Just for shits and giggles of course. Nothing ominous.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Pretty much. Although all my kids learned stick and all three own stick shifts. I bought an old, inexpensive sports car and when they were teens left them put in a new radiator while I went away for the day. They did great.

Plummeting insect numbers 'threaten collapse of nature' | Environment | The Guardian

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

A few years ago, there was a good article on a world if weeds, about the loss of great diversity of plants and animals, including insects. The loss of bees is so bad companies are building miniature computerized bee drones to pollinate. And China pays people with pollen and paint brushes to do their fruit.

Had no choice but to post this one.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

I love this version. In an interview he talks about his singing with his Jewish roots.

Haha! I needed a good laugh today, and c this is it!

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

14th century art and perspective. ?

What Your Smartphone Says About You...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Interesting. I like to think I am all those things, but, I will let those who know me decide.

Who do you want to spend Valentine's Day with?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

I'm all for what any other consenting adults want, yet my prudish liberalism will keep me with my red headed goddess who I met here. So, neither, for me.

It’s shit like this, sjws. [m.youtube.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Trump, during the campaign and since, has said he wants to weaken the first amendment so people can sue easier.

Why do some of us read books that agree with our world view?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

I will read plausible and well reasoned differences as in a Will or Buckley, but fuck the Coulters and such. Will's writings piss me off, but he has some principles he won't cross. Same with Buckley who fired a friend for racist remarks.

[facebook.com] Much to admire about Mohammed Ali. Refused to go to Vietnam.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

I have so much more admiration of Ali refusing to go in the military especially after being promised an easy ride as a promoter. He, also, could have gone to Europe and continued to fight for millions. And I'm a vet. Much more respect for those who stood on their moral choices than the chickenhawks who hid, like the trumpsterfire, et al.

61 Things Donald tRump Has Said About Women. [theweek.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

B b b utt, he ownly say it abow godless, eevile women who asks for rape and kill them own babies. And those Babylonian whores.

People aren't going hungry because we can't grow enough food.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Only about a third of the crops grown in the U.S. go to human food production. Animals and energy.

Protesters Raise Funds To Transport Trump Baby Blimp In Time For President's El Paso Rally | ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

I love it. You can buy 24 inch ones on Amazon

The best Poll of today...... Poll shows up under the meme

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Very mixed emotions here. My dark humour side loves it though.

Saw this on Facebook today, couldn't resist sharing. Don't know if I'd ever try it. :-)

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Funny, but no. There has to be a good movie meme to try.

Trump has singlehandedly destroyed the entire US soybean market and China has found new suppliers.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

China is upping their own production and Brazil is upping theirs as well. The U.S. farmer can say bye bye.

In 1956 black children watch white children play in a "whites only park" in Alabama.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

This is the world the Trumpites and the Coulters want to see returned. Only with a more solid fence.

I agree with this so much.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

A good list. For those who have been through shit a reminder; a good list to put in a public forum for those still clueless.

I am saying good night with one of my favorite songs, ever.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 9, 2019:

She can kick some guitar ass. Nice choice.

Still miss George! [youtube.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 9, 2019:

Always funny and philosophic at the same time.

A Stoic’s Key to Peace of Mind: Seneca on the Antidote to Anxiety. I found this interesting!

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 9, 2019:

I've read some Seneca. I can look, but if you have a site, there are some who will use it, rather than meander away.

The US response to Russian concerns of breaking the INF.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 9, 2019:

It is a gift to Putin by our endng it. Signed in 87, the deal held the Russians in check as we already had plenty. Now the Russians have no checks and stops. If they were cheating we had some recourse, but ending it gives us nothing and them free reign to build openly. Another great tRump accomplishment.

Men don't like intelligent women.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 9, 2019:

Most men is probably correct. I'd rather a smart woman. And, I feel very badly for the many smart women I have met who dumb down to stay with someone.

Has this site been invaded by Russian Trolls? [google.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 9, 2019:

In the cons area more likely.

Seems Fair

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 9, 2019:

Didn't need the cranky bitch to be funny.

Everyday is National Pizza Day in my heart, but today is a high, holy day! Three points: 1.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 9, 2019:

I started making my own thirty years ago. My kids still make it. From scratch - none of that instant dough. Homemade is best thick.

That kinda day....

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 9, 2019:

Hope they weren't pot brownies. ?

