Just riding my bike.

Robecology comments on Mar 6, 2019:

Wow...staged? Still...delightful concept...

Good morning! I recently committed to continue my collection of Dutch ceramic houses.

Robecology comments on Mar 6, 2019:

I've been giving collections away...to friends....even to Ex's...I gave a miniature purse collection to an Ex...probably one of my poorer/less wiser decisions. I have still a collection of 6 different "Lava lamps"...one original from my hippie days...others found at yard sales. I met Carolyn Gordon Fuller...a senior Key West artist, in the 1990's and, inspired by her blue bottle wall I collected dozens of blue bottles....but her wall was "crashed" in to and never repaired...and she passed away....so I discarded the bottles. Actually, when I moved, I left them in the home...not sure if the new owners had a clue about their significance... https://www.floridamemory.com/fpc/memory/PhotographicCollection/photo_exhibits/images/dmcdonald/dm0123_.jpg

The origins of Liberalism [theatlantic.com]

Robecology comments on Mar 6, 2019:

The graph alone told us volumes... https://cdn.theatlantic.com/assets/media/img/posts/2014/02/liberalism/9e6c641bc.png

A CPAC (aka DBAG) opinion

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Someone please share this on the Conservative Atheist page? I've been banned from them - Even though I consider myself a Fiscal Conservative - Because I've spoken on that strand the same way Ms. Del Percio has, above.

I do like straws. [thedoghousediaries.com]

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

It's clearly a tongue-in-cheek commentary....and I do like American coffee...but hate any service centers (and most single-serve machines) that produce a too-watered-down cup. I like a strong, bold taste...hate any watery coffee. I drink it as close to black (rarely, if it's brewed just right..black) as I can handle, and - forgive me sugar purists - with sucralose (splenda). NOT nutrasweet (aspartame) NOT sweet-n-low (saccharin). Tests prove them toxic in large doses...not true with Splenda. The sugar buzz gives me...along with the caffeine - a bit too much of a high followed by a strong urge to nap....

Let me pose a question to you.

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Too many variables to make a decision here. I have discovered that Garlic breath is a matter of the scent getting in your blood...no amount of brushing and flossing will remove it....it just has to be "digested". I've also learned that partners who cook in a similar fashion stay together longer....?

Seems to be a LOT of instability around lately.

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Hell NO! Moist, sure...but give me calm waves and wind...no instability, please?

Just thought I'd share this in case anyone hasn't seen it yet... [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

The measure of a man....Bernie measures so much higher, and stronger, than any other candidate.

I have a master's degree I was born to my parents, in an apartment, in Tacoma, WA.

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Congratulations. Continued success!

Do you spank your tank?

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

No longer Tank-spanking....that's an all electric Tesla...

Trump's Historically Long, Epically Weird Speech - The Late Show [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Colbert's humor and wisdom....so perfect!

Mars' moon Phobos is most likely not a solid object, but a loosely-packed accumulation of debris.

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

The striations going diagonally show us a very complex origin....

Hi, I don't do art very often, probably one day a year on average, either life gets in the way or I ...

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Those blues...you captured the cold blues so well!

4 March 2019 - Diet Diary - I'm about fed up with winter.

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Great cabinet work...and kudos on continuation with the calorie count. I'm back up after getting careless....oh well....focusing on improving today...

So getting my first colonoscopy in the morning and even though I know how safe it is etc, I am a bit...

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Get the doctors' names...and keep them handy. I had a doc who did an endoscope down my throat; 2 doctors concurred that he didn't do it right, and it created a growth attached internally to my Esophagus...which on the xray appeared to be cancerous. Months later....no cancer, but major surgery to remove a growth caused by a doc with sloppy camera technique....

Blatant fear mongering by the GOP.

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Thanks for the eloquent, detailed article...supporting A.O.C.; I can see how clever she is...and it's clear that she's really getting under the skin of Republicans/Conservatives.

Dennis has good hearing.

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Love Dennis cartoons and Hank Ketcham's fabulous artwork. The simplicity of the eyes (often just dots, or very few lines) really catches the emotion...

I watch youtube.

