“It is our suffering that brings us together.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2019:

Sorry my friend but I absolutely reject any idea that proposes making people suffer as a path to enlightenment. Poverty, whether monetary, emotional or other has lasting and damaging effects. Growth can be achieved without torment and I detest anything that demands suffering for "betterment". Look...

Jolanta replies on Feb 24, 2019:

I don't think that is talking about having to suffer, neither do I think it talks about suffering and enlightenment. It's talking about that we all suffer sometimes and when we do that is all we have,

The Dems have real trouble going into 2020.

Novelty comments on Feb 24, 2019:

Sanders doesn't need charisma, the policies he supports has enough charisma to keep him covered.

Jolanta replies on Feb 24, 2019:

@t1nick You know it's not like Bernie will be there alone. He can have a much younger person as a deputy.

Megachurch Youth Pastor Will Only Serve 8 Months For Sexually Abusing Teen | Michael Stone

KKGator comments on Feb 24, 2019:

Just spit-ballin' here, BUT, what if, once a guilty verdict has been reached, the convicted sexual predator just gets shot in the head? Like right there in the courtroom? That would go a long way to reduce recidivism. Victims would have closure, and would never need to fear their attacker ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 24, 2019:

@KKGator Yes you are not good people. We can tell, however would it not be nice if you were good people, if you learned, if you did the right thing by everyone, if you strived, but maybe that is just wishful thinking.

"One of the great attractions of patriotism - it fulfills our worst wishes.

nicknotes comments on Feb 22, 2019:

I'm a patriot...I served the US in Vietnam but I am always on guard against the super patriots that are trying to manipulate behavior with their flag waving rhetoric. Look at Trump the greatest patriotic President we have ever had...when he had a chance to serve in Vietnam he got a doctor to get him...

Jolanta replies on Feb 24, 2019:

@nicknotes Just as they have been making the same mistake over and over again.

"You do not have to extend compassion to your childhood tormentors."

Jolanta comments on Feb 23, 2019:

I am not surprised that those same guys were all over you. You already looked gorgeous at 12, and you are still gorgeous at 65 with your new haircut.

Jolanta replies on Feb 24, 2019:

@LiterateHiker You do look lovely in those photos. Good on you for doing your own thing even at 15.

Take a good look around you.

Jolanta comments on Feb 23, 2019:

Oh you deluded one. You not noticed that most stuff is made in China, not in America and they are not capitalists.

Jolanta replies on Feb 24, 2019:

@zesty And how many communists do you actually know personally?

'Terrifying': Rapid Loss of Biodiversity Placing Global Food Supplies at Risk of 'Irreversible ...

JackPedigo comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Soylant Green here we come. Funny thing I have been hearing we only have 10 years to take action for over 20 years (as time progresses the time span grows - in the late 90's it was only 5 years). If we haven't gotten it by now we never will.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@JackPedigo Don't fool yourself. Your turn will come sooner than you think.

Take a good look around you.

Jolanta comments on Feb 23, 2019:

Oh you deluded one. You not noticed that most stuff is made in China, not in America and they are not capitalists.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@zesty Then I you must be ok when people call you a racist, right wing bitch then.

Take a good look around you.

Jolanta comments on Feb 23, 2019:

Oh you deluded one. You not noticed that most stuff is made in China, not in America and they are not capitalists.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@zesty Just because you are educated doesn't mean that you have any compassion for your fellow men and women. What happen to you?

Take a good look around you.

Jolanta comments on Feb 23, 2019:

Oh you deluded one. You not noticed that most stuff is made in China, not in America and they are not capitalists.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@zesty Are you calling the Chinese chicoms? Why would you do that?

Take a good look around you.

Jolanta comments on Feb 23, 2019:

Oh you deluded one. You not noticed that most stuff is made in China, not in America and they are not capitalists.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@zesty They do steel just like the US goes and steels resources in other countries but much worse. By the was US too has slave labor, it's not like people are even paid a living wage.

Well, this is awkward.

Renickulous comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Lol the hats werent made by illegal immigrants so it should be fine and irony free

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@Renickulous Well I am either one or the other but what has that got to do with the price of butter?

I only glanced at it.

Renickulous comments on Feb 22, 2019:

I wish I could hold it for 8 whole seconds lol

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@Renickulous What you are wishing me dead? And here was me thinking what a nice young man you are who needed to have your eyes opened to life and how you are being hoodwinkled by those who tell you that their wealth will trickle down to you.

