Please somebody help me my wife is driving me crazy with all this political bullshit she is watching...

Trajan61 comments on Aug 2, 2019:

If she’s a Trump supporter she has more sense than a lot of the left wing gun grabbing liberals on this website.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Aug 2, 2019:

Might as well be a believer in Satan Claus as believe the lies of MUKA (make us klansmen again).

Ffffffunny!

seattlepanda comments on Aug 1, 2019:

not a brexiteer but, I buy China viagra ;D

Beowulfsfriend replies on Aug 1, 2019:

Watch out for lead and mercury.

[yahoo.

St-Sinner comments on Aug 1, 2019:

It is totally true that immigrants issue is misused by all of the following: 1. Republicans are wrong to overplay the immigrants issue 2. Democrats are wrong to underplay the issue (pretending it is not a problem), 3. The entire illegal immigration special interest industry (of activists, ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Aug 1, 2019:

@St-Sinner Yes - and that idea of asking at the country of origin does not comply with international law. We then need pull ourselves out of international treaties and not expect other countries to follow those rules to which they have signed. Time to ship all the "dry footed" Cubans home, don't you agree? Time to look at all those who lied on their forms, so as to revoke their citizenship - by the way, Melanie Trump lied (well documented that she was working without permission). Should we make it US policy to no linger uphold world agreements we have signed?

[yahoo.

St-Sinner comments on Aug 1, 2019:

It is totally true that immigrants issue is misused by all of the following: 1. Republicans are wrong to overplay the immigrants issue 2. Democrats are wrong to underplay the issue (pretending it is not a problem), 3. The entire illegal immigration special interest industry (of activists, ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Aug 1, 2019:

@St-Sinner Fine. I'm just defining illegal to you - AND, those coming to the border crossings AREN'T illegals. They can be told no, but they are NOT illegal by showing up and asking. So, the politics of calling them illegal is bullshit. Unless you want to go all North Korea like so many MAGA's - until then follow the LAW - dont just spout your portion of it. Or, break international law, to which we have signed onto and want others to follow.

[yahoo.

St-Sinner comments on Aug 1, 2019:

It is totally true that immigrants issue is misused by all of the following: 1. Republicans are wrong to overplay the immigrants issue 2. Democrats are wrong to underplay the issue (pretending it is not a problem), 3. The entire illegal immigration special interest industry (of activists, ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Aug 1, 2019:

@St-Sinner the amount of those staying illegally rose precipitously after the 94 laws tightened the ease of exiting, thus many who would come and return home stayed here and never left. That pushed the levels much higher.

[yahoo.

St-Sinner comments on Aug 1, 2019:

It is totally true that immigrants issue is misused by all of the following: 1. Republicans are wrong to overplay the immigrants issue 2. Democrats are wrong to underplay the issue (pretending it is not a problem), 3. The entire illegal immigration special interest industry (of activists, ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Aug 1, 2019:

Coming to a border crossing is the legal way. Those at the crossings are not illegal. That is international law to which we have signed on to and push on other countries. Illegals sneak in or attempt to do so; most illegals came here through legal means and over stayed their visas.

What is the most absurd thing a "believer" has said to you?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jul 31, 2019:

I had a believer, anti abortionist say, and mean it, that I wanted to kill his grandchildren. Had I been more ready for that remark, I would have said, "No, too fatty, I like lean meat." Or, the time my evangelical minister bro-in-law said, "I don't think Obama is the antichrist, but I think he...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Aug 1, 2019:

@thinktwice I know. I've been dying to ask. He broke the rules when he told me that. My Sister placed rules that we can't talk religion, only family; and she wasn't privy to that comment.

My points are 166,666. Does this mean I'm the Antichrist?

RussRAB comments on Jul 29, 2019:

I once read that the 666 was a mistranslation and the number was actually 616 (sounds more like a phone area code). I'm no expert, so who knows? My queztion, however, does 666 represent good luck in Confucianism, or you're in for a tranquil day in Buddhism?

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 29, 2019:

Pennsylvania has a local phone exchange 666. Anywhere else?

I pointed the same thing out to my dad, a Pentecostal Minister.

Hicks66 comments on Jul 29, 2019:

Eve was busy, I guess.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 29, 2019:

She and Adam lived 900 years - pop out quite a few little incestuous brats in that amount of time.

What poems may be housed in your soul? [beta.washingtonpost.com]

Allamanda comments on Jul 29, 2019:

Can you paste a poem from it? (Refusing to subscribe to the WP).

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 29, 2019:

@UUNJ So, the best option is always the library with their data bases, however, many students would rather avoid that.

What poems may be housed in your soul? [beta.washingtonpost.com]

Allamanda comments on Jul 29, 2019:

Can you paste a poem from it? (Refusing to subscribe to the WP).

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 29, 2019:

@UUNJ I used to tell my students, being wary of internet research to use Google Scholar for articles, then to avoid paying look up the titles online elsewhere for free.

