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As christmas is coming and has been described for women as 2 weeks locked in a tiled room with a ...

JanGarber comments on Dec 2, 2018:

Huh?

273kelvin replies on Dec 2, 2018:

Its there now

Are atheists less likely to fall in love?

Paracosm comments on Dec 2, 2018:

Intelligent people are less likely to fall and stay in love.

273kelvin replies on Dec 2, 2018:

Fools rush in....?

Are atheists less likely to fall in love?

MLinoge comments on Dec 2, 2018:

"Theists open themselves up to "gods love" without question." Except that isn't love, its a self-imposed endorphin-fueled delusion. Being open to imaginary love from a figment of your imagination sounds more like the behavior of someone who is deeply insular, who would have trouble forming ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 2, 2018:

Imagination is a powerful force. An amputee feels the pain of their phantom limb. The limb is not real but the pain is. Just because something is not there does not mean that someone cant love it.

What is your favorite sexy song? [youtu.be]

mikebeed comments on Dec 2, 2018:

https://youtu.be/Hphwfq1wLJs

273kelvin replies on Dec 2, 2018:

But it rang the death knell for him in the UK with this send up:-) https://youtu.be/FqOh4z2ASdk

A Unified Theory of Time Travel: Part Two There’s still one very nasty loose end here.

273kelvin comments on Dec 2, 2018:

There is a theory that time or parallel universe travel is not possible because if it was someone would have come and said hello by now. However there is another theory that says it is possible except that it drives you mad and you end up drinking strong cider on a park bench, talking Glaswegian.

273kelvin replies on Dec 2, 2018:

@Stephanie99 Agstfuckistanagny!

How not to do it.

Lillyfield41 comments on Dec 1, 2018:

I found the same problem. I commited to writing 10 stories in 10 weeks (a few years ago) got through 5 before i split with the client. (Ghostwriting gig) i tried to entwine characters from each story with the next . Like a doorman at a hotel lusting over guest; then he showed up at sex museum; ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 1, 2018:

An interesting trick to link stories a la "la Ronde". Erotica got me into writing in the first place. I was on a hook up site but it had a dating diary. In it one could write no holds (or holes) barred stories. There is no greater incentive than the prospect of getting laid to apply oneself to the keypad. However simple "porn" became not engaging enough after a while. The last time I went there was this. https://agnostic.com/group/WildmanFans/post/215331/this-is-a-serial-of-a-story-i-tried-to-get-published-on-vocal-the-1st-3-parts-went-well-but-as-the

This was fun on FB, but I'm sure you guys will make me squirm. yay!

273kelvin comments on Dec 1, 2018:

You or smoking?.....And a woman is only a woman, but a good Cigar is a Smoke. http://www.kiplingsociety.co.uk/poems_betrothed.htm

273kelvin replies on Dec 1, 2018:

@FlippantLlama I never date non-smokers. One night stands not withstanding.

How not to do it.

genessa comments on Dec 1, 2018:

when i glommed onto the tv series quantum leap, i had also just glommed onto the internet and found i was not alone in liking the show. i discovered then that there was such a thing as fan fiction, and was not especially surprised to discover it almost without exception sucked. what surprised me ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 1, 2018:

@genessa Yes I know it has flaws. Having failed sandpit it was just a deep joy to get published at all.

Saw this on a friend's Facebook page.

273kelvin comments on Dec 1, 2018:

"This will hurt me more than it will hurt you" Was the phrase trotted out by the school teacher as he prepared to hit me. Yes I come from time when corporal punishment was not only legal but the norm. If only I had the wit and courage I now possess? I would have responded with "Well lets swap then? ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 1, 2018:

@IslandGyal I dont mind talking about god and stuff with her. I quite like to discuss these things. She is not about to drag me to church and I am not about to make her not believe. We simply chat

How not to do it.

genessa comments on Dec 1, 2018:

oh an addendum to my previous comment: it's not impossible, actually. read ragtime by doctorow. there is erotica in there that isn't porn. then read sophie's choice by styron. some of those chapters are intended to be erotica. they're not. they're porn. they're also irrelevant to the story....

273kelvin replies on Dec 1, 2018:

I know what you mean. I think sometimes publishers ask an author (or maybe they get the hint) to add sex into the mix in order to sell. I think this can ruin a good read like putting ketchup on a meal.

How not to do it.

genessa comments on Dec 1, 2018:

when i glommed onto the tv series quantum leap, i had also just glommed onto the internet and found i was not alone in liking the show. i discovered then that there was such a thing as fan fiction, and was not especially surprised to discover it almost without exception sucked. what surprised me ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 1, 2018:

I dont know if you would class this as "porn" or erotica. Please forgive any grammatical errors as this was my 1st published work. https://filthy.media/the-dancer

Saw this on a friend's Facebook page.

273kelvin comments on Dec 1, 2018:

"This will hurt me more than it will hurt you" Was the phrase trotted out by the school teacher as he prepared to hit me. Yes I come from time when corporal punishment was not only legal but the norm. If only I had the wit and courage I now possess? I would have responded with "Well lets swap then? ...

273kelvin replies on Dec 1, 2018:

@IslandGyal I too have a christian friend. She is not very religious. Then neither is she very political or anything. It is I who has to explain about the covenant, bible and such. Thankfully she just likes the singing and love in the church and does not try and convert anyone.

