Is it odd to occasionally look up and wonder... Is any of this real?

Krish55 comments on Aug 3, 2018:

Is this post real?

Collusion or Conspiracy?

Krish55 comments on Aug 3, 2018:

Nice Analysis!

Why did you join this website?

Krish55 comments on Aug 4, 2018:

And our reward for doing this?

How much of the allure of religion, for men , is just for the illegitimate entitlements of male ...

Krish55 comments on Aug 7, 2018:

Great point!

Hmmmm, "admin" professes to "reject" online media, though not only is he here on agnostic.

Krish55 comments on Aug 10, 2018:

Huh?

Questions, are the political leanings of the admin stated in the intro those of the agnostic admin ...

Krish55 comments on Aug 10, 2018:

Since you ask, what are yours?

Off to counter protest! It looks peaceful on our end.

Krish55 comments on Aug 12, 2018:

Thank you for your conscience, conviction, and courage!

Oh no! I started getting email notifications again even though I stopped this a long time ago by ...

Krish55 comments on Aug 13, 2018:

Congratulations on all your admirers!

Corporate Democrats vs. Progressives: [counterpunch.org]

Krish55 comments on Aug 13, 2018:

Why socialism is growing...https://www.counterpunch.org/2018/08/13/chasing-shadows-socialism-wont-go-away-because-it-is-capitalisms-antithesis/

Unexpected impacts of climate change: worse food safety and more traffic accidents - CNN

Krish55 comments on Aug 13, 2018:

Now I understand Florida drivers!

Are You Empathy-Challenged? Here's Why...

Krish55 comments on Aug 17, 2018:

I forgot the link. I've re-posted with a similar title...

Are You Empathy-Challenged? Here's Why...

Krish55 comments on Aug 17, 2018:

Here it is also (the link I forgot above): https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.counterpunch.org/2018/08/15/are-we-governed-by-secondary-psychopaths/&sa=U=0ahUKEwjnn_rah_XcAhXIg-AKHU-5BqsQFggRMAQ=internal-uds-cse&cx=000357264939014560440:icshsy4bfu0=AOvVaw1kyx8ksaY1nnT-KRvU0z4R

I'm really not a writer, but are people that are interested invited?

Krish55 comments on Aug 18, 2018:

What you just wrote just qualified you!

Friend committed suicide about a week ago.

Krish55 comments on Aug 18, 2018:

Song for someone who loved life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMdOsk3fVAE

OPINION PLEASE.

Krish55 comments on Aug 20, 2018:

Are you planning to become an announcer?

Movie time What are your all time favorite movies from any source?

Krish55 comments on Aug 21, 2018:

Good movies! But the whole Exodus story is a myth!

I'm reading "Sapiens" by Yuval Noah Harari about the emergence of Homo sapiens from a fairly large ...

Krish55 comments on Aug 21, 2018:

Spelling: insightful

Warrior nation mentality. Anyone else concerned by the jingoism often displayed in this country?

Krish55 comments on Aug 27, 2018:

Unrestrained capitalism requires war to obtain resources and open up markets...

Median Age of This Website?

Krish55 comments on Aug 28, 2018:

Thank You, Admin. Anyone has enough patience to figure out the median age? What about eyeball guesses?

I'm currently reading Winners Take All by Anand Giridharadas, and a fascinating question pops up ...

Krish55 comments on Aug 29, 2018:

You've presented a false dichotomy. It doesn't have to be either or.

i did not pay attention to the last post, I mean the title.

Krish55 comments on Aug 29, 2018:

Don't follow this advice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnoxKXkPqEE

For those of you who are atheists and were from a Jewish background like me.

Krish55 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

tinge

Chess - Fools Mate(2 Move Checkmate) [youtu.be]

Krish55 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Don't use this! Only works with beginners.

IMAGINE - apologies to Lennon Imagine there's no levels; It isn't hard to do.