That was fast!!!

Jolanta comments on Feb 23, 2019:

I see that he has given away a lot of money to different groups. I wonder how much he pays his workers, is it even a living wage?

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@Lukian Thank you for that report. Interesting. I think the shares were overinflated to start of with.

The music was better.

Jolanta comments on Feb 22, 2019:

There is something nostalgic of putting on a record, setting the needle into the groove. It is not the same as just pressing a button.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@OwlInASack Yes my daughter got a record player for Christmas from her beloved and now she is hunting for old records.

Men say women should come with instructions.

Jolanta comments on Feb 23, 2019:

Women are such incredibly amazing creatures, the instruction book would be so thick that it would come in volumes.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@AstralSmoke Yes indeed so it would be easier for you men to understand us better.

I loved my veranda.

Jolanta comments on Feb 23, 2019:

I shall join you.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@Holiday Tea please and some biscuits or a piece of cake please. I have given up on any kind of diet and shall be happy with a bit of padding on my bones.

I woke this morning to a snowstorm.

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2019:

How are you coping with life after being in Thailand for so long?

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@birdingnut Gorgeous isn't it.

Pull up a tree! &Positivevibes &Michiganders

Jolanta comments on Feb 23, 2019:

The New Forest in UK is a wonderful place to visit. There are ponies walking around freely, just a magical place to be.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@BeeHappy, @OwlInASack No you can die or get very sick if you eat them.

Pull up a tree! &Positivevibes &Michiganders

Jolanta comments on Feb 23, 2019:

The New Forest in UK is a wonderful place to visit. There are ponies walking around freely, just a magical place to be.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@BeeHappy I did too but now I know they are and they are poisonous too. Just to look at no touching unless of course you are sick of life.

I only glanced at it.

Renickulous comments on Feb 22, 2019:

I wish I could hold it for 8 whole seconds lol

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

Yes I noticed.

"One of the great attractions of patriotism - it fulfills our worst wishes.

nicknotes comments on Feb 22, 2019:

I'm a patriot...I served the US in Vietnam but I am always on guard against the super patriots that are trying to manipulate behavior with their flag waving rhetoric. Look at Trump the greatest patriotic President we have ever had...when he had a chance to serve in Vietnam he got a doctor to get him...

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

So are you proud about being in Vietnam?

"One of the great attractions of patriotism - it fulfills our worst wishes.

LenHazell53 comments on Feb 22, 2019:

There is a great difference between true Patriotism and Jingoism even more so between The Patriot and the Nationalist.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

Yeah you are the problem.

Take a good look around you.

nicknotes comments on Feb 22, 2019:

I'm very happy with my socialist Medicare and Social Security. I think socialist unemployment insurance and food stamps are great economic aids for Americans in distress.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@Renickulous I think the rest of the world doesn't think that the US is so great, not even Donald does that or he would not have to have those hats made in Mexico that he sells and wears to make America great again.

Take a good look around you.

nicknotes comments on Feb 22, 2019:

I'm very happy with my socialist Medicare and Social Security. I think socialist unemployment insurance and food stamps are great economic aids for Americans in distress.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@Renickulous You know that in the US 56 million have trouble paying medical bills, in Denmark 0. In the US 35 millions will be contacted by collections agencies for unpaid medical bills, Denmark 0. 26 million will use of all their saving to take out new credit to pay for medical bills, Denmark 0. And the last one in Cuba nobody but nobody no matter how poor will have to pay anything to get medical attention pre-existing problems or not and you are asking what the US have done worse than whoever.

Take a good look around you.

nicknotes comments on Feb 22, 2019:

I'm very happy with my socialist Medicare and Social Security. I think socialist unemployment insurance and food stamps are great economic aids for Americans in distress.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@Renickulous What are you talking about. You really don't know.

Take a good look around you.

kensmile4u comments on Feb 22, 2019:

There are many successful nationalized (or *socialized*) Institutions and programs in the U.S... Like it or not we are already a hybrid of capitalism and *socialism*. For example, our Military, Law Enforcement, Justice, Firefighters, Federal Branches, Departments, agencies, and "Social" Security are...

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@Renickulous, @kensmile4u He pulled it out of where the sun doesn't shine.

