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Ants face through an electron microscope.
Lukian comments on Jul 13, 2018:
neat pic! wow! but usually electron microscope pics are in black and white. I think this is macro photography possibly from this artist: https://500px.com/yudysauw
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 13, 2018:
Oh wow. Her work is amazing! Found this pix on reddit with no artist credit, so I don't really know. Sometimes I think the smaller you get the weirder the world is and I dig it.
A woman shares what she's thinking when approached by a man.
BJANINE comments on Jul 12, 2018:
This is very accurate, in reflection to my own experience. I definitely applied to when I'm out and approached, in public. I recently started bartending, on weekends. I get asked out often, by people I have given no indication that I'm interested. This job has taught me that most people don't care...
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 13, 2018:
@BJANINE its not just a "few". That behaviour is distressingly common.
Dating Site Don'ts
rogeralyn comments on Jul 12, 2018:
People who don't show a photo of themselves. And this isn't just because looks matter that much but if a person is ashamed of showing someone who they are then it's a turnoff.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 13, 2018:
Its not about being ashamed, especially for women. Its a dislike if being harrased or stalked.
Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.
JimG comments on Jul 11, 2018:
I absolutely disagree. An incoming Republican's first action under those circumstances would be to pardon all of the corrupt bastards who aided and abetted our incompetent buffoon as well as the incompetent buffoon. His next move would be to fill the SCOTUS vacancies with pro-industry, ...
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 12, 2018:
Well said @JimG
Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 11, 2018:
No fucking way. We've more than enough right wing bullshittery
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 12, 2018:
@mcgeo52 there is no such animal. Republican ideas have failed miserably time and again. It is beyond time for that group and those who espouse their ideals to be left in the history books where they belong.
CIA analyst says 'republic is burning' because American institutions are not up to battling Trump's ...
btroje comments on Jul 11, 2018:
yes it can happen and they are speaking truth.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 11, 2018:
Is happening :(
Real-life Professor Snape calls Trump's Supreme Court pick 'Lord Voldemort'
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 11, 2018:
God damnit. You're never going to convince me we aren't living in a dystopian novel now. Hopefully the writer kills me off soon and spectacularly.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 11, 2018:
@Lukian heck yeah.
Real-life Professor Snape calls Trump's Supreme Court pick 'Lord Voldemort'
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 11, 2018:
God damnit. You're never going to convince me we aren't living in a dystopian novel now. Hopefully the writer kills me off soon and spectacularly.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 11, 2018:
@Lukian big explosion, lots of gore, darkly funny. You know.
[thehill.]
KKGator comments on Jul 11, 2018:
Sadly, this is not the first of these stories that I've heard. I started hearing about people having to make decisions like this back in the 80s.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 11, 2018:
@AmiSue the family would be ok-ish financially except for the medical bills I suspect.
[thehill.]
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 11, 2018:
Every day I wish more and more I could spend all my time out there protesting. What will it take to get people aware and involved?
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 11, 2018:
@AmiSue same, my friend. Seems that once you see how bad it is, you've already lost most financial and social capital.
The Supreme Court Has Destroyed the Principle of the "Consent of the Governed" - Foundation for ...
Paul4747 comments on Jul 11, 2018:
"Imminent civil unrest" over Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid? I think we're being a tad alarmist here. The time of the strict constructionists is over and done. The founders also did not envision a standing Army. Times change.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 11, 2018:
@Paul4747 the Democrats are marginally better. They are still in big corps pockets though and equally unwilling to follow the will of the american people. Look at what happened with Bernie vs. Hillary. Dems completely ignored what everyone wanted and cheated, lied and attempted sabotage to push their candidate, who no one wanted to vote for.
Representative Democracy.
ProudMary comments on Jul 11, 2018:
Sounds familiar.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 11, 2018:
It does indeed
The Supreme Court Has Destroyed the Principle of the "Consent of the Governed" - Foundation for ...
