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Are you at peace with the inevitable, endless non-existence that is coming?
273kelvin comments on Jun 10, 2020:
Death and taxes, not much you can do about either of them. I don't buy into the big rock candy mountain so when I die that's it, full stop. There is no point getting down on my knees and praying to some mythical being like the running man in the twin towers, it is a futile effort.
There is one ...
273kelvin replies on Jun 10, 2020:
@Radu No, you don't get it. You have to repeat exactly what you have done...forever. So if your life is shit then you would curse that entity and call it a demon. If your life is good then its an angel and all the shades of grey that lie in-between.
So if you`re in a shit relationship, job, place, etc, DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT because this life of yours might as well be an eternity. Its the only one you know you are gonna get.
Now that does not necessarily mean some hedonistic/nihilistic self-destructive romp. It could be something creative or altruistic that makes you happy. But the point is to be happy. The idea of an endless loop of your life just throws the phrase "I don't ever wanna be doing this again" into perspective.
The running man is a phenomenon I have seen before. I first saw it on an old newsreel where this US navy guy still had a hold of an airship rope. The thing took off and he with it but then he lost his grip and fell from the sky. As he plummeted, the guy starts running like he was being chased by a tiger. Part of a literal fight/flight response I am sure but chilling to see him flail like Scooby Do to his inevitable doom. To me, prayer is just that, useless and futile. A damn waste of good drinking time and so is any talk about it not being so.
https://youtu.be/FOM2ZlcOYdw
273kelvin comments on Jun 10, 2020:
Death and taxes, not much you can do about either of them. I don't buy into the big rock candy mountain so when I die that's it, full stop. There is no point getting down on my knees and praying to some mythical being like the running man in the twin towers, it is a futile effort.
There is one ...
273kelvin replies on Jun 10, 2020:
@Radu No, you don't get it. You have to repeat exactly what you have done...forever. So if your life is shit then you would curse that entity and call it a demon. If your life is good then its an angel and all the shades of grey that lie in-between.
So if you`re in a shit relationship, job, place, etc, DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT because this life of yours might as well be an eternity. Its the only one you know you are gonna get.
Now that does not necessarily mean some hedonistic/nihilistic self-destructive romp. It could be something creative or altruistic that makes you happy. But the point is to be happy. The idea of an endless loop of your life just throws the phrase "I don't ever wanna be doing this again" into perspective.
The running man is a phenomenon I have seen before. I first saw it on an old newsreel where this US navy guy still had a hold of an airship rope. The thing took off and he with it but then he lost his grip and fell from the sky. As he plummeted, the guy starts running like he was being chased by a tiger. Part of a literal fight/flight response I am sure but chilling to see him flail like Scooby Do to his inevitable doom. To me, prayer is just that, useless and futile. A damn waste of good drinking time and so is any talk about it not being so.
https://youtu.be/FOM2ZlcOYdw
With everything else going on this seems too much but I have just lost a good friend.
azzow2 comments on Jun 4, 2020:
I was thinking that feeling relief for him would be a better way to think of it. If he was in that much agony be it emotional or physical he most likely could not withstand the pain any longer.
273kelvin replies on Jun 9, 2020:
@Cast1es I lent him £20 for a pouch of tobacco and a few beers which he bought over the road
azzow2 comments on Jun 4, 2020:
I was thinking that feeling relief for him would be a better way to think of it. If he was in that much agony be it emotional or physical he most likely could not withstand the pain any longer.
273kelvin replies on Jun 9, 2020:
@Cast1es I lent him £20 for a pouch of tobacco and a few beers which he bought over the road
The flies are bothersome right now.
273kelvin comments on Jun 8, 2020:
Ah, but will it improve your backhand?
https://youtu.be/L-Bd_lHf7Bg
273kelvin replies on Jun 9, 2020:
@FrayedBear Do they compliment your hat with the corks hanging down?
273kelvin comments on Jun 8, 2020:
Ah, but will it improve your backhand?
https://youtu.be/L-Bd_lHf7Bg
273kelvin replies on Jun 9, 2020:
@FrayedBear Do they compliment your hat with the corks hanging down?
A couple of things of UK (ish) culture that cropped up in Zoom trivia
Jerry Springer the Opera (At ...
TomMcGiverin comments on Jun 7, 2020:
I got to see a local semi-pro production of Jerry Springer, The Opera about ten years ago in Des Moines. It was so sick and funny. And yes, Diaper Man was the most memorable character.. More outrageous than the TV show, if that's possible...
273kelvin replies on Jun 8, 2020:
Maybe but Cartoon Head would be hard to beat
TomMcGiverin comments on Jun 7, 2020:
I got to see a local semi-pro production of Jerry Springer, The Opera about ten years ago in Des Moines. It was so sick and funny. And yes, Diaper Man was the most memorable character.. More outrageous than the TV show, if that's possible...
273kelvin replies on Jun 8, 2020:
Maybe but Cartoon Head would be hard to beat
Louisiana GOP Backs Child Marriage Bill: “A Lot of 16-Year-Olds Are Very Mature” | Hemant Mehta ...
273kelvin comments on Jun 5, 2020:
In the UK the age is 16. On another point, my exes cousin in Israel was 15 and she 14. They both worked on the kibbutz and made the case for living together to the committee. He was such a live wire that they could not refuse. From what I hear they have been happily married for years now with ...
273kelvin replies on Jun 6, 2020:
@dermot235 In the Israeli case, they did not get married at 14 and 15. They only asked for and got a flat to live together from the kibbutz committee. They got married much later.
273kelvin comments on Jun 5, 2020:
In the UK the age is 16. On another point, my exes cousin in Israel was 15 and she 14. They both worked on the kibbutz and made the case for living together to the committee. He was such a live wire that they could not refuse. From what I hear they have been happily married for years now with ...
273kelvin replies on Jun 6, 2020:
@dermot235 In the Israeli case, they did not get married at 14 and 15. They only asked for and got a flat to live together from the kibbutz committee. They got married much later.
Louisiana GOP Backs Child Marriage Bill: “A Lot of 16-Year-Olds Are Very Mature” | Hemant Mehta ...
273kelvin comments on Jun 5, 2020:
In the UK the age is 16. On another point, my exes cousin in Israel was 15 and she 14. They both worked on the kibbutz and made the case for living together to the committee. He was such a live wire that they could not refuse. From what I hear they have been happily married for years now with ...
273kelvin replies on Jun 6, 2020:
@dermot235 As you said, sex and marriage are two separate issues. I merely pointed to the hypocrisy of being able to charge a minor as an adult, whilst holding them not responsible for their own sexual actions.
This is a very emotive subject and nobody wants to go down the paedo route but IMHO 18 is far too high a benchmark. As I stated in the UK its 16 and I and about 90% of the people I have asked said they had sex before that age. If you set the bar too high, then all you are going to get is fails and that makes criminals out of too many people.
273kelvin comments on Jun 5, 2020:
In the UK the age is 16. On another point, my exes cousin in Israel was 15 and she 14. They both worked on the kibbutz and made the case for living together to the committee. He was such a live wire that they could not refuse. From what I hear they have been happily married for years now with ...
273kelvin replies on Jun 6, 2020:
@dermot235 As you said, sex and marriage are two separate issues. I merely pointed to the hypocrisy of being able to charge a minor as an adult, whilst holding them not responsible for their own sexual actions.
This is a very emotive subject and nobody wants to go down the paedo route but IMHO 18 is far too high a benchmark. As I stated in the UK its 16 and I and about 90% of the people I have asked said they had sex before that age. If you set the bar too high, then all you are going to get is fails and that makes criminals out of too many people.
Louisiana GOP Backs Child Marriage Bill: “A Lot of 16-Year-Olds Are Very Mature” | Hemant Mehta ...
273kelvin comments on Jun 5, 2020:
In the UK the age is 16. On another point, my exes cousin in Israel was 15 and she 14. They both worked on the kibbutz and made the case for living together to the committee. He was such a live wire that they could not refuse. From what I hear they have been happily married for years now with ...
273kelvin replies on Jun 5, 2020:
@dermot235 But a 14-year old can be charged with a felony as an adult. If it is possible for a 14-year old to be "criminally responsible" then why not sexually"?
273kelvin comments on Jun 5, 2020:
In the UK the age is 16. On another point, my exes cousin in Israel was 15 and she 14. They both worked on the kibbutz and made the case for living together to the committee. He was such a live wire that they could not refuse. From what I hear they have been happily married for years now with ...
273kelvin replies on Jun 5, 2020:
@dermot235 But a 14-year old can be charged with a felony as an adult. If it is possible for a 14-year old to be "criminally responsible" then why not sexually"?
Louisiana GOP Backs Child Marriage Bill: “A Lot of 16-Year-Olds Are Very Mature” | Hemant Mehta ...
273kelvin comments on Jun 5, 2020:
In the UK the age is 16. On another point, my exes cousin in Israel was 15 and she 14. They both worked on the kibbutz and made the case for living together to the committee. He was such a live wire that they could not refuse. From what I hear they have been happily married for years now with ...
273kelvin replies on Jun 5, 2020:
@Marionville, @dermot235 I had sex at 14 and nobody forced me.
In the case of those Israeli kids, they were both very much in love and the relationship has stood the test of time
273kelvin comments on Jun 5, 2020:
In the UK the age is 16. On another point, my exes cousin in Israel was 15 and she 14. They both worked on the kibbutz and made the case for living together to the committee. He was such a live wire that they could not refuse. From what I hear they have been happily married for years now with ...
273kelvin replies on Jun 5, 2020:
@Marionville, @dermot235 I had sex at 14 and nobody forced me.
In the case of those Israeli kids, they were both very much in love and the relationship has stood the test of time
Louisiana GOP Backs Child Marriage Bill: “A Lot of 16-Year-Olds Are Very Mature” | Hemant Mehta ...
273kelvin comments on Jun 5, 2020:
In the UK the age is 16. On another point, my exes cousin in Israel was 15 and she 14. They both worked on the kibbutz and made the case for living together to the committee. He was such a live wire that they could not refuse. From what I hear they have been happily married for years now with ...
273kelvin replies on Jun 5, 2020:
@Marionville No it is not, parental consent is needed under 16 for sex. Marriage is a different matter, 18 without parental consent in England but 16 in Scotland.
273kelvin comments on Jun 5, 2020:
In the UK the age is 16. On another point, my exes cousin in Israel was 15 and she 14. They both worked on the kibbutz and made the case for living together to the committee. He was such a live wire that they could not refuse. From what I hear they have been happily married for years now with ...
273kelvin replies on Jun 5, 2020:
@Marionville No it is not, parental consent is needed under 16 for sex. Marriage is a different matter, 18 without parental consent in England but 16 in Scotland.
Is Trump losing his Christian support?
AmyLF comments on Jun 5, 2020:
To be honest I'm not sure he had the majority of religious people anyway, evangelicals for sure, but the rest seemed to be a mixed bag. I'm not sure about anyone else but I have been seeing various church leaders standing directly against him here and there as well. To be honest I cant recall if ...
273kelvin replies on Jun 5, 2020:
From what I understand, it was the abortion card that swayed a lot of Christian voters. If Biden can gather enough dog-collars around him, that may change things?
AmyLF comments on Jun 5, 2020:
To be honest I'm not sure he had the majority of religious people anyway, evangelicals for sure, but the rest seemed to be a mixed bag. I'm not sure about anyone else but I have been seeing various church leaders standing directly against him here and there as well. To be honest I cant recall if ...
273kelvin replies on Jun 5, 2020:
From what I understand, it was the abortion card that swayed a lot of Christian voters. If Biden can gather enough dog-collars around him, that may change things?
Good News, Agnostics!
About half of Democratic voters are Christian, down from nearly ...
TheMiddleWay comments on Jun 3, 2020:
Is it really good news? Because I read that to mean that 1/4 of Christians that would have voted democratic are now going to vote.... guess. :(
273kelvin replies on Jun 5, 2020:
I think that the tide may turn in that respect. Recent events in Washington vis-a-vie Trumps photo-op and planned visit a catholic shrine. Which has brought about condemnation from the Episcopal church and the catholic bishop of Washington. Will we hope, give many Christians pause for thought.
