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There's been alot of talk recently about defunding police departments across the country, and while ...
RoboGraham comments on Sep 3, 2020:
Only the most fringe of the fringe want to defund to the point of abolishment. The vast majority want to defund and reduce the duties that officers are expected to perform. Reduce the number of cops and increase the number of mental health professionals to respond to calls which require ...
SpikeTalon replies on Sep 3, 2020:
I mostly agree there. The problem started when state and local police forces were allowed to unionize, and LE itself started to steer away from Sheriffs and deputies in favor of large departments which in turn have become like a business as you mentioned examples above. I truly believe that the issues with LE nowadays could have been mostly avoidable had we stuck with sheriffs and deputies.
There's been alot of talk recently about defunding police departments across the country, and while ...
Pralina1 comments on Sep 2, 2020:
Spike . Nobody w five ounces of brains wants to defund police force . We want to reform . None of this was in our daily menu of dark thoughts and anger , until latest events and stories . And that’s a shame actually , but it’s true . It has to be a better way to select , educate , training...
SpikeTalon replies on Sep 2, 2020:
I'm okay with reform and better training along with more accountability, and glad to hear you believe the same. I agree on the protesting outside clinics, I'm fine with such just so long as everything stays peaceful. Anyone who threatens to bomb a building or start a fire etc should be put in jail. As for police behaviors go, that's some situation you went through, and the thing is you never should have had to go through such if there was better accountability. No easy solution there, some suggest privatizing as the public police unions have become too powerful, but of course alot would also be against such. Thank you for sharing your story.
Talk about "Indian Country"! 😳🍷
SpikeTalon comments on Sep 1, 2020:
Figures that be coming from gangs...
SpikeTalon replies on Sep 2, 2020:
@DUCHESSA I'm from Allentown PA...
Hi Everyone.
SpikeTalon comments on Sep 1, 2020:
I respect that, you have a right to state your opinions regardless if I agree or disagree with you, and resorting to personal attacks most likely will not convince the other side they might be wrong about their conclusions.
SpikeTalon replies on Sep 2, 2020:
@Admin I too share in that concern for the future. A shame some people start in with the assumptions and namecalling as soon as another so much as merely expresses an opinion or asks a certain question.
Talk about "Indian Country"! 😳🍷
SpikeTalon comments on Sep 1, 2020:
Figures that be coming from gangs...
SpikeTalon replies on Sep 2, 2020:
@DUCHESSA Same here on that thought.
WalMart is launching its membership WalMart Plus on September 15- [delish.com]
FearlessFly comments on Sep 1, 2020:
. . . I'm proud to say I have never set-foot in a Walmart. :O
SpikeTalon replies on Sep 2, 2020:
@FearlessFly Smart man, neither have I and never will.
Now you can lock and unlock comments! I added this feature for those who enjoy responding to ...
SpikeTalon comments on Sep 1, 2020:
I'm not seeing that option anywhere...
SpikeTalon replies on Sep 2, 2020:
@Admin Just tested it out, and it works.
Now you can lock and unlock comments! I added this feature for those who enjoy responding to ...
SpikeTalon comments on Sep 1, 2020:
I'm not seeing that option anywhere...
SpikeTalon replies on Sep 2, 2020:
@Admin I see it now, thank you.
Now you can lock and unlock comments! I added this feature for those who enjoy responding to ...
SpikeTalon comments on Sep 1, 2020:
I'm not seeing that option anywhere...
SpikeTalon replies on Sep 1, 2020:
@altschmerz One would think, but I checked on four or so of my posts now and did not see any option like that.
WalMart is launching its membership WalMart Plus on September 15- [delish.com]
FearlessFly comments on Sep 1, 2020:
. . . I'm proud to say I have never set-foot in a Walmart. :O
SpikeTalon replies on Sep 1, 2020:
Amazon is worse... To each his/her own though.
Talk about "Indian Country"! 😳🍷
Captain_Feelgood comments on Sep 1, 2020:
Can't say I'm surprised..
SpikeTalon replies on Sep 1, 2020:
The thing that really gets me when it comes to such gangs, when they damage police vehicles or buildings it is ultimately the taxpayers who will foot the bill for any damages, and not any individual cops per se. People like that don't think at all about the consequences, it's all about their emotional breakdowns...
Figured this would be a good one to kick off the month of September.
Unity comments on Sep 1, 2020:
Great group!
SpikeTalon replies on Sep 1, 2020:
That they are. Back in 2014 (think it was that year anyway) they appeared at the Allentown Fair along with Chicago, and the Grandstand was packed full that night.
Report: Rod Rosenstein Crippled The Mueller Investigation
Trajan61 comments on Aug 31, 2020:
The Mueller investigation was nothing but a bogus attempt by the sore looser democrats to remove Trump from office and should never have happened! In fact those responsible for this investigation should be arrested and if convicted sent to prison. @spiketalon, @captain_feelgood
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 31, 2020:
@FearlessFly I'm anti-both parties, Biden is no better. JFK would have been the last President I would have put my full support behind.
Report: Rod Rosenstein Crippled The Mueller Investigation
Trajan61 comments on Aug 31, 2020:
The Mueller investigation was nothing but a bogus attempt by the sore looser democrats to remove Trump from office and should never have happened! In fact those responsible for this investigation should be arrested and if convicted sent to prison. @spiketalon, @captain_feelgood
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 31, 2020:
@FearlessFly Valid point on the timing part, but anti-Trumpers all the same...