Paul4747 comments on Jul 11, 2018:
"Imminent civil unrest" over Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid? I think we're being a tad alarmist here. The time of the strict constructionists is over and done. The founders also did not envision a standing Army. Times change.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 11, 2018:
@Paul4747 the private sector has captured government, which was the only thing restraining their greed. We need to take that back and get rid of the idea that " big government is bad" . Government is and should be an institution run by its citizens with those citizens interests in mind. What we have rn is a government run by big business for big business.
It’s No Accident Americans Are Still Broke in a Booming Economy - VICE
AmelieMatisse comments on Jul 11, 2018:
The fact that unemployment is down is very misleading. Once you stop receiving unemployment benefits and you are still not working, you no longer are counted on the rolls of unemployed. Also people are working in jobs where they earn less money and a lot of people with kids need a full time and ...
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 11, 2018:
We are mostly free range slaves at this point . it will keep on getting worse until we all get up, get together and force change.
The Supreme Court Has Destroyed the Principle of the "Consent of the Governed" - Foundation for ...
Lukian comments on Jul 11, 2018:
Although Consent to be Governed is a plain English sentence, it would require much legalese to explain every repercussion of it's meaning.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 11, 2018:
We don't need to know every repercussion to know that that principle is being grossly violated.
The Supreme Court Has Destroyed the Principle of the "Consent of the Governed" - Foundation for ...
Paul4747 comments on Jul 11, 2018:
"Imminent civil unrest" over Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid? I think we're being a tad alarmist here. The time of the strict constructionists is over and done. The founders also did not envision a standing Army. Times change.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 11, 2018:
Underestimating IMO. We have a growing segment of the population who is economically and politically marginalized. It's tinder for political unrest.
So picky lol
KKGator comments on Jul 10, 2018:
When said hot dog is covered in fire ants and dog shit, I'll go hungry, thank you very much. Then again, I'm not complaining about being single.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 10, 2018:
@phxbillcee not as big as a hotdog?
What do you call a gathering at this guy's house? An incelebration
KKGator comments on Jul 10, 2018:
What in the actual fuck?
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 10, 2018:
@KKGator same, lady. Same.
Who should make the first move?
NothinnXpreVails comments on Jul 10, 2018:
I think you will remain confused....
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 10, 2018:
@NothinnXpreVails most definitely.
Dating if we were more like birds
escapetypist comments on Jul 10, 2018:
For me , the response is usually uncontrollable laughter.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 10, 2018:
Have you tried building a house?
How about a Hitchcock movie for Saturday night! Please vote.
Bjy001 comments on Jul 10, 2018:
I'm always up for a double feature.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 10, 2018:
Yeah! If we do a double feature I can catch #2.
Verdad (True)
CaledonianWolf comments on Jul 10, 2018:
Why would someone immediately equate Spanish to Mexicans? Like Spanish is only spoken in Mexico and not in a country like lets say Spain? I am offended by this and will immediately fly to all Spanish speaking countries to apologise for this disgusting behaviour
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 10, 2018:
You sir are not very bright. I was the only person who mentioned Mexicans and I did it specifically referencing my neighbor, who is Mexican and was quite tickled when I showed him this meme.
If you could only pick one...
Sticks48 comments on Jul 10, 2018:
A mustache thicker than mine. I know it's shallow, but that is where l draw the line.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 10, 2018:
Well thats me out!
Verdad (True)
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 10, 2018:
What is this? It's not insulting or snarky at all? I'm offended! Oh right, this is memes. I see you're pmaying the meta game.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 10, 2018:
@ClaytonE83 aww. I just told my mexican neighbor. He's so sweet says he's bringing over a bottle of wine later. Thanks Man, ypu really know how to bring people together.
Verdad (True)
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 10, 2018:
What is this? It's not insulting or snarky at all? I'm offended! Oh right, this is memes. I see you're pmaying the meta game.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 10, 2018:
@AtheistInNC I mean its basically the same thing though....
