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	<title>Comments on: 7:30 Report on Intelligent Design</title>
	<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/</link>
	<description>Blogging politics, culture, sociology and life from Brisvegas</description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:58:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: Kim</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-25280</link>
		<dc:creator>Kim</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2005 13:10:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-25280</guid>
		<description>Ha! I knew that would be a thread killer.

Just call me the assassin of intelligently designed comments...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ha! I knew that would be a thread killer.</p>
<p>Just call me the assassin of intelligently designed comments&#8230;</p>
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		<title>By: Kim</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-25271</link>
		<dc:creator>Kim</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2005 12:45:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-25271</guid>
		<description>harry, highly plausible. Three more words -

Ingrown pubic hairs.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>harry, highly plausible. Three more words -</p>
<p>Ingrown pubic hairs.</p>
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		<title>By: Nabakov</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-25241</link>
		<dc:creator>Nabakov</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:41:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-25241</guid>
		<description>Is this old dinosaur of thread still going? I'd have thought it would be fossilised by now.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is this old dinosaur of thread still going? I&#8217;d have thought it would be fossilised by now.</p>
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		<title>By: harry</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-25123</link>
		<dc:creator>harry</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2005 02:08:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-25123</guid>
		<description>I am firmly of the opinion that the most defensible alternative to evolution is Unintelligent Design.

The premise is that things are complex because they were designed by the Creator.  The evidence for this is the same  "It's self evident!!" argument provided by the ID movement. The catch is that the Creator isn't very good.
This explains why we have cancer, mental illness and cystic fibrosis.
It also explains why we have BO, people with no sense of humour and why humans have to waste all that freaking time preparing and eating food.
If things were sensibly designed we'd be able to live off sunlight or air.
Also, I'd like to be able to breath underwater so that no-one drowned any more.
And what's with this arthritis?
And getting old?
And farting?
And R&#38;B music?
And back hair?
And the need to exercise to get a firm six-pack?
And...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am firmly of the opinion that the most defensible alternative to evolution is Unintelligent Design.</p>
<p>The premise is that things are complex because they were designed by the Creator.  The evidence for this is the same  &#8220;It&#8217;s self evident!!&#8221; argument provided by the ID movement. The catch is that the Creator isn&#8217;t very good.<br />
This explains why we have cancer, mental illness and cystic fibrosis.<br />
It also explains why we have BO, people with no sense of humour and why humans have to waste all that freaking time preparing and eating food.<br />
If things were sensibly designed we&#8217;d be able to live off sunlight or air.<br />
Also, I&#8217;d like to be able to breath underwater so that no-one drowned any more.<br />
And what&#8217;s with this arthritis?<br />
And getting old?<br />
And farting?<br />
And R&amp;B music?<br />
And back hair?<br />
And the need to exercise to get a firm six-pack?<br />
And&#8230;</p>
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		<title>By: Lefty Elitist</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-25107</link>
		<dc:creator>Lefty Elitist</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2005 00:38:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-25107</guid>
		<description>The Onion on ID. Hehe.

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/39512</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Onion on ID. Hehe.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theonion.com/content/node/39512" rel="nofollow">http://www.theonion.com/content/node/39512</a></p>
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		<title>By: Shaun Cronin</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-24014</link>
		<dc:creator>Shaun Cronin</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2005 11:35:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-24014</guid>
		<description>Pastafarians rejoice! His Noodley Appendade is touching &lt;a href="http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2005/08/31/2003269851" rel="nofollow"&gt;more&lt;/a&gt; people every day. 

