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I am an atheist in a supernatural God but I have come to see that as long as someone is talking ...
Moravian comments on Feb 23, 2020:
Every time I read something like this I think this person is American. Even subscribers on this site seem to be recovering from religious indoctrination and it shows. I am a great admirer of nature but it has nothing to do with any god
Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@JohnnyQB I take your point but I live in the UK and have only visited a few European countries on holiday so I cannot really comment on them. I have spent a bit more time in the USA and by far the majority of members here are from the USA so it is a pertinent comment. Many people think that the UK and the USA are very similar but that is far from the case. I keep meaning to get a copy of John Sopels boook "If Only They Didn't Speak English" which dicusses the many differences.
Moravian comments on Feb 23, 2020:
Every time I read something like this I think this person is American. Even subscribers on this site seem to be recovering from religious indoctrination and it shows. I am a great admirer of nature but it has nothing to do with any god
Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@JohnnyQB I take your point but I live in the UK and have only visited a few European countries on holiday so I cannot really comment on them. I have spent a bit more time in the USA and by far the majority of members here are from the USA so it is a pertinent comment. Many people think that the UK and the USA are very similar but that is far from the case. I keep meaning to get a copy of John Sopels boook "If Only They Didn't Speak English" which dicusses the many differences.
True but it was a different time
Moravian comments on Feb 23, 2020:
How dare you make fun of our beloved pipers
Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@bookofmorons The pipes always sound better at a distance, ---- As far away as possible
Moravian comments on Feb 23, 2020:
How dare you make fun of our beloved pipers
Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@bookofmorons The pipes always sound better at a distance, ---- As far away as possible
What a coincidence
Moravian comments on Feb 23, 2020:
It surely depends on which route you take.
Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@bookofmorons Good idea but make sure there is a full moon so that you can see where you are going.
Moravian comments on Feb 23, 2020:
It surely depends on which route you take.
Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@bookofmorons Good idea but make sure there is a full moon so that you can see where you are going.
I am an atheist in a supernatural God but I have come to see that as long as someone is talking ...
Moravian comments on Feb 23, 2020:
Every time I read something like this I think this person is American. Even subscribers on this site seem to be recovering from religious indoctrination and it shows. I am a great admirer of nature but it has nothing to do with any god
Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@DavidLaDeau I think the difference is that the UK is virtually a secular country nowadays although there are still quite a few churchgoers whereas parts of the USA are still fundamentally Christian
Moravian comments on Feb 23, 2020:
Every time I read something like this I think this person is American. Even subscribers on this site seem to be recovering from religious indoctrination and it shows. I am a great admirer of nature but it has nothing to do with any god
Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@DavidLaDeau I think the difference is that the UK is virtually a secular country nowadays although there are still quite a few churchgoers whereas parts of the USA are still fundamentally Christian
Who has been the most influential Atheist/Agnostic famous person for you?
Moravian comments on Feb 23, 2020:
Dawkins,Harris and Hitchins are all good and I would recommend "In defence of Atheism" by Michel Onfray
Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@Rossy92 His book "in defence of atheism" has been translated to English and I found a copy on Amazon. Very readable and interesting
Moravian comments on Feb 23, 2020:
Dawkins,Harris and Hitchins are all good and I would recommend "In defence of Atheism" by Michel Onfray
Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@Rossy92 His book "in defence of atheism" has been translated to English and I found a copy on Amazon. Very readable and interesting
My mom's concern for me and my husband's atheism.
genessa comments on Feb 22, 2020:
They used farthings in judea?
Sorry, that just struck me. I think sometimes religionists repeat stuff without even thinking about what they are saying.
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Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2020:
I missread is "farting" :-)
genessa comments on Feb 22, 2020:
They used farthings in judea?
Sorry, that just struck me. I think sometimes religionists repeat stuff without even thinking about what they are saying.
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Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2020:
I missread is "farting" :-)
Obstacle course and sweet moments.
Moravian comments on Feb 22, 2020:
Great photos but Mount Index ? what an awful name for a beautiful mountain. Isn't there a native American name to call it ?
Moravian replies on Feb 22, 2020:
@LiterateHiker Thanks. Many of the mountains in Scotland have unpronounceable Gaelic names but I much prefer that to some name given by a Victorian English surveyor. There is a peak called Bod an Damhain in the Cairngorms. It is shown on the maps as "the devils point" but the literal translation is "the devils penis". The story is that Queen Victoria asked what the English translation was and a local was too embarrassed to say "penis" so he called it the devils point and the name stuck. I take great delight in correcting any tourist who asks about it.
Moravian comments on Feb 22, 2020:
Great photos but Mount Index ? what an awful name for a beautiful mountain. Isn't there a native American name to call it ?
Moravian replies on Feb 22, 2020:
@LiterateHiker Thanks. Many of the mountains in Scotland have unpronounceable Gaelic names but I much prefer that to some name given by a Victorian English surveyor. There is a peak called Bod an Damhain in the Cairngorms. It is shown on the maps as "the devils point" but the literal translation is "the devils penis". The story is that Queen Victoria asked what the English translation was and a local was too embarrassed to say "penis" so he called it the devils point and the name stuck. I take great delight in correcting any tourist who asks about it.
[msn.
Marionville comments on Feb 21, 2020:
I saw it. It’s actually educational to see first hand these ignorant bigots, and I don’t agree that she should have been stopped. These views need to be exposed for all of us to see for ourselves the meaning of what the slogan “taking back control”, the Brexiters catchphrase, actually ...
Moravian replies on Feb 22, 2020:
@Marionville Regarding her factual inaccuracies . She said that England was already overcrowded with 68 million people. The population of the UK is around 66 million so she wasn't far out because in her mind and sadly many English people England and the UK are the same. They do not recognise Scotland,Wales and NI as being seperate parts of the union. They are just places where the people have funny accents.
Marionville comments on Feb 21, 2020:
I saw it. It’s actually educational to see first hand these ignorant bigots, and I don’t agree that she should have been stopped. These views need to be exposed for all of us to see for ourselves the meaning of what the slogan “taking back control”, the Brexiters catchphrase, actually ...
Moravian replies on Feb 22, 2020:
@Marionville Regarding her factual inaccuracies . She said that England was already overcrowded with 68 million people. The population of the UK is around 66 million so she wasn't far out because in her mind and sadly many English people England and the UK are the same. They do not recognise Scotland,Wales and NI as being seperate parts of the union. They are just places where the people have funny accents.
[msn.
Marionville comments on Feb 21, 2020:
I saw it. It’s actually educational to see first hand these ignorant bigots, and I don’t agree that she should have been stopped. These views need to be exposed for all of us to see for ourselves the meaning of what the slogan “taking back control”, the Brexiters catchphrase, actually ...
Moravian replies on Feb 21, 2020:
It certainly was an eye opener and as the rest of the show was a bit dull I suppose they had to milk this for it's controversial value
Marionville comments on Feb 21, 2020:
I saw it. It’s actually educational to see first hand these ignorant bigots, and I don’t agree that she should have been stopped. These views need to be exposed for all of us to see for ourselves the meaning of what the slogan “taking back control”, the Brexiters catchphrase, actually ...
Moravian replies on Feb 21, 2020:
It certainly was an eye opener and as the rest of the show was a bit dull I suppose they had to milk this for it's controversial value
know why you re an Agnostic because you re not afraid to think.
Pedrohbds comments on Feb 17, 2020:
I am an agnostic because I can control my anxiety and not choose to believe in an answer if that answer is not verifiable. even if the answer agrees with my feelings and make me feel good.
Moravian replies on Feb 21, 2020:
@Pedrohbds So are also agnostic re Bertrand Russel's teapot circling the earth ?. I am a total non believer in any supernatural forces or entities and believe the science can explain evefrything although we have much to discover yet and the human mind is still a mystery. If believers want to label me as an atjheist so be it .
Pedrohbds comments on Feb 17, 2020:
I am an agnostic because I can control my anxiety and not choose to believe in an answer if that answer is not verifiable. even if the answer agrees with my feelings and make me feel good.
Moravian replies on Feb 21, 2020:
@Pedrohbds So are also agnostic re Bertrand Russel's teapot circling the earth ?. I am a total non believer in any supernatural forces or entities and believe the science can explain evefrything although we have much to discover yet and the human mind is still a mystery. If believers want to label me as an atjheist so be it .
know why you re an Agnostic because you re not afraid to think.
Pedrohbds comments on Feb 17, 2020:
I am an agnostic because I can control my anxiety and not choose to believe in an answer if that answer is not verifiable. even if the answer agrees with my feelings and make me feel good.
Moravian replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Not quite sure what you are saying but if you are having a dig at "atheists" I think you are a bit of the mark
Pedrohbds comments on Feb 17, 2020:
I am an agnostic because I can control my anxiety and not choose to believe in an answer if that answer is not verifiable. even if the answer agrees with my feelings and make me feel good.
Moravian replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Not quite sure what you are saying but if you are having a dig at "atheists" I think you are a bit of the mark
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Sofabeast comments on Feb 20, 2020:
Who's his father! ....
Moravian replies on Feb 20, 2020:
It's not Peter Capaldi the actor, but they may be related
Sofabeast comments on Feb 20, 2020:
Who's his father! ....
Moravian replies on Feb 20, 2020:
It's not Peter Capaldi the actor, but they may be related
I think you guys have the wrong idea about what you call "Hinduism"
Moravian comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Explain away the obnoxious caste system then.
Moravian replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@JeffMesser I don't know if you have read Yuval Harari's book Sapiens but he has some interesting theories on how it developed.
Moravian comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Explain away the obnoxious caste system then.
Moravian replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@JeffMesser I don't know if you have read Yuval Harari's book Sapiens but he has some interesting theories on how it developed.
The BBC news, covering storm Dennis, talked about "freak weather".
Moravian comments on Feb 19, 2020:
I can put up with the wet windy winters if we have warm dry summers.
Moravian replies on Feb 19, 2020:
@Petter Not in Scotland :-)
Moravian comments on Feb 19, 2020:
I can put up with the wet windy winters if we have warm dry summers.
