This is what greeted me when I came home today. They always take my breath away.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 30, 2018:

Great blue heron! Yay! ?

Here's my struggle I am trying to figure out.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 29, 2018:

Why would you want to fill up their heads with BS? Nature is indinitely variable and fascinating. Belief in things supernatural is like putting on a blindfold. You can't see nature if you are focussed on something beyond nature that does not even exist.

I'm 29, living in Texas where most, if not all of my peers have had children.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 29, 2018:

Too many people take having children too lightly. The world would be a much better (and less crowded) place if more people followed your example. At 7.5 billion we are, by some estimates, beyond the long-term carrying capacity by factor of five. In population dynamics, what goes up must come down. Throw climate change into the equation and the probability of a crash is magnified a hundredfold.

Having a discussion on another social site about the bible.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 29, 2018:

The Genesis story contrasts sharply with what science says about how the Earth, sun, and moon were formed. Likewise the origin of species. The science is summarised nicely in a film series titled "Origins." I believe Niel De Gras Tyson narrated it. Also there is the Tyson remake of Carl Sagan's "Cosmos." And of course there is the original, with Sagan himself. And there are innumerable books on the subject. Any good high school or college general biology textbook will have three or four chapters dedicated to Darwinian evolution, as well as numerous references to evolution sprinkled throughout the rest of the chapters. (Darwin's theory pops up so often because it essentially explains and unifies the whole science.) It should be fairly easy for you to refute the assertion that science "proves the Bible right."

I am curious of people's thoughts of science here. Are you confident in science?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 29, 2018:

There is only one science but it has many branches: biology, chemistry, physics, geology, etc. Science is both a process for investigating nature and all the knowledge that has accumulated through the exercise of that process over the last 400-odd years. We have a lot of confidence in the validity of the information that has been gathered because the process requires that it all be supported by independently-verifiable evidence, and both the process and its products are constantly subjected to peer review. The process has a built-in self-correction mechanism. Mistakes are made, but rarely do they go very long without being detected and set right. Science is not ideological, nor are its conclusions based on personal desire, caprice, or religious dogma. Belief is right out. Wars are fought over political ideologies and religious dogmas, but no war has ever been fought over scientific findings. The reason for the difference is that religious believers have only ancient texts in which many wild, half-baked, ambiguous and conflicting claims are made. Since the ancient texts are up for interpretation, and there is no way to substantiate any particular opinion, religious believers have no final arbiter that can peacefully settle disputes. Hence the long and bloody history of religious warfare. Meanwhile science, like the ugly duckling that grew into a beautiful swann, serenely glides on down the lake.

What's your answer to "what if you die and God is real?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 28, 2018:

That's a really big what if with a really, really small chance of being realized. Really! ?

When I downloaded this app about a couple of weeks ago I definitely categorized myself as agnostic ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 28, 2018:

Ha ha ha! I think you have been hanging out with the right people lately!

Does the bible unwittingly promote Atheism?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 26, 2018:

The "good book" is full of outrageous assertions, conflicting narratives, and backward mores. It is obviously the product of many writers, editors, and translators of dubious qualifications and/or twisted political agendas. One would think that any omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent god worth his/her salt would at least be able to assemble a competent public relations staff. Or at least farm the work out to a good Madison Avenue agency. But apparently not in this case. The inconsistencies are enough to test the faith of a saint.

If you choose to leave the United States, what country would you prefer to live in next?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 26, 2018:

It would probably be one of the progressive, socialist Nordic countries.

Greek Orthodox Leader Blames Atheist Prime Minister for Deadly Wildfires – Friendly Atheist

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 26, 2018:

What moron gave the imbecile the idiot microphone?

That was then. This is now. The Law of Unintended Consequences.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 25, 2018:

But if we don't invest in our infrastructure we most assuredly will not move forward. And if we keep on burning fossil fuels mother nature will spank us hard. So why not kill two birds with one stone and invest in green infrastructure? Seems like a win-win to me.

That was then. This is now. The Law of Unintended Consequences.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 25, 2018:

But if we don't invest in our infrastructure we most assuredly will not move forward. And if we keep on burning fossil fuels mother nature will spank us hard. So why not kill two birds with one stone and invest in green infrastructure? Seems like a win-win to me.

GOP Candidate Claims the Founding Fathers Put “One Nation Under God” in the Pledge – Friendly ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 25, 2018:

They will never stop until they have their theocracy. And the the real trouble will begin.

