Sexism

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

You bet they can, and I've certainly dealt with some on at least two jobs in the past right off the top of my head. That however is a topic the mainstream media sources love to stay silent on.

Should I drop this into the gun control group and say "We must ban these a-salt weapons.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Aw do it man, do it! It's fun making anti gun progressives foam at the mouth!

Just walk up to a liberal and say this. "Gun control?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Haha, good one!

I’m liberal or progressive on most issues.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

I have no qualms with abortion, the choices of others is of no nevermind to me. I will say this much though, if a woman decides to have a child and the man does not wish to be a father, that man should reserve every right to walk away obligation free if the woman decides to carry the pregnancy to term. LGBT rights- they already have rights, you do realize if another individual commits what could be perceived as a prejudiced act they would face criminal prosecution. When I live in a country where someone is forced to make a cake against their will for a homosexual couple, I defy anyone to tell me the lgbt community does not have rights. I am not convinced on man-made global warming, but do recognize that the Earth's weather patterns are changing due to natural causes, and thus I am absolutely for alternative energy sources and recycling. Of course I am for separation of state and religion, or else I wouldn't be here now would I? Lastly, I am very pro firearm rights and vehemently opposed to any "sensible" restrictions. Why, might you ask? Just look at the city of Chicago, which has some of the strictest gun control measures in the country, and yet persists as a haven for violent crime that includes guns, so thus is solid proof that no amount of legislation would curb gun related violence as criminals do not obey our laws. The leftist progressives are fueled by raw emotions, and it's a well known fact that when someone responds to a situation based off of emotion they would not make a logical and reasonable decision, so I don't want them telling me what I can and cannot have in what's supposed to be a free country with minimal government involvement. @Lancer @Trajan61

So. How many of you are fans of The Walking Dead?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

I don't watch television much these days.

Okie dokie.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Sleep well, and take care.

I was watching one of the Atheist Experience docs where they were talking about religious people ...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Unreal, but not surprising.

Does anyone else here enjoy punk rock or post-punk?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Yes, The Clash.

Less on a religious note here, now my parents are getting onto me about spending too much time with ...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

So what was your actual query?

Atheist never gets a word in and is accused of having nothing to say...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

You got that right.

A Bunch of Religious People Think Stephen Hawking Is Currently Burning in Hell – Friendly Atheist

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

As do I.

In death...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Thanks for sharing, and take care.

What are your thoughts on Faith?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

There is no rationalizing faith, it is toxic garbage.

33 Dead, 130 Injured in China Knife-Wielding Spree - NBC News

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

I know right? Those in positions of authority could enact all the gun control legislation they like...they will never take mine from me.

No surprise here....

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Avoid the supernatural bunk at all costs.

Is there link between a lack of religious belief and liberalism? If so what is that link for you?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

There could be, but not in my case. Truth be said, politics don't phase me much.

I’m looking for a camping vehicle.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Perhaps an enclosed Polaris utv would meet your needs?

Hi everyone. New to the community. Hope to meet some cool people here. Ken

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Greetings Ken, and welcome to the community.

Favourite song lyric to quote?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Captain Jack will get you high tonight.

I've screwed up again.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Avoid the nice guys...they are anything but nice.

Okay, yesterday I ate a pint of Chunky Monkey and today I ate a pint of Cherry Garcia.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Across the board, my favorite flavor is vanilla.

Has anyone read Richard Carrier's book about the Historicity of Jesus and the weakness of the ...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

No, but have watched him on YouTube.

Without honesty, love gets unhappy, and without trust, love gets unstable.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Good saying there.

I hate the god damn penguins!!!

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Why? Did the Flyers lose again? Game 1 didn't go over good for them.

Yeah .... sour desil

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

???

The Boogy Man: I grew up seeing God as a kind of a Boogy Man.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

All good there.

Storms are incredibly sensual. Nature’s harmonious violence makes my senses tingle.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Same here, love rain.

