BBC - Future - Tomorrow’s Gods: What is the future of religion?

genessa comments on Aug 2, 2019:

i do not believe that for an instant. so many other factors also allowed the formation of societies made up of strangers, among them encountering other groups and merging, independent of big-god religion; the need to hunt efficiently; the survival instinct that expanded to include the kind of ...

Haemish1 replies on Aug 2, 2019:

Don’t forget the unifying effects of beer!

Christian author claims “spells” in country music will change your DNA 😳 [deadstate.org]

ZantiMisfit comments on Aug 2, 2019:

Time for the Captain :)

Haemish1 replies on Aug 2, 2019:

Gotta wonder about those people 😂

Sounds good to me

Haemish1 comments on Aug 2, 2019:

The salad takes less chewing at that point.

Haemish1 replies on Aug 2, 2019:

@EyesThatSmile Sometimes, at work I don’t have the opportunity to get fresh groceries - it helps if you can eat in the dark:/

This is Democratic socialism not capitalism.

zesty comments on Aug 1, 2019:

Democratic socialism is an oxymoron!

Haemish1 replies on Aug 2, 2019:

Like this?

Funny meme

Haemish1 comments on Aug 1, 2019:

Lol 😂 Actually, I credit my ex for helping me for what I am today, and being a better person for someone else - whenever that might be.

Haemish1 replies on Aug 1, 2019:

@lerlo Well - you’re both from Michigan (she’s a Yooper), and you share cat allergies 🤔

I posted this as a reply to another issue concerning the shooter in the Garlic Festival's buying his...

zesty comments on Jul 30, 2019:

Firearms are over regulated. Well armed free citizens would be able to take out mass murderers in a blink of an eye!

Haemish1 replies on Aug 1, 2019:

@zesty We’ve done it in the US before, Australia has done it without confiscation.

August 1st.

Marionville comments on Aug 1, 2019:

I’m pretty sketchy on American history and look forward to learning more by joining this group.

Haemish1 replies on Aug 1, 2019:

The tune The World’s Turned Upside Down was played during the ceremony.

August 1st.

Marionville comments on Aug 1, 2019:

I expect it was just called air. When he actually discovered oxygen he initially called it “dephlogisticated air “.

Haemish1 replies on Aug 1, 2019:

You need to include that in the unusual words group!

Read this, realize it is about YOU, then quit being kids texting in the wading pool and venture out ...

StarvingArtist comments on Aug 1, 2019:

As an introvert,,,I so relate

Haemish1 replies on Aug 1, 2019:

Yep - as a flaming introvert, I’m much more comfortable with a keyboard than a microphone!

Christian Missionary Killed By an Isolated Tribe.

Marionville comments on Aug 1, 2019:

I think there has to be a distinction made here between the deaths of Treadwell and McCandless and that of Chau. Chau was definitely in the grip of religious delusion and was a on a personal crusade to convert “savages”, and his arrogance and persistence in face of warnings not to try to land ...

Haemish1 replies on Aug 1, 2019:

A side note that might interest you - Richard Thompson did the music for the movie about Treadwell.

The first thing that came to mind had to do with Harry Potter! My bad!

Marionville comments on Jul 31, 2019:

Not a word that is used here in the UK....had heard it before but didn’t know what it meant. I don’t understand the Harry Potter reference,

Haemish1 replies on Jul 31, 2019:

In the Harry Potter books, Muggles are people who lack magical abilities.

I posted this as a reply to another issue concerning the shooter in the Garlic Festival's buying his...

zesty comments on Jul 30, 2019:

Firearms are over regulated. Well armed free citizens would be able to take out mass murderers in a blink of an eye!

Haemish1 replies on Jul 31, 2019:

@zesty Gun control is different than government confiscation of guns.

It never ceases to amaze me

Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 31, 2019:

Whoa... That's sick...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 31, 2019:

Damned New Yorkers 😉

BBC Does a Better Analysis of American Politics Again I saw Tuesday's 1st debate last night and ...

Dietl comments on Jul 31, 2019:

"Progressives and fat left (Sanders and Warren) were on the defensive against attacks from moderates (Bullock, Delaney and Ryan)" You forgot to mention the moderators. Nearly every question was asked from a right wing perspective. Delaney only got so much attention because the moderators kept ...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 31, 2019:

@maturin1919 I think nearly any of the Democratic candidates can beat Trump. Trump lost the popular vote by 3 million. A combination of 78,000 votes in 3 states gave him the electoral college victory. His popularity has never been over 50%. His handling of the economy is suspect at best - national deficit is at an all time high due to the tax bill he signed. Tax revenues have not even come close to keeping up. The stock market has reached new highs due to the tax breaks for corporations that have simply bought up their own stocks, inflating the market. His trade wars have been disastrous for our agricultural sector - we're paying billions to keep farmers solvent after he upset the markets. His repurposed NAFTA deal had very little change. He hasn’t brought back coal industry jobs as he promised in his campaign. More jobs were created in the last 18 months of Obama’s term than the first 18 of Trump. Internationally he’s done nothing - North Korea hasn’t done anything to denuclearize. Without massive interference from foreign entities, I don’t see Trump having a snowballs chance in hell.

