Steering clear of that place...

SpikeTalon comments on Feb 1, 2023:

Ditto, lol.

Want a 42 inch mower?, can't afford one? Hire a redneck engineer.

SpikeTalon comments on Feb 1, 2023:

Does it come equipped with a shotgun rack though???

Appellate Court Ruling Leaves Illinois Assault Weapons Ban on Hold – NBC Chicago

SpikeTalon comments on Feb 1, 2023:

Good ruling, because laws banning certain things seldom if ever at all work out as they were intended to do so. Nothing "common sense" either about such bans, just more redundant laws that we don't need any more of. Especially taking into consideration that the Anarchist Cookbook, which instructs readers how to craft their own homemade weapons, is widely available to download off of the Net, and with the advancement in 3D printing technology with the right equipment anyone can now 3D print weapons, and such weapons are being made more and more durable so as to last longer with frequent usage. That's not even taking into consideration the thriving black markets. Also, most such crimes are committed with handguns and not long rifles for what should be for the obvious reasons for such a choice, and said handguns are hardly "assault weapons". Now, some truly common sense laws that might actually help society as a whole for the better would be making sure anyone under age eighteen be required to stay in school, and overall improve the public education system (meaning reform the curriculum and fire poor performing teachers) so that every child receives a truly quality education. Then, reform the laws regarding mental health screening, to make it so that every citizen has easy access to such services if need be and promote regular mental health exams as part of a normal health regimen that is a desirable thing. Those would be a good start. Only problem with banning certain types of firearms is that the driving force behind such violent deeds would still exist and find another means of expressing such violence, hence we should/need to focus on the root of the problems that are plaguing our society, instead of emotional special pleadings directed at objects.

There is a beauty in knowing what dying looks like. There is a peace in dying well. [youtu.be]

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 31, 2023:

When death finally arrives, one could only hope to go out quickly.

A chat with ChatGPT.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 30, 2023:

Cool, I might have to look into ChatGPT.

Listening to the balladeers today [music.youtube.com]

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 30, 2023:

Today, and possibly even all night long as well, lol.

Anyone ever hear of or play a video game from 2005 titled F.E.A.R.?

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 30, 2023:

@TheInterlooper Looks like the F.E.A.R. games are available to download for free on the Internet Archive, if you're interested.- https://archive.org/details/f.-e.-a.-r.-platinum-collection-the-complete-trilogy-pc

Bad dog!

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 29, 2023:

Damn, really bad dog, lol.

Please tell me this is a joke! I really doubt it is, but one can hope. [twitter.com]

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 29, 2023:

Not to mention the racial narrative has the potential to rake in some big money.

Please tell me this is a joke! I really doubt it is, but one can hope. [twitter.com]

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 29, 2023:

Reality bites for some folks, so delusions are preferred I suppose. That particular incident simply had to do with corrupt police officers, and was not anything racial.

ATF gone wild again.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 29, 2023:

The ATF= The Asshat Task Force, lol.

That eagle knows who the bad guys are.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 29, 2023:

Even birds are smarter than alot of human beings, lol.

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither ...

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 28, 2023:

Yes, because not only could the police be accused of violating the Fourth Amendment, they technically are also in violation of the Eighth Amendment as well regarding excessive force on their part. That said, I do not for one minute believe that every single police officer out there is corrupt and constantly violating constitutional rights, but I also think the crooked ones among us who violate their oath of service should be held responsible for their crimes. I know one could argue that to be a police officer these days means you'd have to be willing to engage in corrupt practices, and while that may apply in some cases an argument could also be made that such could be chalked up to naivety, in other words the police officers in question truly believing they are engaging in a wholly benevolent career and doing a valuable service to the community, and that wouldn't necessarily make them wrong or right. So in short, there are both decent and crooked individuals working in law enforcement, and the career of LE itself is not inherently benevolent or malevolent, as such results would largely depend upon the individuals in question and more directly the actions they choose to take. I know what I just said might not sit well with some of those who are vehement blue line backers, but I think that's an honest assessment on that matter looking at it strictly from an independent point of view. Also, I've no qualms in exercising my Second Amendment rights, and personally speaking I do not require any sort of police protections and also don't particularly feel any safer just because police are present, and are capable of providing my own security. Anyone who truly values individual liberty should always take a skeptical approach to anyone in positions of power and authority, knowing full well how human beings can be prone to corrupt behaviors. Lastly, regarding incidents of blatant police brutality please note my restraint on talking about the biggest factor in helping to promote such behaviors, police unions who have become so powerful that these days it's extremely difficult to get a cop fired for breaking the laws unless you've got some serious unimpeachable evidence proving wrongdoing and the case becomes big news sparking mass public outrage. Isn't that ironic, the progressive left are the ones responsible for putting undying support behind worker unions, and now some of these unions have created a monster that's proving not easy to keep under control, and the progressive left ultimately owns that mess. The Founders once warned about enemies both foreign and domestic, and nowadays no shortage of domestic foes to liberty, and just because one wears a badge does not automatically mean they have good/pure intentions. Respect and trust must be earned ...