Take a good look around you.

kensmile4u comments on Feb 22, 2019:

There are many successful nationalized (or *socialized*) Institutions and programs in the U.S... Like it or not we are already a hybrid of capitalism and *socialism*. For example, our Military, Law Enforcement, Justice, Firefighters, Federal Branches, Departments, agencies, and "Social" Security are...

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@Renickulous Really higher premium Obama care, just as if the health care insurance has gone down since Donald took charge. A lot of people in the US I know has said that it has not done so at all.

Well, this is awkward.

Renickulous comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Lol the hats werent made by illegal immigrants so it should be fine and irony free

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

No they are on special visas so he can pay the pittance.

Men say women should come with instructions.

LenHazell53 comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Women do come with instructions, lots of them, about everything, trying to **stop** them giving instructions is a damn near impossibility.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

And think it better if you stay single to the day you die.

Men say women should come with instructions.

LenHazell53 comments on Feb 22, 2019:

All women need to know about men is that they have two states of being applicable to them, Horny and Hungry, so if you see a man without an erection make him a sandwich.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

No wonder that so many women cannot be bothered with you.

Hi, I am not born Jewish but have a lot of admiration for some of the culture.

evidentialist comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Step right in, but bring your own knishes.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@evidentialist Next time I go to the US I shall look out for it. Sounds yummy.

Pull up a tree! &Positivevibes &Michiganders

Jolanta comments on Feb 23, 2019:

The New Forest in UK is a wonderful place to visit. There are ponies walking around freely, just a magical place to be.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@BeeHappy It is. You know those red mushroom with white spots that we see in children's books, I found some under some vegetation there.

If wealth was the result of hard work . . .

Jolanta comments on Feb 18, 2019:

Long time ago when I was in Sri lanka on holidays. In the restaurant which did not have aircon, some of the European people were complaining that the service was too slow, the waiters weren't moving fast enough for them. I was astounded, but did not say anything I just could not believe what I ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@Rustee You know some people should just stay at home and eat fish and chips or whatever they are use to eating and just watch TV.

Bernie for President?

Heidi68 comments on Feb 19, 2019:

I want new blood. No Bernie, no Biden, no Hillary. I like all of them but we need out of the same ol' same ol' Democrats. We have a chance for real change but that will not happen if we don't change the guards. As far as who I like right now - we are way to early & I want to learn more about each ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@Heidi68 Maybe, but they seem to listen to his words.

NPR had the report of Pence in Munich at the Security Conference, you should hear the applause he ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2019:

Yes, most of the people I know here in Australia cannot believe that you voted for him, but then we have our own crazy Prime Minister, who is every so religious but happy to put people into detention centers because they are fleeing wars.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@Freedompath Yes you are not bombing those places at the moment, however the US has waged an economic war against Venezuela for 18 years, and you can look up how they tried to overthrow Hugo Chavez there. When it comes to Iran the US is to blame what has happened there too. If they would not interfere in elections than they would not have this horrible religious mob in place.

World's largest bee not extinct as previously thought.

Jolanta comments on Feb 21, 2019:

What is the point. It says that it is very elusive and I have not ever seen on in my life so this article is somehow misleading about bee extinction.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@david75090 I think that you are right that it is a different kind of bee. Not one of those that we all need, pollinating our crops.

Bernie for President?

IAMGROOT comments on Feb 19, 2019:

No thanks. And I don't care how old he is.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@IAMGROOT Oh you little groot capitalist. I guess you thinks so because it has been so good and working so wonderfully for all Americans, not. You know if it is so terrible in California and you have to pay so much tax, then go somewhere else. I can tell you that I have lived in three different countries under different political regimes and the best one was the social democratic one.

Hi, I am not born Jewish but have a lot of admiration for some of the culture.

sassygirl3869 comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Please do @Jolanta. You are very welcome here. Look forward to your contributions.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

Thank you.

Hi, I am not born Jewish but have a lot of admiration for some of the culture.

evidentialist comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Step right in, but bring your own knishes.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

What are knishes?

Hi, I am not born Jewish but have a lot of admiration for some of the culture.

dan325 comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Welcome. We love thinking people.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

Thank you. I have often looked the group and wanted to post things but could not but now nothing but nothing will stop me. Here I come. He, he.