TheMiddleWay comments on Jun 3, 2020:
Is it really good news? Because I read that to mean that 1/4 of Christians that would have voted democratic are now going to vote.... guess. :(
273kelvin replies on Jun 5, 2020:
I think that the tide may turn in that respect. Recent events in Washington vis-a-vie Trumps photo-op and planned visit a catholic shrine. Which has brought about condemnation from the Episcopal church and the catholic bishop of Washington. Will we hope, give many Christians pause for thought.
The Rolling Stones - Sister Morphine
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whitmore comments on Jun 3, 2020:
Love this song. Do you know Marianne Faithfull's version (she wrote it)?
273kelvin replies on Jun 5, 2020:
@whitmore But she also says that "Wild Horses" was written about her, whilst Mick says it's about some bird that Kieth knew. Seeing as Marrianne has not got a great deal of solo songs in her resume. I am inclined to believe the Glimmer twins on this one.
whitmore comments on Jun 3, 2020:
Love this song. Do you know Marianne Faithfull's version (she wrote it)?
273kelvin replies on Jun 5, 2020:
@whitmore But she also says that "Wild Horses" was written about her, whilst Mick says it's about some bird that Kieth knew. Seeing as Marrianne has not got a great deal of solo songs in her resume. I am inclined to believe the Glimmer twins on this one.
With everything else going on this seems too much but I have just lost a good friend.
indirect76 comments on Jun 4, 2020:
That sucks man. I lost quite a few friends from drugs too. None of them owed me money though.
273kelvin replies on Jun 5, 2020:
That`s the least of it. He only borrowed £20 for some tobacco and a few beers. Although he did do cocaine I believe it was his prescription drugs that he overdosed on.
indirect76 comments on Jun 4, 2020:
That sucks man. I lost quite a few friends from drugs too. None of them owed me money though.
273kelvin replies on Jun 5, 2020:
That`s the least of it. He only borrowed £20 for some tobacco and a few beers. Although he did do cocaine I believe it was his prescription drugs that he overdosed on.
With everything else going on this seems too much but I have just lost a good friend.
sassygirl3869 comments on Jun 4, 2020:
Oh Kelvin so sorry about your friend. Is it the one from Trivia night?
273kelvin replies on Jun 5, 2020:
No another one. Ary (or H) was half Venezuelan, half Austrian. A very intense musician and songwriter
sassygirl3869 comments on Jun 4, 2020:
Oh Kelvin so sorry about your friend. Is it the one from Trivia night?
273kelvin replies on Jun 5, 2020:
No another one. Ary (or H) was half Venezuelan, half Austrian. A very intense musician and songwriter
With everything else going on this seems too much but I have just lost a good friend.
azzow2 comments on Jun 4, 2020:
I was thinking that feeling relief for him would be a better way to think of it. If he was in that much agony be it emotional or physical he most likely could not withstand the pain any longer.
273kelvin replies on Jun 4, 2020:
He had health problems due to Type 1 diabetes but I don't think that he was in that much physical pain. He was writing and recording songs so this must have been a weak moment.
azzow2 comments on Jun 4, 2020:
I was thinking that feeling relief for him would be a better way to think of it. If he was in that much agony be it emotional or physical he most likely could not withstand the pain any longer.
273kelvin replies on Jun 4, 2020:
He had health problems due to Type 1 diabetes but I don't think that he was in that much physical pain. He was writing and recording songs so this must have been a weak moment.
The Rolling Stones - Sister Morphine
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whitmore comments on Jun 3, 2020:
Love this song. Do you know Marianne Faithfull's version (she wrote it)?
273kelvin replies on Jun 4, 2020:
She did not write it but she did do the 1st version as a single. That got banned and pulled so any copies are extremely rare/collectable
whitmore comments on Jun 3, 2020:
Love this song. Do you know Marianne Faithfull's version (she wrote it)?
273kelvin replies on Jun 4, 2020:
She did not write it but she did do the 1st version as a single. That got banned and pulled so any copies are extremely rare/collectable
Question?
Marionville comments on May 30, 2020:
It depends entirely on the personality make up within each group. People fall into certain categories depending on what personality traits they have, and skill sets they are best at. The political leanings of either group will really make no difference to how they succeed, as groups are made up ...
273kelvin replies on May 30, 2020:
Pretty much what I said too except "Pray for a Shackleton".
Marionville comments on May 30, 2020:
It depends entirely on the personality make up within each group. People fall into certain categories depending on what personality traits they have, and skill sets they are best at. The political leanings of either group will really make no difference to how they succeed, as groups are made up ...
273kelvin replies on May 30, 2020:
Pretty much what I said too except "Pray for a Shackleton".
BBC4 - Unprecedented
I am not sure if you guys in the states can get this but here is a brand new ...
LenHazell53 comments on May 30, 2020:
dead link
273kelvin replies on May 30, 2020:
It might be a BBC thing, try this or google it
https://inews.co.uk/culture/arts/unprecedented-bbc4-review-artistic-response-coronavirus-lockdown-james-graham-lennie-james-2865518
LenHazell53 comments on May 30, 2020:
dead link
273kelvin replies on May 30, 2020:
It might be a BBC thing, try this or google it
https://inews.co.uk/culture/arts/unprecedented-bbc4-review-artistic-response-coronavirus-lockdown-james-graham-lennie-james-2865518
I want to warn everyone here about a scam sale site for Ariat boots, a high quality company.
Cutiebeauty comments on May 28, 2020:
I'm not on facebook... But thx for the info.. I like going to an actual store when I shop anyway.. I rarely purchase things online..
273kelvin replies on May 29, 2020:
I find eBay quite reliable. I buy lots of things there, from pipe-cleaners to guitar strings
Cutiebeauty comments on May 28, 2020:
I'm not on facebook... But thx for the info.. I like going to an actual store when I shop anyway.. I rarely purchase things online..
273kelvin replies on May 29, 2020:
I find eBay quite reliable. I buy lots of things there, from pipe-cleaners to guitar strings
How did you, or do you react to these 2 photos, and the stories behind them?
linxminx comments on May 27, 2020:
I'm just sick about the murder of George Floyd at the hands of those who are suppose to protect and serve. Words fail me in expressing my anger, fear, and the shame I feel toward these police officers. I've always tried to respect authority, but this...no.
I respect Colin Kaepernick for trying ...
273kelvin replies on May 28, 2020:
@linxminx I cannot think of any profession other than the police or armed forces that would require anybody to stand for the national anthem.
However, there is one case in the UK I can recall that is similar. About ten years back Manchester council required the fire service to attend and march in their gay pride event. The fire brigades union protested at this "requirement" not because it had anything per se against the LGBT community but they believed that any participant should be voluntary and not compulsory
linxminx comments on May 27, 2020:
I'm just sick about the murder of George Floyd at the hands of those who are suppose to protect and serve. Words fail me in expressing my anger, fear, and the shame I feel toward these police officers. I've always tried to respect authority, but this...no.
I respect Colin Kaepernick for trying ...
273kelvin replies on May 28, 2020:
@linxminx I cannot think of any profession other than the police or armed forces that would require anybody to stand for the national anthem.
However, there is one case in the UK I can recall that is similar. About ten years back Manchester council required the fire service to attend and march in their gay pride event. The fire brigades union protested at this "requirement" not because it had anything per se against the LGBT community but they believed that any participant should be voluntary and not compulsory
How did you, or do you react to these 2 photos, and the stories behind them?
linxminx comments on May 27, 2020:
I'm just sick about the murder of George Floyd at the hands of those who are suppose to protect and serve. Words fail me in expressing my anger, fear, and the shame I feel toward these police officers. I've always tried to respect authority, but this...no.
I respect Colin Kaepernick for trying ...
273kelvin replies on May 28, 2020:
There is no patriotism, honour, or respect if the act is mandatory. It would be as worthless as a forced salute from a conscripted soldier or a "Yes Massa" from a slave.
As for "at work", one of the few good things that the celebrity culture can give us is a platform to bring issues to light. I recall Mohamed Ali refusing to fight in Nam and many other instances where celebs have used their job as a platform. As for you being fired, would that happen if any of your colleagues wore a crucifix? Maybe if you wore your agnostic.com t-shirt (when you get it)?
Perhaps you might respect the protest a little more if you walked a little Kaepernicks shoes. Just to help that somewhat, may I paste part of the third verse to that anthem was he required to stand for.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
linxminx comments on May 27, 2020:
I'm just sick about the murder of George Floyd at the hands of those who are suppose to protect and serve. Words fail me in expressing my anger, fear, and the shame I feel toward these police officers. I've always tried to respect authority, but this...no.
I respect Colin Kaepernick for trying ...
273kelvin replies on May 28, 2020:
There is no patriotism, honour, or respect if the act is mandatory. It would be as worthless as a forced salute from a conscripted soldier or a "Yes Massa" from a slave.
As for "at work", one of the few good things that the celebrity culture can give us is a platform to bring issues to light. I recall Mohamed Ali refusing to fight in Nam and many other instances where celebs have used their job as a platform. As for you being fired, would that happen if any of your colleagues wore a crucifix? Maybe if you wore your agnostic.com t-shirt (when you get it)?
Perhaps you might respect the protest a little more if you walked a little Kaepernicks shoes. Just to help that somewhat, may I paste part of the third verse to that anthem was he required to stand for.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Good Morning! I'd like to thank everyone who participated in Zoom Trivia last night.
273kelvin comments on May 25, 2020:
Well, you would not have the authentic pub quiz atmosphere without a drunken Irishman in the corner.
Btw I think I scored 6 and Fergal got 2
273kelvin replies on May 25, 2020:
@sassygirl3869 He is less so when he knocks at 3.15 am
273kelvin comments on May 25, 2020:
Well, you would not have the authentic pub quiz atmosphere without a drunken Irishman in the corner.
Btw I think I scored 6 and Fergal got 2
273kelvin replies on May 25, 2020:
@sassygirl3869 He is less so when he knocks at 3.15 am
Good Afternoon Everyone! Happy Saturday! Spent the morning on Zoom with my Freethinker Friends in ...
273kelvin comments on May 23, 2020:
Chlorine only works intravenously and then only in conjunction with a UV light up your jacksie (or so I have been told). Thanks for the Netflix tip, I had been thinking about that one
273kelvin replies on May 24, 2020:
@sassygirl3869 Will do and please look out for my msgs if I have trouble
273kelvin comments on May 23, 2020:
Chlorine only works intravenously and then only in conjunction with a UV light up your jacksie (or so I have been told). Thanks for the Netflix tip, I had been thinking about that one
273kelvin replies on May 24, 2020:
@sassygirl3869 Will do and please look out for my msgs if I have trouble
Good Afternoon Everyone! Happy Saturday! Spent the morning on Zoom with my Freethinker Friends in ...
273kelvin comments on May 23, 2020:
Chlorine only works intravenously and then only in conjunction with a UV light up your jacksie (or so I have been told). Thanks for the Netflix tip, I had been thinking about that one
273kelvin replies on May 23, 2020:
@sassygirl3869 I did try on Wednesday but it would not let me in
273kelvin comments on May 23, 2020:
Chlorine only works intravenously and then only in conjunction with a UV light up your jacksie (or so I have been told). Thanks for the Netflix tip, I had been thinking about that one
273kelvin replies on May 23, 2020:
@sassygirl3869 I did try on Wednesday but it would not let me in
Proud owner of a new (to me) guitar.
Davekp comments on May 23, 2020:
Good score!! ( haha music pun there lol ) Even though Yamaha, as a brand name, isn't as swanky as a Washburn or an Ibanez they certainly do the trick. I've had my Yamaha FG-340 for over 30 years and it gives a great, warm sound and never an issue with tonality. I added a pickup a couple of decades ...
273kelvin replies on May 23, 2020:
I have known some better Yamies than some woeful Martins. A friend had a bottom range martin made out of chipboard ffs.
Davekp comments on May 23, 2020:
Good score!! ( haha music pun there lol ) Even though Yamaha, as a brand name, isn't as swanky as a Washburn or an Ibanez they certainly do the trick. I've had my Yamaha FG-340 for over 30 years and it gives a great, warm sound and never an issue with tonality. I added a pickup a couple of decades ...
