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Why do young guys think sarcasm is positive?

Marionville comments on Sep 22, 2018:

I was told when I was young that sarcasm was the poorest form of wit. I am an older woman and British and when I first joined this site a few months ago I noticed quite a number of men, mostly youngish but not all, used sarcasm a lot in their replies and comments. I didn’t know whether it was ...

MsDemeanour replies on Nov 4, 2018:

@MarianneW A kindred spirit! I'm going to New England!

Women do have great logical opinions and do vote.

paul1967 comments on Nov 3, 2018:

One would think that all women would hate Trump on so many levels, yet most of the ones I talk to ignore his unacceptable behavior.

MsDemeanour replies on Nov 3, 2018:

It's not tacit approval. Thing is, we women of a certain age have been indoctrinated with the 'boys will be boys' and 'girls are hysterical' philosophy. Of course this is changing but I easily recall a time when sexual harassment in the workplace was not a crime and you were expected to put up with it. I think some women overlook Trump's crimes because of this culture. I haven't got past him imitating a disabled man.

Hey, non indigenous Americans and Canadians.

Seajay88 comments on Nov 2, 2018:

Is this suppose to mean something? Colonizing has been a plague for thousands of years. Literally thousands. The current generation of humans in America is so deluded most of us don’t really have a culture anymore. Unless you call capitalism a culture...

MsDemeanour replies on Nov 2, 2018:

oh don't worry seajay, americans certainly have a culture that is quite unique to them (or you)

Hey, non indigenous Americans and Canadians.

Renickulous comments on Nov 2, 2018:

Yes and they entered legally like, good for them

MsDemeanour replies on Nov 2, 2018:

they did, did they? Well I can't say I'm an expert on those two countries but here in Australia, the British invaded and took over.

Did you know: Barron tRump was born on March 20th, 2006.

MsDemeanour comments on Nov 2, 2018:

hypocrisy sits more comfortably with christians I find. (does it irk anyone else that when I write christian it is highlighted as a spelling mistake because I don't write it with a capital letter?)

MsDemeanour replies on Nov 2, 2018:

@phxbillcee christ Bill, you're not going to attract any women with that profile pic!

Marriage and the non believer...

Donotbelieve comments on Nov 2, 2018:

It is an archaic, man made ceremony that is needless. I find it frivolous, a waste of funds, and empty of any relationship strengthening qualities.

MsDemeanour replies on Nov 2, 2018:

lol you ol' romantic you!

Oddly and a little sadly, the more I come here the less I find.

LenHazell53 comments on Nov 2, 2018:

Every time I come here there are new people to meet, new pages to explore, the site is alive and ever changing if you bother to look around.

MsDemeanour replies on Nov 2, 2018:

I like you're thinking Len. Like everything, it is what we put into it is what you get out of it. I come and go as life gets busy. I don't expect others to entertain me but they inevitably do, whether they are intending to or not!

The best person who ever came into my life, Lorrae Kathleen Williams, 12/7/1984 - 7/1/2001, gone but...

JimG comments on Nov 2, 2018:

I cannot even imagine your pain. I can only hope that my children and future grandchild(ren) will outlast me by a very long time.

MsDemeanour replies on Nov 2, 2018:

@chucklesIII If you're living you aren't going to avoid pain.

Did you ever have a crush on an animation or in my warped case a puppet?

AtheistReader comments on Oct 22, 2018:

Of course I did. :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqWwHI604n4

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 22, 2018:

now that's bizarre. I can't begin to guess why she is wearing no clothes except it is a anime created by men for men lol

Well Stone the Crows, ScumMo has just come out and offered an APOLOGY to ALL the victims of ...

powder comments on Oct 21, 2018:

Just watched Shorten in Parliament. "Metoo" blah blah blah. Rekon they are just covering their arse so when things go to court they will appear concerned etc

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 21, 2018:

Sincere politician is an oxymoron

Did Jesus actually exist? yes for yes no for no

Infoguy211 comments on Oct 14, 2018:

I think he existed, and might have been able to tap into some type of healing knowledge that is long since lost. A retired Professor of Ancient History that I once knew and still trust lectured that there were several men with "healing powers" walking around Palestine in that time frame. I think ...

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 18, 2018:

There's still people around today who say they have healing powers from god. And there is no doubting the placebo effect but I never heard of anyone growing a missing limb back. Now THAT would be a real healing miracle

Democrat or Republican?