Moravian replies on Feb 19, 2020:
@Petter Not in Scotland :-)
Thunder in the glens
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ErikK comments on Feb 17, 2020:
And do they come with colorful women? All doing amusing things?
I'm not a big Harley fan either, if I'm in Daytona it's much more for the racing than for the Main Street scene. But I must admit that the people-watching can be fun.
Moravian replies on Feb 18, 2020:
It's difficult to say what their women look like as they are swathed in leather on the back of the bike. There tend to be very few female riders. I think it's the noise of the things that get me most. Last year I went for a hike in the hills near Aviemore and I could still hear them down in the glens. I have never owned a Harley style bike and although I have had several Hondas I think their Gold Wing is even worse than a Harley. I see them touring towing a little trailer with the stereo blasting and think ,why not just get a car. It would probably be cheaper.
ErikK comments on Feb 17, 2020:
And do they come with colorful women? All doing amusing things?
I'm not a big Harley fan either, if I'm in Daytona it's much more for the racing than for the Main Street scene. But I must admit that the people-watching can be fun.
Moravian replies on Feb 18, 2020:
It's difficult to say what their women look like as they are swathed in leather on the back of the bike. There tend to be very few female riders. I think it's the noise of the things that get me most. Last year I went for a hike in the hills near Aviemore and I could still hear them down in the glens. I have never owned a Harley style bike and although I have had several Hondas I think their Gold Wing is even worse than a Harley. I see them touring towing a little trailer with the stereo blasting and think ,why not just get a car. It would probably be cheaper.
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"would you buy a used car from this man?
Petter comments on Feb 15, 2020:
Hedge fund managers don't merely gamble with other people's money. That's far too risky unless they have inside information. Their favourite ploy is to buy undervalued companies, then asset strip them and sell the dregs.
**NOW I BET YOU'RE REALLY, REALLY WORRIED**
Moravian replies on Feb 15, 2020:
And use tax havens to avoid paying tax in the UK. Oh for the good old days of Broon as chancellor.
Petter comments on Feb 15, 2020:
Hedge fund managers don't merely gamble with other people's money. That's far too risky unless they have inside information. Their favourite ploy is to buy undervalued companies, then asset strip them and sell the dregs.
**NOW I BET YOU'RE REALLY, REALLY WORRIED**
Moravian replies on Feb 15, 2020:
And use tax havens to avoid paying tax in the UK. Oh for the good old days of Broon as chancellor.
Extreme PC...
TheDoubter comments on Feb 14, 2020:
i don't get it
Moravian replies on Feb 15, 2020:
I think the implication is that many elected officials are crooked.
TheDoubter comments on Feb 14, 2020:
i don't get it
Moravian replies on Feb 15, 2020:
I think the implication is that many elected officials are crooked.
I was gonna try to see if mine would stand but I was afraid this might be the reason it didn't ...
HankSherman comments on Feb 15, 2020:
Help! As useual I don't understand. Standing Broom ?
Moravian replies on Feb 15, 2020:
Don't get it either ?
HankSherman comments on Feb 15, 2020:
Help! As useual I don't understand. Standing Broom ?
Moravian replies on Feb 15, 2020:
Don't get it either ?
Cabinet drama .
Marionville comments on Feb 13, 2020:
Rishi Sunak...appointed as new Chancellor! Yes..who’s he indeed...! MP for Richmond in Yorkshire, formerly the seat of William Hague. He’s been Chief Secretary to the Treasury since Javid became Chancellor. It’s widely seen as Number 10 annexing Number 11.
Moravian replies on Feb 14, 2020:
He appears to be even further to the right than his predecessor. A believer if free market capitalism
Marionville comments on Feb 13, 2020:
Rishi Sunak...appointed as new Chancellor! Yes..who’s he indeed...! MP for Richmond in Yorkshire, formerly the seat of William Hague. He’s been Chief Secretary to the Treasury since Javid became Chancellor. It’s widely seen as Number 10 annexing Number 11.
Moravian replies on Feb 14, 2020:
He appears to be even further to the right than his predecessor. A believer if free market capitalism
Incredibly, it seems to be so... There are Atheists who fear hell!
[patheos.com]
Paul4747 comments on Feb 11, 2020:
People are afraid of a lot of irrational things. My daughter is so afraid of spiders that she won't step on one, she'll scream for me to come do it. People are afraid of harmless species of snakes. People are afraid of cats or dogs.
You say, "But all those things exist"? So what? It's the ...
Moravian replies on Feb 13, 2020:
@PondartIncbendog wasps eat aphids and other small insects which are harmfull to plants. They rarely sting unless their nest is disturbed. Live and let live I say.
Paul4747 comments on Feb 11, 2020:
People are afraid of a lot of irrational things. My daughter is so afraid of spiders that she won't step on one, she'll scream for me to come do it. People are afraid of harmless species of snakes. People are afraid of cats or dogs.
You say, "But all those things exist"? So what? It's the ...
Moravian replies on Feb 13, 2020:
@PondartIncbendog wasps eat aphids and other small insects which are harmfull to plants. They rarely sting unless their nest is disturbed. Live and let live I say.
I am a member that left for several months.
Moravian comments on Feb 12, 2020:
I can see your point re the dating part of the site but does the age of the contributers to debates matter ?
I have been on several chat rooms over the years and this is the only one that shows the age of the participants.
Do you think the wisdom and experience of the oldies here will be too much ...
Moravian replies on Feb 12, 2020:
@FilthyMONKEYgirl Certainly no one wants to be treated in the way you describe but I have seen very few examples of that here apart from possibly the conservatives and gun lovers and they tend to hide out in their own groups and rarely venture in to the general forum.
If I have a complaint about the make up of the membership it is that it is very US centric and I would like to see more debaters from furth of the USA.
Moravian comments on Feb 12, 2020:
I can see your point re the dating part of the site but does the age of the contributers to debates matter ?
I have been on several chat rooms over the years and this is the only one that shows the age of the participants.
Do you think the wisdom and experience of the oldies here will be too much ...
Moravian replies on Feb 12, 2020:
@FilthyMONKEYgirl Certainly no one wants to be treated in the way you describe but I have seen very few examples of that here apart from possibly the conservatives and gun lovers and they tend to hide out in their own groups and rarely venture in to the general forum.
If I have a complaint about the make up of the membership it is that it is very US centric and I would like to see more debaters from furth of the USA.
Chinese Passenger Tries Sneaking Package of Tiny Dead Birds Into US
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Moravian comments on Feb 12, 2020:
Never touch a dead bird, especially if you find one looking unharmed. It may have died of bird flu which can be transmitted to humans. I have a friend who picked up a dead bird and was really ill.
Moravian replies on Feb 12, 2020:
@johnnyrobish No. It was in Scotland, but I'm sure it would apply anywhere.
Moravian comments on Feb 12, 2020:
Never touch a dead bird, especially if you find one looking unharmed. It may have died of bird flu which can be transmitted to humans. I have a friend who picked up a dead bird and was really ill.
Moravian replies on Feb 12, 2020:
@johnnyrobish No. It was in Scotland, but I'm sure it would apply anywhere.
Incredibly, it seems to be so... There are Atheists who fear hell!
[patheos.com]
Paul4747 comments on Feb 11, 2020:
People are afraid of a lot of irrational things. My daughter is so afraid of spiders that she won't step on one, she'll scream for me to come do it. People are afraid of harmless species of snakes. People are afraid of cats or dogs.
You say, "But all those things exist"? So what? It's the ...
Moravian replies on Feb 12, 2020:
@Paul4747 Somehow I'm not sure if it works that way :-). I let them be or maybe put them outside. Same with wasps ,flies etc. Can't understand why people kill wasps, particularly gardeners considering the good they do.
Paul4747 comments on Feb 11, 2020:
People are afraid of a lot of irrational things. My daughter is so afraid of spiders that she won't step on one, she'll scream for me to come do it. People are afraid of harmless species of snakes. People are afraid of cats or dogs.
You say, "But all those things exist"? So what? It's the ...
Moravian replies on Feb 12, 2020:
@Paul4747 Somehow I'm not sure if it works that way :-). I let them be or maybe put them outside. Same with wasps ,flies etc. Can't understand why people kill wasps, particularly gardeners considering the good they do.
[independent.co.uk] That's me in the corner,losing my religion, and getting wealthier
Petter comments on Feb 12, 2020:
Common sense. Deeply ("*fanatically*") religious states discourage education of the masses in general and of women in particular.
A poorly educated society is not innovative, and therefore is less affluent, unless factors such as mineral wealth compensate.
Moravian replies on Feb 12, 2020:
Scotland is a good example of a causual relationship. After the reformation an act of parliament was passed ensuring that every parish had a "grammar school". These were overseen by the church of Scotland who were keen to have a literate population who could read the scriptures unlike the Roman Catholic church which retained Latin, a language only the priests could understand.
Enlightenment giants such as David Hume and Adam Smith resulted although to be fair Scotland had an much better higher education system than England having four universities when England only had two.
Petter comments on Feb 12, 2020:
Common sense. Deeply ("*fanatically*") religious states discourage education of the masses in general and of women in particular.
A poorly educated society is not innovative, and therefore is less affluent, unless factors such as mineral wealth compensate.
Moravian replies on Feb 12, 2020:
Scotland is a good example of a causual relationship. After the reformation an act of parliament was passed ensuring that every parish had a "grammar school". These were overseen by the church of Scotland who were keen to have a literate population who could read the scriptures unlike the Roman Catholic church which retained Latin, a language only the priests could understand.
Enlightenment giants such as David Hume and Adam Smith resulted although to be fair Scotland had an much better higher education system than England having four universities when England only had two.
[independent.co.uk] That's me in the corner,losing my religion, and getting wealthier
RichCC comments on Feb 12, 2020:
Interesting. Thanks.
Personally I suspect a causal relationship between ignorance and religiosity -- with prosperity vs knowledge being a side relationship.
But if course I haven't tried to do a study. Lol
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From the link:
*"Our findings show that secularisation precedes economic ...
