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The Heretic

Frequent verbal meanderings.

Superhuman Civility
Posted:Apr 19, 2019 3:19 pm
Last Updated:Jul 16, 2020 10:09 pm
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Hi folks!

Last week or so I've been experimenting to ascertain how much hate I find in the blogs. I admit I use the term "hate" in a very broad sense. I guess I'd say anytime even a hint of animosity or bigotry towards any group or person appears, or anything biased and demeaning of anyone else as "hate". It's just more convenient for me to lump all those things under one category, and they all a part in the breakdown of civility and any chance of finding common ground among us.

I make no claims to be perfect. And I can't promise I won't quit trying to promote civility. But for now, 's my objective.

A couple days ago I was encouraged because I found much less hate on my own blog posts than I had anticipated. I felt very good about .

But today, I decided to check where I've been quoted and found a lot of the same hate. On reflection I guess I understand why those individuals chose not to attack so intently on my own blog. They may have assumed I would delete their comments, and I can't guarantee I wouldn't have. Every case is different.

But I chose not to bother responding to those comments on the other blogs, because just no longer in the mood for pissing matches, and I sense was what they wanted. Such things may or may not include valid and relevant points of discussion, but it all gets lost when people aren't in a position to agree because we are insulting each other, and all of us are naturally compelled to save face.

Anyway, just so folks know, at least for the time being insisting others do as trying to do in regards to civility and respect, or I probably won't respond all. I'll continue to do my best to be civil and respectful, but here or on other blogs I often going to politely disagree when appropriate, or may respond simply I sense a degree of animosity or hostility in the comments or questions posed to me and refuse for reason to respond further.

If we insult, denigrate, or humiliate another, we will never give them the opportunity to consider our point of view anyway. And if they are attacking us, we naturally find it impossible to consider theirs.

If common ground is to be found, we have to provide a way for those we disagree with to save face in those situations where we turn out to be right. Otherwise they have no opportunity to say anything akin to "You may have a point" or similar comment. Likewise, if we are too adamant and have been insulting of others, we box ourselves into a corner we can't back out of without facing humiliation on those occasions when we turn out to be wrong.

hoping and asking more of us learn to offer those we disagree with the opportunity to consider our viewpoints and accept them if they are good, or least respect our differences without attack so we are free to agree to disagree.

Just felt like expressing my current feelings on the matter. Sorry it took so many words.

GBU all,

Gavin
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Finally, a conclusion
Posted:Apr 17, 2019 9:16 am
Last Updated:Apr 19, 2019 6:16 am
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Hi folks!

Some of u probably figured out that I was up to something with my latest blog entries and you'd be right.

I'd hoped to demonstrate that there are some in here whose hate goes beyond their ability to reason, and it could be shown by those who attack for no reason. To do that, I made statements that were basically impossible for anyone to refute, and that harmed or insulted nobody. Unfortunately I was right, but VERY FORTUNATELY it was nowhere near the amount of hate I anticipated!

A few weeks ago, on FB, I caught it in myself where I was getting a sick thrill from frustrating a person there whom I often disagree with politically. I felt ashamed of myself and decided I was gonna try to do better, and avoid attacking people who don't attack me first. I may still disagree but I'll try to remain civil about it.

In my "experiment" (for want of a better word) in SFF blogs, very few really showed me any hate, and I think that's a good sign because hopefully if we can learn to disagree without insulting or humiliating one another, then perhaps we can more often find common ground.

I'm happily disappointed that my predictions about the hate in the blogs turned out much less than I anticipated! I'm enthused!

GBU all,

Gavin
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Now a personal assertion
Posted:Apr 16, 2019 12:28 am
Last Updated:Apr 19, 2019 6:16 am
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Hi again folks!

I assert that while we're alive, the sky is above us and the ground is beneath us.

Feel free to comment!

GBU all,

Gavin
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My personal opinion
Posted:Apr 15, 2019 12:11 pm
Last Updated:May 31, 2019 4:49 pm
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I've given it a lot of thought, and I'm of the opinion that blue skies and sunshine is better than gray days.

