tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post2903858116466129042..comments2023-10-15T10:39:20.908-04:00Comments on One Frum Skeptic: The world is coming to an end!frumskeptichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02990363895869876238noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-38070715992069440872008-08-06T15:30:00.000-04:002008-08-06T15:30:00.000-04:00DYS: ok that makes sense.DYS: ok that makes sense.Jewish Side of Babysitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15792110478994916775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-797979776777540652008-08-06T15:21:00.000-04:002008-08-06T15:21:00.000-04:00Babysitter,Your professor isn't the final word on ...Babysitter,<BR/><BR/>Your professor isn't the final word on environmental conservation. Yes, paper towels are better for health. But you can buy good-quality paper towels made at least partially of recycled material.<BR/><BR/>You can do small things that don't massively compromise your lifestyle.David Staumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092344925121412070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-25141456032890115292008-08-01T13:44:00.000-04:002008-08-01T13:44:00.000-04:00I agree with you so much on this one! Enough with ...I agree with you so much on this one! Enough with the global warming stuff. <BR/><BR/>When I gave my speech on <A HREF="http://thebabysitterwrites.blogspot.com/2008/06/washing-hands.html" REL="nofollow"> how to wash your hands correctly </A> and I said that for a group of children you shouldn't use towels cause it will defeat the whole purpose of washing hands, because of all the germs. My prof said that "Oprah says you shouldn't use paper towels, that you should only use towels, so that you shouldn't burn down extra trees". Now that sounded ridiculous on so many levels. I mean what is more important, the fact that right now you might be getting germs and be harming yourself, or your not using 2 pieces of paper towel will "save the environment".Jewish Side of Babysitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15792110478994916775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-37823962590050599602008-07-31T13:53:00.000-04:002008-07-31T13:53:00.000-04:00Touche, but, in case any fellow conservatives have...Touche, but, in case any fellow conservatives haven't read about it, links are there. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Liberals are good for only one thing, target practice.Ookamikunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145237927656807738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-26058050902883580042008-07-31T13:40:00.000-04:002008-07-31T13:40:00.000-04:00Moshe - why are you bothering with the links. Libe...Moshe - why are you bothering with the links. Liberals will always think that Americans are the root of all evil. They will ignore all of your links and label them propaganda.<BR/><BR/>These types of arguments remind me of arguing with Arabs about Israel. Regardless what you say and what you show they will insist that Jews stole their land, and that Jews are evil and never belonged in Israel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-89931451063036282992008-07-31T09:54:00.000-04:002008-07-31T09:54:00.000-04:00Gore has falsified studies to suit his goals.And t...Gore has <A HREF="http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1971533/posts" REL="nofollow">falsified</A> studies to suit his goals.<BR/>And then there's Gore's <A HREF="http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2006-08-09-gore-green_x.htm" REL="nofollow">personal living</A> which is the opposite of which he advocates.Ookamikunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145237927656807738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-19867208282794844112008-07-31T09:51:00.000-04:002008-07-31T09:51:00.000-04:00What a juvenile blog!FS,The comment above wan't pu...<I>What a juvenile blog!</I><BR/><BR/>FS,<BR/><BR/>The comment above wan't put nicely. I've found that you are intelligent and have many interesting things to say. That's why I enjoy reading your blog and have it on my blogroll.<BR/><BR/>But blog posts like this one and a few others do come across as immature, even if that's not how you meant it.<BR/><BR/>It's unfair for me to lecture you on this, as I'm 38, and when I was your age I was probably less mature than you are in your thinking processes.<BR/><BR/>But you do bill youself as a skeptic, that you question everything. Posts like this make it seem like you've listened to some right-wing radio talk show hosts and swallowed everything they said.<BR/><BR/>(Sorry if this came across as condescending - I hope you take it in the spirit it's intended.)David Staumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092344925121412070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-3591242264821596302008-07-31T09:43:00.000-04:002008-07-31T09:43:00.000-04:00Plus, throughout history there were ALWAYS tempera...