Wealth ‘creators’ are robbing our most productive people | George Monbiot | Opinion | The ...
IamNobody comments on Jul 10, 2018:
What is the alternative?
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 10, 2018:
The alternative is focusing on workers rights, fair wages and labor practices. We have been worshipping management and administration far too long and far too loudly. These folks are NOT the people "creating wealth". Relative wage caps for CEOs and administrators( I belive iceland caps at 100× the lowest paid workers salary), livable wages, possibly a UBI giving workers financial freedom to walk away from bad businesses without facing homelessness would be good starts.
Maybe we should start questioning the citizenship of white people.
DenoPenno comments on Jul 10, 2018:
Man in the blue shirt is some sort of fool. Why is what she is wearing causing such a problem with him? What would it matter? Is he drunk? I'm an American citizen and I want to know. Maybe the cops should stop whit people and want to "see their papers."
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 10, 2018:
Definitely drunk.
What can we do when it's our circumstances dragging us down?
Lukian comments on Jul 10, 2018:
I've read some of your struggles in past posts. It's hard when things are imposed on you and essentially out of your control. Hard to know if we are doing the right things when there seems to be no end in sight. I really have no answer for you apart from the advice of don't change who you are, try ...
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 10, 2018:
TY, my friend.
I want to date, but here’s my dilemma: I’m dealing with health issues and financial setbacks ...
Livia comments on Jul 9, 2018:
Ok, my solution to this dilemma is this (at the risk of getting hate mail) - men’s lives are enriched by women. Women’s lives are simply made burdensome by men. Do you really want an overgrown baby to look after? Do you want someone to mansplain everything to you as you cook him meals, and watch...
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 10, 2018:
I have found this to be true also. There was a study published recently that quantified this phenomenon. So for all you butthurt people, science backs @Livia up. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.providr.com/study-husband-wife-stress/amp/
CERN just confirmed that Higgs Bosons decay into down quarks and and anti-down quarks.
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 10, 2018:
Link?
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 10, 2018:
@Lukian TY
Holy shit- what the pope does every morning.
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 10, 2018:
At his age, do you really think he's that regular?
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 10, 2018:
@EricJones ewww
What can we do when it's our circumstances dragging us down?
NothinnXpreVails comments on Jul 9, 2018:
I don’t
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
@voltaire1778 very
What can we do when it's our circumstances dragging us down?
voltaire1778 comments on Jul 9, 2018:
One of my mantra's is that you're not alone. It gets old and trite, but it's. There is a group on here dedicated to us?. There is some comfort in knowing others are going through what you are feeling, but none of us want to feel this way. You should hear the usual meds and exercise ...
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
I am sorry to hear you're going through that. Thanks for the positive words?
What can we do when it's our circumstances dragging us down?
AMGT comments on Jul 9, 2018:
I do my best to eat well, sleep and get a little exercise. I look for things that make me feel good.. comedy on tv, flowers on my walks, hang out with funny, thoughtful friends. I scrutinize where I’m powerless as a means of acceptance. When none of that works, I allow myself to be ...
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
TY my friend.
"Looking for someone into fitness." Is this the PC way of saying "no fat chicks?
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 9, 2018:
Definitely means no fat chicks. Ladies, just so you know, if you give up on dating:you can eat a whole pizza and dessert if you feel like it, no ones going to be nagging you about your weight or how your bum looks and no ones going to be cheating on you because they feel "you've let yourself go". ...
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
@Piece2YourPuzzle you do know I don't care,right? For the record I prefer chubby dudes. I set my profile to "here for community"for multiple reasons, one of those being the fact that I was seeking to date obviously gives some guys the idea its ok for them to comment negatively on my body type. I was only kind of joking about walking away from the negativity of dating. No one makes it worth my while to deal with the abuse I get from total strangers and I know damn well I'm not the only one.