Ramen, brother and sisters. Ramen.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pastafarians rejoice! His Noodley Appendade is touching <a href="http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2005/08/31/2003269851" rel="nofollow">more</a> people every day. </p>
<p>Ramen, brother and sisters. Ramen.</p>
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		<title>By: Rob</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-24006</link>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2005 10:56:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-24006</guid>
		<description>Hans 'Stuka' Bratwurst to students:

&lt;blockquote&gt;"Now, children, when you stand on the edge of the diving platform, remember to hold your arms correctly, so, with the elbows down, forearms angling slightly upward, so. After leaving the base - the &lt;i&gt;board&lt;/i&gt; - you will enter a short phase of level flight, at which time you must check your distance to the target - the &lt;i&gt;water&lt;/i&gt;. At the appropriate juncture, your nose must dip down sharply and the dull roar of your engine must give way to a high-pitched whine as you prepare for your final run against the exposed coastal city - &lt;i&gt; the surface!&lt;/i&gt;"&lt;/blockquote&gt;

Don't mention the war, Nabakov.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hans &#8216;Stuka&#8217; Bratwurst to students:</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Now, children, when you stand on the edge of the diving platform, remember to hold your arms correctly, so, with the elbows down, forearms angling slightly upward, so. After leaving the base - the <i>board</i> - you will enter a short phase of level flight, at which time you must check your distance to the target - the <i>water</i>. At the appropriate juncture, your nose must dip down sharply and the dull roar of your engine must give way to a high-pitched whine as you prepare for your final run against the exposed coastal city - <i> the surface!</i>&#8220;</p></blockquote>
<p>Don&#8217;t mention the war, Nabakov.</p>
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		<title>By: Nabakov</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23916</link>
		<dc:creator>Nabakov</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2005 02:29:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23916</guid>
		<description>"A German dive-bombing coach"

Now there's an assemblage of words that conjures up some interesting images.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;A German dive-bombing coach&#8221;</p>
<p>Now there&#8217;s an assemblage of words that conjures up some interesting images.</p>
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		<title>By: liam hogan</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23912</link>
		<dc:creator>liam hogan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2005 02:13:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23912</guid>
		<description>Rob, since Opus Dei seems to be the in-fashion topic, perhaps you could consider a bit of &lt;a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200509/s1452945.htm" rel="nofollow"&gt;mortification of the flesh&lt;/a&gt; to stop temptation.
&lt;blockquote&gt;Unlike Olympic diving, in which medals are awarded for slicing through the surface without so much as a ripple, dive-bombers aim to make as much noise and spray as possible when they hit the water.
"The kids here are freaks. Dive-bombing is an extreme sport," said the man who dreamed up the world championships, 36-year-old Oliver Schill.
Competitors had three attempts from the 10-metre board, including one classic backside-first dive and two 'freestyle' attempts.
It looked painful, and it was.
The winner was Simon Gfeller from the Swiss town of Muensingen, who produced a dive comprising four turns and then a spectacular landing on his face.
He won extra points from the judges for hiding his discomfort.
A German dive-bombing coach, Helmut Huenerfauth, is convinced the new sport is here to stay.
"All over the place there are groups of people getting together who just want to get their backsides flayed," he said.&lt;/blockquote&gt;
Only the Germans.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rob, since Opus Dei seems to be the in-fashion topic, perhaps you could consider a bit of <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200509/s1452945.htm" rel="nofollow">mortification of the flesh</a> to stop temptation.</p>
<blockquote><p>Unlike Olympic diving, in which medals are awarded for slicing through the surface without so much as a ripple, dive-bombers aim to make as much noise and spray as possible when they hit the water.<br />
&#8220;The kids here are freaks. Dive-bombing is an extreme sport,&#8221; said the man who dreamed up the world championships, 36-year-old Oliver Schill.<br />
Competitors had three attempts from the 10-metre board, including one classic backside-first dive and two &#8216;freestyle&#8217; attempts.<br />
It looked painful, and it was.<br />
The winner was Simon Gfeller from the Swiss town of Muensingen, who produced a dive comprising four turns and then a spectacular landing on his face.<br />
He won extra points from the judges for hiding his discomfort.<br />
A German dive-bombing coach, Helmut Huenerfauth, is convinced the new sport is here to stay.<br />
&#8220;All over the place there are groups of people getting together who just want to get their backsides flayed,&#8221; he said.</p></blockquote>
<p>Only the Germans.</p>
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		<title>By: Fyodor</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23902</link>
		<dc:creator>Fyodor</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2005 01:53:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23902</guid>
		<description>Ah yes, The Hunger. Be strong, Rob.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ah yes, The Hunger. Be strong, Rob.</p>
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		<title>By: Rob</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23899</link>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2005 01:48:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23899</guid>
		<description>I'm hungry for that fate, Fyodor.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m hungry for that fate, Fyodor.</p>
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		<title>By: Fyodor</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23885</link>
		<dc:creator>Fyodor</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2005 01:25:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23885</guid>
		<description>Yes, and if you see any sperm-thieving, cat-women succubi lurking in the garden do not, under any circumstance, succumb to temptation and invite them in for a naughty Pinot Gris.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yes, and if you see any sperm-thieving, cat-women succubi lurking in the garden do not, under any circumstance, succumb to temptation and invite them in for a naughty Pinot Gris.</p>
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		<title>By: Nabakov</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23878</link>
		<dc:creator>Nabakov</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2005 01:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23878</guid>
		<description>I had no idea comments were closed on this thread. But then I would say that wouldn't I? - as part of the evolutionist conspiracy out to get you, Rob

