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Citing a ‘primary outcome’ of death, researchers cut chloroquine coronavirus study short over ...
Pompey comments on Apr 24, 2020:
Perhaps there are such things as gifted amateurs :)
https://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/trump-optimistic-about-winning-nobel-prize-in-medicine
FearlessFly replies on Apr 24, 2020:
I think The ONION will do a better job at this one :P
Pompey comments on Apr 24, 2020:
Perhaps there are such things as gifted amateurs :)
https://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/trump-optimistic-about-winning-nobel-prize-in-medicine
FearlessFly replies on Apr 24, 2020:
I think The ONION will do a better job at this one :P
Facebook gets rid of 'pseudoscience' ad-targeting category
[reuters.com]
WilliamFleming comments on Apr 24, 2020:
I don’t fully understand. I doubt if anyone would actually say that they were interested in pseudoscience.
I’m afraid that, based on what I like to read, some idiot (or program) might label me as interested in pseudoscience.
Heavier than air flight was once thought of as pseudoscience. ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 24, 2020:
https://quoteinvestigator.com/2020/03/01/underestimate/
WilliamFleming comments on Apr 24, 2020:
I don’t fully understand. I doubt if anyone would actually say that they were interested in pseudoscience.
I’m afraid that, based on what I like to read, some idiot (or program) might label me as interested in pseudoscience.
Heavier than air flight was once thought of as pseudoscience. ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 24, 2020:
https://quoteinvestigator.com/2020/03/01/underestimate/
Two Cats Are First U.
barjoe comments on Apr 23, 2020:
Why are they so sure that Covid-19 cats can't spread the virus to humans? I'd like to see what percentage people with positive tests have cats.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 23, 2020:
@barjoe "Testing positive does not mean the cats have the same illness that people have. Nor does it mean that the cats can pass on the illness to people. And tests for pets are not the same as those for people."
The article doesn't SAY it can't, it just says there is no evidence.
In order say it CAN, there would need to be evidence of that. Do you have/know of some ?
barjoe comments on Apr 23, 2020:
Why are they so sure that Covid-19 cats can't spread the virus to humans? I'd like to see what percentage people with positive tests have cats.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 23, 2020:
@barjoe "Testing positive does not mean the cats have the same illness that people have. Nor does it mean that the cats can pass on the illness to people. And tests for pets are not the same as those for people."
The article doesn't SAY it can't, it just says there is no evidence.
In order say it CAN, there would need to be evidence of that. Do you have/know of some ?
Two Cats Are First U.
barjoe comments on Apr 23, 2020:
Why are they so sure that Covid-19 cats can't spread the virus to humans? I'd like to see what percentage people with positive tests have cats.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 23, 2020:
"thereโs no evidence pets can pass it to humans." doesn't mean they are "so sure".
barjoe comments on Apr 23, 2020:
Why are they so sure that Covid-19 cats can't spread the virus to humans? I'd like to see what percentage people with positive tests have cats.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 23, 2020:
"thereโs no evidence pets can pass it to humans." doesn't mean they are "so sure".
I’m an atheist but I want to ask a serious question.
Gatovicolo comments on Apr 23, 2020:
Why not? Just because they don’t have the same emotional connotations that they do for the self-deluded, doesn’t mean that they can’t be treated academically.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 23, 2020:
@redbai . . . literature (academically)
Gatovicolo comments on Apr 23, 2020:
Why not? Just because they don’t have the same emotional connotations that they do for the self-deluded, doesn’t mean that they can’t be treated academically.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 23, 2020:
@redbai . . . literature (academically)
Chinese Agents Helped Spread Messages That Sowed Virus Panic in U.
1of5 comments on Apr 23, 2020:
And yet Trumps Twitter feed is still thier most useful weapon with *zero* manipulation on thier end.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 23, 2020:
. . . morals/ethics/common sense would contend that ONE does not excuse the OTHER. :O
1of5 comments on Apr 23, 2020:
And yet Trumps Twitter feed is still thier most useful weapon with *zero* manipulation on thier end.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 23, 2020:
. . . morals/ethics/common sense would contend that ONE does not excuse the OTHER. :O
Birthday Alert:
Roy Orbison, born in 1939
Here is:
Pretty Woman
[youtu.
brentan comments on Apr 23, 2020:
Terrific! I wonder who the man in the white jacket is.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 23, 2020:
Roy Orbison performs "Oh, Pretty Woman" as the finale of the Black & White Night Concert. Backed by Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, James Burton, Glen D. Hardin, Tom Waits, kd lang, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, JD Souther, T Bone Burnett, Steven Soles, and Jennifer Warnes. Recorded September 30, 1987.
brentan comments on Apr 23, 2020:
Terrific! I wonder who the man in the white jacket is.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 23, 2020:
Roy Orbison performs "Oh, Pretty Woman" as the finale of the Black & White Night Concert. Backed by Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, James Burton, Glen D. Hardin, Tom Waits, kd lang, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, JD Souther, T Bone Burnett, Steven Soles, and Jennifer Warnes. Recorded September 30, 1987.
What do you all think of WikiLeaks? Are they trustworthy?
AnneWimsey comments on Apr 22, 2020:
Buncha rabble-rousing BS!!!!!!
FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@AnneWimsey IIUC, Wikeleaks published the Podesta emails, but others started the "pizzagate" conspiracies.
AnneWimsey comments on Apr 22, 2020:
Buncha rabble-rousing BS!!!!!!
FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@AnneWimsey IIUC, Wikeleaks published the Podesta emails, but others started the "pizzagate" conspiracies.
What do you all think of WikiLeaks? Are they trustworthy?
BitFlipper comments on Apr 22, 2020:
Wikileaks is bullshit. The information is unconfirmed and untraceable.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:
AFAIK, NONE of the encrypted files Chelsea Manning 'exfiltrated' from the military job (at the time) is unconfirmed/untraceable (convicted, served time).
Regardless whether you think it was wrong/right to do so, it is NOT bullshit.
BitFlipper comments on Apr 22, 2020:
Wikileaks is bullshit. The information is unconfirmed and untraceable.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:
AFAIK, NONE of the encrypted files Chelsea Manning 'exfiltrated' from the military job (at the time) is unconfirmed/untraceable (convicted, served time).
Regardless whether you think it was wrong/right to do so, it is NOT bullshit.
What do you all think of WikiLeaks? Are they trustworthy?
AnneWimsey comments on Apr 22, 2020:
Buncha rabble-rousing BS!!!!!!
FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:
. . . rabble rousing, and exposing wrong-doing, IMO is the whole point of whistleblowers. :O
AnneWimsey comments on Apr 22, 2020:
Buncha rabble-rousing BS!!!!!!
FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:
. . . rabble rousing, and exposing wrong-doing, IMO is the whole point of whistleblowers. :O
What do you all think of WikiLeaks? Are they trustworthy?
AmyTheBruce comments on Apr 22, 2020:
I don't know whether they are trustworthy. My gut tells me they are, but my stupid gut lies to me all the time. ๐
In general, though, I'm in favor of exposing all the secrets.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:
I would exclude LEGITIMATE national security secrets from exposure.
AmyTheBruce comments on Apr 22, 2020:
I don't know whether they are trustworthy. My gut tells me they are, but my stupid gut lies to me all the time. ๐
In general, though, I'm in favor of exposing all the secrets.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:
I would exclude LEGITIMATE national security secrets from exposure.
As today is the 50th year of "Earth Day" activities, I put together a little animation of the pace ...
itsmedammit comments on Apr 22, 2020:
Vasectomy is a much better choice for birth control. Most female birth control have serious side effects.
Education, education, education is the key. Let's culturally get away from the idea that having children is a good thing. But educate, rather than enforce.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@itsmedammit Giving birth is not risk-free.
itsmedammit comments on Apr 22, 2020:
Vasectomy is a much better choice for birth control. Most female birth control have serious side effects.
Education, education, education is the key. Let's culturally get away from the idea that having children is a good thing. But educate, rather than enforce.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@itsmedammit Giving birth is not risk-free.
As today is the 50th year of "Earth Day" activities, I put together a little animation of the pace ...
itsmedammit comments on Apr 22, 2020:
Vasectomy is a much better choice for birth control. Most female birth control have serious side effects.
Education, education, education is the key. Let's culturally get away from the idea that having children is a good thing. But educate, rather than enforce.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@itsmedammit . . . reverse not covered by insurance or NHS, depends on elapsed time . . .
itsmedammit comments on Apr 22, 2020:
Vasectomy is a much better choice for birth control. Most female birth control have serious side effects.
Education, education, education is the key. Let's culturally get away from the idea that having children is a good thing. But educate, rather than enforce.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@itsmedammit . . . reverse not covered by insurance or NHS, depends on elapsed time . . .
As today is the 50th year of "Earth Day" activities, I put together a little animation of the pace ...
itsmedammit comments on Apr 22, 2020:
Vasectomy is a much better choice for birth control. Most female birth control have serious side effects.
Education, education, education is the key. Let's culturally get away from the idea that having children is a good thing. But educate, rather than enforce.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:
Female birth control is optional, available, and reversible -- I had "the big V", it's not.
Male birth control 'pill' would be better
itsmedammit comments on Apr 22, 2020:
Vasectomy is a much better choice for birth control. Most female birth control have serious side effects.