Krish55 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

OK folks! This was meant to be tongue in cheek! It was meant to make fun about the controversy over points rather than the existence of the point system itself. But I guess humor is a funny thing…

Cost of having a baby in 1943. My how things have changed.

Krish55 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

Yes, but babies are bigger now.

This is sad, 5,000 year old city to be destroyed to make way for a copper mine. [cnbc.com]

Krish55 comments on Sep 9, 2018:

Capitalism destroys culture!

Where do you find meaning?

Krish55 comments on Sep 10, 2018:

Dictionary!

Does anyone belong to a Sunday Assembly in Florida that is active?

Krish55 comments on Sep 12, 2018:

You mean Assemblies of God?

Why Does Palestine Matter?

Krish55 comments on Sep 12, 2018:

How Israel intimidates US politicians: https://www.amazon.com/second-People-Institutions-Confront-Israels/dp/B0026DQI78/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8=1536809108&sr=1-2=they+dare+to+speak+out=51fEbQjnyuL=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_=srch

Interesting.

Krish55 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Interesting! And it's always good to start something! Keep posting!

Are common interests important to you?

Krish55 comments on Sep 19, 2018:

Yes, but uncommom interests more so!

Have you ever been in a relationship where the other person did not know the cultural "givens" ?

Krish55 comments on Sep 19, 2018:

Good question. Of course, you didn't know their cultural "givens" also...

What items on a person’s profile here make them an easy ‘Nope!’ for dating?

Krish55 comments on Sep 20, 2018:

Is a long "No" list a sign of an inability to love?

I did it!!! i did one more writing thing.

Krish55 comments on Sep 20, 2018:

Killer pizza? Was the dreaded Cholesterol the antagonist? Congratulations!

Why do young guys think sarcasm is positive?

Krish55 comments on Sep 20, 2018:

Didn't quite understand your example. Could you go into a little more detail?

Where are you from?

Krish55 comments on Sep 21, 2018:

Anyway, where are you/your family from? My response in below?

I used to love the history channel, even though sometimes it referred to a.

Krish55 comments on Sep 21, 2018:

Dumbing down the culture...

How many atheists here are musicians/artists

Krish55 comments on Sep 22, 2018:

Amateur musician and social dancer.

Florida canoe gets stuck on rock, which turns out to be huge alligator

Krish55 comments on Sep 22, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tJYN-eG1zk

Life For Children In Post-Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico | HuffPost

Krish55 comments on Sep 22, 2018:

Apologies in advance for this absurdist juxtaposition. Wanted to put privilege side-by-side with those who suffer for it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKgUq5dziEk

We had a major thunderstorm last night , dark and heavy downpour , so I chose to neglect the mail .

Krish55 comments on Sep 23, 2018:

Dark and stormy night… Hey write a book about it!

When defining your reality remember it is yours and not everyone's so do not become solicitous.

Krish55 comments on Sep 23, 2018:

One's perspective is different than reality. We run into trouble when our perspectives don't match reality.

Comments on the Kavanagh hearing so far?

Krish55 comments on Sep 27, 2018:

I am watching right now.... he is giving a very lengthy response…

Tell me what grammar mistakes get under your skin.

Krish55 comments on Sep 30, 2018:

When someone didn't hear and asks, "What happened?" I reply, "Nothing happened."

Democratic Socialism [counterpunch.org]

Krish55 comments on Oct 2, 2018:

The problem with some Democratic Socialists is that they don't educate about the inherently evil nature of capitalism and its effects abroad. A socialism that merely seeks a more comfortable life for all Westerners at the expense of the exploited countries in Latin America and Africa is shortsighted. So is a socialism that fails to point out that accumulated wealth was derived from exploitation and is inherently harmful to democracy. A good example of a Democratic Socialist who sees the larger picture is Jeremy Corbyn of the UK. He sees and educates the people about the larger picture while working on incremental but radical steps to get there. Had Obama been willing to do this, we would be in a different situation now.

The existing/non existing Universe

Krish55 comments on Oct 4, 2018:

You guys are doing a bang-up job explaining difficult concepts!

