Comments for Small talk

Comment on Intelligent design by f150 owner

f150 owner — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:59:50 +0000

You have a way with writing, but remember by and large, language is a tool for hiding the truth

Comment on Smooth coalition talks cause frustration by GSX-R750 guy

GSX-R750 guy — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:59:42 +0000

A metaphor is like a simile.

Comment on Smooth coalition talks cause frustration by Ina Schuttert

Ina Schuttert — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:53:10 +0000

Je laatste zin…geweldig!

Comment on Russell & Metzinger: The transparency of conciousness by Reckless Rose

Reckless Rose — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 11:46:39 +0000

Thanks Ron. I’ll give it a try next time!

Comment on Russell & Metzinger: The transparency of conciousness by Ron

Ron — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 05:12:09 +0000

I think I figured out a way to overcome the citation problem with Wordpress–convert the text to RTF first.

Comment on Gates: mind your own business by Ron

Ron — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:39:51 +0000

They have made that accusation in the past but the information from the Economist you’re referencing is more current. Getting back to your original point…I’m reminded of the speech Obama gave when he lectured Europeans about Turkey. The Europeans were right to say, “excuse me but the last time I checked you were the President of the United States and not the President of the EU.” I thought that was inappropriate. If Van Rompuy were to come over here and lecture us about our foreign policy, it would not be well received.

Having lived in Turkey, I found that there are a lot of things about the culture and political system that seem a bit paradoxical. My friend from Turkey spoke to me by phone last Friday and he was actually embarrassed by all of bans that have increased significantly since the time I was there. He told me you can’t even view YouTube on a proxy server anymore. He doesn’t like the idea of being lumped together with Iran & China when it comes to the government restricting the free flow of information. I found that the more educated urban youth support stronger ties with Europe but there is a large population in Turkey who are still stuck in the Middle Ages.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/15/opinion/15krugman.html

http://forexblog.oanda.com/20100224/china-sells-dollars-u-s-charges-currency-manipulation/

Comment on Gates: mind your own business by Reckless Rose

Reckless Rose — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 20:14:04 +0000

Has America accused China of being a currency manipulator? I thought that was quite a touchy issue and deliberately postponed by the US Treasury Department. I thought the Economist mentioned it as one of the potential reasons why China was more willing to cooperate on the Iran-issue, too.

I agree that some trends in Turkey are against deeply held beliefs by both you and me, but the European Union – as a project – aims at bolstering exactly those ideas, so it would be odd to accept them into a collective body if it doesn’t meet desired standards. Sure, I would be willing to get them on board, but only when strict rules and goals are set for the near future and because I think it’d be easier to positively influence Turkey when they are a part of us – not them.

Comment on Gates: mind your own business by Ron

Ron — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:53:33 +0000

We have accused China of being a currency manipulator. Politicians on both sides of the aisle have made that accusation but that’s not the point of your article. Turkey has some obstacles to overcome. They seem to be going backwards what with banning Google and You Tube. Freedom of the press is one of our core values but you are correct sir. Americans have no business butting into European politics.

Comment on Russell & Metzinger: The transparency of conciousness by Chase

Chase — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:34:23 +0000

Terrific work! This is the type of information that should be shared around the web. Shame on the search engines for not positioning this post higher!

Comment on England with or vs Europe? by Reckless Rose

Reckless Rose — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:59:23 +0000

Of course, I should have known. Thanks a million, I’m quite relieved by your post actualyl! Can’t open the source link you provided by the way.