610 Forum Posts by "House-Of-Leaves"
Take a look at my signature, and the quote there.
That says it all. We give up our freedoms, we do not have anything. We lose what America is SUPPOSED TO BE? If we lose our freedoms, what are we fighting for?
On that note, the 'Bush sucks!' and 'Fuck Bush' forums are irritating. It's funny how we can all sit around mouthing off in a forum, but yet...how many of us are registered to vote? I am. How many people voted in the presidential election? I did. How many people DO SOMETHING about the state of the country, rather than just bitch about it. I do. I'm proud of that.
Oh, right. If you're under 18, this doesn't count for you, at least the voting part. So don't get on my ass. ;)
First of all, I agree that Wicca is relatively new, while Paganism itself is older. Much older. Wicca is just a 'doctrine' if you will, much like the doctrines of Christianity (Catholic, Lutheran, Protestant, Episcopal, Baptist, etc.). Saying Wicca is ancient is incorrect. The beliefs Wicca is based on ARE old, but not Wicca itself. I know this, I was a Solitary Practitioner for quite a few years.
Wicca is also not the worship of Satan. Wiccans do not believe in a devil. How can they worship Satan directly? They can't. From a Christian point of view, they /do/ worship the 'Horned God', which might look iffy, but to them? It is GOD, not a devil, or Satan himself. Most wiccans simply want harmony in their lives and everyone elses.
This brings me to the Yule/Christmas issue. I'll put it this way: At the time of Christ's birth, there was Judaism, of course. There were all sorts of religions, including paganism. The celebration of the Winter Solstice, or Yule, was around for ages and ages...then all of a sudden...Christ. There were of course pagan practitioners that believed in Christ, and wanted to celebrate His birthday. NOTE!! IMPORTANT!! We Christians DO KNOW that Christ was not born in December! There is no way for us to know what exact day He was born. None. So...when those pagan men and women decided to start celebrating the birth of Christ, rather than Yule...what would be more comfortable? Keeping it around the same time of year they're used to celebrating? Or shuffling around their traditions, putting it in the middle of June, or something? We're quite aware that Christmas is around the time of Yule. But we also know that it's more than a date. It doesn't matter when it's celebrated. It's honoring the birth of a Saviour, and loving Him.
This brings me to the 'Xtians' that people use. Since when has the word 'Christ' become an expletive? I'm sorry if there are bullshit fundamentalists out there that seem to tear down anything that isn't Christian, or isn't pure and holy. I'm truly sorry about that. But showing disresect right back is just setting a bad example, and is sinking to their level. Think about that.
I don't know about the other things, but the only voting for 1 movie and being able to deposit isn't irregular. If you voted on more movies than necessary for the daily 10 exp. points, then it carries over for the next NG day.
As for the other things, I really don't know. Are you using more than one account? If you vote for a particular movie with one account, you can't vote for it again with the other.
*plunks down and waves, like she does from time to time here*
Hiya!
I used to watch that show. I dont' watch much tv anymore....but.
Danny was raped by a priest. Mhmm. If I had half the problems some of these teachers do, I would be in an institution, not teaching public school in Boston.
BAH!
At 12/17/02 08:41 AM, toothfairygoddesss wrote: Cool, I am so glad to meet you!
See, I'm convinced that if new people introduce themselves and conduct themselves like mature people...they won't get flamed! It's GREAT!!
Glad to have you, sister! *grin*
Hah, looks like you already know about the link!
I don't think that link will work, since it seems to be broken.
Lavigne is...irritating, to say the least? The Saviour of PUNK?? My ass. She doesn't even know who the Sex Pistols are.
*promptly pimpslaps Avril*
She not only gives a bad name to punk, but to us girls, in general.
At 12/17/02 08:32 AM, SoulRifter wrote:At 12/17/02 03:39 AM, toothfairygoddesss wrote: I just wanted to introduce myself.Well hi there ;)
Uh oh. He's winking. I've heard....things. About this guy...
Just kidding. *grin*
I don't play the guitar, but I do have quite a bit of voice training. I know that if you use a p2p file sharing program, you can get some sheet music and tabs and stuff from that, if you look right. And that also depends on what people are sharing at the time, of course.
I'm bored, so if I happen to find some, I'll post again and say so.
So why are you learning? Just for the fun of it?
Welcome. :) Don't worry too much about the 'wolves'. You don't seem like the type they'd flame all that badly. Woo, another girl!
AMEN, JuanaClock!
I whole-heartedly agree, seriously. It's time we stop sitting on our collective asses and saying, 'Buck is a fuckwad!', and start actually DOING something.
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At 12/16/02 02:50 PM, BatteryClock wrote: FIRE IN THE DISCO
Seriously though, its all a joke. Theres been like 4 or 5 serious "WADE PLZ BAN" topics
Okay, then. :) I was wondering. Because...really. It seemed silly.
Actually...I'm just wondering how many idiots WILL respond.
Notes: Turn caps lock off. We won't call you names if you type like normal people.
1337 is not allowed.
*grin* Have fun!
Now, what's the question?
I'm just wondering how many people honestly think Wade is going to ban ANYTHING on a request titled "WAED PLZ BAN (insert text here)!" I'm not around enough to know if it actually works.
