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SpikeTalon comments on Apr 30, 2022:
@TheInterlooper Quick question, what do you think about current Secretary of State Antony Blinken? I ask that as over on Minds it appears Blinken started an account... and he recently joined the group I host on Minds Chat (Anti communist group). It appears to really be him too, his posts and ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 24, 2023:
@TheInterlooper Didn't think he had it in him, but looks like I finally drove him to the edge after our convo thread last night, lol.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 30, 2022:
@TheInterlooper Quick question, what do you think about current Secretary of State Antony Blinken? I ask that as over on Minds it appears Blinken started an account... and he recently joined the group I host on Minds Chat (Anti communist group). It appears to really be him too, his posts and ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 24, 2023:
@TheInterlooper Didn't think he had it in him, but looks like I finally drove him to the edge after our convo thread last night, lol.
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SpikeTalon replies on Apr 23, 2023:
@Garban Fair enough I suppose, not everyone can agree with each other all of the time, and some differences among certain individuals might be too drastic to reconcile their differences. If reconciliation is not possible, maybe some sort of compromise is then? People don't exactly have to like each other in order to make progress in society.
That aside, we cannot compare each other regarding fatherhood as I am not a father, and I could make a case that not all American fathers would be in agreement with your take on the matter. My own father for example, a diehard lifelong Democrat union man who was in the Army shortly before things heated up in Vietnam and whom had only one child, and he was also a gun owner who at the time had owned more guns than I do now, many years after his death. He was a father and a Democrat, and I know that if he was here right now he would readily disagree with your take on that particular issue, even though you both are fathers. Don't think anymore needs to be said on that much, think you get my point.
As for the values go... I suspect your values and mine (what we both value regarding this specific topic) are not that far removed from each other, with the only real difference being how we each approach the situation. You know your approach and I know mine, and we know each other's for the most part, and while the approaches may be different the common end goal is not different.
On a side note, see how that went? You gave honest input minus sarcasm and I did the same in return, and everyone is happy. No trolling whatsoever, and I'll gladly give credit where it's due.
Pralina1 comments on Apr 22, 2023:
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SpikeTalon replies on Apr 23, 2023:
@Garban Fair enough I suppose, not everyone can agree with each other all of the time, and some differences among certain individuals might be too drastic to reconcile their differences. If reconciliation is not possible, maybe some sort of compromise is then? People don't exactly have to like each other in order to make progress in society.
That aside, we cannot compare each other regarding fatherhood as I am not a father, and I could make a case that not all American fathers would be in agreement with your take on the matter. My own father for example, a diehard lifelong Democrat union man who was in the Army shortly before things heated up in Vietnam and whom had only one child, and he was also a gun owner who at the time had owned more guns than I do now, many years after his death. He was a father and a Democrat, and I know that if he was here right now he would readily disagree with your take on that particular issue, even though you both are fathers. Don't think anymore needs to be said on that much, think you get my point.
As for the values go... I suspect your values and mine (what we both value regarding this specific topic) are not that far removed from each other, with the only real difference being how we each approach the situation. You know your approach and I know mine, and we know each other's for the most part, and while the approaches may be different the common end goal is not different.
On a side note, see how that went? You gave honest input minus sarcasm and I did the same in return, and everyone is happy. No trolling whatsoever, and I'll gladly give credit where it's due.
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SpikeTalon comments on Apr 23, 2023:
Hey uh @Garban, do you think you can make your mind up, eh? I get enough notifications each day with hardly enough spare time to get back to any comments left on my post, without the need to deal with... "phantom" votes/notifications on my posts. Doubt it was a mistake either as no one else has ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 23, 2023:
@Garban And???
I would call my comments on that post brutally honest, neverminding the fact that I was also trying to be humorous there as well. Guess you missed the part there where I also got a jab in on the conservative crowd too, so it was hardly only you that I was poking fun of there. Speaking of integrity, you never did answer my question on that post, which is fine, you weren't obligated to answer anyways. Only responded honestly albeit jokingly on that post, and since you brought up that post specifically I have another question for you... are you the type who doesn't mind being surrounded by those who tell you anything that it is they think you want to hear and side with you regardless if the facts are not always on your side, or do you at least attempt to engage others whom you may disagree with regardless if they say things to you that of which you wouldn't really want to hear? The former group, while affording social support at times if need be, might not be much good if that comes at the expense of ignoring reality, while the latter of the two might not sound pleasant sometimes in life we need to hear unpleasant things, but that sort of thing challenges our overall world views though and makes us better and stronger individuas.
Do you see now where I'm going with this? I do have a rather crude sense of humor and perhaps my joking around might be considered trolling by some, but generally speaking I don't troll those who hadn't first said something to me that was sarcastic in nature, in which case I respond accordingly. If serious convos on posts truly be your aim, then I'll make an effort to avoid the joking around for the time being and just respond honestly to the posts, and then (maybe) joke around afterwards. Let's see if I still get accused of trolling even if I follow through on that? Regarding that sense of humor of mine at times, I need it, it's a part of who I am and humor helps get me past the rough days dealing with a chronic condition.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 23, 2023:
Hey uh @Garban, do you think you can make your mind up, eh? I get enough notifications each day with hardly enough spare time to get back to any comments left on my post, without the need to deal with... "phantom" votes/notifications on my posts. Doubt it was a mistake either as no one else has ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 23, 2023:
@Garban And???
I would call my comments on that post brutally honest, neverminding the fact that I was also trying to be humorous there as well. Guess you missed the part there where I also got a jab in on the conservative crowd too, so it was hardly only you that I was poking fun of there. Speaking of integrity, you never did answer my question on that post, which is fine, you weren't obligated to answer anyways. Only responded honestly albeit jokingly on that post, and since you brought up that post specifically I have another question for you... are you the type who doesn't mind being surrounded by those who tell you anything that it is they think you want to hear and side with you regardless if the facts are not always on your side, or do you at least attempt to engage others whom you may disagree with regardless if they say things to you that of which you wouldn't really want to hear? The former group, while affording social support at times if need be, might not be much good if that comes at the expense of ignoring reality, while the latter of the two might not sound pleasant sometimes in life we need to hear unpleasant things, but that sort of thing challenges our overall world views though and makes us better and stronger individuas.
Do you see now where I'm going with this? I do have a rather crude sense of humor and perhaps my joking around might be considered trolling by some, but generally speaking I don't troll those who hadn't first said something to me that was sarcastic in nature, in which case I respond accordingly. If serious convos on posts truly be your aim, then I'll make an effort to avoid the joking around for the time being and just respond honestly to the posts, and then (maybe) joke around afterwards. Let's see if I still get accused of trolling even if I follow through on that? Regarding that sense of humor of mine at times, I need it, it's a part of who I am and humor helps get me past the rough days dealing with a chronic condition.
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SpikeTalon replies on Apr 23, 2023:
@Garban First of all define "gun nuts" please? Personally, the actual gun rights themselves are more important to me than the guns themselves, and I could count on one hand how many guns I own (that shoot bullets that is). Those so-called gun nuts aren't the ones responsible for massacring innocent kids, it's usually either violent-prone criminals who were released from prison far too early or someone who had mental/emotional issues, and not average gun owners like me. That said, glad to hear you realize that kids getting murdered like that is a mental issue and not about the guns themselves, and you're right about that most of the school shooters in the past suffered from varying mental and emotional issues.
What was the last part there supposed to mean? Were you implying I'm the one who gets emotional? My posts are hardly emotional, but I do at least try to cite accurate sources and challenge claims that are questionable based on available evidence. Need I remind you, that at one point in my life not all that long ago I was once a gun control advocate who multiple times had written articles for the local newspaper making arguments for more gun control measures, and in my hometown in some social circles I was known as the local looney gun control fanatic, and funny thing is they weren't wrong about that conclusion either. Things change though and thankfully I changed some of my views, and one day realized just how overly emotional my gun control arguments were. I'm just sitting here waiting for the same to dawn on you finally. You don't have to like guns with those dreadful higher capacity magazines, that be your choice and I respect that, but when you make arguments for more laws of the some that have obviously failed society I cannot nor will not take your claims seriously as they defy rationale. And that's not me trolling simply because I disagree with you, that's just saying things like they are. Lastly, I don't deny either that the pro gun rights side of the debate gets emotional at times too, they do, but considerably less so than the opposing viewpoint.
Are you truly serious about that issue, or is it just about your own views and agenda? I suspect it's the latter there, but you could always prove me wrong if you wanted to. At this point, I don't believe either more gun control laws or even adding more guns in society is the solution to the problem, but I'm sure you probably concluded that I was in favor of adding more guns, because you like to assume things without so much as even asking the other person's view on the matter. If I be wrong about all of that, you could always prove me wrong by doing your own post suggesting meaningful ways besides more pointless laws that violence could be addressed, and I'd be more than glad to share the ...
Pralina1 comments on Apr 22, 2023:
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SpikeTalon replies on Apr 23, 2023:
@Garban First of all define "gun nuts" please? Personally, the actual gun rights themselves are more important to me than the guns themselves, and I could count on one hand how many guns I own (that shoot bullets that is). Those so-called gun nuts aren't the ones responsible for massacring innocent kids, it's usually either violent-prone criminals who were released from prison far too early or someone who had mental/emotional issues, and not average gun owners like me. That said, glad to hear you realize that kids getting murdered like that is a mental issue and not about the guns themselves, and you're right about that most of the school shooters in the past suffered from varying mental and emotional issues.
What was the last part there supposed to mean? Were you implying I'm the one who gets emotional? My posts are hardly emotional, but I do at least try to cite accurate sources and challenge claims that are questionable based on available evidence. Need I remind you, that at one point in my life not all that long ago I was once a gun control advocate who multiple times had written articles for the local newspaper making arguments for more gun control measures, and in my hometown in some social circles I was known as the local looney gun control fanatic, and funny thing is they weren't wrong about that conclusion either. Things change though and thankfully I changed some of my views, and one day realized just how overly emotional my gun control arguments were. I'm just sitting here waiting for the same to dawn on you finally. You don't have to like guns with those dreadful higher capacity magazines, that be your choice and I respect that, but when you make arguments for more laws of the some that have obviously failed society I cannot nor will not take your claims seriously as they defy rationale. And that's not me trolling simply because I disagree with you, that's just saying things like they are. Lastly, I don't deny either that the pro gun rights side of the debate gets emotional at times too, they do, but considerably less so than the opposing viewpoint.
Are you truly serious about that issue, or is it just about your own views and agenda? I suspect it's the latter there, but you could always prove me wrong if you wanted to. At this point, I don't believe either more gun control laws or even adding more guns in society is the solution to the problem, but I'm sure you probably concluded that I was in favor of adding more guns, because you like to assume things without so much as even asking the other person's view on the matter. If I be wrong about all of that, you could always prove me wrong by doing your own post suggesting meaningful ways besides more pointless laws that violence could be addressed, and I'd be more than glad to share the ...
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SpikeTalon comments on Apr 23, 2023:
Hey uh @Garban, do you think you can make your mind up, eh? I get enough notifications each day with hardly enough spare time to get back to any comments left on my post, without the need to deal with... "phantom" votes/notifications on my posts. Doubt it was a mistake either as no one else has ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 23, 2023:
@Garban By the way, in the future if I ever comment on your posts I never intend to do the same thing with the notifications like you just did again to me. I either vote on a post/comment or I do not, but I don't play games like you did there.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 23, 2023:
Hey uh @Garban, do you think you can make your mind up, eh? I get enough notifications each day with hardly enough spare time to get back to any comments left on my post, without the need to deal with... "phantom" votes/notifications on my posts. Doubt it was a mistake either as no one else has ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 23, 2023:
@Garban By the way, in the future if I ever comment on your posts I never intend to do the same thing with the notifications like you just did again to me. I either vote on a post/comment or I do not, but I don't play games like you did there.
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SpikeTalon replies on Apr 23, 2023:
@Garban Is that really trolling, or simply telling the truth? Look at a number of your posts compared to mine, in particular your recent post in the gun control group, and look how emotionally-charged you get at times. I'm not here to troll anyone, and funny how I can have disagreements with our other mutual friends on here and they never accuse me (or me accusing them) of trolling, and we can disagree in a polite manner. You're the only one on here it seems who accuses of me of such whenever we have a disagreement. Could such also be a sign that sometimes you lack a sense of humor, and I ask that honestly by the way?
Pralina1 comments on Apr 22, 2023:
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SpikeTalon replies on Apr 23, 2023:
@Garban Is that really trolling, or simply telling the truth? Look at a number of your posts compared to mine, in particular your recent post in the gun control group, and look how emotionally-charged you get at times. I'm not here to troll anyone, and funny how I can have disagreements with our other mutual friends on here and they never accuse me (or me accusing them) of trolling, and we can disagree in a polite manner. You're the only one on here it seems who accuses of me of such whenever we have a disagreement. Could such also be a sign that sometimes you lack a sense of humor, and I ask that honestly by the way?
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SpikeTalon comments on Apr 23, 2023:
Hey uh @Garban, do you think you can make your mind up, eh? I get enough notifications each day with hardly enough spare time to get back to any comments left on my post, without the need to deal with... "phantom" votes/notifications on my posts. Doubt it was a mistake either as no one else has ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 23, 2023:
@Garban Look who's talking, I don't play games with others which result in redundant notifications...
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 23, 2023:
Hey uh @Garban, do you think you can make your mind up, eh? I get enough notifications each day with hardly enough spare time to get back to any comments left on my post, without the need to deal with... "phantom" votes/notifications on my posts. Doubt it was a mistake either as no one else has ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 23, 2023:
@Garban Look who's talking, I don't play games with others which result in redundant notifications...
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Pralina1 comments on Apr 22, 2023:
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SpikeTalon replies on Apr 23, 2023:
@Garban The word emotional comes to mind first rather than bold, but...
Pralina1 comments on Apr 22, 2023:
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SpikeTalon replies on Apr 23, 2023:
@Garban The word emotional comes to mind first rather than bold, but...
This sort of thing is what happens when we go soft on crime and release potentially dangerous ...
puff comments on Apr 23, 2023:
Who do you blame for these too progressive policies? Trump? Russia? China? Iran?
I'm sure all will be blamed, except those in power.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 23, 2023:
But of course, that's how it often times ends...
puff comments on Apr 23, 2023:
Who do you blame for these too progressive policies? Trump? Russia? China? Iran?
I'm sure all will be blamed, except those in power.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 23, 2023:
But of course, that's how it often times ends...
Headlines feature grim reports of senseless violence, including the wounding of Ralph Yarl in Kansas...
Thibaud70 comments on Apr 22, 2023:
It has to do with the American culture or mindset. People in Canada have guns too, maybe not as many as Americans, but enough to shoot each other, if they felt the urge to do so.