Racist comments by Republican Presidents aren’t new.

Renickulous comments on Jul 31, 2019:

Yeah but Democrats started the kkk and antifa(if were keeping tally)

Haemish1 replies on Jul 31, 2019:

@Renickulous Agreed, but there are limits to free speech (not that we should take a vigilante approach to enforcing it)

Racist comments by Republican Presidents aren’t new.

Nontradstudent comments on Jul 31, 2019:

LBJ was a racist too, but put it aside to push through the Civil Rights Act. A true politician.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 31, 2019:

Excellent point!

Racist comments by Republican Presidents aren’t new.

Renickulous comments on Jul 31, 2019:

Yeah but Democrats started the kkk and antifa(if were keeping tally)

Haemish1 replies on Jul 31, 2019:

@Renickulous Antifa protests right wing extremists and white supremacy. The media is controlled by five multinational corporations.

I posted this as a reply to another issue concerning the shooter in the Garlic Festival's buying his...

zesty comments on Jul 30, 2019:

Firearms are over regulated. Well armed free citizens would be able to take out mass murderers in a blink of an eye!

Haemish1 replies on Jul 31, 2019:

@zesty Can you name one Democrat who has advocated the government removal of guns? How many guns did Obama take? This is the fear the fascists use to get people to vote against their own best interests.

I can't help but wonder if we're all just searching for someone who's a bit out of our league, but ...

Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 31, 2019:

If someone goes out with you, you're in the same league...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 31, 2019:

If it lasts, you’re on the same team!

I posted this as a reply to another issue concerning the shooter in the Garlic Festival's buying his...

zesty comments on Jul 30, 2019:

Firearms are over regulated. Well armed free citizens would be able to take out mass murderers in a blink of an eye!

Haemish1 replies on Jul 31, 2019:

@zesty If we are the safest, why do we have more fatalities due to fire arms than any other industrialized nation? Safety and freedom do not necessarily equate. As FDR said “a necessitous man is not a free man.” By this definition I think many other countries would have greater freedom than the US.

Racist comments by Republican Presidents aren’t new.

Renickulous comments on Jul 31, 2019:

Yeah but Democrats started the kkk and antifa(if were keeping tally)

Haemish1 replies on Jul 31, 2019:

The democrats the started the KKK would be hard core Trump supporters today. I take it you’re a pro fascist?

Greenland Sharks May be the oldest living vertebrates - possibly living to 500 years.

MoonTigerII comments on Jul 30, 2019:

I wonder if cold water has something to do with their longevity. Humans drowning in cold water have been revived after MUCH longer periods of time than in warm waters...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 31, 2019:

Could be - I’m sure as any doctor will tell you first and exercise play a large role too;)

North Korea Launches Projectiles (Breaking news 7 minutes ago) [cnbc.com]

SaucyCheryl comments on Jul 30, 2019:

Kim isn't getting the attention he wants from Cheeto so he is rattling Trump's cage. REMEMBER ME!! Your soulmate, your Boo!!!

Haemish1 replies on Jul 31, 2019:

Perhaps it was just a summer fling?

I posted this as a reply to another issue concerning the shooter in the Garlic Festival's buying his...

zesty comments on Jul 30, 2019:

Firearms are over regulated. Well armed free citizens would be able to take out mass murderers in a blink of an eye!

Haemish1 replies on Jul 31, 2019:

We have the highest level of gun ownership per capita in the industrialized world. By your logic, shouldn’t we be the the safest?

Two cute booties....

Haemish1 comments on Jul 30, 2019:

Mmm - one bootie to keep each foot warm:)

Haemish1 replies on Jul 30, 2019:

@Cutiebeauty 😊

Greenland Sharks May be the oldest living vertebrates - possibly living to 500 years.

Robecology comments on Jul 30, 2019:

Cool article. Good science. They might hold the keys to our longevity.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 30, 2019:

@Robecology My thoughts were if we lived longer and continued to destroy the planet - they might be pissed off (assuming that level of cognition of course). I just read another article about the heat wave that’s been affecting Europe moving toward Greenland and a massive melting of the ice sheets there b

Greenland Sharks May be the oldest living vertebrates - possibly living to 500 years.

