Lockdown stupidity?

Varn comments on May 3, 2020:

We’ve this so-called, “free society.” What you’ve described is it’s cost. Shaming some for what the majority do is no answer. Those of us here wade through it. Some thrive, so have no plans of moving elsewhere, yet. Do keep in mind - the USA is made up of more representatives and ...

Moravian replies on May 3, 2020:

I think you are kidding yourself. I have friends who are immigrants and second generation Americans and they all behave like Americans. Drive everywhere. Walk or cycle ? come on. Eat a high proportion of junk food and a high proportion have weight problems. Sadly what America does today many other countries do tomorrow.

Maybe he should be running for Pope instead.....

Moravian comments on May 2, 2020:

Creepy bastard. Why doesn't he act like a real man and grab them by the pussy ?

Moravian replies on May 2, 2020:

@Lizard_of_Ahaz Awful ! He should keep it in the family

Update from previous post.

Moravian comments on Apr 30, 2020:

Don't get it. Why don't you want to have a flu inoculation ?

Moravian replies on Apr 30, 2020:

@powder It does seem a bit heavy handed particularly as I would hope that all residents and staff will have had innoculation' However if it was me I would gp ahead and get the vaccine, it is a bit like cutting off your nose to spite your face to refuse. I have had a free flu innoculation every year for about nine years and have not had flu during that time. Because of the innoculation or just luck ? Who knows but if it wasn't free I would probably pay for it.

I just had to go and have a covid test as I have been on a cruise and have a bit of sore throat.

Moravian comments on Apr 29, 2020:

Hope you are OK, but don't they have lock down in your part of the country ?

Moravian replies on Apr 30, 2020:

@Jolanta Probably as an introvert I would hate to be cooped up with a bunch of strangers. I have friends who go on cruises frequently and they relate tales of being seated at dinner with a bunch of religious Americans who insisted on holding hands and praying before dinner Wow what fun !!. Unless you can afford an outside cabin it would be like being in a hotel room without windows. Why take days to go somewhere stuck on a floating hotel wnen you can fly there in a few hours. On my first visit to the USA my American partner took me to New York and expected me to be blown away. Hated it, but Yosemite and yellowstone national parks ? fantastic. Nothing man can build is a patch on nature. Give me the great outdoors anytime.

I just had to go and have a covid test as I have been on a cruise and have a bit of sore throat.

Moravian comments on Apr 29, 2020:

Hope you are OK, but don't they have lock down in your part of the country ?

Moravian replies on Apr 30, 2020:

@Jolanta They are obviously very popular but just do not appeal to me.

I just had to go and have a covid test as I have been on a cruise and have a bit of sore throat.

Moravian comments on Apr 29, 2020:

Hope you are OK, but don't they have lock down in your part of the country ?

Moravian replies on Apr 30, 2020:

@Jolanta That's understandable and as you are approaching winter the usual seasonal coughs and colds will be appearing. but a cruise ?. you would have to pay me to go on one of those even before the epidemic.

I wish Mayo had the balls to deny him entry. [theguardian.com]

Drew69 comments on Apr 28, 2020:

Good news just watch the news they've already developed a vaccine in Great Britain is 99.9% effective it's in human trials right now they say the mass production of it will come out before August so that's beforeFouccis estimate of a year. They're sharing the research with United States so won't be...

Moravian replies on Apr 30, 2020:

@Drew69 Ever heard the expression " a little knowledge is a dangerous thing " Anyway what does that have to do with the timing of a vaccine being available

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bigpawbullets comments on Apr 29, 2020:

I learned a hell of a lot from them. But that was awhile ago. 🤨

Moravian replies on Apr 29, 2020:

Good

Trump Blames Plummeting Poll Numbers on People Paying Attention When He Talks

Moravian comments on Apr 29, 2020:

This is satire ??

Moravian replies on Apr 29, 2020:

@ToolGuy If it was about anyone but Trump I wouldn't even think about it but his comments are getting more bizarre by the day and nothing he says would surprise me

I wish Mayo had the balls to deny him entry. [theguardian.com]

Drew69 comments on Apr 28, 2020:

Good news just watch the news they've already developed a vaccine in Great Britain is 99.9% effective it's in human trials right now they say the mass production of it will come out before August so that's beforeFouccis estimate of a year. They're sharing the research with United States so won't be...

Moravian replies on Apr 29, 2020:

Before August ? Very unlikely. They have only just started human trials so it will be some time yet.

This is why Jesus will always be a superhero. [youtube.com]

Word comments on Apr 29, 2020:

https://youtu.be/yGhUo8d9_Ic

Moravian replies on Apr 29, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd Thanks. Never thought I would like Christian rock. Maybe I should listen to the lyrics more carefully.

This is why Jesus will always be a superhero. [youtube.com]

Word comments on Apr 29, 2020:

https://youtu.be/yGhUo8d9_Ic

Moravian replies on Apr 29, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd I like it What band is this ?

Christian Nationalists Call For Secession, Formation Of White Ethnostate | Michael Stone

Moravian comments on Apr 28, 2020:

Well I don't know about the rest but every painting of Jesus I have seen shows a white fair haired dude.