I'm hoping that people here are more open minded than self described atheists.

Krish55 comments on Oct 11, 2018:

Great insightful answers to this post!

Donald Duck, Disney, and Imperialism [counterpunch.org]

Krish55 comments on Oct 13, 2018:

The dominant ideology infects every aspect of popular culture. We know the history of how US blacks and other minorities were portrayed. Here's how it works towards those abroad. Don't let your affection for the comics of our youth close your mind to the details of this well-supported analysis...

Who's Worse: Melania or Hillary?

Krish55 comments on Oct 14, 2018:

Before you comment, please read the article. It's tells how Hillary created misery in Libya and Syria, for example.

Who's Worse: Melania or Hillary?

Krish55 comments on Oct 14, 2018:

The point of the article, and my point too, is that they're just two different sides of the same exploitative warmongering system…

Who's Worse: Melania or Hillary?

Krish55 comments on Oct 14, 2018:

From the comments below, I can see that many liberals really don't care about how their liberal heroes, who are definitely better than the Republicans, nevertheless create misery for brown, black and Asian people in the world. Hillary supported the coup in Honduras that led to the loss of human rights and the migrant crisis from that country. I mention her actions in the Middle East below

Who's Worse: Melania or Hillary?

Krish55 comments on Oct 14, 2018:

The point of the article is that Melania is a symbol of unabashed colonialism, while Hillary is a symbol of more discrete but similarly murderous imperialism. The article is really neither about Melania or Hillary. Don't get hung up on the clickbait title/question. These two are merely symbols of different aspects of Western imperialism.

Who's Worse: Melania or Hillary?

Krish55 comments on Oct 14, 2018:

Prof. Howard Zinn Speaks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6E8fzKlK7w

Capitalism vs. The Climate: Naomi Klein: 8601422216721: Amazon.com: Books

Krish55 comments on Oct 14, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPQI1Lui42c

An interesting way to talk to theists: I'm a probation officer.

Krish55 comments on Oct 22, 2018:

Wonderful!

Is there a reason I can't see anything when I click on my groups?

Krish55 comments on Oct 29, 2018:

You were probably expelled!

Thinking about starting a group called "Omaha Stylee".

Krish55 comments on Oct 30, 2018:

I used to live in Lincoln. We didn't think Omaha had style... ?

Anthropologists Speak Out on the Caravan: [counterpunch.org]

Krish55 comments on Nov 4, 2018:

Ok, the link is attached now,,,

@admin, I just wanted to thank you for all you do, and put up with, and for bringing the community ...

Krish55 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Yes, and for putting up with all the complaining!

History will judge our actions. [cnbc.com]

Krish55 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

Good post! Post it in the progressives and socialists group, please.

The Simulation Hypothesis: Evidence from Mental States.

Krish55 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

Instead of this Escapism, why don't you deal with the reality that faces us?

Favorite religious title: "The Missionary Position: Mother Theresa in Theory and Practice" by ...

Krish55 comments on Dec 31, 2018:

It's great book! Counters the mythologizing…

The one thing we all have in common is that we don't buy into organized religion, however, is there ...

Krish55 comments on Jan 17, 2019:

Justice

Teens in Make America Great Again hats taunted a Native American elder at the Lincoln Memorial - CNN

Krish55 comments on Jan 20, 2019:

@Renickulous

We are born as atheist, without the influence of others and society , everyone will be atheists.

Krish55 comments on Jan 20, 2019:

Without the influence of others , we have no language and therefore no concept of the word atheist!

I received a message from someone, but when I responded and went back to see if it was there, it was...

Krish55 comments on Apr 9, 2019:

Don't worry. Jesus will return - someday......

Hi You are right about the umbrella term.