Saw this on a friend's Facebook page.

RiverRick comments on Dec 1, 2018:

How about if you just quit facebook? Most everyone I know has.... Except Trump supporters.

273kelvin replies on Dec 1, 2018:

@RiverRick This site has a helluva lot more of me on it. I do use FB though. I keep in touch with family, friends both local and distant. Its okay if everything is light and just some politics. Just had a big talk about our local bridge charging tolls for eg.

GHW Bush is dead, at 94. Meh.

273kelvin comments on Dec 1, 2018:

How is his war on drugs going?

273kelvin replies on Dec 1, 2018:

@KKGator Yes and ranked up under his

How not to do it.

TheDoubter comments on Dec 1, 2018:

congrats

273kelvin replies on Dec 1, 2018:

I did not write that shit but if stuff like that can get published then there is hope for us all

Saw this on a friend's Facebook page.

RiverRick comments on Dec 1, 2018:

How about if you just quit facebook? Most everyone I know has.... Except Trump supporters.

273kelvin replies on Dec 1, 2018:

Market forces. Nearly all my FB friends love the re-posts from here. You live in a theist society, I do not. Therefore your FB will get in trouble from the usual crowd. If you were to post some of the crap the Trumpists and creationists put post your FB on my page. They would either be taken down or ridiculed to fk

Is anybody doing anything fun?

273kelvin comments on Nov 29, 2018:

My niece by marriage is in "Aladdin" a panto this year. I might go and see that.

273kelvin replies on Nov 29, 2018:

@SukiSue Ok

Unspoken rules.

kasmian comments on Nov 28, 2018:

Actually, one of the reasons some women have trouble having orgasms is the temperature of their feet, so socks aren't a bad idea. Guys need to thrust though, so friction is needed. no socks for us XD

273kelvin replies on Nov 29, 2018:

@thinktwice Mmmm unconvinced and he had the addition of shorts. A guys dangly bits and hairy arse out of a shirt leaves my not only cold but ridiculous too.

We have a strong journalistic tradition in Australia, Murdoch, Assange.

273kelvin comments on Nov 29, 2018:

Dont mention Murdoch in my town. You cannot buy his rag the Sun here. No one will stock it or buy it. https://youtu.be/6uWw7kuiCss

273kelvin replies on Nov 29, 2018:

@powder Really? Ah but we did something about it

Unspoken rules.

kasmian comments on Nov 28, 2018:

Actually, one of the reasons some women have trouble having orgasms is the temperature of their feet, so socks aren't a bad idea. Guys need to thrust though, so friction is needed. no socks for us XD

273kelvin replies on Nov 29, 2018:

@thinktwice Those things that sexy on woman and naff on guys; school uniforms, just a shirt and socks. I am sure there are many more.

Unspoken rules.

kasmian comments on Nov 28, 2018:

Actually, one of the reasons some women have trouble having orgasms is the temperature of their feet, so socks aren't a bad idea. Guys need to thrust though, so friction is needed. no socks for us XD

273kelvin replies on Nov 28, 2018:

I read that women are 60% more likely to orgasm if they keep their socks on. 60% less if the guy does too mind you.

The handyman wants $500 to do odd jobs like hanging two curtain rods, attaching a 12-outlet strip to...

MarvelAnn comments on Nov 28, 2018:

Right?!? I wanted to hire someone to install my water softener. It says it installs in 3 easy steps. But I have a general rule to not mess with any plumbing or electrical stuff myself. My son has been having skin breakouts since we moved here. I think its the extremely hard water. I just cant afford...

273kelvin replies on Nov 28, 2018:

@MarvelAnn Give him the chance maybe?

" Let the dick drive " The men here can get offended .

Marionville comments on Nov 28, 2018:

The smaller the dick the bigger the car in my experience!

273kelvin replies on Nov 28, 2018:

@Marionville Both

" Let the dick drive " The men here can get offended .

Marionville comments on Nov 28, 2018:

The smaller the dick the bigger the car in my experience!

273kelvin replies on Nov 28, 2018:

I drive a small car

The handyman wants $500 to do odd jobs like hanging two curtain rods, attaching a 12-outlet strip to...

MarvelAnn comments on Nov 28, 2018:

Right?!? I wanted to hire someone to install my water softener. It says it installs in 3 easy steps. But I have a general rule to not mess with any plumbing or electrical stuff myself. My son has been having skin breakouts since we moved here. I think its the extremely hard water. I just cant afford...

273kelvin replies on Nov 28, 2018:

My ex asks me to do stuff all the time. I dont mind as she has looked after my daughter for 20 odd years when I was not there. I figure its the least that I can do. After all it is his son thats having the skin problems. You both made him, allow him to be a dad. I done know what kind of differences you and your ex have but if you can let him help. That might be a valuable lesson for your son?

You're woken up in the middle of the night by burglars in your home.

Marionville comments on Nov 27, 2018:

Here in the U.K. if you keep any sort of a weapon ...even something like a cricket bat, by the bed to use in case of being burgled, then injure or kill the burglar, you will probably be charged by the police. It is called premeditation...! I know that sounds crazy, but it’s true, and it has ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 27, 2018:

He did shoot the guy in the back as he was running away. UK law says you can use reasonable force. I am a joiner and having an axe in my bedroom is not premeditated. It is simply where I store my tools (I live in a flat)

A trend for us oldies: - What album cover have you rolled the most joints on?

