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Men don't like intelligent women.
racnismylife comments on Feb 9, 2019:
well at the risk of really making some err most women upset, i would like to state my position. on a four square graph with the upper arrow labeled intelligence and the right arrow labeled ust size, i would dream of being with one at the far end of the graph. of each arrow. but you have to take ...
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 10, 2019:
that's probably because you still play with cars :p
racnismylife comments on Feb 9, 2019:
well at the risk of really making some err most women upset, i would like to state my position. on a four square graph with the upper arrow labeled intelligence and the right arrow labeled ust size, i would dream of being with one at the far end of the graph. of each arrow. but you have to take ...
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 10, 2019:
that's probably because you still play with cars :p
Men don't like intelligent women.
ladyprof70 comments on Feb 9, 2019:
My experience is that men say they want an intelligent woman, but their definition of 'intelligent' is someone who is smart enough to recognize how smart they are and who doesn't drool on herself. I think intelligent women are also generally independent and strong and I'm not sure which or how many ...
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 10, 2019:
@ladyprof70 @TomMcGiverin It is no more true for women than it is for men about who makes the most $. Our previous Prime Minister (a woman) had a partner ( shock horror they weren't married) and he was a hair dresser.
ladyprof70 comments on Feb 9, 2019:
My experience is that men say they want an intelligent woman, but their definition of 'intelligent' is someone who is smart enough to recognize how smart they are and who doesn't drool on herself. I think intelligent women are also generally independent and strong and I'm not sure which or how many ...
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 10, 2019:
@ladyprof70 @TomMcGiverin It is no more true for women than it is for men about who makes the most $. Our previous Prime Minister (a woman) had a partner ( shock horror they weren't married) and he was a hair dresser.
Men don't like intelligent women.
Seeker3CO comments on Feb 9, 2019:
Such fucking bullshit. I could never be in any type of a relationship... friendship, sexual, loving, whatever... with any woman other than an intelligent one.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
But the article wasn't about YOU. It ididn't say ALL men. It said studies indicate that MOST men in these studies were found to be....blah blah blah
Seeker3CO comments on Feb 9, 2019:
Such fucking bullshit. I could never be in any type of a relationship... friendship, sexual, loving, whatever... with any woman other than an intelligent one.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
But the article wasn't about YOU. It ididn't say ALL men. It said studies indicate that MOST men in these studies were found to be....blah blah blah
Men don't like intelligent women.
dahermit comments on Feb 9, 2019:
I could never find any. By definition, only 1.2 or less in a room of 100. They, as all intelligent people (I.Q. 130 or more), are very scarce. I was frustrated in that I did not know where to look...bars were a bust and as an atheist, church was out. I even found way too few in college...most ...
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
So you infer by that , that men have a higher IQ?
dahermit comments on Feb 9, 2019:
I could never find any. By definition, only 1.2 or less in a room of 100. They, as all intelligent people (I.Q. 130 or more), are very scarce. I was frustrated in that I did not know where to look...bars were a bust and as an atheist, church was out. I even found way too few in college...most ...
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
So you infer by that , that men have a higher IQ?
Men don't like intelligent women.
KKGator comments on Feb 9, 2019:
I am not a fan of blanket statements, or judgments.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
@creative51 Yes. I know that. I can cite my father who was proud of my mother's intellect. I can also vouch for my husband and 4 sons. And when I think of my male friends, they too are all comfortable with intelligent women. But my friends are chosen because of what they think. Just remember half your country voted for an imbecile over a woman, albeit there were other factors than just her sex. I wonder tho how much gender played a part.
KKGator comments on Feb 9, 2019:
I am not a fan of blanket statements, or judgments.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
@creative51 Yes. I know that. I can cite my father who was proud of my mother's intellect. I can also vouch for my husband and 4 sons. And when I think of my male friends, they too are all comfortable with intelligent women. But my friends are chosen because of what they think. Just remember half your country voted for an imbecile over a woman, albeit there were other factors than just her sex. I wonder tho how much gender played a part.
Men don't like intelligent women.
KKGator comments on Feb 9, 2019:
I am not a fan of blanket statements, or judgments.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
@KKGator *My opinion of humans isn't very high. Studying human behavior has only solidified my opinions on that front.
Yes it IS depressing, but I remain hopeful in a more tolerant younger generation.
KKGator comments on Feb 9, 2019:
I am not a fan of blanket statements, or judgments.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
@KKGator *My opinion of humans isn't very high. Studying human behavior has only solidified my opinions on that front.
Yes it IS depressing, but I remain hopeful in a more tolerant younger generation.
Men don't like intelligent women.
KKGator comments on Feb 9, 2019:
I am not a fan of blanket statements, or judgments.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
@KKGator What you think of human behaviour is your opinion.The article is not the writers opinion, it was based on research studies. Personally I think human behaviour is fascinating. ANd it isn't a waste of time if it gives us greater understanding of what is happening socially.
KKGator comments on Feb 9, 2019:
I am not a fan of blanket statements, or judgments.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
@KKGator What you think of human behaviour is your opinion.The article is not the writers opinion, it was based on research studies. Personally I think human behaviour is fascinating. ANd it isn't a waste of time if it gives us greater understanding of what is happening socially.
Men don't like intelligent women.
Sticks48 comments on Feb 9, 2019:
I don't enjoy spending time with people, male or female, who aren't intelligent.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
well said.
Sticks48 comments on Feb 9, 2019:
I don't enjoy spending time with people, male or female, who aren't intelligent.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
well said.
Men don't like intelligent women.
Hicks66 comments on Feb 9, 2019:
I will not dispute the article's conclusion. But I see no real support for it either. The single cited study is behind a pay wall. I'm too cheap so it's veracity stays hidden to me.
The article seems to be an indictment of "male fragility". I would posit that a strong capable woman has no need of ...
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
I'm going to check out the sources. I found two.
Hicks66 comments on Feb 9, 2019:
I will not dispute the article's conclusion. But I see no real support for it either. The single cited study is behind a pay wall. I'm too cheap so it's veracity stays hidden to me.
The article seems to be an indictment of "male fragility". I would posit that a strong capable woman has no need of ...
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
I'm going to check out the sources. I found two.
Men don't like intelligent women.
KKGator comments on Feb 9, 2019:
I am not a fan of blanket statements, or judgments.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
@creative51 THey weren't blanket statements.....statements were based on research studies. One was a metadata referring to 5 different studies https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0146167200262001 and another metadata analysis reviews 6 research studies. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0146167215599749?etoc= Sorry it doesn't have all the conclusions there. Sage is reputable and I will access it thro my library to ensure the results cos I am interested in this. I am not about to base my personal opinion against robust research.
KKGator comments on Feb 9, 2019:
I am not a fan of blanket statements, or judgments.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
@creative51 THey weren't blanket statements.....statements were based on research studies. One was a metadata referring to 5 different studies https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0146167200262001 and another metadata analysis reviews 6 research studies. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0146167215599749?etoc= Sorry it doesn't have all the conclusions there. Sage is reputable and I will access it thro my library to ensure the results cos I am interested in this. I am not about to base my personal opinion against robust research.
Men don't like intelligent women.
Blue-eyes comments on Feb 9, 2019:
As a man I personally like intelligent women, the type of women I can't stand are the ones that act like their shit don't stink.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
Yes there are a there are a heap of guys out there like that are pretty fond of themselves too. The ones that have to 'show' women the correct way of doing things because they know better, simply because of their sex. Strangely, they aren't even aware they're being sexist or patronising.
Blue-eyes comments on Feb 9, 2019:
As a man I personally like intelligent women, the type of women I can't stand are the ones that act like their shit don't stink.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
Yes there are a there are a heap of guys out there like that are pretty fond of themselves too. The ones that have to 'show' women the correct way of doing things because they know better, simply because of their sex. Strangely, they aren't even aware they're being sexist or patronising.
Men don't like intelligent women.
thinktwice comments on Feb 9, 2019:
Men of quality actually prefer intelligent women...it might rank higher than anything else especially as one gets older...
The article says "fragile" male ego...what woman of intelligence wants anything to do with that?
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
yes I think you're right.
there is nothing better than some robust debating to keep the spark alive!
thinktwice comments on Feb 9, 2019:
Men of quality actually prefer intelligent women...it might rank higher than anything else especially as one gets older...
The article says "fragile" male ego...what woman of intelligence wants anything to do with that?
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
yes I think you're right.
there is nothing better than some robust debating to keep the spark alive!
Clive Swift who played Hyacinth Bucket’s long suffering husband Richard in Keeping Up Appearances ...
webspider555 comments on Feb 6, 2019:
I always felt so sorry for Richard, and there are Hyacinth Buckets out there
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
@FrayedBear I always felt I was watching my father in One Foot in the Grave. Gees I loved that show. My dad?......not so much lol
webspider555 comments on Feb 6, 2019:
I always felt so sorry for Richard, and there are Hyacinth Buckets out there
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 9, 2019:
@FrayedBear I always felt I was watching my father in One Foot in the Grave. Gees I loved that show. My dad?......not so much lol
Are you a conspiracy theorist?
davknight comments on Feb 8, 2019:
I don't see any link. The term "conspiracy theorist" was originally coined by the CIA to discredit critics of the Warren Report. Also, most "conspiracy theories" turn out to be true, or at least partially true. And, as Carl Oglesby once pointed out: "Conspiracy is politics by normal means".
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 8, 2019:
@Denker despite all evidence to the contrary, conspiracy theorists cling to their belief.......hmmm sounds like what creationists do
davknight comments on Feb 8, 2019:
I don't see any link. The term "conspiracy theorist" was originally coined by the CIA to discredit critics of the Warren Report. Also, most "conspiracy theories" turn out to be true, or at least partially true. And, as Carl Oglesby once pointed out: "Conspiracy is politics by normal means".
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 8, 2019:
@Denker despite all evidence to the contrary, conspiracy theorists cling to their belief.......hmmm sounds like what creationists do
Some will get this
MsDemeanour comments on Feb 8, 2019:
I hope you get it
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 8, 2019:
@glennlab I thought you could take it anyway you like Glenn. ;)
MsDemeanour comments on Feb 8, 2019:
I hope you get it
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 8, 2019:
@glennlab I thought you could take it anyway you like Glenn. ;)
Okay, so there ain't no God.
Ashley6245 comments on Feb 5, 2019:
Why are we here implies that our existence must have meaning. I don't think our existence has meaning.
