Macai: " Atheism isn't based on anything other than a lack of explicit belief in God. " That's a position I defend as well, but keep in mind atheism wouldn't exist without theism. A person not exposed to theism would be an atheist in the purest sense. Most people have been exposed to it, ...

I think they're picked pre-August

religiosity, in itself, really has no bearing on someone's ability to do a good job at anything. Do you really believe that? The advantage of atheism is its focus on evidence and rationality. The secret of the hidden atheism of the founding fathers such as Thomas Jefferson was that the US Constitut...

I agree there is a bit too much focus on electability over content. I am not arguing we should elect an atheist over a religious person just based on their belief, in fact i am arguing the opposite. Elect a qualified atheist over an un-qualified theist. and vice versa. follow? Fair enough, man. Jus...

I really dislike this focus on electing minorities into office. We're supposed to be picking people to run our country. This isn't something relatively petty like employee of the month or whatever. If we were talking about policy when we decided our candidates in the two major parties, the election ...

Killer Queen? Sounds like a good read. What's the synopsis?

managed to spend more money in three months than Bush has in eight years lets not try to pretend that the collapse of the economy does not correspond with our over-committed military and the rediculous 9 billion dollar a month war in iraq. Complete with no-bid cost-plus contracts, gross mis-managem...

Actually, the 2008 election was a test of bullshit v more bullshit, since Obama hasn't exactly fulfilled his campaign promises and has managed to spend more money in three months than Bush has in eight years, while Democrats were complaining about excessive spending due to the Iraq war. This electio...

I disagree with that. I think there is something to sentience that is more than simple perception. Half of perception is interpretation, and that is most likely what's missing from your definition. To think that how sentient I am would change depending on whether or not I'm wearing glasses emphasiz...