Robecology comments on Jul 30, 2019:

Cool article. Good science. They might hold the keys to our longevity.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 30, 2019:

I think the sharks might regret helping us 😐

Trump’s tax returns required under new California election law [latimes.

Buttercup comments on Jul 30, 2019:

First I want free and fair elections, we need a swing state to pass this close to the election. The Supreme Court is barely bothering to pretend they care about the law. Anything that could cost the Christian Fascists(GOP) the election will be found by some pretext to be unconstitutional. There are ...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 30, 2019:

Now that they bought the Supreme Court, they don’t have to spend as much on members of Congress.

Not feeling well and no questions come to mind ... I guess that means I'm without question 😝

Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 30, 2019:

Take a little nap...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 30, 2019:

@germangirl90439 Tell them it’s a safety nap- we do it all the time in the oil patch;)

Another before and after...

Our_existence comments on Jul 30, 2019:

Hmmmm... Two different girls. Check out the tattoos

Haemish1 replies on Jul 30, 2019:

Tats swapping arms?

My points are 166,666. Does this mean I'm the Antichrist?

Sierra4 comments on Jul 29, 2019:

I could have sworn that the Antichrist was Bill Clinton, then no, it was Barck Obama, and then no, it was Hillary Clinton. Now you .I'm confused.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 29, 2019:

Isn’t it the antchrist?

It is amazing.

Haemish1 comments on Jul 25, 2019:

What’s a “linertarian”?

Haemish1 replies on Jul 29, 2019:

@dave1459 By and large we at least have the illusion of choice as to which monopoly we buy from.

It is amazing.

Haemish1 comments on Jul 25, 2019:

What’s a “linertarian”?

Haemish1 replies on Jul 29, 2019:

@dave1459 A market depends on some form of rules and regulations - who makes the rules and regulations in our markets - politicians and the oligarchs that have purchased them. We’re nowhere near a free market.

What is the worst date you've ever been on?

LiterateHiker comments on Jul 28, 2019:

**Paranoid, Crackpot Gun Nut** I met a local man for the first time at a restaurant, and was alarmed that he was carrying a gun in a shoulder harness. During lunch he lectured me, trying to convince me to buy a Glock pistol for self-protection. “I have never owned a gun and will never buy ...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 28, 2019:

I went hiking on a first date with a lady. She had two dogs and a pistol on her hip, bigger than a canned ham! Ostensibly we were in bear country, but I wondered if she met all her first dates armed like that? We had a nice time - she brought some home made cheese and rabbit meat that she slaughtered and cooked. We didn’t go out again though.

This dinosaur fossil was found not too far from where I’m staying. [nbcmontana.com]

RoyMillar comments on Jul 27, 2019:

Great find ,Montana has a lot of great areas and s does alberta in the bad lands around Drumhellor

Haemish1 replies on Jul 27, 2019:

This one was actually in western North Dakota - about 70 miles east of Glendive, MT

Tried cauliflower pizza and it was delicious! Next time I’ll make it from scratch.

Haemish1 comments on Jul 27, 2019:

I’ve tried all the pre-made GF crusts I can find. Unfortunately none of them truly are to my liking - I love deep dish pizza, and most of these seem more like a saltine cracker with tomato sauce and some cheese :/ Recently I found one from Urban Farmer with a sweet potato crust that was pretty ...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 27, 2019:

@UUNJ I’ve purchased the riced cauliflower, but it’s pretty easy to do with a food processor - can be a bit messy. If I don’t feel like cleaning the food processor, I just use my chefs knife.

Tried cauliflower pizza and it was delicious! Next time I’ll make it from scratch.

Haemish1 comments on Jul 27, 2019:

I’ve tried all the pre-made GF crusts I can find. Unfortunately none of them truly are to my liking - I love deep dish pizza, and most of these seem more like a saltine cracker with tomato sauce and some cheese :/ Recently I found one from Urban Farmer with a sweet potato crust that was pretty ...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 27, 2019:

@UUNJ I like to substitute cauliflower for rice in my stir fry meals.

Here’s a quirky group from the Seattle area (I think) Uncle Bonsai Boys Want Sex in the ...

happyhiker1 comments on Jul 26, 2019:

Lol. Well so do girls. Or women.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 26, 2019:

@happyhiker1 Wow - they’ve probably been a group for close to 40 years!

Here’s a quirky group from the Seattle area (I think) Uncle Bonsai Boys Want Sex in the ...

happyhiker1 comments on Jul 26, 2019:

Lol. Well so do girls. Or women.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 26, 2019:

@happyhiker1 I first heard them in the mid eighties - I’m not sure if they’re still performing - I enjoy their harmonies and sense of humor;)

Here’s a quirky group from the Seattle area (I think) Uncle Bonsai Boys Want Sex in the ...

happyhiker1 comments on Jul 26, 2019:

Lol. Well so do girls. Or women.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 26, 2019:

I wondered if you’d ever seen them?

