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There is a lot to unpack there Del, but if I post a reaction to something on this forum -- I absolutely read what was written. I'm not sure you explanation of Cynique has not posting lately is completely accurate. She can better speak for herself, but she is in her 80's and has posted here longer than anyone else (almost as long as myself)... So you think Pioneer is the only one being honest, or rather more honest than most? That is interesting because I don't generally tell lies here. In fact I think I'm too transparent sometimes. I don't think Kalexander's opinions are any stronger than anyone else's -- certainly no stronger than yours or mine. I think you see his opinions as being strong (or egotistical) because, for some reason I don't understand, he rubs you the wrong way. Del I was not arguing as you stated, "that Feminism is of lesser importance than the Black struggle" I would however argue that is probably the case for a Black woman. There is a difference. The choice between racism and sexism is like deciding whether it is more important to fight for air or water. Obviously you need air more urgently, but both are very important. This is analogous to my view for Black women joining white women to in the fight for their rights. Sandra Bland was not killed because she was a woman. As far as Feynman and Newton it is easy to hold brilliant and charismatic (in Feynman's case) people in high regard. It is the folks you disagree with that you have to work on. I'll check out the Foster video before crashing tonight.

@Delano Come on man, describing @Pioneer1 as humble is a bit much; don;t you think? I doubt he, himself, would use that word to describe his personality particularly as it has been presented on this discussion forum. Honest, sure, but no more honest than anyone else. Honest and humble -- LOL! Gimme a break! I'm not splitting hair here, Pioneer will go toe to to with anyone here. He will assert his opinion even when it is unpopular or flies against the entire scientific community. He can take a joke as well as dish one out. He is assertive and frequently initiates conversation on controversial topics -- indeed he enjoys this. His opinions and steadfast defense of them is a driving force behind this forum and his absence would be missed. No Del, these are not the makings of a humble person 🙂

Honor, or lack thereof, of honesty, usually hidden within plain-sight is open to revelation of one's character. People need to appear, outwardly, virtuous or otherwise demonstrate humility by, say, looking you in the eye when telling you a lie. It's a myth to believe they're being honest when they look you in the eye. Because they need to see if you believe they lies. People believe what they hear and/or see only when it's convenient, is the reason we have Ben Carsons, Bill Cosby's, and Barack Obama's of the world. There's no limit to what people will believe or who they'll follow out of convenience.

Gentlemen, the argument between empirical experience, science, and external realities (objectivity) all stem from an internal natural need to make sense of our worldviews which we proclaim in the form of opinions. Opinions are like buttholes, lol, because everyone has one - only size and functionality really matter; or weight and accurateness. Darwinism's validity, if any, is based entirely on creationism's argument regardless of how scientifically reasoned; just as the doctrine of ideas/theories that God immediately creates life out of nothing is rejected for theory, the need for something more natural and tangible. As for me, I'm still learning to resist the temptation to be right all the time, in the face of obvious wrongs. And i'm getting there little by little. You know! It's useless explaining to someone who knows everything; changing the minds of people with unmovable convictions, a fool and his money, etc. Now, if that sounds like "why develop medicine when everyone's going to eventually die; or why elect anyone for president if nothing will ever change than it comes back to each of us, what's in it for me/us? That character, or aggregate quality that distinguishes one person or thing from another; sole or personal nature. A target on the back of my people is a target on my back, a victory for my people is a victory for me. Me, me, me. Everybody's about her/his self; it's nature, morally not wrong but is the nuke that'll destroy us all. In time.