About
A semi-retired Technical Writer and martial arts instructor now living in Brazil. 
In addition, I have been an IBM customer Engineer (repairman), sailing instructor, and a machine-tool repairman.
I’ve lived in nine US states, The Netherlands, Quebec, and now Brazil.
Mr. Smith,
You seem like a interesting man, just as flawed as the next person. yet knowledgeable on many other things. I don’t intend to bash and what not like many of the other people who have posted on some of your comments, just wish to say “it will be cool to meet you” and “don’t let them get to you”….
Mr. Smith,
Are you the same person using the “James Smith” in the Disqus comment system? The profile for that account points to this site.
Just curious because based on this blog you seem to be an intelligent worldly fellow. but the behavior of the indicated account is more like a deranged lunatic.
“Deranged Lunatic”? Because I tell the truth? Because I show that some people are liars and cowards, saying things from the safety of their computer they would never dare say to my face?
What I do is expose them for what they are. How is that being a lunatic? If you or anyone doesn’t like the truth, that’s a personal problem and you should learn to deal with it.
FYI, I have made the offer of a free flight to meet me dozens of times. Only two have ever accepted. One didn’t show up and I had to collect the insurance, a tiresome and lengthy process. The other did show up spewed his uninformed hate and obscenity-filled statements and immediately regretted it. I am exactly who and what I say I am. I know that separates me from others, but I have my integrity and that’s far more than most. What do you have? Nothing but the ability to toss out insults to those you don’t know.
When people accuse me of using insults, I point out that I am only making statements of observed facts. Then I ask them to prove that anything I have said is not true. To date, not one person has ever been able to do that. Should I add your name to that list?
I’ll repeat what I emailed:
“Nobody sane will meet you because you appear to be a deranged lunatic”.
And you’re an ethically challenged jerk that avoids answering direct questions. Again, what have I said that is not true?
It appears you are behaving exactly as I predicted. Why am I not surprised?
Have I exposed you for what you are? Yes, an arrogant coward that is far our of his depth morally, mentally, and physically.
what the hell are you talking about? When did I say anything you said isn’t true?
I am an arrogant coward because I would rather discuss differences of opinion than fly out and fight a maniac?
I asked you to tell me anything that I have said that is not true. Nor have I invited you to fly anywhere or to fight anyone.
I don’t invite anyone to fight. I invite them to say to my face what they say in posts. The fact that none accept is them admitting they are ashamed of what they said and would not talk that way to my, or anyone’s, face. So when I say they are ethical cowards, that is simply stating the facts as they have demonstrated them.
Personally, I never post anything about anyone I would not say to them personally.
Yes, you are an arrogant coward because you do ignore direct questions and you read into things what you want them to say instead of what they really say.
Again, what have I posted that is not true? Please answer that simple question.
I never said anything you said isn’t true, you’re just an asshole.
I’m an asshole for telling the truth? And you said I was deranged! What is it about the truth that upsets you so much?
You admit I haven’t said anything that’s untrue, but it must really bother you to read it. Tell me, who is forcing you to read it? Let me know and I’ll ask them to stop. It’s wrong to force people to read things they don’t like.
You’re right. no ones forcing me to read your posts. goodbye and good luck.
You seem to be obsessed with them anyway. Maybe it’s you that was “forcing” you to read them?
In any case, I’m satisfied that you were unable to name even one thing I said that was not true. You didn’t even challenge my statements that all I have been doing is showing people to be what they are. I use their own posts to show that they are pathetic losers that hide behind the internet to say things that do nothing but use untrue insults because it’s the only way they can feel better about themselves.
Again, it’s “one’s”, not “ones. ” Slow learner, are you?
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The problems in the world are not caused by religion. It is caused by pride. When one person or people are convinced they are better than another or believe that their beliefs, traditions, or way of life is so much better than everyone else’s they FORCE their beliefs & way of life upon another. They demean the other group of people and see them as less important. This allows them to kill, steal, & enslave them. Religion is the only thing that says there is a God, and our rights come from him, not learned men.
You are right to a degree, but it is religion that causes one group to not only believe they are superior but that all others must accept their belief system, too.
There is no god and never has been. For over five decades I have aksed for any proof of any god. To date no proof has ever been given and the question is usually evaded.
Most of the problems of the world have been caused by religion. Think of the crusades, the inquisition, the dark ages, the witch burnings, the restrictions on learning, free speech, instilling guilt and shame into children, and the wars fought in the name of religion.
More recently, think of family planning clinic bombings, oppression of gays and non-believers, murders of doctors and homosexuals, imposition of religious beliefs by force of law, and illegal use of public funds to promote particular religions.
Mankind will never truly be free until the black yoke of religion is lifted by the clear light of truth and rational thinking.