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Bahar has got to be one of the most racist, brainless idiots on TV.
SpikeTalon comments on Jul 3, 2022:
@Captain_Feelgood @Trajan61 @TheInterlooper Anyone care to give it a go as I did?
"Shooting at a mall in Denmark."
SpikeTalon comments on Jul 3, 2022:
@Captain_Feelgood @Trajan61 @TheInterlooper Anyone care to give it a go as I did?
"Shooting at a mall in Denmark."
Shooting at a mall in Denmark.
SpikeTalon comments on Jul 3, 2022:
The Uvalde Police response was a poor comparison, that fiasco had nothing directly to do with guns but rather police officers not doing their jobs like they were hired to do, big difference there. Trying to use the "more guns" argument was weak in my opinion, because that overlooks the real problem there. Only speaking for myself, I never advocated for every American to carry around an AR-15, a 9mm pistol is more than adequate for self defense.
I'm curious, what would your solution to the problem be, knowing full well how if the laws fail even once that means conceivably the same could happen again? Are you going to march up to the shooter and slap them in the face demanding they stop shooting immediately? Are you going to use harsh language against them? Seriously, if you don't have at least an equal means of dealing with the situation (a gun in such scenarios), how do you rationally expect to walk away alive from such a situation? I'm trying hard to rationalize your stance, but cannot, and find this mentality where people are more than willing to just become potential victims to be profoundly disturbing.
I'm not thrilled in the least to carry when out and about, but sometimes in life you have to do some things that you don't like to do and that of which might make you feel uncomfortable, because it's probably the smarter and logical thing to do given the circumstances. You can't blame the guns when human beings don't want to do their jobs (looking at you Uvalde Police), let's get people who are armed and actually will do their jobs should the need arise. You're hearing that by the way from someone who was once a staunch gun control advocate, for what it's worth. Why do you suppose so many people were outraged by the Uvalde Police response to that school shooting? Because it's obvious had the police reacted immediately with their weapons and gear more lives probably could have been saved.
Again, I am trying real hard here to understand and rationalize your take on this subject, but I can't make any rational sense of it. The anti-gun rights crowd is so upset over citizens carrying in anticipation of random shootings, they hate the good guy with a gun argument, and yet what do we do when a random shooting takes place? You got it... we call good guys with guns (aka police) to come and neutralize the threat, in other words guns are part of the equation in dealing with such acts of violence. I'm not trying to be personal here, and speaking from someone who knows what it's like to argue from a gun control stance, that whole tirade against good guys with guns is nothing more than an emotional knee-jerk reaction. Denmark's laws in the end did not protect their citizens, and we'll never know for sure just how much better that situation would have ...
SpikeTalon comments on Jul 3, 2022:
The Uvalde Police response was a poor comparison, that fiasco had nothing directly to do with guns but rather police officers not doing their jobs like they were hired to do, big difference there. Trying to use the "more guns" argument was weak in my opinion, because that overlooks the real problem there. Only speaking for myself, I never advocated for every American to carry around an AR-15, a 9mm pistol is more than adequate for self defense.
I'm curious, what would your solution to the problem be, knowing full well how if the laws fail even once that means conceivably the same could happen again? Are you going to march up to the shooter and slap them in the face demanding they stop shooting immediately? Are you going to use harsh language against them? Seriously, if you don't have at least an equal means of dealing with the situation (a gun in such scenarios), how do you rationally expect to walk away alive from such a situation? I'm trying hard to rationalize your stance, but cannot, and find this mentality where people are more than willing to just become potential victims to be profoundly disturbing.
I'm not thrilled in the least to carry when out and about, but sometimes in life you have to do some things that you don't like to do and that of which might make you feel uncomfortable, because it's probably the smarter and logical thing to do given the circumstances. You can't blame the guns when human beings don't want to do their jobs (looking at you Uvalde Police), let's get people who are armed and actually will do their jobs should the need arise. You're hearing that by the way from someone who was once a staunch gun control advocate, for what it's worth. Why do you suppose so many people were outraged by the Uvalde Police response to that school shooting? Because it's obvious had the police reacted immediately with their weapons and gear more lives probably could have been saved.
Again, I am trying real hard here to understand and rationalize your take on this subject, but I can't make any rational sense of it. The anti-gun rights crowd is so upset over citizens carrying in anticipation of random shootings, they hate the good guy with a gun argument, and yet what do we do when a random shooting takes place? You got it... we call good guys with guns (aka police) to come and neutralize the threat, in other words guns are part of the equation in dealing with such acts of violence. I'm not trying to be personal here, and speaking from someone who knows what it's like to argue from a gun control stance, that whole tirade against good guys with guns is nothing more than an emotional knee-jerk reaction. Denmark's laws in the end did not protect their citizens, and we'll never know for sure just how much better that situation would have ...
@Admin
Princess got issues and apparently today is the day 🙄
A) r u alive ?
SpikeTalon comments on Jul 3, 2022:
Not sure about Admin and his involvement recently on the sites, but as for the other dilemma you brought up, still trying to come up with a solution, you know to keep activists connected to support groups and others willing to help, in a secure way. Easier said than done I suppose.
SpikeTalon comments on Jul 3, 2022:
Not sure about Admin and his involvement recently on the sites, but as for the other dilemma you brought up, still trying to come up with a solution, you know to keep activists connected to support groups and others willing to help, in a secure way. Easier said than done I suppose.
Religion without belief
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Most Japanese reject religious belief while embracing multiple forms ...
SpikeTalon comments on Jul 3, 2022:
I'd venture to say a combination of the two.
On a side note, another question I've often asked is, is this thing we call faith strictly a religious manifestation or can it be secular as well? I think it could be both, but again, try convincing a hardline atheist that he/she may in fact express a feeling of faith in someone or something at times, a faith that does not have anything directly to do with mysticism of the sorts. How does faith factor in with the evolution of religious beliefs and science?
Just a random thought there. Do you keep the "faith" in some way? This Independence Day holiday weekend as I sit by myself outside looking up into the night sky and ponder various topics, it dawned on me that I'm keeping the faith, in a sense anyways. That being, at the least I'm trying to keep faith that despite the fact that the country I live in is deeply divided with said divide growing larger by the day, somehow given enough time gone by things will eventually improve and the country will be united again, with our collective differences being seen as a potentially positive force in society. That said, my faith in that could very well be misplaced, only time will tell for sure on that much though.
I'll leave you with a piece from my friend Mister Joel, with a song he called Keeping The Faith. What faith exactly was he referring to, a mystical faith or a material-based one? I can say this much, it truly is wonderful to be alive, and be a witness to the evolutionary process that's all around us.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D8Au9g6v1A
SpikeTalon comments on Jul 3, 2022:
I'd venture to say a combination of the two.
On a side note, another question I've often asked is, is this thing we call faith strictly a religious manifestation or can it be secular as well? I think it could be both, but again, try convincing a hardline atheist that he/she may in fact express a feeling of faith in someone or something at times, a faith that does not have anything directly to do with mysticism of the sorts. How does faith factor in with the evolution of religious beliefs and science?
Just a random thought there. Do you keep the "faith" in some way? This Independence Day holiday weekend as I sit by myself outside looking up into the night sky and ponder various topics, it dawned on me that I'm keeping the faith, in a sense anyways. That being, at the least I'm trying to keep faith that despite the fact that the country I live in is deeply divided with said divide growing larger by the day, somehow given enough time gone by things will eventually improve and the country will be united again, with our collective differences being seen as a potentially positive force in society. That said, my faith in that could very well be misplaced, only time will tell for sure on that much though.
I'll leave you with a piece from my friend Mister Joel, with a song he called Keeping The Faith. What faith exactly was he referring to, a mystical faith or a material-based one? I can say this much, it truly is wonderful to be alive, and be a witness to the evolutionary process that's all around us.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D8Au9g6v1A
Arguing on the internet
vs.
in person…
[facebook.com]
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SpikeTalon comments on Jul 2, 2022:
Kind of reminds me of your dear good friend Mister Triphid...
SpikeTalon comments on Jul 2, 2022:
Kind of reminds me of your dear good friend Mister Triphid...
Arguing on the internet
vs.
in person…
[facebook.com]
.
SpikeTalon comments on Jul 2, 2022:
That would certainly apply to the keyboard warrior types who it seems are active online solely to harass others and cause discord.
