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Do you guys believe that Trump supporters should be treated with civility?

snytiger6 comments on Jul 7, 2018:

Only if they also treat others with the same civility they want for themselves... Of cours epeopel who act civil are seldom Trump supporters.

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 9, 2018:

@snytiger6 There is a group called Repubatheists that is trying to pushback against the religious influence currently in the GOP. I hope someday they are successful, religion does not belong in our politics, never.

Have a great week my friends

McVinegar comments on Jul 9, 2018:

What's Monday? ;)

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 9, 2018:

It's that despicable day that reminds us every weekend eventually comes to an end.

If you do facebook, this is a fun page. [facebook.com]

SpikeTalon comments on Jul 8, 2018:

Eh, no FB for me...

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 9, 2018:

@Captain_Feelgood I might have to go that route.

If you do facebook, this is a fun page. [facebook.com]

SpikeTalon comments on Jul 8, 2018:

Eh, no FB for me...

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 9, 2018:

@Captain_Feelgood I did a post in the Senate, hopefully he will clear it up and calm that dude down before he has a freaking aneurysm. I came to this site to interact with rational skeptics, not conspiracy central.

If you do facebook, this is a fun page. [facebook.com]

SpikeTalon comments on Jul 8, 2018:

Eh, no FB for me...

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 9, 2018:

@Captain_Feelgood In due time I'm sure. One of the lefties on here is publicly accusing me of conspiring to send funds to Admin, which is bs. I'm into Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general, and Admin on here wants to delve into it too so I offered to send him a little to help get him started with trading and all. The creep accusing me misunderstood my comment and is making a big deal over nothing. The lefties on here crack me up, I'm waiting for this site to turn into conspiracy central now, some folks take things to the extreme.

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Shelton comments on Jul 8, 2018:

https://youtu.be/etr7UtnUflM

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 8, 2018:

Hootie and the Blowfish...

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mosuper comments on Jul 6, 2018:

The tolerance of the athiests....... I think I have given up on athiests being tolerant. Sure, the hyper-religious are not tolerant, but generally speaking, I think the religious are much more tolerant than atheists. And, I am quite sure that the militant atheists are much worse than the militant ...

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 8, 2018:

@mosuper "Libertarian Agnostics Group"

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mosuper comments on Jul 6, 2018:

The tolerance of the athiests....... I think I have given up on athiests being tolerant. Sure, the hyper-religious are not tolerant, but generally speaking, I think the religious are much more tolerant than atheists. And, I am quite sure that the militant atheists are much worse than the militant ...

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 8, 2018:

@mosuper That they are. I think Libertarians are not against going to war just so long as it is for justifiable reasons. While I do lean heavily to the right politically speaking, I'm registered Independent. Those were some of the main differences between the two parties, and obviously there is far less corruption in the LP than the GOP. If you wanted to learn more about the LP, check out this site- https://thelibertarianrepublic.com/ You could also ask this fellow community member here about the LP @SkotlandSkye , she is a registered Libertarian and knows more about the LP than I do, or lastly you could head over to the Libertarian Agnostics group on here. Hope that helps some. Quite a few of us in this group are either Independent or Libertarian.

I'd say it's worth it.

MrLink comments on Jul 8, 2018:

ok, sure. But honestly, I really have never heard many people call for the confiscation of all guns. In fact - while I am sure somebody somewhere has - I don't think i have heard anybody seriously suggest this. Is there some breaking story on this that i missed?

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 8, 2018:

I cannot speak for any fellow gun rights advocates, but the direct issue where I'm concerned is not about some wanting an all out ban on private gun ownership, but rather certain gun control measures that have been proposed in which I am not convinced do anything to curb potentially violent thugs. As an atheist I go by evidence and firsthand observation, and the evidence I have seen indicates that most said gun control measures do not and have not worked for the most part.

I'd say it's worth it.

MrLink comments on Jul 8, 2018:

ok, sure. But honestly, I really have never heard many people call for the confiscation of all guns. In fact - while I am sure somebody somewhere has - I don't think i have heard anybody seriously suggest this. Is there some breaking story on this that i missed?

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 8, 2018:

Just spend some time in the gun control now group on this site, you'll cross paths with some of those who desire to abolish all private gun ownership. While the host of that group may not be as radical as some are in said group (he actually is a member of this group and the pro 2A group I host as well), I have observed some questionable albeit radical comments made within that group. You asked about a breaking story you missed? If you get an opportunity to do some research, look up the march for our lives movement, quite a few of their members are radical and have called for an end to private gun ownership. Hope that helped some.

No free speech allowed in New Zealand.

SpikeTalon comments on Jul 8, 2018:

Islam is as toxic as christianity and judaism, and perhaps worse. Sorry to hear socialist scum has taken over your country.

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 8, 2018:

@Seriousreason I thank you for joining the group. In regards to criticizing Islam, same here in the US. The far left politically correct crowd goes through great lengths to defend muslims, and that makes me want to barf, that among many other things the looney left promotes that I disdain.

