Neanderpundit

This one’s for you.

I’m not here to do ad hominem attacks or belittle someone else’s beliefs. It’s just rare to engage anyone in this kind of discussion, so without rancor, and with as much civility as we can all muster, let’s discuss this.

Principled Uncertainty doesn’t believe in a creator. Instead he believes in somehting he calls “natural intent”.

My first question about this is: I believe the Universe was crteated, and that it did not spring forth from nothingness. I believe this was accomplished by the Creator of the Universe. Hence the title. Starting wiht this, and moving on to other questions, P., who created the universe for you?

The point on your back furthest from the straining reach of your fingertips. Also: The point on your back most likely to contain a painful pimple, or to itch.

Francis Porretto posts about luxury items.

Me, I don’t consider shoes a luxury item. Of course, (some of you have noticed this) I am not a girl.

Luxury, in my mind,is having something that is better than you need, just because you want it.

I have a 1998 Ford Explorer. It suits my needs almost perfectly. Not a luxury item.

I have a Coach wallet. It has outlasted every other wallet I have ever owned, and other than damage from a car seat spring, is still in remarkable condition after many years.

I wear a Swiss Army Chronograph. I think in order to stop this bastard you’d have to shoot it, it’s incredibly reliable and durable. It wasn’t expensive by fine watch standards (I think it retails for under $500) but it’s the only watch I’ve ever had that will put up with the abuse I give it. I would LIKE an Omega Seamaster Chrono, but it’s not worth the thosands of dollars price difference.

I have a Snap On brake service tool. No other I’ve ever used is as good. Most of the rest of my tools are Craftsman, because the difference in quality does not reflect the difference in cost between Snap On and Craftsman. I use a Wadsworth Tool screwdriver set, more expensive than a Snap On set, because none are as useful or versatile.

it isn’t a luxury to own expensive things if they are of practical use. it’s ridiculous to buy on brand alone just because it’s a prestigious name.