SpikeTalon comments on Jul 2, 2022:
That would certainly apply to the keyboard warrior types who it seems are active online solely to harass others and cause discord.
Well it looks like Matias has blocked me again, and I was not even remotely rude this time.
SpikeTalon comments on Jul 2, 2022:
Don't sweat it Richard, some people aren't worth your valuable time arguing with. It's probably for the best.
SpikeTalon comments on Jul 2, 2022:
Don't sweat it Richard, some people aren't worth your valuable time arguing with. It's probably for the best.
A liberal friend of mine posted this on her FB page today, and while I'm not religious, I thought it...
SpikeTalon comments on Jul 2, 2022:
While your motivation is certainly understandable, it's not the best comparison out there. For a start, I'd recommend reading the following bible verses, which demonstrate a clear hatred against any individuals in the LGBT community and even towards those who are non-believers and women who've opted for an abortion procedure.
Psalm 14:1
Ephesians 4:18-19
1 Corinthians 2:14
Revelation 21:8
Psalm 10:4
Leviticus 18:22-24
Leviticus 20:13
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
1 Timothy 1:10
Just to point out a few verses there in which the god of the bible demonstrated clear hatred towards any sort of perceived sexual immorality and non-believers. So while well intentioned, the above meme would not be accurate from a strictly biblical point of view.
As for those who post hateful things, there are two sides to every story and unfortunately no shortage of hatred to go around on both sides of that argument. While it cannot be denied that there are many religious individuals out there who are hateful towards anyone who is different than themselves, there are equally many individuals on the other side (other side meaning non-believers, abortion rights supporters, and LGBT individuals) who harbor hatred towards any perceived opposition. I know that to be true, as over the years I've crossed paths with such people from both sides of the social spectrum, people who seethe with hatred towards anyone who holds differing point of views than themselves.
SpikeTalon comments on Jul 2, 2022:
While your motivation is certainly understandable, it's not the best comparison out there. For a start, I'd recommend reading the following bible verses, which demonstrate a clear hatred against any individuals in the LGBT community and even towards those who are non-believers and women who've opted for an abortion procedure.
Psalm 14:1
Ephesians 4:18-19
1 Corinthians 2:14
Revelation 21:8
Psalm 10:4
Leviticus 18:22-24
Leviticus 20:13
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
1 Timothy 1:10
Just to point out a few verses there in which the god of the bible demonstrated clear hatred towards any sort of perceived sexual immorality and non-believers. So while well intentioned, the above meme would not be accurate from a strictly biblical point of view.
As for those who post hateful things, there are two sides to every story and unfortunately no shortage of hatred to go around on both sides of that argument. While it cannot be denied that there are many religious individuals out there who are hateful towards anyone who is different than themselves, there are equally many individuals on the other side (other side meaning non-believers, abortion rights supporters, and LGBT individuals) who harbor hatred towards any perceived opposition. I know that to be true, as over the years I've crossed paths with such people from both sides of the social spectrum, people who seethe with hatred towards anyone who holds differing point of views than themselves.
I've blocked a number of people lately.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 30, 2022:
All good. I've blocked many on here, and many have blocked me, and life goes on.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 30, 2022:
All good. I've blocked many on here, and many have blocked me, and life goes on.
"Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 29, 2022:
Especially true these days.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 29, 2022:
Especially true these days.
It has been said many times, many ways, but it boils down to this
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 29, 2022:
Spread word about this site far and wide, the site WeTestify has some good info for all reproductive rights activists out there.-
https://www.wetestify.org/self-managed-abortion
@MichelleGar1
@Pralina1
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 29, 2022:
Spread word about this site far and wide, the site WeTestify has some good info for all reproductive rights activists out there.-
https://www.wetestify.org/self-managed-abortion
@MichelleGar1
@Pralina1
Ummm... Okay. Now we know what they're up to. Get ready folks. [rumble.com]
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 28, 2022:
Like to say I'm surprised to hear such, but...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 28, 2022:
Like to say I'm surprised to hear such, but...
Correct me if I am wrong.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 28, 2022:
Yes, to my understanding.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 28, 2022:
Yes, to my understanding.
Why am I only hearing about this video game now?
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 28, 2022:
If you haven't yet heard about it, I'd recommend checking out the site MyAbandonWare, loads of good games available to download for free. Might have to look into the one you mentioned above.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 28, 2022:
If you haven't yet heard about it, I'd recommend checking out the site MyAbandonWare, loads of good games available to download for free. Might have to look into the one you mentioned above.
Democrat progressive rep AOC prepares herself for abortion debate.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 28, 2022:
I needed the laugh! Kinda sounds like something she would actually say.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 28, 2022:
I needed the laugh! Kinda sounds like something she would actually say.
He’s also having a heart attack.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 28, 2022:
Haha that's good!
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 28, 2022:
Haha that's good!
Forecast: Rain
My better judgment cautions me that this is too simple to be the whole picture, ...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 27, 2022:
I'm forecasting sunlight, as it appears a small sliver of reality is seeing the light of day, so to speak.
The evolutionary process is both a wonder and a mystery, beneficial at times and a hindrance at others. We are all products of the evolutionary process, and the show keeps going on. Just think how the tribalist mentality has evolved over the ages, and the numerous tribal identities that were established afterwards.
Conservative as a species, in the sense that human beings can be rigid and unreasonable and set in their ways, insisting that everyone else must join them (either you are with me or against me mentality). Liberal part as in moments of logic and reasoning, possibly accompanying desire to get past the tribalist mentality as well.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 27, 2022:
I'm forecasting sunlight, as it appears a small sliver of reality is seeing the light of day, so to speak.
The evolutionary process is both a wonder and a mystery, beneficial at times and a hindrance at others. We are all products of the evolutionary process, and the show keeps going on. Just think how the tribalist mentality has evolved over the ages, and the numerous tribal identities that were established afterwards.
Conservative as a species, in the sense that human beings can be rigid and unreasonable and set in their ways, insisting that everyone else must join them (either you are with me or against me mentality). Liberal part as in moments of logic and reasoning, possibly accompanying desire to get past the tribalist mentality as well.
Back from Niagara Falls .
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 27, 2022:
Glad to hear you had a good time with your trip, not so much on the other news of course. I tagged you in a related post, not sure if you had time yet to read it. Since the overturn decision, I know clinics and support networks are making moves to "underground" online support groups, so if you know anyone who is interested in starting an online encrypted group dedicated to such I could maybe help out a bit and share some tips, as I host an encrypted Matrix Protocol group on another site (not abortion rights related though).
It seems somewhat bleak at this point, but I think there are other things we could do to help the situation. I hope you don't leave, alot of people need you here and can't help but think that by moving you give the authoritarians satisfaction and a win. Whatever you decide on though, that be strictly your choice.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 27, 2022:
Glad to hear you had a good time with your trip, not so much on the other news of course. I tagged you in a related post, not sure if you had time yet to read it. Since the overturn decision, I know clinics and support networks are making moves to "underground" online support groups, so if you know anyone who is interested in starting an online encrypted group dedicated to such I could maybe help out a bit and share some tips, as I host an encrypted Matrix Protocol group on another site (not abortion rights related though).
It seems somewhat bleak at this point, but I think there are other things we could do to help the situation. I hope you don't leave, alot of people need you here and can't help but think that by moving you give the authoritarians satisfaction and a win. Whatever you decide on though, that be strictly your choice.
Posting in this forum for all the gun rights folks specifically.
Red flag laws?
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 27, 2022:
Regarding the allegations of abuse against an individual and said individual immediately losing their rights and having to wait a long time before they get their day in Court, if such scenarios are wrong then why would red flag scenarios involving gun owners be any better? See, that's not about the guns per se, but rather about circumventing one's due process rights, and let's face it these red flag scenarios are ripe for some serious abuse. No one should have to go through anything like that, and the Government that can do such to a citizen where gun laws are concerned could do the same thing to other individual rights that you hold near and dear to your heart. In short, be careful what you wish for.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 27, 2022:
Regarding the allegations of abuse against an individual and said individual immediately losing their rights and having to wait a long time before they get their day in Court, if such scenarios are wrong then why would red flag scenarios involving gun owners be any better? See, that's not about the guns per se, but rather about circumventing one's due process rights, and let's face it these red flag scenarios are ripe for some serious abuse. No one should have to go through anything like that, and the Government that can do such to a citizen where gun laws are concerned could do the same thing to other individual rights that you hold near and dear to your heart. In short, be careful what you wish for.
