Is it only me or has the arena of political discussion on Facebook turn brutally and verbally ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 22, 2018:

No, it is not you. It has turned brutally and verbally confrontational. People on face book do not seem to understand that people can have different points of view and still be ok. Common courtesy seems to be missing.

Jolanta replies on Jul 22, 2018:

@StevenRPrice You are welcome. Every time someone gets "angry" with we, I stop and think; is it me or is it them. And most of the time it is them and I say something like; "I would be careful there if I were you or you may have that heart attach and can you really afford a ride to the hospital since Donald has stuffed up the health care system"

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

Jolanta comments on Jul 22, 2018:

Just ignore it but make sure you pop into your nearest church and get a program so you can get the discount.

Jolanta replies on Jul 22, 2018:

@exilesky I am truly happy not to be living in the US then. Here in Australia it is unheard of to do such a thing, even for deeply religious people. They do "welcome" you when you attend church but coming to your house unannounced that is a no no.

[facebook.com] What a terrible horrible tragedy.

Alvinsmama comments on Jul 21, 2018:

I couldn't finish watching this video. I've had dreams where I couldn't find my children and woke up from sleep feeling guilty for something that had never happened in real life. Some doctor explaining in doctor's terms how this mother forgot her child was in the car, how she 'thought' she had ...

Jolanta replies on Jul 22, 2018:

@Alvinsmama Yes I would hate to be that mother and father. I wonder how she is now. I can imagine myself just wanting to die if it happened to me.

Heard on the radio this am: We have reached a place where it is easier to believe that the President...

Jolanta comments on Jul 21, 2018:

He is not an operative of a foreign government. The only thing he is interested in is himself.

Jolanta replies on Jul 22, 2018:

@TheAstroChuck, @GipsyOfNewSpain It doesn't matter how cleaver or how high your IQ is you can still be duped. Just look at all those people who are very educated falling for scams.

So, in your city today, how many crimes committed by IMMIGRANTS today, given the Republican fact ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 21, 2018:

Crime will go up in the US and everywhere els if the Governments keep on cutting wages/health care and other services. Unfortunately people will have to resort to crime as a necessity .

Jolanta replies on Jul 22, 2018:

@dalefvictor I think there have been changes since the 1980s. Seems to me like the police are way more aggressive and are happy to shoot people. But yes you are right if enough of people protested things would change, unfortunately people are afraid by all the intimidation. They are afraid of loosing their jobs and their lives.

So, in your city today, how many crimes committed by IMMIGRANTS today, given the Republican fact ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 21, 2018:

Crime will go up in the US and everywhere els if the Governments keep on cutting wages/health care and other services. Unfortunately people will have to resort to crime as a necessity .

Jolanta replies on Jul 21, 2018:

@dalefvictor That is easy to say and I think is a good strategy, however do you honestly think that the congressman/woman would let you sit there peacefully yet alone relieve yourself there? Look what is happening in the US now. For instance teachers have not had a decent pay rise for years, they have to have second jobs just to survive, and that are only teachers that I am talking about. If you were in that congressmans/womens office you would find yourself being escorted out by the security and/or put into jail quick smart and if you were black probably dead.

[facebook.com] What a terrible horrible tragedy.

Alvinsmama comments on Jul 21, 2018:

I couldn't finish watching this video. I've had dreams where I couldn't find my children and woke up from sleep feeling guilty for something that had never happened in real life. Some doctor explaining in doctor's terms how this mother forgot her child was in the car, how she 'thought' she had ...

Jolanta replies on Jul 21, 2018:

You should have watched it to the end. Are you saying that you have never done anything on "auto pilot".

Brunettes or blondes?

Jolanta comments on Jul 21, 2018:

Your hair color has no bearing about how much fun you have. What is fun for one person is not so for another.

Jolanta replies on Jul 21, 2018:

@minhmeister Oh, if we only had those monkeys.

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

Jolanta comments on Jul 19, 2018:

I have come upon people who still believe in him and everything that he says. Unfortunately, it is like he said. "If I go into politics then I would stand as a Republican, because those people believe anything that you tell them, they are so stupid".

Jolanta replies on Jul 21, 2018:

@Freespirit64 They are but that very bit where he says he would run as a Republican has been cut out. I have with my own eyes and ears seen and heard it.

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

Jolanta comments on Jul 19, 2018:

I have come upon people who still believe in him and everything that he says. Unfortunately, it is like he said. "If I go into politics then I would stand as a Republican, because those people believe anything that you tell them, they are so stupid".