Moravian replies on Feb 12, 2020:
I would think that lack of religion and respect for others rights go together.
RichCC comments on Feb 12, 2020:
Interesting. Thanks.
Personally I suspect a causal relationship between ignorance and religiosity -- with prosperity vs knowledge being a side relationship.
But if course I haven't tried to do a study. Lol
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From the link:
*"Our findings show that secularisation precedes economic ...
Moravian replies on Feb 12, 2020:
I would think that lack of religion and respect for others rights go together.
I never seem to have camera when Nessie shows up.
Athena comments on Feb 12, 2020:
Strange thing to say while standing on the edge of a cliff. I suspect one of them has a really good life insurance policy.
Thank goodness for that solid witness swimming nearby.
Moravian replies on Feb 12, 2020:
Looks like a good selfie spot
Athena comments on Feb 12, 2020:
Strange thing to say while standing on the edge of a cliff. I suspect one of them has a really good life insurance policy.
Thank goodness for that solid witness swimming nearby.
Moravian replies on Feb 12, 2020:
Looks like a good selfie spot
Incredibly, it seems to be so... There are Atheists who fear hell!
[patheos.com]
Paul4747 comments on Feb 11, 2020:
People are afraid of a lot of irrational things. My daughter is so afraid of spiders that she won't step on one, she'll scream for me to come do it. People are afraid of harmless species of snakes. People are afraid of cats or dogs.
You say, "But all those things exist"? So what? It's the ...
Moravian replies on Feb 12, 2020:
Why the hell would you want to step on a spider ? Leave the poor thing alone. They do a lot of good .How would you like it if Monty Python's giant foot squashed you into the ground.
Paul4747 comments on Feb 11, 2020:
People are afraid of a lot of irrational things. My daughter is so afraid of spiders that she won't step on one, she'll scream for me to come do it. People are afraid of harmless species of snakes. People are afraid of cats or dogs.
You say, "But all those things exist"? So what? It's the ...
Moravian replies on Feb 12, 2020:
Why the hell would you want to step on a spider ? Leave the poor thing alone. They do a lot of good .How would you like it if Monty Python's giant foot squashed you into the ground.
It is very interesting to find out that Anne Secoolas who collided with and killed Harry Dunn was ...
Moravian comments on Feb 11, 2020:
Get James Bond on the case. He would soon have her back here
Moravian replies on Feb 11, 2020:
@Marionville I see he is listed at 5/1 along with James Madden and Sam Heugan is the front runner at 5/2.
I like James Norton. He was really good as Stephen Ward in thw trial of Christine Keeler.
Moravian comments on Feb 11, 2020:
Get James Bond on the case. He would soon have her back here
Moravian replies on Feb 11, 2020:
@Marionville I see he is listed at 5/1 along with James Madden and Sam Heugan is the front runner at 5/2.
I like James Norton. He was really good as Stephen Ward in thw trial of Christine Keeler.
I’ve just read that the mayor of the City of Leeuwarden in The Netherlands has taken the decision ...
Petter comments on Feb 4, 2020:
Have a happy day - and agitate for Scottish independence from the English oppressor.
Moravian replies on Feb 5, 2020:
@Geoffrey51 Unionists hate her so she must be doing something right.
Petter comments on Feb 4, 2020:
Have a happy day - and agitate for Scottish independence from the English oppressor.
Moravian replies on Feb 5, 2020:
@Geoffrey51 Unionists hate her so she must be doing something right.
😂😊🤪😆😃😜🤓😎👀🤣😁🤩☝️
Moravian comments on Feb 4, 2020:
Cruel
Moravian replies on Feb 5, 2020:
But funny
Moravian comments on Feb 4, 2020:
Cruel
Moravian replies on Feb 5, 2020:
But funny
The religion of peace ?
ZantiMisfit comments on Feb 4, 2020:
Can't speak to what's happening in Britain or the Imams there, but I will say 2 things.
1- I tried reading the Koran too. I think I got 3 pages in before I put it down. Rambling nonsense.
2- I agree with you it seems taboo on this site to criticize Islam. Its very strange to me how all day long ...
Moravian replies on Feb 4, 2020:
@Marionville, @Hastur And don't dare criticise Judaism or even the zionist Israeli govt. or you will be labelled an antisemite.
ZantiMisfit comments on Feb 4, 2020:
Can't speak to what's happening in Britain or the Imams there, but I will say 2 things.
1- I tried reading the Koran too. I think I got 3 pages in before I put it down. Rambling nonsense.
2- I agree with you it seems taboo on this site to criticize Islam. Its very strange to me how all day long ...
Moravian replies on Feb 4, 2020:
@Marionville, @Hastur And don't dare criticise Judaism or even the zionist Israeli govt. or you will be labelled an antisemite.
The religion of peace ?
ZantiMisfit comments on Feb 4, 2020:
Can't speak to what's happening in Britain or the Imams there, but I will say 2 things.
1- I tried reading the Koran too. I think I got 3 pages in before I put it down. Rambling nonsense.
2- I agree with you it seems taboo on this site to criticize Islam. Its very strange to me how all day long ...
Moravian replies on Feb 4, 2020:
@Marionville I think it is mostly down to definition. At one end Jihad can mean just trying to be as good a person as possible and at the other to take up armed struggle against unbelievers.
The days of using biblical teachings to persecute others is mostly past apart from extremist preachers mostly in the USA and of course by the Israelis and their zionist and fundamentalist Christian buddies in the USA against the Palestinians.
The Reformation and the European enlightenment changed life for the better in Christian countries but as the Quoran is considered to be the perfect and unadulterated word of god it is going to be difficult to have an Islamic enlightenment'
When the likes of Ayan Hirsi Ali suggests it she has a fatwa placed on her.
ZantiMisfit comments on Feb 4, 2020:
Can't speak to what's happening in Britain or the Imams there, but I will say 2 things.
1- I tried reading the Koran too. I think I got 3 pages in before I put it down. Rambling nonsense.
2- I agree with you it seems taboo on this site to criticize Islam. Its very strange to me how all day long ...
Moravian replies on Feb 4, 2020:
@Marionville I think it is mostly down to definition. At one end Jihad can mean just trying to be as good a person as possible and at the other to take up armed struggle against unbelievers.
The days of using biblical teachings to persecute others is mostly past apart from extremist preachers mostly in the USA and of course by the Israelis and their zionist and fundamentalist Christian buddies in the USA against the Palestinians.
The Reformation and the European enlightenment changed life for the better in Christian countries but as the Quoran is considered to be the perfect and unadulterated word of god it is going to be difficult to have an Islamic enlightenment'
When the likes of Ayan Hirsi Ali suggests it she has a fatwa placed on her.
What the hell?
scurry comments on Feb 3, 2020:
Pretty sure that was Photoshopped.
Probably said "STOMP" not "EAT".
jus' sayin'
Moravian replies on Feb 4, 2020:
Mmm. not sure. That looks like some sort of bondage gear he is wearing.
scurry comments on Feb 3, 2020:
Pretty sure that was Photoshopped.
Probably said "STOMP" not "EAT".
jus' sayin'
Moravian replies on Feb 4, 2020:
Mmm. not sure. That looks like some sort of bondage gear he is wearing.
Big groaner alert
webspider555 comments on Feb 3, 2020:
His first girlfriend gave him a swollen eye
Moravian replies on Feb 3, 2020:
And the poor guys eyes close whenever he sees an attractive woman.
webspider555 comments on Feb 3, 2020:
His first girlfriend gave him a swollen eye
Moravian replies on Feb 3, 2020:
And the poor guys eyes close whenever he sees an attractive woman.
Milk or avacados ?
St-Sinner comments on Feb 3, 2020:
I feel dumb. What's the joke?
If you mean he is dumb, it maybe he is her dream come true.
Moravian replies on Feb 3, 2020:
@dave1459 I think it also shows the peculiarities of the English language. If something is phrased in a slightly missleading way and taken literally, this happens.
St-Sinner comments on Feb 3, 2020:
I feel dumb. What's the joke?
If you mean he is dumb, it maybe he is her dream come true.
Moravian replies on Feb 3, 2020:
@dave1459 I think it also shows the peculiarities of the English language. If something is phrased in a slightly missleading way and taken literally, this happens.
In this world we are hearing of the evil of terrorism.
MsDemeanour comments on Feb 3, 2020:
We are pack animals so we are meant to part of a tribe. We do not prosper on our own. When I found agnostic.com I found my tribe. :D
Moravian replies on Feb 3, 2020:
Wolves are pack animals. Quite different from humans who are tribal.
MsDemeanour comments on Feb 3, 2020:
We are pack animals so we are meant to part of a tribe. We do not prosper on our own. When I found agnostic.com I found my tribe. :D
Moravian replies on Feb 3, 2020:
Wolves are pack animals. Quite different from humans who are tribal.
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Bigwavedave comments on Jan 31, 2020:
Hey , personally I believe Europe should take them back. If you look at the history of the usa , it was in part founded by religous fanatics kicked out of europe. Take em back, they suck .
Moravian replies on Feb 2, 2020:
@Bigwavedave Normans ? surely they came from France.
Bigwavedave comments on Jan 31, 2020:
Hey , personally I believe Europe should take them back. If you look at the history of the usa , it was in part founded by religous fanatics kicked out of europe. Take em back, they suck .
Moravian replies on Feb 2, 2020:
@Bigwavedave Normans ? surely they came from France.
Good thing they have 9 lives...
Moravian comments on Feb 2, 2020:
And perspicacity !
Moravian replies on Feb 2, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty It's what brought the cat back. "Curiosity killed the cat.perspicacity brought it back"
perspicacity
[ˌpəːspɪˈkasɪti]
NOUN
the quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness.
"the perspicacity of her remarks"
Moravian comments on Feb 2, 2020:
And perspicacity !
Moravian replies on Feb 2, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty It's what brought the cat back. "Curiosity killed the cat.perspicacity brought it back"
perspicacity
[ˌpəːspɪˈkasɪti]
NOUN
the quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness.
"the perspicacity of her remarks"
Lucky Ireland :-(
FrayedBear comments on Feb 1, 2020:
No link. I thought you are referring to Brexit not sport.
