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Amisja comments on Mar 11, 2019:

Come down to us...drive to Hull and get on a ferry. I used to do walk ons to Amsters for about £20. (Student days!)

Moravian replies on Mar 11, 2019:

@Amisja Very kind of you. Who knows, maybe one day

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Amisja comments on Mar 11, 2019:

Come down to us...drive to Hull and get on a ferry. I used to do walk ons to Amsters for about £20. (Student days!)

Moravian replies on Mar 11, 2019:

@Amisja I try to do my little bit for the planet. I cycle to the shop for my paper each morning and look scornfully at those who drive the same distance and I try to take the bus to town instead of driving, often being the sole passenger. Re planes, trains, ferries etc. They travel if I am on them or not so what the hell ;-)

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Amisja comments on Mar 11, 2019:

Come down to us...drive to Hull and get on a ferry. I used to do walk ons to Amsters for about £20. (Student days!)

Moravian replies on Mar 11, 2019:

@Amisja At my age I have to reserve my energy for more enjoyable pursuits.

Hello!!! I am Jamie from Oklahoma.

Sofabeast comments on Mar 5, 2019:

I've eaten a few curries in Glasgow, and if all goes well I'll go there to eat some more. Best coffee on earth served in Glasgow too.

Moravian replies on Mar 11, 2019:

My son has a coffee bar in Great Western road just up from kelvin Bridge station. " Black Pine Coffee" His name is Pete and he serves great coffee. Call in if you are round that way.

I checked this out and it's true.

JackPedigo comments on Mar 11, 2019:

Gives new meaning to Crocodile tears. Nature has so many surprises. I saw something amazing last night and it is just another weird (to us) part of nature. Pyrosomes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ3SHNvSSBA BTW, I saw this and couldn't resist (it's cute, though). lol

Moravian replies on Mar 11, 2019:

looks a bit like a discarded plastic bag

I want it baaaack..

Moravian comments on Mar 11, 2019:

It's OK. It;s only borrowed. You well get it back in autumn

Moravian replies on Mar 11, 2019:

@godef A good reminder of which way the clock goes is ---- Spring forward and fall back.

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Amisja comments on Mar 11, 2019:

Come down to us...drive to Hull and get on a ferry. I used to do walk ons to Amsters for about £20. (Student days!)

Moravian replies on Mar 11, 2019:

Sounds good I will check it out I have taken a ferry from Weymouth to the Hauge in the past but the direct flight from Inverness is tempting.

Just getting ready for a bit of England v Italy in the 6 Nations.

davknight comments on Mar 9, 2019:

They are designed to rouse childhood memories of one's parents. The public, in all countries, are raised to think of their national government as a parental figure (e.g. the "Fatherland", the "Mother" country, "Daddyland", etc.). So, a national anthem must be designed to arouse subconscious memories...

Moravian replies on Mar 10, 2019:

And they have to be nationalistic or at least patriotic

The oldest verified person ever -- Jeanne Louise Calment of France -- died in 1997 at the age of ...

greyeyed123 comments on Mar 10, 2019:

My religious cousin had bypass surgery, he's overweight, and has diabetes problems. He's 52 and expects to live much longer. He told me people live to 120 nowadays, and in Biblical times they lived 100's of years! (He said he will definitely work into his 80's. He's been working at a comic book ...

Moravian replies on Mar 10, 2019:

Sounds like the poor guy is in denial. 80 years?. lucky if he reaches 60.

Yipee !!.

PalacinkyPDX comments on Mar 10, 2019:

Two?! You mean 22, right?!

Moravian replies on Mar 10, 2019:

I wish

The Greatest Cyclist Ever... in your opinion?

Spooner comments on May 10, 2018:

Lance Armstrong! ;) JK! JK! I've always had a special spot in my heart for Graeme Obree.

Moravian replies on Mar 10, 2019:

Agree with you. Graeme Obree didn't get the credit he deserved and he battled some serious mental health issues as well.

Why the Arabs don’t want us in Syria – POLITICO

Earthling50 comments on Mar 9, 2019:

Seems there is more turmoil in Muslim countries than any other ...what does that say about their religion & politics? Wouldn't it be in our interest to stay out? Author, Gwynne Dyer has written extensively about this and related issues ... here is his latest article: ...

Moravian replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Earthling50 I haven't forgotten anything. I am well aware of that. Politics and religion are poisonous mixture and theocracies such as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are horrible places to live. What the writer is saying is that it is the interference by the west that has caused most of the conflict. Iran, Iraq, Syria and Libya were secular states until America and the UK intervened. The CIA backed coup in Iran in 1953 which installed the obnoxious Shah was purely about control of the oil reserves. How dare the Iranians want to control their own oil. The Islamic revolution was a result of his US backed fascist Govt. Bush and Blair's invasion of Iraq resulted in the formation of ISIS and the deaths of millions of people. The US has backed the rebels in Syria who are trying to overthrow Assad which has resulted in the deaths of millions and the devastation of the country. The US and the UK are supplying Saudi Arabia with the armaments to fight their proxy war with Iran in the Yemen which is causing a humanitarian crisis in the country. The US backed the rebels who overthrew Gaddafi and there has been a civil war in the country since. Look at the facts before you simply blame religion and politics in those countries

Just getting ready for a bit of England v Italy in the 6 Nations.