That was fast!!!

silverotter11 comments on Feb 22, 2019:

But trump can grab women by the genitalia, hire a prostitute as his wife gives birth (or just pregnant), lie about paying her off, hire illegal immigrants, etc. and the market goes nuts over a football team owner caught with his pants down. SMFH over the ignorant Americans.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@LetzGetReal You are not wrong there.

Put your love glasses on! &Positivevibes &Michiganders

Gregory2 comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Is that how you call yourseves? Hi. I'm a Marylander. Ma... mary.. rylardanian? I don't know. I feel sorry for folks from Massachusetts already.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

Don't be so jelaouse.

'Terrifying': Rapid Loss of Biodiversity Placing Global Food Supplies at Risk of 'Irreversible ...

JackPedigo comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Soylant Green here we come. Funny thing I have been hearing we only have 10 years to take action for over 20 years (as time progresses the time span grows - in the late 90's it was only 5 years). If we haven't gotten it by now we never will.

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2019:

You are right that the time has changed on who predicts this, however besides that, have you not noticed the huge change in weather patterns. Have you not noticed that there are way more earthquakes, tornadoes, fires, hurricanes and they are much stronger than ever before.

Bernie for President?

Heidi68 comments on Feb 19, 2019:

I want new blood. No Bernie, no Biden, no Hillary. I like all of them but we need out of the same ol' same ol' Democrats. We have a chance for real change but that will not happen if we don't change the guards. As far as who I like right now - we are way to early & I want to learn more about each ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 22, 2019:

@Heidi68 No I don't think him being better because he is old. I think it makes him more experienced. Just like I think I have more experience in life that a 30 year old. I also think that Bernie is more known than any other young politicians, that doesn't mean that I think they are any less. You need to realise that most people don't know much about politics or politicians and what they stand for and they certainly don't go out of their way to find out, no matter how unfortunate that is.

Bernie for President?

IAMGROOT comments on Feb 19, 2019:

No thanks. And I don't care how old he is.

Jolanta replies on Feb 22, 2019:

@IAMGROOT No, you are wrong. Bernie doesn't want to give away FREE STUFF, you need to listen better to him. What he wants is to stop the bailouts to Wall Street, stop the unfair distribution that is happening. He wants all Americans to benefit, not just the already rich. And why we are on the subject of Government interference then you are wrong too. Government is there to interfere, they are there to look after the people, they are there to make laws so people have clean air, can drink the water without being poisoned, can have a job that pays them a living wage, can buy that medicine that they need without it costing more than what they are earning, so yes Government interference is what is needed. What you don't need is lobbyists, lobbyists who give money to politicians and corrupt them.

NPR had the report of Pence in Munich at the Security Conference, you should hear the applause he ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2019:

Yes, most of the people I know here in Australia cannot believe that you voted for him, but then we have our own crazy Prime Minister, who is every so religious but happy to put people into detention centers because they are fleeing wars.

Jolanta replies on Feb 22, 2019:

@Freedompath Actually this is not the past, this is what is still happening. You heard of Venezuela or Iran that is on the agenda to be bombed and invaded. This is what is happening now and your vote is not the only thing you got.

World's largest bee not extinct as previously thought.

Jolanta comments on Feb 21, 2019:

What is the point. It says that it is very elusive and I have not ever seen on in my life so this article is somehow misleading about bee extinction.

Jolanta replies on Feb 22, 2019:

@david75090 Yes that is so, however when it comes to bees we need millions, billions of them around the world for the crops to grow, one or two or three big fat bees won't do it.

[motherjones.

ProudMerrie comments on Feb 22, 2019:

In my very best dreams, the entire Trump family is broke and homeless. Except for Tiffany, the one he obviously doesn't like.

Jolanta replies on Feb 22, 2019:

And Barron.

Never mind about Bernie running.

Grayghost comments on Feb 21, 2019:

Bernie running will be a disaster just like last time. He's old -- 77. He's way left. He's only a Democrat when campaigning ... otherwise he's an Independent. The Rs will jump all over that shit and him.

Jolanta replies on Feb 22, 2019:

I wish him luck and what do you mean about him being way left? Which policy or policies of his are way left?

Never mind about Bernie running.

powder comments on Feb 20, 2019:

If he runs as an independent which he should, the super delegates can root goats for all it would matter.