Same thing here in France: in rural parts (and France is a very rural country) there are lots of hunters, with their ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 22, 2023:
No... the toxic culture is a result of the two-Party monopoly becoming increasingly hostile to one another and in turn brainwashing their respective followers with propaganda designed to dehumanize and cripple with fear & doubt those whom they perceive to be enemies. In other words, it's the two political extremes, the progressive far-left and the socially conservative alt-right who are responsible for the political-based misery in my country, and the resulting anguish fear and suspicion that goes along with all of the fighting among one another. The real liberals are stuck in the middle of all of that madness.
Thibaud70 comments on Apr 22, 2023:
It has to do with the American culture or mindset. People in Canada have guns too, maybe not as many as Americans, but enough to shoot each other, if they felt the urge to do so.
Same thing here in France: in rural parts (and France is a very rural country) there are lots of hunters, with their ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 22, 2023:
No... the toxic culture is a result of the two-Party monopoly becoming increasingly hostile to one another and in turn brainwashing their respective followers with propaganda designed to dehumanize and cripple with fear & doubt those whom they perceive to be enemies. In other words, it's the two political extremes, the progressive far-left and the socially conservative alt-right who are responsible for the political-based misery in my country, and the resulting anguish fear and suspicion that goes along with all of the fighting among one another. The real liberals are stuck in the middle of all of that madness.
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Thibaud70 comments on Apr 19, 2023:
Communists and libertarians have one big problem in common: their preferred model of society works only in theory, it has so far never worked in real life.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 21, 2023:
@Thibaud70 While there may be a Libertarian Party in Russia, the country as a whole is not currently nor ever fully was libertarian in the sense, and Vladimir Putin is far removed from being anything even remotely libertarian. That new regime after the fall of the Soviet Union and all of the corruption with Putin's cronies and oligarchs that you spoke of had nothing directly to do with libertarianism, as that sort of thing was allowed to happen due to unchecked governmental powers, powers of which enabled choice individuals to become filthy rich at the expense of the average Russian citizen. Don't believe me? Compare Russia to Ukraine, and ask yourself how long has Zelensky been in power and the guy who came before him compared to how long Putin has been in power, and you still want to convince me that libertarianism was responsible for that?
As for some of the African countries, they too suffer from out of control and corrupt governments, and the relatively few genuine libertarian movements in those countries could hardly be blamed for such miseries.
At present time, there are no true libertarian countries out there, only some countries in which have utilized some libertarian viewpoints, which leads me back to my original assertion that libertarianism as a whole has never fully been tried.-
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/libertarian-countries
The libertarianism I have in mind presently does not exist on a widescale due to the majority of the people who are duped into believing it could never work, and by extension they have focused their attention on other political systems that the establishment has declared to be legitimate, and as long as that's allowed to go unchallenged I suppose then in that sense libertarianism cannot ever fully exist. It's a mirage because the majority of human beings cannot see past their own biases, and thus the status quo maintains its grip on our societies. If the majority ever concluded otherwise, you would find out that libertarianism is anything but a mirage.
Thibaud70 comments on Apr 19, 2023:
Communists and libertarians have one big problem in common: their preferred model of society works only in theory, it has so far never worked in real life.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 21, 2023:
@Thibaud70 While there may be a Libertarian Party in Russia, the country as a whole is not currently nor ever fully was libertarian in the sense, and Vladimir Putin is far removed from being anything even remotely libertarian. That new regime after the fall of the Soviet Union and all of the corruption with Putin's cronies and oligarchs that you spoke of had nothing directly to do with libertarianism, as that sort of thing was allowed to happen due to unchecked governmental powers, powers of which enabled choice individuals to become filthy rich at the expense of the average Russian citizen. Don't believe me? Compare Russia to Ukraine, and ask yourself how long has Zelensky been in power and the guy who came before him compared to how long Putin has been in power, and you still want to convince me that libertarianism was responsible for that?
As for some of the African countries, they too suffer from out of control and corrupt governments, and the relatively few genuine libertarian movements in those countries could hardly be blamed for such miseries.
At present time, there are no true libertarian countries out there, only some countries in which have utilized some libertarian viewpoints, which leads me back to my original assertion that libertarianism as a whole has never fully been tried.-
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/libertarian-countries
The libertarianism I have in mind presently does not exist on a widescale due to the majority of the people who are duped into believing it could never work, and by extension they have focused their attention on other political systems that the establishment has declared to be legitimate, and as long as that's allowed to go unchallenged I suppose then in that sense libertarianism cannot ever fully exist. It's a mirage because the majority of human beings cannot see past their own biases, and thus the status quo maintains its grip on our societies. If the majority ever concluded otherwise, you would find out that libertarianism is anything but a mirage.
Was recently browsing through various categories of GIFs, and came across one I think the ladies in ...
UrsiMajor comments on Apr 20, 2023:
is that real? implants like silicone? Stuffed bra? Society has such high expectations!
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 21, 2023:
When it comes to anything posted online, sometimes hard to tell what's real and what's fake. That dude may very well had been using some sort of padding or implant. I can say this much and forgive me if the following details may sound a bit gross or personal etc, but based on my own experience in doing a similar stunt I think what I linked to above was the real thing. Depends on the type of g-string the male exotic dancer is wearing, some have a pouch that is contoured smaller and made from less stretchy material while others have a bigger pouch and are more stretchy, the latter of which would be ideal for pulling off that sort of "bouncing" trick. Of course, aside from the type of g-string worn the male dancer would also have to be reasonably stiff, have a little weight so to speak so as to get it to bounce as high as possible.
Was considering doing a demo video on g-string bouncing (think it's also referred to as flopping) on my Wetspace page if I ever get the time, as I have the right kind of apparel for the job and think I could still do what I used to do back in the day.
Oh yeah... "high" expectations indeed, lol.
UrsiMajor comments on Apr 20, 2023:
is that real? implants like silicone? Stuffed bra? Society has such high expectations!
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 21, 2023:
When it comes to anything posted online, sometimes hard to tell what's real and what's fake. That dude may very well had been using some sort of padding or implant. I can say this much and forgive me if the following details may sound a bit gross or personal etc, but based on my own experience in doing a similar stunt I think what I linked to above was the real thing. Depends on the type of g-string the male exotic dancer is wearing, some have a pouch that is contoured smaller and made from less stretchy material while others have a bigger pouch and are more stretchy, the latter of which would be ideal for pulling off that sort of "bouncing" trick. Of course, aside from the type of g-string worn the male dancer would also have to be reasonably stiff, have a little weight so to speak so as to get it to bounce as high as possible.
Was considering doing a demo video on g-string bouncing (think it's also referred to as flopping) on my Wetspace page if I ever get the time, as I have the right kind of apparel for the job and think I could still do what I used to do back in the day.
Oh yeah... "high" expectations indeed, lol.
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Thibaud70 comments on Apr 19, 2023:
Communists and libertarians have one big problem in common: their preferred model of society works only in theory, it has so far never worked in real life.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 20, 2023:
@Thibaud70 Then I'd say maybe perhaps it's time to give libertarianism a full and total opportunity to see how things go? Afterall, you won't know for sure whether something works or not if you don't give it a fair try? A system with minor flaws that could function well for some time might be doing so because no other alternatives were experimented with, and they are stuck with the current system, which sounds like it may or may not have been their choice?
Do know that I am not actually asking you that directly there, as I'm well aware of the fact that you hate libertarianism, in which I certainly would not seek to force such upon you.
Thibaud70 comments on Apr 19, 2023:
Communists and libertarians have one big problem in common: their preferred model of society works only in theory, it has so far never worked in real life.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 20, 2023:
@Thibaud70 Then I'd say maybe perhaps it's time to give libertarianism a full and total opportunity to see how things go? Afterall, you won't know for sure whether something works or not if you don't give it a fair try? A system with minor flaws that could function well for some time might be doing so because no other alternatives were experimented with, and they are stuck with the current system, which sounds like it may or may not have been their choice?
Do know that I am not actually asking you that directly there, as I'm well aware of the fact that you hate libertarianism, in which I certainly would not seek to force such upon you.
What Swearer pointed out in her tweets does indeed need to be constantly harped on.
MichelleGar1 comments on Apr 19, 2023:
There needs to be regulations for owning guns, but gun nuts will argue.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 20, 2023:
@MichelleGar1 One other thing and getting back to the OP above, rifles are not used most of the times in mass shooting incidents, handguns are the gun of choice a majority of the times. Yet, all too often almost immediately after a mass shooting incident the call is to ban those dreadful AR-15 rifles, even if one wasn't even used in the most recent crime. Hey @Garban, since you're a genius on this sort of stuff, I take it you are aware of that fact right? I'm even going to link to your favorite source Statista here, so I can't be accused of citing a slanted source. Handguns are the weapon of choice for thugs and deranged gunmen, and not rifles, for what should be for obvious reasons assuming you know as much as you claim you do on the matter. I could go into details regarding how easy it is to purchase weapons on the TOR network (aka dark web), and that how futile more laws would be that would seek to minimize magazine capacity etc, but that perhaps would be a good topic for a future post.-
https://www.statista.com/statistics/476409/mass-shootings-in-the-us-by-weapon-types-used/
Also, with the rise in rightwing fascist groups in the country, numerous leftwing activist groups are making the move to arm themselves and help protect vulnerable minority groups. Even though some of my own views are at odds with folks like that, I support what they are doing and think they have reasonable cause for arming themselves. I'm reminded of that saying, if you can't beat them then join them. Curiosity abounds, do you agree with them on that?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jul/22/if-others-have-rifles-well-have-rifles-why-leftist-groups-are-taking-up-arms
MichelleGar1 comments on Apr 19, 2023:
There needs to be regulations for owning guns, but gun nuts will argue.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 20, 2023:
@MichelleGar1 One other thing and getting back to the OP above, rifles are not used most of the times in mass shooting incidents, handguns are the gun of choice a majority of the times. Yet, all too often almost immediately after a mass shooting incident the call is to ban those dreadful AR-15 rifles, even if one wasn't even used in the most recent crime. Hey @Garban, since you're a genius on this sort of stuff, I take it you are aware of that fact right? I'm even going to link to your favorite source Statista here, so I can't be accused of citing a slanted source. Handguns are the weapon of choice for thugs and deranged gunmen, and not rifles, for what should be for obvious reasons assuming you know as much as you claim you do on the matter. I could go into details regarding how easy it is to purchase weapons on the TOR network (aka dark web), and that how futile more laws would be that would seek to minimize magazine capacity etc, but that perhaps would be a good topic for a future post.-
https://www.statista.com/statistics/476409/mass-shootings-in-the-us-by-weapon-types-used/
Also, with the rise in rightwing fascist groups in the country, numerous leftwing activist groups are making the move to arm themselves and help protect vulnerable minority groups. Even though some of my own views are at odds with folks like that, I support what they are doing and think they have reasonable cause for arming themselves. I'm reminded of that saying, if you can't beat them then join them. Curiosity abounds, do you agree with them on that?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jul/22/if-others-have-rifles-well-have-rifles-why-leftist-groups-are-taking-up-arms
What Swearer pointed out in her tweets does indeed need to be constantly harped on.
MichelleGar1 comments on Apr 19, 2023:
There needs to be regulations for owning guns, but gun nuts will argue.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 20, 2023:
@TheInterlooper I'm kinda partial to open bolts myself. Regarding guns that is...
That said, can't say I'm as thrilled with some of the assorted nuts and bolts that I personally know and live around, their bickering back-and-forth gets to be too much after awhile. Yup indeed, assorted fascist nuts and bolts to my left and to the right. Which reminds me... when they show up at your front door, you better run like hell man, lol.-
https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/1495668683354148871
MichelleGar1 comments on Apr 19, 2023:
There needs to be regulations for owning guns, but gun nuts will argue.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 20, 2023:
@TheInterlooper I'm kinda partial to open bolts myself. Regarding guns that is...
That said, can't say I'm as thrilled with some of the assorted nuts and bolts that I personally know and live around, their bickering back-and-forth gets to be too much after awhile. Yup indeed, assorted fascist nuts and bolts to my left and to the right. Which reminds me... when they show up at your front door, you better run like hell man, lol.-
https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/1495668683354148871
What Swearer pointed out in her tweets does indeed need to be constantly harped on.
MichelleGar1 comments on Apr 19, 2023:
There needs to be regulations for owning guns, but gun nuts will argue.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 20, 2023:
@MichelleGar1 Based on what I've read, in Texas background checks apply to all licensed gun dealers (federal level requirement), but sales between private citizens are often times exempt. The USA Today factchecker agrees, and I could find no other source that said otherwise. "Federal law requires licensed-gun dealers to run background checks on prospective buyers who do not have a license to carry. (A license is required to carry a handgun in public but is not required to purchase a gun.) Private sellers do not have to conduct background checks before making a sale. A person without a license to carry who is buying a gun in Texas from a licensed dealer must undergo a background check by first providing a photo ID and completing a form produced by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to determine whether the individual falls into any category of person prohibited from purchasing a firearm." To say that there's no background checks of any kind in the state of Texas appears to be false, and if you think I'm mistaken about that could you please cite a source(s) that says otherwise? So if any screwballs wanted to get their hands on a gun, the only way they could avoid a federal background check is to find a private seller, as licensed gun dealers would be a no go.-
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/08/16/fact-check-new-texas-law-doesnt-change-gun-purchase-regulations/5542740001/
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/politics/state/2019/09/22/fact-check-can-you-pass-gun-purchase-background-check-in-texas-with-arrest-warrant-for-murder/984609007/
As for open carry, my state is also open carry, but there certainly are restrictions on carrying in certain places such as schools and government buildings, so the issue with that guy armed with a rifle walking near that school sounds like an issue that should be taken up on at a local level (modify local laws). I've not the slightest clue as to the intentions or mentality of that dude, he may or may not have had dangerous intentions, and while I can understand some people getting upset over that still can't help but think the mainstream medias played a big role in instilling needless paranoia and fear in people the instant they see someone walking around with a rifle. That said, unless he was part of some security-based group that was helping to keep an eye on school security, he really didn't belong there, and personally speaking I would never carry near a school zone or other government building. So I can understand why some would question his motives. On the other hand, the state of California has perhaps the strictest gun control laws on the books, and yet they lead the way in mass shootings, so...