Where do others stand on Oregan passing a law that allows students to take mental heath days off.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Jul 29, 2019:

A sick day is a sick day. None of the schools business, either way.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 29, 2019:

And, as a parent, that was my take - but, some people don't think outside the box, feel it is lying, think "just Suck it up" is okay.

Dogs should be banned from stores except for certified, seeing-eye dogs.

DenoPenno comments on Jul 28, 2019:

People want to bring "support animals" everywhere and even on a plane. It's ridiculous! Can I bring my support ostrich?

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 29, 2019:

Most airlines have restrictions and animals must be certified. Or, for emotional support they may need a doctor's note. Airlines DO restrict types of animals allowed onboard.

My next car.

nicknotes comments on Jul 26, 2019:

Very ingenious using a battery operated fan to cool the engine.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 26, 2019:

@CrazyQuilter You had you own "Vette."

Are any of theses democrats worth voting for ?

AmiSue comments on Jul 26, 2019:

Democrats, I think, are struggling with the fact that we may not again have a candidate that will inspire us to the extent that Obama did. He raised the barre. Out of necessity we have to be pragmatic going forward.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 26, 2019:

Obama raised the bar but at this point the bar has been shoved into the mud by tRump, so I'm voting straight ticket. I'll do my choosing in the primary; and if my pick doesn't make it, I will still GO VOTE to oust the trumpsterfire.

Would you be willing to pay extra for biomass-based synthetic gasoline?

OldMetalHead comments on Jul 25, 2019:

Hopefully my next car will be a PLEV. Long term I think hydrogen fuel cells are where it's at.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 25, 2019:

If tech could expand with no holds on "How do I get my money?" and on what is best and good long term, hydrogen would make sense (working out its explosive nature - in other words: creating safer containment, just as was done with petrol (and, I am aware it is pretty darn safe) that would usher in many possibilities. Maybe at some time people would have their own hydrogen converters. I would like to see some way to convert air born carbon into an energy form.

How many feel this way

azzow2 comments on Jul 24, 2019:

This is an age old myth. If you asked someone from the 1920s they would have said the same thing about the abolition of prohibition.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 24, 2019:

The 20's didn't have a 7 billion population growing, or an Earth growing hotter and melting the ice. I see the point that all generations can and do have negative and awful happenings. On a positive note, since WWII, we have been in one of, if not the most, peaceful - fewer population killing wars- and great technological advances, and medical advances as well. Still, I'm not too sure things will work out so well in the long run. Some humans will survive most.likely for a few thousand yearscmore if no one pushes the buttons.

I am curious about miscreants who do awful things - serial killers, serial rapists - they blend in, ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jul 23, 2019:

Lots of studies. I got hooked on reading that stuff late 80's and 90s. Sorry no ideas for links - just try Google, or any other suggestions.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 23, 2019:

@SKH78 Science says this is how it is and some people do take it seriously. Very sorry for what happened to your niece and family. The system failed miserably. My first guess would be that he was in or is in a higher socioeconomic class or a religious oriented family or both; my reasoning saying so; many better off people as well as so many religious types refuse to see the truth and society will not force them to do so.

I am curious about miscreants who do awful things - serial killers, serial rapists - they blend in, ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jul 23, 2019:

Lots of studies. I got hooked on reading that stuff late 80's and 90s. Sorry no ideas for links - just try Google, or any other suggestions.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 23, 2019:

@SKH78 yes they often do. Most are sociopathic and many consider themselves superior to everyone (cops often hold this idea so as to expect a mistake) often they are smarter and make fewer mistakes. Brain scans have shown patterns. I even saw a program in which an expert said a sociopath can be spotted by around age 2. That said, most don't turn into killers; some become CEO's and such - that is actually true and not for humor.

Where do others stand on Oregan passing a law that allows students to take mental heath days off.

thinktwice comments on Jul 23, 2019:

We allow for employees to take off "mental health" days...I call them hooky days without the guilt...I don't know that it needed to be a law...seems like common sense would have allowed for a policy that parents and teachers agreed on...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 23, 2019:

Need a to be a law, or parents had to lie. I let my kids and they went to the school where I taught. I just shrugged off - hope () is feeling better.

Where do others stand on Oregan passing a law that allows students to take mental heath days off.

UUNJ comments on Jul 23, 2019:

How about this: A mid-morning start time so kids get more sleep, free breakfast and lunch, and recess periods that ensure exercise and fresh air. And, don’t flood them with homework. They’ll learn more effectively, enjoy school, and won’t need mental health days.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 23, 2019:

@Cutiebeauty I never taught in it. The few students who I had here, in the US, didn't mind. They liked the US lack of demands: stand up to answer questions and most quizzes were done orally in front of peers. Real old school.

Where do others stand on Oregan passing a law that allows students to take mental heath days off.

