Comments on: Time to think about politics.

By: vjack

vjack — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I’m all for thinking about politics, but I must admit that I was not particularly impressed with those videos. The one on the right was too dark, and the one on the left didn’t impress me as a serious question that will reveal what a politician really thinks. Not a bad idea though if the execution could be improved.

By: torillas

torillas — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I always wanted to know how religious people are racist since there is nothing against other races in the religions .

By: alatham

alatham — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I think the question on the left was quite valid, and I voted it up (along with the other question, though the one on the left is better).

I wouldn't worry about the quality of the videos, I hope the candidates wouldn't care about it.

It may be too late to make a new video, the total number of votes are tallied, and older videos will naturally have a better shot.

I remember an older contest like this that asked a question about Atheism, but it was only directed toward one candidate (Edwards, I think) and he didn't answer with much detail.

I would love to see what the candidates have to say about that video.

I would also love to see Dennis Kucinich soundly destroy all opposition (preferably action movie style).

By: alatham

alatham — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

tortillas,

It seems to be natural to be afraid of that which is different. Unfortunately, skin tone is easily recognizable as being "different" and therefore worthy of fear.

Also, remember that The Bible often treats entire nations or cities of people as if they each have very common traits. Sodom and Gomorrah, anyone?

So we couple our possibly natural fears with a mythology that teaches people to judge others by grouping them and you've got a recipe for racism.

That isn't to say that Atheists are somehow immune to this. There's more than one way to teach people to group others.

By: what

what — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I voted!

By: 666

666 — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

While we’re on the subject of politics, this was an interesting questionaire:

http://www.wqad.com/Global/link.asp?L=259460

By: mdetrano

mdetrano — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Interesting that a church group is trying to vote down the video.

I could understand voting down videos because they are not well stated or not important to you as a voter, but an organized attempt to vote down a video really shows that these people have something to hide. Gee guys, why don’t you want to talk about it?

By: DD Dropout

DD Dropout — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Most likely, they are just reacting to perceived criticism which triggers their martyrdom complex. Besides atheists are evil, everyone knows that, and it is always necessary to oppose evil no matter where you find it.

On the other hand for the conspiracy enthusiasts here, it’s because they don’t want to be found out until they have got the theocracy in place and it is too late to stop them.

By: DD Dropout

DD Dropout — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

It’s kind of neat how this blog is being paid by Google to put ads for xtian websites on here.

They pay us and we get a laugh. Sort of a win – win for us and a lose – lose for them.

By: phreedm

phreedm — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Comment from: DD Dropout

It's kind of neat how this blog is being paid by Google to put ads for xtian websites on here.

I believe it's what's called "Writing on the Wall"...if I can use a biblical expression...lol

Obviously the private sector wasn't bringing in enough income for AA. So now they rely on th $2-4.00 a day from Google to help fund their propaganda...