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I'll tell you what you did with Atheists for about 1500 years.

powder comments on Oct 14, 2021:

Have a do gooder cousin (marriage) that was crapping online how wonderful and tolerant her church is as they drapped a rainbow flag over jesus. I basically told her what you said above, shut her up about how "inclusive" her church is for awhile online at least.

Diogenes replies on Oct 15, 2021:

Some more, "go with the flow" and "me too"

I think these complement each other.

racocn8 comments on Oct 13, 2021:

What quality of life is it for people (like Christians) that live believing a storyline that has been proven false. They are compelled to defend their lie with more lies, and die in delusion. If that were all, it might be OK, but their delusion also exhorts them to hate everyone who doesn't believe ...

Diogenes replies on Oct 14, 2021:

@racocn8 I HAVE ZERO INTEREST IN ANY RELIGION! All religious books are based on lies and fairy tales. But to give an assurtive answer to something that is unknown makes it a lie, whether secular or religious. The quesion: "Is there a cognitive entity behind the universe---- or does it just exist?" I am an agnostic for a reason.---- Anyhow, we are both saying the same thing!

I think these complement each other.

racocn8 comments on Oct 13, 2021:

What quality of life is it for people (like Christians) that live believing a storyline that has been proven false. They are compelled to defend their lie with more lies, and die in delusion. If that were all, it might be OK, but their delusion also exhorts them to hate everyone who doesn't believe ...

Diogenes replies on Oct 13, 2021:

Yes, but it is just as bad that athiest invent lies also. There is no known answer to the question, "Is there a cognitive entity that started all this?" There may be- or there may not be! Of course, this still has nothing to do with religion or invented gods.

Sadly another dies. Paddy Maloney only 83.

bobwjr comments on Oct 12, 2021:

Sad thing his group was nice

Diogenes replies on Oct 13, 2021:

@FrayedBear Yes.

You gotta love Emma!

Diogenes comments on Oct 12, 2021:

I don't know who she is; kinda good looking though. Ya, I know, that is not the topic---- hey, I'm living like a hermit---- puleez, a little chuckle.

Diogenes replies on Oct 13, 2021:

@Killtheskyfairy I was just reading my reply. I can't even write 'it' correctly when I am trying to put a colloquial slant on things. "Thanx"😉

You gotta love Emma!

Diogenes comments on Oct 12, 2021:

I don't know who she is; kinda good looking though. Ya, I know, that is not the topic---- hey, I'm living like a hermit---- puleez, a little chuckle.

Diogenes replies on Oct 12, 2021:

@Killtheskyfairy Thax for that info. I really must be living in the dark ages. I've written her name down; I will do some reading.

Arriving there is what you’re destined for.

Diogenes comments on Oct 12, 2021:

"Wealthy with what I've gained on the way"? Satire?

Diogenes replies on Oct 12, 2021:

@Fernapple I too wasn't referrig to material wealth. Corruption, I know all about; too bad I wasn't inspired more on 'this trip'. There are times that I would like to forget it all.

Australian John Dengate performing 10 years ago.

rogerbenham comments on Oct 8, 2021:

Wonderfully amateurish

Diogenes replies on Oct 12, 2021:

@rogerbenham Yes, that is just about what it is.

The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens. - Bahá'u'lláh

racocn8 comments on Oct 10, 2021:

Honorable citizens do not despoil their country.

Diogenes replies on Oct 12, 2021:

@racocn8 Yep!

Why I drink so much....

Beowulfsfriend comments on Oct 11, 2021:

Yeah, only make mine tequila.

Diogenes replies on Oct 12, 2021:

I'll drink my Prozac. They should actually name a beer that.

Dunno whose 'science' this is, but worth a try! 😄

Diogenes comments on Oct 10, 2021:

You just hope. Then you can go into the Canadian wilderness---- and the black flies. They are so small that the only way that a person can tell they are around, besides the constant bites, is to see the 5 pound meat in their jaws.

Diogenes replies on Oct 12, 2021:

@Canndue One thing black flies don't seem to like is urban areas. I guess it is the pollution.Mosquitoes are still around in cities though.

“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things he has not, but rejoices for those which he ...

FrayedBear comments on Oct 12, 2021:

Not all that glitters is gold but a stitch in time may be priceless.

Diogenes replies on Oct 12, 2021:

True, but in reality, it's nice to have 'one or two' shiny trinkets. The problem arrisses when one starts to worship inanimate metal, whether it be gold or not.

