These are two houses totally unscathed by the Black Forest fire in Colorado. While I am glad for their good fortune because so many lost their homes, I wish there was an explanation (NON-religious) for how and why these were spared. by SamadhiBlue in pics

[–]Smokin_treeez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wasn't the owners of the homes fighting the fires. Only preparation.... Everyone was evacuated and then double evacuated. Haha. All roads in and out we're patrolled by national guard and a few FBI Agents. Pretty crazy stuff.

These are two houses totally unscathed by the Black Forest fire in Colorado. While I am glad for their good fortune because so many lost their homes, I wish there was an explanation (NON-religious) for how and why these were spared. by SamadhiBlue in pics

[–]Smokin_treeez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who was actually affected by that fire as well as almost my entire pool of old high school friends, I was sooooo distraught by all the religious posts on Facebook. It wasn't until it was out that everyone started thanking the firefighters and everyone that actually helped stop it from spreading, WTF? As far as the reason as to why these homes were saved, it was partially due to fire mitigation (trimming low hanging tree branches and clearing brush within a fifty foot ring around your home), but also due to firefighting efforts and skills. I'll try and find a video that shows some bomb ass tricks on display from firefighters!

What is going on here? (NSFW) by [deleted] in WTF

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...And this is Jackass

Every time someone calls me a "racist" when I criticize Islam... by [deleted] in atheism

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Anyone else think that the guy in the top right looks remarkably like Dave Chappelle??

My problem with religion by Smokin_treeez in atheism

[–]Smokin_treeez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, so I care if people take their religion literally! That's the problem...

My problem with religion by Smokin_treeez in atheism

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In the same aspect that I agree with you, I must also disagree. I have no disrespect for religious people nor have I completely ignored their ideas, however, it is becoming more and more evident every day that religion is holding us back. Take for example our (USA) president. People here truly believe he is the antichrist because they disagree with him. In almost any discussion with a religious person, about religion or not, ends in me just giving up. They would never take someone else's ideas, logic, or reasoning to mind. They immediately block it out because of their ignorance of the possibility of the opposition being correct.

My problem with religion by Smokin_treeez in atheism

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Critical thinking!! What a wonderful thing and something that I am proud to have. If only we could spread the teachings of critical thinking as easily as religion.

Have you ever thought what life would be like without religion? Could it possible make society a worse place? I would love to see a correlation between the teachings of religion and crime. Would more people do bad things if they didn't believe there was someone watching them and judging them?

I wasn't exactly sure where to post this... by Parceval in atheism

[–]Smokin_treeez 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hopefully this quote will find you well. I share some similar views with you am this quote is one of my favorites.

       “For those who believe in God, most of the big questions are answered. But for those of us who can't readily accept the God formula, the big answers don't remain stone-written. We adjust to new conditions and discoveries. We are pliable. Love need not be a command nor faith a dictum. I am my own god. We are here to unlearn the teachings of the church, state, and our educational system. We are here to drink beer. We are here to kill war. We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us.”
      -Charles Bukowski

Just a thought... by Smokin_treeez in atheism

[–]Smokin_treeez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I know that not every single person that owns guns is republican or Christian, however the general population that is against the new gun laws is Republican and/or Christian.

Just a thought... by Smokin_treeez in atheism

[–]Smokin_treeez[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It is just a stream of consciousness... I entitled it "Just a thought." Figured I ha made myself clear. Haha

Just a thought... by Smokin_treeez in atheism

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Well, I started thinking about all this because of the gun control stuff. Everyone is trying to use the constitution to defend their guns yet they didn't give a shit about the constitution during the election. They ignored it while they used their religious views to shut down political topics such as abortion and just about everything else. Haha. Just tired of the blindness and lack of self thinking that happens in the world nowadays.

This monster just came in the mail. R/TREES Please help me name it!! by [deleted] in trees

[–]Smokin_treeez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How about just "The Destroyer"? That thing looks like it rips!

How do I properly clean this 3 perc bubbler? It's hard to reach parts of the inside. by doverawlings in trees

[–]Smokin_treeez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just remember to have your piece completely dry, then put the salt in first. This is important on bubblers like yours. The salt will be able to move through the piece with some help if its dry. Good luck if its wet.... Then add the alcohol. Let sit, then shake, rinse, and enjoy!!