Jordan Peterson at Liberty University - Mar 29, 2019 - the discussion starts at 7:20 [youtu.be]

dmatic comments on Mar 31, 2019:

Very interesting! Peterson's depth is as impressive as is his humility. Thanks for sharing this.

Does it not follow that restricted speech leads to compelled speech, leads to no speech, leads to ...

dmatic comments on Mar 30, 2019:

I like it. Robots imply no individuality. All becoming cookie cuttered 'comrades' of the collective unconsciousness.

Uncharted waters...

dmatic comments on Mar 30, 2019:

Thank God we're not all in the same boat!

Excellent & Frightening article written by an admirer of Cambridge before her ideals were trampled ...

dmatic comments on Mar 29, 2019:

Apparently, the "new" Cambridge is too full of themselves....which leaves no room for inquiry and the possibility of discovering they are not as smart as they thought.

FARM ATTACK 27/03/19: Paulpietersburg, KZN.

dmatic comments on Mar 28, 2019:

Sickening. Anybody know why there is no coverage of these atrocities in the U.S.?

For all the people who fell asleep in civics class.

dmatic comments on Mar 27, 2019:

Good lesson! Thanks

Just lost my Uncle Mark.

dmatic comments on Mar 27, 2019:

Sorry for your loss. Family roots. You'll just have to go deeper. I could almost swear that I have been in the building where the photo was taken. Recently. Or, maybe they all look the same. Do you know where it was taken?

In the headlines today: [nytimes.

dmatic comments on Mar 27, 2019:

Holly, do you know when the outbreak started? The article says: "Nearly 17,000 doses of the measles-mumps-rubella (M.M.R.) vaccine were given in 26 weeks." Then mentions October. Could the massive vaccine push have caused the outbreak?

I'm sure I'm not the only one who has noticed that, in our modern society, certain views are ...

dmatic comments on Mar 26, 2019:

God Bless Alliance Defending Freedom, too!

What are your views about child murder (aka abortion)?

dmatic comments on Mar 26, 2019:

I remember when they asked Trump, as a candidate, about outlawing "abortion" and whether or not the mother should be punished, if it was outlawed. Naturally, and being consistent with his view, he said yes. To which the media went nuts....

Hey guys, just a discussion statement which would be beneficial to discourse.

dmatic comments on Mar 26, 2019:

In my understanding religion is simply a way of life. Everyone has a way of life. Politics seems to be an argument as to whose way of life is better.

Perhaps Christopher Wray should issue an additional statement on the Mueller findings: no ...

dmatic comments on Mar 26, 2019:

Nice take!

This debate is one of the most important, IMO, on the question 'does God exist', because it gets at ...

dmatic comments on Mar 24, 2019:

Well, I got through 38 minutes of this debate. Kindof. Think I dozed a bit in the first 15 minutes. Sorry. May I ask what yer this was recorded? I do plan to get back to it tomorrow....Thanks

“Although he campaigned as ‘pro-life,’ Ben Smaltz has proven himself to be hostile to the ...

dmatic comments on Mar 24, 2019:

So, what a "pro-life" community to do? What is the proper vetting process for candidates?

A delicious interview, which I’ll listen to several times this week: [facebook.com]

dmatic comments on Mar 24, 2019:

Indeed, delicious, Grandmahufford! There are some amazingly smart people in the world. I think about time and when robots take over the task of creating, producing and distributing wealth (Economics) that people will have more time to learn more about this intelligently designed world and maybe even get to know the intelligent Designer!

Members of the 2% might be interested in the discussion I have here with an atheist.

dmatic comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Very impressive conversation VonO! Thanks for sharing it. It took an hour at least to read through it, but was worth it. Can hardly imagine how much time you've put into it! You are a very respectable 'arguer', and person :)

"Understand, the federal judiciary must be defied.

dmatic comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Thanks for posting this, VonO, as I m halfway through my first reading of "The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrate". Great book! You and he are right!

Could the Christchurch ''massacre'' be yet another deep state psyop?

dmatic comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Needless to say, but I am skeptical, too.