Moravian replies on Apr 29, 2020:

@PondartIncbendog, @Allamanda Actually according to the "big Yin", Billy Connolly there was a misstransaltion in the bible and instead of Golgotha it should have been Gallowgate, a district of Glasgow. He wasn't crucified but just got wasted on cheap booze with his mates. I wonder what Billy's old parish priest made of that one. ?

Christian Nationalists Call For Secession, Formation Of White Ethnostate | Michael Stone

Moravian comments on Apr 28, 2020:

Well I don't know about the rest but every painting of Jesus I have seen shows a white fair haired dude.

Moravian replies on Apr 29, 2020:

@PondartIncbendog And such good table manners

This is why Jesus will always be a superhero. [youtube.com]

Moravian comments on Apr 28, 2020:

Nice little ditty but a superhero ?. Not a patch on Superman

Moravian replies on Apr 28, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd Fighting the baddies since 1938, so Jesus had a head start but his flying isn't a patch on The man from Krypton.

"50 Shades of Grey" review, has anyone else read this series?

Moravian comments on Apr 27, 2020:

Picked one up in a charity shop and leafed through it to see what all the hype was about. In my opinion trashy chick lit/soft porn

Moravian replies on Apr 27, 2020:

@VeronikaAnnJ I don't think they are too fussy. I bought a dictionary in another one and the receipt said "Adult books" No wonder youngsters are semi literate theses days :-)

[friendlyatheist.

Drew69 comments on Apr 26, 2020:

wow more deaths by Cancer due to wide spread of surgical delay caused by covid 19 then deaths Caused by COVID 19. https://youtu.be/-PwKfHNSEzM

Moravian replies on Apr 27, 2020:

Of course there is a bit of truth in that but this guy Dr David Katz speaks more sense tha anyone I have heard so far. As he says if we had grown ups in charge things could be quite different https://youtu.be/Lze-rMYLf2E

If you drop a pound of feathers and a pound of bricks on both the Moon and Earth at the same exact...

Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 26, 2020:

I don't need to be a clone... I could remotely drop the items... The bricks would land first...

Moravian replies on Apr 27, 2020:

@azzow2 Not necesseraly. If the feathers were enclosed tightly in a container they may fall at the same speed as a brick but if they are tipped loosley into the air they would float gently to the ground. Now if they were still attached to a bird :-) Don't know about you but I would rather be hit on the head by a pound of feathers than a brick.

[friendlyatheist.

bingst comments on Apr 26, 2020:

I don't think flocking to the beaches is as big a problem as seeking refuge from the heat of summer indoors... in close quarters... in air conditioned dry air. You know, the kind of conditions they're telling us this virus likes. Especially concerning will be the places that provide this and also ...

Moravian replies on Apr 26, 2020:

True. I could never get used to the cold air conditioned shops and houses. Here we put on extra clothing to go outside. With you you need extra clothing to go inside.

Towards radical skepticism: Philosophically, I am a radical skeptic.

PondartIncbendog comments on Apr 25, 2020:

"Knowing" has nothing to do with being certain. Repeatable, measurable and peer reviewed reports and tests are the scale. Otherwise you are just guessing with your limited knowledge.

Moravian replies on Apr 26, 2020:

@plf515 That's the beauty of science but could you name a few ?

So you just stop it right now.. 🤣 [youtube.com]

itsmedammit comments on Apr 13, 2020:

FWIW, the Spanish flu was most likely not from Spain, the first identified case was in the US. Who cares? We also have not confirmed that the virus spread to humans via bats. The pangolin is now being looked at, but nothing is certain. Also suspected patient zero was never at the market....

Moravian replies on Apr 26, 2020:

Well if you are going to be picky. The flu was definiely not from Spain. It is thought that it originated in Asia but there is no certainty. The first identified case was not in America but it appears that the second more virulent strain appeared amongst US servicemen in a base in Kansas and spread round the US and Europe from there. Patient zero was never at the market ?. Amazing that you know this because as far as I am aware the Chinese authorities have not located patient zero.

What if no one thought to worship the imposable and no one invented religion.

skado comments on Apr 26, 2020:

We would either still be hunting and gathering, or we would be extinct.

Moravian replies on Apr 26, 2020:

As far as I know there is no evidence for that but if it wasn't for the reformation nd the European enlightenment the pope would probably be ruler of the western world and we would be his miserable subjects.

Polish sir

Athena comments on Apr 25, 2020:

I disagree. Nothing keeps it shiny like some good Finnish.

Moravian replies on Apr 25, 2020:

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/behandla-beeswax-polish-colourless-70329051/ Or some Swedish wax ? :-)

[msn.

FrayedBear comments on Apr 25, 2020:

Even NSW managed to lock down eventually.

Moravian replies on Apr 25, 2020:

@FrayedBear Maybe the Mexicans will be asking for the wall to keep the Americans out

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FrayedBear comments on Apr 25, 2020:

Even NSW managed to lock down eventually.

