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HanktheHobo

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    • 09 Jun 04
    • 8:51 pm

    Ah, yes, humanity at its finest. Here we are, faced not only with the opportunity to respond directly to the ideas of a celebrated yet controversial author, but also to openly discuss urgent national and global issues, and what do we do? Waste time and valuable life debating the curious adventures of that encouragable lil' fella, Zero. Whether or not Mr. Vonnegut is mistaken concerning the origins of zero is irrelevent; the point he was making, at least as I in my feeble abilities understand it, is that Arabic, or better yet Islaamic, cultures have made many, many valuable contributions to …

    Posted to Cold Turkey
    • 09 Jun 04
    • 8:56 pm

    And one more thing - as far as fossil fuel lasting another 80 years, I agree with you. FUCK all future generations; fuck 'em right in the ear. 80 years? Wow, thats one Kurt Vonnegut! That's probably going to be about the time of my Grandkids, I estimate. Oh well, at least I had convenience. I mean, it's not like I can do anything now, like, say, oh, I don't know...begin researching cheaper, more effective, and replenishable fuels! It's not like there are already people doing research on this with little to no funding or support, and it's not like there …

    Posted to Cold Turkey
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