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DenoPenno comments on Nov 30, 2020:

Sorry about your experience. Those who tell me they have a close personal relationship with god might as well say it is the Easter Bunny. It means about the same to me. I do have a long time religious friend who can get into this pretty heavily and he thinks I'm just "angry at his god." They just do...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 30, 2020:

The best housekeeper I've had was religious. She must have mentioned it in passing or I wouldn't have known but she never engaged me on the subject. She was very pleasant and I looked forward to her coming. She did an excellent job of cleaning my home. I think I would just rather not know my housekeeper's position on religion and in my home, that should be my prerogative.

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Charles1971 comments on Nov 30, 2020:

That's a bit funny. Sorry for your frustration. The next housekeeper they send you will probably be a part-time nun or the choir leader at their church. :D

LovinLarge replies on Nov 30, 2020:

Now I'm kind of afraid!

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Paul_Clamberer comments on Nov 30, 2020:

If the agency take her side on religious grounds, you might quote the following at them. 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work,...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 30, 2020:

Nice one, thank you!

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Fernapple comments on Nov 30, 2020:

Oh, if she had a close personal relationship with god, she will be pregnant soon. I am told that, gods seed never fails.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 30, 2020:

That's all we need!

Whole Foods CEO blasts socialism: It's 'trickle-up poverty' that 'impoverishes everything'

Paul4747 comments on Nov 29, 2020:

Uh huh. Consider the source; the *Washington Times* is a conservative rag that puts out anti-immigration pieces and climate denial articles. This is exactly as persuasive as a *Mother Jones* article criticizing capitalism. Neither system works as the theorists claim. Adam Smith said an "invisible...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 30, 2020:

@Paul4747 Yes, I was only comparing them based on reliability.

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rainmanjr comments on Nov 28, 2020:

Incontinence is a physical problem and doesn't affect me but I also do not diagnose anyone from appearances. Is this guy even telling the truth? He had something to do with a Reality TV show so I don't take his word for anything. I didn't vote for Agent Goldfinger in either election and don't ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 30, 2020:

@redbai You're not only a bigot, you're a liar. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fecal-incontinence/symptoms-causes/syc-20351397

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tinkercreek comments on Nov 30, 2020:

I read through the other comments, and see that she brought up both religion AND politics? Flat no, and certainly a call to the agency to tell them their staff need better training for being around the clients. I am wondering if she may have seen anything in your home reflective of your atheism - ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 30, 2020:

Thank you very much for your support. She had not even seen the interior of the house when she started up, we were still sitting in the kitchen with me trying to give verbal instructions and her rambling off every which way. I interrupted her repeatedly to bring her back to discussing the job. I went back through the agency literature and there is nothing about religion there, in fact they promise "care and services from the agency without discrimination based upon personal, cultural or ethnic preference".

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rainmanjr comments on Nov 28, 2020:

Incontinence is a physical problem and doesn't affect me but I also do not diagnose anyone from appearances. Is this guy even telling the truth? He had something to do with a Reality TV show so I don't take his word for anything. I didn't vote for Agent Goldfinger in either election and don't ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 30, 2020:

@redbai Incontinence is not a result of choices one's made in their life, it's a naturally-occuring medical condition that could eventually affect anyone and everyone . You're not just a bigot, you're a grossly misinformed bigot disseminating disinformation. You are no better than the racists you condemn. Have someone you trust read this thread and they will tell you the same.

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barjoe comments on Nov 30, 2020:

Not that I'm in a position to hire a housekeeper, even if I were, in these days of Covid I wouldn't want a stranger in my house if I could help it. I'd look to see if she did a good job. If she were an amazing worker, I'd overlook her gabby religious fervor. Being that she's not very good at her ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 30, 2020:

Yes, she would have been welcome back if she'd done her job or even if I thought she could improve. The quality of the work was so poor that I don't even think she has the capacity to do the job. Here is a picture of a baking sheet that she took out of the dishwasher and put away in the cupboard.

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aplaceintime comments on Nov 30, 2020:

tell her agency that. she talked too much and her topics were not acceptable conversation. they need to train their employees. i woudn't allow that no more than i would allow someone to come in and smoke or talk on their cell phones the whole time. its your money. thats anew code word. i have aclose...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 30, 2020:

Thank you, I'm going to call the agency in the morning. I will tell them what happened and remind them that I'm looking for professional not personal services. I'm pretty sure they will be on the same page but if not, they will get an earful. I'm so sick of religion repeatedly rearing its ugly head in my life just like any other bs.

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Sgt_Spanky comments on Nov 30, 2020:

I hear *"have a blessed day"* and *may the lord bless and keep you"* and stuff like that pretty regularly from the Jebus freaks. They're everywhere. I usually just ignore it rather than create a scene. However, if I were paying someone to perform a service for me and it was used, I'd make an issue...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 30, 2020:

And in my own house, no less! Imagine going into a stranger's house to do a job and instead of doing the job, telling them about your atheism or agnosticism without invitation. I'm not sure how much tolerance I have left in reserve.