This is an FYI to all concerned about the Russia-Ukraine situation.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 27, 2022:
A reliable VPN service and two-factor authentication might also be a good idea to have ready. For mobile, there are some really good malicious adblockers out there as well. Not sure how helpful these might be-
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/russia
https://www.cisecurity.org/russian-cyber-attacks
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 27, 2022:
A reliable VPN service and two-factor authentication might also be a good idea to have ready. For mobile, there are some really good malicious adblockers out there as well. Not sure how helpful these might be-
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/russia
https://www.cisecurity.org/russian-cyber-attacks
If you hate Trump after this 18 month shit show your commitment to stupidity is quite impressive.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 27, 2022:
Well said.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 27, 2022:
Well said.
Alito's Abortion Ruling Overturning Roe Is an Insult to the 9th Amendment
The Constitution protects...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 26, 2022:
Here was the one I had linked to from Reason-
https://reason.com/2022/06/23/unenumerated-rights-and-roe-v-wade/?
On a side note, being you identify as a progressive, you are aware of the fact that Reason is a right-leaning libertarian site, right?? Of course, Media Bias Fact Check rates Reason high in reporting accuracy despite them being somewhat more to the right-
https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/reason/
Just wondering how you as a left-leaning progressive feels about linking to a known libertarian source? You don't have to answer that if you don't wish to, was just curious is all.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 26, 2022:
Here was the one I had linked to from Reason-
https://reason.com/2022/06/23/unenumerated-rights-and-roe-v-wade/?
On a side note, being you identify as a progressive, you are aware of the fact that Reason is a right-leaning libertarian site, right?? Of course, Media Bias Fact Check rates Reason high in reporting accuracy despite them being somewhat more to the right-
https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/reason/
Just wondering how you as a left-leaning progressive feels about linking to a known libertarian source? You don't have to answer that if you don't wish to, was just curious is all.
Alito's Abortion Ruling Overturning Roe Is an Insult to the 9th Amendment
The Constitution protects...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 26, 2022:
I did a post on that a few days ago, and quite right that is.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 26, 2022:
I did a post on that a few days ago, and quite right that is.
Have you ever taken a time out and contemplated your life in terms of theater?
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 26, 2022:
I reckon over the years I've taken on numerous roles, some stranger than others, from peace-seeking mediator to bastard villain to confused anarchist Christian to independent skeptic to security guard to truck driver and even briefly a male exotic entertainer at local hen parties, to name a few.
While there are conceivably many other roles out there that I could play, in recent times a role that fits really well with me (perhaps the best role yet for me) would be as I describe... a renegade libertarian. Don't feel like I particularly fit in anywhere with any organization or faction, and find myself stuck between two radically different extremes, neither of which I wish to be a part of. At times it can be a lonely walk, and also gratifying too.
So I currently play the part of a free-spirited rebel who knows not where he's going to next, and life all in all is fine.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 26, 2022:
I reckon over the years I've taken on numerous roles, some stranger than others, from peace-seeking mediator to bastard villain to confused anarchist Christian to independent skeptic to security guard to truck driver and even briefly a male exotic entertainer at local hen parties, to name a few.
While there are conceivably many other roles out there that I could play, in recent times a role that fits really well with me (perhaps the best role yet for me) would be as I describe... a renegade libertarian. Don't feel like I particularly fit in anywhere with any organization or faction, and find myself stuck between two radically different extremes, neither of which I wish to be a part of. At times it can be a lonely walk, and also gratifying too.
So I currently play the part of a free-spirited rebel who knows not where he's going to next, and life all in all is fine.
What impact, if any will “private” social media have on the Ukraine situation?
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 26, 2022:
Hard to determine, some social media platforms will share OSINT sources reporting honestly on the war crimes being carried out on innocent Ukrainian civilians, whilst others will become a haven for Putinphiles and pro-Putin conspiracy theories. From my own direct experience with such since late February of this year, I have witnessed conservatives backing-up Putin based on some of the most absurd reasons known to mankind, and progressive liberals insisting that Ukraine is totally influenced by nazis and thus must be destroyed. Likewise, I have crossed paths with conservative and progressives alike who sympathize with the Ukrainian side. I mostly stick to the Intel Crab and Bellingcat for unbiased news regarding the Ukraine invasion.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 26, 2022:
Hard to determine, some social media platforms will share OSINT sources reporting honestly on the war crimes being carried out on innocent Ukrainian civilians, whilst others will become a haven for Putinphiles and pro-Putin conspiracy theories. From my own direct experience with such since late February of this year, I have witnessed conservatives backing-up Putin based on some of the most absurd reasons known to mankind, and progressive liberals insisting that Ukraine is totally influenced by nazis and thus must be destroyed. Likewise, I have crossed paths with conservative and progressives alike who sympathize with the Ukrainian side. I mostly stick to the Intel Crab and Bellingcat for unbiased news regarding the Ukraine invasion.
Atheism is not as rare or as rational as you think
[bigthink.com]
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 26, 2022:
For sure, but I suspect a good number of members on this site would vehemently deny such a conclusion. I found out the hard way, having stumbled across this site by chance and giving it a go thinking I would mostly be in the company of rational and reasonable individuals... I was wrong.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 26, 2022:
For sure, but I suspect a good number of members on this site would vehemently deny such a conclusion. I found out the hard way, having stumbled across this site by chance and giving it a go thinking I would mostly be in the company of rational and reasonable individuals... I was wrong.
It would be a darn shame if someone created a religion with abortion as a fundamental tenant, ...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 26, 2022:
How's about starting your own new religious cult? Maybe make it a religion solely centered on the topic of abortion, and the name "TheAbortionWay" comes to mind as a fitting name, lol.
That aside, do know I merely jest.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 26, 2022:
How's about starting your own new religious cult? Maybe make it a religion solely centered on the topic of abortion, and the name "TheAbortionWay" comes to mind as a fitting name, lol.
That aside, do know I merely jest.
Supreme Court strikes down Maine tuition aid policy that barred religious schools | The Hill
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 26, 2022:
I too agree, and you are right about the last part of your comment.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 26, 2022:
I too agree, and you are right about the last part of your comment.
He really should
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 25, 2022:
Nothing could possibly go wrong with that I'm sure...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 25, 2022:
Nothing could possibly go wrong with that I'm sure...
Oh well, Norway's strict regulations on gun ownership failed them apparently, mass shooting at an ...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 25, 2022:
Bwahaha, the shooter had at least one fully automatic weapon, despite the fact that such weapons are illegal for citizens to own there.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 25, 2022:
Bwahaha, the shooter had at least one fully automatic weapon, despite the fact that such weapons are illegal for citizens to own there.
this is reality
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 25, 2022:
Again, I can understand where you're coming from on that, but I could also make a case for Democrats doing the same thing where online speech and gun rights are concerned. That said, glad to see you admit that bans of any sort are NOT the solution to the perceived problem, and that bans do not magically make things you dislike disappear.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 25, 2022:
Again, I can understand where you're coming from on that, but I could also make a case for Democrats doing the same thing where online speech and gun rights are concerned. That said, glad to see you admit that bans of any sort are NOT the solution to the perceived problem, and that bans do not magically make things you dislike disappear.
good bye to life as we knew it amerika
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 25, 2022:
While I can understand where you're coming from on that, the current high prices for gasoline and the overall increase in the cost of living cannot be conveniently overlooked either, and there's no shortage of blame on that to go around.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 25, 2022:
While I can understand where you're coming from on that, the current high prices for gasoline and the overall increase in the cost of living cannot be conveniently overlooked either, and there's no shortage of blame on that to go around.
This is the racist POS liberal Demoshit Mayor I have here in NYC.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 24, 2022:
You're right, no right-leaning individual would ever get away with something like that.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 24, 2022:
You're right, no right-leaning individual would ever get away with something like that.
You should really pay attention to the ramifications to the abortion decision beyond just women's ...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 24, 2022:
Valid point. Defending personal freedoms means even defending certain freedoms/choices that you may not personally care for, because anything less is not truly being an advocate for individual liberties then.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 24, 2022:
Valid point. Defending personal freedoms means even defending certain freedoms/choices that you may not personally care for, because anything less is not truly being an advocate for individual liberties then.