MichelleGar1 comments on Apr 19, 2023:
There needs to be regulations for owning guns, but gun nuts will argue.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 20, 2023:
@MichelleGar1 Based on what I've read, in Texas background checks apply to all licensed gun dealers (federal level requirement), but sales between private citizens are often times exempt. The USA Today factchecker agrees, and I could find no other source that said otherwise. "Federal law requires licensed-gun dealers to run background checks on prospective buyers who do not have a license to carry. (A license is required to carry a handgun in public but is not required to purchase a gun.) Private sellers do not have to conduct background checks before making a sale. A person without a license to carry who is buying a gun in Texas from a licensed dealer must undergo a background check by first providing a photo ID and completing a form produced by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to determine whether the individual falls into any category of person prohibited from purchasing a firearm." To say that there's no background checks of any kind in the state of Texas appears to be false, and if you think I'm mistaken about that could you please cite a source(s) that says otherwise? So if any screwballs wanted to get their hands on a gun, the only way they could avoid a federal background check is to find a private seller, as licensed gun dealers would be a no go.-
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/08/16/fact-check-new-texas-law-doesnt-change-gun-purchase-regulations/5542740001/
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/politics/state/2019/09/22/fact-check-can-you-pass-gun-purchase-background-check-in-texas-with-arrest-warrant-for-murder/984609007/
As for open carry, my state is also open carry, but there certainly are restrictions on carrying in certain places such as schools and government buildings, so the issue with that guy armed with a rifle walking near that school sounds like an issue that should be taken up on at a local level (modify local laws). I've not the slightest clue as to the intentions or mentality of that dude, he may or may not have had dangerous intentions, and while I can understand some people getting upset over that still can't help but think the mainstream medias played a big role in instilling needless paranoia and fear in people the instant they see someone walking around with a rifle. That said, unless he was part of some security-based group that was helping to keep an eye on school security, he really didn't belong there, and personally speaking I would never carry near a school zone or other government building. So I can understand why some would question his motives. On the other hand, the state of California has perhaps the strictest gun control laws on the books, and yet they lead the way in mass shootings, so...
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FvckY0u comments on Apr 19, 2023:
I've never seen a thing like that before.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
First time for everything I suppose...
FvckY0u comments on Apr 19, 2023:
I've never seen a thing like that before.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
First time for everything I suppose...
I kneel before no one.
Thibaud70 comments on Apr 19, 2023:
Communists and libertarians have one big problem in common: their preferred model of society works only in theory, it has so far never worked in real life.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
No other political model has ever fully worked either, as all such systems have their flaws.
Thibaud70 comments on Apr 19, 2023:
Communists and libertarians have one big problem in common: their preferred model of society works only in theory, it has so far never worked in real life.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
No other political model has ever fully worked either, as all such systems have their flaws.
So apparently Disney is planning a live-action remake of the animated movie Lilo and Stitch, and one...
KKGator comments on Apr 19, 2023:
Just another example of the reich-wing clutching their pearls and getting their panties in a bunch.
Any excuse to attack.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
@KKGator Regardless, I don't take sides when it comes to people making any comment that could be considered a threat of violence. Both sides spew horseshit. Had that situation been in reverse, the left would be freaking out something fierce, and you know it. Fuck both sides I say.
You cannot like something for whatever personal reason, but I draw the line on making threats of violence or harm, and that goes for both of those on the left and right.
KKGator comments on Apr 19, 2023:
Just another example of the reich-wing clutching their pearls and getting their panties in a bunch.
Any excuse to attack.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
@KKGator Regardless, I don't take sides when it comes to people making any comment that could be considered a threat of violence. Both sides spew horseshit. Had that situation been in reverse, the left would be freaking out something fierce, and you know it. Fuck both sides I say.
You cannot like something for whatever personal reason, but I draw the line on making threats of violence or harm, and that goes for both of those on the left and right.
So apparently Disney is planning a live-action remake of the animated movie Lilo and Stitch, and one...
273kelvin comments on Apr 19, 2023:
Okay, I was skeptical about the story, so I looked and... it seems more like a few nutters who are obsessed with fictional animated characters rather than any kind of SJWs. Also, it's the kind of man bites dog story the right loves to jump upon and amplify. Don't you think that the left has better ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
I'd like to think folks like that have better things to do with their time, but apparently that's not the case with all of them. Personally, whenever someone makes a threat of violence and don't give a damn who at that, I'm inclined to take that seriously. If some radical rightwing loon made similar comments, the left would be all over that. Not taking any sides there, as any threats like that are bad.
273kelvin comments on Apr 19, 2023:
Okay, I was skeptical about the story, so I looked and... it seems more like a few nutters who are obsessed with fictional animated characters rather than any kind of SJWs. Also, it's the kind of man bites dog story the right loves to jump upon and amplify. Don't you think that the left has better ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
I'd like to think folks like that have better things to do with their time, but apparently that's not the case with all of them. Personally, whenever someone makes a threat of violence and don't give a damn who at that, I'm inclined to take that seriously. If some radical rightwing loon made similar comments, the left would be all over that. Not taking any sides there, as any threats like that are bad.
So apparently Disney is planning a live-action remake of the animated movie Lilo and Stitch, and one...
KKGator comments on Apr 19, 2023:
Just another example of the reich-wing clutching their pearls and getting their panties in a bunch.
Any excuse to attack.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
People threatening to kill others or themselves over not liking a certain actor for whatever personal reason hardly has anything directly to do with the radicalized right...
KKGator comments on Apr 19, 2023:
Just another example of the reich-wing clutching their pearls and getting their panties in a bunch.
Any excuse to attack.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
People threatening to kill others or themselves over not liking a certain actor for whatever personal reason hardly has anything directly to do with the radicalized right...
So apparently Disney is planning a live-action remake of the animated movie Lilo and Stitch, and one...
Petter comments on Apr 19, 2023:
Social media mass hysteria, valliantly fought by keyboard warriors, until the ignorati take up arms and threaten the mass slaughter of themselves!
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
Such is social media these days...
Petter comments on Apr 19, 2023:
Social media mass hysteria, valliantly fought by keyboard warriors, until the ignorati take up arms and threaten the mass slaughter of themselves!
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
Such is social media these days...
What Swearer pointed out in her tweets does indeed need to be constantly harped on.
MichelleGar1 comments on Apr 19, 2023:
There needs to be regulations for owning guns, but gun nuts will argue.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
Also, not all of us who support gun rights are necessarily nuts over the guns directly, and I could count on one hand how many guns (ones that shoot bullets that is) I own. Target shooting is something I enjoy from time to time, but I have plenty of other interests that would come before that, and care more about the individual right than I do the guns themselves. I personally know a few others who like me support gun rights, but they don't own any guns themselves though, so not all gun rights advocates could hardly be considered gun nuts.
MichelleGar1 comments on Apr 19, 2023:
There needs to be regulations for owning guns, but gun nuts will argue.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
Also, not all of us who support gun rights are necessarily nuts over the guns directly, and I could count on one hand how many guns (ones that shoot bullets that is) I own. Target shooting is something I enjoy from time to time, but I have plenty of other interests that would come before that, and care more about the individual right than I do the guns themselves. I personally know a few others who like me support gun rights, but they don't own any guns themselves though, so not all gun rights advocates could hardly be considered gun nuts.
What Swearer pointed out in her tweets does indeed need to be constantly harped on.
MichelleGar1 comments on Apr 19, 2023:
There needs to be regulations for owning guns, but gun nuts will argue.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
What regulations were you referring to exactly?? There already are multiple regulations in place at the federal level, and all fifty states have regulations as well. There's red flag laws, magazine capacity laws, background checks, minimum age requirement, felons being barred from ownership, licensing requirements, taxes and insurance just to name a few regulations.-
https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/30/us/gun-control-laws-2022/index.html
How many more regulations do we need? I can agree more mental health services are needed, but aside from that the pattern that I've noticed is that these deranged mass shooters conveniently sidestep the laws and almost always target places they know for sure are "gun free" zones. Why is it we never hear about gun ranges or pro gun rights rallies getting shot up? Criminals and suicidal maniacs love gun free zones, makes their job all the more easier. I doubt all the laws in the world will curb any of that, haven't so far. Also, whenever I hear the word "regulations", first thought that comes to mind is social conservatives, as they're usually the ones who like regulating things they dislike or are fearful of out of existence. For the life of me not sure how supporting more redundant gun control laws is anything even remotely liberal in nature?? I dunno, sounds kind of authoritarian to me...
My other concern is, that if we open the gun control/gun banning can of worms, eventually given enough time gone by if the "wrong" Party somehow manages to takeover the Presidency the House and the Senate like in 2016, chances are good they'll remember the perceived attacks on their 2A rights and nothing much would stop them from seeking revenge, namely by attacking rights you may care about, and the social conservatives have already made some serious threats against LGBT & reproductive rights that of which should be taken seriously. As things currently stand, not sure that's a good idea to give them more ammunition (no pun intended) to continue on in that direction. A shame our politics have become that divided.
That all said, while I'm not in favor of any more redundant gun control legislation, likewise I do not think "more guns" added to the equation is the answer either, as both of those are merely putting a band-aid on the problem. Recently came across a post that Glenn guy did on the topic, and when I get the time would like to comment on that post. In short, my idea would be two fold, addressing the problem with the public education system and the ever increasing problem of mental illness and addictions, neither of which would involve more gun control laws or more guns. I think my idea would be a decent start to solving the problem, but somehow doubt I could bring both sides of the argument together long enough for it to work...
MichelleGar1 comments on Apr 19, 2023:
There needs to be regulations for owning guns, but gun nuts will argue.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
What regulations were you referring to exactly?? There already are multiple regulations in place at the federal level, and all fifty states have regulations as well. There's red flag laws, magazine capacity laws, background checks, minimum age requirement, felons being barred from ownership, licensing requirements, taxes and insurance just to name a few regulations.-
https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/30/us/gun-control-laws-2022/index.html
How many more regulations do we need? I can agree more mental health services are needed, but aside from that the pattern that I've noticed is that these deranged mass shooters conveniently sidestep the laws and almost always target places they know for sure are "gun free" zones. Why is it we never hear about gun ranges or pro gun rights rallies getting shot up? Criminals and suicidal maniacs love gun free zones, makes their job all the more easier. I doubt all the laws in the world will curb any of that, haven't so far. Also, whenever I hear the word "regulations", first thought that comes to mind is social conservatives, as they're usually the ones who like regulating things they dislike or are fearful of out of existence. For the life of me not sure how supporting more redundant gun control laws is anything even remotely liberal in nature?? I dunno, sounds kind of authoritarian to me...
My other concern is, that if we open the gun control/gun banning can of worms, eventually given enough time gone by if the "wrong" Party somehow manages to takeover the Presidency the House and the Senate like in 2016, chances are good they'll remember the perceived attacks on their 2A rights and nothing much would stop them from seeking revenge, namely by attacking rights you may care about, and the social conservatives have already made some serious threats against LGBT & reproductive rights that of which should be taken seriously. As things currently stand, not sure that's a good idea to give them more ammunition (no pun intended) to continue on in that direction. A shame our politics have become that divided.
That all said, while I'm not in favor of any more redundant gun control legislation, likewise I do not think "more guns" added to the equation is the answer either, as both of those are merely putting a band-aid on the problem. Recently came across a post that Glenn guy did on the topic, and when I get the time would like to comment on that post. In short, my idea would be two fold, addressing the problem with the public education system and the ever increasing problem of mental illness and addictions, neither of which would involve more gun control laws or more guns. I think my idea would be a decent start to solving the problem, but somehow doubt I could bring both sides of the argument together long enough for it to work...
This is some sick ass shit.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 18, 2023:
Nope, neither one was proven true beyond any doubt, and at the very least it appears both men made that stuff up as an excuse. Not that that's a wonderful thing they did, it wasn't, and might be proof enough to show they are cowards when it comes to war, but being a coward is not the same thing as ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
@MerlinZap Also, for what it's worth, looks like I was wrong about one thing... only one individual voted on this post, but then again maybe they read my comment and the sources linked to?
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 18, 2023:
Nope, neither one was proven true beyond any doubt, and at the very least it appears both men made that stuff up as an excuse. Not that that's a wonderful thing they did, it wasn't, and might be proof enough to show they are cowards when it comes to war, but being a coward is not the same thing as ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
@MerlinZap Also, for what it's worth, looks like I was wrong about one thing... only one individual voted on this post, but then again maybe they read my comment and the sources linked to?
This is some sick ass shit.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 18, 2023:
Nope, neither one was proven true beyond any doubt, and at the very least it appears both men made that stuff up as an excuse. Not that that's a wonderful thing they did, it wasn't, and might be proof enough to show they are cowards when it comes to war, but being a coward is not the same thing as ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
@MerlinZap I don't care for LaPierre or Nugent either or even the NRA for that matter (more of a GOA guy), and if you want to bash them I've no qualms with that per se, but is it that hard to get facts straight? You can still bash away, as there still would be plenty of other reason to do so, but don't need an inaccurate meme in order to do that though.
Delighted to hear you're a gun owner by the way, and so am I.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 18, 2023:
Nope, neither one was proven true beyond any doubt, and at the very least it appears both men made that stuff up as an excuse. Not that that's a wonderful thing they did, it wasn't, and might be proof enough to show they are cowards when it comes to war, but being a coward is not the same thing as ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 19, 2023:
@MerlinZap I don't care for LaPierre or Nugent either or even the NRA for that matter (more of a GOA guy), and if you want to bash them I've no qualms with that per se, but is it that hard to get facts straight? You can still bash away, as there still would be plenty of other reason to do so, but don't need an inaccurate meme in order to do that though.
Delighted to hear you're a gun owner by the way, and so am I.
82% of Buddhists
68% of Hindus
52% of Historically Black Protestants
83% of Jews
60% of Mainline...
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 17, 2023:
When will people learn that putting bans on things will not make them go away? We've already been down the road of total bans on abortion procedures in the past, and the evidence available would indicate that it didn't work out too well.
That aside, I have to agree with @TheInterlooper below ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 18, 2023:
@skado Regarding that specific issue, I sure hope you're right that it's just a temporary thing. When I hear talk from some about making Federal laws banning all abortion procedures, I'm generally inclined to take their threats seriously.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 17, 2023:
When will people learn that putting bans on things will not make them go away? We've already been down the road of total bans on abortion procedures in the past, and the evidence available would indicate that it didn't work out too well.
That aside, I have to agree with @TheInterlooper below ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 18, 2023:
@skado Regarding that specific issue, I sure hope you're right that it's just a temporary thing. When I hear talk from some about making Federal laws banning all abortion procedures, I'm generally inclined to take their threats seriously.
82% of Buddhists
68% of Hindus
52% of Historically Black Protestants
83% of Jews
60% of Mainline...
TheInterlooper comments on Apr 17, 2023:
Know your enemy. Conservatives are reactionary. You guys screwed the pooch when attempting to normalize late term, partial birth, and post birth abortion. The slippery slope is no longer a fallacy.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 18, 2023:
@FrayedBear Not sure about how that works in your country, but here in the US the definitions of a child and fetus are still fiercely contested, with both sides of that argument thinking their respective views are the correct ones. As for the rights of the would be father, I hear ya. Maybe that's a lesson for all the men out there who had gone through such, be very careful what women you choose to have relationships with, and how likely a woman would be to seek an abortion procedure should she unexpectedly become pregnant. Be sure to hookup with a woman who thinks similar to you on that matter.
