Aliens do exist

[Geo the Sarge]

I don't really go for that evolution bollox either. It tends to work on the principal that we evolve in order that we may survive, if we are evolved from Monkeys, why the f@@k are there still monkeys?

Geo.

You misunderstand evolution.

Evolution has no predetermined purpose, there isn't a 'goal'.  Evolution occurs thousands of generations, and random mutations make individuals within populations better suited to the environment they're in.  The ones better suited will flourish, and their offspring will thrive.  Those less suited will see their numbers drop over time, maybe even die out completely.

Bacteria are the most successful life-form on the planet, they don't need to 'evolve' into more complex organisms to survive to thrive. 

I'd suggest you read up on evolution, here's a starter: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution

I'd recommend 'The Selfish Gene' by Richard Dawkins as well for a more in-depth introduction to how evolution actually works.

As for us coming from monkeys, we don't.  We're actually apes, and so share a common ancestor with monkeys - but we didn't evolve from monkeys.

Thanks for the lesson "O great one"

I don't think I have mis-understood at all as highlighted here, if you where so fucking clever you will see that my point was that I didn't believe all that nonesense.

Any reason why you seem to have taken on the mantle of headmaster on this forum, and why we should all agree with your (IMO rather long winded) opinions on evolution, religion and the likes??

Geo

[Newmanseye]

I don't really go for that evolution bollox either. It tends to work on the principal that we evolve in order that we may survive, if we are evolved from Monkeys, why the f@@k are there still monkeys?

Geo.

You misunderstand evolution.

Evolution has no predetermined purpose, there isn't a 'goal'.  Evolution occurs thousands of generations, and random mutations make individuals within populations better suited to the environment they're in.  The ones better suited will flourish, and their offspring will thrive.  Those less suited will see their numbers drop over time, maybe even die out completely.

Bacteria are the most successful life-form on the planet, they don't need to 'evolve' into more complex organisms to survive to thrive. 

I'd suggest you read up on evolution, here's a starter: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution

I'd recommend 'The Selfish Gene' by Richard Dawkins as well for a more in-depth introduction to how evolution actually works.

As for us coming from monkeys, we don't.  We're actually apes, and so share a common ancestor with monkeys - but we didn't evolve from monkeys.

Thanks for the lesson "O great one"

I don't think I have mis-understood at all as highlighted here, if you where so fucking clever you will see that my point was that I didn't believe all that nonesense.

Any reason why you seem to have taken on the mantle of headmaster on this forum, and why we should all agree with your (IMO rather long winded) opinions on evolution, religion and the likes??

Geo

Geo, are you on your monthly's m8?

[kinboshi]

I don't really go for that evolution bollox either. It tends to work on the principal that we evolve in order that we may survive, if we are evolved from Monkeys, why the f@@k are there still monkeys?

Geo.

You misunderstand evolution.

Evolution has no predetermined purpose, there isn't a 'goal'.  Evolution occurs thousands of generations, and random mutations make individuals within populations better suited to the environment they're in.  The ones better suited will flourish, and their offspring will thrive.  Those less suited will see their numbers drop over time, maybe even die out completely.

Bacteria are the most successful life-form on the planet, they don't need to 'evolve' into more complex organisms to survive to thrive. 

I'd suggest you read up on evolution, here's a starter: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution

I'd recommend 'The Selfish Gene' by Richard Dawkins as well for a more in-depth introduction to how evolution actually works.

As for us coming from monkeys, we don't.  We're actually apes, and so share a common ancestor with monkeys - but we didn't evolve from monkeys.

Thanks for the lesson "O great one"

I don't think I have mis-understood at all as highlighted here, if you where so fucking clever you will see that my point was that I didn't believe all that nonesense.

Any reason why you see to have taken on the mantle of headmaster on this forum, and why we should all agree with your (IMO rather long winded) opinions on evolution, religion and the likes??

Geo

Easy fella.  If you disagree with me, that's perfectly fine - I don't understand the personal attack though.  I didn't mention religion in that post - merely explaining a scientific fact.

Sorry for having a different opinion to you.  I'd be interested to hear your alternative theories for how life has 'evolved' on earth.

[Geo the Sarge]

I don't really go for that evolution bollox either. It tends to work on the principal that we evolve in order that we may survive, if we are evolved from Monkeys, why the f@@k are there still monkeys?

Geo.

You misunderstand evolution.

