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Massie corrects anti-gunner who says no one died from lack of 2A rights-
[bearingarms.
prometheus comments on Feb 28, 2020:
That may be true but plenty of people die because of second amendment rights. Rights should end as soon as they infringe on the rights of others.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 28, 2020:
People don't die because of 2A rights, people die because other people are mentally disturbed and or have personal issues. Take away the rights of the offenders, not mine. Besides, even if guns weren't around people would use other objects/tools to injure or murder others.
prometheus comments on Feb 28, 2020:
That may be true but plenty of people die because of second amendment rights. Rights should end as soon as they infringe on the rights of others.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 28, 2020:
People don't die because of 2A rights, people die because other people are mentally disturbed and or have personal issues. Take away the rights of the offenders, not mine. Besides, even if guns weren't around people would use other objects/tools to injure or murder others.
Night Fever by The Bee Gees-
[m.youtube.com]
FearlessFly comments on Feb 28, 2020:
When Bee Gees manager Robert Stigwood was producing a movie about a New York disco scene, the working title for the film at that time was Saturday Night. Stigwood asked the group to write a song using that name as a title, but the Bee Gees disliked it. They had already written a song called "Night ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 28, 2020:
One of my favorite movies.
FearlessFly comments on Feb 28, 2020:
When Bee Gees manager Robert Stigwood was producing a movie about a New York disco scene, the working title for the film at that time was Saturday Night. Stigwood asked the group to write a song using that name as a title, but the Bee Gees disliked it. They had already written a song called "Night ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 28, 2020:
One of my favorite movies.
Democrat Party motto: never let a good tragedy go to waste.
azzow2 comments on Feb 28, 2020:
We now have to wonder what she smoked and how hard she hit her head when she fell.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 28, 2020:
Haha, you got that right.
azzow2 comments on Feb 28, 2020:
We now have to wonder what she smoked and how hard she hit her head when she fell.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 28, 2020:
Haha, you got that right.
Police to citizen: "We need to check your thinking.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2020:
A few days ago one of my posts got flagged by a radical who had been harassing me for awhile. It's not Admin's fault, the flagging system is being abused by some fellow members who don't wish to hear any views that would oppose their own.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 28, 2020:
@Jacar I concur.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2020:
A few days ago one of my posts got flagged by a radical who had been harassing me for awhile. It's not Admin's fault, the flagging system is being abused by some fellow members who don't wish to hear any views that would oppose their own.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 28, 2020:
@Jacar I concur.
Police to citizen: "We need to check your thinking.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2020:
A few days ago one of my posts got flagged by a radical who had been harassing me for awhile. It's not Admin's fault, the flagging system is being abused by some fellow members who don't wish to hear any views that would oppose their own.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 28, 2020:
@Jacar That they aren't.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2020:
A few days ago one of my posts got flagged by a radical who had been harassing me for awhile. It's not Admin's fault, the flagging system is being abused by some fellow members who don't wish to hear any views that would oppose their own.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 28, 2020:
@Jacar That they aren't.
Hello where is everybody at?
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2020:
Salutations.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 28, 2020:
@Capitalist I see you are at level 3 now, all good.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2020:
Salutations.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 28, 2020:
@Capitalist I see you are at level 3 now, all good.
Hello where is everybody at?
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2020:
Salutations.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 28, 2020:
@Capitalist Around mid February of last year I had put my account on pause and did not come back here until about a week and a half ago. During that time Trajan61 managed the groups I used to host. Now that I'm back Trajan transferred the groups back to me, need to be at level 3 in order to join.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2020:
Salutations.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 28, 2020:
@Capitalist Around mid February of last year I had put my account on pause and did not come back here until about a week and a half ago. During that time Trajan61 managed the groups I used to host. Now that I'm back Trajan transferred the groups back to me, need to be at level 3 in order to join.
Is forgiveness required? Is it hypocritical to judge others? I see hypocrisy all the time.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2020:
Forgiveness may not always be required as sometimes I imagine it's not even asked for. Hypocritical to judge others? Perhaps, but judgments are passed around all the time though. No shortage of hypocrisy these days.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 28, 2020:
@Capitalist Messaged you.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2020:
Forgiveness may not always be required as sometimes I imagine it's not even asked for. Hypocritical to judge others? Perhaps, but judgments are passed around all the time though. No shortage of hypocrisy these days.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 28, 2020:
@Capitalist Messaged you.
Is forgiveness required? Is it hypocritical to judge others? I see hypocrisy all the time.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2020:
Forgiveness may not always be required as sometimes I imagine it's not even asked for. Hypocritical to judge others? Perhaps, but judgments are passed around all the time though. No shortage of hypocrisy these days.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 28, 2020:
@Capitalist I'd say yes, if one wanted to be honest.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2020:
Forgiveness may not always be required as sometimes I imagine it's not even asked for. Hypocritical to judge others? Perhaps, but judgments are passed around all the time though. No shortage of hypocrisy these days.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 28, 2020:
@Capitalist I'd say yes, if one wanted to be honest.
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rules Facebook and YouTube are not bound by the First Amendment-
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bingst comments on Feb 27, 2020:
' “Despite YouTube’s ubiquity and its role as a public-facing platform, it remains a private forum, not a public forum subject to judicial scrutiny under the First Amendment,” Circuit Judge M. Margaret McKeown wrote for the three-judge panel.'
I agree with the ruling.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 27, 2020:
Same here. Private entities reserve the right to run their businesses/platforms as they see fit. If you don't like the rules, you could always go to another site or create your own and do as you wish with it.
bingst comments on Feb 27, 2020:
' “Despite YouTube’s ubiquity and its role as a public-facing platform, it remains a private forum, not a public forum subject to judicial scrutiny under the First Amendment,” Circuit Judge M. Margaret McKeown wrote for the three-judge panel.'
I agree with the ruling.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 27, 2020:
Same here. Private entities reserve the right to run their businesses/platforms as they see fit. If you don't like the rules, you could always go to another site or create your own and do as you wish with it.
Thoughts on this one?
Janus819 comments on Feb 27, 2020:
Of course, this is not to say that we must teach kids to be violent. That end of the spectrum has its own problems. Deescalation rather than escalation through either direct force or reporting to an authority is the best solution in most every case. If someone is mocking you, you can mock them back,...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 27, 2020:
I agree with that. It's when it comes to actual physical confrontation that for the most part would be unavoidable, I think kids should be instructed to defend themselves.
Janus819 comments on Feb 27, 2020:
Of course, this is not to say that we must teach kids to be violent. That end of the spectrum has its own problems. Deescalation rather than escalation through either direct force or reporting to an authority is the best solution in most every case. If someone is mocking you, you can mock them back,...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 27, 2020:
I agree with that. It's when it comes to actual physical confrontation that for the most part would be unavoidable, I think kids should be instructed to defend themselves.
A Brokered or Contested Convention?
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2020:
Oh boy, this post is bound to send some Bernie supporters off the deep end...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 27, 2020:
@maturin1919 Ah, I see.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2020:
Oh boy, this post is bound to send some Bernie supporters off the deep end...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 27, 2020:
@maturin1919 Ah, I see.
A Brokered or Contested Convention?
