McLemore
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Removal from society (or earth) and punishment of serious/serial criminals is an essential aspect of the social contract.
Deterrence and rehabilitation would be great bonus results. But neither is a sine qua non of our criminal justice system.
Deterrence and rehabilitation would be great bonus results. But neither is a sine qua non of our criminal justice system.
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AmeriGas. It has been two years since the incident and I still can’t discuss it. I think they finally gave up billing me for their f up though.
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She’s saying we need more holistic programs
I tend to agree with her on that. Violent offenders need to be sent to the hole or down in a hole.
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frick that hack
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I’ve known numerous home schooled kids and parents
Oh, well in that case….
shite, man, I wish I’d known this.
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It’s a boomer movie. No one under the age of 45 likes this movie.
So it’s actually also a Gen-X / oldest millennial movie?
re: Hunter Biden says he’s up to $15M in debt, claims ‘I have no idea’ how to pay that off
Posted by McLemore on 12/23/25 at 9:30 am to Major Dutch Schaefer
Just paint more.
Sorry missed this:
Sorry missed this:
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But, but, but his art!! What happened to his art? Surely, he is still painting or did he run out of shorthairs?
re: Tucker’s wide ranging interview with Matt Gaetz is really worth the listen.
Posted by McLemore on 12/23/25 at 8:35 am to Sassafrasology
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What Does “Antisemitism” Even Mean at This Point?
I don’t know, but it’s definitely growing out of control. /s/
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People who love Trump will believe anything
I’m honored to share a sports board with a mind reader, sage, and a true prophet.
re: People who hate Trump will believe anything
Posted by McLemore on 12/22/25 at 10:16 pm to thebigmuffaletta
It’s sort of like Trump supporters truly believing Michelle Obama is a man. Except not really, because that’s actually true.
re: Screwed Over Attempting a Good Deed
Posted by McLemore on 12/22/25 at 7:01 pm to SuperSaint
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can you get Jesus to pay mine too?
He paid a lot more than that.
There’s a “catch” though: he’s returning to judge the quick and the dead.
The new Coach O. As in Ozempic.
re: Is Vivek Ramaswamy right?
Posted by McLemore on 12/22/25 at 6:21 am to retired_tiger
I guess I should be happy that I have no idea what any of this means or is even about. I don’t know what a Goyper is unless it’s related to a condition of the foot.
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I thought he was smarter than to fall for the lies.
Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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You probably think Chelsea is his biological daughter too, don’t you?
Half sister Rebecca Hubbell!
I used to fall for some infomercials as a teen. Bought the mega memory one of whatever it was called. It sorta worked. I think. Actually, I can’t remember.
re: Devil’s advocate question: if Kiffin is so great, why are current LSU coaches not staying?
Posted by McLemore on 12/18/25 at 8:30 pm to TigerFan244
What’s the 48-hr downvote record?
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Jehovah's Witnesses were on to something. Isn't it them who believe only 144k go to heaven?
Spending eternity with 144k JWs would make hell seem glorious.
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Christian Nationalism (whatever that is): talk to the hand
Sharia Law: ahhhh yisssss
Christian Nationalism (whatever that is): talk to the hand
Sharia Law: ahhhh yisssss
That frigid female makes Lilith Sternin seem like a nubile model of warm fecundity.
Gemini’s turn:
A Rebuttal to the "Conflicting Nativity" Theory
The idea that Matthew and Luke are "conflicting fairy tales" relies on a "hermeneutic of suspicion"—basically assuming the text is wrong unless proven otherwise. However, when we look at the actual historical and cultural context of the first century, the accounts are remarkably harmonious.
1. The Logistics of the Census
The critic claims a census would only require staying put. But the Roman census provincialis was often adapted to local customs. In Judea, land and lineage were inseparable.
• The Egyptian Precedent: A Roman census edict from A.D. 104 (p. Lond. 3.904) ordered everyone to return to their ancestral homes to register their land and family.
• Joseph’s Property: As a descendant of David, Joseph likely held an ancestral claim in Bethlehem. He wasn't traveling 100 miles for no reason; he was traveling to register his legal standing and property for taxation.
