Wow.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 20, 2020:

. . . your claim, where is the source(s) ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 21, 2020:

@Captain_Feelgood . . . so I read the cbsnews piece -- from 363 days ago -- I don't see how that bolsters a "Biden wants to de-fund" claim (and why not give source(s) for any post? ). . . . btw, I would not oppose reducing funds for 'military stuff', but not favor total de-funding.

Wow.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 20, 2020:

. . . your claim, where is the source(s) ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 21, 2020:

@jorj . . . sorry, I stand corrected. :(

Wow.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 20, 2020:

. . . your claim, where is the source(s) ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 20, 2020:

@jorj . . . YOUR words -- "Joe Biden just said he's in favor of defunding police" . . . so that shows YOUR bias. :O

Wow.

RoboGraham comments on Jul 20, 2020:

And you reveal that you don't understand what defund the police means.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 20, 2020:

. . . or he does, and has a different 'agenda' :P

Sixteen Tons · Tennessee Ernie Ford [youtube.com]

Spinliesel comments on Jul 20, 2020:

Oh, I loved that song and Tennessee Ernie Ford's voice. It is a protest song!

FearlessFly replies on Jul 20, 2020:

. . . there is also this :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fbTGhDDL2g

Marco Rubio Hopes UFOs Are Aliens, Not Chinese Planes "Frankly, if it’s something outside this ...

Fred_Snerd comments on Jul 20, 2020:

It's military. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npeCDLsyJwE

FearlessFly replies on Jul 20, 2020:

. . . kinda amazing (or is it? ) that Rubio hasn't caught-on :O

From Dr.

LovinLarge comments on Jul 20, 2020:

Someone posted this a couple of days ago and we tried to trace it back to the source but couldn't. The OP got it off a news page on FB which did not actually credit it to Dr. Fauci. Perhaps we could avoid another meltdown if you told us where you got it. If not, that's okay, too. It is an ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 20, 2020:

@SenorRotten Is it possible that WG re-printed the FB text.

I was raised Catholic.

BestWithoutGods comments on Jul 20, 2020:

I was raised Moron (oops, Mormon). The Morons believe that only Morons have a chance at heaven. But the Morons also believe that people who die as non-Morons have a chance to convert in the afterlife. That's why Morons do proxy baptisms for the dead, so that the dead can accept it (and go to heaven)...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 20, 2020:

. . . while waiting with the MN atheists to participate in the Gay Pride parade, I noticed a group of Gay Mormons -- I thought -- that's an oxymormon if I ever saw one ! :O

From Dr.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 20, 2020:

. . . soooo, let see if I got this straight . . . I'm certainly not opposed to someone demonstrating credible evidence otherwise . . . (I don't/won't do FB), but there is this FB post, claimed (on FB) to be from Fauci posted on FB when ? Other than that FB post, NO other source could be found ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 20, 2020:

@SenorRotten "noted the same thing" -- I don't see a note from you like that.

I was raised Catholic.

TheMiddleWay comments on Jul 20, 2020:

Recently revised by Pope Francis, at least for Atheists "Do Atheists Go to Heaven? Pope Francis Says Yes" http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2018/05/149-atheists-go-heaven-pope-francis-says-yes/

FearlessFly replies on Jul 20, 2020:

@TheMiddleWay (from the vaticanfiles) "In this answer the Pope gave voice to a whole theological vision that may sound compassionate and warm, but which is ultimately misleading and deviant because is not truthful to Scripture."

How has hot weather affected your eating habits?

FearlessFly comments on Jul 20, 2020:

Eating same foods, but doing grocery shopping much less often (stocking-up) and doing it late at night (near midnight) so there are fewer other shoppers. :O

FearlessFly replies on Jul 20, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty . . . my local Cub is open 24/7 -- although there were a few days (protests) where they were closed from 9pm-9am.

How do we prevent the US Government from buying its way around the Fourth Amendment ?

bingst comments on Jul 20, 2020:

I don't think being able to buy data thwarts the 4th. I would say that any data not in the public domain or data that is public but can be proven to have been gotten from non-public sources falls under 4th amendment protection.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 20, 2020:

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/13.824

Will the news headlines in the future read something like this?

Carla1963 comments on Jul 20, 2020:

This mask shit is ridiculous, I have been a surgical nurse for almost 30 years, in several different hospitals and 5 states (travel nurse). I have NEVER seen an ill effects on anyone. The general public are idiots, reacting to fear and selfishness. Get over it and wear a mask or don't and maybe ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 20, 2020:

@azzow2 Perhaps you might consider collecting verifiable/credible source(s) BEFORE you start making claims ? :O :P

Will the news headlines in the future read something like this?

Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 20, 2020:

No.. That's silly...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 20, 2020:

@azzow2 . . .you are making claims, but providing NO evidence ! :P

Will the news headlines in the future read something like this?

FearlessFly comments on Jul 19, 2020:

Silly, Random, & Fun :P "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence"

FearlessFly replies on Jul 20, 2020:

@azzow2 . . . your claim, your burden (shouldn't have to explain that crucial bit of Critical Thinking on this website) :O

Saw this today in a restaurant.

LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 19, 2020:

HEY! A non-political LOL! Thanks!

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

. . . my "two chickens in every pot" campaign IS political !

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FearlessFly comments on Jul 18, 2020:

If this is quoting Fauci, where is the link to the source ? (I don't find it) :O If it isn't, whose 'quote' is it ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

@Barnie2years I did not challenge the substance despite challenging the Fauci claim. I appreciate you editing-out that reference. I added my 'edited' comment in order that my original 'complaint' wouldn't be left 'stranded'. IMO, (even inadvertant) improper claim(s) is how 'fake news' is propagated. I don't think anyone should be chastised for calling-it-out (not that you did).

Destroying trust in the media, science, and government has left America vulnerable to disaster

FearlessFly comments on Jul 19, 2020:

Haven't seen stories from Brookings, especially stories so critical of the administration from a self-described "independent and non-partisan" organization.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

@Amzungu I would not call it fact (facts are 'datum' ), but I would call the evidence very persuasive. Not sure, but I hope swing voters in Senate races will be persuaded also.

UAE Mars mission: Hope project a 'real step forward for exploration' [bbc.com]

Amzungu comments on Jul 19, 2020:

I think we posted this at the same time. I threw mine in the Astronomy group. Great minds...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

Thanks for the consideration. :) I was recently blocked by a user for pointing out duplicate (two in the same day) posts with not even the least bit of contrition. :(

Happy Feet · Cab Calloway and His Orchestra [youtube.com]

Redheadedgammy comments on Jul 19, 2020:

I love the music from this era. Great stuff!!!

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

. . . hi de hi de hi de ho!

The FBI Is Secretly Using A $2 Billion Travel Company As A Global Surveillance Tool [forbes.com]

itsmedammit comments on Jul 19, 2020:

I didn't read the article, but of course they would do something like this. It is kinda their business to do stuff like this. Though I would have figured it to be more in the CIA's area.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

Domestic travel, sure. The FBI was not intended to extend outside the US.

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FearlessFly comments on Jul 18, 2020:

If this is quoting Fauci, where is the link to the source ? (I don't find it) :O If it isn't, whose 'quote' is it ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

@maturin1919 . . . philosophers have been "discussing" 'truth' at least since the ancients. :P

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FearlessFly comments on Jul 18, 2020:

If this is quoting Fauci, where is the link to the source ? (I don't find it) :O If it isn't, whose 'quote' is it ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

@maturin1919 . . . a good read : :) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16718183-without-copyrights

On the front of my chest there placidly sits a pair of quite unremarkable tits - too small to be ...

Fernapple comments on Jul 19, 2020:

Big mistake to think that the signs of age are unlovely. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, or even the snuggle up and hold-her.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

. . . or even "Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder" :O

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LovinLarge comments on Jul 18, 2020:

When it first broke out in the US, the first thing my dr did was ask me for end of life instructions. I can't put into words how much I do not want to catch that thing. I only go out once a week and when I do I wear mask and gloves and keep the hell away from people. I have to admit, it is taking...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

@LovinLarge EVEN the OP has edited the post to remove the "Fauci" claim ! QED

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LovinLarge comments on Jul 18, 2020:

When it first broke out in the US, the first thing my dr did was ask me for end of life instructions. I can't put into words how much I do not want to catch that thing. I only go out once a week and when I do I wear mask and gloves and keep the hell away from people. I have to admit, it is taking...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

@LovinLarge "you've presented no contrary evidence that would defeat its substance" btw, that is another logical fallacy -- straw man ! I made NO claims pro/con about the substance at all ! Perhaps you might consider 'upgrading' your "decision making" :P

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LovinLarge comments on Jul 18, 2020:

When it first broke out in the US, the first thing my dr did was ask me for end of life instructions. I can't put into words how much I do not want to catch that thing. I only go out once a week and when I do I wear mask and gloves and keep the hell away from people. I have to admit, it is taking...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

