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 My understanding is that the WI Supreme Court ruled (kinda last-minute) that state law required the election to go-forward. I have heard (I think) that SCOTUS is 'reviewing' the case -- really not sure about that -- but if so the result(s) could change. Because the WI Exec/Legislature are bitterly divided, the makeup of their SC is important.

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 . . . (wise-ass crack) the difficult done immediately, the impossible takes a little longer :O :P

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 I think it fair to question sources. I think competition in "the marketplace of ideas" is useful and necessary. I haven't found good reason(s) to assign any credibility to RT. Others have tried.

Well watching the news today It really pointed out the difference between British and Americans.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 14, 2020:

. . . color me skeptical of your "rant" . . . The picture on the left. Without attribution, it could be from any where/time -- no one is wearing masks -- despite being very close to others in line. The picture on the right. It does not show your allegations of obesity, snacks, etc. On the ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:

@LenHazell53 While I can sympathize with your plight, IMO, emotion is not a good reason for "fake news".

Wayfaring Stranger · Jerry Garcia & David Grisman [youtube.com]

Kymmacg comments on Apr 14, 2020:

There are SO many versions of this song. But in the Ozarks, where I live, it is almost always sung Appalachia style, with either mandolin or banjo, sometimes accompanied by fiddle. Here is a compilation of many artists' takes on the song. My favorite it the Tennessee Ernie Ford version. His voice, ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:

As a banjo player (not in front of people), I am a bluegrass fan -- especially the frailing/drop-thumb kind(s). btw, The Dusty Springfield 'take' seems to have a full orchestra, and I think the Tim Buckley 'take' has a tom-tom (odd, if so).

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:

@ToolGuy Your indignation is based on the premise that I intended to attack you. I have (or at least should) questioned lots (all ? ) posts using RT as source(s), especially in the Politics group. Considering Russia has demonstrated intent to attack US, I think it fair to question most-anything RT might publish.

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 14, 2020:

@IAJO163 IMO, those two are shining examples of the lack of it.

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:

@ToolGuy The point is that RT is lacking in credibility.

This is from The Onion-satire TALLAHASSEE, FL—In a bold affirmation of faith during a time of ...

FearlessFly comments on Apr 14, 2020:

At first I thought YOU were making-up "fake news" . . . . . . now this make more Silly, Random & Fun (non)sense :O https://politics.theonion.com/southern-governors-argue-covid-19-good-christian-virus-1842665057

FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:

@JimG . . . that was 'edited-in' after my comment.

This is from The Onion-satire TALLAHASSEE, FL—In a bold affirmation of faith during a time of ...

FearlessFly comments on Apr 14, 2020:

At first I thought YOU were making-up "fake news" . . . . . . now this make more Silly, Random & Fun (non)sense :O https://politics.theonion.com/southern-governors-argue-covid-19-good-christian-virus-1842665057

FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:

@evidentialist . . . but the (apparent) "plagiarism" aspect kinda sucks.

Well watching the news today It really pointed out the difference between British and Americans.

AnonySchmoose comments on Apr 14, 2020:

Admittedly, the Texas americana-style food bank is disgraceful in so many ways in addition to being willfully ignorant about the kinds of food that are actually nutritious for people.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:

I can't speak for TX. I volunteer at The Food Group (a warehouse serving food banks all over the state). Their offerings are VERY nutritious.

Coronavirus: Raspberry Pi-powered ventilator to be tested in Colombia [bbc.

gigihein comments on Apr 13, 2020:

This is amazing. You can tell the difference between a collective society over an individualistic society. Sharing the code and idea of simpler system without personal gain is uncommon in America. I don't even like how jaded I sound. Too much Trump.on ride home, I guess.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 14, 2020:

@gigihein . . . btw, I just remembered, this is not long, and worth a careful read (see what I did there ? ) : https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/right-to-read.en.html

Coronavirus: Raspberry Pi-powered ventilator to be tested in Colombia [bbc.

gigihein comments on Apr 13, 2020:

This is amazing. You can tell the difference between a collective society over an individualistic society. Sharing the code and idea of simpler system without personal gain is uncommon in America. I don't even like how jaded I sound. Too much Trump.on ride home, I guess.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 13, 2020:

@gigihein Stallman is actually more that clever, brilliant -- but I'm kinda prejudiced :P

Should Prostitution be Legal?

TattedIrishXx comments on Apr 11, 2020:

As a survivor of human trafficking, absolutely not. I’ve been beaten, robbed, held in cars, woken up to being smacked in the face for falling asleep, and I’ve had a anally raped with a broomstick!! If you want a crazier story than mine, look up my late Survivor Sister, Jennifer Kempton, she was ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 13, 2020:

@TattedIrishXx (logically) It would only take one person to falsify the statement : no one “loves” that “job”. Has anyone taken a large 'population' poll ? I think there is no shortage of folks who never love their job(s).