Evolution has no predetermined purpose, there isn't a 'goal'.  Evolution occurs thousands of generations, and random mutations make individuals within populations better suited to the environment they're in.  The ones better suited will flourish, and their offspring will thrive.  Those less suited will see their numbers drop over time, maybe even die out completely.

Bacteria are the most successful life-form on the planet, they don't need to 'evolve' into more complex organisms to survive to thrive. 

I'd suggest you read up on evolution, here's a starter: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution

I'd recommend 'The Selfish Gene' by Richard Dawkins as well for a more in-depth introduction to how evolution actually works.

As for us coming from monkeys, we don't.  We're actually apes, and so share a common ancestor with monkeys - but we didn't evolve from monkeys.

Thanks for the lesson "O great one"

I don't think I have mis-understood at all as highlighted here, if you where so fucking clever you will see that my point was that I didn't believe all that nonesense.

Any reason why you see to have taken on the mantle of headmaster on this forum, and why we should all agree with your (IMO rather long winded) opinions on evolution, religion and the likes??

Geo

Easy fella.  If you disagree with me, that's perfectly fine - I don't understand the personal attack though.  I didn't mention religion in that post - merely explaining a scientific fact.

Sorry for having a different opinion to you.  I'd be interested to hear your alternative theories for how life has 'evolved' on earth.

It's pretty simple mate, I don't have any theories on it but do get annoyed at others trying to convince me that their theory is the correct one. My reference to religion relates to other threads.

References to books etc are merely pointing me to one persons "theory" for any theory there are always others who disagree.

TBH it was the headmaster - like tone of your post that tilted me more than anything. I refer you to Nirvana's post earlier in the thread regards a previous post you made.

Geo

[Geo the Sarge]

I don't really go for that evolution bollox either. It tends to work on the principal that we evolve in order that we may survive, if we are evolved from Monkeys, why the f@@k are there still monkeys?

Geo.

You misunderstand evolution.

Evolution has no predetermined purpose, there isn't a 'goal'.  Evolution occurs thousands of generations, and random mutations make individuals within populations better suited to the environment they're in.  The ones better suited will flourish, and their offspring will thrive.  Those less suited will see their numbers drop over time, maybe even die out completely.

Bacteria are the most successful life-form on the planet, they don't need to 'evolve' into more complex organisms to survive to thrive. 

I'd suggest you read up on evolution, here's a starter: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution

I'd recommend 'The Selfish Gene' by Richard Dawkins as well for a more in-depth introduction to how evolution actually works.

As for us coming from monkeys, we don't.  We're actually apes, and so share a common ancestor with monkeys - but we didn't evolve from monkeys.

Thanks for the lesson "O great one"

I don't think I have mis-understood at all as highlighted here, if you where so fucking clever you will see that my point was that I didn't believe all that nonesense.

Any reason why you seem to have taken on the mantle of headmaster on this forum, and why we should all agree with your (IMO rather long winded) opinions on evolution, religion and the likes??

Geo

Geo, are you on your monthly's m8?

Had a late night and still had to be in work early today. Played the OP charity game and the Circus £30dc straight after.Finalled both but finished 4th & 5th respectively

A good days poker for what some may consider not a great return (£300 after buy ins) for about 15 hours straight playing.

FWIW Dan,

I still think you're a top bloke.

Geo

[The_nun]

I believe in a lot of things.

A Birth Certificate shows that we were born,
> >A Death Certificate shows that we died,
> >Pictures show that we lived!
> >
> >Have a seat . . . Relax . . . And read this slowly.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That just because two people argue,
> >it doesn't mean they don't love each other.
> >And just because they don't argue,
> >it doesn't mean they do love each other.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That we don't have to change friends
> > if we understand that friends change.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That no matter how good a friend is,
> > they're going to hurt you every once in a while
> >and you must forgive them for that.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That true friendship continues to grow,
> >even over the longest distance.
> >Same goes for true love.
> >
> >I Believe....
> >That you can do something in an instant
> >that will give you heartache for life.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That it's taking me a long time
> >to become the person I want to be.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That you should always leave loved ones
> >with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
> >
> >I Believe....
> >That you can keep going long after you think you can't.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That we are responsible for what we do,
> >no matter how we feel.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That either you control your attitude or it controls you.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That heroes are the people who do what has to be done
> >when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That money is a lousy way of keeping score.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That sometimes the people you expect
> >to kick you when you're down,
> >will be the ones to help you get back up.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That sometimes when I'm angry
> >I have the right to be angry,
> >but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That maturity has more to do
> >with what types of experiences you've had
> >and what you've learned from them
> >and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.
> >
> > I Believe...
> >That it isn't always enough, to be forgiven by others.
> >sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That no matter how bad your heart is broken
> >the world doesn't stop for your grief.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That our background and circumstances
> >may have influenced who we are,
> >but, we are responsible for who we become.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That you shouldn't be so eager
> >to find out a secret.
> >It could change your life Forever.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >Two people can look at
> >the exact same thing
> >and see something totally different.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That your life can be changed
> >in a matter of seconds
> >by people who don't even know you.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That even when you think
> >you have no more to give,
> >when a friend cries out to you -
> >you will find the strength to help.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That credentials on the wall
> >do not make you a decent human being.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That the people you care about most
> >in life are taken from you too soon.
> >
> >
> >I Believe...
> >The happiest of people
> >don't necessarily have the best of everything;
> >they just make the most of everything