Report: Rod Rosenstein Crippled The Mueller Investigation
Trajan61 comments on Aug 31, 2020:
The Mueller investigation was nothing but a bogus attempt by the sore looser democrats to remove Trump from office and should never have happened! In fact those responsible for this investigation should be arrested and if convicted sent to prison. @spiketalon, @captain_feelgood
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 31, 2020:
@FearlessFly True, but the never Trump Repubs are in league with the Dems though, and such was obvious during the DNC.
I've decided to vote for Trump in November.
Emanuele comments on Mar 21, 2020:
Very wise decision.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 30, 2020:
@Emanuele Sure thing. Apparently she has vacated the site now, can't say I'll miss her.
Regarding my last post, I’m taking both my parents’ lead & voting for Biden.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 29, 2020:
The skeptic in me felt compelled to bring this post up- "Not saying I know who I'm going to vote for yet, but if it's Biden versus Trump.". Also, let's not forget the post you did a few month's back in the conservative group stating otherwise, please see attached screenshot. Being ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 30, 2020:
@St-Sinner Her last reply to me was snide, even though I tried to understand her perspective. Some people are locked into their own ways and don't care what the other side has to say, and resort to gaslighting. You're right, not many on here debate in a civil manner, part of the reason why I'm not as active on here much anymore.
Regarding my last post, I’m taking both my parents’ lead & voting for Biden.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 29, 2020:
The skeptic in me felt compelled to bring this post up- "Not saying I know who I'm going to vote for yet, but if it's Biden versus Trump.". Also, let's not forget the post you did a few month's back in the conservative group stating otherwise, please see attached screenshot. Being ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 30, 2020:
@St-Sinner Thank you for the compliment. Looks like she either paused or deleted her account, which in turn looks like I was chatting with myself above.
Regarding my last post, I’m taking both my parents’ lead & voting for Biden.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 29, 2020:
The skeptic in me felt compelled to bring this post up- "Not saying I know who I'm going to vote for yet, but if it's Biden versus Trump.". Also, let's not forget the post you did a few month's back in the conservative group stating otherwise, please see attached screenshot. Being ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 30, 2020:
@VeronikaAnnJ This thread is getting long and every time I come back to it, the page takes forever to load. I did comment on another of your posts, maybe continue the convo there, but I need to get some sleep now, later.
Regarding my last post, I’m taking both my parents’ lead & voting for Biden.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 29, 2020:
The skeptic in me felt compelled to bring this post up- "Not saying I know who I'm going to vote for yet, but if it's Biden versus Trump.". Also, let's not forget the post you did a few month's back in the conservative group stating otherwise, please see attached screenshot. Being ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 30, 2020:
@VeronikaAnnJ You could have just reported said insane comment and let site support deal with it. These are digital exchanges, is it really worth getting that upset over someone you will never meet in person? Both Biden and Trump said and continue to say some of the most ridiculous things, both are bad news. You wonder how anyone could support Trump, I wonder how anyone could support a guy who gets touchy feely with little kids. A lesser evil is still an evil, and both of them give me the creeps. The logic behind banning you? That's simple... based on some of what you have recently said about me and the CA group and also some group posts, I don't trust you. Had a chat with Admin about such issues, and it's a pain for him and his staff when some members get flag happy, so he told me best thing is to just ban so they won't see the group posts. I don't know if it's you or someone else who has been flagging CA group posts and if it was you I don't expect you to say so, but I'm getting rather fed up with the nonsense and resorted to just banning. I don't need the headaches or drama. If you change your mind on how you perceive us I said the offer is still on the table and I'll unban you. I can't understand for all the gripes you have against the CA group why being banned would bother you so much? Someone has been flagging that group alot recently and site support isn't finding anything objectionable, no more so anyway than the leftwing groups who talk down conservatives. For the record, I don't enjoy banning anyone.
Regarding my last post, I’m taking both my parents’ lead & voting for Biden.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 29, 2020:
The skeptic in me felt compelled to bring this post up- "Not saying I know who I'm going to vote for yet, but if it's Biden versus Trump.". Also, let's not forget the post you did a few month's back in the conservative group stating otherwise, please see attached screenshot. Being ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 30, 2020:
@VeronikaAnnJ Veteran perceived that as man hating whether he was right or wrong. I don't remember that exchange. Some of their comments were questionable, and I didn't agree with them hence the bothered part, but I choose to ignore them. Who exactly has the authority to question someone else over perceived prejudices? Did you ever stop to think that you may have perceived something that in reality does not exist? Why is every guy who questions modern day feminism labeled as hateful or an incel? Maybe they aren't comfortable with such absolutes? The real problem in our society is among those who insist on associating with labels and titles, that causes division, which is why I'm registered Independent, can't say I care for labels. I'm sorry, the thought of some going around pointing the finger at others over perceived hate gives me the creeps, who exactly has that kind of authority to do something like that to another? See, that's why the Admin of this site felt the way he did, he realized the danger of a society as you described above where those who are merely suspected of any kind of prejudice get labeled and shamed, and he was right.
Regarding my last post, I’m taking both my parents’ lead & voting for Biden.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 29, 2020:
The skeptic in me felt compelled to bring this post up- "Not saying I know who I'm going to vote for yet, but if it's Biden versus Trump.". Also, let's not forget the post you did a few month's back in the conservative group stating otherwise, please see attached screenshot. Being ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 30, 2020:
@VeronikaAnnJ I get your point on the hate part, but it's worth pointing out that confronting such people over their prejudices will more likely than not cause them to go on the defensive, which is exactly what happened in your exchange with Veteran, you argued with him and he only resisted more. What did that accomplish? Maybe you're right that ignoring isn't always the best approach, but then again maybe confrontation isn't the best approach either. That's a complex issue with no easy solution. This is just my take on it, but having the politically correct police brigade running loose as you described kind of gives me the creeps. Either way you look at it, we're going around in circles on that much. I've not the slightest clue what your political views still are, I only know and for a fact at that matter that at one time you said with much certainty that you were voting for Trump, and now that suddenly changed. Do what you think is right, I'm not knocking you for making your own choices per se. As for me, neither of them are good news.
