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The Religious Political Weather Thread

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Because Neglify failed to make this thread, I reckoned I would do it. This thread is for reckoning that all the bad weather we get is caused by God's displeasure about political decisions.

I reckon we're getting beautiful weather in Alberta because of the decisions made by the Ugandan government on gays.*

Of course, the West African drought must be a result of everyone else supporting the LGBTQ community.

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RECKON (or speculate or think or muse or declare)!

*DISCLAIMER: I do not actually support the measures taken by the Ugandan government (but I do not support gay marriage either).

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The sun has been strong out here a lot lately. Reminds me of a Carlin bit.

I've been worshiping the sun for a number of reasons. First of all, unlike some other gods I could mention, I can see the sun. It's there for me every day. And the things it brings me are quite apparent all the time: heat, light, food, and a lovely day. There's no mystery, no one asks for money, I don't have to dress up, and there's no boring pageantry. And interestingly enough, I have found that the prayers I offer to the sun and the prayers I formerly offered to God are all answered at about the same 50% rate.

Oh and political things, so as to be on topic...

In America, anybody can become President. That's the problem.

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These days many politicians are demanding change. Just like homeless people.

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I have solved this political dilemma in a very direct way: I don't vote. On Election Day, I stay home. I firmly believe that if you vote, you have no right to complain. Now, some people like to twist that around. They say, "If you don't vote, you have no right to complain," but where's the logic in that? If you vote, and you elect dishonest, incompetent politicians, and they get into office and screw everything up, you are responsible for what they have done. You voted them in. You caused the problem. You have no right to complain. I, on the other hand, who did not vote -- who did not even leave the house on Election Day -- am in no way responsible for that these politicians have done and have every right to complain about the mess that you created.

Don’t do drugs, unless you’re with me.

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HEATHEN, PAGAN, ATHEISTIC, PANTHEISTIC SCIENTISTS say that weatha is NATURAL, that it is made by DARWIN. But the LORD YOUR GAWD says in His HOLY BIBLE that weatha is SUPERNATURAL, made by GAWD HISSELF directlay!

Genesis 6:5-9:19

Exodus 9:23-29

Joshua 10:11

Etc.

Etc.

Etc.

Who are YOU gonna believe -- HEATHEN, PAGAN, ATHEIST PANTHEISTS, or GAWD ALMIGHTY in HEAVEN HISSELF!

Since JESUS knows me and KNOWS I'M RIGHT, He wants YOU to vote for me as your new MAYA! AMEN HALLELUJAH!

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Neglify said:

Oh and political things, so as to be on topic...

In America, anybody can become President. That's the problem.

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These days many politicians are demanding change. Just like homeless people.

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I have solved this political dilemma in a very direct way: I don't vote. On Election Day, I stay home. I firmly believe that if you vote, you have no right to complain. Now, some people like to twist that around. They say, "If you don't vote, you have no right to complain," but where's the logic in that? If you vote, and you elect dishonest, incompetent politicians, and they get into office and screw everything up, you are responsible for what they have done. You voted them in. You caused the problem. You have no right to complain. I, on the other hand, who did not vote -- who did not even leave the house on Election Day -- am in no way responsible for that these politicians have done and have every right to complain about the mess that you created.

 I've never understond the logic of this.   What about the people that voted, but didn't vote for the person that won?  Surely they have the right to complain.  Also voters aren't clairvoyant,  they can't always know for certain if the person they vote for will turn out to be dishonest and or incompetent and or corrupt.  They can't therefore always be held responsible when the guy they vote for turns out to be bad.  So I don't see how they wouldn't have a right to complain.   Additionally if they guy they vote for promises to do X, but then after being electeded doesn't do X; you really want to tell me they don't have a right to complain?  As for those that don't vote: They can indeed be held responsible when bad people get elected.  They could have stopped it by voting!!  To me, if you are too lazy to take a little time on the 2nd tuesday after the 1st monday every November to vote, I fail to see how you have the right to complain!  

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If you have a system which allows every person to vote for the candidate who is most representative of their values, it stands to reason that the person who is elected will (at least appear to) be an average Joe, appearing to conform to the middle of the bell curve in terms of policy opinions, personal taste, intelligence, and charm. These results are skewed when it comes to things like height and professionalism, which many voters favor in their leaders.

Consequently, many leaders are chameleons (figuratively, not literally), able to change their appearance and political opinions to appeal to the majority, and not offend vocal minorities, such as religious people who believe that weather is directly caused by the decisions of a personal deity.

Yeah, I made it work. ;)

You probably don’t recognize me because of the red arm.
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Baptist Tornadoes more likely to vote independent. Republicans abandon the undecided twisters.

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Don't tell twister about the undecided twisters, she might not approve.

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NeverarGreat said:

If you have a system which allows every person to vote for the candidate who is most representative of their values, it stands to reason that the person who is elected will (at least appear to) be an average Joe, appearing to conform to the middle of the bell curve in terms of policy opinions, personal taste, intelligence, and charm. These results are skewed when it comes to things like height and professionalism, which many voters favor in their leaders.

