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These aren't quite pointless polls, since comments are actually being solicited instead of mindless clicks, but you can still swamp the forces of silliness in thise two blog entries.
One asks, Charles Darwin: brilliant scientist or agent of Satan?. You can give any kind of answer you want, like "Charles Darwin was a brilliant scientific agent of Satan!". Have fun.
The second one sounds even more fun: recommend new names for Falwell's Liberty University. I'm going to have to echo Hitchens' infamous comment about Falwell post mortem, and suggest that since the place has voided itself of it's biggest chunk of effluent, it should now be called Matchbox U.
Comments
Posted by: Nec_V20 | June 7, 2009 11:10 AM
How about "Enema of the State".
Posted by: Dahan | June 7, 2009 11:13 AM
Oh my! This should be fun!
Posted by: JackC | June 7, 2009 11:18 AM
"thise"... "sniny".... I tell you, the heat messes with your brain. It's why there are so many religious down there.
Come back to the normal weather! It will all be better!
Now - to go give some commentary elsewhere...
JC
Posted by: SC, OM | June 7, 2009 11:29 AM
Reading the comments there, while I like "We Hate U," I loled at:
"Credits Not Likely To Transfer University"
...Maybe Bizarro Berkeley?
Posted by: JD | June 7, 2009 11:46 AM
Outhouse U.
Posted by: Dahan | June 7, 2009 12:11 PM
Totally off topic, but you've got to read this new column by our local insane writer for the Star Tribune, Katherine Kersten. It's about the dangers of the rise of "New Atheists".
http://kerstenblog.startribune.com/kerstenblog/?p=597
Criminy! That piece of drivel could hae been written by any of the trolls that pass through here. She gets paid for this when the Strib can't even pay its bills?
Posted by: Tyler | June 7, 2009 12:13 PM
I said they should go for the big advertising bucks, like the stadiums across the US. They can call it
"Hungry Man University: One pound of food with every degree!"
Posted by: Stever | June 7, 2009 12:18 PM
Thinking "Bigoty University" or "Fliberty Gibbet U."
Posted by: Ferrous Patella | June 7, 2009 12:28 PM
The Theocracy Trade School
Posted by: blf | June 7, 2009 12:30 PM
"Morons'r'Uz"
"U of Stoopid"
"Tax-dodge U"
"This is not a U"
"One Good U This Ain't"
"Not Even Wrong U"
Posted by: Geral | June 7, 2009 12:34 PM
It's not even fair to call Liberty University a "university" either. It's a great disservice to the hundreds of other universities out there.
Posted by: Sili
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June 7, 2009 12:47 PM
U Genics?
Perhaps they could get a German campus: U Rhine.
Posted by: Janine, OMnivore | June 7, 2009 12:51 PM
Whatsamatta U.
It's about time someone used a Rocky and Bullwinkle reference.
Posted by: Matt Penfold | June 7, 2009 12:54 PM
It is unfair to kindergartens out there that try to do a good job of educating their young charges. In fact I think most kindergartens would be more intellectually rigerous. Kids at them have to do things like work out just what is the best consistancy of sand to make a sandcastle. Liberty students doing civ eng would just assume god would take care of such details.
Posted by: lordshipmayhem
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June 7, 2009 1:02 PM
Woo U.
Posted by: Arthur Hunt | June 7, 2009 1:04 PM
I've gotta admit, the suggestion on the poll site to re-name Liberty as Falwell University makes a lot of sense. There's gotta be a huge market for the accompanying "FU" apparel.
Posted by: Dan casey | June 7, 2009 1:06 PM
PZ, thank you for linking to my Darwin post and the rename Liberty University contest!
Sincerely
Dan Casey
Posted by: cag | June 7, 2009 1:08 PM
The mythological Jesus was allegedly a carpenter. If it was good enough for Jesus then it's good enough for the LU students. As a university of carpentry they can call it Screw U.
Posted by: Chris Davis
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June 7, 2009 1:18 PM
How about Notrelia University
Incidentally, an article at the RDF which includes a video of Professor Sapolsky explaining the neurological disorders that cause religion is a - well, I suppose revelation is an apposite term.