Also obviously it is not okay to be a rapist/murderer. It doesnt matter in the context of the universe but it matters within the context of our society and it matters as humans because we have ...
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 8, 2019:
We have meaning in our lives when we work out what our values are. Choosing to be a humanist brings great meaning to my life. :)
Ashley6245 comments on Feb 5, 2019:
Why are we here implies that our existence must have meaning. I don't think our existence has meaning.
Also obviously it is not okay to be a rapist/murderer. It doesnt matter in the context of the universe but it matters within the context of our society and it matters as humans because we have ...
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 8, 2019:
We have meaning in our lives when we work out what our values are. Choosing to be a humanist brings great meaning to my life. :)
Did you consent to being born?
Biosteelman comments on Feb 5, 2019:
Obviously he isn't aware of the cancellation clause, that allows him to opt out at any time. Please someone direct him to the nearest tall building or bridge
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 6, 2019:
just what I was thinking!
Biosteelman comments on Feb 5, 2019:
Obviously he isn't aware of the cancellation clause, that allows him to opt out at any time. Please someone direct him to the nearest tall building or bridge
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 6, 2019:
just what I was thinking!
Do you think you are genuinely seeking an intimate relationship?
Novelty comments on Feb 6, 2019:
Still figuring out how this app (my mind) works, not ready yet.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 6, 2019:
Scientists still find the brain/mind a mystery. If you're waiting to figure yours out, you better hope you live to a ripe ol' age.
Novelty comments on Feb 6, 2019:
Still figuring out how this app (my mind) works, not ready yet.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 6, 2019:
Scientists still find the brain/mind a mystery. If you're waiting to figure yours out, you better hope you live to a ripe ol' age.
Jesus Christ! Is this in USA?
Novelty comments on Feb 2, 2019:
Welcome to the United States, the largest prison population on Earth is confined within our prison state.
Politicians warned us about the evil empire in the 1980's no one understood that they were referring to us.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 3, 2019:
@Gooniesnvrdie yes I'm convinced that the media and politicians are fueling the racism divide for their own agenda. We are indeed fools.
Novelty comments on Feb 2, 2019:
Welcome to the United States, the largest prison population on Earth is confined within our prison state.
Politicians warned us about the evil empire in the 1980's no one understood that they were referring to us.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 3, 2019:
@Gooniesnvrdie yes I'm convinced that the media and politicians are fueling the racism divide for their own agenda. We are indeed fools.
The problem with Woo is that once you accept any kind of magical thinking, anything is possible.
Sticks48 comments on Jan 31, 2019:
I hope so. I'm really counting on those magic beans l purchased last week. I'll know later this spring! Exciting stuff!
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 1, 2019:
Is your name Jack?
Sticks48 comments on Jan 31, 2019:
I hope so. I'm really counting on those magic beans l purchased last week. I'll know later this spring! Exciting stuff!
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 1, 2019:
Is your name Jack?
Several terrorist attacks in the usa commited in 2018. all by right wing white extremist
SageDave comments on Jan 26, 2019:
I have written in my newspaper column (www.ColumbiaMissourian.com) that I am more afraid of domestic terrorists than those from any Islamic group.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 1, 2019:
To be honest, I'm too frightened to visit USA. Too many guns. If the rednecks don't get you the cops will.
SageDave comments on Jan 26, 2019:
I have written in my newspaper column (www.ColumbiaMissourian.com) that I am more afraid of domestic terrorists than those from any Islamic group.
MsDemeanour replies on Feb 1, 2019:
To be honest, I'm too frightened to visit USA. Too many guns. If the rednecks don't get you the cops will.
DEAR WORLD, We are so sorry about our idiotic President.
Carin comments on Jan 19, 2019:
Isn't it embarrassing?
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 30, 2019:
@Charlene I can't believe you would put them in the same sentence. Keeping policies aside, I have never ever had a man of my acquaintance mimic a handicapped person or say he 'just grabs 'em by the pussy'. Just as a human being Trump is despicable.
Carin comments on Jan 19, 2019:
Isn't it embarrassing?
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 30, 2019:
@Charlene I can't believe you would put them in the same sentence. Keeping policies aside, I have never ever had a man of my acquaintance mimic a handicapped person or say he 'just grabs 'em by the pussy'. Just as a human being Trump is despicable.
Wow ... so much hate
MsDemeanour comments on Jan 28, 2019:
how do you have universal consciousness without being mind readers?
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 28, 2019:
I read your bio so don't bother answering. Science hasn't found where consciousness comes from but 90% are monists which is good enough for me. I stopped looking for supernatural answers when the Easter Bunny quit on me.
MsDemeanour comments on Jan 28, 2019:
how do you have universal consciousness without being mind readers?
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 28, 2019:
I read your bio so don't bother answering. Science hasn't found where consciousness comes from but 90% are monists which is good enough for me. I stopped looking for supernatural answers when the Easter Bunny quit on me.
How do you feel about people?
MrChange comments on Jan 27, 2019:
FUCK HUMANS. They have proved incapable of thinking for themselves.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 28, 2019:
yes I'm rather afraid your right. I can never understand why anyone would want to be a soldier, following someone else's orders, told what to do continually, march in formation. I raised four sons to be independent critical thinkers. Not army material at all.
MrChange comments on Jan 27, 2019:
FUCK HUMANS. They have proved incapable of thinking for themselves.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 28, 2019:
yes I'm rather afraid your right. I can never understand why anyone would want to be a soldier, following someone else's orders, told what to do continually, march in formation. I raised four sons to be independent critical thinkers. Not army material at all.
How do you feel about people?
Amisja comments on Jan 27, 2019:
I have to say, in my life there have been very few people I actively dislike. I do dislike some people's politics, intolerance or their greed but overall I consider what my Mum used to say, 'Everyone starts off as a babe in arms'. I do not believe any person is born bad, anymore than any sycamore ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 28, 2019:
@dahermit me too.
Amisja comments on Jan 27, 2019:
I have to say, in my life there have been very few people I actively dislike. I do dislike some people's politics, intolerance or their greed but overall I consider what my Mum used to say, 'Everyone starts off as a babe in arms'. I do not believe any person is born bad, anymore than any sycamore ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 28, 2019:
@dahermit me too.
How do you feel about people?
MsDemeanour comments on Jan 27, 2019:
I alternate between being a humanist and being practical. The point is the world is overpopulated and human consumption is the greatest cause of climate change. Because of humans; increasing numbers of animals are endanger of extinction. I don't like this random culling (wars) tho. I think we ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 27, 2019:
@JesseBoren I hate intellectual snobs myself. Paragraphs distinguish different ideas and make it easier for us to read and of course grammar is there to ensure meaning isn't lost. It was wrong and rude of that guy to be dismissive of you because of grammar and not address the question itself. Keep on reading and questioning. Education isn't all about degrees and Phd's
MsDemeanour comments on Jan 27, 2019:
I alternate between being a humanist and being practical. The point is the world is overpopulated and human consumption is the greatest cause of climate change. Because of humans; increasing numbers of animals are endanger of extinction. I don't like this random culling (wars) tho. I think we ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 27, 2019:
@JesseBoren I hate intellectual snobs myself. Paragraphs distinguish different ideas and make it easier for us to read and of course grammar is there to ensure meaning isn't lost. It was wrong and rude of that guy to be dismissive of you because of grammar and not address the question itself. Keep on reading and questioning. Education isn't all about degrees and Phd's
How do you feel about people?
Amisja comments on Jan 27, 2019:
I have to say, in my life there have been very few people I actively dislike. I do dislike some people's politics, intolerance or their greed but overall I consider what my Mum used to say, 'Everyone starts off as a babe in arms'. I do not believe any person is born bad, anymore than any sycamore ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 27, 2019:
@dahermit the consensus today is the environment and perhaps more importantly epigenetics (which accounts for different character traits over just a generation or two) work together with genes. Identical Twin studies separated and adopted at birth, will show different traits because the environment determines what genes will be switched on so to speak. I've just been studying this very topic and it's fascinating stuff.
Amisja comments on Jan 27, 2019:
I have to say, in my life there have been very few people I actively dislike. I do dislike some people's politics, intolerance or their greed but overall I consider what my Mum used to say, 'Everyone starts off as a babe in arms'. I do not believe any person is born bad, anymore than any sycamore ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 27, 2019:
@dahermit the consensus today is the environment and perhaps more importantly epigenetics (which accounts for different character traits over just a generation or two) work together with genes. Identical Twin studies separated and adopted at birth, will show different traits because the environment determines what genes will be switched on so to speak. I've just been studying this very topic and it's fascinating stuff.
One of the things going around that drive me nuts is this "empath" thing.
CeliaVL comments on Jan 27, 2019:
This type of meme is really cringe-worthy, but empathy is important. Sadly not everyone has it and I don't know if it can be learnt. I think I became more conscious of empathy after I did a counselling course, so maybe people can be made more aware if not more empathic.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 27, 2019:
Praps the key to developing empathy is listening more and talking less. hmmmm I should listen to my own advise
CeliaVL comments on Jan 27, 2019:
This type of meme is really cringe-worthy, but empathy is important. Sadly not everyone has it and I don't know if it can be learnt. I think I became more conscious of empathy after I did a counselling course, so maybe people can be made more aware if not more empathic.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 27, 2019:
Praps the key to developing empathy is listening more and talking less. hmmmm I should listen to my own advise
One of the things going around that drive me nuts is this "empath" thing.
MsDemeanour comments on Jan 27, 2019:
As I said, these kind of quotes make me feel ill but I do want to say that empathy is something that is greatly lacking in some. Relationships would benefit if people practiced more empathy. And like all things, empathy can be practiced and improved upon. Most of us at this site live in very ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 27, 2019:
@Hathacat Yeah I hear ya. Sorry about the preachy rant.
MsDemeanour comments on Jan 27, 2019:
As I said, these kind of quotes make me feel ill but I do want to say that empathy is something that is greatly lacking in some. Relationships would benefit if people practiced more empathy. And like all things, empathy can be practiced and improved upon. Most of us at this site live in very ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 27, 2019:
@Hathacat Yeah I hear ya. Sorry about the preachy rant.
How do you feel about people?
dahermit comments on Jan 27, 2019:
I.Q. average of only 100 (e.g., stupid)...quarrelsome, destructive, feces throwing monkeys...what is not to like?
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 27, 2019:
lol ya smug elitist! :D
dahermit comments on Jan 27, 2019:
I.Q. average of only 100 (e.g., stupid)...quarrelsome, destructive, feces throwing monkeys...what is not to like?
