Comments for Suggested Thinking http://www.suggestedthinking.com A place for thoughts in moderation Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:54:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Comment on The Definition of Insanity by Paul http://www.suggestedthinking.com/2011/08/the-definition-of-insanity/#comment-160 Paul Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:54:04 +0000 http://www.suggestedthinking.com/?p=1054#comment-160 He's not our president yet. He still has over a year to cause havoc for himself. And there is one moderate voice in the Republican camp, Jon Huntsman. Here's a quote regarding Perry's comments on climate change and evolution. <i>"I think there's a serious problem. The minute that the Republican Party becomes the party – the anti-science party, we have a huge problem. We lose a whole lot of people who would otherwise allow us to win the election in 2012. When we take a position that isn't willing to embrace evolution, when we take a position that basically runs counter to what 98 of 100 climate scientists have said, what the National Academy of Science – Sciences has said about what is causing climate change and man's contribution to it, I think we find ourselves on the wrong side of science, and, therefore, in a losing position....I can't remember a time in our history where we actually were willing to shun science and become a – a party that – that was antithetical to science. I'm not sure that's good for our future and it's not a winning formula."</i> A rational voice in a sea of screaming idiots. Not sure where he stands on many other issues, but he's at least a light in the dark for the Republicans. If only they would listen. It's hard to imagine that the majority of the Republican party is anywhere near where the like of Bachmann or Perry are, but then again, never underestimate the populace. He’s not our president yet. He still has over a year to cause havoc for himself.

And there is one moderate voice in the Republican camp, Jon Huntsman. Here’s a quote regarding Perry’s comments on climate change and evolution.

“I think there’s a serious problem. The minute that the Republican Party becomes the party – the anti-science party, we have a huge problem. We lose a whole lot of people who would otherwise allow us to win the election in 2012. When we take a position that isn’t willing to embrace evolution, when we take a position that basically runs counter to what 98 of 100 climate scientists have said, what the National Academy of Science – Sciences has said about what is causing climate change and man’s contribution to it, I think we find ourselves on the wrong side of science, and, therefore, in a losing position….I can’t remember a time in our history where we actually were willing to shun science and become a – a party that – that was antithetical to science. I’m not sure that’s good for our future and it’s not a winning formula.”

A rational voice in a sea of screaming idiots. Not sure where he stands on many other issues, but he’s at least a light in the dark for the Republicans. If only they would listen.

It’s hard to imagine that the majority of the Republican party is anywhere near where the like of Bachmann or Perry are, but then again, never underestimate the populace.

]]> Comment on The Definition of Insanity by Mark http://www.suggestedthinking.com/2011/08/the-definition-of-insanity/#comment-159 Mark Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:04:50 +0000 http://www.suggestedthinking.com/?p=1054#comment-159 He will be the next president. I think the Great American Experiment is being tested and the only thing that will keep us from fully adopting Middle Eastern political fundamentalism is our slacker apathy. I really think that Perry doesn't care about social issues in general. They don't resonate with him so he'll do the bidding of whoever will fund his campaigns for the things he is interested in. Also, unfortunately, he seems the least crazy of the other GOP candidates -- which isn't saying much. What really annoys me as well is that none of the other parties can offer up a better challenge. What's up with that? Also, I don't know if this has always been the case but it seems like there is a trend for the GOP folks to sign pledges not the change their minds on issues. WTF!! I foresee a great ossification of government if changing your mind in light of new evidence or reasonable compromise is a sign of weakness. He will be the next president.

I think the Great American Experiment is being tested and the only thing that will keep us from fully adopting Middle Eastern political fundamentalism is our slacker apathy.

I really think that Perry doesn’t care about social issues in general. They don’t resonate with him so he’ll do the bidding of whoever will fund his campaigns for the things he is interested in. Also, unfortunately, he seems the least crazy of the other GOP candidates — which isn’t saying much.

What really annoys me as well is that none of the other parties can offer up a better challenge. What’s up with that?

Also, I don’t know if this has always been the case but it seems like there is a trend for the GOP folks to sign pledges not the change their minds on issues. WTF!! I foresee a great ossification of government if changing your mind in light of new evidence or reasonable compromise is a sign of weakness.

]]> Comment on Multiple Choice by Recycled Message :Suggested Thinking http://www.suggestedthinking.com/2009/06/multiple-choice/#comment-152 Recycled Message :Suggested Thinking Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:12:32 +0000 http://www.suggestedthinking.com/?p=288#comment-152 [...] But when I checked through my old posts, sure enough, there it was and from only two years ago.  I won’t repeat myself but just link to that old post for those who are interested. [...] [...] But when I checked through my old posts, sure enough, there it was and from only two years ago.  I won’t repeat myself but just link to that old post for those who are interested. [...]