Regarding my last post, I’m taking both my parents’ lead & voting for Biden.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 29, 2020:
The skeptic in me felt compelled to bring this post up- "Not saying I know who I'm going to vote for yet, but if it's Biden versus Trump.". Also, let's not forget the post you did a few month's back in the conservative group stating otherwise, please see attached screenshot. Being ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 30, 2020:
@VeronikaAnnJ No one is stopping you from bashing the CA group, just because you were banned that doesn't limit your free speech to bash, so if it pleases you then bash away. Like I mentioned before, if you can put the bashing aside for a moment I'm all game for a conversation on the matter. If those individuals you mentioned above bother (or were bothering) you, maybe then focus on the individuals that don't engage in such behaviors, not everyone acts like that afterall. I see no point in engaging with such people, focus on those who do act civil, problem solved. I may vent about politicians etc, but I try to be civil with fellow site members until if any of them get personal with me. You're right about Veteran and Jacar, neither of them bothered me, know why? If whenever they would rant on about say feminism, I for the most part would simply ignore them and try chatting with them later when they cooled down. They didn't bother me because I ignored their rants. Why give someone like that your precious time? For crying out loud when someone acts like that just ignore them. I don't have to agree or disagree with them, it's easier to just ignore folks like that. Don't you realize that when you give them an audience they will do more of the same, let them babble to themselves by ignoring them. Never once did I say specifically that I wasn't bothered by what they were rambling on about, big difference there. Don't give women haters an audience, and that does bother me, but I refuse to give such people the time of day. This is something else to consider... did you ever stop to think that maybe they viewed you as being a man hater? If that by chance be the case, who exactly would be right or wrong there? Of course, I don't think that matters much, both sides are already convinced they are correct and the other wrong, a communication breakdown occurs and we arrive to the current state of affairs, why politics and social issues have become so divisive in our country. No one hardly cares to try to understand how the other side feels, it is only about one's own perception on things.
FEATURE REQUEST Would it be possible to have more robust search options for posts?
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 29, 2020:
That's where the save post option comes in handy, if I wanted to come back to a particular post for any reason I could just add it to the saved list.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 30, 2020:
@FrayedBear True, but at that point what would any other save options matter if such were to occur?
Regarding my last post, I’m taking both my parents’ lead & voting for Biden.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 29, 2020:
The skeptic in me felt compelled to bring this post up- "Not saying I know who I'm going to vote for yet, but if it's Biden versus Trump.". Also, let's not forget the post you did a few month's back in the conservative group stating otherwise, please see attached screenshot. Being ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 30, 2020:
@VeronikaAnnJ This is an echo chamber for agnostics and atheists, nothing more nothing less, we come here in this echo chamber to escape from the insanity that is religion even if it be a temporary retreat. I don't have a personal grudge against you, you think I'm a hypocrite and I now distrust you, and life goes on. Doesn't mean I hate you. Looks like we'll both have to be disappointed in each other, and I'm fine with that.
Regarding my last post, I’m taking both my parents’ lead & voting for Biden.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 29, 2020:
The skeptic in me felt compelled to bring this post up- "Not saying I know who I'm going to vote for yet, but if it's Biden versus Trump.". Also, let's not forget the post you did a few month's back in the conservative group stating otherwise, please see attached screenshot. Being ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 30, 2020:
@VeronikaAnnJ Technically you were not absent from the group, I saw you pop up numerous times on the group posts under who recently viewed said posts. You don't have to be a member in order to view posts, and I consider such to be a form of participation as you have to look up the group directly. I care not that you changed your mind, you must understand based on some of my past experiences with people I'm leery when someone states one thing with relative certainty only to turn around later and say the opposite. I'm also fine with you calling me a hypocrite, but flipfloppers make me suspicious is all. I've been keeping up with what Trump has been saying, and I think some comments get taken out of context. Do you have any idea what it would take to reverse in any way Social Security? The Republicans have been entertaining that notion for years now and guess what? No changes, I wonder why? That's called pandering to your targeted audience, and both the Dems and Repubs are skilled at doing such. For years now the Dems have talked about undoing the Second Amendment, and surprise surprise... that hasn't happened and most likely never will knowing what it would take in order to accomplish such. That's scare tactics and nothing more, Trump being his usual boastful self. If anything negative happens with Social Security, it will most likely be due to the program itself collapsing under its own weight, and no one particular individual would be responsible for that.
Regarding my last post, I’m taking both my parents’ lead & voting for Biden.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 29, 2020:
The skeptic in me felt compelled to bring this post up- "Not saying I know who I'm going to vote for yet, but if it's Biden versus Trump.". Also, let's not forget the post you did a few month's back in the conservative group stating otherwise, please see attached screenshot. Being ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 30, 2020:
@VeronikaAnnJ Yeah... this whole site is an echo chamber, but you were already aware of that though right? In reality you don't know anything about me either, and why at times some of us in the CA group act as we do. I've personally experienced negativity from the progressive crowd, and at times vent a little in the group, and for that I'm a bad person? I'm not hateful either, certainly no more than you or anyone else on here who rants over politics from time to time.
