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I feel rather pleased with myself actually.
Alex
Good stuff!! The way I see it is that people like Jan, become highly indoctrinated, and their zeal and their overlords, prompts them to come to a science forum [where in their eyes, us evil Atheists congregate] to attempt to down play and deride certain aspects of science, so they can then say "there I told you so!" when in all reality they have shown nothing. It's difficult to knock into their little brains, that the biggest plus for science is that generally scientific theories remain theories, and always ready and willing to be modified, scrapped or added to. As evidence and certainty gather, a theory becomes more and more certain, until in the case of Darwinism and the theory of evolution, it can be reasonably and logically deemed a fact.
He then plays the victim and complains we are all ganging up on him. I wonder how a church congregation would act, if I walked in and started to blaspheme the name of their deity? Jan [as it is with other evangelists] in my opinion gets orgasmic pleasure out of this sort of white knight crusade.
Anyway to Jan.....
What you think is your business. What you believe is your business. But surely you must be aware that your continued rhetorical railing against Darwinism and the theory of evolution, is simply not accepted by the vast number of scientists out there. Darwinism and the theory of evolution are fact, and your sky daddy is a superfluous fabricated myth.
When you awake tomorrow morning, that's the way it will be.
You change nothing preaching your anti science crap on some remote forum open to any number of assorted nuts. The facts will stand as always, and in time your myth will be shown to be just that....a myth. :p:p:p
 
You don’t have to be a creationist to reject darwinism.
Yeah, you pretty much do.
How can you tell?
Radiocarbon dating of bones.
Radioisotope dating of the strata they were found in.
Oxygen isotope dating of bones to tell what sort of water they drank (fresh or salt.)
Comparisons to modern whales.
Comparative anatomy between whale fossils.
Vestigial hips/femurs in modern whales.
Molecular clock dating of most recent common ancestors for whales, dolphins, and hippos.
How do you know it’s not true?
It is true; whales did evolve from a "land dog-type animal" as you put it.
That’s interesting.
Can you provide a link?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discovery_Institute

"Teach the Controversy" is a campaign conducted by the Discovery Institute to promote the pseudoscientific principle of intelligent design, a variant of traditional creationism, while attempting to discredit the teaching of evolution in United States public high school science courses.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedge_strategy

"So the question is: 'How to win?' That's when I began to develop what you now see full-fledged in the "wedge" strategy: Stick with the most important thing —the mechanism and the building up of information. Get the Bible and the Book of Genesis out of the debate because you do not want to raise the so-called Bible-science dichotomy. Phrase the argument in such a way that you can get it heard in the secular academy and in a way that tends to unify the religious dissenters."

The Discovery Institute's "Teach the Controversy" campaign is designed to leave the scientific establishment looking close-minded, appearing as if it is attempting to stifle and suppress new scientific discoveries that challenge the status quo. This is made with the knowledge that it's unlikely many in the public understand advanced biology or can consult the current scientific literature or contact major scientific organizations to verify Discovery Institute claims.

There is a noticeable conflict between what intelligent design backers tell the public through the media and what they say before conservative Christian audiences. This is studied and deliberate as advocated by wedge strategy author Phillip E. Johnson. When speaking to a mainstream audience and to the media, ID proponents cast ID as a secular, scientific theory. But when speaking to what the Wedge Document calls their "natural constituency, namely (conservative) Christians," ID proponents express themselves in unambiguously religious language.
 
The way I see it is that people like Jan, become highly indoctrinated, and their zeal and their overlords, prompts them to come to a science forum [where in their eyes, us evil Atheists congregate] to attempt to down play and deride certain aspects of science, so they can then say "there I told you so!" when in all reality they have shown nothing.

I am inclined to agree.

It reminds me of some fool going into a MMA training gym and wanting to fight someone. They think because they watch Kung foo movies they can fight but the result is predictable.

If their claims of a creator are so robust one could ask why the need to lie, why the need to be tricky moreover why the need to talk about their personal beliefs.

If one has a problem with a scientific theory present a new model..but when told that the reply comes..but I am not a scientist...well firstly that's correct secondly ask why you are not...could it be that at that point they are able to recognise they are like the fool Kung foo expert (not) going into a gym where fighters have trained all their lives day in day out ...well no they have no idea...that's more or less Jan's problem...no training, no knowledge armed only with a belief he can fight without preparation.