I REALLY need to ask this question.

Haemish1 comments on Jul 26, 2019:

It’s the potential coercive element that exists in the relationship that makes it wrong. The two individuals are not on equal footing. It may be an adolescent’s dream come true, but there’s a power dynamic that doesn’t make it an equal relationship. It’s no different than a male teacher ...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 26, 2019:

@zesty Isn’t it possible that she uses her position of power to abuse or degrade the boy? Not every guy would enjoy being sodomized. I don’t think it’s right to assume that what one person finds pleasurable applies to everyone.

I REALLY need to ask this question.

Haemish1 comments on Jul 26, 2019:

It’s the potential coercive element that exists in the relationship that makes it wrong. The two individuals are not on equal footing. It may be an adolescent’s dream come true, but there’s a power dynamic that doesn’t make it an equal relationship. It’s no different than a male teacher ...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 26, 2019:

@arizonajerry69 So you believe it’s impossible for two people to have a co-equal relationship?

I REALLY need to ask this question.

thinktwice comments on Jul 26, 2019:

Sorry--but they are boys...not capable of adult decision making and rationalization...which is why it is up to the adult to be responsible for her/his behavior... A boy seduced by a female teacher should report it...they have been properly taught by their parents even as they acted upon it due to...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 26, 2019:

@arizonajerry69 Those people you reference have no power over the youth involved. Unless the cook or maid is doing it without coercion or fear of losing her job, I think you’re advocating prostitution/sex slavery and pedophilia.

I REALLY need to ask this question.

Haemish1 comments on Jul 26, 2019:

It’s the potential coercive element that exists in the relationship that makes it wrong. The two individuals are not on equal footing. It may be an adolescent’s dream come true, but there’s a power dynamic that doesn’t make it an equal relationship. It’s no different than a male teacher ...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 26, 2019:

@zesty Care to elaborate on that?

Just saw that Trump and AG Barr have reinstated the death penalty, and have ordered five executions.

1of5 comments on Jul 25, 2019:

Cool, now they can start legally killing people. Wonder how long it'll be till they expand what one can be executed for. Doesn't treason trigger the death penalty?

Haemish1 replies on Jul 26, 2019:

@1of5 Kind of convenient I’d say.

We, as a country, need many more women and men who, in their careers in both public service and in ...

Tooreen comments on Jul 26, 2019:

Insecurity. We can all do small things on a daily basis that re-inforces our better instinct's. When a bigger issue arises we wiil then be ready for the challenge. Insecurity creeps in when we over depend on our job and cannot afford to lose it by standing up. Our biggest battle is within. The...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 26, 2019:

@Tooreen In particular we need to repeal corporate personhood, and incarcerate their CEOs when they break the law.

Impeachment fizzles against Trump Trump wins again against weak democrats.

Paul4747 comments on Jul 26, 2019:

I think your takeaway here is wrong. It's a matter of realism on the part of the House Democrats to consider that, even if they impeach Trump, the Republican-dominated Senate will never, ever convict him, no matter how glaring his guilt. And it is glaring. Trump very clearly committed ...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 26, 2019:

@St-Sinner Clinton certainly sullied the dignity of the office. Trump has wiped his ass with it. There is still testimony to be heard from others involved in the investigation, but probably nothing will come of it. Since the non prosecution of Nixon, we have failed to hold presidents accountable. Reagan should have been convicted in the Iran/Contra mess. George H W Bush was complicit in that scandal as well as drug smuggling from South America and was saved by non other than William Barr. We’ve covered Clinton. George W Bush with the help of Cheney lied us into a war and ordered to commission torture and other war crimes. Obama’s drone war and the execution of an American citizen without a trial could certainly be investigated. Will we ever hold our leaders accountable for their actions?

I am in Lima Peru, watching my daughter compete with TeamUSA Handball.

Haemish1 comments on Jul 26, 2019:

Have you developed a taste for hamster yet?

Haemish1 replies on Jul 26, 2019:

@Moravian You’re right 😳

Just saw that Trump and AG Barr have reinstated the death penalty, and have ordered five executions.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jul 25, 2019:

But, you won't see the Atlanta Olympic bomber on that list. He apologized for that and his other murders were God's work an anti abortionist.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 26, 2019:

I wonder how many of the condemned are white?

Just saw that Trump and AG Barr have reinstated the death penalty, and have ordered five executions.

1of5 comments on Jul 25, 2019:

Cool, now they can start legally killing people. Wonder how long it'll be till they expand what one can be executed for. Doesn't treason trigger the death penalty?