Posted by: tsig | June 7, 2009 1:53 PM
Let's see:
God's Very Own University
Holy Haven U.
Den of Dogma U.
University of Divine Science
Bible Technical College
Bible Science University
Posted by: Darren S. A. George | June 7, 2009 2:28 PM
It's in Lynchburg, isn't it? So call it Lynch U.
They get to keep the same initials, and any student who opposes any of Falwell's opinions gets a warning about what's in store for them.
Posted by: F | June 7, 2009 2:33 PM
How about U Fuckwits?
Moving off topic:
http://www.jesusandmo.net/2009/05/12/joy/
Posted by: Sclerophanax | June 7, 2009 2:37 PM
Wait a moment, it's a trick question! Science is the Great Satan, therefore Darwin has to be both.Posted by: SC, OM | June 7, 2009 2:48 PM
Ah! Now that you've spoken in the comments here, I'm going to demand *pounds on table* that you elaborate on
"That is ALL I will say on the subject"?
Dude, this is Pharyngula. :)
Posted by: Dr.Woody
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June 7, 2009 2:56 PM
Liberty U?
Madrassa U!
Posted by: Evolouie | June 7, 2009 2:57 PM
How about renaming it to.
Faith Unto Christs Kingdom University
Also known as ,,,,wait for it,,,,,wait for it....
F U C K U
Posted by: Dr.Woody
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June 7, 2009 2:57 PM
but only because "Sam Houston Institute of Rechnology was already taken...
Posted by: William O | June 7, 2009 3:01 PM
I like #16
Or, for another interesting acronym, how about:
Falwell University (of) Christian Kooks
Posted by: recovering catholic | June 7, 2009 3:16 PM
""thise"... "sniny".... I tell you, the heat messes with your brain."
Also "the place has voided itself of it's biggest chunk of effluent"
Geez, PZ, too much celebrating out there in Arizona?
Posted by: raven | June 7, 2009 3:37 PM
Christofascist University or more correctly, Christofascist College.
Posted by: Marc | June 7, 2009 4:00 PM
Yeah! Another post about a poll!
Posted by: Richard Harris
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June 7, 2009 4:02 PM
Marshall #30, Given the described shortcomings, it is no surprise that a majority of Americans are not satisfied with the mainstream theory of evolution.
Do you think that a majority of Americans are actually competent to assess the theory? Don't you realize that many of them, usually the less intelligent ones who've been brainwashed by religion, can't resolve the conflict in their minds between rationalism & superstition?
Posted by: SC, OM | June 7, 2009 4:06 PM
Marshall Nelson=Charlie Wagner=banned
Posted by: Glen Davidson
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June 7, 2009 4:08 PM
Cross-post:
Posted by: Smoggy Batzrubble | June 7, 2009 4:44 PM
Dear Marshall Nelson,
May Almighty God bless you for coming here and taking on the deluded evolutionists so calmly and rationally.
Your strong arm of the law is just what this heathen saloon needs. Be assured that you can call on a fellow YEC brother in Christ anytime you need to. I could be Festus Haggen to your Mat Dillon if you'd consider deputizing me. I love those pointed stars you wear, and I've often fantasized about getting out my gun and brandishing it before a roomful of villains.
Yours in a final shootout for Jesus,
Deputy Marshall S. Batzrubble
Posted by: Robert Madewell | June 7, 2009 4:59 PM
Borrowing from Dawkins, I think we should call it Improper University.
Posted by: MAJeff, OM | June 7, 2009 5:02 PM
Nota University.
Posted by: Smoggy Batzrubble | June 7, 2009 5:09 PM
I've been censored. Dan pulled my post!
When I said that 'Democrats should be branded with a letter D and herded in ghettos' it was only a suggestion.
And I had no idea that the acronym of the new title I suggested for LU was "BOLLOCKS".
Posted by: SC, OM | June 7, 2009 5:10 PM
L&G, we have a winnah.
...
COWASAU: Come on, we are so a university!
WHACWBAGAEDIU: We have a campus with buildings and grass and everything, darn it! university
Posted by: Smoggy Batzrubble | June 7, 2009 5:18 PM
Heh...