Jolanta replies on Feb 22, 2019:

@powder Unfortunately you are right there.

If wealth was the result of hard work . . .

Jolanta comments on Feb 18, 2019:

Long time ago when I was in Sri lanka on holidays. In the restaurant which did not have aircon, some of the European people were complaining that the service was too slow, the waiters weren't moving fast enough for them. I was astounded, but did not say anything I just could not believe what I ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 22, 2019:

@Rustee There are some ugly Australians too. Once when we were in China in a typical Chinese restaurant in the sticks somewhere one of the group members refused to eat as the restaurant did not have a fork. He sat there, arms crossed looking angry. Everybody else used the chopsticks, not always successfully but still did it and delicious it was too. We did feel embarrassed on his behalf.

Never mind about Bernie running.

powder comments on Feb 20, 2019:

If he runs as an independent which he should, the super delegates can root goats for all it would matter.

Jolanta replies on Feb 22, 2019:

That is not fair on the goats.

NPR had the report of Pence in Munich at the Security Conference, you should hear the applause he ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2019:

Yes, most of the people I know here in Australia cannot believe that you voted for him, but then we have our own crazy Prime Minister, who is every so religious but happy to put people into detention centers because they are fleeing wars.

Jolanta replies on Feb 22, 2019:

@Freedompath Well if you keep on voting for the same two parties than you will get what you always had. Not really much difference between Democrats and Republicans. Both interested in working for big business and nobody else.

NPR had the report of Pence in Munich at the Security Conference, you should hear the applause he ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2019:

Yes, most of the people I know here in Australia cannot believe that you voted for him, but then we have our own crazy Prime Minister, who is every so religious but happy to put people into detention centers because they are fleeing wars.

Jolanta replies on Feb 22, 2019:

@Freedompath Maybe but are you aware that the US has invaded more than 20 countries since the second world war. Countries that have never done anything to the US. Have you heard of Chile and Pinoche. Maybe Russia did use facebook but the US does way more damage than anybody else, and I am not blaming you.

Bernie for President?

icolan comments on Feb 19, 2019:

While I agree with many of his ideals and positions, Bernie is too old. It does not do us any good to keep electing septuagenarians to office. That being said, if he is the Democrat that successfully makes it through the primaries I will vote for him over Cheeto von Tweeto or most likely any ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 22, 2019:

@icolan I think that unfortunately most politicians no matter what age don't care about the average person. All they care about is staying in power and self enrichment. So they don't think long term what is good for everyone.

I woke this morning to a snowstorm.

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2019:

How are you coping with life after being in Thailand for so long?

Jolanta replies on Feb 22, 2019:

@birdingnut Have you ever been to Queensland? Once when I was there in the country there was this huge flock, blue and green. It was a flock of budgies, thousands of them. Amazing site it was. Never seen anything like it.

Bernie for President?

IAMGROOT comments on Feb 19, 2019:

No thanks. And I don't care how old he is.

Jolanta replies on Feb 22, 2019:

@IAMGROOT Well so nothing will change.

Bernie for President?

gater comments on Feb 19, 2019:

No ones beating Trump!

Jolanta replies on Feb 22, 2019:

@gater If he was fighting for America than he would do something for Americans not just for the rich Americans. Did you not understand a word of what I said. I can tell you that I care for all people around the world, Americans are no more special than French, Chinese, Venezuelans, Africans, etc, etc. It is about all the people not just some.

Bernie for President?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 19, 2019:

Bernie Sanders is 77 y/o. I don't want him for President.

Jolanta replies on Feb 21, 2019:

@DUCHESSA Do you have any proof that he is sick?

Bernie for President?

Heidi68 comments on Feb 19, 2019:

I want new blood. No Bernie, no Biden, no Hillary. I like all of them but we need out of the same ol' same ol' Democrats. We have a chance for real change but that will not happen if we don't change the guards. As far as who I like right now - we are way to early & I want to learn more about each ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 21, 2019:

@Heidi68 There may be but they are not known. And that is very important.

NPR had the report of Pence in Munich at the Security Conference, you should hear the applause he ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2019:

Yes, most of the people I know here in Australia cannot believe that you voted for him, but then we have our own crazy Prime Minister, who is every so religious but happy to put people into detention centers because they are fleeing wars.