Amisja comments on Mar 9, 2019:

England is the only country without a national anthem. Grrrr I vote for Anarchy in the UK

Moravian replies on Mar 10, 2019:

How about "A new England" by Billy Bragg

Just getting ready for a bit of England v Italy in the 6 Nations.

Amisja comments on Mar 9, 2019:

England is the only country without a national anthem. Grrrr I vote for Anarchy in the UK

Moravian replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Jnei Sorry, don't get it.

Why the Arabs don’t want us in Syria – POLITICO

Earthling50 comments on Mar 9, 2019:

Seems there is more turmoil in Muslim countries than any other ...what does that say about their religion & politics? Wouldn't it be in our interest to stay out? Author, Gwynne Dyer has written extensively about this and related issues ... here is his latest article: ...

Moravian replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Earthling50 The bit that says the current turmoil is caused by historical interference by western govts. and you are blaming their religion and politics

Just getting ready for a bit of England v Italy in the 6 Nations.

Amisja comments on Mar 9, 2019:

England is the only country without a national anthem. Grrrr I vote for Anarchy in the UK

Moravian replies on Mar 10, 2019:

Thanks for filling me in on that Actually I was trying to be slightly facetious. It is certainly a rousing song but in this secular age is it appropriate ?.

I believe most people on this site are liberal and probably democrats, not that it matters.

Amisja comments on Feb 24, 2019:

I'm a British socialist!

Moravian replies on Mar 10, 2019:

Me too, although I am a member of the SNP.It amuses me that Americans mostly view the world from their own political system.

Why the Arabs don’t want us in Syria – POLITICO

Earthling50 comments on Mar 9, 2019:

Seems there is more turmoil in Muslim countries than any other ...what does that say about their religion & politics? Wouldn't it be in our interest to stay out? Author, Gwynne Dyer has written extensively about this and related issues ... here is his latest article: ...

Moravian replies on Mar 10, 2019:

Did you not read the article ?

Just getting ready for a bit of England v Italy in the 6 Nations.

Amisja comments on Mar 9, 2019:

England is the only country without a national anthem. Grrrr I vote for Anarchy in the UK

Moravian replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Jnei Funny.? I always thought Jerusalem was in Israel

The Job interview... ?

Novelty comments on Mar 9, 2019:

I think I actually said that about myself in my job interview in 2015. The interviewer laughed and said that he had to insist so I told him this. I've been working in this field since 1987, and in related fields since 1977. I went through a divorce in 2007 and I've been homeless for the last ...

Moravian replies on Mar 10, 2019:

Haven't a clue what any of that means but it sounds impressive.

Sad, isn't it, when a once secular nation becomes such a killjoy? [bbc.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 9, 2019:

Oy vey! What a wet blanket, but then again, how senseless to try to skirt the law. That is one crazy ass place for sure. Don't have fun,they will throw your ass in jail.

Moravian replies on Mar 10, 2019:

And if the CIA backed coup had not ousted prime minister Mossadegh in 1953 it may still be a secular country.

hawkwind and silver machine [bing.com]

Geoffrey51 comments on Mar 9, 2019:

Yes! Top band! I’ve got to say Space Ritual is just about my favourite live album ever! I’m sure I would be in a slender minority of 1 I expect, but I can’t help it!?

Moravian replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Geoffrey51 Yes it was '73. Wow you certainly are a real fan. .

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Geoffrey51 comments on Mar 9, 2019:

Yes! Top band! I’ve got to say Space Ritual is just about my favourite live album ever! I’m sure I would be in a slender minority of 1 I expect, but I can’t help it!?

Moravian replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Geoffrey51 https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=hawkwind+space+ritual+youtube=detail=917D5D80A46A9BABCD63917D5D80A46A9BABCD63=VIRE Can't remember if they played this . It was a long time ago.

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Geoffrey51 comments on Mar 9, 2019:

Yes! Top band! I’ve got to say Space Ritual is just about my favourite live album ever! I’m sure I would be in a slender minority of 1 I expect, but I can’t help it!?

Moravian replies on Mar 10, 2019:

Saw them live a couple of times at Lancaster University. Great entertainers.

I had a trully upsetting and shocking experience today.

Jolanta comments on Mar 7, 2019:

It's is horrible the way some people behave. I have come upon racism myself. As I am originally from Europe but live in Australia. I speak with a slight Scandinavian accent and sometimes at work when people call they want to speak to an Australian they say, they want to speak to my supervisor or...

Moravian replies on Mar 8, 2019:

@Jolanta I have a cousin in Australia,born there, and he is a lovely fellow but maybe I have been a bit unlucky in some other Australians I have met. The term "well balanced, a chip on each shoulder" fitted them perfectly.I met a couple recently and the woman went on at length in derogatory terms about the "ten pound Poms" I should have asked her how many generations her family went back. To Botany bay possibly? but I thought that would be unkind.