Seems many people were correct in their accusations that I'm literally the devil.
Kafirah comments on Jul 9, 2018:
I'm ready for the transfer.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
Nevermind. Figured out how to do it myself. Happy storytelling!
How far am I willing to go to avoid paying tolls?
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 9, 2018:
Cute baby! Ooh I want a squeeze
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
@AmiSue awww. Poor babes
Checking for a sound car
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 9, 2018:
Eric would love this one.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
@MissKathleen me too
Kids are expensive!
Ellatynemouth comments on Jul 8, 2018:
People shouldn't have them if they can't afford them.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
Totally! Where do people get off having lives and families they can't afford? If you're poor, you should be focusing all your time and attention on being a better cog in the machine that grinds you down! Only the wealthy can afford to actually live. Thats the way god wants it.
The world is like a ride in an amusement park, and when you choose to go on it you think it's real ...
WalterWhite comments on Jul 9, 2018:
Do unto others and focus on the things that matter. I like that. Will you be running in the next election? I would vote for you.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
@Silverwhisper I do not play golf. Most useless game in the history of games imo.lol I think @Salo is perhaps being a tad tongue in cheek there?
Checking for a sound car
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 9, 2018:
Eric would love this one.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
@MissKathleen. @EricTrommater the guy who started the memes group.
Thirty-eight young children have parents either living in an unknown location within the US or ...
archer5691 comments on Jul 9, 2018:
If the parents committed a crime, then they must be prosecuted and the children simply cannot be with them. Every effort should be made to track down and send them to OTHER living family members back in their home countries FIRST....after that then temporary foster care until other arrangements can ...
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
@archer5691 yes. I do blame the stupid adults. Who make racist, callous laws then say"we were just following the law". Taking these children is terrorism hiding behind legality.
Are you afraid of love?
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 9, 2018:
No. I am convinced it doesn't last though. Friendship lasts, family lasts. Love is just a chemical cocktail our brains produce to encourage reproduction.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
@thinktwice doesn't stop working just because the reproductive organs do..meh
The world is like a ride in an amusement park, and when you choose to go on it you think it's real ...
WalterWhite comments on Jul 9, 2018:
Do unto others and focus on the things that matter. I like that. Will you be running in the next election? I would vote for you.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
Lol
Thirty-eight young children have parents either living in an unknown location within the US or ...
archer5691 comments on Jul 9, 2018:
If the parents committed a crime, then they must be prosecuted and the children simply cannot be with them. Every effort should be made to track down and send them to OTHER living family members back in their home countries FIRST....after that then temporary foster care until other arrangements can ...
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
Its a goddamn misdemeanor. Do you advocate children being taken from their families when daddy runs a stoplight?
The world is like a ride in an amusement park, and when you choose to go on it you think it's real ...
Hermit comments on Jul 9, 2018:
Some may say that you're a dreamer, but you're not the only one.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
Lol. Also I freakin'love that song
The world is like a ride in an amusement park, and when you choose to go on it you think it's real ...
Stacey48 comments on Jul 9, 2018:
Yes. Thank you for your sharing this. I agree with you, and it can be an overwhelming thought. Question everything, why? I see addiction as a symptom, not a cause. I see those working hard, simply to eat. I see those stuck in systems that keep them where they are, rather then helping them find the ...
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
Very well said.
What are you seeing right now? Beautiful Sunday on the dock.
AMGT comments on Jul 8, 2018:
It’s still about 100 outside, so I’m in my room, chillin..
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
@AMGT where s that "giggity" emoji? Admin!!!
What are you seeing right now? Beautiful Sunday on the dock.
Duke comments on Jul 8, 2018:
A beautifully restored 1937 acoustic guitar.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
@Duke TY for that.
What are you seeing right now? Beautiful Sunday on the dock.
AMGT comments on Jul 8, 2018:
It’s still about 100 outside, so I’m in my room, chillin..