Coronavirus: Raspberry Pi-powered ventilator to be tested in Colombia [bbc.

gigihein comments on Apr 13, 2020:

This is amazing. You can tell the difference between a collective society over an individualistic society. Sharing the code and idea of simpler system without personal gain is uncommon in America. I don't even like how jaded I sound. Too much Trump.on ride home, I guess.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 13, 2020:

As a geek (eek!), I'm a fan of Richard Stallman (he started these next two), the GPL, and FSF : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Stallman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU_General_Public_License https://www.fsf.org/

Lead Belly - "The Gallis Pole" [youtube.com]

gigihein comments on Apr 13, 2020:

Love the blues, I know he pronounces it Gallis Poles, but did The Smithsonian whitewash the title from The Gallows pole https://youtu.be/ye2N_2ce3QE

FearlessFly replies on Apr 13, 2020:

I think they are being 'authentic'. This link has the translation : https://folkways.si.edu/leadbelly

This has been a difficult day and I’m off to bed now.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 13, 2020:

The above is a live version, as mentioned . . . The music video to accompany the release of "Strong" was first released on YouTube on 26 July 2013 at a total length of four minutes and two seconds. The video was shot on location at the 6th Street Viaduct in Los Angeles with the actor Nash ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 13, 2020:

@gigihein I do the 'walkin'" the internet (usually Wikipedia) does the talkin' :P

To the Biden Supporters.

Fred_Snerd comments on Apr 13, 2020:

To me, the vote is a joke. Politicians will make arrangements to get what they personally want. The citizen has long been left behind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tu32CCA_Ig

FearlessFly replies on Apr 13, 2020:

@TomMcGiverin I doubt any philosopher would believe that, I sure don't.

To the Biden Supporters.

Fred_Snerd comments on Apr 13, 2020:

To me, the vote is a joke. Politicians will make arrangements to get what they personally want. The citizen has long been left behind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tu32CCA_Ig

FearlessFly replies on Apr 13, 2020:

@TomMcGiverin I thought I was cynical, but that is a level I hope I never attain. :O

Leaked emails show experts alarm over Trump admin coronavirus response - Business Insider

JayOleck38 comments on Apr 13, 2020:

BUT HIS EMAILS! Yes. I am officially taking that phrase for our own!

FearlessFly replies on Apr 13, 2020:

These are the emails (you can dl them yourself) of medical and pandemic professionals, NOT politicians. Please don't start.

To the Biden Supporters.

Fred_Snerd comments on Apr 13, 2020:

To me, the vote is a joke. Politicians will make arrangements to get what they personally want. The citizen has long been left behind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tu32CCA_Ig

FearlessFly replies on Apr 13, 2020:

I just though of another counter example -- Initiative and Referendum

To the Biden Supporters.

Fred_Snerd comments on Apr 13, 2020:

To me, the vote is a joke. Politicians will make arrangements to get what they personally want. The citizen has long been left behind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tu32CCA_Ig

FearlessFly replies on Apr 13, 2020:

I don't disagree with the video. I think there are some/few counter examples -- Vietnam war protests, leagalize marijuana, absentee/mail-in ballot.

Found out 76% of the world’s serial killers come from the USA. Why is that?

Geoffrey51 comments on Apr 10, 2020:

Serial killers respond to Abnormal psychology gratification . Generally the profile is white male, 25-34. Academically they are categorised into four groups. Mission-oriented - target groups such as gay, prostitutes and so on Hedonist orThrill seekers- violence, sexual gratification, ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 13, 2020:

@Geoffrey51 @Jacar . . . not necessarily disagreeing with your claims, but IMO, references to back-them-up would improve credibility, and IMO is a reasonable expectation (especially in a CT group).

Can someone do me a huge favor and make a .torrent of boot-repair-disk and share the link?

FearlessFly comments on Apr 12, 2020:

I just uploaded this to TPB : -rw-r--r-- 1 daveb daveb 57165 Apr 8 17:36 boot-repair-disk-64bit.iso.torrent HTH

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

@TheGreatShadow I uploaded it only about 4 hours ago. Are you saying it is no longer needed/wanted, or do you want it uploaded to 1337x ?