Education, education, education is the key. Let's culturally get away from the idea that having children is a good thing. But educate, rather than enforce.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:
Female birth control is optional, available, and reversible -- I had "the big V", it's not.
Male birth control 'pill' would be better
I wonder if the people on here, who insult other members in comments, would be brave enough to say ...
FearlessFly comments on Apr 21, 2020:
One of my philosophies is :
"Why should anyone **suffer** (what they consider to be) foolishness in silence ?"
I sincerely wish **nobody** did that.
I say what I mean and mean what I say -- I don't think that makes me a mean person. :O
FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@VeronikaAnnJ . . . sorry, my "say what I mean" wasn't directed at anyone, just another of my 'philosophies' :)
FearlessFly comments on Apr 21, 2020:
One of my philosophies is :
"Why should anyone **suffer** (what they consider to be) foolishness in silence ?"
I sincerely wish **nobody** did that.
I say what I mean and mean what I say -- I don't think that makes me a mean person. :O
FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@VeronikaAnnJ . . . sorry, my "say what I mean" wasn't directed at anyone, just another of my 'philosophies' :)
Who is Bill Gates?
FearlessFly comments on Apr 21, 2020:
. . . just HOW MANY billions did Warren Buffet give to the Bill & Linda Gates Foundation ?
. . .btw, in the interviews of Linda, I have found her even more impressive. :)
FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:
@Flowerwall . . . that's ambiguous -- the billions (which I knew) or "something about him negative" ?
FearlessFly comments on Apr 21, 2020:
. . . just HOW MANY billions did Warren Buffet give to the Bill & Linda Gates Foundation ?
. . .btw, in the interviews of Linda, I have found her even more impressive. :)
FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:
@Flowerwall . . . that's ambiguous -- the billions (which I knew) or "something about him negative" ?
Game-changer ?
gigihein comments on Apr 21, 2020:
It sound like a great idea, but understand that the swabit put in pretty far up.your nose and is painful. I wonder if someone doing it themselves would get what is needed on the swab.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:
. . . just stumbled-upon this now :
https://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/covid-19-doctor-explains-how-the-nasal-swab-procedure-works-/5678373/
this YT video is linked in the article
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVJNWefmHjE
gigihein comments on Apr 21, 2020:
It sound like a great idea, but understand that the swabit put in pretty far up.your nose and is painful. I wonder if someone doing it themselves would get what is needed on the swab.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:
. . . just stumbled-upon this now :
https://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/covid-19-doctor-explains-how-the-nasal-swab-procedure-works-/5678373/
this YT video is linked in the article
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVJNWefmHjE
Wow, six planets in almost perfect resonance! What a rare find! "Six planets: a super-Earth and five...
brentan comments on Apr 21, 2020:
I thought the concept of gravity was obsolete now and we were to understand the pull as planets going through space curves. If that's true, I think it must be the nature of the curves rather than a symmetry in gravity.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:
. . . to clarify . . .
The (Newtonian) idea that gravity is a force is obsolete. Einstein convinces us that gravity is a curvature of spacetime.
The "nature of the curves" is caused by the mass(es) of the object(s)
brentan comments on Apr 21, 2020:
I thought the concept of gravity was obsolete now and we were to understand the pull as planets going through space curves. If that's true, I think it must be the nature of the curves rather than a symmetry in gravity.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:
. . . to clarify . . .
The (Newtonian) idea that gravity is a force is obsolete. Einstein convinces us that gravity is a curvature of spacetime.
The "nature of the curves" is caused by the mass(es) of the object(s)
Game-changer ?
gigihein comments on Apr 21, 2020:
It sound like a great idea, but understand that the swabit put in pretty far up.your nose and is painful. I wonder if someone doing it themselves would get what is needed on the swab.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:
. . . hmmm, ask the FDA ?
gigihein comments on Apr 21, 2020:
It sound like a great idea, but understand that the swabit put in pretty far up.your nose and is painful. I wonder if someone doing it themselves would get what is needed on the swab.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:
. . . hmmm, ask the FDA ?
Who is Bill Gates?
FearlessFly comments on Apr 21, 2020:
. . . just HOW MANY billions did Warren Buffet give to the Bill & Linda Gates Foundation ?
. . .btw, in the interviews of Linda, I have found her even more impressive. :)
FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:
@Flowerwall too vague. source ?
FearlessFly comments on Apr 21, 2020:
. . . just HOW MANY billions did Warren Buffet give to the Bill & Linda Gates Foundation ?
. . .btw, in the interviews of Linda, I have found her even more impressive. :)
FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:
@Flowerwall too vague. source ?
I’m loving this :)
Hip hop physics ๐
[youtu.be]
FearlessFly comments on Mar 21, 2020:
ouch, that ain't science
FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:
@Novelty . . . right, and you have never blocked anyone in order to get the last word -- not.
FearlessFly comments on Mar 21, 2020:
ouch, that ain't science
FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:
@Novelty . . . right, and you have never blocked anyone in order to get the last word -- not.
A bit of critical thinking:
Can Bernie’s fans give up their need for a savior who, with few if ...
yvilletom comments on Apr 21, 2020:
Where is there a political savior?
FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:
. . . Thanks ! You just made my point !
yvilletom comments on Apr 21, 2020:
Where is there a political savior?
FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:
. . . Thanks ! You just made my point !
Beatlegeuse Supernova
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Your "Beatlegeuse Supernova" is clickbait !
Why not label it properly -- as a question/poll/FICTION/whatever, NOT Science.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:
@SergeTafCam The sciencewire link would-have been useful/informative to-begin-with. :P
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Your "Beatlegeuse Supernova" is clickbait !
Why not label it properly -- as a question/poll/FICTION/whatever, NOT Science.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:
@SergeTafCam The sciencewire link would-have been useful/informative to-begin-with. :P
I’m loving this :)
Hip hop physics ๐
[youtu.be]
FearlessFly comments on Mar 21, 2020:
ouch, that ain't science
FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:
@SergeTafCam . . . the original video has been edited-out/replaced with the current one, after my and TheMiddleWay commented. :O
FearlessFly comments on Mar 21, 2020:
ouch, that ain't science
FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:
@SergeTafCam . . . the original video has been edited-out/replaced with the current one, after my and TheMiddleWay commented. :O
267 Million Names And Phone Numbers Leaked Online — And They’re All From Facebook
...
Varn comments on Apr 20, 2020:
So, when *facebook* continues to ask for my phone number, and I refuse to give it (not really giving a good dog-damn whether my account evaporates or not) … I’ve kept my number a tad more private..?
Or, when our Government suggests I provide them the routing code to my savings account … and...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:
More private ? And you are on FB ? ROFL
Also, I'm pretty sure the gov't KNOWS about any interest-earning (income) account(s) that you (anyone) has. :P
Your $1200 check will take (lots ? ) longer without direct-deposit (perhaps that matters little).
Varn comments on Apr 20, 2020:
So, when *facebook* continues to ask for my phone number, and I refuse to give it (not really giving a good dog-damn whether my account evaporates or not) … I’ve kept my number a tad more private..?
Or, when our Government suggests I provide them the routing code to my savings account … and...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:
More private ? And you are on FB ? ROFL
Also, I'm pretty sure the gov't KNOWS about any interest-earning (income) account(s) that you (anyone) has. :P
Your $1200 check will take (lots ? ) longer without direct-deposit (perhaps that matters little).
You may remember a link I posted earlier about how some squids could alter their own DNA.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 20, 2020:
. . . why not include the "code" (at the bottom of the OP) ?
FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:
@Captain_Feelgood To clarify, this 'code' (without the embedded spaces) "q : 4 8 1 9 6 1" is at the bottom of your original 'squid' post :
"I wonder if all types of squid have this ability?"
FearlessFly comments on Apr 20, 2020:
. . . why not include the "code" (at the bottom of the OP) ?
FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:
@Captain_Feelgood To clarify, this 'code' (without the embedded spaces) "q : 4 8 1 9 6 1" is at the bottom of your original 'squid' post :
"I wonder if all types of squid have this ability?"
Oil Plunges Below Zero for First Time With May Contract Ending
[bloomberg.com]
sassygirl3869 comments on Apr 20, 2020:
can't access it. Why is it a dupe?
FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:
I meant your post (subsequent to this one) is a dupe of this one.
sassygirl3869 comments on Apr 20, 2020:
can't access it. Why is it a dupe?
FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:
I meant your post (subsequent to this one) is a dupe of this one.
267 Million Names And Phone Numbers Leaked Online — And They’re All From Facebook
...
Geoffrey51 comments on Apr 20, 2020:
Data harvesting is big business. Probably best not to expect it to end soon!
FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:
. . . err, this isn't 'harvesting', it is 'hacking' :P
Geoffrey51 comments on Apr 20, 2020:
Data harvesting is big business. Probably best not to expect it to end soon!
FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:
. . . err, this isn't 'harvesting', it is 'hacking' :P
Johnny Too Bad · Taj Mahal
[youtube.com]
Spinliesel comments on Apr 20, 2020:
He is so wonderful! Did you know he used to manage a cow farm? I like men who can milk cows. Or herd goats and steers. And he is a very good singer and guitar player1
FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:
. . . did not know that interesting tidbit :)
Spinliesel comments on Apr 20, 2020:
He is so wonderful! Did you know he used to manage a cow farm? I like men who can milk cows. Or herd goats and steers. And he is a very good singer and guitar player1
FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:
. . . did not know that interesting tidbit :)
๐๐๐ Do you believe in meatless Monday's?
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
"Murder" is a legal term which (unlike abuse) does not (yet) apply to animals. It is also used by 'anti-abortion' folks to try to "stir emotions.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty . . . ok, does not apply to non-human animals -- to be more specific for those who need/want that, in this case. :)
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
"Murder" is a legal term which (unlike abuse) does not (yet) apply to animals. It is also used by 'anti-abortion' folks to try to "stir emotions.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty . . . ok, does not apply to non-human animals -- to be more specific for those who need/want that, in this case. :)
The Duhks
Out of the Rain
I was watching this today , and noticed the banjo player wearing a ...
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Video unavailable
FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:
@whiskywoman . . . uhhhh -- when the video is 'unavailable' the URL is also -- and also unavailable for others. When that happens in my posts, I **want** it reported.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Video unavailable
FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:
@whiskywoman . . . uhhhh -- when the video is 'unavailable' the URL is also -- and also unavailable for others. When that happens in my posts, I **want** it reported.
Well if this isn't a fine case of karmic retribution, I do not know what is.
Storm1752 comments on Apr 15, 2020:
Karma could be 'natural law' in action.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
Swami Beyondananda is a hoot :O
https://www.wakeuplaughing.com/
Storm1752 comments on Apr 15, 2020:
Karma could be 'natural law' in action.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
Swami Beyondananda is a hoot :O
https://www.wakeuplaughing.com/
The Duhks
Out of the Rain
I was watching this today , and noticed the banjo player wearing a ...
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Video unavailable
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Haemish1 I've been across MT 12 times. Most while the daytime speed limit was "Reasonable and Proper" :P Four of them by 'thumb' !
MN in summer can be hot, but have you never been "below the Mason Dixon line" ? That's brutal. :O
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Video unavailable
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Haemish1 I've been across MT 12 times. Most while the daytime speed limit was "Reasonable and Proper" :P Four of them by 'thumb' !
MN in summer can be hot, but have you never been "below the Mason Dixon line" ? That's brutal. :O
The Duhks
Out of the Rain
I was watching this today , and noticed the banjo player wearing a ...
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Video unavailable
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Haemish1 . . . confession :P
I live in MN, but my Browser (Opera, private tabs with a built-in VPN) is 'pointed' wherever I want/can. IOW, some videos are likely to be unavailable in some places. When I 'point' mine at "the Americas", it works (sorta like 'shufflin' thru the Texas sand, but my head's in Mississippi). :)
. . . btw, love the 'drop-thumb' frailing banjo !
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Video unavailable
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Haemish1 . . . confession :P
I live in MN, but my Browser (Opera, private tabs with a built-in VPN) is 'pointed' wherever I want/can. IOW, some videos are likely to be unavailable in some places. When I 'point' mine at "the Americas", it works (sorta like 'shufflin' thru the Texas sand, but my head's in Mississippi). :)
. . . btw, love the 'drop-thumb' frailing banjo !
Good Gawd Awmighty
Someone should also tell these folks that their cell phones are a convenient ...
Philip21 comments on Apr 19, 2020:
The saying 'Ignorance is bliss" could be converted to "Stupid is rapturous"
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
"The only significant difference between intelligence and stupidity is that intelligence has its' limits."
Philip21 comments on Apr 19, 2020:
The saying 'Ignorance is bliss" could be converted to "Stupid is rapturous"
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
"The only significant difference between intelligence and stupidity is that intelligence has its' limits."
The Duhks
Out of the Rain
I was watching this today , and noticed the banjo player wearing a ...
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Video unavailable
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Haemish1 . . . movin' to Montana soon, gonna be a Dental floss tycoon (sorry, couldn't resist) :O
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Video unavailable
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Haemish1 . . . movin' to Montana soon, gonna be a Dental floss tycoon (sorry, couldn't resist) :O
Good Gawd Awmighty
Someone should also tell these folks that their cell phones are a convenient ...
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
. . . wouldn't wanna argue too much with 'rapture' fundamentalists. :P
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Petter . . . sounds illegal :P . . . and IIUC, doesn't fit their "revelation" idea(s). :O
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
. . . wouldn't wanna argue too much with 'rapture' fundamentalists. :P
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Petter . . . sounds illegal :P . . . and IIUC, doesn't fit their "revelation" idea(s). :O
Though this is in Texas, it really is a common thing in American humans as opposed to other, more ...
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Is there an actual 'journalistic' link to this or is this 'fake news'/'doctored' pic ?
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Petter Ok, humor. I think it always reasonable to expect evidence/sources. :)
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Is there an actual 'journalistic' link to this or is this 'fake news'/'doctored' pic ?
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Petter Ok, humor. I think it always reasonable to expect evidence/sources. :)
What are we missing?
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
. . . my understanding is that TED is "Technology, Entertainment, and Design", and virtually anyone can get their "18 minutes" of 'fame'.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Allamanda I'm not aware of rules to that effect.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
. . . my understanding is that TED is "Technology, Entertainment, and Design", and virtually anyone can get their "18 minutes" of 'fame'.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Allamanda I'm not aware of rules to that effect.
What are we missing?
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
. . . my understanding is that TED is "Technology, Entertainment, and Design", and virtually anyone can get their "18 minutes" of 'fame'.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@maturin1919 18min is the (strict) limit for TED speakers . . .
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
. . . my understanding is that TED is "Technology, Entertainment, and Design", and virtually anyone can get their "18 minutes" of 'fame'.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@maturin1919 18min is the (strict) limit for TED speakers . . .
What are we missing?
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
. . . my understanding is that TED is "Technology, Entertainment, and Design", and virtually anyone can get their "18 minutes" of 'fame'.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Allamanda . . . (my intent) I think too many folks regard TED as something more than it is.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
. . . my understanding is that TED is "Technology, Entertainment, and Design", and virtually anyone can get their "18 minutes" of 'fame'.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Allamanda . . . (my intent) I think too many folks regard TED as something more than it is.
What are we missing?
Novelty comments on Apr 19, 2020:
You know if my hair dye had a bad reaction with my hair dryer and my hair exploded so I couldn't see, hear, or speak I'd still be an atheist.
I need not a single thing from religion, and I honestly hated my graduation ceremonies, insipid little rituals, if I ever get married (0% likely) I would do...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Novelty . . . don't be "loosing" [sic] it -- get a grip :O
Novelty comments on Apr 19, 2020:
You know if my hair dye had a bad reaction with my hair dryer and my hair exploded so I couldn't see, hear, or speak I'd still be an atheist.
I need not a single thing from religion, and I honestly hated my graduation ceremonies, insipid little rituals, if I ever get married (0% likely) I would do...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Novelty . . . don't be "loosing" [sic] it -- get a grip :O
What are we missing?
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
. . . my understanding is that TED is "Technology, Entertainment, and Design", and virtually anyone can get their "18 minutes" of 'fame'.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Allamanda I would say it is a "crapshoot". I have seen some amazing, and some that I would describe as "bloviations".
FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:
. . . my understanding is that TED is "Technology, Entertainment, and Design", and virtually anyone can get their "18 minutes" of 'fame'.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Allamanda I would say it is a "crapshoot". I have seen some amazing, and some that I would describe as "bloviations".
What are we missing?
Novelty comments on Apr 19, 2020:
You know if my hair dye had a bad reaction with my hair dryer and my hair exploded so I couldn't see, hear, or speak I'd still be an atheist.
I need not a single thing from religion, and I honestly hated my graduation ceremonies, insipid little rituals, if I ever get married (0% likely) I would do...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
I got married outdoors by a female judge.
Novelty comments on Apr 19, 2020:
You know if my hair dye had a bad reaction with my hair dryer and my hair exploded so I couldn't see, hear, or speak I'd still be an atheist.
I need not a single thing from religion, and I honestly hated my graduation ceremonies, insipid little rituals, if I ever get married (0% likely) I would do...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
I got married outdoors by a female judge.
Any tips on how to not feel so weird about using dating sites/apps?
hippydog comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Besides the excellent advice posted by @literatehiker
I would add.. go into it looking for friends not a "match" ..
This does multiple things (but to lazy to type them all out lol )
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@bbyrd009 . . . likely because you have been blocked by LH. :P
hippydog comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Besides the excellent advice posted by @literatehiker
I would add.. go into it looking for friends not a "match" ..
This does multiple things (but to lazy to type them all out lol )
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@bbyrd009 . . . likely because you have been blocked by LH. :P
Raspberry Pi sales are rocketing in the middle of the coronavirus outbreak: Here's why
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bingst comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Because they're being used as the controller in ventilator projects?
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
640k is enough for everybody, right ?
bingst comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Because they're being used as the controller in ventilator projects?
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
640k is enough for everybody, right ?
You have to admire the majesty of animals and insects, trouble free, not constantly pining for ...