Regarding my last post, I’m taking both my parents’ lead & voting for Biden.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 29, 2020:
The skeptic in me felt compelled to bring this post up- "Not saying I know who I'm going to vote for yet, but if it's Biden versus Trump.". Also, let's not forget the post you did a few month's back in the conservative group stating otherwise, please see attached screenshot. Being ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 30, 2020:
@VeronikaAnnJ I'm not fighting with you or anyone, never was, only responded honestly to this post and a question you had asked me. How do you know for certain Trump will indeed mess up Social Security? One's opinion does not automatically equate to fact, just because he is your father and you love him. By the way I've no qualms with you changing your vote and agree voting is a serious thing. I take issue when someone makes a bold assertion/claim/statement and then turns around and suddenly says vice versa. Maybe just maybe not jump to conclusions and ride things out a little bit more so to speak, for example I didn't make any such commitments as it's still a few months before the Election. Anyway, that's just me, and I have a hard time taking anyone seriously who flipflops suddenly like that. To each his her own though I say on that. Regarding the last part of your comment, wrongo... I never banned someone for merely disagreeing with me, I banned those who got combative with me or fellow group members and hurling personal attacks, big difference there than just disagreeing. I respect everyone's opinions whether I agree or not, but no one and I repeat no one should have to put up with personal attacks, that is called harassment and in most places is actually illegal. For the record, on SLUG I often get into disagreements with other members, but the difference there than with this site is that hardly anyone resorts to personal attacks on SLUG, and Admin himself at one point even mentioned that banning and such on SLUG is considerably less than on here. If calling out bad behaviors is your thing, fair enough, but there is no shortage of ill behaviors coming from the left-leaning groups, pays to keep that in mind. Like I said, if you decide to ever actually try to understand where we are coming from minus the crude assumptions, I'm open to talking about it.
I've decided to vote for Trump in November.
azzow2 comments on Mar 19, 2020:
Biden backed the criminal empire of the Clinton's your choice is sound.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 29, 2020:
Please see my above comment to Trajan.
I've decided to vote for Trump in November.
Trajan61 comments on Mar 20, 2020:
Good choice and welcome to the group. Hell Biden can’t even remember where he’s at half the time but he wants to be president. Doesn’t even make sense.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 29, 2020:
She's bullshitting Trajan, just did a public post saying she will vote for Biden. She has been banned from this group for talking trash about this group publicly and saying untrue things about me.
I've decided to vote for Trump in November.
Seriousreason comments on Mar 20, 2020:
The fact the Party of identity politics, the slowly getting more progressive types, Diversity & inclusion. Nominate the oldest, chest deep in swamp gizz. , White guy possible , is to me truly sweet in its irony.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 29, 2020:
Please see my above comment to Emanuele.
I've decided to vote for Trump in November.
Spudgun comments on Mar 20, 2020:
Very true. Besides being a thief, dishonest, incredibly corrupt, and a liar, Biden is also a complete idiot, which is obvious when you hear him speak.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 29, 2020:
Please see my reply above to Emanuele.
I've decided to vote for Trump in November.
Emanuele comments on Mar 21, 2020:
Very wise decision.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 29, 2020:
Don't believe her, she's bullshitting, and just did a public post saying she will vote for Biden. She has been banned from this group precisely because of such.
Just curious, set aside the 'anti-Trump' rhetoric for a second, are there people here that actually ...
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 28, 2020:
Oh, I'm sure there are some on here who do...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 29, 2020:
@yvilletom No thanks, I haven't bothered with him since he publicly criticized one of the groups I host, claiming I all but supported terrorists. As for him being a threat to capitalism, I'm not very worried about that.
Just curious, set aside the 'anti-Trump' rhetoric for a second, are there people here that actually ...
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 28, 2020:
Oh, I'm sure there are some on here who do...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 28, 2020:
@yvilletom A guy on here who goes by the name PontifexMarximus (think that's how his name is spelled) identifies as a communist. Unfortunately, it is not merely in my dreams, although I'd wish it was just so.
Would you like us to have an Agnostic online magazine?
Fernapple comments on Aug 24, 2020:
Why limit it to articles about non-belief, to make it more interesting why not have a limited number of sub -sections , maybe only five or six, such as politics, science, lifestyle etc. Don't allow huge numbers of groups, but do allow people who want to read, to access it selectively through the ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 24, 2020:
Especially a tab for science and technology.
Would you like us to have an Agnostic online magazine?
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 23, 2020:
If you had sole control of the editing/approval, I'd say yes. Not sure it's a good idea to hand that over to others, unless you really trust them to be fair to all.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 23, 2020:
@Admin I'd be for that.
Been meaning to bring this up for some time now.
KKGator comments on Aug 22, 2020:
Why would a member, especially a higher-level member, be posting anonymously? I don't get it.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 23, 2020:
@LenHazell53 You're right about that.
Been meaning to bring this up for some time now.
Cutiebeauty comments on Aug 22, 2020:
Wah wah wah. The echo chamber broke. Wah. We don't have control... !! Wah. The level of anonymous does not indicate the level of the poster lmao
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 23, 2020:
@LenHazell53 I get where you're going with that, but that individual visited my profile and in turn I visited theirs, only to find out certain details matched with the individual above here. Just an observation, not stalking. These days while online I'm alert to those kinds of details, as I've been catfished on here more than once.
Been meaning to bring this up for some time now.
Boomtarat03 comments on Aug 22, 2020:
I wonder why you got me blocked 😅 I never encounter you on any page of agnostic, I wanna see your bio now because of your post😛 and now I found out you got me blocked 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 23, 2020:
@VeronikaAnnJ She lied about that, I'm not the first person she blocked, she blocked Jorj before me and probably blocked others. You're in the wrong group, the Senate isn't for member drama.
Been meaning to bring this up for some time now.
