Britain?

He is already planning his "in" campaign!
 

Desdichado

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No worries. Keep learning. This life is a journey not a destination.
Very true. I maintain a passing knowledge of these things because I find them interesting, but it also behooves my professionally. Don't ask how on the boards. I may be more pliable via pm though.

Either way, I've made this stuff my life, for better or worse. hahaha