The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens. - Bahá'u'lláh

racocn8 comments on Oct 10, 2021:

Honorable citizens do not despoil their country.

Diogenes replies on Oct 11, 2021:

"Honorable citizens!" Have a look around. What percentage is honorable?

Australian John Dengate performing 10 years ago.

rogerbenham comments on Oct 8, 2021:

Wonderfully amateurish

Diogenes replies on Oct 11, 2021:

@rogerbenham The whole place was an insane asylum.

Dunno whose 'science' this is, but worth a try! 😄

Diogenes comments on Oct 10, 2021:

You just hope. Then you can go into the Canadian wilderness---- and the black flies. They are so small that the only way that a person can tell they are around, besides the constant bites, is to see the 5 pound meat in their jaws.

Diogenes replies on Oct 11, 2021:

@Canndue I didn't know they were that far south. And another bit about the north, beside black flies, are other flies. The moose will come out of the bush and on to the highway, or a clearing, to get away from them.

Yup, I can see this....

Killtheskyfairy comments on Oct 10, 2021:

Not all of us had happy childhoods or lives so the shitshows match.

Diogenes replies on Oct 10, 2021:

@Killtheskyfairy Sorry to hear that! Excuse me for being so self centered, but I too go into the black pit, where everything is empty!

This is considered "logic" in states like Texas....

dalefvictor comments on Oct 8, 2021:

I think the government should make it illegal for everyone not to have a minigun with ten thousand rounds of ammo with them at all times. Then I would be safe, correct. Sure, 2 x 4's stop those bullets so I can hide anywhere.

Diogenes replies on Oct 10, 2021:

@dalefvictor Okay! Yes, I agree!

Australian John Dengate performing 10 years ago.

rogerbenham comments on Oct 8, 2021:

Wonderfully amateurish

Diogenes replies on Oct 10, 2021:

@rogerbenham It was all too late when I started to figure out what this circus was about. Too little, too late does nothing. I worked for Ontario Hydro, part-time! Wadda joke! Mr. Tom Parkinson, CEO, committed fraud for $45 thousand on his expence account- so after 4 years, of fun and games, they gave him $3 million severance pay. ALL fucking fun and games!

Yup, I can see this....

Killtheskyfairy comments on Oct 10, 2021:

Not all of us had happy childhoods or lives so the shitshows match.

Diogenes replies on Oct 10, 2021:

Yup, my crazy old mother used to beat me daily- even that got boring. When I was old enough- and big enough, I advised her that it would be wise for her to find another hobby.

Australian John Dengate performing 10 years ago.

rogerbenham comments on Oct 8, 2021:

Wonderfully amateurish

Diogenes replies on Oct 10, 2021:

@rogerbenham "Canada's poverty line"- so you are one of us! Welcome to 'the club.' Intelligent Americans think it is only the US that has slimey, slippery bastards- they need to have a look at other countries- first, look north.

Pie In The Sky.

Diogenes comments on Oct 10, 2021:

Marje thanks for putting that on for me. "Slick and sophisticated"- not a chance, but I do think the lyrics are well presented. And Abby, not one hope in a billion that she would win a beauty contest---- but she does have loads of talent. Apparently she has earned enough money to be off the streets ...

Diogenes replies on Oct 10, 2021:

@Marionville I tried to find that film; I couldn't locate it. That was at least 40 to 50 years ago. Ya, still using the joke of being 110 yers old, with no memory. Gotta get some new joke material------ and learn how to use the toy/computer as well.

Australian John Dengate performing 10 years ago.

rogerbenham comments on Oct 8, 2021:

Wonderfully amateurish

Diogenes replies on Oct 9, 2021:

@FrayedBear I guess everyone knows this, the so-called English "gentry" were doing the same thing to the underclass in England. A thought: better to be "underclass" than to have no class at all.

This is considered "logic" in states like Texas....

dalefvictor comments on Oct 8, 2021:

I think the government should make it illegal for everyone not to have a minigun with ten thousand rounds of ammo with them at all times. Then I would be safe, correct. Sure, 2 x 4's stop those bullets so I can hide anywhere.

Diogenes replies on Oct 9, 2021:

I don't quite understand your 2 x 4 remark. If you had said 'a pile of sand', I would understand. I had a trade in the air force that I didn't particularly want, an armourer. A bullet goes a greater distance through hard wood than through sand. The sand closes off the vacume behind the bullet. And no, I have never owned a gun, and guns don't interest me.