Boomtarat03 comments on Aug 22, 2020:
I wonder why you got me blocked 😅 I never encounter you on any page of agnostic, I wanna see your bio now because of your post😛 and now I found out you got me blocked 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 23, 2020:
@LovinLarge If you want to bash someone, you're in the wrong group, the Senate isn't for member drama. Toxic personality you say? I'll tell you what's toxic... all but wishing someone drop dead from Covid because you disagreed with them, like you said to me on one of my posts. By the way, you didn't know this because I blocked you after you blocked me, but your last reply on that thread got deleted by Admin, he thought your remark was vile for a self proclaimed progressive humanist.
International day commemorating the victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief (August ...
JohKul comments on Aug 23, 2020:
Thank you for posting this, I did not know this exists
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 23, 2020:
Sure thing.
Now the BLM scum want your house . WHATS next
Spudgun comments on Aug 14, 2020:
It is time to use BLM for target practice. I see not other use for them.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 23, 2020:
@skeptic99 For sure, no true freedom of speech on here. I remember once some guy complained about you merely questioning the Holocaust, and the outrage mob wanted Admin to delete your account.
I see the world of Deus Ex someday possibly becoming a reality.
Amzungu comments on Aug 23, 2020:
Certainly an interesting thought experiment. I am not a gamer, but did read the article. I also enjoyed the Altered Carbon series on Netflix and thought it was a thought provoking display of some of the ways AI could be incorporated into our distant future, though it seems difficult to find a ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 23, 2020:
Well said, I certainly agree on the coming to the middle part.
Been meaning to bring this up for some time now.
Boomtarat03 comments on Aug 22, 2020:
I wonder why you got me blocked 😅 I never encounter you on any page of agnostic, I wanna see your bio now because of your post😛 and now I found out you got me blocked 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty If something was removed, I'd say it was altered then from its original state...
Been meaning to bring this up for some time now.
Cutiebeauty comments on Aug 22, 2020:
Wah wah wah. The echo chamber broke. Wah. We don't have control... !! Wah. The level of anonymous does not indicate the level of the poster lmao
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty You're under the name Unaffiliated on there, and that's a term I recall you using before. The locations match, up until you changed it on here to bumble fuck NY or whatever it is now. A member of the atheist group on there. The birthdays match, January 1st. The joining time is suspicious, shortly after SLUG was revealed on here. I don't believe in coincidences like that. In case you hadn't figured out, and apparently you didn't, I'm the one that messaged you on there.
Been meaning to bring this up for some time now.
Marionville comments on Aug 22, 2020:
Why would this matter to you? If someone wishes to post something anonymously and not have the guts to stand over it by saying who they are, I would just ignore the post altogether. As far as knowing who the poster is because of their level being shown...how are you able to tell their identity ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
It doesn't matter to me personally, just saying that if the option exists the level shouldn't show, and actually I wonder why the level even needs to show next to poster's name in the first place, are the levels that important? Been meaning to bring that up here, and recently a member in a popular group went the anonymous route in order to stir up more member drama, which reminded me. As for telling identity, not easy to do, but some give it away in regards to their posting style.
Been meaning to bring this up for some time now.
Boomtarat03 comments on Aug 22, 2020:
I wonder why you got me blocked 😅 I never encounter you on any page of agnostic, I wanna see your bio now because of your post😛 and now I found out you got me blocked 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty I know what she asked, and I'm not obligated to explain to anyone why I block, and I don't give a damn if someone blocks me, like with the malcontent above. I did alter my bio removing any personal details, how is that lying? Never knew anyone who got so upset over being blocked by another like you do. Your comment is member drama by the way, not appropriate for this group.
Been meaning to bring this up for some time now.
Cutiebeauty comments on Aug 22, 2020:
Wah wah wah. The echo chamber broke. Wah. We don't have control... !! Wah. The level of anonymous does not indicate the level of the poster lmao
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
The peanut gallery has spoken, lol... By the way, someone messaged you on SLUG.
Been meaning to bring this up for some time now.
LenHazell53 comments on Aug 22, 2020:
why would anyone want to post anonymously? Cowardice, bigotry, shame? Can't think of many other reasons.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
Good question. Never had any need for that, but if the option is going to be available at least don't bother showing the level, and actually not sure why the levels are shown at all on posts?
International day commemorating the victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief (August ...
Silver1wun comments on Aug 22, 2020:
Why not be inclusive? I think ideology and the sexual damaged by theology should count too. All it leaves is 'natural causes'.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
Sexuality in particular over the ages has really taken a blow by theology.
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Silver1wun comments on Aug 22, 2020:
Why not be inclusive? I think ideology and the sexual damaged by theology should count too. All it leaves is 'natural causes'.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
Valid point, I concur.
it just don't seem to matter when we post our political opinions much.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 22, 2020:
The following was a part of CNN's statements on the polls, and part of the reason why I generally don't trust them- It is important to remember that in the U.S., the president is elected by the electoral college, not by the popular vote, and national polls can only approximate the popular vote....
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
@hankster That they do, at least where overall popularity is concerned anyway.
it just don't seem to matter when we post our political opinions much.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 22, 2020:
The following was a part of CNN's statements on the polls, and part of the reason why I generally don't trust them- It is important to remember that in the U.S., the president is elected by the electoral college, not by the popular vote, and national polls can only approximate the popular vote....
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
Trust the polls that is.
Been meaning to bring this up for some time now.
KKGator comments on Aug 22, 2020:
Why would a member, especially a higher-level member, be posting anonymously? I don't get it.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
@KKGator Okay, the offer still stands though, and I agree on the blood pressure part.
