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Originally posted by wutz4tom
What's your take on the theory that comet elenin is actually an orbiting satellite, that is in orbit around a possible ,
planet, (a conveniently undetectable one??)Just wondering...
Originally posted by Onboard2
Oh come on! Who is trying to prove a theory? I KNOW the Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the first ancient writings discovered. I even know what it's written on! I also stated that it's ALLEGORICAL! Can I prove it's allegorical? No more than Noah's Ark!
Originally posted by devilzown
You shouldn't really drag Temple builders or bible stories into this :p
The discriptions in the bible are laughable at best.
The bible actually discrives a ridiculously small temple, where an insane amount of people supposedly had built it for an insanely long time. The materials used were probabely enough to build 5 temples...
On topic:
The fact that these stories are universal, show only that they
a) have a common ancestor story
b) that there was globalisation before our knowledge (which isn't so surprising, the aboriginals originate from fiji i believe, and peddled to australia in wooden rafts without ever seeing the continent) We are after all a race of explorers :p
But really:
IF advanced civilisations visited & taught us, why are we still so behind. Why didn't they teach us scienceWhy didn't they teach us religion is a fairy tale
If i had to teach a primitive people, the first thing i would do would be to teach them the scientific method, and convince them that religion is a waste of time.
feel free to comment :p
Originally posted by Thestargateisreal
You own that, or the bank owns it? Do you go to work to make the world a better place? To better yourself? Because it's fun? To better someone else? Or to keep the bank from taking back the cars and house they so graciously let you use while you perform tasks you do not enjoy for the majority of your life to pay for it?
.all I'm saying is that people can make it in this world if they never give up or rest on their laurels.
Originally posted by RedParrotHead
There you go making assumptions. I own my house and vehicles outright. 20 years ago I got my first (and only) credit card and maxed it out, saw how that was a mistake, paid it off and never got another one. Ok, so I've been working twice as long as you, so don't worry you can get there. Do I get to make the world a better place? Our company is involved in educating people of all ages, also we participate in social programs (habitat of humanity and the food bank). Not to mention raising 3 kids in a way that I feel they'll also contribute to making the world a better place.
I've had some hard times but I always strive to improve my situation. Being positive and perseverance can go a long way. Sometimes we get the shaft in life, no doubt...all I'm saying is that people can make it in this world if they never give up or rest on their laurels.
Originally posted by Thestargateisreal
You do realize that just by owning a home outright you're in the minority of Americans right? Also that using credit cards wisely is actually a good way to make life a lot easier? Another thing you've overlooked is that in the last 20 years since you've started out a LOT has changed. I honestly feel bad for the younger people in this country. I have several friends fresh out of college with 4 year degrees that can't find a job in their field and are forced to hold things like retail manager positions because even that requires 4 years of college in some company's. I'm glad I'm not any younger than I am because these kids have it pretty bad.
Three kids, own your home outright in 20 years, high school education, no military service that you've mentioned, one job, sounds like a lie man. Sorry but I don't believe you. If it is true you're one lucky s.o.b.
Originally posted by Daughter2
Has everyone seen this thread:
www.abovetopsecret.com...
It's about cloaking time by bending light between two lenses. They only have been able to cloak time for a nanosecond but IT HAS BEEN DONE. Seems like in a few hundred years (or even sooner) this could very well turn into a type of stargate.
Though I'm not an expert, from reading the description, it does seem like something which could have been done using 1950's tech.
Originally posted by RedParrotHead
I consider myself in the minority in lots of ways. When I left home I worked hard and saved my money unlike my peers who blew their money every weekend. Also when my first kid was on the way I bought a run down house, fixed it up and a year later sold it for twice what I paid, bought my existing home on a 15 year mortgage unlike everyone else I know doing a 30 (or 40!) year mortgage. I've never owned a jetski or a new car like my peers or go on extravagant vacations or have expensive hobbies...hell, I still go to the library rather than buy books. I live within my means and always have...growing up poor makes me value every penny I guess.
Luck has not much to do with it, more to do with common sense and a bit of foresight...although I am lucky in that my immediate family has always been pretty healthy.
Oh, and as for the kids these days, my 19 year old niece works a full time job, has her own apartment and paying for her own college. She has also managed to start saving money to buy a home. Does she live in the trendy part of the city? No. Is her car a POS? Yes. Is she jealous of her friends partying all the time? You bet. Will she be more successful than her peers? I have no doubt because she is focused on her goals and is relentless in her pursuit of happiness.edit on 7/15/2011 by RedParrotHead because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by RedParrotHead
reply to post by undo
Well, those car stories made me laugh at least! Used cars are always a gamble and I was fortunate enough to have a mechanic brother-in-law who inspected my cars before I bought them not to mention I did all minor repairs myself to save money... and to be fair when I married my wife she already had a new truck which we since paid off.
And it's not a rainbow and lollipops...I just moved in my 60 year old father from 200 miles away because he lost everything due to being laid off for 3 years and his house was foreclosed on. But he's now working here a near minimum wage job and is getting his own little place in 2 weeks (renting a basement apartment). He's sixty years old, literally without a dime in his pocket (besides the ones I "lend" him) and he's not given up hope, neither should you.
Sounds like you've had it tough for sure with the medical bills, thankfully I never had to deal with that...knock on wood.
Originally posted by Thestargateisreal
reply to post by undo
That was just a literal example of how he's a slave just like the rest of us. If you lack the financial freedom to go obtain something as small as a book then that's a sad situation for the country to be in.