Are we living in a cocaine era?

Robecology comments on Jun 1, 2019:

Q.1; Are we living in a cocaine era? A. According to WHO...cocaine use peaked in '04 (data stopped for this chart at 2013). Many other drugs (including Opioids) are declining in use. Cannabis use/abuse (as reported in emergency room visit data) is still climbing... I'm not clear about your ...

Robecology replies on Jun 1, 2019:

@Piratefish I presented WHO data. You presented a POV. Show me facts/data, please?

I hate all politics, I don’t like either political party.

Diogenes comments on Jun 1, 2019:

I agree with that- but I am going to vote Green Party next time. Yes, we will get more of the same- and each new party promises change, but the change never materializes. A cardinal point, if we can't breath, we won't have to worry about anything.

Robecology replies on Jun 1, 2019:

Cardinal point, indeed. The seas are rising...but so slowly that we don't notice. The temps are increasing - historically very rapidly - yet to us - barely noticeable. The land is getting crowded; 158 more births, than deaths, per minute. 227,000 more per day. A million (more; again; births minus deaths) every 5 days. We're getting hotter, with less air, fresh water, space to live, every day. The problem is....it's happening too slowly. So we "adapt" to increased stress: then we wonder why we can't conquer cancer? More stress = more, stronger, faster cancer growth. Watch; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VbMLiMDETE

Always the same states... over and over and over and.... [foxnews.com]

Robecology comments on May 31, 2019:

Ever since Ratso Rizzo head down to Florida on a bus...and died on the way there....Florida's had that reputation.... https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064665/plotsummary

Robecology replies on Jun 1, 2019:

@Looking4-Others Here's the trailer... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2yBydiEJrI

McConnell: Has now been tagged with a “legal opinion” 😂 [lawandcrime.com]

Robecology comments on May 31, 2019:

Hard to believe a Harvard prof used that kind of language; I'm sure the faculty will censure him for it.

Robecology replies on Jun 1, 2019:

I just lose a lot of respect for VIP folk in the public eye that think they have to show anger with profanity. I think it reflects badly on them. Sorry; to me this shows whoever they've been profane about has won a battle by "getting" to them and making them slip in to a lower level of confrontation. "Profanity is the inability of feeble-minded people to express themselves forcefully"... It's been a motto all my life.

Death is impatient and thoughtless.

Robecology comments on Jun 1, 2019:

My all time favorite parable about death is by Dawkins;

Robecology replies on Jun 1, 2019:

@AnonySchmoose Your point about death barging in at the most inappropriate times is too well known to me.... all I'm saying is try to be a smooth rock in the river... ...let it flow past you... ...accept it...be sad.... but the passed person, including me when I pass...would want any memories to be of the good times...not the end.

What does “beauty” or “desirability” or “attraction” mean to you?

TomMcGiverin comments on Jun 1, 2019:

This is a hard thing for most people to be honest about, not me, but most people, because they don't want to be seen as shallow or hurt anyone's feelings. But in doing that, they are actually doing a disservice to others by giving them false hope about how open-minded most people are about looks in ...

Robecology replies on Jun 1, 2019:

Tom; You've been a genuine and sincere correspondent...but I must tell you that your self-image needs some work. Please; start by posting more pics of you in better lighting...and for goodness sake, smile? I looked at your profile recently; too many pics of you looking too somber, too "sober" too serious. Post more smiles!!. More images of you having fun! If you project a cold, depressed, sad image....that will result in a lot of women not even interested. You've mentioned your loss too often as well...Time to tuck that away. I'm not saying forget her...just keep her memory private.

[washingtonpost.com]

Robecology comments on May 31, 2019:

Sad....I can't view it...my 'free" views are expired. If you can copy and paste all or some it - that would be appreciated!

Robecology replies on Jun 1, 2019:

@BookDeath Thanks for doing that!

Say good night all..

Boomtarat03 comments on May 31, 2019:

Good night!😊 have the sweetest dream and take care😊

Robecology replies on May 31, 2019:

Back at ya; and thanks for the pic of the fit/sexy woman. It's probably June in Hong Kong by now!

Found- Fossilized School of Fish [pbs.org]

Robecology comments on May 30, 2019:

"Dated" to be allegedly** 50 million years old.** **When...not if...but when they come out with a more universal, simple to operate stone and ancient materials dating tool... ....**then we can finally put to rest the "earth made in 6 days" joke pointed out by the #Religulous....** Right ...

Robecology replies on May 31, 2019:

@JackPedigo Of course the bible's not a good source for science history. You're preaching to the choir. But what I'm saying is that all paleo-scientists are very vague about how they get their samples age-dated. It's very hard to even find a source on the web; I've tried many times. I challenge you to do so now! Search "how to get a geologic sample age-dated". I'll bet you that you won't be able to reply with a specific address and phone number. They're just very vague about how it's done! Again; my point is that when...not if, when....someone comes out with a fast, easy, relatively inexpensive field-operable (semi-portable) radiometric age-dating tool...then the #reliligulous will be done.

Kansas researchers? Here is what they say about human evolution. [bigthink.com]

Robecology comments on May 30, 2019:

It makes sense that not only were there much more signs of Carbonisation (burning) of vast areas during man's evolution due to the increased lighting during those times; but forest fires had to have been much larger in our ancient past. Consider this; if a forest fire started...it's very likely ...

Robecology replies on May 31, 2019:

@GuyKeith Good point; The AC allows us to dwell year round in areas where formerly that was almost impossible. I'm taking advantage of that slow transition now; I live in a "Snowbird" community that empties out every year around May...shhhh...I won't tell them it's not that hot here in the summertime...shhhh.

While tending my "winter garden" here in East Florida.

Redheadedgammy comments on May 30, 2019:

They are adorable. I hope a cat doesn't get them.

Robecology replies on May 31, 2019:

Good point; there's several cats around....but the garden is fenced...but not well.

While tending my "winter garden" here in East Florida.

thinktwice comments on May 30, 2019:

possibly blue birds...are they small?

Robecology replies on May 31, 2019:

Good question....I'd say not tiny bluebird/sparrow sized...more a medium sized bird...probably a staring or cowbird....

"We travel together, passengers on a little space ship, dependent on its vulnerable reserves of air ...

Robecology comments on May 30, 2019:

Stevenson was my Dad's choice over Ike. Ike ended up doing a good job...but Adlai was a good, down to earth candidate. I remember my dad's lapel pin representing Stevenson; it was a shoe with a hole in the center of the sole...

Robecology replies on May 31, 2019:

@WilliamCharles Good finds...both these men were far ahead of their time in their thinking...thanks.

