Does tomorrow go off without a hitch? (Had to edit because there is a character limit on polls.)

TheMiddleWay comments on Jan 19, 2021:

I'm not worried about the masses. I am of the same opinion as you, that Trump bravado comes from being in the majority, having the power, and being unopposed. I am however worried about singular crazy individuals...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 19, 2021:

@TheMiddleWay Depends where they're standing... But that wasn't my point. It's just the fact that the Joint Chiefs felt they needed to write that letter reminding servicemen of their duty to the Constitution and that the FBI needed to vet them. This is fucked up shit that shouldn't be happening in a healthy democracy.

Does tomorrow go off without a hitch? (Had to edit because there is a character limit on polls.)

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jan 19, 2021:

More options would be better

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 19, 2021:

@Beowulfsfriend Oh, me too. Ignorance (nor brainwashing) of the law does not excuse. I think the potential sentences they are facing are a fucking joke. I literally thought if you were part of a domestic terror attack against the United States government in the commission of an attempted coup that you would get shot dead on sight, or, at minimum, face life or execution. I would have bet everything I owned in the world no one would have served less than a year for something like that, but it looks like a lot will.

Does tomorrow go off without a hitch? (Had to edit because there is a character limit on polls.)

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jan 19, 2021:

More options would be better

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 19, 2021:

@TheMiddleWay Thank you. Seems like that would be obvious, but I don't know that I would have thought about it before hitting 'edit'.

Does tomorrow go off without a hitch? (Had to edit because there is a character limit on polls.)

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jan 19, 2021:

More options would be better

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 19, 2021:

@barjoe Yes and No are already up there...

Does tomorrow go off without a hitch? (Had to edit because there is a character limit on polls.)

Willow_Wisp comments on Jan 19, 2021:

Many Trump supporters from December aren't Trump supporters after January 6th because they saw how many domestic terrorist they were associated with, and many including some that I work with are just now discovering that there was NO voter fraud of any consequence and what was found was typically ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 19, 2021:

"Many" may be a stretch. Dude incited a fuckin' domestic terror attack on the Capitol and only dropped to a 29% approval rating. Nothing will convince me his base won't always love him. I think the truest thing that bag of shit ever said was about shooting someone on 5th Avenue and not losing any voters.

Does tomorrow go off without a hitch? (Had to edit because there is a character limit on polls.)

TheMiddleWay comments on Jan 19, 2021:

I'm not worried about the masses. I am of the same opinion as you, that Trump bravado comes from being in the majority, having the power, and being unopposed. I am however worried about singular crazy individuals...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 19, 2021:

Did you see they already removed 12 National Guard troops that were originally assigned to the inauguration? That's fucked.

Does tomorrow go off without a hitch? (Had to edit because there is a character limit on polls.)

1of5 comments on Jan 19, 2021:

Since everything was supposed to start on Sunday....

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 19, 2021:

I was thinking the same thing.

Does tomorrow go off without a hitch? (Had to edit because there is a character limit on polls.)

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jan 19, 2021:

More options would be better

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 19, 2021:

What options would you like?

I vote for mocking the mentally inept.

TheDoubter comments on Jan 18, 2021:

i saw that when it happened. it told me what kind of a human being he is.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 19, 2021:

@racocn8 I mean, if you're making a case for religious, non-Trumpers being Naziesque, that seems like another subject, but you do you.

I vote for mocking the mentally inept.

TheDoubter comments on Jan 18, 2021:

i saw that when it happened. it told me what kind of a human being he is.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 19, 2021:

@racocn8 I'm confused, you guys seem to agree with me, but are stating that agreement in a way that seems like you disagree. What gives?

What a radical! [babylonbee.com]

AnneWimsey comments on Jan 19, 2021:

So much time has passed since those days of bright hope....saddening!

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 19, 2021:

Looks like that site is trying to be The Onion, but couldn't afford actual comedy writers.

I vote for mocking the mentally inept.

TheDoubter comments on Jan 18, 2021:

i saw that when it happened. it told me what kind of a human being he is.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 18, 2021:

@TheGreatShadow I'm confused, you're saying he's * not * a Nazi because you've seen him first hand be not a Nazi? Isn't that like saying someone's not a murderer because all 4 times you were with them over the past year they weren't murdering someone?

Sexy Classic Picture Group

Wisterious comments on Jan 18, 2021:

Go to Community Senate and read ALLLL about

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 18, 2021:

@Wisterious Missed that. Link?

Sexy Classic Picture Group

Wisterious comments on Jan 18, 2021:

Go to Community Senate and read ALLLL about

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 18, 2021:

@Wisterious Wait, hold up, there's a place to find pictures of naked women? I thought the pictures in our feed were taken by our members.

I vote for mocking the mentally inept.

TheDoubter comments on Jan 18, 2021:

i saw that when it happened. it told me what kind of a human being he is.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 18, 2021:

@TheGreatShadow His most ardent supporters fly Nazi flags for cryin' out loud. He tells white supremacists to "stand back and stand by", never denounces them, wanted to execute young innocent black men, said people wearing swastikas and chanting "Jews will not replace us" were very fine people, and told people wearing camp Auschwitz hoodies and carrying Confederate flags during a domestic terror attack they were very special and that he loved them. Fuck, there's a portion of them that self-identify as Nazis. You don't need to mince words or hold your tongue; they're fucking Nazis. If every time you go to a rally, there are people on your side who identify as Nazis, you're probably a Nazi too. That's one of those things that should be so abhorrent that you do anything to distance yourself from it. "Oh, a ton of people who call themselves 'Nazis' support this candidate or policy? Guess it's time to reevaluate and pick someone/thing else."

Edited to be less rude, because I can be a rude prick and I want to work on that.

Fernapple comments on Jan 18, 2021:

I wonder who would want to read such things. I type fast and loose then often have to go back, even when I notice things after people have liked/commented. A record such as. "Today Fernapple corrected five spelling mistakes, added three commas and seven full stops, deleted two commas and changed a ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 18, 2021:

@Canndue Others. Now that I think of it, maybe we don't even need a complete edit history, just a copy of how it was first published if that's more feasible.