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bobwjr comments on Mar 8, 2019:

What an asshole doing Putin work

Moravian replies on Mar 8, 2019:

Actually I think those countries are more at risk having US troops on their soil.

Was Michael Jackson a paedophile ?

Knitfreak comments on Mar 7, 2019:

I think he was. It's so sad as i spent my youth listening to him and loving him like everyone did ???

Moravian replies on Mar 7, 2019:

everyone ?

FDA approves ketamine-derived depression drug Esketamine, which will be marketed as Spravato, will ...

Freespirit64 comments on Mar 6, 2019:

I'm no doctor but this makes me sick. Ketamine was used as a horse tranq. I've seen people take that stuff. I've seen what it does. FDA/Big Pharma:"Oh so now it's ok cause we see how much cash we can make! Nothing bad will happen! It's a monitored nasal spray, no problem! Like Oxycontin was such a ...

Moravian replies on Mar 6, 2019:

Exactly what I was going to say. There are obviously extreme cases of depression that require drug treatment but milder cases are much better treated by counselling,proper diet, exercise and fresh air.

Hi world and make believe characters.

rebuffy69 comments on Feb 3, 2019:

I'm a Vegan Nurse who is into martial arts and music. I speak some Spanish and Portugese. I used to speak Italian but I forgot most of it.

Moravian replies on Mar 6, 2019:

@rebuffy69 A bit touchy aren't you. I know several vegans who are perfectly healthy but they have to be careful to get enough nutrients in their diet. For example vitamin B12 is only found in animal products so must be taken as a supplement. Actually I was wondering if you are a vegan who nurses, or nurse who only nurses vegans :-)

Reminder: A difference of opinion is not an attack.

Moravian comments on Mar 3, 2019:

I agree but it is human nature to respond when someone writes abusive comments direct at you.

Moravian replies on Mar 6, 2019:

@DenoPenno Maybe, but sometimes it can be quite apparent that thye are

What do you do for aerobic exercise?

wordywalt comments on Mar 5, 2019:

For over 20 years I walked from 3 to 5 miles day. Today, I just do heavy weightlifting 3 days a week. The heavy weightlifting has doubled my hart strength.

Moravian replies on Mar 6, 2019:

@Bendog deer, deer !

Gun Deaths in 2018 Japan: 10 Sweden: 41 Switzerland: 47 UK: 50 Israel: 105 Australia: 207 ...

KevinAverett comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Americans are better shots.

Moravian replies on Mar 5, 2019:

Ha ,ha during WW2 there was a saying "When the British fired the Germans ducked, when the Germans fired the British ducked, when the Americans fired everyone ducked"

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glennlab comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Hope they seize the golf course to pay the lawsuit.

Moravian replies on Mar 5, 2019:

He would probably be grateful. Must be costing him a fortune.

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webspider555 comments on Mar 5, 2019:

I think we can say goodbye to a trade deal, which of course would be a great shame ?

Moravian replies on Mar 5, 2019:

Don't you fancy some chlorinated chicken then ?. The US ambassador to the UK said last week that we are running a farming museum in Europe and we should get up to date and employ their methods. Chlorinated chicken,beef full of growth hormones, GM foods etc. Sounds like the way to go.

Bravery: Richard Dawkins interviews Saudi Arabian atheist author Rana Ahmad

Jolanta comments on Mar 4, 2019:

Yes she is brave, however lets remember that the fanatic Christians around the world, especially in the US treat their women despicably too. It will take many years for Saudi Arabia to change, just as it's taking the western world a long time to change too.

Moravian replies on Mar 4, 2019:

Islam needs an enlightenment like the European enlightenment greatly reduced the power of the Christian church, Can't see it happening nay time soon though

Can cannibis cure cancer, yes or no?

Marionville comments on Mar 4, 2019:

Why do you think chemotherapy, radiation and surgery are “often scams”? I think you need to explain why you believe this. As far as cannabis is concerned......I know of no evidence that it cures cancer....do you know of any?

Moravian replies on Mar 4, 2019:

exactly what I was going to say

Since it's Sunday:

SkepticPower31 comments on Mar 3, 2019:

I love having them drop by. Good chance to stump them with some good cold facts. Also their pamphlets make great fire starter.

Moravian replies on Mar 4, 2019:

I once spent almost an hour totally destroying their arguments (well I thought so anyway) and after it all they said "will you take our leaflet anyway)

I find it bizarre that some of you here list “sex” as something they enjoy.

mzbehavin comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Well, that's your opinion and you can rule your life by it but you don't get to say what others should or shouldn't do. Humans are sexual beings and it's not just part of our life but part of our survival instinct. Individuals define what proper place sex is in their lives, not you. Sex is ...

Moravian replies on Mar 3, 2019:

Dogs don't talk about sex but they certainly think about it. I'm sure most of us have had our leg humped by a randy labrador

In order to minimize the terrible suffering of the Venezuelan people it is time to eliminate the ...

Moravian comments on Mar 2, 2019:

the USA has a great history of "helping" countries in central and south America hasn't it ?.