I choose my words for their simplicity but consider the meaning of asset in my earlier post and the implicit aspect of ownership.

Just got into town..it's really strange..so few people.

You be careful down where you are the virus is all around you...although your fitness probably means you have little to worry about.
Alex
 
The fact that his trolling earns him no ban indicates that he is an asset of this site.
Oops! There it is.
I have disengaged as if there was any victory to be had I am satisfied that I have taken it and so I wish to retire undefeated
You were retired long ago Alex.
not even realise that I delivered a fatal blow yet most of you have seen it and smile.
Belief is strong, in the atheist camp.
Your giving blows days, went along with your retirement.
You have to complete the challenge, if you want a taste of what might have been a few years ago.
But you can’t, because all you have is a belief.
And all that believe gives you is a little comfort with your choice to reject the truth.
I did...maybe some of you missed it as it was incredibly subtle..enough rope and all that.
About as subtle as the fact of darwinism, and look how that turned out. It all came to nothing.
I feel rather pleased with myself actually.
That must be the power of delusion
Absolutely. There were times I could not watch such was the destruction...
I guess regurgitating must be a painful process.
I feel for you.:D
And most of the time even when you are really giving it to him he thinks he is winning..it's hilarious.
You need competition, if there any winning to be done. Paddoboy had nothing but irrational outbursts, and couple of sites, that said darwinism is a fact. Both you and he need to dig a bit deeper, if you want to explain why you think it is a fact.

Also you need to explain at what time it became, and for what reason it was deemed, a fact.
There are so many missing pieces to your belief, which is why you fail to explain it. Why you have to accept the words of some scientists, and totally disrespect others. Quite frankly it’s a mess.
What I thought was particularly childish was the various attempts to some how turn us against each other..it took me back to when I was kid and you would run into that sort of kid. My mother would explain them away tell8ng me that they were just not like other kids.
What kind of strategy would that have been?
I wanted to see how you react when I told Paddo a few harsh, home truths.
And Matt let's this guy run, as we do with Jan, never letting on that his new persona is not known.
I like how Matt deals with some of those calls.
They remind of people who just regurgitate what others put down.

Anyways, it’s obvious no one is going to answer my questions. So I’ll leave you guys in your delusion.
What’s the betting you’re gearing up for another Atheist Yeehaw?
Have a good one, and stay safe.
 
Radiocarbon dating of bones.
Radioisotope dating of the strata they were found in.
Oxygen isotope dating of bones to tell what sort of water they drank (fresh or salt.)
Comparisons to modern whales.
Comparative anatomy between whale fossils.
Vestigial hips/femurs in modern whales.
Molecular clock dating of most recent common ancestors for whales, dolphins, and hippos.

Yes but do you have anything substantial?o_O

Really what is their problem..they lie and devise devious strategy for what reason...what is the motivation to lie...one could say well their beliefs are lies etc but why this need to push so hard..what is it they think they are protecting? Morality? Their lies show if that is the case they lose what it is they try to protect.

I think it is about sex frankly..the general approach to control women suggests they fear losing control, fear that if left to their own desires they would shag all comers... why any self respecting woman allows such possessive domination is beyond me.

Your input was magnificent and I just wish I was younger and could recall facts as I once did..
Great post...
Alex
 
Oops! There it is.

You were retired long ago Alex.

Belief is strong, in the atheist camp.
Your giving blows days, went along with your retirement.
You have to complete the challenge, if you want a taste of what might have been a few years ago.
But you can’t, because all you have is a belief.
And all that believe gives you is a little comfort with your choice to reject the truth.

About as subtle as the fact of darwinism, and look how that turned out. It all came to nothing.

That must be the power of delusion

I guess regurgitating must be a painful process.
I feel for you.:D

You need competition, if there any winning to be done. Paddoboy had nothing but irrational outbursts, and couple of sites, that said darwinism is a fact. Both you and he need to dig a bit deeper, if you want to explain why you think it is a fact.

Also you need to explain at what time it became, and for what reason it was deemed, a fact.
There are so many missing pieces to your belief, which is why you fail to explain it. Why you have to accept the words of some scientists, and totally disrespect others. Quite frankly it’s a mess.