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2020:
Oh boy, this post is bound to send some Bernie supporters off the deep end...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 27, 2020:
@maturin1919 That's why I had used the word some and not all...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2020:
Oh boy, this post is bound to send some Bernie supporters off the deep end...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 27, 2020:
@maturin1919 That's why I had used the word some and not all...
A Brokered or Contested Convention?
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2020:
Oh boy, this post is bound to send some Bernie supporters off the deep end...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 27, 2020:
@St-Sinner All good on that, no qualms here.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2020:
Oh boy, this post is bound to send some Bernie supporters off the deep end...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 27, 2020:
@St-Sinner All good on that, no qualms here.
DOJ study shows that a "gun show loophole" does not exist-
[ammoland.
Pralina1 comments on Feb 27, 2020:
https://youtu.be/N0Wn3Eey6dY
Something to make your day wonderful I am sure 😂
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 27, 2020:
@Pralina1 With some of the things that occur in daily life these days, one has to keep a sense of humor to insure stable mental health. The past six or so months have been rough, got diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the end of August 2019, so humor has been a help in getting me past the difficult days. Hope all has been going good for you. Pretty much not a member of the NRA for the same reason I'm not into identity politics much, hard for me to associate with any groups etc as I just don't fit in. Take care.
Pralina1 comments on Feb 27, 2020:
https://youtu.be/N0Wn3Eey6dY
Something to make your day wonderful I am sure 😂
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 27, 2020:
@Pralina1 With some of the things that occur in daily life these days, one has to keep a sense of humor to insure stable mental health. The past six or so months have been rough, got diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the end of August 2019, so humor has been a help in getting me past the difficult days. Hope all has been going good for you. Pretty much not a member of the NRA for the same reason I'm not into identity politics much, hard for me to associate with any groups etc as I just don't fit in. Take care.
DOJ study shows that a "gun show loophole" does not exist-
[ammoland.
Pralina1 comments on Feb 27, 2020:
https://youtu.be/N0Wn3Eey6dY
Something to make your day wonderful I am sure 😂
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 27, 2020:
@Pralina1 Same ol' Pralina, generous as usual. You do know that those kids from March For Our Lives are being manipulated by adults, right? Speaking of which, haven't heard much recently about the MFOL movement... oh well just another outraged fad movement slowly biting the dust.
You may be surprised to hear this, but I am not an NRA member, and I don't even care for them much. The first video wasn't an accurate depiction of gun owners, and I myself am a city boy, born in one of the biggest cities in Pennsylvania.
Anyways, good to see you're still around. When I came back here about a week and a half ago, hardly recognized anyone on here, alot of new members. Lastly, for your entertainment, I included a meme. I always try to make an effort to reciprocate generosity, and I must commend you for your random act of selfless generosity above.
Pralina1 comments on Feb 27, 2020:
https://youtu.be/N0Wn3Eey6dY
Something to make your day wonderful I am sure 😂
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 27, 2020:
@Pralina1 Same ol' Pralina, generous as usual. You do know that those kids from March For Our Lives are being manipulated by adults, right? Speaking of which, haven't heard much recently about the MFOL movement... oh well just another outraged fad movement slowly biting the dust.
You may be surprised to hear this, but I am not an NRA member, and I don't even care for them much. The first video wasn't an accurate depiction of gun owners, and I myself am a city boy, born in one of the biggest cities in Pennsylvania.
Anyways, good to see you're still around. When I came back here about a week and a half ago, hardly recognized anyone on here, alot of new members. Lastly, for your entertainment, I included a meme. I always try to make an effort to reciprocate generosity, and I must commend you for your random act of selfless generosity above.
I am a Centrist.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 27, 2020:
Yep... Funny, I just posted a piece the other day about the difference between a 'Leftist' and a 'Liberal'.. I've been guilty of using the term Liberal wrong in the past..
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 27, 2020:
All good on that, and so have I.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 27, 2020:
Yep... Funny, I just posted a piece the other day about the difference between a 'Leftist' and a 'Liberal'.. I've been guilty of using the term Liberal wrong in the past..
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 27, 2020:
All good on that, and so have I.
Know what happens on here when a leftist loses an argument with a right-leaning individual?
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Yeah,, you have to take a screen shot of it so you can show it later.. your link doesn't work now.. 😞
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
@Jnutter819 She didn't leave any responses, just flagged my post once she realized she lost the argument. Your reply was excellent.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Yeah,, you have to take a screen shot of it so you can show it later.. your link doesn't work now.. 😞
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
@Jnutter819 She didn't leave any responses, just flagged my post once she realized she lost the argument. Your reply was excellent.
Know what happens on here when a leftist loses an argument with a right-leaning individual?
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Yeah,, you have to take a screen shot of it so you can show it later.. your link doesn't work now.. 😞
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
@Jnutter819, @Captain_Feelgood Haha, she blocked me now after commenting on one of my newer posts.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Yeah,, you have to take a screen shot of it so you can show it later.. your link doesn't work now.. 😞
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
@Jnutter819, @Captain_Feelgood Haha, she blocked me now after commenting on one of my newer posts.
Know what happens on here when a leftist loses an argument with a right-leaning individual?
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Yeah,, you have to take a screen shot of it so you can show it later.. your link doesn't work now.. 😞
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
@Jnutter819 Ah okay, bummer.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Yeah,, you have to take a screen shot of it so you can show it later.. your link doesn't work now.. 😞
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
@Jnutter819 Ah okay, bummer.
He wants your money.
Janus819 comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Reminds me of when some guy stood up to Elizabeth Warren, said he'd been responsible with student debt and paid it off, then asked why she wanted to punish responsible people like him.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
Thank you for replying to that gun control fanatic on one of my public posts. She must have flagged that post, didn't like that her argument was countered with facts.
Janus819 comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Reminds me of when some guy stood up to Elizabeth Warren, said he'd been responsible with student debt and paid it off, then asked why she wanted to punish responsible people like him.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
Thank you for replying to that gun control fanatic on one of my public posts. She must have flagged that post, didn't like that her argument was countered with facts.
Know what happens on here when a leftist loses an argument with a right-leaning individual?
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Yeah,, you have to take a screen shot of it so you can show it later.. your link doesn't work now.. 😞
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
Odd, the link just worked for me. Maybe it doesn't for those on a computer? Anyway, she just commented on one of my posts from today, can't wait to read her asinine response this time...
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Yeah,, you have to take a screen shot of it so you can show it later.. your link doesn't work now.. 😞
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
Odd, the link just worked for me. Maybe it doesn't for those on a computer? Anyway, she just commented on one of my posts from today, can't wait to read her asinine response this time...
Oh well, you can't be right all the time I suppose.
p-nullifidian comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Poor Joe. Looks like "early onset."
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
@p-nullifidian Thank you. Was going to go with that one when I first created an account on here, but instead settled on the logo from the game Deus Ex. I did however use the bird of prey logo from the start on IDW, which is the sister site to this one.
p-nullifidian comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Poor Joe. Looks like "early onset."
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
@p-nullifidian Thank you. Was going to go with that one when I first created an account on here, but instead settled on the logo from the game Deus Ex. I did however use the bird of prey logo from the start on IDW, which is the sister site to this one.
Oh well, you can't be right all the time I suppose.
p-nullifidian comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Poor Joe. Looks like "early onset."
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
@p-nullifidian Not sure from tonight's debate, but fairly certain it was actual footage.
p-nullifidian comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Poor Joe. Looks like "early onset."