]]> Comment on December Movies by Jim http://www.suggestedthinking.com/2011/01/december-movies/#comment-146 Jim Wed, 02 Feb 2011 03:02:28 +0000 http://www.suggestedthinking.com/?p=902#comment-146 I liked the acting better in the remake of True Grit for all the 3 main characters. It surprised me that I liked Bridges as much as I did, since I like a lot of John Wayne movies and this was kind of an iconic role for him. I do like his charge down the hill better than the remake. I think the spinning rifle was what did it. I liked the acting better in the remake of True Grit for all the 3 main characters. It surprised me that I liked Bridges as much as I did, since I like a lot of John Wayne movies and this was kind of an iconic role for him. I do like his charge down the hill better than the remake. I think the spinning rifle was what did it.

]]> Comment on May Movies by Best Movies of 2010 :Suggested Thinking http://www.suggestedthinking.com/2010/06/may-movies/#comment-142 Best Movies of 2010 :Suggested Thinking Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:23:55 +0000 http://www.suggestedthinking.com/?p=325#comment-142 [...] about a writer envisioning his work being a hit and made into a movie is almost unwatchable.  I reviewed it back in May and I don’t feel like rehashing it here, so if you’re curious you can read it there.  [...] [...] about a writer envisioning his work being a hit and made into a movie is almost unwatchable.  I reviewed it back in May and I don’t feel like rehashing it here, so if you’re curious you can read it there.  [...]

]]> Comment on October Movies by FLJustice http://www.suggestedthinking.com/2010/11/october-movies/#comment-132 FLJustice Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:22:46 +0000 http://www.suggestedthinking.com/?p=850#comment-132 I saw Agora when it first came out in NYC and loved Weisz' performance as Hypatia. You're right that Amenabar distorts some history and science in service to his art, but that's what artists do. I don't go to the movies for history. For people who want to know more about the historical Hypatia, I highly recommend a very readable biography <i>Hypatia of Alexandria</i> by Maria Dzielska (Harvard University Press, 1995). I also have a series of posts on the historical events and characters in the film at my <a href="http://faithljustice.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">blog</a> - not a movie review, just a "reel vs. real" discussion. I saw Agora when it first came out in NYC and loved Weisz’ performance as Hypatia. You’re right that Amenabar distorts some history and science in service to his art, but that’s what artists do. I don’t go to the movies for history. For people who want to know more about the historical Hypatia, I highly recommend a very readable biography Hypatia of Alexandria by Maria Dzielska (Harvard University Press, 1995). I also have a series of posts on the historical events and characters in the film at my blog – not a movie review, just a “reel vs. real” discussion.

]]> Comment on Dark Matter – Part 1 by Dark Matter – Part 2 :Suggested Thinking http://www.suggestedthinking.com/2009/03/dark-matter-part-1/#comment-126 Dark Matter – Part 2 :Suggested Thinking Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:30:46 +0000 http://www.suggestedthinking.com/?p=268#comment-126 [...] to take this opportunity to educate myself on a topic that interests me…Dark Matter.  In Part 1, I talked at a high level about what Dark matter is and why astronomers think [...] [...] to take this opportunity to educate myself on a topic that interests me…Dark Matter.  In Part 1, I talked at a high level about what Dark matter is and why astronomers think [...]

]]> Comment on A New Addition by June Movies :Suggested Thinking http://www.suggestedthinking.com/2009/12/a-new-addition/#comment-125 June Movies :Suggested Thinking Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:56:23 +0000 http://www.suggestedthinking.com/?p=310#comment-125 [...] July 2, 2010 at 2:30 am I bought a blu-ray player a few months ago and since then I’ve mainly been watching regular DVD’s.  But this [...] [...] July 2, 2010 at 2:30 am I bought a blu-ray player a few months ago and since then I’ve mainly been watching regular DVD’s.  But this [...]

]]> Comment on Prayer in Texas Public Schools by Prayer in Texas Public Schools — and More!! :Suggested Thinking http://www.suggestedthinking.com/2007/06/prayer-in-texas-public-schools/#comment-124 Prayer in Texas Public Schools — and More!! :Suggested Thinking Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:27:23 +0000 http://www.suggestedthinking.com/?p=18#comment-124 [...] September 1, 2007 at 8:36 pm I had posted earlier about HB 3678, entitled “Relating to voluntary student expression of religious viewpoints in [...] [...] September 1, 2007 at 8:36 pm I had posted earlier about HB 3678, entitled “Relating to voluntary student expression of religious viewpoints in [...]

]]> Comment on The Flat Earth Society has a new member by The Size of Our World :Suggested Thinking http://www.suggestedthinking.com/2007/09/the-flat-earth-society-has-a-new-member/#comment-123 The Size of Our World :Suggested Thinking Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:21:18 +0000 http://www.suggestedthinking.com/?p=39#comment-123 [...] September 25, 2007 at 1:10 pm As a follow-up to and earlier post about one of the hosts of The View not knowing if the Earth was flat or round, I thought I would [...] [...] September 25, 2007 at 1:10 pm As a follow-up to and earlier post about one of the hosts of The View not knowing if the Earth was flat or round, I thought I would [...]

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