Haemish1 replies on Jul 26, 2019:

Unfortunately, treason can only be committed during a time of war :(

We, as a country, need many more women and men who, in their careers in both public service and in ...

Tooreen comments on Jul 26, 2019:

Insecurity. We can all do small things on a daily basis that re-inforces our better instinct's. When a bigger issue arises we wiil then be ready for the challenge. Insecurity creeps in when we over depend on our job and cannot afford to lose it by standing up. Our biggest battle is within. The...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 26, 2019:

As I understand it, our current laws regarding corporations are that their primary responsibility is to make a profit for their shareholders. Theoretically, could we not change the law to prioritize the public good, and make the profit motive a secondary priority iof incorporating?

Robin : Holy moley Batman! What do we do with those?

FlippantLlama comments on Jul 25, 2019:

Silly lady!

Haemish1 replies on Jul 25, 2019:

@Cutiebeauty Guess I’m not much of a Batman fan 🤔

Robin : Holy moley Batman! What do we do with those?

FlippantLlama comments on Jul 25, 2019:

Silly lady!

Haemish1 replies on Jul 25, 2019:

@Cutiebeauty What’s not to like about that photo? She’s an attractive lady!

It is amazing.

Haemish1 comments on Jul 25, 2019:

What’s a “linertarian”?

Haemish1 replies on Jul 25, 2019:

@zesty I think libertarian economics rest upon a false acceptance of “the free market.” A free market exists only in a primitive, barter economy. My understanding of a free market is one of no rules or regulations. Without those things we get monopoly irrespective of technological change. Reasonable regulations such as US policy from the end of the second world war, led to greater competition, more growth and a more equitable wealth distribution within our country.

It is amazing.

Haemish1 comments on Jul 25, 2019:

What’s a “linertarian”?

Haemish1 replies on Jul 25, 2019:

@zesty While there are some Libertarian ideas involving personal freedom and responsibility that I like, libertarian economic theories as put forward by Friedman or Von Hayek have have never worked, and have resulted in despotism or dictatorship.

This article looks at the common ancestry and evolution of gut bacterium in apes and humans - the ...

Hathacat comments on Jul 24, 2019:

I have been seeing more and more articles about gut bacteria. Interesting subject.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 24, 2019:

I read another article that found that a person’s travels can be traced by gut bacteria - apparently LA and NYC have different bacteria that people acquire. Gut bacteria are highly involved in the function of the immune system.

Mitch McConnell Calls for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Cuts After Passing Tax Cuts, Massive ...

Marionville comments on Jul 23, 2019:

These guys keep getting elected...what you have to ask is WHY do people elect them? Are the people of Kentucky so rich that they benefit from these tax cuts? I’m sure only a handful can be that rich, whereas the majority will actually be disadvantaged by these measures.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 23, 2019:

Every 10 years political districts are adjusted. In 2010, Republicans held enough state majorities to draw district lines in their favor - Gerrymandering. Even though there are far more Democratic votes cast in the US, Republicans hold the majority of offices. Senate races aren’t influenced greatly by gerrymandering, but incumbency itself is a huge advantage. McConnell has increased his personal wealth immensely during his time in office, only partly due to his marriage to the heiress of an international shipping company, and campaign contributions from Russia.

Sooo.

Dancing comments on Jul 22, 2019:

You can be single and still get laid. 😉

Haemish1 replies on Jul 22, 2019:

Really? I need to look into that 😳

One hell of a spin cycle

Haemish1 comments on Jul 22, 2019:

Looks like something Red Green would have designed - the vehicle is too nice to be the possum van though.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 22, 2019:

@Nightshade1313 If the women don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy!

[youtu.

Haemish1 comments on Jul 21, 2019:

Fun stuff! What’s with the hate fracking?

Haemish1 replies on Jul 21, 2019:

@Tooreen I didn’t realize there was much fracking going on there. I’m involved with it here in the US - it does bring changes to the landscape.

When did I start to hate summer?

LiterateHiker comments on Jul 21, 2019:

When I'm choking on wildfire smoke and can't breathe outdoors, I long for snow. Smoke triggers my asthma. "The wildfires won't be extinguished until it snows," fire officials say.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 21, 2019:

@twill I do - it’s right behind me wherever I go!

Not sure how I like the way most bands are touring these days.

webbew1 comments on Jul 21, 2019:

I don’t have to worry about all that crap because the artists I listen to still play full sets when they tour, and most of them don’t even get played on commercial, corporately owned radio anyway.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 21, 2019:

@webbew1 Yep - it’s an awesome place. Last time I was there I saw Bob Dylan and Tom Petty.