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
@p-nullifidian Not sure from tonight's debate, but fairly certain it was actual footage.
Oh well, you can't be right all the time I suppose.
p-nullifidian comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Poor Joe. Looks like "early onset."
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
Indeed so. Good to see you still on here. Up until about a week ago I've been away from this site for a year, doesn't look like much changed on here since.
p-nullifidian comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Poor Joe. Looks like "early onset."
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
Indeed so. Good to see you still on here. Up until about a week ago I've been away from this site for a year, doesn't look like much changed on here since.
Oh well, you can't be right all the time I suppose.
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Will the real Joe Biden please stand up?
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
Assuming he could even stand, if he's not too tired...
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Will the real Joe Biden please stand up?
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
Assuming he could even stand, if he's not too tired...
I really admire that woman who defended her husband and home from attack.
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Good gal with a gun! 👍
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
Yes sir!
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 26, 2020:
Good gal with a gun! 👍
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 26, 2020:
Yes sir!
What's your opinion on the burning of the Notre Dame?
richiegtt comments on Apr 22, 2019:
Only a dimwit would not care about culture,great works of art or architecture .It has nothing to do with the religious aspect but about the great architecture and history involved .This is like stating you do not care if the Sistine Chapel had a fire and destroyed the last Judgment by Michelangelo...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 25, 2020:
@richiegtt Wow, just when I thought I heard the most asinine comment on here yet, I come across an even more ridiculous one. That dicaron person assumes too much, how misguided can one get? I agree with you Rich.
richiegtt comments on Apr 22, 2019:
Only a dimwit would not care about culture,great works of art or architecture .It has nothing to do with the religious aspect but about the great architecture and history involved .This is like stating you do not care if the Sistine Chapel had a fire and destroyed the last Judgment by Michelangelo...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 25, 2020:
@richiegtt Wow, just when I thought I heard the most asinine comment on here yet, I come across an even more ridiculous one. That dicaron person assumes too much, how misguided can one get? I agree with you Rich.
This is disgusting.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 25, 2020:
Amazing how brazen these people will get.. They've lost all sense of self control and decency. 😒
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 25, 2020:
Assuming that is they ever had any sort of self- control to begin with...
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 25, 2020:
Amazing how brazen these people will get.. They've lost all sense of self control and decency. 😒
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 25, 2020:
Assuming that is they ever had any sort of self- control to begin with...
Gun rights activist gets mobbed by unhinged student protesters during visit to Ohio University-
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TheInterlooper comments on Feb 25, 2020:
I'd put a ring on her finger.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 25, 2020:
Ditto.
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 25, 2020:
I'd put a ring on her finger.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 25, 2020:
Ditto.
Gun rights activist gets mobbed by unhinged student protesters during visit to Ohio University-
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Trajan61 comments on Feb 24, 2020:
I hope the government quits funding those colleges. I bet that will get their attention.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 24, 2020:
I hope so too.
Trajan61 comments on Feb 24, 2020:
I hope the government quits funding those colleges. I bet that will get their attention.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 24, 2020:
I hope so too.
It's mind boggling how they get away with this.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Sadly, these days in most colleges free speech/expression is not smiled upon, and far-left ideaology is being pushed like no tomorrow. I wouldn't want to be in college nowadays.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@jorj Right you are, just a business selling worthless degrees.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Sadly, these days in most colleges free speech/expression is not smiled upon, and far-left ideaology is being pushed like no tomorrow. I wouldn't want to be in college nowadays.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@jorj Right you are, just a business selling worthless degrees.
Dems are mad at Trump today for “abusing” his pardon power.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Aren't they (Democrats) always bitching and mad about something...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@jorj You raise a valid point there. Such is politics...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Aren't they (Democrats) always bitching and mad about something...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@jorj You raise a valid point there. Such is politics...
Seven fallacies from the left about gun control & gun ownership-
[ammoland.]
Spudgun comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Very good article.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 24, 2020:
Glad you liked it. Got your message by the way.
Spudgun comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Very good article.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 24, 2020:
Glad you liked it. Got your message by the way.
Alex Trebek requests prayers from viewers .
tiredofthis1 comments on Mar 7, 2019:
He seems to to be a nice enough guy,but If I had a list of unfortunate individuals I was going to pray for he would be so far down the list I would not have the time to reach him.An over paid game show host who hasn’t had a hard days work in the last half century has the audacity to ask me to ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 24, 2020:
Excellent reply.
tiredofthis1 comments on Mar 7, 2019:
He seems to to be a nice enough guy,but If I had a list of unfortunate individuals I was going to pray for he would be so far down the list I would not have the time to reach him.An over paid game show host who hasn’t had a hard days work in the last half century has the audacity to ask me to ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 24, 2020:
Excellent reply.
Dems are mad at Trump today for “abusing” his pardon power.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Aren't they (Democrats) always bitching and mad about something...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@Captain_Feelgood Good way of putting it.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Aren't they (Democrats) always bitching and mad about something...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@Captain_Feelgood Good way of putting it.
Students sue for right to wear pro 2A T shirts-
[bearingarms.com]
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Awesome.. The 1st A is just as important as the 2nd.. I look forward to hearing about them winning.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 24, 2020:
Same here.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Awesome.. The 1st A is just as important as the 2nd.. I look forward to hearing about them winning.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 24, 2020:
Same here.
4 common myths about capitalism debunked-
[fee.
altschmerz comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Didn't the USSR (not that I would have wanted to live there) produce some brilliant scientists? I think there's more to it than that.
Also, I'm sorry you want through that and I'm glad you're OK now!
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 24, 2020:
Like I mentioned above, most civilized societies have a combination of both free markets and social programs, and I'm pretty much at peace with that.
Thank you, I was pretty bad off, doctor said had I waited a few more weeks to get treated I could have gone into a diabetic coma and risk dying in the process. Doing better gradually, but some side affects I deal with on a daily basis can get annoying after awhile.
altschmerz comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Didn't the USSR (not that I would have wanted to live there) produce some brilliant scientists? I think there's more to it than that.
Also, I'm sorry you want through that and I'm glad you're OK now!
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 24, 2020:
Like I mentioned above, most civilized societies have a combination of both free markets and social programs, and I'm pretty much at peace with that.
Thank you, I was pretty bad off, doctor said had I waited a few more weeks to get treated I could have gone into a diabetic coma and risk dying in the process. Doing better gradually, but some side affects I deal with on a daily basis can get annoying after awhile.
4 common myths about capitalism debunked-
[fee.
tzimzai comments on Feb 24, 2020:
You might want to fact check your talking points......
http://www.diabetescommunity.com/blog/2015/11/frederick-banting-insulin
"Discovering insulin could have made Banting very rich, but he decided to give the patent away for free. He wanted insulin to be available to everyone, not held out of...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 24, 2020:
I know he did that, and that wasn't my point...
Generally speaking when someone looks to invent they do so knowing they is financial incentive for them. That was really my point.
tzimzai comments on Feb 24, 2020:
You might want to fact check your talking points......
http://www.diabetescommunity.com/blog/2015/11/frederick-banting-insulin
"Discovering insulin could have made Banting very rich, but he decided to give the patent away for free. He wanted insulin to be available to everyone, not held out of...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 24, 2020:
I know he did that, and that wasn't my point...
