'I lie awake, staring out at the bleakness of Megadon. City and sky become 
one, merging
into a single plane, a vast sea of unbroken grey. The Twin Moons, just two 
pale orbs as
they trace their way across the steely sky. I used to think I had a pretty 
good life here,
just plugging into my machine for the day, then watching Templevision or 
reading a Temple
Paper in the evening.

'My friend Jon always said it was nicer here than under the atmospheric 
domes of the Outer
Planets. We have had peace since 2062, when the surviving planets were 
banded together under
the Red Star of the Solar Federation. The less fortunate gave us a few new 
moons.
I believed what I was told. I thought it was a good life, I thought I was 
happy. Then I found
something that changed it all...'

[I. Overture]

And the meek shall inherit the earth...

[II. Temples of Syrinx]

...'The massive grey walls of the Temples rise from the heart of every 
Federation city. I
have always been awed by them, to think that every single facet of every 
life is regulated
and directed from within! Our books, our music, our work and play are all 
looked after by
the benevolent wisdom of the priests...'

We've taken care of everything
The words you hear, the songs you sing
The pictures that give pleasure to your eyes
It's one for all and all for one
We work together, common sons
Never need to wonder how or why

We are the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx
Our great computers fill the hallowed halls
We are the Priests, of the Temples of Syrinx
All the gifts of life are held within our walls

Look around at this world we've made
Equality our stock in trade
Come and join the Brotherhood of Man
Oh, what a nice, contented world
Let the banners be unfurled
Hold the Red Star proudly high in hand

We are the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx
Our great computers fill the hallowed halls
We are the Priests, of the Temples of Syrinx
All the gifts of life are held within our walls

[III. Discovery]

'...Behind my beloved waterfall, in the little room that was hidden beneath 
the cave, I
found it. I brushed away the dust of the years, and picked it up, holding it 
reverently in
my hands. I had no idea what it might be, but it was beautiful...'

'...I learned to lay my fingers across the wires, and to turn the keys to 
make them sound
differently. As I struck the wires with my other hand, I produced my first 
harmonious sounds
and soon my own music! How different it could be from the music of the 
Temples! I can't wait
to tell the priests about it!...'

What can this strange device be?
When I touch it, it gives forth a sound
It's got wires that vibrate and give music
What can this thing be that I found?

See how it sings like a sad heart
And joyously screams out its pain
Sounds that build high like a mountain
Or notes that fall gently like rain

I can't wait to share this new wonder
The people will all see its light
Let them all make their own music
The Priests praise my name on this night

[IV. Presentation]

'...In the sudden silence as I finished playing, I looked up to a circle of 
grim,
expressionless faces. Father Brown rose to his feet, and his somnolent voice 
echoed
throughout the silent Temple Hall...'

'...Instead of the grateful joy that I expected, they were words of quiet 
rejection!
Instead of praise, sullen dismissal. I watched in shock and horror as Father 
Brown ground
my precious instrument to splinters beneath his feet...'

I know it's most unusual
To come before you so
But I've found an ancient miracle
I thought that you should know
Listen to my music
And hear what it can do
There's something here as strong as life
I know that it will reach you

Yes, we know, it's nothing new
It's just a waste of time
We have no need for ancient ways
The world is doing fine
Another toy that helped destroy
The elder race of man
Forget about your silly whim
It doesn't fit the plan

I can't believe you're saying
These things just can't be true
Our world could use this beauty
Just think what we might do
Listen to my music
And hear what it can do
There's something here as strong as life
I know that it will reach you

Don't annoy us further!
We have our work to do
Just think about the average
What use have they for you?
Another toy that helped destroy
The elder race of man
Forget about your silly whim
It doesn't fit the Plan!

[V. Oracle: The Dream]

'...I guess it was a dream, but even now it all seems so vivid to me. 
Clearly yet I see
the beckoning hand of the oracle as he stood at the summit of the 
staircase...'