28 May 2019 - Diet Diary - Well, I am officially on a binge.

Robecology comments on May 30, 2019:

Been there, done that. In fact;hungry and tempted now....but I'm already at my peak for today; and I know if I nibble one more thing I'm over..and no weight loss tomorrow. I think it helps us to write about it...kind of a public "confession" so we motivate ourselves a bit, and get ...

Robecology replies on May 31, 2019:

@DotLewis Down 60 pounds....now THAT'S good will-power. Keep it up! Thanks for the story about "milk toast" I've heard of it but never knew it was such a thing! I had a high of 160; But I gave most of those clothes away...so I don't dare slip back to even near that weight. Shooting for the 130's.... BTW...lost 0.4 pounds...(146.4) so going to bed hungry worked a bit....but I have to have a better day. Fish stir fry on the menu for tonight. No breading, no rice, no pasta; just lots of veggies, a dash of EVOO, and a slab of fish. Yogurt with fruit and a small amount of high-fiber cereal (with some tiny bits of chocolate for my addiction in it) for lunch. ..that's the food plan for today!

Does anyone else think Starbucks is overrated?

Robecology comments on May 30, 2019:

Once you get in to a groove with brewing your own you never go out and buy store brewed...

Robecology replies on May 31, 2019:

@edfitz French pressers are fun...but old fashioned. The advantage in using them is that you never have to (and you shouldn't) boil the water...just make it close to boiling...that preserves the dissolved oxygen in the water and rounds out the flavor. I have had a few; but they sit in the shelf, collecting dust....they're fun and charming...but not efficient. I prefer a drip machine that uses the pressure of water boiling in a tube to push the water on to the grounds (so technically it's just reached boiling). I have two pots; one is glass-lined and keeps the coffee hotter longer. The other is stainless-lined and is good if I have company; of if some prefer full decaf or full-strength caffeinated. I alternate between a paper filter and a gold filter depending on how smooth or rough I want my coffee; the paper filters out micro-particles....and leaves a slightly smoother taste then the gold mesh filter. I also blend decaf with regular strength - and alternate flavored (hazelnut) with not flavored whole ground beans. I find little, if any difference between fresh ground and store ground.

I was reading a post on the consertive athiest group.

Robecology comments on May 31, 2019:

Of all the groups on Agnostic, I trust the honesty of the Conservatives and the Republicans the least. Remember; a "pillar of foundation" for both is a **"belief in God".**... So I'd take what they say with a grain fo salt... **I tried joining and debating **in both groups; and I got ...

Robecology replies on May 31, 2019:

@WonderWartHog99 I do support conservative and Republican fiscal strategies...minimalist government control. streamlining and expediting it. I'm just agnostic atheist. I'm afraid the mind-set for many in that group is pro-Trump; so they tend to defend him. They also go with the mantra of "no collusion"- but I think the evidence supports "collusion". I even tried adding something that I was taught here, on Agnostic.com;but to no avail...

Flat earth believers say, that as water is ALWAYS flat, and finds it's own level, that this proves ...

Robecology comments on May 30, 2019:

The Flat Earth society was started as a joke a few years ago... Nerds noticed how gullible too many folk were, and are...buying in to "chemtrail" theories, and such.... So they thought it would be "good fun" to push it... They provided some "pseudo-evidence" and were almost shocked by the ...

Robecology replies on May 31, 2019:

@madmac As a 45 year retired teacher, I can speak from experience; They are out there....they're testing dumb and getting dumber. Now there's also a small group of smart and getting smarter.... it's like what's happening to our economy; the rich get rich, the poor get poorer...only this shows itself in education as well.

For every year you breath the atmosphere, you take a year off your life.

Robecology comments on May 30, 2019:

False parallel. We need our blood to get a good "rusting"....to change the O2 deficient "blueish" Hemoglobin (inside Red blood cells) to a bright rusty red in order to carry that O2 to our body cells. That's why our "veins" are bluish in color...they carry the O2 deficient RBC's back to the ...

Robecology replies on May 30, 2019:

@jenandjuice1111 ??? I don't get your comment?

It's time to fire the pool boy

Robecology comments on May 30, 2019:

Sorry, sir; there's only two simple explanations; 1. Doctor(s) made a mistake...you're not sterile 2. You misjudged your wife's fidelity...someone else made her pregnant. DNA testing once the child or fetus can be tested will confirm #1 or #2. If it was some-one else you can sue them to ...

Robecology replies on May 30, 2019:

@altschmerz # 1....it's sort of "funny" that the #religulous are so naive. #2. I'm not trying to be funny....I was trying to explain to anyone who thinks like this what their choices are....I almost feel sorry for all the naive #religulous people in the world...I don't see it as funny at all.

"We travel together, passengers on a little space ship, dependent on its vulnerable reserves of air ...

Robecology comments on May 30, 2019:

Stevenson was my Dad's choice over Ike. Ike ended up doing a good job...but Adlai was a good, down to earth candidate. I remember my dad's lapel pin representing Stevenson; it was a shoe with a hole in the center of the sole...

Robecology replies on May 30, 2019:

@WilliamCharles I had no idea Adlai had said that. My dad had tremendous respect for Stevenson...I think he worked as a volunteer to get him elected! Thanks for finding that; I've been devoted all my life (45 years teaching) to environmental science and never came across this. Thanks, again.

Where are you Florida Man?

Robecology comments on May 29, 2019:

Florida Man here....on the East coast....almost due East of Lake Okeechobee....

Robecology replies on May 30, 2019:

@scurry Yes; I wear the ankh...I love Egyptology...I love how Tut ankh Amon supported the symbol (actually first established by his father.)...as the first monotheistic, non - humanoid god....being the power of the sun on the horizon. I'm not religious....but Akenhaten (Amenhotep IV Changed his name to Akenhaten where the term "Ankh" came from), Tut's father, was a very peace-loving pharoah....he was first to recognize the "dark Nubians to the south" (black Africa) as legitimate races of people. He ended many wars in the region in his time...and had to leave Thebes to create his own city (Amar na) for fear of being over-taken by the traditionalists. (his son was allegedly "set up" to have that accident that killed him at age 19). https://www.pbs.org/empires/egypt/newkingdom/akenhaten.html Read "The Egyptian" ...a fictionalized tale of that time in Egypt, by Mika Waltari. As to Solar Libre; here's a video of Tom and Bob and the people in the second pic...thanks for asking those questions! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlIV9HjHgoY

Scientist Discover Why Our Moon Has Two Very Different Faces [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on May 28, 2019:

He's obviously briliant. I'm so sad that his accent makes it hard to follow.