Krish55 comments on Apr 16, 2019:

The split actually came earlier in 1914 when the liberals and democratic socialists of Western Europe voted funds for World War I, a useless destructive war that pitted working class people of one country against those of another. Lenin and other Communists correctly pointed out that Democratic Socialists, by adapting themselves to the capitalist political system, had adopted capitalist, warlike mentality. In Russia itself, the 2nd revolution of 1917 (Bolshevik) was prompted by the fact that the liberals and democratic socialists there similarly wanted to continue World War I despite its murderous imperialist nature. After taking power, the Bolsheviks revealed the Sykes-Pikot Treaty which detailed the imperialist war aims of the Western European powers. European socialists had thus become corrupted by capitalism in the same manner that our Democratic party have become.

Yes, we removed the general forum.

Krish55 comments on Apr 24, 2019:

Seriously, what was the "general" forum? Where was it?

Joe Biden's official announcement video. [youtu.be]

Krish55 comments on Apr 27, 2019:

This Whore for Israel is not progressive. His announcement doesn't belong in this group.

We're on a road to destruction if we don't make changes.

Krish55 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Great and much-needed post!

Is there such a thing as "religion"?

Krish55 comments on Jun 2, 2019:

Good question. And religions are practiced differently in different places and different times. Sometimes different sects of the supposed same religion are so different that they're antagonistic. More general point is that abstractions always cloud reality.

"We must resist the impoverishment of public discourse on matters of religion which has come about ...

Krish55 comments on Jun 9, 2019:

"We must resist long sentences" is more important.

Which famous atheist/nonreligious person do you admire the most.

Krish55 comments on Jun 22, 2019:

Karl Marx: It should be an athiest who cares about humanity, not just athiesm: https://www.amazon.com/Young-Karl-Marx-August-Diehl/dp/B079JGMNKD/ref=sr_1_3?crid=32A98YG6WMR4D=the+young+karl+marx=1561214290&s=movies-tv=the+young+karl+m%2Caps%2C180&sr=1-3 "Progressives, Socialists, and Black Lives Matter Group"

Which famous atheist/nonreligious person do you admire the most.

Krish55 comments on Jun 22, 2019:

Fidel Castro: It should be an athiest who cares about humanity, not just athiesm: https://www.counterpunch.org/2016/08/12/tribute-to-fidel-castro-on-his-90th-birthday/ "Progressives, Socialists, and Black Lives Matter Group"

This is my newest story.

Krish55 comments on Jul 15, 2019:

You are a writer. Why use such a strong word "refuse" in this message?

What’s the strangest thing anyone (or you) ever said during sex?

Krish55 comments on Jul 15, 2019:

My best friend's name...(Joking)

There are basically two types of agnosticism: the first one takes place and participates in the ...

Krish55 comments on Jul 17, 2019:

The problem with professional philosophers is that their love of philosophy leaves them without a love life. The resultant frustration is then displaced into their theorizing.

I can`t imagine the world without our female folk singers.

Krish55 comments on Jul 26, 2019:

Can't imagine the world without females. Period!

Is there, or has there been, a group along the lines of For Men Only, with women totally welcome to ...

Krish55 comments on Jul 26, 2019:

The Republican Party!

[yang2020.com] Progressive, innovative and practical. Yang has a plan.

Krish55 comments on Aug 21, 2019:

Great critiques by you guys below. When a system is in crisis, not every critic of the system is a progressive. Some system critics merely want to back to fundamentals. Capitalist fundamentals will not solve the problem capitalism creates.

Does anyone know where Looking4Others went?

Krish55 comments on Aug 21, 2019:

Maybe he is looking for other sites?

Has anybody else read Kochland? Scary how much power Charles Koch has.

Krish55 comments on Sep 15, 2019:

What do you call someone who sucks up to him....?

Think I got locked out of the group "Bernie Sanders - The Revolution Continues.

Krish55 comments on Sep 24, 2019:

Post something about the theme of this group.

Many people today are angry - whether they are politically left or right.

Krish55 comments on Oct 7, 2019:

Enough with intellectual, escapist hand wringing! Look at the actual history of the origin of the problem. People are conditioned by the system that capitalism created. Don't blame the individuals at the bottom. They have to survive in it. The targets have to be those who've expropriated the wealth of humanity, thereby subjecting others to misery.