'...I see still the incredible beauty of the sculptured cities and the pure 
spirit of man
revealed in the lives and works of this world. I was overwhelmed by both 
wonder and
understanding as I saw a completely different way to life, a way that had 
been crushed
by the Federation long ago. I saw now how meaningless life had become with 
the loss of
all these things...'

I wandered home through the silent streets
And fell into a fitful sleep
Escape to realms beyond the night
Dream can't you show me the light?

I stand atop a spiral stair
An oracle confronts me there
He leads me on light years away
Through astral nights, galactic days
I see the works of gifted hands
That grace this strange and wondrous land
I see the hand of man arise
With hungry mind and open eyes

They left the planet long ago
The elder race still learn and grow
Their power grows with purpose strong
To claim the home where they belong
Home to tear the Temples down...
Home to change!

[VI. Soliloquy]

'...I have not left this cave for days now, it has become my last refuge in 
my total
despair. I have only the music of the waterfall to comfort me now. I can no 
longer live
under the control of the Federation, but there is no other place to go. My 
last hope is
that with my death I may pass into the world of my dream, and know peace at 
last.'

The sleep is still in my eyes
The dream is still in my head
I heave a sigh and sadly smile
And lie a while in bed
I wish that it might come to pass
Not fade like all my dreams...

Just think of what my life might be
In a world like I have seen!
I don't think I can carry on
Carry on this cold and empty life

My spirits are low in the depths of despair
My lifeblood...
...Spills over...

[VII. The Grand Finale]

Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
We have assumed control
We have assumed control
We have assumed control

On Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:55:03 -0500, Meldon  of soc.men gushed...

Do you have a big cock, Meldon?

