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The Hitch is dead.

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  • #92
    Galvasean
    Registered Users Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    The Quadratic Equation wrote: »
    I'd like you to find that post

    I am instantly reminded of our discussion on Pascal's Wager. Couple of sound bites:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=75406359&postcount=201
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=75424300&postcount=221

    Sounds like you don't believe Hitchens is in heaven.


  • #93
    The Mad Hatter
    Registered Users Posts: 4,718 ✭✭✭The Mad Hatter


    "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men."

    -Some book I'd have expected TQE to have read.


  • #94
    DapperGent
    Registered Users Posts: 4,838 ✭✭✭DapperGent


    Lovely piece here:
    http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2011/12/postscript-christopher-hitchens.html


  • #95
    Nailz
    Registered Users Posts: 7,688 ✭✭✭Nailz


    bnt wrote: »
    I think it's somewhat fitting that Richard Dawkins was the last person to interview The Hitch. Though I imagine that RD would wish that many more had the opportunity to do so. :(

    RD.net is linking to the obituary on ABC News, which is quite long but very good. I think it's fair to say that it wasn't all researched and written last night. I must try and find Alexander Cockburn's "Letter to a Lying, Self-Serving, Fat-Assed, Chain-Smoking, Drunken, Opportunistic, Cynical Contrarian." :pac:
    Haha! I remember watch a post-diagnosis interview with Hitch, and the interview read out that quote by Cockburn, and he replied by saying "He should see my arse now." Such wit, he'll be sorely missed.

    Normally news like this would ruin my day, especially about someone who I looked up to as much as Christopher Hitchens, as I consider him my favourite author, but I forced myself to forget about as I had an exam at 2:30. Now that I have time to reflect on it; yes it is sad, but rather than being mournful towards it I believe it's more appropriate to celebrate this great mans' life. It's wonderful seeing so many great articles, quotes and videos being posted up here, truly reflective of the great man and what he's done for people all over the world.


  • #96
    ThirdMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭ThirdMan


    Hugely inspiring, occasionally infuriating and always brilliant. Farewell.


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  • #97
    fisgon
    Registered Users Posts: 1,747 ✭✭✭fisgon


    The Quadratic Equation wrote: »
    Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord
    May perpetual light shine upon him
    May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

    Give me a break


  • #98
    robindch
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 24,396 Mod ✭✭✭✭robindch


    Two of us here raising our glasses to him... Now!


  • #99
    pH
    Registered Users Posts: 4,188 ✭✭✭pH


    robindch wrote: »
    Two of us here raising our glasses to him... Now!
    *chink*


  • #100
    dmw07
    Registered Users Posts: 238 ✭✭dmw07


    robindch wrote: »
    Two of us here raising our glasses to him... Now!

    Well that was nice. A perfectly clear night to see the stars.

    Good bye hitch.


  • #101
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    I knew I should have gotten a bottle on the way home, I debated with myself over it all afternoon but decided to be stingy. Regret it now.


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  • #102
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    pH wrote: »
    *chink*
    photo_2_Small_3.jpg


  • #103
    The Quadratic Equation
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,132 ✭✭✭The Quadratic Equation


    Galvasean wrote: »
    I am instantly reminded of our discussion on Pascal's Wager. Couple of sound bites:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=75406359&postcount=201
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=75424300&postcount=221

    Sounds like you don't believe Hitchens is in heaven.

    You do understand the difference between the word 'some' and all. I have no idea where Hitchens is now, that is not up to me.


  • #104
    Sarky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31,967 ✭✭✭✭Sarky


    Hmm, I appear to be running low on whiskey. I only have 3 bottles left! :eek:


  • #105
    Galvasean
    Registered Users Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    The Quadratic Equation wrote: »
    You do understand the difference between the word 'some' and all. I have no idea where Hitchens is now, that is not up to me.

    Dig up. Everyone knows you are prone to contradicting yourself and talking out of your hoop. It's clear as day to anyone brave enough to glance through your post history.


  • #106
    The Quadratic Equation
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,132 ✭✭✭The Quadratic Equation


    Galvasean wrote: »
    Dig up. Everyone knows you are prone to contradicting yourself and talking out of your hoop. It's clear as day to anyone brave enough to glance through your post history.

    Meanwhile still waiting for you to post anything that proves what you claim about me . . . .


  • #107
    Sarky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31,967 ✭✭✭✭Sarky


    You fool, Galvasean! He asked for one piece of proof and you gave TWO! Now he can say you haven't done what he asked!