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 9, 2018:
@AMGT thexy
This frog terrified me by jumping on me when I went to the bathroom.
dkp93 comments on Jul 8, 2018:
I. Would. Die. (Cool frame on the mirror btw.)
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 8, 2018:
Ty. I peed a little but I was in the bathroom, so it was ok.
US threatens countries supporting breadtfeeding resolution! [cnn.com]
Katrik comments on Jul 8, 2018:
Honestly I couldn't really care about the resolution one way or the other, people will buy what they will. What gets me here is that he actually started blackmailing smaller countries like Ecuador.... and over something this mundane and insignificant? What the actual fuck?
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 8, 2018:
I think you misunderand the gravity of this. Nestle convinced many women in poor badly educated areas that formula was healthier than breastmilk. Consequently many stopped breastfeeding or never started. These being poor places, when the families ran into financial difficulties, many babies starved to death when their mothers would have been able to produce breastmilk for free. One of nestles many horrible crimes in pursuit of profit.
Thinking about this is an important fight today.
twshield comments on Jul 8, 2018:
no matter what system we come up with, its never going to benefit everyone. they should start with regulations on insurance company's as they have raped the consumers for many years
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 8, 2018:
@twshield yes but where would you have been without meds while you were getting healthy? And what about type 1 diabetics? Or all the other millions of people with congenital conditions?
Thinking about this is an important fight today.
twshield comments on Jul 8, 2018:
no matter what system we come up with, its never going to benefit everyone. they should start with regulations on insurance company's as they have raped the consumers for many years
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 8, 2018:
@twshield while that's partially true, people with access to healthcare have better outcomes across the board than those who don't have access. No amount of excercise and healthy diet is going to replace doctors and meds for diabetics or people with congenital conditions etc.
This article is long and dry and informative.
twshield comments on Jul 8, 2018:
interesting article but I would think that 91% of people with health insurance coverage in the usa would we inaccurate. I think its much lower than that.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 8, 2018:
@hankster. Will do
This article is long and dry and informative.
twshield comments on Jul 8, 2018:
interesting article but I would think that 91% of people with health insurance coverage in the usa would we inaccurate. I think its much lower than that.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 8, 2018:
@hankster. Will do
This is what democracy looks like... [theintercept.]
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 8, 2018:
Link not working. ?
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 8, 2018:
@LetzGetReal ty
This article is long and dry and informative.
twshield comments on Jul 8, 2018:
interesting article but I would think that 91% of people with health insurance coverage in the usa would we inaccurate. I think its much lower than that.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 8, 2018:
@hankster @twisheild I did some research on this recently and the current numbers are around 30% of the population without health insurance as of 2016 (most recent data available)
I'd really love to see a Universal Basic Income implemented.
WilliamFleming comments on Jul 8, 2018:
I wonder if a lifetime subsistence dividend for every citizen could be implemented. It would be funded by a massive public trust fund invested in stocks and bonds. Every social program could be eliminated along with taxes and public debt. It’s not all that far-fetched—Alaska has its ...
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 8, 2018:
That is a nice thought too. Don't forget that the things we like to do are work as well, however. How many of us would teach, write, create public art, volunteer at old folks homes or pet shelters. These things are work that society needs and makes life better but so many of us are just scrambling to survive.
Thinking about this is an important fight today.
twshield comments on Jul 8, 2018:
no matter what system we come up with, its never going to benefit everyone. they should start with regulations on insurance company's as they have raped the consumers for many years
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 8, 2018:
@twshield these are good points. My question is, are people dying for lack of healthcare there? A clunky system that works for most is still better than a systen that only works for a select few.
Thinking about this is an important fight today.
hankster comments on Jul 8, 2018:
i will.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 8, 2018:
@hankster Those are some very good points.
Thinking about this is an important fight today.
twshield comments on Jul 8, 2018:
no matter what system we come up with, its never going to benefit everyone. they should start with regulations on insurance company's as they have raped the consumers for many years
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 8, 2018:
And yet Canada's and the UKs single payer systems DO positively impact the vast majority of their citizens...