> 'I lie awake, staring out at the bleakness of Megadon. City and sky become 
> one, merging
> into a single plane, a vast sea of unbroken grey. The Twin Moons, just two 
> pale orbs as
> they trace their way across the steely sky. I used to think I had a pretty 
> good life here,
> just plugging into my machine for the day, then watching Templevision or 
> reading a Temple
> Paper in the evening.
> 
> 'My friend Jon always said it was nicer here than under the atmospheric 
> domes of the Outer
> Planets. We have had peace since 2062, when the surviving planets were 
> banded together under
> the Red Star of the Solar Federation. The less fortunate gave us a few new 
> moons.
> I believed what I was told. I thought it was a good life, I thought I was 
> happy. Then I found
> something that changed it all...'
> 
> [I. Overture]
> 
> And the meek shall inherit the earth...
> 
> [II. Temples of Syrinx]
> 
> ...'The massive grey walls of the Temples rise from the heart of every 
> Federation city. I
> have always been awed by them, to think that every single facet of every 
> life is regulated
> and directed from within! Our books, our music, our work and play are all 
> looked after by
> the benevolent wisdom of the priests...'
> 
> We've taken care of everything
> The words you hear, the songs you sing
> The pictures that give pleasure to your eyes
> It's one for all and all for one
> We work together, common sons
> Never need to wonder how or why
> 
> We are the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx
> Our great computers fill the hallowed halls
> We are the Priests, of the Temples of Syrinx
> All the gifts of life are held within our walls
> 
> Look around at this world we've made
> Equality our stock in trade
> Come and join the Brotherhood of Man
> Oh, what a nice, contented world
> Let the banners be unfurled
> Hold the Red Star proudly high in hand
> 
> We are the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx
> Our great computers fill the hallowed halls
> We are the Priests, of the Temples of Syrinx
> All the gifts of life are held within our walls
> 
> [III. Discovery]
> 
> '...Behind my beloved waterfall, in the little room that was hidden beneath 
> the cave, I
> found it. I brushed away the dust of the years, and picked it up, holding it 
> reverently in
> my hands. I had no idea what it might be, but it was beautiful...'
> 
> '...I learned to lay my fingers across the wires, and to turn the keys to 
> make them sound
> differently. As I struck the wires with my other hand, I produced my first 
> harmonious sounds
> and soon my own music! How different it could be from the music of the 
> Temples! I can't wait
> to tell the priests about it!...'
> 
> What can this strange device be?
> When I touch it, it gives forth a sound
> It's got wires that vibrate and give music
> What can this thing be that I found?
> 
> See how it sings like a sad heart
> And joyously screams out its pain
> Sounds that build high like a mountain
> Or notes that fall gently like rain
> 
> I can't wait to share this new wonder
> The people will all see its light
> Let them all make their own music
> The Priests praise my name on this night
> 
> [IV. Presentation]
> 
> '...In the sudden silence as I finished playing, I looked up to a circle of 
> grim,
> expressionless faces. Father Brown rose to his feet, and his somnolent voice 
> echoed
> throughout the silent Temple Hall...'
> 
> '...Instead of the grateful joy that I expected, they were words of quiet 
> rejection!
> Instead of praise, sullen dismissal. I watched in shock and horror as Father 
> Brown ground
> my precious instrument to splinters beneath his feet...'
> 
> I know it's most unusual
> To come before you so
> But I've found an ancient miracle
> I thought that you should know
> Listen to my music
> And hear what it can do
> There's something here as strong as life
> I know that it will reach you
> 
> Yes, we know, it's nothing new
> It's just a waste of time
> We have no need for ancient ways
> The world is doing fine
> Another toy that helped destroy
> The elder race of man
> Forget about your silly whim
> It doesn't fit the plan
> 
> I can't believe you're saying
> These things just can't be true
> Our world could use this beauty
> Just think what we might do
> Listen to my music
> And hear what it can do
> There's something here as strong as life
> I know that it will reach you
> 
> Don't annoy us further!
> We have our work to do
> Just think about the average
> What use have they for you?
> Another toy that helped destroy
> The elder race of man
> Forget about your silly whim
> It doesn't fit the Plan!
> 
> [V. Oracle: The Dream]
> 
> '...I guess it was a dream, but even now it all seems so vivid to me. 
> Clearly yet I see
> the beckoning hand of the oracle as he stood at the summit of the 
> staircase...'
> 
> '...I see still the incredible beauty of the sculptured cities and the pure 
> spirit of man
> revealed in the lives and works of this world. I was overwhelmed by both 
> wonder and
> understanding as I saw a completely different way to life, a way that had 
> been crushed
> by the Federation long ago. I saw now how meaningless life had become with 
> the loss of
> all these things...'
> 
> I wandered home through the silent streets
> And fell into a fitful sleep
> Escape to realms beyond the night
> Dream can't you show me the light?
> 
> I stand atop a spiral stair
> An oracle confronts me there
> He leads me on light years away
> Through astral nights, galactic days
> I see the works of gifted hands
> That grace this strange and wondrous land
> I see the hand of man arise
> With hungry mind and open eyes
> 
> They left the planet long ago
> The elder race still learn and grow
> Their power grows with purpose strong
> To claim the home where they belong
> Home to tear the Temples down...
> Home to change!
> 
> [VI. Soliloquy]
> 
> '...I have not left this cave for days now, it has become my last refuge in 
> my total
> despair. I have only the music of the waterfall to comfort me now. I can no 
> longer live
> under the control of the Federation, but there is no other place to go. My 
> last hope is
> that with my death I may pass into the world of my dream, and know peace at 
> last.'
> 
> The sleep is still in my eyes
> The dream is still in my head
> I heave a sigh and sadly smile
> And lie a while in bed
> I wish that it might come to pass
> Not fade like all my dreams...
> 
> Just think of what my life might be
> In a world like I have seen!
> I don't think I can carry on
> Carry on this cold and empty life
> 
> My spirits are low in the depths of despair
> My lifeblood...
> ...Spills over...
> 
> [VII. The Grand Finale]
> 
> Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
> Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
> Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
> We have assumed control
> We have assumed control
> We have assumed control
> 
> 
> 

-- 
DR

Obsessed with Dave Batista

1# on Piggy's faux "k00k nominations" lits

Co-conspirator of the Censorship of Tom Smith

Arguably, the most hated Troll of soc.men

-----------------------------
Favorite Netkook quotes (A work in progress):