@LovinLarge https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burden_of_proof_(philosophy)

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FearlessFly comments on Jul 18, 2020:

If this is quoting Fauci, where is the link to the source ? (I don't find it) :O If it isn't, whose 'quote' is it ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd . . . yea, I almost jumped on that one too -- confirmation bias. . . . btw, apart from math, even science doesn't **prove** anything (sometimes disproves things). :P

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LovinLarge comments on Jul 18, 2020:

When it first broke out in the US, the first thing my dr did was ask me for end of life instructions. I can't put into words how much I do not want to catch that thing. I only go out once a week and when I do I wear mask and gloves and keep the hell away from people. I have to admit, it is taking...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

@LovinLarge Your "concern with substance" sounds suspiciously like the confirmation bias fallacy -- you liked it and "fell-for-it" :P If it is demonstrated to be an ACTUAL Fauci quote (I doubt it), so be it. WHY defend what appears to be fake news ?

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FearlessFly comments on Jul 18, 2020:

If this is quoting Fauci, where is the link to the source ? (I don't find it) :O If it isn't, whose 'quote' is it ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

@LovinLarge "The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool" https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/richard_p_feynman_137642

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FearlessFly comments on Jul 18, 2020:

If this is quoting Fauci, where is the link to the source ? (I don't find it) :O If it isn't, whose 'quote' is it ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

@LovinLarge Like others on this website, I don't/won't do FB, and by itself. FB is NOT a **source**. Especially not a CREDIBLE/VERIFiABLE source !

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LovinLarge comments on Jul 18, 2020:

When it first broke out in the US, the first thing my dr did was ask me for end of life instructions. I can't put into words how much I do not want to catch that thing. I only go out once a week and when I do I wear mask and gloves and keep the hell away from people. I have to admit, it is taking...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

@LovinLarge . . . as I alluded, I tried searching for MULTIPLE series of words and came-up-empty ! Do you think such a large (alleged) quote from Fauci would be hard to find ? REALLY ? I like to have an open mind, but not so open that my brains fall out. :O

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FearlessFly comments on Jul 18, 2020:

If this is quoting Fauci, where is the link to the source ? (I don't find it) :O If it isn't, whose 'quote' is it ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

@LovinLarge . . . hmmm -- "factual allegations" -- is that DoubleSpeak for "alternative facts" ? :P

I WANT THIS SHIRT!!!

FearlessFly comments on Jul 18, 2020:

. . . kinda one-sided POV :P

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd All lives are blue :O

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LovinLarge comments on Jul 18, 2020:

When it first broke out in the US, the first thing my dr did was ask me for end of life instructions. I can't put into words how much I do not want to catch that thing. I only go out once a week and when I do I wear mask and gloves and keep the hell away from people. I have to admit, it is taking...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 19, 2020:

I get the impression it is NOT from Fauci. :P

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FearlessFly comments on Jul 18, 2020:

If this is quoting Fauci, where is the link to the source ? (I don't find it) :O If it isn't, whose 'quote' is it ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 18, 2020:

@Barnie2years also "copied as is" (especially without linking to the source) is a copyright violation -- all it would take is one disgruntled user (perhaps a religious interloper) to report it.

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FearlessFly comments on Jul 18, 2020:

If this is quoting Fauci, where is the link to the source ? (I don't find it) :O If it isn't, whose 'quote' is it ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 18, 2020:

@Barnie2years On the blue-sky planet I live CRITICAL THINKING does NOT work that way ! If the claim is that is from Fauci, there needs to be a source for that claim ! The alternative (especially from FB) is to label it FAKE NEWS. :P "The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool" https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/richard_p_feynman_137642

Revlations from theBible.

Grecio comments on Jul 18, 2020:

The book of Revalations is a farce and a full of bulshit. The Council of Nicea in 334 AC should have left it out of the Bible.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 18, 2020:

https://www.bartdehrman.com/jesus-apocalyptic-prophet-of-the-new-millennium/

The Dead South - Black Lung [youtube.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jul 18, 2020:

Great band. The name of the disease that causes black lung is one of the longest words in English. And, without looking it up, I don't know it.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 18, 2020:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

A post in the Singles/Mingles/Chat last night showed a meme asking "What wine pairs best with living...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jul 18, 2020:

I always liked him. Anyone remember his brief time in the television series MASH?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 18, 2020:

Yes, saw every episode of MASH multiple times. :)

Will this (unanimous!) FCC ruling prevent robocalls ?

LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 17, 2020:

"Could have....." being the operative words. New ones pop up every day, though. They're like damned poison mushrooms!

FearlessFly replies on Jul 17, 2020:

@LucyLoohoo The phone companies DON"T block them, they **profit** by not doing so.

Tech firms like Facebook must restrict data sent from EU to US, court rules Long-running legal ...

LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 17, 2020:

GOOD! They do have a responsibility to protect users.....

FearlessFly replies on Jul 17, 2020:

@LucyLoohoo National Security . . . btw, there is the point (barring legitimate security reasons) that ANY info the government has, the people have a right to have also. I was referring to all the commercially collected data.

Will this (unanimous!) FCC ruling prevent robocalls ?

LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 17, 2020:

"Could have....." being the operative words. New ones pop up every day, though. They're like damned poison mushrooms!

FearlessFly replies on Jul 17, 2020:

. . . but this ruling lets the phone companies block them ! :P

Tech firms like Facebook must restrict data sent from EU to US, court rules Long-running legal ...

LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 17, 2020:

GOOD! They do have a responsibility to protect users.....

FearlessFly replies on Jul 17, 2020:

@LucyLoohoo ( "devils' advocate" ) . . . how to respond to government officials when they say "folks going online are giving their personal info away 'freely' and ubiquitously, why should the government regulate that" ?

Tech firms like Facebook must restrict data sent from EU to US, court rules Long-running legal ...

LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 17, 2020:

GOOD! They do have a responsibility to protect users.....

FearlessFly replies on Jul 17, 2020:

. . . the US does not seem to think so :O

So who's blocking who lately? Anyone?

itsmedammit comments on Jul 17, 2020:

I think @BigPawBullets, or whatever his name is blocked me. I suspect he was mad because I called him out on some misleading information he posted.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 17, 2020:

A few have blocked me strictly for that reason also. :O Which part of Critical Thinking do they not get ? :P

"And Joe Biden finally Gets Why" [alternet.org]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 17, 2020:

https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/alternet/ These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 17, 2020:

@BirdMan1 "Poynter did the right thing From our ratings and perspective, most of the sources on their list were accurately portrayed, however, Poynter did not provide evidence to support their claims, which is what we do on this website. We are not sure why they would not want to use our evidence based Questionable list, but instead chose OpenSources, which does not provide any evidence to support their designation of bias, conspiracy, fake news, etc. Since Poynter controls the signatories of the International Fact Checking Network it is concerning that they would publish this list without ample evidence to back the designations of UnNews." https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/2019/05/04/poynter-did-the-right-thing/

"And Joe Biden finally Gets Why" [alternet.org]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 17, 2020:

https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/alternet/ These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 17, 2020:

@BirdMan1 . . . Poynter -- "Misinformers will continue to retreat to smaller groups and platforms where it’s harder to measure content" . . . doesn't that describe alternet ?

"And Joe Biden finally Gets Why" [alternet.org]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 17, 2020:

https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/alternet/ These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 17, 2020:

@BirdMan1 Even CJR doesn't provide a 'solution' :O https://www.cjr.org/innovations/measure-media-bias-partisan.php https://quillette.com/2019/06/18/a-black-eye-for-the-columbia-journalism-review/ Perhaps you have (a better) one ? Or are we all doomed to confirmation bias ? :P

A new moral guide?

Grecio comments on Jul 17, 2020:

https://youtu.be/v-63cTYJDCA

FearlessFly replies on Jul 17, 2020:

. . . on the one hand "Do not covet" is thought crime . . . on the other hand "Do not even think of using people" is . . . ?

The Mystery at the Bottom of Physics - YouTube

FearlessFly comments on Jul 16, 2020:

. . . never mentions spacetime (or Einstein) ! . . . why sidetrack to lazy-eye ? . . . variation of light ? NO evidence, but referred to as a **theory** ? WRONG ! . . . why is physics here ? why not ask why is their MOTION ? that IS what physics studies :P

FearlessFly replies on Jul 16, 2020:

@Tanstaafl I consider it reasonable to expect anyone making "learn about physics" instruction to be way more accurate. ymmv

If you are okay with this, you are the problem... [summit.news]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 15, 2020:

Overall, we rate Summit News Questionable based on Extreme Right-wing bias, promotion of conspiracies, misleading and unproven stories, and a complete lack of transparency. https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/summit-news/

FearlessFly replies on Jul 16, 2020:

@Captain_Feelgood . . . the ones I have looked at are not telling the SAME story, and most of them are repeating what other stories have reported.

