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Doofy said; Ah yes, well, of course the sad... 3,369 Views / 170 Replies  
Doofy said;

Ah yes, well, of course the sad part is that the great colonial experiment that Great Britain perpetrated upon the likes of India, and Ireland with the potatoe famine, and the middle...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 3, 2006 at 08:32 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Using the same religious basis/discrimination, to... 3,369 Views / 170 Replies  
Using the same religious basis/discrimination, to the best of my knowledge, yes.

I am not pointing the bone at the US of A as some country alone in this sort of thing, on the contrary despite not...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 3, 2006 at 08:19 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Doofy said: Interesting. I have a King... 3,369 Views / 170 Replies  
Doofy said:

Interesting. I have a King James Bible, and it says "thou shalt not kill" as regards/in the context of the Ten commandments.

I have heard and read of other viewpoints of this as...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 3, 2006 at 07:55 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Kevin said: I was addressing the thread in... 3,369 Views / 170 Replies  
Kevin said:

I was addressing the thread in general terms, i.e. not specifically making a comment in this regard directly aimed at you. I commented about you in general terms, as I thought you...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 3, 2006 at 07:36 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Wow! I haven't posted here in at least a... 3,369 Views / 170 Replies  
Wow!

I haven't posted here in at least a year, and yet the same argument re homosexuality, v's religion, natural, unnatural etc goes on without end it seems!

First guess, Kevin is actually...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 3, 2006 at 10:58 AM, in Political/War Lounge
There are rumours here that there is (finally)... 5,706 Views / 163 Replies  
There are rumours here that there is (finally) the imminent arrival of the iTunes music store to Australia. I'm hoping!

Cheers

John... :)
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Oct 5, 2005 at 03:17 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Interesting debate Good, albeit... 3,618 Views / 157 Replies  
Interesting debate

Good, albeit contradictory points all round.

Who to believe, or rather is there an 'absolute' right, in any of these conflicting views?

IMHO it again comes down to how the...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Sep 22, 2005 at 01:59 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Von Wrangell said: Well, I surely hope he... 1,592 Views / 34 Replies  
Von Wrangell said:

Well, I surely hope he was wrong. However, I have heard his death to homosexuals line repeated elsewhere by other Muslim leaders, so perhaps Islam, like Christianity, is open...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Aug 24, 2005 at 03:22 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Von Wrangell said; I have not studied the... 1,592 Views / 34 Replies  
Von Wrangell said;

I have not studied the Koran in depth. However, about two weeks ago I watched an interview with a local Muslim Inman (I think that's the correct term) - certainly a...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Aug 18, 2005 at 01:08 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Von Wragnell said: Hmm, interesting that... 1,592 Views / 34 Replies  
Von Wragnell said:

Hmm, interesting that you seem so strong on the 'unfair targeting of innnocent citizens' line etc, yet your so called 'brothers and sisters' seem to be making the headlines a...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Aug 14, 2005 at 07:04 AM, in Political/War Lounge
mojo2 said: Speaking as an Australian, I'd... 7,320 Views / 362 Replies  
mojo2 said:

Speaking as an Australian, I'd agree with you one hundred percent.

No system of government, or indeed country is totally free from mistakes or corruption, however I'd far sooner...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Aug 11, 2005 at 07:26 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Von Wrangell said: Er, sorry to be... 7,320 Views / 362 Replies  
Von Wrangell said:

Er, sorry to be pedantic, but who is the 'YOU' you are addressing?

Personally, I would have thought that by seeing themselves as Japanese, aligning themselves with the...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Aug 11, 2005 at 07:10 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Some interesting thoughts Hindsight is a... 7,320 Views / 362 Replies  
Some interesting thoughts

Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but put yourself if possible, in the shoes of the folks at the time.

The Japanese had comfortably established themselves seemingly as a...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Aug 8, 2005 at 12:00 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Hmm The concept of an afterlife. ... 2,391 Views / 116 Replies  
Hmm

The concept of an afterlife.

Interesting.

Speaking as someone who had an intial basic Christian upbringing, followed by a strong involvement for a good many years with the more...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Aug 1, 2005 at 08:04 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Witness2005 said: Interesting. Regarding... 7,494 Views / 4 Replies  
Witness2005 said:

Interesting. Regarding the "he speaks in dreams and visions" I believe your christian fore-fathers would've tortured and burned you at the stake for that one - the little word...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Aug 1, 2005 at 07:45 PM, in Political/War Lounge
I think it would help ease the situation if the... 1,573 Views / 64 Replies  
I think it would help ease the situation if the moderate/peace loving Muslims in their community, either made strong statement in the press, or through what other means available to reinforce to the...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 23, 2005 at 02:13 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Hmm Despite all the well reasoned... 10,688 Views / 393 Replies  
Hmm

Despite all the well reasoned 'arguments' (and yes, for once it seems a relatively flame free thread) something just strikes me as a little odd re the entire premise.