Thinking about this is an important fight today.
hankster comments on Jul 8, 2018:
i will.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 8, 2018:
@hankster you aren't wrong. Care to elaborate?
Rough day today.
Jdpeters44 comments on Jul 7, 2018:
I'm sorry BB
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 8, 2018:
TY
You guys.
chucklesIII comments on Jul 7, 2018:
Do like my friend and move to Georgia, so all the married Christian men can hit on you.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 7, 2018:
Oh dear. It may be time to implement plan B. Dress like a dude and start calling myself alejandro.
You guys.
ashortbeauty comments on Jul 7, 2018:
Hey now he may be "the one"
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 7, 2018:
I'm super sad we don't have that barf emoji....;p
You guys.
JimG comments on Jul 7, 2018:
I sympathize with you, but I admire his optimism. He's probably got a couple of decades on my, and I've given up.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 7, 2018:
Lol. You shouldn't Jim. You're a good guy. ?
You guys.
WalterWhite comments on Jul 7, 2018:
Not responding gives the wrong message of try harder. I would definitely respond. First, a kind no thank you. Second, I said no, and now you get blocked.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 7, 2018:
@BlueWave @Silverwhisper this was out on the street. I appreciate you looking out for me though, so thank you.
You guys.
SACatWalker comments on Jul 7, 2018:
Maybe, maybe because of past stuff, you were a little too quick to jump down his throat, and he felt hurt and got indignant. Next time try to just be nice, turn it around politely and part with a smile. Wouldn't it be nice if you could? Sometimes people just want a minute of anyone's time and get...
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 7, 2018:
Fuck that with a rusty poker. If I say/ make it clear that I am not interested in having a conversation, that needs to be the end of the interaction. Women do not EVER owe anyone attention, conversation or even a smile. Just because you happen to see me in public does not mean my time belongs to you.
You guys.
WalterWhite comments on Jul 7, 2018:
Not responding gives the wrong message of try harder. I would definitely respond. First, a kind no thank you. Second, I said no, and now you get blocked.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 7, 2018:
I told him his attention was unwelcome and he needed to leave me alone. He threw an old fart tantrum.
You guys.
dalefvictor comments on Jul 7, 2018:
Were you made to quit your job due to sexual harrassment, or was that some one else?
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 7, 2018:
Yep
Just like a cat.
Captnron59 comments on Jul 6, 2018:
If it's not a headache....
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 7, 2018:
@phxbillcee Thats what you get for letting her lick herself....
I read some recent figures that in 26 states of US (mostly Southern) the death rate is higher than ...
btroje comments on Jul 5, 2018:
why would that explain "paranoia about immigrants"?
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 7, 2018:
@Bobby9 that's an entirely separate issue. Let's take for example my "Uncle Jim". Had 4 kids, all of whom went to college, got jobs and only one of whom had kids. Uncle Jim has 2 grandkids but us disappointed that he doesn't have more. When he goes to Wal-Mart and sees some Guatemalan lady with 4 kids, he's jealous. His kids have told him one of the reasons they decided to remain childfree is because its not financially feasible for them. Why is it, he wonders, that this poor woman can afford kids but his kids can't? The lady must be on welfare! Is uncle Jims assessment of the situation simplistic? Does it ignore a hundred other factors? Yes but he's looking at the limited data he has and drawing conclusions. Uncle Jim is a composite character of many folks I know. It's a common story. These people are sad and angry that their kids have to move so far away for decent jobs, that they have few if any grandkids, that sending their kids to college like they were told ultimimately meant that they "lost" their families.(this has a lot to do with these folks ire against higher learning and academia) Immigrants make a convenient target for them to blame that doesn't tax their brains with too many variables.