Tear the Fascists Down · Woody Guthrie [youtube.com]

Lorajay comments on Jul 16, 2020:

Video unavailable, the following is a Facebook share and may be unavailable but maybe not since the owner is an entertainer. It is from 2015 Woodyfest. Befriend Nancy Apple on FB if you cant see it. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10203341237729946&id=1780959527

FearlessFly replies on Jul 16, 2020:

I (and others in this group) don't/won't do FB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKVnur5DkdI

Poof! I had a very nasty response and won’t allow these things to bother me so “block” ...

BitFlipper comments on Jul 15, 2020:

I have one concern about blocking. I have blocked a couple of individuals, but unfortunately all posts become invisible as soon as any of those individuals responds to or comments on them. I want to block individuals, but don't want to block entire threads just because those individuals become ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 16, 2020:

@BitFlipper I think it is possible if you have followed them, then they subsequently block you -- easy enough to check by trying to access their profiles (all 74 of them). It would make sense (from a programming perspective) that if you block someone who you previously followed they would "automatically" be removed from your follows, but I don't know if that is the case, do you ?

If you are okay with this, you are the problem... [summit.news]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 15, 2020:

Overall, we rate Summit News Questionable based on Extreme Right-wing bias, promotion of conspiracies, misleading and unproven stories, and a complete lack of transparency. https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/summit-news/

FearlessFly replies on Jul 16, 2020:

@Captain_Feelgood That's the logical fallacy --https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumentum_ad_populum Which story claims the father was actually there ?

If you are okay with this, you are the problem... [summit.news]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 15, 2020:

Overall, we rate Summit News Questionable based on Extreme Right-wing bias, promotion of conspiracies, misleading and unproven stories, and a complete lack of transparency. https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/summit-news/

FearlessFly replies on Jul 16, 2020:

@Captain_Feelgood . . . don't misunderstand, I (and I think OwlInASack) are simply (with reason) questioning the reporting, NOT claiming I/we know exactly what happened. Have you found (credible) source(s) that confirm that the father (who claimed she said it) was actually there ? If the Police are uncertain it was 'connected', what evidence is there that it IS ?

Poof! I had a very nasty response and won’t allow these things to bother me so “block” ...

BitFlipper comments on Jul 15, 2020:

I have one concern about blocking. I have blocked a couple of individuals, but unfortunately all posts become invisible as soon as any of those individuals responds to or comments on them. I want to block individuals, but don't want to block entire threads just because those individuals become ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 16, 2020:

@BitFlipper IIUC, from that comment, you are getting alerts from : a) someone you follow . . . who is also . . . b) someone you have blocked c) which would explain why "that post is unavailable" Which wouldn't contradict what we claim. If these statements are not accurate . . . clarify.

How do you heal a broken heart cover by trip trip Female version☺💛 [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 15, 2020:

Who needs a studio ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

@Boomtarat03 "Who needs a studio ?" -- when you can sound that good without one :)

I am binge-watching Supernatural and today this seen comes this could be the new classical.

mischl comments on Jul 15, 2020:

Yes, it's all make-believe and supernatural. But it helps if you believe it.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

"It's all make-believe" "helps if you believe it" . . . do you see a CONTRADICTION there ? :O :P

If you are okay with this, you are the problem... [summit.news]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 15, 2020:

Overall, we rate Summit News Questionable based on Extreme Right-wing bias, promotion of conspiracies, misleading and unproven stories, and a complete lack of transparency. https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/summit-news/

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

@Captain_Feelgood . . . it is not MY mediabiasfactcheck ! I doubt they got it wrong about summit news, but perhaps you have evidence that website is always credible ? . . . btw that "left wing" (not) Fox News reported : "Police have not independently verified whether the supposed argument over “Black Lives Matter” occurred or if the fatal shooting was even connected." https://www.foxnews.com/us/indiana-woman-shot-killed-argument-black-lives-matter-supporters

Young Black Voters Don't Want Joe Biden! - YouTube

Reason-Able comments on Jul 15, 2020:

Not a fan myself. He’s a bumbling idiot, too. Very frustrating. I’ll vote for him, though. He’s the only choice.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

@jorj . . . if -- "If wishes were horses then beggars would ride"

Young Black Voters Don't Want Joe Biden! - YouTube

Reason-Able comments on Jul 15, 2020:

Not a fan myself. He’s a bumbling idiot, too. Very frustrating. I’ll vote for him, though. He’s the only choice.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