Your Internet is working.

gigihein comments on Apr 12, 2020:

I ha e always been partial to computer geeks.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

@gigihein . . . nah, here is literal -- I'm not a 'twitter-er' but it's funny : https://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/the-opposite-of/sapiosexual.html https://twitter.com/demarionunn/status/1174999024543383552?lang=en

Your Internet is working.

gigihein comments on Apr 12, 2020:

I ha e always been partial to computer geeks.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

@gigihein LOL -- I hadn't thought (or heard) of that. :O

Your Internet is working.

gigihein comments on Apr 12, 2020:

I ha e always been partial to computer geeks.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

Sapiosexual ?

My father taught me the proper way to do a handshake.

LenHazell53 comments on Apr 12, 2020:

We may take the eastern tradition of bowing?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

@LenHazell53 . . . yes, and this is a good time to question (AND advocate for the elimination of) any/all 'tradition'(s) for which there is NO good reason(s).

Humans are the virus. The corona virus is just the planet earth exercising its immune system.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 12, 2020:

. . . EVIDENCE, or, cynical much ?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

@nowhereman55 Water and air pollution are definitely human caused, and I think climate change is also, that makes humans (likely) irresponsible, but it doesn't make humans a virus (your claim). Where is you evidence for earths' "immune system" (again your claim) ?

Lyle Lovett - If I Had A Boat [youtube.com]

Haemish1 comments on Apr 12, 2020:

Funny, but this song has been swimming about in my head for a couple days now:)

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

. . . "swimming" -- I see what you did there :O

There is a certain madness, for me at least, in having strong social distancing measures and at the ...

FearlessFly comments on Apr 12, 2020:

Where's the beef ? Is there some evidence that outdoor exercise (while social distancing) has more-than negligible risk ?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

@Austin-Cambridge This is the CT group -- be careful what you ask for -- you might just get it. :O :) :)

There is a certain madness, for me at least, in having strong social distancing measures and at the ...

FearlessFly comments on Apr 12, 2020:

Where's the beef ? Is there some evidence that outdoor exercise (while social distancing) has more-than negligible risk ?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

@Austin-Cambridge . . . now you are "moving the goalpost". YOUR claim is not **just** that there is a large death toll. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moving_the_goalposts#Logical_fallacy . . . btw "burden of proof" is 'the' expression (for the burden) -- I just asked for EVIDENCE to support your claim.

There is a certain madness, for me at least, in having strong social distancing measures and at the ...

FearlessFly comments on Apr 12, 2020:

Where's the beef ? Is there some evidence that outdoor exercise (while social distancing) has more-than negligible risk ?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

@Austin-Cambridge . . . errr WRONG ! I'm not the one making the (extraordinary) claim "exercising your rights by leaving home for no good reason will potentially kill a great many people" ! The burden of proof is YOURS. :P

Rhiannon Giddens performs "Julie" [youtube.com]

gigihein comments on Apr 12, 2020:

I love her.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

. . . fretless banjo :)

My father taught me the proper way to do a handshake.

LenHazell53 comments on Apr 12, 2020:

We may take the eastern tradition of bowing?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

Why follow 'tradition' without (debatable very good) REASON ?

My father taught me the proper way to do a handshake.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 12, 2020:

IMHO, most "traditions" should be measured against REASON. I think most/all would not measure-up. :O

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

(stepping-up onto soapbox) How many folks ask women to remove a hat (especially easter sunday mornings) ? What is the reason for this expectation nonsense ? I wear hats virtually all my waking hours. At my age folks likely think I'm covering-up hair-loss (yes, there is some, see profile pic), but I have been wearing hats for 40+ years, that is not the reason (and not the reason for hair-loss). Few dress-code requirements make sense to me. Why not respect peoples' choice(s) when there is no REASON for some un/known cultural 'tradition' ? (stepping off-of soapbox)

I think at the present moment this song fits perfectly! Mythomania.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 12, 2020:

"it's happening soon, it's coming for us"

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

@Marionville (not disagreeing) I was not 'winge-ing", just noticing one of the lyrics.

There is a certain madness, for me at least, in having strong social distancing measures and at the ...

FearlessFly comments on Apr 12, 2020:

Where's the beef ? Is there some evidence that outdoor exercise (while social distancing) has more-than negligible risk ?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

@Austin-Cambridge . . . again, EVIDENCE ? Anecdotes are NOT data.

I'm a King Bee · Muddy Waters [youtube.com]

sassygirl3869 comments on Apr 12, 2020:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2OIvFg-ljc I had this album years ago. How do you like this version?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

. . . it's fine. Author, Author : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrS5HwjbsBM

Has anyone seen fake profiles here on agnostic.com?

FearlessFly comments on Apr 11, 2020:

. . . huh ? Your profile says you joined April 2 2019. :O . . . does not compute. :)

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

@Ninanah On a website full of non-believers and skeptics, THAT would be more credible had you mentioned it in the FIRST PLACE. Or at least now, provide some confirmation of that claim.