Steve Bannon found guilty on 2 accounts of contempt of congress.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 27, 2023:

Lo and behold, something I agree with you on, how about that? Bannon is a lying scuzbag, I've no sympathy for him whatsoever. Knowing him he'll probably get off with the lightest sentence possible though.

Elmo Claps Back At Ted Cruz The Only Way He Knows How [m.youtube.com]

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 27, 2023:

Elmo is also a known crackhead who was probably whacked-out on drugs (see attached image showing evidence of such, lol) at the time of that video, so why take anything he says seriously? So apparently the progressive types still play with Elmo, well that sure says alot about their mentality. Don't feel bad though, I'm willing to bet many of the conservative types also probably are still amused by Elmo. I can clearly remember when I was six years old that little red wanker bored the hell out of me, he was too predictable. My curious self wonders... do you still play with your Tickle Me Elmo, @Garban? If your answer be yes, I won't tell anyone, promise.

Take the Heathen Challenge! Genetically Modified Skeptic - How to go to hell in every religion ...

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 27, 2023:

Did someone say hell? I'll just leave this one here... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l482T0yNkeo

ALL AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY | JULY 11 [nationaldaycalendar.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 27, 2023:

Joking aside, I did have a meme of a genuinely adorable doggo critter to share, but Mister Garban would probably be upset if I shared that one, and I dare not contemplate what I would get accused of if I did share said meme...

I don’t know why I post this here. You know this.🙄

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 27, 2023:

Over the years based on some of what I've observed, I'm convinced a good number of atheists are also illiterate. As for the meme with the nun, again over the years I've asked fellow atheists some honest questions and was met with not only absurd replies but also accusations of being creepy and lecturing, which leads me to conclude that atheists can be just as unreasonable as the next religious zealot, in the sense they too like to dodge tough questions that could possibly challenge their perception on reality. Small wonder why the world is like it is with so many depressed individuals suffering with various addictions. Happily given credit where it's due, the meme about god creating the sun was a good one, and certainly raised a valid point.

Is there any push back on this (on the San Jose insurance law that some CA reps want to make ...

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 27, 2023:

Not sure about the liberal gun groups part, but there was at least one lawsuit that I can recall, but cannot remember the outcome off hand. That's not new news though, think that law went into effect sometime at the beginning of last year.

Flash robs might be the greatest act of civil disobedience in my lifetime.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 26, 2023:

Haha, did you read that one dude's shirt, made in hell, that's a good one. Just add a few molotovs to the equation and I'm sure it would feel like hell in there...

Flash robs might be the greatest act of civil disobedience in my lifetime.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 26, 2023:

I'm a bit conflicted on that one. Slave labor could hardly be considered a positive thing, but then again competition is a vital component to the free market system, and if a company/business could someone find a way to manufacture their goods cheaper and thus offer a cheaper alternative than what their competitors have to offer, well, think you know how that story often times goes... Maybe the solution in finding a compromise between getting rid of slave labor and keeping competitive prices on consumer goods is... flash mobs, or more appropriately put groups of individuals taking a coordinated and peaceful stand against slave labor practices? More people need to turn their backs on companies who hold such policies in favor of working for those who are fairer in that department, because if the slave labor lovers can't get enough of and keep workers to keep themselves in business, in time they'll be forced to go out of business. That's one of the more complex issues with no simplistic solution that would please everyone, and I can see the arguments from both perspectives regardless of whether or not I personally agree. I'm no expert on civil rights in China save for the fact I'm well aware they have considerably far less protections than we do here in the States, and that their Government is tyrannical. So not sure what the job options are like in China, maybe some of their citizens are content on working at a slave labor job, and that they might not view it as slave labor and are happy they have a job at all? If they have no qualms with what they're doing, not sure I should either? All that said, when possible I try to avoid the cheaper competitors in favor of products made by fellow Americans, which helps fellow Americans. Again, I'm split on that issue. Corporate greed is a problem, and they make it look bad for the rest of us capitalists who aren't nearly as greedy, and the corporate heavies are the ones behind propping-up slave labor in China. So I dunno... maybe it's time for more of those people to finally rise up and demand an end to the taking advantage of their labors. Can't say I'm an advocate for violence or extremism, but molotov cocktails do have a way of persuading certain individuals who otherwise I somehow doubt could have been persuaded to be fairer with their employees. Have to admit, this post got me thinking more about that topic, and finding a peaceful resolution in which everyone would benefit is no small task.