What kind of strategy would that have been?
I wanted to see how you react when I told Paddo a few harsh, home truths.

I like how Matt deals with some of those calls.
They remind of people who just regurgitate what others put down.

Anyways, it’s obvious no one is going to answer my questions. So I’ll leave you guys in your delusion.
What’s the betting you’re gearing up for another Atheist Yeehaw?
Have a good one, and stay safe.

In the back room you will find some bandages.

I now feel guilty..going into a battle of wits knowing my opponent was completely unarmed.

We are having fun right Jan.
Have a great day...your are a sneaky bastard I will give you that.

Stay indoors, yes even when the crisis has passed stay indoors you are an endangered species.

Alex
 
I wanted to see how you react when I told Paddo a few harsh, home truths.
Tell me those home truths again Jan? :D

They remind of people who just regurgitate what others put down. Why you have to accept the words of some scientists, and totally disrespect others. Quite frankly it’s a mess.
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And then we have this request from our evangelist....
That’s interesting.
Can you provide a link?

Jesus Jan, you'll be half way through to China if you keep digging that hole!! :D And as obviously that will go over your head, let me explain, you act all pretentious and deny the vast majority of professional reputable links stating facts re Darwinism and the theory of evolution, when given to you, then you have the almighty gaul to ask for a link? :rolleyes:

So many quality strings to your bow Jan..lying, redefining words, hypocrisy, anger, denial, obtuseness, stupidity, ignorance.
 
Radiocarbon dating of bones.
Radioisotope dating of the strata they were found in.
Oxygen isotope dating of bones to tell what sort of water they drank (fresh or salt.)
Comparisons to modern whales.
Comparative anatomy between whale fossils.
Vestigial hips/femurs in modern whales.
Molecular clock dating of most recent common ancestors for whales, dolphins, and hippos.

It is true; whales did evolve from a "land dog-type animal" as you put it.
That has all been put to Jan, but typically ignored as it disrupts his mythical IDer claims.

BTW, nice post, all of it.
 
So many quality strings to your bow Jan..lying, redefining words, hypocrisy, anger, denial, obtuseness, stupidity, ignorance.
You need not waste so many words...IDer would be sufficient.
Well Copeland clearly got thru to god..I went shopping and praise the Lord I got some meat.
Bought some scotch which is a good mouth wash to protect me from the virus.
Alex
 
Back home.
I was short with Jan this morning and thank goodness the gang used the opportunity to give him a good crushing...But billvon left him looking like a pressed shirt.
But we are making progress with Jan as he said he watched the video, and taking him at his word, I know he has learn a great deal.
Of course he will have to back out slowly for the sake of his ego..both of them...so as to recover and relearn his lines.
I will answer Jan's posts in reply to mine simply because Jan is now such a big part of my empty day I find I have little else to do but try and help poor folk destroyed by ID indoctrination.
First I will watch some Atheist Experience to form a mental picture of how Jan sees the world.
And after my half bottle of scotch is gone will make some sensible replies. Being brain dead should set the mood.
I hope all are managing in these difficult times.
Alex
 
Yeah, you pretty much do.
No you don’t.
You just need to operate with your own mind.
Radiocarbon dating of bones.
They radiocarbon dated soft dinosaur tissue, and it was aged between 22-40000 years old.
Are you ready to give up your delusion now.
It is true; whales did evolve from a "land dog-type animal" as you put it.
It is true that Alex knows exactly what makes darwinism a scientific fact.
Now that we’ve had a laugh, can you answer the question properly?
"Teach the Controversy" is a campaign conducted by the Discovery Institute to promote the pseudoscientific principle of intelligent design, a variant of traditional creationism, while attempting to discredit the teaching of evolution in United States public high school science courses.
That’s the sound of fanatical darwinists.
Get me something from Bruce Chapman himself.:D[/quote]
 
No you don’t.
Yeah, you do. Every "Darwinism denier" ends up being a creationist; it's one of the things they hide behind. "See, I don't object to EVOLUTION because I am not a nutty creationist. I object to DARWINISM which is evolution. But it isn't really evolution. See?"
They radiocarbon dated soft dinosaur tissue, and it was aged between 22-40000 years old.
"Soft dinosaur tissue" isn't preserved in fossils. And these weren't dinosaurs. You don't know what you are talking about, and are now just spewing nonsense you got from a creationist website.
Now that we’ve had a laugh, can you answer the question properly?
I just did. I understand that your political/religious agenda makes you unable to comprehend it.

