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Reachers from the Queensland University of Technology in Australia found that participants in a study were more likely to accept arguments that were contrary to their own beliefs if they had been given a drink with as much caffeine as two cups of coffee~Focus Mag.

So what I propose is that ye all have a couple of mugs of coffee and I'll change your position on a couple of issues..;)

*offers copious coffee to all comers*

These aren't the droids you're looking for.

*offers copious coffee to all comers*

These aren't the droids you're looking for.

What do you think you're a pagan, waving your hand around like that? I'm a Christian! Mind tricks don't work on me. Only money....

Wait...


(Extreme sarcasm above, in case it isn't clear.)

All the more reason not to drink it.

My mind is my own, thanks.

Drink up, conservatives, and rethink your views on anarcho-communism!

All the more reason not to drink it.

My mind is my own, thanks.

I really don't think that there would be any change in the amount of change of opinion.

Those who have thought stuff out and made up their minds stand pretty firm no matter what condition they are in. Some even when they are extremely intoxicated. And after they are unintoxicated (there has to be a better word for that) they come back to the senses they had before.

It's those who have no spines that change their ideas easily, under any influence, not even chemical like caffine.

Uh-oh! :eek: I had a whole can of coffee today!!! (1.2 liters)

What do you think you're a pagan, waving your hand around like that? I'm a Christian! Mind tricks don't work on me. Only money....

Wait...


(Extreme sarcasm above, in case it isn't clear.)

Secret atheist magic, my friend.

I'm sure you haven't failed to notice the $100 note in your coffee there... Don't worry, Australia note currency is plastic and doesn't get soggy.

~Focus Mag.

So what I propose is that ye all have a couple of mugs of coffee and I'll change your position on a couple of issues..;)

It isn't working with my mother. And she drinks a whole pot of coffee a day.:(

Secret atheist magic, my friend.

I'm sure you haven't failed to notice the $100 note in your coffee there... Don't worry, Australia note currency is plastic and doesn't get soggy.

Hmmm. This will help me get my private jet, I mean feed the poor in Africa. All I have to do is speak to my television flock to raise more money.

I'm sure if you had a few more notes I could find God's will in what you are supporting, even though you are an atheist heathen. ;) :p

Hmmm. This will help me get my private jet, I mean feed the poor in Africa. All I have to do is speak to my television flock to raise more money.

I'm sure if you had a few more notes I could find God's will in what you are supporting, even though you are an atheist heathen. ;) :p

:eek: *sues*

:eek: *sues*

:eek: I'm a televangelist! I can't do anything wrong! God's hand of protection is on me! :mad:

In all seriousness, I like the ministry of televangelists, but a lot of their individual personalities annoy me to death. Especially when they do the above. Or the below.

:( I am truly sorry for my sin. But God has forgiven me, why can't all of you? You need to forgive me. God commands it. Plus I need you to trust me so you fell comfortable sending me your money again. :)

Hey! Can I get you guys something to nibble on? Maybe some pizza shooters, shrimp poppers or extreme fajitas?

:eek: I'm a televangelist! I can't do anything wrong! God's hand of protection is on me! :mad:

In all seriousness, I like the ministry of televangelists, but a lot of their individual personalities annoy me to death. Especially when they do the above. Or the below.

:( I am truly sorry for my sin. But God has forgiven me, why can't all of you? You need to forgive me. God commands it. Plus I need you to trust me so you fell comfortable sending me your money again. :)

But...but...that's all they do!:eek:

Hey! Can I get you guys something to nibble on? Maybe some pizza shooters, shrimp poppers or extreme fajitas?

I'll just have a martini, please.

Hey! Can I get you guys something to nibble on? Maybe some pizza shooters, shrimp poppers or extreme fajitas?

All of the above?

But...but...that's all they do!:eek:

I mean I like the idea of televangelism, just we need to have competent, pious people doing it.

I'll just have a martini, please.

Sounds like somebody's got a case of the mondays.

Sounds like somebody's got a case of the mondays.

:confused:

~Focus Mag.

So what I propose is that ye all have a couple of mugs of coffee and I'll change your position on a couple of issues..;)

Wouldn't work I generaly drink two or three liters per day.
One or two mugs (half liter) would only wake me up :D

:confused:

I'm bored and having flashbacks from the movie office space.

I'm bored and having flashbacks from the movie office space.

I never saw it.

I mean I like the idea of televangelism, just we need to have competent, pious people doing it.
But then it wouldn't be televangelism....o.O
I never saw it.

:eek:

But then it wouldn't be televangelism....o.O

Billy Graham's television stuff seems to be good.

:eek:

I'm sorry. :(

I don't watch many movies in general. I think I've seen 20 total. I mean beyond the Disney ones you watch as a little kid.

So what I propose is that ye all have a couple of mugs of coffee and I'll change your position on a couple of issues..;)

Mine is black and nasty, just like my future. Thanks.

Someone gave me free coffee today: to which the only response can be - Wahoo!

~Focus Mag.

So what I propose is that ye all have a couple of mugs of coffee and I'll change your position on a couple of issues..;)

:eek: No more all nighters reading mein kampf...

Coffee makes me insane when I'm on NS. I get hyper-aggressive, and start arguing points I don't actually believe in. My logic goes to hell, and the irrational bit gets more control. No fun.

Coffee makes me insane when I'm on NS. I get hyper-aggressive, and start arguing points I don't actually believe in. My logic goes to hell, and the irrational bit gets more control. No fun.

I have thoughtfully emboldened the word in the above post which is clearly extraneous. Perhaps your fingers slipped?

Coffee makes me insane when I'm on NS. I get hyper-aggressive, and start arguing points I don't actually believe in. My logic goes to hell, and the irrational bit gets more control. No fun.

sounds more like the effects of PMS than it does typical caffeine use!

Sounds like somebody's got a case of the mondays.

I am aware you are making an office space reference, but you should still be hit.

Not going to work here. That study involved people arguing in person. We all have the safety of anonymity here.

Besides, I am a coffee drinker and I don't accept arguments from any of you! :p

Billy Graham's television stuff seems to be good.



I'm sorry. :(

I don't watch many movies in general. I think I've seen 20 total. I mean beyond the Disney ones you watch as a little kid.
I'm spiritual, but not religious and certainly not Christian, so I never watch it.:p

Meh. You're loss. There are some really good movies out there....Mostly just crap right now, but there have been some great ones.
:eek: No more all nighters reading mein kampf...

I should read that some time for fun.