These congressmen voted to repeal the ACA. These are the people we elected to replace them.

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

Great to see so many women and such diversity too.

Good morning all.

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

Good Afternoon where I am.

The Matrix is 20 years old.

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

Don't swear, it is very unattractive.

Wow, what a good talk that onlyif and I had today, we met in person at an Arby's roast beef and had ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

Happy for you.

I’ve just realized how difficult it is to date when you work till 6 but you go to bed between 8 ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

Yeah, you will be single for the rest of your life. Just get used to it. No I am joking. The prince will come when you least expect it.

Don't Let Your Expectations Fool You, the Midterms Were a Huge Defeat for Trump

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

HURRAY, HURRAY.

When Are You Most Yourself?

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

I am always myself and most of the time at ease too.

Who's ready to move to Norway?

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

I used to live in Sweden and loved it but now I live in Australia and love it too.

Why So Many Smart People Aren’t Happy - The Atlantic - Pocket

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

Sometimes even smart people forget about greatfullness.

So any old hippies here.

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

Good luck to you. I was never a hippie, seems to me like I have acquired a lot of their philosophies in my older age though.

I just went through and ended a lot of old conversations.

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

Ok, anything specific you want to chat about? The weather, the state of the economy.... or?

Watch “Myths and Monsters” on Netflix.

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

I shall have a look at it.

Found this comment on a news site covering the California fires, Tamara Cardona's repley, "This is ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

Is she not aware that there are a lot of so called Christians in California? What about them.

got to respect those librarians [mentalfloss.com] 19 Secrets of Public Librarians

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

I love my library and the people who work there, they cannot do enough for you, always helpful and smiling.

How I spent my Veterans Day- Meet USAF Sgt Wadis Ponds, Army Pvt Maurice Jones, Army Pfc Dale ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

I am sad to see men who were used as fodder treated this way.

Donna Zuckerberg: ‘Social media has elevated misogyny to new levels of violence’ | Books | The ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

As if we don't have enough to put up with already.

Our father was diagnosed with dementia and the begging stages of Alzheimers.

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

Sorry to hear that.

Political Beliefs

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

I always seem to feel that a lot of so called liberterians who believe in individual rights are usually selfish people. Only interested in themselves and what they have.

I had to have a corneal tissue transplant a few weeks ago, and I'm just starting to see well enough ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

What good news and I hope it will get better and better and that you will not so anxious about any surgery anymore.

Kalmus Beach Park, an urban beach and bird preserve on Cape Cod ?

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

Full of oil in the ocean.

Trump, Pence miss Veterans Day observance at Arlington Cemetery

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

Don't be surprised by anything these two do. Just bad people.

Good People Don't Defend A Bad Man

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

Sorry but that is the way it is.

How could have Confucius known

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

That monkey would be one of the young generation then.

I have to agree ... all be it reluctantly

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

Sometimes we have no idea where we are heading just drifting aimlessly.

I just want someone to know me for me. With honesty not vanity.

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

You be careful there because if they know you the true you they may not like you.

How much weight have you lost and kept off?

Jolanta comments on Nov 12, 2018:

I am deluding myself that I am still working on that one.

Trump is nothing but disrespect towards everything we hold dear! It’s up to we the people to say ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 11, 2018:

Most wars have and had nothing to do with freedom but all to do with profit and not profit for ordinary people either.

Today is Veteran's Day.

Jolanta comments on Nov 11, 2018:

Well, it is business as usual for the military, no change there. After all the US has invaded more than 20 countries since the second world war.

Don't thank me for my service I typically ask business if they give discounts to disabled ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 11, 2018:

Yes, it is a tricky one. I think asking questions in a non threatening way is the best way to get people thinking, even thought the feeling is that one wants to hit them over the head for not paying attention to what is really going on. At the moment we have a 100 year celebration of world war here in Australia and I just want to scream. No, I don't want to thank the soldiers who gave their lives or soldiers who came home broken, I want to scream about all those leaders who just use people as cannot fodder for their own profit.

There has been a lot of talk about psychedelic drugs.

