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Zwabu posted:Yeah, okay, THIS I get. But the choice of words implied that there is actual hard data, conclusive scientific proof of this position when I'm pretty sure what data there is supports the opposite conclusion (such as twin studies showing highly increased probability of twins both being gay even when raised in different environments etc.), rather than the "folk science" idea that it's self evident just because. sounds like he just made it up
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Orkin Mang posted:sounds like he just made it up He was just formulating a theory for a genetic association with homosexuality that would account for the fact that most gays don't reproduce, so yes he was just making it up. It would require lots of hard data to establish the truth and refine the edges of such a theory.
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Zwabu posted:He was just formulating a theory for a genetic association with homosexuality that would account for the fact that most gays don't reproduce, so yes he was just making it up. It would require lots of hard data to establish the truth and refine the edges of such a theory. the genetic association is far from established (many of the twin studies you're alluding to have been shown to be more or less worthless, for methodological and conceptual reasons) and even if it is something can be genetic and not have been naturally selected.
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Orkin Mang posted:the genetic association is far from established (many of the twin studies you're alluding to have been shown to be more or less worthless, for methodological and conceptual reasons) and even if it is something can be genetic and not have been naturally selected. My point in mentioning EO Wilson is that "common sense" reasoning (the gays don't have kids, durr) can also have as its counterpart "common sense" theories that conclude the opposite and without data and proof they are both equally worthless.
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Zwabu posted:My point in mentioning EO Wilson is that "common sense" reasoning (the gays don't have kids, durr) can also have as its counterpart "common sense" theories that conclude the opposite and without data and proof they are both equally worthless. fair enough then
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Orkin Mang posted:why is ted cruzs the american flag on fire Truth in advertising.
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Orkin Mang posted:why is ted cruzs the american flag on fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWsIhBnaWaw&t=34s
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What percentage of dystopian fiction writers approve of Graham's logo?  EDIT:  It's facing the wrong way! 
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Even though Tea Cruz is a crazy I do like his logo. Hillary's logo reminds me of Colorado's flag (no idea why). Rand Paul's colour scheme has a real Nazi feel to it, even though it looks sharp it looks way too far out there. Also if Huckabee runs I wonder if he will steal a bunch of Cruz's base. We all know he is just running to sell more books but if Cruz and Huckabee knock each other out early it could be quite good for the other candidates who can focus less on the religious voters maybe? E: Also some people asked some questions to me a few pages back will get to them when I get back to home. Been on vacation and only able to read and post on mobile. Enigma89 fucked around with this message at 12:35 on Apr 20, 2015 |
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Hillary's logo looks like it belongs to a healthcare company or something which really throws me off. Years of logos have probably just convinced me that all campaign images need heavy american imagery, though.
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JosefStalinator posted:What percentage of dystopian fiction writers approve of Graham's logo? Alt slogan was "Service guarantees citizenship!"
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JosefStalinator posted:What percentage of dystopian fiction writers approve of Graham's logo? Holy hell I thought this was a photoshop edit. Funny that the small government guy would try channel fictitious fascist governments.
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JosefStalinator posted:What percentage of dystopian fiction writers approve of Graham's logo? I suspect that, if he's elected, our military uniforms might become more fashionable...maybe something by Hugo Boss. Lote posted:Alt slogan was "Service guarantees citizenship!" I'm starting to appreciate the fact that I'm a real sucker for the whole dystopian fascist dictatorship marketing angle. Out of all the people I won't be voting for, he's definitely my favorite just for his audacity.
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Apr 20, 2015 14:45
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Ted Cruz's logo would make an excellent prison tattoo if you got it under your eye.
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flu-like symptoms posted:Ted Cruz's logo would make an excellent prison tattoo if you got it under your eye. Killer idea!
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flu-like symptoms posted:Ted Cruz's logo would make an excellent prison tattoo if you got it under your eye. Someone call up that guy who got the Romney tattoo!
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Lote posted:Alt slogan was "Service guarantees citizenship!" Would you like to know more?
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Zwabu posted:Yeah, okay, THIS I get. But the choice of words implied that there is actual hard data, conclusive scientific proof of this position when I'm pretty sure what data there is supports the opposite conclusion (such as twin studies showing highly increased probability of twins both being gay even when raised in different environments etc.), rather than the "folk science" idea that it's self evident just because. That's how they handle 99% of science - they dramatically misinterpret it and offer a simple bumper-sticker rebuttal based on their oversimplified version. They do the same thing for evolution and climate change. The sad thing is that it works because most people won't spend more than 30 seconds considering the problem and/or have at best a middle-school understanding of the issue.
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JosefStalinator posted:What percentage of dystopian fiction writers approve of Graham's logo? So does anyone think Lindsey is going to come out before he leaves office, or after? Or is he the type that'll never bother since everyone in DC is ok with him and won't talk about it?