Moravian replies on Apr 25, 2020:

I think we should rebuild Hadrians wall to keep the English out. Maybe Trump could give us some tips.on wall building

Tough new measures introduced for those refusing to stay at home

MsDemeanour comments on Apr 25, 2020:

now I know what #Moravian or is it @Moravian is going on about with the draconiun UK laws. Haven't seen these guys since the 1970's tho I have heard about them since them. ;)

Moravian replies on Apr 25, 2020:

I think they still appear in Dr Who from time to time. They are daleks. The scariest beings in the universe.

Spoken like a true Karen.

Moravian comments on Apr 24, 2020:

My son's mother in law is called Karen and a lovelier more generous woman you couldn't meet. I wonder why that name was chosen to denigrate women in general.

Moravian replies on Apr 25, 2020:

@wolf041 Interesting. Thanks for that

Spoken like a true Karen.

Moravian comments on Apr 24, 2020:

My son's mother in law is called Karen and a lovelier more generous woman you couldn't meet. I wonder why that name was chosen to denigrate women in general.

Moravian replies on Apr 24, 2020:

@Kynlei I see what you are saying but why has the name Karen been chosen and the fact that there is not an equivalent male name certainly smacks of misogyny

It's been found that nicotine protects somewhat from getting COVID 19.

Moravian comments on Apr 23, 2020:

Got a link to that research ?

Moravian replies on Apr 23, 2020:

@Theresa_N Sounds a bit dubious and even in the unlikely case that nicotine has some beneficial effect the damage caused to the lungs by smoking would surely out weigh it. It is definitely the case that people living in a polluted environment are more susceptable so smoking would probably have a similar effect

OK....one more; a legitimate complaint from artists who also like to cook...

Moravian comments on Apr 23, 2020:

bad enough that they can't even spell colour :-)

Moravian replies on Apr 23, 2020:

@Robecology Just having a little dig at our American friends. Serves them right as I am constantly told that i can't spell by my MSN spellcnhecker

This asshole runs the government

Moravian comments on Apr 22, 2020:

Is this from his book " The art of the deal" ?

Moravian replies on Apr 23, 2020:

@BirdMan1 That's the one

[twitter.com] Down in Florida

TattedIrishXx comments on Apr 23, 2020:

Omg 😳 is that satire?

Moravian replies on Apr 23, 2020:

Well done. You win todays star prize :-)

My new painting.

Bobbyzen comments on Apr 23, 2020:

Oh groan. Terrible joke, terrible man.

Moravian replies on Apr 23, 2020:

Black humour ?. Well a dark shade of brown anyway

From the Boston Globe The pandemic raged.

RoyMillar comments on Apr 21, 2020:

These epidemics ,come out of left field ,no one is prepared or has the knowledge how to handle them,or have even been prepared or trained and advised,drump was advised but his pea brain fired everyone as the epidemic did not fit into his plans

Moravian replies on Apr 23, 2020:

Not true. An epidemic has been forecast for years but our political leaders decided to ignore the fact and make no preparation.

As today is the 50th year of "Earth Day" activities, I put together a little animation of the pace ...

FrayedBear comments on Apr 22, 2020:

The earth's surface including oceans with the current population result in a density of only about .09 persons per square kilometre. Living in a very dry country where the population density averages out at just over 3 persons per square kilometre I know how empty that is. The country however ...

Moravian replies on Apr 23, 2020:

There is plenty of food but much of it is in the wrong place and goes to waste. Also in a capitalist system it is in the interests of the marketers of the let it go to waste to keep prices up.

I stole this from the gun lover group.

Gnarloc comments on Apr 21, 2020:

Having lived in Germany, England, and Spain. Having visited other countries, including France and Jamaica... we have the BEST bacon! Granted, born and raised here, so, biased. That said: French Toast in Belgium is to die for! Risotto in Spain was amazing! Same for Paella (though, I am not a...

Moravian replies on Apr 23, 2020:

@Gnarloc Me too. I really enjoy a "bacon butty" occaisionally

[twitter.com] Down in Florida

BestWithoutGods comments on Apr 22, 2020:

Apparently you have to have an account with Twitter in order to view this. I don't have one.

Moravian replies on Apr 23, 2020:

That's a shame . I don't have twitter either but I can view it. It is a very funny spoof of a brainless blonde bimbo and her explanation of how the virus is caused by Hispanics drinking Corona beer thus causing COVID 19

[twitter.com] Down in Florida

Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 22, 2020:

Shessh... Another post without any idea of what it's about

Moravian replies on Apr 23, 2020:

It's a spoof video of a blonde bimbo. Surely explaining it in advance would spoil the effect. This is the joke group remember.,

Isn't this true?

Moravian comments on Apr 22, 2020:

My cheap Chinese made toaster has just given up the ghost so I looked online to source another. I will not buy anything made in China again but none of the items listed show where they were manufactured. I presume the expensive Bosch ones are made in Germany but i'm not sure.

Moravian replies on Apr 22, 2020:

@ToolGuy But they aint cheap !!

I stole this from the gun lover group.

Gnarloc comments on Apr 21, 2020:

Having lived in Germany, England, and Spain. Having visited other countries, including France and Jamaica... we have the BEST bacon! Granted, born and raised here, so, biased. That said: French Toast in Belgium is to die for! Risotto in Spain was amazing! Same for Paella (though, I am not a...