Amisja comments on Oct 17, 2018:

I'm a socialist. There are a lot of us in UK, where it still isn't a dirty word

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 18, 2018:

yeah there's been a lot of brain-washing in the US about being a socialist. I think it's admirable,, noble.....but I'm Australian. We have never been big on authority ;)

Emotional Availability: Where does the "vulnerability" end and the stupidity begin?

Shefree comments on Oct 14, 2018:

One should not ever be emotionally vulnerable. That can lead to problems of all kinds. A person should strive to the emotionally stable. If one is stable emotionally then they can decide whether or not they are emotionally ready for a relationship.. or if they desire one at all. Maybe like Elton ...

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 15, 2018:

@KenChang This is a brilliant talk by Brene Brown. I had actually seen it before some time back. When you say 'emotionally available' do you mean romantically? Because I am definitely emotionally vulnerable and available to people, but I doubt I put off vibes that I'm looking for a relationship. Brown speaks of the joy you experience when you are vulnerable. I know this is to be true. Yrs ago I was reserved proud, shy. Now at 55, I feel fulfilled and happy and I am totally an open book because I no longer CARE what people think of me. And you know what? As I share my vulnerabilities, others open up and share with me. When you stop talking about the weather and really share with someone, it is so special. I am open about my childhood trauma, the loss of my dear husband, my house burning down and the social anxiety and depression I experienced. You see I can AFFORD to be vulnerable because I am now confident in my place in the world. This is what Brown said. When we are secure that we are loved, we believe that we are loveable and can share that love with others. I'm not sure what the difference is between being emotionally vulnerable and being emotionally available, but it sounds like it is an equal deal. As I make myself emotionally vulnerable I am available to take on your hurts and past sorrows. I love people and connecting with others. Being open about your vulnerabilities makes one feel incredibly strong. It is liberating and I smile as I think on it.

Line dry or mechanical?

Amisja comments on Oct 15, 2018:

You know years ago, I used to chat on a political website in USA. It started because I lived there at the time and as a working class British lass I could not understand why anyone would dry clothes in dryers. I mentioned that I had been instructed by the appt complex owners, that line drying was ...

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 15, 2018:

well I didn't know it was a class thing. Coming from the north in Australia, it is mostly sunny and everyone has a line unless they live in a unit. The sun is actually a disinfectant. I feel like my clothes are fresher, cleaner if they've been on the line.

Emotional Availability: Where does the "vulnerability" end and the stupidity begin?

Shefree comments on Oct 14, 2018:

One should not ever be emotionally vulnerable. That can lead to problems of all kinds. A person should strive to the emotionally stable. If one is stable emotionally then they can decide whether or not they are emotionally ready for a relationship.. or if they desire one at all. Maybe like Elton ...

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 15, 2018:

my husband died 18 yrs ago and the thought of going through that sort of pain made me decide never to be emotionally vulnerable again. But of course I am. I have children, a father , friends, my dog. If we live and love, we are always emotionally vulnerable. If you are emotionally unavailable, you either have no interest in the person or just plain self-obsessed.

I wanna be stoned too

Science-guy comments on Oct 14, 2018:

https://youtu.be/13S75TGtTTI

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 15, 2018:

@Science-guy Nah I loved Dylan's version. But hey I'm a Tom Waits fan. ;)

I wanna be stoned too

Science-guy comments on Oct 14, 2018:

https://youtu.be/13S75TGtTTI

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 14, 2018:

I never saw this version. Was there a guy who wasn't in love with Debbie Harry?. I loved Blondie

Should Agnostic.com expel or limit trolls?

thinktwice comments on Oct 10, 2018:

I think everyone has an opinion on what is considered hate and stupidity and they don't always mesh. I think each person needs to decide for themselves what their limits are of accepting differences in opinions. You can either read, scroll past, post your own opposing opinion, block and even report....

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 11, 2018:

@thinktwice We can hate the behaviour without hating the person ie making personal attacks on them. We can also hate the beliefs without hating the people. I believe religion to be divisive and unhelpful in a country of diversity. Indoctrination of children should be banned but that would be impossible to enact. I'm rigid in my lack of superstition. And I'm sceptical. But show me the evidence and I'll change my mind :D

Not a coffee drinker

MsDemeanour comments on Oct 10, 2018:

CAn you please find something witty to post instead of this mysoginist bullshit. I'm tired of seeing it. Is this your daughter you're showing off.