273kelvin replies on May 23, 2020:
I have known some better Yamies than some woeful Martins. A friend had a bottom range martin made out of chipboard ffs.
I live on a world, and try to live in a world, with a bunch of fucking idiots.
Barnie2years comments on May 19, 2020:
You’re a slow learner! 😂 When I was training new drivers at work (bus driver) and a passenger would get on and do something stupid, I would tell them how I handled this situation for the 42 years I worked there. I just figure everyone is stupid, each in our own way. If you accept that fact, ...
273kelvin replies on May 20, 2020:
Nothing to do with stupidity but a great bus driver story.
Many years ago, I was alighting a crowded bus but things were going slowly due to a hunchbacked guy struggling to step off. The driver was unaware of what the cause was and so he shouted; "Come-on folks hurry-up please". To which the hunchback stopped and look back at him in full Egor mode and said; "What do you think this thing is. A f#cking parachute?"
Barnie2years comments on May 19, 2020:
You’re a slow learner! 😂 When I was training new drivers at work (bus driver) and a passenger would get on and do something stupid, I would tell them how I handled this situation for the 42 years I worked there. I just figure everyone is stupid, each in our own way. If you accept that fact, ...
273kelvin replies on May 20, 2020:
Nothing to do with stupidity but a great bus driver story.
Many years ago, I was alighting a crowded bus but things were going slowly due to a hunchbacked guy struggling to step off. The driver was unaware of what the cause was and so he shouted; "Come-on folks hurry-up please". To which the hunchback stopped and look back at him in full Egor mode and said; "What do you think this thing is. A f#cking parachute?"
I live on a world, and try to live in a world, with a bunch of fucking idiots.
girlwithsmiles comments on May 20, 2020:
Hopefully this will give you a chuckle:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zGxSM5y7Pfs
(Although personally I’m more scared of the ones organising and watching the race I think!).
273kelvin replies on May 20, 2020:
@MsDemeanour Teresa May is overjoyed at now not being the worst PM in history
girlwithsmiles comments on May 20, 2020:
Hopefully this will give you a chuckle:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zGxSM5y7Pfs
(Although personally I’m more scared of the ones organising and watching the race I think!).
273kelvin replies on May 20, 2020:
@MsDemeanour Teresa May is overjoyed at now not being the worst PM in history
I wonder how many churches will close for good due to covid-19.
273kelvin comments on May 18, 2020:
The situation in the UK is very different from the US. Churches here have been in decline for many years. Whilst as an atheist I cannot help but indulge in a little schadenfreude. On a personal and practical level, it can make me a bit sad.
I have a lovely old lady customer who plays the organ for...
273kelvin replies on May 18, 2020:
@mordant There seems to be a broad shift to the left from established churches here. I think that they want to ditch being seen as "The Conservative party at prayer". All that leads to is empty pews and old ladies. All of the passion is on the left, and tbh so should natural Christian values. Jesus and the govt whomever they may be, was always a marriage of convenience.
I personally have no problem with the established CofE atm. They seem to be allies in a world that does not give a shit for his fellow man
273kelvin comments on May 18, 2020:
The situation in the UK is very different from the US. Churches here have been in decline for many years. Whilst as an atheist I cannot help but indulge in a little schadenfreude. On a personal and practical level, it can make me a bit sad.
I have a lovely old lady customer who plays the organ for...
273kelvin replies on May 18, 2020:
@mordant There seems to be a broad shift to the left from established churches here. I think that they want to ditch being seen as "The Conservative party at prayer". All that leads to is empty pews and old ladies. All of the passion is on the left, and tbh so should natural Christian values. Jesus and the govt whomever they may be, was always a marriage of convenience.
I personally have no problem with the established CofE atm. They seem to be allies in a world that does not give a shit for his fellow man
I wonder how many churches will close for good due to covid-19.
273kelvin comments on May 18, 2020:
The situation in the UK is very different from the US. Churches here have been in decline for many years. Whilst as an atheist I cannot help but indulge in a little schadenfreude. On a personal and practical level, it can make me a bit sad.
I have a lovely old lady customer who plays the organ for...
273kelvin replies on May 18, 2020:
@DavidLaDeau I know a few atheists friends that volunteer for a churches social work like food-bank or soup kitchens. They do not seem to complain about too much god stuff.
273kelvin comments on May 18, 2020:
The situation in the UK is very different from the US. Churches here have been in decline for many years. Whilst as an atheist I cannot help but indulge in a little schadenfreude. On a personal and practical level, it can make me a bit sad.
I have a lovely old lady customer who plays the organ for...
273kelvin replies on May 18, 2020:
@DavidLaDeau I know a few atheists friends that volunteer for a churches social work like food-bank or soup kitchens. They do not seem to complain about too much god stuff.
Bloody typical, with the whole world self-isolating, hand-washing, or face-mask wearing.
Lauren comments on May 18, 2020:
Don't hold back on the toddies, pamper yourself when you can, and I hope you're feeling better soon.
273kelvin replies on May 18, 2020:
Pretty much okay now. It was just a 2-3 day thing
Lauren comments on May 18, 2020:
Don't hold back on the toddies, pamper yourself when you can, and I hope you're feeling better soon.
273kelvin replies on May 18, 2020:
Pretty much okay now. It was just a 2-3 day thing
Bloody typical, with the whole world self-isolating, hand-washing, or face-mask wearing.
Lorajay comments on May 15, 2020:
Be careful please
273kelvin replies on May 15, 2020:
Thank you but atm my coughing and sneezing is self-distancing everyone away. I am at home and dare not venture out for fear of permanent expulsion from the local shops.
Lorajay comments on May 15, 2020:
Be careful please
273kelvin replies on May 15, 2020:
Thank you but atm my coughing and sneezing is self-distancing everyone away. I am at home and dare not venture out for fear of permanent expulsion from the local shops.
Little Richard - I Don't Know What You've Got, But It's Got Me
RIP the man who made the blueprint ...
Lilac-JadeCanada comments on May 12, 2020:
No clue.
273kelvin replies on May 13, 2020:
@Lilac-Jade Silver wings silhouetted against the child's sunrise
Lilac-JadeCanada comments on May 12, 2020:
No clue.
273kelvin replies on May 13, 2020:
@Lilac-Jade Silver wings silhouetted against the child's sunrise
Little Richard - I Don't Know What You've Got, But It's Got Me
RIP the man who made the blueprint ...
Lilac-JadeCanada comments on May 12, 2020:
No clue.
273kelvin replies on May 13, 2020:
@Lilac-Jade "All along the watchtower" - "Voodoo Child"
He is not playing with his teeth on that track.
Does that help?
Lilac-JadeCanada comments on May 12, 2020:
No clue.
273kelvin replies on May 13, 2020:
@Lilac-Jade "All along the watchtower" - "Voodoo Child"
He is not playing with his teeth on that track.
Does that help?
Little Richard - I Don't Know What You've Got, But It's Got Me
RIP the man who made the blueprint ...
Lilac-JadeCanada comments on May 12, 2020:
No clue.
273kelvin replies on May 13, 2020:
Clue "Hey Joe"
Lilac-JadeCanada comments on May 12, 2020:
No clue.
273kelvin replies on May 13, 2020:
Clue "Hey Joe"
"All you have to do is look around you and see the beauty of god's creation!"
It's like you've ...
RussRAB comments on May 11, 2020:
Christians refuse to acknowledge that their God is ultimately responsible for all the ugly, vile, putrid, and disgusting things within our world. Even if we allow the Devil (or disobedient, evil humans) to "corrupt" God's creation, God has created the possibility and the parameters of this ...
273kelvin replies on May 12, 2020:
It's like god made an ant farm and then a boy with a magnifying glass
RussRAB comments on May 11, 2020:
Christians refuse to acknowledge that their God is ultimately responsible for all the ugly, vile, putrid, and disgusting things within our world. Even if we allow the Devil (or disobedient, evil humans) to "corrupt" God's creation, God has created the possibility and the parameters of this ...
273kelvin replies on May 12, 2020:
It's like god made an ant farm and then a boy with a magnifying glass
Little Richard - I Don't Know What You've Got, But It's Got Me
RIP the man who made the blueprint ...
Marionville comments on May 12, 2020:
No clues to who the guitarist is!
273kelvin replies on May 12, 2020:
Clue "Hey Joe"
Marionville comments on May 12, 2020:
No clues to who the guitarist is!
273kelvin replies on May 12, 2020:
Clue "Hey Joe"
Little Richard - I Don't Know What You've Got, But It's Got Me
RIP the man who made the blueprint ...
KKGator comments on May 12, 2020:
Imma guess, Chuck Berry.
273kelvin replies on May 12, 2020:
Clue "Hey Joe"
KKGator comments on May 12, 2020:
Imma guess, Chuck Berry.
273kelvin replies on May 12, 2020:
Clue "Hey Joe"
This one came to me via a vicar of places at the end of his online service:
"Finally I would ask ...
Moravian comments on May 11, 2020:
Very good, but I doubt if even Boris would have a child born in a care home
273kelvin replies on May 11, 2020:
None he would want to acknowledge
Moravian comments on May 11, 2020:
Very good, but I doubt if even Boris would have a child born in a care home
273kelvin replies on May 11, 2020:
None he would want to acknowledge
I just thought of the next superheroes that could emerge from the quarantine situation.
Cutiebeauty comments on May 10, 2020:
Making light of a pandemic that's killing thousands worldwide? Really?
273kelvin replies on May 11, 2020:
Gallows humor is making light but does not necessarily diminish the enormity or tragedy of a situation. It can be simply a coping mechanism that allows us to carry on without so heavy a burden. (I heard from a Holocaust survivor that they used to tell jokes in the camps.)
But here is a more recent example: "When I die, I want to go peacefully in my sleep like my uncle Bert and not screaming in terror like his passengers". That joke was written by a comic that had mental health issues. It was in response to an actual news item from S. Africa. The thought of all those poor people was driving him into depression and the joke his only way to relieve it.
Most of us are stuck at home with bugger all to do. Humor is essential to get by.
This one came to me via a vicar of places at the end of his online service:
"Finally I would ask you all to congratulate the prime minister Boris Johnson on the birth of his sixth child. Please also note that this only counts his children that have been born in a hospital. The real numbers may be much higher."
Cutiebeauty comments on May 10, 2020:
Making light of a pandemic that's killing thousands worldwide? Really?
273kelvin replies on May 11, 2020:
Gallows humor is making light but does not necessarily diminish the enormity or tragedy of a situation. It can be simply a coping mechanism that allows us to carry on without so heavy a burden. (I heard from a Holocaust survivor that they used to tell jokes in the camps.)
But here is a more recent example: "When I die, I want to go peacefully in my sleep like my uncle Bert and not screaming in terror like his passengers". That joke was written by a comic that had mental health issues. It was in response to an actual news item from S. Africa. The thought of all those poor people was driving him into depression and the joke his only way to relieve it.
Most of us are stuck at home with bugger all to do. Humor is essential to get by.
This one came to me via a vicar of places at the end of his online service:
"Finally I would ask you all to congratulate the prime minister Boris Johnson on the birth of his sixth child. Please also note that this only counts his children that have been born in a hospital. The real numbers may be much higher."
Regarding the amazing failure of Trump virus response:
What seems to have happened is that in ...
273kelvin comments on May 4, 2020:
What puzzles me and so many non-Americans is not so much Trump himself. (There have been bad presidents before but maybe not this bad). Trump is Trump and for all the liar, narcissist, and fool he is, he has been a consistent one. Nor even the empowering GOP, whose self-interest and corruption is ...
273kelvin replies on May 6, 2020:
@kmaz My impression of the political demographics on here is that it is a-typical of the US in general. The lack of religious thinking automatically removes not only the alt-right Christians but also a broad spectrum of "God and country" flag waivers. The few Trumpers left are heavily outnumbered and as such can be popular as a pork pie at a bar-mitzvah. So I think many tend to leave.