Please feel free to comment.

GBU all,

Gavin
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For those interested in pondering God
Posted:Apr 1, 2019 9:52 pm
Last Updated:Apr 6, 2019 3:56 am
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Hi folks!

Just felt in the mood to share some thoughts I've had about God over the years. I believe God exists, and I believe God both created and continues to interact with the universe. But as to some of the more common concepts of God, no matter how orthodox or Biblically (or other holy book) based they may be, I don't think any of us can fully comprehend Him. (I use the traditional masculine pronoun simply for convenience and my aversion to useless political correctness.)

And I suppose it applies even to atheists, who have a concept, even tho they reject it. In their case I can't argue against their logic. Their concept is limited to what they've heard from others, who only have a limited ability to conceive of Him themselves, and in that light they may be wise to reject it I think.

But, I think how we define, describe, and conceive of God in our minds is limited to the limitations of our minds. I think on the question of God, mankind is analogous to a single-celled protozoa trying to grasp and explain the Space Shuttle. I believe God must be so far beyond us in His comprehension we can never (certainly not in this lifetime) fully grasp or understand him.

Today, some theoretical physicists postulate the universe may be a living organism. would imply it possesses will. Other physicists have proven the existence of the Higgs-Boson particle, which seems to pop in and out of existence randomly.

I've come to feel at this point, God is the universe, and God is existence. The force in or of the universe which is the only thing capable of existing by it's own volition, or for causing something to exist. For now, 's the best capable of conceiving Him to be. (Ironically, it was only later I recalled the stories in Exodus in which God is reported to have called Himself "I AM ".)

Oh well. It's stuff like this makes a heretic among my fellow Christians. LOL

Just some idle thoughts, so thanks for reading and I'd be interested in whatever comments folks may have.

GBU all,

Gavin
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Maybe Putin won?
Posted:Mar 31, 2019 5:09 pm
Last Updated:Apr 4, 2019 6:12 pm
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Hi folks

I'm still intrigued by the animosity I c in the political blogs here, and all across the country. And it occurs to me, that if the Russians did interfere with our election process, maybe this is all they wanted to happen in the first place? By becoming so divided, could we have played right into Putin's hands?

Just speculating.

GBU all,

Gavin
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An observation on how we may have reached this point
Posted:Mar 30, 2019 7:15 pm
Last Updated:Apr 1, 2019 5:30 pm
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Hi folks

Been snooping around a bit in the blogs again lately, and I notice that on the political side there is still a lot of hate and bias from both sides. I think it probably goes back a long time, and is largely due to some of the same mistakes that humans often tend to repeat.

I think it's mainly because too often when we phrase a viewpoint, or disagree with one, we don't leave the other party a way out of the difference that won't also entail insulting themselves and their own integrity or intelligence. We often get caught up in the desire to humiliate and crush those we disagree with, and forget to respect them enough to let them agree when possible. Once u humiliate someone or back them into such a corner that they can't save face, there is just no way they are willing, or even capable of seeing your side.

And I've never met anyone who agreed with me due to any insults I threw at them or humiliation I put them thru. They ALWAYS remember, and are the first to retaliate when the opportunity affords them.

If we think we can impress by being intellectual snobs, we open ourselves up to the same humiliation when we are wrong.

Ultimately, people quit considering the merit of any views we share, and instead are focused on attacking us personally out of some grudge.

Just my opinion.

GBU all,

Gavin
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Lyrics and chords to Cyber Dating
Posted:Jun 15, 2018 6:19 am
Last Updated:Jun 17, 2018 7:17 am
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Cyber Dating


(Intro)C,,,,,,,G,A,B,C,,,,,,,G,A,B

C
1)Cyber Love is the latest thing,

G
Meet your mate online.


Easier and cheaper than a teleph ring,

C
And her picture looks just fine.

C
2)Met my girl in an internet whirl.

G
We shared our hst lies about our charms.


