Humans are to the universe as microscopic mites are to human faces. We're tiny and insignificant, but faces can't survive without the mites who eat them!
In addition to repeating the questions raised by Revoltingest here, I would also say that constitutionally, the decision lies with congress. The president claims authority to do what he wants alone, and he has that authority through the interpretation of post-constitutional legislation...
You say there's no reason for the government to lie. I say there's no reason to assume anything but that the government is lying. And just because you can't think of a reason for them to lie, doesn't mean there isn't one.
Wait...this isn't satire, is it? I sure hope it is; otherwise, please stop being obtuse. And by stop being obtuse, I mean educate yourself about the history of our government.
I read a little of it. Seemed clear from the start he was just looking to pick a fight. People are big butt-faces. It is a shame, though that there is only one strong LDS person active on this site.
They've got surveillance. They've got the military strength. They've got our Healthcare. They've got our money. They've got our education. They've got our dependence. All they need now is our guns and our internet.
I don't think anyone in the white house is dumb enough to not realize that what they regularly do provokes war. I think that's the plan. I don't think they're dumb enough to think that what they do generally is bad policy. I think that's the plan. I think we just think they're nice because...
I think it sucks to work for free, even if you have no skills. At the same time, though, I can't help but think...if you don't want an unpaid internship, then don't take one. No one is forced to take unpaid jobs.
40. If you have eternal life in the afterlife, with all your family and friends, don’t you feel it would be like an eternal visit to your in-laws house? Don’t you think you’d get bored after 10,000 years?
Well I don't think it will be exactly like that, because the in-laws...
39. Why does religion appeal more to poor, weak, vulnerable, young, ill, depressed, and ostracized people? Could religious promises be more of a temptation to these people?
These people are more humble, and willing to accept that there is someone more powerful than they, who knows better than...