The 2016 election was a huge foot-shooting exercise for the Demographic party. Whilst Trump's slogan was "MAGA" Hillarys was "It's my turn".
273kelvin comments on May 4, 2020:
What puzzles me and so many non-Americans is not so much Trump himself. (There have been bad presidents before but maybe not this bad). Trump is Trump and for all the liar, narcissist, and fool he is, he has been a consistent one. Nor even the empowering GOP, whose self-interest and corruption is ...
273kelvin replies on May 6, 2020:
@kmaz My impression of the political demographics on here is that it is a-typical of the US in general. The lack of religious thinking automatically removes not only the alt-right Christians but also a broad spectrum of "God and country" flag waivers. The few Trumpers left are heavily outnumbered and as such can be popular as a pork pie at a bar-mitzvah. So I think many tend to leave.
The 2016 election was a huge foot-shooting exercise for the Demographic party. Whilst Trump's slogan was "MAGA" Hillarys was "It's my turn".
I am struggling along in isolation at home - my nearest neighbour is half a mile and the village a...
273kelvin comments on May 5, 2020:
Oh, tough titty, poor you. Please tell that to two of my friends, one who has lost her uncle and the other who has a mom on a ventilator. No please I can put you in touch via FB, I dare you. Tell that to all my musician friends that are looking at months or more without work but accept it because ...
273kelvin replies on May 5, 2020:
@ShadowAmicus !, You are entitled to your opinion, just not entitled to act upon it.
2, I presume by your comment that you were in the military. Well then, you should know how to follow orders and the meaning of duty. Consider yourself confined to barracks until further notice.
3. Nearly everyone is getting antsy atm. Do you want to go to the theatre? My actress niece would love to be on stage but it ain't happening.
4, If you really need to get out and do something? volunteer. I assume you have a car? There must agencies nearby that could do with more people to help with foodbanks, delivering meds, etc.
273kelvin comments on May 5, 2020:
Oh, tough titty, poor you. Please tell that to two of my friends, one who has lost her uncle and the other who has a mom on a ventilator. No please I can put you in touch via FB, I dare you. Tell that to all my musician friends that are looking at months or more without work but accept it because ...
273kelvin replies on May 5, 2020:
@ShadowAmicus !, You are entitled to your opinion, just not entitled to act upon it.
2, I presume by your comment that you were in the military. Well then, you should know how to follow orders and the meaning of duty. Consider yourself confined to barracks until further notice.
3. Nearly everyone is getting antsy atm. Do you want to go to the theatre? My actress niece would love to be on stage but it ain't happening.
4, If you really need to get out and do something? volunteer. I assume you have a car? There must agencies nearby that could do with more people to help with foodbanks, delivering meds, etc.
I am struggling along in isolation at home - my nearest neighbour is half a mile and the village a...
273kelvin comments on May 5, 2020:
Oh, tough titty, poor you. Please tell that to two of my friends, one who has lost her uncle and the other who has a mom on a ventilator. No please I can put you in touch via FB, I dare you. Tell that to all my musician friends that are looking at months or more without work but accept it because ...
273kelvin replies on May 5, 2020:
@ShadowAmicus And I have buried my child. So fucking what.
Oh, and the increase in the overall death rate is 75%.and that's with a lockdown, so what would it be without?
You chose to live in a nice quiet rural area a mile from the nearest village, not in a city.
So I take it that you DO want to say that to my friends via FB? PM me and I will put you in touch
273kelvin comments on May 5, 2020:
Oh, tough titty, poor you. Please tell that to two of my friends, one who has lost her uncle and the other who has a mom on a ventilator. No please I can put you in touch via FB, I dare you. Tell that to all my musician friends that are looking at months or more without work but accept it because ...
273kelvin replies on May 5, 2020:
@ShadowAmicus And I have buried my child. So fucking what.
Oh, and the increase in the overall death rate is 75%.and that's with a lockdown, so what would it be without?
You chose to live in a nice quiet rural area a mile from the nearest village, not in a city.
So I take it that you DO want to say that to my friends via FB? PM me and I will put you in touch
Regarding the amazing failure of Trump virus response:
What seems to have happened is that in ...
273kelvin comments on May 4, 2020:
What puzzles me and so many non-Americans is not so much Trump himself. (There have been bad presidents before but maybe not this bad). Trump is Trump and for all the liar, narcissist, and fool he is, he has been a consistent one. Nor even the empowering GOP, whose self-interest and corruption is ...
273kelvin replies on May 5, 2020:
@kmaz Oh, you are right about some atheist Republicans. They do have their rather small group on here
273kelvin comments on May 4, 2020:
What puzzles me and so many non-Americans is not so much Trump himself. (There have been bad presidents before but maybe not this bad). Trump is Trump and for all the liar, narcissist, and fool he is, he has been a consistent one. Nor even the empowering GOP, whose self-interest and corruption is ...
273kelvin replies on May 5, 2020:
@kmaz Oh, you are right about some atheist Republicans. They do have their rather small group on here
Regarding the amazing failure of Trump virus response:
What seems to have happened is that in ...
273kelvin comments on May 4, 2020:
What puzzles me and so many non-Americans is not so much Trump himself. (There have been bad presidents before but maybe not this bad). Trump is Trump and for all the liar, narcissist, and fool he is, he has been a consistent one. Nor even the empowering GOP, whose self-interest and corruption is ...
273kelvin replies on May 5, 2020:
@kmaz I read it on a copy/paste post on FB.
It still beggars the question; "What does Trump have to do or say that will disillusion his base?" Everywhere else in the world, this crisis is seen as a referendum on their respective govts competency. (Can we have a clone of NZs PM please) Yet the US electorate seems utterly blinkered to his mishandling and politicizing the situation, at the cost of so many lives.
Note; We have not fared much better in the UK. The official death count so far is over 30,000. Boris talks a good game but results say otherwise.
273kelvin comments on May 4, 2020:
What puzzles me and so many non-Americans is not so much Trump himself. (There have been bad presidents before but maybe not this bad). Trump is Trump and for all the liar, narcissist, and fool he is, he has been a consistent one. Nor even the empowering GOP, whose self-interest and corruption is ...
273kelvin replies on May 5, 2020:
@kmaz I read it on a copy/paste post on FB.
It still beggars the question; "What does Trump have to do or say that will disillusion his base?" Everywhere else in the world, this crisis is seen as a referendum on their respective govts competency. (Can we have a clone of NZs PM please) Yet the US electorate seems utterly blinkered to his mishandling and politicizing the situation, at the cost of so many lives.
Note; We have not fared much better in the UK. The official death count so far is over 30,000. Boris talks a good game but results say otherwise.
The Way We Spend Money Will Change Post-COVID — 5 Industries That Will Not Be the Same | ...
JoeB comments on May 2, 2020:
The zombie movie industry will have to change too. No future zombie movie will be complete without a toilet paper riot and protesters demanding the right of freedom of movement through zombie infested areas.
273kelvin replies on May 2, 2020:
The oldie TV station in the UK Talking Pictures is gonna show "Mask of the red death" on the 15th
JoeB comments on May 2, 2020:
The zombie movie industry will have to change too. No future zombie movie will be complete without a toilet paper riot and protesters demanding the right of freedom of movement through zombie infested areas.
273kelvin replies on May 2, 2020:
The oldie TV station in the UK Talking Pictures is gonna show "Mask of the red death" on the 15th
As has happened for me several times before on here, this past week, not one, but this time two ...
Robecology comments on May 2, 2020:
I find a lot of attractve young "players" on WWF...who suddenly disappear. I even got my first bribe email suggesting they've "watched and filmed me" and demanding bitcoin for ransom...so be careful out there...
273kelvin replies on May 2, 2020:
@Robecology Like I said these kinds of scammers have driven some vulnerable people to their deaths. The authorities (at least in the UK) are no longer laughing and you should report it. Even if they cannot follow it up, it can provide timelines and patterns of MO for them to build a picture.
Robecology comments on May 2, 2020:
I find a lot of attractve young "players" on WWF...who suddenly disappear. I even got my first bribe email suggesting they've "watched and filmed me" and demanding bitcoin for ransom...so be careful out there...
273kelvin replies on May 2, 2020:
@Robecology Like I said these kinds of scammers have driven some vulnerable people to their deaths. The authorities (at least in the UK) are no longer laughing and you should report it. Even if they cannot follow it up, it can provide timelines and patterns of MO for them to build a picture.
As has happened for me several times before on here, this past week, not one, but this time two ...
Robecology comments on May 2, 2020:
I find a lot of attractve young "players" on WWF...who suddenly disappear. I even got my first bribe email suggesting they've "watched and filmed me" and demanding bitcoin for ransom...so be careful out there...
273kelvin replies on May 2, 2020:
@Robecology Your local police would be a start. If they do not have a cyber-crime unit they may direct you to one. This is extortion when all is said and done.
https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FCCC/FC3-Home.aspx
Robecology comments on May 2, 2020:
I find a lot of attractve young "players" on WWF...who suddenly disappear. I even got my first bribe email suggesting they've "watched and filmed me" and demanding bitcoin for ransom...so be careful out there...
273kelvin replies on May 2, 2020:
@Robecology Your local police would be a start. If they do not have a cyber-crime unit they may direct you to one. This is extortion when all is said and done.
https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FCCC/FC3-Home.aspx
As has happened for me several times before on here, this past week, not one, but this time two ...
Robecology comments on May 2, 2020:
I find a lot of attractve young "players" on WWF...who suddenly disappear. I even got my first bribe email suggesting they've "watched and filmed me" and demanding bitcoin for ransom...so be careful out there...
273kelvin replies on May 2, 2020:
@Robecology Some of these blackmail scammers have been very successful and caused tragedies in the UK. Some younger and more vulnerable people having been driven to suicide. With that in mind, I think that we should all report these people to whatever relevant authorities we can, if encountered.
Robecology comments on May 2, 2020:
I find a lot of attractve young "players" on WWF...who suddenly disappear. I even got my first bribe email suggesting they've "watched and filmed me" and demanding bitcoin for ransom...so be careful out there...
273kelvin replies on May 2, 2020:
@Robecology Some of these blackmail scammers have been very successful and caused tragedies in the UK. Some younger and more vulnerable people having been driven to suicide. With that in mind, I think that we should all report these people to whatever relevant authorities we can, if encountered.
Sassygirl3869 is hosting a Zoom Room Get Together tonight.
273kelvin comments on Apr 29, 2020:
ID, please
273kelvin replies on Apr 30, 2020:
@sassygirl3869 Okay
273kelvin comments on Apr 29, 2020:
ID, please
273kelvin replies on Apr 30, 2020:
@sassygirl3869 Okay
Sassygirl3869 is hosting a Zoom Room Get Together tonight.
273kelvin comments on Apr 29, 2020:
ID, please
273kelvin replies on Apr 30, 2020:
@sassygirl3869 it wasn't working for me last night
273kelvin comments on Apr 29, 2020:
ID, please
273kelvin replies on Apr 30, 2020:
@sassygirl3869 it wasn't working for me last night
What can we talk about aside from religion or Trump?
lerlo comments on Apr 30, 2020:
How do you tell the sex of an ant? You put it in water. If it sinks it's girlant and if it floats it's ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 30, 2020:
If ants are supposed to be such great workers and busy, How come they show up at every bar-b-que and picnic?
lerlo comments on Apr 30, 2020:
How do you tell the sex of an ant? You put it in water. If it sinks it's girlant and if it floats it's ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 30, 2020:
If ants are supposed to be such great workers and busy, How come they show up at every bar-b-que and picnic?
Sing, sing, sing, Benny Goodman
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Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 28, 2020:
I looked to see what films were clipped together. The guy who did this video said in his comments that it was too long ago to remember.
Great drumming.
273kelvin replies on Apr 28, 2020:
Gene Krupa on drums if memory serves
Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 28, 2020:
I looked to see what films were clipped together. The guy who did this video said in his comments that it was too long ago to remember.
Great drumming.
273kelvin replies on Apr 28, 2020:
Gene Krupa on drums if memory serves
Recently someone posted about getting an inordinant amount of religious feeds on their FaceBook.