Moravian replies on Mar 3, 2019:

@zesty If the proper price is paid i'm sure they are not too concerned where they go. China is pumping £billions into Africa in return for the continents natural resources. eg Namibia is benefiting greatly from the sale of uranium to China.

As many of you probably know I am not the most au fait with scientific explanations! Can anyone ...

TheAstroChuck comments on Mar 2, 2019:

It's not clear what caused the Cambrian Explosion so it's not clear why it happened when it did. However, two important events happened around 800 million years ago at the start of the Cambrian Era. First, free oxygen became abundant in the atmosphere, beginning then. Second, undersea volcanos ...

Moravian replies on Mar 3, 2019:

@Geoffrey51 I have pushed his book before but it really is worth reading to get an insight into life on earth since the first single celled organisms appeared. He concentrates on the mass extinctions but also comments on how and why animal species reappeared and multiplied. It is "The ends of the world" by Peter Brannen. A fascinating book and really worth reading.

Adel B.

altschmerz comments on Mar 2, 2019:

I've noticed even among leftists there isn't much sympathy for Palestinians - in fact they're perceived as the aggressors.

Moravian replies on Mar 3, 2019:

Show any sympathy for the Palestinians and you are labelled as anti -semetic. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/opinion/corbyn-berger-anti-semitism.html

In order to minimize the terrible suffering of the Venezuelan people it is time to eliminate the ...

Moravian comments on Mar 2, 2019:

the USA has a great history of "helping" countries in central and south America hasn't it ?.

Moravian replies on Mar 3, 2019:

@zesty Yeah. Those pesky reds. Can't allow that. Keeping all their resources to themselves and not allowing US multinational companies to exploit the natives.

But if the earth rotates counterclockwise... wouldn't it make my yesterday? ?

snytiger6 comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Clockwise or counter clockwise would depend on which side of the equator you are on, or your point of view from the North or South pole. Of course the direction of a clock was arbitrarily decided and (the direction) has no actual relationship to time itself. You can buy novelty clocks where the ...

Moravian replies on Mar 3, 2019:

@FrayedBear Yes I get that but the earth spinning on it's axis is anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere but how can it be clockwise in the southern hemisphere. ?

But if the earth rotates counterclockwise... wouldn't it make my yesterday? ?

snytiger6 comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Clockwise or counter clockwise would depend on which side of the equator you are on, or your point of view from the North or South pole. Of course the direction of a clock was arbitrarily decided and (the direction) has no actual relationship to time itself. You can buy novelty clocks where the ...

Moravian replies on Mar 2, 2019:

that doesn't make sense. Surely the earth rotates in an anti clockwise direction no matter where you are. The sun still rises in the east in Australia.

I saw this crazy woman when I came home just a bit ago.

Moravian comments on Mar 2, 2019:

You are an atheist and you are shouting for the love of god ? :-)

Moravian replies on Mar 2, 2019:

@HippieChick58 Come to sunny Scotland then. We had temps of 18C last week and the skiers are not happy bunnies.

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KKGator comments on Mar 2, 2019:

You know what would be really awesome?! If the Scottish government seized all of 45's properties in the country until he pays them what he owes them. Even if it's more than what he owes. They should seize everything. That is something that could conceivably make him have a stroke. He'd ...

Moravian replies on Mar 2, 2019:

@KKGator Just read the headline :-)

Is it just me or does the Bible promote separation of church and state with that "Render unto ...

Grecio comments on Feb 26, 2019:

Here's another question. Does a US citizen have the right to speak against separation of church and state? I guess anybody can speak against the constitution whenever they please. However, most Muslims believe that Sharia law trumps separation of church and state because it is their God's Law. I ...

Moravian replies on Mar 2, 2019:

I agree that living in a muslin theocracy must be hell on earth and state law must always supersede sharia law but you are not helping your argument by quoting totally false statistics. True London has a Muslim mayor but the % of Muslims in the city was 12.5 in 2011 and will not be much higher now.

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KKGator comments on Mar 2, 2019:

You know what would be really awesome?! If the Scottish government seized all of 45's properties in the country until he pays them what he owes them. Even if it's more than what he owes. They should seize everything. That is something that could conceivably make him have a stroke. He'd ...

Moravian replies on Mar 2, 2019:

Now you have me worried. The USAF has already declared war on the birds of England. https://qz.com/1539091/us-air-force-bird-massacre-at-raf-lakenheath-and-raf-mildenhall/

Gun slips from waistband, shoots man in genitals

flithyMONKEYmen comments on Mar 2, 2019:

How could this be! Everyone who has guns has been through safety training and respects their firearms!

Moravian replies on Mar 2, 2019:

@slydr68 I think I detect a touch of irony in his statement.

Oklahoma residents will be able to openly carry firearms without a background check or training ...

Hebert54 comments on Mar 1, 2019:

Coming from the U.K. , I have never quite understood the fascination or need to carry openly or concealed, any firearm , knife or whatever.

Moravian replies on Mar 1, 2019:

@Hebert54 The ultimate in circular reasoning. You have to carry a gun because there are all those people out there carrying guns.