Moravian replies on Apr 22, 2020:

@Gnarloc I knew it must be out there somewhere otherwise what happens to all that pig meat. My American partner drags me to Macdonalds here on occasions. Their coffee is drinkable :-) I tend to avoid bacon these days partly because of the nitrates used in the curing process and partly because of the factory farming of pigs. We have haggis which is mostly just offal.

Not suggesting anything.

SiouxcitySue comments on Apr 21, 2020:

I'll have me just a wee bit o' the Scottish. Whiskey, that is.

Moravian replies on Apr 22, 2020:

@Jetty Just trying to help. If your are offered a bottle of Scotch whiskey don't drink it :-)

dead cats [agnostic.com]

TheDoubter comments on Apr 21, 2020:

and satisfaction..........

Moravian replies on Apr 22, 2020:

@joantheloon Perspicacity brought them back

Not suggesting anything.

EricJones comments on Apr 21, 2020:

US national highland games are held the end of september every year about 20 miles from me and the caber toss always has a huge crowd. The first night they have a demonstration challenge caber toss- thinner and lighter ( about 125 lbs. the real one goes around 170 +/- lbs) caber and it's not only ...

Moravian replies on Apr 22, 2020:

I'd like to see the Russian woman compete at our local highland games. The main objective is to get the caber to land as close to 12 o'clock as possible.

Not suggesting anything.

SiouxcitySue comments on Apr 21, 2020:

I'll have me just a wee bit o' the Scottish. Whiskey, that is.

Moravian replies on Apr 22, 2020:

Whisky . Whiskey is Irish or American :-)

I stole this from the gun lover group.

HankSherman comments on Apr 21, 2020:

Thats just sick sick sick, shame shame shame....thats about the sorriest dish of food ever.

Moravian replies on Apr 22, 2020:

True. I don't think he needs any guns to protect that

I stole this from the gun lover group.

Gnarloc comments on Apr 21, 2020:

Having lived in Germany, England, and Spain. Having visited other countries, including France and Jamaica... we have the BEST bacon! Granted, born and raised here, so, biased. That said: French Toast in Belgium is to die for! Risotto in Spain was amazing! Same for Paella (though, I am not a...

Moravian replies on Apr 22, 2020:

Have you ?. Well in my many trips to the USA I never found it. All I could get was skinny little crispy rashers just like the stuff Macdonalds serve in their burgers. What we call streaky bacon. What about some nice meaty Danish or Ayrshire back bacon.?.

So many interesting people are celebrating their birthday today, but I chose The Red Baron, Manfred ...

Spinliesel comments on Apr 21, 2020:

Also Happy Birthday to Queen Elizabeth II; Prince;; Mark Twain, Anthony Quinn, and John Muir. What a day!

Moravian replies on Apr 21, 2020:

Haven't heard that for a long time. Remember QE2 is till alive, and youself of course. Happy birthday

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Rudy1962 comments on Apr 20, 2020:

Hope they have Pornhub in hell

Moravian replies on Apr 21, 2020:

They probably have but it will be only gay sex for the hetero's' and hetero sex for the gays

He just can't help himself

Sticks48 comments on Apr 20, 2020:

Math is not his strong suit. He thinks he is a billionaire. ☺

Moravian replies on Apr 20, 2020:

And he saved the lives of a billion Americans. Miust be more illegals than they figured

I accepted a Airbnb guest starting tonight.

Moravian comments on Apr 19, 2020:

Sounds like belt and braces procedure to me

Moravian replies on Apr 20, 2020:

@Lorajay I thought so. Suspenders are used here or used to be used to hold up stockings

Today's hike: "Holy shit!" moments, afraid of slipping over the edge.

Moravian comments on Apr 17, 2020:

Is that not a bit irresponsible ?. What if you had an accident and the rescue services had to be called out. We are on lock down here and only essential journeys are permitted. All car parks are closed off and only walking or cycling from home are allowed. We are enjoying some lovely spring ...

Moravian replies on Apr 20, 2020:

@Burner Oh dear !!

[facebook.com] Boys will be boys

EricJones comments on Apr 19, 2020:

Every action movie cliche ever made all rolled up in one clip-funny.

Moravian replies on Apr 20, 2020:

Someone spent a lot of time collecting all those clips together. Great fun.

I accepted a Airbnb guest starting tonight.

Moravian comments on Apr 19, 2020:

Sounds like belt and braces procedure to me

Moravian replies on Apr 20, 2020:

@Lorajay Ha ha. I wondered it that would travel accross the pond. It's an expression that was used not so much now when you take extra precautions like holding your trousers (pants) up with a belt and braces https://www.britishbraces.co.uk/braces/white_trouser_braces.html?limit=36=5915d3d113a21e85cb158d4c22194db3=bing=cpc=BB%20-%20Search%20-%20Colour=white%20braces%20for%20trousers=White

Let's discuss censorship.

kmaz comments on Apr 19, 2020:

I'm not sure why, but there seem to be a lot of people who do not understand that irony/sarcasm/satire inherently does not translate well on the internet. You should not expect people (many of whom don't know you at all) to know that your satire is "obvious", unless it is so totally labeled that ...