“When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion ...

FrayedBear comments on Oct 6, 2021:

Who is David Hume & was he projecting with his quoted words?

Diogenes replies on Oct 7, 2021:

@FrayedBear I am most happy to see that you have recovered😊

“When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion ...

FrayedBear comments on Oct 6, 2021:

Who is David Hume & was he projecting with his quoted words?

Diogenes replies on Oct 7, 2021:

@Marionville Marje, now that I'm a geezer I must take my driver's exam every two years. The irritating, patronizing tester said, "Now remeber, do your 15 minutes of exercise every day." I got along with the guy sitting beside me- he was also in his 80s.He shook his head in disbelief. He said something about his skying all day, the day before. About a month ago, I was with the over 50 crowd. We did a three hour hike and it was a good one with about 10 upgrades, long and short, at about 45 degrrees. To me that was a relativelly easy one. Stupiid habits aren't about living forever- or not. It is about the quality of life- strokes do VERY mean things to a person.

“The most important thing to learn is to learn how to learn, because if you can learn how to learn...

Robecology comments on Oct 4, 2021:

I consider myself "learned"

Diogenes replies on Oct 7, 2021:

@Robecology Big 'tanks! Well I still waddle my fat arse around- and FASTER than most 50-year-olds.😜😊

“The most important thing to learn is to learn how to learn, because if you can learn how to learn...

Robecology comments on Oct 4, 2021:

I consider myself "learned"

Diogenes replies on Oct 7, 2021:

I consider myself UNLEARNED. Talking about myself, "How could any fool make so many mistakes in life?" 'After thought', to me, accomplishes nothing.'

“When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion ...

FrayedBear comments on Oct 6, 2021:

Who is David Hume & was he projecting with his quoted words?

Diogenes replies on Oct 6, 2021:

@Marionville Marje- I am not an exercise fanatic- in fact I should get out of my chair-prison now. The less a person does, the less they can do. Disheatening, it takes months to get in shape- and it seems like 'minutes' to get out of shape.

Why I hate facebook

St-Sinner comments on Oct 5, 2021:

another

Diogenes replies on Oct 6, 2021:

@St-Sinner Okay

Why I hate facebook

St-Sinner comments on Oct 5, 2021:

another

Diogenes replies on Oct 6, 2021:

At least your's has a smile. The one in the musee du Louvre looks like she is about to flatulate- a bean commercial gone wrong! But remember, if all the 'knowledgable' critics say it's wonderful--- hey, gotta be wonderful.

“When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion ...

FrayedBear comments on Oct 6, 2021:

Who is David Hume & was he projecting with his quoted words?

Diogenes replies on Oct 6, 2021:

@Marionville Yes, in a first year credit we studied him. I have forgoten most about him, not because 'he' was insignificant- but because I am 110 years old, and I forget everything!😢 Good morning.

I had a big city experience (atlanta) yesterday with a persistent panhandler.

KateOahu comments on Sep 29, 2021:

Who gets to decide who is "truly in need"?

Diogenes replies on Oct 5, 2021:

... and if you hand over a $5, it will buy a small bit of food, but it will probably be a small portion for drug money.

Too true. Too true!

Donna_I comments on Oct 4, 2021:

totally true. 😳 though mine usually ends with the thought "I should not have said that." about two hours after I have said whatever it was I shouldn't have... not a useful realization time frame.

Diogenes replies on Oct 5, 2021:

Big YEP; me too. But lately, I am just avoiding places or events that may set me off.

A WORD TO THE WISE PEOPLE!

BethPl comments on Oct 4, 2021:

She's just adjusting her thong panties

Diogenes replies on Oct 5, 2021:

...and they are so sexy too! Ugh, I'm gonna be sick!

Ashley Montagu - British-American anthropologist 1.

Robecology comments on Oct 4, 2021:

What impressed me about the man is that he did live an active and youthful life right up through his 90's... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashley_Montagu

Diogenes replies on Oct 5, 2021:

I just read a bit about Israel Ehrenberg. He was born in East London in 1905. He did not have a doctorate from Cambridge or Oxford. He was dismissed from Rutgers. Apparently he also "appeared regularly on The Tonight Show". Why would anyone with serious concepts appear on a show designed for pulp entertainment? He had serious race issues! I have Jewish friends- NOT token friends, and my doctor is Jewish- BUT I also am dealing with a couple of Jewish lawyers- they would steal granny's false teeth. Ashley Montague, Israel Ehrenberg- or whatever you want to call him!