Oklahoma residents will be able to openly carry firearms without a background check or training ...

Hebert54 comments on Mar 1, 2019:

Coming from the U.K. , I have never quite understood the fascination or need to carry openly or concealed, any firearm , knife or whatever.

Moravian replies on Mar 1, 2019:

But it's in the constitooshun

‘I am dreaming of a way to kill almost every last person on earth’: A self-proclaimed white ...

Janiesuper comments on Feb 22, 2019:

I used to be pretty naive and I thought the american militia were the biggest threat to our country but now we have openly racist people actively arming themselves and actively threatening and they come everywhere.

Moravian replies on Feb 28, 2019:

@Janiesuper I visited Idaho last year and there certainly are a lot of guns but would they be able to organise themselves ?. I doubt it. I remember a bunch in Waco Texas tried to take on the authorities with out much success.

‘I am dreaming of a way to kill almost every last person on earth’: A self-proclaimed white ...

Janiesuper comments on Feb 22, 2019:

I used to be pretty naive and I thought the american militia were the biggest threat to our country but now we have openly racist people actively arming themselves and actively threatening and they come everywhere.

Moravian replies on Feb 28, 2019:

American militia ? who they ?

Usual sister rant for the night. Notice the distinct lack of reply...?

Moravian comments on Feb 27, 2019:

Didn't the original mother Theresa, the Romanian dwarf, become a saint ?. All these Theresas, it's getting very confusing.

Moravian replies on Feb 28, 2019:

@Kattywampus69 thoughts and prayers to you '-)

Climate policies work. [cbc.ca]

SCal comments on Feb 26, 2019:

Nope. Politicized.

Moravian replies on Feb 27, 2019:

@BryanLV Not sure which NASA scientists you are referring to but the official line appears to contradict what you are saying;https://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/

Paedophile priests are irrevocable living proof that there is no God.

Moravian comments on Feb 27, 2019:

No they are not.It just proves that there are some nasty perverts who will take advantage of a situation.Nothing to do with the existence or non existence of any god.

Moravian replies on Feb 27, 2019:

@Emile Not sure what you are trying to say but there is absolutely no evidence of any god good or bad so it does not really matter.

Usual sister rant for the night. Notice the distinct lack of reply...?

Moravian comments on Feb 27, 2019:

Didn't the original mother Theresa, the Romanian dwarf, become a saint ?. All these Theresas, it's getting very confusing.

Moravian replies on Feb 27, 2019:

@Kattywampus69 Well obviously someone did to post the original text message

Ilhan Omar Owes No Apologies, Apologies Are Owed Her

Mooolah comments on Feb 26, 2019:

Israel a DEMOCRACY surrounded by dictators, kings, despots, anarchy. Israel betows religious freedom to Moslims. Jordan denied it to Judaics when Jerusalem was under Jordan's rule. Israel outlaws female genital mutilation. Rampant in Somalia. Israeli Arabs vote. They CAN'T or it is corrupt in ...

Moravian replies on Feb 27, 2019:

The sad thing is we are called anti-Semitic for criticizing the Zionist govt. of Israel. Their disproportionate reaction to the Palestinians in Gaza is appalling.

Climate policies work. [cbc.ca]

SCal comments on Feb 26, 2019:

Nope. Politicized.

Moravian replies on Feb 27, 2019:

No . it is you who needs to do some more research. So the NASA people are not looking for funding ?. Of course the climate on earth has fluctuated wildly over the history of the earth but we did not have over 7 billion people competing for scarce resources then. "Increased CO2 is good for the planet". Well it increases temp and makes plants grow more vigorously. Increased global temps also create more unpredictable weather patterns, Global temps have already risen 1 C since preindustrial times and if we burn all the fossil fuel left they could increase by another 2 to 3 C. "doomsday predictions" ? maybe from some extremists but the predictions I recall are more unpredictable weather patterns, milder winters, warmer summers, more extreme storms and that is exactly what we are experiencing. the future is uncertain sure, but I think I will accept the word of the 98% of scientists who accept that climate change is real and a t

Climate policies work. [cbc.ca]

SCal comments on Feb 26, 2019:

Nope. Politicized.

Moravian replies on Feb 27, 2019:

@BryanLV Wow. I didn't expect to read such ninformed comment on this site. I have just finished reading palaeontologist Peter Brannen's book "The ends of the world". He writes in detail about the 5 mass extinctions on earth and how we could possibly be heading towards another. I suggest you get a copy

Socialism vs capitalism [youtu.be]

SCal comments on Feb 26, 2019:

All systems have poverty. Capitalism is the only system which creates wealth to counter poverty. Socialist and communist systems force equality no matter the conditions. Like the ussa is now seeking equality in conscription to include women. They want women to share death and killing. ...

Moravian replies on Feb 27, 2019:

@BryanLV right on.

Am I the only one to find this sickening?

PalacinkyPDX comments on Feb 26, 2019:

You know, not all that long ago lots of people would have criticized your long hair and plenty who would have called you a "Fagg-t" for wearing it that way. Honestly think about that before you judge.