UUNJ comments on Jul 23, 2019:

How about this: A mid-morning start time so kids get more sleep, free breakfast and lunch, and recess periods that ensure exercise and fresh air. And, don’t flood them with homework. They’ll learn more effectively, enjoy school, and won’t need mental health days.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 23, 2019:

@Cutiebeauty an old late 80's Yugoslavia system did a week of school from 6am to noon, then a week of noon to 6pm. No meals provide, all physical activities in the evening and run by local orgs.

Where do others stand on Oregan passing a law that allows students to take mental heath days off.

UUNJ comments on Jul 23, 2019:

How about this: A mid-morning start time so kids get more sleep, free breakfast and lunch, and recess periods that ensure exercise and fresh air. And, don’t flood them with homework. They’ll learn more effectively, enjoy school, and won’t need mental health days.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 23, 2019:

Statistics do show that works much better. I taught at a school which tried an absurd solution one year. Show up at 8, but no classes until after 9. - not a great success.as the kids still needed supervision and few, if any, chose rest.

Would you eat the puffin?

Theresa_N comments on Jul 21, 2019:

I'd eat a puffin before I'd eat Minke whale.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 22, 2019:

@Bigwavedave I wouldn't eat whale, ever - it just doesn't seem right for such a smart creature - but I don't know, humans are omnivores. I saw whale meat in Japan; and, in the Philippines, I did eat monkey (meat, not the brains).

Mcdonalds is diversifying!

Indubitably comments on Jul 22, 2019:

I was just thinking this morning how ridiculous some people get with the new eyebrow craze. This takes the cake...or the fries! lol

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 22, 2019:

@Stevil that would make s big promo - free lunch with eyebrows. Years ago a restaurant in San Francisco gave free lunches to anyone who got a visible tattoo of their restaurant.

Question: Have you lost a relationship (spouse/family/friend)due to the political climate in our ...

fmcamyg comments on Jul 22, 2019:

Im curious how many folks in this group lost a loved one, family member, or good friend due the the current political climate in our country (Fox News Fanatics) I lost my marriage and a few friends and it’s been weighing on my mind .. I incorrectly believed this atmosphere would blow over about a ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 22, 2019:

I do believe it is only going to get worse. Especially with the already right wing fascists - cops will start to kill even more indiscriminately.

Mcdonalds is diversifying!

Indubitably comments on Jul 22, 2019:

I was just thinking this morning how ridiculous some people get with the new eyebrow craze. This takes the cake...or the fries! lol

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 22, 2019:

Didn't know there was a new eyebrow craze. My mother told me she used to shave and draw on eyebrows in the 40s.

Who are the REAL crazies . . . ?

bigpawbullets comments on Jul 22, 2019:

While true, the unfortunate reality is that you get to pick one or the other. No third party candidate will win a presidential election.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 22, 2019:

Yep. The last viable 3rd party candidate was Teddy Roosevelt. He finished 2nd after getting shot.

The Bible writers ignored one phase in the life of Jesus:

Merseyman1 comments on Jul 21, 2019:

Come on, you can turn water into weed!

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 21, 2019:

Water into wine is ultra easy to explain anyway. Back then, most wine was made in a concentrated form and added to water (read the Oddysey and see how Ulysses escapes from the Cyclops). So even a bad magician could pour in some concentrate.

AOC did what trump suggested.

St-Sinner comments on Jul 21, 2019:

That is what Trump meant. Go back to your crime and drug infested districts and do work there. Do not hate all of America day in and day out. You do not see anything good in the roaring economy or controlling illegal immigration but you are constantly complaining. You can resign from Congress if...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 21, 2019:

@St-Sinner all right, I'm in.... held my tongue until Benghazi WTF do you have to say that is honest there. That was a political smear campaign and blown out of proportion. 26 separate investigations with the same outcome - nothing. You want to look at figures - look up all the "uninvestigated" deaths at embassies from Reagan on. Do Bush II, oh yeah, especially Bush II. With Benghazi you've shown your blind, ignorant obedience. And, yes, I served in the military - and I know the dangers of embassy duty. I also looked into what happened in Lybia and MUCH of the fault could just as easily be placed at the feet if republicans in Congress who refused a higher state department budget, if you want to throw blame around. All said, Lybia was a dangerous place and I doubt much less of a full regiment could have prevented what occurred.

Would you eat the puffin?

Theresa_N comments on Jul 21, 2019:

I'd eat a puffin before I'd eat Minke whale.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 21, 2019:

That was my thought.

I am kind of loving this global warming everyone is talking about 😂😂😊😊😁😁😀😀

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jul 20, 2019:

I don't know about everyone else, but I am pissed as a Hell at the Chinese for their hoax. It has gone on long enough and they need to knock it off. Maybe more tariffs.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 20, 2019:

The Chinese hoax is what our so called world leader president calls climate change.

“That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.