@jorj . . . for those who may not know : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Write-in_candidate https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/2016-election/write-in-votes/

Young Black Voters Don't Want Joe Biden! - YouTube

FearlessFly comments on Jul 15, 2020:

. . . hmmm, the (private) windows I use are not full-screen, so I see the title of the post first (and often the YT 'picture'). But I have become so enured to your posts that I can predict that you are the OP before I see the bottom of the post on the forum -- very predictable. I also get the ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

@jorj IMO, observations and 'impressions' are not "attacks". ymmv

Brian Setzer playing 'Rock Around the Clock' on Bill Haley's Gibson 12/15/2013 [youtube.com]

Spinliesel comments on Jul 15, 2020:

Sorry, i could not listen to that mistuned guitar. That hurts me physically.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

I concede the sound is not good but the guitar is in tune (some of the chords are intentionally 'dischordant' ).

Happenings Ten Years Time Ago (Mono) · The Yardbirds [youtube.com]

Spinliesel comments on Jul 15, 2020:

Now it says Video is unavailable!

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0BaW5ZKNAI

Even agnostics have a belief system.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 15, 2020:

I consider the word "belief" a 'trap' that can (and has) been used against me/us. I try to use 'accept/reject' instead.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

@skado IMO, a shining example of the highly flawed english language. "accept" 'god' and "accept" (replicable, verifiable, falsifiable) evidence do NOT mean the same thing !

Young Black Voters Don't Want Joe Biden! - YouTube

FearlessFly comments on Jul 15, 2020:

. . . hmmm, the (private) windows I use are not full-screen, so I see the title of the post first (and often the YT 'picture'). But I have become so enured to your posts that I can predict that you are the OP before I see the bottom of the post on the forum -- very predictable. I also get the ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd . . . my impression.

Poof! I had a very nasty response and won’t allow these things to bother me so “block” ...

BitFlipper comments on Jul 15, 2020:

I have one concern about blocking. I have blocked a couple of individuals, but unfortunately all posts become invisible as soon as any of those individuals responds to or comments on them. I want to block individuals, but don't want to block entire threads just because those individuals become ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

. . . I don't think that is accurate. I notice that when folks respond to someone who has blocked me, the " @whoever " response shows not the comment but the response to the "blocker" as well as the rest of the OP and comments. ymmv

Even agnostics have a belief system.

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 15, 2020:

I think religion is anthropomorphic crap, but spirituality is very intoxicating.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

I'm curious whether (if) there is a "mood-modifying substance" involved. :) :O

Poof! I had a very nasty response and won’t allow these things to bother me so “block” ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 15, 2020:

I haven't blocked anyone. "I try hard not to offend, but I try harder to not be offended" -- Navy SEAL veteran and congressman-elect Dan Crenshaw

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

@LovinLarge I have never advocated the 'removal' of the block feature. I HAVE advocated that (if it were up to me) the 'list' of "who I have blocked" and "who has blocked me" be transparently shown on all profiles. ymmv :O

Paramore - Last Hope (Live from Brasil) - Multishow - YouTube

FearlessFly comments on Jul 15, 2020:

(from songfacts.com) This song was inspired by the pain Hayley Williams felt following the departure of the Farro brothers from the band. "There were moments over the last year and a half that I really was just hanging by a thread," she said. "I felt like my purpose was gone. The song is about ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

@JessJMV . . . and others, by thinking "things could always be worse" :O

Poof! I had a very nasty response and won’t allow these things to bother me so “block” ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 15, 2020:

I haven't blocked anyone. "I try hard not to offend, but I try harder to not be offended" -- Navy SEAL veteran and congressman-elect Dan Crenshaw

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

@LovinLarge @freeofgod I can CHOOSE to not be offended. I can also CHOOSE to scroll-by/ignore/let-go posts/comments which I find unreasonable. :O

If you are okay with this, you are the problem... [summit.news]

Bobbyzen comments on Jul 15, 2020:

So far the news stories are reporting only what the family has said. There is no corroborating information. I’ll wait before believing the family’s story.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

The headlines state "shot for saying", but even the fiance said "possibly her". Her father claimed (in one of the links below) she said it, but was he there ?

If you are okay with this, you are the problem... [summit.news]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 15, 2020:

Overall, we rate Summit News Questionable based on Extreme Right-wing bias, promotion of conspiracies, misleading and unproven stories, and a complete lack of transparency. https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/summit-news/

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

@Captain_Feelgood Perhaps it would be a good idea to not post links from lousy sources when others are available ? :P

If you like Jethro Tull, you might be interested in my latest review: Aqualung 40th Anniversary ...