Edited to be less rude, because I can be a rude prick and I want to work on that.

MattHardy comments on Jan 18, 2021:

On other forums I use edits are turned off after a short while. Looks like that's the same here but I'm not sure how long the edit window is here. It might be easiest to simply add a note that the post has been edited. It certainly should be possible to record just the changes to a post or ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 18, 2021:

That's what I do because I think it's the right thing to do. It would be nice if there was a history though, or at minimum, something at the bottom they says "edited" like you'll see on comments.

Edited to be less rude, because I can be a rude prick and I want to work on that.

TheMiddleWay comments on Jan 17, 2021:

I approve of this request but in the meantime... This is why I get in the habit of taking screenshots when I debate what I suspect, or know from past experience, may be a less than honest interlocutor.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 18, 2021:

@Canndue I've PMd with others that specifically remember him saying what I quoted that he says he didn't say, so at least I know I'm not crazy. With that checked off, I can be happy being done with such nonsense.

Are we now allowing domestic terrorism on this site?

BitFlipper comments on Jan 17, 2021:

The admin is a right-winger. But it is dangerous to allow Q-Anon to take hold anywhere. I don't see how anyone who is atheist or agnostic, based on logic and reason, could possibly follow Q-Anon. Those who believe in fantasy are usually not believers in reason.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 18, 2021:

I used to think there was a correlation there. There is not. There are plenty of people to are incidentally atheist that are just as illogical as members of any other group.

So I'm not particularly excited over the bevy of naked female beauties that have lately greeted me ...

BitFlipper comments on Jan 18, 2021:

Try getting the owner of the group to block you from the group. The owner of Conservative Atheists group did that to me and I can't see anything there.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 18, 2021:

Must be nice. They blocked me and I still see every nonsense post that hits their wall.

Wondering what happened to this group?

Theresa_N comments on Jan 18, 2021:

Don't know and don't really care. I blocked it and that was fine with me, I block groups I don't care about. Not that I'd ever say it shouldn't be here, just I'm not interested. I wish men (and some women) didn't want to look at objectifying pictures but as long as it can be blocked I don't make ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 18, 2021:

I think that would make an interesting topic. Obviously there are countless examples of objectification (and much, much worse), that's not up for debate. However, is it * always* objectification? If the models * want * to be photographed and have those photos shared and enjoyed, does that change things? What about the women (and men) who take and share the photos themselves with no coercion of salary. I don't know where I stand on this issue, but if like to hear others' ideas.

Great thinkers have been with us for thousands of years, they're a bit thin on the ground nowadays!

ChestRockfield comments on Jan 17, 2021:

Me again... "Socrates: When Debate is Lost, Slander Becomes the Tool of the Loser" https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/socrates-debate-lost-slander-loser/

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 18, 2021:

@DangerDave Umm, loving the Pee-Wee Herman idea. That's brilliant.

Great thinkers have been with us for thousands of years, they're a bit thin on the ground nowadays!

ChestRockfield comments on Jan 17, 2021:

Me again... "Socrates: When Debate is Lost, Slander Becomes the Tool of the Loser" https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/socrates-debate-lost-slander-loser/

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 18, 2021:

@DangerDave I mean, I guess a lot of times it can be true. But have you ever argued with someone so dumb that you just had to point it out and walk away? Pointing out that someone is an idiot is not always indicative of an ad hominem attack or failed argument. Sometimes it's an unrelated, independent fact.

Edited to be less rude, because I can be a rude prick and I want to work on that.

TheMiddleWay comments on Jan 17, 2021:

I approve of this request but in the meantime... This is why I get in the habit of taking screenshots when I debate what I suspect, or know from past experience, may be a less than honest interlocutor.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 18, 2021:

@redbai I did delete it because I don't need this in my life. I thought it was important, and then numerous people laughed at me for my request [demand] here. I think a couple of the claims you made are nonsense, but I was not so gently reminded that what you think, and what others think about what I think about what you think, are completely irrelevant in my life, and that generally, I'm a fool for caring about it so much. I'm going to make a concerted effort not to argue with people who aren't interested in constructive criticism. That's the difference between you and me. When I post things, I'm looking to test my beliefs for holes, inconsistencies, and inaccuracies. I * want * people to point out things I failed to notice and I want to amend my arguments to be more accurate, and thus, more meaningful. I don't want to be right or seen as right in a small room just for the sake of saying I won. I want to actually improve my arguments until they're right in * every * room. Even before our exchange devolved and I pointed out your circular argument, I made several arguments about the substance of your post and spent well over an hour on it. I think I even spent over an hour researching and reading articles to support my claims and linked them at the bottom of my comment. You dismissed everything, I believe without ample justification, but it was clear you were not interested in constructive discourse. Feel free go on thinking you're right and attacking dissenters until the dissent fades away and you're left with rooms full of people who think you're wrong and not even worth correcting. I'm going to try to improve my mental health and only take part in constructive debate and really try to be disciplined to walk away the moment I realize that's not the case. Good luck with everything. I also do apologize for deleting my comment and thus, our exchange. I have stated before that I hated when people did that to me, so I'm sorry. It was a rash decision I made in an attempt to break free from negative, unconstructive exchanges, and a method of protecting me from my unhealthy desire to continue in such exchanges to a pyrrhic victory. Have a good day.

Edited to be less rude, because I can be a rude prick and I want to work on that.

Fernapple comments on Jan 18, 2021:

I wonder who would want to read such things. I type fast and loose then often have to go back, even when I notice things after people have liked/commented. A record such as. "Today Fernapple corrected five spelling mistakes, added three commas and seven full stops, deleted two commas and changed a ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 18, 2021:

The hope is that all edit histories are mundane and never needed. The reality is that sometimes they're important.

Edited to be less rude, because I can be a rude prick and I want to work on that.

