Monthly Archives: April 2008

Just a Reminder

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Mitchell Gerskup

…that one of the reasons that my posts have been so infrequent to date is because of my involvement with my other blog: http://lintbox.com/ You should go check it out!

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Actual Voodoo Economics

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Mitchell Gerskup

Gas Strikes: Do they work? No. There’s a new fad sweeping the internet: gas strikes. These aren’t really strikes; more like boycotts. The idea behind them is that if you choose to boycott gas stations in your area, the collective … Continue reading →

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Is Religion Evil?

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Mitchell Gerskup

Some prominent atheists such as Christopher Hitchens take flak for describing religion as an evil influence on society. They call religion a source of violence and hatred, and blame a disproportionate amount (if not all) major acts of violence on … Continue reading →

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Making the World a Safer Place

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Mitchell Gerskup

Recently, a new cell tower was erected at a nearby intersection. To most people, this means improved cell reception, fewer dropped calls, and at the very least a brand new flagpole. However, one group of residents was not pleased with … Continue reading →

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Stop! Mecca Time

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Mitchell Gerskup

Today in the wacky world of news: a group of “Muslim scientists and clerics” call for a switch from Greenwich Mean Time to what has been informally dubbed ”Mecca Time”. This article reports on a conference held in Qatar, and … Continue reading →

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You Know You’re A Jew When…

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Mitchell Gerskup

…you can listen to your relatives talk about a giant Muslim conspiracy for hours, and they never once realize the irony of the situation.

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Jolted Into Inaction

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Mitchell Gerskup

A few days ago, I attended the JOLT (Joint Orientation Leader Training). The purpose of this program is to try to teach incoming frosh leaders right from wrong, and how to take care of the frosh. This is mostly to … Continue reading →

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More On Conspiracy Theories

Posted on April 12, 2008 by Mitchell Gerskup

The hallmark of any conspiracy theory is the torrent of unexplained evidence that is thrown at the viewer. Loose change is a good example of this phenomenon; so is any creationist propaganda. Usually this style of presentation is justified to … Continue reading →

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9/11 and other Conspiracy Theories

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Mitchell Gerskup

Occasionally I’ll get into a debate with somebody about a conspiracy theory*. The other day, I ended up talking with someone at length about the September 11th conspiracy theory. Whenever I meet a conspiracy theorist, I try to give the … Continue reading →

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The Creationist "Conspiracy"

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Mitchell Gerskup

Whenever you encounter a creationist in an argument, you can be sure that they will bring up one of a variety of arguments dating back to the time of Thomas Aquinas. On the surface, this appears to be a blessing … Continue reading →

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