Why don't we turn the...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 23, 2005 at 01:48 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Spatterson said: I agree re your statement... 10,688 Views / 393 Replies  
Spatterson said:

I agree re your statement re all mankind etc.

As regards the homosexuality being a choice, you took the words right out of my mouth, and I strongly empathise with your...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 22, 2005 at 03:57 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Second Christopher Hogwood. Also check out... 2,675 Views / 5 Replies  
Second Christopher Hogwood.

Also check out recordings with John-Elliot Gardiner.

Cheers

Jonboi... :-)
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Apr 22, 2005 at 04:14 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Very interesting thread to read and follow. ... 7,761 Views / 216 Replies  
Very interesting thread to read and follow.

I particularly agree with Saleh al- Dins' points re how some Christians take/interpret biblical scripture either as allegory/metaphor on one hand,...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Feb 11, 2005 at 02:21 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Afternoon All A very interesting thread,... 1,803 Views / 65 Replies  
Afternoon All

A very interesting thread, with some very interesting and thoughtful responses.

Not exactly realated, but i saw a program on the box last night - BBC - the world at war - the...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jan 17, 2005 at 10:52 PM, in Political/War Lounge
d.fine said: A little off-topic, but... 2,758 Views / 83 Replies  
d.fine said:



A little off-topic, but how would you rate B&W 600 series as a match sonically with Sony ES new digital amps? I have a STR-DA9000ES running in hybrid mode with my Naim-Audio 2...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Oct 23, 2004 at 01:01 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Poll: Hmm Being of Scottish ancestory, I have no... 1,349 Views / 42 Replies  
Hmm

Being of Scottish ancestory, I have no problem, and indeed have worn a kilt on many occasions, both when younger and doing highland dancing, and in later years.

As far as 'objections' -...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Sep 12, 2004 at 11:39 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Poll: Hmmm Atomic Rooster said; On a... 6,381 Views / 415 Replies  
Hmmm

Atomic Rooster said;



On a side issue, I can't avoid the seeming irony and total hypocrisy, in that the starter of this thread uses, cites, and believes in religious fundamentalist...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Sep 9, 2004 at 11:38 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Well, angaqOk seems to have provided some quite... 8,140 Views / 257 Replies  
Well, angaqOk seems to have provided some quite honest and factual evidence as far as I can read. To call it dishonest??

On the other hand, why do you always post/construct your reponses in such...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Aug 11, 2004 at 12:24 AM, in Political/War Lounge
ebuddy, it was not my design or intent to make a... 14,869 Views / 713 Replies  
ebuddy, it was not my design or intent to make a vehement, or as you put it, venomous attack upon Christianity, nor to appear either acceptable or unacceptable as the case may be.

My concern, and...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Aug 1, 2004 at 11:58 AM, in Political/War Lounge
I would tend to agree with macvillage.net in that... 14,869 Views / 713 Replies  
I would tend to agree with macvillage.net in that it is more of an American issue re legal and EQUAL rights for homosexuals than the world per se, insofar as the US is the alleged standard bearer of...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Aug 1, 2004 at 12:31 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Afternoon All Maxintosh said: in... 14,869 Views / 713 Replies  
Afternoon All

Maxintosh said:

in reponse to a thread posted by DColten.

I tend to agree, insofar as debating with religous right-wing fundamentalists is a bit of a seeming waste of time,...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 31, 2004 at 12:21 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Hmm ebuddy said: I'm glad you... 14,869 Views / 713 Replies  
Hmm

ebuddy said:



I'm glad you realise by my qualifying remarks about perhaps misreading things, that I was making an attempt not to come across as insulting you, or to have a hold of the...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 26, 2004 at 04:07 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Yeah, I saw that too.... Destroyed their... 4,594 Views / 166 Replies  
Yeah, I saw that too....

Destroyed their culture and language as well, along with their religious symbols.

Nice.

Not a lot changes in the world sometimes,,,

Johnboi...:cool:
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 25, 2004 at 06:59 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Interesting UNTiMac said: ... 14,869 Views / 713 Replies  
Interesting

UNTiMac said:



Excellent post, and IMHO sums up ebuddys sincere, but flawed arguments particularly well.

ebuddy said:
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 24, 2004 at 10:16 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Hmm ;) Spliffdaddy said; Heh, no... 14,869 Views / 713 Replies  
Hmm ;)

Spliffdaddy said;



Heh, no I'm not mad at God. Whoever he or she may be.

I can't recall ever having demanded anything of God either, so no, no disappointment there either.
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 24, 2004 at 03:55 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Hmm Interesting. Superchicken said: ... 4,594 Views / 166 Replies  
Hmm

Interesting. Superchicken said:



By the words of your own mouth etc,,,,

One of the better examples, of a seemingly self-proclaimed, abusive, insulting and disrespectful...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 24, 2004 at 03:13 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Hmm The whole aversion/conversion to... 14,869 Views / 713 Replies  
Hmm

The whole aversion/conversion to heterosexuality therapy thing falls in a complete heap IMV.