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 10, 2018:

@Science-guy Make no mistake, I have a good (if dark sense of humour). But I do agree we all find different things to laugh at. I would've found the tag mildly amusing if it had been a cartoon caricature rather than the pornographic pic. I've decided that rather than making a song and dance about yours and others that post things that I find objectionable, I will simply put you on block. I should've thought of it before. I'm sure this isn't the sum of you and that you are a good and decent man and I regret not being able to see your other posts. Hope you find love and happiness.

What is the correlation between intelligence and a sense of humor?

Dietl comments on Oct 10, 2018:

I've heard dark humor is correlated to higher intelligence, if I remember correctly.

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 10, 2018:

indubtably!

Should Agnostic.com expel or limit trolls?

sassygirl3869 comments on Oct 10, 2018:

I haven't had an issue with trolls. It is those members who are looking for an argument or fight who have the issues.Each member has the right to block someone they think is a troll. I personally don't. I like people and don't find a need to control like others.

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 10, 2018:

aren't those trolls here for an argument? But I see your point. If we all refused to enter into their debate, they would get mighty frustrated or bored.

Should Agnostic.com expel or limit trolls?

thinktwice comments on Oct 10, 2018:

I think everyone has an opinion on what is considered hate and stupidity and they don't always mesh. I think each person needs to decide for themselves what their limits are of accepting differences in opinions. You can either read, scroll past, post your own opposing opinion, block and even report....

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 10, 2018:

I've been thinking how boring FB has become. It tailors to my political and social views so I never get conflicting ideas. I don't like this at all. It is great to hang around like minded folk but we do need to have our ideas challenged and be prepared to really listen to the opposing thoughts. We should be flexible and open to being wrong. I'm generalising here, obviously I'm not going to change my mind about religion!

Believers. I've noticed a few people state that they are believers in their profiles. Why come here?

Bierbasstard comments on Oct 10, 2018:

The site isn't just for dating and maybe the believers are questioning their respective religions. What better place to learn about other's experiences?

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 10, 2018:

If they were here to explore different ideas and beliefs they would say so on their profile

Not a coffee drinker

MsDemeanour comments on Oct 10, 2018:

CAn you please find something witty to post instead of this mysoginist bullshit. I'm tired of seeing it. Is this your daughter you're showing off.

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 10, 2018:

@Science-guy you're school boy humour is the reason why people see no problem voting for a mysogynist world leader who makes comments like 'grab 'em by the pussy'. Here's an idea, why don't you send the meme to your daughter and ask her if it makes her feel uncomfortable.

Relax, Ladies. Don’t Be So Uptight. You Know You Want It

ailurophile comments on Oct 9, 2018:

Still a malcontent. Each generation stands on the shoulders of the previous generation.

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 10, 2018:

you think? I think we are regressing.

If you are afraid

Beowulfsfriend comments on Oct 10, 2018:

One in three women have or will experience some sort of sexual assault in their lifetime. One in seven males will experience some sort of sexual assault in their lifetime. Most perpetrators are male. These are factual statistics. False reporting, like voter fraud, is statistically low. Also, ...

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 10, 2018:

this is so true and most sexual attacks (with victims both male and female) do not get reported. The shame and trauma of reliving it is just too hard. Especially if you're not believed. For a president to actually mock a woman reporting an attack (even if it did happen to be a false accusation) shows a complete disregard and disrespect for genuine victims but also to the office he holds. He is the President of USA but doesn't even TRY to act with dignity.

Sharing is caring.

MsDemeanour comments on Oct 9, 2018:

Do we have to have this sexist stuff here? I was under the delusion that atheists were 'thinking people'. You don't post racist stuff

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 9, 2018:

@Boogey so is black face

Why do young guys think sarcasm is positive?

Marionville comments on Sep 22, 2018:

I was told when I was young that sarcasm was the poorest form of wit. I am an older woman and British and when I first joined this site a few months ago I noticed quite a number of men, mostly youngish but not all, used sarcasm a lot in their replies and comments. I didn’t know whether it was ...

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 5, 2018:

@Marionville Donald is a human being too!

Are christmas decorations out in your local shops or is it only an Australian curse?

genessa comments on Oct 5, 2018:

i don't get out much but i did actually get taken into a couple of retail outlets three days ago, and there was hallowe'en everywhere, no christmas in sight. g

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 5, 2018:

we have both. Competing for space in the shop.

Why do young guys think sarcasm is positive?

Marionville comments on Sep 22, 2018:

I was told when I was young that sarcasm was the poorest form of wit. I am an older woman and British and when I first joined this site a few months ago I noticed quite a number of men, mostly youngish but not all, used sarcasm a lot in their replies and comments. I didn’t know whether it was ...