We're now working on acquiring some of your DNA and comparing it with that of Clint the Chimp. If I were you, I'd sleep with the light on from now on.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I had no idea comments were closed on this thread. But then I would say that wouldn&#8217;t I? - as part of the evolutionist conspiracy out to get you, Rob</p>
<p>We&#8217;re now working on acquiring some of your DNA and comparing it with that of Clint the Chimp. If I were you, I&#8217;d sleep with the light on from now on.</p>
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		<title>By: Mark</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23864</link>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:25:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23864</guid>
		<description>You're an untrusting soul, Rob. I changed my mind - I thought that someone might have something to add. No idea that Nabs would make a comment.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You&#8217;re an untrusting soul, Rob. I changed my mind - I thought that someone might have something to add. No idea that Nabs would make a comment.</p>
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		<title>By: Rob</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23843</link>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2005 22:40:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23843</guid>
		<description>I see Mark opened up the comments again just for you, Nabakov.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I see Mark opened up the comments again just for you, Nabakov.</p>
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		<title>By: Nabakov</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23817</link>
		<dc:creator>Nabakov</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2005 14:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23817</guid>
		<description>"Words literally fail me."

Oh, so only now the light dawns?

"I‚Äôve got nothing more to say."

I think we all realised that fairly early on in this thread.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;Words literally fail me.&#8221;</p>
<p>Oh, so only now the light dawns?</p>
<p>&#8220;I‚Äôve got nothing more to say.&#8221;</p>
<p>I think we all realised that fairly early on in this thread.</p>
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		<title>By: Rob</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23796</link>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2005 02:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23796</guid>
		<description>Words literally fail me. I've got nothing more to say.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Words literally fail me. I&#8217;ve got nothing more to say.</p>
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		<title>By: Mark</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23792</link>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2005 02:15:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23792</guid>
		<description>Rob, you're arguing against straw commenters - nobody's saying that these ideas are worthless because American neo-cons might advocate them. Nor do I say that there aren't interesting issues about religion and science. All we're concerned about is that ID should not be taught as science, as has been reiterated probably 150 times on this thread.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rob, you&#8217;re arguing against straw commenters - nobody&#8217;s saying that these ideas are worthless because American neo-cons might advocate them. Nor do I say that there aren&#8217;t interesting issues about religion and science. All we&#8217;re concerned about is that ID should not be taught as science, as has been reiterated probably 150 times on this thread.</p>
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		<title>By: Rob</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23772</link>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2005 22:50:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23772</guid>
		<description>Oops, that should have been 'science and faith'. Or 'religion and science'.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oops, that should have been &#8217;science and faith&#8217;. Or &#8216;religion and science&#8217;.</p>
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		<title>By: Rob</title>
		<link>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23770</link>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2005 22:27:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://larvatusprodeo.net/2005/08/30/730-report-on-intelligent-design/#comment-23770</guid>
		<description>....which &lt;i&gt;doesn't&lt;/i&gt; mean falling back on the implication that they must be wrong because they're deployed ideologically by American neo-cons. That's intellectual bigotry.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8230;.which <i>doesn&#8217;t</i> mean falling back on the implication that they must be wrong because they&#8217;re deployed ideologically by American neo-cons. That&#8217;s intellectual bigotry.</p>
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