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 27, 2019:
lol ya smug elitist! :D
How do you feel about people?
MsDemeanour comments on Jan 27, 2019:
I alternate between being a humanist and being practical. The point is the world is overpopulated and human consumption is the greatest cause of climate change. Because of humans; increasing numbers of animals are endanger of extinction. I don't like this random culling (wars) tho. I think we ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 27, 2019:
@JesseBoren What do you mean we are at zero population growth? It has certainly dropped but at 1% it amounts to an increase of 82 million a year. We are not endanger of running out of people anytime soon. The problem is those of us in wealthy countries are doing little to meet the basic needs of war torn and poverty stricken countries. http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/ But thanks for some good comments. I too, like to trust in the innovativeness of humans
MsDemeanour comments on Jan 27, 2019:
I alternate between being a humanist and being practical. The point is the world is overpopulated and human consumption is the greatest cause of climate change. Because of humans; increasing numbers of animals are endanger of extinction. I don't like this random culling (wars) tho. I think we ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 27, 2019:
@JesseBoren What do you mean we are at zero population growth? It has certainly dropped but at 1% it amounts to an increase of 82 million a year. We are not endanger of running out of people anytime soon. The problem is those of us in wealthy countries are doing little to meet the basic needs of war torn and poverty stricken countries. http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/ But thanks for some good comments. I too, like to trust in the innovativeness of humans
Sydney Opera House.
Captnron59 comments on Jan 22, 2019:
Iconic!!
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 26, 2019:
It is Australia Day here........much like July 4 but with a lot less flags. I must post this on my FB. thanks.
Captnron59 comments on Jan 22, 2019:
Iconic!!
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 26, 2019:
It is Australia Day here........much like July 4 but with a lot less flags. I must post this on my FB. thanks.
Buh-bye's, guys vs girls...
altschmerz comments on Jan 25, 2019:
It’s funny cause it’s true
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 26, 2019:
and you know it's true......how? I spose if you're 16 you might be right on both counts
altschmerz comments on Jan 25, 2019:
It’s funny cause it’s true
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 26, 2019:
and you know it's true......how? I spose if you're 16 you might be right on both counts
True love...
Jolanta comments on Jan 24, 2019:
What exactly is true love? I want to know because it is just impossible to think and feel and agree with another human on everything.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 24, 2019:
would you really want someone who agreed with you on everything?
Jolanta comments on Jan 24, 2019:
What exactly is true love? I want to know because it is just impossible to think and feel and agree with another human on everything.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 24, 2019:
would you really want someone who agreed with you on everything?
How long should two people be in a relationship before the idea of marriage is brought up, assuming...
creative51 comments on Jan 23, 2019:
I think about 35 1/2 years ought to be enough time to be sure.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 24, 2019:
@creative51 Correct! Stay away from the impatient, impulsive ones!
creative51 comments on Jan 23, 2019:
I think about 35 1/2 years ought to be enough time to be sure.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 24, 2019:
@creative51 Correct! Stay away from the impatient, impulsive ones!
How long should two people be in a relationship before the idea of marriage is brought up, assuming...
creative51 comments on Jan 23, 2019:
I think about 35 1/2 years ought to be enough time to be sure.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 23, 2019:
yes! one shouldn't rush into these contracts
creative51 comments on Jan 23, 2019:
I think about 35 1/2 years ought to be enough time to be sure.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 23, 2019:
yes! one shouldn't rush into these contracts
So I have a pot belly pig.
MsDemeanour comments on Jan 23, 2019:
How did you come up with the name?
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 23, 2019:
@kgoodyear hahahaha good answer my friend. :D
MsDemeanour comments on Jan 23, 2019:
How did you come up with the name?
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 23, 2019:
@kgoodyear hahahaha good answer my friend. :D
The Rev. Ernest Angley admitted sexual encounter - News - Akron Beacon Journal - Akron, OH
John_Tyrrell comments on Jan 23, 2019:
If he was gay, wouldn't he have better fashion sense than that wig?
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 23, 2019:
THats exactly what I thought!!!
John_Tyrrell comments on Jan 23, 2019:
If he was gay, wouldn't he have better fashion sense than that wig?
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 23, 2019:
THats exactly what I thought!!!
If you had to recommend someone watch 5 TV series, what would you pick?
MsDemeanour comments on Sep 14, 2018:
1. Mrs Brown's Boys
2. The IT Crowd
3. Gavin and Stacy
4. Yes Minister
5. Poldark or One Foot in the Grave (since I can only have 5).
These are not order of preference, just order of when they came to mind
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 12, 2019:
Obviously I didn't mean the american version of the IT crowd. sheesh I forgot they had copied that as well.
MsDemeanour comments on Sep 14, 2018:
1. Mrs Brown's Boys
2. The IT Crowd
3. Gavin and Stacy
4. Yes Minister
5. Poldark or One Foot in the Grave (since I can only have 5).
These are not order of preference, just order of when they came to mind
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 12, 2019:
Obviously I didn't mean the american version of the IT crowd. sheesh I forgot they had copied that as well.
I read this article today on dating someone you are not yet attracted to.
MsDemeanour comments on Jan 12, 2019:
I absolutely believe attraction can grow. For those of us old enough to remember dating before the internet, we often used to meet our mate at work. Now I recall being introduced to this guy I would be working with for a time (we were the same level so there was no power imbalance). Anyway he was ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 12, 2019:
And I think the problem with internet dating, people approach prospective mates like a job interview with chemistry. I find it terribly contrived and off putting.
MsDemeanour comments on Jan 12, 2019:
I absolutely believe attraction can grow. For those of us old enough to remember dating before the internet, we often used to meet our mate at work. Now I recall being introduced to this guy I would be working with for a time (we were the same level so there was no power imbalance). Anyway he was ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 12, 2019:
And I think the problem with internet dating, people approach prospective mates like a job interview with chemistry. I find it terribly contrived and off putting.
Your thoughts on pubic hair fashions?
andykb3 comments on Sep 23, 2018:
I had no idea this was even a thing, at least not for men!
Most of the time I can't be bothered to style the hair on my head
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 11, 2019:
yeah I agree. I'm flat out shaving my legs or arm pits. Thank god for winter eh.
andykb3 comments on Sep 23, 2018:
I had no idea this was even a thing, at least not for men!
Most of the time I can't be bothered to style the hair on my head
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 11, 2019:
yeah I agree. I'm flat out shaving my legs or arm pits. Thank god for winter eh.
Trump Hate
webbew1 comments on Jan 11, 2019:
The man is way the hell out of his league. He's an average joe who thinks he's MENSA material because he's had a silver spoon stuck in his mouth from the day he was born. He'd be doing us all a big favor if he'd just go back to what's left of the empire his daddy left him and while away the last ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 11, 2019:
Average? man's a buffoon.
webbew1 comments on Jan 11, 2019:
The man is way the hell out of his league. He's an average joe who thinks he's MENSA material because he's had a silver spoon stuck in his mouth from the day he was born. He'd be doing us all a big favor if he'd just go back to what's left of the empire his daddy left him and while away the last ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 11, 2019:
Average? man's a buffoon.
Trump Hate
Jolanta comments on Jan 11, 2019:
I don't hate him or anybody else. I wish he turned out to be that kind of president that people could be proud of and want to vote for him again, but it is not happening.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 11, 2019:
I'm afraid I haven't gotten past the 'grab 'em by the pussy' remark or the mimicking of a man with disabilities. What sort of statesman is he? He's shameful
Jolanta comments on Jan 11, 2019:
I don't hate him or anybody else. I wish he turned out to be that kind of president that people could be proud of and want to vote for him again, but it is not happening.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 11, 2019:
I'm afraid I haven't gotten past the 'grab 'em by the pussy' remark or the mimicking of a man with disabilities. What sort of statesman is he? He's shameful
Can I please join?
Marionville comments on Jan 11, 2019:
You are welcome...although we are not a very exciting lot. I think Brexit has rendered us speechless at the moment....not to mention exhausted ! I don’t think you will find us a hotbed of royalists either, so don’t worry on that score!
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 11, 2019:
Brexit had us speechless over here too. Never have a referendum unless you're sure of the outcome or it simply doesn't matter
Marionville comments on Jan 11, 2019:
You are welcome...although we are not a very exciting lot. I think Brexit has rendered us speechless at the moment....not to mention exhausted ! I don’t think you will find us a hotbed of royalists either, so don’t worry on that score!
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 11, 2019:
Brexit had us speechless over here too. Never have a referendum unless you're sure of the outcome or it simply doesn't matter
/HOW DO I ADDRESS FEMALE GUESTS?
Philippe78 comments on Dec 17, 2018:
What about miss?
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 11, 2019:
@Philippe78 do you go about saying 'hey mister?'. Of course not. Don't say Miss or Madam either. We know we are old when we start getting addressed as madam.
Philippe78 comments on Dec 17, 2018:
What about miss?
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 11, 2019:
@Philippe78 do you go about saying 'hey mister?'. Of course not. Don't say Miss or Madam either. We know we are old when we start getting addressed as madam.
Easy. David Attenborough or Benedict Cumberbatch
Treehugger comments on Jan 4, 2019:
Definitely Benedict
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 5, 2019:
@OwlInASack oh i've always thought Helena BC extremely beautiful.
Benedict has sex appeal and a wonderful voice. Sex appeal doesn't always go hand in hand with conventional good looks. Tom cruise has as much sex appeal as a mop. However Sean Penn has heaps of sex appeal.
Treehugger comments on Jan 4, 2019:
Definitely Benedict
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 5, 2019:
@OwlInASack oh i've always thought Helena BC extremely beautiful.
Benedict has sex appeal and a wonderful voice. Sex appeal doesn't always go hand in hand with conventional good looks. Tom cruise has as much sex appeal as a mop. However Sean Penn has heaps of sex appeal.
Easy. David Attenborough or Benedict Cumberbatch
Paracosm comments on Jan 4, 2019:
Samuel L. Jackson
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 4, 2019:
@Paracosm I've seen this before and laughed. I do love Benedict. What a fantastic actor. And he doesn't take himself seriously. I love his imitations. He's fantastic reading audiobooks using a host of different voices.
Paracosm comments on Jan 4, 2019:
Samuel L. Jackson
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 4, 2019:
@Paracosm I've seen this before and laughed. I do love Benedict. What a fantastic actor. And he doesn't take himself seriously. I love his imitations. He's fantastic reading audiobooks using a host of different voices.