I was talking to my daughter today after driving an hour and a half to see her and my son-in-law, in...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

I am inclined to believe that, as I have a secret myself;)

Hey Guys, if you love music, will you please follow me and throw a song you are digging this week in...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Spookshow Baby by Rob Zombie.

Psychiatry: Belief in God is not a delusion because it's a culturally supported delusion OK.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Interesting...

We ebb and flow like the tides.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Their ear bends to the so-called worldly wise men....the slightest breeze carries them off of nature's straight and narrow path, which is ever eroded by the human lust for transcendence. @FinchiMcQ

The Timeless Tale of the Hero's Journey: Full Film! - YouTube

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Cool.

Tickling. Bad, meh, good, or great?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Certainly don't enjoy it, and would not do it to others.

I just had to.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Thank you for sharing.

Do you send pics without being asked?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

No, not really fond of selfies and tend to be camera shy.

From your experience do you feel the U-Shape of Happiness/mid-life crisis is an actual phenomenon in...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Haven't reached my forties yet.

Do people actually use this for dating, or is it basically just an open forum to discuss socially ...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Personally, I'm not here for the dating part. On the other hand, I've received relatively little feedback on most of my posts and have observed the same few individuals receiving loads of feedback on some of the most basic of topics. Just my opinion, all in all this is a decent forum to connect with fellow heathens. Being that I struck out already with a few women on here who I had passively discussed romance etc with, I think I'm going to avoid the dating part from now on.

They have a point ...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Indeed they do.

Guess who made it to level eight.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Congrats sir, I'm trying to work my way up to that level.

Do you self-identify as a nerd?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

No, iconoclastic.

"Back in 2015, Steve McConkey, the president of the Christian sports ministry 4 WINDS, was whining ...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Patheos is a solid source of information, thank you for sharing.

Just got rejected because I'm an atheist.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

I have been rejected in the past by women whose religious beliefs were more important.

Atheist since the age of 12. So glad to meet fellow non-believers!!!

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

All good, and yes this community rocks.

Are there ANY good women out there?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

They're out there...

Clowns to the left, jokers to right, here I am.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

I mostly stick to music from the 1970's and 80's, classic rock. On another note, I like your hat.

I had a really bad night last night.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

I'm sorry to hear such, perhaps tomorrow will bring new opportunity for you?

I feel like curiosity has become less of a priority in people's lives as they obsess over definite ...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

I too have observed a lessened interest in curiosity and asking questions, and a disturbing trend it is.

I was just looking at the Patheos site (which I am always a bit suspicious of) and in their ...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Uh...yes they do, I live within 20-30 miles of one, and believe me I avoid it at all costs.

Does anyone else think it's weird when a dating profile says something along the lines of "I'm ...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Not necessarily, if the other person happens to like the same thing.

"Friends with benefits"

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

That would depend largely upon the individual, if he/she is looking for a deep relationship or if a roll in the hay would do just fine? Personally, I've enjoyed quite a few casual encounters with women both younger and older than myself, and none of them were interested in anything long term. Besides, "brief encounters" could make for excellent mood boosters and alleviating stress threshhold.

She felt herself blush, the flesh across her inner thighs rose into goosebumps.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Indeed it does.

I just realized why I can't comment on anymore posts from the gun control group.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

I was under the impression this site was supposed to be a haven for logical free thinkers...guess I was wrong. The lack of deep critical thinking on here is appalling, and quite a few were added to my block list. I'm not fond of blocking, but all the same I don't desire to lower my IQ listening to or debating folks like that.

Worst form of torture?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Yeah....Berkley is far worse. The religious nonsense goes in one ear and out the other.

What's the point of Democracy(which America isn't) if there are no real choices?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

This country hasn't been truly free at least (emphasis on at least) since the political party who called themselves Democratic-Republicans took over and pushed out other parties. Excellent photo there by the way.