From County Clare the Queally Sisters "Beyond the Bellows & the Bow".

Diogenes comments on Oct 3, 2021:

1. FrayedBear---- you did it again- such fine, such fantastic Irish music! The girls are beautiful. The parents must have looked through a Gaelic bibliography of Irish names to come up with Aoibheann's name. A couple of years back I was talking with a girl studying at Trinity- she too had a 'name' ...

Diogenes replies on Oct 4, 2021:

@FrayedBear I totally agree with all of that. Some of the best English comedians really stick it to the English "posh". And although there is only the smallest percentage of all reigious groups, some actually do good works. I have NO 'residual' interest in any religious group though; to do so one must believe in moronic fairy tales.

From County Clare the Queally Sisters "Beyond the Bellows & the Bow".

Diogenes comments on Oct 3, 2021:

1. FrayedBear---- you did it again- such fine, such fantastic Irish music! The girls are beautiful. The parents must have looked through a Gaelic bibliography of Irish names to come up with Aoibheann's name. A couple of years back I was talking with a girl studying at Trinity- she too had a 'name' ...

Diogenes replies on Oct 4, 2021:

@FrayedBear Yes, I read that long ago, that de Valera had said, "... history will record the greatness of Michael Collins...". I am not going to get into all the history about the assasination of Collins in Cork- and the biggest reason is that I don't know enough about it. My old granny was from Cork. I don't like the name of the sports clubs being called "Rebels" though. Excuse my twist in logic too. I believe Winston Churchill was Foreign Secretary in 1922 and he sent in the Black and Tans- that caused enough anger to cause the Republic to be formed. Thank you Winny!

“I do love beauty.

callmedubious comments on Oct 3, 2021:

isn't someone who "collects butterflies" destroying beauty?

Diogenes replies on Oct 3, 2021:

Soooo certain!

“Anything can be interesting as long as you access it from the right angle”……………… ...

EricJones comments on Oct 3, 2021:

' This is too true-just ask the tabloid press....

Diogenes replies on Oct 3, 2021:

Yes. for instance, the Toronto Star/Smut will invent the "interesting"news! They do their version of a William Ranolf Hearst publication. Any relevence to truth is purely coincidental.

It's your choice.

Castlepaloma comments on Oct 1, 2021:

Or be part of the world number one cause of death in the world. The mainstream medical profession. There many alternatives medicine and medical practice better. The adverage mainstream doctor lives well below the adverage age lifespan. Meaning already know I'm my own best doctor in the world.

Diogenes replies on Oct 2, 2021:

Glad you said, "average mainstream" doctor. Many decades ago, when I was 'still alive' (excuse the dark humour), I talked with a doctor that did ultra marathons. For Death to do him in, Death would have to catch him first.

Maria, a devout Catholic, got married and had 15 children.

Diogenes comments on Oct 1, 2021:

Excuse me, what's the joke? Many decades ago, in hillbilly country in New Brunswick, I knew two that had 19! They obviously had industrial-grade stupidity.

Diogenes replies on Oct 2, 2021:

@OldMetalHead Such moronic shit is so far beyond belief!!!!!!

Very thoughtful.

Cast1es comments on Sep 30, 2021:

As the Covid takes out the non mask wearing , unvaccinated , at a rate of 95% compared to 5% of vaccinated , mask wearing population , this division isn't going to last very long .

Diogenes replies on Sep 30, 2021:

Every non-mask-wearing vegtable that infects a health worker should be given the lash.

Privacy is an inherent human right, and a requirement for maintaining the human condition with ...

FrayedBear comments on Sep 29, 2021:

So that is why lip service protection is in place but destroyed by government surveillance worse than the E.German STASI.

Diogenes replies on Sep 30, 2021:

Every thing you put in a letter or on the internet, including this site, is watched. If one writes about garbage cans there will be advertisements about garbage cans in your junk mail. Chose your subjects wisely and with courage.

From George B. Clemenceau former Prime minister of France.

Oldman51 comments on Sep 29, 2021:

Very True. The framers of our constitution knew that and that is why there is a freedom of religion and separation of church and state included. Don't kid yourself if these religious groups thought they could get away with it they would be shooting each other.

