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Find it a bit odd that a guy named Sol would have such illuminating perspectives on so many different topics? Me neither. I try to read and stay up on current events but it's not always easy because generally by the time things make it to printing they're

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Celebrations & Holidays > Easter Chocolate Jesus for Easter: Blessing or blasphemy?: 2 of 20
Wow, this is pretty amazing. This takes communion to a whole new level. I mean you'd be eating Christ but it would actually look like Him and taste like the sweet salvation that you'd be receiving for taking the sacrament. Think about it, not only would you be taking Jesus into your heart and your stomach. The only way I can ... More..
Sciences > Anatomy Do humans use only 10 percent of their brain?: 5 of 21
People definitely use more than 10 percent of their brains. The problem is that most people are stupid so to smart people, like those who read my posts, it seems like people are only using 10 percent of their brains when in all actuality they're functioning somewhere around 85 percent. Besides this is a bit of a loaded questi... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Was Whole Foods CEO John Mackey using business smarts or acting unethically when he promoted his company through an online alias?: 1 of 4
John Mackey's behavior definitely should not be described as being smart. Wasn't his alias his wife's name spelled backwards. How unimaginative and uncreative. Seriously, I think a third grader could come up with a better plan for how to acheive the same ends.That aside I'm not sure how ethics has anything to do with intellig... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?: 36 of 113
Violence in video games is a big problem today. I, for instance, can not get enough of it and to me that constitutes A BIG PROBLEM! The reason that I can't get enough violence in my video games is that I'm a violent person in my regular life. I pick fights, steal and then crash cars, shoot aliens, hit zombies with baseball ba... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders (Other) Should former US presidents speak out against a current president?: 9 of 28
I'm not sure where this president precedent of speaking out about current presidents started and I'm not the most knowledgeable when it comes to history but I can tell you one thing for certain, it's something our greatest president never did. No, I'm not talking about the Great Communicator Ronald Reagan because if he did or... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Assessing whether America has a national religion: 6 of 18
America is an enormous amount of land that spreads two continents and is divided into north and south so first I will assume that this is a discussion about whether or not the United States has a national religion. I am not sure what is meant by a national religion or more narrowly how to define religion so I will provide my ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soldiers & Veterans Vietnam, Iraq and baby boomers: 6 of 15
It is amazing to me how quick baby boomers are to discount the devastating cost of the war in Iraq on today's youth. You would think that a generation who was thrown into an unwanted and failed war would recognize the toll that this war is taking on their nephews, nieces, sons, and daughters. This is not always the case thoug... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should cell phone use be banned while driving?: 46 of 112
The biggest problem of associated with banning cell phone usage by drivers is that it leads to an inevitable escalation of limitations on cell phone usage.First people are not allowed to use cell phones while driving. The reasons for this are obvious and undeniable. Driving an automobile takes a great deal of effort and focus... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) How to have the most popular tailgate party in the parking lot: 3 of 7
Two Words. FREE STUFF! Again, two words. FREE BEER! And two more. FREE FOOD! And then just two more, 'cause why not. HOT GIRLS! Reflecting upon these few simple additions to your tailgating party convinces me of the universality of these essentials whenever you're planning anything and want it to be popular. Now pay attention... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Diversity and biodiversity must be fully sustained to save our planet: 1 of 2
I'm not as thrifty as some environmentally savvy persons are and it's because of this that I think that it's time that we stop trying to save our planet and start spending it. Who benefits from our denying ourselves use of the beauty and utility of Earth? Our children and their children, the same people who will inherit the r... More..