Jolanta replies on Jul 21, 2018:

@Freespirit64 I have see the interview the segment about him running as a republican has been cut out, unfortunately. No it is not false, and other people have seen it too. If I would come across it somewhere I would certainly post it.

Human nature question around the "greater good".

Jolanta comments on Jul 20, 2018:

I think I would be "saving" more people if I was alive, what good would it be if I was dead I could not "help" anybody if I was dead.

Jolanta replies on Jul 21, 2018:

@Seeker3CO No, l don't think I would. Would completely depend who those people were.

As a "baby boomer", I find it amazing that any other baby boomer could still support Trump after his...

Jolanta comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Being run by the KGB is like being run by big business, just a different master.

Jolanta replies on Jul 21, 2018:

@t1nick Thank you yourself. Take care, we may have another one another day.

I have experienced many times to get a prize by game or even scissor rock paper :) When I did not ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 20, 2018:

In quantum physics if you concentrate on something you apparently change how it reacts.

Jolanta replies on Jul 21, 2018:

@silverotter11 Maybe, how are we to know?

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

Jolanta comments on Jul 19, 2018:

I have come upon people who still believe in him and everything that he says. Unfortunately, it is like he said. "If I go into politics then I would stand as a Republican, because those people believe anything that you tell them, they are so stupid".

Jolanta replies on Jul 21, 2018:

@Freespirit64 Well I beg to differ, I have seen and heard him saying it and I am not the only one.

Do you think the world will see another Hitler?

Jolanta comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Of course , just look at Israel for instance. Netanyahu and his ilk has said that Palestinians are animals and should be treated as such

Jolanta replies on Jul 21, 2018:

@PalacinkyPDX, @Matias So what is this then. "The Israeli Knesset has approved the 'nation-state bill' that promotes Jewish-only settlements, downgrades Arab language status and limits the right to self-determination to Jews. Arab MPs chided the law as racist.

As a "baby boomer", I find it amazing that any other baby boomer could still support Trump after his...

Jolanta comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Being run by the KGB is like being run by big business, just a different master.

Jolanta replies on Jul 20, 2018:

@t1nick Thank you for that. I do agree with you. I have been to China a few times and was surprised about the amount of "expensive" cars there, way more than it the US. I guess that if they keep on going as they do and not "lifting" up the masses, the masses will eventually revolt but probably not before my time. I think we need to worry more about China then Russia.

Has Saudi Arabia been funding extreme left pundits to denigrate Israel?

t1nick comments on Jul 20, 2018:

If not directly funded, encouraged. Saudi Arabia is Sunni moslim. Their enemy, Iran and the other countries on the travel ban are Shia. They have different beliefs regarding their prophet Mohammed (over simplistic explanation I know). They are often avowed enemies despite both being muslim.

Jolanta replies on Jul 20, 2018:

Yes, it is something like Catholics and Protestants many years ago. And yes that is also simplifying it.

As a "baby boomer", I find it amazing that any other baby boomer could still support Trump after his...

Jolanta comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Being run by the KGB is like being run by big business, just a different master.

Jolanta replies on Jul 20, 2018:

@t1nick And how does China fit into this? Just wondering. I think that Vladimir is an very smart man, he wants Russia to be strong. I am not that sure that he is interested in making war with other countries, although I do believe he is not happy with or going to let it secede from greater Russia in any kind of way. For the everyday person in the street whether it is in the US or Russia it doesn't matter who is in charge, after all neither the US Government or the Russian one is interested in their welfare.

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

Jolanta comments on Jul 19, 2018:

I have come upon people who still believe in him and everything that he says. Unfortunately, it is like he said. "If I go into politics then I would stand as a Republican, because those people believe anything that you tell them, they are so stupid".

Jolanta replies on Jul 20, 2018:

@Freespirit64 Are you saying that he did not say those things? It used to be available on line but has been taken down.

Do you think the world will see another Hitler?

Jolanta comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Of course , just look at Israel for instance. Netanyahu and his ilk has said that Palestinians are animals and should be treated as such

Jolanta replies on Jul 20, 2018:

@PalacinkyPDX, @Matias Hitler probably had some good points too. I seen pictures of him being kind to German children and dogs. Perhaps you have not see or heard that now there are laws that Israel is only for jews and everybody else should either leave or die.

Do you think the world will see another Hitler?

Jolanta comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Of course , just look at Israel for instance. Netanyahu and his ilk has said that Palestinians are animals and should be treated as such

Jolanta replies on Jul 20, 2018:

@PalacinkyPDX I actually do not have anything against jewish people, but I certainly do hate to see what is happening to the Palestinian people by in Israel perpetrated by jews, and that is happening on a huge scale. Not some little incidences here and there.

