Brother Dege "Old Angel Midnight" [youtube.com]

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 guitarrón 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".

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) ?

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

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ?

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'.

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 hypocrisy also. I don't have "such a problem", I choose to try to be accurate and consistent.

Woke up This Morning · Lightnin' Hopkins [youtube.com]

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

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.

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 ?

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

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.

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

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.

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. :)

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.

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. :)

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' ?

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

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) :

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.

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

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_Kyrkjebø

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

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.

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)

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

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 Wisconsin’s voter rolls — in a state where 2.6 million people voted in the last governor’s race. When the matter was first before the court in January, Mr. Kelly recused himself, citing his upcoming election. He indicated he would “rethink” 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" :)

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

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

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'.

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. :)

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 . . .