Just a thought.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 24, 2022:
Love those cartoons.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 24, 2022:
Love those cartoons.
How many would like to see drive ins make a comeback?
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 24, 2022:
I sure would.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 24, 2022:
I sure would.
Yeah.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 23, 2022:
He's pro gun rights also, to my understanding.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 23, 2022:
He's pro gun rights also, to my understanding.
2 memes in one post
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 23, 2022:
The Futurama meme was good.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 23, 2022:
The Futurama meme was good.
“Furthermore, we have not even to risk the adventure alone, for the heroes of all time have gone ...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 23, 2022:
Kind of almost sounds like the Buddhist concept of Nirvana.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 23, 2022:
Kind of almost sounds like the Buddhist concept of Nirvana.
The Rapprochement of Science and Religion in the Post Secular World
December 23, 2021
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SpikeTalon comments on Jun 23, 2022:
From the article above-
"Habermas argues that to engage in this dialogue, two conditions must be met: religion must accept the authority of secular reason as the fallible results of the sciences and the universalistic egalitarianism in law and morality; and conversely, secular reason must not set itself up as the judge concerning truths reached through religious reasoning and experience."
That sounds pretty fair to me, but as things currently stand in the world that's somewhat far-fetched. While I may be wrong here, based on some of my observations over the years the organized religions over the world are far too rigid and dead set in their beliefs to acknowledge secular reasoning, much less get along with each other. On the other hand, I rather doubt the secular community could fully resist from harshly judging religious truths and customs.
Since the day I turned secular myself I had wanted to believe that secular logic & reasoning were rational, and as time went on by chance I came across this site and had high hopes of partaking in rational discourse with fellow secularists. I thought for certain that would be the case... I was wrong...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 23, 2022:
From the article above-
"Habermas argues that to engage in this dialogue, two conditions must be met: religion must accept the authority of secular reason as the fallible results of the sciences and the universalistic egalitarianism in law and morality; and conversely, secular reason must not set itself up as the judge concerning truths reached through religious reasoning and experience."
That sounds pretty fair to me, but as things currently stand in the world that's somewhat far-fetched. While I may be wrong here, based on some of my observations over the years the organized religions over the world are far too rigid and dead set in their beliefs to acknowledge secular reasoning, much less get along with each other. On the other hand, I rather doubt the secular community could fully resist from harshly judging religious truths and customs.
Since the day I turned secular myself I had wanted to believe that secular logic & reasoning were rational, and as time went on by chance I came across this site and had high hopes of partaking in rational discourse with fellow secularists. I thought for certain that would be the case... I was wrong...
Why the Lack of Religion Breeds Mental Illness
[youtu.be]
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SpikeTalon comments on Jun 23, 2022:
Hi Mister Skado, mostly joined here to ask a few questions regarding some of the topics you post about. Just curious, do you think political views/philosophies could qualify as religion, being most political views have similar structures to that of religions, and most of the times sets of rules and guidelines as well?
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 23, 2022:
Hi Mister Skado, mostly joined here to ask a few questions regarding some of the topics you post about. Just curious, do you think political views/philosophies could qualify as religion, being most political views have similar structures to that of religions, and most of the times sets of rules and guidelines as well?
The Evolution Of Symbolic Language
[agnostic.com]
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SpikeTalon comments on Jun 23, 2022:
One could certainly tie symbolism with tribalism, as most "tribes" out there have their exclusive symbols.
I wonder what NPR really means?? Could maybe mean No Political Rumpus...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 23, 2022:
One could certainly tie symbolism with tribalism, as most "tribes" out there have their exclusive symbols.
I wonder what NPR really means?? Could maybe mean No Political Rumpus...
This is for Biden lovers.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 22, 2022:
I'm sure most on here will simply ignore all that you pointed out, much more comfortable living in a state of ignorant bliss all the while things continue to degenerate in society.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 22, 2022:
I'm sure most on here will simply ignore all that you pointed out, much more comfortable living in a state of ignorant bliss all the while things continue to degenerate in society.
Tuesday Evening Meme Dump!
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 22, 2022:
For the 711 one, wasn't sure whether to give the laugh or frown emoji, lol.
On the man sleeping, remember (not trying to play the devil's advocate here), pillows can come in handy. You didn't hear that suggestion from me by the way.
Anti-wrinkle cream on the ballsack... all's one would need is a little of that Manscaped ball firming lotion, and those suckers will be smoother than jazz, lol.
Is Victoria's Secret even relevant anymore? Never was fazed much with their cover models. Also, alot of women I've known/have dated in the past who wore Victoria's Secret underwear used to wear their jeans low so everything kinda showed, oh well so much for anything being "secret", lol.
Oh that's nice, the rocker chick in a thong, hot damn.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 22, 2022:
For the 711 one, wasn't sure whether to give the laugh or frown emoji, lol.
On the man sleeping, remember (not trying to play the devil's advocate here), pillows can come in handy. You didn't hear that suggestion from me by the way.
Anti-wrinkle cream on the ballsack... all's one would need is a little of that Manscaped ball firming lotion, and those suckers will be smoother than jazz, lol.
Is Victoria's Secret even relevant anymore? Never was fazed much with their cover models. Also, alot of women I've known/have dated in the past who wore Victoria's Secret underwear used to wear their jeans low so everything kinda showed, oh well so much for anything being "secret", lol.
Oh that's nice, the rocker chick in a thong, hot damn.
I remember this cartoon
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 22, 2022:
Remember?? That's still going on to this day, lol.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 22, 2022:
Remember?? That's still going on to this day, lol.
New movie
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 22, 2022:
Looks like a comedy movie...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 22, 2022:
Looks like a comedy movie...
One of these is not like the other
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 22, 2022:
Yup, the moron wearing a mask, noticeably different from the rest. On a side note, worth pointing out that Don and Melania are still hitched despite multiple rumors suggesting a rift between the two.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 22, 2022:
Yup, the moron wearing a mask, noticeably different from the rest. On a side note, worth pointing out that Don and Melania are still hitched despite multiple rumors suggesting a rift between the two.
[youtu.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 22, 2022:
Dang, that was some fall, haha.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 22, 2022:
Dang, that was some fall, haha.
Ban on transgender swimmers competing in major woman’s events has been celebrated by athletes to ...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 21, 2022:
And that's a transgender individual (Jenner) saying that no less...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 21, 2022:
And that's a transgender individual (Jenner) saying that no less...