As a "baby boomer", I find it amazing that any other baby boomer could still support Trump after his...

Jolanta comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Being run by the KGB is like being run by big business, just a different master.

Jolanta replies on Jul 19, 2018:

@t1nick that may have been once upon a time but I don't think that it's the objective anymore. I noticed that you said nothing about big business

Pick one and tell me how you would solve it: National Debt, Child hunger in USA, Homeless Veterans.

Captain747ex comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Oh my gosh, this would be too long a post. However, one could actually start with one and end up fixing all three. For starters, no matter the choice, I would start by cutting the military budget by 35% and taking a portion of that money greatly increase funding to the VA. I would then take what ...

Jolanta replies on Jul 19, 2018:

@GinaMaria I am not sure that they rise wage that much.

Pick one and tell me how you would solve it: National Debt, Child hunger in USA, Homeless Veterans.

Captain747ex comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Oh my gosh, this would be too long a post. However, one could actually start with one and end up fixing all three. For starters, no matter the choice, I would start by cutting the military budget by 35% and taking a portion of that money greatly increase funding to the VA. I would then take what ...

Jolanta replies on Jul 19, 2018:

@antman You need to understand that this is tax on profits. Other countries pay a lot in taxes and look after their own and people still open up new businesses.

Advice please: I haven’t been on a “date” in almost two decades.

Jolanta comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I am not surprised that there has been no dating for you.

Jolanta replies on Jul 19, 2018:

@Josh87 So, what happened?

Where do you stand on the political compass?

indirect76 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

I don’t stand anywhere on that map.

Jolanta replies on Jul 18, 2018:

So you do not exist. We are talking to a gost.

Advice please: I haven’t been on a “date” in almost two decades.

Jolanta comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I am not surprised that there has been no dating for you.

Jolanta replies on Jul 18, 2018:

@Josh87 You got a wife and are open to meeting women?

This is an example of a string I began about my desire to start a Limerick Group which would post ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I love it, love it. So cleaver and so true. Good on you. Please give us more.

Jolanta replies on Jul 18, 2018:

@fishline79 Another good one from you.

This is an example of a string I began about my desire to start a Limerick Group which would post ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I love it, love it. So cleaver and so true. Good on you. Please give us more.

Jolanta replies on Jul 18, 2018:

@fishline79 That is a bummer if you cannot set it up. I am so looking forward to your limericks.

I still feel ' quite in the dark here '.

Jolanta comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Don't expect anybody wanting to spend much time with you if you complain all the time.

Jolanta replies on Jul 18, 2018:

@Scottzillyun Well, makes me wonder. If you say you have good friends but they do not live locally, perhaps if they did they would soon get sick and tired of you whining.

This is an example of a string I began about my desire to start a Limerick Group which would post ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I love it, love it. So cleaver and so true. Good on you. Please give us more.

Jolanta replies on Jul 18, 2018:

@fishline79 Not by me. I don't know how the blocking works. Is there somewhere you can find out? Perhaps you need to be on level 7 to be able to start a group. I don't know but don't give up.

Which door will you open?

indirect76 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I’ll go with the one that will give me something that that is pretty much impossible and otherwise unobtainable. #1.

Jolanta replies on Jul 17, 2018:

But is that not an oxymoron. If it is impossible and unobtainable they it will not happen?

Watching CNN live; that maggot is just All over the place; just rambling and making NO sense at all.

starwatcher-al comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I cannot believe that the people of our congress can not see that he is very mentally unstable, a sociopath and psychopath and even a danger to those who support him also, like farmers, manufacturers etc.

Jolanta replies on Jul 17, 2018:

Unfortunately they only see $$$$$ signs.

This is an example of a string I began about my desire to start a Limerick Group which would post ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I love it, love it. So cleaver and so true. Good on you. Please give us more.

Jolanta replies on Jul 17, 2018:

@fishline79 I am looking forward to it. Great work.

I still feel ' quite in the dark here '.

Jolanta comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Don't expect anybody wanting to spend much time with you if you complain all the time.

Jolanta replies on Jul 17, 2018:

@Scottzillyun And you have how many really good friends........

The older I get, the fewer actual compadres I seem to have.

Jolanta comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I seem to have more close friends now than ever before.

Jolanta replies on Jul 17, 2018:

@Condor5 I shall. And I hope that you too have good friends.

Are there no patriots left among Republican politicians?