NoPlanetB comments on Jul 20, 2019:

I remember watching it on tv. So moving! Even as a child it gave me hope.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 20, 2019:

I watched with my Dad.

How could you believe in Christ?

RiverRick comments on Jul 19, 2019:

They believed a lot of stupid things 2,000 years ago. ----Wait---- They believe a lot of stupid things today.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 19, 2019:

@Sofabeast I'll keep my scepticism on aliens until some are found. Statistically the odds are some other intelligent life does or HAS existed. The universe is over 11 billion earth years; how many planets could have earthed out, come and gone. Statistics say bet on it. But will I see it? The same statistics say I won't.

So that's why the smoke is playing music!

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jul 19, 2019:

"Kick the gong." An old phrase used when it was time to pass the opium pipe. The last time I heard that phrase was is in a bar, a ratty, bloody, red neck place. When asked, the bar maid said the old 77 year old owner was upstairs kicking the gong - shooting up his, then, legal opium. Not sure they ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 19, 2019:

@RavenCT given by the Navy. They were the jars you see in every hospital film with a mixture of opium, listed on the jars. He was shot up in Vietnam and occasional had intense neck pain. It got that bad once for a few weeks; he had to go to D.C. for a medical eval to stay in or be discharged and advanced - he stayed in.

This always made sense to me: “Being a Humanist means trying to behave decently without ...

callmedubious comments on Jul 18, 2019:

Kurt was pretty well convinced that america was a totally Fcked country with no hope for redemption by the time he died. ``Slaughterhouse 5`` should be required reading in HS but i doubt if it is & i doubt if many americans are even aware of it.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 19, 2019:

I taught it for a while. One of my favorites - inspired me when a teen. I have read all his stuff, even the works not as widely praised. As a human, he was a good man from all accounts, except his own. Very interesting take on his own life.

How could you believe in Christ?

Sofabeast comments on Jul 19, 2019:

As a potential historical character it is possible. Much was written about the fellow, but of course he disappeared following his zombification. Was he the son of god, well that is just too silly.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 19, 2019:

Not enough historical evidence stands up to scrutiny. He is most likely fictional and fits a set of standards for a son of God character.

How could you believe in Christ?

RiverRick comments on Jul 19, 2019:

They believed a lot of stupid things 2,000 years ago. ----Wait---- They believe a lot of stupid things today.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 19, 2019:

Im not sure, but now seems to have so many different options, like space aliens.

Any Trump supporters on here?

MrNevermore comments on Jul 19, 2019:

I figured there were although at the current time I can't for the life of me understand why someone would support anything that any of them are doing or proposing to do. I'm not going to go into detail regarding my disdain for Trump but I will say this, just for the record, I have been reading about...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 19, 2019:

@Veteran229 not to fear - I keep my humour at the truvium and quadrivium level. My atracks as well.

Is Ted Cruz hitting on AOC?

m16566 comments on Jun 12, 2019:

the only problem I can imagine was putting birth control over-the-counter like cold medicine is that I believe the dosage has to be tailored for the individual woman. that's why it requires a doctor's prescription. of course condoms are available over-the-counter. better yet I recommend ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 19, 2019:

@ToolGuy same here. Sperm free for 30 some years.

Any Trump supporters on here?

MrNevermore comments on Jul 19, 2019:

I figured there were although at the current time I can't for the life of me understand why someone would support anything that any of them are doing or proposing to do. I'm not going to go into detail regarding my disdain for Trump but I will say this, just for the record, I have been reading about...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 19, 2019:

@Ms_McSteven many individual cons won't block me I've discovered, no matter how trumpite assholian I become to THEM, however, their site is quick to fully block any dissenters to their furhers views.

Trump tried to stop the chanting?

oldFloyd comments on Jul 19, 2019:

13 seconds of absolutely nothing he tried to stop. It's only when it turned sour in the news that it became a problem.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 19, 2019:

And apparently at home: people turned on him and said no - the Ivanka, come on daddy I'll have to spank "you"; the Melania, you wait and the Dems will say that about your bee-a-oo-tiff-ful wife; and the Pence, how the diddly doo can I keep facing xtions and lying for you.

What were you doing on July 20, 1969?

oldFloyd comments on Jul 19, 2019:

Watching a moon landing on a black-and-white TV.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 19, 2019:

Staying up really late, with my Dad.

I hadn't a clue about this song until I moved in with Buddy, then it became crystal clear.

of-the-mountain comments on Jul 18, 2019:

I think Buddy Rich was on drums!

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 18, 2019:

I saw Buddy Rich - late 70's, and he must have needed money - at Disneyland in Anaheim. He was still great; Jan and Dean were there that night as well - not very good.

Me in 40 years

oldFloyd comments on Jul 18, 2019:

Stoned again. 🤔 I don't think I'll be able to make 102 either. 😉

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 18, 2019:

Although I did tell some students of mine that I would live to 125 just to dance on their graves. I had my days.