Moravian replies on Apr 19, 2020:

Good point. If I see a very controversial post I automatically assume that it is meant to be ironic, unless it is by a member of the conservative group, but since I have been banned from that group I am denied that pleasure now.

Today's hike: "Holy shit!" moments, afraid of slipping over the edge.

Moravian comments on Apr 17, 2020:

Is that not a bit irresponsible ?. What if you had an accident and the rescue services had to be called out. We are on lock down here and only essential journeys are permitted. All car parks are closed off and only walking or cycling from home are allowed. We are enjoying some lovely spring ...

Moravian replies on Apr 19, 2020:

@Burner Same here. there have been cases of people driving at crazy speeds on empty roads and some people driving to holiday homes. Apparently some were driving to their country home and having their luggage sent by courier in case they were stopped by the police. On the whole though I think we are better at following rules here in the UK. All churches are closed. there have been no mass protests and people are generally kepping away from the hills and beauty spots. There are always some as you say who think the rules are only for other people and of course accidents only happen to other people. I note that Literatehiker hasn't respondent to your earlier post. I wonder why ? :-)

Today's hike: "Holy shit!" moments, afraid of slipping over the edge.

Moravian comments on Apr 17, 2020:

Is that not a bit irresponsible ?. What if you had an accident and the rescue services had to be called out. We are on lock down here and only essential journeys are permitted. All car parks are closed off and only walking or cycling from home are allowed. We are enjoying some lovely spring ...

Moravian replies on Apr 18, 2020:

@Burner Interesting. I was surprised that lockdown in the USA and in other countries should mean different things. I would hope that most people follow the instructions

I was brought up by aunts, grandmothers and hired help because my mother worked 16 to 18 hours ...

Moravian comments on Apr 15, 2020:

Mealtimes were very uncomfortable when I was a kid. My father was like one of those cartoon characters with a permanent cloud over his head. No one spoke and the atmosphere was grim so I wolfed down my food to escape as quickly as possible. I still find That I eat my food too quickly.

Moravian replies on Apr 18, 2020:

@Lorajay Ha ha, a diet of grass and a bit of hay keeps one in good shape. As for Murdo. You look pretty trim yourself

Must be a Democrat.

itsmedammit comments on Apr 16, 2020:

I still remember when Trump wanted to actually lock down New York and New Jersey, seemingly on a petty whim.

Moravian replies on Apr 17, 2020:

If only you people could lock down Trump and do the whole world a favour

One way to do it

TheDoubter comments on Apr 17, 2020:

smart shopper

Moravian replies on Apr 17, 2020:

@Cast1es There are lots of really funny jokes about the current situation but I'm not sure about that one

Today's hike: "Holy shit!" moments, afraid of slipping over the edge.

Moravian comments on Apr 17, 2020:

Is that not a bit irresponsible ?. What if you had an accident and the rescue services had to be called out. We are on lock down here and only essential journeys are permitted. All car parks are closed off and only walking or cycling from home are allowed. We are enjoying some lovely spring ...

Moravian replies on Apr 17, 2020:

@Jolanta Aw diddums. I'm envious because I can't get out in the hills in this glorious spring weather.

Today's hike: "Holy shit!" moments, afraid of slipping over the edge.

Moravian comments on Apr 17, 2020:

Is that not a bit irresponsible ?. What if you had an accident and the rescue services had to be called out. We are on lock down here and only essential journeys are permitted. All car parks are closed off and only walking or cycling from home are allowed. We are enjoying some lovely spring ...

Moravian replies on Apr 17, 2020:

@LiterateHiker As I said, the diffrence in attitude is marked both by the authorities and indivuduals. All our national parks, scenic areas are closed. Yours appear to be mostly open. Only essential journeys are allowed here. Police are stopping drivers and asking if ther journey is neccessary. Hundreds of people have been fined for breaching the instructions. The lock down has been extended for a further three weeks' Trump is going to lift some of the restrictions. Although all the car parks are closed I could quite easily drive to the hills find somewhere to park and go for a hike but when I think of the milljons stuck in apartments with hardly any access to any green space I think maybe that would be a bit selfish. I am fortunate to have hundreds of acres of woodland and miles of tracks I can access from my front door so that will do me until the lockdown is lifted.

Must be a Democrat.

BitFlipper comments on Apr 16, 2020:

People are democrats because we care about people, and we hate trump because trump hates people.

Moravian replies on Apr 17, 2020:

@bigpawbullets Spoken like a true Trumper

Today's hike: "Holy shit!" moments, afraid of slipping over the edge.

Moravian comments on Apr 17, 2020:

Is that not a bit irresponsible ?. What if you had an accident and the rescue services had to be called out. We are on lock down here and only essential journeys are permitted. All car parks are closed off and only walking or cycling from home are allowed. We are enjoying some lovely spring ...