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

I've heard that vinegar is a more important food-item than most of us realize...it's been part of our past...many generations used it...and I've read that it helps with all sorts of ills. Keep tabs on it...and keep us posted. I'm clicking the gold star to follow your post...

I have identified myself as a Democratic Socialist for about the last 2 decades.

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Whenever I read about socialist doubters...I remind them that they...and I...are a card-carrying socialist... https://image.shutterstock.com/image-photo/empty-social-security-card-number-450w-698684635.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4rr9Lcx_dQ

Not really looking for answers or anything here, just musing.

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Kansas is a mid-western state....a high percentage of fundamental religious/evangelical https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_and_territories_by_religiosity#/media/File:Importance_of_Religion_in_the_United_States_of_America.svg

Good morning all.

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

You inspired me to open and have some Tomato juice....nice!

Good morning! I can't believe daylight savings time is upon us this weekend.

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

I thought Florida did....? This article also pointed out that Marco Rubio proposed this; once for Florida, and another for the entire U.S.; but too many have opposed it. Research supports it; Additional daylight at night would also increase physical fitness, citing a Journal of Environmental Psychology study that showed a 62 percent increase in pedestrian activity and a 38 percent increase in cycling activity because daylight is extended. Car crashes involving pedestrians also are reduced, Rubio’s office said, citing the American Journal of Public Health and the Journal of Safety Research.

Ex-Trump White House lawyer calls Mueller 'hero,' says probe is no witch hunt [abcnews.go.com]

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

It's a hunt for Truth, justice, and the American Way... https://agnostic.com/images/answers/145618_8aiv7v6lto7majq_full.jpeg?v=2

So, I turned 25 recently and it just hit me that I'm 5 years away from being 30.

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

So...stressed about aging...at 25? Have you any idea how many people on this site that are laughing very hard at your stress? But use it. Let it motivate you. Most olympian athletes retire by 25. Most pro athletes are passed their prime at that age... Focus on fitness, health, longevity. You only get one shot at this. Avoid loud music....it will demand hearing aids when you're older. Easy on the drug abuse...Sweat a little every day....it's important.

Support traditional marriage.

Robecology comments on Mar 5, 2019:

So glad the #Religulous of the world are becoming a joke...

“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” Robert Frost

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

One of my all time unique views on life comes from Richard Dawkins... "We're all going to die...and that makes us the lucky ones...." http://commonsenseatheism.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dawkins-quote.png

Here's one for the math nerds. :)

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

I see 22, plus 1 and 1/2 bananas? .....and damn....did you notice the expiration date?

Best. Mug. Ever. Where can I buy one of these? [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

Couldn't find it on Amazon....OK...where can I buy one?

The Hoax of Liberalism has been exposed.

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

FYI....Bernie has plenty of cogent ideas. He has built a platform as a congressman, senator and presidential hopeful that has promised to empower the poor and middle class through minimum wage reforms and strengthening the labor movement while increasing taxes and eliminating tax loopholes for the super rich, among many other proposed economic reforms. With income inequality reaching highs not seen since before the Great Depression, Sanders aims to champion the 99%. Sanders has, indeed, put forth some sound economic policies. But it's a bit complicated; it requires some reading.

Improvement idea - Change the text color or background color on image captions so you can actually ...

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

Click on the gear icon at the top. Then click on settings. You're probably in "night light" settings. Click another color. Notice the change. Try others. Change it up often for the fun of it.

This is AWESOME! Bradley Cooper is in the audience at Lady Gaga's Las Vegas concert and she calls ...

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

Hot....hot...hot!!! great performers...doing a fabulous performance. Memorable.

'Mole' on InSight Mars Lander Starts Burrowing, But the Going Is Rough [space.com]

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

Very cool...heard the sound of the wind on Mars....who'd a thunk it?

Kate Beckinsale (45) and Pete Davidson (25) spotted making out at a hockey game.

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

When you're hot AND rich AND famous you got a wider field....

[alternet.

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

Wait...what? McConnell said what? That our U.S. Senate will likely pass a resolution blocking DJT? Can you support that with a link/data?