Divine Comedy: A Lady Of A Certain Age. Quite simply, top drawer songwriting........ [youtube.com]

FearlessFly comments on Apr 12, 2020:

(from independent.co.uk) "A Lady of a Certain Age", a lonely jet-set demi-monde habituée looking back on her life. Set to sombre acoustic guitar and strings, it has a relaxed, Mediterranean elegance redolent of some Côte d'Azur Promenade des Anglais, as madame sails into her dotage, hoping for ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

@Sulla . . . "sir" ? I tend to get a little suspicious when other adults put sir or Mr . . . :O :)

Is anyone else sitting through this drivel that passes for Saturday Night Live?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 12, 2020:

I miss Aykroyd and Murray...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd Good 'documentary, he's a one-of-a kind, interesting, down-to-earth, good guy

Is anyone else sitting through this drivel that passes for Saturday Night Live?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 12, 2020:

I miss Aykroyd and Murray...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7329810/

So, the issues I want to highlight here are as follows: - I'm apoplectic as to the massive ...

gater comments on Apr 11, 2020:

This is complete bullshit - the Chinese are to blame for this mess - are you people stupid or something?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

@motrubl4u I try to provide source(s) for my comments/arguments. IMO, that's the way this "system" works.

Dr John LIVE "I'm Confessin' That I Love You" [youtube.com]

Lorajay comments on Apr 12, 2020:

Love him doing the old standards.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 12, 2020:

"Dr. John - Swanee River Boogie [youtube.com]"

Headline : My Girlfriend Is a Chatbot Quarantine amid coronavirus could boost the nascent ...

gigihein comments on Apr 11, 2020:

Sigh!

FearlessFly replies on Apr 11, 2020:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjq4wYuwgxs

Many of you know music better than I.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 11, 2020:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6svOHFSAH8

FearlessFly replies on Apr 11, 2020:

@gigihein "As parents we only give two things, one is roots, the other wings"

Federal appeals court allows Facebook privacy lawsuit to proceed [jurist.org]

godlessinal comments on Apr 11, 2020:

That's crazy

FearlessFly replies on Apr 11, 2020:

@godlessinal This is the US, where did you get the notion that the "wheels of justice" move quickly ?

Federal appeals court allows Facebook privacy lawsuit to proceed [jurist.org]

godlessinal comments on Apr 11, 2020:

That's crazy

FearlessFly replies on Apr 11, 2020:

. . . that is highly non-specific. What is it that you find "crazy" ?

Janis Joplin me and Bobby McGee

FearlessFly comments on Apr 11, 2020:

. . . believe-it-or-don't, I had never heard (or of) this before :O :P https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZvsxe1CD-c

FearlessFly replies on Apr 11, 2020:

or this :P https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxIYYQNcRxQ

Led Zeppelin is not my favorite band, but this one is one of my favorites.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 11, 2020:

I just looked this up : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swhEa8vuP6U

FearlessFly replies on Apr 11, 2020:

@Spinliesel . . . laughing all-the-way to the bank (usurping the music) :O

Many of you know music better than I.

gigihein comments on Apr 11, 2020:

I don't have the answer, but was turned on to this artist here. I cant get enough of her. Thanks for posting this to remind me. I'm on my way is a fav of hers if I could have one. https://youtu.be/a4Xlyi8Is98

FearlessFly replies on Apr 11, 2020:

I'm a banjo player (not in front of people). I stumbled-across her YT vids and have posted a few. I especially like the drop-thumb style typical of old-time bluegrass songs. The fretless banjo is uncommon, but not unheard-of.

Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day, To the last ...

FearlessFly comments on Apr 11, 2020:

The Bard is great, but not sure what it has to do with "Religion & Spirituality"

FearlessFly replies on Apr 11, 2020:

@Allamanda I agree, but "It is a tale Told by an idiot" "full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing" either one of those two is a real give-away. :)

Why the diminished hours?

FearlessFly comments on Apr 10, 2020:

. . . perhaps the number of available employees is diminished :O

FearlessFly replies on Apr 11, 2020:

@AnneWimsey . . . right, but he/I were talking about banks . . .

Many of you know music better than I.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 11, 2020:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6svOHFSAH8

FearlessFly replies on Apr 11, 2020:

@gigihein If I thought about for a time, I might think of others, but it's pretty freaking good.

So, the issues I want to highlight here are as follows: - I'm apoplectic as to the massive ...

gater comments on Apr 11, 2020:

This is complete bullshit - the Chinese are to blame for this mess - are you people stupid or something?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 11, 2020:

@motrubl4u https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_hominem

The Battle of the Oligarchs is under way.