Marionville comments on Jul 14, 2020:

Do you not think it would have been courteous to ask me if you could promote your YouTube reviews in my group prior to posting this?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

@Marionville No, but I doubt Music Fans is the place. IMO, 'politely' avoiding it doesn't make disagreement go-away.

If you like Jethro Tull, you might be interested in my latest review: Aqualung 40th Anniversary ...

Marionville comments on Jul 14, 2020:

Do you not think it would have been courteous to ask me if you could promote your YouTube reviews in my group prior to posting this?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

@Marionville I don't see a good reason to follow ANY so-called 'norms'. I try to follow reason. I consider it reasonable to expect Critical Thinkers to try also. ymmv

If you like Jethro Tull, you might be interested in my latest review: Aqualung 40th Anniversary ...

Marionville comments on Jul 14, 2020:

Do you not think it would have been courteous to ask me if you could promote your YouTube reviews in my group prior to posting this?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 15, 2020:

@Marionville Ethnocentrism is not something I advocate either. :O

Waste Education Money?

FearlessFly comments on Jul 14, 2020:

Considering the rampant obesity in the US, PhyEd is essential. :O

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

@Grecio . . . first PhyEd, now ceramics . . . https://www.logicallyfallacious.com/logicalfallacies/Moving-the-Goalposts

If you like Jethro Tull, you might be interested in my latest review: Aqualung 40th Anniversary ...

Geoffrey51 comments on Jul 14, 2020:

Not really, reviews are generally irrelevant!

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

Perhaps for you, but if that were true, they wouldn't be so prevalent. :P

If you like Jethro Tull, you might be interested in my latest review: Aqualung 40th Anniversary ...

Marionville comments on Jul 14, 2020:

Do you not think it would have been courteous to ask me if you could promote your YouTube reviews in my group prior to posting this?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

@Geoffrey51 I'm actually not looking-for/expecting 'harmonious'. I don't advocate 'grumpy', but I contend that polite is overrated/overused. "Sugar coating leads to truth decay" -- Swami Beyondananda

Waste Education Money?

FearlessFly comments on Jul 14, 2020:

Considering the rampant obesity in the US, PhyEd is essential. :O

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

@Grecio . . . as opposed to sitting on their asses all day in school ? YES, we DO need that !

Is It Time To Kill The US Penny ? why/not ?

Babyoda comments on Jul 14, 2020:

We got rid of the penny in 2012 in Canada.Really not a big deal,if for example you buy something at $7.02 it's $7.00 if it's $7.03 it's $7.05,cash registers do it automatically.We got rid of the dollar and use a coin then got rid of the two dollar bill and also use a coin.Our bills are plastic ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

. . . but, but, but we the US are in such good (non-metric) company with Myanmar and Liberia ! :)

Waste Education Money?

FearlessFly comments on Jul 14, 2020:

Considering the rampant obesity in the US, PhyEd is essential. :O

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

@Grecio What is the average salary of (say) a fork-lift or truck driver ? How important is the education of our youth ?

Israeli Court Rules NSO Group Can Continue Exporting Spyware NSO Group will be allowed to keep ...

LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 14, 2020:

Wish I knew what's happened to the Israelis. Too many decades of living next door to people who want to kill you?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

. . . or people who want their land back, their own 'state'. :P

Is your local news station 'hyperpartisan' ?

LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 14, 2020:

"Southern California Record?" Luckily...I've never heard of it.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

. . . fyi : https://socalrecord.com/

If you like Jethro Tull, you might be interested in my latest review: Aqualung 40th Anniversary ...

Marionville comments on Jul 14, 2020:

Do you not think it would have been courteous to ask me if you could promote your YouTube reviews in my group prior to posting this?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

@Marionville TBH (DARE I say it), there have been times when I don't find your comments 'harmonious'. :O

Whenever there is a discussion about any aspect of socialism, there is always someone who brings up ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 14, 2020:

Who would choose Maduro to be the person to represent socialism ? Is it clear that the Venezuelans (legitimately) chose him ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

@RoboGraham It is not hard to imagine them thinking they had (and still have) no choice.

Whenever there is a discussion about any aspect of socialism, there is always someone who brings up ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 14, 2020:

Who would choose Maduro to be the person to represent socialism ? Is it clear that the Venezuelans (legitimately) chose him ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

@RoboGraham "how can they then get upset because they've lost?" With the backing of the Venezuelan army, that's roughly analogous to a rape victim being upset for what happened.