I was saving this until a certain drama was at an end.

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

Sorry; I reject using the C word describing any person. I know...brits don't "ascribe" it as sexual....but just dig in to the word meaning...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cunt.... How about leaving off C...t and say they are just "unlikeable"?

A different way to display jewelry. What do you think?

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

Hippy-ish!

Gotta be realistic...

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

Call me naive....but what's a human equivalent of a douchebag....I've never comprehended that "tag"...

Maybe????

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

The question remains...which is cleaner...my hands or my genitals....

Sanders launches his campaign with a blast of demagogy [wsws.org] Round 2.....

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

What a back-stabbing thing to say. Any evidence that he "does not support ending capitalism. He is appealing to the aspirations of his supporters only to betray them."....I call sensationalist B.S. - borderline trolling for reactions.

[nature.org] It's fun to look at the winners of The Nature Conservancy 2018 photo contest.

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

Wow....stunning!

Good morning and happy Monday! When I was a small child, we didn't have any pets.

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

Great question. Having pets as a child teaches a lot to that child...as it did to me. I had -dogs -parakeets -hamsters -rats -fish -snakes -we even won a "rooster" once...that we made a cage for and kept...and eventually i watched my dad take him to a "butcher" and saw him prepped for eating.....a sad and shocking day...but a learning event for sure.

I like older men.

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

Kudos, Karla. We need more open-minded women like yourself.

Accepting the good and bad or?

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

Please clarify; I think you're confusing "excepting" with "accepting" ? I'm confused.

Why the Republicans' New "Red Scare" Tactics Ring False [commondreams.

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

Bernie makes a good point.... https://i.pinimg.com/564x/98/49/9a/98499ab33ac256506d224c1eb45b15c0.jpg

Great Lakes, USA Link: [vividmaps.com]

Robecology comments on Mar 4, 2019:

Interesting!

Trump's newest statement!

Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2019:

His biggest "alphabet soup" yet...in his longest speech...of any president...ever. https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/03/president-trump-repeatedly-veered-off-script-cpac/584014/?utm_campaign=the-atlantic=social=facebook=edit-promo=2019-03-03T01%3A05%3A20=IwAR10C9Qz7sJVfVjl8ws0harucThIHFJ3qJRVSUzp7HOt3uz5myrSpxikuNw

Chuck Berry. - Johnny B, Goode from way back in 1958 [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Love this great classic. Here's actual video of him performing... https://youtu.be/6ROwVrF0Ceg

How many delivered newspaper this way back in the day?

Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2019:

I'm pretty sure I propped the bag on the handle-bars..or put a basket on the front.

Wake and Bake or Just Wake.

Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Even the N.Y. Times did a piece on it..Superb writing and acting... https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/03/arts/television/saturday-night-live-michael-cohen-ben-stiller-bill-hader.html

It makes sense

Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2019:

C'mon, people. Let's not go there. She's arrogant. She's raised to be an expert liar....her father is the Reverend Mike Huckabee....let's not rag on her looks. Attack what she says.

I laughed so hard...

Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2019:

If fed, walked, and bathed regularly...you can expect unconditional love.... and, yes...I sit up, beg, roll over, play dead....shake hands...all the tricks...rufffffffff! (scratch....righhhhhhttttt there...ahhhh).

Gotta Love David Letterman.

Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2019:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ACCHxF4Afc

Intelligent, accomplished, fearless, eloquent, hot! Did I miss anything? [m.facebook.com]

Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Good post. You forgot sexy, cute, (you kind of covered it with Hot)...but she sure does scare "the pants" off conservatives... https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/alexandria_ocasiocortez

Who's afraid of the Green New Deal??? [theintercept.com]

Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2019:

I don't get why they're "afraid" of it....maybe they're "afraid" of losing stock value...or investments...think about how many millions are heavily invested in gasoline car tech...from GM stock owners. Car buyers. Car sellers. Car service centers. Car parts stores. Windmills are sweeping the nation. The wndy plains states are exploding with wind farms. Elon Musk pointed out that an a small sunny corner of Utah could harbor enough solar panels to power the entire U.S. https://www.ecowatch.com/elon-musk-we-can-power-america-by-covering-small-corner-of-utah-with-s-1882130448.html EV cars have 90% fewer moving parts....they're that battery and motor on wheels we all had for toys as kids...only they're now computer assisted. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAFoqo3Jbro

The Beach Boys. - Little Duece Coupe (1963).... [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Oh....no....lip synched! So obvious! I loved these guys!