What is your first memory?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 25, 2018:

I don't know if it is my first memory, but I remember my mother crying when JFK was assassinated. We had a little black-and-white TV on and everybody was talking about the news. My Dad was there too but I don't remember him crying. He was just sad. I was about two and a half years old.

I left my abuser over two months ago but I am still struggling and very unhappy.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 25, 2018:

Be strong. Be patient. You will be alright.

What does it mean when I see "hovered" next to a visitor's name in my alerts?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 24, 2018:

It means they put the mouse pointer over your picture but did not click.

Advice for a teacher who is teaching ESL high school students who speak Spanish.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 24, 2018:

You should not need to speak Spanish. Just speak slowly, enunciate well, and support your talk with visual aids (maps, diagrams, pictures, realia, etc.). Make sure the students recognise cognates when they see them. You might not know them yourself so find a list and learn some Spanish. Comprehensible input is key. See the work of Stephen Krashen.

Going to Olympic National Park in a few weeks. Any hiking / biking suggestions for family?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 24, 2018:

Be prepared for rain.

Finish this sentence: Everyone who knows me, knows I love _______.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 23, 2018:

...teaching evolutionary biology to evangelical Christians. ?

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Trump On Russia's Election Meddling: 'We're All To Blame' ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 22, 2018:

?? Stephen Colbert!! ?

Study this carefully:

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 22, 2018:

It would be better to say "apes" instead of monkeys. Humans are on direct line of descent with apes. Monkeys are a branch of the family with whom we share a common ancestor, but that ancestor was not a monkey. She was an ape.

[heavy.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 22, 2018:

Yup, the Russians are operating on many fronts. For instance, they have been waging a media campaign in mexico to promote a positive image of things Russian. (I see this because I sometimes tune in to Mexican TV beamed out of Tijuana).

I believe that a liar is a coward, has something to hide and is willing to deceive.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 22, 2018:

You just described the POTUS.

This makes me a little nauseous.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 22, 2018:

The media companies, advertising agencies, and their corporate sponsors are all in it for the money and are not at all above pandering to the religious demographic.

Anybody know the laws on teaching creationism in Australian schools?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 22, 2018:

Well done mate! ? No need to fill up her head with nonsense.

When you live in the Bible belt, the pressure to conform is everywhere.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 22, 2018:

I simply will not do business with any outfit that overtly promotes a religion.

Finally got a job after being unemployed for 2.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 21, 2018:

Congratulations and keep up the good work! ?

Trump wants suspensions for NFL players who kneel during anthem

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 21, 2018:

I'm not really a big football fan but I'm with the players on this one.

The irony: :-)

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 21, 2018:

What third fit type would you put?

When I hear 45 speak ....

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 21, 2018:

The good news: this means you're normal. ?

Whatcha doing this weekend? Any big plans?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 21, 2018:

Sailing today, mountain bike riding tomorrow. Yay!!!?

What is the oddest food you've ever eaten? Would you eat it again?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 21, 2018:

I ate an bovine eyeball once. Yech! ?

Quotes: "Collective commitment to the absurd is the greatest demonstration of group love that ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 21, 2018:

America has always been a cradle for cults: 7th Day Adventists, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Branch Davidians, all apocalyptic. Blue Oyster, rock and roll. And now Orange Peckerwood, a celebration of ignorance and bigotry.

Rick Wiles: Rachel Maddow Sent the Signal for Liberals to Decapitate the Trumps – Friendly Atheist

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Another day in paradise: wacko Christian goes on hair-raising fund-raiser.

I think the astonishing news about Tump we began hearing (on MSNBC) at 10 PM EDT on July 18 will be ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 19, 2018:

We better hope not. Even if we win back the Senate in 2018 ( which is unlikely) impeachment would come with a steep political cost for Democrats. We would lose in 2020 and the Pence would pardon him and we would have accomplished nothing.

Poll finds 70 percent of Republicans approve of Trump’s handling of Russia, even after Helsinki.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 18, 2018:

70% of Republicans is only 35% of the electorate. Wonder how they are able to control the three branches of government? They're organized! Dems better get organized too.

How often do you watch the news?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 18, 2018:

BBC World Report, PBS Newshour, Rachel Maddow, Oh yeah!