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 5, 2018:

@Marionville . Except for those that take themsellves too seriously. There is an entire group here called Trump Pinatas that is devoted to sarcastic comments. Judging by his Tweets, I would say Trump is extremely sensitive. Is it cruel to taunt him?

Why do young guys think sarcasm is positive?

blackjapanx comments on Sep 20, 2018:

I've been on several dating apps for approximately 7yrs and I can tell you it's not just younger men.. women from their 20's to 50's think the same way.. if you find someone that's about character and integrity, snatch them up.. yes I've been single for 7yrs.. ?

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 5, 2018:

@blackjapanx oh dear. Let's all make sweeping generalisations shall we?

Why do young guys think sarcasm is positive?

Marionville comments on Sep 22, 2018:

I was told when I was young that sarcasm was the poorest form of wit. I am an older woman and British and when I first joined this site a few months ago I noticed quite a number of men, mostly youngish but not all, used sarcasm a lot in their replies and comments. I didn’t know whether it was ...

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 5, 2018:

@Marionville We all find different things funny. I don't think we should be making sweeping judgements. Culturally, there are different types of humour. Australian humour is very different from American. French and German different again. I prefer British humour to American. Monty Python Fawlty Towers, Gavin and Stacy, the IT crowd, the office (UK), Absolutely Fabulous,Yes Minister etc. And they are all full of sarcasm. Don't say it is ok on tv and not real life. Either you find it funny or you don't.

Why do young guys think sarcasm is positive?

Marionville comments on Sep 22, 2018:

I was told when I was young that sarcasm was the poorest form of wit. I am an older woman and British and when I first joined this site a few months ago I noticed quite a number of men, mostly youngish but not all, used sarcasm a lot in their replies and comments. I didn’t know whether it was ...

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 5, 2018:

@Marionville Of course it's funny. Its a game. A battle of wits. It's great fun. Naturally one has to have a worthy oppenent. I find it hilarious when people think I'm stupid when I'm being sarcastic. I let them have their perceived upper hand. I don't care what people think of me except for those that matter and they understand my humour.

Why do young guys think sarcasm is positive?

Marionville comments on Sep 22, 2018:

I was told when I was young that sarcasm was the poorest form of wit. I am an older woman and British and when I first joined this site a few months ago I noticed quite a number of men, mostly youngish but not all, used sarcasm a lot in their replies and comments. I didn’t know whether it was ...

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 5, 2018:

Well you obviously haven't watched much British comedy! masters of sarcasm. My fav being Victor Meldrew from One Foot in the Grave

Why do young guys think sarcasm is positive?

JacarC comments on Sep 28, 2018:

Don Rickles was all about sarcasm. Funny. But,... People who use sarcasm to truly ridicule are evil.They should be deplaneted.

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 5, 2018:

I'm with you Jacar!

Why do young guys think sarcasm is positive?

Jahrta comments on Sep 28, 2018:

I think the author of the article is misguided in trying to apply the dictionary definition of sarcasm to those who would say they have a sarcastic sense of humor. People like George Carlin, Patton Oswalt, John Stewart and John Oliver used and continue to use sarcasm all the time as a main staple of...

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 5, 2018:

I agree with you. I love sarcasm. Our family culture is saturated in satire and sarcasm and we laugh continually. No hostility is meant by it and no offence is taken. In fact a witty retort is awarded points! I also take offense of the assumption that this is a 'young males' trait. I'm a 55 yr old female and my best gf and I enjoy many insulting moments together.

It's been a while since I posted on here.

DanielPatten comments on Oct 4, 2018:

I should hang out here more often I never get this kind of discussion where I live and work.

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 5, 2018:

Glad you're welcoming the voices of reason Daniel! Enjoy the debates and I hope you find love and happiness.

It's been a while since I posted on here.

KevinMR comments on Oct 4, 2018:

I don't define where I got my morals and values from because I believe they're innate... yours too. If some of them mirror christianity so what. Maybe that's because they're obvious to well meaning people.

MsDemeanour replies on Oct 5, 2018:

Morals are innate in as far as they are evolutionary. They were born of determining the best way to get along with each other. 'treat others as you would want to be treated' or get kicked out of the tribe.

Women can be sexist too. Allow him how to operate the washing machine.

Jolanta comments on Sep 29, 2018:

Only women who have been living with men understand why. It is not like we don't want them to or that we are in any way preventing them from being equal, but it is dam hard to get them off the sofa in the first place.