I am excited about venturing in to this community.

dmatic comments on Mar 21, 2019:

Great question. The book of proverbs, I think has two ways of 'curbing' disrespectful stuff: "Answer a fool according to his folly lest he be wise in his own eyes", and, "Do not answer a fool according to his folly lest you become like him!"

The “Tu Quoque” I like this fallacy! It has nice catchy name and sounds a little like “your...

dmatic comments on Mar 21, 2019:

So, just because they are hypocrites, pointing to that "fact" does not prove that they are wrong? But, what if one is trying to prove that they are hypocrites? Could one use this "argument"?

The evil that is child murder leads to callousness to life even once it has been born.

dmatic comments on Mar 21, 2019:

True. Very, very sad story.

"The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) doesn't mind slapping a PG-13 label on movies with...

dmatic comments on Mar 21, 2019:

Are you referring to "Unplanned"?

Taxation is Theft. Prove me wrong

dmatic comments on Mar 16, 2019:

I think it was Jefferson who said something like "It is immoral to tax someone to pay for something he doesn't believe in". Taxes should be voluntary.

War Of The Money Worlds This blog post was the most fun to write .

dmatic comments on Mar 16, 2019:

Loved your "novel", George. Not sure where you are on the spectrum of everybody knowing what's right in their own eyes, as is the case with your gentlemen talking, though one can understand how they got to thinking the way they do. That's real life, isn't it? I think it was last week when 60 minutes had Powell, the newest Fed stooge, and his two predecessors on. Interesting. Anyway: in the first part of your conversation you had Bernanke saying: "Over the past 40 years, monetary policy has certainly provided every incentive to mortgage the future, to pay for present comfort." So true! What a tragedy!

How Are We Going To Pay Down The National Debt??

dmatic comments on Mar 16, 2019:

First thing is to 'nationalize' the Federal Reserve. Let the Treasury print the 'money'...and Congress regulate the value thereof, according to the Constitution. Then, ABOLISH Interest collecting! This is not a sound, nor just, economic model.

Logical fallacies as a subject - what use is it - apart from sounding good when arguing...?

dmatic comments on Mar 16, 2019:

Thank you Leninsghost, I, too, look forward to learning how to experience lively, respectful, logical debate. I have lots to learn and I appreciate the opportunity. It seems, however that expressing views contrary to a thread starter is not too welcome, sometimes. Rudeness and arrogance follows....sometimes, and all experts agree....that is not the way to run a respectful debate!

Farm Attack near Barberton [lowvelder.co.za]

dmatic comments on Mar 14, 2019:

That's an amazing article describing the attack and the loving reaction by the victims! Thanks for sharing it. Gives me hope for reconciliation rather than war.

In recent days I have heard it said that Trumps Bible signing in Alabama is blasphemous.

dmatic comments on Mar 13, 2019:

A Bible signed by the President of the United States? Interesting keepsake, if that is the word. At a garage sale one day, I saw a Bible sponsored or printed by an 'evangelist' whereon the name of the 'evangelist' was printed more than any other thing. I thought it odd, so opened it up to find full page pictures of this 'evangelist' reading it in different poses. Don't even know what I want to say about that! I still have it, after I bought it...as evidence of man's pride. (as if any needed evidence).

Van 'n boer: A repost from a Farmer .

dmatic comments on Mar 12, 2019:

This is a very realistic outcome and consequence of ignorant people's stupid and unrighteous policies! A guy like that would be welcome in any economy as a conscientious producer of wealth! Come to America, if they won't change their stupid, racist, and evil policies!

Katie Hopkins on Farm Attacks

dmatic comments on Mar 12, 2019:

Why hasn't the racist liberal press not covered this?

Follow up: Plaasaanval -Llydenburg women with sambokke (Weapons) hit.

dmatic comments on Mar 12, 2019:

Thanks, Jenna for letting us know this wickedness is going on. Don't hear much from the Liberal press, here. Pray that people will come to their senses! Very sad!