TheInterlooper comments on Apr 17, 2023:
Know your enemy. Conservatives are reactionary. You guys screwed the pooch when attempting to normalize late term, partial birth, and post birth abortion. The slippery slope is no longer a fallacy.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 18, 2023:
@FrayedBear Not sure about how that works in your country, but here in the US the definitions of a child and fetus are still fiercely contested, with both sides of that argument thinking their respective views are the correct ones. As for the rights of the would be father, I hear ya. Maybe that's a lesson for all the men out there who had gone through such, be very careful what women you choose to have relationships with, and how likely a woman would be to seek an abortion procedure should she unexpectedly become pregnant. Be sure to hookup with a woman who thinks similar to you on that matter.
Flash robs might be the greatest act of civil disobedience in my lifetime.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 10, 2023:
When you get the time, any thoughts on this one?
https://reason.com/2023/02/10/review-gangsters-vs-nazis-greenlights-meeting-speech-with-violence/
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 18, 2023:
@TheInterlooper These freaking people apparently don't know how to factcheck stuff properly. Can't wait to see the responses I may get, and who all actually likes that post? I'm sure that Garban feller will like it, lol.
"This is some sick ass shit."
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 10, 2023:
When you get the time, any thoughts on this one?
https://reason.com/2023/02/10/review-gangsters-vs-nazis-greenlights-meeting-speech-with-violence/
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 18, 2023:
@TheInterlooper These freaking people apparently don't know how to factcheck stuff properly. Can't wait to see the responses I may get, and who all actually likes that post? I'm sure that Garban feller will like it, lol.
"This is some sick ass shit."
82% of Buddhists
68% of Hindus
52% of Historically Black Protestants
83% of Jews
60% of Mainline...
TheInterlooper comments on Apr 17, 2023:
Know your enemy. Conservatives are reactionary. You guys screwed the pooch when attempting to normalize late term, partial birth, and post birth abortion. The slippery slope is no longer a fallacy.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 17, 2023:
@FrayedBear Not necessarily arguing over the responsibility part there as that surely plays a part in all that at times, but think the bigger point there to consider is how many pregnant women out there would be willing to totally ignore the laws in favor of doing what's in their perceived better interest? You can think up all the laws you like, but when dealing with desperate individuals you have no guarantee that everyone would go along with your ideas.
There are also other factors to consider, like scenarios where women had used contraceptive measures prior to having sex in order to avoid pregnancy, yet somehow said measures failed for whatever reason and they ended up pregnant anyways. In such scenarios I think the final choice is the woman's and hers alone regarding how she wants to handle the pregnancy.
TheInterlooper comments on Apr 17, 2023:
Know your enemy. Conservatives are reactionary. You guys screwed the pooch when attempting to normalize late term, partial birth, and post birth abortion. The slippery slope is no longer a fallacy.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 17, 2023:
@FrayedBear Not necessarily arguing over the responsibility part there as that surely plays a part in all that at times, but think the bigger point there to consider is how many pregnant women out there would be willing to totally ignore the laws in favor of doing what's in their perceived better interest? You can think up all the laws you like, but when dealing with desperate individuals you have no guarantee that everyone would go along with your ideas.
There are also other factors to consider, like scenarios where women had used contraceptive measures prior to having sex in order to avoid pregnancy, yet somehow said measures failed for whatever reason and they ended up pregnant anyways. In such scenarios I think the final choice is the woman's and hers alone regarding how she wants to handle the pregnancy.
82% of Buddhists
68% of Hindus
52% of Historically Black Protestants
83% of Jews
60% of Mainline...
TheInterlooper comments on Apr 17, 2023:
Know your enemy. Conservatives are reactionary. You guys screwed the pooch when attempting to normalize late term, partial birth, and post birth abortion. The slippery slope is no longer a fallacy.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 17, 2023:
@skado, @TheInterlooper
Oh dear, libertarian Loop is at it again with the bashing of the progressive types. You're just an "amoral mercenary" Loop, you know that don't you, lol.
Hey wait a minute, I'm a... oh darn...
TheInterlooper comments on Apr 17, 2023:
Know your enemy. Conservatives are reactionary. You guys screwed the pooch when attempting to normalize late term, partial birth, and post birth abortion. The slippery slope is no longer a fallacy.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 17, 2023:
@skado, @TheInterlooper
Oh dear, libertarian Loop is at it again with the bashing of the progressive types. You're just an "amoral mercenary" Loop, you know that don't you, lol.
Hey wait a minute, I'm a... oh darn...
Leaked audio shows Tennessee Republicans holding a master class on how to be a pro-racist - TheGrio
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2023:
The above is an opinion piece and not exactly actual news from an independent perspective. The Grio is considered a questionable source by independent factcheckers, and almost appears to be a leftwing version of the rightwing source Breitbart.
The Grio often times use strong loaded words (wording...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 17, 2023:
@snytiger6 The Grio does rate higher than Breitbart in the accuracy department, but I was comparing them there based on the usage of loaded language. That's also why I used the word almost, as the Grio was rated only one more higher than Breitbart on the accurate reporting chart. Oddly enough, at first I too misread that source as The Grip, and that's what prompted me to look it up on the media reporting accuracy, and when nothing came up I saw that like you I had misread the name. Had previously heard of The Grio before though.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2023:
The above is an opinion piece and not exactly actual news from an independent perspective. The Grio is considered a questionable source by independent factcheckers, and almost appears to be a leftwing version of the rightwing source Breitbart.
The Grio often times use strong loaded words (wording...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 17, 2023:
@snytiger6 The Grio does rate higher than Breitbart in the accuracy department, but I was comparing them there based on the usage of loaded language. That's also why I used the word almost, as the Grio was rated only one more higher than Breitbart on the accurate reporting chart. Oddly enough, at first I too misread that source as The Grip, and that's what prompted me to look it up on the media reporting accuracy, and when nothing came up I saw that like you I had misread the name. Had previously heard of The Grio before though.
“It is wrong always, everywhere, and for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient ...
Thibaud70 comments on Apr 16, 2023:
Nobody who believes in a conspiracy theory would admit that he or she had insufficient evidence. They have tons of evidence. Just ask anybody who believes that 9/11 was an inside job or that JFK was murdered by the CIA and he'll talk to you for hours, or send you 10, 20 or more links to Youtube...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 16, 2023:
That's the question of the hour, and one everyone should be asking, knowing all human beings make mistakes and can be incorrect on matters.
Thibaud70 comments on Apr 16, 2023:
Nobody who believes in a conspiracy theory would admit that he or she had insufficient evidence. They have tons of evidence. Just ask anybody who believes that 9/11 was an inside job or that JFK was murdered by the CIA and he'll talk to you for hours, or send you 10, 20 or more links to Youtube...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 16, 2023:
That's the question of the hour, and one everyone should be asking, knowing all human beings make mistakes and can be incorrect on matters.
Something strange happened in gender theory in recent years.
Garban comments on Apr 14, 2023:
If a person considers themselves to be something that’s outside your comfort zone is that really an offense to your identity? I think that’s what all this silly fuss is about. People feeling threatened by what other call themselves. Move on and get over it.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 15, 2023:
@Thibaud70 Bingo.
Garban comments on Apr 14, 2023:
If a person considers themselves to be something that’s outside your comfort zone is that really an offense to your identity? I think that’s what all this silly fuss is about. People feeling threatened by what other call themselves. Move on and get over it.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 15, 2023:
@Thibaud70 Bingo.
I've just got to tag @pralina1, who has done the overnights for years now.
Pralina1 comments on Apr 4, 2023:
RIGHT ????? RIGHT ?????
Omfg these cheerful people at 0700 🙄
We look and smell like death , and here they come every day , hopity hopity hop , “ is nice outside , did u guys had a good night , anybody wants some donuts “? And blah blah blah 🙄
SHUT UP !! Shut the f up , near dead on the ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 15, 2023:
@Pralina1 Not really a morning person either, but that damn blood sugar often times needs to be attended to by the early morning hours, lol.
Pralina1 comments on Apr 4, 2023:
RIGHT ????? RIGHT ?????
Omfg these cheerful people at 0700 🙄
We look and smell like death , and here they come every day , hopity hopity hop , “ is nice outside , did u guys had a good night , anybody wants some donuts “? And blah blah blah 🙄
SHUT UP !! Shut the f up , near dead on the ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 15, 2023:
@Pralina1 Not really a morning person either, but that damn blood sugar often times needs to be attended to by the early morning hours, lol.
I always wondered why women did that.
Garban comments on Apr 11, 2023:
He was stupid and boring, but did you see the nuts on his truck!
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 15, 2023:
(Resists the urge to crack vulgar joke here).
Garban comments on Apr 11, 2023:
He was stupid and boring, but did you see the nuts on his truck!
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 15, 2023:
(Resists the urge to crack vulgar joke here).
Something strange happened in gender theory in recent years.
Garban comments on Apr 14, 2023:
If a person considers themselves to be something that’s outside your comfort zone is that really an offense to your identity? I think that’s what all this silly fuss is about. People feeling threatened by what other call themselves. Move on and get over it.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 15, 2023:
@Thibaud70 Should be interesting if he does respond to your question, and hopefully you'd receive a slightly more detailed response than what I received.
Garban comments on Apr 14, 2023:
If a person considers themselves to be something that’s outside your comfort zone is that really an offense to your identity? I think that’s what all this silly fuss is about. People feeling threatened by what other call themselves. Move on and get over it.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 15, 2023:
@Thibaud70 Should be interesting if he does respond to your question, and hopefully you'd receive a slightly more detailed response than what I received.
Something strange happened in gender theory in recent years.
Garban comments on Apr 14, 2023:
If a person considers themselves to be something that’s outside your comfort zone is that really an offense to your identity? I think that’s what all this silly fuss is about. People feeling threatened by what other call themselves. Move on and get over it.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 15, 2023:
@Garban Fair enough, and at least you're consistent on that much. Thank you for at least taking the time to reply.
Garban comments on Apr 14, 2023:
If a person considers themselves to be something that’s outside your comfort zone is that really an offense to your identity? I think that’s what all this silly fuss is about. People feeling threatened by what other call themselves. Move on and get over it.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 15, 2023:
@Garban Fair enough, and at least you're consistent on that much. Thank you for at least taking the time to reply.
Something strange happened in gender theory in recent years.
Garban comments on Apr 14, 2023:
If a person considers themselves to be something that’s outside your comfort zone is that really an offense to your identity? I think that’s what all this silly fuss is about. People feeling threatened by what other call themselves. Move on and get over it.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 15, 2023:
Based on what you stated above Garban, curiosity abounds...
I'm going to use myself here for an example, and say that for my own gender identity I wish to self-identify as a Colt M4 Carbine. Would you acknowledge my choice in gender identity and accept that for what it is, or would you deny my self-identity as being incorrect or not legitimate?
Do know that I am not in any way trying to trick you and there's not necessarily a right or wrong answer there, just curious to hear your take on that is all. At times I ask questions like that to get a conversation going in an attempt to better understand your point of view as opposed to assuming your stance on certain matters, and I'm known to ask alot of questions. Also, I don't necessarily disagree with you on the "comfort zone" theory, but would also like to add there that both sides in the gender debate tend to act threatened when someone asks them what they perceive to be uncomfortable questions and or challenges what they believe to be the truth. In other words, both sides tend to have a rather unhealthy fixation regarding the gender stuff.
Garban comments on Apr 14, 2023:
If a person considers themselves to be something that’s outside your comfort zone is that really an offense to your identity? I think that’s what all this silly fuss is about. People feeling threatened by what other call themselves. Move on and get over it.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 15, 2023:
Based on what you stated above Garban, curiosity abounds...
I'm going to use myself here for an example, and say that for my own gender identity I wish to self-identify as a Colt M4 Carbine. Would you acknowledge my choice in gender identity and accept that for what it is, or would you deny my self-identity as being incorrect or not legitimate?
Do know that I am not in any way trying to trick you and there's not necessarily a right or wrong answer there, just curious to hear your take on that is all. At times I ask questions like that to get a conversation going in an attempt to better understand your point of view as opposed to assuming your stance on certain matters, and I'm known to ask alot of questions. Also, I don't necessarily disagree with you on the "comfort zone" theory, but would also like to add there that both sides in the gender debate tend to act threatened when someone asks them what they perceive to be uncomfortable questions and or challenges what they believe to be the truth. In other words, both sides tend to have a rather unhealthy fixation regarding the gender stuff.
Something strange happened in gender theory in recent years.
glennlab comments on Apr 14, 2023:
To point out your beginning fallacy, there are 11 chromasonal 'sexes, so it was not chomasonal. as far as gender goes the ancient hebrews identified 4 genders at birth, male, female, both male and female and neither male or female.
The study of sex and gender did not begin with Kinsey (1948) ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 15, 2023:
I suspect when some argue about there being only "two genders", they're attempting to argue that regardless of there being gender combinations there's still only two base genders male & female, but they conflate gender and sex which are two different things, and that's why their arguments turn into fallacies. One's genetic sex is determined by chromosome make-up/at birth based on one's genitalia, while gender is simply how one feels/identifies as and describe themselves.
That aside, while there's nothing wrong unto itself with how one chooses to identify as gender wise, some do take that stuff a bit to the extreme, and both sides of the gender debate tend to develop a somewhat unhealthy fixation on that, which in turn produces posts like the one above (no offense to the OP author by the way, and most of the time I enjoy engaging on his posts regardless of whether I may agree or disagree with his propositions). So much time wasted on trivial personal issues, while the truly serious issues we all face go unattended to.
glennlab comments on Apr 14, 2023:
To point out your beginning fallacy, there are 11 chromasonal 'sexes, so it was not chomasonal. as far as gender goes the ancient hebrews identified 4 genders at birth, male, female, both male and female and neither male or female.
The study of sex and gender did not begin with Kinsey (1948) ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 15, 2023:
I suspect when some argue about there being only "two genders", they're attempting to argue that regardless of there being gender combinations there's still only two base genders male & female, but they conflate gender and sex which are two different things, and that's why their arguments turn into fallacies. One's genetic sex is determined by chromosome make-up/at birth based on one's genitalia, while gender is simply how one feels/identifies as and describe themselves.
That aside, while there's nothing wrong unto itself with how one chooses to identify as gender wise, some do take that stuff a bit to the extreme, and both sides of the gender debate tend to develop a somewhat unhealthy fixation on that, which in turn produces posts like the one above (no offense to the OP author by the way, and most of the time I enjoy engaging on his posts regardless of whether I may agree or disagree with his propositions). So much time wasted on trivial personal issues, while the truly serious issues we all face go unattended to.
As a moderator of this group, I feel I have an obligation to call out bigoted behavior from our ...
SpikeTalon comments on Dec 13, 2022:
I'm all for adults making decisions for themselves, but subjecting kids to that stuff is taking things too far.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 14, 2023:
@TheInterlooper Some people can't take a joke post it seems, not that I'm surprised...