The Universal Clock of Aging [nautil.us]

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 26, 2023:

At times, I had wondered if my hourglass had emptied long ago and that now I'm just living on borrowed time? Interesting read.

I thought this one was very appropriate for those who still support Biden and Harris and think the ...

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 25, 2023:

Pass me the hard stuff, lol.

They may have been speaking it longer but they do it so wrong 🙃

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 24, 2023:

Nothing quite like eating some biscuits with jelly whilst watching a film in your flat on a jolly good Saturday afternoon. Also, I'm rather fond of hitting the pavement on a nice autumn day, just so long as it doesn't bloody rain that is.

Me too.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 24, 2023:

Haha, talk about an embarrassing news headline...

LIVE: At least 18 dead in 3 days in a brutal wave of gun violence in California | NPR

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 24, 2023:

In California?? How on Earth does that happen, given the strict regulations regarding gun ownership in that state? Oh well, guess their laws aren't doing much, they should rethink their end goals a bit more. They won't though, those folks are too emotional for actual critical thinking, and will just turn around and suggest more of the same redundant laws and measures that continue to fail their citizens.

Monterey Park Shooting is the 33rd Mass Shooting of 2023 | Time

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 24, 2023:

Nope, and your post debunks itself as you refuse to go by the Government standard in measuring mass murder incidents. In reality, so far in 2023 there have been six mass shooting incidents that have left thirty-eight dead. In contrast, so far this year hundreds have been killed in drunk driving incidents that involved an intoxicated driver, and it is estimated that on a daily basis roughly thirty people die in such accidents every day. Of course, alcohol or drugs are no more the problem where intoxicated driving accidents are concerned than guns are in shootings, and the problem lies in irresponsible human beings making poor choices. A car in the wrong hands can be just as deadly a weapon as a gun can be. Here's the source being referred to, and if one were to go by the Congressional Research Service's metrics, who by the way is a branch of Congress and is truly independent where biases are concerned, one would see my figures add up.-https://infogalactic.com/info/List_of_mass_shootings_in_the_United_States_in_2023 And no, the Government hasn't modified the mass murder metric because the truth is scary to them as you put it, it was modified as it was because four deaths is a fair number to declare it a mass murder/shooting event, judging by the actual number of casualties there were. Also, due to gross exaggerations in the real number of mass shooting incidents by groups like the GunViolenceArchive who have personal agendas, the Government modifies the number of such incidents accordingly to adjust for suicides/organized crime/and gang related violence all of which do NOT constitute random mass shootings, and the data you supplied above did not account for any of that. Besides, whose business is it anyways who takes their own life via a gun? I thought progressive types were in favor of suicide whether it be by oneself or assisted? Do we keep track of suicides by pills or hangings etc? Then why do we track every suicide by gun then? That right there is skewed reporting, and you people want to turn to Government to guide everything else but throw Government metrics to the wolves when they don't align with your own agenda. Simply put, mass shooting incidents are not as commonplace as we are led to believe they are, and the Government knows that and adjusts their data fairly to consider all factors, and I'd trust them over some special interest group any day. So the Government uses the metrics they do regarding mass shooting incidents to properly account for suicides and gang related violence because neither of them are just some random incidents. You know what else is ridiculously American? Gross exaggerations meant to stir up propaganda, along with personal agendas. No one hates quite like Americans do when said Americans have bias or a personal ...

Hello all.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 24, 2023:

I remember him. Condolences on your loss. Did he pass away from natural causes?

"Fascism entirely agrees with Mr.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 24, 2023:

The trouble with so-called liberals nowadays are that they aren't genuinely liberal in the sense, and closer to that progressive brand of politics which is just another form of authoritarianism.

