Douglas Theobald in da house!

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Douglas Theobald in da house!

#1  Postby Shrunk » Dec 05, 2011 12:23 am

Just thought people would like to know.

http://www.rationalskepticism.org/post1 ... l#p1098520
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#2  Postby Calilasseia » Dec 05, 2011 2:07 am

Already posted my welcome personally. :)
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#3  Postby Spearthrower » Dec 05, 2011 9:09 am

Indeed - a very hearty welcome! I just hope Douglas has time to come and share his expertise with us! :)
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#4  Postby Darwinsbulldog » Dec 05, 2011 9:21 am

Excellent, although Woot! might be more apt that woo!
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#5  Postby katja z » Dec 05, 2011 9:30 am

:cheers:
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#6  Postby Durro » Dec 05, 2011 10:14 am

Who ?
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#7  Postby Shrunk » Dec 05, 2011 11:12 am

Durro wrote:Who ?


http://theobald.brandeis.edu/

Although hereabouts he's probably best known for this:

http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/comdesc/
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#8  Postby Durro » Dec 05, 2011 11:17 am

Ahhhhh !!!

Thanks !

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#9  Postby Calilasseia » Dec 05, 2011 5:39 pm

Basically, when it comes to dealing with creationist fabrications and lies, Theobald is one of the major suppliers of nuclear ordnance. :)
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#10  Postby Spearthrower » Dec 05, 2011 7:57 pm

That, coming from Cali, is a source of veritable terror! :D
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#12  Postby Darwinsbulldog » Dec 06, 2011 4:57 am

Durro wrote:Who ?
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#13  Postby Durro » Dec 06, 2011 5:23 am

Hey, I've led a sheltered life and don't get out much.

But it's nice to welcome such a learned person to this forum. I look forward to his contributions.
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#14  Postby hackenslash » Dec 06, 2011 7:34 am

Welcome, Douglas. Extremely glad to have you.

Spearthrower wrote:That, coming from Cali, is a source of veritable terror! :D


Indeed!
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