  • #108
    The Quadratic Equation
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,132 ✭✭✭The Quadratic Equation


    Sorry to burst your bubble but neither post does.


  • #109
    Sarky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31,967 ✭✭✭✭Sarky


    You love bursting bubbles. Look at this thread, for example.


  • #110
    Galvasean
    Registered Users Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    Oh well. The evidence is there. Passers by can decide for themselves.


  • #111
    MisterEpicurus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 588 ✭✭✭MisterEpicurus


    RIP Hitchens, You've definitely inspired me beyond anything I expected many years ago.


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  • #112
    Rev Hellfire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,346 ✭✭✭Rev Hellfire


    He was an entertaining chap that's for sure.


  • #113
    The Quadratic Equation
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,132 ✭✭✭The Quadratic Equation


    Galvasean wrote: »
    Oh well. The evidence is there. Passers by can decide for themselves.

    Yes indeed, I'm sure most won't be tricked, and i'm sure they can tell the difference between the word some and all.


  • #114
    The Quadratic Equation
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,132 ✭✭✭The Quadratic Equation


    Sarky wrote: »
    You love bursting bubbles. Look at this thread, for example.

    I posted my condolences, and the usual suspects could not leave it at that, and started with the ad hominem, nothing new there. A pity.


  • #115
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    I couldn't resist any longer, had to get a bottle.

    *raises glass to Hitch* If there is a god, give him a Hitchslap from me.


  • #116
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    The Quadratic Equation wrote: »
    I posted my condolences, and the usual suspects could not leave it at that...
    Followed by a prayer. On the Atheism & Agnosticism forum. For one of the most vocal atheists of his generation.

    So let's all leave it at that.


  • #117
    Arcus Arrow
    Registered Users Posts: 296 ✭✭Arcus Arrow


    October 2009
    Ann Widdecombe and some CCL bishop debated Christopher Hitchens and Stephen Fry. The motion was "The Catholic Church is a force for good in the world". It was like watching a giant smoke billowing ocean going hulk of a ship being sunk by having it's plates stripped off one by one by precision lasers. It was well worth the plane fare.

    The thing about Hithens is that it's hard to imagine that such a combination of talent, drive, and intelligence will ever be arraigned against the forces of ignorance again in quite the same way. He was very much the right man at the right time and is made that much more sorely needed by his passing.

    Legions of pale bargain basement professing atheist replicas will rise in his wake but there won't be anyone quite like Hitchens again.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L-_cbi_nL0&feature=player_embedded


  • #118
    Zillah
    Registered Users Posts: 17,371 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    I don't have any Jonny Walker, I have only Jameson, and if, in his opinion, Jameson is only half as good, then I shall just have to drink twice as much of it.

    To a fine mind gentlemen, we are lesser for its passing.
    *clink*


  • #119
    Ellis Dee
    Registered Users Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭Ellis Dee


    I'm drinking a nice Chilean wine in a toast to Hitch - a beacon of light in an ocean of ignorance and superstition. He got it wrong on the invasion of Iraq, but who of us never made a mistake? Otherwise, he was spot on.:)

    He only made it to 62, but I think it was Brendan Behan who said what matters most is not how long you live, but how you live.;)

    I suppose it will be only a matter of time before some of the god-botherers claim he recanted on his death bed and submitted to the sky fairy, but that will only prove how much his rationality unsettled them.;)


  • #120
    Ellis Dee
    Registered Users Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭Ellis Dee


    Arcus Arrow wrote: »
    October 2009
    Ann Widdecombe and some CCL bishop debated Christopher Hitchens and Stephen Fry. The motion was "The Catholic Church is a force for good in the world". It was like watching a giant smoke billowing ocean going hulk of a ship being sunk by having it's plates stripped off one by one by precision lasers. It was well worth the plane fare.

    The thing about Hithens is that it's hard to imagine that such a combination of talent, drive, and intelligence will ever be arraigned against the forces of ignorance again in quite the same way. He was very much the right man at the right time and is made that much more sorely needed by his passing.

    Legions of pale bargain basement professing atheist replicas will rise in his wake but there won't be anyone quite like Hitchens again.


    I clicked on the button and gave you one "thanks". I just wish I could give you 1,000.


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  • #121
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    The Devil's Advocate is on RTE 2, and Charlize Theron (swoon) was just drinking her own JW Black.

    Coincidence, or proof of a higher power? :)


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