Spinliesel comments on Nov 27, 2018:

We smoked haschisch in a small pipe.

273kelvin replies on Nov 27, 2018:

Okay which one did smoke a pipe to most?

what do you say to someone who reveals something totally un-acceptable to you about themselves?

273kelvin comments on Nov 26, 2018:

I fail to see what the car problem is. Okay dad gave him a car but he has run it for 350K. That says stickability to me. As for the rodents mmm? Is this a recent problem or not? If it is the former I can say that it can often happen even in the cleanest of homes. I have had to deal with it on more ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 27, 2018:

@Soarfeet It is very much up to you. You say that he seems a kind and considerate man. He is if anything honest. It not for me to say go or stay. What can say is he may be worth letting himself explain. Who knows, a romantic trip to an animal rescue shelter may be on the cards. (If its rats then go for a small terrier type of dog).

what do you say to someone who reveals something totally un-acceptable to you about themselves?

273kelvin comments on Nov 26, 2018:

I fail to see what the car problem is. Okay dad gave him a car but he has run it for 350K. That says stickability to me. As for the rodents mmm? Is this a recent problem or not? If it is the former I can say that it can often happen even in the cleanest of homes. I have had to deal with it on more ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 27, 2018:

@Soarfeet An ongoing situation that may on the face of it been a non-starter

John Allen Chau, Preacher killed by Natives, Appalling Atheist Reactions - YouTube

273kelvin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

So a guy thinks that he does not have to steer his car because god will save him. He then crashes into a tree. So what! one less idiot. We would be thankful that no one else was hurt. That guy was the same only worse. The overwhelming vanity of it all is what pisses me off. Its bad enough when they ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 27, 2018:

@DavidLaDeau So would it be "bad behaviour" to think ill of the twin tower terrorists? They too had god on their side. They too were indoctrinated into the cause. They too made many many conscious actions toward that end and they too are not indicative of the vast majority who follow the same religion but choose to live their lives in peace, harming so one. So should I feel sympathy for the Manchester bomber who very nearly killed my daughters friend? How far does this extend? Serial killers, gang bangers, sadistic child murderers? The problem is that although you have ditched the theory of god. You seem to still have the christian ethics. A lordable residue you may think but let me tell you. There are reasons that nearly all christians are hypocrites. IT DOES NOT WORK . You turn the other cheek and you will get walked over. Plus you give rights and condone actions of people who should not have those rights or even tacit approval. The judge of ethical behaviour is often "What if everybody did it?" Whilst I normally dislike hard and fast rules let us apply it here. Atm that young man is (imho rightly) condemned by society for gross stupidity and religious arrogance. So lets pretend that you win the day and we all say "Ah poor soul". There will undoubtedly be (as there probably are some now) many more who will take it further and look upon him as a martyr. Other young men and women may well seek to emulate him. After all he died doing gods work didnt he?. Just as each suicide bomber goes into the myth of legend. Each christian martyr that follows may likely do the same. What price those Indian lives then? Okay not those island people but what of the christian nutters who vandalised ancient Mayan temples in Peru? Do they deserve our sympathy or condemnation?.... No! there is a reason we condemn, because it was wrong! Try this, post a similar youtube winge about the 9/11 hijackers and see if anyone gives you anything but abuse. Ah well thats different because they were brown skinned and the people who died were white and our people? The road to hell is paved with good intentions. It is a shame that I do not believe in hell because all those zealots can go there and rot for all care. They wont get any big salty tears out of me.

what do you say to someone who reveals something totally un-acceptable to you about themselves?

273kelvin comments on Nov 26, 2018:

I fail to see what the car problem is. Okay dad gave him a car but he has run it for 350K. That says stickability to me. As for the rodents mmm? Is this a recent problem or not? If it is the former I can say that it can often happen even in the cleanest of homes. I have had to deal with it on more ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 26, 2018:

@Soarfeet Okay its up to you obviously but.... We live in this internet age, possibles become disposable. The whole raison d'être of POF and others is to keep us looking. So I am seeing a lady in Nantwich. Its not love. She is bright, intelligent, well read, slim, my age, likes to have sex with me but..... She lives in Nantwich. Thats not just 1 1/4 hours drive. Thats a different world. I live in a multi-cultural, bohemian area just outside the city. I fit here! She lives in the heart of THE most richest county in England. So we are worlds apart socially. Then there is her medical problems. She had a brain aneurysm which left her with problems. She cant do 2 things at once. So if I throw a little joke into her monologue then its just noise she has to drown out. This can make conversation a challenge. She needs things ordered and I am a slob--(ish). So I will have to travel to hers all the time because the trip to Liverpool would freak her out. And yet.... I really like her company. Its not just sex, I like her. She is not THE one but ....

Sad News [rochdaleherald.co.uk]

KKGator comments on Nov 26, 2018:

I was going to offer condolences, then I read the attached article. ;)

273kelvin replies on Nov 26, 2018:

It was too good to save till April 1st

Sad News [rochdaleherald.co.uk]

whiskywoman comments on Nov 26, 2018:

who the hell sorry but no one i know im ready for me now too many old farts on this planet

273kelvin replies on Nov 26, 2018:

https://youtu.be/-3ueYxrA-Zs

Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue - Quite possibly the best jazz album ever recorded [youtu.be]

273kelvin comments on Nov 26, 2018:

So what!