"Racist Water. :-)"
SpikeTalon comments on Dec 13, 2022:
I'm all for adults making decisions for themselves, but subjecting kids to that stuff is taking things too far.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 14, 2023:
@TheInterlooper Some people can't take a joke post it seems, not that I'm surprised...
"Racist Water. :-)"
Racist Water. :-)
Garban comments on Apr 14, 2023:
Alt-right: “This water is woke”.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 14, 2023:
Nope. The far-right (alt right) labels absurd actions or beliefs as "woke", and not directly inanimate objects themselves. For example, the concept of "safe spaces"... the right is not criticizing the safe spaces themselves but rather the idea behind such that is ridiculous or overkill. Same with the water example, the alt right won't directly label the water as woke, they will poke fun at the idea some have that suggested the water is somehow racist (which would be absurd no doubt), so big difference there to what you stated.
Since we're deflecting here from the joke in the OP, personally I've no qualms in poking fun at both the alt right and progressive left, as both are annoying and play mind games with each other, and are helping to divide the country.
Garban comments on Apr 14, 2023:
Alt-right: “This water is woke”.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 14, 2023:
Nope. The far-right (alt right) labels absurd actions or beliefs as "woke", and not directly inanimate objects themselves. For example, the concept of "safe spaces"... the right is not criticizing the safe spaces themselves but rather the idea behind such that is ridiculous or overkill. Same with the water example, the alt right won't directly label the water as woke, they will poke fun at the idea some have that suggested the water is somehow racist (which would be absurd no doubt), so big difference there to what you stated.
Since we're deflecting here from the joke in the OP, personally I've no qualms in poking fun at both the alt right and progressive left, as both are annoying and play mind games with each other, and are helping to divide the country.
Un-regulated?
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 13, 2023:
Please define "well regulated". To save me the time of repeating all of that again, I'll direct to this post and in particular all the links in that post, which were a mixture of right left & centrist sources. When both left and rightwing sources pretty much are saying the same thing, I'm inclined ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 14, 2023:
@skado On a largescale, doubt it. My local high school in the city, to my understanding, has already implemented most of those measures, and supposedly even some of the bus drivers are armed. Won't know for sure either way until more people speak up and demand such changes from their school districts. That's the problem though, far too many people don't speak up and just hope that everything would work out on it's own, which is why our society is in the mess it's in.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 13, 2023:
Please define "well regulated". To save me the time of repeating all of that again, I'll direct to this post and in particular all the links in that post, which were a mixture of right left & centrist sources. When both left and rightwing sources pretty much are saying the same thing, I'm inclined ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 14, 2023:
@skado On a largescale, doubt it. My local high school in the city, to my understanding, has already implemented most of those measures, and supposedly even some of the bus drivers are armed. Won't know for sure either way until more people speak up and demand such changes from their school districts. That's the problem though, far too many people don't speak up and just hope that everything would work out on it's own, which is why our society is in the mess it's in.
Un-regulated?
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 13, 2023:
Please define "well regulated". To save me the time of repeating all of that again, I'll direct to this post and in particular all the links in that post, which were a mixture of right left & centrist sources. When both left and rightwing sources pretty much are saying the same thing, I'm inclined ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 14, 2023:
@skado Attending school board meetings and voicing your opinion on the matter. Or, contacting your local representatives urging them to take some sort of action to better secure the schools. The people in charge of running the schools need to hear from the citizens who have children that go to school in their districts, and that the citizens want actual change. That might be the best way to go about handling that. If the school admins don't get any feedback from the citizens, I rather doubt they'd make any changes on their own.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 13, 2023:
Please define "well regulated". To save me the time of repeating all of that again, I'll direct to this post and in particular all the links in that post, which were a mixture of right left & centrist sources. When both left and rightwing sources pretty much are saying the same thing, I'm inclined ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 14, 2023:
@skado Attending school board meetings and voicing your opinion on the matter. Or, contacting your local representatives urging them to take some sort of action to better secure the schools. The people in charge of running the schools need to hear from the citizens who have children that go to school in their districts, and that the citizens want actual change. That might be the best way to go about handling that. If the school admins don't get any feedback from the citizens, I rather doubt they'd make any changes on their own.
Un-regulated?
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 13, 2023:
Please define "well regulated". To save me the time of repeating all of that again, I'll direct to this post and in particular all the links in that post, which were a mixture of right left & centrist sources. When both left and rightwing sources pretty much are saying the same thing, I'm inclined ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 14, 2023:
@skado Yes, harden security measures for all school buildings, similar to how municipal buildings are protected. Reinforced doors and windows. Metal detectors at every entry point. A continuously monitored alarm system that would alert authorities in an emergency. Have at least one resource officer at the ready, someone who would actually do their job should the need ever arise, unlike the cowardly security guard during the Parkland shooting.
Regarding Audrey Hale, the Nashville school shooter, evidence indicated she had other targets, two other schools and maybe even a local shopping mall, but decided on skipping over those schools due to them having more hardened security measures in place. So she went with the target that was least safe, and unfortunately she found too much "success" (dare I use that word) in locating defenseless targets. That tells me certain security measures do deter criminals. That all said, one thing I would not be in favor of would be to arm the teachers... not necessary if the above security measures would be in place. Entry doors in particular are a key defensive measure, maybe have double entry doors that are reinforced. Local police forces should be prepped for school invasion scenarios, and constantly at the ready should the need arise.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 13, 2023:
Please define "well regulated". To save me the time of repeating all of that again, I'll direct to this post and in particular all the links in that post, which were a mixture of right left & centrist sources. When both left and rightwing sources pretty much are saying the same thing, I'm inclined ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 14, 2023:
@skado Yes, harden security measures for all school buildings, similar to how municipal buildings are protected. Reinforced doors and windows. Metal detectors at every entry point. A continuously monitored alarm system that would alert authorities in an emergency. Have at least one resource officer at the ready, someone who would actually do their job should the need ever arise, unlike the cowardly security guard during the Parkland shooting.
Regarding Audrey Hale, the Nashville school shooter, evidence indicated she had other targets, two other schools and maybe even a local shopping mall, but decided on skipping over those schools due to them having more hardened security measures in place. So she went with the target that was least safe, and unfortunately she found too much "success" (dare I use that word) in locating defenseless targets. That tells me certain security measures do deter criminals. That all said, one thing I would not be in favor of would be to arm the teachers... not necessary if the above security measures would be in place. Entry doors in particular are a key defensive measure, maybe have double entry doors that are reinforced. Local police forces should be prepped for school invasion scenarios, and constantly at the ready should the need arise.
Un-regulated?
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 13, 2023:
Please define "well regulated". To save me the time of repeating all of that again, I'll direct to this post and in particular all the links in that post, which were a mixture of right left & centrist sources. When both left and rightwing sources pretty much are saying the same thing, I'm inclined ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 13, 2023:
@skado Getting to the desired destination is the tricky part, and like I mentioned in the previous reply at this point I doubt we'll ever get there based on the way things are currently. I'm still trying to think up a way to somehow convince the politicians from both political sides to agree with each other long enough in order to bring about those changes, so said plan is a work in progress.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 13, 2023:
Please define "well regulated". To save me the time of repeating all of that again, I'll direct to this post and in particular all the links in that post, which were a mixture of right left & centrist sources. When both left and rightwing sources pretty much are saying the same thing, I'm inclined ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 13, 2023:
@skado Getting to the desired destination is the tricky part, and like I mentioned in the previous reply at this point I doubt we'll ever get there based on the way things are currently. I'm still trying to think up a way to somehow convince the politicians from both political sides to agree with each other long enough in order to bring about those changes, so said plan is a work in progress.
Un-regulated?
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 13, 2023:
Please define "well regulated". To save me the time of repeating all of that again, I'll direct to this post and in particular all the links in that post, which were a mixture of right left & centrist sources. When both left and rightwing sources pretty much are saying the same thing, I'm inclined ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 13, 2023:
@skado We need to go back to the days when identity politics didn't get in the way of all of the politicians working together to find common ground for the good of all of the citizens they were elected to serve. That would be a good start where the politicians are concerned. As for we the citizens, we need to stop what has become the default position to immediately criticize and consequently bully and dehumanize any opposing point of views.
The MiddleWay had once said to me that all of these social media sites just weren't good for his mental health, and while initially I disagreed with his decision to vacate the site (had considered that giving up on his part, more or less), the more I think about that the more I believe he may have been on to something there, a point that too many others quickly overlook for whatever personal reasons they may have. Social media, in one form or the other, has been around now for at least fifteen years, and coincidentally (or not so coincidentally) in the time since we are seeing a sharp increase in random acts of violence like mass shootings. Too many kids these days don't spend enough of their spare time outdoors playing or read enough books, and spend too much time on their preferred gadget arguing and competing with others on social media. Certainly a point that should be taken into deeper consideration there.
Ultimately in the end, nothing much of any beneficial changes occur due to how hostile our culture and identity politics have become. If we as a whole could somehow get past that mentality, my suggestions for improvement mentioned on that other thread could become a reality. We keep holding ourselves back though, and this point I wonder if there's any turning back from that path?
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 13, 2023:
Please define "well regulated". To save me the time of repeating all of that again, I'll direct to this post and in particular all the links in that post, which were a mixture of right left & centrist sources. When both left and rightwing sources pretty much are saying the same thing, I'm inclined ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 13, 2023:
@skado We need to go back to the days when identity politics didn't get in the way of all of the politicians working together to find common ground for the good of all of the citizens they were elected to serve. That would be a good start where the politicians are concerned. As for we the citizens, we need to stop what has become the default position to immediately criticize and consequently bully and dehumanize any opposing point of views.
The MiddleWay had once said to me that all of these social media sites just weren't good for his mental health, and while initially I disagreed with his decision to vacate the site (had considered that giving up on his part, more or less), the more I think about that the more I believe he may have been on to something there, a point that too many others quickly overlook for whatever personal reasons they may have. Social media, in one form or the other, has been around now for at least fifteen years, and coincidentally (or not so coincidentally) in the time since we are seeing a sharp increase in random acts of violence like mass shootings. Too many kids these days don't spend enough of their spare time outdoors playing or read enough books, and spend too much time on their preferred gadget arguing and competing with others on social media. Certainly a point that should be taken into deeper consideration there.
Ultimately in the end, nothing much of any beneficial changes occur due to how hostile our culture and identity politics have become. If we as a whole could somehow get past that mentality, my suggestions for improvement mentioned on that other thread could become a reality. We keep holding ourselves back though, and this point I wonder if there's any turning back from that path?
Un-regulated?
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 13, 2023:
Please define "well regulated". To save me the time of repeating all of that again, I'll direct to this post and in particular all the links in that post, which were a mixture of right left & centrist sources. When both left and rightwing sources pretty much are saying the same thing, I'm inclined ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 13, 2023:
@skado Please read my reply to that FvckY0u guy on my comment thread on his post.-
"Pick 1, only 1."
That would be a start. Generally speaking, when people largely feel contented with life and there aren't as many social & political issues causing them needless stress, the level of violent crime tends to go on the decline. Also, thank you for taking the time to ask that, as far too many would be lost in their own thoughts and personal agendas to ask anyone else for any alternative ideas.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 13, 2023:
Please define "well regulated". To save me the time of repeating all of that again, I'll direct to this post and in particular all the links in that post, which were a mixture of right left & centrist sources. When both left and rightwing sources pretty much are saying the same thing, I'm inclined ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 13, 2023:
@skado Please read my reply to that FvckY0u guy on my comment thread on his post.-
"Pick 1, only 1."
That would be a start. Generally speaking, when people largely feel contented with life and there aren't as many social & political issues causing them needless stress, the level of violent crime tends to go on the decline. Also, thank you for taking the time to ask that, as far too many would be lost in their own thoughts and personal agendas to ask anyone else for any alternative ideas.
Looks fine but it ate Europe
glennlab comments on Apr 13, 2023:
I'll go in and get it for the team.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 13, 2023:
Don't forget your latex suit.
glennlab comments on Apr 13, 2023:
I'll go in and get it for the team.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 13, 2023:
Don't forget your latex suit.
Shit like this is horrible, and in essence it's a culture/mentality of death, telling others it's ...
CourtJester comments on Apr 13, 2023:
Fat leftists have a shorter lifespan and far more chronic health issue.
I say chow down…..
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 13, 2023:
Also, I get your point there, but I can't bring myself to condone dangerous lifestyles to others, as it's in my nature too much to want to at least try to help out others if I could. I feel sorry for people like that, and worry about what conditions will be like in the future in this country? Never witnessed such self-destructive inclinations in all my years like I'm witnessing nowadays, and it concerns me to no end.
CourtJester comments on Apr 13, 2023:
Fat leftists have a shorter lifespan and far more chronic health issue.
I say chow down…..
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 13, 2023:
Also, I get your point there, but I can't bring myself to condone dangerous lifestyles to others, as it's in my nature too much to want to at least try to help out others if I could. I feel sorry for people like that, and worry about what conditions will be like in the future in this country? Never witnessed such self-destructive inclinations in all my years like I'm witnessing nowadays, and it concerns me to no end.
Shit like this is horrible, and in essence it's a culture/mentality of death, telling others it's ...
CourtJester comments on Apr 13, 2023:
Fat leftists have a shorter lifespan and far more chronic health issue.
I say chow down…..
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 13, 2023:
Everything is supersized these days...
CourtJester comments on Apr 13, 2023:
Fat leftists have a shorter lifespan and far more chronic health issue.
I say chow down…..
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 13, 2023:
Everything is supersized these days...
Pick 1, only 1.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 11, 2023:
All violence is no good and a serious concern. I recently found out that a childhood friend got sent up the river to state prison for as long as fifteen years for attempted homicide, and he didn't need a gun in order to cause harm to others, which tells me guns aren't the problem. As usual, it is a ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 13, 2023:
@FvckY0u I'd like to think there is something else we could do to curb needless violence, and I have an idea that would not include either more redundant gun control laws or adding more guns to the equation. I say that as we don't need more laws when the current laws in place are totally being ignored or not being enforced, as such laws are merely putting a band-aid on the problem, as the direct problem with violent-prone individuals would still persist even if somehow they managed to remove all of the privately owned guns out of society. Likewise, adding "more guns" is also merely a temporary fix, because even if we are able to arm every citizen who wants to own a gun for protection, once again the direct problem with random acts of violence would still exist and continue to plague society.