Effective border control

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 9, 2019:

Up up and away in my Subaru

[yahoo.com] Average tax refunds go down over 8%. People are pissed at Fuhrer Trump on Twitter.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 9, 2019:

2 in 3 have lower tax returns. The top 1 percent made out like the bandits they are. I vote scalp the bastards. Hang them from the trees.

[dailykos.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 9, 2019:

Keep your enemies closer.

Economic Reality check:

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 9, 2019:

This is the fucked up reality.

Have a Groovy Weekend All. Sun is out -its cold 25 degrees F in NY State. Snow on the way maybe?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 9, 2019:

Love Miss Betty

Should vaccine exemptions for personal reasons be banned?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

There are legit times, as with a kid who has major surgery like heart surgery (those are the kids most at risk by the normals refusing). It should be harder to obtain. And doctors making it a financial racket should be severely punished

Have you gone on a date with someone you met on this site?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Yes. And now in a committed relationship.

How many of you support Ocasio Cortez’s “Green New Deal” to make it an emergency priority to ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

I support the idea, but currently it is a dead idea with too many uncaring citizens ruled by the elite they claim so badly to hate.

Mrs Browns Boys?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

What is it with the Brits? First it was Mrs. Brown's lovely daughter, now her boys.

The Eagle will crash, the dragon shall rise. Beware of the year of the wild Boar

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

And from whence does this come to us? Nostradamas or another writer of alluring fiction riddles with as many interpretations as found on a drop of ink? Was a date given with it?

When Badass Nature transcends gender roles...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Good for her.

I'm sure that we are all opposed to this:

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Sharia law is the Islamic name for Abrahanic law, wanted by many Jews and Christians, especially evangelicals. They are the same thing.

What is the future of western Europe without God?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

A near Star Trekian utopia. Ehh. Can't be worse than the religious doofs running it.

I searched for an atheist app on a whim and I'm glad I did. This seems like a genuine community.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Welcome and enjoy. Many very good folks here. Like any community, it has its moments. And like any family, it has its spats.

How can a drug company charge 376000 dollars per dose for a drug with life changing abilities that ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Because Congress is owned by Big Pharma. And any cons who suggest tRump is here to change that, "show me the money"

How can car and truck makers offer discounts amounting to thousands of dollars?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

The dealers get an immediate profit, then at the end of the year the manufacturer gives out another percentage for vehicles sold.

Local politics.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Too true.

What our family's first phone looked like back in the early 1950's.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

I remember rotaries, and you could dial 0 or click the receiver a few times to get the operator. When you called a local number you could skip the first two numbers of the exchange. KI8, which is now 548, could be dialed 8 and the rest.

Day 39 on the ark...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Noah, "Ah shit, we forgot the unicorns."

On a rotary phone no less.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

?????????? I remember 0.

Donald Trump has accidentally told an audience of global religious leaders that America’s greatest...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

He brags so much about his brain and beautiful words. So, now he will start to claim people just don't know the real definition to what he said.

We're Finally Going To Get Trump's Tax Returns - YouTube

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

The tRump team is already in high gear, with extra lawyers, to avoid disclosure. The Congressional committee can get anybody's returns legally and the WH can only delay. The WH may have legal grounds to keep the returns from going to the public. Congress could pass a law requiring a candidate to release, but the repukes wont do thsr.

Attention will probably raise the price.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Northern Florida is all I needed to see. That is a state that has leadership stuck in the past and continues to be a danger to others and to itself.

Tim Minchin - Thank You God - YouTube

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

This is great, as he is great. Have you seen I Love Jesus?

Connect the dots?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

If they follow the money far enough it most likely will show Russian mob sources.

Obama and Hillary Clinton are Godless Atheists! Or at least so says the Christian right-wing ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Meanwhile the minister at the so called tRump church doesn't remember ever seeing him step foot in the place, aside from his third marriage. Hillary even taught Sunday school, but most evangelicals can't see past their hypocrisy long enough to see anyone they oppose as equal to them.

Good Morning

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Many, many days. Today comes to mind.

This is a clear sign of delusion and the host gets uncomfortable with his crazy talk.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

A millionaire fake hillbilly talking shit on a faux news network. Another reality star given a soap box and spewing their persona' s B.S.

Anyone else read this on Patheos? [friendlyatheist.patheos.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Not until now. Thanks and they are a great find.

Presidential Goals

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

That is a pattern. Watching comedian Joe Rogan talk about the US voter going back and forth in extremes from a responsible leader to a WTF leader.