FearlessFly comments on Apr 18, 2020:
Many moons ago, I was skiing in Aspen, ended one evening (in the words of John Prine) "with an illegal smile". Next morning I was wandering the streets (huge hangover prevented skiing), I happened by a drug store window display which was completely empty, except for the handful of dead insects at ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Dyslogix There is WAY more to the story of that previous night :O but "gruesome" is a good way to describe how I was feeling that morning -- laughing so hard helped (and I am chuckling every time I read my own comment).
FearlessFly comments on Apr 18, 2020:
Many moons ago, I was skiing in Aspen, ended one evening (in the words of John Prine) "with an illegal smile". Next morning I was wandering the streets (huge hangover prevented skiing), I happened by a drug store window display which was completely empty, except for the handful of dead insects at ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Dyslogix There is WAY more to the story of that previous night :O but "gruesome" is a good way to describe how I was feeling that morning -- laughing so hard helped (and I am chuckling every time I read my own comment).
Let's discuss censorship.
nicknotes comments on Apr 18, 2020:
With the Coronavirus killing thousands people are probably sensitive about population control.....especially if you are over 65 years of age with health problems.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
I like the way the "congress-critter" ( R ) from TX (during the Bill Mahr video posted today) put this : "I try not to be offensive, but I try harder to not be offended". :)
nicknotes comments on Apr 18, 2020:
With the Coronavirus killing thousands people are probably sensitive about population control.....especially if you are over 65 years of age with health problems.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
I like the way the "congress-critter" ( R ) from TX (during the Bill Mahr video posted today) put this : "I try not to be offensive, but I try harder to not be offended". :)
The Blues Brothers - Minnie the Moocher
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Donna_I comments on Apr 18, 2020:
Great movie!
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
Right, but you **might** comment about the music/song . . . :)
Donna_I comments on Apr 18, 2020:
Great movie!
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
Right, but you **might** comment about the music/song . . . :)
Iranian teen shocks chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen to win $14,000 prize
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SpikeTalon comments on Apr 18, 2020:
Checkmate, Carlsen.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
I didn't, but I think your comment might be misinterpreted :P
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 18, 2020:
Checkmate, Carlsen.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
I didn't, but I think your comment might be misinterpreted :P
Let's discuss censorship.
KKGator comments on Apr 18, 2020:
I detest all forms of censorship.
I'm an adult, and I'm completely capable of deciding FOR MYSELF what is offensive,
and what isn't.
I'm also completely capable of ignoring, or responding to, that which I find
disagreeable to me.
For anyone else to make that decision is abhorrent to me.
...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
@JohnnyQB Has this happened, or just a hypothetical? I doubt it would last long, folks like me would have not trouble confronting someone who would proselytize their religion here.
KKGator comments on Apr 18, 2020:
I detest all forms of censorship.
I'm an adult, and I'm completely capable of deciding FOR MYSELF what is offensive,
and what isn't.
I'm also completely capable of ignoring, or responding to, that which I find
disagreeable to me.
For anyone else to make that decision is abhorrent to me.
...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
@JohnnyQB Has this happened, or just a hypothetical? I doubt it would last long, folks like me would have not trouble confronting someone who would proselytize their religion here.
Let's discuss censorship.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 18, 2020:
Did you **label** it as satire (IMO, that would/should make a difference) ?
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
@Sgt_Spanky I **have** labeled posts as OPINION, as (joke); comments as (soapbox), (bragging), (kidding), others.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 18, 2020:
Did you **label** it as satire (IMO, that would/should make a difference) ?
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
@Sgt_Spanky I **have** labeled posts as OPINION, as (joke); comments as (soapbox), (bragging), (kidding), others.
You have to admire the majesty of animals and insects, trouble free, not constantly pining for ...
FearlessFly comments on Apr 18, 2020:
Many moons ago, I was skiing in Aspen, ended one evening (in the words of John Prine) "with an illegal smile". Next morning I was wandering the streets (huge hangover prevented skiing), I happened by a drug store window display which was completely empty, except for the handful of dead insects at ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
I just remembered, I have the pic. It was (198x ? ) Vail :
FearlessFly comments on Apr 18, 2020:
Many moons ago, I was skiing in Aspen, ended one evening (in the words of John Prine) "with an illegal smile". Next morning I was wandering the streets (huge hangover prevented skiing), I happened by a drug store window display which was completely empty, except for the handful of dead insects at ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
I just remembered, I have the pic. It was (198x ? ) Vail :
Police take license numbers, issue notices as Kentucky church holds in-person Easter service
FearlessFly comments on Apr 13, 2020:
I would not have expected this from KY :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_Museum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_Encounter
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
@IAJO163 There is no shortage of bad humor, but there is also no shortage of humor that REQUIRES CT. :O
FearlessFly comments on Apr 13, 2020:
I would not have expected this from KY :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_Museum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_Encounter
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
@IAJO163 There is no shortage of bad humor, but there is also no shortage of humor that REQUIRES CT. :O
Brother Dege "Old Angel Midnight"
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joantheloon comments on Apr 18, 2020:
I love this, they are very good, bluesy, never heard of them, but I like !!
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
I have posted others, stay tuned (see what I did there ? ) :)
joantheloon comments on Apr 18, 2020:
I love this, they are very good, bluesy, never heard of them, but I like !!
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
I have posted others, stay tuned (see what I did there ? ) :)
NEW KID IN TOWN - JD SOUTHER .
joantheloon comments on Apr 18, 2020:
sounds like a Mexican type guitar, but good music
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
Good call ! (see above) "Randy Meisner plays the guitarrรณn mexicano" :O
joantheloon comments on Apr 18, 2020:
sounds like a Mexican type guitar, but good music
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
Good call ! (see above) "Randy Meisner plays the guitarrรณn mexicano" :O
Watched this the other day...highly recommend it.[grow.foodrevolution.org]
FearlessFly comments on Apr 17, 2020:
That word "Free" doesn't mean what they say :
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
@Stefanie For those who care about privacy, the price is often too high.
For those who care about Critical Thinking, words matter. I use "gratis".
FearlessFly comments on Apr 17, 2020:
That word "Free" doesn't mean what they say :
FearlessFly replies on Apr 18, 2020:
@Stefanie For those who care about privacy, the price is often too high.
For those who care about Critical Thinking, words matter. I use "gratis".
Why is the Satanic Temple officially recognised as a tax-exempt religious organisation.
Omnedon comments on Apr 17, 2020:
How does the Satanic Temple open up a conflict of interest with humanity? I merely ask, as I'm not too familiar with it.
You say, *More people die in the name of God, than for any other reason.* Can you expand on this?
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
If you want to familiarize your self, check-out the links I posted below.
(unless you are trolling) Why ask (to expand) someone who didn't bother to provide a link to ANY source, much less credible one(s) ?
Omnedon comments on Apr 17, 2020:
How does the Satanic Temple open up a conflict of interest with humanity? I merely ask, as I'm not too familiar with it.
You say, *More people die in the name of God, than for any other reason.* Can you expand on this?
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
If you want to familiarize your self, check-out the links I posted below.
(unless you are trolling) Why ask (to expand) someone who didn't bother to provide a link to ANY source, much less credible one(s) ?
Follow up interview with the first person to receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 17, 2020:
AGAIN, the 'reliability gage' is BROKEN.
refinery29 is a "fashion focused citiy guide"
I notice (what I regard as unnecessary tracking crap ) the "trailing stuff" of your link :
" ?utm_source=digg=email"
IIUC, you got an email from digg, a news aggregator (in other words, NO actual ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@ToolGuy I don't take responsibility for the ignorance (I did not use the "stupid" word) of others. I don't avoid responding to legitimate/sincere questions/requests for clarification from others.
. . . in case these are what you call 'jargon'
IIUC -- If I Understand Correctly
CT -- Critical Thinking
FearlessFly comments on Apr 17, 2020:
AGAIN, the 'reliability gage' is BROKEN.
refinery29 is a "fashion focused citiy guide"
I notice (what I regard as unnecessary tracking crap ) the "trailing stuff" of your link :
" ?utm_source=digg=email"
IIUC, you got an email from digg, a news aggregator (in other words, NO actual ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@ToolGuy I don't take responsibility for the ignorance (I did not use the "stupid" word) of others. I don't avoid responding to legitimate/sincere questions/requests for clarification from others.
. . . in case these are what you call 'jargon'
IIUC -- If I Understand Correctly
CT -- Critical Thinking
Follow up interview with the first person to receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 17, 2020:
AGAIN, the 'reliability gage' is BROKEN.
refinery29 is a "fashion focused citiy guide"
I notice (what I regard as unnecessary tracking crap ) the "trailing stuff" of your link :
" ?utm_source=digg=email"
IIUC, you got an email from digg, a news aggregator (in other words, NO actual ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@ToolGuy MORE of my words that you have not responded to :
"Do you really think FB (or any website) bears NO responsibility for all the 'fake news' that is shown on their platform, or do you really want to argue "the responsibility is on someone else" ? Aren't there websites (say, for example, journalists) who have, over time, shown credibility/reliability MORE than, say, a freaking BLOG."