Moravian replies on Feb 2, 2020:
Ha ha, Probably both
FrayedBear comments on Feb 1, 2020:
No link. I thought you are referring to Brexit not sport.
Moravian replies on Feb 2, 2020:
Ha ha, Probably both
Lucky Ireland :-(
Marionville comments on Feb 1, 2020:
As a Scottish sports fan I’m resigned to my fate....always optimistic that my team will win but never surprised when they lose! Rugby/football it doesn’t matter which...we always seem to lose!!
Moravian replies on Feb 1, 2020:
@Petter Scotland have held it for the past two years and are playing to retain it. My mistake.
Marionville comments on Feb 1, 2020:
As a Scottish sports fan I’m resigned to my fate....always optimistic that my team will win but never surprised when they lose! Rugby/football it doesn’t matter which...we always seem to lose!!
Moravian replies on Feb 1, 2020:
@Petter Scotland have held it for the past two years and are playing to retain it. My mistake.
Lucky Ireland :-(
Marionville comments on Feb 1, 2020:
As a Scottish sports fan I’m resigned to my fate....always optimistic that my team will win but never surprised when they lose! Rugby/football it doesn’t matter which...we always seem to lose!!
Moravian replies on Feb 1, 2020:
Never mind. there is the Calcutta cup to win next weekend.
Marionville comments on Feb 1, 2020:
As a Scottish sports fan I’m resigned to my fate....always optimistic that my team will win but never surprised when they lose! Rugby/football it doesn’t matter which...we always seem to lose!!
Moravian replies on Feb 1, 2020:
Never mind. there is the Calcutta cup to win next weekend.
To all those watching the UK brexit celebrations, both for and against - now you understand how the ...
Moravian comments on Feb 1, 2020:
Not at all. The UK was not "colonised by Europe, unless if you mean when England was invaded by the Normans.
The UK was a senior partner in the EU and leaving will probably hurt the EU as much as the UK'
I agree with Marionville that this is a very sad day.
This was driven by self serving ...
Moravian replies on Feb 1, 2020:
@Red_Cat I have friends and family who voted to leave and the only treason I can get from them is that the EU changed from a trade coalition to a political union. I think anyone with half a brain is aware of that and it was to the benefit of all of Europe. I feel angry and sad today and will have a close look at the movement you mention
Moravian comments on Feb 1, 2020:
Not at all. The UK was not "colonised by Europe, unless if you mean when England was invaded by the Normans.
The UK was a senior partner in the EU and leaving will probably hurt the EU as much as the UK'
I agree with Marionville that this is a very sad day.
This was driven by self serving ...
Moravian replies on Feb 1, 2020:
@Red_Cat I have friends and family who voted to leave and the only treason I can get from them is that the EU changed from a trade coalition to a political union. I think anyone with half a brain is aware of that and it was to the benefit of all of Europe. I feel angry and sad today and will have a close look at the movement you mention
Palestinians recognize Texas as part of Mexico!
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Cast1es comments on Jan 31, 2020:
LOL , I live in Texas . What makes you think the Mexicans ever left ?
Moravian replies on Jan 31, 2020:
Why should they have ?
Cast1es comments on Jan 31, 2020:
LOL , I live in Texas . What makes you think the Mexicans ever left ?
Moravian replies on Jan 31, 2020:
Why should they have ?
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Bigwavedave comments on Jan 31, 2020:
Hey , personally I believe Europe should take them back. If you look at the history of the usa , it was in part founded by religous fanatics kicked out of europe. Take em back, they suck .
Moravian replies on Jan 31, 2020:
Well, I suppose the pilgrim fathers started it all
Bigwavedave comments on Jan 31, 2020:
Hey , personally I believe Europe should take them back. If you look at the history of the usa , it was in part founded by religous fanatics kicked out of europe. Take em back, they suck .
Moravian replies on Jan 31, 2020:
Well, I suppose the pilgrim fathers started it all
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Paddypereira comments on Jan 29, 2020:
Fuck him. I wouldn't want him here in Ireland either.
Moravian replies on Jan 31, 2020:
@Marionville The image of VP Pence and his wife standing beside Leo Varadker and his partner looking very uncomfortable was classic.
Paddypereira comments on Jan 29, 2020:
Fuck him. I wouldn't want him here in Ireland either.
Moravian replies on Jan 31, 2020:
@Marionville The image of VP Pence and his wife standing beside Leo Varadker and his partner looking very uncomfortable was classic.
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JohnnyQB comments on Jan 29, 2020:
Exactly,, that is why everyone should leave their religious based beliefs behind when they move to a new country.. We have enough religion we don't need more...
Moravian replies on Jan 30, 2020:
His father Billy had a famous visit to the UK 60 years ago and spent a few days preaching all over Scotland including at a packed Hampden park, the national football stadium in Glasgow.
Those were different times and he was probably a more moderate character than his son
JohnnyQB comments on Jan 29, 2020:
Exactly,, that is why everyone should leave their religious based beliefs behind when they move to a new country.. We have enough religion we don't need more...
Moravian replies on Jan 30, 2020:
His father Billy had a famous visit to the UK 60 years ago and spent a few days preaching all over Scotland including at a packed Hampden park, the national football stadium in Glasgow.
Those were different times and he was probably a more moderate character than his son
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PBuck0145 comments on Jan 29, 2020:
Anyone who states "I am in favour of free speech, but ... " is NOT in favour of free speech.
Moravian replies on Jan 30, 2020:
I think what he espouses could be considered hate speech which is illegal. At least in the UK it is.
PBuck0145 comments on Jan 29, 2020:
Anyone who states "I am in favour of free speech, but ... " is NOT in favour of free speech.
Moravian replies on Jan 30, 2020:
I think what he espouses could be considered hate speech which is illegal. At least in the UK it is.
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JackPedigo comments on Jan 29, 2020:
Good news! You could tell them if they come you will sic Nessie on them. When we were there it was a 'shy' day for Nessie. lol
Moravian replies on Jan 30, 2020:
@JackPedigo A great story. Sometimes looking at your ancestry may be a disappointment;
The Applecross inn is famous for it's food and always busy.
The Bealach na ba is now of what is called the "The north west 500" A circular route starting and finishing at Inverness and taking in the north west and north coast roads, Much of it still on narrow and single track roads,
It has increased tourism but unfortunately attracts petrol heads in high powered cars trying to beat the recoed for the route.
I attended a wedding at Applecross a few years ago camping at the site there overnight.
My battered Subaru was surrounded by Porsche sports cars. The drivers "doing the 500". An incongruous sight in the remote highlands.
JackPedigo comments on Jan 29, 2020:
Good news! You could tell them if they come you will sic Nessie on them. When we were there it was a 'shy' day for Nessie. lol
Moravian replies on Jan 30, 2020:
@JackPedigo A great story. Sometimes looking at your ancestry may be a disappointment;
The Applecross inn is famous for it's food and always busy.
The Bealach na ba is now of what is called the "The north west 500" A circular route starting and finishing at Inverness and taking in the north west and north coast roads, Much of it still on narrow and single track roads,
It has increased tourism but unfortunately attracts petrol heads in high powered cars trying to beat the recoed for the route.
I attended a wedding at Applecross a few years ago camping at the site there overnight.
My battered Subaru was surrounded by Porsche sports cars. The drivers "doing the 500". An incongruous sight in the remote highlands.
Hmm.......
Moravian comments on Jan 29, 2020:
That's really funny. Which film is it from ?
Moravian replies on Jan 30, 2020:
@Tomfoolery33 Whatever,it appeals to my sense of humour.
Moravian comments on Jan 29, 2020:
That's really funny. Which film is it from ?
Moravian replies on Jan 30, 2020:
@Tomfoolery33 Whatever,it appeals to my sense of humour.
Long ago I was with a group at a get-together after a funeral.
Moravian comments on Jan 29, 2020:
I often wonder about this. I have religious friends who are intelligent, educated people and I think, "can they really believe this nonsense"
I have heard of deeply religious people who have a "crisis of faith" which to me means they have had a brief flash of reason.
Moravian replies on Jan 29, 2020:
@Omnedon Very true. I think the cults in particular have a peculiar hold over their members. Another facet of human behaviour puzzles me. Victims of domestic abuse who hang around for months or even years to be constantly abused. I can understand that women in particular may be financially dependant on the other partner but surely a man could walk away.
I read a fascinating biography recently called "The Nipper" by a guy who was physically abused by his drunken father until the kid was strong enough to stand up to him. The mother eventually had enough and left then the father had a girlfriend who had her own flat nearby and still turned up regualrly to be beaten by the drunk. As they say in the north of England." There's nowt as queer as folk "
Moravian comments on Jan 29, 2020:
I often wonder about this. I have religious friends who are intelligent, educated people and I think, "can they really believe this nonsense"
I have heard of deeply religious people who have a "crisis of faith" which to me means they have had a brief flash of reason.
Moravian replies on Jan 29, 2020:
@Omnedon Very true. I think the cults in particular have a peculiar hold over their members. Another facet of human behaviour puzzles me. Victims of domestic abuse who hang around for months or even years to be constantly abused. I can understand that women in particular may be financially dependant on the other partner but surely a man could walk away.
I read a fascinating biography recently called "The Nipper" by a guy who was physically abused by his drunken father until the kid was strong enough to stand up to him. The mother eventually had enough and left then the father had a girlfriend who had her own flat nearby and still turned up regualrly to be beaten by the drunk. As they say in the north of England." There's nowt as queer as folk "
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JackPedigo comments on Jan 29, 2020:
Good news! You could tell them if they come you will sic Nessie on them. When we were there it was a 'shy' day for Nessie. lol
Moravian replies on Jan 29, 2020:
@JackPedigo Great photo. Judging by the model of car this was a few years ago ?. I have traversed the Beallach na Ba by car and motorbike . Cycle next if I can summon the energy.