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PBuck0145 comments on Aug 22, 2020:
Due to the make-up of the UNGA, they will continue to downplay and ignore the ongoing atrocities perpetrated by followers of "the prophet". https://thereligionofpeace.com/attacks/attacks.aspx?Yr=Last30
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
Valid point.
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Amzungu comments on Aug 22, 2020:
I didn't even know this existed. Thank you for posting.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
I didn't know about it either until I came across a post on the other site, from the Atheists For Liberty group.
Been meaning to bring this up for some time now.
Boomtarat03 comments on Aug 22, 2020:
I wonder why you got me blocked 😅 I never encounter you on any page of agnostic, I wanna see your bio now because of your post😛 and now I found out you got me blocked 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
You're honestly not missing much, since the drama on here over the other site I've removed my bio description, and actually don't post much on here anymore.
Been meaning to bring this up for some time now.
KKGator comments on Aug 22, 2020:
Why would a member, especially a higher-level member, be posting anonymously? I don't get it.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
@KKGator I know what post you're referring to, and I had a talk with the guy that posted that comment and he said it won't happen again, but that's not what I heard that problem was about though. One person is telling me one thing, while another is bringing up a totally different post, don't know who to believe on that... What you said about snowflake behavior applies to both sides by the way, one time on here a member from Trump Pinata posted that she wished she could line up every NRA member and shoot them dead with an AR-15, and nothing was done about that and she is still active on here. I could unban you from that group if you want by the way.
Been meaning to bring this up for some time now.
KKGator comments on Aug 22, 2020:
Why would a member, especially a higher-level member, be posting anonymously? I don't get it.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
@KKGator Think that occured in the Trump Pinata group, and being I have that group hidden I too missed it, only heard about that from someone who messaged me. Doesn't look like we missed out on much...
Been meaning to bring this up for some time now.
KKGator comments on Aug 22, 2020:
Why would a member, especially a higher-level member, be posting anonymously? I don't get it.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
I don't get it either, and have yet to use that option, but apparently recently in one group someone posted anonymously and that riled some folks up.
Pathetic Biden lied and bragged when he stated he was arrested 3 times and now he asks black ...
HarrySlick comments on Aug 7, 2020:
You should have posted the video of this interview it’s hilarious .
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
@St-Sinner That lovinlarge lady is a malcontent.
Pathetic Biden lied and bragged when he stated he was arrested 3 times and now he asks black ...
godlessguy comments on Aug 7, 2020:
Imagine this poor guy in a debate with Trump This I would love to see.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
@St-Sinner Don't waste your time arguing with lovinlarge, she's a malcontent and troll.
Pathetic Biden lied and bragged when he stated he was arrested 3 times and now he asks black ...
fedup comments on Aug 7, 2020:
He is just faking it so people will feel sorry for his ass and vote for him out of pity.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 22, 2020:
@fedup Don't waste your time on that lovinlarge lady, she's not worth your valuable time.
This was good...
Trajan61 comments on Aug 21, 2020:
Hell the idiotic democrats can’t even run the cities they control but they still think they are better qualified to run the country. Hell a lot of those looney idiots want to allow criminals to vote!
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 21, 2020:
Crazy times we live in...
@Admin.
altschmerz comments on Aug 20, 2020:
You can forget about that, he won't even bring back the nausea emoji—much less the sad one.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 20, 2020:
After hearing such, I'm nauseous now...
@Admin.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 20, 2020:
For those of us who are not fluent in emoji (like me), simply mentioning the word "barfs" gets the message out fairly well.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 20, 2020:
@FrayedBear I see, Mr Bear, all good then.
AOC again shows how ignorant and Incompetent she is .
Spudgun comments on Aug 20, 2020:
What do you expect from somebody who was a two-bit bartender before she was recruited to be a politician?
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 20, 2020:
A two-bit bartender, that's a good one.
Added a little feature to hopefully help conversations.
Paracosm comments on Aug 19, 2020:
Hmm. That makes me want to post and reply less than I already do.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 19, 2020:
Can't say I blame you for feeling that way.
Want to have an Agnostic tribunal?
KKGator comments on Aug 18, 2020:
I don't know. I think there is real opportunity for abuse with this type of "panel". Past events indicate that there could be those who would use the position(s) to retaliate against other members with whom they've had previous conflicts. The selection process for which members would make up ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 18, 2020:
Ditto.
Want to have an Agnostic tribunal?
hankster comments on Aug 18, 2020:
kinda tricky. my first impression, gut feeling I guess, something like this could quickly become just a can of worms. perhaps in the case of someone who had been reported chronically. hmmm....
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 18, 2020:
I concur on the can of worms part...
This year really has sucked so far...
hankster comments on Aug 16, 2020:
so far. yep, thats for sure. just waiting for the meteor.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 16, 2020:
It's out there, somewhere...
I'll be voting for President Trump.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Aug 16, 2020:
Oooohh... I don't know.... are you sure Pee Wee Herman isn't running? He could beat Big Daddy Joe and his Hoes hands down. 😜
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 16, 2020:
(Does Pee Wee Herman laugh)...
Now the BLM scum want your house . WHATS next
Spudgun comments on Aug 14, 2020:
It is time to use BLM for target practice. I see not other use for them.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 15, 2020:
@Bobby9 You got that right.
Now the BLM scum want your house . WHATS next
Spudgun comments on Aug 14, 2020:
It is time to use BLM for target practice. I see not other use for them.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 15, 2020:
@Bobby9 There are leftwingers who browse through our posts just to find ones to flag.