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Julie808 comments on Nov 29, 2020:

I kinda wonder if some people feel they will get more forgiveness for a bad job if they strike a note of kindred spirits of the same religion or the label of a Christian or closeness to God to a non-religious or agnostic person. Not saying your housekeeper was trying to do that, but doing that ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 30, 2020:

Yes, I think that scenario is entirely possible. I suppose it's normal to look for commonalities with someone you've just met, more in social situation but there's probably some carryover. That takes me back to what I call "the presumption of christianity" a phrase I coined when I first moved back here from Canada. Thankfully that presumption is becoming less and less safe, like it was in this case.

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SeaGreenEyez comments on Nov 29, 2020:

Not to play Devil's Advocate, but when I was a Bible-thumping theist, I was just as obsessively clean as I am today and I do nothing at a pace less than "why are YOU taking sooooooooooo long??? I'll do it!" My point? Her close personal relationship with God really hasn't got a thing to do with ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 29, 2020:

@SeaGreenEyez That might be how things would play out where you live but it's not an accurate assessment of these circumstances in the area I live. She also talked politics and that wasn't appropriate either because it's not relevant to the job, but more importantly it was her talking that kept her from getting the work done. Are people generally receptive to you telling them what to do because I find it quite offensive. I was polite in my first response but now you are just being rude.

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SeaGreenEyez comments on Nov 29, 2020:

Not to play Devil's Advocate, but when I was a Bible-thumping theist, I was just as obsessively clean as I am today and I do nothing at a pace less than "why are YOU taking sooooooooooo long??? I'll do it!" My point? Her close personal relationship with God really hasn't got a thing to do with ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 29, 2020:

Exactly, her delusion of a close personal relationship with god doesn't have a thing to do with her cleaning abilities which is why it was inappropriate for her to mention it. You may be sure that she knew I meant business when I shut her down, but it also has nothing to do with why I am letting her go. I want my house cleaned, I don't care who does it but the onus us on them to conduct themselves appropriately. Thanks for your input.

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Krish55 comments on Nov 29, 2020:

Well, the old proverb says, Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Seriously, try to be understanding. Working class people haven't had our education. And religion is their only apparent hope for a decent life sometime. Capitalism creates desperation...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 29, 2020:

I have a compromised immune system. The cleaner my house is, the longer I will live and there is no one to deal with my shit when I am gone. She put dirty dishes away in my cupboards which may have contaminated the other dishes. She is being paid a living wage. I do as much as I can between cleaning days but can no longer do the heavy cleaning. I just can't settle for substandard housework under these circumstances but I know your heart is in the right place.

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racocn8 comments on Nov 29, 2020:

I'd bet she hoped you'd be sympathetic and thus give her a pass. I have sympathy for such people, but not on my dime.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 29, 2020:

Good point, thank you. Most housekeepers do the job in four hours. I would have accepted a reasonable effort but the at least part of the reason she didn't get the job done was because she talked too much. When I call her agency tomorrow morning, I am going to mention her religious reference as entirely inappropriate.

Whole Foods CEO blasts socialism: It's 'trickle-up poverty' that 'impoverishes everything'

Paul4747 comments on Nov 29, 2020:

Uh huh. Consider the source; the *Washington Times* is a conservative rag that puts out anti-immigration pieces and climate denial articles. This is exactly as persuasive as a *Mother Jones* article criticizing capitalism. Neither system works as the theorists claim. Adam Smith said an "invisible...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 29, 2020:

Mother Jones is much more reliable than the Washington Examiner. https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/washington-examiner/ https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/mother-jones/

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rainmanjr comments on Nov 28, 2020:

Incontinence is a physical problem and doesn't affect me but I also do not diagnose anyone from appearances. Is this guy even telling the truth? He had something to do with a Reality TV show so I don't take his word for anything. I didn't vote for Agent Goldfinger in either election and don't ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 29, 2020:

@Paul4747 Paul, thank you very much for the time and effort you took to read through this thread and respond to it. Racism predates Trump and will outlive him. I recognize racism as an epidemic in this country. A couple of days ago I posted about a racist member with a racist profile right here on this website. But in this thread racism was used to distract from the OP's justification of his ableism. His cries of discrimination while he discriminates against others are illegitimate. He is as much a bigot as any other bigot.

So is it possible for a 21 year old person straight out of university who is telling a 50 year old ...

LovinLarge comments on Nov 28, 2020:

That is a puzzler. What about a compromise?

LovinLarge replies on Nov 28, 2020:

@James121 Yes, that would be very frustrating. He knows a lot but still has much to learn. He doesn't understand that dial phones were a necessary stage of technological advancement. I hope I wasn't like that when I was 21.

