Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema gives a nonchalant curtsy as she votes down legislation that would...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 8, 2021:

Blue dog Democrats like her have plenty of like minded comrades. There are Repuglicans that are more progressive than them.

Howdy everyone, I've been gone for a few days.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 6, 2021:

Sorry to hear that, hope you didn't lose too much data.

The Air Force Is Having To Reverse Engineer Parts Of Its Own Stealth Bomber Twenty-one years ...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 6, 2021:

Let's hope they'll have to retire them.

Did you see the happy people first

Theresa_N comments on Mar 6, 2021:

I don't see happy people. I really don't care either.

“I realized either I was crazy or the world was crazy; and I picked on the world.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 6, 2021:

Didn't he drink himself to death? I think both are crazy, more power to him.

Ice Covered Russian Ghost Town [theatlantic.com]

Theresa_N comments on Mar 6, 2021:

Sad for the inhabitants but good for the environment. edit: I mean they were coal miners, now the coal's not getting used...aw just take my word for it.

A biology teacher wished to demonstrate to his students the harmful effects of alcohol on living ...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 6, 2021:

Is the answer for the crisis Pantheism?

Me too, vending machine.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 5, 2021:

I've heard the saying "light's on but no one's home," but never before "light's off but someones home."

Not so hidden agenda

Theresa_N comments on Mar 4, 2021:

Only partially wrong, plastics are seldom recycled no matter how much they collect.

Who is with me on this????

Theresa_N comments on Mar 4, 2021:

If you aren't sworn at while driving, you're not driving fast enough.

Did Joe Biden thank all of you Catholic-atheist/agnostic people for electing him?

Theresa_N comments on Mar 3, 2021:

I just try to ignore it. His abandonment of any progressive pretensions bothers me more.

I have to give them credit for their stick to it ness

Theresa_N comments on Mar 3, 2021:

Yes they are persistent in their stupidity.

STATE UPDATES 3/2/2021 Kentucky lawmakers pushing 2 bills to legalize cannabis LOUISVILLE, Ky.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 2, 2021:

I mean ridiculous, finally allowing flower in MN when they should be legalizing it.

I have now received two letters from the Veterans Administration informing me me that I qualify for ...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 1, 2021:

Appropriate name.

I hate it when that happens...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 1, 2021:

Thats not a dream, it's a nightmare.

100 years ago: Kronstadt rebellion begins in Soviet Russia On March 1, 1921, a sailors’ revolt...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 1, 2021:

Think how different Russia would have turned out if other factions had triumphed. Lenin and his Bolshevics were a disaster for the country.

This Drug Gets You High and Is Legal (Maybe) Across the Country

Theresa_N comments on Feb 28, 2021:

Tried this but not only did it not having any desired effects it caused extreme lung irritation that I'm still trying to recover from.

There is a lot of truth there

Theresa_N comments on Feb 28, 2021:

If it barks, yes, if it purrs maybe.

STATE UPDATES 2/27/2021 Kansas Gov.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 28, 2021:

Good old Minnesota, land of neo-liberals Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale, is doing nothing. The Democrats claim it is the Repuglicans but frankly aren't much better about it.

Wow, another religious crackpot leader in Africa! As if this continent didnt have other MAJOR ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 28, 2021:

I think humanity is going extinct and it's for the best.

For you old codgers and mature ladies like me, let me recommend a different piece of music for your ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 27, 2021:

Love Ken Nordine, used to listen to him on Minnesota Public Radio.

Did anyone else know he was on tour?

Theresa_N comments on Feb 27, 2021:

If he ever existed he wouldn't look so good after being in the ground for over two thousand years. He'd just be some disconnected bones.

Iran's Khamenei has dictated that cartoon women must wear the hijab.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 26, 2021:

Men are a mystery to me. Men in this culture can be pretty weird too.

MS NASTY IS ATTACKING AGAIN Marjorie Taylor Greene posted a tweet denying Rep.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 26, 2021:

Over half this country are bullies.

Just got back home from getting my covid vaccine shot for 65+ group.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 26, 2021:

Got first one five weeks ago, got the second last week. Great deal of body aches both times. Second shot caused a sore arm for four days.