JackPedigo comments on Jan 29, 2020:
Good news! You could tell them if they come you will sic Nessie on them. When we were there it was a 'shy' day for Nessie. lol
Moravian replies on Jan 29, 2020:
@JackPedigo Great photo. Judging by the model of car this was a few years ago ?. I have traversed the Beallach na Ba by car and motorbike . Cycle next if I can summon the energy.
Hmm.......
Moravian comments on Jan 29, 2020:
That's really funny. Which film is it from ?
Moravian replies on Jan 29, 2020:
@Tomfoolery33 Could it be a fake to cast a slur on the wonderous Disney corporation ?
Moravian comments on Jan 29, 2020:
That's really funny. Which film is it from ?
Moravian replies on Jan 29, 2020:
@Tomfoolery33 Could it be a fake to cast a slur on the wonderous Disney corporation ?
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JackPedigo comments on Jan 29, 2020:
Good news! You could tell them if they come you will sic Nessie on them. When we were there it was a 'shy' day for Nessie. lol
Moravian replies on Jan 29, 2020:
She is lying low these days, even the visit of the pope a few years ago didn't attract her.
JackPedigo comments on Jan 29, 2020:
Good news! You could tell them if they come you will sic Nessie on them. When we were there it was a 'shy' day for Nessie. lol
Moravian replies on Jan 29, 2020:
She is lying low these days, even the visit of the pope a few years ago didn't attract her.
Here we go again. An article on Trump's Middle East Peace ( ?
TheGreatShadow comments on Jan 29, 2020:
In Australia Yank must have a different meaning. It's funny because trump IS a Yank! He is from New York and one of the baseball teams there is the Yankees. Yank here refers to someone from the North.
Moravian replies on Jan 29, 2020:
@TheGreatShadow No. "cunt" is still the ultimate "taboo" word in UK English and would never be used in everyday language,
TheGreatShadow comments on Jan 29, 2020:
In Australia Yank must have a different meaning. It's funny because trump IS a Yank! He is from New York and one of the baseball teams there is the Yankees. Yank here refers to someone from the North.
Moravian replies on Jan 29, 2020:
@TheGreatShadow No. "cunt" is still the ultimate "taboo" word in UK English and would never be used in everyday language,
Burns Night traditions: from haggis to poems at a Burns supper, how Scottish people celebrate the ...
Merseyman1 comments on Jan 25, 2020:
Happy Burns night! Let's open the Macallan!
Moravian replies on Jan 26, 2020:
I attended a burns supper last night and a dram was supplied along with the meal. There was much debate as to which whisky it was without seeing the bottle and it was only later that I saw that one of the sponsors of the evening was Tomatin distillery so I think that answered the question.
I think most whisky drinkers can differentiate between Speyside,Highland and the peaty Western Isles malts but to isolate the actual distillery is a bit more difficult
Merseyman1 comments on Jan 25, 2020:
Happy Burns night! Let's open the Macallan!
Moravian replies on Jan 26, 2020:
I attended a burns supper last night and a dram was supplied along with the meal. There was much debate as to which whisky it was without seeing the bottle and it was only later that I saw that one of the sponsors of the evening was Tomatin distillery so I think that answered the question.
I think most whisky drinkers can differentiate between Speyside,Highland and the peaty Western Isles malts but to isolate the actual distillery is a bit more difficult
Burns Night traditions: from haggis to poems at a Burns supper, how Scottish people celebrate the ...
Jolanta comments on Jan 25, 2020:
I have tried haggis and found it tasty. Not nice to look at but tasty.
Moravian replies on Jan 26, 2020:
@girlwithsmiles Mostly offal (heart,lungs etc) with oatmeal and seasoning. The seasoning is important and the vegetarian version is quite tasty as well.
Jolanta comments on Jan 25, 2020:
I have tried haggis and found it tasty. Not nice to look at but tasty.
Moravian replies on Jan 26, 2020:
@girlwithsmiles Mostly offal (heart,lungs etc) with oatmeal and seasoning. The seasoning is important and the vegetarian version is quite tasty as well.
Burns Night traditions: from haggis to poems at a Burns supper, how Scottish people celebrate the ...
Jolanta comments on Jan 25, 2020:
I have tried haggis and found it tasty. Not nice to look at but tasty.
Moravian replies on Jan 26, 2020:
@SenorRotten I thought so. I think I would prefer bacon to butter. It was obviously a poor diner.
Jolanta comments on Jan 25, 2020:
I have tried haggis and found it tasty. Not nice to look at but tasty.
Moravian replies on Jan 26, 2020:
@SenorRotten I thought so. I think I would prefer bacon to butter. It was obviously a poor diner.
Burns Night traditions: from haggis to poems at a Burns supper, how Scottish people celebrate the ...
Jolanta comments on Jan 25, 2020:
I have tried haggis and found it tasty. Not nice to look at but tasty.
Moravian replies on Jan 26, 2020:
I had heard of something called grits and I assumed that it may be similar to haggis so I tried it in a diner somewhere in California I think it was. It was disgusting. No tatste and a horrible texture. Never again.
Jolanta comments on Jan 25, 2020:
I have tried haggis and found it tasty. Not nice to look at but tasty.
Moravian replies on Jan 26, 2020:
I had heard of something called grits and I assumed that it may be similar to haggis so I tried it in a diner somewhere in California I think it was. It was disgusting. No tatste and a horrible texture. Never again.
Burns Night traditions: from haggis to poems at a Burns supper, how Scottish people celebrate the ...
Geoffrey51 comments on Jan 25, 2020:
Long live the Scottish Bard
“Good luck to you and your honest, plump face,
Great chieftain of the sausage race!”
Moravian replies on Jan 26, 2020:
Is that an Aussie translation ? :-). (Fair fa' your honest sonsy face)
Geoffrey51 comments on Jan 25, 2020:
Long live the Scottish Bard
“Good luck to you and your honest, plump face,
Great chieftain of the sausage race!”
Moravian replies on Jan 26, 2020:
Is that an Aussie translation ? :-). (Fair fa' your honest sonsy face)
Cleverly done
Moravian comments on Jan 22, 2020:
It used to "loose" instead of "lose". Now it is "to" instead of "too". What next ?
Moravian replies on Jan 23, 2020:
@WonderWartHog99 The pitfalls of the English language. "Eats,shoots,and leaves" by Lyn Truss should be more widely available.
Moravian comments on Jan 22, 2020:
It used to "loose" instead of "lose". Now it is "to" instead of "too". What next ?
Moravian replies on Jan 23, 2020:
@WonderWartHog99 The pitfalls of the English language. "Eats,shoots,and leaves" by Lyn Truss should be more widely available.
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Can anyone really be so clueless ?
Petter comments on Jan 21, 2020:
If you read what she asked again, you will see that she was marely pointing out that between February first and December 31st the UK is still bound by EU regulations, but has no EU representation to complain about violations.
Moravian replies on Jan 21, 2020:
And she wasn't aware of that?. I just hope their salaries stop being paid on 1 Feb 2020 and not 1 Jan 2021
Petter comments on Jan 21, 2020:
If you read what she asked again, you will see that she was marely pointing out that between February first and December 31st the UK is still bound by EU regulations, but has no EU representation to complain about violations.
Moravian replies on Jan 21, 2020:
And she wasn't aware of that?. I just hope their salaries stop being paid on 1 Feb 2020 and not 1 Jan 2021
A message for Prince Harry about the Queen
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MsDemeanour comments on Jan 11, 2020:
hilarious. When is Scotland going to shove the whole Royal family off the bus?
Moravian replies on Jan 19, 2020:
Soon hopefully. Did you know that the guillotine , put to good use in disposing of the French royalty is a Scottish invention ?.It was called the maiden, so watch out Liz and Co.
MsDemeanour comments on Jan 11, 2020:
hilarious. When is Scotland going to shove the whole Royal family off the bus?
Moravian replies on Jan 19, 2020:
Soon hopefully. Did you know that the guillotine , put to good use in disposing of the French royalty is a Scottish invention ?.It was called the maiden, so watch out Liz and Co.
Not very therapeutic
Freespirit64 comments on Jan 18, 2020:
That's juvinille and disgusting.
Good job.
Moravian replies on Jan 19, 2020:
@morlll I think it is the people who buy her overpriced rubbish who are the twits.
Freespirit64 comments on Jan 18, 2020:
That's juvinille and disgusting.
Good job.
Moravian replies on Jan 19, 2020:
@morlll I think it is the people who buy her overpriced rubbish who are the twits.
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Davesnothere comments on Jan 17, 2020:
Yes, it is appalling.
So too do I find your choice of language. I think this type of language is problematic for all agnostics/atheists. It is so inflammatory that it paints us all as that inflammatory.
I think it makes us all look either angry or ignorant or both.
I think we all have valid ...
Moravian replies on Jan 17, 2020:
ffs calm down. Do you know what proselytizing and illiterate mean ?
Davesnothere comments on Jan 17, 2020:
Yes, it is appalling.
So too do I find your choice of language. I think this type of language is problematic for all agnostics/atheists. It is so inflammatory that it paints us all as that inflammatory.
I think it makes us all look either angry or ignorant or both.
I think we all have valid ...
Moravian replies on Jan 17, 2020:
ffs calm down. Do you know what proselytizing and illiterate mean ?
The Proof: That God Exists
There is a hierarchy in Animalia, not only as quantified by the DNA ...
BitFlipper comments on Jan 15, 2020:
The author of this post appears to be a troll and has misrepresented himself in his profile. I am personally blocking him. Can anyone else suggest additional corrective actions?
Moravian replies on Jan 16, 2020:
Crucifiction ?
BitFlipper comments on Jan 15, 2020:
The author of this post appears to be a troll and has misrepresented himself in his profile. I am personally blocking him. Can anyone else suggest additional corrective actions?
Moravian replies on Jan 16, 2020:
Crucifiction ?
The structure of marriage is heavily based upon religion; in the sight of god, till death, what god ...
Moravian comments on Jan 16, 2020:
Most weddings are now non religious. It's ages since I was at a wedding in a church and the couple make up their own vows so there is none of the god stuff
Moravian replies on Jan 16, 2020:
@creative51 maybe in your circles but not in mine.The last seven weddings i have attended overe the past five years ,three in the USA and four in the UK have all been humanist weddings. In the last one I attended in the USA last year the parents of the bride refused to attend because it wasn't a proper "Roman Catholic" wedding. I don't think they were missed.