<I>Plus, throughout history there were ALWAYS temperature fluctuations, thats why there were ice ages. Thats why there was an agricultural revolution. By us thinking we could change nature, we're just kidding ourselves. It happens.</I><BR/><BR/>Sounds like you've been listening to Rush Limbaugh & Sean Hannity.<BR/><BR/>We most definitely HAVE made a significant change in the warmiong patterns of the planet. It's not that the earth has never warmed before to the extent we're expecting it to now, it's that the rate of change is very unprecendeted and the environment cannot make natuarl adjustments in the current time frame.<BR/><BR/>The extremely vast concensus of objective scientific studies is that climate change due to human influence is real. The only ones arguing that it isn't real are those with ties to industry groups who don't want to change their behavior or pundits with no scientific credentials and who favor big business.<BR/><BR/>I'm not naive enough to think that demonizing big business and appealing to people's better nature can change things. A mizture or regulation, tax incentives, pressure on other pollting nations like China, and development of green technologies <B>will</B> make a difference.<BR/><BR/>I know that Al Gre has been ridiculed by the political right in this country lately, but he's on the leading edge of using industry to change the environment, investing in companies and technologies that are finding green technologies profitable.<BR/><BR/>And yes, individuals can make a difference. By serving as an example and advocating for public policy change, each person, as part of the larger group, can have tremendous influence.David Staumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092344925121412070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-34952587938660344412008-07-30T22:09:00.000-04:002008-07-30T22:09:00.000-04:00abandoning eden, dys, and candyman:say global warm...abandoning eden, dys, and candyman:<BR/><BR/>say global warming is a threat. and I DO go green. What good will that do. It will only postpone the inevitable. You can't make 5 billiion people in the universe change their ways enough for it to matter. If the global warming greenies are right, we're done for.<BR/><BR/>Plus, throughout history there were ALWAYS temperature fluctuations, thats why there were ice ages. Thats why there was an agricultural revolution. By us thinking we could change nature, we're just kidding ourselves. It happens. <BR/><BR/>About food: Its not my place to watch what other people eat. People have the right to eat w/e they want whenever they want. <BR/><BR/>about Islamic terrorists: how can I prevent that? I mean if it were up to me I'd nuke the bastards, but that really wouldn't help- becasue that would just add to the polution and cause more war. So there is no solution. Its not like one can talk peace with ppl who see nothing wrong with blowing themselves up.<BR/><BR/>Moshe: You're so funny. hahaha :)<BR/>Lemme know when you go hunting, I'll provide the vodka for the bear. ;).frumskeptichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02990363895869876238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-38545403602597297982008-07-30T21:41:00.000-04:002008-07-30T21:41:00.000-04:00What does it matter if the world comes to an end n...What does it matter if the world comes to an end noone will be able to care.Mikeinmidwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076346601047947913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-51119607426855914862008-07-30T19:48:00.000-04:002008-07-30T19:48:00.000-04:00What a juvenile blog!What a juvenile blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-65376888585469693182008-07-30T17:45:00.000-04:002008-07-30T17:45:00.000-04:00All of the problems you mention -- global warming,...All of the problems you mention -- global warming, terrorist nuking, and overeating -- are solvable. And it's going to be our generation that has to solve them.<BR/><BR/>I have a better idea than your "ignore it" post. Why don't you toss religion aside (you don't seem to be enjoying it very much anyways) and devote your "idealistic" side to goals like solving these problems? If you gave these ideas half the respect you give Jewish stuff ...!The Candy Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13749324546753894121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-78921784222857297162008-07-30T14:48:00.000-04:002008-07-30T14:48:00.000-04:00F*** this S***, I'm gonna go shoot an endangered s...F*** this S***, I'm gonna go shoot an endangered species and eat it!<BR/>Viva la revolucion!Ookamikunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145237927656807738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-85649943544262452322008-07-30T14:35:00.000-04:002008-07-30T14:35:00.000-04:00That's a skewed way of saying it. Nobody is asking...That's a skewed way of saying it. Nobody is asking you to hyperventilate, smack yourself in the head, rip your shirt, and yell "Woa to us, the end is near!" (sans the dramatic attitude), but saying "F*** this, let's do whatever we want" gets pretty close to the screwed up attitudes of the extremist Islamists that have actually harmed thousands of people.