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In the news last week a San Francisco cop quit rather than be vaccinated.

Shaggy2018 comments on Nov 15, 2021:

Any first responder refusing to vaccinate themselves should be fired in my opinion. You can’t serve nor protect if you bring disease to every encounter with the public.

Diogenes replies on Nov 15, 2021:

Yes, if the subject's biggest job is to bring death, like any other murderer, give him the max.

A consideration: when the comfortable, soft chair makes one's bottom more pliable--- and the ...

Robecology comments on Nov 15, 2021:

I used to think that a soft bed was a good one...now I'm not so sure!

Diogenes replies on Nov 15, 2021:

LOL! It was figurative, a metaphore.😊 Ya, a person has to get some sleep. I know someone that has a "diet coach"- whatever that is. It takes a bit of concentration to 'enjoy one's food' and eat a normal amount. Why would anyone want to be 500 pounds with some deadly, unnecssary disease?🤢 "500 pounds!" Well, I have actually seen a few quarter-tonners around here.

All too true

CourtJester comments on Nov 14, 2021:

Trump is why you have your vaccine but every democrat was against it until Biden took office. The vaccine didn’t change in any way. Just your allegiance.

Diogenes replies on Nov 15, 2021:

@phxbillcee Those Rethuglicans are all 'novelists', or they should be; they can certainly invent reality.

Just do it.

Killtheskyfairy comments on Nov 14, 2021:

It’s one of my favorite weapons. I have one in the car and I lift weights to practice so I can use it if needed.

Diogenes replies on Nov 14, 2021:

I don't have a "favourite weapon", but in this obscenely crazy world, maybe I should have one.

“Think for yourself, or others will think for you without thinking of you.

zeuser comments on Nov 14, 2021:

When two people agree on everything, you can be sure that one of them is doing all of the thinking.

Diogenes replies on Nov 14, 2021:

"Everything" is the key word. Intelligent people will agree on many of the intelligent ideas- but maybe processed in different ways

Great advice Joe Lmao

Beowulfsfriend comments on Nov 14, 2021:

Here's the thing, though, about Bannon, he doesn't bath or shower. He'll need to be fire hosed down and deloused.

Diogenes replies on Nov 14, 2021:

Well, I'm turning into a grubby old bastard too---- but I still don't think I look as bad as "it".

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Lizard_of_Ahaz comments on Nov 14, 2021:

Does it work on shitty neighbors?...

Diogenes replies on Nov 14, 2021:

I live in a no-crime area. The baby porners thought that would be a good place that the police would not look. I think the community should pay for the cost of bullets---- and sledge hammers to adjust the lumps atop their heads

I have a dream!

Castlepaloma comments on Nov 13, 2021:

I have a dream he finds a nice funny farm.

Diogenes replies on Nov 14, 2021:

@Castlepaloma Eisenhower warned about the ' war and murder industry' way back in the 60s. But beside that, Dump has been the first to try to be a dictator- and because of the lack of investigative education---- the US is sinking very fast.

A brunette goes into the doctor's office and says that her body hurts wherever she touches it.

Killtheskyfairy comments on Nov 13, 2021:

Is this same true of blonde men?

Diogenes replies on Nov 14, 2021:

Yep!

I have a dream!

Castlepaloma comments on Nov 13, 2021:

I have a dream he finds a nice funny farm.

Diogenes replies on Nov 14, 2021:

"Funny farm"? Hasn't this criminal been in one for years?

You can't tell just by looking..

St-Sinner comments on Nov 13, 2021:

Lol... reminds me of Bernie

Diogenes replies on Nov 13, 2021:

@St-Sinner Yep.

You can't tell just by looking..

St-Sinner comments on Nov 13, 2021:

Lol... reminds me of Bernie

Diogenes replies on Nov 13, 2021:

@St-Sinner ---- with a horrenderous amount of effort!

A few more FFRF goodies (2013).

Diogenes comments on Nov 13, 2021:

I haven't got any idea what a "Hay-soos" is- but all the four cartoons are 100% point on.

Diogenes replies on Nov 13, 2021:

@JackPedigo No habla beona Espanol. I don't know if I spellled "beono" correctly- and I don't care. No, this is not a downer response--- thanks for the response.

You can't tell just by looking..

St-Sinner comments on Nov 13, 2021:

Lol... reminds me of Bernie

Diogenes replies on Nov 13, 2021:

@St-Sinner YES, but change just for the sake of change, is just a waste of time--- and so god-damned boring-- but the 'controllers' need to be smashed!