Robecology replies on May 30, 2019:

I should qualify my complaint about his "accent'...I'm hard of hearing....and don't wear my "hearing aids" all the time...so I take some of the blame for not following him too well.

Does anyone else think Starbucks is overrated?

Robecology comments on May 30, 2019:

Once you get in to a groove with brewing your own you never go out and buy store brewed...

Robecology replies on May 30, 2019:

@Lillyfield41 I concur with cooking food; but coffee's too easy to prepare; it's the types of beans and the grind that varies mainly. Sometimes I like liquid creamer, sometimes powdered. sometimes black....sometimes different types of sugars....but that's it with coffee. To brew it at home costs far less than to buy a cup out... But food? different story. Some restaurants make stuff that I just don't have the time, skills nor patience for...and thus have to go to the restaurant. And for $15-30 you get a meal that's had at least a $5-20 investment plus a good hour of labor put in. to it...to me that makes dining out for food far more valuable...and making home brewed more important to me...

[dailykos.

St-Sinner comments on May 29, 2019:

Trump is challenging the Democrats to impeach him and ensure his victory.

Robecology replies on May 30, 2019:

Exactly. We'd be dumb to "take the bait"

[dailykos.

freedom41 comments on May 29, 2019:

I hope Pelosi comes around soon. We need him out of office.

Robecology replies on May 30, 2019:

NO! Read what St-Sinner wrote. We don't want him to resign nor be forced out...that would create a big mess! Trump would then be able to golf full time on our dime... Let's just vote him out in 2020....then SDNY will indict him.

[dailykos.

St-Sinner comments on May 29, 2019:

If we impeach Trump now, a few things can happen: 1. The Republican senate will do nothing 2. If at all the Senate does impeach, Pence will be President 3. Pence will immediately pardon Trump 4. This means we cannot prosecute Trump when out of office 5. Trump's popularity will soar 6. ...

Robecology replies on May 30, 2019:

Good chess-strategy-level thinking. I'm sure this is the reason behind a lot of the Dems thinking. If they push him too hard he could also take the resignation. route; which would also not only put Pence-less in at POTUS, who would immediately pardon him and do his bidding anyway....and gamer enough sympathy to put Pence (or -gasp - Trump) back in, in 2020.

While tending my "winter garden" here in East Florida.

Alvinsmama comments on May 30, 2019:

I wish I could identify them for you. Love those big mouths. They are really sweet.

Robecology replies on May 30, 2019:

I wish I could share a slow-mo video I took of them...I tried; it won't download....

And the human race ends not with a bang or a whimper, but a digital moan... [futurism.com]

Robecology comments on May 30, 2019:

Nah....we think we're so special that we will see "the end".... Sorry; no digital moans, bangs, nor whimpers are in the forecast. I did find an excellent talk on why we have to solve the Fossil Fuel CO2 buildup issues soon, though.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKCuDxpccYM

Robecology replies on May 30, 2019:

@MojoDave I didn't find any discussion of reproduction...just a montage of the stage of robotics. The OP...suggested the human race ends with moans, bangs, nor whimpers - implies, to me, the impending disaster of #1;Global warming or #2. nuclear holocaust - very remotely #3; from new, powerful strains of disease germs, and even more remotely from #4. mass starvation. Hence my suggestion via Elon Musk.... I don't see Robotic sex having any suggestion of reduced reproduction. Reduced sexual repro will have to come with the wisdom of family planning - which in turn comes with less religion. I give that some optimism; I foresee that happening in a few decades. Robotic sex might be inviting to a handful of ultra rich in decades to come; but I doubt it'll have any significance in the near future.

I know there are a few other Deadheads around here... who else can remember the Wall of Sound tour?

Robecology comments on May 30, 2019:

I'm wearing a hearing aid thanks to bands like this....

Robecology replies on May 30, 2019:

@FrostyJim I recall the concert that was so loud it hurt...it was Mitch Rider and the Detroit Wheels...I remember my ears ringing for days after...I think I really did some damage that night....

Where are you Florida Man?

Robecology comments on May 29, 2019:

Florida Man here....on the East coast....almost due East of Lake Okeechobee....

Robecology replies on May 30, 2019:

@scurry Just ask my friends...(me and the two key players in "Solar Libre Puerto Rico")

I'm ready for work

Robecology comments on May 30, 2019:

Thigh highs make me moist....yummmm!

Robecology replies on May 30, 2019:

You guys know darn well what I mean...maybe you can suggest a better adjective?

marygapen98 [agnostic.

Robecology comments on May 30, 2019:

How does she earn the "scammer" label? I get the contradiction on "non religious' yet believes in god...good catch there...

Robecology replies on May 30, 2019:

@RavenCT How do you know what the OP looks like? How do you know the photos were "stolen"? "There are many indicators"...??? .What do you think is his/her purpose? To scam what or who? Good catch on the religion and education/knowledge contradictions....I think that's almost enough evidence to block someone... But suppose they're borderline "religious" and need convincing? What if they're a "fence sitter" and haven't made up their mind yet? And who do you think (S)he is trying to "scam"...and how? What is their motive? I'm glad you've taken the "job" of "protecting the flock" I just want to make sure that you're not too zealous about your protection?

I'm ready for work

Robecology comments on May 30, 2019:

Thigh highs make me moist....yummmm!

Robecology replies on May 30, 2019:

@VIKingsCFH I just lost my "moist"...thanks....I think.....

🤯 Wow! Didn't know that!

Cast1es comments on May 30, 2019:

A doctor told me that a child's spinal cord is gelatinous until around age six , before it solidifies .

Robecology replies on May 30, 2019:

Gelatinous isn't a fair term. Cartilaginous is more accurate... .like the flexible, semi-transparent parts we find in the chicken - at the edge of the breast and thigh bones. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patella

Beautiful eyes, luscious lips, and OMG! below

MojoDave comments on May 30, 2019:

Nice photo!

Robecology replies on May 30, 2019:

True sexy-classy! Good find!

This Tweet is hilarious consider who posted it! President Trumpo! lol

AnneWimsey comments on May 29, 2019:

Has this has-been ever heard of SpellCheck?

Robecology replies on May 29, 2019:

He's emulating his exalted leader...his lowness...Mr. Drumpt.

A History of Earths Climate [youtube.com]

Cast1es comments on May 28, 2019:

Ok , so the earth will survive , but we may not ?