Congresswoman QAnon Uses God to Justify Her Anti-Trans Bigotry | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist | ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 25, 2021:

The so called "Senate moderates" are anything but. Joe Biden might be liberal enough to be a moderate but blue dog democrats aren't.

25 years ago: Anti-Castro group aircraft shot down over Cuba On February 24, 1996, Cuban fighter...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 25, 2021:

The Clinton's are blue dog Democrats, who in some ways are worse than Repuglicans.

100 years ago: Publisher repudiates obscenity ruling on James Joyce novel On February 24, 1921, ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 25, 2021:

Now Ireland is in the forefront of free speech.

Happy birthday, George Harrison. Here comes the Sun [youtu.be]

Theresa_N comments on Feb 25, 2021:

George was my favorite of the Beatles in part because of his "spirituality," now it repells me when it gets explicit. But still this is one of his best songs.

QUAFF.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 25, 2021:

I've quaffed quite a few in my time.

Dog or Dude? I see a dog. You?

Theresa_N comments on Feb 25, 2021:

I can see both.

Republican Senators Propose Raising Minimum Wage From $7.25 To $10 | HuffPost

Theresa_N comments on Feb 24, 2021:

Senators should have to live on $10 an hour.

Vivid example of the efficacy of gun control laws ...[agnostic.com]

Theresa_N comments on Feb 24, 2021:

Actually gun control laws are very effective in the countries that have them.

Poor kids. No wonder they look miserable. Imagine being born into this family

Theresa_N comments on Feb 24, 2021:

That'll give me nightmares.

Couy Griffin, a commissioner of Otero County, New Mexico, and founder of a group called Cowboys for ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 24, 2021:

Boys and their toys.

Wisconsin Republican Sen.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 23, 2021:

Liars and grifters that's all Repuglican politicians are.

Tiger Woods injured in car accident near Los Angeles - CNN

Theresa_N comments on Feb 23, 2021:

It's his legs that are the primary injury.

Now that is a oops moment

Theresa_N comments on Feb 23, 2021:

Sorry, I can't see Charlie doing that.

This is a good topic to follow.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 23, 2021:

I'm sorry to say I expected things like this. Wishing for Bernie.

“I am fond of pigs.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 23, 2021:

I've never been in the position to have a relationship with one so cannot say if this is true.

[youtu.be] I love al he is so funny

Theresa_N comments on Feb 22, 2021:

The Affordable Care Act is so flawed. It delayed health care for all and required people to pay an **insurance company**. I am so disappointed in this country, less disappointed than I was under tRump, but still disappointed.

Finally, a common foe!

Theresa_N comments on Feb 22, 2021:

That is truly a betrayal of all things pizza. Pizza is not just a medium for any old thing you put on it.

Newsmax Airs Whole Segment Attacking Biden's Senior Dog, Champ | HuffPost

Theresa_N comments on Feb 21, 2021:

Frankly, LOL, how pathetic.

Highwayman's death confession in 1750 reveals a very honest appraisal of his response to an ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 20, 2021:

Yes, I read this too. I found the whole article interesting, like you said his attitude towards homosexuality and the mention of Morris dancing. My dad was the newspaper reader in the family now in my old age I'm reading it everyday.

Pat Robertson Warns Viewers a New Ice Age is Coming In response to the massive winter storm ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 20, 2021:

He's been pretending to be a prophet (or is it "profit") since the '70s and never been right. Stop feeding the trolls, if he's not a troll I don't know what is.

This is greed at it's finest! So immoral and corrupt, instead of acknowledging that you already have...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 19, 2021:

Utilities do need "to be public goods." But then you get shouts of "socialism" or "communism." People are so stupid to allow this to go on.

Lil Teddy is going to replace trumple thin skin for a minute

Theresa_N comments on Feb 19, 2021:

I like Hunter S Thompson holding the shotgun. I believe he was in Colorado though.

Holy cow

Theresa_N comments on Feb 19, 2021:

Holy last supper batman!

I was smoking a joint in my car at a scenic place and enjoying music .

Theresa_N comments on Feb 19, 2021:

Police were pretty relaxed about cannabis in the city I moved from. Here it's more risky. Too bad it's not legal everywhere.

WAIT! Have Things Seemed Too Calm and Quiet, of Late? Need a Laugh?: [dailykos.com]

Theresa_N comments on Feb 18, 2021:

Never underestimate human's capacity for stupidity.