Downfall. Bunker Boy starts his run for the big house.

dalefvictor comments on Nov 28, 2020:

I would not be surprised if he tried to burn the White House down.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 28, 2020:

At least a fire would deal with the roaches!

So is it possible for a 21 year old person straight out of university who is telling a 50 year old ...

LovinLarge comments on Nov 28, 2020:

That is a puzzler. What about a compromise?

LovinLarge replies on Nov 28, 2020:

@James121 I apologize, I may have known at one time but I do not now. You sound very experienced, can you use this situation to teach something to that young whippersnapper?

I would like some opinions! (And these are examples of why some women are disdainful of some men .

Garf comments on Nov 28, 2020:

This is my two bob's worth, I noticed you said you wanted to be friends only, and met with a guy at the park, and you knew he wanted more than just being friends. Then I noticed you had him at your house more than once. If you knew he was interested in more than being friends, why did you invite ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 28, 2020:

@Paul4747 Just as bad, a woman who hates women!

I would like some opinions! (And these are examples of why some women are disdainful of some men .

Garf comments on Nov 28, 2020:

This is my two bob's worth, I noticed you said you wanted to be friends only, and met with a guy at the park, and you knew he wanted more than just being friends. Then I noticed you had him at your house more than once. If you knew he was interested in more than being friends, why did you invite ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 28, 2020:

@Gwendolyn2018 FYI Leelu is not for real. About a month ago, she was causing a problem on a thread so I blocked her. She immediately made up a new profile so that she could continue to be a problem while pretending to be someone else. Her main problem seems to be other women. On the upside, I like your confidence, your intelligence and your quilts. On the issue at hand, I think there will always be some men who will try to impose their will on you and that is why they are single and there will always be ones that don't. Separating the wheat from the chaff is a big job in this case. I hope you can get some enjoyment from it.

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rainmanjr comments on Nov 28, 2020:

Incontinence is a physical problem and doesn't affect me but I also do not diagnose anyone from appearances. Is this guy even telling the truth? He had something to do with a Reality TV show so I don't take his word for anything. I didn't vote for Agent Goldfinger in either election and don't ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 28, 2020:

@redbai I'm sorry, you have no credibility and I have no interest in your incoherent ramblings.

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rainmanjr comments on Nov 28, 2020:

Incontinence is a physical problem and doesn't affect me but I also do not diagnose anyone from appearances. Is this guy even telling the truth? He had something to do with a Reality TV show so I don't take his word for anything. I didn't vote for Agent Goldfinger in either election and don't ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 28, 2020:

@rainmanjr He is uneducable.

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rainmanjr comments on Nov 28, 2020:

Incontinence is a physical problem and doesn't affect me but I also do not diagnose anyone from appearances. Is this guy even telling the truth? He had something to do with a Reality TV show so I don't take his word for anything. I didn't vote for Agent Goldfinger in either election and don't ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 28, 2020:

@redbai You are a fraud.

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rainmanjr comments on Nov 28, 2020:

Incontinence is a physical problem and doesn't affect me but I also do not diagnose anyone from appearances. Is this guy even telling the truth? He had something to do with a Reality TV show so I don't take his word for anything. I didn't vote for Agent Goldfinger in either election and don't ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 28, 2020:

@redbai You use way too many words to say way too little, most of which is irrelevant to this thread. Anyone who reads this thread now knows that: 1. You mock disabled people while criticizing others for doing the same; and 2. You expect others to abstain from prejudice when you don't expect the same of yourself. You think you are advancing the progressive movement when in fact you are a hindrance because of the manner in which you conduct yourself.

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rainmanjr comments on Nov 28, 2020:

Incontinence is a physical problem and doesn't affect me but I also do not diagnose anyone from appearances. Is this guy even telling the truth? He had something to do with a Reality TV show so I don't take his word for anything. I didn't vote for Agent Goldfinger in either election and don't ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 28, 2020:

@redbai Sure, my "sense of proportion" is flawed because you think it is okay for you to mock disabled people. I believe you are the worst obfuscator I have ever encountered. Keep digging that hole.

A very good question.

AmyTheBruce comments on Nov 28, 2020:

Meh. The actual quote is "The love of money is the root of all evil," which is probably not technically true, but gets closer to the truth, anyway. Money, after all, is just a means to an end.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 28, 2020:

@AmyTheBruce No, Bible quotes are a huge turnoff, I just appreciated your clarification.

A very good question.

AmyTheBruce comments on Nov 28, 2020:

Meh. The actual quote is "The love of money is the root of all evil," which is probably not technically true, but gets closer to the truth, anyway. Money, after all, is just a means to an end.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 28, 2020:

And it's a Bible quote.