I expected some dumb responses from celebrities and boy, they don’t disappoint.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 21, 2022:
I concur with your assessment on the matter. Evidence would indicate that Anthony Huber was probably a mentally disturbed individual who had quite a criminal record, mostly disorderly conduct and was a repeat domestic abuser. The following is from a source called The Heavy, which is a known leftwing source, and they verified Huber's criminal past.-
https://heavy.com/news/anthony-huber-rittenhouse-victim/
Joseph Rosenbaum was even worse an individual. Evidence would indicate Rosenbaum led an extremely troubled life early on and served prison time for child molestation and assault. His behavior on the night he was shot dead in the street was radical and aggressive, including get this one... racial slurs? Bwahaha, how's that for being there among a racial protest claiming to help out blacks, and he's there using racial slurs, un-fucking-real. Rosenbaum was also clearly the more aggressive individual there, more so than Huber even. Here's The Heavy's take on Rosenbaum.-
https://heavy.com/news/joseph-rosenbaum/
Gaige Grosskreutz was certainly no angel either, who admitted he approached Rittenhouse with a loaded gun, and don't think I need to mention here how incredibly stupid it is to point a gun at someone and think there won't be any sort of consequences to follow. Grosskreutz had a prior gun offense at that, and by law should not have even had the gun he pointed at Rittenhouse, but then again that's not the first time such laws have been broken, because criminals care not about your damn laws. Grosskreutz was a member of a protest group called The People's Revolution, which said group has a turbulent albeit violent-prone past history, to say the least. How's that for "peaceful" intentions and being there to support blacks, eh? Nothing peaceful in any of that.-
https://heavy.com/news/gaige-grosskreutz/
What you stated above is consistent with the actual facts, and while I personally would not label Rittenhouse a hero of the sorts, his self-defense was warranted given the aggressive circumstances he was up against, and Rittenhouse serves as an example as to why it's not a bad idea to arm oneself against maniacal and aggressive folks, as there is no shortage of such people out there nowadays. Hell, I have some firsthand experience with similar protesting tactics. Back in June 2020 shortly after the George Floyd incident, there was a racial protest that marched down my street, and I could attest to the fact that the protesters in that march were anything but peaceful. Shouting all sorts of unwarranted obscenities at passersby, picking a fight with my one neighbor who had the audacity to fly an American Flag, with the protesters afterwards making threats of violence at him which in turn prompted a call to the local police. You see, protesters ...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 21, 2022:
I concur with your assessment on the matter. Evidence would indicate that Anthony Huber was probably a mentally disturbed individual who had quite a criminal record, mostly disorderly conduct and was a repeat domestic abuser. The following is from a source called The Heavy, which is a known leftwing source, and they verified Huber's criminal past.-
https://heavy.com/news/anthony-huber-rittenhouse-victim/
Joseph Rosenbaum was even worse an individual. Evidence would indicate Rosenbaum led an extremely troubled life early on and served prison time for child molestation and assault. His behavior on the night he was shot dead in the street was radical and aggressive, including get this one... racial slurs? Bwahaha, how's that for being there among a racial protest claiming to help out blacks, and he's there using racial slurs, un-fucking-real. Rosenbaum was also clearly the more aggressive individual there, more so than Huber even. Here's The Heavy's take on Rosenbaum.-
https://heavy.com/news/joseph-rosenbaum/
Gaige Grosskreutz was certainly no angel either, who admitted he approached Rittenhouse with a loaded gun, and don't think I need to mention here how incredibly stupid it is to point a gun at someone and think there won't be any sort of consequences to follow. Grosskreutz had a prior gun offense at that, and by law should not have even had the gun he pointed at Rittenhouse, but then again that's not the first time such laws have been broken, because criminals care not about your damn laws. Grosskreutz was a member of a protest group called The People's Revolution, which said group has a turbulent albeit violent-prone past history, to say the least. How's that for "peaceful" intentions and being there to support blacks, eh? Nothing peaceful in any of that.-
https://heavy.com/news/gaige-grosskreutz/
What you stated above is consistent with the actual facts, and while I personally would not label Rittenhouse a hero of the sorts, his self-defense was warranted given the aggressive circumstances he was up against, and Rittenhouse serves as an example as to why it's not a bad idea to arm oneself against maniacal and aggressive folks, as there is no shortage of such people out there nowadays. Hell, I have some firsthand experience with similar protesting tactics. Back in June 2020 shortly after the George Floyd incident, there was a racial protest that marched down my street, and I could attest to the fact that the protesters in that march were anything but peaceful. Shouting all sorts of unwarranted obscenities at passersby, picking a fight with my one neighbor who had the audacity to fly an American Flag, with the protesters afterwards making threats of violence at him which in turn prompted a call to the local police. You see, protesters ...
You socialists are so misinformed.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 21, 2022:
If you ask me, the Democrat and Republican Parties these days are socialism and socialism lite, when it comes to economics hardly any difference between the two. Our national debt keeps going up in the meantime, and what do the Dems and Repubs suggest we do about it? You guessed it, spend even more money that of which we don't really have.
At this point, I'm willing to give a third-Party a chance to see what they could do. Libertarian Party anyone??
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 21, 2022:
If you ask me, the Democrat and Republican Parties these days are socialism and socialism lite, when it comes to economics hardly any difference between the two. Our national debt keeps going up in the meantime, and what do the Dems and Repubs suggest we do about it? You guessed it, spend even more money that of which we don't really have.
At this point, I'm willing to give a third-Party a chance to see what they could do. Libertarian Party anyone??
Once again, I've seen worse on dating sites.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 21, 2022:
Cripes, that's a horrible sight to behold. Someone should seriously introduce him to manscaping, he looks too much like an Alex Jones clone, lol.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 21, 2022:
Cripes, that's a horrible sight to behold. Someone should seriously introduce him to manscaping, he looks too much like an Alex Jones clone, lol.
So very true!
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 20, 2022:
At my local Wal Mart, just about every checkout lane is now self service.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 20, 2022:
At my local Wal Mart, just about every checkout lane is now self service.
How to tell a 'crisis pregnancy center' from a legitimate abortion clinic-
[lifehacker.com]
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 20, 2022:
And this-
https://womenhelp.org/en/page/939/how-to-spot-a-crisis-pregnancy-center-before-you-walk-in-the-door
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 20, 2022:
And this-
https://womenhelp.org/en/page/939/how-to-spot-a-crisis-pregnancy-center-before-you-walk-in-the-door
Think of the lives we could save!
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 20, 2022:
Such gruesome accidents...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 20, 2022:
Such gruesome accidents...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 20, 2022:
She's going to sic the Rancor on us...
Gun rights are important for us all, especially so in minority groups.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 20, 2022:
Quite true.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 20, 2022:
Quite true.
The country took a huge sigh of relief.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 19, 2022:
Thanks Mark, think I just pissed my pants laughing. I'm sure a team of doctors and nurses were on hand to tend to any boo boos Biden may have suffered after that spill.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 19, 2022:
Thanks Mark, think I just pissed my pants laughing. I'm sure a team of doctors and nurses were on hand to tend to any boo boos Biden may have suffered after that spill.
DIANAKNOWSS is back! She messaged me and said that we're in a relationship and that I can't have ...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 18, 2022:
Unfortunately no shortage of scam and troll accounts on this site, as it's too easy to create and maintain multiple sock puppet accounts. Once an account has been flagged as spam and deleted, Admin should also block the IP address.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 18, 2022:
Unfortunately no shortage of scam and troll accounts on this site, as it's too easy to create and maintain multiple sock puppet accounts. Once an account has been flagged as spam and deleted, Admin should also block the IP address.
The Spartans were the MASTER Stoics - they were regarded by the other Greek city-states as being a ...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 18, 2022:
I concur.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 18, 2022:
I concur.
What does liberalism mean to you?
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 18, 2022:
Being open-minded and logical & reasonable. Defending individual rights and liberty, and equality for all according to the laws.
Not sure about Mises political leaning, but Ron Paul is a Republican masquerading as a Libertarian, and Republican and Libertarian are two different things.
I think you have the wrong idea about Libertarians, as do apparently many others on this site, as libertarianism originated from liberalism, and Libertarian was a term often associated with classic liberals. In other words, the Libertarians are the only genuine liberals out there, anything less than Libertarian like progressive or conservative etc is a varying degree of authoritarianism. Anyone who identifies as liberal in the classic sense is also a Libertarian, regardless of whether they realize that or not.-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarianism
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 18, 2022:
Being open-minded and logical & reasonable. Defending individual rights and liberty, and equality for all according to the laws.
Not sure about Mises political leaning, but Ron Paul is a Republican masquerading as a Libertarian, and Republican and Libertarian are two different things.
I think you have the wrong idea about Libertarians, as do apparently many others on this site, as libertarianism originated from liberalism, and Libertarian was a term often associated with classic liberals. In other words, the Libertarians are the only genuine liberals out there, anything less than Libertarian like progressive or conservative etc is a varying degree of authoritarianism. Anyone who identifies as liberal in the classic sense is also a Libertarian, regardless of whether they realize that or not.-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarianism
I'm pleased to announce my new name.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 17, 2022:
(Gasps in shock) I'm... I'm terribly offended over this!!
Just kidding. That said, I'm sure some on here will genuinely play the offended card.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 17, 2022:
(Gasps in shock) I'm... I'm terribly offended over this!!
Just kidding. That said, I'm sure some on here will genuinely play the offended card.
Should "fuck" be a restricted word on this website?
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 17, 2022:
Think you can use the word "fuck" under the first name option, instead of changing your whole username. As an experiment, I changed mine at the moment to read "fuck gun control", and it's showing up on my profile just fine. I know that's not the same as changing your username, but others would still see whatever name you're using under the first name option when visiting your profile.
That aside, I agree with your sentiment, rather peculiar rule for a site that's against organized religion.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 17, 2022:
Think you can use the word "fuck" under the first name option, instead of changing your whole username. As an experiment, I changed mine at the moment to read "fuck gun control", and it's showing up on my profile just fine. I know that's not the same as changing your username, but others would still see whatever name you're using under the first name option when visiting your profile.
That aside, I agree with your sentiment, rather peculiar rule for a site that's against organized religion.
Some of us just don't fit in with the crowd.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 14, 2022:
For sure.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 14, 2022:
For sure.