My idea is two fold. First, we need a drastic improvement in the public education system, which has become riddled with uncaring teachers who are all too willing to just let kids fail along with a fractured curriculum that is lacking certain courses that would surely help children become safer and more productive future adults. For one, schools nowadays certainly don't teach gun safety courses like they used to decades ago, and not surprisingly decades ago mass shooting incidents were unheard of. I don't think that's a coincidence, and it's a small wonder why so many depressed young people just want to take a gun and go on a rampage, they were never taught to respect firearms and the safety protocol that goes along with being a gun owner. Children receiving a proper education is critical to the future of the country and how things are handled. The number of high school dropouts these days is appalling, and no child under the age of eighteen should be allowed to simply drop out if the going gets tough. What kind of message does that send to kids when the adults in their world suggest it's perfectly fine to drop out of school and everything will just fall into place just fine regardless? What a disservice that is to our youths, a subtle message that giving up is okay, and that somehow you'll still get rewarded in life. Secondly, there needs to be a drastic overhaul where mental health services are concerned. There's a staggering number of fellow Americans out there who are walking around in a deep state of depression along with dealing with varying addictions, and an overall feeling of hopelessness due to such. Again, small wonder why some conclude they've nothing more to live for and decide to go on a killing rampage and drag other innocent people down with them. We need to make things easier for everyone to receive decent mental health services, and speak up if we observe others around us who aren't acting in a rational manner. It's never a good idea to ignore ...
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 11, 2023:
All violence is no good and a serious concern. I recently found out that a childhood friend got sent up the river to state prison for as long as fifteen years for attempted homicide, and he didn't need a gun in order to cause harm to others, which tells me guns aren't the problem. As usual, it is a ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 13, 2023:
@FvckY0u I'd like to think there is something else we could do to curb needless violence, and I have an idea that would not include either more redundant gun control laws or adding more guns to the equation. I say that as we don't need more laws when the current laws in place are totally being ignored or not being enforced, as such laws are merely putting a band-aid on the problem, as the direct problem with violent-prone individuals would still persist even if somehow they managed to remove all of the privately owned guns out of society. Likewise, adding "more guns" is also merely a temporary fix, because even if we are able to arm every citizen who wants to own a gun for protection, once again the direct problem with random acts of violence would still exist and continue to plague society.
My idea is two fold. First, we need a drastic improvement in the public education system, which has become riddled with uncaring teachers who are all too willing to just let kids fail along with a fractured curriculum that is lacking certain courses that would surely help children become safer and more productive future adults. For one, schools nowadays certainly don't teach gun safety courses like they used to decades ago, and not surprisingly decades ago mass shooting incidents were unheard of. I don't think that's a coincidence, and it's a small wonder why so many depressed young people just want to take a gun and go on a rampage, they were never taught to respect firearms and the safety protocol that goes along with being a gun owner. Children receiving a proper education is critical to the future of the country and how things are handled. The number of high school dropouts these days is appalling, and no child under the age of eighteen should be allowed to simply drop out if the going gets tough. What kind of message does that send to kids when the adults in their world suggest it's perfectly fine to drop out of school and everything will just fall into place just fine regardless? What a disservice that is to our youths, a subtle message that giving up is okay, and that somehow you'll still get rewarded in life. Secondly, there needs to be a drastic overhaul where mental health services are concerned. There's a staggering number of fellow Americans out there who are walking around in a deep state of depression along with dealing with varying addictions, and an overall feeling of hopelessness due to such. Again, small wonder why some conclude they've nothing more to live for and decide to go on a killing rampage and drag other innocent people down with them. We need to make things easier for everyone to receive decent mental health services, and speak up if we observe others around us who aren't acting in a rational manner. It's never a good idea to ignore ...
Pick 1, only 1.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 11, 2023:
All violence is no good and a serious concern. I recently found out that a childhood friend got sent up the river to state prison for as long as fifteen years for attempted homicide, and he didn't need a gun in order to cause harm to others, which tells me guns aren't the problem. As usual, it is a ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 13, 2023:
@Julie808 People who own guns can own them for various reasons, and aside from hunting or protection there are also gun collectors and those who participate in the sport of target shooting, the latter of which I would fall under that category being I am not a hunter nor do I exclusively need a gun for protection or even collect them.
As for your claim regarding your friend who nearly killed his roommate over what amounted to a trivial issue, I'm skeptical that he would have fought fairer had there not been a gun around as when people get that intense with anger they generally act out violently in some way, and it's certainly within the realm of possibility that he could have used whatever else was laying around like say a big santoku knife, in which the end result could have been far more gruesome and even end in murder. At close range with a bladed weapon, one is not as likely to miss dealing a fatal blow as easily as could with a gun from a distance, and unlike in the movie depictions it's not always as easy as it seems to hit a target with a bullet from a distance, even a relatively short distance.
It sounds like your friend should have gotten help for his obvious anger issues, spend some time in therapy sessions. That's more or less an example of a social-based issue, someone who had a psychological/emotional hangup, but that time there just so happened to be a firearm present, and each year thousands of people are murdered with many other types of weapons like clubs, knives, crowbars etc. A shame something like that happened, he really should have gotten help if he was that prone to sudden and intense anger episodes. That's hardly the gun's fault though, as that happened to be the weapon that was the most handy at that time, so that's what got used.
So not sure what his reasons for owning a gun were, but not all gun owners own them for protection or hunting.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 11, 2023:
All violence is no good and a serious concern. I recently found out that a childhood friend got sent up the river to state prison for as long as fifteen years for attempted homicide, and he didn't need a gun in order to cause harm to others, which tells me guns aren't the problem. As usual, it is a ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 13, 2023:
@Julie808 People who own guns can own them for various reasons, and aside from hunting or protection there are also gun collectors and those who participate in the sport of target shooting, the latter of which I would fall under that category being I am not a hunter nor do I exclusively need a gun for protection or even collect them.
As for your claim regarding your friend who nearly killed his roommate over what amounted to a trivial issue, I'm skeptical that he would have fought fairer had there not been a gun around as when people get that intense with anger they generally act out violently in some way, and it's certainly within the realm of possibility that he could have used whatever else was laying around like say a big santoku knife, in which the end result could have been far more gruesome and even end in murder. At close range with a bladed weapon, one is not as likely to miss dealing a fatal blow as easily as could with a gun from a distance, and unlike in the movie depictions it's not always as easy as it seems to hit a target with a bullet from a distance, even a relatively short distance.
It sounds like your friend should have gotten help for his obvious anger issues, spend some time in therapy sessions. That's more or less an example of a social-based issue, someone who had a psychological/emotional hangup, but that time there just so happened to be a firearm present, and each year thousands of people are murdered with many other types of weapons like clubs, knives, crowbars etc. A shame something like that happened, he really should have gotten help if he was that prone to sudden and intense anger episodes. That's hardly the gun's fault though, as that happened to be the weapon that was the most handy at that time, so that's what got used.
So not sure what his reasons for owning a gun were, but not all gun owners own them for protection or hunting.
Explanation is not needed meme says it all.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 12, 2023:
Oh that's good, love it.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 12, 2023:
@Seriousreason Not long ago there was some member on here in the gun control group who had allegedly been raped when she was younger, complained about a case of self defense shooting in which the thug menacing others with his gun had in the past violently assaulted women. Said thug was shot dead on the spot. A sad day when a former rape victim damn near cries over a woman abuser getting his payback.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 12, 2023:
Oh that's good, love it.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 12, 2023:
@Seriousreason Not long ago there was some member on here in the gun control group who had allegedly been raped when she was younger, complained about a case of self defense shooting in which the thug menacing others with his gun had in the past violently assaulted women. Said thug was shot dead on the spot. A sad day when a former rape victim damn near cries over a woman abuser getting his payback.
What does the injunction, "Be yourself!" mean?
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 11, 2023:
I think both the self (core of the individual as you put it) and a "web of relationships" both exist (individualism and collectivism there so to speak). Given the choice between those two, I'll take the former any day as the latter all too often has a way of eliminating any sort of personal ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 11, 2023:
@Fernapple If living to please others be one's desire, who am I to question them then? As long as it's willing and nothing is forced, I'd say that's being consistent with keeping true to oneself.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 11, 2023:
I think both the self (core of the individual as you put it) and a "web of relationships" both exist (individualism and collectivism there so to speak). Given the choice between those two, I'll take the former any day as the latter all too often has a way of eliminating any sort of personal ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 11, 2023:
@Fernapple If living to please others be one's desire, who am I to question them then? As long as it's willing and nothing is forced, I'd say that's being consistent with keeping true to oneself.
What does the injunction, "Be yourself!" mean?
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 11, 2023:
I think both the self (core of the individual as you put it) and a "web of relationships" both exist (individualism and collectivism there so to speak). Given the choice between those two, I'll take the former any day as the latter all too often has a way of eliminating any sort of personal ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 11, 2023:
And oh yeah... being yourself simply means living your own life as you see fit to, and not doing things that you think would please others or that would make you more acceptable in the eyes of others.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 11, 2023:
I think both the self (core of the individual as you put it) and a "web of relationships" both exist (individualism and collectivism there so to speak). Given the choice between those two, I'll take the former any day as the latter all too often has a way of eliminating any sort of personal ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 11, 2023:
And oh yeah... being yourself simply means living your own life as you see fit to, and not doing things that you think would please others or that would make you more acceptable in the eyes of others.
Don't care for FOX News any more than I do the likes of CNN or MSN, but wow wee.
FvckY0u comments on Apr 10, 2023:
I don't watch "the news" and haven't for around a year now. I still stay well informed though. But to the point of talking heads on TV. They should stop talking and start sucking. We need far less talking heads and a lot more sucking heads in this world. That's my advice for mankind this ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 10, 2023:
Not a bad way of looking at that, lol.
As for the news part, yeah I miss the news too... we just need to give Huey Lewis some more time to compose new material is all.
FvckY0u comments on Apr 10, 2023:
I don't watch "the news" and haven't for around a year now. I still stay well informed though. But to the point of talking heads on TV. They should stop talking and start sucking. We need far less talking heads and a lot more sucking heads in this world. That's my advice for mankind this ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 10, 2023:
Not a bad way of looking at that, lol.
As for the news part, yeah I miss the news too... we just need to give Huey Lewis some more time to compose new material is all.
"Racism" has become the universal excuse, justification and explanation in Western societies.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 9, 2023:
The concept of "systemic racism" is nothing more than a manifestation of politically correct propaganda supported by paranoid delusions. It's easier to go along with paranoid delusions rather than do more independent thinking for oneself.
On the other hand, racism is a very real evil, an evil ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 10, 2023:
@CourtJester A good number of perceived racial injustice incidents are from those who committed criminal acts, no doubt. Also right on the second part there, and most of those who are as you described above are clearly mentally disturbed.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 9, 2023:
The concept of "systemic racism" is nothing more than a manifestation of politically correct propaganda supported by paranoid delusions. It's easier to go along with paranoid delusions rather than do more independent thinking for oneself.
On the other hand, racism is a very real evil, an evil ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 10, 2023:
@CourtJester A good number of perceived racial injustice incidents are from those who committed criminal acts, no doubt. Also right on the second part there, and most of those who are as you described above are clearly mentally disturbed.
This one makes lot of sense but I hope it doesn’t happen!
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SpikeTalon comments on Apr 9, 2023:
At this point, DeSantis is the stronger candidate.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 10, 2023:
@duchessa1 Guess we'll find out soon enough. And yes I knew about Italian being considered latin, as my own ethnicity is mostly of Italian descent.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 9, 2023:
At this point, DeSantis is the stronger candidate.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 10, 2023:
@duchessa1 Guess we'll find out soon enough. And yes I knew about Italian being considered latin, as my own ethnicity is mostly of Italian descent.
Happy Wednesday, hope you all have a great evening!
Garban comments on Apr 5, 2023:
Is that a man’s leg or a scruffy chicken wing?
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 6, 2023:
@Garban Darn, hate it when that happens. Okay here's a new one, lol.
Garban comments on Apr 5, 2023:
Is that a man’s leg or a scruffy chicken wing?
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 6, 2023:
@Garban Darn, hate it when that happens. Okay here's a new one, lol.
Happy Wednesday, hope you all have a great evening!
Garban comments on Apr 5, 2023:
Is that a man’s leg or a scruffy chicken wing?
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 6, 2023:
@Garban Come now Garban, we all totally know that was your leg, lol.
Being the messenger is still not working for me, I'll just leave this here. According to the members celebrating a birthday tab, it's your special day today. With that in mind, I take back my previous comment, as that was kind of a harsh thing to say on one's birthday. As a token of my goodwill, please accept this Almond Joy candy bar as a birthday peace offering. Sorry, don't have any cake to offer, as these days I don't eat alot of any sort of cakes being diabetic and all. Enjoy your special day.
Garban comments on Apr 5, 2023:
Is that a man’s leg or a scruffy chicken wing?
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 6, 2023:
@Garban Come now Garban, we all totally know that was your leg, lol.
Being the messenger is still not working for me, I'll just leave this here. According to the members celebrating a birthday tab, it's your special day today. With that in mind, I take back my previous comment, as that was kind of a harsh thing to say on one's birthday. As a token of my goodwill, please accept this Almond Joy candy bar as a birthday peace offering. Sorry, don't have any cake to offer, as these days I don't eat alot of any sort of cakes being diabetic and all. Enjoy your special day.
HOW the hell is this not a Sex Crime against a Child?
richiegtt comments on Apr 2, 2023:
In this new degenerate woke society it depends on who commits the crime in regards to the punishment if any
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 6, 2023:
@laidback1 I see what you're saying, and do not disagree per se. Personally, I didn't get involved in that stuff strictly for the money, and considered it something for fun on the side. Had donated most of my tips to local organizations that benefitted women, namely a local health clinic and a women's self-defense organization (the latter I had directly participated in in my teens, helped my sensei with the monthly classes geared towards women's self-defense). Had the opportunity to meet some really interesting women that way.
richiegtt comments on Apr 2, 2023:
In this new degenerate woke society it depends on who commits the crime in regards to the punishment if any
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 6, 2023:
@laidback1 I see what you're saying, and do not disagree per se. Personally, I didn't get involved in that stuff strictly for the money, and considered it something for fun on the side. Had donated most of my tips to local organizations that benefitted women, namely a local health clinic and a women's self-defense organization (the latter I had directly participated in in my teens, helped my sensei with the monthly classes geared towards women's self-defense). Had the opportunity to meet some really interesting women that way.
HOW the hell is this not a Sex Crime against a Child?
richiegtt comments on Apr 2, 2023:
In this new degenerate woke society it depends on who commits the crime in regards to the punishment if any
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 5, 2023:
@laidback1 I never engaged in prostitution (either paying for sex or taking money directly for sex in return), and
what I did do would have been considered something along the line of an erotic party caterer (who wore next to nothing, but still wore something).
No denying the divide and conquer part, and more of that going on nowadays than ever before.
richiegtt comments on Apr 2, 2023:
In this new degenerate woke society it depends on who commits the crime in regards to the punishment if any
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 5, 2023:
@laidback1 I never engaged in prostitution (either paying for sex or taking money directly for sex in return), and
what I did do would have been considered something along the line of an erotic party caterer (who wore next to nothing, but still wore something).
No denying the divide and conquer part, and more of that going on nowadays than ever before.
Some humor to start the week off with...