Archeus_Lore comments on Apr 27, 2020:
I get some supporting the Zionists and try to get rid of them, but I always leave them an exceptionally "kind" message if they start piling up. Ha ha ha ha
273kelvin replies on Apr 28, 2020:
@motrubl4u Just because someone takes what many Jews regard as the most logical standpoint does not make them a zealot. Bigotry comes in all shapes and sizes and is not confined to any political viewpoint. We do not need to accept an opposition view but we should try and understand it. A blanket la-la-la I'm not listening only re-enforces the status quo.
Archeus_Lore comments on Apr 27, 2020:
I get some supporting the Zionists and try to get rid of them, but I always leave them an exceptionally "kind" message if they start piling up. Ha ha ha ha
273kelvin replies on Apr 28, 2020:
@motrubl4u Just because someone takes what many Jews regard as the most logical standpoint does not make them a zealot. Bigotry comes in all shapes and sizes and is not confined to any political viewpoint. We do not need to accept an opposition view but we should try and understand it. A blanket la-la-la I'm not listening only re-enforces the status quo.
Recently someone posted about getting an inordinant amount of religious feeds on their FaceBook.
Archeus_Lore comments on Apr 27, 2020:
I get some supporting the Zionists and try to get rid of them, but I always leave them an exceptionally "kind" message if they start piling up. Ha ha ha ha
273kelvin replies on Apr 28, 2020:
@motrubl4u I would not say that they are all disgusting. I have one zionist friend and she is in all other respects intelligent and well-read. Occasionally she will post pro-Israel propaganda on FB. For the most part, I let it slide unless I can call her out on the most glaring bs.
Now some might unfriend her but then they would not be able to point to Trump's base supporter's antisemitic views. Israel likes Trump but hates Bernie, so she re-posts the party line. I get to show her the folly of one-issue politics.
Archeus_Lore comments on Apr 27, 2020:
I get some supporting the Zionists and try to get rid of them, but I always leave them an exceptionally "kind" message if they start piling up. Ha ha ha ha
273kelvin replies on Apr 28, 2020:
@motrubl4u I would not say that they are all disgusting. I have one zionist friend and she is in all other respects intelligent and well-read. Occasionally she will post pro-Israel propaganda on FB. For the most part, I let it slide unless I can call her out on the most glaring bs.
Now some might unfriend her but then they would not be able to point to Trump's base supporter's antisemitic views. Israel likes Trump but hates Bernie, so she re-posts the party line. I get to show her the folly of one-issue politics.
A different perspective;
Is the fight against COVID19 worse than the disease?
The-Krzyz comments on Apr 26, 2020:
I saw this clip, and was not impressed with Dr. Katz. “Lifestyle medicine?” WTF is that? Too much marketable woo for me. When he’s on target, Maher can be pretty insightful, but I think he goes off the deep end on occasion, flirting with anti-vaccers and ill-defined “alternative” ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2020:
https://youtu.be/xfLVxx_lBLU
The-Krzyz comments on Apr 26, 2020:
I saw this clip, and was not impressed with Dr. Katz. “Lifestyle medicine?” WTF is that? Too much marketable woo for me. When he’s on target, Maher can be pretty insightful, but I think he goes off the deep end on occasion, flirting with anti-vaccers and ill-defined “alternative” ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2020:
https://youtu.be/xfLVxx_lBLU
Today is national olfactory day, now if our electronic devices could only let us know who we want to...
JackPedigo comments on Apr 25, 2020:
Maybe that's a good thing!
273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2020:
@azzow2 A little known fact is that the only outward sign of an ovulating human is that she is attracted to male sweat at that time of the month
JackPedigo comments on Apr 25, 2020:
Maybe that's a good thing!
273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2020:
@azzow2 A little known fact is that the only outward sign of an ovulating human is that she is attracted to male sweat at that time of the month
Good Morning Everyone! Happy Saturday! Have a busy day planned so far from home since I ventured ...
Lovemylife1 comments on Apr 25, 2020:
We have a place that sold gas for $.79 per gallon. It's called BJ's. Kind of a Costco here in Michigan.
273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2020:
@Lovemylife1 Not as expensive as a fucked up planet
Lovemylife1 comments on Apr 25, 2020:
We have a place that sold gas for $.79 per gallon. It's called BJ's. Kind of a Costco here in Michigan.
273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2020:
@Lovemylife1 Not as expensive as a fucked up planet
Towards radical skepticism:
Philosophically, I am a radical skeptic.
273kelvin comments on Apr 25, 2020:
You can go right back to the whole "I think therefore I am" kind of malarky but in the end, it all works out in the wash. On the one hand, the world is real. On the other, it is an illusion but either way, it fucking hurts when a hammer falls on your foot. So real or not, wear your steel toe-caps
273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2020:
@Bn4fE5 Like any law it is neither optimistic or pessimistic. In Murphy`s case, it related to ejection seat tests. So it would be worst-case scenarios but someone will win the lottery or break the bank at Monte Carlo. One day the lights will all be on green when you commute and all red another day
273kelvin comments on Apr 25, 2020:
You can go right back to the whole "I think therefore I am" kind of malarky but in the end, it all works out in the wash. On the one hand, the world is real. On the other, it is an illusion but either way, it fucking hurts when a hammer falls on your foot. So real or not, wear your steel toe-caps
273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2020:
@Bn4fE5 Like any law it is neither optimistic or pessimistic. In Murphy`s case, it related to ejection seat tests. So it would be worst-case scenarios but someone will win the lottery or break the bank at Monte Carlo. One day the lights will all be on green when you commute and all red another day
Towards radical skepticism:
Philosophically, I am a radical skeptic.
273kelvin comments on Apr 25, 2020:
You can go right back to the whole "I think therefore I am" kind of malarky but in the end, it all works out in the wash. On the one hand, the world is real. On the other, it is an illusion but either way, it fucking hurts when a hammer falls on your foot. So real or not, wear your steel toe-caps
273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2020:
@PondartIncbendog Just as Murphy's law assumes that if something can happen it will. Then we have to assume a non-illusionary world because the results are exactly the same. Given that, to my mind, it then becomes a non-question.
273kelvin comments on Apr 25, 2020:
You can go right back to the whole "I think therefore I am" kind of malarky but in the end, it all works out in the wash. On the one hand, the world is real. On the other, it is an illusion but either way, it fucking hurts when a hammer falls on your foot. So real or not, wear your steel toe-caps
273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2020:
@PondartIncbendog Just as Murphy's law assumes that if something can happen it will. Then we have to assume a non-illusionary world because the results are exactly the same. Given that, to my mind, it then becomes a non-question.
I’m an atheist but I want to ask a serious question.
MarkWD comments on Apr 24, 2020:
I find it a mixed bag. Some Christian words like "sacred" and "soul" I find easy to attach meaning to, just not the same meaning they have. But I find no use for "sin", "creator" and "god"; there is nothing in my experience which they can attach to.
273kelvin replies on Apr 25, 2020:
Putting ice into a good malt whiskey is a sin
MarkWD comments on Apr 24, 2020:
I find it a mixed bag. Some Christian words like "sacred" and "soul" I find easy to attach meaning to, just not the same meaning they have. But I find no use for "sin", "creator" and "god"; there is nothing in my experience which they can attach to.
273kelvin replies on Apr 25, 2020:
Putting ice into a good malt whiskey is a sin
Good Morning Everyone! Happy Saturday! Have a busy day planned so far from home since I ventured ...
Lovemylife1 comments on Apr 25, 2020:
We have a place that sold gas for $.79 per gallon. It's called BJ's. Kind of a Costco here in Michigan.
273kelvin replies on Apr 25, 2020:
About £1.18 per litre is the cheapest in the UK. Which is about $5.54 per US gallon
Lovemylife1 comments on Apr 25, 2020:
We have a place that sold gas for $.79 per gallon. It's called BJ's. Kind of a Costco here in Michigan.
273kelvin replies on Apr 25, 2020:
About £1.18 per litre is the cheapest in the UK. Which is about $5.54 per US gallon
A clergyman in Milwaukee has been found dead at home after injecting himself with disinfectant.
boatdude87 comments on Apr 25, 2020:
Ha, ha... But what do you have against Milwaukee?????? :)
273kelvin replies on Apr 25, 2020:
Nothing except for its crap beer
boatdude87 comments on Apr 25, 2020:
Ha, ha... But what do you have against Milwaukee?????? :)
273kelvin replies on Apr 25, 2020:
Nothing except for its crap beer
LMAO at this one.
273kelvin comments on Apr 25, 2020:
I prefer the "Italian wedding test" version better
273kelvin replies on Apr 25, 2020:
@FrayedBear I did put it on here but here goes again.
My fiance was gorgeous. A tall slim Italian beauty with flashing green eyes. The only trouble was her younger sister. She was always making eyes at me., bending down so I could see her ample boobs or her knickers underneath the skimpy clothes she always wore.
The two weeks before the wedding. She came round to our new house whilst her sister was out. (It was something about seating plans). Then she gave it to me straight. "I really fancy you and if you feel the same then I will be naked upstairs. It will only happen this one time before you marry my sister, so it's up to you"
It did not take me long to decide what to do but as I left the house for my car I was greeted by a shotgun holding dad, her mom., my fiance, and all the rest of the family. Dad put down his weapon and hugged me as did all the rest. Including the sexy sister who had come back down. Then her father said "Congratulations, my son you have passed the test. Welcome to the family"
And the moral of this tale? Always keep your condoms in the car
273kelvin comments on Apr 25, 2020:
I prefer the "Italian wedding test" version better
273kelvin replies on Apr 25, 2020:
@FrayedBear I did put it on here but here goes again.
My fiance was gorgeous. A tall slim Italian beauty with flashing green eyes. The only trouble was her younger sister. She was always making eyes at me., bending down so I could see her ample boobs or her knickers underneath the skimpy clothes she always wore.
The two weeks before the wedding. She came round to our new house whilst her sister was out. (It was something about seating plans). Then she gave it to me straight. "I really fancy you and if you feel the same then I will be naked upstairs. It will only happen this one time before you marry my sister, so it's up to you"
It did not take me long to decide what to do but as I left the house for my car I was greeted by a shotgun holding dad, her mom., my fiance, and all the rest of the family. Dad put down his weapon and hugged me as did all the rest. Including the sexy sister who had come back down. Then her father said "Congratulations, my son you have passed the test. Welcome to the family"
And the moral of this tale? Always keep your condoms in the car
LOL!!! Trump Suggests Injecting Disinfectant Into The Body To Treat Coronavirus
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GarytheGondolier comments on Apr 25, 2020:
Trump is a dangerous idiot, but he can also be entertaining. The press briefing he held today however (Friday, April 24th) was a bore. He didn't insult the reporters and their news agency, and he didn't present any wacky ideas. Come on, Donald!
273kelvin replies on Apr 25, 2020:
Maybe it is because for the 1st time in the 18 months since I have been looking at it. You can now get better than even money against Trump winning in 2020. Now that is best odds from all the sites and he is still the marginal favorite at 23/22 to Bidens 6/5 but for an incumbent to drift out to that price is very significant.
GarytheGondolier comments on Apr 25, 2020:
Trump is a dangerous idiot, but he can also be entertaining. The press briefing he held today however (Friday, April 24th) was a bore. He didn't insult the reporters and their news agency, and he didn't present any wacky ideas. Come on, Donald!
273kelvin replies on Apr 25, 2020:
Maybe it is because for the 1st time in the 18 months since I have been looking at it. You can now get better than even money against Trump winning in 2020. Now that is best odds from all the sites and he is still the marginal favorite at 23/22 to Bidens 6/5 but for an incumbent to drift out to that price is very significant.
Good Afternoon Everyone! Happy Thursday! My stimulus check finally came - US mail to the wrong ...
TheGreatShadow comments on Apr 23, 2020:
You can has please share with me?
Jokes aside, I thought him signing them was, well, a joke. Better make sure where the encorcement doesn't have a stamp saying "by signing I agree that DJT is the Prez" or something. A place I quit working for had something similar saying "by signing you agree ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 24, 2020:
@mischl I put up a couple of good ones on here in the "Cheesy Jokes" group.