Moravian replies on Feb 27, 2019:

@kgoodyear That is the philibeg or short kilt which was popularised by George 111 on a visit to Scotland. Prior to that the highlanders wore the philamhor or great kilt which was a longer length of cloth wrapped round the body.

Socialism vs capitalism [youtu.be]

Moravian comments on Feb 26, 2019:

I got as far as "wealth is not inherited in the USA" that was enough for me.

Moravian replies on Feb 26, 2019:

If one of those billionaires gave me the same proportion of his income as I give of mine to the homeless beggars in Edinburgh I could give them even more and we would all be happy. Apart possibly from the billionaire and by the way I am well aware of the difference between inequity and inequality.

Socialism vs capitalism [youtu.be]

Moravian comments on Feb 26, 2019:

I got as far as "wealth is not inherited in the USA" that was enough for me.

Moravian replies on Feb 26, 2019:

@Renickulous You appear to have made your mind up but this shows how it really is https://inequality.org/great-divide/billionaire-bonanza-2018-inherited-wealth-dynasties-in-the-21st-century-u-s/

Socialism vs capitalism [youtu.be]

Moravian comments on Feb 26, 2019:

I got as far as "wealth is not inherited in the USA" that was enough for me.

Moravian replies on Feb 26, 2019:

That's exactly what I said. Most European countries are capitalist with social welfare programmes. I didn't take anything out of context. I just stopped listening when he said most wealth in America isn't inherited. There is one way of finding out although I am not interested enough to do it. Find out the GDP of the country a generation ago (25 years) and compare it with the GDP now, adjusted for inflation, and you will see how much wealth is passed down. I think you will be surprised

Socialism vs capitalism [youtu.be]

Moravian comments on Feb 26, 2019:

I got as far as "wealth is not inherited in the USA" that was enough for me.

Moravian replies on Feb 26, 2019:

@BryanLV I am talking about Trump the "business man" not Trump the president.

Socialism vs capitalism [youtu.be]

SCal comments on Feb 26, 2019:

All systems have poverty. Capitalism is the only system which creates wealth to counter poverty. Socialist and communist systems force equality no matter the conditions. Like the ussa is now seeking equality in conscription to include women. They want women to share death and killing. ...

Moravian replies on Feb 26, 2019:

@BryanLV If you mean by Govts being socialist because they collect taxes and spend them on behalf of the population then yes that is true but a country is much more than it's govt. Most countries have a mixture of capitalism and socialism, China is slightly different in that although it has embraced capitalism it still exerts strict control over it's citizens. Of course the Scandinavian countries are capitalist countries but they have higher tax rates and spend tax revenue on socialist welfare policies. The difference between those countries and the USA is that although taxation in the USA may be slightly lower instead of the money being spent of the welfare of it's citizens a much larger share is spent on it's vast military industrial machine.

Socialism vs capitalism [youtu.be]

SCal comments on Feb 26, 2019:

All systems have poverty. Capitalism is the only system which creates wealth to counter poverty. Socialist and communist systems force equality no matter the conditions. Like the ussa is now seeking equality in conscription to include women. They want women to share death and killing. ...

Moravian replies on Feb 26, 2019:

"Capitalism is the only moral system." Spoken like a true American. The country with 5% of the worlds population that uses 25% of it's resources.

Socialism vs capitalism [youtu.be]

Moravian comments on Feb 26, 2019:

I got as far as "wealth is not inherited in the USA" that was enough for me.

Moravian replies on Feb 26, 2019:

@BryanLV Sure. Your President Trump is a good example of a self made man.

Socialism vs capitalism [youtu.be]

Moravian comments on Feb 26, 2019:

I got as far as "wealth is not inherited in the USA" that was enough for me.

Moravian replies on Feb 26, 2019:

@Renickulous prove what ????. All I said was that I started listening to his sermon but as soon as He stated an obvious untruth I lost interest.I do not disagree that capitalism created most of the "wealth" in the world but without socialist policies it is just greed. Why do you think countries such as Demark, Norway ,Sweden are the best places to live,?.The problem is that most Americans confuse socialism and communism. The old Soviet Union called themselves a socialist republic but they were actually a state dictatorship.

Socialism vs capitalism [youtu.be]

Moravian comments on Feb 26, 2019:

I got as far as "wealth is not inherited in the USA" that was enough for me.

Moravian replies on Feb 26, 2019:

@Antidronefreeman So ?.Ben Shapiro, whoever he is, stated categorically that most wealth in America is not inherited. I disagree. What is wealth ?. property ,stocks and shares, money in the bank, art work jewellery etc. What happens to it when the owner dies. Does it just disappear or is it given to charity. No. Most of it is passed on to family members. It is inherited !!

Socialism vs capitalism [youtu.be]

Moravian comments on Feb 26, 2019:

I got as far as "wealth is not inherited in the USA" that was enough for me.