273kelvin replies on Nov 26, 2018:

@balou De-do-de-do-do-de-de-do-do

I'm having trouble with my sex drive and chances to enjoy sex before entering my sixties , advice ...

Nukdookum comments on Nov 25, 2018:

I hear there's a pill for that.

273kelvin replies on Nov 26, 2018:

RobertNappi2 Nukdookum It is a fallacy (no pun intended) that the blue pill will give you drive. There has to be desire to accompany it. All it does is send blood down there if your body wants it but it has to want it.

Do you still believe in Capitalism?

273kelvin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

There is no pure capitalism or communism. You might as well say black music or white music. The two are so intermingled that any examination is tainted. About the only true capitalist structure is illegal drugs. Price and quality control are determined by market forces alone. If you count police ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 24, 2018:

@onedayatatime No it was not. It was exacerbated by fiscal policies but economics 101 says the market is cyclical. We were due one around 2001 but because of 9/11 G. W. Bush kicked the can down the road as any leader would. (Regulation and deregulation is one way to try and control the reigns) The resultant crash was therefore bigger.

"There are some guys that need to be in an institution!" Una looked at the room as it took in her...

Triphid comments on Nov 24, 2018:

Why does ANYONE have to belong to anything/something, that is merely, in my opinion, a further example of the Herd Mentality.

273kelvin replies on Nov 24, 2018:

@Triphid As do I but occasionally its feels good to be part of many. As in part of the audience at a good gig, DJ, film or play. Sometimes but not often I even watch sports with the guys.

"There are some guys that need to be in an institution!" Una looked at the room as it took in her...

Triphid comments on Nov 24, 2018:

Why does ANYONE have to belong to anything/something, that is merely, in my opinion, a further example of the Herd Mentality.

273kelvin replies on Nov 24, 2018:

Because some people just DO. They are not great at thinking for themselves. Some go to church, marry, join a movement or just join up. The hurd is part of our nature, how we survived. Even the most smartest can crave it.* Some learn how to use it, for good or ill. We come from gregarious tribal people and feel good when we all sing the same song. *I am reminded of Desmond Morris the noted zoologist famous for "the naked ape". He went to see a fight but fell in love with a game. Studying football violence in Italy he got into the game itself. Came back and started supporting his local club Oxford United

Saudi Arabia only murdered an American resident.

Triphid comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Where exactly is the problem, Americans are shooting each other with tedious regularity on THEIR own soil PLUS just about everywhere else in the developing world?

273kelvin replies on Nov 24, 2018:

@Triphid I did not make that comment to discuss the Irish problem. Merely to point out that if yes more deaths occur due to road accidents that does not negate the risks or atmosphere of violence. As for my position on Ireland for what its worth. I had no hand in shaping it. Any more than US or Aus people alive now had no hand in the genocide that formed their nations. I have known people from all sides of that dog fight. School friends that went off to be soldiers, then later republicans and loyalists, even a small camp, gay half somali guy who grew up on a protestant estate! (howsat for a tough life). Here is what one of them said... https://agnostic.com/post/225577/there-are-some-guys-that-need-to-be-in-an-institution-una-looked-at-the-room-as-it-took-in-her

Christmas for us heathens.

WilliamFleming comments on Nov 24, 2018:

I love Yule time. Yule is a great celebration.

273kelvin replies on Nov 24, 2018:

Yule-tide it part of our ritual, it is not just the equinox.This is when you made the decision what stock you can keep through the winter and what gets slaughtered. You can only preserve so much so a feast in in order. Invite your friends, neighbors and family. Then sit around with a full belly and talk, play music and catch up. The worst of winter is coming, the days are at their shortest. Time to cheer up and be merry.

Christmas for us heathens.

onedayatatime comments on Nov 24, 2018:

It is really a winter solstice celebration marking the shortest day of the year. (Dec 22 - ish)

273kelvin replies on Nov 24, 2018:

Yule-tide it part of our ritual, it is not just the equinox.This is when you made the decision what stock you can keep through the winter and what gets slaughtered. You can only preserve so much so a feast in in order. Invite your friends, neighbors and family. Then sit around with a full belly and talk, play music and catch up. The worst of winter is coming, the days are at their shortest. Time to cheer up and be merry.

Christmas for us heathens.

Varn comments on Nov 24, 2018:

I prefer to celebrate life in general, pretty days especially! Took a long walk alone on ‘thanksgiving,’ and may do the same on their christ mass … cuz when the foolishness has died down ..I’ll continue to relish those pretty days :-) ...as we head toward George Harrison’s birthday, of ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 24, 2018:

I live on the Beatles tour route. As you know George was a very spiritual guy. The mantas he so loved are ritualistic. Yule-tide it part of our ritual, it is not just the equinox.This is when you made the decision what stock you can keep through the winter and what gets slaughtered. You can only preserve so much so a feast in in order. Invite your friends, neighbors and family. Then sit around with a full belly and talk, play music and catch up. The worst of winter is coming, the days are at their shortest. Time to cheer up and be merry. PS. My fav George story. Micheal Palin was going to Australia. So George said "When you fly over India. Open this and read it." This must be something deeply spiritual thought Palin. So duly over the sub-continent. Micheal cleared is thoughts and opened the envelope to read the words of wisdom his friend had given him. It contained just five words "Shag a sheila for me"

Revolving door.