As an American who grew up on and around the farm, and a freedom loving person, I see this as a ...

dmatic comments on Mar 12, 2019:

You wrote: "I don't see this ending well for the Boers and I really hope you all can find a way out of the turmoil that is happening." So, what's the answer? Certainly not more lawlessness.

Man who left Venezuela with his family slams Democrats for pushing socialism- [americanlookout.com]

dmatic comments on Mar 12, 2019:

Am hopeful that some of our countrymen and women will listen to this guy's "common sense" which, apparently, is not so common anymore. I thank him for speaking out.

Chesterton, G.

dmatic comments on Mar 12, 2019:

Didn't know Chesterton was a socialist? "our dying Capitalist civilization"? Children are gifts! And a reminder that God hasn't given up on us yet.

And for the next item - The False Dichotomy, also referred to as the False Dilemma.

dmatic comments on Mar 12, 2019:

Not more than two courses of action? Not sure I get this one yet. Will wait for examples. Thanks

And wondering... what's with this 'claim they believe' thing?

dmatic comments on Mar 11, 2019:

I don't think so. I'm wondering who authored the thing anyway. How'd they come up with 2% "claim" they are believers in God?

Hi there! I’ve a day off today.

dmatic comments on Mar 11, 2019:

What does the haha mean?

One thing I'm wondering is... how on Earth do they know that there are 2% of us?

dmatic comments on Mar 11, 2019:

Nor did I read a tutorial. What IS this place?

Another informative read regarding red flag laws- [thefreethoughtproject.com]

dmatic comments on Mar 10, 2019:

Interesting conclusion: "This, however, ignores how selling out—rubber stamping big government, embracing globalism, and embarking on nation-building—has been the standard operating procedure for many conservatives throughout the last century. Gun rights will be no different. Gun owners will need to de-program and recognize that decentralization, not the winner-take-all electoral slugfest we see at the federal level every four years, is the best way to secure their gun rights."

I think many are uneasy about the direction our country is going lately.

dmatic comments on Mar 9, 2019:

Lawlessness, and socialism even being considered.

In the pro-life, pro-choice debate, at what point do you feel the abortion option should go away in ...

dmatic comments on Mar 9, 2019:

At conception.

With the many challenges our country is currently facing and the divisiveness we are all seeing, ...

dmatic comments on Mar 9, 2019:

Probably an economic collapse. Coming into agreement with God is the only way I see out of our dilemma.

How do you do fellow IDWers?

dmatic comments on Mar 9, 2019:

I've never bought anything from amazon, nor do I intend to. Is there another place I can obtain a copy? Thanks, sounds interesting.

Hello from England! I would like to post the following article.

dmatic comments on Mar 9, 2019:

I say, Good for the Muslims.

We do have blasphemy in the United States.

dmatic comments on Mar 9, 2019:

I suppose it's only blasphemous to their god, molech.

Tfw you've explained to your mom the difference between classical liberals and libertarians three ...

dmatic comments on Mar 9, 2019:

Yes, I'd like to know the difference too, just like your mom. Not even sure what classical liberalism is, either. How does its belief in limited government differ from republican beliefs?

I am listening to podcast 39 - Psychology Of Redemption In Christianity on [archive.

dmatic comments on Mar 9, 2019:

I gave it a listen. Thank you for the suggestion. Pretty deep stuff. Takes some heavy concentration to absorb some of it. Or heavy reflection. Will need to continue reflecting as his explanations of "reality" are very intriguing indeed. I loved his definition of humility, when, I think he said something like: it is being deeply aware of your own ignorance. Love that. The Bible says: If any man thinks he knows something, he doesn't yet know it as he ought. I also liked his description of the Walled Garden as something like a combination of nature and culture.... Thanks again.

Freedom of speech is the only freedom that has the ability to correct human error, and is antecedent...

dmatic comments on Mar 9, 2019:

This is a really interesting statement. Going to have to ponder it. Care to cultivate the idea a little further to help me out? Thanks

A trade founded in iniquity, and carried on as this was, must be abolished, let the policy be what ...

dmatic comments on Mar 9, 2019:

I named a baby American Quarter Horse "Wilberforce" after seeing the movie Amazing Grace, and due to the respect I had for the guy. Similar respect I have for you VonO. Child murder must be abolished!