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 29, 2018:

yes it best policy NOT to live with your partner unless there are kids and then it is all hands on deck

I am a very tolerant person.

towkneed comments on Sep 18, 2018:

While I agree with you about openness, I think one would need to be careful when supporting someone who talks about grabbing women "by the pussy". I believe in fairness but I don't think you have to take it to the point of supporting misogyny, racism or homophobia.

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 27, 2018:

@onlyif Clinton was a wanker but he didn't turn your country into a laughing stock

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MsDemeanour comments on Sep 27, 2018:

Wow. I'm Australian but still aware of this judge's candidate. This is a remarkable woman. Time for the good people of America to stand together over this.

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 27, 2018:

@Diogenes Have a look at my post here . https://agnostic.com/discussion/188152/how-german-news-covered-trumps-nato-visit-youtube

Music or no music during sex?

Silvertongue comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Music is for making love, not sex!

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 20, 2018:

depends on the music

Kapernack, Nike, and the NFL can all kiss my fanny. Do you agree?

JenBeberstein comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Do you realize that Kapernick actually consulted with active military members and veterans before starting his protest? That MANY active military personnel and veterans agree with his methods? That we have the constitutional right to peacefully protest in this country?

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 15, 2018:

@JenBeberstein Mostly your constitutional rights aren't under threat when you, taking my country and other idiots along with you to impose our might on countries that are none of our business.

Kapernack, Nike, and the NFL can all kiss my fanny. Do you agree?

PalacinkyPDX comments on Sep 14, 2018:

Keep football and politics apart... impossible. Let's see, the NFL already got a monopoly exemption... that's politics. The owners have hornswoggled municipalities out of billions of dollars to fund their exclusionary stadiums... that's politics. State schools pay more to football coaches than any ...

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 15, 2018:

"state schools pay more for football coaches than any other teachers"? Is that right? That's amazing. Do you think this is what is contributing to America's poor world wide academic performance? I can't even get my head around the fact that people get to go to an academic institution ie university, on the grounds that they are athletes. There is no correlation between IQ and athleticism. What a strange system.

If you had to recommend someone watch 5 TV series, what would you pick?

zarathustra13 comments on Sep 12, 2018:

The Prisoner Twin Peaks Monty Python's Flying Circus Yes Minister / Yes Prime Minister Blackadder (especially Goes Forth) (You can see I don't watch much TV.)

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 14, 2018:

buggerit. I forgot Blackadder

Prejudice 😡

Kafirah comments on Sep 13, 2018:

As a young person in Virginia, I have gotten beaten up more than once for being white in elementary and middle School. For the record, it sucks ten times as bad when you find out that it was racially motivated after asking why they kept calling me a cracker. The first time I had to ask my mom what ...

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 14, 2018:

@Kafir exactly what I said

Prejudice 😡

Kafirah comments on Sep 13, 2018:

As a young person in Virginia, I have gotten beaten up more than once for being white in elementary and middle School. For the record, it sucks ten times as bad when you find out that it was racially motivated after asking why they kept calling me a cracker. The first time I had to ask my mom what ...

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 14, 2018:

@Kafir point scoring.? Is that what you get from this? Ok I concede.....your dick is bigger than mine

Prejudice 😡

Kafirah comments on Sep 13, 2018:

As a young person in Virginia, I have gotten beaten up more than once for being white in elementary and middle School. For the record, it sucks ten times as bad when you find out that it was racially motivated after asking why they kept calling me a cracker. The first time I had to ask my mom what ...

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 14, 2018:

@Kafir lol. have a look at your own countries human rights record and backward thinking. it’s so full of bigoted christians that people here are afraid to proclaim their atheism for fear of losing their job etc. And I for one can’t be the only tourist who won’t visit for fear of being shot. Im ashamed of my own countries human rights record but at least its safe and there are laws in place to prevent speech that incites violence. People travel to experience difference. There are many exotic Muslim countries that are much safer than yours if you abide by their their often archaic laws.

Prejudice 😡

Kafirah comments on Sep 13, 2018:

As a young person in Virginia, I have gotten beaten up more than once for being white in elementary and middle School. For the record, it sucks ten times as bad when you find out that it was racially motivated after asking why they kept calling me a cracker. The first time I had to ask my mom what ...

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 14, 2018:

@Kafir That is one definition. Take a look at this SA woman.https://mg.co.za/article/2018-04-03-jail-time-for-south-african-woman-using-racist-slur-sets-new-precedent Now if only she had used the nigger word, she would not have got jail time. Yes I know it isn't the USA, but as I say, it isn't the only country in the world.