I can’t shake the image of that North Carolina crowd chanting “send her back”, it’s like ...

Redheadedgammy comments on Jul 18, 2019:

You are not alone in your feelings. Millions of other Americans feel just as you do. The issue is how do we deal with this horror of a President? How do we defuse the mess he has created? The only thing I can think to do is make sure I am registered to vote, support candidates that I feel speak ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 18, 2019:

Support anyone but him and his ilk is how I feel; I'll work with whomever wins the primary system.

This was curiously interesting - angles I had never considered, religious and pro-choice: [self.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jul 16, 2019:

This country once had a strong religious left, who some credit with helping move us out of the great depression. They believed in "socialistic" ideas that some little Jew supposedly believed in and preached. Old school Jimmy Carter types.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 16, 2019:

@Allamanda long before my time too. My Dad was a big Franklin D. Roosevelt fan from those times. Extremely liberal for a WWII vet.

NOW we know for sure! The Republican Party is an Obstructionist party boarding on all out ...

davknight comments on Jul 16, 2019:

The GOP is the party of philistine-minded rich people. As such, it has always had Fascist leanings.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 16, 2019:

Who control a voting block of single issue dimwits who vote against their own issues simply by someone saying: baby murderers are among us and the left will take your guns.

I'm beginning to figure out that if I can't learn to stand up for myself better with certain people ...

Freedompath comments on Jul 16, 2019:

First, scratch that ‘it probably want do any good!’ It will do you some good when you take your truth and stand in it! If you work to own your feelings and state the way that you feel when you are hurt, undermined, or humiliated, (as clearly as possible)...you will feel more in control of ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 16, 2019:

Listen to above - reduce to stop the superlatives in your language.

Athiest be like

Marionville comments on Jul 15, 2019:

You don’t need logic...just blind faith!

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 15, 2019:

I prefer the band.

We can't afford to subsidize The Rich

dan325 comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Too bad the working class schlemiels who support Trump and the GOP can't seem to get this through their heads.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 15, 2019:

One issue voters - abortion and guns: women must have babies so they can be ignored and later shot.

This idiocy on the internet of storming area 51 is like the picture grow up and get real

Marionville comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Could someone please tell me....what is Area 51?

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 15, 2019:

A top secret military base in the Southwestern United States desert. Supposedly there are space aliens there. There are definitely top secret experimental craft (seen at night doing alien things). Many people who work there live in Vegas and fly to work on a private government jet - how about that for public transportation.

[inthesetimes.

St-Sinner comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Jeff Bezos has achieved all using the existing laws on the books. He has succeeded in a capitalist economy where we do not hate but adore the successful and the rich. We have fed the top 1% richest in America where we value and celebrate the rich and not teachers and others. What Jeff Bezos did ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 15, 2019:

"Every American" is an old catch phrase - just like everyone has equal odds with the lottery. Except the business world is rigged for the wealthy. Sure, some can make it, but statistics show it is near impossible to rise on hard work and intelligence alone.

Most ridiculous religious experiences you’ve witnessed.

Marionville comments on Jul 14, 2019:

I went with my husband to visit a Hindu temple when we were on Bali in Indonesia. The guide asked if any of the women were menstruating, because we wouldn’t be allowed to enter the innermost sanctum of the temple as we were unclean! I’m sure you can imagine my response!!

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 14, 2019:

@abyers1970 rabbis usually- that I know - quick guess would be Hasidic Jews.

Most ridiculous religious experiences you’ve witnessed.

Marionville comments on Jul 14, 2019:

I went with my husband to visit a Hindu temple when we were on Bali in Indonesia. The guide asked if any of the women were menstruating, because we wouldn’t be allowed to enter the innermost sanctum of the temple as we were unclean! I’m sure you can imagine my response!!

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 14, 2019:

My daughter works for an American airline and they were told on one certain flight, if assigned, they were to inform anyone who asked if they were menstrual. It is a flight to Israel. That way, the passenger can decide if he wants service from that person or not. (Of course there are the rabbis who place themselves in large plastic bags for the flight) Her one cohort had a great response: "Honey, I'm going to be on my period any time I fly that trip. You don't want me to work, I'm fine with that."

I'm posting this with a heavy heart.

UUNJ comments on Jul 14, 2019:

You made the right choice. Except maybe keep the dish soap and lose the cowbell.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 14, 2019:

Oh no, MORE cowbell.

ATTENTION - A SURVEY ABOUT AMERICAN WOMEN! Most US women won't dine alone with opposite sex, ...

Paul4747 comments on Jul 12, 2019:

I thought the whole point of the Revolution was that people were people, and we aren't supposed to regard each other as "men" or "women" but just another individual? Going out to dinner isn't automatically a date, is it?

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 13, 2019:

@St-Sinner if she were a real person, just like many women still do today through much of the Mid-East.