Moravian replies on Apr 17, 2020:

@LiterateHiker https://www.reneeroaming.com/responsibly-enjoy-nature-during-covid19-pandemic/ I think it is interesting to note the difference in attitude between the UK and the USA. We tend to do what we are told to mostly whilst in the USA (the land of the free)the attitude is different. Churches still open, drivers gridlocking Lansing town centre in Michigan to protest at the lockdown. Hikers driving to the mountains to hike against advice from the authorities. I live in a small village where half of the houses are holiday homes or holiday lets. Usually at Easter the place is buzzing but this year very quiet. One group of people ignored the instructions not to travel and came up from England for a break. Some of them went int the local butchers to buy supplies and the owner chased them. Well done that man.

Today's hike: "Holy shit!" moments, afraid of slipping over the edge.

Moravian comments on Apr 17, 2020:

Is that not a bit irresponsible ?. What if you had an accident and the rescue services had to be called out. We are on lock down here and only essential journeys are permitted. All car parks are closed off and only walking or cycling from home are allowed. We are enjoying some lovely spring ...

Moravian replies on Apr 17, 2020:

@LiterateHiker You didn't answer my question. My son did a solo hike about a month ago. It was still proper winter conditions requiring crampons, ice axe etc. He put some amazing photos on facebook and was lambasted for being irresponsible and that was before the lockdown was fully in force. The message from the mountain rescue services is do not go into the hills.

Vaccine side effects can be interesting:

MissKathleen comments on Apr 13, 2020:

Agreed. Part of the problem is the stuff they add in that is neither the active ingredient, nor the carrier. I mean, something like Mercury...Which vaccine actually NEEDS that? If I had infant children today, I would have to seriously consider whether or not I want them injected with what ...

Moravian replies on Apr 16, 2020:

https://www.parents.com/health/vaccines/controversy/mercury-and-vaccines/

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Marionville comments on Apr 15, 2020:

Bravo to him...and our wonderful NHS! Piers Morgan donated £10.000 ...bravo to him too (never thought I’d ever say that!)

Moravian replies on Apr 15, 2020:

Can't stand the guy but got to give him credit for that

[getpocket.

Moravian comments on Apr 15, 2020:

using a cellphone whilst driving. not using a seatbelt ? That's as far as I got. I remember hearing about this years ago. Load of nonsense,

Moravian replies on Apr 15, 2020:

@AmyTheBruce Idiot. Should have been charged with a motoring offence and banned from driving, I remember speaking to an American friend when seat belt wearing became mandatory. She said it was an intrusion into personal freedom and that people drive big cars in the USA because they are safer in an accident. Bounce your head of the windscreen in a big car or a small car it doesn't make much difference.

A pastor in the USA who held a church service in contradiction of lockdown instructions has ...

Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 14, 2020:

Oopsy...

Moravian replies on Apr 14, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty Darwin award recipient

Coronavirus Letter To Humanity - YouTube

Moravian comments on Apr 13, 2020:

"Start believing in a creator" ?. Surely that is part of the problem. Homo sapiens have convinced themselves that they are different and superior to other animals and our "creator" made us that way

Moravian replies on Apr 13, 2020:

@AnonySchmoose Yes, the earth is like a living being but it is actually millions of living things closely dependant on one another. There have been five mass extinctions in history and according to Peter Brannen in his book "The ends of the world" we are currently in another, of course what could stop this mass extinction is the demise of Homo Sapiens who are causing it.

My last Resurrection Sunday! The clock just chimed and my last "Resurrection Sunday" behind the ...

Marionville comments on Apr 13, 2020:

I can’t imagine how you have managed to hold it all together all this time. I have heard one or two clergymen on TV (from the Anglican C of E) admit that they have lost their faith in god, I thought it was curious that they were still holding down jobs as vicars and hadn’t resigned. I suppose...

Moravian replies on Apr 13, 2020:

One ex church leader I can listen to is Richard Holloway who was bishop of Edinburgh and primus of the Episcopal church ( that term always amuses me as I was brought up using primus stoves for picnicking) I don't know if he totally given up his religious beliefs but he is called an apostate in some quarters

Coronavirus Letter To Humanity - YouTube

Moravian comments on Apr 13, 2020:

"Start believing in a creator" ?. Surely that is part of the problem. Homo sapiens have convinced themselves that they are different and superior to other animals and our "creator" made us that way

Moravian replies on Apr 13, 2020:

@AnonySchmoose Sounds a bit like a rehash of the gaia theory. The earth (nature) does not do any of those things. It just IS and if we cannot live in a way that respects other animals this is what happens.

I’ve just got to share this.

Marionville comments on Apr 12, 2020:

Well...it is Easter Sunday after all! What better for the Christians than a real resurrection story for them to give thanks for? Hallelujah! Our saviour has risen...all hail Boris! Though in fairness, it is not god Boris has thanked it is our marvellous medics in the NHS...and rightly ...

Moravian replies on Apr 12, 2020:

Possibly the first saviour who rose before being crucified (hopefully)

Keep your fallen friends and family alive in your memories and they will live on in many ways.

Novelty comments on Apr 9, 2020:

Very poetic. Personally I think life is over rated and I'm not convinced it's even important in the long run. Life may just be an advanced form of erosion, gathering odd elements that wouldn't pile up otherwise. No I'm not suicidal, or sick, just realistic. Like every living thing I'll fight over...

Moravian replies on Apr 10, 2020:

@jrhere I'm sure your comments are interesting but as a solid block without paragraphs they are almost unreadable. Sorry.