COWARD-U: Come On! We Are Really Definitely a University
Posted by: SC, OM | June 7, 2009 5:22 PM
:D
Posted by: Smoggy Batzrubble | June 7, 2009 5:23 PM
Marshall Nelson, who was once @ 30, has been banished to the outer darkness.
Now I'll never get to be a deputy.
Think I'll hit the trail...
Posted by: Lynna | June 7, 2009 5:50 PM
Dahan @#6: Oh good gawds, the woman is also bashing the "elite gatekeepers." When I lived in Minnesota, the Star Tribune was a pretty good paper. Just because this a blog and presented more "informally" doesn't mean the newspaper should stoop to such lows.
Posted by: Lynna | June 7, 2009 6:09 PM
Synaptic Sludge College
Neuronal Wasteland Smiley U.
God Addled Campus for Christ
Posted by: Polyester Mather DD | June 7, 2009 6:42 PM
Actually, Darwin's offer to become Satan's agent was turned down when better offers came in from Michael Ovitz and the William Morris agency
Posted by: Benjamin Geiger | June 7, 2009 6:48 PM
"Should've Gone To A Real University".
Posted by: the pro from dover | June 7, 2009 6:50 PM
John Frum University. Motto: Videri quam esse.
Posted by: MadScientist
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June 7, 2009 6:52 PM
[OT] According to this article (linked below), CAM is 'mainstream'. Why do I feel like I'm in some sequel of Friday the 13th?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090607/ap_on_he_me/us_med_unproven_remedies
Posted by: John the Skeptic | June 7, 2009 6:57 PM
Mindful of Dawkins description of Liberty, I propose "Debauching the Whole Idea of a University".
A little wordy, but it gets the point across.
"If it's really true, that the museum at Liberty University has dinosaur fossils which are labelled as being 3000 years old, then that is an educational disgrace. It is debauching the whole idea of a university, and I would strongly encourage any members of Liberty University who may be here... to leave and go to a proper university."
Richard Dawkins at Randolph-Macon College
Posted by: Geoff Rogers | June 7, 2009 7:18 PM
OT: Anyone know what happened to dawkins net?
Posted by: RobertDW | June 7, 2009 8:00 PM
Now,now - it's well known that there were still dinosaurs around 3000 years ago that could fossilise.
Heck, I had a lovely piece of dinosaur for lunch yesterday. A nice fillet of Gallus domesticus, cooked with eleven secret herbs and spices.
So if Restrictions-On-Liberty University want to pay homage to evolution by labelling 3000 year old chicken bones as dinosaurs, then good for them. ;) I mean, surely they wouldn't display a T-Rex shinbone like that!
Posted by: Emmet, OM | June 7, 2009 8:07 PM
Suxtabi U?
Particularly if you're a student there.
Posted by: tim Rowledge | June 7, 2009 8:19 PM
U Sless?
Posted by: Jim Lippard | June 7, 2009 8:55 PM
Fox Phoenix poll, do you believe in God? Prompted by the Arizona COR billboard campaign...
http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/billboard_controversy_060509#50070441-4
Currently results show:
Yes, I go to church every week: 26%
Yes, I go to church once in a while: 21%
Yes, but I don't go to church: 38%
No, I don't believe in God: 9%
I'm not sure: 2%
With 1,228 votes.
Posted by: eddie
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June 7, 2009 9:29 PM
The labour party have sux0red so bad that they are third behind two groups of extreme right religious nutjobs.
And no amount of pharyngulation's gonna help :(((
It's not a slur to warn that, if they do the same in the next general election, brit schoolkids will be pledging to the union-jackstika.
Good job scotLand may soon be free of their burden.
Posted by: NewEnglandBob
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June 7, 2009 9:30 PM
Liberty University => Gestapo Kindergarten
Posted by: druidbros
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June 7, 2009 10:37 PM
How about 'Hypocrisy University'.
Posted by: druidbros
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June 7, 2009 10:40 PM
And the tagline....'We will share the love of Jebus when and with whom we damn well please'.