Generally speaking when someone looks to invent they do so knowing they is financial incentive for them. That was really my point.
There are enough background checks already.
azzow2 comments on Feb 23, 2020:
The ones that do the misdeeds neglect to follow the protocols. I would say in most illegal firearms actions background checks are a moot point.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 23, 2020:
I agree.
azzow2 comments on Feb 23, 2020:
The ones that do the misdeeds neglect to follow the protocols. I would say in most illegal firearms actions background checks are a moot point.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 23, 2020:
I agree.
Bloomberg is insane:
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 23, 2020:
I can hear Queen singing their hit song Another One Bites the Dust in the background.. 😁
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 23, 2020:
My thought exactly.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 23, 2020:
I can hear Queen singing their hit song Another One Bites the Dust in the background.. 😁
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 23, 2020:
My thought exactly.
[youtu.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 22, 2020:
Wow, what a bunch of meaningless unintelligible dribble. Typical modern day feminist for you.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@DUCHESSA I often wonder the same.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 22, 2020:
Wow, what a bunch of meaningless unintelligible dribble. Typical modern day feminist for you.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@DUCHESSA I often wonder the same.
Do you practice any rituals?
granny comments on Aug 20, 2019:
Yes,I attempt to ignore the whining liberals on this site
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 23, 2020:
Same here.
granny comments on Aug 20, 2019:
Yes,I attempt to ignore the whining liberals on this site
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 23, 2020:
Same here.
Would Like A Response From Anti Trump Posters
richiegtt comments on Nov 24, 2019:
I am not a anti Trump poster but i can tell you that these people are so consumed with hate and TDS that it turns into bile that they spew out in disgusting vulgarity.These nitwit liberals main reason for hating him is his personality which has absolutely nothing to do with his performance as a ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@richiegtt ToolGuy is a knucklehead, blocked him a long time ago, got sick and tired of his pointless rants.
richiegtt comments on Nov 24, 2019:
I am not a anti Trump poster but i can tell you that these people are so consumed with hate and TDS that it turns into bile that they spew out in disgusting vulgarity.These nitwit liberals main reason for hating him is his personality which has absolutely nothing to do with his performance as a ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@richiegtt ToolGuy is a knucklehead, blocked him a long time ago, got sick and tired of his pointless rants.
I love those who talk about "wealth redistribution".
granny comments on Jan 7, 2020:
They are brainwashed and indoctrinated just like the religious individuals they abhor
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 23, 2020:
That they are.
granny comments on Jan 7, 2020:
They are brainwashed and indoctrinated just like the religious individuals they abhor
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 23, 2020:
That they are.
I love those who talk about "wealth redistribution".
dalefvictor comments on Jan 7, 2020:
Ok guys. So the best form of government is one where the rich get richer, the middle class does everything they can to sustain this and the poor are just left to their own. First, run the economy into the ground, take away jobs here at home so more profit can be made abroad, and make it so the poor ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@Trajan61 I banned him, he's also a member in the gun control now group.
dalefvictor comments on Jan 7, 2020:
Ok guys. So the best form of government is one where the rich get richer, the middle class does everything they can to sustain this and the poor are just left to their own. First, run the economy into the ground, take away jobs here at home so more profit can be made abroad, and make it so the poor ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@Trajan61 I banned him, he's also a member in the gun control now group.
Hi.
tiredofthis1 comments on Jan 9, 2020:
This should not be important to you .Remember your family and friends were most likely taught to believe in god from birth and were brainwashed to possibly think negatively towards nonbelievers.So why take a chance and Alienate yourself from good people
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 23, 2020:
Good way to look at it.
tiredofthis1 comments on Jan 9, 2020:
This should not be important to you .Remember your family and friends were most likely taught to believe in god from birth and were brainwashed to possibly think negatively towards nonbelievers.So why take a chance and Alienate yourself from good people
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 23, 2020:
Good way to look at it.
The liberals on the main site have a nasty habit of calling any one they disagree with a troll .
richiegtt comments on Oct 23, 2018:
The paranoid liberals we are talking about equate individuals having a conservative point of view as their adversary therefore we are all trolls .They are so ignorant they do not even know the correct meaning of an internet troll which is to seek out people to argue over extremely trivial issues ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 23, 2020:
Well stated, I concur.
richiegtt comments on Oct 23, 2018:
The paranoid liberals we are talking about equate individuals having a conservative point of view as their adversary therefore we are all trolls .They are so ignorant they do not even know the correct meaning of an internet troll which is to seek out people to argue over extremely trivial issues ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 23, 2020:
Well stated, I concur.
Despite lack of violence, stigmatization continues post Richmond-
[bearingarms.
prometheus comments on Feb 22, 2020:
> VA Governor Northam and his well documented racist past is totally appalling, he has no right to point the finger at peaceful protesting gun owners
You realize that would be a tu quoque logical fallacy commonly known as "whataboutism"? And threats of violence to achieve political or social ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
Protesting peacefully is not the same as making threats. The main reason why I shared this, was to point out the ado (ultimately over nothing) from those on the left of the political aisle, nothing more nothing less.
prometheus comments on Feb 22, 2020:
> VA Governor Northam and his well documented racist past is totally appalling, he has no right to point the finger at peaceful protesting gun owners
You realize that would be a tu quoque logical fallacy commonly known as "whataboutism"? And threats of violence to achieve political or social ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
Protesting peacefully is not the same as making threats. The main reason why I shared this, was to point out the ado (ultimately over nothing) from those on the left of the political aisle, nothing more nothing less.
Twitter discovers the Bloomberg speech he doesn't want you to hear-
[bearingarms.
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 22, 2020:
Institutionalized racism would not be possible if government were limited. Unfortunately, both major political parties happen to be left-wing conservatives. It's frustrating.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
Frustrating indeed.
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 22, 2020:
Institutionalized racism would not be possible if government were limited. Unfortunately, both major political parties happen to be left-wing conservatives. It's frustrating.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
Frustrating indeed.
Despite lack of violence, stigmatization continues post Richmond-
[bearingarms.
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 22, 2020:
Good read. I'm guessing the hoplophobes are going to ghost this post.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
Of course they will, reality bothers them.
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 22, 2020:
Good read. I'm guessing the hoplophobes are going to ghost this post.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
Of course they will, reality bothers them.
Bloomberg authorizes the release of women from NDAs-
[thefederalist.
prometheus comments on Feb 22, 2020:
To translate: my lawyers went back over the dozens of agreements we have made and found the three least offensive made by three women with least to gain if identified.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
Yup.
prometheus comments on Feb 22, 2020:
To translate: my lawyers went back over the dozens of agreements we have made and found the three least offensive made by three women with least to gain if identified.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
Yup.
Feels good to be back.
LEPeff comments on Feb 22, 2020:
It's good to have you back Spike!
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
Hey LEPeff, good to read you. I'll be around here again, but still consider IDW to be my main home.
LEPeff comments on Feb 22, 2020:
It's good to have you back Spike!
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
Hey LEPeff, good to read you. I'll be around here again, but still consider IDW to be my main home.
Love it.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 22, 2020:
I went to the page, but there was no video of the guy asking a question, or even any print saying what his question was...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
The video was about 1 minute 42 seconds long. Have to scroll down a bit.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 22, 2020:
I went to the page, but there was no video of the guy asking a question, or even any print saying what his question was...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
The video was about 1 minute 42 seconds long. Have to scroll down a bit.