Trump Looks to Abandon Truth Social, His Own Social Media Platform – Rolling Stone

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 23, 2023:

I reckon not alot of truth was being spread around as the site name would have had us believe, lol. Oh well, back to the drawing board. That aside, in Trump's defense on one thing, he ran some good casinos in Atlantic City NJ, and certain policies in that city at the time were hurting the casinos and Trump realized that from early on and bailed out when the first opportunity presented itself. In particular, one city law that hurt the casinos there was a total ban on smoking inside the casinos, which was a policy by then Democratic Governor Jon Corzine, and a truly bad policy it was. Gradually in the years afterwards the casinos struggled to keep customers who went there to enjoy themselves, which means alot of them wanted to smoke while gambling. I went to Atlantic City summer after summer for nearly twenty years at the time, and experimented with most of the casinos down there, and found the one's Trump owned to be some of the best ones where accomodations and comp rewards are concerned. The comp gifts and food at their restaurants I used to get was astounding, gifts that were valued at well over $100, so his casino rewards system was generous compared to the competition. The failure there was not how he ran his casinos, but rather certain city policies that had hurt all of the casinos in the long run. I heard the city had finally let up a bit on the smoking policy, and not surprisingly business started to pick up again. Knowing how other AC casinos had also shut down around the same time as Trump's would indicate that was no mere coincidence.

Scientists found a new emperor penguin colony by tracking poo markings from space | Engadget

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 23, 2023:

The Poo Police are watching ever so vigilantly...

And so it goes.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 23, 2023:

A privately owned business should always reserve the right to decide to ask a patron to leave regardless of the personal reason. That said, I do not see how such examples could be considered anything positive for society as a whole or foster any sense of good will towards those who have differing point of views. And I'm sure that cafe owner(s) would consider themselves loving and tolerant individuals, but their actions would say a different story. I just don't see how such actions are in any way helping to bridge the political/social divide, and all it seemed to produce was anger and resentment and by extension hate mail & messages. That too I disagree with, as there's a reasonable and rational solution to such situations rather than resorting to hate mail, which is an equally self-defeating act. Nowadays each political side feels compelled to one up the other whenever the opportunity presents itself, small wonder why so many are walking around angry and depressed, what anything good is there to look forward to? As George Carlin used to say, there's no shortage of enthusiasm for criticism but not enough criticism for such enthusiasm.

I thought these were so cool...

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 23, 2023:

Does this mean we can call you Chef Boy-Er-Cup now??

And to think this incompetent asshole actually stated he has no regrets in regards to this document ...

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 23, 2023:

Criminals seldom ever have any sort of regret.

[youtu.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 19, 2023:

Just heard that news, and what a happy day it is for NZ. As you mentioned above though, hope whoever takes her place has more common sense and is reasonable.

This is the truth!

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 19, 2023:

You lay eggs??? That would be a first for a human being...

Hello I am new and looking for like minded friends!!

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 18, 2023:

Welcome to the Agnostic community.

Ivana Trump just died, she was 73, mom of Ivanka and the two imbecile sons, the turd cheated on her ...

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 18, 2023:

You should look in a mirror sometime, as if you're some sort of shining example of morality and acceptance. Also, Ivana is not a direct Trump family member, she was only married to him and that was long ago.

What do you guys think about the new Daily Show line up?

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 18, 2023:

Have not the slightest clue as I haven't followed that show for years now, back when Stewart was the host. I'm sure whoever is hosting now is someone whom I've never even heard of, lol.

Hypocrites as usual

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 17, 2023:

No shocker there coming from that degenerate.

Clever turn of phrase

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 17, 2023:

Don't forget the whipped cream, which adds even more pleasure.

Cousin of King family and others in the black community claims 10 million wasted on Sculpture that ...

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 16, 2023:

Oh well, so much for honoring the legacy of Dr King...

Internet was down for like 10 minutes last night, I had to just watch TV and no computer.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 16, 2023:

Was it a television set with a cable service, or with over the air antenna, lol.

And this is where we're headed right here in the US.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 16, 2023:

And they call that "progress", lol.

Besides being a Low life degenerate by attempting to lower child support payments and meet his ...

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 16, 2023:

Hunter is in damage control mode, lol.

Fifteen years of continuous improvement of quality care of type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary care ...