Jolanta comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Never mind the treat he poses to Your Country, how about the threat he poses to the world. Patriotism is another word for bigotry and racism.

Jolanta replies on Jul 17, 2018:

@Marionville Perhaps I am, however all the so called people I have met that call themselves patriots, turned out to be racists and bigots. We should be patriotic to this earth and look after each other, all of us.

Why do those who believe, feel obliged to offer council to non- believers, we have'nt lost anything,...

Jolanta comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I am on your side.

Jolanta replies on Jul 17, 2018:

@roverted Ditto, ditto. At the moment it is rather cold where I live but I bet you not as cold as it can get in the lovely Scotland.

Well as I've gotten old, I started getting a little less happy with myself and my self-respect.

Jolanta comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Great for you. So how old is old?

Jolanta replies on Jul 17, 2018:

@MichaelCooley2 No, oh no, that is when your life begins.

Anyone out there burn?

Jolanta comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Burn what?

Jolanta replies on Jul 17, 2018:

@MattBetancur like parsley or tarragon or turmeric.

This is an example of a string I began about my desire to start a Limerick Group which would post ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I love it, love it. So cleaver and so true. Good on you. Please give us more.

Jolanta replies on Jul 17, 2018:

@fishline79 I love to join but I am just hopeless at anything like that. I put it on my facebook page and people loved it.

Bill Clinton signed and he and Barack Obama applied this law...but Trump is the one blamed...

Jolanta comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Neither Clinton or Obama were blameless just like all the other US presidents.

Jolanta replies on Jul 16, 2018:

@DUCHESSA You mean like when he made fun of that disable man too. Or when he said that blood is coming from her you know what and his supporters said no that is not what he said or meant. Just like that. Or how about him saying that Mexicans are rapists and criminals.

So I got divorced.

Jolanta comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I am a dude so of course I got f....ed. What exactly does that supposed to mean? Is this about the car you bought or what?

Jolanta replies on Jul 16, 2018:

@rogueflyer, @archer5691 Maybe they do, but that may have something to do with women having to have the main burden of bringing up the children.

So I got divorced.

Jolanta comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I am a dude so of course I got f....ed. What exactly does that supposed to mean? Is this about the car you bought or what?

Jolanta replies on Jul 16, 2018:

@rogueflyer Oh, I don't know. If you have been in an awful relationship then surely it must be heaven to not longer be with that person.

Bill Clinton signed and he and Barack Obama applied this law...but Trump is the one blamed...

Jolanta comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Neither Clinton or Obama were blameless just like all the other US presidents.

Jolanta replies on Jul 16, 2018:

@DUCHESSA Well, not many people were aware of what was happening then, so I am sure that if it was know and taken up by the public, there would be huge outcry.

So I got divorced.

Jolanta comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I am a dude so of course I got f....ed. What exactly does that supposed to mean? Is this about the car you bought or what?

Jolanta replies on Jul 16, 2018:

@archer5691 Really, they favour women. So tell me how come men bounce back from divorce and are better off financially within 18 months?

I'm not normally one to compliment myself on things.

Jolanta comments on Jul 12, 2018:

You probably would make a good actor.

Jolanta replies on Jul 15, 2018:

@KCjoe108 So you are a soldier in the army?

Some folks here need to see this, if you haven't already. [youtube.com]

Redheadedgammy comments on Jul 11, 2018:

This has got to be the biggest bunch of crap I've seen in a long time. Waste of my time. I won't make that mistake again.

Jolanta replies on Jul 15, 2018:

Of course you will, after all we do not have any idea of what is going to be said.

Some folks here need to see this, if you haven't already. [youtube.com]

Jolanta comments on Jul 11, 2018:

He is talking about the Democratic party in the US which is not much better than the Republicans.

Jolanta replies on Jul 15, 2018:

@Renickulous Actually Australian crimes are going down all over Australia and when you say that we "mass unarmed" ourselves you are not really aware that we never did have a big problem with guns in the first place. It was never like it is in the US, people just did not have guns to start of with. What I know of the US and its people and the constitution is that it is not followed. By the way when you talk about the democratic cities with tons of guns, you need to take into account that in the democratic cities there are also right wing republicans, and how do you not know that it is not them that are doing the violent crimes? Gun laws in the US mean nothing, not worth the paper they are written on, when your presidents signs a law saying that it is ok for mentally ill people to carry guns. And why are you ranting that foreigners want to destroy your constitution, don't you know how that foreigners cannot change or destroy it. That has to be proposed either by the Congress with a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a convention of states called for by two-thirds of the state legislatures. By the way the so called foreigners do know what is better for people than a lot of US citizens do, after all they have and do live in countries that do not have guns.