RoboGraham comments on Apr 11, 2020:

We need to replace the democratic party with a new non-corrupt party.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 11, 2020:

@RoboGraham Call me cynical if you like, but history doesn't support that POV. . . . just the US : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_parties_in_the_United_States

The Battle of the Oligarchs is under way.

RoboGraham comments on Apr 11, 2020:

We need to replace the democratic party with a new non-corrupt party.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 11, 2020:

@ToolGuy . . . anecdotes are NOT data !

The Battle of the Oligarchs is under way.

RoboGraham comments on Apr 11, 2020:

We need to replace the democratic party with a new non-corrupt party.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 11, 2020:

@ToolGuy . . . "et tu Brute" not necessarily disagreeing, but without metrics and evidence, color me skeptical. :P

The Battle of the Oligarchs is under way.

RoboGraham comments on Apr 11, 2020:

We need to replace the democratic party with a new non-corrupt party.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 11, 2020:

. . . not trying to "poke the bear", but on which planet does "no corruption in politics" exist ?

Why the diminished hours?

FearlessFly comments on Apr 10, 2020:

. . . perhaps the number of available employees is diminished :O

FearlessFly replies on Apr 11, 2020:

@JacobMeyers . . . no idea :P

Sometimes We Cry, Van Morrison [youtube.com]

Marionville comments on Apr 11, 2020:

Too much crying...not enough laughter!

FearlessFly replies on Apr 11, 2020:

"Sugar coating leads to truth decay" - Swami Beyondananda :)

Found out 76% of the world’s serial killers come from the USA. Why is that?

JacarC comments on Apr 10, 2020:

Not possible to respect such a statistic. 99+ percent of the countries on the planet do not keep the data needed to even start a comparison. 98+ percent of the countries on the planet do not investigate with our level of crime investigation. And: increasingly we are learning that white men are ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 11, 2020:

That would be more credible if you provided source(s) for YOUR statistics. :O

It is frightening how easy it is to post disinformation.

Marionville comments on Apr 10, 2020:

Even more frightening is the number of people who believe it!

FearlessFly replies on Apr 10, 2020:

The significant difference between intelligence and stupidity is that intelligence has its' limits. :O :P

It is frightening how easy it is to post disinformation.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 10, 2020:

Your 'intro' could be easily (mis)interpreted to imply that aljezeera is doing the misinformation -- I'm aware, as the article reports, that it is the russians doing it.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 10, 2020:

@Lorajay . . . my "comment makes no sense" comment -- just got a laugh ! :O :)

It is frightening how easy it is to post disinformation.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 10, 2020:

Your 'intro' could be easily (mis)interpreted to imply that aljezeera is doing the misinformation -- I'm aware, as the article reports, that it is the russians doing it.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 10, 2020:

@Lorajay . . . now, (after 3 'likes' ) my comment makes no sense :P

Mercury probe snaps stunning photos of our planet during Earth flyby | Live Science

FearlessFly comments on Apr 10, 2020:

. . . sorry, but those are not-much compared to : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthrise

FearlessFly replies on Apr 10, 2020:

@mcgeo52 . . . ironic -- orange(s) for Apple ! :O

Mercury probe snaps stunning photos of our planet during Earth flyby | Live Science

FearlessFly comments on Apr 10, 2020:

. . . sorry, but those are not-much compared to : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthrise

FearlessFly replies on Apr 10, 2020:

@SeaGreenEyez . . . perhaps, but for some people, earthrise was/is a soul-shaking, life-changing, truly global phenomenon.

It’s about the long term...

FearlessFly comments on Apr 10, 2020:

IMHO, your Bernie-love and Biden-hate is getting (way too) old.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 10, 2020:

@skado . . . I gave my opinion. I rarely use the word 'hate' -- should not have used it there.

Found out 76% of the world’s serial killers come from the USA. Why is that?

FearlessFly comments on Apr 9, 2020:

. . . not necessarily doubting that, but IMO, reliable source(s) should be provided.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 10, 2020:

@Geoffrey51 That reddit page links to : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_killer . . . which has this "76% of all known serial killers in the 20th century were from the United States.[33] " . . . the '33' links to this book : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/299089.The_Encyclopedia_of_Serial_Killers . . . which is probably a reasonable source. A startpage.com search "how many of the world’s serial killers come from the USA" gives several sources (haven't looked at them).

Find Out In Time, Poco [youtube.com]

Marionville comments on Apr 10, 2020:

Not available in the UK.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 10, 2020:

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

Savoy Brown - Tell Mama [youtube.com]

Marionville comments on Apr 10, 2020:

They never had much success in the U.K....more an American sound although they’re actually Brits.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 10, 2020:

Rock & Roll by any other name would sound the same to me.