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 15, 2023:

Darn, only Type 2? What about us Type 1s?

Don't forget to pay your taxes. [youtu.be]

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 14, 2023:

Now Loop... we've been through this before, you're to take your anal raping at the hands of the Government like a man, we can't have any rebellion or upheavals now!

Time spent together

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 14, 2023:

I'd say so, as you would be chatting with a real person, even if it be from a distance. Can't relate to that too well myself as I've never been in a long distance relationship before.

Physical Attraction

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 14, 2023:

Oh yeah, sure have, and as someone who doesn't exactly fit in with either political extreme at times it can be difficult finding a woman who aligns with my world views. Too conservative for the progressive types who despise guns and the economic policies I'd be inclined to support, and far too liberal for the socially conservative women being that I fully support abortion rights and sex work etc. And as the same with your experiences, the sex was truly gratifying, but the relationships just weren't meant to last in the long run.

Had to chuckle

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 14, 2023:

Haha, sure doesn't look like anything I'd want to eat...

Let's get personal.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 14, 2023:

In my early twenties I had entertained at some local hen parties, and recently are now an adult content creator on the site Wetspace. I dare not mention that to my religious family members and friends, lol. Cool, and who knows down the road you might renew your interest in that and become a better guitar player. You never know...

Somewhere in the pic is 20 kilos of crack

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 13, 2023:

Don't forget the hookers now, lol.

Why on earth, would ANYONE in law enforcement, not want an assault weapon ban?

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 13, 2023:

You said "Why on earth, would ANYONE in law enforcement, not want an assault weapon ban?" Because the intelligent ones know full well that for one bans don't work and often times encourage new black markets, and two they have more important things to do than waste time and resources and taxpayer dollars on tracking every single private citizen who owns/wants to own larger capacity gun magazines. The mentally disturbed and violent-prone gangs are the bigger problem, and apparently those Sheriffs are concerned about the real criminals/criminal deeds. LEOs actually doing their jobs when given questionable orders, like they are sworn to do, that's a refreshing change. And the Governor throws a temper tantrum when the junk goon squad won't follow his orders, that poor baby. You're partly right by the way on that not being about defending constitutional rights... an issue like that goes way beyond being one of just individual rights, it's about what I previously mentioned above. That said though, what specific proof do you have that those Sheriffs from the state of Illinois are indeed guilty of violating someone's Fourth Amendment rights and or violated in any way peaceful protesters? Think you meant to say there that some police officers across the country are guilty of that, not all of them, and there's no indicator the Sheriffs in question violated anyone's rights. Saying that would be accurate. Talking about police here, please note my restraint on talking about how many folks in the gun control movement are fully in favor of banning all privately owned firearms so that only those corrupt police officers would have the weapons, which if the statement about police being that corrupt is true such an idea would be way beyond absurd. That, and the big problem with police nowadays stems from the fact these police forces have become an unstoppable monster largely due in part to their unions, which is a direct product of... wait for it... progressive ideas, as the Republicans are generally not in favor of any sort of collective bargaining. Police are only as corrupt as the unions who represent them are. You said above, "There is only ONE reason: they want to kill people. And they claim, there's no "imminent threat" greater than guns on the streets. This is sickening." That one you're not entirely wrong about, and that problem keeps getting worse... which is precisely why some of us will politely hang on to our "assault weapons" and "high capacity" magazines so long as crooked police officers possess militarized equipment. If by chance you don't share in that sentiment, more power to you I say, and good luck on that. Luck is what you'll need at that point if the sad day ever comes when the anti-abortion crowd totally gets their way and somehow manages to...

Here is a few for a laugh

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 12, 2023:

The Texan breakfast sure looks good...

What was your love at first sight band?

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 11, 2023:

The Clash. Had already heard Should I Stay Or Should I Go and Rock The Casbah before, but when I first heard London Calling though... That, and their other hit Train In Vain.

Most of the atheists that I meet are what I think of as recovering Christians.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 11, 2023:

I'm open to discussions on either one, but I understand your point though. Some atheists can be as annoying as your average holy roller.