Not sure how I like the way most bands are touring these days.

webbew1 comments on Jul 21, 2019:

I don’t have to worry about all that crap because the artists I listen to still play full sets when they tour, and most of them don’t even get played on commercial, corporately owned radio anyway.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 21, 2019:

@webbew1 I’m going to see Mark Knoffler at Red Rocks in September - how big is that venue - I haven’t been there since the mid eighties

When did I start to hate summer?

LiterateHiker comments on Jul 21, 2019:

When I'm choking on wildfire smoke and can't breathe outdoors, I long for snow. Smoke triggers my asthma. "The wildfires won't be extinguished until it snows," fire officials say.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 21, 2019:

@twill Leave my Butte alone! 😆

I love the much underappreciated Glacier Peak 💚.

Haemish1 comments on Jul 21, 2019:

Great photo! Must have been a wonderful hike?

Haemish1 replies on Jul 21, 2019:

@happyhiker1 Bears are pretty elusive outside of Yellowstone Park, I’ve only seen two. One was a cub that wandered into town and got stuck in a tree.

Not sure how I like the way most bands are touring these days.

webbew1 comments on Jul 21, 2019:

I don’t have to worry about all that crap because the artists I listen to still play full sets when they tour, and most of them don’t even get played on commercial, corporately owned radio anyway.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 21, 2019:

The musicians I tend to follow rarely play a venue larger that the nearest pub or bar - but that’s fine - it’s much more intimate than a stadium setting.

It’s a picture perfect day for a drive.

Soarfeet comments on Jul 20, 2019:

wow... sun's coming up! it's the best part of the day.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 20, 2019:

I love quiet, stillness of the early morning - a cup of coffee and some good music - it’s hard to beat!

It’s a picture perfect day for a drive.

Fit50something comments on Jul 20, 2019:

So, you must be in Driggs, or close to it.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 20, 2019:

Yep - right in between Victor and Driggs

It’s a picture perfect day for a drive.

Nightshade1313 comments on Jul 20, 2019:

Vacation??

Haemish1 replies on Jul 20, 2019:

I went to Victor, Idaho to get a screaming deal on a dust collection system for my woodshop. I had to dismantle the whole thing alone, but even with my labor I’m paying 1/3 of the total value.

The whitehouse now

DenoPenno comments on Jul 18, 2019:

Fascism has come to America and as predicted it is wrapped in the American flag.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 18, 2019:

And bearing the cross.

Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler .

Besalbub comments on Jul 18, 2019:

I've tried to grow rhubarb here in NC with no success and haven't found it in any supermarket locally . It'll be on my list for next trip up north . Looks good and bet it tastes good .

Haemish1 replies on Jul 18, 2019:

Once it gets started around here, rhubarb nearly impossible to get rid of.

This is a rant .

Haemish1 comments on Jul 17, 2019:

I read your profile, who’s Jess?

Haemish1 replies on Jul 17, 2019:

@FlippantLlama Back atcha! Bows low

If you are not actively opposing Donald Trump now, you are part of the problem.

evergreen comments on Jul 15, 2019:

And to think - there are those who adore him more than ever ... Geez.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 16, 2019:

@mojo5501 That’s been the Republican model for years - privatize any public function that can turn a profit, and and abandon anything back to the public that has external costs that don’t pay for themselves.

What do I know? ...

Cast1es comments on Jul 16, 2019:

Just an observation , as long as one parent is a citizen , the children have the option of which country or both , to belong to , usually at the application of the parent . Children born in this country , ARE citizens of this country , even if their parents are not . Additionally , becoming a ...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 16, 2019:

Ironic, how all of that was lost on Trump during the Obama years.

If you are not actively opposing Donald Trump now, you are part of the problem.

evergreen comments on Jul 15, 2019:

And to think - there are those who adore him more than ever ... Geez.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 16, 2019:

@mojo5501 The tax cut passed by the Republicans is the equivalent of handing a brand new, trillion dollar credit card the obscenely rich. The deficit has increased by 1.5 trillion due to this, and tax revenues aren’t increasing anywhere near enough to pay for it. The increase in stock market value comes mostly from corporations using their tax savings to buy up their own stock (wich increases it’s value, since there are fewer shares on the market to purchase), the increase in stock value translates to higher CEO earnings, since they can receive compensation in the form of company stock. It’s a pyramid scheme which will crash in due time.

Deal-breakers and Red Flags are often discussed here - this is the opposite. Not a bad start?