FearlessFly comments on Apr 17, 2020:
AGAIN, the 'reliability gage' is BROKEN.
refinery29 is a "fashion focused citiy guide"
I notice (what I regard as unnecessary tracking crap ) the "trailing stuff" of your link :
" ?utm_source=digg=email"
IIUC, you got an email from digg, a news aggregator (in other words, NO actual ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@ToolGuy MORE of my words that you have not responded to :
"Do you really think FB (or any website) bears NO responsibility for all the 'fake news' that is shown on their platform, or do you really want to argue "the responsibility is on someone else" ? Aren't there websites (say, for example, journalists) who have, over time, shown credibility/reliability MORE than, say, a freaking BLOG."
Follow up interview with the first person to receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 17, 2020:
AGAIN, the 'reliability gage' is BROKEN.
refinery29 is a "fashion focused citiy guide"
I notice (what I regard as unnecessary tracking crap ) the "trailing stuff" of your link :
" ?utm_source=digg=email"
IIUC, you got an email from digg, a news aggregator (in other words, NO actual ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@ToolGuy sigh . . .
It is hard not-to-notice that you haven't addressed my "IIUC" and other 'claims', and have not answered the question(s) that I asked !
I'm saying AGAIN, it seems no CT has gone-into your choice of credible, reliable sources, and you have NOT taken responsibility for that.
MY words -- ". . . which is why I and others should be wary and question them, and not shift responsibility for whatever "needle in a haystack" "pile of crap" "truthiness" is linked-to."
I try to avoid the 'asking "prove/proof", because (apart from math) not even science does that (sometimes disproves).
I do agree with the expression "burden of proof", which, falls on the entity MAKING the claim(s) (i.e. the "fashion focused city guide") and you choosing to post it, not the questioning of it. Disagree with that, if you want/can.
Otherwise, can you explain why you post from sources that don't seem to have reason(s) to assign reliability/credibility to **whatever** they put on their BLOG/aggregation/website(s). Without that, it seems reasonable for CT to continue to question sources.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 17, 2020:
AGAIN, the 'reliability gage' is BROKEN.
refinery29 is a "fashion focused citiy guide"
I notice (what I regard as unnecessary tracking crap ) the "trailing stuff" of your link :
" ?utm_source=digg=email"
IIUC, you got an email from digg, a news aggregator (in other words, NO actual ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@ToolGuy sigh . . .
It is hard not-to-notice that you haven't addressed my "IIUC" and other 'claims', and have not answered the question(s) that I asked !
I'm saying AGAIN, it seems no CT has gone-into your choice of credible, reliable sources, and you have NOT taken responsibility for that.
MY words -- ". . . which is why I and others should be wary and question them, and not shift responsibility for whatever "needle in a haystack" "pile of crap" "truthiness" is linked-to."
I try to avoid the 'asking "prove/proof", because (apart from math) not even science does that (sometimes disproves).
I do agree with the expression "burden of proof", which, falls on the entity MAKING the claim(s) (i.e. the "fashion focused city guide") and you choosing to post it, not the questioning of it. Disagree with that, if you want/can.
Otherwise, can you explain why you post from sources that don't seem to have reason(s) to assign reliability/credibility to **whatever** they put on their BLOG/aggregation/website(s). Without that, it seems reasonable for CT to continue to question sources.
How do billionaire computer programmers become so knowledgeable about national unpreparedness for ...
ToolGuy comments on Apr 17, 2020:
You all may want to read this and look for the follow-up. Not sure that I believe this but most likely I do not want to believe it.
https://rwer.wordpress.com/2020/04/17/the-totalitarian-dystopia-of-the-world-economic-forum-is-becoming-reality/
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@ToolGuy Do you really think FB (or any website) bears NO responsibility for all the 'fake news' that is shown on their platform, or do you really want to argue "the responsibility is on someone else" ? Aren't there websites (say, for example, journalists) who have, over time, shown credibility/reliability MORE than, say, a freaking BLOG. get a clue.
ToolGuy comments on Apr 17, 2020:
You all may want to read this and look for the follow-up. Not sure that I believe this but most likely I do not want to believe it.
https://rwer.wordpress.com/2020/04/17/the-totalitarian-dystopia-of-the-world-economic-forum-is-becoming-reality/
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@ToolGuy Do you really think FB (or any website) bears NO responsibility for all the 'fake news' that is shown on their platform, or do you really want to argue "the responsibility is on someone else" ? Aren't there websites (say, for example, journalists) who have, over time, shown credibility/reliability MORE than, say, a freaking BLOG. get a clue.
How do billionaire computer programmers become so knowledgeable about national unpreparedness for ...
ToolGuy comments on Apr 17, 2020:
You all may want to read this and look for the follow-up. Not sure that I believe this but most likely I do not want to believe it.
https://rwer.wordpress.com/2020/04/17/the-totalitarian-dystopia-of-the-world-economic-forum-is-becoming-reality/
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@ToolGuy Critical Thinking would be YOU choosing NOT to link-to the site in the first place. That you are OK linking to any-old site shows your LACK of CT.
ToolGuy comments on Apr 17, 2020:
You all may want to read this and look for the follow-up. Not sure that I believe this but most likely I do not want to believe it.
https://rwer.wordpress.com/2020/04/17/the-totalitarian-dystopia-of-the-world-economic-forum-is-becoming-reality/
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@ToolGuy Critical Thinking would be YOU choosing NOT to link-to the site in the first place. That you are OK linking to any-old site shows your LACK of CT.
How do billionaire computer programmers become so knowledgeable about national unpreparedness for ...
ToolGuy comments on Apr 17, 2020:
You all may want to read this and look for the follow-up. Not sure that I believe this but most likely I do not want to believe it.
https://rwer.wordpress.com/2020/04/17/the-totalitarian-dystopia-of-the-world-economic-forum-is-becoming-reality/
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
I (I ? ) don't trust the site ? YOUR words "Blogs cannot be credible sources just like journals and magazines and papers and tv and the internet and books cannot be credible sources. The research conducted by the people writing them or reporting them is what one must look at."
. . . which absolves YOU of any responsibility of the sources that YOU post.
. . . which is why I and others should be wary and question them, and not shift responsibility for whatever "needle in a haystack" "pile of crap" "truthiness" is linked-to.
ToolGuy comments on Apr 17, 2020:
You all may want to read this and look for the follow-up. Not sure that I believe this but most likely I do not want to believe it.
https://rwer.wordpress.com/2020/04/17/the-totalitarian-dystopia-of-the-world-economic-forum-is-becoming-reality/
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
I (I ? ) don't trust the site ? YOUR words "Blogs cannot be credible sources just like journals and magazines and papers and tv and the internet and books cannot be credible sources. The research conducted by the people writing them or reporting them is what one must look at."
. . . which absolves YOU of any responsibility of the sources that YOU post.
. . . which is why I and others should be wary and question them, and not shift responsibility for whatever "needle in a haystack" "pile of crap" "truthiness" is linked-to.
How do billionaire computer programmers become so knowledgeable about national unpreparedness for ...
FearlessFly comments on Apr 17, 2020:
I have been running Linux since the 90's, but I give credit where it is due . . .
https://www.gatesfoundation.org/yearinreview/2017/en/review/pandemics
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/03/bill-gates-epidemic-pandemic-preparedness-ebola-covid-19/
...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@Flowerwall @Flowerwall I just don't see a good reason to question his billionaire philanthropy experience because he was a programmer. How many billions did Warren Buffet give to the B & L G Foundation ?
FearlessFly comments on Apr 17, 2020:
I have been running Linux since the 90's, but I give credit where it is due . . .
https://www.gatesfoundation.org/yearinreview/2017/en/review/pandemics
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/03/bill-gates-epidemic-pandemic-preparedness-ebola-covid-19/
...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@Flowerwall @Flowerwall I just don't see a good reason to question his billionaire philanthropy experience because he was a programmer. How many billions did Warren Buffet give to the B & L G Foundation ?
A special post for @St_Sinner in his ridiculous ridicule of this young woman, Greta Thunberg, who is...
Geoffrey51 comments on Apr 17, 2020:
Why the ad hominem reference to a particular member here?
Seems a bit unnecessary!
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
While I have "called-out" ad hominems multiple times, and have had run-ins with ToolGuy, I think (I'm not positive) "his ridiculous ridicule" 'attacks' his behavior, not his 'person'.
Geoffrey51 comments on Apr 17, 2020:
Why the ad hominem reference to a particular member here?
Seems a bit unnecessary!
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
While I have "called-out" ad hominems multiple times, and have had run-ins with ToolGuy, I think (I'm not positive) "his ridiculous ridicule" 'attacks' his behavior, not his 'person'.
Police take license numbers, issue notices as Kentucky church holds in-person Easter service
FearlessFly comments on Apr 13, 2020:
I would not have expected this from KY :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_Museum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_Encounter
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@IAJO163 . . . so, folks on this website who claim to care about Critical Thinking (that is, after all, how they get to be agnostics/atheists), you claim don't care (apparently including you) -- that would be ๏ฟผhypocrisy also. I don't have "such a problem", I choose to try to be accurate and consistent.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 13, 2020:
I would not have expected this from KY :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_Museum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_Encounter
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@IAJO163 . . . so, folks on this website who claim to care about Critical Thinking (that is, after all, how they get to be agnostics/atheists), you claim don't care (apparently including you) -- that would be ๏ฟผhypocrisy also. I don't have "such a problem", I choose to try to be accurate and consistent.