You can't tell just by looking..

St-Sinner comments on Nov 13, 2021:

Lol... reminds me of Bernie

Diogenes replies on Nov 13, 2021:

"Bernie" who? By now there would be wreckage all over the place. Big question---- it is about time the world had a big POSITIVE- shake up all over the place!

I worship nothing

St-Sinner comments on Nov 9, 2021:

Correct. A limo driver in NYC told me that he escaped Auschwitz when 14. I uttered "thank god". He replied.. "What god? there is no god. 2 million children were killed during holocaust. How could a god let that happen?"

Diogenes replies on Nov 10, 2021:

@St-Sinner Yes!

“For those who believe in god, most of the big questions are answered, but for those of us who ...

Diogenes comments on Nov 9, 2021:

"M", there is something that I have thought to add to this. No, I am not on drugs---- and no, I have not been watching too many fantasy movies. Nature has never revealed to us what is in store. Even our knowledge of the universe is still at about the flat-earth level. If Nature honours us with ...

Diogenes replies on Nov 10, 2021:

@Marionville That wasn't my point. Not "change places with butterflies or any other species"! Really? And a person will come back with the same skin colour and not arrive in some hell-hole sewer??? And the 'dominant' will "preserve"- as they rightly should- because they are 'dominant'. (sic)

I worship nothing

St-Sinner comments on Nov 9, 2021:

Correct. A limo driver in NYC told me that he escaped Auschwitz when 14. I uttered "thank god". He replied.. "What god? there is no god. 2 million children were killed during holocaust. How could a god let that happen?"

Diogenes replies on Nov 9, 2021:

The picture of the 'standing skeletons', such profound evil--- it is ubelievable. And even in almighty hell, one man tries to keep his dignity by trying to cover himself.

The greatest omission in life is to risk nothing.

KateOahu comments on Nov 8, 2021:

Really, what it boils down to is the difference between “living” and “existing”.

Diogenes replies on Nov 9, 2021:

@MsKathleen One hundred percent correct! I have never had 'street smarts'. 'After thought' is of no value when 'pre-evaluation' should have been used.

The greatest omission in life is to risk nothing.

KateOahu comments on Nov 8, 2021:

Really, what it boils down to is the difference between “living” and “existing”.

Diogenes replies on Nov 8, 2021:

I am barely "existing" because I took on too many challenges that I didn't have enough experience to complete.

Bad Jebus

Killtheskyfairy comments on Nov 6, 2021:

Terrorism and indoctrination of young children, the calling card of religion.

Diogenes replies on Nov 7, 2021:

Yes, the 'apparent' adults go TOO far when they start to recite the fairytales to their kids.

"I beseech you, in the bowels of Christ, think it possible that you may be mistaken" Oliver ...

Diogenes comments on Nov 3, 2021:

Okay, everyone knows who Ollie is- but what is this about?

Diogenes replies on Nov 6, 2021:

@Fernapple Yes.

Many might need this.

KateOahu comments on Nov 3, 2021:

I have an electric hammer for sale, if you are interested

Diogenes replies on Nov 6, 2021:

@MsKathleen Ya, good for a laugh.

“Atheism may be defined as the mental attitude which unreservedly accepts the supremacy of reason ...

Diogenes comments on Nov 4, 2021:

Marje, said it before, I will not call myself an "atheist" because I will not take the time to refute foolish, invented gods. I am agnostic because I have no idea of how many big bangs there have been, every 14 billion years, and what caused the first one. A laugh: I have often heard from the ...

Diogenes replies on Nov 5, 2021:

And another point, why is it always "hand of god-dude"? Not plural, so was the other hand amputated?

Many might need this.

KateOahu comments on Nov 3, 2021:

I have an electric hammer for sale, if you are interested

Diogenes replies on Nov 5, 2021:

@MsKathleen $5,000.00! Sounds like a great price--- I'll take two😜. I don't know why I am laughing- seriously, I have done things in life that would be almost as dumb as that.

"I beseech you, in the bowels of Christ, think it possible that you may be mistaken" Oliver ...

Diogenes comments on Nov 3, 2021:

Okay, everyone knows who Ollie is- but what is this about?