How can we as a nation accuse Russia, China and numerous other countries of being an aggresser?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 18, 2018:

I don't know if I can help, but I'll give it a try. Our country was recently saddled with a President who is a real asshole. He's a liar and a cheat and an ignoramus and a racist and a despoiler of the natural environment and......ah, you get the idea. And he didn't even win the popular vote. Not only did he not win a majority, he was significantly helped by a hostile foreign power, one to which this usurper-in-chief unabashedly sucks up to and in fact favors over his own government. We are really, really pissed off by all this. We want him to answer for his crimes. Holding our officials accountable is something we have always aspired to. Also, we are not ready to cede control of our elections (and by extension, our country) to a foreign dictator. Especially not a son of a bitch like Putin. So it's on and we are going to get to the bottom of this thing.

Who thinks Pence is worse than Trump?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 17, 2018:

We better not ever have to find out!

If you haven't figured out that we have a treasonous traitor in the white house you should by now.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Yup, the picture comes into focus.

Why I hate Trump (and the people who put him there) from a Brit.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Sorry amigo, we are working on the problem but it will take some time. With any luck we will clip his (right) wing this November, and then usher him to the door in 2020. In the meantime, hang in there! ?

WTF?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 17, 2018:

They choose tissue over children. ?

I’ve met some dickheads in my time but wow, says Queen

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 17, 2018:

The Queen may have thought along those lines, but she never uttered those words. She does not need to resort to such a low level of discourse. Sorry folks, but this one is fake news.

Ritual Cannibalism.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Ritual cannibalism has a long and storied history in human culture. Joseph Campbell discussed it in his books and lectures.

Did Putin turn Trump into his puppet? - Vox

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I think Mr. Fishman leaves out a major point: Putin is all about staying in power and making money. He and the other oligarchs have robbed their country blind. And the best way for them to get away with their crimes is for Vlad to continue as Czar. Most of Putin's moves have been for domestic consumption, to keep a critical mass of support at home. Of course they would like to get sanctions lifted, but they didn't really have to incur them in the first place. Annexing Crimea was not mandatory; it was as much a political move as a military one. It was mostly theater for the home base. Russians had seen the republic crumble and the economy go to shit as the oligarchs enriched themselves. They wanted a win, and Putin gave them one.

Betsy Devos is Financially Connected to Bethany Christian Services - Housing 81 Immigrant Children

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 17, 2018:

One more reason to vote in November. This presidency is such a train wreck! It's so over-the-top it's surreal.

Who's The Best President of Your Lifetime?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Before I saw the graph I was thinking Obama. Johnson got the Civil Rights legislation passed, but he mishandled Vietnam. Clinton enjoyed unparalleled economic growth but also removed the last of the Glass-Steegall protections for the economy (it was already Swiss cheese by then) which set us up for the crash of '08. And the Lewinsky affair just made the presidency look tawdry. Obama did all the right things, and would have done much more if he had not been hamstrung for six years by an intransigent, backward, and venomous Republican Congress. Even so, Obama was a representative the country could be proud of.

Clinton was impeached for his lie regarding a blowjob.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 17, 2018:

If we try to impeach him now there would be a backlash and we would lose the 2020 election. That's if we were successful, and the Senate voted to convict. Right now we don't even have the votes for that. And if we were to take the Senate in 2018 and then successfully impeach, we would end up with President Pence issuing a pardon, and Trump goes scott free. Better to bide our time, run against Trump in 2020, and see him convicted for his crimes after he leaves office. With a Democrat President, Trump gets no pardon and he actually finally pays his dues.

From Dan Rather: I will not minimize the gravity of what happened today.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Mr. Rather correctly points out that a shift is occurring, and the best way to see it through is at the ballot box. Terms like "treason and conspiracy and impeachment and blackmail" are now in the mainstream. Two of those terms describe Trump behaviors. One is a possible motivation for those behaviors. And the fourth term is a possible remedy. But Mr. Rather very astutely does not advise use of that remedy. I think he knows that impeachment, while warranted, would cause a political backlash that could cost us the 2020 election. And aside from a sense of satisfaction all we would really get for our trouble would be a President Pence (YUCK!), who would in all likelihood just turn around and issue a pardon. And that is assuming the Senate were to vote to convict, which is far from certain. So our best course is to take the House in 2018, and the Presidency and Senate in 2020. Trump can then be prosecuted for his crimes when he is out of office.

James Comey on Twitter: "This was the day an American president stood on foreign soil next to a ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Now we can add "traitor" to the list of Trump descriptors.