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Sir Tonk posted:So does anyone think Lindsey is going to come out before he leaves office, or after? Or is he the type that'll never bother since everyone in DC is ok with him and won't talk about it? He's a Charlestonian confirmed bachelor that lives his life so far bland and secretive there isn't much on him and anyone that did offer a serious suggestion would likely wake up to a horsehead in their bed. Likely just wants to push his views on a more national stage to make for a compliant Presidential candidate.
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HUGE PUBES A PLUS posted:The correct movie analogy for Rick Snyder is Robocop.  I hope Synder does throw his hat in the ring. So many sitting republican governors bashing each other, I await the bloodbath 
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If Ted Cruz is trying to bring up images of the US flag in his logo, why is the blue at the bottom right? Hmm upside down and with the stars to the wrong side. True American there.
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Why is Cruz' logo a teardrop anyway? CRUZ: MAKING AMERICA CRY LIKE NO CANADIAN HAS SINCE 1812.
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TURN IT OFF! posted:Someone call up that guy who got the Romney tattoo! Better yet, get backwards B lady.
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Apparently, she liked playing Tetris. But seriously, where/when is this photo from? It's hilarious.
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So here's how I break it down: JEB: In it to win it Walker: In it to win it Rubio: Doesn't care much about legislation, wants a cushy job. Keeping options open for VP, Governor and 2020 Cruz: Thinks he can win, willing to burn everything down. Get ready for his 2020 I told you so tour Rand Paul: A bit adorable in that he thinks he can actually win Graham: On a neoconservative suicide mission to take out Cruz/Paul Santorum: Also ran Ben Carson: Winging this poo poo. Huckabee: Grifter Rick Perry: Will make a half hearted attempt cuz who knows maybe his glasses will convince someone Trump: look at me look at me Chris Christie 
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Concerned Citizen posted:Apparently, she liked playing Tetris. Air Force One, April 1993. The Clinton Library posts archive photos here: https://instagram.com/wjclibrary42/
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Playing next to the window is a nice touch otherwise she wouldn't be able to see anything.
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#cruzcontrol! CNN latest poll http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/20/politics/2016-elections-republican-field-poll/  quote:Overall, 17% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents back Bush for the GOP nomination, while 12% support Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. Paul and Rubio stand at 11% each, with former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee at 9% and Cruz at 7%. Former neurosurgeon Ben Carson and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, both of whom placed second in CNN/ORC polls as recently as last fall, are now well behind the leader at 4% each.
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Joementum posted:Air Force One, April 1993. Do you have a more definite source that this is actually on one of the VC-25's? The window looks too round to me. 
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Full 50 page report on polling http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2015/images/04/20/cnnorc2016poll04202015.pdf
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quote:This was not entirely true. Faced with the audience, some of the candidates flourished; others withered. Bush, one of the presumptive front-runners, gave a flaccid performance that received only polite, tepid applause. Introduced awkwardly as “a member of one of the most decent families in the United States”, he stumbled over words, and mixed his metaphors. lol
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Nth Doctor posted:Do you have a more definite source that this is actually on one of the VC-25's? The window looks too round to me. Yeah, looks like she was giving a speech on her own at UT-Austin, so probably wouldn't be AF1.
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Ol' Jeb might be even more similar to his dear brother than even we've been giving him credit for.
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!quote:Kasich filed paperwork Monday for a so-called 527 organization, New Day For America, that can raise and spend unlimited sums. The officers of the political group include former U.S. Senator John Sununu of New Hampshire. Sununu!
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Sunununu. BAH-DAAAA DA-NANA Sunununu. BAH-DAAAA DAH-DAAAAA Sunununu! BAH-DAAAA DA-NANA, DA-NANA, DA-NANA-NANA NA DAH-DAAA-DA
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Gravel Gravy posted:He's a Charlestonian confirmed bachelor that lives his life so far bland and secretive there isn't much on him and anyone that did offer a serious suggestion would likely wake up to a horsehead in their bed. He isn't from Charleston, he is from upstate South Carolina, around the Greenville/Clemson area and was their House rep for years. Also in more Graham news, he is upset he hasn't got his own sugar daddy yet (or is still upset that Obama lied to his bro McCain about taking public financing) quote:"We've got to figure out a way to fix this mess, because basically 50 people are running the whole show," Graham told Reuters. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2015/04/20/wonkbook-graham-says-campaign-donors-have-too-much-power/
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WHAT ABOUT HIS GAFFES?quote:WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Jeb Bush will visit three U.S. allies, Germany, Poland and Estonia, in early June to get a first-hand view of European economic and security challenges as he explores a run for his party's U.S. presidential nomination in 2016, a Bush aide said on Monday. Kiss my rear end, this is a holy site.
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lamentable dustman posted:He isn't from Charleston, he is from upstate South Carolina, around the Greenville/Clemson area and was their House rep for years. Really? When I lived down there I always heard him referred to as a "Charleston Dandy".
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