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rainmanjr comments on Nov 28, 2020:

Incontinence is a physical problem and doesn't affect me but I also do not diagnose anyone from appearances. Is this guy even telling the truth? He had something to do with a Reality TV show so I don't take his word for anything. I didn't vote for Agent Goldfinger in either election and don't ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 28, 2020:

@redbai So you want racists to change their ways while you, an ableist, have admitted that you are not interested in changing yours. Another losing strategy.

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rainmanjr comments on Nov 28, 2020:

Incontinence is a physical problem and doesn't affect me but I also do not diagnose anyone from appearances. Is this guy even telling the truth? He had something to do with a Reality TV show so I don't take his word for anything. I didn't vote for Agent Goldfinger in either election and don't ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 28, 2020:

@redbai So mocking someone for having a disability is okay as long as the person admits they are not perfect. This is an opportunity for you to address that imperfection but you don't want to and that is your choice.

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rainmanjr comments on Nov 28, 2020:

Incontinence is a physical problem and doesn't affect me but I also do not diagnose anyone from appearances. Is this guy even telling the truth? He had something to do with a Reality TV show so I don't take his word for anything. I didn't vote for Agent Goldfinger in either election and don't ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 28, 2020:

@redbai Your mockery of his disability legitimizes his mockery of the disabled. If he was wrong to do it, so are you.

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rainmanjr comments on Nov 28, 2020:

Incontinence is a physical problem and doesn't affect me but I also do not diagnose anyone from appearances. Is this guy even telling the truth? He had something to do with a Reality TV show so I don't take his word for anything. I didn't vote for Agent Goldfinger in either election and don't ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 28, 2020:

@redbai You oppose his mockery of the disabled by mocking his alleged disability. It lowers you to his level. There are a plethora of things to legitimately mock him for, it's unnecessary and inappropriate to resort to this because it weakens the case against him when you are trying to strengthen it. You are better than this.

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rainmanjr comments on Nov 28, 2020:

Incontinence is a physical problem and doesn't affect me but I also do not diagnose anyone from appearances. Is this guy even telling the truth? He had something to do with a Reality TV show so I don't take his word for anything. I didn't vote for Agent Goldfinger in either election and don't ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 28, 2020:

Agreed. I hate Trump as much if not more than most people but I don't see the relevance of his alleged incontinence, in fact I don't think it's appropriate to bring it up and therefore weakens the case against him. Thanks for your input.

Check out this racist profile from a wannabe duchess. Tolerating racism is racism in and of itself.

MsHoliday comments on Nov 27, 2020:

Oh her. Blocked her years ago, and reported her.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 27, 2020:

@MsHoliday Many, many thanks for your kind words. Interactions like these are what sustain me and I appreciate that very much.

Check out this racist profile from a wannabe duchess. Tolerating racism is racism in and of itself.

MsHoliday comments on Nov 27, 2020:

Oh her. Blocked her years ago, and reported her.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 27, 2020:

Not the first time I've seen good judgment from you. There are some I don't block because I want to keep an eye on them, particularly to have the opportunity to refute their false claims. This profile I am absolutely incensed about.

Check out this racist profile from a wannabe duchess. Tolerating racism is racism in and of itself.

Hages comments on Nov 26, 2020:

???

LovinLarge replies on Nov 26, 2020:

@Hages I am outing her as a racist with a racist profile and the administrator of this website is allowing the profile to stand. I won't be part of it.

Check out this racist profile from a wannabe duchess. Tolerating racism is racism in and of itself.

Hages comments on Nov 26, 2020:

???

LovinLarge replies on Nov 26, 2020:

@Hages That would be my call, not yours.

Check out this racist profile from a wannabe duchess. Tolerating racism is racism in and of itself.

Hages comments on Nov 26, 2020:

???

LovinLarge replies on Nov 26, 2020:

"If Spanish is your native language...please don't contact me either." Absolutely disgusting.

Our little Afghan Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving!

LovinLarge comments on Nov 26, 2020:

That looks very nice snd very tasty. Seasoned turkey with potatoes and corn on the cob and a rice dish. Fill in the blanks please.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 26, 2020:

@FreethoughtKaty Thank you very much for that info. I am so bored with the blandness of "American food". I also love the flavor of poblano peppers and used to make a pepper soup that was excellent. Your posts always make me hungry!

I would like to have health insurance even if I decide to stop working before I am eligible for ...

shockwaverider comments on Nov 23, 2020:

If you are eligible for COBRA (get laid off rather than resigning), that generally gives you better coverage although it possibly costs more than using the exchange. You can continue the coverage past the COBRA eligibility period as an individual.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 26, 2020:

@noworry28 And you're without credibility.

Harsh but fair. [agnostic.com]

yvilletom comments on Nov 25, 2020:

Leave it to Trajan61 to believe this, post it, and go hide in his Conservative Atheist group.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 26, 2020:

@DUCHESSA Because it's funny that they preemptively block us from their group so they don't have to debate us.