Haemish1 comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Plays an instrument, sings like an angel and smells faintly of vanilla.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 15, 2019:

@Allamanda An Irish harp would be great - halo wearers need not apply:)

[youtu.be] The Fureys Finbar has a distinct voice and can play a multitude of instruments

Haemish1 comments on Jul 14, 2019:

That’s a great song! Here’s a US version, by Si Khan - Aragon Mill https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CdEBhGHxIv4

Haemish1 replies on Jul 15, 2019:

@Marionville They gave it their best, but in my opinion didn’t take the song any further than the original composer. Here’s another version by Karen Mathewson https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hmumHXHqqEA

[youtu.be] The Fureys Finbar has a distinct voice and can play a multitude of instruments

Haemish1 comments on Jul 14, 2019:

That’s a great song! Here’s a US version, by Si Khan - Aragon Mill https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CdEBhGHxIv4

Haemish1 replies on Jul 15, 2019:

@Marionville I did a bit of digging - the song was written by Si Kahn about the Aragon Mill in Georgia, USA. It seems the cheekiness came from your side of the pond. https://www.irish-folk-songs.com/belfast-mill-the-fureys-lyrics-chords-and-sheet-music.html https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aragon_Mill

This was a lively group I was introduced to yesterday - Kyle Huval and the Dixie Ramblers Loin ...

FrayedBear comments on Jul 14, 2019:

Mais oui - zydeco.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 14, 2019:

@FrayedBear It was fun to hear, that Kyle Huval‘s father made the accordion that he plays. There was a great “round table”, where they had accordionist from all the different bands together to talk about their instruments and mentors and to play music together. I’ll post some of the others - it was a wonderful weekend!

These are two of the more unusual performers at the folk fest.

Marionville comments on Jul 14, 2019:

Interesting....but not exactly my cup of tea!

Haemish1 replies on Jul 14, 2019:

@Marionville Perhaps if you were in a yurt in Mongolia it would qualify as after dinner music 😉

These are two of the more unusual performers at the folk fest.

Marionville comments on Jul 14, 2019:

Interesting....but not exactly my cup of tea!

Haemish1 replies on Jul 14, 2019:

It’s not something to sit down and mellow out too, but I’m amazed at being able to produce two notes simultaneously - seeing it live is so much better.

This was a lively group I was introduced to yesterday - Kyle Huval and the Dixie Ramblers Loin ...

FrayedBear comments on Jul 14, 2019:

Mais oui - zydeco.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 14, 2019:

Technically this is Cajun, not zydeco although they sound similar. http://rochesterzydeco.com/cajunzydeco.html

Basic Income?

Grecio comments on Jul 12, 2019:

Someday something has to be done about the divide between the super wealthy and the poor in the USA and maybe the whole world. For whatever reason most of the wealth in the world is above the equator. In the USA the top 5% of Americans have 80% of the wealth. I believe also in health-care for all ...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 12, 2019:

Why do you presume the government would screw it up? Our highway system is run by a combination of federal, state and local governments and for the most part does a good job. I believe any sort of national healthcare would be along the same lines. The only other way I can envision healthcare for all would be to require all insurance companies to become not for profit institutions. I can’t think of any country that has government run healthcare that’s screwed it up so badly that they’ve reverted to private, for profit insurance companies - perhaps we’d be the first, but I’m a little more optimistic:)

First earthquake experience this morning a little before 3 am! Whole bed was shaking back and forth.

Haemish1 comments on Jul 12, 2019:

This is the first I’ve heard of it! My father is in Port Angeles, and spends a fair amount of time worrying about earth quakes. How strong was it?

Haemish1 replies on Jul 12, 2019:

@happyhiker1 Glad it wasn’t any worse! I experienced my first earthquake a couple years ago - it woke me from a sound sleep- definitely a startling experience.

Single? Have a pool party! This looks more fun, to me, lol.

Haemish1 comments on Jul 10, 2019:

That’s ingenuity! Hay bales, plastic and a ratchet strap = instant swim pool! I was on a frac job last summer where our source was the Williston city water supply. The water tank (about Olympic swim pool size) was so unusually clean, most of the frac crew would strip off their coveralls for a ...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 11, 2019:

@Cast1es All of the above 😳

Big oil, bankers and the military are not in denial about the climate crises we are facing.

Marionville comments on Jul 11, 2019:

Bleak! I think we already knew most of this to be true...but how to change it is the challenge.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 11, 2019:

@Marionville You’re right about that - I think within a decade or two petroleum will no longer be used for automotive transportation (I’ll probably lose my job), but going vegan is supposed to make a bigger impact than going electric ⚡️ 😳

Big oil, bankers and the military are not in denial about the climate crises we are facing.

Marionville comments on Jul 11, 2019:

Bleak! I think we already knew most of this to be true...but how to change it is the challenge.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 11, 2019:

@Marionville I hear you! I don’t eat dairy products or red meat, but I do love bacon:)

Big oil, bankers and the military are not in denial about the climate crises we are facing.

Marionville comments on Jul 11, 2019:

Bleak! I think we already knew most of this to be true...but how to change it is the challenge.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 11, 2019:

@Marionville Becoming vegan is probably the best thing you could do as an individual.