Love it.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 22, 2020:
I went to the page, but there was no video of the guy asking a question, or even any print saying what his question was...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
Odd, I'm seeing it on my end...
Captain_Feelgood comments on Feb 22, 2020:
I went to the page, but there was no video of the guy asking a question, or even any print saying what his question was...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
Odd, I'm seeing it on my end...
Popular mobile document management apps put data at risk-
[darkreading.
bingst comments on Feb 22, 2020:
That's one reason I don't like the platform or the apps. It hides too much that should be apparent. You can't tell what kind of connection an app is making, not in the same way you can tell on a web page. If I have the choice between app and web page, I choose the latter.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
Good choice.
bingst comments on Feb 22, 2020:
That's one reason I don't like the platform or the apps. It hides too much that should be apparent. You can't tell what kind of connection an app is making, not in the same way you can tell on a web page. If I have the choice between app and web page, I choose the latter.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
Good choice.
I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You by The Alan Parsons Project-
[m.youtube.com]
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 22, 2020:
This band is great.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
They sure are. You know... maybe we could share this song with any lefties who enjoy arguing with us?
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 22, 2020:
This band is great.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
They sure are. You know... maybe we could share this song with any lefties who enjoy arguing with us?
Tarzan Boy by Baltimora-
[m.youtube.com]
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 22, 2020:
It's been awhile since I've heard this one. I'm trying to remember what 90s movie I remember this from...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
Does Beverly Hills Ninja ring any bells?
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 22, 2020:
It's been awhile since I've heard this one. I'm trying to remember what 90s movie I remember this from...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 22, 2020:
Does Beverly Hills Ninja ring any bells?
What does it indicate about a society that idolizes empty headed celebrities rather than other great...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 20, 2020:
Well... it certainly explains why progressive politics have been running amok in recent times. Our fellow citizens would be better off taking some time to read up on The Federalist Papers and study the Constitution, as opposed to listening to the over-glorified meat puppets from Hollywood.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 21, 2020:
@richiegtt No problem Rich.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 20, 2020:
Well... it certainly explains why progressive politics have been running amok in recent times. Our fellow citizens would be better off taking some time to read up on The Federalist Papers and study the Constitution, as opposed to listening to the over-glorified meat puppets from Hollywood.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 21, 2020:
@richiegtt No problem Rich.
What does it indicate about a society that idolizes empty headed celebrities rather than other great...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 20, 2020:
Well... it certainly explains why progressive politics have been running amok in recent times. Our fellow citizens would be better off taking some time to read up on The Federalist Papers and study the Constitution, as opposed to listening to the over-glorified meat puppets from Hollywood.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 21, 2020:
@FrankA Your attitude and approach to others sucks. After awhile I get sick and tired of debating with you wankers. I left religion because those who worship are blind to reality. What the hell makes you think I'd look up to the Hollywood elites and sports stars? Have you seen Miley Cyrus or Justin Bieber recently? Madonna once openly stated she wanted to blow the White House up, how's that for being "progressive"? It isn't, but it surely is criminal though. Madonna should have gone to prison over that one, but the far left covered for her though. At any rate, like I said I get tired of debating with those who think only they have the correct worldview, so here's a one way ticket for you to block city sucker, adio.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 20, 2020:
Well... it certainly explains why progressive politics have been running amok in recent times. Our fellow citizens would be better off taking some time to read up on The Federalist Papers and study the Constitution, as opposed to listening to the over-glorified meat puppets from Hollywood.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 21, 2020:
@FrankA Your attitude and approach to others sucks. After awhile I get sick and tired of debating with you wankers. I left religion because those who worship are blind to reality. What the hell makes you think I'd look up to the Hollywood elites and sports stars? Have you seen Miley Cyrus or Justin Bieber recently? Madonna once openly stated she wanted to blow the White House up, how's that for being "progressive"? It isn't, but it surely is criminal though. Madonna should have gone to prison over that one, but the far left covered for her though. At any rate, like I said I get tired of debating with those who think only they have the correct worldview, so here's a one way ticket for you to block city sucker, adio.
THE ULTIMATE LIST OF COGNITIVE BIASES: WHY HUMANS MAKE IRRATIONAL DECISIONS.
Atheist3 comments on Feb 21, 2020:
'The love of money is the root of all evil". As long as we're human, we will have cognitive bias. Introspection is a journey which few people embark.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 21, 2020:
Indeed so.
Atheist3 comments on Feb 21, 2020:
'The love of money is the root of all evil". As long as we're human, we will have cognitive bias. Introspection is a journey which few people embark.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 21, 2020:
Indeed so.
Hello to all my fellow right leaning political Allies out there.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 18, 2020:
Hi Mark, I'm back.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 21, 2020:
@Seriousreason I'll be around, but I do consider IDW to be my home though. Thank you for the well wishes my friend, much appreciated.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 18, 2020:
Hi Mark, I'm back.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 21, 2020:
@Seriousreason I'll be around, but I do consider IDW to be my home though. Thank you for the well wishes my friend, much appreciated.
I Robot by The Alan Parsons Project-
[m.youtube.com]
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 21, 2020:
I've known about this band for years but have never listened to them. I've been missing out! Thanks for sharing.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 21, 2020:
Speaking of which, didn't Dr. Evil mention The Alan Parsons Project (forget which Austin Powers movie that was from now)?
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 21, 2020:
I've known about this band for years but have never listened to them. I've been missing out! Thanks for sharing.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 21, 2020:
Speaking of which, didn't Dr. Evil mention The Alan Parsons Project (forget which Austin Powers movie that was from now)?
I Robot by The Alan Parsons Project-
[m.youtube.com]
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 21, 2020:
I've known about this band for years but have never listened to them. I've been missing out! Thanks for sharing.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 21, 2020:
Oh they're a good band, especially if you like listening to music with no lyrics. I have the album I Robot, and the music only versions of the songs I wouldn't Want To Be Like You and Day After Day were really excellent.
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 21, 2020:
I've known about this band for years but have never listened to them. I've been missing out! Thanks for sharing.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 21, 2020:
Oh they're a good band, especially if you like listening to music with no lyrics. I have the album I Robot, and the music only versions of the songs I wouldn't Want To Be Like You and Day After Day were really excellent.
A good reason for border security.
[thefederalist.com]
Captain_Feelgood comments on Mar 13, 2019:
Don't understand why people think the US can fix everyone's problems.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 21, 2020:
You and me both brother.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Mar 13, 2019:
Don't understand why people think the US can fix everyone's problems.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 21, 2020:
You and me both brother.
Rock N' Roll by Led Zeppelin-
[m.youtube.com]
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 21, 2020:
Timeless band.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 21, 2020:
That they are.
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 21, 2020:
Timeless band.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 21, 2020:
That they are.
THE ULTIMATE LIST OF COGNITIVE BIASES: WHY HUMANS MAKE IRRATIONAL DECISIONS.
SCal comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Cognitive biases and heuristics are not only about personal beliefs and biases. Its trained thinking. Its shortcuts our brains use to deal with superfluous amounts of outside stimulous. Our brains literally trick us in order to save energy and get things done, but we must monitor our thoughts. ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 21, 2020:
@MrJoyBoy I don't know about the evil acts part, I'd still contend that someone who committed an act of evil must have some underlying bias, unless you are talking about mental illness in which case I'd question if said individual even has the mental capacity to sustain any sort of biases? It is hard at times for one to come to terms with their biases, but we certainly can always try to better ourselves though.