Jolanta replies on Feb 21, 2019:

@Freedompath I guess it is the same like the US involves itself in other countries politics by trying to overthrow the elected people and put in a puppet of their own.

Do you prefer to be in a large group - are you happiest with a few close friends - or are you most ...

48thRonin comments on Feb 20, 2019:

I’ve always had a ton of acquaintances, maybe 4-5 friends but only one or two that I’d ever consider as being close friends. I believe that the whole social thing that they try to train us with in school is seriously misguided. And extroverts scare the living hell out of me. The very ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 20, 2019:

This thing with stranger approaching with a nice to meet you is something that is common in the US. The rest of the world don't do that. Neither do they ask it you want fries with it.

I'm a Dog Lover, but this one's for the Cat Lovers out there. 😅😂😅😂

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2019:

One day I shall be an old lady with half a dozen pussy cats at my feet.

Jolanta replies on Feb 20, 2019:

@Captain_Feelgood I think it can be both. I am now getting to a stage in life that I no longer am interested in so much travel so perhaps soon it may be time for those pussycats to come and live with me, but first I want to circumnavigate South America. Just looking for someone to come with me.

NPR had the report of Pence in Munich at the Security Conference, you should hear the applause he ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2019:

Yes, most of the people I know here in Australia cannot believe that you voted for him, but then we have our own crazy Prime Minister, who is every so religious but happy to put people into detention centers because they are fleeing wars.

Jolanta replies on Feb 20, 2019:

@Freedompath, @EskieMom At least there are independent news that one can access but unfortunately not everyone does.

NPR had the report of Pence in Munich at the Security Conference, you should hear the applause he ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2019:

Yes, most of the people I know here in Australia cannot believe that you voted for him, but then we have our own crazy Prime Minister, who is every so religious but happy to put people into detention centers because they are fleeing wars.

Jolanta replies on Feb 20, 2019:

@Freedompath Yes it must have been hell for people to have to choose between those two. I wonder if there were not more independents to vote for?

I woke this morning to a snowstorm.

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2019:

How are you coping with life after being in Thailand for so long?

Jolanta replies on Feb 20, 2019:

@birdingnut My daughter lives there so I go there quite often and just love the place. If I had to live in a large major city in Australia, Melbourne would be my choice.

Bernie for President?

GwenC comments on Feb 19, 2019:

I love Bernie, but I think it's time for something other than am old white man.

Jolanta replies on Feb 20, 2019:

@DUCHESSA And what did you think about it?

Why Would Anyone Fall In Love With You?

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2019:

How can one answer that? What is special/different/endering/lovealbe about me or anybody else is not special to others.

Jolanta replies on Feb 20, 2019:

@SleeplessInTexas Yes you are right. Then older I get then more "critical" I get too. No matter how I may be interested in someone as soon as they are mean or arrogant to the waitress I seem to go off them at once.

If wealth was the result of hard work . . .

Jolanta comments on Feb 18, 2019:

Long time ago when I was in Sri lanka on holidays. In the restaurant which did not have aircon, some of the European people were complaining that the service was too slow, the waiters weren't moving fast enough for them. I was astounded, but did not say anything I just could not believe what I ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 20, 2019:

@Rustee No, there are asses everywhere, and I think that the reason people around the world talk about the "ugly American" is because so many Americans are incredibly loud and they know everything when they are overseas. I do have to tell you that they are not all like that, I have met many very nice ones and when I have been to the US I find most people very hospitable.

Bernie for President?

bingst comments on Feb 19, 2019:

I do like Sanders, but I'm not sure at this time.

Jolanta replies on Feb 20, 2019:

@bingst So, what have changed for you now?

Bernie for President?

gater comments on Feb 19, 2019:

No ones beating Trump!

Jolanta replies on Feb 20, 2019:

@gater What, you call it repairing, to refuse people health care, to revoke laws about making it ok for companies to dump toxic waste into waterways, to revoke laws about banks being allowed to lend to people who cannot afford those loans. What kind of person are you, who don't care about your own country men and women.

Bernie for President?

icolan comments on Feb 19, 2019:

While I agree with many of his ideals and positions, Bernie is too old. It does not do us any good to keep electing septuagenarians to office. That being said, if he is the Democrat that successfully makes it through the primaries I will vote for him over Cheeto von Tweeto or most likely any ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 20, 2019:

@icolan I have feeling that so far very few presidents have care about long term consequences, however I think that Bernie would do his utmost for the majority of Americans.