And yes, we're having a laugh - but you should know we are laughing at you, again.
That’s the sound of fanatical darwinists.
The Discovery Institute is made up of "fanatical Darwinists?" Are you even listening to yourself?

You have done this in three or four threads so far. You argue against evolution. Then you claim you're not arguing against evolution, you are arguing against Darwinism. (Which is like saying you are not arguing against the fundamental forces in physics, you are just arguing against gravity and electromagnetism.)

Then we explain evolution to you again. You bring up objections; we destroy them. So you claim everyone else doesn't understand. Then you start with the insults. Then you slink away until the next thread where you do it all again.
 
In the back room you will find some bandages.
I’d keep them bandages handy for when you wake from your delusion. It’s gonna be a hell of a hangover.
I now feel guilty..going into a battle of wits knowing my opponent was completely unarmed.
It’s probably the result of being kicked in the head too often.
We are having fun right Jan.
Of course.
That’s why I’m here.
Have a great day...your are a sneaky bastard I will give you that.
I’m sneaky?:D
I would like to try, but there’s no need to be.
This all very simple. You can’t come up with anything of your own.
I’m very patient.
I don’t mind waiting.
Bought some scotch which is a good mouth wash to protect me from the virus.
And from the truth, it would seem.
he said he watched the video, and taking him at his word, I know he has learn a great deal.
Yes. I learned that I haven’t seen that particular video before.
When are they going to make science videos, so we can actually see what makes darwinism a scientific fact?
I will answer Jan's posts in reply to mine
You can start by answering the questions.
Being brain dead should set the mood.
It obviously works for you.

have a good day Alex.
 
In reality, everybody represents themselves.

That is not true.

You visit and make an arse of yourself your whole country gets blamed.

One Christian says a bad thing they all get blamed..that the way of the world.

But you could manage one fool but a non stop parade makes it seem like they are all stupid and vile which can't be the case. There must be one or two that do not make you want to throw up.
I watched more of that Copeland dude..man he is a worry..he could not hold his train of thought..it was embarrassing for the other two guys in the segment..he looked totally wasted..Maybe seeing him doing that touch the tv screen has left me with a bad impression but I have never seen such stupidity..it may be normal for you but I find it just plain crazy.

Or explain how and why you see it as a fact.

The video reflects my thoughts rather well that's why it is a pity you did not watch it.
And the problem with seeking a one fact answer is the proposition relies on many many facts which having watched the video you should be well aware of now.

Yes on both counts.

Say ... I watched the video..so help me god.

We both know you did not but only I know why you did not when you say you watched it when you did not.
Go on swear by god that you watched it.

I was never the troll.

OK James warned you so the others would be better behaved.
He didn't mean that you were trolling and was just saying that so others would get the message... Well I don't buy that..he called you out because you are guilty of trolling ... The fact you ignore material presented in good faith will get the bites you troll for.
Look I don't care..in fact I think you are the best troll I have ever seen..after all that is your game..we all know it..that's why I like playing with you Jan you deliver what I expect...flat out trolling.

I’m interested in discussing it with you.

Which aspect do you wish to discuss, which part of the video?

The pages of a book thing maybe?

Well let’s see if they can explain why they see it as a fact, instead of regurgitating more vid, and sites simply reiterating it is a fact without explaining why.

That a great idea...so be specific and start with a particular aspect of the video you see as relevant.

Why I like talking to you is precisely because I don’t use tactics. There’s absolutely no need.
I think those guys are upset because it never goes well for them.
They really want to live in a world where everybody agrees with each other.
A world with no difficult questions.
A world where surfaces are never scratched, and people they respect and look up to, are the government. A world where

That reminds me..I think I will have salad with my lamb chops.

There is no getting hurt. Sometimes I get the feeling folk like yourself kind of hopes the likes of me get hurt, angry, frustrated, etc.
I’m sorry to disappoint, but so far the harsh reality is, darwinism is at the very best, only a theory, as your video shows. The explanations are purely philosophy dressed as science. But as far as I’m aware there is no way to even scratch the surface as to whether or not it is a scientific fact. It really is a case of the Emperor’s new clothes.
So please give it your best shot

Yes a salad would be nice..I can't stop thinking .. salad.