So i'm sitting here at home with a mug of Fat Tug my fav IPA + a glass of jameison my fav whiskey at...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 12, 2022:
(Singing)
Everybody's talkin' at me
I don't hear a word they're sayin'
Only the echoes of my mind...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 12, 2022:
(Singing)
Everybody's talkin' at me
I don't hear a word they're sayin'
Only the echoes of my mind...
Bahar has got to be one of the most racist, brainless idiots on TV.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 11, 2022:
Alot of money to be made by peddling bs like she does...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 11, 2022:
Alot of money to be made by peddling bs like she does...
Why the Past Ten Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
by Jonathan Haidt
...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 11, 2022:
Thought these were interesting reads too about Haidt.
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Haidt
Haidt describes how he began to study political psychology in order to help the Democratic Party win more elections, and argues that each of the major political groups—conservatives, progressives, and libertarians—have valuable insights and that truth and good policy emerge from the contest of ideas.[41] Since 2012, Haidt has referred to himself as a political centrist.[42][43][44]
Haidt is involved with several efforts to help bridge the political divide and reduce political polarization in the United States. In 2007, he founded the website CivilPolitics.org, a clearinghouse for research on political civility.[45] He serves on the advisory boards of Represent.Us., a non-partisan anti-corruption organization; the Acumen Fund, which invests in companies, leaders, and ideas that are changing the way the world tackles poverty; and braverangels.org, a bipartisan group working to reduce political polarization.
In 2019, Haidt argued that there is a "very good chance American democracy will fail, that in the next 30 years we will have a catastrophic failure of our democracy."
https://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_haidt_the_moral_roots_of_liberals_and_conservatives
https://theindependentwhig.com/haidt-passages/haidt/conservatives-understand-liberals-better-than-liberals-understand-conservatives/
https://www.quora.com/Is-Jonathan-Haidt-a-liberal-or-a-libertarian?share=1
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 11, 2022:
Thought these were interesting reads too about Haidt.
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Haidt
Haidt describes how he began to study political psychology in order to help the Democratic Party win more elections, and argues that each of the major political groups—conservatives, progressives, and libertarians—have valuable insights and that truth and good policy emerge from the contest of ideas.[41] Since 2012, Haidt has referred to himself as a political centrist.[42][43][44]
Haidt is involved with several efforts to help bridge the political divide and reduce political polarization in the United States. In 2007, he founded the website CivilPolitics.org, a clearinghouse for research on political civility.[45] He serves on the advisory boards of Represent.Us., a non-partisan anti-corruption organization; the Acumen Fund, which invests in companies, leaders, and ideas that are changing the way the world tackles poverty; and braverangels.org, a bipartisan group working to reduce political polarization.
In 2019, Haidt argued that there is a "very good chance American democracy will fail, that in the next 30 years we will have a catastrophic failure of our democracy."
https://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_haidt_the_moral_roots_of_liberals_and_conservatives
https://theindependentwhig.com/haidt-passages/haidt/conservatives-understand-liberals-better-than-liberals-understand-conservatives/
https://www.quora.com/Is-Jonathan-Haidt-a-liberal-or-a-libertarian?share=1
Billy Joel: Self-Taught Biology Genius!
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 9, 2022:
Not to invoke one of his most popular songs, but this post may start... a fire, so to speak (firestorm).
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 9, 2022:
Not to invoke one of his most popular songs, but this post may start... a fire, so to speak (firestorm).
Something you have probably never considered:
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 9, 2022:
Haha, small wonder why...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 9, 2022:
Haha, small wonder why...
@Lizard_of_Ahaz @SpikeTalon @LenHazell53 @RoboGraham
I spoke to Altschmerz and she said hello and...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 9, 2022:
Thank you for passing that message along, Michelle, and please tell her I said hi as well and hope she is doing okay.
On a side note, even though you tagged me in this post I did not receive a notification for some reason, good thing I decided to take a look at this group to see if there were any new posts.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 9, 2022:
Thank you for passing that message along, Michelle, and please tell her I said hi as well and hope she is doing okay.
On a side note, even though you tagged me in this post I did not receive a notification for some reason, good thing I decided to take a look at this group to see if there were any new posts.
There is one thing even the members of the two main tribes which are locked in a fierce culture war ...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 8, 2022:
What about those of us who don't identify with either extreme? You are right about the above point, that's how both sides act, don't you dare mess with their identity movements.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 8, 2022:
What about those of us who don't identify with either extreme? You are right about the above point, that's how both sides act, don't you dare mess with their identity movements.
I'm going to break Godwin's Law here and point out that Hitler outlawed abortion- except for those ...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 8, 2022:
You are saying half truths there. Hitler and his moronic nazi followers were not totally against abortion procedures if "lesser races" like the Jews for example wanted an abortion. Now compare that to the evangelical anti-abortion zealots today in the US, whom of which are totally against abortions for any woman regardless of race or personal reasons she may have for seeking to get an abortion, and that's a notable difference between the two there.
As for your comment on such personal decisions being solely dictated by the state being a bad thing for the individual, you are absolutely correct on that and I couldn't agree more. That said and sorry for getting slightly off topic here, but since you brought up that comparison I take it then you are fully aware that the state dictating to private citizens what kind of guns and accessories they can own is also nazi/fascistic in nature, right? Going by your own logic there and based on some comments you had made on the matter in the past, does that make you a nazi then, being you are in support of the state making (at least) some absurd regulations when it comes to gun ownership? I'd say that's a big yes, because there is no middle ground on that, the State getting involved in and passing any sort of legislation that restricts any individual right is problematic. Again, no middle ground on that much, the State intervening like that is either a problem or it's acceptable, but it can't be both at the same time.
So while I would definitely agree with you on anti-abortion zealots in the US acting similar to nazis/fascists is certainly an accurate conclusion, I could also make a case some of your own beliefs and or actions are also akin to that of fascists. As for me, I'm in full support of all individual rights out there regardless of whether or not if I personally agree on all said individual rights, and that my friend is the least fascist mentality one could possibly take.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 8, 2022:
You are saying half truths there. Hitler and his moronic nazi followers were not totally against abortion procedures if "lesser races" like the Jews for example wanted an abortion. Now compare that to the evangelical anti-abortion zealots today in the US, whom of which are totally against abortions for any woman regardless of race or personal reasons she may have for seeking to get an abortion, and that's a notable difference between the two there.
As for your comment on such personal decisions being solely dictated by the state being a bad thing for the individual, you are absolutely correct on that and I couldn't agree more. That said and sorry for getting slightly off topic here, but since you brought up that comparison I take it then you are fully aware that the state dictating to private citizens what kind of guns and accessories they can own is also nazi/fascistic in nature, right? Going by your own logic there and based on some comments you had made on the matter in the past, does that make you a nazi then, being you are in support of the state making (at least) some absurd regulations when it comes to gun ownership? I'd say that's a big yes, because there is no middle ground on that, the State getting involved in and passing any sort of legislation that restricts any individual right is problematic. Again, no middle ground on that much, the State intervening like that is either a problem or it's acceptable, but it can't be both at the same time.
So while I would definitely agree with you on anti-abortion zealots in the US acting similar to nazis/fascists is certainly an accurate conclusion, I could also make a case some of your own beliefs and or actions are also akin to that of fascists. As for me, I'm in full support of all individual rights out there regardless of whether or not if I personally agree on all said individual rights, and that my friend is the least fascist mentality one could possibly take.
Just a Little Something to Keep Me in Hot Water for the Day
_____________________________
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SpikeTalon comments on Jun 7, 2022:
Skado you awful man, how dare you take a logical and structured approach to that topic?!
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 7, 2022:
Skado you awful man, how dare you take a logical and structured approach to that topic?!
That’s for sure !
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 7, 2022:
Anyone who thinks Biden is actually making a positive impact on our economy must be naive or stupid.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 7, 2022:
Anyone who thinks Biden is actually making a positive impact on our economy must be naive or stupid.
This lowlife is a disgrace but continues to get a free ride by the mainstream media
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 7, 2022:
CNN and their ilk have to get their brownie points with Joe Biden...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 7, 2022:
CNN and their ilk have to get their brownie points with Joe Biden...