Lets just put it out there and own it... Pro-Choice or Anti-Choice

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Take a sampling of pro lifers, eliminate the Catholics, for the most part, and ask how many support the death penalty. I'll wager over 80 percent with the Catholics out.

Lets talk...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

What is the study of skat called? It is scat. And the study is simply scatological.

Lets talk...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

The kid and the joke are both keepers.

Lets just put it out there and own it... Pro-Choice or Anti-Choice

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

I'm just sick of the whole shit being an issue. Leave someone else's body alone. Start spending more in prevention and intelligent sex education and the rate of abortions will drop. And stop being an asshole when I admit I am pro-choice for women and as a man I don't get a choice, if my relationship maybe an opinion, and don't say I want to kill your grandkids. What kind of fucked up person thinks that?

What was your most absurd first date?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

This is it in all its horrible reality. And no, even after I suffered through it, and regretted it, I never dated her again for some time. I was 16. I became friendly with a sweet young thing (thing is so sexist). We talked, held hands and spent time together in school. She asked me to lunch and to attend some event one Saturday with her and her family. I went. Lunch was nice, her parents normal and polite, and never mentioned my long hair. They said we were going to a camp event. We drove over an hour. The young lady and I pressed together in the back seat. We drove into a large "camp" with barracks like buildings and people cooking on grills. We parked. She and I were told to look around and meet back at a large tent in an hour. So, we went into the woods and did some kissypoo stuff. We returned, joined everyone going into the large, hot, tent. I was getting an idea what was happening and shrugged it off. Until it got serious. Some guy and his minions started preaching about Jesus and sin and redemption and all sorts of shit. My brain went numb and shut it all out as best as possible. Then the end came. I knew the relationship had to end. There was no saving it. She got up, went to the front, grabbed a hold of the railing placed there, bent down, with tears in her eyes and started to weep heavily. The ride home sucked. She was filled with the spirit and her parents were rejoicing and I just wanted out. That day can never be burned from my memory. Addendum: we ran into each other a year after graduation. She wasn't near as religious. We had one date: a movie after a joint. Recently she became a FB friend after 40 years. She is again wild about jesus, but a die-hard democrat. Some hope.

Buddha Philosophy if not quote. Found on Pinterest.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

True. In a similar vein, we cannot save anyone else or walk a path for them.

Had a very disheartening experience yesterday at a grocery store.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

Typical American business practices and dumb asses continue to accept as long as somebody shouts socialism loud enough because our education system, 47th in the world, is failing and the propagandists are winning.

A British Company Names a Wormlike Amphibian After President Trump | NRDC

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

He is definitely too cute to be named after such a vile creature. I pity that little guy.

Opposite sides of the same coin

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

Daesh is more similar to evangelicals than they would ever admit. When one says Sharia law is awful, I reply, yes, all Abrahanic law is evil.

She doesn't know

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

More evil arises.

Debunking A Century of War Lies [youtube.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

And these are just some lies. Remember the Maine!?

Ann Coulter depends on her followers to not actually pay attention to what she says or write...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

She is such an idiot. She just lambasted a reporter of Asian descent for writing about racism as Asian don't experience. Then called on Blacks to be upset with Asians and Jews who do so.

Violent Femmes - Add It Up [youtu.be] Please rise for the national anthem.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

Speaking of the Violent Femmes, here is an excellent song. An oddity, with way too much real life. https://youtu.be/FWZf_RBcB_Y

Violent Femmes - Add It Up [youtu.be] Please rise for the national anthem.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

Love these guys. Live this song.

Meaningful silence.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

Very good philosophy.

I have to laugh this week, after watching that horrific drum beat for war.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

God damn there are a lot of stupid people walking around. The white house is full of stupid.

I have to disagree with those people on this site who (in the Profile Questions) say that they are ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

I like the cartoon. Are they worshiping the boot or the squished GeeZeus bug?

Rumor going around they are coming back

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

How about they bring back the prices?

Human composting

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

I'm all for it. Of course my first choice would be as the Zoroastrians do: leave you out for the birds, then grind the bones and put the powder in bread and leave that out for the birds. And bone is good for birds, the often need extra calcium.

Jim Jefferies - Religion and Pandas [youtu.be]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

Why won't I worry? Because I'll be fucking dead.

Going to have to try this one✌

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

I can no longer drink vodka. Been 40 years, step out of a moving car, foolish drunk.

What was yours? Mine was the arts?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

Being smart enough to survive harassing my teachers. Getting a signed letter (probably a stamp, but still) from Tom Hayden of the SDS disturbed them in 72.