Woke up This Morning · Lightnin' Hopkins
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Lorajay comments on Apr 17, 2020:
Waking up to Lightin feels good.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
. . . shocking :O
Lorajay comments on Apr 17, 2020:
Waking up to Lightin feels good.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
. . . shocking :O
one of the stranger Rolling Stones songs:
Saint of me.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 16, 2020:
"Saint of Me" is a single by The Rolling Stones from their 1997 album Bridges to Babylon. Mick Jagger sings about various people in history who had converted to Christianity, notably St. Paul and St. Augustine. Jagger then states that they will never make a saint out of him.
The song is notable ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@whiskywoman GUILTY (of what **crime** I know not) as charged ! :O :P
FearlessFly comments on Apr 16, 2020:
"Saint of Me" is a single by The Rolling Stones from their 1997 album Bridges to Babylon. Mick Jagger sings about various people in history who had converted to Christianity, notably St. Paul and St. Augustine. Jagger then states that they will never make a saint out of him.
The song is notable ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@whiskywoman GUILTY (of what **crime** I know not) as charged ! :O :P
one of the stranger Rolling Stones songs:
Saint of me.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 16, 2020:
"Saint of Me" is a single by The Rolling Stones from their 1997 album Bridges to Babylon. Mick Jagger sings about various people in history who had converted to Christianity, notably St. Paul and St. Augustine. Jagger then states that they will never make a saint out of him.
The song is notable ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 16, 2020:
@Spinliesel I don't have an explanation for that Wikipedia content. It is possible he is in the video and not actually playing in the recording.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 16, 2020:
"Saint of Me" is a single by The Rolling Stones from their 1997 album Bridges to Babylon. Mick Jagger sings about various people in history who had converted to Christianity, notably St. Paul and St. Augustine. Jagger then states that they will never make a saint out of him.
The song is notable ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 16, 2020:
@Spinliesel I don't have an explanation for that Wikipedia content. It is possible he is in the video and not actually playing in the recording.
I just blocked a bunch of stupid people that repeatedly fall for scammers and fakes.
Sticks48 comments on Jan 31, 2019:
If grown men and women want to buy into this stuff, you can't save them.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 16, 2020:
@CaroleKay @Sticks48
(not a complaint)
I'm a (relatively) short-timer and since I have noticed no 'names'/IDs mentioned I am wondering if there is a policy against that.
I would like to see 'transparency', meaning listing of "who have you blocked" in your Profile. Has this been wanted/discussed ? Thoughts ?
Sticks48 comments on Jan 31, 2019:
If grown men and women want to buy into this stuff, you can't save them.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 16, 2020:
@CaroleKay @Sticks48
(not a complaint)
I'm a (relatively) short-timer and since I have noticed no 'names'/IDs mentioned I am wondering if there is a policy against that.
I would like to see 'transparency', meaning listing of "who have you blocked" in your Profile. Has this been wanted/discussed ? Thoughts ?
Sonny Boy Williamson (Live session in Sweden)
[youtube.com]
Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 16, 2020:
I'll send that to my son. He plays harmonica, etc.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 16, 2020:
I just posted this -- my fav harmonica song -- in Classic Rock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gdvgjLvi6c
Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 16, 2020:
I'll send that to my son. He plays harmonica, etc.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 16, 2020:
I just posted this -- my fav harmonica song -- in Classic Rock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gdvgjLvi6c
This is not right
FearlessFly comments on Apr 16, 2020:
The 'historical' employer -> health-care-coverage connection is, IMO, an abomination (as well as some other of US health care problems that I could get-on-my-soapbox about).
FearlessFly replies on Apr 16, 2020:
@yvilletom . . . trolling, again, I see. I'll pass.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 16, 2020:
The 'historical' employer -> health-care-coverage connection is, IMO, an abomination (as well as some other of US health care problems that I could get-on-my-soapbox about).
FearlessFly replies on Apr 16, 2020:
@yvilletom . . . trolling, again, I see. I'll pass.
Police take license numbers, issue notices as Kentucky church holds in-person Easter service
FearlessFly comments on Apr 13, 2020:
I would not have expected this from KY :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_Museum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_Encounter
FearlessFly replies on Apr 16, 2020:
@IAJO163 Well, I would pedantically say your way of posting them is "lazy".
You COULD create the Post(s) by making your own 'Headline' and cut-pasting the URL link, like this :
"More Recently Published Cartoons" (or make-up your own)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/the-news-in-cartoons-updated-april-10/ss-AAJ7oYd?ocid=msedgdhp
FearlessFly comments on Apr 13, 2020:
I would not have expected this from KY :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_Museum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_Encounter
FearlessFly replies on Apr 16, 2020:
@IAJO163 Well, I would pedantically say your way of posting them is "lazy".
You COULD create the Post(s) by making your own 'Headline' and cut-pasting the URL link, like this :
"More Recently Published Cartoons" (or make-up your own)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/the-news-in-cartoons-updated-april-10/ss-AAJ7oYd?ocid=msedgdhp
Court Rules Photographer Gave Up Exclusive Licensing Rights by Posting on Instagram
...
Bierbasstard comments on Apr 16, 2020:
People need to read the terms of service before clicking "I Accept". I think that it's pretty underhanded for Instagram to handle things this way but they are owned and operated by FB so... Hmmm... Does the same apply to FB? Can they license members photos to other sites?
FearlessFly replies on Apr 16, 2020:
I agree that not reading TOS is a mistake (I do, and also read privacy terms), I don't/won't use FB.
Bierbasstard comments on Apr 16, 2020:
People need to read the terms of service before clicking "I Accept". I think that it's pretty underhanded for Instagram to handle things this way but they are owned and operated by FB so... Hmmm... Does the same apply to FB? Can they license members photos to other sites?
FearlessFly replies on Apr 16, 2020:
I agree that not reading TOS is a mistake (I do, and also read privacy terms), I don't/won't use FB.
This for those of you critical of the Bernie supporters who are not likely to support Biden.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 15, 2020:
. . . nothing wrong with OPINIONs, but . . .
This wordpress (ANYONE can have their own site) BLOG (ANYONE can post/comment) is not what I would call a credible source, just sayin'.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@ToolGuy . . . accusations, accusations -- please stop, you might hurt my feelings. :P
What can I say, you know me SO well -- NOT.
I became a Software Developer over 30 years ago (how about you ? ).
I have set-up Wordpress sites, and participate in some.
I don't have problems with blogs, I contend they are NOT credible sources.
I did go to the site, looked-up RWER, then made my comment -- and I stand by it.
And by the way, if you recall, I was the one explaining to YOU (and anyone reading the comments) about timtowtdi -- how to get-around websites that "had blocks up" (your words). I think it fair to say, THAT is the OPPOSITE of (your words) "you would complain about that".
Wrong again, but thanks for playing. :)
FearlessFly comments on Apr 15, 2020:
. . . nothing wrong with OPINIONs, but . . .
This wordpress (ANYONE can have their own site) BLOG (ANYONE can post/comment) is not what I would call a credible source, just sayin'.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@ToolGuy . . . accusations, accusations -- please stop, you might hurt my feelings. :P
What can I say, you know me SO well -- NOT.
I became a Software Developer over 30 years ago (how about you ? ).
I have set-up Wordpress sites, and participate in some.
I don't have problems with blogs, I contend they are NOT credible sources.
I did go to the site, looked-up RWER, then made my comment -- and I stand by it.
And by the way, if you recall, I was the one explaining to YOU (and anyone reading the comments) about timtowtdi -- how to get-around websites that "had blocks up" (your words). I think it fair to say, THAT is the OPPOSITE of (your words) "you would complain about that".
Wrong again, but thanks for playing. :)
Basically legal (often underage) gambling. Shouldn't this be outlawed ?
Mark013 comments on Apr 15, 2020:
Being gamer, I am familiar with this. I just ignore having to pay real money for loot boxes. Most games allow you to obtain some just by playing. On the other hand, some people have a real problem with self control which is why alcoholic and gamblers anonymous exist.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
That in no way addresses the underage issue.
Mark013 comments on Apr 15, 2020:
Being gamer, I am familiar with this. I just ignore having to pay real money for loot boxes. Most games allow you to obtain some just by playing. On the other hand, some people have a real problem with self control which is why alcoholic and gamblers anonymous exist.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
That in no way addresses the underage issue.
Jack Kerouac - On the Road (jack singing)
[youtube.com]
Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 15, 2020:
I'll stick with reading his stuff and the other Beats. Now-a-days when I think about the Beats, since I no longer teach, I keep getting an image of that jackass Michael Savage, who used to hang with them. I talked to that man once. He really is a buffoon and cringed at the mention of Ginsburg.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@Beowulfsfriend This reminded me of something I have not-yet posted -- coming soon to to this channel. :)
Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 15, 2020:
I'll stick with reading his stuff and the other Beats. Now-a-days when I think about the Beats, since I no longer teach, I keep getting an image of that jackass Michael Savage, who used to hang with them. I talked to that man once. He really is a buffoon and cringed at the mention of Ginsburg.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@Beowulfsfriend This reminded me of something I have not-yet posted -- coming soon to to this channel. :)
Jack Kerouac - On the Road (jack singing)
[youtube.com]
Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 15, 2020:
I'll stick with reading his stuff and the other Beats. Now-a-days when I think about the Beats, since I no longer teach, I keep getting an image of that jackass Michael Savage, who used to hang with them. I talked to that man once. He really is a buffoon and cringed at the mention of Ginsburg.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
'talked' to Savage, or Kerouac ?