Posted by: Mark B. | June 7, 2009 11:21 PM
ICBINAU
I Can't Believe It's Not A University.
WWJTU
Who Wold Jesus Tenure University
Or maybe
KRISTU
Keeping Religion Instead of Science Teaching University
Posted by: eddie
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June 7, 2009 11:56 PM
Oh, and of course it's
Falwell's Anti-Christian Institute for Stupid Theists.
Posted by: eddie
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June 8, 2009 12:02 AM
And for the spelling;
Falwell's Anti-Science Comedy Institute for Stupid Theists.
Posted by: Clarie | June 8, 2009 12:20 AM
Delusional University
Posted by: DLC | June 8, 2009 1:51 AM
Neuron-Apoptosing Godbot School ?
"We take your children and blast their neurons until they are incapable of intellectual activity above the level of godbotting"
Posted by: puseaus | June 8, 2009 5:18 AM
The Delunversityon
Posted by: Liveliest Crib
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June 8, 2009 5:44 AM
You beat me to it, Evolouie.
I was going to say Falwell's Uneducated Christian Klan University.
Posted by: MadScientist
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June 8, 2009 6:43 AM
@Arthur Hunt #16:
All the FU gear is happening at Fordham University in New York.
Posted by: MadScientist
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June 8, 2009 7:08 AM
[OT] @Dahan #6: That site is hilarious, and the title "Think Again" has to be one of the greatest oxymorons. I think Ms. Kersten demonstrates how the religious typically invent reality to fit into their claims; upon mere haphazard inspection of her claims, it is clear that none of them are true. I've seen another blog with equally dumb claims - the author was yapping about ethics and what atheist ethics might be like - and as an example he drags up the ghost of slavery within the US - an institution wholly promoted by most religions - and he says that's what atheist ethics would be like. It's hilarious to see people pull up examples of xian ethics and morals and claim that they're examples of atheist ethics and morals.
Posted by: JAMSHED MOIDU | June 8, 2009 7:10 AM
Who said Charles Darwin was a great scientist? He was a great FAIRY TELLER and his book is ORIGIN OF SPECIES, He was also a prophet of a great religion called DARWINISM
Posted by: Feynmaniac | June 8, 2009 7:29 AM
JAMSHED MOIDU sans projection of unwanted thoughts about his own religion:
It's striking how similar the Christian and Muslim fundamentalists' thought process is.
Posted by: varlo | June 8, 2009 7:36 AM
Despite all the imaginative names from which to choose, I still prefer the one that really describes the place: Stupidity U
Posted by: Fuller Buncombe | June 8, 2009 7:43 AM
Looks like nobody has yet suggested
Ayatollah U.
Posted by: Don Martin | June 8, 2009 8:07 AM
Matchbox is close to one I have been using for years for meaningless institutions of higher learning, "Close Cover Before Striking College of Universal Knowledge."
Posted by: JAMSHED MOIDU | June 8, 2009 8:13 AM
#Feynmaniac #69
At last you admiited that Mr.DARWIN was a PROPHET .Thanks DUDE.
Posted by: MAJeff, OM | June 8, 2009 8:16 AM
Oh, god, another ignorant shouter.
Posted by: MadScientist
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June 8, 2009 8:16 AM
Freethought University: the only pretenious diploma mill to actually promote being free of thought.
Screw U: graduates have little hope of finding a job except as hate-filled bible-thumping preachers. (Can anyone tell me why hatred is always referred to as 'christ's love' ?)
Posted by: Rev. BigDumbChimp | June 8, 2009 8:17 AM
With poor reading comprehension
Posted by: Rorschach | June 8, 2009 8:25 AM
Seeing the link on his nick contains plenty references to Harun Yahya,Im not surprised.
Someone we probably wont have to bother with for too long.
Posted by: Knockgoats | June 8, 2009 8:29 AM
eddie@55,
OT, but so was your comment. Neither the Conservative Party nor UKIP is particularly religious. Rather it has been New Labour's leaders (first Blair, then Brown) who have paraded their Christianity. Not that this has had any relevance to the results of the European elections in the UK: Brown's deep unpopularity, New Labour's ongoing disintegration, and the expenses scandal have caused its abysmal results.