Earth's Ancient Life Forms Are Awakening After 40,000 Years in Permafrost

davknight comments on Jul 12, 2019:

I'm waiting for them to find a family of Neanderthals, buried in the permafrost!

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 12, 2019:

Clone them - so many dark themes could be written about that.

New York times Headline :Acosta Resigns as Trump’s Labor Secretary After Epstein Plea Deal ...

ToolGuy comments on Jul 12, 2019:

True believers seldom wake up.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 12, 2019:

They just ignore and drink the koolaid.

UK citizens arrested in China

zesty comments on Jul 12, 2019:

Better not to visit a socialist country!

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 12, 2019:

I'll take a Socialist country vist: Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, etc over a dictatorial one: China, Russia, North Korea any day.

Someone isn't reading their Bible...

ZantiMisfit comments on Jul 11, 2019:

I'm sure they've got parts of Leviticus memorized though.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 12, 2019:

I have my doubts. According to Porn-Hub (I think their name, sorry. The big guys in internet porn. The ones that threaten to shut off North Carolina). More internet porn is sold and watched in the bibly belt.

Miriam Adelson wants a 'Book of Trump' in the Bible. Is that possible?

Jolanta comments on Jul 12, 2019:

anything is possible if you have money and the right connections.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 12, 2019:

Just know, there is a book of Mormon. So anyone can create their own religion - how far it goes ???? tRump as the new messiah is not as far fetched as one would think; one need just know their audience.

Well this should be interesting... [curious.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jul 10, 2019:

Well, when the world fully goes to shit and everything collapses and the wars and famine consume most people, then maybe, the wealthy will set up food producers and keep Earth going another 2k years.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 10, 2019:

@Mizzteree that I also assumed. Only some will be left to serve them.

Beware cat interrogation

JimG comments on Jul 9, 2019:

My son's cat caught and released a mouse at least half a dozen times this morning before he finally got bored and walked away. The mouse escaped. Later the cat came back to search where he'd left the mouse. I think he expected it to still be there.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 9, 2019:

I read an odd theory on why cats play with mice - they don't do do with all food sources. It said the mice don't taste as good and the cat needs to build up an appetite. Note, I don't really believe this, but uh, who knows; or they just enjoy the torture aspect. I do love cats however.

Best Idea I had seen in years...

Paracosm comments on Jul 9, 2019:

I'd be more interested in seeing how the teachers act. At least with special needs students.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 9, 2019:

The vast majority of teachers do a good job. One reason so many are leaving - pressure to do so with no reward. Thus, more mediocrity moved in. I just left a part time gig with autistic children - Great kids and coworkers and crappy administration. I'm old enough and past those suck it up days. Sadly the kids suffer due to a lack of good staff staying on.

AP: Melania Trump was an undocumented working model in '96

Amisja comments on Jul 9, 2019:

Clearly this woman is very much aware of what she is doing. However, how desperate must you be to sell yourself to that? I doubt she loves him, or even likes him. I do feel sorry for the child but not her.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 9, 2019:

No pity for any tRump wife: current, past, or future. All signed prenupts knowing their future was set. Melania even had a post pregnancy get back in shape requirement. 2nd wife, who birthed Tiffany, has a prenup that says if the child joins any military unit or the Peace Corps/VISTA, etc, the child gets nothing in the will. Mr. Patriotism.

Spirituality

brentan comments on Jul 9, 2019:

William Blake made two things his main methods for spirituality: 1. Stop judging 2. Forgive

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 9, 2019:

Blake used to see angels in trees. Great poet, interesting philosopher, strange dude. And good artist- wood cuts.

I don't know how many know this: the new trump tax cuts and add ons caused some churches and Non ...

AnneWimsey comments on Jul 8, 2019:

Where did you hear this? I sincerely doubt it!

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 8, 2019:

Apparently it is only a small, albeit a small change. Has to do with benefits to employees- including the right to park for free.

Does anyone get this Betsy Ross flag banning?

papachag comments on Jul 3, 2019:

FYI slavery has been around since man has been around ... the first slaves in North America were Native Americans, the second were white Europeans and then came Black Africans. That is a lot of flags before coming to Betsy's flag.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 3, 2019:

Slavery still exists in its purest form and also: economic and sexist forms. 200 million or more slaves in the world according to the Anti Slavery association.

You want to make abortion 'unthinkable'? Here’s where to start. [burnabynow.com]

CarolinaGirl60 comments on Jul 3, 2019:

Argh. I just had a guy mansplaining to me today that just because I have a uterus and he doesn’t... 🙄🙄🙄 Those old white men in power, and the oh so holy evangelicals, don’t want to hear truth, reason, and common sense. Can’t win elections and control women with that!

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 3, 2019:

All women's problems issue from floating wombs, correct? 💥

A argument agianst idenity politics: This kind of struggle should be second place atleast bescause ...