Dinesh tackles Robert Frost's poem that the left use to challenge the wall at the US border.

dmatic comments on Mar 9, 2019:

Wish there was more to the video. Now, I'm going to have to find that Frost poem and read it! But, while I do, cn you tell me what a campus Virgil is? Thanks

The Fallacy "Begging the question" or "Circular reasoning" Now to one of the obscure Fallacies - ...

dmatic comments on Mar 9, 2019:

So, number 5 is wrong? Or fallacious? Or is it just the logic that is fallacious? 5.Of course smoking causes cancer. The smoke from cigarettes is a carcinogen. So working backwords (backwards) what is being said? What causes cancer? or Does smoking cause cancer? or Is cigarette smoke a carcinogen? It just looks like to me someone is saying the obvious?

The Fallacy "Begging the question" or "Circular reasoning" Now to one of the obscure Fallacies - ...

dmatic comments on Mar 9, 2019:

Of course I don't have any examples,....yet....because I'm just trying to understand what it is. Had an idea before, but this post helps. Certainly can relate to your yelling at the TV when NCIS or others use the phrase in another function entirely! In Logic, then, it does not mean...."the evidence leads us (or begs us) to ask the question....". Correct? Maybe if I could remember what a logical argument was? something about premises or hypothesis which lead to a conclusion? If this and this, then this?

Ok.

dmatic comments on Mar 9, 2019:

The jeopardy guy who'd won over 400,000 with Alex Trebek was great. Kinda fitting, too, with the pancreatic cancer revelation.

Arguing against the murder of babies: [youtube.com]

dmatic comments on Mar 8, 2019:

Wow! I like that guy, too! Says it straight. Thanks

Did Adolf Hitler model racist Nazi laws after America?

dmatic comments on Mar 8, 2019:

Amazing. "Progressive history is about covering up progressive and democrat history"! Irrefutable.

OK - getting started here - I wanted to tackle the "Argument to numbers" or to give it the fancy ...

dmatic comments on Mar 8, 2019:

AGW? anti-global warming? So things like "experts agree", even though no numbers are used is fallacious, too, right? You may have to bare with me, (or is it bear with me?), I don't remember ever having the pleasure of a course in logic! Looking forward to yours!

Welcome to this new group.

dmatic comments on Mar 8, 2019:

A course in Logic? I can hardly wait! Thanks

“The home-schooling movement has quietly grown to a size where one and half million young people ...

dmatic comments on Mar 8, 2019:

Knowing home-schooled nephews and nieces and some of their peers has convinced me that there is hope for the future. I'd put up an average home-schooled child against a gov't schooled kid any day!

In the debate over ‘incremental steps’ in the area of child murder I think it is important to ...

dmatic comments on Mar 8, 2019:

This is brilliant, VonO! I agree with you 100%. But, I don't think it brilliant, just because you agree with me! It's brilliant because it is true! Remember when Trump received grief when he came out in favor of consequences for a woman murdering her unborn baby? To me he was being totally consistent with his new found pro-life view. Whereas, before, he may have thought himself to be pro-choice, but, since he discovered that it was actually murder, he was consistent that a woman who got an abortion was guilty of murder if the law had finally been changed to reflect that.

If people are a country's people capitol is illegal immigration stealing people capitol from other ...

dmatic comments on Mar 8, 2019:

The link didn't work. Why do they say that a plummeting population would bring a "fiscal nightmare"?

In light of the Cathy Newman controversy… Col 3:9  Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have ...

dmatic comments on Mar 7, 2019:

What is the Cathy Newman controversy? Maybe you explained it in your post? I am intrigued because, just recently, I was appalled that someone used the same tactic on a friend! I want to learn....Thanks

The Rubin Report: Jordan Peterson, Ben Shapiro, and Eric Weinstein join Dave for a panel discussion...

dmatic comments on Mar 6, 2019:

Great fun! Thanks. I especially liked this comment: "If you're intellectually curious, you know that you don't know anything." Love that!