Jolanta comments on Nov 11, 2018:

I am not sure that there are no side effects. Unless you have been monitored by a physician before and after your drug take you don't really know.

Green Cay park is near by, it has 100 acres of wetlands with raised walkways that go around in the ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 11, 2018:

It looks beautiful but is that some kind of algae in the water?

Interesting how fallible the mind is , how there are people who will try to rationalize that you are...

Jolanta comments on Nov 11, 2018:

Yes I know what you mean. I remember my mother saying to me when I was an adult that she never hit me, yet time and time again I had bruises on my legs from the iron board cord or the carpet beater.

Good afternoon people.

Jolanta comments on Nov 11, 2018:

Is it ever not cold in Scotland?

Street Artist Creates Incredible 3D Graffiti That Look Like They're Real

Jolanta comments on Nov 11, 2018:

Amazing, and just with some spray paint.

If you want to change someones mind, you probably won’t be able to if you insult or belittle their...

Jolanta comments on Nov 11, 2018:

I totally agree in this. Unfortunately sometimes people get way too excited and blow it.

A Note For Trumpers: I Wish U Luck in Your Battle Against Reality.

Jolanta comments on Nov 11, 2018:

You know there are quite a few Trumpsters on this site I have noticed. I wonder how they like this.

Is it right to feel paternal over a pet?

Jolanta comments on Nov 11, 2018:

Sometimes pets make better family than humans.

I really wish that I had at least one Atheist friend here in Bethel Alaska.

Jolanta comments on Nov 11, 2018:

There will be others there but you just have not met them yet. Even amongst the so called christians there will be atheists. A lot of people are afraid to let others know and they hide behind something or other to fit in.

Do you ever feel like you're absolutely alone?

Jolanta comments on Nov 11, 2018:

Nah, never.

The California wild fires are direct effects of climate change and a seven year drought.

Jolanta comments on Nov 10, 2018:

I am amazed that there will be people who will agree with him about this.

Families and Politics I find it so interesting that many people in a family can have such ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Every family has some black sheep and assholes too no matter of the upbringing or the DNA.

Nothing like hot bread right out of the oven.

Jolanta comments on Nov 9, 2018:

I am on my way.

"If there is a just God in heaven how can babies be born with brain cancer." Marquis DeSade

Jolanta comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Yes, it never surprises me how religious people answer that one either.

So this is happening....

Jolanta comments on Nov 9, 2018:

I love christmas trees but don't care one iota for Christmas as a religious celebration and this year I will spend it alone as the rest of my family is away overseas.

GOP Senator Opposes Medicaid Expansion Because It Prevents People From Finding God | Michael Stone

Jolanta comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Doesn't seem to apply to him and his family.

Anyone a fan of The Great British Baking Show?

Jolanta comments on Nov 9, 2018:

I find that as soon as I watch some cooking or baking shows I just want to eat, so I refrain.

So I'm driving 40 ft 15 ton yellow vehicle and I get cut off in morning rush traffic by a SUV with a...

Jolanta comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Must have been God at the wheal that morning.

Has mental health treatment stopped evolving?

Jolanta comments on Nov 8, 2018:

No, it is not increasing (mental health), it just that more soldiers live and there are more horrific weapons now.

"I have just unfriended a number of people on facebook that gave a positive response to a meme that ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 8, 2018:

Yes I think you are. Perhaps it would be better to try to educate people than to block them

In my office at university.

Jolanta comments on Nov 8, 2018:

Why are you still there, don't you have a home to go to?

Anyone else here enjoy drinking?

Jolanta comments on Nov 8, 2018:

Only in moderation. Cannot abide drunks and so many of them are nasty drunks. There should be a pill that one can give to people who are nasty drunks that makes them so ill that they never touch the stuff again.

I cleaned out my freezers today. Why do I have raw blanched almonds dated June 2014?

Jolanta comments on Nov 7, 2018:

I hope you’re not going to waste them, I mean 2014 was only yesterday.

Transcript of tRump press conference when reporter asks him about 'nationalism'. [shareblue.com]

Jolanta comments on Nov 7, 2018:

Nothing that comes out of his mouth is worth paying attention to.