Most of what we know about Egyptian pyramids is due to the study of the pyramid of Khafre.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 7, 2022:
Hieroglyphic alphabet-
A an Egyptian vulture
B a foot
C a basket with handle
D a hand
E a reed
F a horned viper (an Egyptian snake)
G a jar-stand
H a reed shelter
I a reed
J a cobra
K the basket with the handle again (because hard “C” is like “K😉
L a lion
M an owl
N a zigzag symbol for water
O a lasso
P a square stool
Q a symbol for the slope of a hill
R a mouth
S a piece of linen folded over
T a bun
U a quail chick (which stands for the sound “U😉
V a horned viper
W a quail chick
X a basket and folded linen
Y two reeds
Z a door bolt
CH a hobble
KH a ball of string
SH the rectangle (which is the symbol for land)
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 7, 2022:
Hieroglyphic alphabet-
A an Egyptian vulture
B a foot
C a basket with handle
D a hand
E a reed
F a horned viper (an Egyptian snake)
G a jar-stand
H a reed shelter
I a reed
J a cobra
K the basket with the handle again (because hard “C” is like “K😉
L a lion
M an owl
N a zigzag symbol for water
O a lasso
P a square stool
Q a symbol for the slope of a hill
R a mouth
S a piece of linen folded over
T a bun
U a quail chick (which stands for the sound “U😉
V a horned viper
W a quail chick
X a basket and folded linen
Y two reeds
Z a door bolt
CH a hobble
KH a ball of string
SH the rectangle (which is the symbol for land)
I have a question for those knowledgeable about firearms. Is an AR-15 more deadly than a handgun?
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 6, 2022:
This might help-
https://www.americanfirearms.org/bullet-sizes-types-calibers/
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 6, 2022:
This might help-
https://www.americanfirearms.org/bullet-sizes-types-calibers/
Have you seen the Blue Grotto sea cave in Italy?
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 5, 2022:
Sure looks cool.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 5, 2022:
Sure looks cool.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 4, 2022:
Now that's funny!
This seems to happen a lot ,when activists support criminals and lie about what really happened.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 3, 2022:
Surprise surprise, she was armed, and probably pointed the gun at police prompting them to respond as they did.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 3, 2022:
Surprise surprise, she was armed, and probably pointed the gun at police prompting them to respond as they did.
I posted something of a personal nature and it's taken down.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 3, 2022:
Don't feel bad, I just did a post that criticized an incident that recently occured in the state of California, an absurd incident at that, and that post appears to have been made private. Guess you can't openly criticize the state of California on this site, lol. The posting standards for this site are questionable.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 3, 2022:
Don't feel bad, I just did a post that criticized an incident that recently occured in the state of California, an absurd incident at that, and that post appears to have been made private. Guess you can't openly criticize the state of California on this site, lol. The posting standards for this site are questionable.
Conservatives are to progressives as The Brotherhood is to The Party.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 3, 2022:
Can you see this post?
"Over the years based on some of what I've seen and heard about what goes on in the state of ..."
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 3, 2022:
Can you see this post?
"Over the years based on some of what I've seen and heard about what goes on in the state of ..."
The liberal idiots continue to cover for this POS and have the audacity to criticize Trumps children...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 2, 2022:
Hope his ex divulges all the details, the public deserves the truth.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 2, 2022:
Hope his ex divulges all the details, the public deserves the truth.
Someone told me today that the MeToo movement (as we know it) is probably over now, after the ...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 2, 2022:
Good riddance, any threats to due process should not be taken lightly, and every single human being living on this planet is capable of lying.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 2, 2022:
Good riddance, any threats to due process should not be taken lightly, and every single human being living on this planet is capable of lying.
Freedom vs. Freedoms Thoughts/opinions?
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SpikeTalon comments on Jun 2, 2022:
Can't say I care much for either extreme, that tribalist mentality gets to be too much for me after awhile. Going by today's definitions/standards of what it takes to either be considered liberal or conservative, someone like me would be just right of center. That said, conservative was never a word I ever had much in common with, and always considered myself too open-minded to fall into that category.
The fiscal and constitutional conservatism interests me, but I'm strongly opposed to social conservatism, as in my humble opinion the social conservatives are the ones responsible for us losing most of our individual rights regarding issues like rights for gays/legalizing marijuana/abortion rights/and separation of church and state to name a few. That's hardly anything moral. The social conservative crowd are sometimes referred to as theocratic fascists, and for good reason.
On the other hand are the far-left zealots often referred to as progressives, and aggressive would actually be a more appropriate name for that crowd, as they too love to infringe on the rights of others, except they do so on different issues (think free speech/expression being unjustly labeled as hate speech, gun rights, and privacy). That crowd tends to be more extreme socialist or even communist, and some of their economic policies are truly bad for our country.
So I'm not fond of either extreme, that tribalist mentality needs to go, as I don't trust either of them to do the right thing by all of society.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 2, 2022:
Can't say I care much for either extreme, that tribalist mentality gets to be too much for me after awhile. Going by today's definitions/standards of what it takes to either be considered liberal or conservative, someone like me would be just right of center. That said, conservative was never a word I ever had much in common with, and always considered myself too open-minded to fall into that category.
The fiscal and constitutional conservatism interests me, but I'm strongly opposed to social conservatism, as in my humble opinion the social conservatives are the ones responsible for us losing most of our individual rights regarding issues like rights for gays/legalizing marijuana/abortion rights/and separation of church and state to name a few. That's hardly anything moral. The social conservative crowd are sometimes referred to as theocratic fascists, and for good reason.
On the other hand are the far-left zealots often referred to as progressives, and aggressive would actually be a more appropriate name for that crowd, as they too love to infringe on the rights of others, except they do so on different issues (think free speech/expression being unjustly labeled as hate speech, gun rights, and privacy). That crowd tends to be more extreme socialist or even communist, and some of their economic policies are truly bad for our country.
So I'm not fond of either extreme, that tribalist mentality needs to go, as I don't trust either of them to do the right thing by all of society.
One of the reasons I prefer to keep to myself.
They were once friends.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 2, 2022:
Back when Trump sided way more with the Democrats.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 2, 2022:
Back when Trump sided way more with the Democrats.
2024
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 2, 2022:
I hope not, the GOP could do better than him.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 2, 2022:
I hope not, the GOP could do better than him.
Political Parties
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 2, 2022:
Not sure, guess that could happen though. Actually, wouldn't be a bad idea if whether the President was a Democrat or Republican their Vice President was a Libertarian, such a setup might balance things out a little more and discourage partisan politics somewhat.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 2, 2022:
Not sure, guess that could happen though. Actually, wouldn't be a bad idea if whether the President was a Democrat or Republican their Vice President was a Libertarian, such a setup might balance things out a little more and discourage partisan politics somewhat.
How did everything Abraham Lincoln and The Wide Awake's party stood for morph into Donald Trump and ...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 2, 2022:
Good question, I've often wondered myself? Think it's a fringe faction of the Republican Party and on the flip side there are many Republicans/conservatives who can't stand Trump's guts. As for the Proud Boys, when I first heard about them I was interested as they claimed to be in strong favor of the Second Amendment, but they lost me as a supporter when I heard about some of their harassment campaigns against some others who held opposing views on that matter. These activist groups (from both political sides) make me leery, small wonder why I'm an introvert who doesn't bother much with such factions/identity movements.
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 2, 2022:
Good question, I've often wondered myself? Think it's a fringe faction of the Republican Party and on the flip side there are many Republicans/conservatives who can't stand Trump's guts. As for the Proud Boys, when I first heard about them I was interested as they claimed to be in strong favor of the Second Amendment, but they lost me as a supporter when I heard about some of their harassment campaigns against some others who held opposing views on that matter. These activist groups (from both political sides) make me leery, small wonder why I'm an introvert who doesn't bother much with such factions/identity movements.
The gun control nut Beto ORourke is hard at it again!
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SpikeTalon comments on Jun 1, 2022:
Time for him to get in the news again...
SpikeTalon comments on Jun 1, 2022:
Time for him to get in the news again...
Got to control the people
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SpikeTalon comments on May 30, 2022:
Canada has far stricter gun control laws than here in the USA, and their laws didn't save them from a mass shooting in Nova Scotia- https://people.com/crime/canada-mass-shooting-16-people-killed/
Oh well, so much for the laws. Oh that's right, criminals don't give a damn about the laws, which is why they are criminals. Thoughts & prayers aren't the only worthless things out there, laws like that are also equally worthless.