"Talk to the finger, because you *ain't* worth the hand." - Andre Lieven


"I mean it's no accident that a woman's vagina is shaped like a purse. 
I guess you're suppose to put money in it!" - The Starmaker


"I think the "Ho" moniker that Imus was fired for is also being fought
here.  Notice after a respectable time how Petey (PJR) showed up and
started doing his counter insurgency work with Darling Regan (Ms HO).
It won't be long that any post with "Ho" in the title will get the
same message.  The Big Eight will move against us eventually and the
open Usenet will be open only in so far as it doesn't offend the
Ho's.  That's the power of feminism." - Tom "Masculist" Smith


"Hey, guess what? That was my OPINION. I didn't present it as cold hard
objective TRUTH. An OPINION is not something you get to argue about -
I'm entitled to my OPINIONS. So fuck off." - Viking


-- 
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

"Darling Regan"  wrote

> On Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:55:03 -0500, Meldon  of soc.men 
> gushed...
>
> Do you have a big cock, Meldon?

Here we see the AUK wannabe attempting to be "provocative".

This is what arguing with Howling Raygun is really like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teMlv3ripSM

Yes you did

No I didn't

Yes you did

No I didn't

Yes you did

No I didn't

Yes you did

No I didn't

Yes you did

Yes you did

No I didn't

Yes you did

No I didn't

Yes you did

No I didn't

Yes you did

No I didn't

Yes you did

No I didn't

Yes you did

No I didn't

etc, etc ad infinitum

On Dec 25, 4:41 pm, "amused onlooker"  wrote:
> "Darling Regan"  wrote
>
> > On Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:55:03 -0500, Meldon  of soc.men
> > gushed...
>
> > Do you have a big cock, Meldon?
>
> Here we see the AUK wannabe attempting to be "provocative".
>



> This is what arguing with Howling Raygun is really like:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teMlv3ripSM
>
> Yes you did
>
> No I didn't
>
> etc, etc ad infinitum

Actually the Monty Python sufficiently satisfies the condition of
argumentation. If Raygun does something as infinitum, this is not what
the Pythin skit does;

Argumentation theory, or argumentation, embraces the arts and sciences
of civil debate, dialogue, conversation, and persuasion. It studies
rules of inference, logic, and procedural rules in both artificial and
real world settings. Argumentation is concerned primarily with
reaching conclusions through logical reasoning, that is, claims based
on premises. Although including debate and negotiation which are
concerned with reaching mutually acceptable conclusions, argumentation
theory also encompasses the branch of social debate in which victory
over an opponent is the primary goal. This art and science is often
the means by which people protect their beliefs or self-interests in
rational dialogue, in common parlance, and during the process of
arguing. Argumentation is used in law, for example in trials, in
preparing an argument to be presented to a court, and in testing the
validity of certain kinds of evidence. Also, argumentation scholars
study the post hoc rationalizations by which organizational actors try
to justify decisions they have made irrationally.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumentation_theory

Informal logic (or, occasionally, non-formal logic) is the study of
arguments as presented in ordinary language, as contrasted with the
presentations of arguments in an artificial, formal, or technical
language (see formal logic). Informal logic emerged in North America
in the early 1970s as an alternative approach to the teaching of
introductory logic courses to undergraduate students. It quickly
became affiliated with the Thinking Skills Movement (Resnick, 1989)
and especially with critical thinking (see below). Later still it
became affiliated with the interdisciplinary inquiry known as
Argumentation theory.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Informal_logic

[Knock at the door thress times]

Come in.

[Closing door, taking seat]

Is the right room for an argument?

I've told you once.

No, you didn't.

Yes, I did.

When?

Just now.

No, you didn't.

Yes, I did.

No, you didn't.

Excuse me. Is the five minute argument or the half hour?

Oh, just the five minute.

Thank you. Anyway, I did tell you.

No, you most certainly did not.

Let's get one thing straight: I most definitely told you.

No, you didn't.

Yes, I did.

No, you didn't.

Yes, I did.

No, you didn't.