Search for Texas vigilante who fatally shot robbery suspect carrying fake gun | Texas | The Guardian

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 9, 2023:

Some of us are tired of jackasses wearing ski masks and using either real or fake guns to rob other unsuspecting people, that's the real problem, and if you play stupid games you win stupid prizes. These days you never know who is using a real gun or a fake one, and the police sure aren't around to help in situations like that, and worse still some police react as the ones in Uvalde did. As someone who owns both real and replica firearms, I can tell you from direct experience that from a distance it's not easy to tell if it's a real or plastic gun, and if you don't act quick you could end up dead real fast. Some people aren't waiting around to become the next victims, and there's a clear difference between going around acting like a vigilante looking for trouble and someone who otherwise was minding their own business and suddenly found themselves faced with an aggressor waving around what looked like a real gun. As for him yelling obscenities at the thug after shooting him, can't say I'd blame him, that shows he was human and probably upset that he was put in a position that forced him to use lethal actions against another who turned out used a fake gun. I'd be upset too, and it's worth pointing out that Police are not looking to press charges against the armed customer. As for the amount of force used... maybe it was excessive, but it's a relatively moot point in my opinion because the whole thing never would have happened in the first place had the robber not acted stupid threatening innocent people. We have a problem with stupid people and criminals, not guns. Remove the two former ones from the equation, and the latter one would be used way less often.

Politics is just coffee table fodder.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 7, 2023:

Our Government is certainly run by psychopathic liars, and media manipulation along with the prison problem are in particular quite disturbing.

Let's say WE drop the DOW to ZERO-- Power to the people!

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 7, 2023:

I concur.

I definitely remember going to Showbiz Pizza/Chuck E.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 7, 2023:

I can remember when that was called Showbiz too, and didn't care for it when it changed to Chuck E. Cheese. Thankfully though my mother didn't ban watching the Simpsons' or MTV.

All in all, it's just another snack in the wall

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 7, 2023:

Haha good one.

Just picked this up.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 6, 2023:

Nice buy.

The Republican far Right is as moronic as the Democrat far Left.

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 5, 2023:

What a damn shitshow...

Build Back Better:

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 5, 2023:

Well now that's scary...

Retail pharmacies can offer abortion pills, FDA says

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 4, 2023:

That's good news.

And that dear children ...

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 4, 2023:

Oh yeah... I get such a peaceful easy feeling by looking at that, lol.

Is 54 too old to consider a career change?

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 4, 2023:

@Garban Any luck on the career change?? If not, had another idea... Maybe you could go into the fashion industry, under the brand name "Garbani" perhaps? If a name like Armani could become popular, I think Garbani would be a smashing success! Some good money to be made in a career like that, just ask that Hilfiger feller. Garbani, the brand for the hep folks out there...

How to Defuse the Overpopulation Bomb - YouTube

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 3, 2023:

Here is a good read from the Smithsonian Magazine which is a pro science publication and generally trustworthy, and it seems they think that Ehrlich's predictions/possibilities amounted to mostly fear porn- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/book-incited-worldwide-fear-overpopulation-180967499/

You got dumped on New Year's ?Day too? ...

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 1, 2023:

And a shame that is...

💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 1, 2023:

And same to you too Mister Skado.

Happy New YEAR🌟 You folks are GREAT sounding boards & friends = look foward to ...

SpikeTalon comments on Jan 1, 2023:

Cheers man!

Happy New Year, ya heathens!

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 31, 2022:

Here's to a new year, cheers.

No more boomer rules

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 31, 2022:

No slow rate of fire permitted, get that trigger finger nice and loose, lol.

New Year, same old bullshit. Happy New Year you heathens!

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 31, 2022:

Happy new year. Will soon be time to get the champagne out.

No frills here, just honest heartfelt wishes to y'll

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 31, 2022:

Happy new year.

Share you ideas for celebrating/spending new years eve/day.

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 30, 2022:

Drink five or six vodkas, put on a bowtie and a new year's eve hat, and go streaking around the neighborhood. On second thought, don't do that, you'll get arrested, probably best to celebrate indoors. Have some vodka though, nothing wrong with that part, lol.

The Brits are having more fun with the whole Biden laptop fiasco than we are this X-mas.

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 29, 2022:

Damn, we need to up our game a bit more...

Pot is legal now, which is good, but now menthol cigarettes are now bad.

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 29, 2022:

Well, that's California for you...

Our friends in the eu can't even have swords.

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 29, 2022:

They probably don't even allow toy swords, lol. They'd freak out over my samurai sword.

Would you prefer that this site be a comfortable echo chamber for like-minded individuals only, or ...