Why 'cringed' ?
Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 15, 2020:
I'll stick with reading his stuff and the other Beats. Now-a-days when I think about the Beats, since I no longer teach, I keep getting an image of that jackass Michael Savage, who used to hang with them. I talked to that man once. He really is a buffoon and cringed at the mention of Ginsburg.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
'talked' to Savage, or Kerouac ?
Why 'cringed' ?
This for those of you critical of the Bernie supporters who are not likely to support Biden.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 15, 2020:
. . . nothing wrong with OPINIONs, but . . .
This wordpress (ANYONE can have their own site) BLOG (ANYONE can post/comment) is not what I would call a credible source, just sayin'.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@RoboGraham . . . kinda off-topic, but my all-time second favorite movie funny scene is when (after 4-5 'Where's the money" dunks in the toilet) he says "It's gotta be down there somewhere, lemme have another look" -- bwahahahahah
FearlessFly comments on Apr 15, 2020:
. . . nothing wrong with OPINIONs, but . . .
This wordpress (ANYONE can have their own site) BLOG (ANYONE can post/comment) is not what I would call a credible source, just sayin'.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@RoboGraham . . . kinda off-topic, but my all-time second favorite movie funny scene is when (after 4-5 'Where's the money" dunks in the toilet) he says "It's gotta be down there somewhere, lemme have another look" -- bwahahahahah
THIS is why women need to take the ball...with force if necessary.
[forbes.com]
FearlessFly comments on Apr 15, 2020:
Impressive. "You go girl(s)" :)
. . .btw, I recall following the 2008 'meltdown', one (of those ? ) woman leader taking steps that greatly diminished the negative consequences.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@ReadyforaChange . . . kinda off-topic, and I generally use this to "protest" indiscriminate use of the word "free" (when 'gratis' is what is really meant), but I'm in the mood for a snarky comment (didn't you ask for it ? ). I thought you might appreciate it (or not) :
FearlessFly comments on Apr 15, 2020:
Impressive. "You go girl(s)" :)
. . .btw, I recall following the 2008 'meltdown', one (of those ? ) woman leader taking steps that greatly diminished the negative consequences.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@ReadyforaChange . . . kinda off-topic, and I generally use this to "protest" indiscriminate use of the word "free" (when 'gratis' is what is really meant), but I'm in the mood for a snarky comment (didn't you ask for it ? ). I thought you might appreciate it (or not) :
Sissel Kyrkjebo and the soundtrack from Titanic.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 15, 2020:
Horner knew Sissel from the album Innerst i sjelen and he particularly liked how she sang the song Eg Veit I Himmerik Ei Borg ("I Know in Heaven There Is a Castle"). Horner had tried 25 or 30 singers and, in the end, he chose Sissel to sing the wordless tune.
Céline Dion, who was no stranger to ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@Marionville . . . btw, I have no "axe to grind" here. If credible sources show otherwise. so be it.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 15, 2020:
Horner knew Sissel from the album Innerst i sjelen and he particularly liked how she sang the song Eg Veit I Himmerik Ei Borg ("I Know in Heaven There Is a Castle"). Horner had tried 25 or 30 singers and, in the end, he chose Sissel to sing the wordless tune.
Céline Dion, who was no stranger to ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@Marionville . . . btw, I have no "axe to grind" here. If credible sources show otherwise. so be it.
Sissel Kyrkjebo and the soundtrack from Titanic.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 15, 2020:
Horner knew Sissel from the album Innerst i sjelen and he particularly liked how she sang the song Eg Veit I Himmerik Ei Borg ("I Know in Heaven There Is a Castle"). Horner had tried 25 or 30 singers and, in the end, he chose Sissel to sing the wordless tune.
Céline Dion, who was no stranger to ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@Marionville BOTH wiki pages confirm her voice (along with a couple dozen others) were sought for the film. Without researching it, I see no doubt that it is her on the Soundtrack Album and of course the live performances -- very nice. Regardless of what she says, I see no reason to think she knows what the Director of the film chose. YMMV
FearlessFly comments on Apr 15, 2020:
Horner knew Sissel from the album Innerst i sjelen and he particularly liked how she sang the song Eg Veit I Himmerik Ei Borg ("I Know in Heaven There Is a Castle"). Horner had tried 25 or 30 singers and, in the end, he chose Sissel to sing the wordless tune.
Céline Dion, who was no stranger to ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@Marionville BOTH wiki pages confirm her voice (along with a couple dozen others) were sought for the film. Without researching it, I see no doubt that it is her on the Soundtrack Album and of course the live performances -- very nice. Regardless of what she says, I see no reason to think she knows what the Director of the film chose. YMMV
Sissel Kyrkjebo and the soundtrack from Titanic.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 15, 2020:
Horner knew Sissel from the album Innerst i sjelen and he particularly liked how she sang the song Eg Veit I Himmerik Ei Borg ("I Know in Heaven There Is a Castle"). Horner had tried 25 or 30 singers and, in the end, he chose Sissel to sing the wordless tune.
Céline Dion, who was no stranger to ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@Marionville . . . search for "Titanic" here :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sissel_Kyrkjebรธ
FearlessFly comments on Apr 15, 2020:
Horner knew Sissel from the album Innerst i sjelen and he particularly liked how she sang the song Eg Veit I Himmerik Ei Borg ("I Know in Heaven There Is a Castle"). Horner had tried 25 or 30 singers and, in the end, he chose Sissel to sing the wordless tune.
Céline Dion, who was no stranger to ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@Marionville . . . search for "Titanic" here :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sissel_Kyrkjebรธ
Police take license numbers, issue notices as Kentucky church holds in-person Easter service
FearlessFly comments on Apr 13, 2020:
I would not have expected this from KY :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_Museum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_Encounter
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@IAJO163 Ok, I missed that. IMHO, one way to exhibit common sense would be to NOT refer to cartoons as NEWS (regardless of how any MSM headline might portray them), just pedantically sayin' :P
FearlessFly comments on Apr 13, 2020:
I would not have expected this from KY :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_Museum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_Encounter
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@IAJO163 Ok, I missed that. IMHO, one way to exhibit common sense would be to NOT refer to cartoons as NEWS (regardless of how any MSM headline might portray them), just pedantically sayin' :P
Sissel Kyrkjebo and the soundtrack from Titanic.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 15, 2020:
Horner knew Sissel from the album Innerst i sjelen and he particularly liked how she sang the song Eg Veit I Himmerik Ei Borg ("I Know in Heaven There Is a Castle"). Horner had tried 25 or 30 singers and, in the end, he chose Sissel to sing the wordless tune.
Céline Dion, who was no stranger to ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@Marionville The next sentence after the above Wikipedia page :
"Cameron changed his mind when Horner presented the song to him."
I'm not claiming Wikipedia is accurate. Anyone could provide reference(s) to "falsify" it.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 15, 2020:
Horner knew Sissel from the album Innerst i sjelen and he particularly liked how she sang the song Eg Veit I Himmerik Ei Borg ("I Know in Heaven There Is a Castle"). Horner had tried 25 or 30 singers and, in the end, he chose Sissel to sing the wordless tune.
Céline Dion, who was no stranger to ...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@Marionville The next sentence after the above Wikipedia page :
"Cameron changed his mind when Horner presented the song to him."
I'm not claiming Wikipedia is accurate. Anyone could provide reference(s) to "falsify" it.
Rush - Tom Sawyer
[youtube.com]
Huskygirl4ever comments on Apr 15, 2020:
Excellent song if I remember correctly this is off of their album 2112
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
I checked (not trying to be contrary) :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Sawyer_(song)
Huskygirl4ever comments on Apr 15, 2020:
Excellent song if I remember correctly this is off of their album 2112
FearlessFly replies on Apr 15, 2020:
I checked (not trying to be contrary) :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Sawyer_(song)
Shelly Colvin "Shady Grove"
[youtube.com]
gigihein comments on Apr 14, 2020:
So much music, so little time. Will add to play list.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@gigihein Sorry to be pedantic, but Einstein convinces me of Time Dilation :O :)
(kidding)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_dilation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_relativity
gigihein comments on Apr 14, 2020:
So much music, so little time. Will add to play list.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@gigihein Sorry to be pedantic, but Einstein convinces me of Time Dilation :O :)
(kidding)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_dilation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_relativity
As US citizens, what's your take on this?
[bbc.com]
FearlessFly comments on Apr 14, 2020:
If it (the primary) survives legal challenges (already begun), this is a great result for Democrats. Crucial voter eligibility cases should now not go in the conservative direction -- and crucial ongoing in a swing state.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@Lorajay @Petter Thank you, yes that's right about SCOTUS.
The NYT article also mentions several challenges to the WI SC Democratic win, maybe a good-long while until that's final.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/13/us/politics/wisconsin-primary-results.html
. . . also (from the NYT)
"The winner will be in position to cast a deciding vote on a case before the court that seeks to purge more than 200,000 people from Wisconsinโs voter rolls โ in a state where 2.6 million people voted in the last governorโs race. When the matter was first before the court in January, Mr. Kelly recused himself, citing his upcoming election. He indicated he would โrethinkโ his position following the April election, which comes with a 10-year term."