The Bern man is in, man.

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2019:

Did you make that pole up all by yourself?

Jolanta replies on Feb 20, 2019:

@CallMeDave Good job it was too.

BERNIE.

gearl comments on Feb 19, 2019:

He's a couple of years older than I am and I too am one of those folks that like Bernie but think he and Biden are both too old. If he won the nomination then of course I would vote for him but I'd like to see somebody a whole lot younger.

Jolanta replies on Feb 19, 2019:

Ok, but who?

BERNIE.

gater comments on Feb 19, 2019:

Its not his age - its his senility

Jolanta replies on Feb 19, 2019:

Takes one to know one. Actually that is not quiet correct, while you are an angry old fart who can only spout negativity, he is saying things that make sense.

BERNIE.

Jk1960 comments on Feb 19, 2019:

He could not beat Hillary and she lost to trump. So why would he win now?

Jolanta replies on Feb 19, 2019:

He did not loose to Hillary. People wanted him but the super delegates said we don't care what you want, we are going to go for Hillary. So don't blame him.

Bernie for President?

Unimatrix907 comments on Feb 19, 2019:

Dog/Sea Otter 2020. And I’m a Bernie fan but this is a different race. In ‘16 Hillary needed to be pushed back to the left and the issues within the DNC were exposed with his run. A new generation took root thanks to him so I wish he’d step aside and let them bloom. Now I suppose Joe Biden ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 19, 2019:

How old is Bidden?

Bernie for President?

starwatcher-al comments on Feb 19, 2019:

While I generally like Bernie, he is not electable. Too far left in most peoples' eyes. And while I'm "old" also, it's an issue. We need younger people in top positions who are in touch with more of the general population. IMHO

Jolanta replies on Feb 19, 2019:

Why is he not electable? Because he is old? Because he is too far left? What does all that mean actually. To me it sounds like some kind of propaganda from his enemies.

Bernie for President?

gater comments on Feb 19, 2019:

No ones beating Trump!

Jolanta replies on Feb 19, 2019:

Yeah, you are happy with the status quo, happy that more and more people are homeless, don't have health care, get crap education, etc. etc.

Bernie for President?

Heidi68 comments on Feb 19, 2019:

I want new blood. No Bernie, no Biden, no Hillary. I like all of them but we need out of the same ol' same ol' Democrats. We have a chance for real change but that will not happen if we don't change the guards. As far as who I like right now - we are way to early & I want to learn more about each ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 19, 2019:

And where are you going to get that "new blood" from?

Bernie for President?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 19, 2019:

Bernie Sanders is 77 y/o. I don't want him for President.

Jolanta replies on Feb 19, 2019:

Because he is 77, or>>?

Bernie for President?

IAMGROOT comments on Feb 19, 2019:

No thanks. And I don't care how old he is.

Jolanta replies on Feb 19, 2019:

So you want more of the same then.

Bernie for President?

GwenC comments on Feb 19, 2019:

I love Bernie, but I think it's time for something other than am old white man.

Jolanta replies on Feb 19, 2019:

And who do you think there is that would care so much for every American as he does?

Bernie for President?

bingst comments on Feb 19, 2019:

I do like Sanders, but I'm not sure at this time.

Jolanta replies on Feb 19, 2019:

Why, you like things to stay the same?

Bernie for President?

icolan comments on Feb 19, 2019:

While I agree with many of his ideals and positions, Bernie is too old. It does not do us any good to keep electing septuagenarians to office. That being said, if he is the Democrat that successfully makes it through the primaries I will vote for him over Cheeto von Tweeto or most likely any ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 19, 2019:

Why do you think he is too old. After all some of the previous presidents where old too but did get in.

I woke this morning to a snowstorm.

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2019:

How are you coping with life after being in Thailand for so long?

Jolanta replies on Feb 19, 2019:

@birdingnut After having lived in Sydney for a long time but visited Melbourne on several occasions, I do prefer Melbourne. It has a lovely European vibe about it.

More pictures of Depot beach, Australia. Early morning.

JacarC comments on Feb 18, 2019:

I hate you for making me look at these. Snow and ice for weeks here. And then i see this.