Posted by: CortxVortx | June 8, 2009 8:31 AM
I suggest renaming "Liberty" University as "Ministry of Truth."
Posted by: Rorschach | June 8, 2009 8:40 AM
Oh hey CortxVortx,long time no see !
And I second that suggestion !
Posted by: Feynmaniac | June 8, 2009 8:42 AM
JAMSHED MOIDU,
WTF? Did you actually read what I wrote? Or do you only understand things when they are written in with random words in caps? If so then:
SCIENCE does NOT have PROPHETS! And if HAVING PROPHETS is SO BAD why DO YOU HAVE ONE ?!11!one
Posted by: JAMSHED MOIDU | June 8, 2009 8:59 AM
#Feynmaniac #81
SCIENCE does NOT have PROPHETS! And if HAVING PROPHETS is SO BAD why DO YOU HAVE ONE ?!11!one
Yes science does't have PROPHETS, but DARWINISM is a religion. it is not a scientific subject because it has no SCIENTIFIC VALIDITY AND IT CANNOT BE proven SCIENTIFICALLY.
Posted by: Bernard Bumner
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June 8, 2009 9:02 AM
Should we start a collection to fund the pruchase of a new keyboard for Jamshed Moidu? The capslock on his current model appears to be intermittently and randomly jamming....
Posted by: Kel | June 8, 2009 9:13 AM
Do you enjoy being a liar forJesusAllah?Evidence to support evolutionary theory:
- fossil record - there are a plethora of fossils showing species that once were that are no more, including many transitional forms between major groups. There's plenty of feathered dinosaurs and dinosaurs with only partially developed wings. There are transitions between fish and tetrapods. There are fossils between reptiles and mammals. And fossils at every major intersection for humans and all other primates.
- Pseudogenes - There are genetic markers such as pseudogenes, these are genes that have been switched off in the evolutionary process but their inactive code still remains. We can use pseudogenes to not only show common ancestry but show the divergence between the last common ancestor of varying species
- Biogeographical distribution of life - Ever wonder why kangaroos are only in Australia? Yet they are marsupials, like most other mammals here. Koalas, wombats, tasmanian devils, bandicoots, possums, etc. Yet we don't see kangaroos in Europe or Asia. No Kangaroos in Africa or the Americas. Only on this island and they are plentiful.
- Vestigial organs - just look at the kiwi bird. It has nothing but stubs. Yet it is still definitely a bird, just one that has turned flightless. The little stubs serve as a reminder of its evolutionary past, much like the hipbones of a snake or whale.
- Observed speciation - Yep, we have seen the origin of new species both in the lab and in the wild. We know that the process of life can create new species because we have observed it.
Is that enough for you, or should I keep going? Something tells me that you couldn't care less what the evidence for evolution is, all you care about is calling it a religion (which I'll ignore the irony of this situation) and being a Liar for Allah. There is so much evidence that confirms evolutionary theory, to say otherwise is to either be ignorant of the evidence or to lie. In your case, I'm willing to bet it's a little of both.Evolution is confirmed by the biological sciences every time a peer review article is published on biology. Every time there is an observation done in a laboratory or out in the wild. Evolution has had millions of chances to be falsified, but in the 150 years of the theory not a single experiment has done this... and this idea has been extensively tested throughout the age. Replace God with nothing and you're going to get people up in arms.
So to me you have two choices:
1. learn what evolution is
2. accept you reject evolution out of ideology
Your choice...
Posted by: John Morales | June 8, 2009 9:14 AM
Oh goody, argument by CAPSLOCK from Jamshed.
Its foolishness is noted and duly chuckled at.
Posted by: Nerd of Redhead, OM
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June 8, 2009 9:23 AM
Jamshed, either supply some peer reviewed scientific literature citations or some physical evidence. Repeating your inane ideas merely makes you sound desperate/insane.
Posted by: Rorschach | June 8, 2009 9:24 AM
Guys,please dont feed this troll,he's just insane.