273kelvin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Remember this post man because at 35 you are grade A baby making material. All of the single women who are your contemporaries will be hearing that clock ticking. This is female beer goggles. They will be looking at you and thinking "How sexy would that guy be pushing a baby buggy?" Your friend gets...

273kelvin replies on Nov 24, 2018:

@TheGreatShadow It seems that you have your fair share of crazies. Whilst I can appreciate your position on kids. Women have a lot of good ways to alter a mans position. Yes most women have had kids by their 30s but lots of them put this on hold for the sake of their careers. If you are genuinely looking for someone, then this is the stage when homemaking is becoming a biological imperative for women. https://youtu.be/H-gfxjAaZg0

Basic universal income. A socialist bridge too far or the wave of the future?

bingst comments on Nov 24, 2018:

There's something else about the march of automation to consider. We could probably increase jobs and get everyone working by doing away with some of that automation. Which raises the question in my mind, would that even be ethical? Shouldn't we be striving to reduce the need to "work for a ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 24, 2018:

You cannot uninvent something and would we want to?. I read on here how a machine now can diagnose eye disease better than any doctor. We are used to automation in manufacturing. Accountancy is done by computers, now nearly all commodity trading is also done by machines. Why? because they do it better. Automation is always going to encroach on the workplace. Even the Amish now use power tools to make their goods for sale then finish them off by hand. If one area or country limits machines then the work will be done elsewhere. This market forces. We now gear our education towards work and industry requirements. In the future we may lean more towards the arts and social care.

Basic universal income. A socialist bridge too far or the wave of the future?

Marine comments on Nov 24, 2018:

Our thinking must change as the job market changes or everyone will enjoy unemployment. For example the work week needs to be adjusted downward from 40 hrs to maybe 30hrs allowing for more employment. As benefits are removed from the job they need to be provided by the government (disability,health ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 24, 2018:

This is already the case in many european counties such as mine. The govt supplements low incomes and a vast array of benefits with accompanying bureaucracy (the benefits are vast the money is not). BUI is also an attempt to simplify this system.

Basic universal income. A socialist bridge too far or the wave of the future?

Humanistheathen comments on Nov 24, 2018:

Based on Finland's two year experiment, UBI might not be a workable solution. Of course their attempt was small and selective, so there was a lot to be desired in terms of scope. As much as we gripe about working, when jobs dry up, one of our greatest shortages is in the "purpose" department. I ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 24, 2018:

We gear our education towards work and industry requirements. In the future we may lean more towards the arts and social care.

Nick Harper - Black Friday [youtu.be]

Marionville comments on Nov 24, 2018:

Nothing here!

273kelvin replies on Nov 24, 2018:

Oh will rectify now

Saudi Arabia only murdered an American resident.

azzow2 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

At least here they would try and cover it up if the tables were turned.

273kelvin replies on Nov 24, 2018:

http://www.zpub.com/un/un-bc-body.html

Saudi Arabia only murdered an American resident.

Triphid comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Where exactly is the problem, Americans are shooting each other with tedious regularity on THEIR own soil PLUS just about everywhere else in the developing world?

273kelvin replies on Nov 24, 2018:

@Piratefish Guess what that was true in Northern Ireland even at the height of the troubles. Would you have wanted to visit or live there?

Do you still believe in Capitalism?

273kelvin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

There is no pure capitalism or communism. You might as well say black music or white music. The two are so intermingled that any examination is tainted. About the only true capitalist structure is illegal drugs. Price and quality control are determined by market forces alone. If you count police ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 24, 2018:

@Bendog Capitalism is what is says on the tin. It is market forces. Socialism is an attempt to engineer those forces for the greater good. This can be anything from anti-trust and monopoly laws to prevent market fixing to free school meals and health care for the needy.

I would stay here in a heartbeat, with the right person. How awesome is this?!?

psycheworks comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Ok who wants to go with me?

273kelvin replies on Nov 23, 2018:

You have to ask?

Good Morning all.

273kelvin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Bobby Keys sax on "Cant you hear me knocking" is brilliant but so too is Ry Cooders slide on "Sister Morphine". My favorite though if I have to pick one is "Gimme Shelter". This track sets the Stones apart as the all time greatest rock n roll band in the world

273kelvin replies on Nov 23, 2018:

@btroje Who else would it be? Check out this album. Its the best jam session going. Kieth walked out and they just played. https://youtu.be/tziyYhJKwPI

You’re damned if you do, damned if you don’t.

Deb57 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Does this culture do that? I hadn't noticed. Sounds like a pretty "Incel" thing to do.

273kelvin replies on Nov 23, 2018:

@Deb57 And society that buys it

You’re damned if you do, damned if you don’t.

Deb57 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Does this culture do that? I hadn't noticed. Sounds like a pretty "Incel" thing to do.

273kelvin replies on Nov 23, 2018:

@Deb57 I am and at no point have I, excused anyones inappropriate behaviour. What I am saying is that society puts a lot of sex out there and uses it to sell everything from booze to bath salts. Then says its wrong.

