Alan Greenspan claims Iraq war was really for oil

[Phi for All]

u can see mee as reason inside an un-substanciated discussion.

But I don't.

 

I see you as someone with a great deal of potential who needs experience forming arguments and conclusions that reflect your own intellect, not merely the opinions of those you agree with. I see you as someone who is convinced you are right and you see a need to enlighten the rest of us. I see you as someone who will eventually understand that you can draw your own conclusions and be pretty interesting.

 

But for now I see you as a young person ranting loudly with both fingers in your ears. Pull them out and you'll be able to hear everyone encouraging you to think for yourself.

[ParanoiA]

The world's going to end in 2012, so what's the point?

 

Seriously though, that's a scary thought considering our obligation to Taiwan, particularly while we're still spread out in Iraq and Afghanistan.

[Pangloss]

Why would the world end in 2012?

 

Oh right, the 65th anniversary of Roswell. Forgot about that.

[bascule]

Why would the world end in 2012?

 

December 21st, 2012 is the end of the 13th Baktun of Mayan calendar, which as far as the Mayans were concerned (they believed time was cyclical) meant the end of this age and the beginning of the new one.

 

If you believe the Mayans, then the universe began on August 11th, 3113 BCE

 

2012 is the subject of a number of different newage (rhymes with "sewage") beliefs which stem directly from the Mayan calendar but claim not to, including Terrence McKenna's Timewave theory.

 

Go to Burning Man and ask a random deluded insane hippie and I'm sure they can tell you the significance of 2012.

[Pangloss]

Oh that is too cool. Thanks!