TheGreatShadow comments on Apr 23, 2020:
You can has please share with me?
Jokes aside, I thought him signing them was, well, a joke. Better make sure where the encorcement doesn't have a stamp saying "by signing I agree that DJT is the Prez" or something. A place I quit working for had something similar saying "by signing you agree ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 24, 2020:
@mischl I put up a couple of good ones on here in the "Cheesy Jokes" group.
This article says everything that's wrong with healthcare in America.
273kelvin comments on Apr 22, 2020:
It can happen under universal healthcare to a certain extent. The NHS in the UK has had trouble with GPs. Consequently, people who had trouble booking appointments ended up using ER. These have of course lessened to very large degree during the pandemic.
273kelvin replies on Apr 23, 2020:
@SeaGreenEyez I am not looking to compare the two systems. I merely wished to point out some of the pitfalls of ours. We are justly proud of the NHS but it is so often a political football.
When and if you join the rest of the 1st world and get your own system. It has to be born in mind whether or not and how much of its funding will be decided by politics.
273kelvin comments on Apr 22, 2020:
It can happen under universal healthcare to a certain extent. The NHS in the UK has had trouble with GPs. Consequently, people who had trouble booking appointments ended up using ER. These have of course lessened to very large degree during the pandemic.
273kelvin replies on Apr 23, 2020:
@SeaGreenEyez I am not looking to compare the two systems. I merely wished to point out some of the pitfalls of ours. We are justly proud of the NHS but it is so often a political football.
When and if you join the rest of the 1st world and get your own system. It has to be born in mind whether or not and how much of its funding will be decided by politics.
This article says everything that's wrong with healthcare in America.
273kelvin comments on Apr 22, 2020:
It can happen under universal healthcare to a certain extent. The NHS in the UK has had trouble with GPs. Consequently, people who had trouble booking appointments ended up using ER. These have of course lessened to very large degree during the pandemic.
273kelvin replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@SeaGreenEyez I would certainly recommend universal health care but it is not without its own inherent problems. One major one encountered by our NHS is that funding is a political decision. Given that it is a bottomless pit in regards to how much it can use. The lines that would be commercially drawn in the US become the province of whichever political party is in power.
One reason that the UK spends a lot less than the US is that we have been underfunding ours for over a decade. (Tory austerity) If you look at our mortality rate during this pandemic, it is around 12% of those admitted to hospital compared to 6.5 in the US. This is because we were running very close to capacity before this thing came.
For the most part, it works reasonably well. I don't have any trouble getting a doctor's appointment. He sends me for any tests he thinks I may be due. Friends with long term conditions get their meds okay. It is mostly hospital waiting lists for elective treatments like hip replacements and some like cancer where the system will struggle. Mental healthcare is also quite poor.
273kelvin comments on Apr 22, 2020:
It can happen under universal healthcare to a certain extent. The NHS in the UK has had trouble with GPs. Consequently, people who had trouble booking appointments ended up using ER. These have of course lessened to very large degree during the pandemic.
273kelvin replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@SeaGreenEyez I would certainly recommend universal health care but it is not without its own inherent problems. One major one encountered by our NHS is that funding is a political decision. Given that it is a bottomless pit in regards to how much it can use. The lines that would be commercially drawn in the US become the province of whichever political party is in power.
One reason that the UK spends a lot less than the US is that we have been underfunding ours for over a decade. (Tory austerity) If you look at our mortality rate during this pandemic, it is around 12% of those admitted to hospital compared to 6.5 in the US. This is because we were running very close to capacity before this thing came.
For the most part, it works reasonably well. I don't have any trouble getting a doctor's appointment. He sends me for any tests he thinks I may be due. Friends with long term conditions get their meds okay. It is mostly hospital waiting lists for elective treatments like hip replacements and some like cancer where the system will struggle. Mental healthcare is also quite poor.
And then there's the one about a bloke who couldn't quite understand why his wife was so pissed off ...
273kelvin comments on Apr 22, 2020:
Near Christmas last year we lost Clive James. After this, BBC radio aired extracts of him reading his autobiography "Unreliable Memoirs". The chapter dealing with the dunny man still ranks IMHO as one of the funniest bit of writing I've come across.
273kelvin replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@Triphid Clive's book also described all the nasty wildlife that might attack you during a nighttime visit. Like the Dunny spider that if it bit your wedding tackle would cause it to painfully swell to 4 times the size.
273kelvin comments on Apr 22, 2020:
Near Christmas last year we lost Clive James. After this, BBC radio aired extracts of him reading his autobiography "Unreliable Memoirs". The chapter dealing with the dunny man still ranks IMHO as one of the funniest bit of writing I've come across.
273kelvin replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@Triphid Clive's book also described all the nasty wildlife that might attack you during a nighttime visit. Like the Dunny spider that if it bit your wedding tackle would cause it to painfully swell to 4 times the size.
And then there's the one about a bloke who couldn't quite understand why his wife was so pissed off ...
273kelvin comments on Apr 22, 2020:
Near Christmas last year we lost Clive James. After this, BBC radio aired extracts of him reading his autobiography "Unreliable Memoirs". The chapter dealing with the dunny man still ranks IMHO as one of the funniest bit of writing I've come across.
273kelvin replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@FrayedBear A far cry from the athletic Aussie guy Clive described. Always in shorts despite the season, who would run with the pale on his shoulder. Never mentioned in polite conversation. His only acknowledgement being a bottle of beer discreetly left in the outhouse at Xmas. Then one fateful yuletide too many of these caused him to trip over a young Clive's bike in the driveway. There was not a single part of the contents that did not end up on him.
273kelvin comments on Apr 22, 2020:
Near Christmas last year we lost Clive James. After this, BBC radio aired extracts of him reading his autobiography "Unreliable Memoirs". The chapter dealing with the dunny man still ranks IMHO as one of the funniest bit of writing I've come across.
273kelvin replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@FrayedBear A far cry from the athletic Aussie guy Clive described. Always in shorts despite the season, who would run with the pale on his shoulder. Never mentioned in polite conversation. His only acknowledgement being a bottle of beer discreetly left in the outhouse at Xmas. Then one fateful yuletide too many of these caused him to trip over a young Clive's bike in the driveway. There was not a single part of the contents that did not end up on him.
Well, it seems to me that some of those pesky, annoying God-bothering Kerb-side Preachers have not ...
273kelvin comments on Apr 21, 2020:
"If thine eye offends thee? pluck it out"
273kelvin replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@Triphid I totally agree. Its the sheer arrogance and vanity of these bozos that get me.
What those guys were doing is very akin to what happened last week near me but on a secular level. It seems that a bunch of anti-5G activists set fire to a mobile phone mast. Just at a time when everyone is so reliant on cyber-communication, these know-it-all bastards decide to destroy what to many is a lifeline.
273kelvin comments on Apr 21, 2020:
"If thine eye offends thee? pluck it out"
273kelvin replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@Triphid I totally agree. Its the sheer arrogance and vanity of these bozos that get me.
What those guys were doing is very akin to what happened last week near me but on a secular level. It seems that a bunch of anti-5G activists set fire to a mobile phone mast. Just at a time when everyone is so reliant on cyber-communication, these know-it-all bastards decide to destroy what to many is a lifeline.
Is this the end of America?
Petter comments on Apr 20, 2020:
Much good reasoning there. I would add that, except in cases of revolution and insurrection, dominant nations do not suddenly collapse, they tend to decline. It could, of course, be down a pretty steep slope of, say, a decade, probably not a straight line slope, more of a slightly straightened, ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 21, 2020:
@Petter Initianaly stuff will be really cheap (I am looking at buying a guitar). Property will go down in value and lots of warehouses will be full of things that no one can afford to buy. Gold would be a good investment. The price may even go down at first due to all the people popping their tom but it will rise as it does in a recession.
Petter comments on Apr 20, 2020:
Much good reasoning there. I would add that, except in cases of revolution and insurrection, dominant nations do not suddenly collapse, they tend to decline. It could, of course, be down a pretty steep slope of, say, a decade, probably not a straight line slope, more of a slightly straightened, ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 21, 2020:
@Petter Initianaly stuff will be really cheap (I am looking at buying a guitar). Property will go down in value and lots of warehouses will be full of things that no one can afford to buy. Gold would be a good investment. The price may even go down at first due to all the people popping their tom but it will rise as it does in a recession.
Coronavirus forces Silicon Valley to reset its moral compass
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SeaGreenEyez comments on Apr 20, 2020:
So starting for-profit companies during unprecedented horrible financial, social, educational times, and an epic health crisis, is somehow noble. I l💜ve this. It SCREAMS of exactly what's the most valuable thing in America: capitalism. 🙄
That aside, it's difficult to find individuals ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 21, 2020:
@SeaGreenEyez It is not a case of sitting online. They sent him a number by email to type in but then would not accept it. The help phone lines are jammed solid too
SeaGreenEyez comments on Apr 20, 2020:
So starting for-profit companies during unprecedented horrible financial, social, educational times, and an epic health crisis, is somehow noble. I l💜ve this. It SCREAMS of exactly what's the most valuable thing in America: capitalism. 🙄
That aside, it's difficult to find individuals ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 21, 2020:
@SeaGreenEyez It is not a case of sitting online. They sent him a number by email to type in but then would not accept it. The help phone lines are jammed solid too
Coronavirus forces Silicon Valley to reset its moral compass
[seattletimes.com]
SeaGreenEyez comments on Apr 20, 2020:
So starting for-profit companies during unprecedented horrible financial, social, educational times, and an epic health crisis, is somehow noble. I l💜ve this. It SCREAMS of exactly what's the most valuable thing in America: capitalism. 🙄
That aside, it's difficult to find individuals ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 21, 2020:
@SeaGreenEyez We both live in the UK. The benefit that he needs to claim is called Universal Credit. This was not easy to apply for before all of this, I know because I did.
Firstly you have to claim on their website, then you have to verify your ID. When I tried it last year the same company that thought I was kosha enough to pay my taxes rejected me for benefits. Luckily I could visit the office in person but that is closed now.
He has tried several times to get through this process with only frustrating results.
SeaGreenEyez comments on Apr 20, 2020:
So starting for-profit companies during unprecedented horrible financial, social, educational times, and an epic health crisis, is somehow noble. I l💜ve this. It SCREAMS of exactly what's the most valuable thing in America: capitalism. 🙄
That aside, it's difficult to find individuals ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 21, 2020:
@SeaGreenEyez We both live in the UK. The benefit that he needs to claim is called Universal Credit. This was not easy to apply for before all of this, I know because I did.
Firstly you have to claim on their website, then you have to verify your ID. When I tried it last year the same company that thought I was kosha enough to pay my taxes rejected me for benefits. Luckily I could visit the office in person but that is closed now.
He has tried several times to get through this process with only frustrating results.
Well, it seems to me that some of those pesky, annoying God-bothering Kerb-side Preachers have not ...
273kelvin comments on Apr 21, 2020:
"If thine eye offends thee? pluck it out"
273kelvin replies on Apr 21, 2020:
@Triphid You are feeling some possible angst for dobbing them in. When in fact is like cutting off a gangrenous toe.
PS. I thought that using a bible quote would be ironic.
273kelvin comments on Apr 21, 2020:
"If thine eye offends thee? pluck it out"
273kelvin replies on Apr 21, 2020:
@Triphid You are feeling some possible angst for dobbing them in. When in fact is like cutting off a gangrenous toe.
PS. I thought that using a bible quote would be ironic.
Coronavirus forces Silicon Valley to reset its moral compass
[seattletimes.com]
SeaGreenEyez comments on Apr 20, 2020:
So starting for-profit companies during unprecedented horrible financial, social, educational times, and an epic health crisis, is somehow noble. I l💜ve this. It SCREAMS of exactly what's the most valuable thing in America: capitalism. 🙄
That aside, it's difficult to find individuals ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 21, 2020:
Making a little money in these times is not necessarily a bad thing, especially if it empowers others to get by.
I have a musician friend who is desperate for cash. There is govt help for him but the whole system is log-jammed. Before you can claim online they have to verify your ID and he is really struggling to feed his family.