Whenever there is a discussion about any aspect of socialism, there is always someone who brings up ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 14, 2020:

Who would choose Maduro to be the person to represent socialism ? Is it clear that the Venezuelans (legitimately) chose him ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

@RoboGraham How/who decides whether any election was/not legitimate. How are we to know ?

Grant Imahara of Mythbusters and the White Rabbit Project has died at 49. RIP

FearlessFly comments on Jul 14, 2020:

. . . your post is a duplicate . . . : "Grant Imahara, Host of 'MythBusters' and 'White Rabbit Project,' Dies at 49 ..."

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

@HippieChick58 "Duplication happens, GMTA" -- IMO, is not the least-bit contrite. :P I, and others have actually deleted such duplicates when pointed-out.

Hi all, how do you like our new group photo?

FearlessFly comments on Jul 14, 2020:

(low-angeled shot) . . . I don't think the two seniors will be trying-out for the NBA :O :)

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

@dede18 . . . sorry, as a PhysED (and CSI) major, the best measure of athletic ability is the vertical jump !

Grant Imahara of Mythbusters and the White Rabbit Project has died at 49. RIP

FearlessFly comments on Jul 14, 2020:

. . . your post is a duplicate . . . : "Grant Imahara, Host of 'MythBusters' and 'White Rabbit Project,' Dies at 49 ..."

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

@HippieChick58 "I don't see it posted today" . . . wondering how hard you looked. :O . . . posted today, at 12:03 EST (see the link above)

Grant Imahara of Mythbusters and the White Rabbit Project has died at 49. RIP

FearlessFly comments on Jul 14, 2020:

. . . your post is a duplicate . . . : "Grant Imahara, Host of 'MythBusters' and 'White Rabbit Project,' Dies at 49 ..."

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

@HippieChick58 I generally "Browse" all recent posts before I post. :)

Porsche Found a Way to 3D-Print Lightweight Pistons That Add Even More Horsepower Compared to ...

bingst comments on Jul 14, 2020:

Is it SLS, selective laser sintering, using powdered metal and a laser to sinter it together?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

. . . apparently https://arstechnica.com/cars/2018/03/lightweight-calipers-and-rare-old-parts-3d-printing-at-bugatti-and-porsche/

What is the best way to prevent data corruption for EXT4 filesystems?

FearlessFly comments on Jul 14, 2020:

. . . my, my, what big DISKS you have . . . :O :O

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

@bingst . . . kicking myself for not thinking of that myself. :P

Are you a giver or a taker? | Adam Grant - YouTube

FearlessFly comments on Jul 14, 2020:

. . . stats ? none provided. . . . giver/taker ? seems like a false dichotomy to me.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 14, 2020:

@EdEarl . . . right, sorry I think I must have skipped the first few minutes.

(Trump) It’s not a campaign, it’s a criminal enterprise. [lincolnproject.us]

PBuck0145 comments on Jul 13, 2020:

I wistfully remember the days before Obama was elected, before insanity became the norm in US politics. With the Obama election the Republicans went crazy. Then Trump was elected and the Democrats went even more insane. I would like to see some rational opposition to the Trump presidency, instead...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 13, 2020:

@PBuck0145 Using "TDS" doesn't sound "centrist" to me! :O

(Trump) It’s not a campaign, it’s a criminal enterprise. [lincolnproject.us]

PBuck0145 comments on Jul 13, 2020:

I wistfully remember the days before Obama was elected, before insanity became the norm in US politics. With the Obama election the Republicans went crazy. Then Trump was elected and the Democrats went even more insane. I would like to see some rational opposition to the Trump presidency, instead...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 13, 2020:

@PBuck0145 . . . given YOUR comment -- "I would like to see some rational opposition to the Trump presidency" -- seems to me like a perfectly rational 'inference' :P

(Trump) It’s not a campaign, it’s a criminal enterprise. [lincolnproject.us]

PBuck0145 comments on Jul 13, 2020:

I wistfully remember the days before Obama was elected, before insanity became the norm in US politics. With the Obama election the Republicans went crazy. Then Trump was elected and the Democrats went even more insane. I would like to see some rational opposition to the Trump presidency, instead...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 13, 2020:

So, according to that logic, the REPUBLICANS of the Lincoln Project are not "rational". LOL

Flaming Pie · Paul McCartney [youtube.com]

glennlab comments on Jul 13, 2020:

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FearlessFly replies on Jul 13, 2020:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zem5MUqYoiI