[Geo the Sarge]

I believe in a lot of things.

A Birth Certificate shows that we were born,
> >A Death Certificate shows that we died,
> >Pictures show that we lived!
> >
> >Have a seat . . . Relax . . . And read this slowly.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That just because two people argue,
> >it doesn't mean they don't love each other.
> >And just because they don't argue,
> >it doesn't mean they do love each other.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That we don't have to change friends
> > if we understand that friends change.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That no matter how good a friend is,
> > they're going to hurt you every once in a while
> >and you must forgive them for that.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That true friendship continues to grow,
> >even over the longest distance.
> >Same goes for true love.
> >
> >I Believe....
> >That you can do something in an instant
> >that will give you heartache for life.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That it's taking me a long time
> >to become the person I want to be.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That you should always leave loved ones
> >with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
> >
> >I Believe....
> >That you can keep going long after you think you can't.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That we are responsible for what we do,
> >no matter how we feel.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That either you control your attitude or it controls you.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That heroes are the people who do what has to be done
> >when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That money is a lousy way of keeping score.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That sometimes the people you expect
> >to kick you when you're down,
> >will be the ones to help you get back up.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That sometimes when I'm angry
> >I have the right to be angry,
> >but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That maturity has more to do
> >with what types of experiences you've had
> >and what you've learned from them
> >and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.
> >
> > I Believe...
> >That it isn't always enough, to be forgiven by others.
> >sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That no matter how bad your heart is broken
> >the world doesn't stop for your grief.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That our background and circumstances
> >may have influenced who we are,
> >but, we are responsible for who we become.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That you shouldn't be so eager
> >to find out a secret.
> >It could change your life Forever.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >Two people can look at
> >the exact same thing
> >and see something totally different.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That your life can be changed
> >in a matter of seconds
> >by people who don't even know you.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That even when you think
> >you have no more to give,
> >when a friend cries out to you -
> >you will find the strength to help.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That credentials on the wall
> >do not make you a decent human being.
> >
> >I Believe...
> >That the people you care about most
> >in life are taken from you too soon.
> >
> >
> >I Believe...
> >The happiest of people
> >don't necessarily have the best of everything;
> >they just make the most of everything

Thanks Maureen.......noted. xx


geo

[TheChipPrince]

 

[kinboshi]

I don't really go for that evolution bollox either. It tends to work on the principal that we evolve in order that we may survive, if we are evolved from Monkeys, why the f@@k are there still monkeys?

Geo.

You misunderstand evolution.

Evolution has no predetermined purpose, there isn't a 'goal'.  Evolution occurs thousands of generations, and random mutations make individuals within populations better suited to the environment they're in.  The ones better suited will flourish, and their offspring will thrive.  Those less suited will see their numbers drop over time, maybe even die out completely.

Bacteria are the most successful life-form on the planet, they don't need to 'evolve' into more complex organisms to survive to thrive. 

I'd suggest you read up on evolution, here's a starter: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution

I'd recommend 'The Selfish Gene' by Richard Dawkins as well for a more in-depth introduction to how evolution actually works.

As for us coming from monkeys, we don't.  We're actually apes, and so share a common ancestor with monkeys - but we didn't evolve from monkeys.

Thanks for the lesson "O great one"

I don't think I have mis-understood at all as highlighted here, if you where so fucking clever you will see that my point was that I didn't believe all that nonesense.

Any reason why you see to have taken on the mantle of headmaster on this forum, and why we should all agree with your (IMO rather long winded) opinions on evolution, religion and the likes??