Consequently, he was on FB today asking if there was any way for him to give paid music lessons online?
SeaGreenEyez comments on Apr 20, 2020:
So starting for-profit companies during unprecedented horrible financial, social, educational times, and an epic health crisis, is somehow noble. I l💜ve this. It SCREAMS of exactly what's the most valuable thing in America: capitalism. 🙄
That aside, it's difficult to find individuals ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 21, 2020:
Making a little money in these times is not necessarily a bad thing, especially if it empowers others to get by.
I have a musician friend who is desperate for cash. There is govt help for him but the whole system is log-jammed. Before you can claim online they have to verify your ID and he is really struggling to feed his family.
Consequently, he was on FB today asking if there was any way for him to give paid music lessons online?
Is this the end of America?
EdEarl comments on Apr 20, 2020:
IMO covid is a minor disruption when compared to climate change and the AI evolution. The effects of the covid pandemic are bad, but probably not as bad as the Spanish Flu (1918 flu pandemic) that killed 17-100 million people. Even if covid kills 100M people, it's about 1% of world population.
...
273kelvin replies on Apr 20, 2020:
In 1918 there was not the same level of mobility and US debt. The chances of re-infection are much higher now. All it would take is 1 or 2 new cases from somewhere else and the USA could face another outbreak.
Added to that, the amounts of money that the federal govt is having to borrow on top of its already astronomical debt and its consistent deficit will put the dollar under insurmountable strain.
EdEarl comments on Apr 20, 2020:
IMO covid is a minor disruption when compared to climate change and the AI evolution. The effects of the covid pandemic are bad, but probably not as bad as the Spanish Flu (1918 flu pandemic) that killed 17-100 million people. Even if covid kills 100M people, it's about 1% of world population.
...
273kelvin replies on Apr 20, 2020:
In 1918 there was not the same level of mobility and US debt. The chances of re-infection are much higher now. All it would take is 1 or 2 new cases from somewhere else and the USA could face another outbreak.
Added to that, the amounts of money that the federal govt is having to borrow on top of its already astronomical debt and its consistent deficit will put the dollar under insurmountable strain.
Is this the end of America?
Petter comments on Apr 20, 2020:
Much good reasoning there. I would add that, except in cases of revolution and insurrection, dominant nations do not suddenly collapse, they tend to decline. It could, of course, be down a pretty steep slope of, say, a decade, probably not a straight line slope, more of a slightly straightened, ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 20, 2020:
@Petter Okay maybe it will not happen overnight but if the Dollar collapses? It will be quite swift
Petter comments on Apr 20, 2020:
Much good reasoning there. I would add that, except in cases of revolution and insurrection, dominant nations do not suddenly collapse, they tend to decline. It could, of course, be down a pretty steep slope of, say, a decade, probably not a straight line slope, more of a slightly straightened, ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 20, 2020:
@Petter Okay maybe it will not happen overnight but if the Dollar collapses? It will be quite swift
Is this the end of America?
Petter comments on Apr 20, 2020:
Much good reasoning there. I would add that, except in cases of revolution and insurrection, dominant nations do not suddenly collapse, they tend to decline. It could, of course, be down a pretty steep slope of, say, a decade, probably not a straight line slope, more of a slightly straightened, ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 20, 2020:
@Petter Then ended up broken and divided with half of it under occupation
Petter comments on Apr 20, 2020:
Much good reasoning there. I would add that, except in cases of revolution and insurrection, dominant nations do not suddenly collapse, they tend to decline. It could, of course, be down a pretty steep slope of, say, a decade, probably not a straight line slope, more of a slightly straightened, ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 20, 2020:
@Petter Then ended up broken and divided with half of it under occupation
Is this the end of America?
Petter comments on Apr 20, 2020:
Much good reasoning there. I would add that, except in cases of revolution and insurrection, dominant nations do not suddenly collapse, they tend to decline. It could, of course, be down a pretty steep slope of, say, a decade, probably not a straight line slope, more of a slightly straightened, ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 20, 2020:
The Weimar Republic went downhill very quickly. Come to think of it, that happened after the Spanish flu pandemic.
Things happen a lot more quickly in the electronic age. Trade is conducted in nano seconds. Information is practically instant.
Petter comments on Apr 20, 2020:
Much good reasoning there. I would add that, except in cases of revolution and insurrection, dominant nations do not suddenly collapse, they tend to decline. It could, of course, be down a pretty steep slope of, say, a decade, probably not a straight line slope, more of a slightly straightened, ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 20, 2020:
The Weimar Republic went downhill very quickly. Come to think of it, that happened after the Spanish flu pandemic.
Things happen a lot more quickly in the electronic age. Trade is conducted in nano seconds. Information is practically instant.
Moral Compass
Observer-Effect comments on Apr 20, 2020:
It reminds me of the first time the meaning of all that really occurred to me. When a superstitious/religious person, finding out that I wasn't a theist, asked "so what stops you from stealing, raping and murdering if you don't believe the Bible" --- and I remember it catching me off guard and ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 20, 2020:
There is a bit in a Ricky Gervias show that goes like this.
"So what stops you from stealing, raping and murdering as much as you like?"
"I do"
"What do you mean?"
"I steal, rape and murder just as much as I want to"
"But you don't"
"Yes I do"
"No, you don't do any of those things"
"That's because I don't want to"
Observer-Effect comments on Apr 20, 2020:
It reminds me of the first time the meaning of all that really occurred to me. When a superstitious/religious person, finding out that I wasn't a theist, asked "so what stops you from stealing, raping and murdering if you don't believe the Bible" --- and I remember it catching me off guard and ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 20, 2020:
There is a bit in a Ricky Gervias show that goes like this.
"So what stops you from stealing, raping and murdering as much as you like?"
"I do"
"What do you mean?"
"I steal, rape and murder just as much as I want to"
"But you don't"
"Yes I do"
"No, you don't do any of those things"
"That's because I don't want to"
Is this the end of America?
Omnedon comments on Apr 20, 2020:
I believe the USA will recover, but I admit I am not an expert, and I have no data to cite. Although I'm usually skeptical and sometimes cynical, I nevertheless have some degree of optimism for the future. Trump has been a step backwards, and of course the virus is wreaking havoc -- but the latter ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 20, 2020:
Ozymandias
https://poets.org/poem/ozymandias
Omnedon comments on Apr 20, 2020:
I believe the USA will recover, but I admit I am not an expert, and I have no data to cite. Although I'm usually skeptical and sometimes cynical, I nevertheless have some degree of optimism for the future. Trump has been a step backwards, and of course the virus is wreaking havoc -- but the latter ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 20, 2020:
Ozymandias
https://poets.org/poem/ozymandias
[greatist.
seattlepanda comments on Apr 17, 2020:
same...
273kelvin replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@Cast1es Mmm tricky point there. A few years back I was having unprotected sex with quite a few partners over the year or so. In the end, I got tested and all clean. But if you tell a woman that you've been tested? it can be a real turn off. The best thing is to do it quietly.
seattlepanda comments on Apr 17, 2020:
same...
273kelvin replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@Cast1es Mmm tricky point there. A few years back I was having unprotected sex with quite a few partners over the year or so. In the end, I got tested and all clean. But if you tell a woman that you've been tested? it can be a real turn off. The best thing is to do it quietly.
A guy walks into a bar and says to the barman "I have a great Trump joke"
The barman looks at him ...
GEGR comments on Apr 15, 2020:
The Dumb is Real and Exponential .
273kelvin replies on Apr 16, 2020:
A joke doing the rounds in Germany atm
"What borders on stupidity?"
"Mexico and Canada"
GEGR comments on Apr 15, 2020:
The Dumb is Real and Exponential .
273kelvin replies on Apr 16, 2020:
A joke doing the rounds in Germany atm
"What borders on stupidity?"
"Mexico and Canada"
Who avoids discussing religion and spirituality?
273kelvin comments on Apr 8, 2020:
I do not avoid it, I often welcome it. That might be because I live in a mainly secular society or because I am an argumentative kind of person.
To be fair my few Christians friends are Christian-light. They do not preach and only when the occasional remark like "It`s gods will" impels me to ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 8, 2020:
@OldWiseAss South Liverpool and yes I do have a sofa.
273kelvin comments on Apr 8, 2020:
I do not avoid it, I often welcome it. That might be because I live in a mainly secular society or because I am an argumentative kind of person.
To be fair my few Christians friends are Christian-light. They do not preach and only when the occasional remark like "It`s gods will" impels me to ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 8, 2020:
@OldWiseAss South Liverpool and yes I do have a sofa.
Is it bad to want to get married so I don't quarantine alone. It's seriously boring!
273kelvin comments on Apr 5, 2020:
If it gets too painful? Remember that someone is now locked up with your ex 24/7
273kelvin replies on Apr 7, 2020:
@Triphid I get it. The shortage of bog roll is having serious repercussions on my sex life.
273kelvin comments on Apr 5, 2020:
If it gets too painful? Remember that someone is now locked up with your ex 24/7
273kelvin replies on Apr 7, 2020:
@Triphid I get it. The shortage of bog roll is having serious repercussions on my sex life.
Is it bad to want to get married so I don't quarantine alone. It's seriously boring!
273kelvin comments on Apr 5, 2020:
If it gets too painful? Remember that someone is now locked up with your ex 24/7
273kelvin replies on Apr 7, 2020:
@Triphid Not aware of Mrs. Palmer you will have to enlighten me.
273kelvin comments on Apr 5, 2020:
If it gets too painful? Remember that someone is now locked up with your ex 24/7
273kelvin replies on Apr 7, 2020:
@Triphid Not aware of Mrs. Palmer you will have to enlighten me.
Is it bad to want to get married so I don't quarantine alone. It's seriously boring!
273kelvin comments on Apr 5, 2020:
If it gets too painful? Remember that someone is now locked up with your ex 24/7
273kelvin replies on Apr 7, 2020:
@Triphid No thank you. After 3 of my own, I have come to the conclusion that children are like real fires. Very nice in other people's houses.
273kelvin comments on Apr 5, 2020:
If it gets too painful? Remember that someone is now locked up with your ex 24/7
273kelvin replies on Apr 7, 2020:
@Triphid No thank you. After 3 of my own, I have come to the conclusion that children are like real fires. Very nice in other people's houses.
Is it bad to want to get married so I don't quarantine alone. It's seriously boring!
273kelvin comments on Apr 5, 2020:
If it gets too painful? Remember that someone is now locked up with your ex 24/7
273kelvin replies on Apr 6, 2020:
@Triphid, @MrChange Shoot, I live by myself and I think I'm fast becoming a victim of domestic abuse
273kelvin comments on Apr 5, 2020:
If it gets too painful? Remember that someone is now locked up with your ex 24/7
273kelvin replies on Apr 6, 2020:
@Triphid, @MrChange Shoot, I live by myself and I think I'm fast becoming a victim of domestic abuse
Is it bad to want to get married so I don't quarantine alone. It's seriously boring!
273kelvin comments on Apr 5, 2020:
If it gets too painful? Remember that someone is now locked up with your ex 24/7
273kelvin replies on Apr 6, 2020:
@Triphid Ooh ouch !!
273kelvin comments on Apr 5, 2020:
If it gets too painful? Remember that someone is now locked up with your ex 24/7
273kelvin replies on Apr 6, 2020:
@Triphid Ooh ouch !!
1918 Spanish Flu historical documentary
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creative51 comments on Apr 5, 2020:
My paternal grandfather died in the 1918 epidemic. My father was only 3 years old then and did not get ill. For all practical purposes my father never knew his father.
273kelvin replies on Apr 5, 2020:
Trump's grandfather died from it
creative51 comments on Apr 5, 2020:
My paternal grandfather died in the 1918 epidemic. My father was only 3 years old then and did not get ill. For all practical purposes my father never knew his father.
273kelvin replies on Apr 5, 2020:
Trump's grandfather died from it
1918 Spanish Flu historical documentary
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Varn comments on Apr 5, 2020:
Yes! Strangely, I’d watched that around a year ago.. Then again last week! What I recall as chilling was both it’s virulence, and mutations. People having symptoms ‘that morning,’ then dying ‘that evening!’