This is not Paranoia! This is the reality we all live under! Surveillance Capitalism Includes ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

I am not surprised. Anyone that can is selling the info. All those cards at convenience stores for 3 cents off gas (I won't use the ones that require email) do so. In the U.S. the average person is on camera 75 times per day. In England, the average person is on camera 300 times per day. Of course cities scue this higher.

Prayer in schools (in the U.S.)...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

I've seen some, unscientific, surveys on what students think about the bibly coming into the school to be studied. The vast majority of non religious (students' choice) don't care. The majority of students openly identifying as Christian don't want it, they get enough on weekends. Sounds like all kids in general.

My guess would be; Because Nature is indifferent:

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

Define nature. Living species of plant life have been observed fighting off attacks with chemicals, etc and trees will even nourish their offspring. That nature is indifferent to our survival, but not its own, much like most, but not all, species. Earth as an organism is a theory that is not proven. If the Earth even has the ability to not care is still a question.

Washington issues ultimatum to Venezuela over “humanitarian aid” ploy - World Socialist Web Site

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

First to admit that Venezuela is a mess. Trump threatening boots in the ground is stupid and not going to help the situation. Even those wanting to oust the current leader don't want that. And what risk to us does that country pose?

All Is True. [youtube.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

I will definitely give that a watch. Thanks.

Consciousness... Can it be measured objectively?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

The brain can't even differentiate reality from dreams more often than not. So, how can we know consciousness? We could be some 7th grader's science project that got third place and he placed into the lab's closet til the semester ends. We have until that door opens and a red headed, blue eyed, long haired alien looking kid returns.

Only 5 Weeks until St Patrick's Day! What is your town/city doing to prepare for this Irish ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

Back in the 90's(or sooner) the Bend Over Church purged the saints rolls. Some big names got thrown out for lack of real evidence of miracles. The irony is not lost on me. George got thrown out (note, he us still the patron saint of England's Anglicans) and Christopher (making all those plastic bobble dolls useless). And, the committee suggest Patrick........ That idea got nixed at the top.

Some of my favorite memes.... Feel free to steal/share :-)

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

Very nice. Truthful. Thank you.

I've been anti-Valentine's day for about 10 years now.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

I'm in a similar conundrum. Instead of showing the tickets to the Daily show and a visit to NYC on Xmas, maybe I could have waited. ? I couldn't wait.

250 firefighters deployed to one of the deadliest fires in Paris history [firefightingnews.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 7, 2019:

The arsonist should get life in prison. No death penalty in the EU, so no arguments.

Trump Has Nothing Left to Say

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 6, 2019:

Trump seemed to want to take credit for the women there. As one comedian said, Trump could claim some responsibility just like polio can claim the creation of a vaccine.

I made O'Brien Hash Browns today... so good. What's your favorite comfort food?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 6, 2019:

At first I misread, thinking it said O'Brien hash brownies, and thought I hadn't heard of those

This explains it! ?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 6, 2019:

Between chain mail letters and black cats I have no life.

This is what propaganda looks like.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 6, 2019:

And historically the US single handedly won WWII. That Russian front, 20 mil dead thing, eh.

I worked once for a big advertising agency.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 6, 2019:

That was one of those WTF were they thinking happenings.

For all of you Ted Cruz fans out there. 😏

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 6, 2019:

A real blood sucker.

This is how I feel about my STATE right now: Warren Zevon-My Shit's Fucked Up [youtu.be]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 6, 2019:

This is a wonderful and sad song. He wrote it after getting diagnosed with terminal cancer. In his own, odd, humour, he addressed his problem figuratively and literally.

The Cure - A Forest [youtube.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 6, 2019:

The Clash said it best, "there is only one Cure in this world."

Shit just got real Carl.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 6, 2019:

Now, spiders with guns is a real national emergency.

I want to know how much his college degree cost.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 6, 2019:

Remember his claim, top of his class? Look online and his college graduation program is readily available with, of course, the cum laudes and top honors students listed. No Trump name there.

I’m sure I don’t like needles is tattooed somewhere

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 6, 2019:

Anyone ever get shots with those airgun style ones? Military has been using them for a long time and if done correctly result in little to no pain.

No kidding! Thank you! 😅

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 6, 2019:

For everyone that succeeds, a hundred thousand are at home thinking, I could have been a contender. But, true, many great songs to inspire; and many bad songs to deride and laugh at.