SCal comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Cognitive biases and heuristics are not only about personal beliefs and biases. Its trained thinking. Its shortcuts our brains use to deal with superfluous amounts of outside stimulous. Our brains literally trick us in order to save energy and get things done, but we must monitor our thoughts. ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 21, 2020:
@MrJoyBoy I don't know about the evil acts part, I'd still contend that someone who committed an act of evil must have some underlying bias, unless you are talking about mental illness in which case I'd question if said individual even has the mental capacity to sustain any sort of biases? It is hard at times for one to come to terms with their biases, but we certainly can always try to better ourselves though.
THE ULTIMATE LIST OF COGNITIVE BIASES: WHY HUMANS MAKE IRRATIONAL DECISIONS.
SCal comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Cognitive biases and heuristics are not only about personal beliefs and biases. Its trained thinking. Its shortcuts our brains use to deal with superfluous amounts of outside stimulous. Our brains literally trick us in order to save energy and get things done, but we must monitor our thoughts. ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@BryanLV That it is, quite fascinating.
SCal comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Cognitive biases and heuristics are not only about personal beliefs and biases. Its trained thinking. Its shortcuts our brains use to deal with superfluous amounts of outside stimulous. Our brains literally trick us in order to save energy and get things done, but we must monitor our thoughts. ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@BryanLV That it is, quite fascinating.
What one thing have you not done ,that you really want to do
Kojaksmom comments on Dec 5, 2017:
Visit the Galapagos islands
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
I hear it's nice there.
Kojaksmom comments on Dec 5, 2017:
Visit the Galapagos islands
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
I hear it's nice there.
How many people here consider themselves to be an independent like myself, with no affiliation to a ...
bingst comments on Dec 12, 2017:
I usually align with the Democrats, but I'm not a loyal party member. They pissed me off when it came to Bernie Sanders.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@bingst I can agree with you on the Sanders part, even though I do not care for him personally. He got treated poorly by his own, and now some four years later the Democrats are trying to throw him under the bus again (at least it appears that way to me anyway) by propping up the crooked Bloomberg. If I didn't know better, I'd say the Democrats are purposely trying to sabotage themselves...
I'm registered Independent, over the years I've observed how identity politics have a tendency to divide people, and sometimes I think that's precisely what some of those in positions of power want, to divide and conquer. With that said, one term I do go by that best describes my overall stance in life is, Libertarian. Most of my political views do lean pretty heavy to the right, but when it comes to issues like making recreational drugs legal/privatized worker unions/gay rights/and abortion rights, I tend to agree with the other side.
bingst comments on Dec 12, 2017:
I usually align with the Democrats, but I'm not a loyal party member. They pissed me off when it came to Bernie Sanders.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@bingst I can agree with you on the Sanders part, even though I do not care for him personally. He got treated poorly by his own, and now some four years later the Democrats are trying to throw him under the bus again (at least it appears that way to me anyway) by propping up the crooked Bloomberg. If I didn't know better, I'd say the Democrats are purposely trying to sabotage themselves...
I'm registered Independent, over the years I've observed how identity politics have a tendency to divide people, and sometimes I think that's precisely what some of those in positions of power want, to divide and conquer. With that said, one term I do go by that best describes my overall stance in life is, Libertarian. Most of my political views do lean pretty heavy to the right, but when it comes to issues like making recreational drugs legal/privatized worker unions/gay rights/and abortion rights, I tend to agree with the other side.
How many people here consider themselves to be an independent like myself, with no affiliation to a ...
Sarahroo29 comments on Dec 12, 2017:
I don't do politics. I didn't vote last year either. I don't agree with both sides. Here is where I'll stop.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@skado I'm inclined to agree with you on that.
Sarahroo29 comments on Dec 12, 2017:
I don't do politics. I didn't vote last year either. I don't agree with both sides. Here is where I'll stop.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@skado I'm inclined to agree with you on that.
How many people here consider themselves to be an independent like myself, with no affiliation to a ...
snytiger6 comments on Dec 12, 2017:
I think of myself as "independent". In Washington State voters don't register as affiliated with a political party, because we have open primaries.
I don't think WA got it completely right though. I think they are right that voters shoudl have no political affiliation, but I think that in the ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Hi Matt, been awhile since I've been on here. I too am registered Independent, as I generally disdain identity politics. With that said, there is one word I do associate with that best describes my stance in life, and that word is Libertarian, I just don't associate with the party is all. My overall views do lean pretty heavy to the right, but when it comes to issues such as decriminalizing drugs/legalizing sex work/private funded worker's unions/gay rights/and abortion rights, I agree with the other side. Hope all has been going good for you, take care.
snytiger6 comments on Dec 12, 2017:
I think of myself as "independent". In Washington State voters don't register as affiliated with a political party, because we have open primaries.
I don't think WA got it completely right though. I think they are right that voters shoudl have no political affiliation, but I think that in the ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Hi Matt, been awhile since I've been on here. I too am registered Independent, as I generally disdain identity politics. With that said, there is one word I do associate with that best describes my stance in life, and that word is Libertarian, I just don't associate with the party is all. My overall views do lean pretty heavy to the right, but when it comes to issues such as decriminalizing drugs/legalizing sex work/private funded worker's unions/gay rights/and abortion rights, I agree with the other side. Hope all has been going good for you, take care.
How many people here consider themselves to be an independent like myself, with no affiliation to a ...
Lancer comments on Dec 12, 2017:
I think we can all agree that no body's values lay entirely in one party or the other. There are many issues throughout the world that we have a range of different opinions on.
Politics isn't black or white. There are many different shades.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@Lancer Same here Lancer, Libertarian. I just don't identify with a particular political party is all.
Lancer comments on Dec 12, 2017:
I think we can all agree that no body's values lay entirely in one party or the other. There are many issues throughout the world that we have a range of different opinions on.
Politics isn't black or white. There are many different shades.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@Lancer Same here Lancer, Libertarian. I just don't identify with a particular political party is all.
THE ULTIMATE LIST OF COGNITIVE BIASES: WHY HUMANS MAKE IRRATIONAL DECISIONS.
SCal comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Cognitive biases and heuristics are not only about personal beliefs and biases. Its trained thinking. Its shortcuts our brains use to deal with superfluous amounts of outside stimulous. Our brains literally trick us in order to save energy and get things done, but we must monitor our thoughts. ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@MrJoyBoy I did say that I think that the root of all evil is personal biases, and I stand by that statement. However, I never said I think every one of the known biases are inherently bad though, there is a difference there. I haven't contemplated what a totally bias-free individual would look like, as I don't believe any such individual(s) exists in the first place.
SCal comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Cognitive biases and heuristics are not only about personal beliefs and biases. Its trained thinking. Its shortcuts our brains use to deal with superfluous amounts of outside stimulous. Our brains literally trick us in order to save energy and get things done, but we must monitor our thoughts. ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@MrJoyBoy I did say that I think that the root of all evil is personal biases, and I stand by that statement. However, I never said I think every one of the known biases are inherently bad though, there is a difference there. I haven't contemplated what a totally bias-free individual would look like, as I don't believe any such individual(s) exists in the first place.