Moravian replies on Feb 26, 2019:

@Renickulous I am not biased .His exact words were "most wealth in America is not inherited." Bollocks

Wow Holy Crap

Novelty comments on Feb 12, 2019:

This is quite trollish. 1) There are NO born again atheist. 2) Good and evil are subjective perceptions not actual things that need to be accounted for. 3) Evil was not created, nothing in this universe was created in the sense you use it, not even art. Art's crafted. Since the prelude to your...

Moravian replies on Feb 26, 2019:

@Carin Maybe but it is true.

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Al-Bundy_59 comments on Feb 23, 2019:

It's ironic that just because an area, state, city is liberal or conservative all if it's residents must agree with the majority. They kept the kids locked up and out of sight. What does that have to do with California being enligjtened?

Moravian replies on Feb 24, 2019:

It's something I might expect in the bible belt. For a start the number of children and treating then in this way. I just thought people were more "normal" in California. Obviously not

For all interested in the Brexit case here is an opinion piece written more than twelve months ago:...

Moravian comments on Feb 23, 2019:

Yes but we want blue passports !!

Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@Marionville sorry. I am used to our friends in the USA not being used to irony. Ress Mogg is a caricature, I'm not sure what Farage's motives are. Not sure what we can call Gove as he is from Peterhead in Scotland.

Is universal cooperation possible?

WilliamFleming comments on Feb 18, 2019:

Even though we might have evolved to be clannish that’s not the end of story. We are consciously aware entities, and we have the ability to look with love on all of nature, including even enemy tribes. We have no choice but to do so if we are aware, but it still might be necessary sometimes to ...

Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@WilliamFleming I'm not sure about that. The tail may be wagging the dog at times. I cannot even remember the nationality of the general who was talking but his comments were quite chilling. He thinks war is good and we should be at a constant state of war. Maybe he read 1984 and thought is was factual history.

Putin to U.

TheDoubter comments on Feb 21, 2019:

in the case of Cuba, Russia turned tail. I read year's later that Dean Rusk didn't say: we were eyeball to eyeball and the other guy blinked

Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@TheDoubter Those MAD days of the cold war. Looks like both sides want to start it all over again

Putin to U.

TheDoubter comments on Feb 21, 2019:

in the case of Cuba, Russia turned tail. I read year's later that Dean Rusk didn't say: we were eyeball to eyeball and the other guy blinked

Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@TheDoubter So the USA removed their missiles from Turkey but it was the Soviets who had to save face ? Sounds like a good balanced agreement to me.

Putin to U.

WonderWartHog99 comments on Feb 21, 2019:

# h1 'T'aint going to be no nuclear war. Too much real estate involved." -- Frank Zappa.

Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@Freedompath They own half of London too

Is universal cooperation possible?

WilliamFleming comments on Feb 18, 2019:

Even though we might have evolved to be clannish that’s not the end of story. We are consciously aware entities, and we have the ability to look with love on all of nature, including even enemy tribes. We have no choice but to do so if we are aware, but it still might be necessary sometimes to ...

Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@Geoffrey51 Unfortunately that has been the case historically but there is no reason why it should be in the future although I saw a senior army officer who's name I cannot remember stating that to be in conflict was the normal situation and it was abnormal to have peaceful periods. What chance do we have with people like that running our "defence ".

What Would YOU Do?

Moravian comments on Feb 23, 2019:

I'm a bit puzzled. Surely it was obvious that this was staged ?

Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@BufftonBeotch I saw a microphone boom being waved about but I see now that it was after the customer had been told it was staged.

For all interested in the Brexit case here is an opinion piece written more than twelve months ago:...

Moravian comments on Feb 23, 2019:

Yes but we want blue passports !!

Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2019:

@Marionville That was my attempt at irony. You must have heard that the red EU passports are to be replaced with good old blue UK passports.

Forged twice you say? Does not shock me if true... [nytimes.com]

Moravian comments on Feb 23, 2019:

Well, they gave one to OBOMBA so why not ?? ;-)

Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2019:

To his credit I think he was a bit embarrassed by the award. If Trump has any success in reducing the threat from North Korea he will expect one. That would make him even more insufferable than he is now.

Putin to U.

TheDoubter comments on Feb 21, 2019:

in the case of Cuba, Russia turned tail. I read year's later that Dean Rusk didn't say: we were eyeball to eyeball and the other guy blinked

Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2019:

Wrong. The US and the Soviet Union did a deal. They removed the missiles from Cuba and the US removed the missiles from Turkey .

When Christians Were Atheists

WilliamFleming comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Great reading—thanks skado. I’ve often thought that for all its flaws, Christianity was a definite step upward from the previous religions. To worship a single cosmic God seems more reasonable, and getting away from the old blood sacrifices also. The message of love as taught by Jesus is in ...

Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2019:

The message of love preached by Jesus ?? "I came to turn a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law." and "Drop everything and follow me " In other words -- The end times are coming so don't bother preparing for the future. Great advice

This is currently relevant to the UK but could affect any western countries.