Cops Arrest 2 Black Men Sitting In Starbucks For 'Trespassing': Video | HuffPost

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Damn, police forces at both the state and local levels are way out of line these days. The truly frightening part is knowing that alot of police forces have in their possession military hardware, which as peace officers they should never have access to in the first place. What a horrid story, but one that needs to be shared with as many people as possible.

Am I right in thinking that there are more truly bi-sexual women than there are truly bisexual men?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

I've not the slightest clue on that.

Venting Sorry: Canceling plans at the last possible minute or almost two hours after you’re ...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Don't bother with knuckleheads like that, plenty of other fish out in the sea.

Everything is nothing.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Yup, live and let live I say.

I found this article to be very informative and impressive.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

How curious....the link is still down even after all this time.

Hey can I get some help finding more atheist podcast, I am having some trouble finding ones that are...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

A Google search could point you in the right direction. I know Atheist Experience is a good one.

Anyone else a huge bookworm like me?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

History, self-help, and science fiction. Good to know I'm not the only bookworm around, especially in the day and age of e-books.

I'm new here, but I've posted a few times to see what it was like and I am so floored by how amazing...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Glad you like it here. You are luckier than me, I've done quite a few posts now and have gotten little feedback for the most part, but interaction through comments is where it's at. Take care.

Why does it seem to be that there are more male atheists and agnostics when women are often ...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

I'm not sure one could determine with absolute certainty that there are indeed more male atheists than female, so I must remain skeptical on that.

Would you date someone religious?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Any woman who went to a church on a regular basis would not be compatible with myself.

Why does the left keep saying we have a Democracy, not a Constitutional Republic?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

They keep saying that because they have not studied history, and thus are clueless. You raise a good point there though, could be association by familiarity with the names.

Astro-humor is the best humor (in my book).

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

I agree.

Well.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

All good. Personally, I don't care for selfies either.

Best album ever? For me it's Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos. What's yours?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

London Calling by The Clash.

Whats your dream date
?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Hitting one of the casinos in Atlantic City and booking one of those high-roller suites, and then my lady friend and I could relax in the bedroom suite hottub and feast on strawberries and champagne all night long. Is that not a delightfully sinful dream date or what;)

For those who grew up in Christianity or some form of religion in whose after life was contingent on...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

Easy....satan accepts the supposedly evil people into hell to suffer for their foul deeds for an eternity, which would make him the good guy for punishing evil. On the other hand, the biblical god is willing to accept into heaven some truly evil people such as Hitler and Daumer, which would make him the enabler of genuine evil and thus the bad guy that I shall never follow or worship. Hell doesn't sound like that bad of a place when you consider that much.

Do you ever look at the random pics of strangers and wonder if they are sociopaths?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

What pics are you referring to? The ones here on user profiles, or just random on the internet?

These levels of progression on this site feel very Scientology based. ?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

I suspect the level points system can be cheated, so I don't pay it much attention.

Vegas Baby!

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

I need to make my way there some day...

Waking up right....wake'n bake and coffee. :) [youtube.com]

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

Some days I just can't wake up right, no matter how hard I try, haha.

A Conference Call in Real Life - YouTube

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

Can't say I blame you.

Was There a Civilization On Earth Before Humans? - The Atlantic.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

That is an interesting article that makes a substantive case, at least in my opinion anyway. Thank you for sharing this.

Driving. What is it to you?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

Well now that would depend upon your desired destination. It could be merely going from one point to another....or it could mean a little more? I'll leave the rest to the viewer's imagination;)

Do more non-believers view life as a painful, unpleasant experience?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

Whether one chooses to acknowledge this or not, there is great diversity in this world, and varying opinions would be an obvious result of such. Over the years I have observed both religious and non-religious alike taking a somewhat cynical and hardened approach to life, and in particular the decision to end one's own existence. As someone who places importance on individual liberty and the right for each individual to make his/her own choices, I cannot tell nor would I even have the right to tell someone their views on suicide are incorrect. Bottom line is, life is ultimately what you make it, so I simply leave those be who may think suicide is the answer when life itself goes south. I often wondered just how important legacy is, knowing some day the Sun will explode and the Earth will cease to be, and no one will be left alive to remember anything anyway, no matter how long that may take to occur. There are other issues in this world that are far more concerning than suicide, and besides why dwell on such a negative topic? Life is too short as it is, every day above ground is a gift. Just a thought there, and thank you for your take on the subject.