Diogenes replies on Sep 29, 2021:

@JackPedigo When I was a kid, on the first day of the week, Sunday, I got the crap beat out of me if I moved---- because it was a "day of rest". Hell, I thought it was just another day for another beating.

“Music is a moral law.

Diogenes comments on Sep 29, 2021:

Music, may not be my ultimate cure, but it does calm me down. It is desert; tunes like Albert Katelbey's Bells Across the Meadows or the Largo from Dvorak's New Word Symphony and with the words sung by Paul Robeson.

Diogenes replies on Sep 29, 2021:

@Marionville Yes.

"My" thought du jour: "Inaction to me, is equal to everyday stirring your food, but not eating it.

Fernapple comments on Sep 27, 2021:

Not just you how about Darwin. Enjoy. https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/how-think-about-exercise/201501/charles-darwins-daily-walks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmHrq6oUeoQ

Diogenes replies on Sep 29, 2021:

I can clearly understand why Darwin would take these quiet walks.

Happy Monday all...

HankSherman comments on Sep 28, 2021:

Adoreable

Diogenes replies on Sep 29, 2021:

"Adorable"- and funny!

“Music is a moral law.

Pralina1 comments on Sep 29, 2021:

Life saving as well ♥️ 10 or so years ago , I got involved w the deaf community in my area . Mostly young kids and adolescent who do not have an implant . Most of them are functioning and thrive . Every single time I got to share a meal w them or an activity , more and more I got home each ...

Diogenes replies on Sep 29, 2021:

That is so well said! Could not be expressed better. There are days; "life saving as well".

German folk festival session. Anyone?

Diogenes comments on Sep 26, 2021:

Agreed, but "youngsters" have never heard 'music' with harmony. Something that makes people happy. Grundge! Why?

Diogenes replies on Sep 27, 2021:

@FrayedBear Just now on the radio, listening to "Going Home" sung by the fantastic negro singer- forgot his name. When those words were put to a movement of the New Wold Symphony, what a fantastic move.

Brian Peters & Gina La Faux with an excellent rendition of Rudyard Kipling's "Gentleman Rankers", ...

rogerbenham comments on Sep 24, 2021:

Rather a cutting voice. Good traditional song.

Diogenes replies on Sep 25, 2021:

@FrayedBear I always thought it was the "riff raff" that did a better job of putting the 'blade' to the posh. They are, after all, such better targets.

“Hors D’Oeuvre: A ham sandwich cut into 40 pieces”………………..Jack Benny.

Killtheskyfairy comments on Sep 17, 2021:

Probably to the cheapest man in America!

Diogenes replies on Sep 17, 2021:

@Killtheskyfairy ' scuse! Can't see the expression on your face!

“Hors D’Oeuvre: A ham sandwich cut into 40 pieces”………………..Jack Benny.

Killtheskyfairy comments on Sep 17, 2021:

Probably to the cheapest man in America!

Diogenes replies on Sep 17, 2021:

Portrayed himself as the cheapest person. I read that he was rather generous,

British spirit. Why waste a perfectly good pint? 😆

NHjulie comments on Sep 13, 2021:

Especially if it's a Guinness.

Diogenes replies on Sep 14, 2021:

There are also some great pints in Northern England. I call one, Geordie Brown, but proper name is Newcastle Brown. Yes, but I still like my Guinness too. Slan.

Sums it up nicely...

zeuser comments on Sep 11, 2021:

Yet nobody in the audience catches on. Of course, these are the same rubes who buy gold they will never see based on a TV commercial from somebody they don't know.

Diogenes replies on Sep 13, 2021:

@zeuser I don't think there are any stocks aroumd that are selling for a nickle --- so that pretty well leaves me out of the stock buying!

“Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious ...

FrayedBear comments on Sep 12, 2021:

American political fervour seems to have the same effect. Look at the anti Trumpers vs. the pro Trumpers. How about we flood fbuk with pictures of the original 9\11 in 1973 when the Pinochet junta pushed by Nixon & Kissinger, the US CIA & Australia's ASIS overthrew the democratically elected ...

Diogenes replies on Sep 13, 2021:

@FrayedBear And the hidden news IS the news.

A woman and her 10 year old son are driving in a taxi at night in Detroit… It’s raining hard ...

Killtheskyfairy comments on Sep 12, 2021:

A teachable moment goes awry!