Robecology replies on May 28, 2019:

We're on the brink of major catastrophes; but the religious love it....they look at it as "god's birth control". One of the biggest, most profitable tour businesses in Israel is taking Christians to holy sites and talking up the "end Times". The #Religulous are loving this. Read this "Postcard from Armagheddon" https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-israel-is-welcoming-record-numbers-of-tourists-and-it-s-a-nightmare-1.5869097

something for the Trump apologist.

altschmerz comments on May 28, 2019:

Trump-worship is seriously like a cult. They love him no matter WHAT he does. Then again there’s a little cult on the Democratic side but I won’t name it because I don’t want to fight with anyone. 🤐 It’s more rational than Trumpism of course.

Robecology replies on May 28, 2019:

Far more rational. I think I figured out why so many like Trump; -we all know chronic liars, sexists, racists, and misogynists....and generally they're one and the same. -along comes a TV "reality show" host who has a stall in his show...so he listens to his friends and offers to run for president. DJT was known to be a liar, a philanderer, a racist, and a scammer long ago, by too many.... ...who are just like him.

Scientist Discover Why Our Moon Has Two Very Different Faces [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on May 28, 2019:

He's obviously briliant. I'm so sad that his accent makes it hard to follow.

Robecology replies on May 28, 2019:

@Cast1es . No. His scientific info is valid. He's also a fast talker. I haven't checked his data; but what he says is fundamental and well known. I don't see any scam issues; I see a very enthusiastic blogger with a handicap of not having perfected the English language; which saddens me. His presentations are rather rough; showing that he's new to the video blogosphere...but I wouldn't put him in the scammers group by any means.

The absolute purpose of life is to nurture the body over several years.

Robecology comments on May 27, 2019:

@DonaldHRoberts Sorry, Mr. Roberts. Your comment and concerns are not based on correct science...not even close. "bacteria that lives in us...some of which are maggots"....maggots are the larval stages of flies...bacteria are not even in the same kingdom as maggots. Do some research then ...

Robecology replies on May 27, 2019:

@DonaldHRoberts Sorry; it was a somber pseudo-joke... I didn't see the humor. I'm not the one who needs to lighten up... you might consider a comment/question with a funny twist to it..... I didn't read any.

Sme question for the ladies - Is this sexy and if so why? [youtube.com]

BufftonBeotch comments on May 27, 2019:

Touching. Like the opening of "Up." Leonard Cohen comes off really creepy in this though. Like a 70+ year old that thinks he deserves a barely legal girlfriend. So more cringe than anything. It would have been a nice song/video if his grinding wasn't in it.

Robecology replies on May 27, 2019:

I don't see anything in the video about this that's "cringe-worthy"....I'm not sure you watched the whole video. I saw many couples dancing...with images of them when they were younger. ...and didn't see him "grinding"... You apparently aren't talking about this video?

Just had to share this great New Yorker cover image; wow, does this nail it.

OldGoat43 comments on May 27, 2019:

The artist captured the Mussolini arrogant chin pose.

Robecology replies on May 27, 2019:

I hadn't noticed that! Good one!

The Tiny Fish That Break a Fundamental Rule of Vertebrate Life [theatlantic.com]

Robecology comments on May 27, 2019:

CryptoBenthics....good article! I followed a link to a real strange one...with Opioid toxin in its' fangs... https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/03/fangblenny-venom-opioid-oh-god-oh-god-put-it-away/521292/

Robecology replies on May 27, 2019:

@Cast1es Naa..the opium poppy is what keeps us in Afghanistan, don't ya know? https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/jan/09/how-the-heroin-trade-explains-the-us-uk-failure-in-afghanistan

Oh! My goodness! Below.

MojoDave comments on May 26, 2019:

What beautiful...

Robecology replies on May 27, 2019:

Something special about full breasts and a tight, fit bod!

Some days I think the world is going crazy! Christian rightwingers warn abortion fight could spark ...

Robecology comments on May 27, 2019:

I posted a laugh/funny emoji....sorry...hard to take seriously. Sad for the push to the right...but we all knew it was coming...

Robecology replies on May 27, 2019:

@sweetcharlotte If you read the article, you see that it's the macho men who want to fight for the right to continue to control women that I'm laughing about; they're beyond sick, naive, and out-of-touch to the point of being funny.

Some days I think the world is going crazy! Christian rightwingers warn abortion fight could spark ...

Robecology comments on May 27, 2019:

I posted a laugh/funny emoji....sorry...hard to take seriously. Sad for the push to the right...but we all knew it was coming...

Robecology replies on May 27, 2019:

@sweetcharlotte Totally agree. I'm ashamed and saddened with the men (and women) who tolerated these legislative actions. I hope it inspires others to action.

Trust me, I'm not happy about it either!

Robecology comments on May 25, 2019:

More stats; 158 more births, than deaths, per minute world-wide. Today 384,701 people will be born and 156,936 people will die, resulting in a net gain of 227,765 humans (give or take a few thousand). This year 140 million babies will be born and 57 million people will die. Net gain, 83 ...

Robecology replies on May 27, 2019:

@JackPedigo "Maybe someone should tell them"...? You're kidding, right? They are the hardest-headed most intolerant folk I know!

A couple of obras from my upcoming show in July in my second home in Alaior, Menorca.

Robecology comments on May 26, 2019:

wow; I had to search the location; never heard of it! It makes me want to explore the Mediterranean sea even more! More photos of your island, please?

Robecology replies on May 27, 2019:

@fishline79 I'm thinking in terms of which cruise I would take if I wanted to visit your island. I understand Windstar might go there....but haven't checked. It seems like a lovely, isolated isle that until your article I hadn't heard of....so I'm intrigued.

He Pope compares abortion to 'hiring a HITMAN' as he says it can never be condoned With the ...

Robecology comments on May 26, 2019:

Let me start by stating I'm Agnostic and proud of it. I don't want the religion to succeed. I'm sure you know from my past posts how often I'm posting about the #religulous. But having said that...I must say that; ....this has been by far the most "liberal" pope ever. We need to ...

Robecology replies on May 27, 2019:

Obviously, you have not read the link I shared. My point is simple; He's working in many ways to drag the many conservatives of the church, kicking and screaming, in to the 21st century. I'm just suggesting we cut him some slack. On becoming Pope, Francis set a new tone by setting up his headquarters in a humble guesthouse for priests rather than the grand apostolic palace — a gesture of humility that carried with it an implied criticism of past excesses. He also did away with the system of automatically giving a cardinal’s hat to bishops in certain posts. Conservatives have been irked by some of his more liberal stances. In 2015, Francis ordered every parish to host two refugee families. And last week, in his most explicit acceptance of homosexuality yet, he told a gay Catholic that God had made him that way and that his sexuality “does not matter.” So - on one hand you're right; But to say he's "the best among the worst" "Who is we" and "I don't respect him at all"... Is showing me and the world your intolerance of the #religulous, IMO... so I only feel sorry for all 3 of you.