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 29, 2022:

I'd vote in support of an open forum where all are welcomed. Only times Admin should step in to censor or ban is if someone makes threats of violence or encourages/promotes any sort of criminal behavior. That said, I get the feeling a good number of those who voted for an open forum are saying that for appearance sake and don't genuinely support that as claimed, so a poll like this one may not actually be a sound indicator of how others really feel on the matter. They're all in favor of having an open forum until they don't, once another member makes a statement(s) that they may disagree with or consider to be hate speech, then they sing a different tune. Over the years I've been active on here I've observed such scenarios occur all too often. One would think either blocking or ignoring someone would suffice, but that's not always the case. As for me, blocking or just ignoring is good enough in dealing with those who insist on stirring-up drama and trouble, and when I say I support having an open general forum I mean just that. Diversity of thoughts and beliefs is truly a good thing, and as someone who doesn't exactly fit in with either the progressive or conservative crowds, I can appreciate those who dare to be different and speak out on what would be considered controversial topics.

Science rules

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 29, 2022:

That it does, to those who are logical and reasonable that is.

The "iron law of oligarchy" states that all forms of organization, regardless of how democratic they...

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 28, 2022:

True, we're surely witnessing that now and have been for decades.

Tell me with whom you share a coffee and I will tell you who you are.

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 28, 2022:

Good quote. You are like the company you keep.

Married but we are just friends

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 28, 2022:

Well now that's a bummer...

Practicing precision is a full time hobby

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 27, 2022:

Lol.

"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 natural instinctual drive to survive and do for themselves.

Terry Pratchett

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 26, 2022:

Nothing wrong with a little make believe every now and then, just so long as one actively realizes the difference between reality and fiction that is.

Diana Krall [m.youtube.com]

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 25, 2022:

Good singer. Think she's married to Elvis Costello.

[tiktok.com] My contribution to xmas coming up 😂

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 23, 2022:

Thought you might find this interesting, have been reports on TikTok violating user's privacy- https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilybaker-white/2022/12/22/tiktok-tracks-forbes-journalists-bytedance/?sh=4ece21867da5 https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/22/technology/byte-dance-tik-tok-internal-investigation.html?smtyp=cur=tw-nytimes

Slavery situation in the Congo is something that really needs to be dealt with ASAP.

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 23, 2022:

Hard to believe that even in this day and age crap like that is still going on.

Those crazy Europeans sure do have some strange old traditions.

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 22, 2022:

Odd, but interesting tradition there.

Wishing all you " Far right" , less Govt craving , reduced taxation loving , gun totting , oil ...

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 21, 2022:

And the same to you too brother, cheers! Reason's greetings.

Amazing how many companies that were born here in America are now owned by Chinese companies.

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 19, 2022:

Sucks they own GE now. They own AMC?? No wonder why GM cars are getting junkier now. Snapchat and TikTok both suck anyway. Haha, Microsoft and Hilton Hotels. The Cleveland Cavaliers, that says alot. Damn, Sea World?? FOX... oh well, that says alot too, lol. Didn't know about Newegg, they carry some good stuff.

‘THE GREAT TV GOD’

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 19, 2022:

Politicians never lie... now that's a good one, lol.

Hi all, any Deus Ex fans here by chance?

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 18, 2022:

Don't think I ever asked you this before, @TheInterlooper are you by chance a fan of the Deus Ex franchise? Thank you by the way for all the votes.

As an Atheist do you still choose to listen to Christmas music?

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 17, 2022:

Yes I still listen to seasonal music, as long as it's none of the overly religious songs like say O' Holy Night or God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Songs like Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer and Sleigh Ride are still fun to listen to.

Britain says Russia likely removing nuclear warheads from missiles and firing at Ukraine

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 17, 2022:

Not sure if this story was independently verified or not, but supposedly Putin fell down some stairs recently and shit himself in the process- https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/20624136/putin-falls-stairs-soils-himself-cancer/

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SpikeTalon comments on Dec 15, 2022:

Of course, I like you too, for the obvious reason, lol.

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SpikeTalon comments on Dec 15, 2022:

Guess that's one way of looking at it. Think I may have some Greek ancestry too, going back hundreds of years that is.

[tiktok.com] Where is the lie 🙄

SpikeTalon comments on Dec 15, 2022:

While it's true there are scuzbags like that in the south, there are also plenty of them here in the north as well. I know some of them unfortunately, have a few in my family (they're also Democrats no less). Sure glad I grew up taking opposite views of them.