"Actually, it's a textbook example of a straw man. His reply distorted my position beyond recognition. Then again, anyone who can't communicate without resorting to four-letter obscenities is probably not too concerned with…"
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Shaving woes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Craig McCurdy Jun 4, 2012. 14 Replies 0 Likes
After getting inspired by this site, I decided to buy a traditional safety razor and get away from the disposable multiple-blade razors. I tried it this afternoon after work...and I shredded my face…Continue
Not-so-great words and phrases
Started this discussion. Last reply by G. H. Vaughan May 5, 2012. 122 Replies 0 Likes
What is the one word or phrase that you wish people would stop saying? For me, it's "irregardless." Continue
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"Straw man."
"My purpose here is to state my position, not get into a debate. Just because I don't present all of the reasons, does not mean that my position is irrational. And being in the "minority" does not invalidate a position.
As…"
"Thanks, Herb. I tend to be dogmatic about my views, but I try to present them respectfully."
"I disagree on both points, but since I have already stated my position, I won't belabor the topic."
"Anatomy."
Herb Munson left a comment for Russell Yount"Hey, Russ. Just wanted to welcome you back to The Great Debate. Great to have you with us!"
"The purpose of marriage is twofold: unity and procreation. A so-called "marriage" of two people of the same sex is incapable of experiencing either the unitive or the procreative aspects of marriage.
In a more practical sense, a…"
The Great Debate
"Iron sharpens iron." A place for men to impact each other by debate and exchange of ideas. This is a group where no ideas are off limits. If your motto is, "I never talk about politics or religion," this group is probably not for you. A "gym" for thinkers.See More
"Chuck, I can't help but notice that the way you spell "Typhanee" reminds me of "typhoid.""
"Glad to have you here, Andrew. Here you will find a lot of good discussions, and an equal amount of stuff to take with a grain of salt. "
"Good evening, Noluckbuck, and thank you for sharing your struggles here. I would echo everything that Will and Nathan have already said, and I am sure Jesus meant exactly what he said in Matthew 7:7--"Ask and it will be given to you; seek…"
"I would like to make a retreat this year. If I do, it will probably be at the St. Benedict Center in Schuyler (pronounced SKY-ler), Nebraska.
http://www.stbenedictcenter.com/"
"My wife and I are planning to attend Defending the Faith and possibly Applied Biblical Studies, also. Hope to see you there!"
"Hmmm....I'm not quite sure I follow you. I don't really see that going on with the Franciscan conferences."
DNA testing
Has anyone here done any genealogy research using DNA testing? If so, what are your thoughts on it?See More
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 8:48pm on April 2, 2013, Herb Munson said…
Hey, Russ. Just wanted to welcome you back to The Great Debate. Great to have you with us!
- At 11:20pm on February 3, 2013,
Rick Stevens said… Hey Russell! Thanks for friending me. I hope we can chat sometime.
- At 10:08am on April 28, 2012, Herb Munson said…
Hey Russ, just wanted to give you a big welcome to The Great Debate. Great to have you with us.
Latest Activity
Liam S. commented on Brad Bortz's group Cigars, Cigars, Cigars"There is a group on Tobacco, but none specific to cigars, that I know of. Welcome. "
Cigars, Cigars, Cigars
I've just joined Manliness and don't see a group dedicated to cigar aficionados.Any cigar smokers out there? Let's share experiences, nice smokes, etc.Looking forward to hearing from all of you!See More
Todd Serveto commented on Leif Gunnar Selberg's blog post should I help younger brother become smoker?"Forgive me, but I'm having a hard time deciding whether or not this is a serious post on three counts: First of all, you call yourself a "proud smoker"...what's to be proud of, Leif? Tobacco addiction is a costly,…"
Liam S. replied to J. Hughes's discussion Are we failing at spreading the Word? in the group Christian Men"I would submit that this is your opinion, and not clearly demonstrated. I would agree that they do likely do not represent good taste, but are they representative of moral decline? I don't think that is clear. Is music a moral issue? Language?…"
J. Hughes replied to Nate Thallas's discussion Good bourbon on a budget"Woodford Reserve is a brand of premium small batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey produced by the Brown-Forman Corporation. I drink it straight, on the rocks, splash of water and I am sure a few will fall over but with a little Coke a Cola as…"
Luxinator replied to Matthew L Weiss's discussion Sorry Doesn't Cut It"Thanks Jack,
No Im not single. If that makes any difference to my points.
However can you imagine John Wayne or Clint Eastwood asking permission to go out and kick ass? Women by nature are very guarded and easily scared, and conservative. This…"
Dallas the Phallus replied to Allen's discussion Identity limbo"So its about finding our own voice, identity...
Hogwash! Men, though they do not like to admit it, do not seek their own voice or identity. What the seek is affirmation, which is most easily achieved through obeisance to popular opinion, deference…"
J. Hughes replied to J. Hughes's discussion Are we failing at spreading the Word? in the group Christian Men"Helping the poor, aiding the minorities and oppressed are all worthy causes and each very biblical, and my issues is not with homosexuality, in my view a sin is a sin, adultery, theft, coveting are all sins and it is certainly not my place to judge…"
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