“The wise man regulates his conduct by the theories both of religion and science.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 9, 2020:

https://youtu.be/h0H-amOti_o

FearlessFly replies on Apr 10, 2020:

@Mcflewster . . . I'm not finding that group -- link ? btw, see my (later) comment about this video here : "Why You Should Never Say ;It's Just A Theory; - YouTube"

Good morning all.

Geoffrey51 comments on Apr 10, 2020:

Have you got Tapestry? One of those great albums of the period.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 10, 2020:

@Geoffrey51 . . . ethnocentrism is not my thing.

Messaging App Signal Threatens to Dump US Market if Anti-Encryption Bill Passes [uk.pcmag.com]

MarkiusMahamius comments on Apr 9, 2020:

I use signal. Dammit.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 9, 2020:

@gigihein Think of it like Skype, but NOT proprietary, NOT Microsoft (MS actually monitors (some) Skype transmissions), works on most devices, private, secure. Of course it only works with any/all that have it installed -- very easy to do. If you want to 'message' (from my profile) me, I will help.

Messaging App Signal Threatens to Dump US Market if Anti-Encryption Bill Passes [uk.pcmag.com]

MarkiusMahamius comments on Apr 9, 2020:

I use signal. Dammit.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 9, 2020:

@MarkiusMahamius . . . don't know. There certainly is 'messaging' within the encrypted connection (as well as lot of other features). There is no "phone call", so 'texting' isn't involved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_VoIP_software

Messaging App Signal Threatens to Dump US Market if Anti-Encryption Bill Passes [uk.pcmag.com]

MarkiusMahamius comments on Apr 9, 2020:

I use signal. Dammit.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 9, 2020:

. . . no shortage of alternatives. I chose one NOT tied to any cell phone or phone number at all. Open Source, cross-platform, end-to-end encrypted, etc. ymmv https://www.jami.net

NASA contemplates turning a moon crater into a giant, powerful telescope The far side of the moon...

yvilletom comments on Apr 9, 2020:

It will be costly to taxpayers. Congress did, after construction started, kill the Super Conducting Super Collider in Texas. Other nations’ taxpayers then funded the smaller Large Hadron Collider in Europe, and despite ambiguously-worded claims in press releases to popular magazines, the LHC did ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 9, 2020:

@yvilletom Read carefully Did you mean the press releases to popular magazines were saying "the LHC did not find the Higgs particle" ? Or are YOU personally saying "the LHC did not find the Higgs particle" ? I'm asking you to clearly answer that issue one way or the other.

NASA contemplates turning a moon crater into a giant, powerful telescope The far side of the moon...

yvilletom comments on Apr 9, 2020:

It will be costly to taxpayers. Congress did, after construction started, kill the Super Conducting Super Collider in Texas. Other nations’ taxpayers then funded the smaller Large Hadron Collider in Europe, and despite ambiguously-worded claims in press releases to popular magazines, the LHC did ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 9, 2020:

@yvilletom I"m not disputing "ambiguously-worded claims in press releases" Did you mean the press was saying "the LHC did not find the Higgs particle" ? Your "it may try again in 2032 or so" comment seems to indicate that you think that the Higgs has not yet been found. If so, show some evidence of that claim.

NASA contemplates turning a moon crater into a giant, powerful telescope The far side of the moon...

yvilletom comments on Apr 9, 2020:

It will be costly to taxpayers. Congress did, after construction started, kill the Super Conducting Super Collider in Texas. Other nations’ taxpayers then funded the smaller Large Hadron Collider in Europe, and despite ambiguously-worded claims in press releases to popular magazines, the LHC did ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 9, 2020:

@yvilletom . . . 'boondogle' is a different topic. You commented "the LHC did not find the Higgs particle". Are you saying CERN got it wrong ?

NASA contemplates turning a moon crater into a giant, powerful telescope The far side of the moon...

yvilletom comments on Apr 9, 2020:

It will be costly to taxpayers. Congress did, after construction started, kill the Super Conducting Super Collider in Texas. Other nations’ taxpayers then funded the smaller Large Hadron Collider in Europe, and despite ambiguously-worded claims in press releases to popular magazines, the LHC did ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 9, 2020:

Are you saying CERN is getting it wrong ? https://home.cern/news/news/physics/cms-measures-higgs-bosons-mass-unprecedented-precision https://home.cern/tags/higgs-boson https://home.cern/news/press-release/physics/lhc-experiments-present-new-higgs-results-2019-eps-hep-conference