Can't wait for those chops..mmm meat..it's been so long since any meat..

What's this naked man thing?
What are you talking about?
An Emperor who can't afford clothes that does not add up Jan.

That’s not wise at all Alex.

Is so.

Without an ego, you are for all intent and purpose, dead.

So you are saying you are full of beans or something. Look go see a professional I can't help you with TT his problems ..and mention that you have the obsession with naked men and king's whatever.

Just explain why you regard the contents of that video (pertaining to darwinism), a scientific fact.

First watch the video then ask a specific question based on some point contained therein..
But you won't will you..you sneaky bastard you.

emperor is naked

What is this obsession with naked folk Jan.
What are you talking about?
Is this some sort of in-house cult joke?

You believe a dog turned into a whale,

Why would you think that?
You really did not watch the video did you...
Dogs don't turn into whales like overnight..man the crap those IDers feed you is sad..just plain sad.

pakicetus”.

Mmm one animal I see...watch the video and stop being silly.

As far as representation for those attributes go, I think he is more representative of you.

Dirty pool which means you got nothing.

That applies in the world of science, Alex.
We’ve yet to determine if darwinism is science, and not just an elaborate philosophy.
These scientist don’t accept the model, not because they may have a better model. They just don’t.
It may just be a con.
We are told it is a scientific fact, but no one can show it to be anything but a story, attaching itself to a known fact.
The ID model already kicks darwinism to the side. It is up to date, intuitive. Allowing you to see it for yourself.
I notice your video, didn’t talk about how specified information in the DNA evolved. Hopefully you can fill in the blanks.

Yes I definitely will have salad with salad on the side with fancy transparent dressing. Can't stop thinking salad.

This is a crazy mob, with crazy ideas.
You all believe darwinism is a scientific fact, but you can’t show or explain why.

Mmmm and some waffles for desert.

The mob here, is ignorant of ID.

Yes fortunately a group of scientific thinkers with no interest in myth to explain reality.

Hopefully I’ll be able to straighten you out, when you see the emperor is as naked as the day that he was born.

I am not interested in looking at naked men sorry.

My mind is clouded with disbelief as to how you can fall for such a yarn.

Are you talking to god or yourself..for goodness sake these lapses you display are a real concern.

Looking forward to it

Who are you talking to now?

May I thank you for your post Jan I did enjoy it particularly as I can see you are starting to accept the solid science that is Darwinism , to you, and learning names of extinct creatures but really this thing with naked men ... I will not judge you but moderation my friend ...where do you get this naked man thing ... I doubt if we need to have you share all your delusions but exactly how do you imagine this naked man ... Watch the video and stop being silly.
Alex
 
"Soft dinosaur tissue" isn't preserved in fossils. And these weren't dinosaurs. You don't know what you are talking about, and are now just spewing nonsense you got from a creationist website.
:D:D:D:D:D
Classic Darwinist denial.
You guys are funny.
I just did. I understand that your political/religious agenda makes you unable to comprehend it.
I don’t put too much stock into your ability to understand, while you are in this present condition.
And yes, we're having a laugh - but you should know we are laughing at you, again.
Good.
Because I’m laughing at you, again.
At least we’re all having fun. Right?
The Discovery Institute is made up of "fanatical Darwinists?" Are you even listening to yourself?
Oh sorry! I thought you realised.
That wasn’t the discovery institute site.
It sounds as if it was worded by fanatical darwinists. Is that any clearer.
(Which is like saying you are not arguing against the fundamental forces in physics, you are just arguing against gravity and electromagnetism.)
No it’s not.
It’s saying there is evidence that makes one type of animal turn into a completely different type of animal. There is no scientific analogy for that. Sorry.
Then we explain evolution to you again.
I know about evolution.
All I need from anyone is to show what makes it a scientific fact?
And when it became a scientific fact?