Michael Cohen Hearings Cold Open - SNL [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Great parody!

Dad learns that thinking out loud in front of kids can be very bad for relationships…

Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Again...look at the simplicity of the eyes. Simple dots in some cases. Hank Ketcham was a master of cartoon emotions.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Ketcham

Legal Shark Tank - SNL [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2019:

SNL...always cutting edge....

Morning! Pour that cup!

Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Poured, and drunk (9:20 AM EST here in Ft. Pierce, Fl). on my second "cup"...

Ok.

Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2019:

What was the event, or words, that he said, or did; or that you said, or did, that made you realize that "he probably won't be a part of my life long-term.".....maybe he was committed to a prior relationship? Kids? Financial issues? I'm curious. If it hurts to say it in "public" you can PM me. I'm in a similar situation.

Carpe diem or Sieze the day!.

Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2019:

You reminded me of that great moment is the movie "Dead Poets' Society" When Robin Williams, playing a teacher, said that to his students....it inspired me..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec8FOZvcPVM

Things you ask oneself/one's partner before getting married.

Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Write down stuff. Make lists. What I like, what I don't. like. What you like. What you don't like. Or make a list of features in one column. Make a score 1 to 10 (can't do without vs Would really prefer doing without) for both of you.

I joined this group because after a horrible 20 year marriage, it's hard to trust my judgement ...

Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2019:

That "last man" who suggested a relationship didn't turn you on enough to have a relationship...so why have a panic attack? Trust your judgement. You're being cautious. You're developing independence and the wisdom of self-love. Go with that. Don't even call it a "panic attack" call it your inner wisdom...not a "dirty secret" at all..now it's not even a secret. Be strong. Be independent. That's admirable. The right one will come along when you're ready. Or he won't. Let that be OK.

I'm not a fan of MSM but am glad that ABC mentions our man that should be and hopefully will become ...

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

MSM?

Wanted by the people in all 50 States - Bernie is speaking in Brooklyn, NY right now.

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

I'm waiting to see how the primaries go. I love Bernie; I sent some $$ the minute he announced his candidacy (I'm a proud member of the 35K who sent in contributions the first 24 hours)....but I'm open-minded...I'll watch closely. If he gets the nomination, that will be the impetus for a second donation...

Chicken Vegetable Noodle Soup… My version of “stone soup” (without the stone!)… In a soup...

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Hard to beat....try fresh spinach...I'd go for more tomatoes...either a can of paste or can of diced tomatoes...Throw in a few garlic cloves or minced garlic..some oregano for an "italian" kick (does it become Minestrone, then?) and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.....uh-oh...getting hungry...

Standin on the corner of winslow, ar.

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

42 years ago...wow!

Lifting the booty - is it all squats all the time?

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

#1; Being a single mom...workouts with the baby in arms is easy. Here's an image from "manly-man" page...but I'm sure you get the message. #2. It's often a mistake that you can focus on firming up one part of the body. If you're working out...your booty's fine....as is your back, tummy, thighs. etc. Focus on getting that huff-n-puff stage for a sustained time (say 20 minutes) and producing a good sweat. Scientists suggest that sweating used to be common before A.C...so make it so...sweat a little every day. https://content.artofmanliness.com/uploads//2014/12/Baby-Exercise-2.jpg

Couple I never heard of was the vodka and the magazine but his record is going strong.

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Who knew that so many were so naive as to buy in to his racist. sexist ways...and ignore his alleged big business success? They've even named their disability.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ

Life’s too short ?

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Reminds me of a Dawkins quote; http://commonsenseatheism.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dawkins-quote.png

Caterpillar close-up. The spikes looked dangerous.