Diogenes replies on Nov 5, 2021:

@Fernapple I 'finally' did a little reading- obvously I need to do a lot more reading. I even spell "Anne Boleyn's" name correctly this time. Oliver Cromwell was a distant relative of Thomas Cromwell, and also a relative of Anne Boleyn, but to please Hank 8, he testified against her. Yes, Anne was beheaded, but so were both Cromwells, although over a century apart. Thomas Cromwell got what he deserved by being a suck-up to Henry VIII.

Many might need this.

KateOahu comments on Nov 3, 2021:

I have an electric hammer for sale, if you are interested

Diogenes replies on Nov 4, 2021:

I have bought everything else a fool would buy---- how much is it?

"I beseech you, in the bowels of Christ, think it possible that you may be mistaken" Oliver ...

Diogenes comments on Nov 3, 2021:

Okay, everyone knows who Ollie is- but what is this about?

Diogenes replies on Nov 3, 2021:

@Mcflewster I haven't looked this up yet- too many negative, and stressful, things on the go. There was a relative of Ann Bolyne who testified against her: his name Cromwell. I have wondered if he had any linage connection to Ollie

Smart people learn from everything and everyone, average people from their experiences, stupid ...

waitingforgodo comments on Nov 2, 2021:

Can't help but wonder if the smartest might select a champion.

Diogenes replies on Nov 3, 2021:

Well Donald John Dump was never smart enough to even do his own school work, but for most of his life, he has managed to ferret out the slimiest of criminals to do his dirty work.

Just so U know!!!

Lizard_of_Ahaz comments on Nov 1, 2021:

I love the summer when it warms up enough that my joints stop aching...

Diogenes replies on Nov 1, 2021:

@Lizard_of_Ahaz Hey, stop that! I am "just a bit' over 35--- younger than Jack Benny; he was always, every year, 39.

Just so U know!!!

Lizard_of_Ahaz comments on Nov 1, 2021:

I love the summer when it warms up enough that my joints stop aching...

Diogenes replies on Nov 1, 2021:

@Lizard_of_Ahaz Ya, I'm rotting away, bit by bit.

Just so U know!!!

Lizard_of_Ahaz comments on Nov 1, 2021:

I love the summer when it warms up enough that my joints stop aching...

Diogenes replies on Nov 1, 2021:

Jeezuz, I thought I was the only old bastard on here. I wonder what that oil is that they use on squeaky door hinges is.

"Understanding a question is half an answer." Socrates.

Diogenes comments on Nov 1, 2021:

But what is the purpose of the question? Is it to show the 'brilliance' of the stupid questioner---- or to get an unknown answer. The wife of James Joyce asked him, "Why don't you write something that people understand." But Socrates still makes a valid point.

Diogenes replies on Nov 1, 2021:

@FrayedBear Well here goes--- there are a few things I know--- and too much I don't know!!! I didn't get one thing out of Joyce in my 101 class. I don't even know if Joyce knew Joyce. With your high mental superiority--- maybe you could tell me about, The Portrait of the Artist. Ya, I know the Irish still dress up in period costume and celebrate Bloom Day.

By all means marry - if you get a good wife, you'll become happy: if you get a bad one, you'll ...

Marionville comments on Oct 31, 2021:

…or become a stand-up comedian! 😅

Diogenes replies on Oct 31, 2021:

"Comedian" of a darker vein!

“I am an atheist and that’s it.

mcgeo52 comments on Oct 29, 2021:

One of the classiest ladies to grace the big screen. She definitely lived up to this.

Diogenes replies on Oct 30, 2021:

@MsKathleen As you can easilly guess, I got a terrible grade in English 101- I will make the excuse that that was many decades ago. Hell, the books! Read them? So many! I thought it was a weight-lifting course! I have kept one of my favouite text though, Seven Centuries of Verse, and Frost is a favourite.

"Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.

Diogenes comments on Oct 29, 2021:

Well, I don't think 'Soc' got that one right; weak minds discuss nothing.

Diogenes replies on Oct 30, 2021:

@Marionville and Fernapple Well about #3, that is also loquacious, but not lucid- to me, that amounts to noise- or nothing.

“Beds are dangerous.

DenoPenno comments on Oct 30, 2021:

Fields was amazing. He died the year I was born and a man younger than myself claims that Fields was an avid camper, fisherman, and river person. Nothing of this sort made publication.

Diogenes replies on Oct 30, 2021:

But what was said about what he drank and what he ate? I never heard anything about this, so I don't speulate! And a chair is as much a prison as any other.

The worst capitalist saying "Never mind the quality , Feel the Width" Please do not say this ...