Posted by: Kel | June 8, 2009 9:36 AM
can't help it, SIWOTI syndrome. And that's an internet diagnoses so you know it's good ;)Posted by: Benjamin Franklin | June 8, 2009 9:40 AM
CortxVortx @ #79 beat me to it.
Indeed, I agree with Dawkins that Liberty is not, and should not be referred to as a University.
That, and given the Orwellian nature of the doublespeak they proffer, nothing would be more suitable than Ministry of Truth.
Posted by: Matt Penfold | June 8, 2009 9:50 AM
I think the Labour party here in the UK might have copyright on that.
Posted by: a_ray_in_dilbert_space
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June 8, 2009 9:57 AM
You know, if we change the order and suggest they name it
TRUTH Ministry University
they just might go for it.
Posted by: Rey Fox | June 8, 2009 10:19 AM
"Yes science does't have PROPHETS, but DARWINISM is a religion."
Hey, we got him to admit he was wrong on one of his points. Nice. Maybe next he'll admit that there's no !SCIENTIFIC VALIDITY! in the Koran. I mean, is the whole "faith" thing as important to Islam as it is to Christianity?
Posted by: Strangest brew
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June 8, 2009 10:23 AM
Fantasy University...colloquially called.....wait for it...FU.
Posted by: hafeez | June 8, 2009 10:29 AM
site OWNER has blocked JAMSHED MOIDU from commenting
Posted by: Thomas | June 8, 2009 10:34 AM
it is pitty on the site owner stopping people who question Darwinism!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Rev. BigDumbChimp | June 8, 2009 10:43 AM
No it's stopping people who are gigantic fucking idiots rehashing the same tired debunked bullshit over and over and basically being a drain on the worlds brain power.
Namely you.
idiot.
Posted by: Janine, OMnivore | June 8, 2009 10:52 AM
site OWNER has blocked JAMSHED MOIDU from commenting
it is pitty on the site owner stopping people who question Darwinism!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh no! The free flow of information between those who attempt be be rational about knowledge and the bugfuck insane has been hindered!
Thought control! Thought Control!
Posted by: tsig | June 8, 2009 10:58 AM
"hafeez | June 8, 2009 10:29 AM
site OWNER has blocked JAMSHED MOIDU from commenting"
Oh noez!! PZ haz taken teh toy.
PZ if you do not let your minions (ilk?) feed occasionally then they will become restless and with slitted eyes will start appraising one another, then a weak one slips and the Darwinian inevitability takes place. lol
Posted by: MAJeff, OM | June 8, 2009 11:09 AM
site OWNER has blocked JAMSHED MOIDU from commenting"
Well, if he would learn to use his inside voice, maybe he wouldn't get in so much trouble.
Posted by: Matt Penfold | June 8, 2009 11:12 AM
Silly MAJeff!
Don't you know there is some much babbling from god going on inside his head there is no hope the head's owner to get a word in ?
Posted by: stogoe | June 8, 2009 11:30 AM
Let this be a warning to the Democrats in power in the US: If you are a corporate puppet, if you are blindingly corrupt, if you twiddle your thumbs instead of working to fix the country's problems, the public will vote you out, no matter how malicious or stupid or hatefully, violently evil the opposition is. So, for all our sakes, keep your nose clean and actually work to make life better for your electors rather than your paymasters. Everybody wins when you make government to work for the benefit of (all) the governed.Posted by: Free Lunch
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June 8, 2009 11:37 AM
God Ignores U
The entire universe is proof.
Posted by: SteveM
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June 8, 2009 11:42 AM
Liar
Posted by: mediajackal | June 8, 2009 12:05 PM
I'll feel silly once it's explained, but: "SIWOTI syndrome"?
After reading Kersten's blog, I understand why my profession is viewed with such distrust.
I know! Let's see if PZ will unban JAMSHED MOIDU if he agrees to be the media spokesobject for Faith Unto Christs Kingdom University.
I am SO stealing FUCK as the name of my church the next time someone asks if I've been saved. I usually reply, "from what?"
Posted by: Akiko | June 8, 2009 12:45 PM
Adolph Castro Duke college?