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

I'm not sure...but some have toxic barbs, some mimic those who do....not sure of the percentage... The chemicals are also carried on into the adult stages. These toxic species, such as the cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae) and monarch (Danaus plexippus) caterpillars, usually advertise themselves with the danger colors of red, yellow and black, often in bright stripes (see aposematism). Caterpillar - Wikipedia

The world today?

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

My girlfriend used to call me a Fun guy... until I learned how she spelled Fungi....

9 Things to give up if you want to be happy

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Slightly longer and more detailed...but these 12 "steps" or "paths" did a lot for me in the 70's.. http://www.mindpowernews.com/HigherConsciousness.html

Remember these? I always thought they were cool.

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Look; you can still buy your very own...cardboard for $80 https://www.shindigz.com/London-Phone-Booth/p/KSSLPB?gclid=CjwKCAiA8OjjBRB4EiwAMZe6y88nUcLn7AG0I1KN4mghE0kuLcUO3iICRvDu02MMC4j3MEedk47ZlRoC_4cQAvD_BwE or real wood for $1300; https://www.theinteriorgallery.com/pd-london-red-telephone-booth-english-phone-box-life-size-replica.cfm?gclid=CjwKCAiA8OjjBRB4EiwAMZe6y9-Pem5wNI2ZJn1xlxTYgBeH3HW3htwvo8P4JsU20zIx7Umr7S_IXxoCQV8QAvD_BwE

Ok, it's not perfect, but it is funny.

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Did you ever wonder about the connection? https://i.pinimg.com/originals/69/b9/71/69b97104a646d89820d47d7eb4fb086b.jpg

Astrology just for fun - I'm a Virgo - the funny and loyal one.

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

OK....I'll be the wet blanket agnostic and speak up..... It's charming...but naive...very naive.....sort of like being #religulous only even more ignorant - to assume star positions affected your personality...

If only it happens!

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

I'm guessing that RSM III is considering this...but he's also "taking the pulse" of America. He knows the naive, explosive trump base will likely have many pockets of revolt...and that would cause a lot of civil unrest. I'm afraid that RSM III's probably going to stall "laying cards on the table" and let the 2020 elections make the decision. I urge all who want DJT gone to buy a dozen of these. (no...I have no affiliation with them) wear them, and if someone asks...offer to share them... https://dqzrr9k4bjpzk.cloudfront.net/images/10483604/580654734.jpg

So, I wanna ask this group their opinions.

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

60 minutes had a guy on recently (last week?) who did pretty much the same thing...and he ended up back here....in prison. But he was such a good "cooperating witness" to what he saw and learned over there, that a judge ruled "time served" as enough...although they refused to let him go in to witness protection. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bryant-vinas-should-a-former-terrorist-be-allowed-into-witness-protection-60-minutes/

Funny bernie meme

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

We never called Social Security, socialism...nor public schools. nor our military.... but that's just what they are. How about calling the health for all push "Social Health security"? How about calling the push to get colleges for free the Social Higher Education Security? How about calling our military "Social National Defense security" How about calling our police "Social Protection and Enforcement Security" Because everyone in America who carries a Social Security card is a card-carrying Socialist... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4rr9Lcx_dQ

Which three would you keep?

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Sustinance. Can't do without it. There's only one balanced nutritious item on the list... So my #1 is Tacos. Now...drugs...what...no pot? Ok...wine....no beer? Isn't beer more of a meal? And treats- now it's down to chosing between a treat and a companion. OK...Being a chocoholic...not anonymous yet....My third "must have"...chocolate. Sorry pooch and pussy....You were considered.... Wait....how could I forget coffee? uh....can I have a fourth, please?

Good morning everyone! Happy Saturday! MrLizard and I are combining households soon, with him ...

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

I moved 3 times since 1985...Once to get closer to a job. A second time to get in to a better neighborhood. A third to get closer to the beach. Each move was accompanied by a nice profit from the first move; so I invested it in to each property. This last one I bought was literally unchanged since it was built (in 1980) so it needed lots of work. $50K and 4 years later...I'm proud to say the property nearly doubled in value. I'm very happy.

