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Simply ask them how they know they are alright. This will usually be their undoing in this type of argument.

I suppose if you procured a digital converter box it would still be of some use. It could also be converted into an antenna for a shortwave radio rig.

I'm not sure what this says about me, but I have always been deeply disturbed by people who claim to love animals more than their fellow human beings. Don't get me wrong, I love and care for animals just as much as the next guy, but when I hear things like this, or people say (I've heard this in real life) that they'd rather save a puppy from getting hit by a tractor-trailer than an infant..it just makes me want to vomit.

Yeah he got brutalized in some of those comments.

That's fantastic! Bravo to you, Joel. I'm sure neither the kid nor the mother will ever forget that. As a former B&N employee, I'd like to say I would have done the same thing had I seen something like that.

Agreed. What will it bring to Hong Kong or the PRC at large that they don't already have? We imprison more than the Chinese Communist Party in this supposedly great republic.

Oh I completely agree, don't get me wrong, it's terrible.

Thanks Kevin I couldn't even begin to explain how many ways it has helped me, but the idea concerning constant, real-time relaying of emotions was one of the best things I took away from the book. I had never really heard anyone give advice like that. I also took his advice and enrolled myself in therapy; I journal prolifically already, and it only made my ability to self-analyze that much more keen.

Very disturbing stuff. I cannot understand what goes through the minds of those who find this material humorous. As has already been mentioned, the brother, though culpable for his actions, does have to ensure his own survival in this abusive environment, so his championing of this is one thing - but from those not at all involved with the family is truly sickening.

Hello all, I have known of Stefan for some time now, but not until this summer did I really delve into his works and begin to appreciate them. I surely wish that I had done so sooner, because they are really quite fantastic - especially his books, one of which (RTR) I have already read. The ideas contained therein are pretty revolutionary to put it lightly, and implementing them in my own life has brought about some serious change. I previously suffered from some rather serious panic attacks which I now realize were brought about largely due to an aversion to confront important issues in my life and relationships with others head on - these attacks are now almost entirely gone, and I have the book and the theories within to thank for it. I am working on his two other books now, and am about halfway through UPB. I figure I should mention that I agree entirely with Stef's ideas re: government, peaceful parenting, and the whole bit. I don't think I could get this far and not succumb to cognitive dissonance if I didn't, but I figured I'd throw that in there. I come here with an open mind and a humble heart, and seek to learn as much as I can. It'll certainly be a pleasure getting to know you all, and I appreciate you taking the time to read this! Respectfully yours, Alex