I found out that my brother is an avid Trump supporter after he emailed me to brag about it.

Jolanta comments on Jul 14, 2018:

If I was you, I would still be friends with them and bombard them with "stuff" that Donald has done or is doing. I would forever be asking them what they thought or how they felt about ie, Donald eating in a Trump restaurant, in a Trump hotel and they had to pay for it, or what they though that ...

Jolanta replies on Jul 15, 2018:

@birdingnut Yes sometimes one has to cut people loose, even if they are your relatives.

I'm not normally one to compliment myself on things.

Jolanta comments on Jul 12, 2018:

You probably would make a good actor.

Jolanta replies on Jul 15, 2018:

@KCjoe108 So what is stopping you, come over and put a shrimp on the barbie.

Some folks here need to see this, if you haven't already. [youtube.com]

Jolanta comments on Jul 11, 2018:

He is talking about the Democratic party in the US which is not much better than the Republicans.

Jolanta replies on Jul 15, 2018:

@Renickulous Gosh, democrat run cities is bad? WTF. I live in Australia and we have strict gun laws and we do not have gun violence here. Sorry yes we do once in a blue moon, criminals shooting other criminals. Our last massacre was in 1996. After that stringent gun laws were put into place and rest is history. Sorry for the swearing but it makes me mad when you blame one party or another when it comes to guns. I don't think it has much to do with democrats or republicans but with people in the US some of them are just too violent and too ready to shoot someone who has a different opinion then them.

Elvis is alive:

Jolanta comments on Jul 14, 2018:

I could use one of those.

Jolanta replies on Jul 15, 2018:

@VAL3941 Well I want that too.

Having a lonely night.

Jolanta comments on Jul 14, 2018:

I got a chihuahau. He is 16 years old, sorry don't have a picture of him but he is an annoying dog. Follows me around everywhere. I am not sure how much longer I can stand this undying love, he, he. I really am a cat person, although I do like dogs.

Jolanta replies on Jul 14, 2018:

@iamjc Yeah, everyday I look at him and am surprised that he is still here.

Some folks here need to see this, if you haven't already. [youtube.com]

Jolanta comments on Jul 11, 2018:

He is talking about the Democratic party in the US which is not much better than the Republicans.

Jolanta replies on Jul 14, 2018:

@Renickulous I am not demonising you, remember we are having a discussion, even though we may not agree on things, but I want to bring it to you that violence never solves anything. I know you live in the US and guns outnumber people there, but there are other ways, and violence is not one of them. Unfortunately a country who "worships" guns will perish by it, as it is already happening there. I wish you happiness and contentment, my friend. And yes I know we are not "friends" but I feel for you. It must be so frustrating for you, seeing what is happening around you and wanting to do something, but that something should not be at the end of a gun.

I blocked someone today.

nicknotes comments on Jul 14, 2018:

I didn't realize Trump is even unpopular in Australia...

Jolanta replies on Jul 14, 2018:

He is, he is. Only a few twatts like him here.

Elvis is alive:

Jolanta comments on Jul 14, 2018:

I could use one of those.

Jolanta replies on Jul 14, 2018:

@VAL3941 Of course, just those alone would be no use to me.

I found out that my brother is an avid Trump supporter after he emailed me to brag about it.

Jolanta comments on Jul 14, 2018:

If I was you, I would still be friends with them and bombard them with "stuff" that Donald has done or is doing. I would forever be asking them what they thought or how they felt about ie, Donald eating in a Trump restaurant, in a Trump hotel and they had to pay for it, or what they though that ...

Jolanta replies on Jul 14, 2018:

@birdingnut That is beyond sad. I have come across people that are supposed to be smart too but are incredibly dumb, closed off to any common sense. I would still be friends with them but live by example and every time something in their lives happened that relates to what Donald is doing or has done I would push that point across in a way that they cannot ignore. I know it is difficult and frustrating but don't give up. You can always use the "fake news" against them, that is easy.

Some folks here need to see this, if you haven't already. [youtube.com]

Jolanta comments on Jul 11, 2018:

He is talking about the Democratic party in the US which is not much better than the Republicans.

Jolanta replies on Jul 14, 2018:

@Renickulous I can see that you are part of the problem. Anybody who thinks that the solution is in violence is mistaken. That only begets more violence.

I just need to rant.

Jolanta comments on Jul 14, 2018:

How about changing your number for a bit.