Explainer: In Trump-Russia probe, when does collusion become a crime?

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Unfortunately; the Russians...and Trump....are experts at covering their tracks. I think the reason that the Steel Dossier was not regarded as valid was simply because all the reporters of that document have either "disappeared" (one allegedly "fell off" a high balcony) or are in hiding. Steel himself is still hesitant to promote his Trump Dossier simply because he's already had to move his family to unknown locations...and he knows they're "after him"...and no governments are offering him protection (he's british). FYI...here's the Dossier...all 35 pages.... -it's a keeper... Go to page 2, #3 for the alleged "paid-women-to pee-on-Obama's-bed incident" https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3259984-Trump-Intelligence-Allegations.html

Three sisters garden

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

This is so true....and a little-known northern gardening trick. But now's the time to put this to practice...at least in Southern and S. Western gardens....

Small Farmers Vs.

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

...and it's not just Venezuela. In Honduras, up to January 2017, 172 mining concessions had been granted, covering a total area of 7,275 square kilometers, equivalent to 6.47 of the country’s territory. In Guatemala, up to the same date, 55 concessions had been granted, covering an area of 4,143 square kilometers, or 3.81 percent of the national territory. And by May 2017 Nicaragua had granted 146 mining concessions, and is still processing 20 more applications. Altogether, including the pending applications, they cover 11,143 square kilometers, or 8.55 percent of the country. Sad...we still so obviously exploit 3rd world nations....

Here's pushback against Trump's 'socialism.' [m.youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

She's so damned good....I laugh real hard whenever I see Conservatives and/or Republicans "making fun" of her...

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Does cofffee/caffeine affect the heart? "The simple answer is that it does." "Caffeine in high doses raises your blood level of epinephrine. Epinephrine is also known as adrenalin. In pure forms, epinephrine can increase blood pressure, increase the contractility or force of the heart, and mildly increase the heart rate." Caffeine, Your Heart and Exercise - Everyday Health https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/jared...of.../caffeine-your-heart-and-exercise/

Quick decision; Do I use "buttery flavored margerine" or do I go to the store and get butter(10 ...

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Final tally; 10 -go get and use the butter 5 - be lazy; use the margerine. Thanks, all! I'll show you picks of the finished product later! The results, pictured! A bit oilier/greasier than I expected...(I used too much spray on the pan?) and they didn't rise as expected (not enough baking soda/powder) but it's fruity, it's chunky, it's oat-mealy, and it's buttery delicious!

?fishnets.... You like?

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Too "voluptuous" for me....

Quick decision; Do I use "buttery flavored margerine" or do I go to the store and get butter(10 ...

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

OK....you convinced me....get my a.... off the couch and go get some real butter. I went to a food evaluation website and found this... https://www.fooducate.com/app#!page=product&id=C41D05F2-1FF1-11E1-8977-1231380C180E Thanks for all the quick responses....I love you guys/gals!

But Socialism...

Robecology comments on Mar 2, 2019:

We never called Social Security socialism...nor public schools. nor our military....but that's just what they are. How about calling the health for all push "Social Health security"? How about calling the push to get colleges for free the "Social Higher Education Security"? How about calling our military "Social National Defense security" How about calling our police "Social Protection and Enforcement Security" Because everyone in America who carries a "Social Security" card is a card-carrying Socialist... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4rr9Lcx_dQ

Our candidates need a game plan to weaken or negate the "S word".

Robecology comments on Mar 1, 2019:

We need to drop the "socialism" concept all-together. We never called Social Security socialism...nor public schools. nor our military....but that's just what they are. How about calling the health for all push Social Health security? How about calling the push to get colleges for free the Social Higher Education Security? How about calling our military "Social National Defense security" How about calling our police "Social Protection and Enforcement Security" Because everyone in America who carries a Social Security card is a card-carrying Socialist...

Dirty Dozen from the book Bypassing Dystopia: Hope-filled challenges to corporate rule by Joyce ...