ToolGuy comments on Jul 3, 2019:

I don’t understand this statement.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jul 3, 2019:

Yep. No vote. And "dog whistle" is key phrase.

Son wants a snake.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jun 29, 2019:

Gay has nothing to do with it. Those people are idiots. And, honestly, not sure why it would matter to you. How old and how responsible is your son? Has he, or you, researched owning a snake? Has he witnessed a snake eat, and is he willing to do that? Larger snakes eat dead, unfrozen rats and ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 29, 2019:

@Hebert54 My friend let his 9.5 foot boa roam the house. A fun time for newbies on Friday night poker, well lubricated. She always came to visit later in the evening and tongued us (smelled). Always circled the new guys twice - remembered the rest of us.

Faith is given, not inborn you agree?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jun 27, 2019:

According to George Michael, you got to have "faith."

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 28, 2019:

@St-Sinner Yes, yes he is.

Summer Hiking Pennsylvania has some beautiful state parks that are reasonably close to my house.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jun 27, 2019:

Years ago at Ricketts we had a bear and her cub come tbrough.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 27, 2019:

@Barnie2years Pennsylvania bears are pretty docile, not that I would ever approach one too close. Especially Mothers.

The political slander against asylum seekers is United Nations defined race hate crime, while ...

St-Sinner comments on Jun 26, 2019:

I want to respond to this later. You are not going to like it.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 26, 2019:

Why fucking wait? The first part is fact, the next is opinion.

Anyone think this is a bad idea?

moonmaid comments on Jun 25, 2019:

Have you seen that Seattle has stopped arresting people for possesion for pwtsonal use of any drug? Instead they offer treatment which the person is not required to take....wish the whole country would adopt that policy

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 25, 2019:

@TheGreatShadow the idea isn't to go ful libertarian and legalize all drugs. Even though I believe hard drug users need long hospitalization and not prison. (Pot can be a gateway drug back to health and civility)

Does anybody really think Trump is smart enough to come up with "I didn't think it was ...

bobwjr comments on Jun 24, 2019:

Nope

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 24, 2019:

I second

10 Interesting Facts About Dreams

Renickulous comments on Jun 24, 2019:

Old people who grew up with black and white tv only dream in black and white.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 24, 2019:

Not true

Why religious people use "He" for god, and why is there no female prophet in history of religion?

AnneWimsey comments on Jun 24, 2019:

Umm, Cassandra? Judith, Ester, etc from the babble? This is why blanket statements are Never true!

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 24, 2019:

@AnneWimsey I like the word bibly. Or babble.

The strongest argument against Capitalism comes from the fact that American unfunded liabilities ...

ToolGuy comments on Jun 24, 2019:

This economic analysis is Bovine excrement. The federal government does not need taxes to fund programmes and services. As a sovereign money creating government it can create the money needed. Since that faulty premise and analysis is the foundation for the rest of the argument, the whole discussion...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 24, 2019:

Thanks for saving me a reply.

Since we already run background checks on LEGAL gun purchases.....

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jun 21, 2019:

Voter ID is a B.S. issue being used to disenfranchise POC. Make it easier for CITIZENS to get the legal identification then, fine. Don't pass a law then close ID centers or move them 30 miles away from folks who don't drive. And both of those things have happened. And, immigration, where to ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 21, 2019:

@RobertMartin I wasn't arguing the law - read it sometime. The truth though is almost no illegal voting goes in AND certain states have used it to disenfranchise by making it hard to get identification. Do you deny that? Fact check it. Make getting the ID available for all citizens then.

White House reporters have arranged farewell drinks with Sarah Sanders - The Washington Post

MizJ comments on Jun 21, 2019:

Are they serving Kool-Aid? Just kidding

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 21, 2019:

I was thinking that.

New Study Shows Medicare for All Would Save US $5.1 Trillion Over Ten Years

Tomfoolery33 comments on Jun 20, 2019:

But...but, that's socialism! (lol)

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 20, 2019:

Sell it as corporate welfare - cost savings on no insurance.

Parents brawl over a 13-year-old umpire's call at a youth baseball game - CNN

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jun 20, 2019:

I am not surprised. When coaching little league we once had a near fight. When we went to their field a number of parents pulled their kids from that game. That following game got dropped from the record books costing the other team seeding at the season end. While watching my son, in high ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 20, 2019:

What the Hell- the other school was Lancaster Christian, located in Lancaster county Pennsylvania.

Best selling book 📖 Goat 🐐

zesty comments on Jun 20, 2019:

It this the Muslim or the Christian holy book?

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 20, 2019:

It has a cross

How will a conservative mind spin this into a positive?

BD66 comments on Jun 19, 2019:

Seems like her family knows a thing or two about transportation!

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 19, 2019:

He owns one of the largest shipping likes in the world. Biggest shipper of coal world wide - mostly out of South America. Note that The Turtle never puts anything about US workers in his protect coal bills.