Thibaud70 comments on Apr 3, 2023:
If we are on the Titanic (I agree): what is the iceberg ?
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 5, 2023:
@Thibaud70 The keyword there is "ever", and just because it hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it never will. Not necessarily disagreeing on the other issues you cited, but at this point I'm a bit more immediately worried about economic issues here in the US.
Thibaud70 comments on Apr 3, 2023:
If we are on the Titanic (I agree): what is the iceberg ?
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 5, 2023:
@Thibaud70 The keyword there is "ever", and just because it hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it never will. Not necessarily disagreeing on the other issues you cited, but at this point I'm a bit more immediately worried about economic issues here in the US.
Research suggests that 8.
HarrySlick comments on Dec 2, 2017:
There was a interesting tv program on this recently ,and one of these addicted people was ruining his marriage . As soon as he got home from work he went on the games and was there until 2am every night 7days a week and all day on week ends .Unbelievable.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 4, 2023:
Dang, that's someone with no self-control/discipline. Maybe someone like that should find a hobby he could do with his wife, or take a martial arts class or something...
HarrySlick comments on Dec 2, 2017:
There was a interesting tv program on this recently ,and one of these addicted people was ruining his marriage . As soon as he got home from work he went on the games and was there until 2am every night 7days a week and all day on week ends .Unbelievable.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 4, 2023:
Dang, that's someone with no self-control/discipline. Maybe someone like that should find a hobby he could do with his wife, or take a martial arts class or something...
This is for The adult baby diaper lovers group or for any one wishing to identify as a baby
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 4, 2023:
Cripes, you mean to tell me that's actually a thing? Think I've heard it all now, lol.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 4, 2023:
@richiegtt Ah yeah, that flyingsaucesir guy said that, right? Gotta love elitist snobs like that who think they're the only ones who have a proper education.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 4, 2023:
Cripes, you mean to tell me that's actually a thing? Think I've heard it all now, lol.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 4, 2023:
@richiegtt Ah yeah, that flyingsaucesir guy said that, right? Gotta love elitist snobs like that who think they're the only ones who have a proper education.
Re: Transgenderism
Hard to argue with sensible logic. 😏[youtube.com]
Captain_Feelgood comments on Jan 11, 2023:
Sometimes it's too easy to get the tards into an uproar. 😄
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 4, 2023:
Damn Linda Carter was hot...
Captain_Feelgood comments on Jan 11, 2023:
Sometimes it's too easy to get the tards into an uproar. 😄
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 4, 2023:
Damn Linda Carter was hot...
This is for The adult baby diaper lovers group or for any one wishing to identify as a baby
bebe12 comments on Apr 4, 2023:
The government will probably offer daycare and who knows what else because as we know when you identify as something you must be treated as such .
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 4, 2023:
Yup, more wasting of taxpayer dollars.
bebe12 comments on Apr 4, 2023:
The government will probably offer daycare and who knows what else because as we know when you identify as something you must be treated as such .
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 4, 2023:
Yup, more wasting of taxpayer dollars.
This is for The adult baby diaper lovers group or for any one wishing to identify as a baby
vinci88 comments on Apr 4, 2023:
There’s always a new mental dysfunction around the corner to be glorified patronized and catered to ..
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 4, 2023:
Sshh, don't tell the Democrats, they'd be all over something like that, lol.
vinci88 comments on Apr 4, 2023:
There’s always a new mental dysfunction around the corner to be glorified patronized and catered to ..
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 4, 2023:
Sshh, don't tell the Democrats, they'd be all over something like that, lol.
This is for The adult baby diaper lovers group or for any one wishing to identify as a baby
godlessguy comments on Apr 4, 2023:
Identifying as a baby is the new in thing to identify as ,just think of it, you do not have to work ,you can lounge around all day ,they literally kiss your ass all the time and you can bitch and cry about anything with out any repercussions
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 4, 2023:
Sounds similar to the "paradise" that the progressive crowd has in mind...
godlessguy comments on Apr 4, 2023:
Identifying as a baby is the new in thing to identify as ,just think of it, you do not have to work ,you can lounge around all day ,they literally kiss your ass all the time and you can bitch and cry about anything with out any repercussions
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 4, 2023:
Sounds similar to the "paradise" that the progressive crowd has in mind...
Some humor to start the week off with...
Thibaud70 comments on Apr 3, 2023:
If we are on the Titanic (I agree): what is the iceberg ?
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 3, 2023:
Political correctness??
Thibaud70 comments on Apr 3, 2023:
If we are on the Titanic (I agree): what is the iceberg ?
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 3, 2023:
Political correctness??
How many people here consider themselves to be an independent like myself, with no affiliation to a ...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 20, 2020:
I am registered Independent, as I generally disdain identity politics. No shortage of "ists", "ives", and "isms" in this world, which are meant to divide people. With that said, there is one term I do associate with (especially more in recent times) that better describes what I believe in and fight ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 3, 2023:
@richiegtt This was the post I had referred to in my previous reply to you on another more recent post. I agree, an ever increasing number of Americans are turning Independent. By now, I suspect the percentage could be higher than forty-two percent.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 20, 2020:
I am registered Independent, as I generally disdain identity politics. No shortage of "ists", "ives", and "isms" in this world, which are meant to divide people. With that said, there is one term I do associate with (especially more in recent times) that better describes what I believe in and fight ...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 3, 2023:
@richiegtt This was the post I had referred to in my previous reply to you on another more recent post. I agree, an ever increasing number of Americans are turning Independent. By now, I suspect the percentage could be higher than forty-two percent.
How many people here consider themselves to be an independent like myself, with no affiliation to a ...
DC75067 comments on Dec 12, 2017:
What does that even mean? I am a hardcore libertarian, follower of Jefferson. I am as far from socialist as it gets, so Democrats give me the willies.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 3, 2023:
You and I both.
DC75067 comments on Dec 12, 2017:
What does that even mean? I am a hardcore libertarian, follower of Jefferson. I am as far from socialist as it gets, so Democrats give me the willies.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 3, 2023:
You and I both.
How many people here consider themselves to be an independent like myself, with no affiliation to a ...
TommyMeador comments on Dec 12, 2017:
Politically I tend to lean toward the libitarians. For me it's all about freedom. I join no parties and wear no labels.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 3, 2023:
You aren't alone on that.
TommyMeador comments on Dec 12, 2017:
Politically I tend to lean toward the libitarians. For me it's all about freedom. I join no parties and wear no labels.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 3, 2023:
You aren't alone on that.
HOW the hell is this not a Sex Crime against a Child?
TheInterlooper comments on Apr 2, 2023:
The YouTube algorithm suggested this video to me last night. https://youtu.be/FigEgGfokMc
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 3, 2023:
Haha, YouTube of all sources no less, being they usually favor and promote progressive causes.
TheInterlooper comments on Apr 2, 2023:
The YouTube algorithm suggested this video to me last night. https://youtu.be/FigEgGfokMc
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 3, 2023:
Haha, YouTube of all sources no less, being they usually favor and promote progressive causes.
HOW the hell is this not a Sex Crime against a Child?
richiegtt comments on Apr 2, 2023:
In this new degenerate woke society it depends on who commits the crime in regards to the punishment if any
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 3, 2023:
@richiegtt Sounds like someone got irked by you using the word "woke", lol. Can't remember now what post that was on where you had mentioned in the past about being an Independent, but the more I think about it the more I agree with your sentiment on that matter, as after awhile both political extremes with all of their whining gets to be too much. I agree with your comment above too.
richiegtt comments on Apr 2, 2023:
In this new degenerate woke society it depends on who commits the crime in regards to the punishment if any
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 3, 2023:
@richiegtt Sounds like someone got irked by you using the word "woke", lol. Can't remember now what post that was on where you had mentioned in the past about being an Independent, but the more I think about it the more I agree with your sentiment on that matter, as after awhile both political extremes with all of their whining gets to be too much. I agree with your comment above too.
HOW the hell is this not a Sex Crime against a Child?
richiegtt comments on Apr 2, 2023:
In this new degenerate woke society it depends on who commits the crime in regards to the punishment if any
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 3, 2023:
@KKGator Both the leftwing sex deviants like the one mentioned above in the OP who believe nothing's wrong with pedophilia, and the rightwing theocratic fascists are annoying, so why not criticize both? I'll readily do so...
As someone who at one point in his life worked a side gig taking his clothes off to entertain women, I never would have thought to give a lap dance to any female under age eighteen, or for that matter engage in any sort of act with a minor that could have been considered sexual in nature. Lap dancing is considered adult entertainment, so let's leave that sort of thing for the adults. Also, it said the video was age restricted, and why do you suppose that is? Even YouTube, whose parent company Google tends to favor progressive left causes, found that video to be at least somewhat controversial, and that unto itself says alot.
Some guy wants to perform in a drag show that doesn't involve doing sexual acts with minors, all good, and I'm all in favor of them expressing themselves like that. Adults should be free to live their lives as they see fit and express themselves freely, but I draw the line on involving children in anything like that. I'd also defy any people like that to try to convince me otherwise. I disdain the holy babble due to the many references of adults sexually exploiting and abusing children, so why would I react any differently to frustrated wannabe-stripper adults who give lap dances to kids.
richiegtt comments on Apr 2, 2023:
In this new degenerate woke society it depends on who commits the crime in regards to the punishment if any
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 3, 2023:
@KKGator Both the leftwing sex deviants like the one mentioned above in the OP who believe nothing's wrong with pedophilia, and the rightwing theocratic fascists are annoying, so why not criticize both? I'll readily do so...
As someone who at one point in his life worked a side gig taking his clothes off to entertain women, I never would have thought to give a lap dance to any female under age eighteen, or for that matter engage in any sort of act with a minor that could have been considered sexual in nature. Lap dancing is considered adult entertainment, so let's leave that sort of thing for the adults. Also, it said the video was age restricted, and why do you suppose that is? Even YouTube, whose parent company Google tends to favor progressive left causes, found that video to be at least somewhat controversial, and that unto itself says alot.
Some guy wants to perform in a drag show that doesn't involve doing sexual acts with minors, all good, and I'm all in favor of them expressing themselves like that. Adults should be free to live their lives as they see fit and express themselves freely, but I draw the line on involving children in anything like that. I'd also defy any people like that to try to convince me otherwise. I disdain the holy babble due to the many references of adults sexually exploiting and abusing children, so why would I react any differently to frustrated wannabe-stripper adults who give lap dances to kids.
Congratulations @glennlab he made it to level 10! 🥳🎉🎊🍻💐
Pralina1 comments on Apr 2, 2023:
He is a 10 alright 🙌🙌😂😂😂
Go Glenn go 🙌♥️♥️🙌
Thank u Glenn for keeping us smiling and laughing , personally , I have stole all your memes through the last 5 yrs and I have shared or showed to my work cats . U make r nights tolerable , and even good ♥️♥️♥️
...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 2, 2023:
And that reminds me...
Messenger still isn't working on my end, had wanted to ask how you were doing? Hope all has been going good for you.
Pralina1 comments on Apr 2, 2023:
He is a 10 alright 🙌🙌😂😂😂
Go Glenn go 🙌♥️♥️🙌
Thank u Glenn for keeping us smiling and laughing , personally , I have stole all your memes through the last 5 yrs and I have shared or showed to my work cats . U make r nights tolerable , and even good ♥️♥️♥️
...
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 2, 2023:
And that reminds me...
Messenger still isn't working on my end, had wanted to ask how you were doing? Hope all has been going good for you.
Not sure I'd trust him with my child.
Garban comments on Apr 1, 2023:
Trust me.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 2, 2023:
👀
Garban comments on Apr 1, 2023:
Trust me.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 2, 2023:
👀
If @Glennlab finally makes it to level 10 do you think he’ll abandon us for a Right Wing ...
glennlab comments on Apr 1, 2023:
bacon 2
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 2, 2023:
That bums me out Glenn, was hard to up vote that one, lol.
glennlab comments on Apr 1, 2023:
bacon 2
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 2, 2023:
That bums me out Glenn, was hard to up vote that one, lol.
Some of the people on the main stream of their website are quite extreme and very vocal.
biguy12 comments on Apr 1, 2023:
I am not a member of this group but from what I have seen from this fool is that his hatred towards anyone he disagrees with and his visceral obnoxious remarks in regards to religion and religious folks is so extreme and deranged it may indicate some serious mental issues .
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 1, 2023:
He's mentally disturbed, for sure.
biguy12 comments on Apr 1, 2023:
I am not a member of this group but from what I have seen from this fool is that his hatred towards anyone he disagrees with and his visceral obnoxious remarks in regards to religion and religious folks is so extreme and deranged it may indicate some serious mental issues .
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 1, 2023:
He's mentally disturbed, for sure.
My account on here is five years old today.
richiegtt comments on Apr 1, 2023:
Thanks for being here. If it wasn’t for the members with insight similar to yours,I probably would have nothing to do with this site.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 1, 2023:
Likewise Rich, glad you're here as well.
richiegtt comments on Apr 1, 2023:
Thanks for being here. If it wasn’t for the members with insight similar to yours,I probably would have nothing to do with this site.
SpikeTalon replies on Apr 1, 2023:
Likewise Rich, glad you're here as well.
I want to see that fucking scumbag in handcuffs, being "perp walked" on live tv!!
I hope it ...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 31, 2023:
Law enforcement authorities do not plan to place Trump in handcuffs, put him into a holding cell, or take a mug shot of him when he is booked before arraignment Tuesday in a Manhattan courthouse.-
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/31/trump-indicted-ny-grand-jury.html
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 31, 2023:
@KKGator Indeed. We'll see if protocol is followed or not soon enough...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 31, 2023:
Law enforcement authorities do not plan to place Trump in handcuffs, put him into a holding cell, or take a mug shot of him when he is booked before arraignment Tuesday in a Manhattan courthouse.-
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/31/trump-indicted-ny-grand-jury.html
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 31, 2023:
@KKGator Indeed. We'll see if protocol is followed or not soon enough...
Insensitive asshole they call a president made jokes before addressing the Nashville shooting.
lori99 comments on Mar 31, 2023:
This is the real joke
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 31, 2023:
And not even a funny joke at that.
lori99 comments on Mar 31, 2023:
This is the real joke
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 31, 2023:
And not even a funny joke at that.
Insensitive asshole they call a president made jokes before addressing the Nashville shooting.
richiegtt comments on Mar 31, 2023:
And his patronizing ass kissers as seen in the video I saw laugh at his pathetic opening act and his apparent jovial manner in spite of the recent tragedy.
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 31, 2023:
And they say the gun owners have no feelings towards those killed in such tragedies, only the anti-gun rights Democrats care about kids getting murdered. Yeah freaking right...
richiegtt comments on Mar 31, 2023:
And his patronizing ass kissers as seen in the video I saw laugh at his pathetic opening act and his apparent jovial manner in spite of the recent tragedy.