Jolanta replies on Jul 14, 2018:

@graceylou Whoever is accusing you of that is trying to make you feel guilty and perhaps you are feeling a bit guilty too as you are not living nearby. Having elderly parents is tricky, especially if we are not on the spot.

Some folks here need to see this, if you haven't already. [youtube.com]

Jolanta comments on Jul 11, 2018:

He is talking about the Democratic party in the US which is not much better than the Republicans.

Jolanta replies on Jul 14, 2018:

@Renickulous So you would be happy if a internal war started then?

I'm not normally one to compliment myself on things.

Jolanta comments on Jul 12, 2018:

You probably would make a good actor.

Jolanta replies on Jul 14, 2018:

@KCjoe108 The only rock I know is Eyers Rock in Australia but I don't think you are talking about it.

To all agnostic users, My time here on agnostic has come to an end.

Jolanta comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Well, good luck to you. I just hope that those personal reasons are not that you are being incarcerated.

Jolanta replies on Jul 14, 2018:

@SilverDollarJedi I wish you luck in your studies.

I'm not normally one to compliment myself on things.

Jolanta comments on Jul 12, 2018:

You probably would make a good actor.

Jolanta replies on Jul 13, 2018:

@KCjoe108 Well you never know unless you tried.

Some folks here need to see this, if you haven't already. [youtube.com]

Jolanta comments on Jul 11, 2018:

He is talking about the Democratic party in the US which is not much better than the Republicans.

Jolanta replies on Jul 13, 2018:

@Renickulous There you said it.

Some folks here need to see this, if you haven't already. [youtube.com]

Jolanta comments on Jul 11, 2018:

He is talking about the Democratic party in the US which is not much better than the Republicans.

Jolanta replies on Jul 12, 2018:

@Renickulous I don't think that there is any protection for the average person from the government in the US, just look at all the whistleblowers.

I'm not normally one to compliment myself on things.

Jolanta comments on Jul 12, 2018:

You probably would make a good actor.

Jolanta replies on Jul 12, 2018:

@KCjoe108 Do it, just do it.

Went to a meetup.

Jolanta comments on Jul 11, 2018:

When you are in the process of divorce you need to went and that becomes a bit boring and exhausting for the other people around.

Jolanta replies on Jul 12, 2018:

@UrsiMajor Sound like you don't have much self confidence there. Just remember most people are just as nervous as you are meeting new people.

Some folks here need to see this, if you haven't already. [youtube.com]

Jolanta comments on Jul 11, 2018:

He is talking about the Democratic party in the US which is not much better than the Republicans.

Jolanta replies on Jul 12, 2018:

@Renickulous Is that so. I would say that if you are going on and on about free speech but are complaining when someone says what they think that is in my book trying to destroy the constitution. That is the way it starts. Normalisation of what you do not like.

I’m just curious on the highest compatibility Percentage everyone has seen?

Blue-eyes comments on Jul 11, 2018:

100% but I never make the first move, it's probably why im still single.

Jolanta replies on Jul 11, 2018:

That is because all you do is; weld, eat and sleep.

My brothers neighbor whom voted for Trump asked me what I thought of his presidency I told him it's ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 9, 2018:

What did he say about it when you told him?

Jolanta replies on Jul 11, 2018:

@GilSanchez So, is he still talking to you? If yes ask him what is his take on that it is now ok to shoot hibernating bears.

Are science/reason and liberal democracy natural allies?

Jolanta comments on Jul 8, 2018:

China is already great. I have been there several times and it is just fantastic.

Jolanta replies on Jul 9, 2018:

@mordant All that is true too, however the other part is what I am talking about. You have to go there to see it. Yes China is not a friend of the world, China is wanting world domination. The Chinese government believe that they know best, but so does any other government it is just that not all of them have bases in other countries. I have been to a few places in the world where the Chinese are building bases, just like the Americans have bases in 70 countries around the world. The Chinese are also influencing politicians by giving them bribes, even in the US.

This is from an older journal entry: All my concern over my lack of education, or rather, the ...

skado comments on Jul 9, 2018:

Boy oh boy this rings a lot of bells for me. I suffered, in varying degrees, until I was 67 years old, over my insecurities surrounding insufficient formal education (and insufficient everything else, but that’s another story). Then I discovered that my homemade, generalist education had ...

Jolanta replies on Jul 9, 2018:

You were probably way too indoctrinated in the belief that "formal" education is the only one that matter. A lot of people feel the same unfortunately.

Are science/reason and liberal democracy natural allies?

Jolanta comments on Jul 8, 2018:

China is already great. I have been there several times and it is just fantastic.