Indonesia mob slaughters nearly 300 crocodiles in revenge killing - BBC News

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

People can be so ugly.

I may be broken, but I’m still beautiful.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I'm a sucker for a pretty fossil! ?

A little Hitch to start my day.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

In the words of the Hitch, "Religion poisons everything!" I wish the Jehovah's Witnesses would talk to the weeds in my yard.

How big a factor?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I think it's a pretty big factor for a lot of people.

[yahoo.com] Trump and Putin Deny Collusion

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Of course they do. And for anybody who believes them, there is some swampland down in Florida they be interested in...

I no longer visit Face Book since I found Agnostic.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I never opened up a Facebook account in the first place. What I heard and read about it turned me off.

Excited and then disappointed again

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Sometimes a hike is just a hike.

I'm visiting NC, this week.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Here in San Diego we have massive crosses erected on several prominent hilltops in the area. Oppressive is a good descriptor for how their presence strikes me.

Do you think religious or spiritual belief systems should be allowed to interfere with scientific ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

The Kennewick Man case is an interesting one. Eventually DNA analysis established that he was local to the Washington state area and his remains were transferred to the care of a local tribe. What I found most interesting was that relying so heavily on morphology led to an erroneous conclusion. Skull shape was not a good indicator of geographic origin. It goes to show that within each so-called racial group there is as much diversity as there is between the groups. So the whole concept of different modern human races breaks down. So racists are wrong not only on ethical/moral grounds but also on scientific grounds. Learning things like this is important and stand as an example of why science should not be impeded, as long as it is carried out with respect and sensitivity.

New study casts doubt on the existence of alien life in our galaxy.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I think it is very likely that there is life beyond our solar system. However, the distances are so vast that we will probably never encounter extra-solar life.

DO ATHEISTS AND HUMANISTS HAVE SACRED VALUES?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I agree. Life and love are not really values. On this list I would replace one of them with honesty and the other with respect for nature. I would also add diligence, discipline, and lifelong learning.

Many television shows are based on god or religious themes, and was wondering if any of my fellow ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I do not watch shows where gods, angels. or devils are part of the main theme. Life is just too short to waste time on such drivel.

God is love.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Feel the wrathful love! ?

Other than the University Of Life what academic study do you think it's the most beneficial to the ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

You can't go wrong with science! ?

What do you think

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I think it's a mixed bag. We are definitely going through a rough patch with an ignorant, racist, criminal steering the ship of state, and a supine, toady, enabling majority in Congress. At the same time there is also an encouraging show of resistance to the fascist and illegitimate regime. We shall overcome! ?

What’s a movie that everyone loved but you hated. Mine: Pulp Fiction

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I loved Pulp Fiction! What was it that turned you off?

Jeff Sessions: Chronic pain sufferers should ‘take an aspirin and tough it out’ – Real Clear ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Oh, so now he's a palliative care specialist in addition to being a family-smashing fascist. ?

Sitting on my back deck watching a MAJOR storm coming. Anyone else get pumped for storms???

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Yes!

When I was 28 I was raped by a doctor on an exam table in a medical center with another person ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

In all likelihood you saved many others from being raped. Way to go! You are a warrior!

Theists and believers

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

In the "settings" section there are three questions that pertain to your belief status. The first asks, "Do you believe in a god?" The answer choices include "yes", "no," and "maybe." The second asks you to rate your level of belief in a deity as a percentage, between 0% and 100%. The third asks what term you think best describes you. "Believer" is one of the answer choices. So it's possible for someone who self-identifies as a believer with 100% certainty in the existence of a deity to join. How many such people actually do is another question. I think it's a really small number. ?

Theists and believers

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I think it's open to all.

Liberalism Has Been Worth Defending

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Damn straight! I'm a liberal and proud of it!

Hi everyone, just joined today, got a recommendation from Walter white , and decided to check it ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Welcome stranger! Pull up a chair!

Did anyone see Michael Moore on the last episode of the season of Bill Maher?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

A candidate that Democrats can rally around has yet to emerge. Remember Barak Obama was relatively unknown before 2008.

Did anyone see Michael Moore on the last episode of the season of Bill Maher?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Let's see what Mueller has on Trump before declaring defeat. I think it's going to be pretty juicy. They postponed General Flynn's sentencing because he still has to testify about what Trump knew and when he knew it. Stay tuned!

So exactly much did Don the Con lie in Montana? [washingtonpost.com]

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

A lot!