Josh Hawley is the ultimate Karen | reason.com [reason.com]

Theresa_N comments on Feb 18, 2021:

Oh come on, FB and twitter are complicit with Hawley. He's just trying to distract.

THE “FOR THE PEOPLE ACT” WOULD MAKE THE U.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 18, 2021:

It will take more than this to make the US democratic.

My reaction to Limbaugh: "So?" [theweek.com]

Theresa_N comments on Feb 17, 2021:

I am getting tired of all the lip service being served to this asshole.

Great news!!! Rush Limbaugh has finally died! No more of his pathetic right wing propaganda and ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 17, 2021:

Sadly, there are many ready to take his place.

FWIW, here's my non-eventful experience with my first shot of the COVID vaccine.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 17, 2021:

I had my first vaccination about a month ago. Muscle soreness was really the only adverse effect. Had the second shot today. So far no ill effects.

Rush Limbaugh has died.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 17, 2021:

Yes, and I think over 50% of Americans won't mourn him.

Canadian 'Friends with Benefits'.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 17, 2021:

It means that in Minnesota too, your envious neighbors to the south.

Uh-huh.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 17, 2021:

Let's see what this circus act of an ex-president comes up with to address this.

truer and truer every day

Theresa_N comments on Feb 16, 2021:

I like Jesus on a stick.

Texas Republicans Beg Biden for Help Weeks After Endorsing Secession Bill In response to a huge...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 16, 2021:

I think the president should have given them a hard time before releasing help, not a really hard time but somewhat of one, giving in after they said he was legitimately elected.

....but it will change my DNA!!!!

Theresa_N comments on Feb 16, 2021:

You said it, anti-vaccine folk are some of the most delusional out there.

Excerpts from Heather Cox Richardson (Monday, February 15, 2021) According to a new Quinnipiac ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 16, 2021:

Sad to say this country was not designed to be a democracy. Time to make the senate representative of the population, eliminate the electoral college, and make a ranked voting system. But that's right, they have a 50/50 split in the senate and almost in the house, so nothing gets done.

Really glad to see Musk's recent positions in favor of: 1) Carbon Tax 2) Carbon Capture.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 15, 2021:

Yes, he is the paragon of virtue. He just bought billions in bitcoin, the most carbon intensive currency there is. The amount of electricity used to "mine" bitcoin equals the electrical usage of Argentina.

New product line

Theresa_N comments on Feb 15, 2021:

Looks like there is someone good at herding cats.

A Bible Thumper told me that “Covid has been around for thousands of years - the is using it as an...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 15, 2021:

It's difficult to accept these people are the same species as non-evangelicals or should I say non-xtians as the rest of the xtians buy into nonsense too.

Fury at ‘do not resuscitate’ notices given to Covid patients with learning disabilities | ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 15, 2021:

It seems, and among people here it's pretty much the same, peoples worth is determined by their looks, especially how much they weigh, and whether they are intelligent "enough." I see references to "retards" on here without any objection from commenters so it hardly surprises me that in the general population there would be such violations of rights.

Lemurs show there's no single formula for lasting love: [sciencedaily.com]

Theresa_N comments on Feb 15, 2021:

I think in humans you have some who are monogamous and some that are not. I think the female gender (which is a vast simplification of gender) tends more to monogamy than the male.

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 15, 2021:

I read some of his writings back when I was studying non-violence, sadly I do not remember much of what he said. It did leave me a lot of respect for the man.

I can't imagine that anyone can believe that Trump wrote this email. [bostonherald.com]

Theresa_N comments on Feb 14, 2021:

You're right, he didn't write it.

Christian Conspiracist: God Will Soon Make the Military Remove President Biden | Beth Stoneburner | ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 14, 2021:

Evangelical xtians are becoming more psychotic by the day. Of course conservative Catholics are no better.

Did Linux Kill Commercial Unix ? [howtogeek.com]

Theresa_N comments on Feb 14, 2021:

Thanks for the history lesson, informative and engaging.

I'm planning my post pandemic adventures now.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 14, 2021:

See the dentist.

Boris Johnson is on Face the Nation.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 14, 2021:

His hair is always disheveled, showing it's on purpose. Mini-tRump I call him.