I don't need a label, atheist or agnostic or what have you.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

Very well stated, I agree.

I recently fell on hard times and needed to move back home.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

I am presently going through similar circumstances, except that I am forced to keep my lack of belief to myself for fear of what you described above. I understand what you're going through, and the Agnostic.com community is here for you. Take care.

How does music effect you...?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

Well, I suppose some of that would depend upon where they are at the moment and what they are doing, that would influence the current mood.

People often take some sappy codendent love songs WAY TOO SERIOUSLY.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

Interesting...

Would you like to live simply?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

In other words, life live freely, and yes I agree with that sentiment. Can't say I presently live like this, but I'm working on it...

So, actually met a local guy FROM THIS WEBSITE for coffee and dinner last night.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

I wish you luck on that, and sounds like you had an enjoyable time. I find this platform serves my needs just fine for interacting with like-minded individuals, minus the dating part for me though. Patience is key in finding the right person, you are so right about that. Take care.

What song gets you in a good mood?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

Dance The Night Away by Van Halen. It doesn't matter what the mood is, it's a versatile song that one could rock out to make out to or party to, and certainly gets me going every time.

Whats your best garage sale find?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

Never been to one as of yet, but might seriously need to look into any that may be near my location.

At what age did you start questioning god and the universe?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

I cannot remember the precise year, but I was a young kid when I first started to question things in life.

I found this article to be very informative and impressive.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

I just manually typed the link on two different browser apps and the site showed just fine, which tells me you got censored on here Artemis Divine. That's interesting...I thought this was supposed to be a free speech platform? Censorship of any kind is flat out wrong.

Do you get a lot of spam calls?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

Sounds like you need a call blocker app to get some peace and quiet from spam callers. I get them often, but my blocker cuts them off right away without my phone ever even ringing or the screen coming on. My old Android phone was rooted, and I had used the Root Call Blocker app, and that one rocked!

Andriod users query

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

I think the native screenshot function is often times not good enough, I'd recommend using a third party screenshot app that could easily be installed from Google Play. There are many screenshot apps available on the Playstore. Android fanatic here, if you ever have any other Android related queries, just let me know.

Newbie here, hi!

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

Greetings, and welcome to the community.

"My So-called life is kind of awesome!!"and other 1st world realizations.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

@FinchiMcQ Just "a regular morning" here Finchi. Party on!

Is it that our lives are so 1st Worldly and kushy that we must create reasons to quarrel amongst ...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

I am....and I say party on!

Does anyone watch Masterpiece on PBS? If so, what are some of your favorite series?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

Downton Abbey a few years back.

A reasonably secure operating system.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

Topics like this almost always interest me, thank you for sharing.

As a modern, tolerant and fairly well balanced person, I find it extremely hard to have any kind of ...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

That does give some pause for thought there...

Do you share expenses like rent and groceries with your sweetie?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

I used to back when I was on the dating scene, but not recently. Yes, there was a fair arrangement so as to keep everything equal, but I'm afraid that would be a little to explicit to describe here in detail.

Has any one else noticed that all the (homeless) people that beg for money are all of the sudden ...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

Yes, there are some folks like you described above that roam about in the city I'm from, and it is sad indeed.

A friend of mine shared a new website with me - -thought that some of you may like it :) ...

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

I shall take a look...

Post your weekend plans.

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 14, 2018:

Oddly enough mine starts out with a pizza as well, followed by watching the Saturday night movies, sleep, wake up, watch a baseball game, get excited or infuriated with my favorite team (whichever comes first), and sleep. Yeah, life is good.