Prejudice 😡

IamNobody comments on Sep 13, 2018:

None, I know some will disagree but I always speak my mind anyway. Prejudice will hurt you only if you let it. Everyone have the power to overcome prejudice, not everyone knows or refuse to acknowledge they have that choice.

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 14, 2018:

@IamNobody This is a new profile pic isn't it? You never used to have one? Or am I getting you muddled with someone else? Anyway I like this one. Suits you

Prejudice 😡

IamNobody comments on Sep 13, 2018:

None, I know some will disagree but I always speak my mind anyway. Prejudice will hurt you only if you let it. Everyone have the power to overcome prejudice, not everyone knows or refuse to acknowledge they have that choice.

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 14, 2018:

@IamNobody I am glad to see you got a profile pic up.

Prejudice 😡

Kafirah comments on Sep 13, 2018:

As a young person in Virginia, I have gotten beaten up more than once for being white in elementary and middle School. For the record, it sucks ten times as bad when you find out that it was racially motivated after asking why they kept calling me a cracker. The first time I had to ask my mom what ...

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 14, 2018:

@Kafir "the word isn't even on the radar of 90% of Americans" Well do you know what? The word nigger isn't on the radar in my country except from American media influence. Kids today in Australia (blackand white) ignorantly use the word to their mates and if the meaning of that word is changing that is great. Yes you're talking about your country Your history.The equivalent in my country would be 'coon' a derogative reference to the indigenous people of my country. I would never ever call anyone any of these other words because I attempt to improve my cultural intelligence and recognise that my country isn't the centre of the universe. That way, I can be culturally sensitive to others from diverse countries.

Prejudice 😡

Kafirah comments on Sep 13, 2018:

As a young person in Virginia, I have gotten beaten up more than once for being white in elementary and middle School. For the record, it sucks ten times as bad when you find out that it was racially motivated after asking why they kept calling me a cracker. The first time I had to ask my mom what ...

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 13, 2018:

@Anonbene, @Kafir Kafir and nigger and cunt are all words that are offensive and objectionable. What do we do? Sweep them under the carpet and cross our fingers that they become non-words? Actions speak louder than words. It is more important to be asking ourselves what we are doing to fight social injustice and bringing our governments to account. All I was doing was pointing out that in other parts of the world the word 'kafir' is just as unmentionable word as nigger. You americans with your spouting about 'free-speech' has limits. If nothing else I am glad you recognise that.

Well fk me sideways! Words of wisdom from the bible!

FrayedBear comments on Sep 13, 2018:

@MsDemeanour How do **you** do it sideways?

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 13, 2018:

@FrayedBear It's never too late to teach an ol Bear new tricks!

Prejudice 😡

Kafirah comments on Sep 13, 2018:

As a young person in Virginia, I have gotten beaten up more than once for being white in elementary and middle School. For the record, it sucks ten times as bad when you find out that it was racially motivated after asking why they kept calling me a cracker. The first time I had to ask my mom what ...

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 13, 2018:

@Kafir wtf? Someone is certainly crackers around here. I'll leave you to your biscuits. I'm off for Zzzzzs.

Well fk me sideways! Words of wisdom from the bible!

FrayedBear comments on Sep 13, 2018:

@MsDemeanour How do **you** do it sideways?

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 13, 2018:

well i'm not about to get out hte karma sutra but let me tell you it IS possible hahhahaha

Prejudice 😡

IamNobody comments on Sep 13, 2018:

None, I know some will disagree but I always speak my mind anyway. Prejudice will hurt you only if you let it. Everyone have the power to overcome prejudice, not everyone knows or refuse to acknowledge they have that choice.

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 13, 2018:

@IamNobody I have certainly experienced sexism and unwanted persistent advances. I know what it is like to have condoms thrown at me at my desk which I had to laugh at because back in the day there were no sexual harassment laws. You have not one idea. Worse, YOu don't even try to empathise. You just tell others to 'suck it up'

Prejudice 😡

Kafirah comments on Sep 13, 2018:

As a young person in Virginia, I have gotten beaten up more than once for being white in elementary and middle School. For the record, it sucks ten times as bad when you find out that it was racially motivated after asking why they kept calling me a cracker. The first time I had to ask my mom what ...

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 13, 2018:

@Kafir pardon my ignorance, but it is only in reference to blacks that I have seen teh word referred. Perhaps you have other definitions for the other word also

Best one yet ?