FrayedBear comments on Jan 17, 2021:

I suspect given the current increase in typos needing editing, the storage will be prohibitive. As already suggested screenshots or mailing a copy to yourself of the complete thread will alleviate the gaslighting that you are being subjected to by such behavior.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 17, 2021:

@TheMiddleWay Your guess was pretty close. I looked at the last 3 sets of boobs and they were all between 102k and 118k. I think I may have exaggerated the number of words per post, but didn't take into account comments. I wonder if storage is really a problem though. I bought like 10 1TB micro SD cards on eBay for like $5 each. I think storage space is insanely cheap these days.

Edited to be less rude, because I can be a rude prick and I want to work on that.

FrayedBear comments on Jan 17, 2021:

I suspect given the current increase in typos needing editing, the storage will be prohibitive. As already suggested screenshots or mailing a copy to yourself of the complete thread will alleviate the gaslighting that you are being subjected to by such behavior.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 17, 2021:

@TheMiddleWay So if we assume the average post is less than 500 words, wouldn't that mean 50 saved copies of a post would take up about the same space as one pair of breasts?

Edited to be less rude, because I can be a rude prick and I want to work on that.

FrayedBear comments on Jan 17, 2021:

I suspect given the current increase in typos needing editing, the storage will be prohibitive. As already suggested screenshots or mailing a copy to yourself of the complete thread will alleviate the gaslighting that you are being subjected to by such behavior.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 17, 2021:

If I see an error, I usually delete the comment and repost if no one has replied to it yet. If I change a post, I document it as to prevent even an air of dishonesty (which I've only done once on a piece in progress that @TheMiddleWay was a tremendous help on). But edit files should only be txt files and quite small. I imagine all the edit files for a whole week would take up less space than one picture of a bare-chested woman.

Edited to be less rude, because I can be a rude prick and I want to work on that.

TheMiddleWay comments on Jan 17, 2021:

I approve of this request but in the meantime... This is why I get in the habit of taking screenshots when I debate what I suspect, or know from past experience, may be a less than honest interlocutor.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 17, 2021:

Thank you for being one of the only people that didn't laugh at me. I feel if you're going to spend time formulating arguments and trying to further the discourse in a meaningful way, it seems silly not to want others to behave with integrity, and barring that, a mechanism that will allow bystanders and participants alike to know who is being dishonest. I didn't know @Redbai was such a dishonest person. Good advice on taking screenshots.

One stop shopping....

Corvislover comments on Jan 17, 2021:

Thats my isle!

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 17, 2021:

Me too. 😔

Pro-Trump Woman and QAnon Adherent Who Carried ‘Don’t Tread On Me’ Flag Died at U.

ChestRockfield comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Sad? I wouldn't expect that reaction from you. 😝

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 17, 2021:

@whiskywoman This.

Did the post of misinformation about vaccinations by Azzow or whatever his name is get deleted by ...

StarvingArtist comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Don't know where the old post is but now he's tossed his concept into the conservatives group.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 17, 2021:

@StarvingArtist Well, remember, Trump is so vaccine-knowledge-ignorant he asked a room full of drug company CEOs if a vaccine for a different disease would be effective against Covid, so he probably has more faith in them than the average person. Considering all the other drugs and treatments he's in love with after getting sick, I imagine he's probably already taken it.

This is America?

FrayedBear comments on Jan 17, 2021:

As replied to you previously Jeff: Seriously Jeff. Why do you think your fellow American in his vlog brought the issue up & provided you with evidence? Supposing he screenshot the advert for the last in stock item. Perhaps you bought it & on dispatch the advert is automatically removed. Your ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 17, 2021:

It's as much bullshit in this post at it is in the other. You post says STILL SELLS, and anyone can go there and see for themselves that what you posted is a total fucking lie. For the rest of our argument, see his other identical post here: "America where hypocrisy is okay if you are rich?"

Should states mandate dedicated anti-fascist/theocracy & anti-white supremacy curriculums in k-12 ...

ChestRockfield comments on Jan 16, 2021:

I would like to know exactly how that content would be handled, but it sure doesn't sound like a bad idea. Many of our fathers and grandfathers traveled the globe to find and kill Nazis, now we just let them March down our streets or even right into the Capitol building without putting a bullet in ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 17, 2021:

@domos You'll never hear me make the argument that America is some amazing utopia. It's shit, and flawed as fuck, with tons of total fucking assholes, but you'll still need to come up with a really convincing argument that we're on equal footing with leaders that are OPENLY racist and systematically exterminate people based on arbitrary characteristics. (And yes, I do get the audacity of this argument given what a total fucking racist shitbag we currently have in office, but at least even he knows his racism is something to be ashamed of and tries to hide it with asinine statements like, "I'm the least racist person you've ever met.")

America where hypocrisy is okay if you are rich?

FrayedBear comments on Jan 16, 2021:

@JeffMurray proclaims my post to be a "sack of lies". So I responded to him with "Hey Jeff you didn't look far did you? What went wrong were you blinded by the steam out of your ears or the mucus bubbling from your eyes, nose & mouth?" ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 17, 2021:

@FrayedBear YOUR fucking text at the very top says STILL. That is not factual. Anyone can check for themselves to see you are spreading misinformation. Maybe they used to sell those shirts, even those none of them exist now. What they do still have available is plenty of merchandise that accuses a former President and former Secretary of State of murder, so that's something. Either way, if they realized they were wrong for not policing their sellers' items and systematically went through the inventory to remove it, it took less than 10 days to get through it all, likely starting with the most dangerous items first, like Parler where people were actively using hate speech and plotting domestic terror attacks. If you are not happy it potentially took them up to 10 whole days, then fucking say that, but don't post demonstrably false, inflammatory, libelous shit under your name or on this site if you don't want people to call you out on your lies.

America where hypocrisy is okay if you are rich?