I read some recent figures that in 26 states of US (mostly Southern) the death rate is higher than ...
btroje comments on Jul 5, 2018:
why would that explain "paranoia about immigrants"?
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 6, 2018:
@Bobby9 What does that have to do with the conversation? I'm confused.
I read some recent figures that in 26 states of US (mostly Southern) the death rate is higher than ...
btroje comments on Jul 5, 2018:
why would that explain "paranoia about immigrants"?
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 6, 2018:
@Bobby9 poorly educated white people in the south.
Full right knee replacement.
iamjc comments on Jul 6, 2018:
Wow, bet that cost about a billion dollars. Hope they don't double bill!!! Hope it heals up well! Really.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 6, 2018:
@iamjc what the actual fuck? What are you, a death panel member?
Psychology of women's profile for men they would/want to date
webbew1 comments on Jun 20, 2018:
When it comes to women and what they want in a romantic partner, never listen to what they say. Watch what they do. Their actions will speak far louder rhan their words.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 6, 2018:
@Qualia I don't have any stories that intense but yes, not listening to what your partner says is the quickest way to kill a good relationship or find yourself in one thats very wrong for you.
Good morning and Happy Friday! Feels like I had two Mondays this week!
Ravenwolfcasey comments on Jul 6, 2018:
Happy Friday..it's my Grandmother's 91st birthday today!!!!!
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 6, 2018:
Happy Birthday to your grandmother!
I read some recent figures that in 26 states of US (mostly Southern) the death rate is higher than ...
MattHardy comments on Jul 5, 2018:
So for any category you'd expect that in a stable population the death rate and the birth rate would be about the same. Not exactly the same in all place and all times but about the same. So in about half the states the death rate would be a little higher and about half the states the birth rate ...
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 6, 2018:
@TheAstroChuck. Not to be a jerk but white people are absolutely not native to the Americas. Just because we've been here awhile doesnt make us less of an invasive species.
I read some recent figures that in 26 states of US (mostly Southern) the death rate is higher than ...
btroje comments on Jul 5, 2018:
why would that explain "paranoia about immigrants"?
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 6, 2018:
@Bobby9 its my observation, as someone who grew up with and lives with these people.
Some stuff from today.
DotLewis comments on Jul 6, 2018:
OK, full disclosure, IS that second one on Gilligan's island? :D
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 6, 2018:
Lol..no looks it though.
Some stuff from today.
Sucellus comments on Jul 6, 2018:
Absolutely love #1. Looks whimsical. Hard find a straight line.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 6, 2018:
I think thats what really struck me. I kept trying to line things up and , nope ?
@Admin I just encountered an Anti-Semite here.
EdEarl comments on Jul 5, 2018:
I think the site should not block him as @TheMiddleWay said. On the other hand, individuals may block him.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 5, 2018:
The Middleway has good reason to argue against trolls being blocked as he is one.
Rough day today.
Annaleda comments on Jul 5, 2018:
How come you’d have to rehome your dog?
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 5, 2018:
Because I will likely be living in a "room renting" situation. He is dog aggressive and I don't think I'm going to find a place that allows dogs and doesn't already have one.
Rough day today.
AMGT comments on Jul 5, 2018:
That’s an extremely stressful situation, I’m so sorry. What’s the custody order now, have they been with you full time? I can’t imagine that this is what’s best for them, if so. I’m sorry, bb..
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 5, 2018:
@AMGT ty very much.
[theatlantic.
hankster comments on Jul 5, 2018:
I wonder when the hoes and pitchforks are going to come out.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 5, 2018:
This Hoe's already out!
Rough day today.
AMGT comments on Jul 5, 2018:
That’s an extremely stressful situation, I’m so sorry. What’s the custody order now, have they been with you full time? I can’t imagine that this is what’s best for them, if so. I’m sorry, bb..
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 5, 2018:
I have full custody. His parents have a big house and 4 adults to help with the boys care and I may be living in a room for rent situation soon with people I don't know well at all. I have concerns about their child rearing beliefs but, physically the kids would be better off with them RN.