SpikeTalon comments on May 30, 2022:
Canada has far stricter gun control laws than here in the USA, and their laws didn't save them from a mass shooting in Nova Scotia- https://people.com/crime/canada-mass-shooting-16-people-killed/
Oh well, so much for the laws. Oh that's right, criminals don't give a damn about the laws, which is why they are criminals. Thoughts & prayers aren't the only worthless things out there, laws like that are also equally worthless.
Was doing more research on mass shooting incidents and how they can be connected to a poor state of ...
SpikeTalon comments on May 30, 2022:
By the way, attached is an image of the cartoon character Brandon Hole supposedly was fascinated with. When someone like Hole gets uhh... sexually excited over such characters, guess they call that getting a "poner".
SpikeTalon comments on May 30, 2022:
By the way, attached is an image of the cartoon character Brandon Hole supposedly was fascinated with. When someone like Hole gets uhh... sexually excited over such characters, guess they call that getting a "poner".
Reading so much on this site, I have become interested in why a culture of fear and hate seems to be...
SpikeTalon comments on May 29, 2022:
Whilst I'd readily agree that organized religion breeds a culture of promoting fear and despair, I could also say the same for secular politics, in particular politicians with an interest in promoting their own self-righteous agendas (politicians from both political extremes that is). Unfortunately fear sells pretty well, and when the masses are fearful they are far easier to control and manipulate. At least that's what I've observed anyways.
SpikeTalon comments on May 29, 2022:
Whilst I'd readily agree that organized religion breeds a culture of promoting fear and despair, I could also say the same for secular politics, in particular politicians with an interest in promoting their own self-righteous agendas (politicians from both political extremes that is). Unfortunately fear sells pretty well, and when the masses are fearful they are far easier to control and manipulate. At least that's what I've observed anyways.
I feel the same way
SpikeTalon comments on May 29, 2022:
Ditto. Nevermind the fact that an armed citizen is who neutralized the Texas school shooter in the end, and not gun control laws or harsh language or gun free zone signs. Don't expect the gun control crowd to acknowledge that though, their pride won't let them.
SpikeTalon comments on May 29, 2022:
Ditto. Nevermind the fact that an armed citizen is who neutralized the Texas school shooter in the end, and not gun control laws or harsh language or gun free zone signs. Don't expect the gun control crowd to acknowledge that though, their pride won't let them.
A perfect day today in the best town in America. 😁
SpikeTalon comments on May 29, 2022:
Where would that be??
SpikeTalon comments on May 29, 2022:
Where would that be??
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SpikeTalon comments on May 29, 2022:
While I partially agree with that, I suspect a big factor in all the problems we face in society begin in the home with one's family. If most people grew up in a stable environment with adults who were there consistently to guide them along the way during life's trials, I think most of them would become productive enough members in society so that "collectively taking care of needs" would not be necessary as the individual could readily provide for themselves in which to also then contribute to society (paying taxes etc). That would also include not making college education a requirement in order to be able to earn a comfortable living.
The other problem I've observed in society that probably is contributing to all of this greater harm would be the fact that we as a whole have become very intolerant and unforgiving of one another, which in turn has led to an increase in intense bullying. Day to day if one were to look hard one could find numerous subtle and not so subtle incidents of bullying and or the promoting of a bullying mentality. Politics are a good example, look how our elected representatives treat each other, at times openly insulting and dehumanizing each other. Mainstream media sources would follow close behind on that, taking jabs at and cutting up media competitors (think CNN & FOX News being at each other's throats for example). And it goes on and on, small wonder why so many kids these days grow up dysfunctional and thinking they're superior in some way(s) to the next kid. Please note my restraint on various types of addictions, in particular drug addictions, which are also a big factor contributing to the ills in society.
Guns are hardly the villain in society, and as the above meme suggested I do think that violent crime would be considerably lower if we focused our attention more on finding solutions to the problems I just mentioned. Of course, at times like this emotions take the pilot seat and dictate to people instead of logic and reasoning, and the one argument side goes on the offensive towards the opposing viewpoint, and said opposing view in return goes on the defensive, resulting in once again going around in circles and accomplishing nothing meaningful. The type of society as suggested in the meme would sure be ideal, but at this point admittedly I hold out little hope that the situation will ever improve like that anytime soon. Hope I turn out to be wrong about that though, that's one time I wouldn't mind being wrong.
SpikeTalon comments on May 29, 2022:
While I partially agree with that, I suspect a big factor in all the problems we face in society begin in the home with one's family. If most people grew up in a stable environment with adults who were there consistently to guide them along the way during life's trials, I think most of them would become productive enough members in society so that "collectively taking care of needs" would not be necessary as the individual could readily provide for themselves in which to also then contribute to society (paying taxes etc). That would also include not making college education a requirement in order to be able to earn a comfortable living.
The other problem I've observed in society that probably is contributing to all of this greater harm would be the fact that we as a whole have become very intolerant and unforgiving of one another, which in turn has led to an increase in intense bullying. Day to day if one were to look hard one could find numerous subtle and not so subtle incidents of bullying and or the promoting of a bullying mentality. Politics are a good example, look how our elected representatives treat each other, at times openly insulting and dehumanizing each other. Mainstream media sources would follow close behind on that, taking jabs at and cutting up media competitors (think CNN & FOX News being at each other's throats for example). And it goes on and on, small wonder why so many kids these days grow up dysfunctional and thinking they're superior in some way(s) to the next kid. Please note my restraint on various types of addictions, in particular drug addictions, which are also a big factor contributing to the ills in society.
Guns are hardly the villain in society, and as the above meme suggested I do think that violent crime would be considerably lower if we focused our attention more on finding solutions to the problems I just mentioned. Of course, at times like this emotions take the pilot seat and dictate to people instead of logic and reasoning, and the one argument side goes on the offensive towards the opposing viewpoint, and said opposing view in return goes on the defensive, resulting in once again going around in circles and accomplishing nothing meaningful. The type of society as suggested in the meme would sure be ideal, but at this point admittedly I hold out little hope that the situation will ever improve like that anytime soon. Hope I turn out to be wrong about that though, that's one time I wouldn't mind being wrong.
From BATSHIT HELL to MONKEYPOXALYPSE
Do many here, still follow everything the ultimate mighty ...
SpikeTalon comments on May 28, 2022:
Fear is a good tool to keep the masses under control.
SpikeTalon comments on May 28, 2022:
Fear is a good tool to keep the masses under control.
Yes I do!
SpikeTalon comments on May 28, 2022:
Sure do.
SpikeTalon comments on May 28, 2022:
Sure do.
I hope he wins all his defamation lawsuits against these B……. !
SpikeTalon comments on May 28, 2022:
Same here.
SpikeTalon comments on May 28, 2022:
Same here.
Don't say it doesn't work.
SpikeTalon comments on May 28, 2022:
Yeah, maybe no school shootings, but the laws haven't stopped mass shootings in general, so that meme is only telling some of the story. If the laws worked as some like to think they would, then common sense should dictate there should be ZERO mass shootings anywhere, but that's not reality, and don't give me some excuse mass shootings like that in the UK are rare, I don't care how rare they are they still happen which they shouldn't occur at all if the laws actually worked.-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth_shooting
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumbria_shootings
The Plymouth mass shooting occured less than one year ago no less, and in response UK authorities announced they would issue updated guidelines for firearms applications.... well yeah folks, because your frickin laws didn't work in the first place, so of course they have to issue "updates". If the laws worked as intended, there should never be any mass shootings, and despite the laws if such incidents occured once common sense should dictate that it could happen again.
SpikeTalon comments on May 28, 2022:
Yeah, maybe no school shootings, but the laws haven't stopped mass shootings in general, so that meme is only telling some of the story. If the laws worked as some like to think they would, then common sense should dictate there should be ZERO mass shootings anywhere, but that's not reality, and don't give me some excuse mass shootings like that in the UK are rare, I don't care how rare they are they still happen which they shouldn't occur at all if the laws actually worked.-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth_shooting
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumbria_shootings
The Plymouth mass shooting occured less than one year ago no less, and in response UK authorities announced they would issue updated guidelines for firearms applications.... well yeah folks, because your frickin laws didn't work in the first place, so of course they have to issue "updates". If the laws worked as intended, there should never be any mass shootings, and despite the laws if such incidents occured once common sense should dictate that it could happen again.
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