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Great revival of two-year old story on RFID! You're cookin' with gas.

— BD Styers

Don't change, brother. There's @!$%#s everywhere, you're not one of 'em.

— BD Styers

Dear Friend Socrates1: Would that more follow your example of using reason to its fullest potential.
You are a deep thinker. I respect that, and you.
All best wishes, peace and blessings. Enoch.

— Enoch-2699399

Very good articles! Keep up the great work!

— abel lee Smith

Happy New Year Socrates

— BD Styers

Making my rounds to all my listed friends here on Newsvine to wish you all happiness this coming new year and many more to come!
Penn 2012 and beyond!

— Penn-2066334

http://quran.com/3/128
Not for you, [O Muhammad, but for Allah ], is the decision whether He should [cut them down] or forgive them or punish them, for indeed, they are wrongdoers.

If even Muhammad (saw) isn't allowed to decide who's being punished, then neither are you, so stop telling people that they're going to hell because they're non-Muslim. It's not your decision, unless someone died and made you God.

— Layla Nightshade-3709998

Yes, your supportive comments in "Christian Posters Banned From Calif. School" were appreciated. Seems we're in the same camp when it comes to the freedom upon which all freedoms rely; education. Sometimes I wonder though if it is worth the time to respond. Normally, I have little of it to spare, but I just can't stand humanist nihilist fascists having one-sided responses.
My wife and I began in 1995, and have since completed homeschooling our 4 children. This was initially precipitated by what we objected to in the public school forum. When we attempted to become involved for the betterment of academia--at the time, the school had introduced a reading fad, whole language reading, and was turning out functionally illiterate students--we were essentially vilified by the teachers' union and the entire hegemony of the system. Long story short: we began to "preach" freedom of education. We opposed all tax increases for public schools by forming the TEA (Taxed Enough Already) Party in our area, since we were taxed but not represented in the system. Ha, wouldn't they have fun knowing that my wife and I were, in part, the pater and materfamilias of the modern TEA party movement?
Well, keep up the fight and someday, perhaps, we will have freedom in education and a new, better system.

— charlesmartel2

Love reading your articles, keep writing!

— KYPIAKOC

Socrates1, i was wondering if you would be interested in discussing a subject that i have just become a bit more concerned about. please take a look at the links 1 & 2 that i provided. within link #1 go to the year 1871 and read what is contained therein and give me your honest opinion if you think this is possible. before you make a decision, open link #2, and about half way down, read the estimated projected wealth of what this subject entails. i am currently looking this over and quite frankly there is something about this that is compelling, but i am not sure how one could verify the probability.
there is something about what is stated in link #1 following under 1871 that is, in my opinion, demonstratively apparent. privately your thoughts would be appreciated. as of what little i have encountered of your conversations, i sense an acceptable tone of rationality. please leave responce in my column if interested.

http://www.iamthewitness.com/DarylBradfordSmith_Rothschild.htm

http://www.mega.nu/ampp/rothschild2.html

sincerely, best regards

— Penn-2066334

hey Socrates-
How boring would life be if everyone always agreed on the issues?
I like the way your mind works, even when you're mistaken :-)
I'd be proud to share a bottle and a conversation any time, paisan

— believer-369603

Hey Socrates, I came by to read a couple of articles as I enjoy so many that you write but am seeing far too much of "Determined by author to be better suited for other forums....Content deleted by author." OH NO!!! If, in fact, you have posted these to other forums, would you mind sharing which one(s)? If you'd prefer not shouting it out in public, you could send me a private message. If you'd prefer not telling me at all that's alright, too. I'm sorry if the crazies are getting to you. :(

Just so you know, your insights are valuable and valued. :)

— lovemyplanet-400560

You are a freaking ROCK STAR. (((((((((hugs)))))))))))

— mtherof3

Socrates,

You're a scholar and a gentlemen whose keen insight and logic are often effectively brought to bear in the midst of a sea of fallacies.

— UNA_Lion

Hello Sco, me again I would like to offer a gift, If I may, woke up this morning and my knower is have me do this, the rest will be up to you. I hope it helps.

Click on my picture, and go to my friends pictures, and click on each of the following, Alstair mor (has not been active for about a half a month), Artiea, Larrs, Jalmeno, and Kpr 37, And read some their seeds and comments. They are all very knowledgeable and understand Islam in the same and different ways. I would recommend two things read their stuff and click on their links. I think this will be helpful, and you might want them as friends.

Oh there is one more his name is Lee Jay Walker I would recommend doing the same with him. He will give you his e-mail address if you ask. He lives in Japan, he is from England, and is a free lance writer. I would suggest you review his last seed "Killing Christians in Somalia" and then the rest of his seeds as well. He is a great human being as you are and as well as the rest I have listed above.

I hope you do not get burned out. This NV is tough, you are dealing with Liberals, Do Gooders, Muslims of all sorts and with all sorts of agendas, and many others. The key is sorting them out then dealing with them as you can. That has to do with psychology, and it is hard to nail down at times. The libs and Do Gooders think they will be able to reason with or find a middle ground and all will be fine. Not so, there is no middle ground.

I would also recommend review all four parts of the seed you pick up from me. This is a Muslim who does not buy into the political Islam. And I believe him to a point. I am going to also recommend you read the Art of War by Sun Tzu, and finally if one is going to debate one needs to be able to debate both sides of the argument. So while Islam is complex it need to be known completely.

I hope this will help, if interested I have more links and will to help, Just ask.
Walt

— walt-567637

Hello Sco. Just got home and have not had an opportunity to respond. I see you were challenged to provide information on Shariah. This will help and needs to be studied. The first provides general information as well as some interesting videos. The second link is the actual PDF of the report. Scroll down to the red PDF and click on an you will have the whole report. I will take a while. 177 pages but very important. If you have any questions please let me know.

Shariah, the Threat - The Team B II Report - Videos << Pronk Palisades

http://raymondpronk.wordpress.com/2010/09/17/shariah-the-treat-the-b-ii-report-videos/

Never yet melted>>Team B Study of the Sharia Threat

http:// neveryetmelted.com/2010/9/18/team-b-study-of-the-sharia-threat/

This is a must read, not short and can be depressing. But the sources are good and it is well presented.

Sorry about me not being clear. Old age. I am not sure if I will get back tonight but soon. Its good to have your support and as a friend. And I need to be sent to my corner once in a while, its cool.

— walt-567637

Socrates,

I am fairly new to newsvine but have really enjoyed your take on things. Most recently, I read "America Was Founded On Christian Values...So What's Your Point?" I agree with your arguments and have had the same discussions with others. I have found that it's difficult to debate things when the two sides don't agree on the basic facts (and sometimes ignore them completely). Just wanted to give you kudos.

kellimari

— kellimari

You have nice writings here.

— Matti Viikate

I had only been on NV a few months and came across your discussions on the Fed and the gold-standard. You further engendered my interest in government and politics, but in a more worldly sense. For that, I will always be grateful.

Your approach is always intelligent, thoughtful, and is without enmity that distorts meaningul discourse. Thank you for your friendship. I will always hold you in the highest regard.

— CL1

I have ben enjoying you since 2008. Your posts are always well-reasoned, factual and intelligent. Your exchanges are always courteous and effective ... being in your space is always a pleasure, Socrates. Thank you for all that you bring to Newsvine.

— CL1

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