One of the things I don't like about this universal healthcare/Obamacare crap is that it's basically...

buck1977 comments on Jul 7, 2018:

Obscene profit from human suffering is immoral. - Health insurance companies need to be phased out of the loop because they add no value. - Trump administration needs to negotiate contracts with healthcare providers. - People need to pay a federal healthcare tax on income with your rate ...

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 8, 2018:

@Yakoi Geez, sad to hear such. You made the best choice it sounds like, as hard as it was I'm sure. I think quite a few of us in this group are pro choice friendly.

So yeah. I can't cook.... I'm going to starve to death.

onlyduh comments on Jul 7, 2018:

Two Words: Fucking Big Mac

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 7, 2018:

Damn, now I'm hungry...

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mosuper comments on Jul 6, 2018:

The tolerance of the athiests....... I think I have given up on athiests being tolerant. Sure, the hyper-religious are not tolerant, but generally speaking, I think the religious are much more tolerant than atheists. And, I am quite sure that the militant atheists are much worse than the militant ...

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 7, 2018:

@mosuper There appears to be relatively few differences between Libertarians and Republicans. A few differences would be- Libertarians accept and defend the rights of the LGBTQ community along with reproductive rights, whereas most Republicans do not. The LP believes in keeping religion out of our politics, and the GOP is infested with religious fanatics. LP wants minimal to no regulations on recreational marijuana usage, and lesser regulations in general. Those are a few differences off the top of my head.

One of the things I don't like about this universal healthcare/Obamacare crap is that it's basically...

bigpawbullets comments on Jul 7, 2018:

I'm on Medicare+ and my wife is on Anthem.. Our medical insurance costs almost doubled with the Affordable Care Act. Plus, I had to find two new specialists who were "in plan". The cost went up, the medical options went down, and I've not met a doctor who thinks this is a better way.

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 7, 2018:

Some folks are just oblivious to what constitutes reality. The ACA was among one of the biggest screw jobs ever committed on Americans.

Good morning troops! I'm still mulling over, and jotting down notes for a post on firearms ...

Trajan61 comments on Jul 7, 2018:

Federal law Trumps state law but some states like California, New York and Illinois definitely have stricter laws pertaining to guns. I think California’s concealed carry permit law that leaves it up to the Sherrif on whether you can get a concealed carry permit should be unconstitutional as it ...

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 7, 2018:

I agree, there should be nation wide conceal carry available to law abiding citizens. I'm organizing a gun rights advocacy group on another site, and that is one point we would like to focus on and spread that idea around.

Share this one with your liberal friends (assuming you have any lib friends that is), remind them ...

Trajan61 comments on Jul 7, 2018:

Trump gives those idiots the fits and I love it!!

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 7, 2018:

All they could do is yell at the sky, like the looney tune in the meme.

Do you guys believe that Trump supporters should be treated with civility?

snytiger6 comments on Jul 7, 2018:

Only if they also treat others with the same civility they want for themselves... Of cours epeopel who act civil are seldom Trump supporters.

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 7, 2018:

I try to be fair with everyone regardless of their views...and I voted for Trump. Most of my fellow conservatives on this site believe in doing the same.

@Admin.

SpikeTalon comments on Jul 7, 2018:

Not a bad idea Richard. Some fellow members had asked me to add some photos/pics to my profile once the addition was made to vote on profile uploads. The only thing is, since then no one has even bothered voting on anything I had uploaded, despite receiving many visitors to my profile, and it kind ...

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 7, 2018:

@FrayedBear Eh, who knows? I try not to let it bother me, and I'm certainly not concerned about points. Being able to interact with some interesting like-minded members is what keeps me coming back here. Later Richard, take care, and again good idea you had there.

I just posted this in trump pinata.

Captain_Feelgood comments on Jul 6, 2018:

Holy shit... I'm just getting back on here to see what a damn shit storm this whole thing has turned into..lmfao... Good ole Mike Flora had the whole thing taken down after spending who knows how long trying to explain to them it wasn't true... Dear Odin, how do those people dress themselves in the ...

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 6, 2018:

Haha, unreal...

Police arrested the jackass who heckled a sixteen year old Trump supporter, good! ...

Captain_Feelgood comments on Jul 6, 2018:

Gotta love it....

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 6, 2018:

Sure do.

Police arrested the jackass who heckled a sixteen year old Trump supporter, good! ...

Beach_slim comments on Jul 6, 2018:

Liberal garbage

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 6, 2018:

Quite so.

Police arrested the jackass who heckled a sixteen year old Trump supporter, good! ...

Leutrelle comments on Jul 6, 2018:

The extreme left have become what they hate; fascism.

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 6, 2018:

Indeed they have, the irony of it all.

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Leutrelle comments on Jul 6, 2018:

I appreciate your diligence.

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 6, 2018:

Thank you, and I appreciate your contributions to this group. Speaking of groups, I started another if you are interested- "Pro Gun Rights Group"

Another classic example of how intolerant those on the left/Trump bashers are, and in this case also...

Leutrelle comments on Jul 6, 2018:

I am a conservative, but I have some liberal views. I probably am a libertarian.