Yes, I did.

This isn't an argument!

Yes, it is.

No, it isn't. It's just contradiction.

No, it isn't.

Yes, it is. You just contradicted me.

No, I didn't.

Yes, you did.

No, no, no.

You did just then.

That's ludicrous.

Oh, this is futile.

No, it isn't.

I came in here for a good argument.

No, you didn't. You came in here for an argument.

Well, argument isn't the same as contradiction.

Can be.

No, it can't.
An argument is a collective series of statements intended to establish
a proposition.

No, it isn't.

Yes, it is. It isn't just contradiction.

Look, if I argue with you. I must take a contrary position.

But it isn't just saying No, it isn't.

Yes, it is.

No, it isn't. Argument's an intellectual protest,
contradiction just the automatic opposite of any statement the other
person makes.

No, it isn't.

Yes, it is.

Not at all.

Now, look-- (Bell dings)

Good morning.

What?

That's it. Good morning.

I was just getting interested.

I'm sorry, the five minutes is up.

That was not five minutes.

I'm afraid it was.

Oh, no, it wasn't. (Argument professional looks around the room)

I'm sorry, but I'm not allowed to argue anymore.

What?

If you want to go on arguing you'll have to pay for another five
minutes.

But that was not five minutes, just now. (Professional whistles) Oh,
come on.

If you want to continue arguing, you must pay for another five
minutes.

Oh, fine. Here.

Thank you.

Well?

Well what?

That was not five minutes, just then.

I told you, you have to pay.

I just paid.

No, you didn't.

Yes, I did.

No, you didn't.

I don't want to argue about that.

Well, you didn't pay.

Ah, but if I didn't pay, why are you arguing? Aha! Got you.

No, you haven't.

Yes, I have. If you're arguing, I must have paid.

Not necessarily. I could be arguing in my spare time.

Oh, I've had enough of this.

No, you haven't.

Oh, shut up!

http://www.stlyrics.com/songs/m/montypython9364/arguement937061.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ7YedEopp4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrShK-NVMIU

google only lets me post to five newsgroups at once and I had to take
a couple out.

On Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:41:02 GMT, amused onlooker  of alt.usenet.kooks 
gushed...
> "Darling Regan"  wrote
> 
> > On Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:55:03 -0500, Meldon  of soc.men 
> > gushed...
> >
> > Do you have a big cock, Meldon?
> 
> Here we see the AUK wannabe attempting to be "provocative".
> 
> This is what arguing with Howling Raygun is really like:

<note: asslooker still struggling for a good moniker for your's truly>

*ahem*

Have you never heard of 'friendly conversation'? Or are you just miffed because I asked Meldon 
about his cock, and not you?


-- 
DR

Obsessed with Dave Batista

1# on Piggy's faux "k00k nominations" lits

Co-conspirator of the Censorship of Tom Smith

Arguably, the most hated Troll of soc.men

-----------------------------
Favorite Netkook quotes (A work in progress):

"Talk to the finger, because you *ain't* worth the hand." - Andre Lieven


"I mean it's no accident that a woman's vagina is shaped like a purse. 
I guess you're suppose to put money in it!" - The Starmaker


"I think the "Ho" moniker that Imus was fired for is also being fought
here.  Notice after a respectable time how Petey (PJR) showed up and
started doing his counter insurgency work with Darling Regan (Ms HO).
It won't be long that any post with "Ho" in the title will get the
same message.  The Big Eight will move against us eventually and the
open Usenet will be open only in so far as it doesn't offend the
Ho's.  That's the power of feminism." - Tom "Masculist" Smith


"Hey, guess what? That was my OPINION. I didn't present it as cold hard
objective TRUTH. An OPINION is not something you get to argue about -
I'm entitled to my OPINIONS. So fuck off." - Viking


-- 
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

"Darling Regan"  wrote in message 
news:MPG.21db6ffec3615eb898988e@free.teranews.net...
> On Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:41:02 GMT, amused onlooker  of 
> alt.usenet.kooks
> gushed...
>> "Darling Regan"  wrote
>>
>> > On Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:55:03 -0500, Meldon  of soc.men
>> > gushed...
>> >
>> > Do you have a big cock, Meldon?
>>
>> Here we see the AUK wannabe attempting to be "provocative".
>>
>> This is what arguing with Howling Raygun is really like:
>
> <note: asslooker still struggling for a good moniker for your's truly>
>
> *ahem*
>
> Have you never heard of 'friendly conversation'? Or are you just miffed 
> because I asked Meldon
> about his cock, and not you?