Borrowed a pic to send to the chick.

C
Didn't have to shave, or paste my underarms.

F Em Dm
(Chorus)Cyber dating! Modern mating! Love is waiting!

Am G7 C C7
Find what you’re looking for each time!

F Am
No more risky, than back woods whiskey!

Dm G7
These days, your love is on the line!

C
3)Picked her up at 8 for our cyber date,

G
And the cyber food dinner was a bore.


The food was unfulfilling but I hoped that she'd be willing

C
As I hinted we should head out of the door.

C
4)But she wanted to dance, and I was wary of that chance.

G
Because for cyber dancing I was not at my best


Was hoping for romance but I only split my pants

C
When my w crushed my keyboard and I fell off of my desk.

Em B7
(Bridge) I thought techno age advance,

Em B7
would give me a second chance

Em B7
without all the drama,

Dm G7 Cmag7
to find love in the modern technological style.

Em B7
Cos I still have nightmares,

Em B7
from a painful injury.

Em B7
I suffered lots of trauma,

Dm
as a young man in the old days trying ph sex on

G7
a rotary dial!

F Em Dm
(Chorus)Cyber dating! Modern mating! Love is waiting!

Am G7 C C7
Find what you’re looking for each time!

F Am
No more risky, than corn mash whiskey!

Dm G7
These days, your love is on the line!


C
5)I'm the kind of gus who takes safety serious

G7
But love on the internet can mean vexation lingers


Frustrations mounted up, auto-correct made me delirious

C
Cos I just can't type with all those condoms on my fingers.

C
6)Met another girl on computer and I did my best to suit her.
G7
We shared some wild adventures running free.

I knew she'd be my loved ; Thought I could push her

buttons,

C
But I can’t get Lara Croft to marry me!

F Em Dm
(Chorus)Cyber dating! Modern mating! Love is waiting!

Am G7 C C7
Find what you’re looking for each time!

F Am
No more risky, than moonshine whiskey!

Dm G7
These days, your love is on the line!
Dm G7 C
These days, your love is on the line!

Thanks for reading and I hope u liked it! GBU all!

-Gavin
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Modern Courtship and Love
Posted:Jan 16, 2018 4:43 am
Last Updated:Jun 15, 2018 6:19 am
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Cyber Dating

Cyber Love is the latest thing,
Meet your mate online
Easier and safer than a telephone ring,
And her picture looks just fine.

Met my love in an internet whirl
We shared our honest lies about our charms.
Borrowed a pic to send to the girl
Didn't have to shave, or paste my underarms,

Picked her up at 8 for our cyber date,
And the cyber food dinner was a bore.
The food was unfullfilling but I hoped that she'd be willing
As I hinted we should head out of the door.

But she wanted to dance, and I was wary of that chance.
Because for cyber dancing I was not at my best
Was hoping for romance but I ultimately split my pants
When my weight crushed my keyboard and then I fell off of my desk.

(Bridge)
I thought techno age advance,
would give me a second chance without the drama,
to find love in the modern technological style.
Cos I still have nightmares,
from a painful injury wherein I suffered lots of trauma,
as a young man trying phone sex in the old days on a rotary dial!

(Brief instrumental)

I'm the kind of gus who takes safety serious
But love on the internet can mean vexation lingers
Frustrations mounted up, auto-correct made me delerious
cos I just can't type with all those condoms on my fingers.

Met another girl on my computer and I did my best to suit her,
We shared some wild adventures running free.
I knew she'd be my loved one; Thought I could push all the right buttons,
But I just can't get Lara Croft to marry me.

GBU all,

Gavin
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My Christmas decorations at night.
Posted:Dec 1, 2017 5:12 pm
Last Updated:Dec 4, 2017 12:47 pm
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Hi folks!

I put up my Christmas decorations and got some pics in the evening that I'm sharing here. My friend has some daytime pics but I need to get with her to upload them. I'll post them too when I get them. Hope folks like them.

GBU all,

Gavin







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