Geo

Easy fella.  If you disagree with me, that's perfectly fine - I don't understand the personal attack though.  I didn't mention religion in that post - merely explaining a scientific fact.

Sorry for having a different opinion to you.  I'd be interested to hear your alternative theories for how life has 'evolved' on earth.

It's pretty simple mate, I don't have any theories on it but do get annoyed at others trying to convince me that their theory is the correct one. My reference to religion relates to other threads.

References to books etc are merely pointing me to one persons "theory" for any theory there are always others who disagree.

TBH it was the headmaster - like tone of your post that tilted me more than anything. I refer you to Nirvana's post earlier in the thread regards a previous post you made.

Geo

I didn't mean to come over 'all headmaster'-like.

It's not a belief system, or a 'theory' in the day-to-day meaning of the word.  The theory of gravity, theory of relativity and the theory of evolution are scientifically 'proven' by evidence.  They're not based on belief, they're...FACT (for want of a better word).

I don't understand what there's not to 'believe'.  I don't know of any biologists who don't agree with the theory of evolution.  Aren't they the best people to understand what is true or not?

[brummieboy]

I don't really go for that evolution bollox either. It tends to work on the principal that we evolve in order that we may survive, if we are evolved from Monkeys, why the f@@k are there still monkeys?

Geo.

You misunderstand evolution.

Evolution has no predetermined purpose, there isn't a 'goal'.  Evolution occurs thousands of generations, and random mutations make individuals within populations better suited to the environment they're in.  The ones better suited will flourish, and their offspring will thrive.  Those less suited will see their numbers drop over time, maybe even die out completely.

Bacteria are the most successful life-form on the planet, they don't need to 'evolve' into more complex organisms to survive to thrive. 

I'd suggest you read up on evolution, here's a starter: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution

I'd recommend 'The Selfish Gene' by Richard Dawkins as well for a more in-depth introduction to how evolution actually works.

As for us coming from monkeys, we don't.  We're actually apes, and so share a common ancestor with monkeys - but we didn't evolve from monkeys.

Thanks for the lesson "O great one"

I don't think I have mis-understood at all as highlighted here, if you where so fucking clever you will see that my point was that I didn't believe all that nonesense.

Any reason why you see to have taken on the mantle of headmaster on this forum, and why we should all agree with your (IMO rather long winded) opinions on evolution, religion and the likes??

Geo

Easy fella.  If you disagree with me, that's perfectly fine - I don't understand the personal attack though.  I didn't mention religion in that post - merely explaining a scientific fact.

Sorry for having a different opinion to you.  I'd be interested to hear your alternative theories for how life has 'evolved' on earth.

It's pretty simple mate, I don't have any theories on it but do get annoyed at others trying to convince me that their theory is the correct one. My reference to religion relates to other threads.

References to books etc are merely pointing me to one persons "theory" for any theory there are always others who disagree.

TBH it was the headmaster - like tone of your post that tilted me more than anything. I refer you to Nirvana's post earlier in the thread regards a previous post you made.

Geo

I didn't mean to come over 'all headmaster'-like.

It's not a belief system, or a 'theory' in the day-to-day meaning of the word.  The theory of gravity, theory of relativity and the theory of evolution are scientifically 'proven' by evidence.  They're not based on belief, they're...FACT (for want of a better word).

I don't understand what there's not to 'believe'.  I don't know of any biologists who don't agree with the theory of evolution.  Aren't they the best people to understand what is true or not?

poppycock   

[boldie]

I don't really go for that evolution bollox either. It tends to work on the principal that we evolve in order that we may survive, if we are evolved from Monkeys, why the f@@k are there still monkeys?

Geo.

You misunderstand evolution.

Evolution has no predetermined purpose, there isn't a 'goal'.  Evolution occurs thousands of generations, and random mutations make individuals within populations better suited to the environment they're in.  The ones better suited will flourish, and their offspring will thrive.  Those less suited will see their numbers drop over time, maybe even die out completely.

Bacteria are the most successful life-form on the planet, they don't need to 'evolve' into more complex organisms to survive to thrive. 

I'd suggest you read up on evolution, here's a starter: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution

I'd recommend 'The Selfish Gene' by Richard Dawkins as well for a more in-depth introduction to how evolution actually works.

As for us coming from monkeys, we don't.  We're actually apes, and so share a common ancestor with monkeys - but we didn't evolve from monkeys.