At 12/7/02 04:22 AM, _shadow_ wrote: hehe house said wang.
Yes, yes, shadow...I did. :)
One of my favorite words. WANG!
And wanker.
And...yeah. There's a HUGE abundance of wang. Any chicks other than me around here right now?
There's girls here. We just like laughing at all the guys.
I was wondering when someone was going to notice the abundance of wang.
*standing ovation!!*
Shadow, you just ROCK!
This answer could be a bit mottled by personal beliefs and spirituality. So I'll give my answer in two parts.
The first part: What I -really- feel and think, spiritually and otherwise. *grin*
It's my personal belief that all life has a purpose, and that God knows us before we're even conceived. (Jeremiah 1:5 - 'Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you...') Scientifically speaking, I believe it's a life right at conception (not right when the sperm is introduced to the body, but actual conception).
That being said...I think the question is a little more broad. I personally think that an unborn child should be considered just that, especially once the limbs and organs begin to form/are formed. Have you ever seen the feet of a 10 week old fetus? They're hardly taller than the cursor proceeding these words as I write, but ten tiny toes can be counted, and they're perfectly formed little feet. It's amazing, in my eyes. :) Where abortions are concerned, I dislike the idea of third (or even second) trimester abortions, because by then the child can most definitely feel pain.
Good lord, now you have been pondering this. I'll have to get back to you again. :)
Very nicely put.
About the rape issue:
I once knew a woman who's daughter was the result of a rape. She held no resentment toward her, and she had a very positive attitude: 'It wasn't my daughter's fault. Why should I blame her, and take it out on her?'
In the case of a pregnancy due to rape, it's harder to be staunchly against abortion. (Not that I'm staunchly against it, anyhow, but I think you get the point.) Most of the time, when women find out they're pregnant as a result of an accident...that child ends up being the best thing that ever happened to her. This, at least for me, wouldn't change at all if it were the result of rape. I wouldn't look at the child as a curse, or reminder of something awful.
I'd instead look at the new baby as a blessing, something positive out of a negative thing. :)
*whines*
Alright, shadow. It's tomorrow. Where are you? WHERE IS IT??
Actually, when you posted that, it was only like...11:30 for me.
Now? It's almost 6 am on the west coast. Still haven't slept.
Why? Because I can't sleep!
At 12/5/02 07:20 AM, Spike_J_Wolfwood wrote: I am happy to say that based on most of the characteristics listed here I am by no means a typical American. Although most of the non-Americans here seem to be judgmental, intolerant, and culturally insensitive. Congratulations! You are the “typical American”. You will do very well in this country. Sorry everyone but sometimes we humans just make me laugh a little. Species are so cute at this age.
Heh, my sentiments exactly.
It's funny how so many people label the american people...yet at the very same time they're placing that label on us, they're making themselves look just as intolerant as they believe us to be.
You said it perfectly!
I didn't want to quote the above post, simply because it would take so much space. :)
Why do I think it's inappropriate anywhere? Well, in some places, it's not. Take a cigar bar, for example. There's plenty of those here, and it's obvious that smoking should be allowed there. Places like that.
But as for Joe Schmoe sitting next to me while I'm smoking? I don't care if I know him or not...SOMEONE does. And while the smoke from my one or two or even ten cigarettes might not make much of a difference, I still have enough respect for human life to want to protect it. It doesn't matter if I know that person or not.
The bottom line: Smoking is unhealthy, much more unhealthy than a lot of other toxins. Some use alcohol as an example; it's proven that a small amount of alcohol a day helps your heart. Some use marijuana as an example; it's proven helpful in many medical situations and I'm proud to live in a state that allows the use of marijuana for medical purposes. There's many other things that are illegal to use recreationally, but are used for medical purposes: opiates is a big one.
Am I arguing that cigarettes be illegal? NO. I don't think taking MORE freedoms away will help at all. But I do think that asking smokers to partake ouside is fair. Second hand smoke is dangerous, no matter what.
And it really shouldn't matter if you know and love that person or not. It's still a human life.
Alright, Blammypoos. I can't sleep. Tell me a bedtime story.
At 12/5/02 07:35 AM, GodIsMyHero wrote: As you wait... look at this move http://www.homestarrunner.com/fhqwhgads.html
OMG!! Homestar Runner (or, to be specific, Strong Bad) KICKS ASS!! Especially fhqwhgads!
The Cheat is to the limit!!
*lmao* Sorry, but that just rocks. ROCKS I TELL YOU!!j
Thank you for posting that link. :) That made my day. *grin*
Oh, good. :) Because I don't WANT to.
Hello, and good night, MarijuanaClock. :)
shaaaaaadoooooowwwww....
*cries*
What do we have to do to get you to post it?
At 12/5/02 03:39 AM, MI4_REAL_2001 wrote: Submit it now
MI4 has spoken. Do it. Or he'll...he'll...I dunno. Dammit! Shadow! I'll pout. I swear it, dammit.
At 12/5/02 01:32 AM, HOORJH wrote: you what Wade should really ban.....
People who piss Wade off by repeatedly say " WADE PLZ...., WADE PLZ..."
*lol*!
You're so very right. :)