Moravian comments on Jan 16, 2020:
Most weddings are now non religious. It's ages since I was at a wedding in a church and the couple make up their own vows so there is none of the god stuff
Moravian replies on Jan 16, 2020:
@creative51 maybe in your circles but not in mine.The last seven weddings i have attended overe the past five years ,three in the USA and four in the UK have all been humanist weddings. In the last one I attended in the USA last year the parents of the bride refused to attend because it wasn't a proper "Roman Catholic" wedding. I don't think they were missed.
After recent events, Meghan Markle is taking no chances
Robecology comments on Jan 10, 2020:
huh?
Moravian replies on Jan 11, 2020:
@joeymf86 she died because she was not wearing a seat belt in a car driven by a drunk driver. Hopefully Meghan will be a bit more sensible/
Robecology comments on Jan 10, 2020:
huh?
Moravian replies on Jan 11, 2020:
@joeymf86 she died because she was not wearing a seat belt in a car driven by a drunk driver. Hopefully Meghan will be a bit more sensible/
Let’s not use words like “whacky” and “bizarre” in describing the religious beliefs of ...
Moravian comments on Jan 7, 2020:
Forget about the Jesus story. That was just one of the many Jewish cults around at the time and it got lucky.
The Genesis story is one of many creation myths in the world and can be interpreted in several ways.
When mankind had to give up the hunter gatherer lifestyle and became agriculturalists ...
Moravian replies on Jan 10, 2020:
@Aristippus Could it be that they worked the ground without any fertiliser input and very soon it wouldn't grow anything. It must have taken them some time realise that they couldn't crop the ground contimuously.
Remember the story about the seven fat cows and the seven thin cows ?
Moravian comments on Jan 7, 2020:
Forget about the Jesus story. That was just one of the many Jewish cults around at the time and it got lucky.
The Genesis story is one of many creation myths in the world and can be interpreted in several ways.
When mankind had to give up the hunter gatherer lifestyle and became agriculturalists ...
Moravian replies on Jan 10, 2020:
@Aristippus Could it be that they worked the ground without any fertiliser input and very soon it wouldn't grow anything. It must have taken them some time realise that they couldn't crop the ground contimuously.
Remember the story about the seven fat cows and the seven thin cows ?
Let’s not use words like “whacky” and “bizarre” in describing the religious beliefs of ...
Moravian comments on Jan 7, 2020:
Forget about the Jesus story. That was just one of the many Jewish cults around at the time and it got lucky.
The Genesis story is one of many creation myths in the world and can be interpreted in several ways.
When mankind had to give up the hunter gatherer lifestyle and became agriculturalists ...
Moravian replies on Jan 9, 2020:
@Aristippus Thanks for the link, I will check it out. Another writer who touches on this subject is Daniel Quinn. His interpretation of the Cain and Abel story from the old testament is that Cain represents the agriculturalists and Abel the hunter gatheres and the fact that the old lifestyle was killed off by the new agrarian society..
Moravian comments on Jan 7, 2020:
Forget about the Jesus story. That was just one of the many Jewish cults around at the time and it got lucky.
The Genesis story is one of many creation myths in the world and can be interpreted in several ways.
When mankind had to give up the hunter gatherer lifestyle and became agriculturalists ...
Moravian replies on Jan 9, 2020:
@Aristippus Thanks for the link, I will check it out. Another writer who touches on this subject is Daniel Quinn. His interpretation of the Cain and Abel story from the old testament is that Cain represents the agriculturalists and Abel the hunter gatheres and the fact that the old lifestyle was killed off by the new agrarian society..
Greetings
I'm new to the site, look forward to some fun, educational discussions.
Fernapple comments on Jan 8, 2020:
Hello and welcome, enjoy the site, and if you have time do check out the groups there is something for everyone.
Moravian replies on Jan 8, 2020:
@Secularman I see you describe yourself as an atheist. Beware of closet theists who call themselve agnostics :-)
Fernapple comments on Jan 8, 2020:
Hello and welcome, enjoy the site, and if you have time do check out the groups there is something for everyone.
Moravian replies on Jan 8, 2020:
@Secularman I see you describe yourself as an atheist. Beware of closet theists who call themselve agnostics :-)
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Moravian comments on Jan 8, 2020:
Like the death of JFK I can still remember where I was and what I was doing when I heard of his death. Unlike JFK who died a violent death he died of complications brought on by severe constipation. That's what the American diet of junk food does.
Moravian replies on Jan 8, 2020:
@Marionville Yes very sad, I'm sure he had so much more to give, although it was a shame the direction his career took under the direction of Col Parker. I read a piece just the other day about his final years and how he was surrounded by yes men and sycophants who realised that his lifestyle was killing him but no one had the guts to do anything about it.
Moravian comments on Jan 8, 2020:
Like the death of JFK I can still remember where I was and what I was doing when I heard of his death. Unlike JFK who died a violent death he died of complications brought on by severe constipation. That's what the American diet of junk food does.
Moravian replies on Jan 8, 2020:
@Marionville Yes very sad, I'm sure he had so much more to give, although it was a shame the direction his career took under the direction of Col Parker. I read a piece just the other day about his final years and how he was surrounded by yes men and sycophants who realised that his lifestyle was killing him but no one had the guts to do anything about it.
[youtu.
Spinliesel comments on Jan 8, 2020:
And this A-ha, odf course. Lovely song!
Moravian replies on Jan 8, 2020:
@Marionville That's ok. I am easily confused these days :-)
Spinliesel comments on Jan 8, 2020:
And this A-ha, odf course. Lovely song!
Moravian replies on Jan 8, 2020:
@Marionville That's ok. I am easily confused these days :-)
[youtu.
Spinliesel comments on Jan 8, 2020:
And this A-ha, odf course. Lovely song!
Moravian replies on Jan 8, 2020:
@Marionville You had me totally confused there :-)
Spinliesel comments on Jan 8, 2020:
And this A-ha, odf course. Lovely song!
Moravian replies on Jan 8, 2020:
@Marionville You had me totally confused there :-)
I understand that a dead person has ceased to exist as a person, that he or she is just a skin full ...
brentan comments on May 26, 2019:
The normal mechanistic view of the brain dictates that once the brain is dead, consciousness is dead. I really like Rupert Sheldrake's idea that the brain is a tool to allow our bodies to realise consciousness. That allows for the possibility that consciousness is not gone after death but rather the...
Moravian replies on Jan 7, 2020:
I haven't read his books but I fail to see where memories can exist outside of the brain.
brentan comments on May 26, 2019:
The normal mechanistic view of the brain dictates that once the brain is dead, consciousness is dead. I really like Rupert Sheldrake's idea that the brain is a tool to allow our bodies to realise consciousness. That allows for the possibility that consciousness is not gone after death but rather the...
Moravian replies on Jan 7, 2020:
I haven't read his books but I fail to see where memories can exist outside of the brain.
Bless your heart!
Moravian comments on Jan 7, 2020:
Bloody Uri Geller
Moravian replies on Jan 7, 2020:
@glennlab I think he preferred spoons but there are a few forks there. Knives ? too difficult to bend.
Moravian comments on Jan 7, 2020:
Bloody Uri Geller
Moravian replies on Jan 7, 2020:
@glennlab I think he preferred spoons but there are a few forks there. Knives ? too difficult to bend.
Should creationism be taught in schools?
Moravian comments on Jan 6, 2020:
"In the Western tradition ?. Maybe in the US tradition. Teaching of creationism has no place in schools unless in a lesson on mythology along with other myths.
Moravian replies on Jan 6, 2020:
@Allamanda Yes, us non Americans are a tiny minority here so I suppose we should expect a US bias, but it still grates at times.
Moravian comments on Jan 6, 2020:
"In the Western tradition ?. Maybe in the US tradition. Teaching of creationism has no place in schools unless in a lesson on mythology along with other myths.
Moravian replies on Jan 6, 2020:
@Allamanda Yes, us non Americans are a tiny minority here so I suppose we should expect a US bias, but it still grates at times.
Sick bastard.
zeuser comments on Jan 5, 2020:
What's the difference between the Rolling Stones and a Scottish shepherd?
With the stones it's Hey you, get offa my cloud!
With the shepherd it's Hey McCloud get offa my ewe!
Apologies to my scottish brothers. You can tell a polak joke and I won't complain.
Moravian replies on Jan 6, 2020:
@zeuser It is a common spelling in the US. I remember a TV series named Mcloud with Dennis Weaver. I think we can blame the immigration authorities on Ellis Island for that.
zeuser comments on Jan 5, 2020:
What's the difference between the Rolling Stones and a Scottish shepherd?
With the stones it's Hey you, get offa my cloud!
With the shepherd it's Hey McCloud get offa my ewe!
Apologies to my scottish brothers. You can tell a polak joke and I won't complain.
Moravian replies on Jan 6, 2020:
@zeuser It is a common spelling in the US. I remember a TV series named Mcloud with Dennis Weaver. I think we can blame the immigration authorities on Ellis Island for that.
Sick bastard.
zeuser comments on Jan 5, 2020:
What's the difference between the Rolling Stones and a Scottish shepherd?
With the stones it's Hey you, get offa my cloud!
With the shepherd it's Hey McCloud get offa my ewe!
Apologies to my scottish brothers. You can tell a polak joke and I won't complain.
Moravian replies on Jan 6, 2020:
That's an old one but please spell Mcleod correctly :-)
zeuser comments on Jan 5, 2020:
What's the difference between the Rolling Stones and a Scottish shepherd?
With the stones it's Hey you, get offa my cloud!
With the shepherd it's Hey McCloud get offa my ewe!
Apologies to my scottish brothers. You can tell a polak joke and I won't complain.
Moravian replies on Jan 6, 2020:
That's an old one but please spell Mcleod correctly :-)
"I didn't go to college, I was busy learning stuff".