A Shockingly Long List of Trump's Controversial Pardons: Who could think this is okay?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Nov 25, 2020:

More to come.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 25, 2020:

@Beowulfsfriend Yes, uncaring about what is just and uncaring about the welfare of their fellow Americans. It makes me profoundly sad.

A Shockingly Long List of Trump's Controversial Pardons: Who could think this is okay?

bobwjr comments on Nov 25, 2020:

criminal list

LovinLarge replies on Nov 25, 2020:

And those are only the convicted ones.

A Shockingly Long List of Trump's Controversial Pardons: Who could think this is okay?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Nov 25, 2020:

More to come.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 25, 2020:

I had no idea so many Americans were corrupt.

A Shockingly Long List of Trump's Controversial Pardons: Who could think this is okay?

kiramea comments on Nov 25, 2020:

Link is broken

LovinLarge replies on Nov 25, 2020:

Fixed it, thanks to you.

I would like to have health insurance even if I decide to stop working before I am eligible for ...

shockwaverider comments on Nov 23, 2020:

If you are eligible for COBRA (get laid off rather than resigning), that generally gives you better coverage although it possibly costs more than using the exchange. You can continue the coverage past the COBRA eligibility period as an individual.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 25, 2020:

@noworry28 No, when you said that we could not get rid of private insurance companies, you did not limit it to Medicare. I see you have edited your previous comment substantially. I'm sorry, I'm just not interested enough in what you have to say to read all that because you have already made significant representations. I just pointed them out so no one would be misled.

I would like to have health insurance even if I decide to stop working before I am eligible for ...

shockwaverider comments on Nov 23, 2020:

If you are eligible for COBRA (get laid off rather than resigning), that generally gives you better coverage although it possibly costs more than using the exchange. You can continue the coverage past the COBRA eligibility period as an individual.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 25, 2020:

@noworry28 My comments consist of facts only, I have stated no opinions.

I would like to have health insurance even if I decide to stop working before I am eligible for ...

shockwaverider comments on Nov 23, 2020:

If you are eligible for COBRA (get laid off rather than resigning), that generally gives you better coverage although it possibly costs more than using the exchange. You can continue the coverage past the COBRA eligibility period as an individual.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 25, 2020:

@noworry28 You need to read carefully and try to understand what I wrote. 1. You grossly misrepresented the population of Canada. 2. You ignore the fact that some countries with universal health care have larger populations than the US. 3. You said, "you cannot get rid of private insurance companies" even though universal health care does not involve private insurance companies. 4. The majority of Americans support Medicare For All. You will not understand universal health care until you accept these facts. You can continue to repeat yourself but you will continue to be wrong every time.

Harsh but fair. [agnostic.com]

tzimzai comments on Nov 25, 2020:

[Conservatives will believe anything they see on social media](https://www.stopfake.org/en/fake-the-best-ever-layoff-letter/)

LovinLarge replies on Nov 25, 2020:

Because they don't understand how facts are established.

I would like to have health insurance even if I decide to stop working before I am eligible for ...

shockwaverider comments on Nov 23, 2020:

If you are eligible for COBRA (get laid off rather than resigning), that generally gives you better coverage although it possibly costs more than using the exchange. You can continue the coverage past the COBRA eligibility period as an individual.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 25, 2020:

@noworry28 117 countries have universal health care, some of which have populations greater than the US. The population of Canada is almost 38 million. Universal health care doesn't involve private insurance companies. That was disinformation on your part.

I would like to have health insurance even if I decide to stop working before I am eligible for ...

shockwaverider comments on Nov 23, 2020:

If you are eligible for COBRA (get laid off rather than resigning), that generally gives you better coverage although it possibly costs more than using the exchange. You can continue the coverage past the COBRA eligibility period as an individual.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 25, 2020:

@Canndue Also, you might be interested to know that in at least one Canadian province, because auto insurance is legally required, the provincial government runs the exclusive auto insurance program on a not for profit basis.

I would like to have health insurance even if I decide to stop working before I am eligible for ...

shockwaverider comments on Nov 23, 2020:

If you are eligible for COBRA (get laid off rather than resigning), that generally gives you better coverage although it possibly costs more than using the exchange. You can continue the coverage past the COBRA eligibility period as an individual.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 25, 2020:

@Canndue Sounds like for the moment private insurers need to be better regulated. That doesn't mean Obamacare is a failure. It is a foot in the door toward Medicare for All, which will help us get ahold of Big Pharma. Incremental change.