It is predicated, solely, completely, and absolutely on the belief of the indvidual or...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 24, 2004 at 02:38 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Hmm Interesting how the idealogical... 4,594 Views / 166 Replies  
Hmm

Interesting how the idealogical fundamentalist Christians leap to defend their faith (understandably so) whilst by their own words seemingly demonstrating little of any substance that could...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 24, 2004 at 01:59 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Hmm Deomacius, I guess my last post, or... 14,869 Views / 713 Replies  
Hmm

Deomacius, I guess my last post, or rather a point I made in it, didn't quite register. Here it is again:



As you seem quite convinced that Gay folks choose to be gay, then I would ask...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 16, 2004 at 05:31 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Afternoon All Well, with the motion to amend... 14,869 Views / 713 Replies  
Afternoon All

Well, with the motion to amend the constitution being defeated, as I've just read both here and on the news, the seemingly impending crisis re the civil and moral rights of US gay...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 14, 2004 at 11:44 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Hmm Having started things going, I'm pleased... 14,869 Views / 713 Replies  
Hmm

Having started things going, I'm pleased to see that there has been a lot of debate, most of it sensible, some not so, but a lot of passion in the discussions.

If I was gay and living in...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 13, 2004 at 10:58 AM, in Political/War Lounge
US Gays say goodbye to civil rights courtesy of G W Bush 14,869 Views / 713 Replies  
Well, it certainly appears that way.

Reading the news, I see your dear George is pushing for an constitutional ammendment to remove any possibility of gays having marriage rights, now or in the...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Jul 11, 2004 at 03:48 AM, in Political/War Lounge
Hi There Thanks guys for writing in and... 784 Views / 7 Replies  
Hi There

Thanks guys for writing in and clearing that up for me - I'm stoked!

Heh, it's only a little point, but even after a year of being a switcher, I really love my Mac and would hate to...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on May 31, 2004 at 11:17 PM, in macOS
sleeping the mac 784 Views / 7 Replies  
Hello All

Well I've just celebrated my first Mac's first birthday and it's been a year of learning, plus some unlearning of windows ways being of course a 'switcher'

But all in all, I feel I...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on May 31, 2004 at 07:38 AM, in macOS
Hi All Far be it for me to publicise my own... 724 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi All

Far be it for me to publicise my own mistakes,,,, but....:eek:

I'm a gentle soul at heart, and quite careful with how I handle things.

After reading, and dismissing the comment on...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Apr 29, 2004 at 12:15 AM, in Mac Desktops
Can't get 17"Imac 1ghz to connect to TV 724 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi All

Hmmm

This is one of those annoying things that I kinda took for granted when I got my Mac just on a year ago, being a switcher, that it would just, well, work.

I'm talking about using...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Apr 26, 2004 at 07:39 AM, in Mac Desktops
Zimphire never got on my nerves per se, and not... 3,296 Views / 80 Replies  
Zimphire never got on my nerves per se, and not knowing him I have nothing personal against him per se either.

But I must confess I did find some of his posts, and more often than I care to...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Apr 11, 2004 at 05:50 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Personally I'm surprised Zimphire hasn't been... 3,296 Views / 80 Replies  
Personally I'm surprised Zimphire hasn't been banned before.

As mentioned he had a very annoying habit a good deal of the time, to either deliberately, or otherwise railroad threads that...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Apr 11, 2004 at 12:18 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Hey! :D You've been missed. What... 1,099 Views / 25 Replies  
Hey! :D

You've been missed.

What happened - hope you still have a life outside of MacNN...:D :D

I guess you must have sold that Linux box, and been working hard to finance a new G5...
...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Apr 10, 2004 at 11:52 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Afternoon All Thanks so much for the tips,... 626 Views / 5 Replies  
Afternoon All

Thanks so much for the tips, it's much appreciated, and I now have Mplayer, VLP and Cellulo to try out.

Mithras, you're wicked.... I'm sprung.. :D :D

I doubt that I'll go...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Apr 10, 2004 at 03:11 AM, in Applications
Playing mpeg movies 626 Views / 5 Replies  
Greetings all

After just celebrating the first birthday of my first ever Mac, being as I am a switcher and ex windows 'victim' I received the other day a CD-Rom disc of an assortment of short mpeg...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Apr 7, 2004 at 02:34 AM, in Applications
Forgive me for butting in, and for not being a US... 3,204 Views / 163 Replies  
Forgive me for butting in, and for not being a US citizen, i.e. I can't really comment on American popular culture, BUT as one who observes from the outside:

I singularly seem to be unable to...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Mar 12, 2004 at 02:11 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Superchiken Heh, yes you're right, I... 3,332 Views / 122 Replies  
Superchiken



Heh, yes you're right, I have made assumptions, and whether it be for that, or 'being in error' assuming you were/are straight, I apologise.

However, I would point out that...
Posted by Johnnyboysmac, on Feb 2, 2004 at 04:15 AM, in MacNN Lounge
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