You’re damned if you do, damned if you don’t.

Deb57 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Does this culture do that? I hadn't noticed. Sounds like a pretty "Incel" thing to do.

273kelvin replies on Nov 23, 2018:

I would say so. From the 1st it demonises and quite rightly criminalises sex with minors. Then puts young girls in cheerleaders outfits and beauty pageants. If a woman is sexualy active she can be labeled as a slut (see any rape defence lawyer). If she is not then she is frigid. Sex is everywhere on advertising and films. Yet making a pass someone in the workplace can get you fired. The guy has a point.

[youtube.com] I am almost convinced

AnneWimsey comments on Nov 23, 2018:

If you cannot sum it up in less than an hour, it is an "Obfuscation By Words. "E= mc/squared" is a prime example!

273kelvin replies on Nov 23, 2018:

Plus the man speaks in braille

John Allen Chau, Preacher killed by Natives, Appalling Atheist Reactions - YouTube

273kelvin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

So a guy thinks that he does not have to steer his car because god will save him. He then crashes into a tree. So what! one less idiot. We would be thankful that no one else was hurt. That guy was the same only worse. The overwhelming vanity of it all is what pisses me off. Its bad enough when they ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 23, 2018:

@DavidLaDeau You may know this joke already but anyway here goes. A very pious man get a warning one morning on TV that the local dam is going to burst and all that live in its path should evacuate. He thinks to himself "I am a pious man and god will save me" The warning is repeated on radio yet again he thinks "I am a pious man and god will save me". The police come to his house and tell him to get out and they will give him a lift if he needs it. He replies "I am a pious man and god will save me". The dam breaks and water is up to his bedroom window. A rescue boat cames to take him but again he says "I am a pious man and god will save me". The water reaches to the roof where he is trapped but a helicopter arrives to winch him to safety. Yet still he declines their offer saying "I am a pious man and god will save me"....He drowns. When he gets to heaven he asks god "Why did you not save me?" God says "You fucking idiot. I sent you warnings on the TV and radio. I sent a police car, a boat and a fucking helicopter! Why did you not listen?" Even the religious believe in free will. Your grandfather made choices as did that young man. If they are wrong, motivated by self interest or preservation. Then they should live with the consequences. They do not deserve our sympathy or compassion. better to save that for the more deserving.

John Allen Chau, Preacher killed by Natives, Appalling Atheist Reactions - YouTube

273kelvin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

So a guy thinks that he does not have to steer his car because god will save him. He then crashes into a tree. So what! one less idiot. We would be thankful that no one else was hurt. That guy was the same only worse. The overwhelming vanity of it all is what pisses me off. Its bad enough when they ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 23, 2018:

@DavidLaDeau How far would you extend this? Okay lets take to extremes. Would you have compassion for an SS guard executed when the allies liberated his camp? He too was indoctrinated. He too was doing what he thought was right.

John Allen Chau, Preacher killed by Natives, Appalling Atheist Reactions - YouTube

273kelvin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

So a guy thinks that he does not have to steer his car because god will save him. He then crashes into a tree. So what! one less idiot. We would be thankful that no one else was hurt. That guy was the same only worse. The overwhelming vanity of it all is what pisses me off. Its bad enough when they ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 23, 2018:

@DavidLaDeau John Donne "If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own were: any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bells tolls; it tolls for thee" Whist I appreciate Donnes sentiments here. Some mens deaths diminishes me less than others. As I type this thousands of children are starving to death in Yemen. Yet this idiot claims the news and our thoughts. Those children did not seek starvation or court disaster. They are simply there. Where was his love of god if he could spend all that time and money to go to that island and not give to them? Yet this would have been a truly selfless act. No headlines, no glory, he would not have been "the man". Just a good simple soul doing right. Obviously not good enough for this arrogant, vain and stupid young man.

Why are we so important?

Amisja comments on Nov 22, 2018:

Kelvin, aren't you a Brit?

273kelvin replies on Nov 22, 2018:

@Amisja Yes and proud of it (although my speaking voice has little or no trace of scouse). We non-americans can think of ourselves as anti-mormons. Doing valued missionary work via the internet

Why are we so important?

GuitarDoctor comments on Nov 22, 2018:

What is "Angontic"?

273kelvin replies on Nov 22, 2018:

Point taken, amended and corrected. In mitigation I am dyslexic and the last bit was written in haste but guilty as charged

Why are we so important?

Amisja comments on Nov 22, 2018:

Kelvin, aren't you a Brit?

273kelvin replies on Nov 22, 2018:

Yes I am but as most of the members here are US, that is the platform we use. This would be a rather dull and sparse site if it were only us europeans. Also quite unnecessary as secularism is almost a done deal here. Whereas as I pointed out the americans need this site as voice of reason in a society where superstition trumps logic.

You know there is no god when you suffer bullying all your life, school and work, your dad is in ...

MsAl comments on Nov 22, 2018:

I know there is no God because of carbon dating.

273kelvin replies on Nov 22, 2018:

I dont look for carbon in my dates. Just the silicon

I have no idea what a person has to do to get above Level 1.

273kelvin comments on Nov 22, 2018:

You should be at level 2 by now just because of these comments

273kelvin replies on Nov 22, 2018:

Just checked and yes you are.