ChestRockfield comments on Jan 16, 2021:

This is a sack of lies. Don't just take him at his word. Go to Amazon yourself and search for those shirts and see what a fucking liar he is. The only shirts like that are ones that call the Clintons murderers and say that socialist policies kill people. Not one single item of any kind like it's ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 17, 2021:

@FrayedBear Have weapons been the same thing as T shirts that say "Kill All Republicans" this whole time and I never knew it?!? Lots of places sell weapons/guns. Fucking Home Depot sells a lot of the items the terrorists used as weapons in the terrorist attack on the Capitol. So what's your point? Aren't you the same people that have been vomiting that bullshit about "guns don't kill people, people kill people" for fucking ever? You still have not shown your initial claim that I objected to is anything but pure fucking lies and propaganda. If it were true, it would have taken all of 5 seconds to prove it.

Ask and ye shall receive... in inches

Theresa_N comments on Jan 16, 2021:

What a snowflake.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 17, 2021:

@LucyLoohoo I'm fine with him growing up. In prison.

Did the post of misinformation about vaccinations by Azzow or whatever his name is get deleted by ...

StarvingArtist comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Don't know where the old post is but now he's tossed his concept into the conservatives group.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@StarvingArtist I mean, as soon as he got them, he deleted everything and posted where no truth could infect his narrative. Seems like the location of the original post was more of an oversight than a search for knowledge. And before anyone asks, I didn't chastise him for what he said, I simply stated, "That's not how vaccinations work..."

Did the post of misinformation about vaccinations by Azzow or whatever his name is get deleted by ...

StarvingArtist comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Don't know where the old post is but now he's tossed his concept into the conservatives group.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

What a spineless, echo-chamber-needing bitch.

America where hypocrisy is okay if you are rich?

ChestRockfield comments on Jan 16, 2021:

This is a sack of lies. Don't just take him at his word. Go to Amazon yourself and search for those shirts and see what a fucking liar he is. The only shirts like that are ones that call the Clintons murderers and say that socialist policies kill people. Not one single item of any kind like it's ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@FrayedBear So you're saying that they are normally lax in their enforcement, but when it came to light that their services were being used to spread hateful messages they cracked down and removed them all including web hosting? That seems to prove the opposite of your point, bro.

America where hypocrisy is okay if you are rich?

FrayedBear comments on Jan 16, 2021:

@JeffMurray proclaims my post to be a "sack of lies". So I responded to him with "Hey Jeff you didn't look far did you? What went wrong were you blinded by the steam out of your ears or the mucus bubbling from your eyes, nose & mouth?" ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

I'm not relying on Google. Your post claimed AMAZON sells shirts that read "Kill All Republicans". So, like the person I am who likes to verify shit I WENT TO AMAZON AND SEARCHED MYSELF. Notice, you STILL haven't posted a link to Amazon search results proving me wrong. I'll wait.

America where hypocrisy is okay if you are rich?

ChestRockfield comments on Jan 16, 2021:

This is a sack of lies. Don't just take him at his word. Go to Amazon yourself and search for those shirts and see what a fucking liar he is. The only shirts like that are ones that call the Clintons murderers and say that socialist policies kill people. Not one single item of any kind like it's ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@FrayedBear That, sir, is not a link to Amazon. I'll give everybody one guess why FrayedBear posted a link to another article filled with lies instead of a link to Amazon search results. Oh, you guys guessed on the first try, yes, it's because he went to Amazon and searched that phrase and only got Republican talking point merchandise in the results.

Pro-Trump Woman and QAnon Adherent Who Carried ‘Don’t Tread On Me’ Flag Died at U.

ChestRockfield comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Sad? I wouldn't expect that reaction from you. 😝

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@barjoe Yeah, but he got that way by being misinformed. Is the dividing line for you if you misinform others? I'd be willing to bet her feeds on various social networking sites spewed tons of misinformation.

Pro-Trump Woman and QAnon Adherent Who Carried ‘Don’t Tread On Me’ Flag Died at U.

ChestRockfield comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Sad? I wouldn't expect that reaction from you. 😝

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@barjoe By that rationale, so it Trump.

Ask and ye shall receive... in inches

Theresa_N comments on Jan 16, 2021:

What a snowflake.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

You bring up a really good point. Here's this domestic terrorist that attacked our country from his mom's basement that's so fucking delicate he can't even eat one meal that's not completely organic and he's on the side that calls people snowflakes? I wish him all the worst on every single day remaining in his worthless life.

Here's everything- absolutely everything- you need to know about Mike Pence, in one video.

Canndue comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Trump chose him because he is loyal to a fault. Trump sends a crowd to kill him, yet he still sucks up...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@Paul4747 Wouldn't it be so interesting to be able to see inside people's minds to know if they actually believe the shit they say or just say it to justify shit? That would be a legit super power.

Here's everything- absolutely everything- you need to know about Mike Pence, in one video.

ChestRockfield comments on Jan 16, 2021:

And people think he wouldn't pardon Trump if asked.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@JimG Reading back through I remembered this was what I was questioning: > doesn't mean pence wouldn't rip his throat out if he thought he could be the alpha. But he literally * could * be the alpha by metaphorically ripping his throat out and had the opportunity to do so. My only thought was that it must be that he's a pussy bitch with no spine, though I am willing to entertain other theories like Pence and Trump are in a 5 year long sexual domination relationship and he knows crossing him politically would likely bring to a close the best sex he's ever had... other than maybe those 2 summers at Bible camp before they realized the kids shouldn't have unsupervised rec time.

Here's everything- absolutely everything- you need to know about Mike Pence, in one video.

Canndue comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Trump chose him because he is loyal to a fault. Trump sends a crowd to kill him, yet he still sucks up...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@Paul4747 Oh, good sir, you misunderstand. It is only * you * that cannot know the mind of god. * True * Scotsmen, er, I mean Christians know his will because he tells them so, and anyone who would claim his will isn't to prop up a racist, adulterous rapist who would nominate crazy Christian judges must not be a * true * Christian able to hear his word. Just a guess.

Why can't Conservatives understand that: A.

