(July 2, 2025 at 10:10 pm)Thumpalumpacus Wrote:

(July 2, 2025 at 9:13 pm)arewethereyet Wrote: What is this pay increase you speak of?  My pay always starts with a - sign.

What is this?! I don't even ....

You contribute a lot to the Forum. Because of that, I'm recommending that your pay start at twice mine.

Boru

@Secular Heckler

Quick question: You've told more than one member here to 'quit jerking off'. I was wondering - does this obsession with male masturbation stem from some adolescent trauma?

Boru

A more interesting question than the title of this discussion would be: "Do American atheists believe in the Constitution?" At least we could then discuss the problems we have with it, as presently interpreted. For instance, it's obvious that the right to own firearms needs amending for modern times, since it leads to so many problems. The electoral college should go away. Taxing churches would also be a good idea, and so on.

However, those relatively smaller issues are not the complete overhaul which SH had in mind.

(July 3, 2025 at 5:08 am)Alan V Wrote: A more interesting question than the title of this discussion would be: "Do American atheists believe in the Constitution?"  At least we could then discuss the problems we have with it, as presently interpreted.  For instance, it's obvious that the right to own firearms needs amending for modern times, since it leads to so many problems.  The electoral college should go away.  Taxing churches would also be a good idea, and so on.

However, those relatively smaller issues are not the complete overhaul which SH had in mind.

The first two would require amendments. Taxing churches could be done legislatively (and would involve a LOT of screeching).

Boru

(July 3, 2025 at 6:18 am)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote:

(July 3, 2025 at 5:08 am)Alan V Wrote: A more interesting question than the title of this discussion would be: "Do American atheists believe in the Constitution?"  At least we could then discuss the problems we have with it, as presently interpreted.  For instance, it's obvious that the right to own firearms needs amending for modern times, since it leads to so many problems.  The electoral college should go away.  Taxing churches would also be a good idea, and so on.

However, those relatively smaller issues are not the complete overhaul which SH had in mind.

The first two would require amendments. Taxing churches could be done legislatively (and would involve a LOT of screeching).

Boru

Only the big time churches, right? I see no need for the heckin' smallerino churches (like the millions of hole in the wall places in my area) to be taxed, leave those people alone.

(July 3, 2025 at 7:47 am)Ahriman Wrote:

(July 3, 2025 at 6:18 am)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote: The first two would require amendments. Taxing churches could be done legislatively (and would involve a LOT of screeching).

Boru

Only the big time churches, right? I see no need for the heckin' smallerino churches (like the millions of hole in the wall places in my area) to be taxed, leave those people alone.

Nope, tax all churches. Little ones, big ones, middle-sized ones. If you enjoy the benefits of a State, you should help support that State. 

Boru

(July 3, 2025 at 5:08 am)Alan V Wrote: A more interesting question than the title of this discussion would be: "Do American atheists believe in the Constitution?" 

It would not make any difference. Upon review of some of the other discussions in this and other categories, it is apparent that the forum circle jerk oligarchy that I have identified does exist, and they are unable to maintain the serious decorum to discuss anything to a conclusion or anything other than a snark fest.

You are free to leave. Don't let the door hit you.

(July 3, 2025 at 8:17 am)Nanny Wrote: You are free to leave. Don't let the door hit you.

 He'll stick around. He's hoping someone buys into his schtick. So far, no luck.

Why is this dude trying to be serious AND calling out others at the same time.