Electing an atheist president? [bigthink.com]

Sticks48 comments on May 2, 2019:

We have one now and I am sure we have had them in the past. It is a sure way to lose to admit it.

Just to let you all know that I’m off to France to sing with the choir in a few hours time so this...

Sticks48 comments on May 2, 2019:

Have a great time.

Barr reportedly to skip House testimony after Senate grilling – as it happened | US news | The ...

Sticks48 comments on May 2, 2019:

He did not have fun.

The Day the Earth Stood Still (5/5) Movie CLIP - The Choice Is Ours (1951) HD draw yor own ...

Sticks48 comments on May 2, 2019:

A great movie with a great message.

You think you've got problems with the opioid epidemic in the USA?

Sticks48 comments on May 2, 2019:

Anyone for snow crab? ;)

An analysis of the Trump promise to put more money into the pockets of taxpayers.

Sticks48 comments on May 2, 2019:

They haven't mattered yet. Economists from both parties said it was a terrible idea. If anyone is surprised, shame on them. Common sense should have told you it was a bad idea. I have come to the conclusion Americans are pretty much a bunch of ass clowns.

Mario Frangoulis Buongiorno Princepessa [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on May 2, 2019:

Very nice. What is the song about?

A quick glimpse into the complex workings of my brain.

Sticks48 comments on May 2, 2019:

And if you just put "OOO" will people understand you just mean hugs, and if you put "XXX" will they think you are suggesting sex? It is a complicated world.

What if the person he shot was you daughter, or the pussy he grabbed?

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

There are millions of those folks. MILLIONS! Think about that. The one thing those millions of folks will do is vote. The rest of us need to keep that in mind in 2020. Don't get all pissy if the person you want to represent the Democrats does not get the nomination. VOTE FOR THAT OTHER PERSON ANYWAY!

Would you date someone ten years younger than you?

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

I believe most men would have no problem with a ten year gap or even more, and it is quite common. As for the women I have no clue how they feel about it. If you are not comfortable with it, I suggest you think it over. If your concern is what other people might think, don't let that enter into your reasoning. It is your life and people will think whatever they think and it generally is not what you think they are thinking. Most people are too wrapped up in their own world to pay attention anyway. IMO Good luck with this.

[yahoo.

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

Of course he should. If for no other reason than he lied to Congress. There is more of course, but that alone is reason enough.

testing, testing, trump sucks, 123, testing.

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

Living on the edge, HUH?

For God so loved the world...

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

Ignorance.

So few lions...

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

See, the Ancient Romans knew exactly what they were doing.

USA and Canada are both complicit in the disaster befalling Venezuela and Sachs documents the USA ...

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

If there were no oil, we would not care, and it is the same with the Middle East. Oil is why we went to Iraq.

Is there really any difference between Biden and his Dem supporters from Trump and the Republicans?

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

If you want me to base my comparison on Venezuela, that is ridiculous. One...An issue that affects me in no way whatsoever is not what I will use to compare the two men or parties. Two...It is not unusual for folks from both parties to agree on foreign policy objectives. Three...There is no evidence a third party President would do anything different, given the same information available to Presidents and certain members of Congress, which we are not privy to.

[cnn.com] Are you better off than you were before Trump?

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

Nope.

I think the biggest problem I have with online dating is that reading a profile and then reading ...

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

If I find myself curious about someone, I look through their posts and comments to get an idea of who they might be. I do agree with you 100%. This is a difficult way to meet people. There are a couple of ladies here, with whom I have spent several hours on the phone, and I feel I have a pretty good idea of who they are. Both of them are very nice ladies by the way.

If we could just tell the truth up front... :)

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

I would be hopeful you are boring too.

ugly girls

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

If I found myself there, I would be confused and amused, but that is just me. :)

Chewy’s house guest Bubbers (the chihuahua) is feeling very welcomed and comfortable.

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

Sweet. So huggable!

While some of the folks here , are here for community only , the majority seems to be interested in ...

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

I won't bother with someone with no photo or bio as far as getting to know someone.

One of the best. [youtube.com]

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

Yes.

What specifically happened that made you turn into an atheist/ nonbeliever?

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

Reaching the age of reason.

Front porch phase one is done....

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

Very nice and very cozy looking. l am into cozy.

How many on here either have decided to abandon major social media platforms (FaceBook, Twitter, ...

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

Very limited FB and here, that is it.

Remember Pixy Stix? 😊

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

Yes I do.

Who listens to love songs?

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

A great song.

Gerry Rafferty- "Baker Street" LIVE 1978 [youtube.com]

Sticks48 comments on May 1, 2019:

Great song.

Heard this one on the car radio earlier. Toto. - Rosanna [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Great song, great band. I saw them in the late eighties. What a show.