Masseuses and masseurs wanted!

Robecology comments on May 26, 2019:

Nope. I don't do girls. Women only... https://comps.gograph.com/licking-sexy-red-lips_gg63813677.jpg

Robecology replies on May 27, 2019:

A girl jumps from one social circle to another, making fast friends that don’t last. A woman values her deep friendships and nurtures that bond with time, gratitude, energy and thoughtfulness. Nadia Mah

Masseuses and masseurs wanted!

Robecology comments on May 26, 2019:

Nope. I don't do girls. Women only... https://comps.gograph.com/licking-sexy-red-lips_gg63813677.jpg

Robecology replies on May 27, 2019:

@MojoDave I'm very relaxed... But it's a fact; A boy is attracted to girls. A man is attracted to women Sit back. Relax. Then read the truth.... https://www.justmytype.ca/the-11-differences-between-dating-a-girl-vs-a-woman/

What country do you think trump has pissed off the most? Go!

Robecology comments on May 27, 2019:

I cheated; it's such a good question that I had to look it up... https://www.pewglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/06/PG_2017.06.26.US_Image-00-1.png

Robecology replies on May 27, 2019:

And although it's now 2 years old..here's a good read on this issue; https://www.pewglobal.org/2017/06/26/u-s-image-suffers-as-publics-around-world-question-trumps-leadership/

She's had just the right amount of cheeseburgers!

Bungaloebob comments on May 27, 2019:

Oh...HAS she?

Robecology replies on May 27, 2019:

@FlippantLlama Sorry; she's obviously a cheeseburger abuser....

Trust me, I'm not happy about it either!

Robecology comments on May 25, 2019:

More stats; 158 more births, than deaths, per minute world-wide. Today 384,701 people will be born and 156,936 people will die, resulting in a net gain of 227,765 humans (give or take a few thousand). This year 140 million babies will be born and 57 million people will die. Net gain, 83 ...

Robecology replies on May 26, 2019:

@JackPedigo - you're right...nothing to "worry about"....I only hope that it won't come down to the wealthy anti-family-planning #religulous saying that these massive die-offs, deaths from disasters, or new strains of diseases are "it's god's will"....but I honestly think that's their rationale behind hating family planning and supporting continued fossil fuel use.

Do you remember Cosmos with Carl Sagan?

greyeyed123 comments on May 25, 2019:

I read "Contact" before the movie came out. I was surprised the novel had some emotional heft. Art Bell used the clip, "Wanna take a ride?" on his radio show after the movie came out. (Yes, I listened to Art Bell. It was fun and free in the '90s.)

Robecology replies on May 26, 2019:

Me too; read it before it came out...but loved the DVD so much I bought it and showed it repeatedly for years in my science classes. Excellent story. Here's the Trailer; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRoj3jK37Vc

A couple of obras from my upcoming show in July in my second home in Alaior, Menorca.

Robecology comments on May 26, 2019:

wow; I had to search the location; never heard of it! It makes me want to explore the Mediterranean sea even more! More photos of your island, please?

Robecology replies on May 26, 2019:

@fishline79 Beautiful. What's the spoken language there? Do any touring ships stop in the ports there?

I consider socialism, whatever political or religious identity, often being nothing else as a severe...

Robecology comments on May 25, 2019:

@Sputnik You're from a country that's doing so well. So much data shows how the Swiss avoid conflict, create wealth, and do so much better than the rest of the world. We here in America who align ourselves with science, wisdom, and free-thinking would welcome ideas that would improve our health...

Robecology replies on May 26, 2019:

@Sputnik You make generalizations but no references. I'm agnostic - remember? I need evidence to support a POV. So far you're ignoring most of the posts on this page that suggest you're wrong. Do some research...we don't 'believe" what you're saying...and watch this, please? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4rr9Lcx_dQ

Yesterday I used my manual wheelchair for a doctor's visit via lyft, just two miles away.

Robecology comments on May 25, 2019:

Excellent. Thanks for sharing. Good luck and kudos!

Robecology replies on May 26, 2019:

@EdEarl Please consider changing your profile meme to that one...a LOT more charming!

A question for the ladies - is this sexy?

Robecology comments on May 26, 2019:

Duh....ya think? #1. Bolero is famous for its' sexual innuendo's #2. The ballet artists are fit, moving so beautifully.... Here's the scene from the Movie "10" that resurged "Bolero" back in to the popularity it's had for years.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dILIdREylC0

Robecology replies on May 26, 2019:

@273kelvin Thanks for the correction on the date. I read about it here..and couldn't find references to elephants....maybe you can share where you read that? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boléro

Hi from the UK Not many members from my area it would seem.

Robecology comments on May 25, 2019:

Au contraire, Ms. UK.... you'll soon discover there are many here. The UK has an older, more "polite" term for atheism; they're called "FreeThinkers"...google it.

Robecology replies on May 26, 2019:

@unblinkered Funny that you assume it was a 'gender" thing.... Maybe you're guilty of "matronizing"? (giving motherly, female-based advice) I had actually typed Mr. UK...but then I thought, to be courteous, I looked up your gender...and had to change it! So the advice was purely trying to be helpful...nothing to do with my sex. Beware of assuming sexism -

What and Who Gave Us Trump?

altschmerz comments on May 25, 2019:

I agree with most of what you say – until the end. I don’t believe Trump was set up to be president – in fact I think the ruling elite see him as a total disaster. But THEY CREATED HIM, and yet they are loathe to change their ways. They are stubbornly obtuse (deliberately or unwittingly) and ...

Robecology replies on May 26, 2019:

Your view has a good point; and after watching the Howard Stern interview I believe DJT did it for the ratings, and for the challenge.... ...but I'm not sure the ruling elite (the Republicans in office) view him as a disaster. ...they like that he's getting fed restrictions rolled back. They like that he's keeping Obama's economy floating. They even like his lying. ...I compare the Republicans of Nixon's era, and I see these present ones as much more complicit. Nixon's Republicans worked to get rid of him. Trump's Republicans seem to love him. "Sen. Barry Goldwater, Ariz., the 1964 GOP presidential nominee, was a respected conservative leader in a Senate whose Republican ranks were less conservative than now. On Aug. 6, 1974, at the regular Senate Republican Conference lunch, Goldwater fumed: "There are only so many lies you can take, and now there has been one too many. Nixon should get his ass out of the White House -- today!" https://www.politico.com/story/2007/02/when-the-gop-torpedoed-nixon-002680

Someone is trying to cut down on the water bill

Robecology comments on May 25, 2019:

Now THESE would make me want to go....

Robecology replies on May 25, 2019:

@glennlab Thanks. fixed.