I would like to have health insurance even if I decide to stop working before I am eligible for ...

shockwaverider comments on Nov 23, 2020:

If you are eligible for COBRA (get laid off rather than resigning), that generally gives you better coverage although it possibly costs more than using the exchange. You can continue the coverage past the COBRA eligibility period as an individual.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 25, 2020:

@Canndue Private insurance is still necessary for other forms of insurance. Obamacare provides health insurance for millions of previously uninsured Americans and it saved my life. Almost always, change occurs incrementally.

I would like to have health insurance even if I decide to stop working before I am eligible for ...

shockwaverider comments on Nov 23, 2020:

If you are eligible for COBRA (get laid off rather than resigning), that generally gives you better coverage although it possibly costs more than using the exchange. You can continue the coverage past the COBRA eligibility period as an individual.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 25, 2020:

@noworry28 Please stop disseminating disinformation. I lived in Canada for 37 years. Private insurance companies have no involvement in universal health care.

Would anyone be interested in kicking around the name of this group?

callmedubious comments on Nov 24, 2020:

i do like the painless part.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 24, 2020:

I do too but I don't think it's true, probably not for anyone affected. Of course it's not my place to try to rename someone else's group, but I wonder if this name is a bit irresponsible. Perhaps it doesn't really matter, I just wondered if anyone else wanted to share any thoughts about it.

Do you distinguish between democratic socialism, progressivism and liberalism?

powder comments on Nov 23, 2020:

Democratic socialism: Democratic just means democratic as opposed to authoritarian. Socialism is the middle ground between capitalism and socialism, a safety net for the most vulnerable in society ie health care/ education. National Parks are a socialist idea; for the common good. ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 23, 2020:

Yes, that is helpful, thank you.

It has never been a better time for us to remember why the United States Constitution, and ...

Willow_Wisp comments on Nov 23, 2020:

There's a reason why the Constitution of the United States can be amended, so it can adapt over time to the needs of our society. People keep talking about the original intent of the authors, but they're dead, and we're the ones that have to live with this Constitution. I hear people talk about ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 23, 2020:

Imagine how much of a louse one must be when even a Republican government isn't conservative enough for you!

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

Thirst2learn comments on Nov 21, 2020:

Yay, religious discrimination, completely illegal. And you say you aren't a racist?

LovinLarge replies on Nov 22, 2020:

@Thirst2learn Every time I have encountered you on this website you've made dubious factual claims without supporting evidence, just like now. As a result, you have no credibility and have been relegated to the status of troll.

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

Thirst2learn comments on Nov 21, 2020:

Yay, religious discrimination, completely illegal. And you say you aren't a racist?

LovinLarge replies on Nov 22, 2020:

@Summer72 The only person whose religious position was relevant was mine. I said the issue was not to arise during the course of the job, nothing more. It's my house and my money so it's my prerogative. Yours are all good points, thank you.

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

Summer72 comments on Nov 22, 2020:

For a personal assistant, you need somebody that you can trust will use logic and common sense to get the jobs done.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 22, 2020:

Very well said. I had said in emails to the applicants that I wanted someone to stand in my shoes and do things the way I would have done them. I was looking for someone like me.

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

Thirst2learn comments on Nov 21, 2020:

Yay, religious discrimination, completely illegal. And you say you aren't a racist?

LovinLarge replies on Nov 22, 2020:

@Thirst2learn You are an imbecile. You prove it with each comment.

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

Thirst2learn comments on Nov 21, 2020:

Yay, religious discrimination, completely illegal. And you say you aren't a racist?

LovinLarge replies on Nov 21, 2020:

@Thirst2learn And upon what evidence do you base that bet?

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

Thirst2learn comments on Nov 21, 2020:

Yay, religious discrimination, completely illegal. And you say you aren't a racist?

LovinLarge replies on Nov 21, 2020:

Race and creed are two entirely different things, Einstein. Not religious discrimination. Not illegal. Support your claims with evidence or be humiliated like always.

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

TO_BY comments on Nov 21, 2020:

I think that was a justifiable process considering the times. Good luck to all three of you.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 21, 2020:

@TO_BY Thank you for that great compliment.

The present GOP is the zombie apocalypse.

redbai comments on Nov 21, 2020:

The problem is that there are 70 million of them and they live among us.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 21, 2020:

@Canndue @redbai has already done a better job than I could ever do but you won't listen to the oppressed who are the only experts in oppression.

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 21, 2020:

Good for you. This experience fits my thinking exactly.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 21, 2020:

Thank you, kind sir. I knew that some of the good folks here would understand what I was doing.

The present GOP is the zombie apocalypse.

redbai comments on Nov 21, 2020:

The problem is that there are 70 million of them and they live among us.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 21, 2020:

@Canndue You don't get it at all and that's exactly why a fight is required. Also, anger is sometimes an appropriate response and doesn't necessarily constitute an "issue".

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

TO_BY comments on Nov 21, 2020:

I think that was a justifiable process considering the times. Good luck to all three of you.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 21, 2020:

@TO_BY Not familiar.