Look closely -- on the tree branch. Not something I would see every day.

seenoevil9620 comments on Apr 9, 2020:

looks like a Mallard Duck ?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 9, 2020:

Yes, TWO of them :) The female is on the left of the male

Do you have a better-half like this?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 9, 2020:

I had that ex. She broke into my account after separating - never use mother's maiden name. As an English major I have plenty of "favorite" and obscure characters from which to choose.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 9, 2020:

Whilst roaming a local festival, I noticed a womans' T-shirt -- "I'm an English Major -- you do the Math !" :O :P

Windows 10 is getting Linux files integration in File Explorer 28 comments You’ll be able to...

dalefvictor comments on Apr 9, 2020:

If this is true and they are really going to do this I would like to know how it compares with using VMWare on a Linux machine to run Windows Programs. If it is the same but one does not have to pay for the Windows 10 other than what is already on the computer.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 9, 2020:

Or, better yet, ditch MS altogether. I choose to never put my money there. :O

Just loving the nice weather and spiring sunshine.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 8, 2020:

. . . ok, I'll bite -- wtf is "four twenty" ?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 9, 2020:

@Kennybobb . . wrong lingo, not "four twenty" (english words) -- 420, 4:20, or 4/20 (numbers) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/420_(cannabis_culture)

Experiment finds that gravity still works down to 50 micrometers Sensitive gravity test fails to ...

Novelty comments on Apr 6, 2020:

Hilbert space modeling shows that at higher and higher relativistic velocities time acts more and like a spatial dimension. Sort of a 90 degree curve but through a rounded corner. Because of the way mass increases and the way the length in the direction traveled contracts and by the way time ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 9, 2020:

@Novelty . . . now you are resorting to ad hominem -- doesn't help your case . . .

Experiment finds that gravity still works down to 50 micrometers Sensitive gravity test fails to ...

Novelty comments on Apr 6, 2020:

Hilbert space modeling shows that at higher and higher relativistic velocities time acts more and like a spatial dimension. Sort of a 90 degree curve but through a rounded corner. Because of the way mass increases and the way the length in the direction traveled contracts and by the way time ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 9, 2020:

@Novelty I see no reason to regularly assign credibility to anyone who defends their claim(s) without bothering to back-them up with references. NOT doing so invites skepticism (especially if is as easy as you seem to indicate). At least with qualifications in profile, there is some 'expertise' asserted.

Experiment finds that gravity still works down to 50 micrometers Sensitive gravity test fails to ...

Novelty comments on Apr 6, 2020:

Hilbert space modeling shows that at higher and higher relativistic velocities time acts more and like a spatial dimension. Sort of a 90 degree curve but through a rounded corner. Because of the way mass increases and the way the length in the direction traveled contracts and by the way time ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 9, 2020:

@AnneWimsey On a website full of folks who tend to be skeptical of most anything, qualifications IMHO are highly relevant. Stated matter-of-factly, I don't see that as "bragging". Higher Ed. degrees are, IMO, accomplishments to be proud of. In the context of the global population, they are rare. In the alternative, I think it useful (whether qualified or not) to post reliable references to confirm ones' facts/premises.

Thanks to Bookshop, There Is No Reason to Buy Books on Amazon Anymore [insidehook.com]

FearlessFly comments on Apr 2, 2020:

. . . we have these things called libraries -- both gratis and libre !

FearlessFly replies on Apr 9, 2020:

@wolf041 https://librivox.org/ https://archive.org/ https://archive.org/details/nationalemergencylibrary

Experiment finds that gravity still works down to 50 micrometers Sensitive gravity test fails to ...

BrianFinn comments on Apr 7, 2020:

Whenever an experiment confirms existing theories - always mixed reaction. Yes, it is good that our understanding still works. But, damn! wouldn't it be neat to discover something truly new and unexpected! I was one of those disappointed when faster-than-light neutrinos turned out to be a mistake...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@Triphid . . . this from the guy who "brags" about hurling epithets (the 'name-calling' "discussion") at your choosing. Yea, right, so decent of you :O

Experiment finds that gravity still works down to 50 micrometers Sensitive gravity test fails to ...

BrianFinn comments on Apr 7, 2020:

Whenever an experiment confirms existing theories - always mixed reaction. Yes, it is good that our understanding still works. But, damn! wouldn't it be neat to discover something truly new and unexpected! I was one of those disappointed when faster-than-light neutrinos turned out to be a mistake...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@Triphid Apparently you have failed to notice that at NO time during this 'discussion' did I actually ASK YOU any questions. Scientifically speaking -- EPIC FAIL :O

Bruce Springsteen - I'll Stand By You [youtube.com]

EyesThatSmile comments on Apr 8, 2020:

Never heard it before. Nice song.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 8, 2020:

. . . as Marje would say "well now you have" :O

Experiment finds that gravity still works down to 50 micrometers Sensitive gravity test fails to ...