Moravian comments on Jan 2, 2020:
"By learning stuff" does he mean how to avoid the draft and how to write songs about having sex with under age girls ??
Moravian replies on Jan 4, 2020:
@IamNobody Well Fox news it certainly is not but here is your articulate,literate character in full flow
https://youtu.be/a__Fb0Ogll4
Moravian comments on Jan 2, 2020:
"By learning stuff" does he mean how to avoid the draft and how to write songs about having sex with under age girls ??
Moravian replies on Jan 4, 2020:
@IamNobody Well Fox news it certainly is not but here is your articulate,literate character in full flow
https://youtu.be/a__Fb0Ogll4
Name one good thing that comes from the Christian beliefs.
BestWithoutGods comments on Jan 4, 2020:
Do to others as you would have them do to you. This is a good base for personal ethics.
Moravian replies on Jan 4, 2020:
The golden rule. Attributed to Confucius long before Christianity was invented.
BestWithoutGods comments on Jan 4, 2020:
Do to others as you would have them do to you. This is a good base for personal ethics.
Moravian replies on Jan 4, 2020:
The golden rule. Attributed to Confucius long before Christianity was invented.
"I didn't go to college, I was busy learning stuff".
Moravian comments on Jan 2, 2020:
"By learning stuff" does he mean how to avoid the draft and how to write songs about having sex with under age girls ??
Moravian replies on Jan 4, 2020:
@IamNobody "I don't have a problem to separate the person ideology from their work. Of course that's just me
."https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ted-nugents-jailbait-problem_b_4840060
Yup, he's a real charmer isn't he ?
Like it or not people in the public eye can influence others, particularly younger immature minds. I wonder if he still plays his song "Jailbait". Maybe Geoffrey Epstein was a fan.
Another outspoken US musician is Kanye West who is famous for having a wife with a big ass. Fortunately his comments are so ridiculous that he is just a figure of fun.
Moravian comments on Jan 2, 2020:
"By learning stuff" does he mean how to avoid the draft and how to write songs about having sex with under age girls ??
Moravian replies on Jan 4, 2020:
@IamNobody "I don't have a problem to separate the person ideology from their work. Of course that's just me
."https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ted-nugents-jailbait-problem_b_4840060
Yup, he's a real charmer isn't he ?
Like it or not people in the public eye can influence others, particularly younger immature minds. I wonder if he still plays his song "Jailbait". Maybe Geoffrey Epstein was a fan.
Another outspoken US musician is Kanye West who is famous for having a wife with a big ass. Fortunately his comments are so ridiculous that he is just a figure of fun.
Deep Purple - Child In Time [youtube.com]
FearlessFly comments on Jan 3, 2020:
Ian Gillan has said that "Child in Time" is based on It's a Beautiful Day's psychedelic song "Bombay Calling".
Moravian replies on Jan 4, 2020:
@GeorgeRocheleau Possibly the best album ever recorded.
FearlessFly comments on Jan 3, 2020:
Ian Gillan has said that "Child in Time" is based on It's a Beautiful Day's psychedelic song "Bombay Calling".
Moravian replies on Jan 4, 2020:
@GeorgeRocheleau Possibly the best album ever recorded.
I was listening to One of Richard Dawkins books and it surprised me when he said that on his scale ...
Mofo1953 comments on Jan 2, 2020:
Curiosity killed the cat.
Moravian replies on Jan 3, 2020:
perspecacity brought it back
Mofo1953 comments on Jan 2, 2020:
Curiosity killed the cat.
Moravian replies on Jan 3, 2020:
perspecacity brought it back
"I didn't go to college, I was busy learning stuff".
Moravian comments on Jan 2, 2020:
"By learning stuff" does he mean how to avoid the draft and how to write songs about having sex with under age girls ??
Moravian replies on Jan 3, 2020:
@IamNobody I appreciate that but although he has produced some fairly good music he is a bit too far right in his politics for me. I look back at my life and cringe at some things I have done and said but I am not in the public eye and have no influence on others. Some of his comments are a bit naff. One I remember is "I don't eat anything I haven't killed myself". Living in New York he must eat a lot of rats :-)
Moravian comments on Jan 2, 2020:
"By learning stuff" does he mean how to avoid the draft and how to write songs about having sex with under age girls ??
Moravian replies on Jan 3, 2020:
@IamNobody I appreciate that but although he has produced some fairly good music he is a bit too far right in his politics for me. I look back at my life and cringe at some things I have done and said but I am not in the public eye and have no influence on others. Some of his comments are a bit naff. One I remember is "I don't eat anything I haven't killed myself". Living in New York he must eat a lot of rats :-)
"I didn't go to college, I was busy learning stuff".
Moravian comments on Jan 2, 2020:
"By learning stuff" does he mean how to avoid the draft and how to write songs about having sex with under age girls ??
Moravian replies on Jan 2, 2020:
@IamNobody Since saints are created by the Roman Catholic church I think it is unlikely that anyone who subscribes to an agnostic/atheist site would qualify :-)
Moravian comments on Jan 2, 2020:
"By learning stuff" does he mean how to avoid the draft and how to write songs about having sex with under age girls ??
Moravian replies on Jan 2, 2020:
@IamNobody Since saints are created by the Roman Catholic church I think it is unlikely that anyone who subscribes to an agnostic/atheist site would qualify :-)
Should auld acquaintance be forgot?
azzow2 comments on Dec 31, 2019:
Lyrics
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my jo,
for auld lang syne,
we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp!
and surely I'll be mine!
...
Moravian replies on Jan 1, 2020:
The correct lyrics of a song the song that is massacred worldwide every new year.
azzow2 comments on Dec 31, 2019:
Lyrics
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my jo,
for auld lang syne,
we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp!
and surely I'll be mine!
...
Moravian replies on Jan 1, 2020:
The correct lyrics of a song the song that is massacred worldwide every new year.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot?
Haemish1 comments on Dec 31, 2019:
The only other Robert Burns quote I know is
“O wad the gift the giftie gie us, when we see ourselves as others see us”
Moravian replies on Jan 1, 2020:
Another good one is "The best laid plans of mice and men gang aft agley"
Haemish1 comments on Dec 31, 2019:
The only other Robert Burns quote I know is
“O wad the gift the giftie gie us, when we see ourselves as others see us”
Moravian replies on Jan 1, 2020:
Another good one is "The best laid plans of mice and men gang aft agley"
Who has noticed in the last day or so there has been a resurgence of Islam bashing.
SilentRage comments on Dec 31, 2019:
I have had the misfortune of being in a USA jail. I can tell you that Islam attracts the dumbest most voilent idiots on the planet. Have fun with that.
Moravian replies on Dec 31, 2019:
There is certainly a problem with the "radicalisation" of Muslims in UK prisons. The terrorist who killed two and injured others in London recently had been in prson for a previous terrorist offence and he had convinced the authorities that he had been "deradicalised" so he was freed.
SilentRage comments on Dec 31, 2019:
I have had the misfortune of being in a USA jail. I can tell you that Islam attracts the dumbest most voilent idiots on the planet. Have fun with that.
Moravian replies on Dec 31, 2019:
There is certainly a problem with the "radicalisation" of Muslims in UK prisons. The terrorist who killed two and injured others in London recently had been in prson for a previous terrorist offence and he had convinced the authorities that he had been "deradicalised" so he was freed.
“The past is prophetic in that it asserts loudly that wars are poor chisels for carving out ...
Moravian comments on Dec 31, 2019:
So the war which defeated Nazi Germany was a mistake ?
Moravian replies on Dec 31, 2019:
@Marionville If we had something like the Marshal plan after WW1,then WW2 may not have happened but my rather clumsy point is that some military action may be unavoidable
Moravian comments on Dec 31, 2019:
So the war which defeated Nazi Germany was a mistake ?
Moravian replies on Dec 31, 2019:
@Marionville If we had something like the Marshal plan after WW1,then WW2 may not have happened but my rather clumsy point is that some military action may be unavoidable
Pretty much! lol
Moravian comments on Dec 31, 2019:
I didn't realise they sold those in the US, what did they call them "sub compact". I had an Escort XR3, the sporty model in the early '80's. A great little car.
Moravian replies on Dec 31, 2019:
@TheGreatShadow Didn't Ford sell a large passenger vehicle called a "Minivan" ?
Moravian comments on Dec 31, 2019:
I didn't realise they sold those in the US, what did they call them "sub compact". I had an Escort XR3, the sporty model in the early '80's. A great little car.
Moravian replies on Dec 31, 2019:
@TheGreatShadow Didn't Ford sell a large passenger vehicle called a "Minivan" ?
“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life.
Wangobango3 comments on Dec 7, 2019:
He was a wise man, just not wise enough to stay away from New York City. And Yoko.
Moravian replies on Dec 31, 2019:
And Yoko ?. I believe he stayed in NY because if he left the country he would not be allowed back in because of his earlier drug bust in London.
Wangobango3 comments on Dec 7, 2019:
He was a wise man, just not wise enough to stay away from New York City. And Yoko.
Moravian replies on Dec 31, 2019:
And Yoko ?. I believe he stayed in NY because if he left the country he would not be allowed back in because of his earlier drug bust in London.
Pretty much! lol
Moravian comments on Dec 31, 2019:
I didn't realise they sold those in the US, what did they call them "sub compact". I had an Escort XR3, the sporty model in the early '80's. A great little car.
Moravian replies on Dec 31, 2019:
@TheGreatShadow Different car names can be confusing. Last time I was in the US someome told me they had a Minivan. To me a minivan is the commercial version of the original BMC mini. The mini name is now owned by BMW and the cars are substantialy bigger.ihttps://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2=ZWuGm0xh&id=9B249EB6EA78A2668DE620BC659626DC829059FD=OIP.ZWuGm0xhmIkCl5SDtxRuiQHaFj=https%3a%2f%2fwww.totallycars.club%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2017%2f09%2fmorris-minivan-classic-austin-bmc-van-full-mot-15044493208lc4p-700x525.jpg=525=700&q=bmc+minivan=608052993497498041=1
Moravian comments on Dec 31, 2019:
I didn't realise they sold those in the US, what did they call them "sub compact". I had an Escort XR3, the sporty model in the early '80's. A great little car.