<BR/><BR/>Now if you're trying to say "I want to eat whatever I want without fearing cancer," then b'teavon. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428394656069754613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-92140470026476786222008-07-30T14:18:00.000-04:002008-07-30T14:18:00.000-04:00HAHAHAHA! Loved your rant. I agree with you 100%, ...HAHAHAHA! Loved your rant. I agree with you 100%, could not have said it better.<BR/><BR/>MiMiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-56953172157234439042008-07-30T11:23:00.000-04:002008-07-30T11:23:00.000-04:00I agree that some people get overhysterical. But n...I agree that some people get overhysterical. But nothing you wrote refutes the dangers of global warming, cancer, etc. all you put out there is a kvetch that you don't feel like having to change any part of your life.<BR/><BR/>You can make small changes to be a more responsible citizen of planet earth without moving to a commune and wearning flowers in your hair. Recycle, drive a hybrid, eat more natural foods, etc.<BR/><BR/>Those things can be done while still living your current lifestyle.<BR/><BR/>And yes, the world isn't coming to an end. But the way we live life will change at a faster pace. Well have more natural disasters (haven't you noticed an increase already?), more species extinctions, more terrorist attacks, more illnesses.<BR/><BR/>None of these will end the human race or even end civilization. After 9/11 and Katrina, things managed to continue. But they'll certainly make it harder for millions of people.<BR/><BR/>So go drive an SUV and don't worry about people who'll lose there homes or even die because of rising sea levels. After all, they're just people with funny names half a world away.David Staumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092344925121412070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-22183344297253094262008-07-30T10:02:00.000-04:002008-07-30T10:02:00.000-04:00I too am the king of apathy. But I think this take...I too am the king of apathy. But I think this takes apathy to a new level. Militant Apathy is a newish concept, congratulations for being another adherent to the cause of a "Better World." <BR/><BR/>When the world finally agrees with your opinion we will really only have a few days to live.<BR/><BR/>I personally wouldn't get upset about the people saying the world is coming to an end. They just need something to rant about.Originally From Brooklynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05927411127491577903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-61452335706782725622008-07-30T09:17:00.000-04:002008-07-30T09:17:00.000-04:00wow, it's exactly that attitude (fuck it, lets do ...wow, it's exactly that attitude (fuck it, lets do whatever we want!) which led to the state of the world today. Thanks for making the world just a little bit worse.Abandoning Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696116071749613265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-89555587134659441992008-07-30T08:13:00.000-04:002008-07-30T08:13:00.000-04:00Frum Skeptic- What does STFU stand for? I'm just k...Frum Skeptic- What does STFU stand for? I'm just kidding I know what it stands for but I'm surprised you would use such language. And you call yourself "frum" lol. I'm jk around. Anyway, just ignore idiots like this. Let them be convinced that we are going to drown in 200 years. Doesn't Mashiach have to come before the year 6000? We are almost there. Global Warming is a myth that Al gore invented because he finished inventing the internet.Skeptichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06079686750456458714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-48291959064547228532008-07-30T01:24:00.000-04:002008-07-30T01:24:00.000-04:00Your prof has it backwards. The sun is entering a ...Your prof has it backwards. The sun is entering a new phase and the problem is now going to be global cooling, not global warming. In 20 years NYC will be under a glacier if we don't keep up with the carbon emissions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-5704676709597420382008-07-30T01:06:00.000-04:002008-07-30T01:06:00.000-04:00Yikes! What a rant.Yikes! What a rant.The Rashbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417387457516475229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683171330083869803.post-21285832323391454522008-07-30T00:57:00.000-04:002008-07-30T00:57:00.000-04:00It's the end of the world as we know it.And I feel...It's the end of the world as we know it.<BR/>And I feel fine.Ookamikunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145237927656807738noreply@blogger.com