Marionville comments on Oct 27, 2021:

Originated in the backstreets of London by unscrupulous tailors palming off inferior cloth by pointing out you’d get more of it for your money than the better quality material.

Diogenes replies on Oct 27, 2021:

Yes, it is 'cheaper'to bye quality once, than to buy cheap muliple times.

Ever feel like that

Diogenes comments on Oct 23, 2021:

Who cares? I've lost my shit long ago. Still more sane than the nuts that still think they are sane.

Diogenes replies on Oct 25, 2021:

@MsKathleen Well almost!

“I’m a rich man.

mcgeo52 comments on Oct 23, 2021:

Joseph Heller, the author of Catch 22 was attending a party in a Gatsbyesque mansion on Long Island. Another person at the party remarked to Heller that their host, an investment banker, made more money per month that the total Heller had made off his book, Heller responded by saying, "That may be ...

Diogenes replies on Oct 23, 2021:

Yes, the poor man, regardless of his wealth, never has enough.

That time of the year again

Killtheskyfairy comments on Oct 21, 2021:

Nope!!!

Diogenes replies on Oct 22, 2021:

You have a shortage of words!😉 There is an advert on TV already for Christmas trees. The trees are artificial, of course, just like all the other bull shit related to Santa Clause's birthday. Uh? Did I make a mistake?😒

A few nights ago I was watching PBS.

KateOahu comments on Oct 21, 2021:

Here is an article about it: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/whitest-white-paint-beats-the-heat/

Diogenes replies on Oct 22, 2021:

@MsKathleen If Tesla was alive, the idea would probably already be in place.

“Life is a long preparation for something that never happens” ………………..W.B. Yeats.

Diogenes comments on Oct 22, 2021:

I 'confess'; another bit by Yeates that doesn't sink in. After all these years, still struggling with "Easter, 1916"- but yes, I am aware of Pearse, both of them, and some of the events.

Diogenes replies on Oct 22, 2021:

@Marionville Yes! Certainly!

A few nights ago I was watching PBS.

KateOahu comments on Oct 21, 2021:

Here is an article about it: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/whitest-white-paint-beats-the-heat/

Diogenes replies on Oct 22, 2021:

Thanks for that artcle. Now if there could just be a coating, or paint, for cars that acted like a solar panel. Now the electricity to charge the elecric car batteries comes from some generating stations that emit polutatnts.

Someone mentioned the Canadian Hubert Reeves on here a few months ago.

AnonySchmoose comments on Oct 19, 2021:

Am not fluent enough in français to read his writing.

Diogenes replies on Oct 20, 2021:

@AnonySchmoose It takes a few seconds of search. Type his name and quotes- but his bio is also there from four or five sources.

Someone mentioned the Canadian Hubert Reeves on here a few months ago.

KateOahu comments on Oct 19, 2021:

We HAVE won already, unfortunately.

Diogenes replies on Oct 20, 2021:

So true!

Someone mentioned the Canadian Hubert Reeves on here a few months ago.

AnonySchmoose comments on Oct 19, 2021:

Am not fluent enough in français to read his writing.

Diogenes replies on Oct 20, 2021:

Yes, he got his education in Quebec- but there are many English translations of his quotes.

“The evil that men do lives after them; The good is oft interred with their bones.

FrayedBear comments on Oct 18, 2021:

A very appropriate photo that you use. I only wish that Kissinger's reptilian features were also alongside Powell's.

Diogenes replies on Oct 19, 2021:

What about Cheney, Rumsfeld- and the dyslectic Georgie Walker Bush?

Budding Fox reporter

zeuser comments on Oct 17, 2021:

I hear they make a good buck though, mom. 😏

Diogenes replies on Oct 18, 2021:

"Make" a good buck!--- but Dump's would have on it, "In Trump we trust"

Not to be controversial, but I really believe this to be true.

Diogenes comments on Oct 17, 2021:

A dog usually takes on the persona of the people around it. Groucho's joke has no meaning.

Diogenes replies on Oct 17, 2021:

@MsKathleen 😂 (words can not discribe such situations)

He checked.

St-Sinner comments on Oct 15, 2021:

William Shatner aka Captain Kirk said in an interview... "I’m not religious, but I’m spiritual. I read avidly on philosophy and animals, plants and trees; how connected all of life is." So I'll take his word. He's 90 and had 4 wives. Damn. Why can't I have two?