I didn’t even want to discuss this topic, because I know how emotional and upset you all become when asked to produce real stuff.
But ya’ll kept going.:D
 
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It’s gonna be a hell of a hangover.
That's why I save half a bottle for breakfast.
It’s probably the result of being kicked in the head too often.
Why don't you wait until you recover your punches are all over the place.
Of course.
That’s why I’m here.
Good. I sincerely do not want to offend you and what you believe in...
I’m sneaky?:D
It's a compliment Jan.
I would like to try, but there’s no need to be.
Wounded bird strategy..clever.
And from the truth, it would seem.
No really I bought a bottle of Scotch.
When are they going to make science videos, so we can actually see what makes darwinism a scientific fact?
Who knows?
Perhaps that is the destiny that awaits you.
When the penny drops you will be like a reformed smoker raming Darwinism down everyone's throats...
You can start by answering the questions
Look let's be realistic..let's go thru the video scene by scene..first what do you think of the proposition that we can see strata like pages in a book.
I know your views on strata is very different as I had the pleasure of an IDer showing me a video as to how strata is laid down...
Goto go
2%on battery ...will continue after the bottle is half full.
Alex
 
One Christian says a bad thing they all get blamed..that the way of the world.
That may be the case, but the blaming isn’t true. The reality is, we are all truly individual.
.he looked totally wasted..
He may well have been.
I mean look at Jim Jones. He had all those people fooled, believing he was a Christian. When in fact he was an atheist.
The video reflects my thoughts rather well that's why it is a pity you did not watch it.
I watched it.
I know you can just make stuff up, believe, then speak it as though it’s truth. But you can’t, when it comes to me.
Now let’s discuss why you believe it is a science fact. Or did you lie when you said you would discuss it.
Say ... I watched the video..so help me god.
Sounds like you’ve had a few.:D
Is this some sort of in-house cult joke?
Check out “The Emperors New Clothes “

Have a good one Alex
 
Maybe jan is an intellectual masochist. He must be finding great satisfaction on this forum.
We indulge his every emotional need. All he needs now is a ball gag to prevent him from speaking altogether.
Oh the frustration, not to be able to elicit "severe linguistic correction". That's even worse than the whip....:eek:
 
It obviously works for you.

Well I am back in my van.

I thought I had the fever but silly me I had on a jumper and when I looked the temp in here is 34 degrees C...

As to being brain dead...

For years when younger I was a handful for every one around me... not my parents they understood I was a little different but supported me nevertheless..but for my employers, my ladies, my friends and later my staff.

Clients were lucky because I was nevertheless decent which I found somewhat unique in law and in real estate so they really had a champion on their side. I ended up with a rather faithful following which in the end was too much for me..looking after so many people near destroyed me.

I finally realised I used words no one could understand, set work loads that others could not manage, and in general a control freak.

Finally I was blessed, in my lose sense of the word, to see myself as others saw me, not quiet a Sheldon but similar in so far as I had no emotion and my expectation of myself, the world and others was that of absolute perfection.

That's why now I am casual about grammar spelling and expression..although I love to use got etc to act the fool. I rather that people look down on me than go back to being feared by everyone,,does that make sense..to you?

I resolved to use words that everyone could understand, I decided that perfection was not necessary for most things and moreover set out to deaden my brain somewhat such that I could converse with others on their level..I know that sounds arrogant but it is difficult for me to outline how perfection was really a bad thing.

Then I was blessed with a little daughter and I had to explain the world simply and plainly such that she could understand... That helped so much.

So brain dead to me has an interesting meaning as it merely reflects my determination to respect others Jan.

I know you are not stupid and I sincerely believe that you and me enjoy a connection even though we hold slightly different world views. I do hate myself when I lay the boot in..mind you your trolling behaviour will bring that but I don't wish to be cruel and it really upsets me when I know that I have upset you.

You do a wonderful job of getting folk involved.

And there are days where I need something to take my mind off the pain and I thank you for helping me cope with that pain.

A lot of folk here would not come forward except that you drive them to say something..you are bad but you stimulate things and that is good.

You won't change things nor will I so all we have left is casual banter which is perhaps best left to contain no deep meaning.

So the battery is near charged and so am I.

You now have the advantage of not having to sidestep my thrusts if I forget myself and make a couple... I know you have a belief in something and I confess I am not sure what it is but it is sufficiently opposed to my normal that you spark my interest.

Thanks for listening I really do appreciate your compassion.

Alex
 
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