Big oil, bankers and the military are not in denial about the climate crises we are facing.

Marionville comments on Jul 11, 2019:

Bleak! I think we already knew most of this to be true...but how to change it is the challenge.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 11, 2019:

We need to stop subsidizing big oil, and find a way for banks to profit from renewable energy. Getting rid of the military and eating less meat would help too.

And now Sir Kim Darroch UK Ambassador to the USA has done the 'right thing' for Anglo-American ...

zesty comments on Jul 10, 2019:

The world looks upon the US with respect right now. We are as close to perfect as it gets. No need to change!

Haemish1 replies on Jul 10, 2019:

@zesty How recent is your experience outside the US? I haven’t travelled outside the USA in several decades, but from what I’ve read it seems that the current administration’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accords, and the Iran nuclear treaty have diminished our standing in the world view. For the first time, we’ve had citizens of another nation protest our president visiting their country with a ballon representing him as a baby in a diaper. Certainly our science and technology are very good, and we may not be disrespected as individuals, but I think the divisiveness of our politics has lowered our standing in the eyes of the world.

Post your favorite Monty Python sketch. [youtu.be]

Wildflower comments on Jul 10, 2019:

https://youtu.be/FshU58nI0Ts

Haemish1 replies on Jul 10, 2019:

Could well be my most favoritest!

And now Sir Kim Darroch UK Ambassador to the USA has done the 'right thing' for Anglo-American ...

zesty comments on Jul 10, 2019:

The world looks upon the US with respect right now. We are as close to perfect as it gets. No need to change!

Haemish1 replies on Jul 10, 2019:

Do you have anything to support that viewpoint?

We all know who this is.

Robecology comments on Jul 9, 2019:

She's a beautiful woman who made the right connections and went from sleeze model to First lady - -so she has to get some credit. I hear that I might have stumbled on the exact date that she files for divorce;

Haemish1 replies on Jul 9, 2019:

@Merseyman1 I’d have a little more compassion towards her if she stayed completely out of politics. She has made a few appearances and said some things that lead me to think she harbors some of the same abhorrent views her husband does.

@Admin, @SiteSupport, people are telling me they are unable to PM me and are not getting my PMs.

LiterateHiker comments on Jul 9, 2019:

**Please** spell out words. What does PM stand for? Prime Minister Paul McCartney Project Manager Personal Message Poor Man Priority Mail

Haemish1 replies on Jul 9, 2019:

@Allamanda Prime Meridian ? Pie Monday ?

83 Environmental Rules Being Rolled Back Under Trump

Charlene comments on Jul 8, 2019:

He doing Exactly what he said he'd do...appalling as it it is No one should be surprised in the least...

Haemish1 replies on Jul 8, 2019:

The Republican Party is entirely controlled by the banking and carbon based energy industries.

I'm wishing it was winter again☃️⛄

St-Sinner comments on Jul 8, 2019:

I moving to a cold place soon. I never see this in Texas. Damn

Haemish1 replies on Jul 8, 2019:

@Infoguy211 So yous gonna be a yooper, eh? Better learn the lyrics to Who goosed da moose? And First day of deer camp! Make sure your snowblower has a v8 engine and your fish house has satellite tv and a beer fridge!

One of the first painting I painting.

glennlab comments on Jul 8, 2019:

I understand the Jeffrey Epstein will be sitting still for a while if you need a model (lol) On a m,ore serious note, like your jellyfish.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 8, 2019:

Trouble is that Epstein isn’t a shark - he’s worse than pond scum.

Ppl need to stop ☠️🙊 I can't believe having a non white mermaid is an issue

SallyInStitches comments on Jul 7, 2019:

Just wait till they find out Jesus isn't white.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 7, 2019:

Or even real 😉

Permethrin spray repels and kills ticks, mosquitoes and 39 other biting insects

ToolGuy comments on Jul 7, 2019:

Good to know. Is there an odour? Detectable by humans? BTW did you find the patches we talked about?

Haemish1 replies on Jul 7, 2019:

@LiterateHiker Those head nets are life savers! Bought one at the last minute, before a week long canoe trip in the Boundry Waters wilderness area. Mosquitoes there are intense!

If we count illegals in the Census, why not to count tourists?

Haemish1 comments on Jul 6, 2019:

Regardless of legal status, Emergency services and Infrastructure need to be in place - these are dependent on the total numbers of people, not just citizens. Thinking you can stop all undocumented people from being in this country makes as much sense as believing in God.

Haemish1 replies on Jul 7, 2019:

@zesty Obama deported more than Trump has. https://www.google.com/amp/s/reason.com/2019/06/27/actually-joe-biden-and-the-obama-administration-deported-more-people-than-trump/%3famp