I need to share this one on the general forum when I get a chance.
DUCHESSA comments on Feb 20, 2020:
I love it.............LOL
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Just posted it to the public forum too, about a half hour or so from now the post should show up.
DUCHESSA comments on Feb 20, 2020:
I love it.............LOL
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Just posted it to the public forum too, about a half hour or so from now the post should show up.
Whatever happened to "Love thy neighbour?"
[bbc.com]
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 20, 2020:
Hi Petter. In my opinion and in just one word... politics.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@Petter Perhaps...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 20, 2020:
Hi Petter. In my opinion and in just one word... politics.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@Petter Perhaps...
Why does the USA need immigrants?
Pralina1 comments on Feb 10, 2020:
I came here in USA in 1995 .
I have heard that speech when I was working for 5 dollars and 13 cents as a cashier and going to school.
I have heard the same speech 25 yrs later , when certain people worry more about what accent their health care provider has than what type of medicine and care ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@Grecio Good point on the muslims, Grecio.
Pralina1 comments on Feb 10, 2020:
I came here in USA in 1995 .
I have heard that speech when I was working for 5 dollars and 13 cents as a cashier and going to school.
I have heard the same speech 25 yrs later , when certain people worry more about what accent their health care provider has than what type of medicine and care ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@Grecio Good point on the muslims, Grecio.
Julius (Groucho) Marx was right about that.
bingst comments on Feb 20, 2020:
Sounds more like modern policing.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Sure is Bing. Sadly nowadays the state and local police forces around the country are like one big business, always on the prowl looking for new customers...
bingst comments on Feb 20, 2020:
Sounds more like modern policing.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Sure is Bing. Sadly nowadays the state and local police forces around the country are like one big business, always on the prowl looking for new customers...
Should the USA try to keep Muslims out of their country?
Trajan61 comments on Nov 24, 2019:
Why should we let those Islamic idiots in? They will never assimilate and will try to impose Sharia law if they are ever given the opportunity.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@tiredofthis1 I concur.
Trajan61 comments on Nov 24, 2019:
Why should we let those Islamic idiots in? They will never assimilate and will try to impose Sharia law if they are ever given the opportunity.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@tiredofthis1 I concur.
Should the USA try to keep Muslims out of their country?
Trajan61 comments on Nov 24, 2019:
Why would we let someone like our congresswoman Omar come to the US. She’s intent on changing this country and I guarantee it won’t be for the better.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@godlessguy @Trajan61 People are so naive. Of course there had to be a few knuckleheads putting their two cents in. I agree with you Trajan. No sense in talking to folks like that.
Trajan61 comments on Nov 24, 2019:
Why would we let someone like our congresswoman Omar come to the US. She’s intent on changing this country and I guarantee it won’t be for the better.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@godlessguy @Trajan61 People are so naive. Of course there had to be a few knuckleheads putting their two cents in. I agree with you Trajan. No sense in talking to folks like that.
Should the USA try to keep Muslims out of their country?
HarrySlick comments on Nov 29, 2019:
Voted YES..As a non believer I would like to see a decline in religion and indoctrination in the U.S.not an Increase.Muslims are less tolerant to other religious groups and nonbelievers than other religions are .I look negatively on all religions and do not favor one over the other .They are all ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
I'm with you on that.
HarrySlick comments on Nov 29, 2019:
Voted YES..As a non believer I would like to see a decline in religion and indoctrination in the U.S.not an Increase.Muslims are less tolerant to other religious groups and nonbelievers than other religions are .I look negatively on all religions and do not favor one over the other .They are all ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
I'm with you on that.
Should the USA try to keep Muslims out of their country?
granny comments on Nov 29, 2019:
Yes ,I despise all religious cults ,fanatics etc especially the ones with the potential of violence .As non believers the last thing we need is more religion in our lives, and this is the fastest growing religious following on the earth
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Very well said.
granny comments on Nov 29, 2019:
Yes ,I despise all religious cults ,fanatics etc especially the ones with the potential of violence .As non believers the last thing we need is more religion in our lives, and this is the fastest growing religious following on the earth
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Very well said.
Should the USA try to keep Muslims out of their country?
richiegtt comments on Nov 29, 2019:
Most definitely YES The extremists are a fast growing disease and a threat to the U.S. .I want less religious fanaticism in this country .
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
I second that Rich.
richiegtt comments on Nov 29, 2019:
Most definitely YES The extremists are a fast growing disease and a threat to the U.S. .I want less religious fanaticism in this country .
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
I second that Rich.
Should the USA try to keep Muslims out of their country?
Trajan61 comments on Nov 30, 2019:
I voted yes because I don’t think we need radical Islamic idiots like Omar and Rashida Talibe in the US Congress.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@HarrySlick Couldn't agree with you more on that.
Trajan61 comments on Nov 30, 2019:
I voted yes because I don’t think we need radical Islamic idiots like Omar and Rashida Talibe in the US Congress.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@HarrySlick Couldn't agree with you more on that.
Should the USA try to keep Muslims out of their country?
Emanuele comments on Jan 17, 2020:
Yes .I do not want these woman hating homophobic lowlife archaic religious fanatic morons in my vicinity so they can have the opportunity to indoctrinate more weak minded nitwits .
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Well said, I concur.
Emanuele comments on Jan 17, 2020:
Yes .I do not want these woman hating homophobic lowlife archaic religious fanatic morons in my vicinity so they can have the opportunity to indoctrinate more weak minded nitwits .
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Well said, I concur.
Why is it that (seemingly) 99.9% of the groups on this site are leftist?
azzow2 comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Often times it seems that they have replaced a deity worship practice to a political worship practice.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
I concur Aaron.
azzow2 comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Often times it seems that they have replaced a deity worship practice to a political worship practice.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
I concur Aaron.
THE ULTIMATE LIST OF COGNITIVE BIASES: WHY HUMANS MAKE IRRATIONAL DECISIONS.
UpsideDownAgain comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Interesting. Thanks for sharing.
I discovered many of my biases as I explored and rejected my religious beliefs. I now live life with the assumption that I have biases that I probably don't recognize, because when you recognize them, they tend to lose their power. It allows me to give others the ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
Sounds all good there.
UpsideDownAgain comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Interesting. Thanks for sharing.
I discovered many of my biases as I explored and rejected my religious beliefs. I now live life with the assumption that I have biases that I probably don't recognize, because when you recognize them, they tend to lose their power. It allows me to give others the ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
Sounds all good there.
THE ULTIMATE LIST OF COGNITIVE BIASES: WHY HUMANS MAKE IRRATIONAL DECISIONS.
fishline79 comments on Feb 19, 2020:
So, the supposition is that these "cognitive biases" are always irrational? What is meant by projection bias? Does that imply a bias against Donald Trump because every accusation he makes against his adversaries is an act of the ego defense mechanism known as "Projection"? Also: Is religious ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
You answered your own question...
fishline79 comments on Feb 19, 2020:
So, the supposition is that these "cognitive biases" are always irrational? What is meant by projection bias? Does that imply a bias against Donald Trump because every accusation he makes against his adversaries is an act of the ego defense mechanism known as "Projection"? Also: Is religious ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
You answered your own question...
THE ULTIMATE LIST OF COGNITIVE BIASES: WHY HUMANS MAKE IRRATIONAL DECISIONS.