Now the BLM scum want your house . WHATS next
Spudgun comments on Aug 14, 2020:
It is time to use BLM for target practice. I see not other use for them.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 15, 2020:
@Bobby9 True, but I don't want him to get banned, he contributes alot to the two groups.
all right - cheesy love songs? romanticishness songs? you got one in mind? [youtu.be]
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 14, 2020:
An Old Fashioned Love Song by Three Dog Night, maybe?
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 14, 2020:
@hankster Ah, I see you did post that to a group, all good.
all right - cheesy love songs? romanticishness songs? you got one in mind? [youtu.be]
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 14, 2020:
An Old Fashioned Love Song by Three Dog Night, maybe?
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 14, 2020:
@hankster Maybe best way to compare responses would be to either get screenshots or copy the post link. Some probably are already doing just that, comparing between the two sites. On SLUG, usually if you do such a post on the public threads most may not respond. Public feeds are mostly political it seems, so music etc would probably fare better in a related group.
Now the BLM scum want your house . WHATS next
Spudgun comments on Aug 14, 2020:
It is time to use BLM for target practice. I see not other use for them.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 14, 2020:
Zeke... this site is pretty touchy, alot of flag happy folks who would jump at an opportunity to report us. I hope none of them see your comment, some of us in this group had gotten banned from the site for lesser...
Now the BLM scum want your house . WHATS next
Captain_Feelgood comments on Aug 14, 2020:
Just curious,, if you post this on ,,, say, the 'polotics' page,, what sort of response do you think you'll get? Maybe we should just go see..
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 14, 2020:
@tiredofthis1 There has been actual video evidence of what you cited above, and yet people still don't believe it, unreal...
L feel like I should offer an apology to @admin and members here.
altschmerz comments on Aug 14, 2020:
I did join IDW, and have hesitantly attempted to engage. I'm not sure Admin's "other" baby is going quite the way he wants either. I was told he started it because conservative members were driven off this site. That makes me sad―I don't want *anyone* not to feel welcome here, unless they're ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 14, 2020:
The way I see it, reach out to those who have an open mind, and just ignore those who have a one track mind. Never hurts to try.
L feel like I should offer an apology to @admin and members here.
MichelleGar1 comments on Aug 14, 2020:
I joined IDW and yes it's vile, I have engaged in there and they call me name's. What do you expect from trump supporters, a decent conversation? Lol
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 14, 2020:
I know some of who you're referring to, and via private message politely asked them to tone down the hostile approach, and even did a post in one of the groups I host asking everyone to refrain from the personal attacks if and when someone disagrees on a political issue.
@admin and members.
hankster comments on Aug 13, 2020:
ok. so I joined up there. we'll see how that goes. somebody already had the name hankster.... so I just went with Hank.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 13, 2020:
@hankster Well, you know that old saying in regards to that, it's all in a hard day's lurk...
To all the anti- vote blue no matter who, critical thinkers out there.
St-Sinner comments on Aug 9, 2020:
Why? There is already a group called "Trump Piñata". It seems like this group will have only one sided criticism of the enemy but what about our own ineffective, non-doers, inefficient, old wood, corrupt enemies within our party who do not represent Democratic voters but instead continue ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 12, 2020:
@VeronikaAnnJ Fair enough, but being disappointed is a two-way street there, so I'd say we're even then. Personally, I don't think human beings are inherently good, neither are they bad. Most people are average, some days they might be at their best, while other days at their worst. All human beings make mistakes, and may decide to think or act a certain way at one given time and think about it later and realize they made a poor choice. I don't usually hold grudges, if I'm in conversation with someone and they start resorting to insults or drama, I just either ignore or block them. Afterall, this is an online forum where most of us on here will never get to meet each other in person, so why let someone upset you right? If someone was treating you poorly, just leave them be then, alone babbling to themselves. They'll take the hint eventually and move on.
To all the anti- vote blue no matter who, critical thinkers out there.
St-Sinner comments on Aug 9, 2020:
Why? There is already a group called "Trump Piñata". It seems like this group will have only one sided criticism of the enemy but what about our own ineffective, non-doers, inefficient, old wood, corrupt enemies within our party who do not represent Democratic voters but instead continue ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 12, 2020:
@VeronikaAnnJ I agreed with the point(s) they made in their posts/comments, that's different than actually sticking up for their behaviors, which I did not do. Jacar made a valid point on getting banned from certain groups, that has happened to me, I do not agree with how he handles interactions with members that disagree with him though. I cannot remember the content of Veteran's comment save for that I did agree with one point he had made. Again, I never stood up for him on how he treated other members on here, and to be honest CB said some pretty harassing things to him. I've not the slightest clue when I agreed with CaptainFeelgood over you, don't remember that one. There's a big difference between agreeing with someone on a point they made and actually standing up or approving of how they treated others, don't confuse the two. Please give a screenshot of me telling another to take their meds, I don't recall doing that and if I did (not denying anything, I can't remember though) whoever I was chatting with must have gotten personal with me for me to say something like that. Again, if you're upset over that and consider less of me now I'm fine with that, but that still doesn't remove the fact of what you did recently with CB in the Senate group in regards to some of my comments she replied on. To criticize one for ill behavior or sticking up for such and turn around and pretty much do the same thing yourself is blatant hypocrisy in my book and makes you no better than the ones you criticize. See, I have no problem with you being upset with me, I take issue with the hypocrisy part. As for the post you did on that with the taking your meds comment, I didn't see that one, but then again I haven't been on here much recently.
