Re: knowledge & proof [was "wee people"]

Joe,
I recently heard someone who believed (claimed to know) that Bush
organized 9-11. Earlier there was the claim that the price of oil would
drop precipitately just before the election--a conspiracy between Bush
and the Saudis to influence the election. No evidence, just firm belief
in falsehoods. What evidence do you offer for your belief?

I recall the claim by many that hallucinogens had a similar effect, plus
the claim that it made the doped one more creative. On test they were not
creative, just stupid. If I recall correctly, Mark Twain was given
laughing gas for a dental procedure. He thrashed around some, and then
claimed that he had wanted writing materials to set down the thoughts of
ineffable beauty that had come to him under anesthesia. He demanded to be
put under again while he had paper and pencil in hand. When he came out
he looked to see what glorious revelations he had written. He read, "My
God, what a stench." This is clearly beauty beyond description!
Dave

On Mon, 8 Nov 2004 13:46:29 -0600 "Roberts, Joe"
<Joe.Roberts@thecb.state.tx.us> writes:
I believe that fasting loosens our filters, allowing more reality in.
Received on Mon Nov 8 18:18:46 2004