Recent content by TheKansaiKid

maybe all the species we are wiping out are being reincarnated as people... thus the dramatic increase in human population. I have a strong suspicion my neighbor was a dodo bird in a previous life.

My first response when I read the title of this thread was the same as Lina's in that any thinking beyond very rudimentary ideas requires language. I personally know that when I am mulling over any perplexing issue in my head those thoughts always take the form of words. Even simple things...

I think the main problem with Gun control issues comes down to the same basic problem as in many other American issues. The vast majority of people in the country realize there is a gun problem, and something should be done. But the only voices expressed are the advocates of total elimination...

speaking from an entirely intellectual stance revenge is wrong. 2 wrongs don't make a right and a dozen other similar cliches apply here. However, on an emotional level sometimes revenge is so satisfying. If instant revenge is meted out like a verbal attack immediately rebuffed with a well...

I agree with you on the Python and Powers Movies, Mr. Bean I only saw the movie not the series and was less than impressed maybe the series was better. My favorite comedy TV show was an American series called Tough Crowd it featured 4 comedians and a host debating current events and social...

I know the type of show you are talking about, and many shows that may not completely be based upon the "stupid celebrity" concept have segments that seem to play along those lines. I don't enjoy this style of humor, but when I was in Japan I occasionally was going through the channels and...

I'm living in the "center of the country" where all this bile supposedly originated, and honestly I have heard none of it, if any state is teased about being too liberal it is Taxachusetts and even they have a republican governor. Just my oppinion here but I think you seriously overestimate the...

Does anyone know if the US used landmines in Iraq?

I know disagreeing with Mal is inviting a barrage, but while I lived in California I never thought California was ...well what you said: (BTW I think the most would be more accurate if it was changed to a few. Remember even the red states have their share of pink commies or the vote wouldn't...

I don't see how you can call my comment partisanship I am saying Bush and Kerry are 95% the same that the democrat and republican parties are extremely close on most important points. If I were Partisan I would be saying Kerry Sucks Bush Rules or vice versa. I only brought up Bush vs. Kerry...

Why some states might need more federal money per capita than others. You seem to think this is a problem of pork barrel politics and that kind of thing does go on, but lets just look at the highways as one example. Should the people of lets say Utah have to bear the cost of all a freeway...

are you talking death valley or San Francisco ;-) just kidding with you I think you are right I lived in Santa Monica for a few years and I thought it was the best climate I had ever experienced.

It sure would be great to be as great as you guys Awful full of ourselves here talking about the backward economy draining center of the country. It's divisionists that weaken what America stands for, Ive lived in California and also Idaho, I can tell you when it comes right down to it there...

maybe its an old guy thing, while it would be nice and make me seem open-minded to say sure I accept it. I have to say honestly it really rubs me the wrong way. I love the US and like spirited political debates with my fellow Americans, but what might pass as "foreign criticism" feels like...

my little bit on death I don't know if there is a heaven or hell after death, but I have the distinct feeling there is something. On the chance that there is a heaven I try to do as much good with the hand that's been dealt me as I can. Now before you call me an ignorant hick for believing in...