Limbaugh hospitalized

To clarify - you lose karma points in life, not on Sowal.

What are Karma points? For that matter, what is Karma? Some of these new philosophical terms, at least new to me, are lost on this very senior citizen as I did not grow up with them.

Basically the law of moral causation - if you are bad and do bad things it will come back to bite you in the arse at some point. Negative brings negative, positive brings positive.

And when you die and get recycled you either get moved up or down - for example, Cheney will be lucky to make cockroach in his next life.

Here's the more complex/official version: [ame=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karma]Karma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]

What are Karma points? For that matter, what is Karma? Some of these new philosophical terms, at least new to me, are lost on this very senior citizen as I did not grow up with them.

It's really just myth and superstition.

It's really just myth and superstition.

and a b!tch.

and a b!tch.

I don't think it's productive to wish ill on people who have done wrong (not saying you are in particular). Then it becomes some kind of wishful thinking. I've known people close to me who ruined their lives because they obsessed over past acquaintances who have screwed them over. They fantasized about bad things happening to them instead of just getting on with their own lives. I think everybody could be a little guilty of this, but it's a good habit to break. If you don't, that will surely bite you in the arse. Hoping for karma to settle the score for these people is no different. At the same time when people like Limbaugh or Falwell, who I consider dangerous influences, finally kick the bucket, I feel no heartache.

What are Karma points? For that matter, what is Karma? Some of these new philosophical terms, at least new to me, are lost on this very senior citizen as I did not grow up with them.

You might not have called it Karma but I bet you know the Golden Rule.

And Karma is definitely not just myth and superstition.

Bascially it is chemical, every action receives a reaction.

You might not have called it Karma but I bet you know the Golden Rule.

And Karma is definitely not just myth and superstition.

Bascially it is chemical, every action receives a reaction.

I think it's more like bad people who get away with something tend to be repeat offenders, they don't have trustworthy friends who are supportive, and they believe they are invincible. Look at O.J. Simpson. Is that karma that he's now behind bars? I don't happen to think so.

I think it's more like bad people who get away with something tend to be repeat offenders, they don't have trustworthy friends who are supportive, and they believe they are invincible. Look at O.J. Simpson. Is that karma that he's now behind bars? I don't happen to think so.

In some sense yes it probably is. I think we actually agree but the terminolgy is different.

You might not have called it Karma but I bet you know the Golden Rule.

And Karma is definitely not just myth and superstition.

Bascially it is chemical, every action receives a reaction.

I agree Minnie. Everything we do or fail to do causes a reaction that spreads and does return to us in one form or another.

In some sense yes it probably is. I think we actually agree but the terminolgy is different.

I really don't know if making tasteless jokes about people like Limbaugh or Falwell will come back and bite you. It's always safer to be non-controversial, you'll never lose, but sometimes you gain something by being controversial so it really is a fine line. I think of karma points as chips in the casino of life. You have to be willing to gamble them now and then.

rush be gone

so wishing a pedophile, dictator, serial killer good riddance is bad karma? i see.

so wishing a pedophile, dictator, serial killer good riddance is bad karma? i see.

I'm not sure if you're asking me or not. I don't happen to believe in karma, so my answer to you is no. I'll say it's impossible not to wish ill on such people and revel in their suffering, but it probably doesn't do any good. I am however convinced that revenge fantasies for lesser offenses can have a destructive effect on one's life. To my mind, that's what karma is all too often, just a revenge fantasy.

Still, it would be nice to know just how many points I'd lose. . . . . .;-)

effing quote of the day.

One of my New Year's Resolutions is to try and remember this quote when reading controversial threads:

"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me." ~ Dudley Field Malone

That goes for women too ;-)

Good quote though, and as long as others state their cases w/out insulting my position then I am willing to listen and see if I can learn.

G

I totally agree!
we always learn from others when keeping our mind open and our anger or disrespect for different opinions out. also, we should never forget there is no rule that says you have to participate or add to a thread you feel is not worthy. its not that hard to just ignore and find one that is worthy of your contribution.

I agree Minnie. Everything we do or fail to do causes a reaction that spreads and does return to us in one form or another.

wonder what this means for Rushie baby.

whatever his karma points, I do wish him good health.

Tests find 'nothing wrong' with Limbaugh's heart

http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/01/01/rush.limbaugh/index.html



What the article fails to state is that the tests showed nothing wrong because he has no heart.........

Also, the EEG showed limited brain activity..........;-)

Maybe his heart is just two sizes too small.




His travel agent was supposed to book him to Whoville, not Honolulu.

oh, sorry. get well rush.

so wishing a pedophile, dictator, serial killer good riddance is bad karma? i see.

But see if you believe in Karma, you don't have to wish the pedophile, dictator, serial killer good riddance, because Karma will take care of it.

But see if you believe in Karma, you don't have to wish the pedophile, dictator, serial killer good riddance, because Karma will take care of it.

Ah! So it shifts the responsibility onto some cosmic force. The karma believer is just an observer. Reminds me of Christians who tell you that you're going to hell. Not that they want you to (yeah right). No they just feel certain that it's going to happen. It's ridiculous. If I believed in karma, I would have to think that belief in karma is bad karma.

The skeptic's dictionary says it better than I could. karma - The Skeptic's Dictionary - Skepdic.com

Here's an excerpt:

Karma is a law for sheep. We should not wonder that the shepherds advocate it. It is a law for the passive, for those who will not disturb the status quo, who will accept whatever evil is done as "natural" and inevitable. Karma is a law for slaves, for the vanquished.

The theory of karma harps on the Newtonian principle that every action produces an equal and opposite reaction. Every time we think or do something, we create a cause, which in time will bear its corresponding effects.

Every person is responsible for his or her acts and thoughts, so each person's karma is entirely his or her own. Some see the operation of karma as fatalistic. But that is far from true since it is in the hands of an individual to shape his own future by schooling his present.

Basically I believe in "what goes around, comes around."

And I will just have to agree to disagree with the way you see it.

But see if you believe in Karma, you don't have to wish the pedophile, dictator, serial killer good riddance, because Karma will take care of it.

How does karma relate to the individuals who are found innocent after spending decades behind bars? Would you have us believe Karma punished them for offenses unknown to us? If so, we could use Karma to justify every wrongful imprisonment by claiming they must have done something wrong for if not they would never have been found guilty.

Thank goodness Rush is ok. He lives to deliver the righteous message another day.

Tests find 'nothing wrong' with Limbaugh's heart

http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/01/01/rush.limbaugh/index.html



What the article fails to state is that the tests showed nothing wrong because he has no heart.........

Also, the EEG showed limited brain activity..........;-)

I love this quote from the article--

He urged anyone who experiences heart or chest pain to seek medical help immediately.
"Don't mess with it," he said.

He still doesn't understand that millions feel they have to "mess with it" because they fear the medical bills will bankrupt their families.

Couldn't resist

. Wow