Anybody have someone from a dating site ask for something weird?
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 5, 2018:
One man asked me to go bra shopping with him. Felt bad for him mostly. Quite a few odd sexual kinks thrown my way. I attract people into bdsm it seems.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 5, 2018:
@weelittleone the bra was for him. Seems he'd grown breasts as a side effect of some medical condition he has and found them very troublesome.
I read some recent figures that in 26 states of US (mostly Southern) the death rate is higher than ...
btroje comments on Jul 5, 2018:
why would that explain "paranoia about immigrants"?
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 5, 2018:
These people see people "like them" dying off and their children having less children. Then they see some POC in the grocery store with 4 or 5 kids. Since their worldview is really limited in scope, they reason that "immigrants" are taking all the resources. They don't realise the very people they vote into office are the ones making life harder for them.They simply see what's in front of them and believe what their leaders(who have their hands deep in these folks pockets) tell them.
‘Father of Global Warming’ Scientist Finally Admits Theory Is Wrong [yournewswire.com]
mordant comments on Jul 5, 2018:
Try citing credible sources next time. https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/YourNewsWire
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 5, 2018:
?
This article offers a glimpse the machinery that robs us every day.
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 5, 2018:
Link not working. You are correct. We need to be in the streets, demanding change.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 5, 2018:
@hankster ty
Rough day today.
pepperjones comments on Jul 5, 2018:
Oh that's hard, I'm so sorry ❤
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 5, 2018:
TY. What's infuriating is that this is the result of a years long game of "starve the wife". I've held out for so long but it looks like they got me in the end.
Rough day today.
LizL comments on Jul 5, 2018:
I'm sorry you're going through a rough patch. You can only do what's right for you and only at your pace, so DON'T beat yourself up over it. I recently went through a rough patch as well, and I'm still not through it, it's been 5 years. I tried to push through quickly, thinking it would help it end ...
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 5, 2018:
TY
I have always had a fondness for the 4th of July.
PalacinkyPDX comments on Jul 4, 2018:
"remember we are one people." This is a joke, right?
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 4, 2018:
@mojopie I am really, really tired of calls for civility from people who advocate running protesters down with cars and shooting or deporting those who disagree with their bigotry. "Sit down and be polite" is just people with no ethics attempting to use ethics against those who possess them. I will be rude. I will speak the truth. I will call a monster a fucking monster. I am disgusted by certain groups in this country and I will not be quiet or civil or peaceful while those groups dismantle everything I actually like about this country.
Did Something Massive Smash Into Uranus?
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 4, 2018:
Someone had way too much fun writing that article. Witness "This allowed them to model how a giant impactor, perhaps one to three times the mass of Earth, would have deposited “material and energy inside Uranus” and how much debris would be left over, from which moons could form."
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 4, 2018:
@Lukian oh I can talk about gaseous giants all day.
So this happened.
dalefvictor comments on Jul 4, 2018:
How did you know what to feed the butterfly?
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 4, 2018:
@dalefvictor neat. Yes, she is a walking encyclopedia.:)
When did you last have sex with a partner? (A 50 and over confidential poll)
NerdyOkieDude comments on Jul 4, 2018:
There was no option for “this morning”.
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 4, 2018:
Quit bragging :p
I just now snapped these 2 shots out my bedroom window hete in Kentucky.
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 4, 2018:
Yeah it is. I always wonder about those
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 4, 2018:
@StarFarmer62 lol demention. Is that like an extra demented dimension :p?
1950's thinking
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 4, 2018:
Yeah. I would have been a serial killer back then I think...
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 4, 2018:
@JimG erm. Yes?
1950's thinking
OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 4, 2018:
Yeah. I would have been a serial killer back then I think...
OpposingOpposum replies on Jul 4, 2018:
@LEPeff shhjhhjhh

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