Isn't this nice, raising money for those "brave" men and women of a foreign pacifist military.

Jolanta comments on Nov 7, 2018:

No way will I give a dime and those people who did should be ashamed of themselves

You are all kidding yourself as we are here in Australia, if you think we live in a Democracy.

Jolanta comments on Nov 6, 2018:

You are spot on.

My wife, Anna is a K-5 special education, bi-lingual teacher.

Jolanta comments on Nov 6, 2018:

You are right. They want a stupid uneducated population that they can manipulate.

OK - I stood in line for over one-hour, took 10 minutes to vote and get my sticker.

Jolanta comments on Nov 6, 2018:

That sucks, having to wait so long. I live in Australia and it takes us perhaps 15 minutes from the time we we get to the voting stations till we get out, and voting is compulsory here. They really do not want yo to vote there seems like to me.

Had an interesting experience today.

Jolanta comments on Nov 6, 2018:

No, No don't waste your time. She sound like a fruit cake.

Perfect Example Of Karma!

Jolanta comments on Nov 6, 2018:

I bet you it happened because he was going to vote for himself.

Spent the evening watching troubling tv sparking philosophical debate within the house.

Jolanta comments on Nov 6, 2018:

You are naughty, did we need to know?

This made me think of @greenheart post asking members of their thoughts about cremating or burying.

Jolanta comments on Nov 6, 2018:

I love that cemetery, so interesting. I am sad that I live way too far to visit it. Would make a great movie set. Don't care about whether I get buried or cremated, when I am dead, I am dead.

Men: how comfortable are you with women?

Jolanta comments on Nov 5, 2018:

I can understand why you would be more comfortable with women then men. I don't want to say anything more as I am sure I would offend a lot of men.

It's funny how life can be ups and downs and how on the ups theres a lot of people surround you and ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 5, 2018:

You are not alone, no matter how alone you feel. There are lots of other people who feel and think like you do, they are just afraid to let it show sometimes. Don't give up. You are on the right track. All the great people who believed in humanity were alone to start of with.

I listen to a lot of European symphonic and power metal. Any other Headbangers here?

Jolanta comments on Nov 5, 2018:

I think all the old head bangers have huge headaches and cannot come to the computer to answer your questions.

Ok folks.

Jolanta comments on Nov 5, 2018:

You should have looked at the internet and sent him some pictures of nude men.

Its Guy Fawlkes night here in UK.

Jolanta comments on Nov 5, 2018:

I don't know the history of Guy Fawlkes night but I bet my bottom dollar that the fireworks are nothing like being in a war zone.

So today at the mechanics I'm sitting in the waiting area with several men, including employees.

Jolanta comments on Nov 5, 2018:

It never is ok to be offensive, it is just bad manners and ugly. I am forever speaking to usually men and the younger generation about this. Women are not bitches but ladies and men are not bastards but gentlemen.

Is there anyone you now envy and why?

Jolanta comments on Nov 5, 2018:

Nah, it is pointless to do so. We have no clue what is happening in anybody els life, we only see the surface.

I didn't I'm sitting drinking beer as every Friday There are some around but they're not with me...

Jolanta comments on Nov 5, 2018:

If that is so, you are a fool.

We've reached 100 members! I never thought we would get that many, but I'm glad we did!

Jolanta comments on Nov 5, 2018:

Love this site but am sad that so many are lonely, lost and hurt.

This afternoon I remembered the anniversary of the day I filed for divorce from a cheating wife.

Jolanta comments on Nov 3, 2018:

No, I have forgotten all those sad times. Now I only concentrate on things that make me happy.

Hello.

Jolanta comments on Nov 3, 2018:

You be fine. There is always someone else there, you just wait and meanwhile take care of yourself. Learn to love yourself and not be so dependent on being loved.

Does anyone have tips for how to deal with the suck of being single?

Jolanta comments on Nov 3, 2018:

Enlarge your social circle

Don't have a whole lot of money, but I'm educated and have no debts.

Jolanta comments on Nov 3, 2018:

Good luck to you

It's been awhile since I have been on.