Easy. David Attenborough or Benedict Cumberbatch
MsDemeanour comments on Jan 4, 2019:
Tom Hiddleston. Ladies this is one of the most erotic things you'll ever hear. Tom Hiddleston reciting e.e.cummings: May I touch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjZouExnxPI=PLXxqOGHJHJ4HYp5uk_6ov9u9_dQGJ75De=28
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 4, 2019:
@LadyAlyxandrea oh I know exactly what you mean. HIs voice is a caress
MsDemeanour comments on Jan 4, 2019:
Tom Hiddleston. Ladies this is one of the most erotic things you'll ever hear. Tom Hiddleston reciting e.e.cummings: May I touch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjZouExnxPI=PLXxqOGHJHJ4HYp5uk_6ov9u9_dQGJ75De=28
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 4, 2019:
@LadyAlyxandrea oh I know exactly what you mean. HIs voice is a caress
How do I approach racism in a friend of mines family
schwinnrider comments on Jan 2, 2019:
As a teacher in rural Michigan, I had plenty of opportunities to address racially insensitivity with my students. Since I had some authority, it was easier to broach. The kids also used language insensitive to people with disabilities (the "r" word) and sexual orientation (the "f" word and using ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 3, 2019:
@Bendog The word 'retarded' when describing a person, has been a taboo word in Australia for years. Probably as bad as your 'nigger'. (no offence but it's just plain silly to have unmentionable words like Voldemort). I've found it uncomfortable when I've read american articles using the word retarded. Words and their meanings are fluid as we have clearly seen with the word 'gay'. Society must keep up. Though personally even if you call me a cunt....I won't give a rat's arse because I refuse to let a bunch of symbols and a verbal sound disconcert me.
schwinnrider comments on Jan 2, 2019:
As a teacher in rural Michigan, I had plenty of opportunities to address racially insensitivity with my students. Since I had some authority, it was easier to broach. The kids also used language insensitive to people with disabilities (the "r" word) and sexual orientation (the "f" word and using ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 3, 2019:
@Bendog The word 'retarded' when describing a person, has been a taboo word in Australia for years. Probably as bad as your 'nigger'. (no offence but it's just plain silly to have unmentionable words like Voldemort). I've found it uncomfortable when I've read american articles using the word retarded. Words and their meanings are fluid as we have clearly seen with the word 'gay'. Society must keep up. Though personally even if you call me a cunt....I won't give a rat's arse because I refuse to let a bunch of symbols and a verbal sound disconcert me.
How do I approach racism in a friend of mines family
twshield comments on Jan 2, 2019:
Based on your statement without any details, i would suggest you just leave it alone. no matter what you say to these people, they will always believe what they were conditioned to believe.
As a person of color, if someone chooses to believe they are superior to me, that is totally fine however,...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 3, 2019:
nah ya gotta play with people like that. They don't deserve respect.
twshield comments on Jan 2, 2019:
Based on your statement without any details, i would suggest you just leave it alone. no matter what you say to these people, they will always believe what they were conditioned to believe.
As a person of color, if someone chooses to believe they are superior to me, that is totally fine however,...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 3, 2019:
nah ya gotta play with people like that. They don't deserve respect.
How do I approach racism in a friend of mines family
powder comments on Jan 2, 2019:
Do a Borat.
"We support America's terrorist war"....... and the crowd applaudes. Until they think about it a little........
Irony and sarcasm are good tools.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 3, 2019:
But thinking on it........yeah I would do exactly the same. I'd be taking the piss out of them big time. If they didn't 'get it', at least I would be amusing myself :D
powder comments on Jan 2, 2019:
Do a Borat.
"We support America's terrorist war"....... and the crowd applaudes. Until they think about it a little........
Irony and sarcasm are good tools.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 3, 2019:
But thinking on it........yeah I would do exactly the same. I'd be taking the piss out of them big time. If they didn't 'get it', at least I would be amusing myself :D
How do I approach racism in a friend of mines family
powder comments on Jan 2, 2019:
Do a Borat.
"We support America's terrorist war"....... and the crowd applaudes. Until they think about it a little........
Irony and sarcasm are good tools.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 3, 2019:
and how many missed Borat's irony?
powder comments on Jan 2, 2019:
Do a Borat.
"We support America's terrorist war"....... and the crowd applaudes. Until they think about it a little........
Irony and sarcasm are good tools.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 3, 2019:
and how many missed Borat's irony?
Morals and ethics
Jolanta comments on Jan 1, 2019:
You need to warn others but don't need to take out a front page in the local paper.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 3, 2019:
omg I see that I wrote basically the same as you Jolanta!! lol
Jolanta comments on Jan 1, 2019:
You need to warn others but don't need to take out a front page in the local paper.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 3, 2019:
omg I see that I wrote basically the same as you Jolanta!! lol
The guy at the 4;30 mark is why l conceal carry everyday.
PinkyandtheBrain comments on Jan 2, 2019:
I swear the left is emotionally retarded.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 3, 2019:
how did we know the trans person's political persuasion? S/he sounded like there were some mental health problems. Dissociative Identity disorder springs to mind
PinkyandtheBrain comments on Jan 2, 2019:
I swear the left is emotionally retarded.
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 3, 2019:
how did we know the trans person's political persuasion? S/he sounded like there were some mental health problems. Dissociative Identity disorder springs to mind
Do you think that one "chooses" to become an atheist or is it more like they always were but only ...
ZenSkeptic comments on Dec 31, 2018:
Hilariously enough, by the definition of Christian, I'm a far better Christian now than I ever was before. Christian means "little Christ" and now that I study Buddhist and stoic philosophy, I'm more Christ-like. I forgive people because they know not what they do. I pardon humanity of my imagined ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 3, 2019:
@K9Kohle789 so you believe in an afterlife?
ZenSkeptic comments on Dec 31, 2018:
Hilariously enough, by the definition of Christian, I'm a far better Christian now than I ever was before. Christian means "little Christ" and now that I study Buddhist and stoic philosophy, I'm more Christ-like. I forgive people because they know not what they do. I pardon humanity of my imagined ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 3, 2019:
@K9Kohle789 so you believe in an afterlife?
Most of us on this site are sceptics (or skeptics, in the case of non-Brits), but many sceptics ...
WilliamFleming comments on Dec 31, 2018:
You are lumping together a whole bunch of things that you don’t like, but some of those concepts might have validity.
What is new physics and what is wrong with it? I thought physics was physics. If by free energy you are talking about cold fusion aka LENR, I think the world is going to be in ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 1, 2019:
@WilliamFleming Anecdotes are not data. Sounds like Stevenson had a healthy dose of confirmation bias. Or perhaps it was the LSD he took. Regardless, if you're going to start talking about reincarnated souls, you might as well accept religion.
The reason most of us are agnostics is because we hold a healthy dose of scepticism.
WilliamFleming comments on Dec 31, 2018:
You are lumping together a whole bunch of things that you don’t like, but some of those concepts might have validity.
What is new physics and what is wrong with it? I thought physics was physics. If by free energy you are talking about cold fusion aka LENR, I think the world is going to be in ...
MsDemeanour replies on Jan 1, 2019:
@WilliamFleming Anecdotes are not data. Sounds like Stevenson had a healthy dose of confirmation bias. Or perhaps it was the LSD he took. Regardless, if you're going to start talking about reincarnated souls, you might as well accept religion.
The reason most of us are agnostics is because we hold a healthy dose of scepticism.
Should America change the way it elects its president/vice president to the popular vote?
Renickulous comments on Dec 28, 2018:
No, the founders knew if %51 of the population wants to do something like eliminate the constitution it would be terrible for everyone. People are dumb panicky dangerous animals and we need smart people to run things.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
@PalacinkyPDX "A vote in Wyoming is worth nearly 5 times the electoral power than a vote in California does." WOW!!!!!!!!!!!
This is NOT a democracy.
My country has a monarchy. I don't want it. Most of us don't want it. It is totally redundant and has no relevance to our now multicultural country. But you know what is holding us back from becoming a republic? People say 'we don't want a system like USA'. :(
Renickulous comments on Dec 28, 2018:
No, the founders knew if %51 of the population wants to do something like eliminate the constitution it would be terrible for everyone. People are dumb panicky dangerous animals and we need smart people to run things.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
@PalacinkyPDX "A vote in Wyoming is worth nearly 5 times the electoral power than a vote in California does." WOW!!!!!!!!!!!
This is NOT a democracy.
My country has a monarchy. I don't want it. Most of us don't want it. It is totally redundant and has no relevance to our now multicultural country. But you know what is holding us back from becoming a republic? People say 'we don't want a system like USA'. :(
Should America change the way it elects its president/vice president to the popular vote?
thinktwice comments on Dec 28, 2018:
Our founders thought this out carefully to account for population concentrations in the various states and how to represent people who live in sparsely populated rural areas as well as densely populated metropolitan areas.
I vote "no"...no matter which party you support, it could be turned ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
'this is not a country where majority rules'
ahhh democracy......who can define it?
thinktwice comments on Dec 28, 2018:
Our founders thought this out carefully to account for population concentrations in the various states and how to represent people who live in sparsely populated rural areas as well as densely populated metropolitan areas.
I vote "no"...no matter which party you support, it could be turned ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
'this is not a country where majority rules'
ahhh democracy......who can define it?
This Cartoon Explains How the Rich Got Rich and the Poor Got Poor - Vox - Pocket
Biptu comments on Dec 31, 2018:
It just seems like that because the value of the dollar is near worthless. That's the fault of the fed reserve and massive gov spending In the form of inflation. Also, You're not poor because someone else is rich.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
I'm not sure what you were looking at but what I saw was a finite amount of wealth and how it is unevenly distributed. Even if the dollar is near worthless, why is it a small percentage have so much while such a large percentage have so litte?
"you're not poor because someone else is rich" wtf? No one got rich by having slaves???
Biptu comments on Dec 31, 2018:
It just seems like that because the value of the dollar is near worthless. That's the fault of the fed reserve and massive gov spending In the form of inflation. Also, You're not poor because someone else is rich.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
I'm not sure what you were looking at but what I saw was a finite amount of wealth and how it is unevenly distributed. Even if the dollar is near worthless, why is it a small percentage have so much while such a large percentage have so litte?
"you're not poor because someone else is rich" wtf? No one got rich by having slaves???
Empathy legislated ! It has come to that, we had to go to court fight for the right to feed the ...