Do you believe in inalienable rights?

dmatic comments on Mar 5, 2019:

I do, but maybe we should define inalienable?

Is there any economic system, other than capitalism, that does not at its core require the theft of ...

dmatic comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Good question. Not sure what all the economic systems are, but, if tribalism is an economic system, it may not, except for warring thieving tribes. I don't know enough about merchantilism, either. I suppose monarchies, with various forms of kings or dictators, could be viewed as stealing from those who have to give to the kings and their "men". Feudalism...nope..guilty. Israel's system was rather voluntary when it came to storehouses for the poor and leaving fields ungleaned to allow the poor and widows to gather what they needed.

Welcome to a group for the "dismal science".

dmatic comments on Mar 5, 2019:

If I could vote for two, I would vote for Sowell and Freidman. But, I take issue with the "dismal science". Ha. Economics is fun!

Having thoroughly enjoyed Jordans visit down under .

dmatic comments on Mar 5, 2019:

I was able to watch the whole one hour and twenty minute Q and A interview from Australia, yesterday and was quite impressed. I even appreciated the Trans-gender's well-said thoughts! And the Alex guy's. But, was especially impressed with Jordan's comments and his way of making them!

The failure that is socialism- [beinglibertarian.com]

dmatic comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Great point about not letting "intellectuals" get away with their "wrong thinking". What is the definition of an intellectual anyway? Socialist intellectuals seems be a contradiction in terms.

Critical thinking on abortion

dmatic comments on Mar 4, 2019:

This is the crux of all debate, it seems. Who defines what is right and what is wrong? The strongest arguer? The smartest arguer? Does mankind decide? Who is enlightened? Reason? If you are a Christian, you should know that even if someone thinks they KNOW something, they don't yet know it as they ought. And Lean not on your own understanding.... I'm afraid critical thinking is not all that critical.

So by now many here have watched the latest film by Dinesh titled, "Death of a Nation" That is ...

dmatic comments on Mar 4, 2019:

I watched the movie first, and then bought the book of the same name, and am glad I did. Only half way through it, though. Love the guy! And appreciate what he is doing.

[nytimes.

dmatic comments on Mar 4, 2019:

I read the Times' article, Sean, but would like to read Sowell's comments. Can you steer me in the right direction? Thanks

I've read 12 Rules and listened to many talks by, and interviews with Jordan Peterson, and I think ...

dmatic comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Meaning, or goal, is Love from a pure heart, John.

The Folly of Fiat Federal Reserve Notes Despite all the efforts of governments to substitute ...

dmatic comments on Mar 3, 2019:

First, did you write this, Republicae? Thanks, Will now read the second part, after I make a couple of comments. This is a huge and important topic and many people have attempted to understand it. Would like to know how you are defining "money". In my understanding, money is simply a trade convenience. It represents value, but does not need to be value itself. Kinda like an inch represents a measure of length, money represents value and measures it. From the article: "While there have always been critics of bankers, there is a huge difference between free-market banking and the type of banking that we are now subjected to under government authority. In the free-market a banker must abide by the necessity of good business practices otherwise the bank and banker will face insolvency. The government, on the other hand, has an unlimited supply of fiat money or at least the power to product an unlimited supply; additionally, the government is not bound by free-market restrictions, nor, as it appears, are the banks chartered by government." Ok, so you are critical of government. What's new? They have done a terrible job of "fiscal management" and especially after passing the Unconstitutional, and therefore illegal Federal Reserve Act of 1913/14. The government , does not have an unlimited supply of fiat money, but the Federal Reserve does, and it, as a private cabal, entices the federal government to continue its slavery to them....

In the USA the Education behemoth has been run by progressives for decades.

dmatic comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Great question! I think we start by dissolving the Dept of Education, followed by defunding taxpayer supported schools and privatizing them, giving local control back to the people.