2. Archaeology of Nazareth
The claim that Nazareth was empty during this time is factually outdated. Recent excavations by archaeologists like Ken Dark have uncovered mid-first-century dwellings and pottery in Nazareth. It was a small, poor village (hence the "Can anything good come from Nazareth?" comment in John 1), but it was absolutely inhabited.
3. The "House vs. Manger" Myth
Critics often think Matthew (House) and Luke (Manger) contradict. This is a misunderstanding of ancient Judean architecture.
• The Kataluma: In Luke 2:7, the word translated as "inn" is actually kataluma, which means "guest room."
• The Layout: A typical house had a main room, a guest room, and a lower area for animals. The manger was inside the house.
• The Timeline: Jesus was born in the lower section of a family home because the guest room was full. By the time the Magi arrived months later (Matthew 2), the crowds had left and the family had moved into the main living area.
4. Comparison of the Two Accounts
Matthew and Luke aren't "conflicting"; they are focusing on different themes for different audiences:
MATTHEW’S FOCUS (The Jewish Messiah)
• Main Character: Joseph (The legal father/lineage).
• Visitors: The Magi (Gentile kings recognizing a higher King).
• Conflict: Herod’s political jealousy (The "New Moses" escaping a tyrant).
LUKE’S FOCUS (The Universal Savior)
• Main Character: Mary (The biological mother/experience).
• Visitors: Shepherds (The lowly and outcasts).
• Conflict: The Roman Census (The humble birth vs. Imperial power).
Conclusion
Christian little-o orthodoxy treats the Gospels like two different witnesses to the same car accident. One witness might describe the driver, while the other describes the car. They aren't lying; they are providing a fuller picture. When you account for the 1st-century Roman census laws and Middle Eastern house styles, the "contradictions" vanish.
A Rebuttal to the "Conflicting Nativity" Theory
The idea that Matthew and Luke are "conflicting fairy tales" relies on a "hermeneutic of suspicion"—basically assuming the text is wrong unless proven otherwise. However, when we look at the actual historical and cultural context of the first century, the accounts are remarkably harmonious.
1. The Logistics of the Census
The critic claims a census would only require staying put. But the Roman census provincialis was often adapted to local customs. In Judea, land and lineage were inseparable.
• The Egyptian Precedent: A Roman census edict from A.D. 104 (p. Lond. 3.904) ordered everyone to return to their ancestral homes to register their land and family.
• Joseph’s Property: As a descendant of David, Joseph likely held an ancestral claim in Bethlehem. He wasn't traveling 100 miles for no reason; he was traveling to register his legal standing and property for taxation.
2. Archaeology of Nazareth
The claim that Nazareth was empty during this time is factually outdated. Recent excavations by archaeologists like Ken Dark have uncovered mid-first-century dwellings and pottery in Nazareth. It was a small, poor village (hence the "Can anything good come from Nazareth?" comment in John 1), but it was absolutely inhabited.
3. The "House vs. Manger" Myth
Critics often think Matthew (House) and Luke (Manger) contradict. This is a misunderstanding of ancient Judean architecture.
• The Kataluma: In Luke 2:7, the word translated as "inn" is actually kataluma, which means "guest room."
• The Layout: A typical house had a main room, a guest room, and a lower area for animals. The manger was inside the house.
• The Timeline: Jesus was born in the lower section of a family home because the guest room was full. By the time the Magi arrived months later (Matthew 2), the crowds had left and the family had moved into the main living area.
4. Comparison of the Two Accounts
Matthew and Luke aren't "conflicting"; they are focusing on different themes for different audiences:
MATTHEW’S FOCUS (The Jewish Messiah)
• Main Character: Joseph (The legal father/lineage).
• Visitors: The Magi (Gentile kings recognizing a higher King).
• Conflict: Herod’s political jealousy (The "New Moses" escaping a tyrant).
LUKE’S FOCUS (The Universal Savior)
• Main Character: Mary (The biological mother/experience).
• Visitors: Shepherds (The lowly and outcasts).
• Conflict: The Roman Census (The humble birth vs. Imperial power).
Conclusion
Christian little-o orthodoxy treats the Gospels like two different witnesses to the same car accident. One witness might describe the driver, while the other describes the car. They aren't lying; they are providing a fuller picture. When you account for the 1st-century Roman census laws and Middle Eastern house styles, the "contradictions" vanish.
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