JackPedigo comments on Dec 29, 2018:
Unfortunately, this issue is not as simple as many would have it. I heard about the arrest of a minister over a year ago and I supported the reason. So far all the money and things cities have been doing aren't working. A program has been developed that has a higher success rate but it involves ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
@JackPedigo I'm sorry if you felt I was judging you. Perhaps I was. My intent was to get you to pause and reconsider. People aren't all the same it's true but no one wants to suffer. I have to wonder what happened to your architect friend that absolutely prohibits him from working for someone else. We are what we have experienced after all.Of course some of don't aspire to the wealth dream. We are content to eek out our own existence and be obligated to no one.
What is it with your sister? Is there a mental heath problem? a cognitive problem? does she have some victim mentality and wants to be rescued? why would that be? Does she lack confidence? or is it that she has always been lazy and someone has always been there to bail her out?
Of the 550,000 homeless on American streets, do you really think that is the choice of the majority?
NB: I wouldn't be giving to the philippines either. Mostly catholic, that evil pope tells them it's their duty to propagate. The catholic church has the funds to feed the needy.
JackPedigo comments on Dec 29, 2018:
Unfortunately, this issue is not as simple as many would have it. I heard about the arrest of a minister over a year ago and I supported the reason. So far all the money and things cities have been doing aren't working. A program has been developed that has a higher success rate but it involves ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
@JackPedigo I'm sorry if you felt I was judging you. Perhaps I was. My intent was to get you to pause and reconsider. People aren't all the same it's true but no one wants to suffer. I have to wonder what happened to your architect friend that absolutely prohibits him from working for someone else. We are what we have experienced after all.Of course some of don't aspire to the wealth dream. We are content to eek out our own existence and be obligated to no one.
What is it with your sister? Is there a mental heath problem? a cognitive problem? does she have some victim mentality and wants to be rescued? why would that be? Does she lack confidence? or is it that she has always been lazy and someone has always been there to bail her out?
Of the 550,000 homeless on American streets, do you really think that is the choice of the majority?
NB: I wouldn't be giving to the philippines either. Mostly catholic, that evil pope tells them it's their duty to propagate. The catholic church has the funds to feed the needy.
Do you think that one "chooses" to become an atheist or is it more like they always were but only ...
Lilith comments on Dec 28, 2018:
The way I see it, Religion and God are two different things that have nothing to do with one another. "Religion" is a socio/cultural financial concept. Humankind chose to anthropomorphize the Creative Energy and called it "God". Religious institutions Monetized it. In an Infinite Universe all things...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
Actually we do know a great deal about the universe and how the world works. I find it beautiful and exhilarating. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUe_Vfi5IL0
Lilith comments on Dec 28, 2018:
The way I see it, Religion and God are two different things that have nothing to do with one another. "Religion" is a socio/cultural financial concept. Humankind chose to anthropomorphize the Creative Energy and called it "God". Religious institutions Monetized it. In an Infinite Universe all things...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
Actually we do know a great deal about the universe and how the world works. I find it beautiful and exhilarating. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUe_Vfi5IL0
Do you think that one "chooses" to become an atheist or is it more like they always were but only ...
Xenocat comments on Dec 29, 2018:
That's kind of how I feel about Buddhism. I consider myself a Buddhist, not because I was looking for it and adopted it, or because I needed something to believe in, but because I discovered that my many of my ideals aligned with it (Buddhism is more of a philosophy anyway).
I of course am ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
So do you believe in Karma, reincarnation, that 'life is sufferering' ?
Xenocat comments on Dec 29, 2018:
That's kind of how I feel about Buddhism. I consider myself a Buddhist, not because I was looking for it and adopted it, or because I needed something to believe in, but because I discovered that my many of my ideals aligned with it (Buddhism is more of a philosophy anyway).
I of course am ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
So do you believe in Karma, reincarnation, that 'life is sufferering' ?
Do you think that one "chooses" to become an atheist or is it more like they always were but only ...
ZenSkeptic comments on Dec 31, 2018:
Hilariously enough, by the definition of Christian, I'm a far better Christian now than I ever was before. Christian means "little Christ" and now that I study Buddhist and stoic philosophy, I'm more Christ-like. I forgive people because they know not what they do. I pardon humanity of my imagined ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
Do you believe in reincarnation?
ZenSkeptic comments on Dec 31, 2018:
Hilariously enough, by the definition of Christian, I'm a far better Christian now than I ever was before. Christian means "little Christ" and now that I study Buddhist and stoic philosophy, I'm more Christ-like. I forgive people because they know not what they do. I pardon humanity of my imagined ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
Do you believe in reincarnation?
Empathy legislated ! It has come to that, we had to go to court fight for the right to feed the ...
JackPedigo comments on Dec 29, 2018:
Unfortunately, this issue is not as simple as many would have it. I heard about the arrest of a minister over a year ago and I supported the reason. So far all the money and things cities have been doing aren't working. A program has been developed that has a higher success rate but it involves ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
@JackPedigo I'll check out Adam Ruin's Everything episode of which you speak. (I'll just boast and say it is on our 'free to air' tv here in Aus with all episodes).
I find some logic in what you say because of the imbalance in our ecosystem. I don't actually believe humans are more important than any other animal on this planet. So when I see that the consequence of human overpopulation causes the extinction of other animals eg orangutans, koalas, polar bears and thousands of other species, not to mention the damage to the environment, I question the importance of human life. However, just as I am horrified by the thought of animals dying as a result of land clearing, I can't condone ignoring the plight of people in need.
With the right distribution of wealth, the planet is able to sustain the population (though not much more I suspect). As humans with empathy it is our responsibility to care for those who are unable to care for themselves. Not because it could be 'me' one day but because we care.
Gov'ts have done a good job at encouraging us to blame the homeless and unemployed. Very few want to live in poverty and on the streets. You need to dig a little deeper, see how unemployment erodes one's self-esteem and dignity, how it affects the mind, how depression takes over the soul until one is unable to act, to face going for a job interview, or even interact with others. It is so hard to come back from that. This is why these people, these precious human beings need our compassion and help. Would you kick a kitten in the gutter? I doubt it. Can't you try to understand those less resilient and capable than you? Each have a history that has brought them to this point.
JackPedigo comments on Dec 29, 2018:
Unfortunately, this issue is not as simple as many would have it. I heard about the arrest of a minister over a year ago and I supported the reason. So far all the money and things cities have been doing aren't working. A program has been developed that has a higher success rate but it involves ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
@JackPedigo I'll check out Adam Ruin's Everything episode of which you speak. (I'll just boast and say it is on our 'free to air' tv here in Aus with all episodes).
I find some logic in what you say because of the imbalance in our ecosystem. I don't actually believe humans are more important than any other animal on this planet. So when I see that the consequence of human overpopulation causes the extinction of other animals eg orangutans, koalas, polar bears and thousands of other species, not to mention the damage to the environment, I question the importance of human life. However, just as I am horrified by the thought of animals dying as a result of land clearing, I can't condone ignoring the plight of people in need.
With the right distribution of wealth, the planet is able to sustain the population (though not much more I suspect). As humans with empathy it is our responsibility to care for those who are unable to care for themselves. Not because it could be 'me' one day but because we care.
Gov'ts have done a good job at encouraging us to blame the homeless and unemployed. Very few want to live in poverty and on the streets. You need to dig a little deeper, see how unemployment erodes one's self-esteem and dignity, how it affects the mind, how depression takes over the soul until one is unable to act, to face going for a job interview, or even interact with others. It is so hard to come back from that. This is why these people, these precious human beings need our compassion and help. Would you kick a kitten in the gutter? I doubt it. Can't you try to understand those less resilient and capable than you? Each have a history that has brought them to this point.
Great news for christians.....not so great for the rest of us.
phxbillcee comments on Dec 31, 2018:
That's ok. I didn't even figure to make it to just 650!
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
yeah...who wants to live that long? 100 will do me.
phxbillcee comments on Dec 31, 2018:
That's ok. I didn't even figure to make it to just 650!
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
yeah...who wants to live that long? 100 will do me.
What songs make you happy?
Green_Chile_Type comments on Jun 24, 2018:
Forgot this one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvaEJzoaYZk
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
I was going to say this one! You know this is one of the few songs I never get tired of. It always gives me a grin
Green_Chile_Type comments on Jun 24, 2018:
Forgot this one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvaEJzoaYZk
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
I was going to say this one! You know this is one of the few songs I never get tired of. It always gives me a grin
Fuck me Jesus!!!
[latimes.com]
Looking4-Others comments on Dec 30, 2018:
He's running it like a business..He bankrupted 6 or 7 of them.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
@Closeted Sorry Closeted.....I'm old and easily befuddled. Happy New Year to you
Looking4-Others comments on Dec 30, 2018:
He's running it like a business..He bankrupted 6 or 7 of them.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 31, 2018:
@Closeted Sorry Closeted.....I'm old and easily befuddled. Happy New Year to you
Fuck me Jesus!!!
[latimes.com]
Looking4-Others comments on Dec 30, 2018:
He's running it like a business..He bankrupted 6 or 7 of them.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
@Closeted Sorry you misunderstand because I'm Australian. Many Americans don't do irony or satire humour. Australians are rarely literal. In Aust, we have an independent free to air tv station. It is funded by the government and is supposed to be impartial (tho many say it has a more left wing agenda). Anyway before the election, the show Four Corners featured a story on Trump, interviewing tradespeople who went bankrupt as a result of Trumps dealings. It also showed him networking with gov't official so they would fund his projects or get the go ahead when there were obstacles. He could get projects done without putting money down. His balls should be massive except Stormy squashed that rumour
You will find Four Corners episodes on youtube, many about TRump. Thing is because it is funded by the government (and our right wing gov't don't like it very much and would love to shut it down for libel) the reporting has to be credible.
Looking4-Others comments on Dec 30, 2018:
He's running it like a business..He bankrupted 6 or 7 of them.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
@Closeted Sorry you misunderstand because I'm Australian. Many Americans don't do irony or satire humour. Australians are rarely literal. In Aust, we have an independent free to air tv station. It is funded by the government and is supposed to be impartial (tho many say it has a more left wing agenda). Anyway before the election, the show Four Corners featured a story on Trump, interviewing tradespeople who went bankrupt as a result of Trumps dealings. It also showed him networking with gov't official so they would fund his projects or get the go ahead when there were obstacles. He could get projects done without putting money down. His balls should be massive except Stormy squashed that rumour
You will find Four Corners episodes on youtube, many about TRump. Thing is because it is funded by the government (and our right wing gov't don't like it very much and would love to shut it down for libel) the reporting has to be credible.