This man is the strangest black person I have ever seen.

dmatic comments on Feb 28, 2019:

Which man?

Facts don't work. How do we engage those who disagree with us?

dmatic comments on Feb 28, 2019:

Maybe, start by asking them this question: IF you were wrong, would you want someone to tell you? Their answer will tell you if you should continue.

Life is Not Suffering An Open Letter to Dr Jordan Peterson Regarding Suffering, Ethics, and ...

dmatic comments on Feb 28, 2019:

"never having experienced acute..."? suffering? Just wondering if there was more to your amazing post? I find the level and depth of your writing and thought to be inspiring, though I'm certain I haven't understood it all, yet. Just finished reading it for the 2nd time. Lots to comprehend about your discussion, here, obviously. Thanks. You wrote: "Where Objectivist virtues coincide with Judeo-Christian virtues, it gives a non-sacrificial reason for following them, where it differs, it sets out its reasons. So adherents of the Objectivist Ethics aren’t expected to sacrifice their lives out of duty to commandments accepted on faith, or sacrifice their best interests as a duty to other people or society. They are expected to judge their best interest in an all-aspects-of-a-whole-of-life context, as the nature of our existence demands. E.g. they are expected to appreciate that delayed gratification is not a sacrifice and that respecting the rights of others is not being unselfish, rather these are principled applications of rational pro-life self-interest." If I can begin to try to understand the depth of your efforts, apparently to make sense of "life", or more "sense" (reason), are you defending what you term an Objectivist Ethic? Do you recommend reading more of Ayn Rand? "All-aspects-of-a-whole-of-life" context means what? This present existence only, or would that whole of life include future "lives" too? If that idea is correct? Do you believe in resurrection? Or regeneration, or rre-incarnation? Or, are you suggesting whole -of-life means this present span only, until physical death? Thank you.

Taking property by force is theft

dmatic comments on Feb 25, 2019:

Taxes should be voluntary. Anytime, 'society' accepts theft as a legit means of funding government, injustice results.

Life is Not Suffering An Open Letter to Dr Jordan Peterson Regarding Suffering, Ethics, and ...

dmatic comments on Feb 25, 2019:

Very interesting post, indeed! Life, and that which leads to life, INVOLVES suffering, which is one of the methods, or processes God uses to perfect us. Hang in there. It will yield the results intended.

Jordan Peterson: IQ, Race & The "Jewish Question" Great answers to hard questions [youtube.com]

dmatic comments on Feb 25, 2019:

Maybe not so many 'answers', but definitely leads to more questions!

This is a reply to a comment about one of my posts.

dmatic comments on Feb 25, 2019:

"Not believing in God is completely" not understandable to me. I, honestly, do not get why some people seem to be proud of "not believing", as if they think themselves stronger, or smarter or something. I can understand not wanting to believe in a God that some people insist he is like. I think God has been misrepresented and misunderstood. Some people apparently claim to know him, but it is evident that they haven't even met him. They seem to be talking about a figment of their own imagination, believing in a god they have made up. Many that I know have created a god in their own image (imagination) and they are very mad at him. I've heard it said that half the people are mad at God, and the other half don't know, or are afraid to admit, that. God takes lots of abuse from his creatures. Thankfully, he isn't swayed by our approval, because he sees more and is infinitely more wise than us humans. He knows what he is doing, but we all have many questions. When one looks scientifically at this world, and honestly, how can one conclude there is not an intelligent Designer? The Creator, our creator, has invited us to look for him and promises to be found by us when we seek him with all our heart. Maybe some don't want to find him because their deeds are evil, but, in the end, they, too, will come to know his love.

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dmatic comments on Feb 24, 2019:

Great interview! Two of the fastest talking guys....that make lots of sense was a delight to listen to.

The Jussie Smollett case is just tying me up in knots.

dmatic comments on Feb 24, 2019:

All crimes could be classified as "hate" crimes. Crimes, by definition, are not loving. Smollet's is certainly classified as a crime against truth.

White white like a Tucker do

dmatic comments on Feb 24, 2019:

Sorry, I don't get it. Is this some kind of racial comment?