PontifexMarximus comments on Sep 13, 2018:

serves him right

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 13, 2018:

Pontifex you beat me to the first post!

Prejudice 😡

Juggler67 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

One of my favorite takes on prejudice https://youtu.be/KVN_0qvuhhw

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 13, 2018:

I love Tim Minchin. Have you seen some of his religion ones?

Prejudice 😡

IamNobody comments on Sep 13, 2018:

None, I know some will disagree but I always speak my mind anyway. Prejudice will hurt you only if you let it. Everyone have the power to overcome prejudice, not everyone knows or refuse to acknowledge they have that choice.

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 13, 2018:

"prejudice will hurt you only if you let it" NOw there speaks a white male of privilege. Obviously you'll never know what it is like to be set upon and beaten up simply for being gay. YOu haven't had the pain of being ostracised in the playground for being the wrong religion. You haven't been overlooked for a promotion simply because of your sex. Lucky you.

Well fk me sideways! Words of wisdom from the bible!

David1955 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Even a clock that doesn't work is right twice a day. Thus it is with the Bible. Great one!

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 13, 2018:

lol yes someone found the needle in a haystack

We hear news of thousands of women being raped, but we never hear the news of a man being raped.

joeymf86 comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Whenever we hear stories about a female teachers having sex with their male students, that's rape.

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 13, 2018:

yes that's absolutely true. And I hate it when it is perceived as a lesser crime than when a male teacher abuses a female pupil

We hear news of thousands of women being raped, but we never hear the news of a man being raped.

MsDemeanour comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Are you talking about being sodomised by another man? Women too can be ferocious and predatory but considering most violent crimes are carried out by men I don't think you need to be on the look out for a violent woman lurking in the park to attack you. I notice you are from India. I hope you don't ...

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 13, 2018:

btw most men are not ferocious or predatory. I certainly don't know any like that. I wonder about the ones in the video tho especially the bloke at the end who says there is no rape within marriage. Poor bastards feel threatened by women wanting equal rights.

Making news in Australia is former Breitbart big white cheese Steve Bannon.

sassygirl3869 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Populism is white nationalism and it and Bannon are pos.

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 12, 2018:

@FrayedBear Australians just come straight out and call someone a Dumb Cunt

This is why democratic socialism is on the rise

Piratefish comments on Aug 24, 2018:

I am the financial director at my company. One would think the position would make me a staunch capitalist and fairly anti-labor. And for about 15 - 20 years, they would be correct. I looked at it from the view of supply and demand for many years, and also felt that reward should be tied to ...

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 12, 2018:

@David1955 you make many points that resonate with me. The loss of power of trade unions in our country is frightening. The wealth divide sickens me. There is no need for homelessness and starvation with fairer distribution.

It seems Nike is actually doing well after all [marketwatch.com]

DonThiebaut comments on Sep 8, 2018:

Just goes to show that we as a society have a lot of waking up to do that people would get so upset about a protestor, but ignore Nike's near slaving practices. Fuck the racists, *and* fuck Nike. Boycott those shoes, but do it for the right reasons, please.

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 12, 2018:

Well said Don.

My heart can't take much more of this. [propublica.org]

FrayedBear comments on Sep 8, 2018:

It has been as bad in Australia.

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 12, 2018:

Our treatment of refugees makes me ashamed to be Australian.

Are there any historical reason why some silent letters are there in English words like : knee, ...

MsDemeanour comments on Sep 10, 2018:

English is a fairly modern language with german, scandanavian, latin french norman greek roots due to invasions. I think it a shame the local Celtic languages took such a back seat. Imagine if today we were all sitting here speaking Welsh. Gwylanddbarvllpprwwv to you all!

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 11, 2018:

@Aquaeyes Well that's the history of the world and many ancient languages have been lost or changed as a result of war. Luckily Scottish, Irish and welsh all live on. Not so lucky are the many Australian Aboriginal languages that were lost after colonisation or invasion whatever you want to call it.

gotta love those christian values

Angelamelek comments on Sep 10, 2018:

So sad they are self serving and dont address the needs of all people

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 10, 2018:

it is sad. I guess this is why the memes are made.If we didnt laugh we'd cry.

But starting to get soft

MsDemeanour comments on Sep 10, 2018:

you don't ask for much do ya Capt? hahaha

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 10, 2018:

@Captnron59 lol I've got you worked out. You're a bloody cheapskate that's why you haven't got a gf.haha

I'll be damned if this isn't me

MsDemeanour comments on Sep 10, 2018:

Yay Rudy! No sleeping for you. Just keep on posting those memes. :D

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 10, 2018:

@Rudy1962 YOur the man!