Jolanta replies on Feb 19, 2019:

@Jacar No you are wrong, it gets cold in Canberra, Australia. Sometimes in winter it gets to -10C.

[alternet.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 18, 2019:

2 in 3 got less. The top 1 percent took the windfall. Time to chop off heads; let's build a Bastille.

Jolanta replies on Feb 18, 2019:

How about just a couple of guiliotines.

[alternet.

Jolanta comments on Feb 18, 2019:

Yes, horrible behaviour and I bet that a lot of those KKK members are very good christians too.

Jolanta replies on Feb 18, 2019:

@jlynn37 Well, they would consider themselves to be very good.

More pictures of Depot beach, Australia. Early morning.

JacarC comments on Feb 18, 2019:

I hate you for making me look at these. Snow and ice for weeks here. And then i see this.

Jolanta replies on Feb 18, 2019:

Don't worry that too will pass and it will be me whining about the cold.

More pictures of Depot beach, Australia. Early morning.

Wangobango3 comments on Feb 18, 2019:

Looks more like bush than beach.

Jolanta replies on Feb 18, 2019:

The beach is just beyond the trees. The whole are is called Depot beach.

Dylan the fog. My sons dog. Loves me because I take it for a walk every time I see him.

Marine comments on Feb 18, 2019:

He really knows on which side his bread is buttered.

Jolanta replies on Feb 18, 2019:

He sure does. As soon as I turn up he start crying.

To whom are we attracted and why? What do you think of this explanation? [deeperdatingpodcast.com]

Jolanta comments on Feb 16, 2019:

I cannot remember when I was attracted to anyone at all. Is it because I am so happy and content with my self?

Jolanta replies on Feb 18, 2019:

@ToolGuy Ah, those were the days my friend.

I'm still not convinced climate change is a problem. Can you convince me otherwise?

Shouldbefishing comments on Feb 16, 2019:

It depends. You used two different terms in your post, "climate change" and "global warming". They are not mutually exclusive, although most people use them interchangeably just like how people use the term "agnostic" to describe a theological middle ground between Theism and Atheism. Is it ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 18, 2019:

@Shouldbefishing Certainly educating people is the way to go, but unfortunately it doesn't happen, and I am quiet sure that we are running out of time. It is all about money no matter if it is the democrats or republicans.

Quick question for the republicans who believe in trickle down economics, or in general believe the ...

BD66 comments on Feb 16, 2019:

I think you should either read or listen to Steven Pinker's book "Enlightenment Now" then go to WalMart to give you a sense of perspective. You say working people are earning barely enough to live on, but if you go to WalMart, you will find the following: Milk for $1.28 per gallon Eggs for ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 18, 2019:

@BD66 Oh, you misguided one. Did you not see that one of the people here wondered where do you get egg in the US so cheaply? I guess just because you live in a nice house and earn enough of money you think everybody does too. Try to live in somebody else shoes who did not have that kind of opportunity like you did, but of course I have already told you that.

If you work hard.

indirect76 comments on Feb 17, 2019:

I’ll take a normal sized penis over the car thanks.

Jolanta replies on Feb 18, 2019:

OH, gosh, you do have problems

Breasts

Jolanta comments on Feb 16, 2019:

I went on a cruise not so long ago and was flabbergasted with the amount of men that had breasts.

Jolanta replies on Feb 17, 2019:

@Riki64 Thank you Riki.

To whom are we attracted and why? What do you think of this explanation? [deeperdatingpodcast.com]

Jolanta comments on Feb 16, 2019:

I cannot remember when I was attracted to anyone at all. Is it because I am so happy and content with my self?

Jolanta replies on Feb 17, 2019:

@MissKathleen Yes, however I was in Italy last year and sitting down at one of the cafes it was just pure bliss watching men my age, actually any age. The large majority were well groomed and I don't mean that they wore expensive clothing but it was clean, they shave, even their jeans had been ironed. I think I need to move there.

I'm still not convinced climate change is a problem. Can you convince me otherwise?

Shouldbefishing comments on Feb 16, 2019:

It depends. You used two different terms in your post, "climate change" and "global warming". They are not mutually exclusive, although most people use them interchangeably just like how people use the term "agnostic" to describe a theological middle ground between Theism and Atheism. Is it ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 17, 2019:

@Shouldbefishing By whom? I look at where the money are and then it tells a lot about what is true or not.