04-16-2015, 12:42 AM
quote:I have given serious and sober consideration to what you have said, and apologize if I was rude in over-enthusiastic attempts to defend western culture (and its love of science including the exploration of space via telescope, satellite, manned and unmanned missions and probes) against the wrench-throwers who wish to derail it at every turn.
Originally posted by dakine
it is 2015 after all. a degree of lifestyle differences amongst various families and individuals, yes, but let us not get romantically carried away in perceiving the mystery of the exotic "other" living in the here and now..
PW Concept of the Day.
Lack of Empathy: The Most Telling Narcissistic Trait
"Narcissists do not consider the pain they inflict on others; nor do they give any credence to others' perceptions," says Dr. Les Carter in the book Enough of You, Let's Talk About Me (p. 9). "They simply do not care about thoughts and feelings that conflict with their own." Do not expect them to listen, validate, understand, or support you.
more at: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/sto...stic-trait
After all, the culture that gave us so many medical, technological and scientific advances to better people's lives (including the very concept of human liberty) is no more important than a culture that worships (or holds {"Sacred") a particular piece of non-descript rock on the top of an otherwise-useless mountain).
Put the TMT in a place where the people deserve the honor of hosting it. Hawaii, isn't that spot - and never will be.
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