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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

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Since we are on the topic of Ray's salary, what would you convert to Christianity for? A new Plasma TV, SUV, Stereo System, $50???

What's YOUR price?

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32 comments:

  1. TripMaster MonkeyAugust 13, 2008 at 2:40 PM

    I wouldn't convert at any price. I've been there already, and the cost to my mind of trying to believe in things that are patently absurd and demonstrably false is greater than any compensation I can imagine.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 at 2:41 PM

    Good question....

    A fully furnished house in a nice neighborhood (no gangs or shootings), enough cash to go to school anywhere I want to for as long as I want, a Hummer (I know it's bad for the environment but it's like a childhood dream of mine), $100,000 gift certificates to HMV and Indigo bookstore, and a pony!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 at 2:45 PM

    I should probably add I don't think I could force myself to believe in something I really didn't but I could probably pretend to...for a price hhehehe

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  4. TripMaster MonkeyAugust 13, 2008 at 2:58 PM

    Well, as long as we're talking about false conversions, I could probably be persuaded to do it for a Klondike bar. ;)

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  5. The MudSkipper ShowAugust 13, 2008 at 3:11 PM

    You're cheap Tripmonkey.

    Skeptical,

    "force myself to believe in something I really didn't but I could probably pretend to...for a price hhehehe"

    Well if Ray can do it, so can you!

    I already asked him for 5,000. I would convert tomorrow if I got a check. And then a monthly installment to keep me on the straight and narrow.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    "And then a monthly installment to keep me on the straight and narrow."

    So true, like those religious revivals. When people believe nonsense you have to continual reinforce that belief and remind them why they believe it (i.e go to church often etc). That's how subjective stuff works. If I don't watch family guy for a while or fail to have enough kinkyness in my life I might forget how good it is. :-)

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  7. nonmagicAugust 13, 2008 at 4:18 PM

    I could be a false convert for the following things:

    Enough money to walk into any hospital and pay for the bills and medical procedures of people who do not have insurance.

    Enough money to actually make a dent in research and development towards finding cures for major diseases. (ALS, cancer, ect.

    Enough money to actually change the starvation and poverty problem, no matter where it manifests itself.

    Enough money to start a foundation that actually makes a difference in the lives of children who have been abused and neglected.

    Enough money to start a secular nationwide school that is affordable and teaches concepts like are taught at Camp Inquiry.

    Enough money to buy any book I ever wanted at any time.

    Enough money to attend any school I want.

    Enough money to buy my family new homes, they don't have to be McMansions, just nice and safe.

    Enough money to buy my husband and myself a nice home near my family so we could all be together whenever we wanted.

    And I also want a Bassett Hound.

    I don't think I could have a true conversion. Again.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 at 4:27 PM

    AW nonmagic, way to make me feel guilty. I was thinking of world peace too, honest.

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  9. nonmagicAugust 13, 2008 at 4:34 PM

    Oh crap, I forgot world peace. How much does that cost?

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  10. AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 at 4:37 PM

    Unfortunately I don't think there's enough money in the world :-(
    If we could just get people to work together maybe we wouldn't need money. How about you and me try to save the world?

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  11. nonmagicAugust 13, 2008 at 4:41 PM

    Let's do it Skep ! ;;;;digging through closet for my hot pink Save The World cape;;;;;

    ;)

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  12. AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 at 4:44 PM

    Righteous! I've got my cape all ready to go.

    Skep AWAY!!!!!!

    *makes a fist and extends right arm as she shoots up into the sky*

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  13. nonmagicAugust 13, 2008 at 4:51 PM

    ::::: waiting for Skep to fly over so she can hitch a ride::::

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  14. AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 at 4:52 PM

    Sorry it's taking me a while, all this pollution in Toronto makes it hard to see where I'm going.

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  15. WeemaryanneAugust 13, 2008 at 4:53 PM

    IMMORTALITY!

    ... oh, wait ...

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  16. nonmagicAugust 13, 2008 at 4:55 PM

    LOL Wee!

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  17. TripMaster MonkeyAugust 13, 2008 at 7:19 PM

    Mudskipper sez:

    You're cheap Tripmonkey.

    So I've been told... ;)

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  18. TripMaster MonkeyAugust 13, 2008 at 7:24 PM

    For those inquiring about world peace, how about decreeing that all adults on the planet must partake of a nice big bowl of the ganja at least once a day?

    By and large, stoners are pretty darned peaceful.

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  19. AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 at 7:38 PM

    Tripmaster

    I like that idea, my only concern would be the weed would create new problems like a deficit in the snack/chocolate bar budget and then we're back to the money problems again.

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  20. TJHAugust 13, 2008 at 8:05 PM

    I'll convert when evolution is falsified by a crocoduck.

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  21. AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 at 8:08 PM

    Rufus,

    A crocoduck would cost alot to make. I think you win

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  22. captain howdyAugust 13, 2008 at 8:57 PM

    @Raytractors--

    The Beagle has landed. I repeat--The Beagle has landed.


    I have returned from Jesusland unscathed. I don't think I even stepped in anything. But I'm gonna check again anyways.

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  23. captain howdyAugust 13, 2008 at 9:46 PM

    So, What would I sell my soul for?


    Mmmmm, I guess Ray getting caught in a nice lurid gay affair would about do it. Just bad enough to embarass the hell out of him, but not enough to really injure him.



    Besides, I've sold it before.

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  24. The MudSkipper ShowAugust 13, 2008 at 10:58 PM

    HAHA,

    All good wishes.

    We have everything from a Klondike bar to World peace. And Ray's gay tryst in the public bathroom with Kirk. OK GREAT!!

    I would settle for a few thousand bucks. Or maybe even a hundred or two.

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  25. nonmagicAugust 13, 2008 at 10:59 PM

    Welcome back Hawkeye! ;)

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  26. AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 at 11:06 PM

    If mudskipper is Hawkeye he'll probably want to borrow my future Hummer that I'll get with my false conversion. We can ride around in it playing "suicide is painless". Sound good?

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  27. captain howdyAugust 13, 2008 at 11:27 PM

    Glad to be back, magic.


    Is my soul safe? Has Ray had that affair yet?

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  28. The MudSkipper ShowAugust 13, 2008 at 11:44 PM

    Skep,

    I was looking for "suicide is painless" on imeem, but which band? I want to know. OK nevermind, just found it. M*A*S*H I get the joke now. haha that's funny.

    I'm listening to it on Imeem.com

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  29. The MudSkipper ShowAugust 13, 2008 at 11:49 PM

    BTW guys,

    It looks like I'm going to be a Christian for around $100 if the deal with Andrew comes through as a gift from God.

    It's been fun being an atheist, but that doesn't pay well, so I'm going to the other side.

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  30. AnonymousAugust 14, 2008 at 12:10 AM

    Mudskipper,

    What's this deal with Andrew? I'm out of the loop.

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  31. AnonymousAugust 14, 2008 at 2:18 AM

    Oh I just realized Captain Howdy is Hawkeye, I guess he'll want to borrow my Hummer too :-)

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  32. Unethical Chum TinAugust 14, 2008 at 6:13 AM

    MudSkipper said...

    "BTW guys,

    It looks like I'm going to be a Christian for around $100 if the deal with Andrew comes through as a gift from God.

    It's been fun being an atheist, but that doesn't pay well, so I'm going to the other side."

    Uh-huh. Crafty. I've seen this technique, before. You go over to Ray's blog and secure a $100 deal for your soul (and church attendance *blech*) then you come back over here to haggle a better price.

    I think this only works on car salesmen *blech*. Of course...the difference is cars exist. But I'll check with my manager and see what I can do...

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