Never realized that
AntaresRose comments on Dec 30, 2018:
I love the look that guy gives. Cracks me up.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
Sam Elliot. Still sexy as all hell as an old man. Here he is in his prime.........all male!
AntaresRose comments on Dec 30, 2018:
I love the look that guy gives. Cracks me up.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
Sam Elliot. Still sexy as all hell as an old man. Here he is in his prime.........all male!
Fuck me Jesus!!!
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Looking4-Others comments on Dec 30, 2018:
He's running it like a business..He bankrupted 6 or 7 of them.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
@Looking4-Others lets not split hairs over how many bankruptcies he's had. It's too many. I think it was a way to get out of paying his employers. So perhaps his idea is to bankrupt the country so there are no services and no jobs
Looking4-Others comments on Dec 30, 2018:
He's running it like a business..He bankrupted 6 or 7 of them.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
@Looking4-Others lets not split hairs over how many bankruptcies he's had. It's too many. I think it was a way to get out of paying his employers. So perhaps his idea is to bankrupt the country so there are no services and no jobs
Just because it wasn't seen, doesn't mean it wasn't rampant.
Bobbyzen comments on Dec 30, 2018:
So THAT’S when America was great! I knew it had to be sometime...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
I thought it was when they whipped the Brits!
Bobbyzen comments on Dec 30, 2018:
So THAT’S when America was great! I knew it had to be sometime...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
I thought it was when they whipped the Brits!
What is a telltale sign you are dealing with an INFJ?
Bendog comments on Dec 30, 2018:
INFJ?
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
@Bendog https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers%E2%80%93Briggs_Type_Indicator
just skip to the bottom.
Bendog comments on Dec 30, 2018:
INFJ?
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
@Bendog https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers%E2%80%93Briggs_Type_Indicator
just skip to the bottom.
What is a telltale sign you are dealing with an INFJ?
48thRonin comments on Dec 30, 2018:
Apparently this is me still trying to determine how everything else works with it but very interesting nonetheless
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
see if your horoscope has better news
48thRonin comments on Dec 30, 2018:
Apparently this is me still trying to determine how everything else works with it but very interesting nonetheless
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
see if your horoscope has better news
If any one, in any job, fucked up as the Trumpster they would so be fired!
Except maybe a ...
MsDemeanour comments on Dec 28, 2018:
Why is it that there are no list of qualifications required (except $) for being a politician? This is so wrong. If you're a teacher you must have the qualifications. If you join the army,, you must have the education, the fitness and a psych test. Can we please make it mandatory that politicians ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
@Diogenes All countries yes! In Australia we have the weird situation where our PM was sacked by his own party and now have an unelected 'Happy Clapper christian' as PM! The press is having a field day because of his religion of course. It doesn't go down to well in my country when the head of state says 'we should all pray'. As for your country, call me shallow, but you have the best looking PM I've ever seen. Oh and he dances well. This must cover a 'multitude of sins' !!!!
MsDemeanour comments on Dec 28, 2018:
Why is it that there are no list of qualifications required (except $) for being a politician? This is so wrong. If you're a teacher you must have the qualifications. If you join the army,, you must have the education, the fitness and a psych test. Can we please make it mandatory that politicians ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
@Diogenes All countries yes! In Australia we have the weird situation where our PM was sacked by his own party and now have an unelected 'Happy Clapper christian' as PM! The press is having a field day because of his religion of course. It doesn't go down to well in my country when the head of state says 'we should all pray'. As for your country, call me shallow, but you have the best looking PM I've ever seen. Oh and he dances well. This must cover a 'multitude of sins' !!!!
Empathy legislated ! It has come to that, we had to go to court fight for the right to feed the ...
JackPedigo comments on Dec 29, 2018:
Unfortunately, this issue is not as simple as many would have it. I heard about the arrest of a minister over a year ago and I supported the reason. So far all the money and things cities have been doing aren't working. A program has been developed that has a higher success rate but it involves ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
@Jolanta exactly so. Distribution of wealth is key. No one needs to have millions of dollars and no one deserves it. Did you know that when Finland had high unemployment they switched to six hour days. People were more productive because they worked harder while at work, and they were happier because they had more time for recreation.
In yours and my country some people are working 60 hrs a week while others have no jobs. It isn't right. I know a man who turned to ice and became homeless at 48. His business had gone bust, couldn't pay mortgage, or creditors. depression and stress were going through the roof and his marriage broke up. This could happen to anyone of us. We must Quit the blame game
JackPedigo comments on Dec 29, 2018:
Unfortunately, this issue is not as simple as many would have it. I heard about the arrest of a minister over a year ago and I supported the reason. So far all the money and things cities have been doing aren't working. A program has been developed that has a higher success rate but it involves ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
@Jolanta exactly so. Distribution of wealth is key. No one needs to have millions of dollars and no one deserves it. Did you know that when Finland had high unemployment they switched to six hour days. People were more productive because they worked harder while at work, and they were happier because they had more time for recreation.
In yours and my country some people are working 60 hrs a week while others have no jobs. It isn't right. I know a man who turned to ice and became homeless at 48. His business had gone bust, couldn't pay mortgage, or creditors. depression and stress were going through the roof and his marriage broke up. This could happen to anyone of us. We must Quit the blame game
All the more reason to secure the southern border.
MsDemeanour comments on Dec 29, 2018:
Christ I hate the word 'alien'. If anything exemplifies the 'them' and 'us' or 'same' and 'different' it is the word alien. You do know that to the rest of the english speaking world alien means a little green man from mars? That's how much we see it as 'them' and 'us'.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
@Green_eyes Wow! Are you one of those shape-shifting reptilian people who are taking over the world? I never met one before. This would be a very exciting moment if you were!
MsDemeanour comments on Dec 29, 2018:
Christ I hate the word 'alien'. If anything exemplifies the 'them' and 'us' or 'same' and 'different' it is the word alien. You do know that to the rest of the english speaking world alien means a little green man from mars? That's how much we see it as 'them' and 'us'.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
@Green_eyes Wow! Are you one of those shape-shifting reptilian people who are taking over the world? I never met one before. This would be a very exciting moment if you were!
I was banned from three facebook groups this week for the post below (I copy and pasted it to ...
Stacey48 comments on Dec 28, 2018:
This is an interesting perspective. I agree that a narcissistic culture has developed, and that it most likely includes the attitude that feeds many of the distorted ideas that bled into our societal culture as a whole. This does seem to be the norm, but is it not still on a spectrum?
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
@Secular_Squirrel I am not exactly sure what we are arguing about. I have said that the environment is equally significant as genetic make up when it comes to behaviour. Are you saying they're not? Are you saying that it's all about nurture? or that it is much more about nurture? Are you saying that all these 'cluster B' people are a result of the environment in which htey were raised? And that with a change of environment and habits, they can change? Many of these people don't even recognise they have a problem.
As I mentioned earlier I am not a big believer in labelling people (or the DSM for that matter). Diagnoses differ depending on who gives them. No one fits ALL symptoms and symptoms overlap. there is no list of symptoms saying what is normal. People should be seen as individuals. It's time to stop labelling and stigmatising and promote mental diversity.
Here is a link to what is widely accepted ie that most believe in the dual influence https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-nature-versus-nurture-2795392
I could go into my university library and look up peer reviewed journals for you but I really can't be arsed. You do your own research. And yes I'm sure you can poke holes in any research you don't happen to agree with.
Stacey48 comments on Dec 28, 2018:
This is an interesting perspective. I agree that a narcissistic culture has developed, and that it most likely includes the attitude that feeds many of the distorted ideas that bled into our societal culture as a whole. This does seem to be the norm, but is it not still on a spectrum?
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 30, 2018:
@Secular_Squirrel I am not exactly sure what we are arguing about. I have said that the environment is equally significant as genetic make up when it comes to behaviour. Are you saying they're not? Are you saying that it's all about nurture? or that it is much more about nurture? Are you saying that all these 'cluster B' people are a result of the environment in which htey were raised? And that with a change of environment and habits, they can change? Many of these people don't even recognise they have a problem.
As I mentioned earlier I am not a big believer in labelling people (or the DSM for that matter). Diagnoses differ depending on who gives them. No one fits ALL symptoms and symptoms overlap. there is no list of symptoms saying what is normal. People should be seen as individuals. It's time to stop labelling and stigmatising and promote mental diversity.
Here is a link to what is widely accepted ie that most believe in the dual influence https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-nature-versus-nurture-2795392
I could go into my university library and look up peer reviewed journals for you but I really can't be arsed. You do your own research. And yes I'm sure you can poke holes in any research you don't happen to agree with.
I was banned from three facebook groups this week for the post below (I copy and pasted it to ...
Stacey48 comments on Dec 28, 2018:
This is an interesting perspective. I agree that a narcissistic culture has developed, and that it most likely includes the attitude that feeds many of the distorted ideas that bled into our societal culture as a whole. This does seem to be the norm, but is it not still on a spectrum?
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 29, 2018:
@Secular_Squirrel There have been extensive studies on nature vs nurture. The current consensus is that both are equally significant on behaviour.
Stacey48 comments on Dec 28, 2018:
This is an interesting perspective. I agree that a narcissistic culture has developed, and that it most likely includes the attitude that feeds many of the distorted ideas that bled into our societal culture as a whole. This does seem to be the norm, but is it not still on a spectrum?
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 29, 2018:
@Secular_Squirrel There have been extensive studies on nature vs nurture. The current consensus is that both are equally significant on behaviour.
Is this a dating site?
jondspen comments on Dec 29, 2018:
It's billed as a dating site...but in reality very little 'dating' goes on here. I think that is b/c of the way the site is organized and constructed. Plus there is a sister site that it shares members and posts with...so not sure if one was community and the other dating,and they just ended up ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 29, 2018:
@maturin1919 I didn't know about humanist.com . I like the philosophy in theory but as Twain is said to have quoted "the more I learn about people, the more I like my dog"
jondspen comments on Dec 29, 2018:
It's billed as a dating site...but in reality very little 'dating' goes on here. I think that is b/c of the way the site is organized and constructed. Plus there is a sister site that it shares members and posts with...so not sure if one was community and the other dating,and they just ended up ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 29, 2018:
@maturin1919 I didn't know about humanist.com . I like the philosophy in theory but as Twain is said to have quoted "the more I learn about people, the more I like my dog"
Is this a dating site?
jondspen comments on Dec 29, 2018:
It's billed as a dating site...but in reality very little 'dating' goes on here. I think that is b/c of the way the site is organized and constructed. Plus there is a sister site that it shares members and posts with...so not sure if one was community and the other dating,and they just ended up ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 29, 2018:
The rest of us are dating heaps. Can't think what's happening with you mate.
jondspen comments on Dec 29, 2018:
It's billed as a dating site...but in reality very little 'dating' goes on here. I think that is b/c of the way the site is organized and constructed. Plus there is a sister site that it shares members and posts with...so not sure if one was community and the other dating,and they just ended up ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 29, 2018:
The rest of us are dating heaps. Can't think what's happening with you mate.