SirLogan comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Dont call them dumb.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@TheMiddleWay Wait, what?! Didn't the Senate Intelligence Committee release a report that clearly detail cooperation between the Trump campaign and Russia?? I can't with this conversation any more.

Here's everything- absolutely everything- you need to know about Mike Pence, in one video.

ChestRockfield comments on Jan 16, 2021:

And people think he wouldn't pardon Trump if asked.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@JimG In just trying to boil it down not disagree. So you don't believe he thinks it would benefit him considering he's turned down ample opportunity to turn on Trump.

Why can't Conservatives understand that: A.

SirLogan comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Dont call them dumb.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@TheMiddleWay So then wouldn't the Republican arrow on regards to the Democrats non-existent coup attempt and terrorist attack on the Capitol being zero make them non-isomorphic?

I finally get it.

DenoPenno comments on Jan 16, 2021:

You think Trump deliberately wanted to fuck up his own money when loans are due in 2 years and he is losing millions right now? LOL

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

Man am I'm not good at getting sarcasm into text...

Why can't Conservatives understand that: A.

SirLogan comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Dont call them dumb.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@TheMiddleWay Well, we're not going to get anywhere. That's pure nonsense. If your "mapping" is so loose that it ignores degrees of crimes, levels of depravity, or breadth of support coming from one's own camp we can't have any sort of meaningful conversation. What I can tell you is that your non-qualified-statement that the actions on both sides are isomorphic is horribly misleading to anyone who doesn't question you about it like I did. To me, and I imagine a majority of people, it would no different than shouting "OJ is INNOCENT" in 1994 without qualifying you are taking about him shaving points in a game and not a double homicide.

Why can't Conservatives understand that: A.

SirLogan comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Dont call them dumb.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@TheMiddleWay But these situations aren't even isomorphic.

Here's everything- absolutely everything- you need to know about Mike Pence, in one video.

ChestRockfield comments on Jan 16, 2021:

And people think he wouldn't pardon Trump if asked.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@JimG 1. It's doesn't have to be his cabinet. It could be a body designated by Congress. 2. In the first sentence you said, "I didn't say it would be to his advantage." And in the second you said, "if a betrayal would further his agenda". I don't really know what you're trying to say. People are already calling for him to be hanged, so if he really wanted to fuck over Trump and/or grab power or whatever else you think he's looking to do, I don't see any downside for him to 25th.

Why can't Conservatives understand that: A.

SirLogan comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Dont call them dumb.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@TheMiddleWay I'm sorry, that's not isomorphic either. By that rationale Bernie Madoff and my nephew became isomorphic when my nephew stole a stick of gum. Something that is far more egregious and far more supported by one's own party than the acts and support from the opposition is not corresponding in form. It's just not. Good to hear your views are not based on a foundation of equality though.

Here's everything- absolutely everything- you need to know about Mike Pence, in one video.

ChestRockfield comments on Jan 16, 2021:

And people think he wouldn't pardon Trump if asked.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@JimG Wait, why am I even questioning why you think that, we know it's false. Nancy and Chuck already approached him about 25thing that fat pile of democracy cancer and he wouldn't even take their call.

Here's everything- absolutely everything- you need to know about Mike Pence, in one video.

ChestRockfield comments on Jan 16, 2021:

And people think he wouldn't pardon Trump if asked.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@JimG What personally advantageous motivation would he have to do that?

Why can't Conservatives understand that: A.

SirLogan comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Dont call them dumb.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@TheMiddleWay That's a cop out. That's like saying that someone who robs a house is on the same level as someone who robs a house with a gun and while doing so ties up the whole family and rapes them. There * are * degrees to crimes and additional crimes * do * change the nature of the situation. To pretend they don't is incomprehensible equivocation. I'm not saying you can't condemn reprehensible behavior of Democrats. By all means, have at it. I'm just saying it's intellectually dishonest to claim they are essentially the same when they are anything but.

Why can't Conservatives understand that: A.

SirLogan comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Dont call them dumb.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@TheMiddleWay Not exactly, but commensurate. Not sure what violence you're taking about, or who promoted it, or what your definition of promotion is though. If we're taking about BLM protests like the equivocators at Fox like to drone on about, and you are saying statements like 'I understand why people are rioting when there is clear evidence of systemic racism and no movement on it whatsoever' are supporting it, I think that's horribly disingenuous. Did "liberal media" actively condone it, call them patriots, etc? Were there liberal leaders inciting the violence at the protests? Did liberal groups collect huge sums of money for violent perpetrators? Maybe I missed all that. It's possible, I don't follow the news closely at all. But until you can really find counterparts for all the most egregious shit the Right does, I think you're lying to yourself and everyone else here when you say they're two sides of the same coin.

Greta Thunberg trolls Trump with throwback to his ‘anger management’ tweet This article is ...

chalupacabre comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Pick a teen, any teen. I think you'd be hard pressed to find one that isn't.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@chalupacabre If I had a family member take part in that, not only would I not bail them out (because I've already cut anyone out of my life that would want to be part of that), but I'd actually turn them in if they hadn't been identified yet.

Why can't Conservatives understand that: A.

SirLogan comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Dont call them dumb.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@TheMiddleWay So you think that if a Democrat incited a domestic terrorist attack and got banned from social media, Democrats would be behaving the same way? Do you have any evidence you're basing that conclusion on?

Greta Thunberg trolls Trump with throwback to his ‘anger management’ tweet This article is ...

chalupacabre comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Pick a teen, any teen. I think you'd be hard pressed to find one that isn't.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

Were there any teens at the Capitol on the 6th?

Why can't Conservatives understand that: A.

SirLogan comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Dont call them dumb.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@TheMiddleWay Okay, I'm specifically asking about this: > People are people and a singular statistic, such as political leaning, religious belief, or scientific knowledge, does not make people any less tribalistic about their beliefs. If a Democrat claimed one of their Republican colleagues supported Al-Qaeda and got censured and punished, I would totally understand it. You honestly think Republicans and Democrats are exactly the same on this front?