So when our idiot president proclaims something like ‘this has never ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 5, 2020:
Trump's grandfather died from it
Varn comments on Apr 5, 2020:
Yes! Strangely, I’d watched that around a year ago.. Then again last week! What I recall as chilling was both it’s virulence, and mutations. People having symptoms ‘that morning,’ then dying ‘that evening!’
So when our idiot president proclaims something like ‘this has never ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 5, 2020:
Trump's grandfather died from it
Fellow inmates,
I feel compelled to draw your attention to a looming crisis.
chiara23k comments on Apr 5, 2020:
I don't think anyone could watch all of the shows that are out there in a life time.???? Read a good old fashioned book. If you can't read, have an ebook, get a hobby, garden, make crafts, talk to a friend. There are hundreds of things to do.
273kelvin replies on Apr 5, 2020:
I cannot watch most of is produced in normal times and I do not stand alone.
That said, it is the quality that is diminishing rapidly. (Either that or we are overdosing on our scene time) Like our cupboards, old dusty items will have to do. Up to and including that jar of tofu preserve your new-age friend gave you three years ago.
chiara23k comments on Apr 5, 2020:
I don't think anyone could watch all of the shows that are out there in a life time.???? Read a good old fashioned book. If you can't read, have an ebook, get a hobby, garden, make crafts, talk to a friend. There are hundreds of things to do.
273kelvin replies on Apr 5, 2020:
I cannot watch most of is produced in normal times and I do not stand alone.
That said, it is the quality that is diminishing rapidly. (Either that or we are overdosing on our scene time) Like our cupboards, old dusty items will have to do. Up to and including that jar of tofu preserve your new-age friend gave you three years ago.
Trump asks medical supply firm 3M to stop selling N95 respirators to Canada
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DenoPenno comments on Apr 5, 2020:
If you wanna know if it's true just follow the Trump Tweets. They change often and even contradict each other. In my mind this totally defines the Orange Turd. in FB my relatives are posting on how I want to see Trump fail and they immediately start talking about other people. If you wanna see ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 5, 2020:
The thing about a statement like you want to see him fail is unfair. The situation in the UK with Boris is only slightly better than with Trump. Whilst our buffoon did not play down the virus in the same way that 45 did, large errors in policy were made and we paying the price.
Firstly, if wishing made it so? there would not be enough lottery wins to go round.
Secondly, let us assume a conservative wet dream. Trump and Boris really stepped up to the plate. They took heed of the scientific experts and learned all the lessons from China. Consequently, both our countries had a much smaller infection/ death toll. Not only that but their leadership was bordering on the Churchillian. We would not be crying into our beer. Sure we would have to grudgingly admit they did a good job.this time but shoot, that is what they are paid to for.
Do they really think that we would want more deaths just to prove a point? If you bought a car that your relatives all said was a lemon and were proved right, would they laugh?
DenoPenno comments on Apr 5, 2020:
If you wanna know if it's true just follow the Trump Tweets. They change often and even contradict each other. In my mind this totally defines the Orange Turd. in FB my relatives are posting on how I want to see Trump fail and they immediately start talking about other people. If you wanna see ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 5, 2020:
The thing about a statement like you want to see him fail is unfair. The situation in the UK with Boris is only slightly better than with Trump. Whilst our buffoon did not play down the virus in the same way that 45 did, large errors in policy were made and we paying the price.
Firstly, if wishing made it so? there would not be enough lottery wins to go round.
Secondly, let us assume a conservative wet dream. Trump and Boris really stepped up to the plate. They took heed of the scientific experts and learned all the lessons from China. Consequently, both our countries had a much smaller infection/ death toll. Not only that but their leadership was bordering on the Churchillian. We would not be crying into our beer. Sure we would have to grudgingly admit they did a good job.this time but shoot, that is what they are paid to for.
Do they really think that we would want more deaths just to prove a point? If you bought a car that your relatives all said was a lemon and were proved right, would they laugh?
Fellow inmates,
I feel compelled to draw your attention to a looming crisis.
TomMcGiverin comments on Apr 3, 2020:
It might be different in the UK, but here in America I would be very happy for a couple months if someone started showing all the episodes of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Never get tired of that show and need the laughs.
273kelvin replies on Apr 3, 2020:
I dunno if you have seen this one but its classic. Quite a few of the Python team in it.
https://agnostic.com/group/MovieLovers/post/478766/there-is-a-superb-film-on-talking-pictures-uk-tv-this-saturday-night-at-9-00-the-magic-christia
Or these
https://youtu.be/YYpsz2eAKOs
TomMcGiverin comments on Apr 3, 2020:
It might be different in the UK, but here in America I would be very happy for a couple months if someone started showing all the episodes of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Never get tired of that show and need the laughs.
273kelvin replies on Apr 3, 2020:
I dunno if you have seen this one but its classic. Quite a few of the Python team in it.
https://agnostic.com/group/MovieLovers/post/478766/there-is-a-superb-film-on-talking-pictures-uk-tv-this-saturday-night-at-9-00-the-magic-christia
Or these
https://youtu.be/YYpsz2eAKOs
Fellow inmates,
I feel compelled to draw your attention to a looming crisis.
ZantiMisfit comments on Apr 3, 2020:
If they start airing classic Doctor Who I'll be a happy man for a while :)
273kelvin replies on Apr 3, 2020:
@Hastur The Talons of Weng-Chiang. Baker in Sherlock Holmes mode. Not sure if K9 was there yet but it was a real low point in Who FX.
ZantiMisfit comments on Apr 3, 2020:
If they start airing classic Doctor Who I'll be a happy man for a while :)
273kelvin replies on Apr 3, 2020:
@Hastur The Talons of Weng-Chiang. Baker in Sherlock Holmes mode. Not sure if K9 was there yet but it was a real low point in Who FX.
Fellow inmates,
I feel compelled to draw your attention to a looming crisis.
ZantiMisfit comments on Apr 3, 2020:
If they start airing classic Doctor Who I'll be a happy man for a while :)
273kelvin replies on Apr 3, 2020:
So long as it is not Tom Baker and the giant Sumatran rat.
ZantiMisfit comments on Apr 3, 2020:
If they start airing classic Doctor Who I'll be a happy man for a while :)
273kelvin replies on Apr 3, 2020:
So long as it is not Tom Baker and the giant Sumatran rat.
How much of the money that the government is offering people to help them get through the COVID ...
273kelvin comments on Apr 3, 2020:
Here is a thought; Why not give ALL the bailout money to ordinary Joes. A large amount of extra money in the economy will stimulate the market and will quickly trickle up to the big corps.
If the big companies really do need a bailout? It should be on the same basis as the self-employed help that...
273kelvin replies on Apr 3, 2020:
@seattlepanda I remember when Liverpool docks had huge redundancies. Over a few years because of containers, it went from a workforce of over 2,000 to less than 200. However, the dockers did get a large payout and the resultant surge in property prices and new small businesses gave us a lot of green shoots.
273kelvin comments on Apr 3, 2020:
Here is a thought; Why not give ALL the bailout money to ordinary Joes. A large amount of extra money in the economy will stimulate the market and will quickly trickle up to the big corps.
If the big companies really do need a bailout? It should be on the same basis as the self-employed help that...
273kelvin replies on Apr 3, 2020:
@seattlepanda I remember when Liverpool docks had huge redundancies. Over a few years because of containers, it went from a workforce of over 2,000 to less than 200. However, the dockers did get a large payout and the resultant surge in property prices and new small businesses gave us a lot of green shoots.
An interesting turn of events: Florida Governor DeSantis today declared a shutdown of all ...
tinkercreek comments on Apr 1, 2020:
I'll tell you WTH: greedy, self-serving, ignorant, uncaring, inconsiderate, foolish, reckless, egotistical, impotent, devious, hurtful, angry, psychopathic, soulless, boot-licking, desperate, shell of what began as a human being.
Did I miss anything?
273kelvin replies on Apr 2, 2020:
Arrogant, sociopathic and vain.
tinkercreek comments on Apr 1, 2020:
I'll tell you WTH: greedy, self-serving, ignorant, uncaring, inconsiderate, foolish, reckless, egotistical, impotent, devious, hurtful, angry, psychopathic, soulless, boot-licking, desperate, shell of what began as a human being.
Did I miss anything?
273kelvin replies on Apr 2, 2020:
Arrogant, sociopathic and vain.
E.
TheMiddleWay comments on Apr 1, 2020:
"because I don’t believe that any governor has the constitutional authority to tell me we can’t."
He may be right. Actually, I think he is right.
The constitution does allow states to curtail meetings but only if applying evenly across the board.
This is not what we are seeing now given that ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 2, 2020:
@TheMiddleWay Yes, you Americans are a very litigious people. It comes with having a written constitution I suppose. Like the bible, it is open to interpretation.
I would venture to say that freedom of assembly is much the same as freedom of speech. In that, you are not free to shout "Fire" in a crowded theatre.
The state be it local or federal can close an individual bar or restaurant down for public health or public safety reasons if it is deemed to pose a significant risk. Similarly, if martial law is imposed and a state of emergency is only one step down from that.
In the UK, all bars, cafes, etc. have been closed as of Friday last. McDonald's, and Subway had already closed their doors to seated customers but stopped take-away trading on Friday too. We still have some takeaways open but only for delivery. In general, businesses and churches have reacted responsibly here.
When this is over and the dust has settled. Perhaps it might be time to remember which organizations did the right thing and which did not? Along with those lawsuits, maybe some peaceful pickets outside of the church on Sunday. With placards saying things like "Where was my right to life?"
TheMiddleWay comments on Apr 1, 2020:
"because I don’t believe that any governor has the constitutional authority to tell me we can’t."
He may be right. Actually, I think he is right.
The constitution does allow states to curtail meetings but only if applying evenly across the board.
This is not what we are seeing now given that ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 2, 2020:
@TheMiddleWay Yes, you Americans are a very litigious people. It comes with having a written constitution I suppose. Like the bible, it is open to interpretation.
I would venture to say that freedom of assembly is much the same as freedom of speech. In that, you are not free to shout "Fire" in a crowded theatre.
The state be it local or federal can close an individual bar or restaurant down for public health or public safety reasons if it is deemed to pose a significant risk. Similarly, if martial law is imposed and a state of emergency is only one step down from that.
In the UK, all bars, cafes, etc. have been closed as of Friday last. McDonald's, and Subway had already closed their doors to seated customers but stopped take-away trading on Friday too. We still have some takeaways open but only for delivery. In general, businesses and churches have reacted responsibly here.
When this is over and the dust has settled. Perhaps it might be time to remember which organizations did the right thing and which did not? Along with those lawsuits, maybe some peaceful pickets outside of the church on Sunday. With placards saying things like "Where was my right to life?"
E.
TheMiddleWay comments on Apr 1, 2020:
"because I don’t believe that any governor has the constitutional authority to tell me we can’t."
He may be right. Actually, I think he is right.
The constitution does allow states to curtail meetings but only if applying evenly across the board.
This is not what we are seeing now given that ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 1, 2020:
It is not a level playing field and nor should it be. Food is an essential item, Most liquor stores sell food too and most supermarkets sell booze. Plus if you are telling people to stay at home but deny them a drink? It would be less adhered to.
The small amounts of shopping I have done since lockdown has involved queuing at a safe distance to be a limited number of people in the shop. Churches are about congregating, it is not religion that is prohibited, just large gatherings.
TheMiddleWay comments on Apr 1, 2020:
"because I don’t believe that any governor has the constitutional authority to tell me we can’t."
He may be right. Actually, I think he is right.
The constitution does allow states to curtail meetings but only if applying evenly across the board.
This is not what we are seeing now given that ...
273kelvin replies on Apr 1, 2020:
It is not a level playing field and nor should it be. Food is an essential item, Most liquor stores sell food too and most supermarkets sell booze. Plus if you are telling people to stay at home but deny them a drink? It would be less adhered to.
The small amounts of shopping I have done since lockdown has involved queuing at a safe distance to be a limited number of people in the shop. Churches are about congregating, it is not religion that is prohibited, just large gatherings.
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