The Passover.

LenHazell53 comments on Apr 9, 2020:

My Paternal Grandfather was Jewish and it is called passover because the angel of death "Passed over" the houses whose door post were painted with the blood of a lamb and so were spared the death of the first born. The whole story of the plagues is screwed up, because as the Torah admits GOD ...

Moravian replies on Apr 10, 2020:

It says in the bible that god made man in his image, I think the term "man made god in his image" is more accurate. If the Jewish people made their god yaweh in their image they were a particularly nasty bunch.

Hi all, just joined the site and the group.

Moravian comments on Apr 9, 2020:

Welcome to the group. Sorry to hear that you are disillusioned with socialism. I have voted labour in the past and voted for Tony Benn when living Bristol years ago. I am now a member of the SNP, who have taken the socialist mantle from Labour in Scotland. Hopefully Sir Keir Starmer will bring the...

Moravian replies on Apr 10, 2020:

@Sulla Interesting response. Although I liked and admired Corbyn, In my opinion he was too far to the left and I would presume that Starmer would be more centre left in his politics. Of course what you say about Nicola Sturgeon is a load of nonsense.and also what you say about the EU. We were dragged out of Europe by a bunch of English xenophobes and as can be seen by any observer Brexit is and will be a disaster. Nicola Sturgeon is NOT the SNP. It is thought that she will stand down after the Holyrood elections next year. She is doing a brilliant job in the current difficult situation and I believe she persuaded Boris to go for full lockdown when his "advisor" Dominic Cummings was wanting to go for the "herd immunity" approach as he considers the old and vulnerable to be expendable. That's the Tory party for you.

The Passover.

Petter comments on Apr 9, 2020:

Here's something interesting. From Chabad.org *"Six hundred thousand adult males, plus many more women and children, left Egypt on that day and began the trek to Mount Sinai and their birth as G‑d’s chosen people."* Allowing for equal males to females that makes 1.2 million adults. Allowing ...

Moravian replies on Apr 9, 2020:

Archaeologists have searched the desert and found no evidence of people having lived there for four years never mind forty years.

My wife and I were watching Who Wants To Be A Millionaire while we were in bed.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 9, 2020:

She should have asked what friend.

Moravian replies on Apr 9, 2020:

Should have asked the audience instead

I know we are not supposed to use that word anymore.

FrayedBear comments on Apr 8, 2020:

Which word "deaf"?

Moravian replies on Apr 8, 2020:

It's what happens if you listen to Def Leppard at full volume for too long.

A must read for everyone! [dailymaverick.co.za]

WonderWartHog99 comments on Dec 18, 2019:

## Dam those white people! Us folks in South Africa ought to put 'em in exile and take their money. Sounds good to me.

Moravian replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@VAL3941 "Darkies" ?. Is that word still used ?

Very true....

Geoffrey51 comments on Apr 6, 2020:

Hahaha love the last one !

Moravian replies on Apr 7, 2020:

@Petter Doesn't live in manchester then :-)

Very true....

Geoffrey51 comments on Apr 6, 2020:

Hahaha love the last one !

Moravian replies on Apr 7, 2020:

@Petter From S E Asia probably

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itsmedammit comments on Apr 6, 2020:

Can't read the article because of my ad blocker. Anyway, no doubt those who sang her song will have someone/something else to now blame for her death.

Moravian replies on Apr 7, 2020:

Sadly not very bright, a Trump supporter of course with a love of guns and a fear of "socialism"

There is NOTHING Liberal about islam.

Moravian comments on Apr 5, 2020:

Nothing like the numbers that "Christian" America has killed in their illegal wars over the years.

Moravian replies on Apr 7, 2020:

@Jacar \never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig likes it

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Marionville comments on Apr 6, 2020:

She is the worst kind of hypocrite and has been very publicly caught out. However, I can’t agree that her actions reflect badly on anyone but herself. Nicola Sturgeon didn’t throw her under the bus, she did the right thing by making Dr. Calderwood appear with her to make that very ...

Moravian replies on Apr 6, 2020:

@Petter good one :-)

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Marionville comments on Apr 6, 2020:

She is the worst kind of hypocrite and has been very publicly caught out. However, I can’t agree that her actions reflect badly on anyone but herself. Nicola Sturgeon didn’t throw her under the bus, she did the right thing by making Dr. Calderwood appear with her to make that very ...

Moravian replies on Apr 6, 2020:

@Petter Darling ?. Anyway he was a Tory Westminster MP so he doesn't count.

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Mcflewster comments on Apr 6, 2020:

She was obviously wrong and it was also wrong for Nicola Sturgeon to sack her. She was intelligent enough to do the right thing and resign for showing bad example . Wish Boris and Trump would do that. Piers Morgan took the side of those who find it difficult to do the right thing [As in HIS ...

Moravian replies on Apr 6, 2020:

Did she jump or was she pushed ?

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Marionville comments on Apr 6, 2020:

She is the worst kind of hypocrite and has been very publicly caught out. However, I can’t agree that her actions reflect badly on anyone but herself. Nicola Sturgeon didn’t throw her under the bus, she did the right thing by making Dr. Calderwood appear with her to make that very ...