George Carlin [youtube.com]

Marionville comments on Jun 19, 2019:

Neither of these guys are familiar to me....although since I joined Agnostics I’ve become aware of George Carlin.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 19, 2019:

Jimmy Dean was an American country and western singer who briefly had a tv show. He left entertainment later and started his own pork business, thus, most people today know his sausages in the grocery store. And George is an iconic figure.

You have a problem, Alabama.

AirForceRN1 comments on Jun 18, 2019:

How insane are we getting when we have states that refuse abortions for the rape victim? Think of the severe psychological trauma and damage done to the rape victim who has to raise her child and forced to allow the rapist to see his child! She did not have a choice who impregnated her in name of ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 18, 2019:

@Ravenwolfcasey fine that someone CHOOSES to carry the baby, but ultra EVIL to force someone to do so. If you are against abortion then vote for groups that give women reproductive rights. Less abortions occur when people have unfettered access to birth control and better education. I take the Jimmy Carter approach: I wouldn't want a woman I got pregnant getting one and would support the child, but, I would defer to the woman as it is HER body, her life as well, and her choice (I haven't needed to worry for 30 years - after my planned 3rd child, I got a vasectomy)

Who is aware of this?

Spinliesel comments on Jun 17, 2019:

I cannot say anything about Israel without incurring the wrath of all kinds of people.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 17, 2019:

@Spinliesel I have found the Germans I've met well taught about the "war." And vey knowledgeable in general.

Who is aware of this?

Spinliesel comments on Jun 17, 2019:

I cannot say anything about Israel without incurring the wrath of all kinds of people.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 17, 2019:

If it is the truth, you have nothing to fear but unfounded barbs of criticism. Israel should not be above reproach when they do wrong; no nation should be above reproach.

A Pastor Who Wanted Women Executed for Abortions Was Arrested for Raping a Child | Hemant Mehta | ...

KKGator comments on Jun 17, 2019:

How's about we start executing pedophiles? Makes more sense than executing women for having abortions.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 17, 2019:

One of the criminals least likely to change and will almost always repeat offend- and, they are too often let out early because they are considered non violent offenders and space needs to be available for mandatory drug offenders.

Help kids even though it's through a (bad, IMO) religious organization?

ToolGuy comments on Jun 17, 2019:

Not the LGBQ2+ books. Knowledge can generalize. Send books that require thinking as part of the enjoyment. Be subtly subversive.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 17, 2019:

My thoughts.

And they promised him 72 virgins too.

CarolinaGirl60 comments on Jun 16, 2019:

The thing about virgins: they are only virgins once. Then what? They get 72 more, or they must recycle the original batch? I always wondered.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 17, 2019:

@Moravian another translation says grapes

When soldiers return from a tour of duty do they get de-briefing sessions and support or just return...

JimG comments on Jun 16, 2019:

It's not exactly like soldiers are discharged from a combat zone. You are nondeployable for the final 3 months or so of your enlistment, and at the end of that time you go through out processing that is pretty much the same checks you went through on enlistment and includes medical screenings.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 17, 2019:

Except the Navy, which will send people home in that 3 month window (And that is for more cost effectiveness and not a military personnel's health), then the Navy (at least they were) offered 3 day discharges and a quick get the Hell out. No change in your discharge status - honorable, etc.

And they promised him 72 virgins too.

CarolinaGirl60 comments on Jun 16, 2019:

The thing about virgins: they are only virgins once. Then what? They get 72 more, or they must recycle the original batch? I always wondered.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 17, 2019:

The whole virgin thing is pretty much b.s It is from one of the lesser hadifs, things others attributed to Mohammad. Thus, most Muslim don't believe that at all. It is no where in the Koran.

I have a question - especially aimed at thise supporting the right.

zesty comments on Jun 16, 2019:

Rotecting Freedom of Navigation.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 16, 2019:

@zesty let their ships sink then.

I have a question - especially aimed at thise supporting the right.

zesty comments on Jun 16, 2019:

Rotecting Freedom of Navigation.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 16, 2019:

@zesty multiple countries have Navies far superior to anything Iran can handle - including the Japanese "defense" force.

I have a question - especially aimed at thise supporting the right.

zesty comments on Jun 16, 2019:

Rotecting Freedom of Navigation.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 16, 2019:

I know that, but why us? I'm ex Navy, and I sat off of Iran 30 some years ago.

If the election was held today, who would you vote for and why?

ProudMerrie comments on Jun 14, 2019:

I don't have a clue but I do know I'd vote for a bag of dog shit before I'd vote for Agent Orange.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 14, 2019:

I third that opinion

Who's your daddy???

DenoPenno comments on Jun 13, 2019:

I honestly never really knew. I did see names, pics, and a marriage license. Beyond that I never really knew.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Jun 13, 2019:

That is why Maury, wearing his red cape, goes from town to town bringing the truth.