Yesterday I used my manual wheelchair for a doctor's visit via lyft, just two miles away.

Robecology comments on May 25, 2019:

Excellent. Thanks for sharing. Good luck and kudos!

Robecology replies on May 25, 2019:

@EdEarl And despite your size; I like the pic of you with the young man better...you're almost smiling...!

Why is that?

HippieChick58 comments on May 25, 2019:

or the woman doesn't get her clothing off fast enough and gets the shit beat out of her.

Robecology replies on May 25, 2019:

You're referring to #Religulous Republicans, of course.

Hi from the UK Not many members from my area it would seem.

Robecology comments on May 25, 2019:

Au contraire, Ms. UK.... you'll soon discover there are many here. The UK has an older, more "polite" term for atheism; they're called "FreeThinkers"...google it.

Robecology replies on May 25, 2019:

@unblinkered ...."that"....google? I mean "search the meaning of."...here you go... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freethought Free-thought/Free-thinker. Atheist author Adam Lee defines freethought as thinking which is independent of revelation, tradition, established belief, and authority,[6] and considers it as a "broader umbrella" than atheism "that embraces a rainbow of unorthodoxy, religious dissent, skepticism, and unconventional thinking."[7] The basic summarizing statement of the essay The Ethics of Belief by the 19th-century British mathematician and philosopher William Kingdon Clifford is: "It is wrong always, everywhere, and for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence."[8] The essay became a rallying cry for freethinkers when published in the 1870s, and has been described as a point when freethinkers grabbed the moral high ground.[9] Clifford was himself an organizer of freethought gatherings, the driving force behind the Congress of Liberal Thinkers held in 1878.

Chinese medicine to gain WHO acceptance but it has many critics [cnn.com]

AnonySchmoose comments on May 24, 2019:

It is very important to outlaw the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine wherever it uses wild animal parts. World Health Organization needs to investigate all forms of TCM globally to make sure of this. WHO should not make any decision about recommending adoption of TCM until China, Vietnam and ...

Robecology replies on May 25, 2019:

@AnonySchmoose Please read the NG article; lots of links that connect you to even more info!

Chinese medicine to gain WHO acceptance but it has many critics [cnn.com]

AnonySchmoose comments on May 24, 2019:

It is very important to outlaw the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine wherever it uses wild animal parts. World Health Organization needs to investigate all forms of TCM globally to make sure of this. WHO should not make any decision about recommending adoption of TCM until China, Vietnam and ...

Robecology replies on May 25, 2019:

Good points! I looked up the specifics. 1. Yes; they've stopped using a lot of endangered animals for sources; but there's still a few. 2. Overall, many of the herbs are psychosomatic....but some that we've ignored (because the majority were so innocuous or not useful) do, in fact, have some value that's been ignored by modern medicines. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reference/traditional-chinese-medicine/

10 Reasons Aliens Won't Invade Earth. [youtube.com]

TrailRider comments on Mar 29, 2019:

Maybe once us ants decide to put nukes on starships and leave our solar system... That might get someone's attention.

Robecology replies on May 25, 2019:

There's actually now a problem with too many space satellites that are, in fact, nuclear powered. The problem is; they'll eventually return to earth...and likely to disintegrate as they do....spreading nuclear waste over uncertain areas.... https://www.businessinsider.com/nuclear-powered-satellites-space-2016-3

The real solution

Robecology comments on May 25, 2019:

Reminds me of an early joke I heard by Red Foxx; "Rape is impossible; Women can run faster with their dress up than men with their pants down".... But this did get me thinking...These politicians seem so false, fake with their moral pleas, while extolling large families and unplanned children ...

Robecology replies on May 25, 2019:

@HippieChick58 I don't support the concept...I was just sharing a very old (60+ years) joke that shows the mentality of the typical mid 20th century male; and of course today it's BS - to you and me...but unfortunately there's still a huge contingent of men who still think like that. Read the rest of my post. You missed the gist of my message.

10 Reasons Aliens Won't Invade Earth. [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Mar 29, 2019:

They won't invade because even the closest star system with planets, Alpha Centauri, is 4.5 light years away. If aliens could trave 186 miles per second - from the closest star system to us - that would mean they could get here in 4,500 years. So let's stop talking about aliens visiting us?...

Robecology replies on May 25, 2019:

@jondspen Spice Guild? Folding space? What fiction are you reading? And I wouldn't call you ignorant nor simplistic. You'll be blocked with that attitude.

10 Reasons Aliens Won't Invade Earth. [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Mar 29, 2019:

They won't invade because even the closest star system with planets, Alpha Centauri, is 4.5 light years away. If aliens could trave 186 miles per second - from the closest star system to us - that would mean they could get here in 4,500 years. So let's stop talking about aliens visiting us?...

Robecology replies on May 25, 2019:

@MojoDave Read it again...186 MPS is 1/1000th the speed of light..(as you said,186,000 ops) ...but this is still not even projected for speeds of any of our ships, even in the remote future....but assuming this speed is attainable. than 186 MPS x 4.5 LY = 4,500 years.

The real solution

Robecology comments on May 25, 2019:

Reminds me of an early joke I heard by Red Foxx; "Rape is impossible; Women can run faster with their dress up than men with their pants down".... But this did get me thinking...These politicians seem so false, fake with their moral pleas, while extolling large families and unplanned children ...

Robecology replies on May 25, 2019:

@Beowulfsfriend So...I guess the Republican/Christian ethic is alive and well...at least in the Republican states?

"If you ain't country, you ain't shit" Does that imply.

BudFrank comments on May 24, 2019:

Actually in terms of strict logic, it means “if you are shit you are country.” I didn’t say it. I’m just deciphering it in terms of Boolean logic

Robecology replies on May 25, 2019:

Who's Boolian....is she cute?

Selfishness as a virtue?

TomMcGiverin comments on May 24, 2019:

I chose not to have kids and that can be taken either way, as selfish or generous. The selfish part of it was that I didn't want the burdens that come with parenthood. The unselfish or generous/altrusitic part is that I felt I would be a terrible parent based on what my father was like and the ...

Robecology replies on May 24, 2019:

@TomMcGiverin View. Attitude. Child-free - glass half full. Child-less - glass half empty. I applaud you for your decision!

Selfishness as a virtue?

TomMcGiverin comments on May 24, 2019:

I chose not to have kids and that can be taken either way, as selfish or generous. The selfish part of it was that I didn't want the burdens that come with parenthood. The unselfish or generous/altrusitic part is that I felt I would be a terrible parent based on what my father was like and the ...

Robecology replies on May 24, 2019:

You chose to be chid-free. Not child-less.