FearlessFly comments on Apr 14, 2020:
If it (the primary) survives legal challenges (already begun), this is a great result for Democrats. Crucial voter eligibility cases should now not go in the conservative direction -- and crucial ongoing in a swing state.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@Lorajay @Petter Thank you, yes that's right about SCOTUS.
The NYT article also mentions several challenges to the WI SC Democratic win, maybe a good-long while until that's final.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/13/us/politics/wisconsin-primary-results.html
. . . also (from the NYT)
"The winner will be in position to cast a deciding vote on a case before the court that seeks to purge more than 200,000 people from Wisconsinโs voter rolls โ in a state where 2.6 million people voted in the last governorโs race. When the matter was first before the court in January, Mr. Kelly recused himself, citing his upcoming election. He indicated he would โrethinkโ his position following the April election, which comes with a 10-year term."
Shelly Colvin "Shady Grove"
[youtube.com]
gigihein comments on Apr 14, 2020:
So much music, so little time. Will add to play list.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
A few times, I have replied to Marionville "so much music, so much time" :)
gigihein comments on Apr 14, 2020:
So much music, so little time. Will add to play list.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
A few times, I have replied to Marionville "so much music, so much time" :)
Interstellar object ‘Oumuamua believed to be ‘active asteroid’
Scientists believe ...
seenoevil9620 comments on Apr 14, 2020:
I still think Cuba had some thing to do with the " cigar " shape and it's " reddish " color .....
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
(joke)
"The assassination attempts reportedly included cigars poisoned with botulinum toxin" :)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_attempts_on_Fidel_Castro
seenoevil9620 comments on Apr 14, 2020:
I still think Cuba had some thing to do with the " cigar " shape and it's " reddish " color .....
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
(joke)
"The assassination attempts reportedly included cigars poisoned with botulinum toxin" :)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_attempts_on_Fidel_Castro
Interstellar object ‘Oumuamua believed to be ‘active asteroid’
Scientists believe ...
seenoevil9620 comments on Apr 14, 2020:
I still think Cuba had some thing to do with the " cigar " shape and it's " reddish " color .....
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
Maybe for retribution, Cuba poisoned it. :O
seenoevil9620 comments on Apr 14, 2020:
I still think Cuba had some thing to do with the " cigar " shape and it's " reddish " color .....
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
Maybe for retribution, Cuba poisoned it. :O
Could this pandemic have been prevented if we did not rely on economists to run our society?
FearlessFly comments on Apr 14, 2020:
. . . really ? Your source for economic "expertise" is Putins' mouthpiece ?
literally unbelievable :O
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@Lorajay Perhaps you will enlighten us WHICH (nano)second of each day RT "gets it right".
Or, in general, what reliable method is there to weed-out 'fake news'.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 14, 2020:
. . . really ? Your source for economic "expertise" is Putins' mouthpiece ?
literally unbelievable :O
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@Lorajay Perhaps you will enlighten us WHICH (nano)second of each day RT "gets it right".
Or, in general, what reliable method is there to weed-out 'fake news'.
As US citizens, what's your take on this?
[bbc.com]
FearlessFly comments on Apr 14, 2020:
If it (the primary) survives legal challenges (already begun), this is a great result for Democrats. Crucial voter eligibility cases should now not go in the conservative direction -- and crucial ongoing in a swing state.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@Petter I just realized I should have included co-equal branch of government as a "design" feature. :)
FearlessFly comments on Apr 14, 2020:
If it (the primary) survives legal challenges (already begun), this is a great result for Democrats. Crucial voter eligibility cases should now not go in the conservative direction -- and crucial ongoing in a swing state.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@Petter I just realized I should have included co-equal branch of government as a "design" feature. :)
Could this pandemic have been prevented if we did not rely on economists to run our society?
FearlessFly comments on Apr 14, 2020:
. . . really ? Your source for economic "expertise" is Putins' mouthpiece ?
literally unbelievable :O
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@RoboGraham The first section of the Wikipedia page (no expectation of being eminently persuasive). Even Putin gets to spew-forth here.
RT America is a U.S.-based pay television and internet-based news channel which is part of the RT network, a global multilingual television news network based in Moscow, Russia, and funded by the Russian government.
The channel is registered as a "foreign agent" with the United States Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). A 2017 report by the United States Intelligence Community characterized RT as "The Kremlin's principal international propaganda outlet" and said that RT America had been set up as an autonomous nonprofit organization to avoid FARA's registration requirement. The impact of RT America on the US public has been questioned.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 14, 2020:
. . . really ? Your source for economic "expertise" is Putins' mouthpiece ?
literally unbelievable :O
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@RoboGraham The first section of the Wikipedia page (no expectation of being eminently persuasive). Even Putin gets to spew-forth here.
RT America is a U.S.-based pay television and internet-based news channel which is part of the RT network, a global multilingual television news network based in Moscow, Russia, and funded by the Russian government.
The channel is registered as a "foreign agent" with the United States Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). A 2017 report by the United States Intelligence Community characterized RT as "The Kremlin's principal international propaganda outlet" and said that RT America had been set up as an autonomous nonprofit organization to avoid FARA's registration requirement. The impact of RT America on the US public has been questioned.
Could this pandemic have been prevented if we did not rely on economists to run our society?
FearlessFly comments on Apr 14, 2020:
. . . really ? Your source for economic "expertise" is Putins' mouthpiece ?
literally unbelievable :O
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@TomMcGiverin The Internet makes it easy/easier for you/anyone to compete for newsworthiness/credibility.
I invite you/others to try that in Russia. YMMV
I have advocated for NewsGuard -- https://www.newsguardtech.com/
A good first step, but now is for subscribers. More competition is wanted/needed.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 14, 2020:
. . . really ? Your source for economic "expertise" is Putins' mouthpiece ?
literally unbelievable :O
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@TomMcGiverin The Internet makes it easy/easier for you/anyone to compete for newsworthiness/credibility.
I invite you/others to try that in Russia. YMMV
I have advocated for NewsGuard -- https://www.newsguardtech.com/
A good first step, but now is for subscribers. More competition is wanted/needed.
As US citizens, what's your take on this?
[bbc.com]
FearlessFly comments on Apr 14, 2020:
If it (the primary) survives legal challenges (already begun), this is a great result for Democrats. Crucial voter eligibility cases should now not go in the conservative direction -- and crucial ongoing in a swing state.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@Petter As a very close watcher, I'm aware of amazingly good decisions (Brown v Board of Education) and shockingly bad ones (Dredd Scott). I doubt that bias is non-existent, but I'm not aware of any political "design" (lifetime tenure) that is better-suited to eliminate bias.
FearlessFly comments on Apr 14, 2020:
If it (the primary) survives legal challenges (already begun), this is a great result for Democrats. Crucial voter eligibility cases should now not go in the conservative direction -- and crucial ongoing in a swing state.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@Petter As a very close watcher, I'm aware of amazingly good decisions (Brown v Board of Education) and shockingly bad ones (Dredd Scott). I doubt that bias is non-existent, but I'm not aware of any political "design" (lifetime tenure) that is better-suited to eliminate bias.
so what IQ are we talking about as a benchmark for sapiosexuals.
JustLuAnn comments on Mar 7, 2020:
I suck at math. LOL I'm totally tipped for English skills though.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
Whilst roaming-around an art festival, I saw a woman wearing a T-shirt :
"I'm an English Major, You do the Math" :O :P
JustLuAnn comments on Mar 7, 2020:
I suck at math. LOL I'm totally tipped for English skills though.
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
Whilst roaming-around an art festival, I saw a woman wearing a T-shirt :
"I'm an English Major, You do the Math" :O :P
California sued over restricting religious freedom-
[cnn.com]
snytiger6 comments on Apr 14, 2020:
I think there are limits to religious freedoms. One would be to be able to limit religious meetings and services temporarily to insure public health, during a pandemic.
I don't think religious freedoms should include the right to organizes religious meetings which endangers public health so the...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@Gatovicolo @snytiger6 I agree, but with the current SCOTUS makeup, who knows how that will end-up.
snytiger6 comments on Apr 14, 2020:
I think there are limits to religious freedoms. One would be to be able to limit religious meetings and services temporarily to insure public health, during a pandemic.
I don't think religious freedoms should include the right to organizes religious meetings which endangers public health so the...
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@Gatovicolo @snytiger6 I agree, but with the current SCOTUS makeup, who knows how that will end-up.
Could this pandemic have been prevented if we did not rely on economists to run our society?
FearlessFly comments on Apr 14, 2020:
. . . really ? Your source for economic "expertise" is Putins' mouthpiece ?
literally unbelievable :O
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@RoboGraham . . . ok, but there is no 'freedom of the press' in Russia. That alone is (for me) more-than plenty of reason to be highly skeptical of anything Putin puts there. I don't think that is an Illusion, ymmv
FearlessFly comments on Apr 14, 2020:
. . . really ? Your source for economic "expertise" is Putins' mouthpiece ?
literally unbelievable :O
FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@RoboGraham . . . ok, but there is no 'freedom of the press' in Russia. That alone is (for me) more-than plenty of reason to be highly skeptical of anything Putin puts there. I don't think that is an Illusion, ymmv
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