Jolanta replies on Jul 9, 2018:

@GipsyOfNewSpain I have been to many places in China, recently, both country and cities. It seems to grow at an amazing pace.

Happy Friday! Enjoy your weekend.

Ellatynemouth comments on Jul 6, 2018:

Did he hate women?

Jolanta replies on Jul 8, 2018:

He may, I have heard stories about him being rather mean to women.

A truly awesome quote from Tennyson— “A kind of waking trance I have frequently had, quite up ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 6, 2018:

I would call it self hypnosis. Does happen, especially if you are taking drugs.

Jolanta replies on Jul 6, 2018:

@tnorman1236 I have experienced something similar too. Suddenly I was part of everything and it was part of me. A feeling of calmness and happiness was everywhere and no I was not on drugs either. I was actually interacting with someone at the same time. The most wonderful feeling it was.

Happy Friday! Enjoy your weekend.

Sticks48 comments on Jul 6, 2018:

All my days are weekends.

Jolanta replies on Jul 6, 2018:

That sounds wonderful, seems that you are happy with your life.

Today I opened another appeal from GetUp.

Jolanta comments on Jul 6, 2018:

Have signed it already. Keep up the fight.

Jolanta replies on Jul 6, 2018:

@FrayedBear They are honest to themselves and nobody else.

What kind of music do you like? I like anything but new country. Wow! What a nice variety here.

Jolanta comments on Jul 5, 2018:

Chinese opera, you like that?

Jolanta replies on Jul 6, 2018:

@JohnINFP That whiny singing is just horrible, except if you are Chinese I guess.

I am a 50 something single mom and have a profile on a popular dating site.

Rugglesby comments on Jul 4, 2018:

A few years back I met a lady a year or so older than myself who had a girl a year older than my daughter and a son a year younger than my son from her first marriage. All good. Downside is she had married twice. and had 3 boys more than a decade younger. They were 4,5 and 6 when I met her. We ...

Jolanta replies on Jul 6, 2018:

@Rugglesby Don't give up who know your dream woman may just be around the corner.

What is something you have never done?

Jolanta comments on Jul 3, 2018:

If you have never done that they don't say yuk because you really do not know.

Jolanta replies on Jul 5, 2018:

@JohnINFP I must say tomato soup is not my favourite either, actually I avoid it.

I would also like to put out there, that I am a huge music fan.

Jolanta comments on Jul 3, 2018:

Wow, Pig destroyer, Repulsion, Birdflesh, etc, etc, even the names are horrible.

Jolanta replies on Jul 5, 2018:

@DevindeSade84 That is so, just as things are. Just be careful that you do not get tinnitus.

Hello! Just found this site/app and it seems pretty cool so far.

Jolanta comments on Jul 5, 2018:

How about Australians.

Jolanta replies on Jul 5, 2018:

@BackinCincy True but there is always the net.

I am a 50 something single mom and have a profile on a popular dating site.

Paul4747 comments on Jul 4, 2018:

Speaking as a 50 something father, I know it's hard to find someone who doesn't seem peeved with the time that I feel I need to devote to my kid. Somebody who doesn't understand that she isn't going to become the center of my world instantly... she isn't going to be a good fit long term anyway. I'm ...

Jolanta replies on Jul 5, 2018:

@Paul4747 It will happen but as you say there is no hurry.

I don't meet a lot of people in my age group that are Atheist/agnostic, are people too afraid to be ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 4, 2018:

No it is not as they are afraid to be open about it. It is just that they are way too busy of finding a soul mate, drinking and clubbing, and I am not talking about everybody in your age group, just most.

Jolanta replies on Jul 5, 2018:

@Irish-welder Why? Did you have a bad experience?

What is something you have never done?

Jolanta comments on Jul 3, 2018:

If you have never done that they don't say yuk because you really do not know.

Jolanta replies on Jul 5, 2018:

@JohnINFP I can understand that but it prevents you from finding out about great and sometimes delicious experiences.

I am a 50 something single mom and have a profile on a popular dating site.

Paul4747 comments on Jul 4, 2018:

Speaking as a 50 something father, I know it's hard to find someone who doesn't seem peeved with the time that I feel I need to devote to my kid. Somebody who doesn't understand that she isn't going to become the center of my world instantly... she isn't going to be a good fit long term anyway. I'm ...

Jolanta replies on Jul 4, 2018:

@Paul4747 They do. How long time have you been single?

What is something you have never done?

Jolanta comments on Jul 3, 2018:

If you have never done that they don't say yuk because you really do not know.