Wolfgang Streeck wrote in his book "How will Capitalism end?

Krish55 comments on Oct 20, 2019:

Nice! Very Hegelian...

Why do some atheists or agnostics still feel so unsecured and not in peace?

Krish55 comments on Oct 23, 2019:

Capitalist society creates alienation...

What are the major differences between Socialism and Anarchism?

Krish55 comments on Oct 31, 2019:

Anarchism falls within the spectrum of socialism. It is the most anti-state and anti-hierarchy form of socialism. See the post by St. Sinner below for a good explanation of the similarities and differences. Libertarianism, which many call right-wing anarchism, still accepts capitalist hierarchy. So it really isn't anarchist. It is merely an excuse to leave things the way they are for the benefit of upper class and white privilege. Noam Chomsky Is probably the most famous and accomplished anarchist in the world. This is why he criticizes capitalism and defends socialist governments under attack by imperialism. The explanations lie in examining reality and not in speculative theorizing.

How do you sort what you really need?

Krish55 comments on Nov 23, 2019:

Instead of "random" this or that, how about "randy"…

Great conversation about real history .

Krish55 comments on Dec 15, 2019:

Real history? Is this guy a historian?

My political beliefs are as follows: Plato was right about some things, not everyone should have ...

Krish55 comments on Dec 27, 2019:

And who decides these things?

Strange particles found in Antarctica cannot be explained by physics | New Scientist

Krish55 comments on Jan 15, 2020:

Hey, there are also inexplicably strange particles in the White House!

Difficulty understanding?

Krish55 comments on Feb 9, 2020:

Hey , Lenin, focus on revolutionary politics! This doesn't belong here…

Sinn Féin general election win reflects leftward shift in Ireland - World Socialist Web Site

Krish55 comments on Feb 10, 2020:

And the Irish are strong supporters of the Palestinians...

His wife works for the same company I do and she is as rabid as he is.

Krish55 comments on Feb 14, 2020:

Why don't you buy them a sex manual to keep them occupied…?

A balanced budget amendment with teeth, coupled with a national sales tax, is A solution to the ...

Krish55 comments on Feb 20, 2020:

Not a progressive post

A suggestion, If someone on here starts making purely destructive comments (as opposed to reasonable...

Krish55 comments on Mar 3, 2020:

I agree. I've had to block them from the Progressives and Socialists group.

One of Darwin's evolution theories finally proved by Cambridge researcher. [phys.org]

Krish55 comments on Mar 19, 2020:

Very interesting! What is the argument with supporting evidence against the racist claim that human "races" are subspecies? I'm looking for effective evidence and arguments here. Simply saying that "races" are a construct, while true, doesn't fully answer the racist claim of human subspecies unless it it accompanied by specific evidence contradicting the claim of such sub-species. Thanks in advance for helping me out here...

Today is march 23rd - Atheist International Day. Happy Atheist day to everyone

Krish55 comments on Mar 23, 2020:

Who created this day? Or did it evolve?

While I was out trail walking this afternoon I was contemplating a statement attributed to Richard ...

Krish55 comments on Apr 11, 2020:

While I was out trail walking today, I was contemplating which tree to pee on. It seemed like a more important question at the time…

Join us in our sing along This is the way they cull the herd Cull the herd Cull the herd ...

Krish55 comments on Apr 12, 2020:

Sorry, but you sound like a mean old man! We should be anti-religious, but that doesn't mean we have to lack empathy. And that includes empathy for the benighted. The people whose potential deaths you mock haven't had the privilege of getting the decent education that you and I have had. Many are poor. In a desperate situation where you have little in your life, religion provides the only hope. And some of them are probably more caring then many of us atheists and agnostics on this site, including me. Your mocking their deaths is very reminiscent of the way religious fanatics mock the deaths of those whom they murder...