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 6, 2018:

That's all good my friend. I'm a conservative leaning registered Independent. Good to see you are still active on here.

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mosuper comments on Jul 6, 2018:

The tolerance of the athiests....... I think I have given up on athiests being tolerant. Sure, the hyper-religious are not tolerant, but generally speaking, I think the religious are much more tolerant than atheists. And, I am quite sure that the militant atheists are much worse than the militant ...

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 6, 2018:

@mosuper I estimate about roughly 85% on this site identify as liberal/progressive, while about maybe 10% identify as Libertarian/not affiliated, and the rest conservative.

Anyone else by chance notice the mainstream medias are not talking about/keeping in the news the ...

Omen6Actual comments on Jul 6, 2018:

The libtards are anti-Americans. It isn't about safety, it's about control.

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 6, 2018:

Control freaks the left are.

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mosuper comments on Jul 6, 2018:

The tolerance of the athiests....... I think I have given up on athiests being tolerant. Sure, the hyper-religious are not tolerant, but generally speaking, I think the religious are much more tolerant than atheists. And, I am quite sure that the militant atheists are much worse than the militant ...

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 6, 2018:

It's come to a point where I mostly stick to the groups now and don't even bother much with the public feeds. This group is good, rational people here.

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mosuper comments on Jul 6, 2018:

The tolerance of the athiests....... I think I have given up on athiests being tolerant. Sure, the hyper-religious are not tolerant, but generally speaking, I think the religious are much more tolerant than atheists. And, I am quite sure that the militant atheists are much worse than the militant ...

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 6, 2018:

The liberal progressive atheists are surely intolerant.

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Beach_slim comments on Jul 6, 2018:

Interesting instead of attacking the group they go after individuals, change of strategy.

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 6, 2018:

@MikeFlora Eh, you're right, I'm no better than anyone else, and I have the tendency to call people out on the carpet. In fact, I've got the sudden urge to call someone out....Mike Flora. See, I just called you out, again. I'm such a terrible guy now, aren't I?

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MikeFlora comments on Jul 5, 2018:

The problem I had with Capt. was he laughed at us, and commented on how stupid we are. The post itself wasn't all that bad, doing it so he could call us stupid, is not acceptable.

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 6, 2018:

@MikeFlora I don't recall picking on anyone for being naive, and I wouldn't exactly say the progressive crowd on here is a benign bunch. Following others blindly is no good either, we need more freethinkers, but I get your point though.

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MikeFlora comments on Jul 5, 2018:

The problem I had with Capt. was he laughed at us, and commented on how stupid we are. The post itself wasn't all that bad, doing it so he could call us stupid, is not acceptable.

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 6, 2018:

@MikeFlora Regarding the group members, being that close to ninety percent of those on this site lean heavily to the left, it should come as no surprise that there will obviously be more drawn to the liberal progressive groups than any other. The mere fact the CA group has over 90 members is saying something considering conservative atheists appear to be somewhat rare, at least on this site anyway. Group membership on here doesn't concern me much as I've been focusing my advocacy efforts on another site where I have a couple thousand supporters not just a few hundred, and that's not counting the contacts I still have on other sites. Big plans for the future is all I can say at the moment...

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MikeFlora comments on Jul 5, 2018:

The problem I had with Capt. was he laughed at us, and commented on how stupid we are. The post itself wasn't all that bad, doing it so he could call us stupid, is not acceptable.

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 6, 2018:

@MikeFlora It's not so much about them not knowing better (I'm under the impression only adults use this site), but rather a lack of deeper thinking that was in play there. See though, what we are doing right now is the civil and mature route to go, someone asks questions and the other side answers, and no accusations get hurled around. Now, if only we can get the rest of this site aboard with that concept, referring to those who enjoy calling names to those who may not agree with their world views. I don't relish the thought of laughing at anyone, but some folks make it too easy though...

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azzow2 comments on Jul 5, 2018:

I have said this before and I will say it again the bullies in this world are the most ignorant and for someone to be so hate filled with their delusions are equated to terrorist. They try and force their views down everyone else's thoughts and when they feel resistance to their ideas. They are not ...

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 6, 2018:

I agree, and couldn't have said it better.

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MikeFlora comments on Jul 5, 2018:

The problem I had with Capt. was he laughed at us, and commented on how stupid we are. The post itself wasn't all that bad, doing it so he could call us stupid, is not acceptable.

SpikeTalon replies on Jul 6, 2018:

At times I just sit back in absolute amazement at some of the things/issues people on this site get upset and offended at. I've been on a few other social media sites (which shall remain unnamed) one of which I am still very active on, and that site truly does respect freedom of speech. I tell ya Mike, about ninety something percent of those on this site would not last nine seconds on the one I'm talking about, not without going into spasms over getting offended anyway. Those that complain about what amounts to a few trolls on here don't even realize just how tame Agnostic.com truly is.

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MikeFlora comments on Jul 5, 2018:

The problem I had with Capt. was he laughed at us, and commented on how stupid we are. The post itself wasn't all that bad, doing it so he could call us stupid, is not acceptable.