Posted by: Feynmaniac | June 8, 2009 1:04 PM
mediajackal,
Don't feel silly, it's an esoteric term used by people here. It was inspired by this xkcd comic: Someone Is Wrong On The Internet.
Posted by: Kelly | June 8, 2009 1:12 PM
mediajacket:
Someone Is Wrong On The Internet Syndrome :)
When we just cannot let it go.
XKCD provided an illustration :)
Posted by: mediajackal | June 8, 2009 1:42 PM
Ah -- another valuable snippet gleaned from this site.:)
Posted by: tomath
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June 8, 2009 1:52 PM
Anyone for Notre Dumb University?
Posted by: blf
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June 8, 2009 2:03 PM
I suspect the nutter got one of the timeout messages. Its reading comprehension has already been shown to poor, so it's not much of a stretch to imagine it thinking it said something to the effect of “you're a fecking idiot” rather than “don't worry, your comment has been accepted”. After all, the message does say, in bold, something to the effect of “please don't post again”. Someone with poor reading comprehension and/or reasoning abilities could take that quite literally.
Posted by: Heaventree
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June 8, 2009 2:53 PM
Klown Kollege of Lynchburg: big shoes and little funny cars for all graduates!
Posted by: Bryn | June 8, 2009 3:03 PM
@ Claire #62. I suggested "Delusional State" on the blog. Great minds think alike. (I'm 'CanonicalKoi' over there.)
Posted by: meh1963 | June 8, 2009 3:03 PM
John Frum University. Motto: Videri quam esse.
Coffee on my monitor.
If anyone at Falwell's soi-disant university knows about Jon Frum and cargo cults, I'd be amazed.
....at least cargo cults have modern technology ;-)
Posted by: Alexis
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June 8, 2009 4:06 PM
My submission is:
I like irony. It will be hard to find a name more ironic than Liberty University. What about The Richard Dawkins Institute for the Advancement of Science and Critical Thinking?
Posted by: Jadehawk, OM
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June 8, 2009 4:29 PM
*sigh* my latin has officially rusted away into non-existence. I had to google that (in my defense though, i did figure out it something to do with being seen and being :-p )
Posted by: Watchman | June 8, 2009 4:37 PM
I suggest changing the name of the insitution to:
Discord Dogmaversity
Posted by: Dan Casey | June 9, 2009 11:32 AM
Smoggy,
I didn't pull your post, though you aren't the first to have accused me of that.
All posts go into a queue for approval before they hit the boards. Until then, it appears on the poster's screen as if it's there. But if you refresh the screen, it will disappear until I approve it.
You have no idea how hard it was for me Sunday to keep up with all the posts from Pharyngulites!
BTW, I've named the winners. Here's the link:
http://www.roanoke.com/columnists/casey/wb/207716
And here's the place to go if you still want to play (no more prizes, though): http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/dancasey/2009/06/02/contest-no-2-lets-rename-liberty-u-to-just-about-anything-but-liberty/
Sincerely,
Dan Casey
Metro columnists
The Roanoke Tiems
Posted by: Olorin | June 9, 2009 10:34 PM
I don't have a new name for Liberty University, but I can paraphrase Dante's Inferno for a motto: "Lasciate ogni scienza, voi ch'entrate."
Unfortunately, the pun doesn't work in English. Abandon all science ("scienza") in place of the original abandon all hope ("speranza"), ye who enter. Oh well....
Posted by: VVarlock | June 11, 2009 4:29 PM
So, how many of my posts did you block Dan? I remember a couple that did not appear. It would bother me to a massive degree if a member of the press was involved in censorship.
Posted by: wlrube | June 12, 2009 5:18 PM
I'll repeat the idea I posted on Casey's blog thread:
Kollege of Konservative Khristianity
Posted by: wlrube | June 12, 2009 5:21 PM
I'll repeat my idea I posted on Casey's blog thread:
Kollege of Konservative Khristianity
Posted by: Graham Priestley | July 2, 2009 2:35 PM
Jamshed Moidu has a real woody for Adnan Oktar. His homoerotic crush on this criminally dense "intellectual" leads Jamshed to put lots and lots of pictures of Oktar on his sycophantic website. What a sad wannabe you are Jamhead.