I am anxious to receive and wear my new Freethought Sweatshirt here at the Assisted Living Facility ...

Cutiebeauty comments on May 24, 2019:

What is a freethought sweatshirt?

Robecology replies on May 24, 2019:

I found it! https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A13usaonutL._CLa%7C2140,2000%7CA1RlGV3dhnL.png%7C0,0,2140,2000+0.0,0.0,2140.0,2000.0.png

ATF agents hunting down illegal machine gun device [cnn.

Robecology comments on May 24, 2019:

" the devices don't have serial numbers on them and are impossible to track if not recovered in the possession"....so we can forget about stopping them. They're here...they're in terrorists' hands. Don't be too public to celebrate Trump's defeat...you'll be a victim....

Robecology replies on May 24, 2019:

@JackPedigo C'mon, Jack. I'm not saying hide and avoid all protest. But.... There's a difference between Lilly-livered and dead livered... With the rise in violent nationalism, it's wise to watch your back... And of course I agree with you on gun regulations. Did you read the OP? It sounds like you didn't. 3000 machine gun adaptations brought in to the country - only a few traced - those arrested plead not guilty (and they're technically not )....and there's no serial #'s so they're not traceable.

Discuss?

Robecology comments on May 24, 2019:

The most "unscientific" comment is the last one; "No one wants to do any research - they just want to be right"... Good scientists admire, respect - and often appreciate being proven wrong. Unfortunately, many scientists are hounded by publicists...who want to get "headline news"- so they ...

Robecology replies on May 24, 2019:

@powder I save a 12 minute video segment from Musk presented at the Sorbonne a few years ago....you can find the full hour video if you search for it. It's among my favorite videos of all time. He's not very articulate - he stutters, and stammers...but his science and data is excellent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKCuDxpccYM

If you won 50 million in Euros, Pounds or US Dollars how would you spend it?

Robecology comments on May 23, 2019:

Offer to Buy Trump tower and change the name to Obama tower....

Robecology replies on May 24, 2019:

@FrayedBear After they're done editing his tax returns it'll be! I was joking, of course. I hate these "what if" questions...

I enjoy collecting stringed instruments. What other interesting collections are out there?

Robecology comments on May 23, 2019:

What? No thumb pianos, or Kalimbas? https://i.pinimg.com/564x/9f/59/25/9f5925662c11ef717f7aa8577d90db20.jpg

Robecology replies on May 23, 2019:

@Haemish1 They're relatively inexpensive; I bought two for my grandson (actually for his mother, the artist/musician who'll be teaching him) one a simple box model for $20, another fancy one for $40. I suggested she keep one, let me have one...so far I haven't heard back from her about either.... https://www.amazon.com/Kalimba-Percussion-Instrument-Tunable-Professional/dp/B01881NN10

This moron is now officially delusional by claiming that "he is the most transparent president ever"...

Robecology comments on May 23, 2019:

Maddow covered the contradiction to this well last night. She pointed out that while Nixon and Bill Clinton were under impeachment investigation, they worked well with congress. Nixon passed and signed the "endangered species" act and established the EPA during his term Clinton passes several ...

Robecology replies on May 23, 2019:

@altschmerz Maddow pointed this out.... http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/why-trump-wont-even-consider-the-gift-democrats-have-offered-him?cid=sm_fb_maddow=IwAR0lDc0zH8QCuh85QyuTv8_2NX4Vkn6fGseDRk1A4oY_MQ8OvdgVJMM7PLc

Bernie Schools Biden In The 90s [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on May 23, 2019:

So let me get a translation here. Nearly 30 years ago, did Biden support a crime bill that DIDN'T reflect concerns about poverty while Sanders did NOT support this bill? I'm not clear on this.

Robecology replies on May 23, 2019:

@Looking4-Others Thanks for that. One thing is clear...as you said...Bernie's been consistent. https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2019/05/08/bernie-sanders-consistent-message-nobles-pkg-tsr-vpx.cnn

With these women who have different faces with different emotions looks and still sexy in they're on...

Robecology comments on May 23, 2019:

Sexy and classy....well done! To answer your question.....wow...that's so dependent on to many factors... Some try - some give up. Some learn the techniques early....some never learn. What's your answer?

Robecology replies on May 23, 2019:

@Boomtarat03 You asked "How do you comfort your woman/man emotionally?" I'm asking you; How do you comfort your woman/man emotionally?

Was it still in operation? [nationalgeographic.com]

WonderWartHog99 comments on May 23, 2019:

< raises eyebrow> You were expecting it to be pressed into service as a Windjammer cruise?

Robecology replies on May 23, 2019:

@WonderWartHog99 Yes; I know the history of the slave ships. I clicked on the link. You said "You were expecting it to be pressed into service as a Windjammer cruise?" I assumed you were talking about the modern Cruises that were available by Windjammerbarefootcruises.com....which once they lost one major ship (the Fantome...which I sailed on) went bankrupt. They've been taking over by "SailWindjammer.com. and I'll be sailing the ship "Legacy" in December. https://sailwindjammer.com

Define irony

Robecology comments on May 23, 2019:

Great topic. Alanis Morrisette covered it well in her song a while ago...here it is, with lyrics...sing along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm-1xvWibt0

Robecology replies on May 23, 2019:

@brentan The song, and the meme above, doesn't dispute the "plain bad luck" it just makes it kind of laughable; so I don't think she nor the OP are saying "hell no" they're saying it's just kind of worth a laugh.

Is it vegan?

OldGoat43 comments on May 23, 2019:

The added bonus of having them cut down a tropical forest to grow a coconut plantation. Good choice?

Robecology replies on May 23, 2019:

I think there's a lot more sub tropical and tropical forest destruction for palm oil that's a huge staple in the food industry -than coconut oil There's already a large number of coconut plantations everywhere from Puerto Rico to the Philippines. https://www.livestrong.com/article/356756-coconut-oil-vs-palm-oil/

Freddy & his Cat. Seems legit.

Robecology comments on May 22, 2019:

Trivia question; What was the name of Freddy's cat - the one he wrote a song about? (If you have to peek... https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/11/freddie-mercury-and-his-love-affair-with-his-cats

Robecology replies on May 23, 2019:

Nobody found out...nor posted? I'll share the video with lyrics...for all you cat...and queen...and Freddy M lovers... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEYRoXWmWYU

Was it still in operation? [nationalgeographic.com]

WonderWartHog99 comments on May 23, 2019:

< raises eyebrow> You were expecting it to be pressed into service as a Windjammer cruise?