Thanks for the lesson "O great one"

I don't think I have mis-understood at all as highlighted here, if you where so fucking clever you will see that my point was that I didn't believe all that nonesense.

Any reason why you see to have taken on the mantle of headmaster on this forum, and why we should all agree with your (IMO rather long winded) opinions on evolution, religion and the likes??

Geo

Easy fella.  If you disagree with me, that's perfectly fine - I don't understand the personal attack though.  I didn't mention religion in that post - merely explaining a scientific fact.

Sorry for having a different opinion to you.  I'd be interested to hear your alternative theories for how life has 'evolved' on earth.

It's pretty simple mate, I don't have any theories on it but do get annoyed at others trying to convince me that their theory is the correct one. My reference to religion relates to other threads.

References to books etc are merely pointing me to one persons "theory" for any theory there are always others who disagree.

TBH it was the headmaster - like tone of your post that tilted me more than anything. I refer you to Nirvana's post earlier in the thread regards a previous post you made.

Geo

I didn't mean to come over 'all headmaster'-like.

It's not a belief system, or a 'theory' in the day-to-day meaning of the word.  The theory of gravity, theory of relativity and the theory of evolution are scientifically 'proven' by evidence.  They're not based on belief, they're...FACT (for want of a better word).

I don't understand what there's not to 'believe'.  I don't know of any biologists who don't agree with the theory of evolution.  Aren't they the best people to understand what is true or not?

poppycock   

Indeed, next thing you know he'll be telling us that the universe does not revolve around the Earth!

[kinboshi]

I don't really go for that evolution bollox either. It tends to work on the principal that we evolve in order that we may survive, if we are evolved from Monkeys, why the f@@k are there still monkeys?

Geo.

You misunderstand evolution.

Evolution has no predetermined purpose, there isn't a 'goal'.  Evolution occurs thousands of generations, and random mutations make individuals within populations better suited to the environment they're in.  The ones better suited will flourish, and their offspring will thrive.  Those less suited will see their numbers drop over time, maybe even die out completely.

Bacteria are the most successful life-form on the planet, they don't need to 'evolve' into more complex organisms to survive to thrive. 

I'd suggest you read up on evolution, here's a starter: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution

I'd recommend 'The Selfish Gene' by Richard Dawkins as well for a more in-depth introduction to how evolution actually works.

As for us coming from monkeys, we don't.  We're actually apes, and so share a common ancestor with monkeys - but we didn't evolve from monkeys.

Thanks for the lesson "O great one"

I don't think I have mis-understood at all as highlighted here, if you where so fucking clever you will see that my point was that I didn't believe all that nonesense.

Any reason why you see to have taken on the mantle of headmaster on this forum, and why we should all agree with your (IMO rather long winded) opinions on evolution, religion and the likes??

Geo

Easy fella.  If you disagree with me, that's perfectly fine - I don't understand the personal attack though.  I didn't mention religion in that post - merely explaining a scientific fact.

Sorry for having a different opinion to you.  I'd be interested to hear your alternative theories for how life has 'evolved' on earth.

It's pretty simple mate, I don't have any theories on it but do get annoyed at others trying to convince me that their theory is the correct one. My reference to religion relates to other threads.

References to books etc are merely pointing me to one persons "theory" for any theory there are always others who disagree.

TBH it was the headmaster - like tone of your post that tilted me more than anything. I refer you to Nirvana's post earlier in the thread regards a previous post you made.

Geo

I didn't mean to come over 'all headmaster'-like.

It's not a belief system, or a 'theory' in the day-to-day meaning of the word.  The theory of gravity, theory of relativity and the theory of evolution are scientifically 'proven' by evidence.  They're not based on belief, they're...FACT (for want of a better word).

I don't understand what there's not to 'believe'.  I don't know of any biologists who don't agree with the theory of evolution.  Aren't they the best people to understand what is true or not?

poppycock   

Indeed, next thing you know he'll be telling us that the universe does not revolve around the flat Earth!

FYP

[RED-DOG]

I think Geo has been abducted by aliens...

[brummieboy]

Not again, are they fixing him this time??

Joke Geo don't hurt me..

[gatso]

the sun had a double page spread on aliens today with lots of polls they'd conducted. I can't tell you most of them 'cos I was just reading the paper in the cafe but I did take note of one.

13% of people believe pyramids are proof of alien existence

8% think stonehenge is proof, 16% cropcircles and a massive, and to my mind very scary, 18% believe that the fact there is ice on mars is proof of alien existence.