U.N. wants to be our world government

Elganned comments on Nov 22, 2018:

Same old "The sky is falling!!" crap I heard as a child, only it was the John Birch Society then. Wake me up when/if it happens...

273kelvin replies on Nov 22, 2018:

I have to admit to a bit of ironic humor when the president of the John Birch society got shot down by the russians on that korean airline. Just coz your paranoid.... "And Im leavin on a jet plane...." John Denver

U.N. wants to be our world government

273kelvin comments on Nov 21, 2018:

Woods for trees .....Everone (outside of the US of fuckin A) knows who wants to rule the world. A McDonalds on ever main street on the planet, superheros (american of course) the mainstay of artistic cinematic endeavor, Trump the 1st item on any news day, a fire in California kills 300 runs for a ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 22, 2018:

@OwlInASack, @PBuck0145 I DO NOT hate America. Its just that you sit there with introspective view of the world. Occasionally going off to kick ass somewhere. 80% of you don't own a passport and have never gone outside your country. Fair enough but don't cry that someones trying to take over when its YOU that have interfered, bombed and invaded any country that disagrees with you. Oh check it out. The US does have the right to extradite me with no hearing. How would YOU feel about that if the UK had that right?

U.N. wants to be our world government

273kelvin comments on Nov 21, 2018:

Woods for trees .....Everone (outside of the US of fuckin A) knows who wants to rule the world. A McDonalds on ever main street on the planet, superheros (american of course) the mainstay of artistic cinematic endeavor, Trump the 1st item on any news day, a fire in California kills 300 runs for a ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 22, 2018:

@PBuck0145 The UN taking over but just look at the US record in invasion and interference (in my lifetime). Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Chilli, Nicaragua, El-Salvador, Panama, Grenada, Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan have missed any out? If an individual had that kind of a rap sheet for home invasion, would you let them own a firearm? PS. Somalia and Bosnia

U.N. wants to be our world government

273kelvin comments on Nov 21, 2018:

Woods for trees .....Everone (outside of the US of fuckin A) knows who wants to rule the world. A McDonalds on ever main street on the planet, superheros (american of course) the mainstay of artistic cinematic endeavor, Trump the 1st item on any news day, a fire in California kills 300 runs for a ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 22, 2018:

@PBuck0145 No I dont. Its just you really think that your the only ones here.

What are a few of your favorite things?

273kelvin comments on Nov 21, 2018:

Stuff like this

273kelvin replies on Nov 21, 2018:

@pepperjones

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sfvpool comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Here is the definitive answer: https://answersingenesis.org/bible-characters/adam-and-eve/did-adam-have-a-belly-button/

273kelvin replies on Nov 20, 2018:

He would struggle with "Why do men have nipples?"

I have been seeking female companionship for awhile now,here and on assorted other sites.

SkotlandSkye comments on Nov 16, 2018:

Maybe it’s your lack of photos, sparse BIO, and generally pissy outlook on life?

273kelvin replies on Nov 18, 2018:

@pashaonenine Whilst the mathematical ratio of sites such as POF and Okcupid may be relatively equal. (It becomes more slanted on sites geared to casual or sexual relationships). The perception is that women have an easier time. There are several reasons for this. Men tend to initiate contact 1st. So if there are 100 guys and 100 gals (lets say they are all within each others dating parameters of age, locality attractiveness etc.). then 98 guys will send out 98 msgs to 98 gals (the 2% are guys who wait like Wayne and gals who msg 1st). Each woman will 98 msgs, of which she will sift through and pick out her best prospects. This could range from 1-10 depending on how flirty she is. If she dates these guys the each of the top 10% will be choosing from up to 98 other dates. Then you get complaints from gals saying they get ghosted etc. As you go down the attractive scale. Then the women will still get asked but the men will get less replies. Therefore a woman can do as Wayne has done and just say "Hi I am here...ask" and some guys will ask. Whereas Wayne will grow old and bitter waiting. https://qz.com/1051462/these-statistics-show-why-its-so-hard-to-be-an-average-man-on-dating-apps/

Is it safe to drink and post here?

273kelvin comments on Nov 13, 2018:

There are programs you can install that try and stop you using social media when drunk. It works like a password but will ask you to solve an arithmetic problem or something easily done when sober but harder when inebriated. As for religion? it is a form of social control. For example sexual ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 18, 2018:

@Pbpierson2 Rout origin of the word cuckold is cookoo, so its just your english language brain working

Do Relationships Have These 3 Rules?

273kelvin comments on Nov 17, 2018:

Dont expect them to fancy you if no one else does

273kelvin replies on Nov 18, 2018:

@Cabsmom If you have been in a relationship then you know that its not just about physicality.It is about attitude and caring But just like alcohol at a party or sneakers at a 10K, it helps.

Do Relationships Have These 3 Rules?

273kelvin comments on Nov 17, 2018:

Dont expect them to fancy you if no one else does

273kelvin replies on Nov 18, 2018:

@Cabsmom Whatever.... both/either. Would someone else fancy you?

I have been seeking female companionship for awhile now,here and on assorted other sites.

SkotlandSkye comments on Nov 16, 2018:

Maybe it’s your lack of photos, sparse BIO, and generally pissy outlook on life?