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

TimeOutForMe comments on Nov 21, 2020:

Interesting interviews.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 21, 2020:

I really enjoyed meeting all those people although I hated having to disappoint so many in the end. I always want to give the job to the person who needs it the most, but in the final analysis that can only be one consideration. It is hard letting strangers into your home because they will not always be supervised, so you have 30-60 minutes to make your best assessment of who you trust the most and will work best with.

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

TO_BY comments on Nov 21, 2020:

I think that was a justifiable process considering the times. Good luck to all three of you.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 21, 2020:

@Canndue It would still be a house rule.

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

TO_BY comments on Nov 21, 2020:

I think that was a justifiable process considering the times. Good luck to all three of you.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 21, 2020:

Thanks. My home is the job site. No prosthelytizing is one of the house rules, just like leaving the toilet lid down, that's all.

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

Pralina1 comments on Nov 21, 2020:

What’s a personal assistant ??

LovinLarge replies on Nov 21, 2020:

@Pralina1 Thank you for asking.

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

Pralina1 comments on Nov 21, 2020:

What’s a personal assistant ??

LovinLarge replies on Nov 21, 2020:

@Pralina1 I'm sorry for not explaining it better. I am disabled and terminally ill and downsizing so as not to leave a big mess behind. He will have full responsibility for the yard, help me liquidate my small estate, assist with general household organization and run occasional errands. I also hired his gf as my housekeeper and they are going to help me with my book. All three of us are very excited!

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

Pralina1 comments on Nov 21, 2020:

What’s a personal assistant ??

LovinLarge replies on Nov 21, 2020:

@dermot235 I can see you doing that but it's not true in my case.

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

dermot235 comments on Nov 21, 2020:

Do you really do that?

LovinLarge replies on Nov 21, 2020:

@dermot235 False.

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

Marcie1974 comments on Nov 21, 2020:

It’s my understanding it is illegal to ask questions about religious affiliation in interviews https://www.businessinsider.com/11-illegal-interview-questions-2013-7?amp

LovinLarge replies on Nov 21, 2020:

I didn't ask any questions about religious affiliation.

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

Pralina1 comments on Nov 21, 2020:

What’s a personal assistant ??

LovinLarge replies on Nov 21, 2020:

Someone to help me accomplish the things I want to get done that don't require my personal attention.

As usual, I am very proud of myself.

dermot235 comments on Nov 21, 2020:

Do you really do that?

LovinLarge replies on Nov 21, 2020:

Absolutely. I work pretty closely with my Assistant so it's important that we are able to get along.

Can Republicans get any more stupid and self-deluded.

hankster comments on Nov 20, 2020:

Why are you wasting your attention on it? Quit following up thier whining with your own. Get on with living.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 20, 2020:

@hankster That is a complete load of shit, but it is hilarious how you think it's okay for you to tell others what to do but not like it so much when you're called on it. You're an inconsequential, deluded hypocrite.

Can Republicans get any more stupid and self-deluded.

hankster comments on Nov 20, 2020:

Why are you wasting your attention on it? Quit following up thier whining with your own. Get on with living.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 20, 2020:

@hankster Just getting started, if necessary. No one has stopped living. You can be tired of it but it's not your place to decide for other people how they respond to it. Thankfully not everyone is willing to just roll over.

Can Republicans get any more stupid and self-deluded.

hankster comments on Nov 20, 2020:

Why are you wasting your attention on it? Quit following up thier whining with your own. Get on with living.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 20, 2020:

If you're going to take the liberty of imposing your beliefs on another adult by telling them what to do, it would have more credibility if you spelled all the words correctly.

In response to all the events that are happening lately Im re-posting a post of mine from a week and...

LovinLarge comments on Nov 19, 2020:

Let's take it one step further this time. If we accept that conservatism is based on fear, which translates into hate and results in selfishness, and that here in the richest country in the history of the world wealth disparity has reached obscene levels with still no limitations embraced by ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 20, 2020:

@barjoe Thank you, that's very kind of you to say. I enjoy interacting with you and value your input. I sure enjoyed The Queen's Gambit, thanks to you. I really liked the story and especially the girl. Thank you for being one of the handful of people whose posts and comments I always know will be worth the read.

In response to all the events that are happening lately Im re-posting a post of mine from a week and...

LovinLarge comments on Nov 19, 2020:

Let's take it one step further this time. If we accept that conservatism is based on fear, which translates into hate and results in selfishness, and that here in the richest country in the history of the world wealth disparity has reached obscene levels with still no limitations embraced by ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 20, 2020:

@barjoe You and I are going to have to work very hard if we want to find something to disagree about. I was criticizing conservatism as a political ideology. I too would stop short of saying every conservative is a scumbag, in fact the fewer it could be said about, the happier I would be.