Robecology replies on May 23, 2019:

I've been on three of them. It's sad that this is still rumored to be true. It was fun "hauling the sails".

question for singles , your family presses you to marry, Yes or no

Robecology comments on May 22, 2019:

You sound confused, and undecided. You have to look your family in the eyes - tell them slowly, and calmly - you'll cross that bridge when you come to it...and that's all you want to hear about it - from them. Slowly. Seriously. Firmly. Keep eye contact. They'll get the picture.

Robecology replies on May 23, 2019:

You asked if "your family presses you to marry, Yes or no" ...that's confusion over your issue...because you're asking us. If you're set and solid, why ask? I was just suggesting ways to get them to lay off you. Don't be rude and angry with me, nor them. Be proud and positive about your decision. Many call it being "childless" - I and a few others call it being "child-free"...

Feminism is killing us...😆

Kojaksmom comments on May 23, 2019:

And yet when I comment all men are pigs i get reported to administration . Go figure!

Robecology replies on May 23, 2019:

@Kojaksmom I agree; it's not clear from the OP if he's being sarcastic or is seriously saying this... But my point is that there's people in the world who still think like this....and I'm afraid that number is resurging....after years of equality growing...there seems to be a successful conservative backlash...look at all the states tightening on abortion. My point is also that we can't counter hate with hate. I don't respect the fear of feminism any more than I respect the anti-men-in-general slams... There's many of us men who have been quietly feminist for decades...and it hurts to see both sides raising their ugly heads. I suggest you PM the OP and ask him his interpretation of it...and if he truly supports the "fear of feminism" that you ask him to take it down?

A different way get honey. What do you think? [facebook.com]

Cast1es comments on May 22, 2019:

I'm sure this a great improvement , for the bees as well as for the bee keepers . Now if they could only figure out what's killing the bees , and how to stop it .

Robecology replies on May 23, 2019:

There's major regions that are losing bees...but bees are doing well in others. We need them for Dicot flower pollination,, but not monocot (grains) so many grain growers use pesticides that are harmful to bees...so huge swaths of the mid-west - where grains are growing...are devoid of bees...which hurts the flowering crops (peas, beans, etc). It's a tough and scary issue. These houses wouldn't do well in areas where grain farms are abundant.

I had to reread this like four times.....

altschmerz comments on May 22, 2019:

I reread this five times and can't figure it out. Rather than Googling it I'll wait and see if someone smarter than me answers.

Robecology replies on May 23, 2019:

Word has 4, YET has 3 . Although has 8 , Then has 4. Rarely has 6, Never has 5.

The boobies you'll ever want to see😋 in 3 different shape and sizes with 3 different faces in 3 ...

Boomtarat03 comments on May 22, 2019:

Because I'm different and unique 😂🤣😅 booom! Who cares👅

Robecology replies on May 23, 2019:

I care! Nice pics...all beauties...

Feminism is killing us...😆

Kojaksmom comments on May 23, 2019:

And yet when I comment all men are pigs i get reported to administration . Go figure!

Robecology replies on May 23, 2019:

@dartagnan6666 and @Kojaksmom "feminism is cancer" is just as extreme, hostile, sick, and wrong, as "all men are pigs". Whoever seriously thinks and says that is suffering some seriously mental issues. I think the meme is posted to point out the absurdity of the comment, not its' wisdom or truth. I am a feminist heterosexual. I feel sorry and sad for the men who think his way, and the women who think your way. Let's work together - not respond to hostility with hostility.

If you won 50 million in Euros, Pounds or US Dollars how would you spend it?

Robecology comments on May 23, 2019:

I'd buy a chunk of property along the beach with a home, already built, and definitely built on stilts....then a Tesla....or three...

Robecology replies on May 23, 2019:

@FrayedBear It's already in the "will" to the family... I need it....I love it- it's keeping me alive. That's why the "what if'" questions sort of piss me off....so many people not satisfied with what they have....I guess I just shouldn't have answered this.

What Huygens Saw On Titan [youtube.com]

Cast1es comments on May 22, 2019:

Doesn't look to be inhabitable , for us .

Robecology replies on May 23, 2019:

Those "rocks" were water ice. The "rain" they spoke of was liquid methane"....it's bitter cold - like all planets and moons beyond our "Goldilocks zone" (just right...not too cool, nor too hot). Titan is, after all, just a moon of Saturn; but the incredible accomplishment of a soft landing there is the main thing that's so amazing. I don't think there's any consideration for living there...and there shouldn't be, IMO. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/3a/Earth-Titan-Moon_size_comparison.PNG/800px-Earth-Titan-Moon_size_comparison.PNG

If you won 50 million in Euros, Pounds or US Dollars how would you spend it?

Robecology comments on May 23, 2019:

I'd buy a chunk of property along the beach with a home, already built, and definitely built on stilts....then a Tesla....or three...

Robecology replies on May 23, 2019:

@FrayedBear I hate these "what ifs" ....and I already live on the beach and own a Tesla...and love the sound and smell of the ocean. ...and I, too, love the starlight reflecting off the ocean on a calm, moonless night.

For those of us that like our women lean and mean! 😍❤😍

Bungaloebob comments on May 21, 2019:

SOOOO...UM...ARE HER BOOBS...real? They don't really LOOK real...but...maybe they are...any thoughts?

Robecology replies on May 22, 2019:

Here we go..."are her boobs real"? Really gotta ask that? She spent thousands and went through risky surgery to please men who look at her. Get it? Let me emphasize...'To please men"... I feel sorry for men who attack the "enhanced" boobs of women. Shame on you. Meanwhile your pictures "don't look real" either...

Thomm Hartmann [facebook.com]

altschmerz comments on May 21, 2019:

For anyone without Facebook: Imagine this scenario..... -- Congress opens impeachment hearings Demands documents and testimony -- Trump refuses. -- Supreme court orders him to do it. -- He cites Andrew Jackson and says enforce your own decision. -- Congress demands that the witnesses show...

Robecology replies on May 22, 2019:

I can have imaginary fairy tale endings to this "finale" can't I? "Rape, Murder...it's just a kiss away" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jixdTHhayvw

Thomm Hartmann [facebook.com]

altschmerz comments on May 21, 2019:

For anyone without Facebook: Imagine this scenario..... -- Congress opens impeachment hearings Demands documents and testimony -- Trump refuses. -- Supreme court orders him to do it. -- He cites Andrew Jackson and says enforce your own decision. -- Congress demands that the witnesses show...

Robecology replies on May 22, 2019:

If the Capitol police and the S.S. refuse to step forward, I see the job falling on to the National Guard and/or the military police. They would give him fair warning...give him a time to appear before he'd be "detained" or "taken in to custody". I doubt he'd accept that; but he might push it that far..