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Old 11-26-2005, 10:06 PM
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I believe the man responsible for that diatribe was a very stressed out Scietologist
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Old 11-27-2005, 01:30 PM
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As a fan of Ronald Reagan, I feel compelled to point out that in the 1980's he made a speech about the Soviet Union in which he stated that a threat from outer space would be the thing that united the people of Earth and cause us to put aside our petty differences.

Anyone remember that?

I think it is wishful thinking.

If the article above is correct, then we really are screwed. Have a drink and be thankful for your brief golden moment in history.

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Old 11-27-2005, 01:38 PM
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I honestly can't think of anything more ridiculous than worrying about attacks by aliens from outer space.

Talk about distractions from what is really important.

I respectfully suggest that some of you stop listening to AM radio at 3:00am.
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Old 11-27-2005, 01:43 PM
Kurn, son of Mogh Kurn, son of Mogh is offline
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while it's possible Saddam was a credible threat to us, we should consider that politicians always lie when taking their country into a war.

I can agree with that.
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Old 11-27-2005, 11:47 PM
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Why is it assumed that travel would have to be at the speed of light? What about 1/4 speed of light? Alpha Centauri is only about 4 light years away. So if a civilization from there could travel 1/4 speed of light they could get here in 16 years.

I know, I know the probability of an advanced civilization in the very next star system is like billions to 1, but even if it was 100 light years away that might only be 2 generations to an advancded race. Or even one generation. Or half of one. Who knows what their life spans would be.

If they can advance to 1/4 travel certainly they also have created superior biological life extending technology as well.
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Old 11-27-2005, 11:55 PM
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I respectfully suggest that some of you stop listening to AM radio at 3:00am.

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I mean this quite seriously - there are very few things in life better than AM radio at 3:00am. As a general rule, it's much better than daytime AM radio.

Exception to the '3 AM Rule': JT the Brick
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Old 11-28-2005, 03:04 AM
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I just want you all to sleep easy knowing that I stand ready to defend our skies from the alien hordes. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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Old 11-28-2005, 03:23 AM
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I just want you all to sleep easy knowing that I stand ready to defend our skies from the alien hordes. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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I'm feeling better already! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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Old 11-28-2005, 09:33 PM
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Has anyone here read "Watchmen" by Alan Moore?
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