The reality is that America is a nation of the world and it is our duty to consider the entire planet when we make certain decisions. We have most of the world's wealth, an over-abundance of resources, many of the most intelligent and powerful people on the planet, and a military complex unlike any in history. Our behavior affects almost every corner of the world. As the self-proclaimed greatest nation on Earth, it's our duty to act like it.
If you need an example of what atmospheric destabilization can do, just take a look at Venus and Mars. Venus is closer to the sun and suffers from a runaway greenhouse effect. Mars is farther away and has lost most of its atmosphere. A little warmer and you get the insane environment of Venus; a little cooler and you get the inhospitable environment of Mars. We can literally point to our sister planets and say, "See that? That could happen to us!"
Having personally gone through theism and agnosticism, I fully understand why people would want to call themselves agnostic atheists. It has a (slightly) better connotation to it than atheism, it sounds more open-minded, and it appears to be more scientific. But the truth is that claiming agnosticism gives credence to the idea of theism, and that is the polar opposite of what a true atheist believes.
The next time you hear Cheney say that America wasn't attacked after 9/11, ask an Iraq War veteran about roadside bombs.
Do you know a geek that loves shows like Buffy, Doctor Who, and Star Trek? Even if you don’t, you probably do. Geeks are everywhere. And I know the perfect cheap gift you can get them. Say what you will about Netflix and their pricing fiasco, they currently have a niche market cornered…and no one [ Read More ]
I got on an elevator earlier today with a bunch of total strangers. One of them, a friendly kid with big hair and small jeans, looked at the ornate floor and said, “Ooh, it’s like a club. If only we had some fancy lights.” I turned on an strobe light cell phone app, and he began to dance. A woman beside me asked, “Why do you have something like that?” I nodded at the kid and said, “Because of things like that.”
The problem with the anti-homosexuality perspective is the belief that it is a choice. This leads people into the (very natural-but-misguided) assumption that it is therefore abnormal. The truth, however, is just the opposite. Anyone with enough intellectual integrity can take the time to look into it and realize the truth. Homosexuality occurs in virtually [ Read More ]
I am not a Democrat. I am not a Republican. I am not a Libertarian or an Independent. I’m not a member of the Green Party, the Labor Party, or the Party of Five. I do not vote straight ticket unless by sheer coincidence that they all happen to be of the same party. I’m [ Read More ]
I registered Metzae.net a decade ago right after adopting the screen name Metzae. Since then, it has grown into a large network of websites that cover everything from photos to politics to profanity.
Family has always been important to me. I realize that doesn’t make me special or unique, but it’s true nonetheless. I have had many friends and acquaintances throughout my life, but when I feel that familial bond with someone it makes it that much more important. And I don’t mean the people that share the same [ Read More ]
The reality is that America is a nation of the world and it is our duty to consider the entire planet when we make certain decisions. We have most of the world’s wealth, an over-abundance of resources, many of the most intelligent and powerful people on the planet, and a military complex unlike any in history. Our behavior affects almost every corner of the world. As the self-proclaimed greatest nation on Earth, it’s our duty to act like it.
If you need an example of what atmospheric destabilization can do, just take a look at Venus and Mars. Venus is closer to the sun and suffers from a runaway greenhouse effect. Mars is farther away and has lost most of its atmosphere. A little warmer and you get the insane environment of Venus; a little cooler and you get the inhospitable environment of Mars. We can literally point to our sister planets and say, “See that? That could happen to us!”
Though voting may seem pointless to some, it’s the discussions surrounding the election and the lead-up to it that truly matters. And considering how few people actually vote, each vote is worth far more than one. For every person that does not vote, there is someone that votes for them. And if you’re comfortable letting other people vote for you, then by all means sit at home while “they” think for you.