Empathy legislated ! It has come to that, we had to go to court fight for the right to feed the ...
JackPedigo comments on Dec 29, 2018:
Unfortunately, this issue is not as simple as many would have it. I heard about the arrest of a minister over a year ago and I supported the reason. So far all the money and things cities have been doing aren't working. A program has been developed that has a higher success rate but it involves ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 29, 2018:
yes indeed. Let's hope they die faster. Hopefully the council will be able to keep up with the removal of dead bodies before summer hits.
JackPedigo comments on Dec 29, 2018:
Unfortunately, this issue is not as simple as many would have it. I heard about the arrest of a minister over a year ago and I supported the reason. So far all the money and things cities have been doing aren't working. A program has been developed that has a higher success rate but it involves ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 29, 2018:
yes indeed. Let's hope they die faster. Hopefully the council will be able to keep up with the removal of dead bodies before summer hits.
I was banned from three facebook groups this week for the post below (I copy and pasted it to ...
Stacey48 comments on Dec 28, 2018:
This is an interesting perspective. I agree that a narcissistic culture has developed, and that it most likely includes the attitude that feeds many of the distorted ideas that bled into our societal culture as a whole. This does seem to be the norm, but is it not still on a spectrum?
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 29, 2018:
@Secular_Squirrel Not all cluster B ppl have been physically or emotionally abused which brings us back to the genome. When it comes to the nature vs nurture debate most studies support the combination of these two. Extensive twin studies have shown that even when there is identical DNA one twin brought up in a nurturing family will not develop mental illness. The other, brought up in an abusive home develops schizophrenia. The genes are there but conditions have to be right for them to be activated. Or to describe it your way, the neural pathways can be entrenched because of external factors.
What I think is more interesting is when identical twins from the same nurturing background, can develop so differently. One with bipolar, the other without. This is thought to be from epigenetics. No time to go into it all now but what you eat now, how anxious you are,whether you smoke, life expectancy, can impact on your your twin grandchildren. Despite them having identical genetics, one twin may be tagged by your epigenetics and become an alcoholic.
this is probably detouring off topic but I find it fascinating.
Stacey48 comments on Dec 28, 2018:
This is an interesting perspective. I agree that a narcissistic culture has developed, and that it most likely includes the attitude that feeds many of the distorted ideas that bled into our societal culture as a whole. This does seem to be the norm, but is it not still on a spectrum?
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 29, 2018:
@Secular_Squirrel Not all cluster B ppl have been physically or emotionally abused which brings us back to the genome. When it comes to the nature vs nurture debate most studies support the combination of these two. Extensive twin studies have shown that even when there is identical DNA one twin brought up in a nurturing family will not develop mental illness. The other, brought up in an abusive home develops schizophrenia. The genes are there but conditions have to be right for them to be activated. Or to describe it your way, the neural pathways can be entrenched because of external factors.
What I think is more interesting is when identical twins from the same nurturing background, can develop so differently. One with bipolar, the other without. This is thought to be from epigenetics. No time to go into it all now but what you eat now, how anxious you are,whether you smoke, life expectancy, can impact on your your twin grandchildren. Despite them having identical genetics, one twin may be tagged by your epigenetics and become an alcoholic.
this is probably detouring off topic but I find it fascinating.
I was banned from three facebook groups this week for the post below (I copy and pasted it to ...
Stacey48 comments on Dec 28, 2018:
This is an interesting perspective. I agree that a narcissistic culture has developed, and that it most likely includes the attitude that feeds many of the distorted ideas that bled into our societal culture as a whole. This does seem to be the norm, but is it not still on a spectrum?
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 29, 2018:
@Secular_Squirrel I certainly agree with that nurture as well as nature causes the activation of certain genes.
I probably don't agree with people surviving alone. It is well documented that we are pack animals and to be ousted from the pack meant certain death. I believe they served a purpose for the group.
Did you know that there is much speculation that the reason that the schizophrenia gene didn't disappear through natural selection is because it was so valued by the clan. These people were seen at the Sharman's of the tribe. The bible is riddled with single people who had visions of god. I don't think there is a single episode of god talking to a crowd of people. Autism too was valued by the tribe with their attention to detail. It is time we again embraced mental diversity.
Stacey48 comments on Dec 28, 2018:
This is an interesting perspective. I agree that a narcissistic culture has developed, and that it most likely includes the attitude that feeds many of the distorted ideas that bled into our societal culture as a whole. This does seem to be the norm, but is it not still on a spectrum?
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 29, 2018:
@Secular_Squirrel I certainly agree with that nurture as well as nature causes the activation of certain genes.
I probably don't agree with people surviving alone. It is well documented that we are pack animals and to be ousted from the pack meant certain death. I believe they served a purpose for the group.
Did you know that there is much speculation that the reason that the schizophrenia gene didn't disappear through natural selection is because it was so valued by the clan. These people were seen at the Sharman's of the tribe. The bible is riddled with single people who had visions of god. I don't think there is a single episode of god talking to a crowd of people. Autism too was valued by the tribe with their attention to detail. It is time we again embraced mental diversity.
This will probably offend someone too...
MsDemeanour comments on Dec 28, 2018:
jees that's fuckin' hilarious
(face palm) If in doubt never take a statement by an aussie at face value.
Anyway here's something I know you'll find side-splitting.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 29, 2018:
@phxbillcee musicals and country and western music should be illegal :p
MsDemeanour comments on Dec 28, 2018:
jees that's fuckin' hilarious
(face palm) If in doubt never take a statement by an aussie at face value.
Anyway here's something I know you'll find side-splitting.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 29, 2018:
@phxbillcee musicals and country and western music should be illegal :p
True Love is when two people lower their standards enough to make it work.
MsDemeanour comments on Dec 27, 2018:
Don't be such a cynic. Compromise is the word you're looking for, NOT lowering standards. :p
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@TomMcGiverin I just checked out your profile. Id say your wife was very lucky. You're interesting, intelligent and left wing! Damn shame you're not Australian! lol
MsDemeanour comments on Dec 27, 2018:
Don't be such a cynic. Compromise is the word you're looking for, NOT lowering standards. :p
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@TomMcGiverin I just checked out your profile. Id say your wife was very lucky. You're interesting, intelligent and left wing! Damn shame you're not Australian! lol
I was banned from three facebook groups this week for the post below (I copy and pasted it to ...
Stacey48 comments on Dec 28, 2018:
This is an interesting perspective. I agree that a narcissistic culture has developed, and that it most likely includes the attitude that feeds many of the distorted ideas that bled into our societal culture as a whole. This does seem to be the norm, but is it not still on a spectrum?
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@Secular_Squirrel Very interesting thread. I'd like to make a couple of points. I think it unfair to group what you call cluster B ppl together. I have yet to see two suffering bi-polar or schizophrenia exhibiting identical traits. Just as there is an autism spectrum or continuum, I believe these cluster B or narcissistic types are on a continuum., some exhibiting more antisocial behaviour than others.
My other point is about natural selection. Why is this trait still so prevalent? What was it about this genetic make up that made it valuable in our ancestry? I would say it is because these people are the go-getters. Nothing and no one stands in the way of their purpose. AS you can see they're often world leaders. They're CEOs or they're in jail. These people motivated others, either by force or inspiration, to move mountains. I believe this ruthless trait is no longer helpful in modern day society, especially by our leaders. Anyway that's my take on it.
Stacey48 comments on Dec 28, 2018:
This is an interesting perspective. I agree that a narcissistic culture has developed, and that it most likely includes the attitude that feeds many of the distorted ideas that bled into our societal culture as a whole. This does seem to be the norm, but is it not still on a spectrum?
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@Secular_Squirrel Very interesting thread. I'd like to make a couple of points. I think it unfair to group what you call cluster B ppl together. I have yet to see two suffering bi-polar or schizophrenia exhibiting identical traits. Just as there is an autism spectrum or continuum, I believe these cluster B or narcissistic types are on a continuum., some exhibiting more antisocial behaviour than others.
My other point is about natural selection. Why is this trait still so prevalent? What was it about this genetic make up that made it valuable in our ancestry? I would say it is because these people are the go-getters. Nothing and no one stands in the way of their purpose. AS you can see they're often world leaders. They're CEOs or they're in jail. These people motivated others, either by force or inspiration, to move mountains. I believe this ruthless trait is no longer helpful in modern day society, especially by our leaders. Anyway that's my take on it.
True Love is when two people lower their standards enough to make it work.
MsDemeanour comments on Dec 27, 2018:
Don't be such a cynic. Compromise is the word you're looking for, NOT lowering standards. :p
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@TomMcGiverin Your wife most certainly did not compromise on you. My husband had many wonderful assets but the thing I most valued was that he was an 'honourable man'. Do you know how rare that is? I know it is an old fashioned word, and some may laugh but it covers so many areas. I have tried to instil this value in my sons.
MsDemeanour comments on Dec 27, 2018:
Don't be such a cynic. Compromise is the word you're looking for, NOT lowering standards. :p
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@TomMcGiverin Your wife most certainly did not compromise on you. My husband had many wonderful assets but the thing I most valued was that he was an 'honourable man'. Do you know how rare that is? I know it is an old fashioned word, and some may laugh but it covers so many areas. I have tried to instil this value in my sons.
True Love is when two people lower their standards enough to make it work.
MsDemeanour comments on Dec 27, 2018:
Don't be such a cynic. Compromise is the word you're looking for, NOT lowering standards. :p
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@TomMcGiverin I never knew that until i was in my 30's when I said to a friend "why is she with that jerk" and my friend replied, "not everyone is as lucky as you but they still want to marry and have a family so they settle". Perhaps I was lucky
MsDemeanour comments on Dec 27, 2018:
Don't be such a cynic. Compromise is the word you're looking for, NOT lowering standards. :p
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@TomMcGiverin I never knew that until i was in my 30's when I said to a friend "why is she with that jerk" and my friend replied, "not everyone is as lucky as you but they still want to marry and have a family so they settle". Perhaps I was lucky
True Love is when two people lower their standards enough to make it work.
