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All human rights stem from the right to your own life.

Posted by frankjackfiamingo 9 years, 2 months ago to The Gulch: Introductions
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I look forward to trading value for value with people who understand what value is.

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  • Posted by j_IR1776wg 9 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    ...provided multiple Rand quotes showing that she talks about owning one's self or parts of oneself..."
    Dale would you cite the sources of these multiple quotes?
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  • Posted by Exitstageright 9 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    My my. I see I left CONUS for business
    too soon, as it left my insecure Galt friends
    panties all bunched up. Friend, my wife
    and I are one in the same. We are equally
    yoked, and the epitomy of a partnership.
    When I speak, she has every right to agree
    or disagree, and under our corporate agreement,
    to speak in my name. Unfortunately there
    are those not as secure.
    Get over yourself, admit your limitations,
    and endeavor to not act like a high school
    testorone laden fool. I am almost 60
    years old, and I grow weary of nonsense
    and insecure jocks.
    And no, not for a minute do I think your
    real name is frankjackfliamingo.
    Tis 4:50 AM here, 3/5/15. I have work
    to do so that I can earn my pay and
    continue to set up my Gulch back in
    the US in one of few remaining possiblities
    in what was once the UNITED States of
    America.
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  • Posted by Kittyhawk 9 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    She was an atheist who tried to be objective about both the good and bad in Christianity. I don't believe you read her comments about Jesus in that first link I posted: http://www.noblesoul.com/orc/texts/jesus... The New Testament is a famous story, and a riveting one. Are you positive that she didn't reference it, and give it her own spin, in Atlas Shrugged? I see the connection, and think it is a masterful thing for her to have done.
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  • Posted by amhunt 9 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I am curious as to what you think about this. I have no "axe to grind" here. I thought it likely that your reply would be something along the lines of: "That is my starting point." or: "That is my fundamental premise." My thinking is that the universe simply exists and that the best method we have to understand nature is the scientific method. To postulate the existence of a "Creator" is a more complex system -- i.e. If the "Creator" created the universe I would then have two things to deal with rather than one. I choose to think there is no "Creator" because it simplifies things. I can dispense with all of the religious mysticism and concentrate on discovering the rules of nature.
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  • Posted by Kittyhawk 9 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Well, that's condescending. I believe I've read everything written by Rand, and many of the books about her. Seriously, did you bother to read anything at either of the links? Whether one believes in Christianity or not, it's still a compelling story. If you think that Rand being an atheist guarantees that she borrowed absolutely nothing from the New Testament, I think you're mistaken. If you have actual facts or logic to support that belief, rather then being patronizing, please produce them.
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  • Posted by khalling 9 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Unlike some other religious contributors to the board,, flanap enjoys a little preaching. We refer to it as lectern banging, good naturedly of coarse but as a reminder that this site isn 't about converting people to Christianity.
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  • Posted by frankjackfiamingo 9 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Are you implying that if we don't have an answer, it is OK to just make one up? That is how every religion has come into existence. Humans seeking answers to questions they could not answer created those answers out of thin air.
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  • Posted by flanap 9 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    If you are really interested in Jesus Christ, then we must both agree that the Bible is the Word of God and provides the only Truth about Him.

    Once we agree on that, then we can dive into specifics, else, we are just chemicals waiting to be unfit for survival right?
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  • Posted by flanap 9 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Sounds good...but you have value regardless of your behavior, because the Creator, God the Father, made you in His image. You and I know this...just making the clarification.
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  • Posted by flanap 9 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    "Objectivism advocates reason as man's sole means of knowledge." Well, that is easily refuted. If a tree falls in the forest and I am not there, did it still fall? If you are referring to reason being the only way we can know anything, I completely disagree. How do you know that anyone who has died ever lived? If you have never seen them die, then you are taking on faith that the evidence you "reason" through at some point is based on faith, making faith another means of knowledge. Additionally, faith is valid because you believe that certain chemicals you put in your gas tank will always combust when given air and spark, right? Do you know it will before it will for sure? You are taking it on faith that it will. If you believe in evolution as a theory, one day those chemicals may not combust since you cannot predict how chemicals may evolve to no longer follow your "reasoning."
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  • Posted by frankjackfiamingo 9 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Thanks O.A. I will keep it dry, but I am pretty sure that there is a STRICT limit on how much powder we are "allowed" to keep here in NJ. I look forward to our interactions as well.
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  • Posted by khalling 9 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    we have a new feature: a members' directory. You can click on it up above and scroll through member profiles. As well, if you click on categories you can choose some which you would tend to be interested in like politics or economics or philosophy. Then you can scroll through posts made under those categories to find members who typically post the kinds of things you like to read about. Finally, since you have a NJ group already, click on that little world icon above. It allows you to put in a number of miles from your zipcode and see how many gulchers are in your area. From there, you can orchestrate a meetup with like minds :)
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  • Posted by frankjackfiamingo 9 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    PS - where can I find out more about participants such as DB, LetsShrug, and yourself. I have only been here a few days and really haven't figured out more than how to post and respond. I see that you and others have the respect of a great number of people and I have the distinct feeling there is more to know about you all.
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  • Posted by frankjackfiamingo 9 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    No, that is perfect. It is important for me to be more precise in my language. I do not believe that competition is THE definition of Capitalism, however, the ability to compete in a free market is most definitely a huge part of it. Competition does more than just spur technology, it also helps to determine the "market value" of a transaction. It that sense it IS integral. I am an EXPERT on competition among thieves, as that more than adequately describes the Legislature of NJ. :-) My post was more centered on finding a balance between property rights and that part of our Legislative process that seeks to KONTROL competition (i.e. crony capitalism and the like).
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