Originally posted by Da Pittman
Maybe not all but it does seem to be quite prevalent, when was the last time you have ever seen a non-religious person ever run for president? In just my experience it is better that I say I believe some other faith then saying that I'm Atheist.
All that proves is that Atheists suck at politics.
Originally posted by Quiero Mota
Have you met most Americans?If not, then why are you so sure of that statement? Speaking for over 50% of 300-million people is pretty bold.
If we were to get into sweeping generalizations, I would have to call the other side of the coin on your argument, as well. Have you met most Americans, either? I've met a great many people and the vast majority of them don't attend church and cling to their professed religion only when it suits them or their purpose.
Originally posted by Grand-Moff-Gav
So your inferring that I, and all devout Catholics, don't believe non-Christians have a suitable moral framework and thus don't vote for them?
I don't think I inferred it. I said it rather plainly. Most Americans need to feel like the guy they vote for has at least some reasonably acceptable similarity to themselves. Perhaps you are enlightedned enough to vote for an atheist, but the majority of Americans are not. Most Americans think that an atheist is evil. It's a concept that has been pounded into us.
Originally posted by Lycanthrope
There will be some religion involved because its in our fabric as a Nation. Its instilled in us as children,the first colonies that started,what would become America, were searching Religious freedoms. Our Money has "In God we trust". Our Pres. swears on a Bible at inauguration. The only reason G.W.Bush said he was a Christian is because C.Rove saw the power in the numbers. B.H. Obummer is as much a Christian as Heinrich Himmler.
You're stupid.
In⋅fer
   /ɪnˈfɜr/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [in-fur] Show IPA Pronunciation
verb, -ferred, -fer⋅ring.
–verb (used with object)
1. to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence: They inferred his displeasure from his cool tone of voice.
2. (of facts, circumstances, statements, etc.) to indicate or involve as a conclusion; lead to.
3. to guess; speculate; surmise.
4. to hint; imply; suggest.
However, I do know what inference is.
Originally posted by DigiMark007
Heh. Hopefully that's a joke.
Half-joke. Half-ogre. Half-social commentary.
Originally posted by Grand-Moff-Gav
No, its very common from where I am and its clearly stated in the dictionary that we were correct in our usage.
You come from a wierd place that should be burned. The dictionary lists it is number 4 out of 4 definitions, making it the least used/least valid meaning of the word especially since the other meanings are antonyms of it.
Originally posted by Grand-Moff-Gav
No, its very common from where I am and its clearly stated in the dictionary that we were correct in our usage.
inferverb
1. reason by deduction; establish by deduction [syn: deduce]
2. draw from specific cases for more general cases [syn: generalize]
3. conclude by reasoning; in logic [syn: deduce]
4. guess correctly; solve by guessing; "He guessed the right number of beans in the jar and won the prize" [syn: guess]
5. believe to be the case; "I understand you have no previous experience?" [syn: understand]
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law:
Main Entry: in·fer
Pronunciation: in-'f&r
Function: verb
Inflected Forms: in·ferred; in·fer·ring
transitive verb : to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises infer acceptance of the offer from the offeree's response> intransitive verb : to draw inferences —in·fer·able also in·fer·ri·ble /in-'f&r-&-b&l/ adjective
Etymology: Sense of "draw a conclusion" is first attested 1529.
In common English, imply is used to add unspoken meaning, and infer is used to decipher such meaning. I am completely blown away that Dictionary.com has imply and infer as synonyms- I have been taught that they are antonyms. I suppose that the problem here is (loosely) analogous to the effect/affect confusion. They can be used interchangeably (apparently) but cause confusion when used abnormally.
Originally posted by Red Nemesis
Etymology: Sense of "draw a conclusion" is first attested 1529.In common English, [b]imply
is used to add unspoken meaning, and infer is used to decipher such meaning. I am completely blown away that Dictionary.com has imply and infer as synonyms- I have been taught that they are antonyms. I suppose that the problem here is (loosely) analogous to the effect/affect confusion. They can be used interchangeably (apparently) but cause confusion when used abnormally. [/B]
I admit, you are correct, I suspect the 4th definition has been added due to misuse of the term, you were correct.