273kelvin replies on Nov 17, 2018:

@WayneDalton Okay firstly what Paracosm & genessa said is good advice. Profile pics that are good are smiles, action shots and pics with friends. These will show that you are not some sad sack sitting alone in his room. Profiles that work say active, adventurous, caring, passionate and GSOH (you can put a little humor in if you want). This is assuming that you have any of these qualities. If not say what you are but spin it to attract. For example Agoraphobic = like cozy nights in, overweight = cuddy. You get the idea. Also if there are things your into like bands say so. A gal who may have left swiped you might not if you like the same music and or hobbies. Messages; These are your chat up line, This is a scatter gun mail shot game. You will send out 10 msgs for every response and 10 responses to 1 date. So dont lose heart, remember that each msg gets you closer to a date. DO NOT TREAT EACH PROSPECT TO THE SAME MSG ! Yes you can put a more detailed version of your profile and copy paste this but you HAVE to read the gals profile and make it specific to them too. This is your only chance to get them interested. So "Hi lets chat" just crosses one more prospect off the list and does not make you the guy they want to talk to. Example (forgive me Minta79 I will use your profile in this). Hello Minta, you look stunning may I say. I too love lists, music, english comedians, night time, good movies , bad movies, cats and dogs (have I missed any out lol ) https://youtu.be/sqA577_IoBk (then you can copy/paste a bit more about yourself like....) I am mostly fine with my own company but would love someone to share good times with. I adore good food and wine but feel that good company would be a perfect accompaniment. If you think that you could be that persson? Then I would love to talk with you (insert name here) xxx

I have been seeking female companionship for awhile now,here and on assorted other sites.

SkotlandSkye comments on Nov 16, 2018:

Maybe it’s your lack of photos, sparse BIO, and generally pissy outlook on life?

273kelvin replies on Nov 17, 2018:

@pashaonenine The reasons behind womens selectiveness are to a degree somewhat irrelevant if youre waiting for them to contact you first and have no pic or bio. Of course if you make the effort and try and put your best foot forward. Then yes not coming over as a possible creep is a big plus. I simply stated the mathematical facts about radios of M - F on dating sites. If I go into a shop to buy a bottle of wine. I will per force reject a lot more wine in a large supermarket with hundreds of different choices than if I go into a convenience store with a choice of 5. It is a fact because I know women who have done it. That Waynes profile would get msgs and hits if he was female but he is not so he has to make an effort.

When its nipply out 😈

hippydog comments on Nov 16, 2018:

???

273kelvin replies on Nov 17, 2018:

"Now did I leave the baby on the bus or on the subway?"

I have been seeking female companionship for awhile now,here and on assorted other sites.

SkotlandSkye comments on Nov 16, 2018:

Maybe it’s your lack of photos, sparse BIO, and generally pissy outlook on life?

273kelvin replies on Nov 16, 2018:

@WayneDalton You will have gathered by now that internet dating is a buyers market for women. (Gonna get in trouble for this of the ladies but). Also women look for reasons to reject whist guys to accept. Bare this in mind. Hi I read your Bio and I think I have something to sell you. I cannot tell you what it is or show you a picture but you will love it when you get it. Just send me $20 and I will send it to you, interested? Of course not why would you be. Getting a date online is like looking for a job. You HAVE to have a good CV, target prospects that not only you want but those that might want you. You are NOT a better mouse trap. The world will not beat a path to your door and even if your Brad Pitt and George Clooney rolled up in Jim Morrison. They will not come unless you tell them about yourself. I get dates online. I am 61 and not rich or good looking. If you would really like my help then PM me and we can talk.

An answer to theists who say "Without religion where are your morals?

Pedrohbds comments on Nov 15, 2018:

Morality says that there are hard written codes of good and evil. Ethics would be a better word after you get free from dogmas. Ethics would look for rules that brings society to a desired place. Se I didn't say good or better place, but a desired place. It is all about what kind of world you ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 16, 2018:

@Pedrohbds Obviously I am not arguing in favor of slavery, thats a given but its a given in our time. If you look at the 1830s there was no economic or shared experiences that drove this. It was a purley moral standpoint. Similar to animal rights protesters today.

Soooo, how many of you, despite no allegiance to God, or religion, will be sad or depressed going ...

SeeCanU comments on Nov 16, 2018:

once the xmas music stops, i'm ok. i'm sure i'll get some good sleep on xmas day. i'm 'supposed' to go to the renfest in todd mission on thanksgiving but it's camping out and it supposed to rain. so not sure on that one. a friend invited me to their place for thanksgiving too so i dono. ...

273kelvin replies on Nov 16, 2018:

Spare a thought for Noddy Holder lead singer with Slade. They made some dammed good tracks in their day but every year its their Christmas song that starts up the festivities. Laughing all the way to the bank you would think? Okay you have a point and celebs have to put up with "Arent you....?" Poor old Noddy cant go anywhere without someone shouting at the top of their lungs. "ITS CHRISTMAS" https://youtu.be/BpfHSqLXePI

Give Peace A Chance (1969) John & Yoko's Honeymoon Anti-War Protest. [youtube.com]

273kelvin comments on Nov 12, 2018:

Tried to convince my daughter (we had just seen Bohemian rhapsody) that "We will rock you" was a rip off of this https://youtu.be/FtyZSWJkFXU