GOP lawmaker declares, 'Nobody goes to sleep wondering if they'll be able to feed their families'

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

A shameful level of willful ignorance.

Iran’s economy slumps as US sanctions pile on the pain

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

This is a terrible policy. Another reason this asshole needs to go. He is doing his best to keep that part of the world unstable.

To the visual artists: what's your favorite medium in which to create?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Acrylics, pastels, and I am trying to get into small watercolors as I have a very limited work space.

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Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

YEAH!

Federal Judge Rules That The Public Has No Right To Know About Dakota Pipeline Spills – Collective...

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

I think you are right.

Iceland has made it illegal to pay women less than men

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

When you haven't caught up to Iceland as a nation, it is time to take a good look at yourself.

Most common drug side effects

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Funny, sad, and true.

It's really amazing

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Dumb-Da- Dumb-Dumb.

What is something you don't talk about until you feel intimately connected with someone?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

A threesome? :)

Sassygirl3869

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Yes we do.

Facts matter. trump incites violence.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

He is the personification of evil. He is an incredible coward, and gets other people to do his dirty work. He has only fired folks on his TV show. Cowards make terrible leaders and generally turn into bullies.

Presidential Candidate, Andrew Yang is Against Infant Circumcision.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

And this is just the tip of his ideas.

'Martyrdom, bro:' U.S. Army veteran busted in domestic terror plot

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Hypocrisy...The foundation on which our country was built..

I find, as a group, atheists are highly intelligent and I enjoy the mostly well thought out ...

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

I am trying to get better, but when I see gender bashing, or gun loving nut jobs, or some of the backward thinking conservatives spewing ignorance, I will get angry, and I will not hide it.

This happens far too often.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

It seems I always have a song in my head. I can be having a conversation and have a song in my head. It use to drive me crazy. Over the decades I have become used to it, unless it is a song I don't like.

Good morning! Moving right on to question number 5 .

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

I do the same thing. I am around good singers all of the time. There is no way l am going to sing outside of the car.

Even though it's still early, I just wanted to put this thought into people's heads: If you ...

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Exactly. If there is anybody who doesn't believe we would be better off with Clinton as President, what reason would there be not to question your ability at rational thought. You don't have to like these people. You are not going to be having dinner with them. They won't be coming around to see you during the holidays. You look at the two of them and decide which one will fuck it up the least and vote accordingly. There will never be the perfect candidate for everyone or even a majority.

Sometimes one - sometimes the other ... what say ye ?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

It is both for me.

Have there been a dozen new groups added today?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

I counted 400 last week. We definitely need more. I wish there were no groups or they had put a limit on the number of groups, or a minimum number of members after a reasonable amount of time to remain a group. That alone would thin out the herd.

Would you prefer honesty or kindness if you could only choose one?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Since I have never known a totally honest person in my life, don't believe they exist, and probably wouldn't like one if they did, I will take kindness.

Apparently...

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

OOPS!

This is wild...

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

That's beautiful!

Trump will defeat biden, it will take more than just an anti trump message to win

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Might be a good plan. It got Trump elected.

Which 5 candidates will drop out first?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

The first five who run out of money. That is how it works.

What is with this Atheist/Agnostic divide stuff lately.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

It does get silly.

Thanks? I'll pass.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2019:

Whao!

Of course - EVERYthing is a sin ! Guilt-guilt-guilt

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2019:

Ain't that the truth!

Short stop in Atoka, OK. Taken with my phone and converted to b&w.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2019:

Very nice photo. I love B&W.

F ring, Titan, and Epimetheus I love this one!

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2019:

That is gorgeous

Chewy is dog sitting my friend’s chihuahua Bubbers this week. He’s being a good host.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2019:

How sweet.

I went to the opening of a new art center Friday. Here's a pic with one of my oil paintings.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2019:

Very nice.

I remember these came with a way to use the box as a cereal bowl, leaked like hell. lol

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2019:

I loved those.

How to respond to, "have a blessed day"?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2019:

I say thanks. Why would I be angry at someone for being nice. That would make no sense at all. There are a lot of things to get pissed about in this world, and that ain't one of em'.

Lost Voice Guy has the audience ROARING with unique comedy routine | Auditions | BGT 2018 [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2019:

The best thing I have ever seen from that show, and his act was funny. Thanks.

Behind every great man... Gary Larson fans?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2019:

My favorite cartoonist ever.

Iranian chess player

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2019:

Good. It would be ashame to cover that head and or face.

I'm back in West Virginia.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Glad it is going well. :)

Moving sucks but this view from our deck makes it all worthwhile.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Nice>

How many members on here are openly atheists in the bible belt? And are you treated differently?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

I don't hide it. It just seldom comes up.

Taj Mahal - Queen Bee - Bloody Sunday Sessions [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Love Taj!

What's your favorite thing about being Married/in a Long-term Relationship?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Sharing a life.