Let me precede this by saying I like naked women.

davknight comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Ive noticed that too. And in the past month, I've blocked a dozen people at least. I dont care if someone wants to look at porn. But this is not a porn site.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@Wisterious That's so far down on my list of worries right now it's not even funny. There was a domestic terrorist attack on our Capitol building and there's rumored to be 51 more in the works (I kinda think those spineless pussies aren't going to show now that lots of them are all getting arrested and charged). I'm really not trying to whataboutism this, but I literally believe we are headed for a civil war (so do they considering some of the terrorists even had Civil War 2 hoodies printed up) and we currently have a portion of our membership (including @Admin) that actively denies truth and logic surrounding these events. If I live and we still have a country, maybe I'll muster the desire to give it a deep dive. I will say that women at my work objectify the fuck out of men and say some really raunchy shit. I'm pretty neutral and unoffendable at work so I'm privy to a lot of it. Just yesterday, they openly admitted they are way worse than guys. I asked why they thought guys get the finger wagging for it, and they said it's because of the power dynamic and all of the sexual assault levels they bring with it. Fair point. P.S. Just as I was about to hit send I thought we need to pick one way to respond to boobs and carry it through. Either boobs are sexual things we need to protect people from and they need to be covered in public etc. or chests are chests, guy or girl, and no rule or norm about one should be different than for the other.

Why can't Conservatives understand that: A.

SirLogan comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Dont call them dumb.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@TheMiddleWay That's not what I asked at all. You were asking about silencing of voices and claimed that Republicans and Democrats have an equal lack of understanding of it. Show me where huge swaths of Democrats were unable to understand why a Democrat who spewed hate speech or incited a terrorist attack got silenced or something even remotely as egregious.

Why can't Conservatives understand that: A.

SirLogan comments on Jan 16, 2021:

They do understand this, but don't give a shit. THis image says it all: https://i.imgur.com/cwwrWhy.png They don't care when any marginalized group or minority has their rights violated. They only give a fuck when its privileged people. Might makes right to them. They will lie about ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@TheMiddleWay As stated, I don't think they have any ability to "work on" anything. If you can't understand something that's clearly explained to you with analogous examples, then there's no hope. My post is not really about fixing them, it's about highlighting another reason why the divide will grow until we get done with Civil War 2 or fall into authoritarian rule.

Let me precede this by saying I like naked women.

ChestRockfield comments on Jan 16, 2021:

I think a majority of people like looking at beautiful naked and "non-nude" women. I know that's not the point. But for me, if for no other reason, it was just delicious when a few of the ladies on here started posting pictures of ripped dudes in those groups as a little bit of a turnabout is fair ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@Wisterious Oh, I forgot about that one.

Wah! Wah! Wah! "I deserve a pardon.

silverotter11 comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Actions have consequences.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

Not if someone that likes you has a get out of jail free card printing machine.

Well written. I know many don't have FB so I took screen shots.

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 16, 2021:

As much as I hate to say it, we need his picture there between Obama and Biden to remind us to never let it happen again.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

Or between Obama and Pence. I still think Biden is going to be our 47th President.

Well written. I know many don't have FB so I took screen shots.

Backslidden comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Don't count USA, out. When you least expect, they will rise again, better than ever in spite of a Trump.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

That's what the South still says. Collectively, we're not that great a country.

Let me precede this by saying I like naked women.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Haven't seen any women's breasts on here. I don't mind occasional nudity as long as it's respectful of women and isn't objectification.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@Sgt_Spanky I was pretty bummed when I learned this wasn't a dating site, but not because of the attractiveness of the ladies in those pictures as that's not what I'm looking for (or could find and get if I was).

Let me precede this by saying I like naked women.

davknight comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Ive noticed that too. And in the past month, I've blocked a dozen people at least. I dont care if someone wants to look at porn. But this is not a porn site.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

Yeah, it's a dating site! Oh, wait.

Why can't Conservatives understand that: A.

SirLogan comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Dont call them dumb.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@TheMiddleWay I "100% Absolutely" disagree with this. If a Democrat claimed one of their Republican colleagues supported Al-Qaeda and got censured and punished, I would totally understand it. You honestly think Republicans and Democrats are exactly the same on this front?

Why can't Conservatives understand that: A.

SirLogan comments on Jan 16, 2021:

They do understand this, but don't give a shit. THis image says it all: https://i.imgur.com/cwwrWhy.png They don't care when any marginalized group or minority has their rights violated. They only give a fuck when its privileged people. Might makes right to them. They will lie about ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@TheMiddleWay I have given up all hope that any of the people I'm taking about have any chance whatsoever to understand a reasonable, logical argument. In the argument that prompted this post, the Republican "100% Absolutely" thinks that anyone should be allowed to say anything they want, any time, any place. I tried multiple times with very clear examples why that made no sense and he was "100% Absolutely" impervious to reason. I'm sorry there's such a negative connotation to the word 'dumb'. There shouldn't be. No one chooses their level of intelligence any more than how tall they are or the color of their eyes. But it's no less factual that there are dumb people. It's the Dunning-Kruger that goes along with it that's the real problem. When I'm in a room with a bunch of people who are smarter than me (which happens semi-regularly at my job) I shut the fuck up and listen. The truly dumb people don't. They think they're geniuses.

There's a lot of ass covering going on in the MSCM today.

ChestRockfield comments on Jan 15, 2021:

Caitlin doesn't know what she's talking about. Police using force isn't * always * police brutality. This is why the left gets a bad name. Obviously that's just stupid. If the police shoot domestic terrorists in the commission of a terrorist attack, that's not brutality, that's heroism. At least in ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@William_Mary No, she is SPECIFICALLY citing police opening fire on terrorists as police brutality. If it were a broader message that made the point you think she's trying to make I'd be in 100% support, but it's not. In no way do I want to defend the police. I generally think they are racist shitbags or people who defend and cover up for other racist shitbags because they are wearing a blue uniform. I just don't think we should use or support illogical arguments to shit on them when there are so many other available good reasons at our disposal.