Moravian replies on Dec 31, 2019:
@TheGreatShadow Different car names can be confusing. Last time I was in the US someome told me they had a Minivan. To me a minivan is the commercial version of the original BMC mini. The mini name is now owned by BMW and the cars are substantialy bigger.ihttps://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2=ZWuGm0xh&id=9B249EB6EA78A2668DE620BC659626DC829059FD=OIP.ZWuGm0xhmIkCl5SDtxRuiQHaFj=https%3a%2f%2fwww.totallycars.club%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2017%2f09%2fmorris-minivan-classic-austin-bmc-van-full-mot-15044493208lc4p-700x525.jpg=525=700&q=bmc+minivan=608052993497498041=1
Everybody wants something different.
273kelvin comments on Dec 30, 2019:
The situation in the UK is closer to that post than the US I think.
Three years ago we had a referendum on Brexit. The results were 52% - 48% to leave. In poker terms that would be a coin flip. Whilst it committed the govt to do this, it left the 48% screaming what a bad idea it was. They have ...
Moravian replies on Dec 30, 2019:
@MsDemeanour The fixed five year term can be overturned and an election called but only if parliament agrees to it. There have been three elections in the past fivears but i think we will be stuck with this one for the full five years.
The decision to leave the EU was by a public referendum and will be enshrined in law by the end of next January so there is no going back
273kelvin comments on Dec 30, 2019:
The situation in the UK is closer to that post than the US I think.
Three years ago we had a referendum on Brexit. The results were 52% - 48% to leave. In poker terms that would be a coin flip. Whilst it committed the govt to do this, it left the 48% screaming what a bad idea it was. They have ...
Moravian replies on Dec 30, 2019:
@MsDemeanour The fixed five year term can be overturned and an election called but only if parliament agrees to it. There have been three elections in the past fivears but i think we will be stuck with this one for the full five years.
The decision to leave the EU was by a public referendum and will be enshrined in law by the end of next January so there is no going back
Everybody wants something different.
273kelvin comments on Dec 30, 2019:
The situation in the UK is closer to that post than the US I think.
Three years ago we had a referendum on Brexit. The results were 52% - 48% to leave. In poker terms that would be a coin flip. Whilst it committed the govt to do this, it left the 48% screaming what a bad idea it was. They have ...
Moravian replies on Dec 30, 2019:
Whilst there are similarities in that the electorate were lied to continuously and xenophobic and racist feelings were stirred up the difference is that the incumbent in the US is only in office for four years and can then be replaced but with Brexit it cannot be overturned.
273kelvin comments on Dec 30, 2019:
The situation in the UK is closer to that post than the US I think.
Three years ago we had a referendum on Brexit. The results were 52% - 48% to leave. In poker terms that would be a coin flip. Whilst it committed the govt to do this, it left the 48% screaming what a bad idea it was. They have ...
Moravian replies on Dec 30, 2019:
Whilst there are similarities in that the electorate were lied to continuously and xenophobic and racist feelings were stirred up the difference is that the incumbent in the US is only in office for four years and can then be replaced but with Brexit it cannot be overturned.
[washingtonpost.com]
thoughts?
Moravian comments on Dec 28, 2019:
It's ironic that during the time of The Raj when India was a British colony, Hindus and Muslims coexisted peaceably but after independence and partition they were at each others throats
Moravian replies on Dec 30, 2019:
@girlwithsmiles Yes, I think there is truth in that. Hindu,Muslim and Sikh's coexisted peaceably but after parttition former friends found themselves on opposite sides in the battles between Pakistan and India. They still have occaisional skirmishes over Kashmir which has a predominantly Muslim population but India wants to rule the area. Both of those unstable countries have nuclear weapons which is a worry and ultra nationalists like Modi is making the situation worse.
Moravian comments on Dec 28, 2019:
It's ironic that during the time of The Raj when India was a British colony, Hindus and Muslims coexisted peaceably but after independence and partition they were at each others throats
Moravian replies on Dec 30, 2019:
@girlwithsmiles Yes, I think there is truth in that. Hindu,Muslim and Sikh's coexisted peaceably but after parttition former friends found themselves on opposite sides in the battles between Pakistan and India. They still have occaisional skirmishes over Kashmir which has a predominantly Muslim population but India wants to rule the area. Both of those unstable countries have nuclear weapons which is a worry and ultra nationalists like Modi is making the situation worse.
ISLAM IS MISOGYNISTIC: : : ;Ex Muslim Exposes The Reality of Islam In The West | Yasmine Mohammed :...
AnneWimsey comments on Dec 27, 2019:
Xians, and particularly rabid evangelicals, are equally bad, and even a cursory reading of the babble reveals female "uncleanliness" is just "Awful". (Terrifying, more like)
Your racist comments are ignorant, and tiresome.....and BTW, who is saying Islam (or any religion!!!)"empowers" women, ...
Moravian replies on Dec 28, 2019:
@AnneWimsey By specific group do you mean all of Islam ?. The religion probably has as many divergent groups as Christianity. For example Glasgow shopkeeper Asad Shah of the Ahmadi sect was murdered by an extremeist Sunni muslim for wishing his customers a happy easter. There are other sects which are probably free of mysoginism but I would think that women are suppressed in all Islamic countries just as there still are to an extent in the Christian West.
AnneWimsey comments on Dec 27, 2019:
Xians, and particularly rabid evangelicals, are equally bad, and even a cursory reading of the babble reveals female "uncleanliness" is just "Awful". (Terrifying, more like)
Your racist comments are ignorant, and tiresome.....and BTW, who is saying Islam (or any religion!!!)"empowers" women, ...
Moravian replies on Dec 28, 2019:
@AnneWimsey By specific group do you mean all of Islam ?. The religion probably has as many divergent groups as Christianity. For example Glasgow shopkeeper Asad Shah of the Ahmadi sect was murdered by an extremeist Sunni muslim for wishing his customers a happy easter. There are other sects which are probably free of mysoginism but I would think that women are suppressed in all Islamic countries just as there still are to an extent in the Christian West.
[washingtonpost.com]
thoughts?
Moravian comments on Dec 28, 2019:
It's ironic that during the time of The Raj when India was a British colony, Hindus and Muslims coexisted peaceably but after independence and partition they were at each others throats
Moravian replies on Dec 28, 2019:
@girlwithsmiles I don't think so although there were some atrocities such as the Armristar massacre when General Dyer ordered his troops to fire on a peaceable demonstration which killed hundreds.
Partition was badly handled with the border between India and the new Pakistan being drawn on a map by an English civil servant and the British probably played the opposing religious groups against one another for their own ends.
Moravian comments on Dec 28, 2019:
It's ironic that during the time of The Raj when India was a British colony, Hindus and Muslims coexisted peaceably but after independence and partition they were at each others throats
Moravian replies on Dec 28, 2019:
@girlwithsmiles I don't think so although there were some atrocities such as the Armristar massacre when General Dyer ordered his troops to fire on a peaceable demonstration which killed hundreds.
Partition was badly handled with the border between India and the new Pakistan being drawn on a map by an English civil servant and the British probably played the opposing religious groups against one another for their own ends.
Non UK members may not appreciate this
Lorajay comments on Dec 28, 2019:
I've never been into any reality show but for those of you that like them this UK import is available on Hulu. It appears to be full of attractive 20 somethings in beach attire. I think the woman pictured is also known for physical assault.
Moravian replies on Dec 28, 2019:
@Lorajay ha ha, Love Island is very popular here but I have never watched it. I hate so called "reality shows"
Lorajay comments on Dec 28, 2019:
I've never been into any reality show but for those of you that like them this UK import is available on Hulu. It appears to be full of attractive 20 somethings in beach attire. I think the woman pictured is also known for physical assault.
Moravian replies on Dec 28, 2019:
@Lorajay ha ha, Love Island is very popular here but I have never watched it. I hate so called "reality shows"
Non UK members may not appreciate this
Fernapple comments on Dec 28, 2019:
This UK member never heard of her. Should I be sorry.
Moravian replies on Dec 28, 2019:
No. I suppose one shouldn't laugh at others missfortunes but I thought the fact that she has been charged with assaulting her boyfriend with a table lamp made this funny.
Fernapple comments on Dec 28, 2019:
This UK member never heard of her. Should I be sorry.
Moravian replies on Dec 28, 2019:
No. I suppose one shouldn't laugh at others missfortunes but I thought the fact that she has been charged with assaulting her boyfriend with a table lamp made this funny.
Non UK members may not appreciate this
Lorajay comments on Dec 28, 2019:
I've never been into any reality show but for those of you that like them this UK import is available on Hulu. It appears to be full of attractive 20 somethings in beach attire. I think the woman pictured is also known for physical assault.
Moravian replies on Dec 28, 2019:
Spot on . She fronted Love Island but had to stand down after being charged with assaulting her boyfriend with a table lamp.
Lorajay comments on Dec 28, 2019:
I've never been into any reality show but for those of you that like them this UK import is available on Hulu. It appears to be full of attractive 20 somethings in beach attire. I think the woman pictured is also known for physical assault.
Moravian replies on Dec 28, 2019:
Spot on . She fronted Love Island but had to stand down after being charged with assaulting her boyfriend with a table lamp.
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Laughter is medicine
59 members
Biden Piñata
58 members
Common Ground
56 members
Trumpanzees & Morons
55 members
Cycling
54 members
No more war
47 members
Hikers' Connection (Natural Highs)
46 members
Libertarians Worldwide
45 members
Beer and craft brewing
43 members
Language abuse and bad spelling
38 members
ACHES AND PAINS
35 members
Origins of Heaven and Hell
33 members
I don't give a fuck
33 members
Elon Musk
30 members
UAPs, UFOs, USOs and 1st Contact
29 members
Atheist Points Of View On The Middle East
27 members
Taboos - Do This, Don't Do That
25 members
Cults
23 members
Anti communism and antisocialism
7 members
Community Senate
386 members