K9Kohle789 comments on Feb 19, 2020:
There are WAY too many bad ways of thinking. My father over the years always said, "Do not believe anything you hear" ANYTHING. "And only half of what you see".
I'm so skeptical of everything said by anyone or people showing me their way of doing things that I have a ton of disbelief and no ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
I don't/haven't done many of them either, but all it takes is one though.
K9Kohle789 comments on Feb 19, 2020:
There are WAY too many bad ways of thinking. My father over the years always said, "Do not believe anything you hear" ANYTHING. "And only half of what you see".
I'm so skeptical of everything said by anyone or people showing me their way of doing things that I have a ton of disbelief and no ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
I don't/haven't done many of them either, but all it takes is one though.
THE ULTIMATE LIST OF COGNITIVE BIASES: WHY HUMANS MAKE IRRATIONAL DECISIONS.
Cecilia2018 comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Very helpful information, thanks for sharing.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
My pleasure.
Cecilia2018 comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Very helpful information, thanks for sharing.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
My pleasure.
THE ULTIMATE LIST OF COGNITIVE BIASES: WHY HUMANS MAKE IRRATIONAL DECISIONS.
linxminx comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Although the information is interesting and helpful, I'm a little put off by the lack of information about the author. I'm somewhat skeptical of the source and website.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
Tomer Hochma appears to be an independent blogger (possibly from Israel). Here is a brief summary that could be found under the About section in that article-
I’m the author of HumanHow, a new blog that turns behavioral economics insights into business, investment and marketing practices.
Behavioral economics studies the effects of psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional biases on human decision making.
This scientific methodology blends insights from psychology, economics, and neuroscience in order to understand the irrationality of human behavior.
My goal is to explain behavioral economics principles in plain language and to turn the science-based insights into practical tools.
Join my journey and dive deeper into your customers’ mind to discover how to shape decision making using behavioral economics.
linxminx comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Although the information is interesting and helpful, I'm a little put off by the lack of information about the author. I'm somewhat skeptical of the source and website.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
Tomer Hochma appears to be an independent blogger (possibly from Israel). Here is a brief summary that could be found under the About section in that article-
I’m the author of HumanHow, a new blog that turns behavioral economics insights into business, investment and marketing practices.
Behavioral economics studies the effects of psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional biases on human decision making.
This scientific methodology blends insights from psychology, economics, and neuroscience in order to understand the irrationality of human behavior.
My goal is to explain behavioral economics principles in plain language and to turn the science-based insights into practical tools.
Join my journey and dive deeper into your customers’ mind to discover how to shape decision making using behavioral economics.
THE ULTIMATE LIST OF COGNITIVE BIASES: WHY HUMANS MAKE IRRATIONAL DECISIONS.
SCal comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Cognitive biases and heuristics are not only about personal beliefs and biases. Its trained thinking. Its shortcuts our brains use to deal with superfluous amounts of outside stimulous. Our brains literally trick us in order to save energy and get things done, but we must monitor our thoughts. ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
You're right about that.
SCal comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Cognitive biases and heuristics are not only about personal beliefs and biases. Its trained thinking. Its shortcuts our brains use to deal with superfluous amounts of outside stimulous. Our brains literally trick us in order to save energy and get things done, but we must monitor our thoughts. ...
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
You're right about that.
THE ULTIMATE LIST OF COGNITIVE BIASES: WHY HUMANS MAKE IRRATIONAL DECISIONS.
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 19, 2020:
That was informative. I've been guilty of quite a few of these.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
We're all guilty of at least one kind of bias. It's just that some of us actively work hard to overcome our biases, while others are more than content to dwell within their own bubble. I think you are one of them who seeks to learn and overcome, and let logic and reasoning guide your path in life. Good way to be.
TheInterlooper comments on Feb 19, 2020:
That was informative. I've been guilty of quite a few of these.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
We're all guilty of at least one kind of bias. It's just that some of us actively work hard to overcome our biases, while others are more than content to dwell within their own bubble. I think you are one of them who seeks to learn and overcome, and let logic and reasoning guide your path in life. Good way to be.
THE ULTIMATE LIST OF COGNITIVE BIASES: WHY HUMANS MAKE IRRATIONAL DECISIONS.
maturin1919 comments on Feb 19, 2020:
It's actually the *love* of money that is the root of all evil.
One of the most misquoted bible verses of all time.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
Indeed, that human emotion towards money is the problem, and not the money per se.
maturin1919 comments on Feb 19, 2020:
It's actually the *love* of money that is the root of all evil.
One of the most misquoted bible verses of all time.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
Indeed, that human emotion towards money is the problem, and not the money per se.
The Democrats can't even run a caucus right, and they want to screw around with our 2A rights?
Spudgun comments on Feb 19, 2020:
And raise out taxes so they can waste more of out money.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
They're pros at wasting taxpayer dollars.
Spudgun comments on Feb 19, 2020:
And raise out taxes so they can waste more of out money.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 19, 2020:
They're pros at wasting taxpayer dollars.
Feels good to be back.
elgato3141 comments on Feb 18, 2020:
what? I'm not alone?
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 18, 2020:
If you lean more to the political right, then nope, you aren't alone on here.
elgato3141 comments on Feb 18, 2020:
what? I'm not alone?
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 18, 2020:
If you lean more to the political right, then nope, you aren't alone on here.
What is one FACT that you wish Trump supporters understood?
Paracosm comments on Jan 26, 2019:
He lies.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 18, 2020:
He does... but then again most (if not every one these days) politicians do. Sometimes I think politics is like a contest to see who can lie the most.
Paracosm comments on Jan 26, 2019:
He lies.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 18, 2020:
He does... but then again most (if not every one these days) politicians do. Sometimes I think politics is like a contest to see who can lie the most.
What is one FACT that you wish Trump supporters understood?
TristanNuvo comments on Jan 26, 2019:
The same question could be asked about the far lefters as well.
Personally I think the far right, and the far Left are both nuts, and neither of them will listen to a thing the other says.
JMHO.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 18, 2020:
@TristanNuvo I concur. While I'm a registered independent, the word Libertarian best describes my stance, somewhere in the middle like you. After awhile, it becomes pointless to argue with those on the far-left.
TristanNuvo comments on Jan 26, 2019:
The same question could be asked about the far lefters as well.
Personally I think the far right, and the far Left are both nuts, and neither of them will listen to a thing the other says.
JMHO.
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 18, 2020:
@TristanNuvo I concur. While I'm a registered independent, the word Libertarian best describes my stance, somewhere in the middle like you. After awhile, it becomes pointless to argue with those on the far-left.
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Conservatives are whining because no one wants to date them.
Paracosm comments on Jan 29, 2019:
Imagine that. People don't want to date assholes. Shocking. Lol
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 18, 2020:
@Paracosm We're not all bad though...
Paracosm comments on Jan 29, 2019:
Imagine that. People don't want to date assholes. Shocking. Lol
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 18, 2020:
@Paracosm We're not all bad though...
Cybersecurity warning: Almost half of connected medical devices are vulnerable to hackers exploiting...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 18, 2020:
Do you browse Cyware News by chance?
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 18, 2020:
@FearlessFly Okay.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 18, 2020:
Do you browse Cyware News by chance?
SpikeTalon replies on Feb 18, 2020:
@FearlessFly Okay.
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