In response to all the events that are happening lately Im re-posting a post of mine from a week and...

LovinLarge comments on Nov 19, 2020:

Let's take it one step further this time. If we accept that conservatism is based on fear, which translates into hate and results in selfishness, and that here in the richest country in the history of the world wealth disparity has reached obscene levels with still no limitations embraced by ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 20, 2020:

@barjoe That's one limited definition of scumbag, but you make a good point in that the term was not defined at the outset although it usually wouldn't be in an informal discussion like this. If we agreed to use that definition, I would also agree that it is not exclusive to conservatives. The definition I used was broader, as I explained in walking through my analysis step by step, having to do with how people view themselves in relation to their community.

What would you do if you had evidence of Biden voter fraud?

TheInterlooper comments on Nov 19, 2020:

False dichotomy. I'd hide it and use it as leverage against Biden. Get me a cushy job at Burisma making 150k/year.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 20, 2020:

@TheInterlooper False. At least one other person would have to agree to participate in such leverage for it to work.

What would you do if you had evidence of Biden voter fraud?

TheInterlooper comments on Nov 19, 2020:

False dichotomy. I'd hide it and use it as leverage against Biden. Get me a cushy job at Burisma making 150k/year.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 19, 2020:

It's not a false dichotomy. The two options presented are available to you by virtue of possession of the evidence. There is no evidence that the option you made up would be available because it is dependent upon the presumed actions of others.

Conservative Atheists in the world?

Hages comments on Nov 19, 2020:

There’s a group called Atheist Conservatives on here.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 19, 2020:

@Hages I have to rest in the late afternoons. I'll catch up with you later.

Conservative Atheists in the world?

LovinLarge comments on Nov 19, 2020:

I've heard they exist but I prefer to think they don't.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 19, 2020:

@Hages It really is. I don't think that they realize that they undermine the credibility of their political position with their conduct. Anyone who doesn't know that conservatism is a legitimate political ideology shouldn't be discussing politics but it would have a much stronger influence on this website if it were better represented.

Conservative Atheists in the world?

Hages comments on Nov 19, 2020:

There’s a group called Atheist Conservatives on here.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 19, 2020:

@Hages I have been accessing this website for around six months and you are the only credible conservative that I recall, although I have had some pleasant interchanges with @TheInterlooper.

Conservative Atheists in the world?

LovinLarge comments on Nov 19, 2020:

I've heard they exist but I prefer to think they don't.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 19, 2020:

@Hages That makes sense to me, thank you. I hope I have not caused you any grief by pointing out how you differ from the other cons here. So far, you have earned my respect despite how far apart we are politically. The others will not be taken seriously by anyone who knows what they're talking about. Many are intentionally deceptive. One told me she was a witch in order to threaten me. That is the mentality we're dealing with here.

Conservative Atheists in the world?

Hages comments on Nov 19, 2020:

There’s a group called Atheist Conservatives on here.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 19, 2020:

@Hages And this is why I have never come after you like I have the others. People don't have to agree to conduct themselves civilly.

Conservative Atheists in the world?

Hages comments on Nov 19, 2020:

There’s a group called Atheist Conservatives on here.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 19, 2020:

@TheInterlooper No, the liberals have nothing to do with the cons who try to advance their positions with unsupported factual claims.

Conservative Atheists in the world?

LovinLarge comments on Nov 19, 2020:

I've heard they exist but I prefer to think they don't.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 19, 2020:

@Hages I can understand why you would want to disown them, but "reactionary" is not a political ideology.

Conservative Atheists in the world?

Hages comments on Nov 19, 2020:

There’s a group called Atheist Conservatives on here.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 19, 2020:

@Hages Their lack of posts and comments in the general feed. And they should be afraid. Most of them that I've encountered aren't bright enough to understand how facts are established.

Conservative Atheists in the world?

Hages comments on Nov 19, 2020:

There’s a group called Atheist Conservatives on here.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 19, 2020:

It's where most of the cons hide because they're afraid of the rest of us. Not you.

Unwanted erections . . . .

girlwithsmiles comments on Nov 19, 2020:

The guy’s lost. Is it time to take the heat off and stop gloating now?

LovinLarge replies on Nov 19, 2020:

No. I want blood.

Do you think correcting other people’s grammar is rude?

AmyTheBruce comments on Nov 18, 2020:

Aside of correcting one's own children, yes, it is rude to correct another's grammar - but sometimes bad grammar can be infuriating! I understand the urge to offer correction! There is a polite way to correct another adult, if done carefully. One could simply work the correct grammar into one's ...

LovinLarge replies on Nov 18, 2020:

Very good idea, thanks.

What are your theories about the future?

CourtJester comments on Nov 8, 2020:

Haha. Trumps not giving up yet.

LovinLarge replies on Nov 18, 2020:

@CourtJester You're illiterate.