Geoffrey51 comments on Feb 23, 2019:

What is the most humane solution? Thereby lies the answer

Moravian replies on Feb 23, 2019:

Well, that must be to let her in to the UK but do you think the home secretary is interested in humanity?. It looks like he is trying to appease the little Englander anti immigration Brexiteers.

trump loves the poorly educated too.... g

Moravian comments on Feb 22, 2019:

The reason that the Roman Catholic church had bibles written Latin. Only the clergy could read them so the populace were kept ignorant. King James fucked that up with his English translation

Moravian replies on Feb 22, 2019:

@genessa Yes of course. I meant ignorant of the scriptures

I win!! ?

Pbpierson2 comments on Feb 20, 2019:

For once, I saw a meme before it was over...yeah me???.....that was cool

Moravian replies on Feb 21, 2019:

@Pbpierson2 https://www.bing.com/search?q=meme=WNSGPH&qs=SW=8d625348106847d08e1a080a5d9312e5&pq=meme&cc=GB=en-GB&PC=HCTS=7815A8810375AAB13232A6E586DC3638&ts=1550774858552=Moderate So that you will know in the future. ;-)

When I get angry, I go into the bathroom and lock the door.

brentan comments on Feb 20, 2019:

And if you spend extra time there, you won't be full of shit either.

Moravian replies on Feb 21, 2019:

Cruel.

I win!! ?

Pbpierson2 comments on Feb 20, 2019:

For once, I saw a meme before it was over...yeah me???.....that was cool

Moravian replies on Feb 21, 2019:

A meme ?. Surely that was just a pictorial joke.

Oh the News.... [washingtonpost.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 20, 2019:

And I would bet he won't be called a terrorist.

Moravian replies on Feb 21, 2019:

@GipsyOfNewSpain And he probably is

Three Conservative MPs have resigned.

Lop-Eared-Mule comments on Feb 20, 2019:

Fucking idiots supporting Britexit..... May is fucked as is England. Honda, Nissan, and most major US banks are moving from the UK to Europe....estimates are as high as a loss of 8% of the UK's GDP, and house prices might fall by 40%......

Moravian replies on Feb 20, 2019:

@Marionville join the queue

Banging headache, full of a cold, fever, nauseous.

Moravian comments on Feb 20, 2019:

Sorry to hear that you are felling under the weather. Hope you are feeling better but hot vimto ?. Yuk. What you need is a good hot toddy with a large measure of Scotch.

Moravian replies on Feb 20, 2019:

@Amisja haha. nothing wrong with your sense of humour anyway. You are a very naughty girl, but I like you (With apologies to Dick Emery)

Three Conservative MPs have resigned.

Lop-Eared-Mule comments on Feb 20, 2019:

Fucking idiots supporting Britexit..... May is fucked as is England. Honda, Nissan, and most major US banks are moving from the UK to Europe....estimates are as high as a loss of 8% of the UK's GDP, and house prices might fall by 40%......

Moravian replies on Feb 20, 2019:

Our only hope is that Corbyn opens his eyes and gets his party to push for a second referendum.

Three Conservative MPs have resigned.

Moravian comments on Feb 20, 2019:

Maybe they will set up a centrist party together but when the gang of four tried this in 1981 it didn't work out too well.

Moravian replies on Feb 20, 2019:

@OwlInASack so they were neo -cons then :-)

Three Conservative MPs have resigned.

Moravian comments on Feb 20, 2019:

Maybe they will set up a centrist party together but when the gang of four tried this in 1981 it didn't work out too well.

Moravian replies on Feb 20, 2019:

@Fernapple Sounds about right but although I have no love for Tony Blair he did manage to keep a left of centre party together for a few years. Or were the neo-cons ?. I'm not sure.

Are there any craft beer aficionados here that have enjoyed beers with memorable names?

Moravian comments on Feb 20, 2019:

Lot's of good craft ales over there there but they can be a bit strong. One of my favourites is Punk IPA by Brewdog, the Scottish brewer ,who have just built a brewery in Idaho so you should be able to get ti soon. I really like Sixpoint ales from New York

Moravian replies on Feb 20, 2019:

@OwlInASack As an equity punk I am delighted to see the good word being spread. Keep up the good work.

The vountry wastes billions if not trillions on the military.

Lorajay comments on Feb 19, 2019:

My dream is to live in a country that builds things that make life better for people instead of weapons of mass destruction. I'm retired from the Department of Defense and the waste was astronomical. Yes poor people are wasteful as well but most of them aren't doing it while creating ways to kill ...

Moravian replies on Feb 20, 2019:

You are against the use of weapons and you worked for the Department of Defence. Isn't that a bit contradictory ?

This is currently relevant to the UK but could affect any western countries.

magicwatch comments on Feb 19, 2019:

she will expect to sponge off the tax payer, get free health service, and free housing, and food stamps, just what the fuck dose she think she is entitled too? she deserves prison, which the taxpayer will still end up funding.

Moravian replies on Feb 20, 2019:

As her citizenship has ben revoked she won't be coming back any time soon. She also has Bangladeshi citizenship so she can go there.

KARMA: What you put out will come back to you in unexpected ways.

Moravian comments on Feb 19, 2019:

I don't believe in the Buddhist karma but obviously if you are a good kind generous person people will react in a more positive way towards you.

Moravian replies on Feb 19, 2019:

@Beowulfsfriend Stupid people ?