What a revolting story... [reason.com]

dmatic comments on Feb 24, 2019:

Revolting, indeed! The puncher's parents must be so proud. Where does this level of hatred for a fellow human being come from? Is the guy such a coddled control freak that he loses it if others don't see life the way he does? If this thinking is encouraged or unfettered, the future does indeed look grim.

Are we Human Beings having a spiritual experience?

dmatic comments on Feb 24, 2019:

Please, would somebody define "spiritual". Thanks

[pjmedia.com]

dmatic comments on Feb 23, 2019:

Thanks, Robin, I like this quote: “To believe in personal responsibility would be to destroy the whole special role of the anointed, whose vision casts them in the role of rescuers of people treated unfairly by ‘society.’”

What does it mean to be a Libertarian- [freethepeople.org]

dmatic comments on Feb 23, 2019:

Great read, for me, Spike! Thanks...Don't hurt people and don't take their stuff...love it. Someone once said something similar....Love your neighbor as yourself.

I'm interested in what leads people to choose a particular ideology, or religion.

dmatic comments on Feb 23, 2019:

Why do people do what they do? Why do they think the way they think? I would hope that it is God Who leads people. Truth is what many of us desire, and He promises to lead us into all Truth.

I have a core belief that there are inherent inalienable rights.

dmatic comments on Feb 23, 2019:

I suppose you need to define what is a "right", first. Many think we have a right to life, for example, but that does not mean that someone else cannot take that right away. God, of course, is the first cause. The Creator, and yes, He, by right of creation determines definitions, Laws, and Truth.

Here's a thought - how to explain differentiation between libertarianism and anarchism.

dmatic comments on Feb 23, 2019:

Good question, Paisley. Where does the desire for liberty come from? Freedom can be scary if one has to pay the consequences for dumb choices himself. It seems that people desire for others to foot the bill, and, as long as they do, people remain ignorant and do not even seem to want to learn anything. All systems that try to eliminate the natural consequences of poor choices, seems destined to fail, because they create weak and unjust subjects. I'm not sure even Libertarians understand what the 'right size' of government is....so let's keep searching.

I thought this one was good.

dmatic comments on Feb 23, 2019:

No comment.

Should slavery be a states rights issue?

dmatic comments on Feb 23, 2019:

Are you serious, SonOfPeterson? You think states have a right to legalize slavery? Is that what Libertarians think?

Are we Human Beings having a spiritual experience?

dmatic comments on Feb 23, 2019:

I think we are Spiritual beings having a human experience. What is subjective reality?

Has anyone here read Ship of Fools? Would like to get the opinion of others on it.

dmatic comments on Feb 23, 2019:

It is a great read! Passed my copy to a friend just a couple days ago!

Anyone else hear about this one? [thefederalist.com]

dmatic comments on Feb 23, 2019:

I did. is that all you wanted to know?

Do you believe people are naturally good, or evil? Why?

dmatic comments on Feb 23, 2019:

To the pure, all things are pure. if we see everyone as evil, maybe we should look within.

A Conservative Berkeley Student Got Punched in the Face for Protesting Hate Crime Hoaxes - Hit & Run...

dmatic comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Unconscionable! Obviously something brewing in this country. Sad.

Does God define truth, or does it exist independent of him?

dmatic comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Yes, God "defines" truth and nothing exists independent of Him. Not even "evil". He takes credit for creating it as well. (Is. 45:7) He, obviously, has reason for its existence. Don't worry, it will all turn out "good". He and His plan are not malevolent, nor evil.

[pjmedia.com]

dmatic comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Pretty sure I don't know how to use this site, yet, but, I love Thomas Sowell and looked for posts related to him but only found this one by Robin, but can't find that any words were written. What am I missin? Thanks

Do you think libertarianism is the potential key in bringing those on the political left and right ...

dmatic comments on Feb 16, 2019:

Possibly, due to an air of non-judgment, or, willingness to listen. Provided, of course, that "liberty" can be agreed upon by both "parties", as a goal.