Jolanta replies on Jul 4, 2018:

@MikeInBatonRouge In my experience there have been things that I did not want to eat or try but after having done it, sometimes I have been pleasantly surprised. All I am saying is keep an open mind.

Federal Judge: Detroit’s School Students Have No Fundamental Right To Literacy - The ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 4, 2018:

If it is not a fundamental right, it certainly is a moral one, but then probably the judge doesn't care about morals and while he goes to church on Sundays.

Jolanta replies on Jul 4, 2018:

@Marionville Yes, however another judge would probably interpret it completely different. So it is all in the interpretation. Just like a judge or judges has interpreted that a company is a person, which it is not.

I couldnt be happier.

educatedredneck comments on Jul 4, 2018:

To each their own, I don't think poly is for me but I know several people it works for. I'm glad you found "the one" and you're in a great relationship...

Jolanta replies on Jul 4, 2018:

Looks to me like he found "the Ones" and I wonder if they feel the same.

I am a 50 something single mom and have a profile on a popular dating site.

Paul4747 comments on Jul 4, 2018:

Speaking as a 50 something father, I know it's hard to find someone who doesn't seem peeved with the time that I feel I need to devote to my kid. Somebody who doesn't understand that she isn't going to become the center of my world instantly... she isn't going to be a good fit long term anyway. I'm ...

Jolanta replies on Jul 4, 2018:

@Paul4747 Yes one can try but so far it has not worked out has it.

Going back to being Canadian

MissKathleen comments on Jul 4, 2018:

Is that anything like the back seat of a '55 Chevy?

Jolanta replies on Jul 4, 2018:

Yes but in one you will get pretty wet and possibly drown. I let you figure out which one.

I am a 50 something single mom and have a profile on a popular dating site.

Paul4747 comments on Jul 4, 2018:

Speaking as a 50 something father, I know it's hard to find someone who doesn't seem peeved with the time that I feel I need to devote to my kid. Somebody who doesn't understand that she isn't going to become the center of my world instantly... she isn't going to be a good fit long term anyway. I'm ...

Jolanta replies on Jul 4, 2018:

Seems to me like there is no time for anyone else in your life than your kids. Perhaps it is best to wait until they have grown up. It is not a matter of being the centre of your world but being loved and appreciated.

I am a 50 something single mom and have a profile on a popular dating site.

Rugglesby comments on Jul 4, 2018:

A few years back I met a lady a year or so older than myself who had a girl a year older than my daughter and a son a year younger than my son from her first marriage. All good. Downside is she had married twice. and had 3 boys more than a decade younger. They were 4,5 and 6 when I met her. We ...

Jolanta replies on Jul 4, 2018:

So how is it now that the 14 year old is a bit older?

What is something you have never done?

Jolanta comments on Jul 3, 2018:

If you have never done that they don't say yuk because you really do not know.

Jolanta replies on Jul 4, 2018:

@MikeInBatonRouge True but think of all the things that you are missing out on by thinking it is yuk.

I would also like to put out there, that I am a huge music fan.

Jolanta comments on Jul 3, 2018:

Wow, Pig destroyer, Repulsion, Birdflesh, etc, etc, even the names are horrible.

Jolanta replies on Jul 4, 2018:

@DevindeSade84 I abhor metal, and extreme metal with those kind of names sounds even more horrible. We cannot all like the same things so you enjoy and I will save my ears and all that head banging that goes with it.

Problem relatives.

sassygirl3869 comments on Jul 1, 2018:

My mother constantly put down my father's family. Wished my mother was nicer to his family-all except one sister but she constantly talked how uneducated and dishonest my other aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents were. My mother was the problem relative in my eyes.

Jolanta replies on Jul 2, 2018:

My mother was the problems too, she had an ongoing jealousy with one of her sisters who was always nice to me.

Problem relatives.

Marine comments on Jul 1, 2018:

They all said how much they loved me but refused to come to my wedding gave it 6 months well it is 58 years later and we had the last laugh and did fine without their love.

Jolanta replies on Jul 2, 2018:

Yes, how lovely that they were wrong but it still hurts.

Monsanto faces its first trial over allegations Roundup ingredient caused cancer [cbsnews.com]

Jolanta comments on Jul 1, 2018:

Great. They are a vile company.

Jolanta replies on Jul 2, 2018:

@Katrik If you put into google the following; Indian farmers suicide monsanto. You will get plenty of articles referring to the matter.

All I can say about the people on here.

Jolanta comments on Jun 30, 2018:

So does you but hurt much at the moment?

Jolanta replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@Qiru And you seeing my face has what to do with your iron butt?