Liberalism = Mental Disorder

[Ephirith]

Originally Posted by Daldolma [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

http://hdr.undp.org/en/statistics/

Exactly 2 of 45 European countries (min population: 35,000) rank higher than the US in Human Development Index.

y u hate amurrica?

The USA HDI is distorted by our country's absurd amount of wealth, which is one component of the figure. The figure used to represent wealth in the HDI doesn't adequately account for our horrendous levels of income inequality. Wealth in the USA is concentrated among an oligarchy like you just don't see in many other western nations. Look at the figures for education index and life expectancy index by themselves-- they are a bit less flattering. And to add a little context to the HDI's income figure, look at the GINI coefficient.

[Daldolma]

Originally Posted by Ephirith [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The USA HDI is distorted by our country's absurd amount of wealth, which is one component of the figure. The figure used to represent wealth in the HDI doesn't adequately account for our horrendous levels of income inequality. Wealth in the USA is concentrated among an oligarchy like you just don't see in many other western nations. Look at the figures for education index and life expectancy index by themselves-- they are a bit less flattering. And to add a little context to the HDI's income figure, look at the GINI coefficient.

We're #5 in education index, behind just Norway and Ireland from Europe. We're actually higher in education index than income index, where we're 10th, ahead of all of Europe but Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, and Norway.

[Black Jesus]

every1 complain american education so bad but then u look at euro grade scales and 40% is a C I'm like wut fukn idiots

[Black Jesus]

yea dude lol America behind Ireland, theyre euros with that 40% grade scale I was talking about

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grade_(education)#Ireland

[Hasbinlulz]

Originally Posted by Black Jesus [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

40%

Yeah dude, coz 40% is 40% no matter if it's 40% of 10 or 40% of 100, it's stil 40% rabble rabble!!

[Hasbinlulz]

Black Jesus, I will gladly trade you 40% of my $10 for 35% of your $100.

[Fyreant]

Originally Posted by Black Jesus [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Contrary to popular belief, the 1st amendment does not say anything about separation of church and state.

Marriage is a religious institution.

Most of the things you said are pretty debatable, but not really worth the trouble of debating with someone speaking with such bias and eagerness to just pretend any argument you make is solid. But I figured these two were worth responding, since there is really no debate.

Contrary to what you think is an awesome revelation, the words "separation of church and state" not existing in the 1st amendment does not change the sentiment. Anyone who says the constitution says those words specifically, aren't lying or spinning to suit an agenda. They simply do not realize that the words exist as a reference. Thomas Jefferson said, "...thus building a wall of separation between Church & State" in his famous letter to Danbury Baptist, in reference to the language which IS in the 1st amendment "make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof". This is where the "separation" phrase come from and why it's used in reference.

To the other point, one good way to figure out if what you're saying is solid or just unfounded bias is simply to apply your logic in all scenarios. First, let's suppose religion actually is a required constant in all marriages. Then you must consider what that has to do with denying homosexual marriage. "Oh, well the Bible doesn't like the gay." Ok, well, do laws prohibit adulterers from remarrying? Do they prevent divorce despite a commitment til death? Must you be a virgin to marry? If your brother dies with no children, must you take his widow and give her children so that his line may carry on? If you don't, will you be laughed at for having one shoe? Oh the Bible is a funny little book.

Fact is, marriage has nothing to do with religion except by the choosing of the participants. A straight male can get married in a courthouse, no inclusion of religious parties, or religious text. That man can then cheat on his wife, kill his wife to be with his mistress, go to jail for his crime, and get remarried while sitting on death row. There is no religion or sanctity required. There's not really any avenue of this religion vs. gay marriage debate that holds any water when you apply it equally to all scenarios of marriage.

[Hasbinlulz]

WHAT THE FUCK IS ALL THIS LOGIC SHITTING UP A PERFECTLY GOOD TROLL THREAD?

[Brain]

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Great post Black - glad there is at least one intelligent person here.

[Reiker000]

Originally Posted by Brain [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

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Great post Black - glad there is at least one intelligent person here.

lol