MsDemeanour comments on Dec 27, 2018:
Don't be such a cynic. Compromise is the word you're looking for, NOT lowering standards. :p
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@TomMcGiverin Well since I've never feared being alone, I have never entered into a partnership with anyone who was 'less than'
MsDemeanour comments on Dec 27, 2018:
Don't be such a cynic. Compromise is the word you're looking for, NOT lowering standards. :p
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@TomMcGiverin Well since I've never feared being alone, I have never entered into a partnership with anyone who was 'less than'
Misogyny hate crime: new research reveals true scale of issue – and how the public are united ...
jondspen comments on Aug 31, 2018:
Society has underplayed violence against men much more. And when it is reported, cops just shrug it off, where as women typically have the option of counseling, shelters, and many protections. Men have no recourse, at least from what I have seen in south USA states and in California. I know first...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@DarrelScott ok ok. Men have it far worse than women because they are not heard. Women are all evil bitches waiting to entrap and beat men. These days women have ALL the power and men have none.
jondspen comments on Aug 31, 2018:
Society has underplayed violence against men much more. And when it is reported, cops just shrug it off, where as women typically have the option of counseling, shelters, and many protections. Men have no recourse, at least from what I have seen in south USA states and in California. I know first...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@DarrelScott ok ok. Men have it far worse than women because they are not heard. Women are all evil bitches waiting to entrap and beat men. These days women have ALL the power and men have none.
I'm trying to be a role model, WTF
Captnron59 comments on Dec 28, 2018:
I don't eat beans... but... what's wrong with cool beans?
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
they're better hot
Captnron59 comments on Dec 28, 2018:
I don't eat beans... but... what's wrong with cool beans?
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
they're better hot
Misogyny hate crime: new research reveals true scale of issue – and how the public are united ...
Stepmomofdragons comments on Aug 28, 2018:
Reading this thread confirms for me that men ain't shit. I was assaulted by whom I thought was a friend in public, but what people thought was a couple harmlessly "messing around" was me swatting away at him from groping me aggressively. I didn't tell on him because who would believe me? ?
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@jondspen may I suggest in the kindest possible way that you go talk to someone. This theme of yours which has been repeated in other threads appears obsessional. I wonder what happened to you that made you like this. I know you will respond aggressively with a "you have no idea about me or my life" kind of stuff, but it is apparent to all of us that bitterness and anger are consuming you. This is no way to live life. Good luck to you and I'm sorry if this sounds patronising...it isn't intended that way.
Stepmomofdragons comments on Aug 28, 2018:
Reading this thread confirms for me that men ain't shit. I was assaulted by whom I thought was a friend in public, but what people thought was a couple harmlessly "messing around" was me swatting away at him from groping me aggressively. I didn't tell on him because who would believe me? ?
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@jondspen may I suggest in the kindest possible way that you go talk to someone. This theme of yours which has been repeated in other threads appears obsessional. I wonder what happened to you that made you like this. I know you will respond aggressively with a "you have no idea about me or my life" kind of stuff, but it is apparent to all of us that bitterness and anger are consuming you. This is no way to live life. Good luck to you and I'm sorry if this sounds patronising...it isn't intended that way.
Misogyny hate crime: new research reveals true scale of issue – and how the public are united ...
jondspen comments on Aug 31, 2018:
Society has underplayed violence against men much more. And when it is reported, cops just shrug it off, where as women typically have the option of counseling, shelters, and many protections. Men have no recourse, at least from what I have seen in south USA states and in California. I know first...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@DarrelScott I am sorry for your bad experience with these two women. However if you look above to @Gwendolyn2018 's post you will see the kind of experiences I hear from women. While you can say "I will make sure I never see either of them again" Women who experience domestic violence continue to live in fear, continue to look over their shoulder for years and years, expecting him to turn up and kill them.
jondspen comments on Aug 31, 2018:
Society has underplayed violence against men much more. And when it is reported, cops just shrug it off, where as women typically have the option of counseling, shelters, and many protections. Men have no recourse, at least from what I have seen in south USA states and in California. I know first...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@DarrelScott I am sorry for your bad experience with these two women. However if you look above to @Gwendolyn2018 's post you will see the kind of experiences I hear from women. While you can say "I will make sure I never see either of them again" Women who experience domestic violence continue to live in fear, continue to look over their shoulder for years and years, expecting him to turn up and kill them.
Misogyny hate crime: new research reveals true scale of issue – and how the public are united ...
jondspen comments on Aug 31, 2018:
Society has underplayed violence against men much more. And when it is reported, cops just shrug it off, where as women typically have the option of counseling, shelters, and many protections. Men have no recourse, at least from what I have seen in south USA states and in California. I know first...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@DarrelScott Can I ask why you didn't leave the violent household. Many women are fearful of being tracked down and beaten more.
jondspen comments on Aug 31, 2018:
Society has underplayed violence against men much more. And when it is reported, cops just shrug it off, where as women typically have the option of counseling, shelters, and many protections. Men have no recourse, at least from what I have seen in south USA states and in California. I know first...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@DarrelScott Can I ask why you didn't leave the violent household. Many women are fearful of being tracked down and beaten more.
Misogyny hate crime: new research reveals true scale of issue – and how the public are united ...
jondspen comments on Aug 31, 2018:
Society has underplayed violence against men much more. And when it is reported, cops just shrug it off, where as women typically have the option of counseling, shelters, and many protections. Men have no recourse, at least from what I have seen in south USA states and in California. I know first...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@Gwendolyn2018 You were very patient. I would've said not to waste your breath here. A more biased viewpoint I have yet to find. I can only answer for my country but here in Australia one woman is killed daily, as a result of domestic violence. I know domestic violence occurs to men. My own brother is a victim and because he is co-dependent he continues to return to the bitch. But to infer that women are just as violent or predatory as men is just preposterous. Apart from that Stephen King movie, how many women keep men in the basement?
These are the statistics from our last census: there were 3,094 women and 35,745 men in Australian adult corrective services facilities. I don't know what they are in USA but can only imagine they're comparable.
jondspen comments on Aug 31, 2018:
Society has underplayed violence against men much more. And when it is reported, cops just shrug it off, where as women typically have the option of counseling, shelters, and many protections. Men have no recourse, at least from what I have seen in south USA states and in California. I know first...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@Gwendolyn2018 You were very patient. I would've said not to waste your breath here. A more biased viewpoint I have yet to find. I can only answer for my country but here in Australia one woman is killed daily, as a result of domestic violence. I know domestic violence occurs to men. My own brother is a victim and because he is co-dependent he continues to return to the bitch. But to infer that women are just as violent or predatory as men is just preposterous. Apart from that Stephen King movie, how many women keep men in the basement?
These are the statistics from our last census: there were 3,094 women and 35,745 men in Australian adult corrective services facilities. I don't know what they are in USA but can only imagine they're comparable.
It appears that to thrive on this site one must hate our President....
Renickulous comments on Dec 28, 2018:
I'm not a fan of trump or some of his policy but when I hear obvious propaganda and refute it on his behalf you get called Nazi, racist, or troll
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@Renickulous Are you talking about criminals or asylum seekers? Separating families is inhumane and should be abolished. But refugees coming to your country may well be different to the situation in my country. Are they criminals for seeking refuge?
Also you say 'the Muslim ban trump used was the same countries obama banned' This may be true but Trump WAS very vocal about it as if it was his idea. And of course many people said Obama WAS muslim. You can see my difficulty in determining the truth.
Renickulous comments on Dec 28, 2018:
I'm not a fan of trump or some of his policy but when I hear obvious propaganda and refute it on his behalf you get called Nazi, racist, or troll
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@Renickulous Are you talking about criminals or asylum seekers? Separating families is inhumane and should be abolished. But refugees coming to your country may well be different to the situation in my country. Are they criminals for seeking refuge?
Also you say 'the Muslim ban trump used was the same countries obama banned' This may be true but Trump WAS very vocal about it as if it was his idea. And of course many people said Obama WAS muslim. You can see my difficulty in determining the truth.
It appears that to thrive on this site one must hate our President....
MeredithT comments on Dec 28, 2018:
I don't hate the President, that would require that I acquire some sort of feeling for him. I have no respect for him, he doesn't lead, he's a coward, and he has an unusual relationship with the truth. Other than that he is who he is, we all knew that going in, he won't change and it's up to the ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
He is certainly no statesman. He could benefit from Toastmasers, and manners.
MeredithT comments on Dec 28, 2018:
I don't hate the President, that would require that I acquire some sort of feeling for him. I have no respect for him, he doesn't lead, he's a coward, and he has an unusual relationship with the truth. Other than that he is who he is, we all knew that going in, he won't change and it's up to the ...
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
He is certainly no statesman. He could benefit from Toastmasers, and manners.
It appears that to thrive on this site one must hate our President....
Renickulous comments on Dec 28, 2018:
I'm not a fan of trump or some of his policy but when I hear obvious propaganda and refute it on his behalf you get called Nazi, racist, or troll
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
can you please give me some examples of the obvious propaganda against Trump?
Renickulous comments on Dec 28, 2018:
I'm not a fan of trump or some of his policy but when I hear obvious propaganda and refute it on his behalf you get called Nazi, racist, or troll
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
can you please give me some examples of the obvious propaganda against Trump?
In case you're thinking of converting...
KKGator comments on Dec 27, 2018:
Jim Keller of West Reading is a badass.
I also freakin' love your name.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@MrBeelzeebubbles hahahaha. they won't get that.
KKGator comments on Dec 27, 2018:
Jim Keller of West Reading is a badass.
I also freakin' love your name.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 28, 2018:
@MrBeelzeebubbles hahahaha. they won't get that.
In case you're thinking of converting...
KKGator comments on Dec 27, 2018:
Jim Keller of West Reading is a badass.
I also freakin' love your name.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 27, 2018:
@MrBeelzeebubbles lol I just couldn't bring myself to write 'american'. It would be a misdeamour for me ;)
KKGator comments on Dec 27, 2018:
Jim Keller of West Reading is a badass.
I also freakin' love your name.
MsDemeanour replies on Dec 27, 2018:
@MrBeelzeebubbles lol I just couldn't bring myself to write 'american'. It would be a misdeamour for me ;)
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