For those who would like to have a better understanding of bitcoin. [thehustle.co]

Theresa_N comments on Feb 14, 2021:

I believe bitcoin should be banned. Did you know making bitcoin uses the equivalent electrical output of Argentina? Much of this electricity is generated by coal.

Bill banning trans athletes in girls sports advances in Utah

Theresa_N comments on Feb 13, 2021:

We're such a small proportion of the population yet we are subject to so much unjustified hatred.

Missionaries Telling Villagers COVID Vaccines Will Turn Them into Alligators: The Guardian reports ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 13, 2021:

Lesson for amazonia, don't believe anything god botherers tell you.

Lulu the dog inherits $5m from deceased US owner [bbc.com]

Theresa_N comments on Feb 12, 2021:

I could see leaving enough to cover care and vet bills but $5 million seems excessive.

Butter wouldn't melt eh!

Theresa_N comments on Feb 11, 2021:

Not nearly as much as cattle does.

U.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 9, 2021:

Interesting, now if I could understand it.

I am not holding my breath he'll be removed from office, but if he''s convicted of a felony same ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 9, 2021:

We've got time on our side, Hitler was young at the time of his insurrection, tRump is an old, not very healthy man.

Pat Robertson Calls COVID Relief Bill a Socialist Plot to Destroy America On his 700 Club ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 9, 2021:

Pat Robertson and his ilk discredited themselves long ago except among morons.

[youtu.be] such fucking cons and liars

Theresa_N comments on Feb 8, 2021:

The sleaze mafioso are out of the White House! 🤣

Ready for the big game?

Theresa_N comments on Feb 7, 2021:

Pretty much it.

Sanders criticizes Democrats willing to pare down eligibility for stimulus checks By Celine ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 7, 2021:

Link doesn't work.

Still can't post comments , emoticons , replies , etc.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 7, 2021:

My ability to reply and use emoticons has returned, as you can see from this. It was extremely frustrating while it lasted for me as I know it to be for you too.

This is so true.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 7, 2021:

The best thing is still coffee, but no tRump tweets comes in a close second.

Yardbirds. - I’m A Man ...1967 [youtu.be]

Theresa_N comments on Feb 7, 2021:

Sorry, won't play.

Should Trump Get the Usual Intelligence Briefings?

Theresa_N comments on Feb 7, 2021:

Well, apart from the fact that he belongs in a federal prison cell, no he should not be given intelligence briefings. They'd go from him to Putin's ear. And it's so good to be able to respond to a post again. 😊😊

What a great put down. I've really got to remember it for later.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 4, 2021:

I knew a pastor who believed this.

A nice way to start your day, try it!

Theresa_N comments on Feb 4, 2021:

No, I am in no state to do this when I first wake up, coffee first.

Doesn't seem fair does it?

Theresa_N comments on Feb 3, 2021:

Doesn't make sense at all. The current minimum wage is lower in real dollars than it's ever been in it's history.

MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE - A Randy Rainbow Song Parody [youtube.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 3, 2021:

A work of art!

This is an actual photo of the exact time lightning hits the water.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 2, 2021:

Thank you. What luck!

Imagine that....

Theresa_N comments on Feb 2, 2021:

I guess I'm better at raising dogs.

Oh oh, pissing off of the israelis will have consequences for this lunatic bitch.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 1, 2021:

I wish there was a way to expel all those Repuglican congress people who supported sedition, but it's beyond me how to do it.

Why Scientists Are Very Worried About The Variant From Brazil [npr.org]

Theresa_N comments on Feb 1, 2021:

I was afraid this might happen.

The mainstream who are allowing it to continue are worse

Theresa_N comments on Feb 1, 2021:

Afraid that the mainstream are the ones on the right, extreme views are held by Repuglicans throughout the country and permeate both the state and local level. You know that the Repuglican Attrorney Generals Association sent out an alert to their people to attend the sedition on the 6th?

A friend cited some interesting facts from former Social Security Administration worker and author ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 1, 2021:

Yes, it was a latecomer. I knew about Germany but not Niger or Australia.

What would it take to force Donald Trump to confront his own lies and deceit?

Theresa_N comments on Feb 1, 2021:

He cant. His pathological personality would never let him. As @Marionville says "a miracle."

interesting shit

Theresa_N comments on Feb 1, 2021:

All of them are fascinating. Thanks.