Robecology comments on Mar 1, 2019:

@ToolGuy; I've read your posts before. This doesn't sound like you. Let me try to understand you better...are you saying this "dirty dozen" are 12 "aspects on the agenda" of Neo-liberals that they oppose or support? You're kidding, right? Please tell me you're being facetious? Tongue-in-cheek? Liberals, progressives, and socialists want regulation. They don't want "open borders". They don't want tax cuts for multinationals. They want unions, not union busting. They don't want tax havens. They want limits to growth. Progressives and socialists are far more cognizant of the effects of growth on climate and social well being than the #religulous conservatives. Are you saying that "neoliberalism" is bad (for Canada)? That they're "in its clutches now"? This sounds like a serious attack using flowery rhetoric on the progressive and socialist movement in America. Take your "dirty dozen" story to the Conservatives page...I'm sure you'll get a lot of readers there who will pretend they understand what you're talking about. Here's the original article - espousing "bypassing dystopia" for Canadians.. http://rabble.ca/news/2018/06/bypassing-dystopia-could-free-canada-clutches-neoliberalism

Went to open my sunroof visor and thought this looked cool.

Robecology comments on Mar 1, 2019:

What caused the change from blue to green? I hope you took more shots before it melted...interesting.

The WSJ tries to smear AOC and response is priceless! [washingtonpress.com]

Robecology comments on Mar 1, 2019:

Her twitter response to the biased report nailed it... Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ✔ @AOC I guess WSJ Editorial Page takes pride in their ignorance of our nation’s history of slavery, Jim Crow, & mass incarceration; willful doubt on the decades of science on climate change; targeting of indigenous peoples, and the classist, punitive agenda targeting working families. WSJ Editorial Page ✔ @WSJopinion Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez "leads a generation of young people to take pride in their ignorance—of the laws of nature, of history, of the Constitution, of the eternal battle for freedom—and still succeed." https://on.wsj.com/2TrLHZ2 57.9K 2:55 PM - Feb 28, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy 17K people are talking about this

This must be the right place to ask this question.

Robecology comments on Mar 1, 2019:

As we evolved our brains, we connected sanitation with longevity. We see that among the most successfully adaptive mammals, the raccoon is meticulous with its washing habits. But they're not alone about hygiene. Many mammals literally wipe their butts against bushes, shrubs and trees. Some scientists connect "territorial marking" to the practice; but those who didn't "do it" often got sick and died out of the gene pool...not so much because their territory was invaded, but because they developed infections. We took that many steps further by developing indoor plumbing. Sanitized water supplies, bidets, toilets, soaps, and toilet papers. You must know that it was only a couple hundred years ago that the germ theory of disease became well established. Washing and purifying the air and the instruments used for surgery and personal hygiene had #religulous foundations from thousands of years ago because the science behind sanitation wasn't clear...but the wisdom was. The ancient Egyptians were meticulous surgeons. Over 3000 years ago, they mastered the art of "trepanning"....opening the skull - very cleanly and with much purity - to let "demons" escape (and to remove tumors, as well). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trepanning Cooking food goes along those lines; too many raw foods were connected with too many illnesses...cooking was a way of "killing germs" thousands of years before anyone knew what germs were. So ti was with personal hygiene. It just made us live longer, get sick less often. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germ_theory_of_disease

My name is Marcel Elfers and I am a personality expert.

Robecology comments on Mar 1, 2019:

Another categorization expert? What pidgeon-hole do I fit in to? (LOL!)

Flat Earth Dolphins?

Robecology comments on Mar 1, 2019:

Love Dolphins; -no clothes. -no school -no work -no technology -no farms -no hospitals -no money. -sophisticated language -kids play all day. -adults make love all day Are they simple - or far more advanced than we'll ever be?

After Nixon and his Watergate, a lot of good restrictions and changes came to the American democracy...

Robecology comments on Mar 1, 2019:

For those who want to study how the GOP eventually turned on Nixon, here's a great read on the topic; https://www.politico.com/story/2007/02/when-the-gop-torpedoed-nixon-002680

After Nixon and his Watergate, a lot of good restrictions and changes came to the American democracy...

Robecology comments on Mar 1, 2019:

Interesting results so far.

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Robecology comments on Mar 1, 2019:

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