Moravian replies on Apr 6, 2020:

@Marionville Personally I think she has handled the situation well. She initiated the maximum 500 people in any gathering in Scotland while football matches with tens of thouasnds were still going ahead in England. I read that she persuaded Boris to initiate the lockdown nationwide when he preferred the "herd immunity" procedeure promoted by Cummings. Don't know if there is any truth in that but certainly the Westminster govt were slow to act

1918 Spanish Flu historical documentary [youtube.

Varn comments on Apr 5, 2020:

Yes! Strangely, I’d watched that around a year ago.. Then again last week! What I recall as chilling was both it’s virulence, and mutations. People having symptoms ‘that morning,’ then dying ‘that evening!’ So when our idiot president proclaims something like ‘this has never ...

Moravian replies on Apr 6, 2020:

@273kelvin Too late unfortunately

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Marionville comments on Apr 6, 2020:

She is the worst kind of hypocrite and has been very publicly caught out. However, I can’t agree that her actions reflect badly on anyone but herself. Nicola Sturgeon didn’t throw her under the bus, she did the right thing by making Dr. Calderwood appear with her to make that very ...

Moravian replies on Apr 6, 2020:

Nicola did say initially that Calderwood was essential with her expertise and advice and was not being sacked but no doubt the public reaction was such that she had to go. I am sure that resigning is a uephemism for being sacked. Looking on facebook, it has given the Nicola bashers an opportunity to spout their usual nonsense.

Is it just me.

EMC2 comments on Apr 5, 2020:

IT is just you.

Moravian replies on Apr 6, 2020:

@libraryman keep digging and you may have a hole big enough to bury yourself in.

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JackPedigo comments on Apr 4, 2020:

What do the supporters think that stupid saying means? Oh forgot, they don't. Proof is it's still being used after all that has happened.

Moravian replies on Apr 5, 2020:

@JackPedigo Sorry. I missunderstood you. Of course it has no meaning but I think many Trump supporters bought it.

LEFTISTS ARE NOT HERE TO ARGUE WITH NON-LEFTISTS. THEY WILL BE BANNED FROM THE GROUP!!!!!!!!!

JacarC comments on Mar 4, 2020:

So, LEFTIES will be banned for arguing with non-lefties? OK with me.

Moravian replies on Apr 5, 2020:

Well ,it would be a shame if it became like the conservative group where one word of disagreement with the Trump lovers results in instant blocking.

Smart kitty.

Moravian comments on Apr 4, 2020:

Not so silly. Apparently cats and ferrets can catch the virus but not dogs.

Moravian replies on Apr 5, 2020:

@Lorajay But don't put those ferrets down your trousers :-)

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JackPedigo comments on Apr 4, 2020:

What do the supporters think that stupid saying means? Oh forgot, they don't. Proof is it's still being used after all that has happened.

Moravian replies on Apr 5, 2020:

Not quite sure what you are trying to say, but irony passes you by then ?.

How dare you?

brentan comments on Mar 31, 2020:

I think the virus has vindicated her. Climate change has contributed largely to this disaster.

Moravian replies on Apr 5, 2020:

@dave1459 I believe one of the earliest outbreaks was in Kansas amongst soldiers who had returned from Europe. There are several theories on where it started and yours sounds as plausible as any. The main point I took from the article ids that although the Chinese are almost definitely responsible for the start of this epidemic we must all look at our own lifestyles. Our demand for cheap food has resulted in factory farming which in addition to being cruel can result in the spread of diseases such as bird flu,swine fever, mad cow disease etc. Also our intrusion into and disturbance of animal habitats has caused diseases such as MERS, Ebola and HIV to spread. Anyway I think after this is all over our lifestyles may have to change quite a bit.

Local bear hunt .

Moravian comments on Apr 3, 2020:

Totally stupid. One of the reasons for restricting unnecessary travel is to reduce the possibility of accidents where emergency services,police hospital A&E etc could be exposed.

Moravian replies on Apr 4, 2020:

@wolf041 No problem social distancing then ;-)

Why all the hate?

Storm1752 comments on Apr 4, 2020:

I think it's mostly atheists filled with hate. Agnostics are mostly indifferent.

Moravian replies on Apr 4, 2020:

@Storm1752 Next time ?. I don't think so ;-)

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Marionville comments on Apr 4, 2020:

What’s he doing currently?

Moravian replies on Apr 4, 2020:

Looking very old :-). Not sure if he is still performing.

Why all the hate?

Storm1752 comments on Apr 4, 2020:

I think it's mostly atheists filled with hate. Agnostics are mostly indifferent.

Moravian replies on Apr 4, 2020:

@Storm1752 As has been said many times. Opinions are like assholes. Everyone has one.

Why all the hate?

Storm1752 comments on Apr 4, 2020:

I think it's mostly atheists filled with hate. Agnostics are mostly indifferent.

Moravian replies on Apr 4, 2020:

Do you have any facts/statistics to back up this claim ?. I am a non believer and have been called an atheist by churchgoing friends but I don't hate anyone. Strong dislike maybe and people like Trump certainly top the list.