Going nuts over wrong installation

Umbral comments on Sep 10, 2018:

Hah. Next time the power goes out while I'm shitting I'm covered!

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 10, 2018:

mate! the power could be out for a year and you'd be covered!

But starting to get soft

MsDemeanour comments on Sep 10, 2018:

you don't ask for much do ya Capt? hahaha

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 10, 2018:

@Captnron59 And you don't have to buy it dinner first!

New Zealand's female Prime Minister. [nyti.ms]

MsDemeanour comments on Sep 10, 2018:

She is fantastic. Here I am in Australia with an unelected happy clapper. I can't believe we have a pentacostal religious nut as our Prime Minister. Australia is regressing.

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 10, 2018:

@GreatNani Not yet but if things get worse I'm heading to NZ. You should come. It's beautiful and peaceful. lol

Are there any historical reason why some silent letters are there in English words like : knee, ...

MsDemeanour comments on Sep 10, 2018:

English is a fairly modern language with german, scandanavian, latin french norman greek roots due to invasions. I think it a shame the local Celtic languages took such a back seat. Imagine if today we were all sitting here speaking Welsh. Gwylanddbarvllpprwwv to you all!

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 10, 2018:

@Jnei well played! lol. I wish I could hear you saying it. I looked up the translation. for some reason I did feel uneasy about the 'v'

Pineapple pizza

MsDemeanour comments on Sep 10, 2018:

once the pinapple goes on you can't taste anything else!!

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 10, 2018:

@Heathen1997 lol I better clarify that it overpowers taste of all other ingrediants. Don't get me wrong I love pinapple but I do want to taste the more subtle flavours of the capsicum cheese and olives...especially the olives. OLIVES.........never enough OLIVES!!!!

Had a great day today, world didn't burn up because I'm a atheist.

Pedrohbds comments on Sep 10, 2018:

They will not consider it better or worse, religion will be simply irrelevant. If you go to places where atheists are in high numbers you will see that as the number of religious people (and the political power that people harness from them) diminishes, religion stops being a relevant issue in ...

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 10, 2018:

spot on. It will be delegated to folklore along with Greek and Roman gods.

Scott Morrison's claim to be 'on God's side' is fraught with danger | Geoff Thompson ...

FrayedBear comments on Sep 10, 2018:

How sweet the highlighting of Morrison's words used in his inauguration speech - "After quoting Lincoln, he invoked the South African archbishop Desmond Tutu to sketch his vision of what it means to be on God’s side. Tutu’s words were presented as his benchmark: “We expect Christians ... to be...

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 10, 2018:

A full psychiatric assessment should be mandantory for those wanting to enter politics.

I can't believe that Les Moonves is retiring and they're gonna give him 100 million severance.

Cast1es comments on Sep 10, 2018:

What else is new ? Priests raping children ? Trump the rapist president ?

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 10, 2018:

@Boogey It's a fucking wavy line all right unless you happen to be poor and black

Born and raised in a socialist country I may state that the government ownership of the means of ...

zesty comments on Sep 9, 2018:

There is no such a thing as Democratic Socialism. It is a false leftist creation, poisoning generations!

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 10, 2018:

@zesty What nonsense are you spouting about health service related to 'social usefulness'. You better source that. Just like the nonsense about Finland. http://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/suicide-rate-by-country/ You have no credibility. I won't waste my time.

Born and raised in a socialist country I may state that the government ownership of the means of ...

MsDemeanour comments on Sep 9, 2018:

Well if you think exploitation of workers by the owners of production is a fair system you have no idea what it is like for the working poor. Look at western companies exploiting workers in developing countries while raking in massive profits. Those workers, including children work for a pittance so...

MsDemeanour replies on Sep 10, 2018:

@zesty Social democracies can be found Denmark Finland Sweden Norway Netherlands. Denmark might have the nominal constitutional monarchy like Canada and Australia but it has the lowest wealth gap in the world thanks to its socialist leanings. Having the lowest wealth gap means free education and health, low unemployment (with a decent unemployment benefit) and low crime rates. It's a fairer system and the people are happier. Most atheists are humanists. I guess this is where we differ.

There's plenty of sexist posts on here.

Umbral comments on Sep 9, 2018:

Good on ya. I've been cringing at a few and wondered when someone was going to broach the subject. P.S. Don't be scared. Just ask him to be gentle. At first.