Jolanta comments on Nov 3, 2018:

Take care

If you're having a bad day, take a look at this photo of a cat consoling a baby duck, you just might...

Jolanta comments on Nov 3, 2018:

Is he thinking of dinner at a much later date?

I'm an agnostic who believes it's fine for others to think and believe what the like.

Jolanta comments on Nov 3, 2018:

Sorry to hear that. Good luck with meeting someone.

Question about outsourcing overseas.

Jolanta comments on Nov 3, 2018:

No they don’t. It is easy to outsource without having a business in your own country. You can easily google it.

This site is calling me a MAN... I'm only 35. What the hell happened?

Jolanta comments on Nov 3, 2018:

What you still wearing nappies?

Surgery for my foot fusion happened today, I now have another plate and several screws to add to the...

Jolanta comments on Nov 3, 2018:

Good luck. I hope it works for you.

Alot of people hate me. i hate alot of people. seems fair to me then again i have a heart of stone

Jolanta comments on Nov 3, 2018:

And are you proud of it.

A few days ago I reported that I had broken my rib.

Jolanta comments on Nov 2, 2018:

Glad that it is working for you. Take care

THE ARGUMENT MUSLIMS & CHRISTIANS AGREE ON (AND BOTH GET WRONG) A Muslim recently told me why he ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 2, 2018:

You put a lot of thought into that.

Community in NYC?

Jolanta comments on Nov 2, 2018:

Start small and it will grow.

Please do not let the republicans remain in control

Jolanta comments on Nov 2, 2018:

That is going to be difficult with all the voter suppression and voting machines that divert to republican nominees when you vote for democrats, etc, etc

[yahoo.com] Andrew Gillium Says Donald Trump is Covering For Racists

Jolanta comments on Nov 2, 2018:

What can you expect from the grand orange tantrum pubah.

Two most memorable trick-or-treaters were both very small children.

Jolanta comments on Nov 2, 2018:

Those kind of kids don't deserve anything at all. I would not have given them one piece of candy.

I just joined! How successful is this place?

Jolanta comments on Nov 2, 2018:

Welcome, that all depends what you are looking for.

Do I matter in the rhelm of military time served?

Jolanta comments on Nov 2, 2018:

No, just look at the people who went to Iraq & Afghanistan and still got deported. You are just fodder.

All husbands have thoughts, just ask the wife what those are

Jolanta comments on Nov 2, 2018:

Yeah true because most men have problems in that department.

Looking for friends younger men. I'm an atheist to

Jolanta comments on Nov 2, 2018:

So does that mean that you don't want to be friends with anybody else?

I will be so glad when this election is over I'm so tired of political ads from both sides I'm sick,...

Jolanta comments on Nov 2, 2018:

You may be sick of it and I don't blame you, but you get what you deserve and I mean it in the nicest way.

LOS ANGELES MUST PAY BILLIONS TO ADAPT—OR SLIP INTO THE SEA Los Angeles derives much of its ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 1, 2018:

Los Angeles is not the only place this is happening, just look at Miami. That is much worse.

Thousands of American Indian voters in N.

Jolanta comments on Nov 1, 2018:

It is a disgrace what is happening in the US in relation to voter suppression, especially when it comes to Native Indians.

As the number of viral videos showing racists calling the cops of black and brown people increases, ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 1, 2018:

I think those people should be fined who call police.

It drives my 14 year old hates when I do this... so, of course, I keep doing it!

Jolanta comments on Nov 1, 2018:

Oh, you are a meaneeeeeee.

A major source of stress at work lately has been lifted.

Jolanta comments on Nov 1, 2018:

Good luck to you.

I am one of billions of workers trading irreplaceable hours of my life so a few hundred guys can ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 1, 2018:

You need to do something about that.

My first post.

Jolanta comments on Nov 1, 2018:

Welcome. I think that anybody who is kind and compassionate is a Buddhist.

Why be unkind ?

Jolanta comments on Oct 31, 2018:

Yes, why indeed, unless you are a horrible person and find a joy in being so.