At least he HAS a cock, Howling Ratbag..Ha Ha Ha
>
>
> -- 
> DR
>
> Obsessed with Dave Batista
>
> 1# on Piggy's faux "k00k nominations" lits
>
> Co-conspirator of the Censorship of Tom Smith
>
> Arguably, the most hated Troll of soc.men
>
> -----------------------------
> Favorite Netkook quotes (A work in progress):
>
> "Talk to the finger, because you *ain't* worth the hand." - Andre Lieven
> 
>
> "I mean it's no accident that a woman's vagina is shaped like a purse.
> I guess you're suppose to put money in it!" - The Starmaker
> 
>
> "I think the "Ho" moniker that Imus was fired for is also being fought
> here.  Notice after a respectable time how Petey (PJR) showed up and
> started doing his counter insurgency work with Darling Regan (Ms HO).
> It won't be long that any post with "Ho" in the title will get the
> same message.  The Big Eight will move against us eventually and the
> open Usenet will be open only in so far as it doesn't offend the
> Ho's.  That's the power of feminism." - Tom "Masculist" Smith
> 
>
> "Hey, guess what? That was my OPINION. I didn't present it as cold hard
> objective TRUTH. An OPINION is not something you get to argue about -
> I'm entitled to my OPINIONS. So fuck off." - Viking
> 
>
> -- 
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>

On Wed, 26 Dec 2007 09:03:23 GMT, MCP  of soc.men gushed...
> 
> "Darling Regan"  wrote in message 
> news:MPG.21db6ffec3615eb898988e@free.teranews.net...
> > On Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:41:02 GMT, amused onlooker  of 
> > alt.usenet.kooks
> > gushed...
> >> "Darling Regan"  wrote
> >>
> >> > On Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:55:03 -0500, Meldon  of soc.men
> >> > gushed...
> >> >
> >> > Do you have a big cock, Meldon?
> >>
> >> Here we see the AUK wannabe attempting to be "provocative".
> >>
> >> This is what arguing with Howling Raygun is really like:
> >
> > <note: asslooker still struggling for a good moniker for your's truly>
> >
> > *ahem*
> >
> > Have you never heard of 'friendly conversation'? Or are you just miffed 
> > because I asked Meldon
> > about his cock, and not you?
> 
> At least he HAS a cock, Howling Ratbag..Ha Ha Ha

 When compared with whom? You've lost me, piggy.

-- 
DR

Obsessed with Dave Batista

1# on Piggy's faux "k00k nominations" lits

Co-conspirator of the Censorship of Tom Smith

Arguably, the most hated Troll of soc.men

-----------------------------
Favorite Netkook quotes (A work in progress):

"Talk to the finger, because you *ain't* worth the hand." - Andre Lieven


"I mean it's no accident that a woman's vagina is shaped like a purse. 
I guess you're suppose to put money in it!" - The Starmaker


"I think the "Ho" moniker that Imus was fired for is also being fought
here.  Notice after a respectable time how Petey (PJR) showed up and
started doing his counter insurgency work with Darling Regan (Ms HO).
It won't be long that any post with "Ho" in the title will get the
same message.  The Big Eight will move against us eventually and the
open Usenet will be open only in so far as it doesn't offend the
Ho's.  That's the power of feminism." - Tom "Masculist" Smith


"Hey, guess what? That was my OPINION. I didn't present it as cold hard
objective TRUTH. An OPINION is not something you get to argue about -
I'm entitled to my OPINIONS. So fuck off." - Viking


-- 
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com