Consequently, many leaders are chameleons (figuratively, not literally), able to change their appearance and political opinions to appeal to the majority, and not offend vocal minorities, such as religious people who believe that weather is directly caused by the decisions of a personal deity.

Yeah, I made it work. ;)

 you are arguing against a system where we election our leaders.  If you have better way, please meantion it.   In any case, that is not an argument for staying home on election day.

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Warbler said:

NeverarGreat said:

If you have a system which allows every person to vote for the candidate who is most representative of their values, it stands to reason that the person who is elected will (at least appear to) be an average Joe, appearing to conform to the middle of the bell curve in terms of policy opinions, personal taste, intelligence, and charm. These results are skewed when it comes to things like height and professionalism, which many voters favor in their leaders.

Consequently, many leaders are chameleons (figuratively, not literally), able to change their appearance and political opinions to appeal to the majority, and not offend vocal minorities, such as religious people who believe that weather is directly caused by the decisions of a personal deity.

Yeah, I made it work. ;)

 you are arguing against a system where we election our leaders.  If you have better way, please meantion it.   In any case, that is not an argument for staying home on election day.

 What as any of this got to do with the weather...or religion?

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Warbler said:

NeverarGreat said:

If you have a system which allows every person to vote for the candidate who is most representative of their values, it stands to reason that the person who is elected will (at least appear to) be an average Joe, appearing to conform to the middle of the bell curve in terms of policy opinions, personal taste, intelligence, and charm. These results are skewed when it comes to things like height and professionalism, which many voters favor in their leaders.

Consequently, many leaders are chameleons (figuratively, not literally), able to change their appearance and political opinions to appeal to the majority, and not offend vocal minorities, such as religious people who believe that weather is directly caused by the decisions of a personal deity.

Yeah, I made it work. ;)

 you are arguing against a system where we election our leaders.  If you have better way, please meantion it.   In any case, that is not an argument for staying home on election day.

I'm just pointing out that the system has flaws. I don't see a convincing argument for people to stay home on election day, nor do I think that going the the polls (at least for national elections) has any real effect on the outcome. People will rationalize their decision after the fact anyway, no need for me to induce a guilt trip. Yet I did mention that people do elect leaders who are different than themselves in certain aspects (hair, tallness 'presidentiality'), they just aren't useful aspects for a leader to have. If voters demanded that, instead of BS debates, each candidate undergo a series of ethical trials and tests of knowledge before casting their votes, we would probably have a far better system than the one we have now.

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Every system of government ever created by man has flaws.  I fail to see how you can say that going to polls has  no real effect on the outcome.  IT IS THE PEOPLE THAT GO TO THE POLLS THAT DECIDE THE OUTCOME!!!.  True, technically the electoral college decides the outcome(something I would like to fix), but the people decide which people are elected to electoral college.  It is widely known before the general election who each group electoral college candidates will vote for.   I will bet you any amount of money you want that millions who stay home one election day could drastically alter the outcome of the election if they showed up to vote.  As for these ethical trials and tests, I'd like more detail please.

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Warbler said:

IT IS THE PEOPLE THAT GO TO THE POLLS THAT DECIDE THE OUTCOME!!!

 Nope it's the Stonecutters that decide all outcomes for everything.

Don’t do drugs, unless you’re with me.

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Who controls the British Crown?

Who keeps the metric system down?

We do! We do!

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I knew I should have rejected this idea.  We already have a politics thread.  This thread is about religious political weather.  So unless you want to discuss that Mormon Left-Wing Snowstorm that the Mayans predicted, take it elsewhere.

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The weather is nice today. I KNEW THAT GOAT I SACRIFICED WOULD BE WORTH IT!

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Leonardo said:

Who controls the British Crown?

Who keeps the metric system down?

We do! We do!

 I await the Paddling of the Swollen Ass.

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TV's Frink said:

Jetrell Fo 1 said:

Warbler said:

huh?

Warb,

I believe he is referring to this ....

http://www.rapidnet.com/~jbeard/bdm/Cults/masons.htm

or this ....

http://henge.org.uk/

or both ......... you decide. 

:)

 Not sure if serious.

 

Nope it's the Stonecutters that decide all outcomes for everything.

This wasn't really clear so I just guessed ..... I most certainly could be wrong and probably am.  If anything, it might be good tangents to go on.

Besides, it's raining belligerent Catholic's in my neck of the woods so I'm a bit distracted with a fly swatter trying to get rid of them.

:)

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Jetrell Fo 1 said:

TV's Frink said:

Jetrell Fo 1 said:

Warbler said:

huh?

Warb,

I believe he is referring to this ....

http://www.rapidnet.com/~jbeard/bdm/Cults/masons.htm

or this ....

http://henge.org.uk/

or both ......... you decide. 

:)

 Not sure if serious.

 

Nope it's the Stonecutters that decide all outcomes for everything.

This wasn't really clear so I just guessed ..... I most certainly could be wrong and probably am.

 Here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZI_aEalijE

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DuracellEnergizer said:

Leonardo said:

Who controls the British Crown?

Who keeps the metric system down?

We do! We do!

 I await the Paddling of the Swollen Ass.

 Here tomorrow there is a 20% chance of Buddhist Social Democrat snow in exposed areas so wrap up well.