There is talk that Trump supporters need deprogramming (debriefing), as you need to do to those ...

davknight comments on Jan 16, 2021:

There is no such organization as "Antifa". So your question is pointless.

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

"Do you think people who identify as anti-fascists will support" Fixed.

How do you feel about Parler being removed from the Internet?

CourtJester comments on Jan 12, 2021:

Just remember that the pendulum swings both ways. All they have done is make several people with millions of dollars to invest look at the possibility of 75 million potential customers if they can provide the service(s). What would your opinion be if the attack of free speech cut this ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@CourtJester First of all, your side said there * isn't * a difference between people and corporations in a little inconsequential ruling called Citizens United v FEC. Secondly, a * business * isn't taking out the ad, an actual person does it, so why can't that actual person that wants to say that actual thing claim that it's their right to say it? See how your no rules thing gets kinda stupid? Third, even if you want to claim a "business" can't deceive and that that somehow doesn't contradict your claim that 100% absolutely people should be allowed to say whatever, wherever, whenever, however they want with no consequences, does that mean an individual can deceive people all they want with impunity? Finally, you didn't address any of my "non-business-related" points. Should billionaires be allowed to put out statements that encourage people to kidnap your mother and get a video of a horse fucking her in the ass by offering a billion dollars to the first person that posts a video of horse ass rape on the new website that champions free speech: Parler2WeAreAllAboutHorseFucking.com? So what'll it be? Should people "100% Absolutely" be able to say whatever they want without punishment? Or do you agree that there should be some limits to free speech?

Why can't Conservatives understand that: A.

SirLogan comments on Jan 16, 2021:

They do understand this, but don't give a shit. THis image says it all: https://i.imgur.com/cwwrWhy.png They don't care when any marginalized group or minority has their rights violated. They only give a fuck when its privileged people. Might makes right to them. They will lie about ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

So wait, they support so those horrible things, but I can't call them dumb? Doesn't thinking 'white skin makes you superior' make you dumb alone?

How do you feel about Parler being removed from the Internet?

CourtJester comments on Jan 12, 2021:

Just remember that the pendulum swings both ways. All they have done is make several people with millions of dollars to invest look at the possibility of 75 million potential customers if they can provide the service(s). What would your opinion be if the attack of free speech cut this ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 16, 2021:

@CourtJester So people should be allowed to print whatever they want in newspapers or magazines? Advertisers can lie as much as they want about the products they're selling? Investors and banks can show you false earnings reports to get you to hand over your money to them? Jeff Bezos can publicly offer $1 billion dollars to anyone who rapes CourtJester's mother and posts the video on an advertising van that drives by your house and work all day and night? Employees can publish trade secrets of businesses?

How do you feel about Parler being removed from the Internet?

CourtJester comments on Jan 12, 2021:

Just remember that the pendulum swings both ways. All they have done is make several people with millions of dollars to invest look at the possibility of 75 million potential customers if they can provide the service(s). What would your opinion be if the attack of free speech cut this ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 15, 2021:

@CourtJester So you think people should be allowed to say whatever, wherever, whenever, however they want with no consequences?

I have just heard that Trump wants to have a party at the same time Biden is swearing in as ...

Freedompath comments on Jan 15, 2021:

The only thing that trump knows how to do is party! That is where he uses his con skills...after people have had a few drinks and are loosened up! The morning after...things can’t be changed! Trump parties so well...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 15, 2021:

Is party another name for rape underage girls? Cause we know he knows how to do that.

How do you feel about Parler being removed from the Internet?

CourtJester comments on Jan 12, 2021:

Just remember that the pendulum swings both ways. All they have done is make several people with millions of dollars to invest look at the possibility of 75 million potential customers if they can provide the service(s). What would your opinion be if the attack of free speech cut this ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 15, 2021:

@CourtJester The Constitution does it in 45, plus includes all the others, too... CONGRESS shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. PEOPLE and BUSINESSES can't infringe on your freedom of speech. It is only guaranteed to you that CONGRESS won't [while The Supreme Court obviously can set legal precedent that limits it e.g. "To incite actions that would harm others (e.g., “[S]hout[ing] ‘fire’ in a crowded theater.”). Schenck v. United States, 249 U.S. 47 (1919)".]

Thoughts?

Freedompath comments on Jan 15, 2021:

Trump simply want be getting attention except from some of his cult. And if only Fox News gives him coverage, that is not mainstream. People have more important things to do than keep track of d trump! Fright, is what kept us glued to what he was up to, we might have to do something. Now Trump has...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 15, 2021:

@Freedompath I mean, if the Republicans push back and he follows through it will be all gravy for the Democrats. That would be the best case scenario. But judging by the track record of all the spineless bitches in that party, they will just bend to his will like they have for over 4 years which will probably result in a lot of bad stuff for this country.

How do you feel about Parler being removed from the Internet?

CourtJester comments on Jan 12, 2021:

Just remember that the pendulum swings both ways. All they have done is make several people with millions of dollars to invest look at the possibility of 75 million potential customers if they can provide the service(s). What would your opinion be if the attack of free speech cut this ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 15, 2021:

@CourtJester Dude, you still don't get it. It's actually fucking amazing to me that people on your side who figuratively fuck the American flag with how they claim to be so patriotic don't even know how the FIRST fucking amendment to the Constitution works. SMH

Thoughts?

Freedompath comments on Jan 15, 2021:

Trump simply want be getting attention except from some of his cult. And if only Fox News gives him coverage, that is not mainstream. People have more important things to do than keep track of d trump! Fright, is what kept us glued to what he was up to, we might have to do something. Now Trump has...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 15, 2021:

@Freedompath Problem is, he is going to do what he promised. He's going to "primary" anyone who isn't loyal or who he thinks has wronged him. If they don't win the primary challenge, they'll run them as an independent possibly giving the win to the Democrat. The party will fall in line just like they did in '16, just like they always do.