A WORLD WITHOUT LOVE - PETER & GORDON Such good performance to a sweet song.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

A Paul McCartney penned tune.

Good Morning Everyone! I'm so excited.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

I like that a lot.

Interesting thing when people attempt to date, at least as suggested by many posts here: Religion ...

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

I know and have dated women who believe in a power beyond us. They don't discuss it. They don't go to church. They don't believe in religion. Religions are organized institutions. Religion and belief in a power beyond us are not always mutually inclusive.

These are from the 1950s, who knows what they are?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Ugly?

Good morning! Back to the 36 questions.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Those conversations never go like the one in my head.

Which came first... the fork or the spoon?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

The spork makes so much sense.

Is there anything in your life (besides religion) that you have completely changed your opinion ...

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

I agree with you 100%. Our education system is and has been outdated for a long time.

Washington set to be the first state to allow the composting of human bodies.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

I am fine with this. My brother and sister-in-law are donating their bodies to the local University to be used for their forensic classes. They place you, fully clothed, in an area the University owns outside of town, and the students study the bodies at different stages of decomposition. I am thinking of doing the same.

Nothing created by humankind is inviolate and unchanging.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Agree. The thing became obsolete as soon as they had the Kennedy/Nixon debate on television. If it went away I believe more people might vote in Presidential elections. The person with the most votes should win. That is how a true democracy should work.

Should cops ditch their guns? New Zealand sets example some think Canada should follow

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

No, but they should Barney Fife those fuckers and give them one bullet. :)

It is a rare thing

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Very true in the good old USA.

I so wish this oh, what about you? 🤣😂😅

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

I pretty much can. I got fucked on hair, but got a great metabolism. :)

What's your opinion on this chandelier, from back in the day? 🤔

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

I saw one of those in an antique store a few months ago. I could probably figure out a way to use it in the right house and decor.

Today I tried to give my mother advice, and she said that the bible says that one should not listen ...

Sticks48 comments on Apr 27, 2019:

That is pretty harsh.

"Atheism deserves better than the new atheists whose methodology consists of criticizing religion ...

Sticks48 comments on Apr 27, 2019:

I understand it. It is dangerous and ignorant to give credence to religion. You can argue and discuss political and social differences. You can not argue or reason with blind faith. How many nonbelievers strap a bomb to their ass and kill themselves and others. FUCK religion.

Harvard study: Heat slows down the brain by 13% - Big Think

Sticks48 comments on Apr 27, 2019:

Maybe I should move north. No, it would be stupid to move where it snows all of the time. Maybe the heat is not affecting me after all.

Pink Floyd's "Wish you Were Here " is both sad and wise, on many levels.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 27, 2019:

Great song.

Hmmm...interesting observation. It made me laugh, anyway!

Sticks48 comments on Apr 27, 2019:

It really only takes neglect to grow the beard in the photo. To grow one like mine takes constant grooming, which l guess takes some patience. :)

Since right click is not working I had to type in the entire URL just to post a song and say, Happy ...

Sticks48 comments on Apr 27, 2019:

I got a video not available. Sorry it didn't work.

What is the size of this community?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 27, 2019:

The last figure I heard was over fifty thousand. That was a few months ago.

We're on a road to destruction if we don't make changes.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 27, 2019:

The reason I don't like Conservatives, is they detest change, and live for the past. Conservatives are lousy at preparing for the future. All we have is today and the future. Having grown up in politics, I have been listening to Conservatives most of my life. What occasional good idea they have is always crushed under the weight of all of the truly horrible ideas they have. It is your site. It is free. You should do whatever you like. If we don't like it we can leave. Most of us do appreciate what you have here, even though we may not always show it.

Happy Saturday everyone. Still busy moving. Not posting until tomorrow. Have a good day everyone.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 27, 2019:

You too.

As if church wasn't traumatic enough for children.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 27, 2019:

Appropriate, church is a kind of weird circus.

I do love funny men with a quick wit.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 27, 2019:

If you are both funny it can definitely help you get through rough spots.

Do you think it sounds a bit like rap?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 27, 2019:

Rap was not a new concept. In the 50's there were beat poets who did the same thing. In country music, there were guys who couldn't sing and just talked through songs.

Man will never be free until the last king is strangled with the entrails of the last priest - Denis...

Sticks48 comments on Apr 27, 2019:

Then we would have anarchy. No laws and no social structure. That would work well. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Stupid quote.

So, riddle me this.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 27, 2019:

The only thing all people do is die. The rest is a crapshhot.

People.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 27, 2019:

So those thirty somethings who message me are not really interested in a 71 year old man. DAMN! How disappointing.

So whats a guilty pleasure you have?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 27, 2019:

I NEVER feel guilty about my pleasures. That is one of the reasons they are pleasures.