Diogenes replies on Oct 17, 2021:

@FrayedBear Without looking it up, I had it figured out that it had to deal with deux and trois. And poor ol' Freudy spent too much time trying to drown his rubber duck. If he had just put a hole in it, that would have filled it with water- and that would have been the end of it.

He checked.

St-Sinner comments on Oct 15, 2021:

William Shatner aka Captain Kirk said in an interview... "I’m not religious, but I’m spiritual. I read avidly on philosophy and animals, plants and trees; how connected all of life is." So I'll take his word. He's 90 and had 4 wives. Damn. Why can't I have two?

Diogenes replies on Oct 17, 2021:

@FrayedBear I think some phychiatrist are crazier than their subjects, and Freud would have to be one of the craziest. No thanks to "Oedipus complex." I married my former bride due to my own lack of education. And I have forgotten all French that I have learned, but after looking up "folies au trois" and finding nothing, from any source, it would seem that only you know what it means. Het spijt me mijnheer; Nederlands uit me is een beitje beter.

When they asked me what my religion was...

skeptic70 comments on Oct 15, 2021:

I often heard the same: what church do you attend? I simply said none, and moved on from the person.

Diogenes replies on Oct 17, 2021:

I would be insulted by the suggestion- and would not dignify it with ANY answer. I do not want any part of my day interrupted with such mind mulch.

He checked.

St-Sinner comments on Oct 15, 2021:

William Shatner aka Captain Kirk said in an interview... "I’m not religious, but I’m spiritual. I read avidly on philosophy and animals, plants and trees; how connected all of life is." So I'll take his word. He's 90 and had 4 wives. Damn. Why can't I have two?

Diogenes replies on Oct 16, 2021:

"TWO"---one was enough for me! There was that song, way back, with the long title:"I want a girl just like the girl that married dear old dad". Got one! Hate that song!

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

p-nullifidian comments on Oct 14, 2021:

Atheists are still considered “unelectable“ in the US by both political parties.

Diogenes replies on Oct 16, 2021:

Yes, and the Muslms are supposed to be considered crazy- which country has "In god we trust" on their money? Way back Thomas Paine was secular, but the US has gone loonie since then.

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 16, 2021:

@powder I suppose if I tell the truth on here- I will be just asking for trouble. I couldn't give a rat's ass about the fictional Jeezuz-dude--- or the pervert flag either.

Isaac Asimov wrote in 1980: America suffers from a strong anti-intellectual strain of "my ...

JackPedigo comments on Oct 15, 2021:

I've recently discovered my closest friends for over 10 years are in that category. The pandemic has separated many families and friends including this one. The female told another friend they don't listen to mainstream media. My question would have been so they listen to fringe media? A number of ...

Diogenes replies on Oct 16, 2021:

@JackPedigo Yes, I agree with you.

Just so U know...

ChurchLess comments on Oct 16, 2021:

It's stuck up 24-7 now adays.

Diogenes replies on Oct 16, 2021:

Mine too!

“I was brought up an atheist and have always remained so; but at no time was I led to believe ...

Diogenes comments on Oct 16, 2021:

"Yes", to that quote! I will not spoil the morning by relating on how I was brought up. There are sane people about. A laugh! I go into a coffee shop, and their service and goods are excellent- but I saw a sign by their cash a few days ago, "All I need is a coffee and Jesus"---- About that time, ...

Diogenes replies on Oct 16, 2021:

@Marionville Marje- an' being 'mean', like I am, I woudn't share my "pail of beer" with Jeezuz-dude either.😜 Finally Fitness is open! I just came from there.Have the opportunity to tell a few more lies and share some laughter too.

Isaac Asimov wrote in 1980: America suffers from a strong anti-intellectual strain of "my ...

JackPedigo comments on Oct 15, 2021:

I've recently discovered my closest friends for over 10 years are in that category. The pandemic has separated many families and friends including this one. The female told another friend they don't listen to mainstream media. My question would have been so they listen to fringe media? A number of ...

Diogenes replies on Oct 15, 2021:

I guess the question is, "What is fringe media?" PBS with all their science and bio topics, to name a few, isn't watched by the majority.

Spoons & Banjo Anyone?

Diogenes comments on Jul 18, 2021:

Abby and Dusty are so spectacular. I will have to watch it a few times to get all the words. But what I did get satirized the the greedy rich. I have seen Abby a few times. Thanks for putting that on!

Diogenes replies on Oct 15, 2021:

@FrayedBear YES, Pete Seeger has always been one of my favourite singer-activists.

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.