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**JOHN**

"Peter Parry" wrote in message
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On Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:00:21 +0100, "JOHN" wrote:

http://whale.to/b/appeal_to_incredulity.html

Incredulity is always a good idea when faced with incredible claims,
especially unsubstantiated incredible claims.

For example you have apparently kindly helped the remaining citizens
of Bridgend by traveling down there and scattering 15 Holy Hand
Grenades (Quartz, aluminium powder and glue); 70 Tower Busters ( a
paper cup filled with a half/half mix of resin and metal particles
into which is inserted a single quartz crystal) ; 6 Earth Pipes (These
apparently work by pulling the Deadly Orgone energy from the
underground and then releasing Putre Orgone, which is good for living
beings, above ground and below). Oh, and also two toilet rolls whose
function wasn't altogether clear..

It isn't wholly unreasonable for an outside observer to think that
rather than achieving anything you are merely barking mad. Your usual
answer to any comment tends to support this assumption as it often
appears to be the Internet equivalent of the biblical quotations used
by demented religionists :-

Q: "Why do you want to kill people?"
A:"Matthew14:44"

Q: "What qualifications does this snake oil peddler have?"
A: "www.dolphinoil.com/unbelievers/

This really doesn't help the presentation of your case or do anything
to convince people what you are saying has any foundation in fact.

On the available evidence it isn't unreasonable to conclude that the
combination of a known seller of snake oil and someone who believes
that a 555 timer and a few extra components worth a dollar or so will
make a device which cures every disease are several sandwiches short
of a picnic rather than unsung benefactors of mankind.

ad hominem variant. Do try harder.