Thoughts?

Freedompath comments on Jan 15, 2021:

Trump simply want be getting attention except from some of his cult. And if only Fox News gives him coverage, that is not mainstream. People have more important things to do than keep track of d trump! Fright, is what kept us glued to what he was up to, we might have to do something. Now Trump has...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 15, 2021:

You really think he's done with us? I can see him starting a media company and running the GOP for cycles took come.

Not a problem at all.

glennlab comments on Jan 15, 2021:

These are the kind of people I want to be divided from

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 15, 2021:

@glennlab Yeah, but then you still have to admit you're from Texas, so...

Unfortunate state of affairs today

ChestRockfield comments on Dec 9, 2020:

This is great... * and true. *

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 15, 2021:

@decki1 Who the fuck said anything about * natural? * Fool.

Trump Family Now Involved in a Toiletgate Scandal According to neighbors and law enforcement ...

whiskywoman comments on Jan 15, 2021:

jail is gonna be a rude awakening

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 15, 2021:

@whiskywoman People would be using Jared's "plumbing" that's for sure.

Not a problem at all.

glennlab comments on Jan 15, 2021:

These are the kind of people I want to be divided from

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 15, 2021:

I wish we could just give them Texas and call it quits.

LEFTISTS ARE NOT HERE TO ARGUE WITH NON-LEFTISTS. THEY WILL BE BANNED FROM THE GROUP!!!!!!!!!

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

@Sassygirl3869 and @ToolGuy; I hope you get the gist of Tool guy's "tongue in cheek" remark. And I concur; When any group "blocks or bans" those who are not "true _____" (fill in the blank). then you're admitting that you're afraid of debate, afraid of those with opinions who differ from ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 15, 2021:

I'm not agnostic on most subjects. Most subjects have a pretty clear truth v lies, right v wrong. Racism, homophobia, climate change, capital punishment, "trickle down" styles of economics, etc. all have a pretty clear right and wrong to me. What majority of stuff * should * I be agnostic about that I'm missing?

How do you feel about Parler being removed from the Internet?

CourtJester comments on Jan 12, 2021:

Just remember that the pendulum swings both ways. All they have done is make several people with millions of dollars to invest look at the possibility of 75 million potential customers if they can provide the service(s). What would your opinion be if the attack of free speech cut this ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 15, 2021:

@CourtJester It doesn't matter if you can or can't log on to Parler. If doesn't matter if the "BigTech" companies all stopped hosting. None of that can ever infringe on your First Amendment rights. * People * and * businesses * can't infringe on your First Amendment rights, only the government can.

How many good friends do you have from other political tribes?

Willow_Wisp comments on Jan 14, 2021:

I have several engineer friends at work that were pro Trump. They learned to stop the snowflake shit with me early on, so I’m returning the favor despite correcting comments about all the “evidence” of voter fraud. They were greatly distressed. I have no further need to rub their noses in ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 14, 2021:

Rubbing noses in things is one of my favorite national pastimes. Just makes me want a hotdog and beer something awful.

How do you feel about Parler being removed from the Internet?

CourtJester comments on Jan 12, 2021:

Just remember that the pendulum swings both ways. All they have done is make several people with millions of dollars to invest look at the possibility of 75 million potential customers if they can provide the service(s). What would your opinion be if the attack of free speech cut this ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 14, 2021:

@CourtJester Wow you're slow.

How do you feel about Parler being removed from the Internet?

CourtJester comments on Jan 12, 2021:

Just remember that the pendulum swings both ways. All they have done is make several people with millions of dollars to invest look at the possibility of 75 million potential customers if they can provide the service(s). What would your opinion be if the attack of free speech cut this ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 14, 2021:

@CourtJester Are you joking? You do know that companies can't infringe on your First Amendment rights, right?

How do you feel about Parler being removed from the Internet?

CourtJester comments on Jan 12, 2021:

Just remember that the pendulum swings both ways. All they have done is make several people with millions of dollars to invest look at the possibility of 75 million potential customers if they can provide the service(s). What would your opinion be if the attack of free speech cut this ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 14, 2021:

I don't know why I'm bothering, but this site getting shut down by "Big Tech" would not be an infringement of my First Amendment right to free speech.

Will it matter a billion years from now whether we are kind or cruel to today?

Cast1es comments on Jan 14, 2021:

Being kind and thoughtful of others has both an impact on the present and on the future . Take for instance , protecting endangered species . Kill off an endangered species today , for the exclusive pleasure of one or two rich or powerful folks and that species has no future . Protect that species ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 14, 2021:

@Canndue You don't classify climate change as human intervention?

Will it matter a billion years from now whether we are kind or cruel to today?

Cast1es comments on Jan 14, 2021:

Being kind and thoughtful of others has both an impact on the present and on the future . Take for instance , protecting endangered species . Kill off an endangered species today , for the exclusive pleasure of one or two rich or powerful folks and that species has no future . Protect that species ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 14, 2021:

@Canndue Don't put too much thought into it or let it make you sad. Think about all of the things that your parents and grandparents enjoyed that weren't really things anymore when you grew up and you never missed those. So while you might wish that your children or grandchildren could see a rhino or tiger, they might care about that as much as you care about using a victrola or sending a telegram. (Sorry, I don't really know what animals went extinct when.) Another point I like to make about conservation efforts for species is that it requires a vast amount of resources. If those same resources were instead spent on fighting climate change, who knows how many more species we could prevent from going extinct instead of just the one.

Will it matter a billion years from now whether we are kind or cruel to today?

Cast1es comments on Jan 14, 2021:

Being kind and thoughtful of others has both an impact on the present and on the future . Take for instance , protecting endangered species . Kill off an endangered species today , for the exclusive pleasure of one or two rich or powerful folks and that species has no future . Protect that species ...

ChestRockfield replies on Jan 14, 2021:

I think that begs the question: why does it matter if the species rebounds and lasts into the future?