Tell me...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Doonsbury, by Gary Trudeau.

What should i do?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Find yourself a nice Jewish girl.

Favorite band.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

The Grateful Dead! ?

Study of religious beliefs vs intelligence

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I think all three factors apply in my case.

Given that Trump really is so awful why are people complaining about Obama?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Trump and his toady minions are masters of misdirection.

My thoughts on a tabletop gamma laser.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

What a wonderful toy! What does it do?

How cool would it be if we were all curious about and intrigued by other cultures; learning about ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

It would be very cool! ?

Dead & Company concert in Boulder, CO Saturday, July 14th, 2018 Several complete songs.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Saw them in Chula Vista last week. Great show! ?

Justice Department Reopens Investigation Into 1955 Lynching Of Emmett Till : NPR

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Post Civil War up through the 1950s there was an average of a little more than one black person per week lynched in the USA. It was a campaign of domestic terrorism perpetrated by white folks and aimed at black folks. This country has a lot to answer for.

A campaign to blitz the country with ‘In God We Trust’ laws takes root - Religion News Service

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

We need to challenge those laws in court on Constitutional grounds. The 1st Amendment bars the government from passing laws establishing a religion. The "In God we trust" phrase on a public school campus is a violation of that principle. If we don't fight back the religionists will walk all over us. And we should not expect to win easily, or to not have to fight the same fight over and over again. We have to be in it for the long haul. This struggle will take time.

Targeting the Peripheral: A question for atheists.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Usually in the context of a science classroom ( but also occasionally outside), I regularly point out that for the religious assertion of supernatural agency there is no independently verifiable evidence. And for scientific explanations of natural phenomena, the evidence is overwhelming. I even go so far as to note that humans have invented at least a thousand gods, and that even Christians agree that 999 of those were false gods. As a scientist I cannot prove the non-existence of a deity. But I can say something about the odds that such an entity exists. Some people appreciate the distinction right away. For others it takes a while to sink in. And some others never get it.

Though I've lived most of my life in Oklahoma, I feel like an alien in a inhospitable land.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

With friends like those who needs enemies?

Is religion used as an opium to the people or as useful means of domination for politicians?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Both.

Regarding the recurring question about how the Christian community especially those closest to ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

It's all about the judges. Trump promised to pack the benches with conservatives who would decide in favor of the Christian agenda.

I am curious if anyone ever wonders how can this really smart person believe in God?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

A combination of tribal affiliation and compartmentalism I would guess.

Top three movies you watched over and over as a kid.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 14, 2018:

When I was a kid we did not watch movies over and over. If we saw a movie, we went to a theater and saw it once. (The nearest theater was an hour away by car.) There were no DVDs or VHS tapes. They had not been invented yet. Where my family lived we only got one TV station, and if the wind blew the reception went to shit. If you wanted to be mentally transported to another world your best option was to read a book. We read lots of books. My mom had us signed up to the Book of the Month Club. There was one for kids and one for adults. By the time I was twelve I was reading off the adult list. And we had subscriptions to Time magazine. And National Geographic. And Reader's Digest. We bought Life magazine off the rack when we went to town. My dad always had a daily newspaper delivered. And he usually had the latest Playboy, which I was allowed to read as a young adolescent because it did have good articles. Reading was really a thing in my family. It still is.

I may not be the brightest bulb but I do know there are times when I shine :) Shine on people!

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 14, 2018:

Shine on you crazy diamond! ?

Name a few of the things you do that run against the grain with the culture where you live.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 13, 2018:

I teach evolutionary biology and climate science.

Have you ever tried . . .?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Corned beef on rye from a good Jewish deli!!! ?

Wow, this excerpt from a newsletter bothered me.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 13, 2018:

The community benefit is all well and good, but I would rather be on edge than have to listen to all that superstitious drivel. THAT would really raise my BP.

I am thinking about daily micro-dosing with psychedelic mushrooms to get rid of some depression ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Boy, I don't know. I would think there must be a better way. If you do this, please let me know how it works out.

Save me. I'm surrounded by narcissists ?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Be strong sister!

Just to explain my profile name.

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Dawkins is cool. ? I agree we should actively confront religious dogmas. I have to be very careful in my job. I keep the discussion centered on science but I do use religion as an example of what science is NOT. Even so I have ruffled a few feathers.

What is your ratio of comments to posts? And what does that tell us?

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 13, 2018:

I comment way mote than I post.