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 31, 2023:
And they say the gun owners have no feelings towards those killed in such tragedies, only the anti-gun rights Democrats care about kids getting murdered. Yeah freaking right...
The Covenant School tragedy shows how more prayers will never stop gun violence
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 28, 2023:
I've said this many times before and I'll say it again... looking at this matter from a strictly independent take and being as fair as I possibly can, both prayers and gun control laws are useless. The latter is useless as criminals and the mentally deranged have zero regard for what others have to ...
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 30, 2023:
@K9Kohle I get your point and you're not entirely wrong about that, but at least in some cases where certain individuals displayed obvious warning signs more could have probably been done to get them the help that they needed.
Depends on the size of the city or town in question, and the town that I grew up in had a fair share of gangs, although not as many as the city I live in now. That said, mental illness would be the far bigger concern between the two.
As for the last part, I agree. It's best to have armed resource officers on the scene and not arm the teachers, as I don't have that much trust for public school teachers nowadays. I just heard a story from NBC that stated the Nashville school shooter apparently had plans to target other schools but passed up on them due to those schools having far tighter security, which is also proof that deranged shooters go for the gun-free zones so as to make their planned murder sprees all the easier.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 28, 2023:
I've said this many times before and I'll say it again... looking at this matter from a strictly independent take and being as fair as I possibly can, both prayers and gun control laws are useless. The latter is useless as criminals and the mentally deranged have zero regard for what others have to ...
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 30, 2023:
@K9Kohle I get your point and you're not entirely wrong about that, but at least in some cases where certain individuals displayed obvious warning signs more could have probably been done to get them the help that they needed.
Depends on the size of the city or town in question, and the town that I grew up in had a fair share of gangs, although not as many as the city I live in now. That said, mental illness would be the far bigger concern between the two.
As for the last part, I agree. It's best to have armed resource officers on the scene and not arm the teachers, as I don't have that much trust for public school teachers nowadays. I just heard a story from NBC that stated the Nashville school shooter apparently had plans to target other schools but passed up on them due to those schools having far tighter security, which is also proof that deranged shooters go for the gun-free zones so as to make their planned murder sprees all the easier.
How interesting.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Mar 30, 2023:
I wasn't surprised that Fox News was the only one to tell this side of the story. I'd like to see that footage by the way. 👍
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 30, 2023:
My link above was from NBC, not FOX, although I'm sure FOX reported on that too.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Mar 30, 2023:
I wasn't surprised that Fox News was the only one to tell this side of the story. I'd like to see that footage by the way. 👍
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 30, 2023:
My link above was from NBC, not FOX, although I'm sure FOX reported on that too.
How interesting.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Mar 30, 2023:
I wasn't surprised that Fox News was the only one to tell this side of the story. I'd like to see that footage by the way. 👍
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 30, 2023:
https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/1487735646867951625
Captain_Feelgood comments on Mar 30, 2023:
I wasn't surprised that Fox News was the only one to tell this side of the story. I'd like to see that footage by the way. 👍
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 30, 2023:
https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/1487735646867951625
Seven people, including two-year-old and five teens, shot in Philadelphia schoolyard - Irish Star
Oldman51 comments on Feb 24, 2023:
What is really pathetic is what is on the boob tube most of the programs are showing gun violence.
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 28, 2023:
True, but that stuff doesn't affect everyone though. I grew up around guns and watched what would have been considered violent television shows and movies, and in my teens often played first-person shooter video games, and yet I didn't turn out violent. So there are exceptions.
Oldman51 comments on Feb 24, 2023:
What is really pathetic is what is on the boob tube most of the programs are showing gun violence.
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 28, 2023:
True, but that stuff doesn't affect everyone though. I grew up around guns and watched what would have been considered violent television shows and movies, and in my teens often played first-person shooter video games, and yet I didn't turn out violent. So there are exceptions.
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SpikeTalon replies on Mar 28, 2023:
@developer Hi, are you still active on here? If so, would you by chance know if @SiteSupport is as well?
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SpikeTalon replies on Mar 28, 2023:
@developer Hi, are you still active on here? If so, would you by chance know if @SiteSupport is as well?
Social security and medicare are a clear and present danger to the united states.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 27, 2023:
It sure helped to increase the national debt.
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 28, 2023:
@FrayedBear Condemning one country (like the USA) for its questionable or evil actions does not absolve Putin from his evil deeds. Both major political parties in my country like to waste taxpayer dollars.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 27, 2023:
It sure helped to increase the national debt.
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 28, 2023:
@FrayedBear Condemning one country (like the USA) for its questionable or evil actions does not absolve Putin from his evil deeds. Both major political parties in my country like to waste taxpayer dollars.
Over the years I've heard some asinine arguments from the ANTIFA types, but perhaps none quite as ...
CourtJester comments on Mar 26, 2023:
That argument comes from people that don’t have much of anything for themselves and are too lazy to work and earn anything for themselves. So their argument of “property is theft” just means that their lazy useless asses should be handed whatever they want/need without the requirement that ...
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 26, 2023:
Pretty much so.
CourtJester comments on Mar 26, 2023:
That argument comes from people that don’t have much of anything for themselves and are too lazy to work and earn anything for themselves. So their argument of “property is theft” just means that their lazy useless asses should be handed whatever they want/need without the requirement that ...
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 26, 2023:
Pretty much so.
"Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most ...
SpikeTalon comments on Dec 27, 2022:
Now Loop... you follow closely the advice and instructions issued by the progressive communist and fascist types in society, for only they could guide you in the "proper" direction, that direction towards success and fulfillment. Afterall, individualism is selfish, even though human beings have a ...
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 26, 2023:
@TheInterlooper That guy FrancoFran who just joined the conservative group, in the past he went by the names BeachSlim and Wellspring (and a few others), just so you know who that is.
SpikeTalon comments on Dec 27, 2022:
Now Loop... you follow closely the advice and instructions issued by the progressive communist and fascist types in society, for only they could guide you in the "proper" direction, that direction towards success and fulfillment. Afterall, individualism is selfish, even though human beings have a ...
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 26, 2023:
@TheInterlooper That guy FrancoFran who just joined the conservative group, in the past he went by the names BeachSlim and Wellspring (and a few others), just so you know who that is.
Some Atheists can be just as self righteous and judgmental as Christians/religious people.
skado comments on Mar 4, 2020:
...and every bit as set in their ways and resistant to science-based information that conflicts with their prejudices.
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 24, 2023:
I concur.
skado comments on Mar 4, 2020:
...and every bit as set in their ways and resistant to science-based information that conflicts with their prejudices.
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 24, 2023:
I concur.
How much truth is in this statement ? :
Fascism is Communism with religion
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 22, 2023:
Being that both communism and fascism seek to establish state-controlled means of all production/business via one Party rule, I'd say they are similar. Generally speaking, communist regimes usually are upheld via a political party directly, although there can be exceptions to that, while fascist ...
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 23, 2023:
@twill Sure thing.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 22, 2023:
Being that both communism and fascism seek to establish state-controlled means of all production/business via one Party rule, I'd say they are similar. Generally speaking, communist regimes usually are upheld via a political party directly, although there can be exceptions to that, while fascist ...
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 23, 2023:
@twill Sure thing.
Isn't it so nice and reassuring to know that Biden is preoccupied with what could be considered ...
Archeus_Lore comments on Mar 23, 2023:
Sorry to say this, but when you speak of "tyranny", perhaps you should look in your OWN back yard first. It was not the Russians or Chinese that invaded Iraq illegally, under completely false pretenses, and killed about one million people. It was not the Russians or Chinese that invaded Syria, ...
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 23, 2023:
@Archeus_Lore Nothing you shared was upsetting, I simply didn't take any of it seriously was all, and for good reason. Also, I don't have a problem with you pointing out corruption in our Government, but I do with the pro Putin propaganda. Why pick one over the other? Both are bad news in my opinion. When you approach someone in a confrontational way as you initially did, small wonder why you were met with hostility in return. Maybe next time present your "evidence" minus the sarcasm, and maybe more people would take you seriously.
Lastly, I've been a vocal critic of the Iraq War since day one. That said, I am not about to compare that fiasco with what Putin is doing now in Ukraine, and still contend the motivations behind those two are quite different.
Archeus_Lore comments on Mar 23, 2023:
Sorry to say this, but when you speak of "tyranny", perhaps you should look in your OWN back yard first. It was not the Russians or Chinese that invaded Iraq illegally, under completely false pretenses, and killed about one million people. It was not the Russians or Chinese that invaded Syria, ...
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 23, 2023:
@Archeus_Lore Nothing you shared was upsetting, I simply didn't take any of it seriously was all, and for good reason. Also, I don't have a problem with you pointing out corruption in our Government, but I do with the pro Putin propaganda. Why pick one over the other? Both are bad news in my opinion. When you approach someone in a confrontational way as you initially did, small wonder why you were met with hostility in return. Maybe next time present your "evidence" minus the sarcasm, and maybe more people would take you seriously.
Lastly, I've been a vocal critic of the Iraq War since day one. That said, I am not about to compare that fiasco with what Putin is doing now in Ukraine, and still contend the motivations behind those two are quite different.
Isn't it so nice and reassuring to know that Biden is preoccupied with what could be considered ...
Archeus_Lore comments on Mar 23, 2023:
Sorry to say this, but when you speak of "tyranny", perhaps you should look in your OWN back yard first. It was not the Russians or Chinese that invaded Iraq illegally, under completely false pretenses, and killed about one million people. It was not the Russians or Chinese that invaded Syria, ...
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 23, 2023:
@Archeus_Lore I have been met with similar evidence on other sites so I am hardly new to such, and said "evidence" is also a bunch of Kremlin-backed horseshit, and what makes you think I'd take any of that seriously? And just because you present something as evidence does not automatically mean it's actual evidence. Personally speaking and I've never made any secret of this, I don't trust any Government in the world ours included. I have no qualms in stating our Government is corrupt and in the past has committed questionable acts. Likewise, I have no problem accepting that Vladimir Putin is an evil tyrant bent on committing genocide against the Ukrainian people due to a longstanding grudge on his part.
What's the matter Shawn, someone doesn't go along with Kremlin propaganda is automatically wrong and somehow that means they must be closeted Christians or something? Oh please, spare me the Putin vatnik psycho babble, and worry not because I don't have any measure of respect for the "evidence" you presented either, so that makes us even. If what I previously mentioned really didn't concern you as much as you claimed then you never would have paid attention to it in the first place.
Archeus_Lore comments on Mar 23, 2023:
Sorry to say this, but when you speak of "tyranny", perhaps you should look in your OWN back yard first. It was not the Russians or Chinese that invaded Iraq illegally, under completely false pretenses, and killed about one million people. It was not the Russians or Chinese that invaded Syria, ...
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 23, 2023:
@Archeus_Lore I have been met with similar evidence on other sites so I am hardly new to such, and said "evidence" is also a bunch of Kremlin-backed horseshit, and what makes you think I'd take any of that seriously? And just because you present something as evidence does not automatically mean it's actual evidence. Personally speaking and I've never made any secret of this, I don't trust any Government in the world ours included. I have no qualms in stating our Government is corrupt and in the past has committed questionable acts. Likewise, I have no problem accepting that Vladimir Putin is an evil tyrant bent on committing genocide against the Ukrainian people due to a longstanding grudge on his part.
What's the matter Shawn, someone doesn't go along with Kremlin propaganda is automatically wrong and somehow that means they must be closeted Christians or something? Oh please, spare me the Putin vatnik psycho babble, and worry not because I don't have any measure of respect for the "evidence" you presented either, so that makes us even. If what I previously mentioned really didn't concern you as much as you claimed then you never would have paid attention to it in the first place.
Isn't it so nice and reassuring to know that Biden is preoccupied with what could be considered ...
Archeus_Lore comments on Mar 23, 2023:
Sorry to say this, but when you speak of "tyranny", perhaps you should look in your OWN back yard first. It was not the Russians or Chinese that invaded Iraq illegally, under completely false pretenses, and killed about one million people. It was not the Russians or Chinese that invaded Syria, ...
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 23, 2023:
@Archeus_Lore Talking about America's past dealings in corruption does not in any way absolve the evil Putin is committing now over in Ukraine, and if by chance you think what Putin is doing in Ukraine is either no big deal or justified then I'll be forced to conclude what the US did in Iraq was also justified. Also, you're attempting to compare two very different incidents, with the US's actions in Iraq not being motivated by genocidal tendencies as Putin's motives in Ukraine are. So simply put if the US was wrong in Iraq, fair enough, but then what Putin is doing now is also wrong, that's being fair. Lastly, I don't deny there's corruption in our Government, of course there is, but that wasn't the subject of the OP though.
Archeus_Lore comments on Mar 23, 2023:
Sorry to say this, but when you speak of "tyranny", perhaps you should look in your OWN back yard first. It was not the Russians or Chinese that invaded Iraq illegally, under completely false pretenses, and killed about one million people. It was not the Russians or Chinese that invaded Syria, ...
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 23, 2023:
@Archeus_Lore Talking about America's past dealings in corruption does not in any way absolve the evil Putin is committing now over in Ukraine, and if by chance you think what Putin is doing in Ukraine is either no big deal or justified then I'll be forced to conclude what the US did in Iraq was also justified. Also, you're attempting to compare two very different incidents, with the US's actions in Iraq not being motivated by genocidal tendencies as Putin's motives in Ukraine are. So simply put if the US was wrong in Iraq, fair enough, but then what Putin is doing now is also wrong, that's being fair. Lastly, I don't deny there's corruption in our Government, of course there is, but that wasn't the subject of the OP though.
I wasn't clear enough the previous time I brought this up, but I am now.
Garban comments on Oct 29, 2022:
Why do you think the MSM did this? What political correctness policy was being observed by conspiring to keep his picture out of the media?
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 22, 2023:
@TheInterlooper Haha, that one never gets old.
Garban comments on Oct 29, 2022:
Why do you think the MSM did this? What political correctness policy was being observed by conspiring to keep his picture out of the media?
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 22, 2023:
@TheInterlooper Haha, that one never gets old.
I wasn't clear enough the previous time I brought this up, but I am now.
Garban comments on Oct 29, 2022:
Why do you think the MSM did this? What political correctness policy was being observed by conspiring to keep his picture out of the media?
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 21, 2023:
@TheInterlooper And now for a little humor. Look what happens when Spike, Loop, and their little sister pay a visit to Gobemouche Garban's candy store.-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF4PqtMVTCc
Poor Garban, we can't help but feel sorry for him...
Garban comments on Oct 29, 2022:
Why do you think the MSM did this? What political correctness policy was being observed by conspiring to keep his picture out of the media?
SpikeTalon replies on Mar 21, 2023:
@TheInterlooper And now for a little humor. Look what happens when Spike, Loop, and their little sister pay a visit to Gobemouche Garban's candy store.-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF4PqtMVTCc
Poor Garban, we can't help but feel sorry for him...
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