Jim Jordan to tech executives: You're 'out to get conservatives'
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 11, 2020:
Can't say I care for Jordan much, but he raised a valid concern. As someone who leans more to the right, I've been censored on some six or so social media platforms including this one. Whenever I post in support of the social-based issues however, they don't get censored. Not a coincidence...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 11, 2020:
@snytiger6 Most of the censored posts I was referring to on here oddly enough didn't have anything to do with politics at all, some were links to cyber security related topics and a few others were just some harmless memes that weren't vulgar at all. On other sites that I had gotten censored on, I had just asked some questions in regards to the claims some other people made, no actual postings of my own besides some questions. With that said, you raise a valid point on the fact checking, assuming you linked to a news source etc.
Jim Jordan to tech executives: You're 'out to get conservatives'
TheInterlooper comments on Jul 31, 2020:
*Jim Jordan is paranoid.* As a 'conservative' who regularly gets censored on social media, I disagree. Here are a couple of examples of posts that weren't allowed on the general forum. https://agnostic.com/post/459358/usa-usa-usa-https-youtu-be-skfgclps-oc ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 11, 2020:
@TheInterlooper Don't feel bad. Yesterday I posted a harmless meme and found out it got sent to my profile. Such incidents have occured on here all too often.
To all the anti- vote blue no matter who, critical thinkers out there.
St-Sinner comments on Aug 9, 2020:
Why? There is already a group called "Trump Piñata". It seems like this group will have only one sided criticism of the enemy but what about our own ineffective, non-doers, inefficient, old wood, corrupt enemies within our party who do not represent Democratic voters but instead continue ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 10, 2020:
@VeronikaAnnJ Whatever fellow group members said to you is on them, what does that have to do with me, what did I directly do bad to you? We are all supposed to be adults here, if someone mistreated you then set the record straight with them. Guess some people think I'm just joking when I say that I don't want any part in the drama on this site. Just as sure as you don't think you're a liar, I'm no hypocrite either. Again, up until your Senate group comment I never had a cross word to say about you.
To all the anti- vote blue no matter who, critical thinkers out there.
St-Sinner comments on Aug 9, 2020:
Why? There is already a group called "Trump Piñata". It seems like this group will have only one sided criticism of the enemy but what about our own ineffective, non-doers, inefficient, old wood, corrupt enemies within our party who do not represent Democratic voters but instead continue ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 9, 2020:
@St-Sinner Don't feel bad dude, she said disgusting things about me too, and publicly no less. Best to just ignore folks like that, they aren't worth your time.
I think everybody should have a gun. Just don't give them any bullets.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Aug 7, 2020:
Is this a very bad attempt at humor, or are you trolling? 🤔🙄
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 7, 2020:
@TheInterlooper What do you say, is it hammer time?
By Spike Talon GUN CONTROL MYTHS DEBUNKED: Gun control myths have and continue to mislead ...
Captain_Feelgood comments on Aug 5, 2020:
Well done, Spike. 😎👍
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 5, 2020:
Not sure if it will get published on this site, so thought I'd go ahead and share it in this group. Thank you.
By Spike Talon GUN CONTROL MYTHS DEBUNKED: Gun control myths have and continue to mislead ...
Spudgun comments on Aug 5, 2020:
Very well written, Spike.
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 5, 2020:
Thank you.
By Spike Talon GUN CONTROL MYTHS DEBUNKED: Gun control myths have and continue to mislead ...
educatedredneck comments on Aug 5, 2020:
I've been asking the same question of *both* sides of the gun debate for several years. Why do we almost entirely ignore non-restrictive interventions for gun violence? Asked differently, why do we fixate on restrictive legislation as the best/only way to impact gun violence? We don't have ...
SpikeTalon replies on Aug 5, 2020:
Indeed, more legislation isn't the answer.
Common foods that could secretly contain insect fragments- [rd.
Fernapple comments on Jul 28, 2020:
Rodent hairs are also found in most foods, for the same reason. Remember the old rule, peel it or cook it, never eat salad and never eat anything that someone else has prepared. Meh, a bad attack of the runs is a better way to go than most.
SpikeTalon replies on Jul 30, 2020:
@Pralina1, @Fernapple Who wants some coffee? Freshly ground...
Common foods that could secretly contain insect fragments- [rd.
Pralina1 comments on Jul 28, 2020:
I hate u . I want u to know that . I live on nutella Some times I spice things up , and I add nutella to my nutella dinner at work . I am dead inside , thanks for nothing spike .
SpikeTalon replies on Jul 28, 2020:
Ah come on, nothing wrong with a little extra protein!
Common foods that could secretly contain insect fragments- [rd.
altschmerz comments on Jul 28, 2020:
🤢🤢🤢
SpikeTalon replies on Jul 28, 2020:
I take that for a no...
Have the youths in our society really gotten this stupid?
DUCHESSA comments on Jul 27, 2020:
Today's youth is manipulated by the Communists infiltrators / agitators.
SpikeTalon replies on Jul 27, 2020:
For sure.
I now have to wonder if in a few years will the news headlines read something like this?
SpikeTalon comments on Jul 20, 2020:
@azzow2 Also meant to tell you the Ritz Barbecue on the Allentown Fairgrounds is going out of business. Another Covid lockdown casualty.
SpikeTalon replies on Jul 20, 2020:
@azzow2 That they have, sad.
Taxes and Democrats go hand in hand...
TheInterlooper comments on Jul 18, 2020:
The Sword and the Stone?
SpikeTalon replies on Jul 19, 2020:
I do a detailed post related to malware scams etc and that post received one comment, while this junk post made it to the top of the trending list- "One of the more simple pleasures in life is sitting outside on a starry night, no one else around, ..." That says alot about this site, apparently anything too intellectual or informative isn't as important...
Taxes and Democrats go hand in hand...
TheInterlooper comments on Jul 18, 2020:
The Sword and the Stone?
SpikeTalon replies on Jul 19, 2020:
Robin Hood.

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