BrianFinn comments on Apr 7, 2020:

Whenever an experiment confirms existing theories - always mixed reaction. Yes, it is good that our understanding still works. But, damn! wouldn't it be neat to discover something truly new and unexpected! I was one of those disappointed when faster-than-light neutrinos turned out to be a mistake...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@Triphid Of course, science can and does disprove some things (falsification), but AFAIK, there is NO CERTAINTY is science (apart, perhaps, math). There is always doubt/error bars. It would be one thing if you explicitly say "In My Humble Opinion" (IMHO), but . . . It is hard not to notice that your assertions do not give references to credible sources to support them. Nor do I see any claim(s) of your technical qualification(s) despite your insistent claims. All the more reason to question your "bloviations".

Experiment finds that gravity still works down to 50 micrometers Sensitive gravity test fails to ...

BrianFinn comments on Apr 7, 2020:

Whenever an experiment confirms existing theories - always mixed reaction. Yes, it is good that our understanding still works. But, damn! wouldn't it be neat to discover something truly new and unexpected! I was one of those disappointed when faster-than-light neutrinos turned out to be a mistake...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@Triphid below, (quoted verbatim -- no editing by me/you) is your comment that I replied to -- NOTE -- no lol, no emoji ! "Why should that be so? Is it not possible ONLY because we humans, with a mix of arrogance and somewhat limited understanding have said it must be so because they ARE the Universal Laws that WE have decided MUST exist? "

Experiment finds that gravity still works down to 50 micrometers Sensitive gravity test fails to ...

Novelty comments on Apr 6, 2020:

Hilbert space modeling shows that at higher and higher relativistic velocities time acts more and like a spatial dimension. Sort of a 90 degree curve but through a rounded corner. Because of the way mass increases and the way the length in the direction traveled contracts and by the way time ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@AnneWimsey . . . hmmm. TheMiddleWay lists his PhD (physics AND medical physics) qualifications in his profile, Novelty does not. IMO, one has credibility, the other is (what ? ) nebulous.

Experiment finds that gravity still works down to 50 micrometers Sensitive gravity test fails to ...

BrianFinn comments on Apr 7, 2020:

Whenever an experiment confirms existing theories - always mixed reaction. Yes, it is good that our understanding still works. But, damn! wouldn't it be neat to discover something truly new and unexpected! I was one of those disappointed when faster-than-light neutrinos turned out to be a mistake...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@Triphid WOW. Considering that Einstein/Feynman/whomever hasn't come-up with a legit experiment to falsify (what you refer to) Universal Laws, I propose that YOU give-it-a try (perhaps your understanding is not so "limited", you seem adamant/arrogant enough). Then write a scientific paper about your results and submit them to your favorite professional peer-reviewed journal. You might just be awarded a NOBEL. . . . good luck with that :P

What is your opinion of private citizens owning firearms.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 7, 2020:

Trying to open a can-o-worms ?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@RoboGraham IMHO, providing credible/reliable sources (multiples if possible) relevant to the discussion-at-hand (RT does not qualify) typically goes a long way to alleviating potential "troll" ideas.

Can someone do me a huge favor and make a .torrent of boot-repair-disk and share the link?

rogerbenham comments on Apr 8, 2020:

Boot repair disk for what operating system? I use Linux Mint.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@TheGreatShadow . . . ok I downloaded the link, created a .torrent using : https://www.maketecheasier.com/make-your-own-torrent/ . . . but trying to access TPB (tried Opera, Tor, Firefox) is getting Error 522 Connection timed out :

Check this old poster of allegiance - no god reference:

IrishTxJudy comments on Apr 8, 2020:

That’s correct. It wasn’t there originally but I believe was added after WWII, during the McCarthy investigations in the ‘50’s when they were trying to weed out people they thought were communists in this country.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@IrishTxJudy https://study.com/academy/lesson/the-history-of-in-god-we-trust-on-currency.html https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/president-eisenhower-signs-in-god-we-trust-into-law

Check this old poster of allegiance - no god reference:

IrishTxJudy comments on Apr 8, 2020:

That’s correct. It wasn’t there originally but I believe was added after WWII, during the McCarthy investigations in the ‘50’s when they were trying to weed out people they thought were communists in this country.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 8, 2020:

. . . correct : https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2018/06/14/the-gripping-sermon-that-got-under-god-added-to-the-pledge-of-allegiance-on-flag-day/