I suppose I should introduce myself, since HE'S obviously not going to do it.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Hello and welcome. Right, Nigel? I'm 62 and sometimes think I'm 42.

Do you have a secret life?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Nope. I may be a little too open.

One of my paintings.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Nice!

Why don't the news channels tell what great strides the scientific community are doing instead of ...

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Good news doesn't sell. Sensationalism sells.

I suspect this could be the future.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

All companies care about any more is their share value and growth. Growth can't continue forever, but somehow they think if they're not growing, then they're failing.

“In Italy for 30 years under the Borgias, they had warfare, terror, murder, bloodshed.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I think sometimes turmoil produces ideas and developments that might not come up otherwise. But living through that is something else.

So I got hired-on as a singer for a brand, new rock & roll band called, ⭐ The Family D's.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Loved playing in bands, back in the day. The crazier, the better. Congrats! Hope things go well.

Blue or Red ?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Red. 40 would seem young, now.

I hate Uranus jokes but I can't resist this news. [gizmodo.com] "Uranus Smells Like Farts"

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Was going to make a dumb joke, but decided not to.

It seems to me that at the very split second of the big bang our universe was created.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I've thought that that could be the case.

Observation would show undeniably that there us a great deal of religious moderation ie, the direct...

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

It seems to me that there is less moderation, at least here in the US. True, there are more non-affiliated people, but that doesn't mean the existing sects are more moderate.

How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life - TheHumanist.com

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I think stoicism is misunderstood today as standing up and being tough and not letting yourself feel emotion. The more I've read of it, it's not that at all.

So what’s the point?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

The point is whatever you make it to be. We create our own meaning and purpose. It doesn't exist out there somewhere for us to find. And why is the universe without you in it after you're dead any different than the universe without you before you were born? It's the same, and we won't be aware of it anyway. The way you will survive will be in whatever you have done, and in the memories of those who live on after you are gone.

I just have to share this email that I received from a coworker.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I'm speechless. I hate Franklin Graham, and all of his ilk. They want this to be white America again, and can't stand it that they are fading into the minority. This is disgusting, and it shouldn't be tied to any company. If it seems to be, then report it to whoever might be able to do something about it.

I'm new and just wanted to say hi! :)

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Hello and welcome. Hope you enjoy it here as much as I do!

RELIGION: Need Isn't Truth, Bionic Dance... [youtube.com]

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Yep.

Every now and then I remember I had not wore a wristwatch in at least 4 years.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I haven't worn a watch since I retired. And I know what you mean about those great big things that seem in fashion now. I don't care for them.

Pat Robertson: Atheist women were likely raped, and that's why they reject Jesus

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Disgusting.

Isn't it absurd that we still debate iron age religions.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Yes. And it seems more and more absurd to me every day.

I'm on here to avoid people I was harrassed by, such as Republicans and Christians.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

You're in the right place, then.

The world seems to be getting less religious, but in the US, politics and religion are now married ...

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

GOP politics and religion are married. Not quite so much on the Democratic side.

"Raccoon Crushed To Death By Garbage Truck Hits Jackpot With Reincarnation" [theonion.com]

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

LMAO!

I gotta go!!

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Okay, I really did laugh out loud at this one.

Do you responsibly avoid sharing misinformation?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I try. I may have been guilty of being too quick to share some things, but I try to check myself.

"Science and reason liberate us from the shackles of superstition by offering us a framework for ...

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Can't argue with that.

Is everyone surviving the Rapture so far?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Still here!

Ted Cruz: Americans Have No Right To Masturbate

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Guess I'm not an American, then.

Where is any reference of the rapture?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

In the book "Fantasyland" the author (I can't remember his name, it's late) talks about an evangelical group came up with it. Sorry I can't come up with more right now.

For earth day I played around with some fire, silver and gold to create this... Still in progress.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Nice!

Hail (noun) : Snow that wants to kill you.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Or maybe rain that's trying to kill you?

The hobo life

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

For a short distance when I was a kid. The town I grew up in was full of trains, mostly slow moving coal trains. We used to have to climb through them sometimes when they were sitting for a long time, so it was a small step (pun intended) from that to hopping one.

Who wants to be a kid again? Free from responsibilities and bills!!

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

In ways it seems like a good idea, in other ways not. It would be nice, however, to be 21 and know what I know now.

What makes a person think that abstractions are not real?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Because something exists as a thought doesn't mean it exists out in the world. I can think all kinds of things that may or may not be true.

Apart from being here what are you doing or thinking of doing right now and, what time is it for you...

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

5 o'clock in the afternoon, and almost time for a drink. My ex-wife and kids are coming over for dinner in a little while.

That's not how you take it easy

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Never been that bad off.

Isn't it all just Brainwashing?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

It has to do with cultural assimilation. All cultures do it--these are the rules, this is how you do things, blah blah. So yes, it is a type of brainwashing. But these days, we're so aware of other cultures, other ideas, other ways of doing things, because of media, the internet, and different people living in proximity, that cultures, particularly western cultures, are not insulated from others. So it's harder for thinking people to just accept all those rules.

My boyfriend put this album on last night, and it was a blast from the past.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Absolutely loved this song! Another great one by them is Nice, Nice Very Nice.

My cat stole my yogurt.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 21, 2018:

I used to have a cat that would steal bacon whenever he got a chance. I had to put it where he couldn't get to it.

Socrates believed self-knowledge was essential.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 21, 2018:

To quote from someone whose teachings were turned into a religion, but who never said anything about a god, "The self is an illusion." It's just the focal point of the brain, with memories (accurate and not accurate) tying things together. There is no there there.

Why Should We Believe the Big Bang? (with "Ask A Spaceman")... [space.com]

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 21, 2018:

I never really doubted it, but this definitely clarifies why it should be that way.

I would enjoy seeing a discussion of the following.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Well that's a lot to think about, but I think most people here would agree that there are oppressive aspects of christianity. The question is will they ever go so far as The Handmaid's Tale depicts. As of right now, I don't see things going that far, though there are certainly some fanatics out there.

[thecut.com] Ah ha! Finally someone said it.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Sad but true.

Chuck Schumer to Unveil Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana | Time

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 21, 2018:

On 4/20 of course.

After Getting Sued for Libel, Alex Jones Concedes Sandy Hook Wasn't a Hoax

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Asswipe. (Him, not you.)

Are you procreation?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 21, 2018:

I have procreated, but definitely not like that!

Too funny. It's always, "Back to the drawing board."

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

That's great!

I may or may not have been like this a time or two

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Yep!

Boulevard by Jackson Browne [youtube.com]

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

This, and "Doctor, My Eyes" are two of my favorites by him.

I think she cut it in half....

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Lol

Harry Nilsson Jump into the Fire [youtu.be] Trippin

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Played that album to death back in the day.

Now, on 4/21 we...

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Yep.

Jonathan Edwards - Shanty - (Jonathan Edwards, November 1971) - YouTube

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

This is one of my go-to songs when I whip out my guitar.

Hi! I'm new

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Hello and welcome. If you enjoy stimulating conversations, good music, funny memes, etc. then you'll love it here.

Typical Friday night - what are you doing?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Having a drink, listening to music, some tv, reading--the usual.

Just finished watching the Looming Tower.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

I'm going to watch the last episode tonight. Love it, and it makes me sad and angry, too.

Atomic Rooster "Made in England" - Full Album [youtube.com]

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

I had a couple of albums by these guys back in the day. Loved 'em! Didn't have this album though, and they're not really my cup of tea any more.

What’s your version of Hell?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Sounds like hell to me.

Lets see if this works. [instagram.com]

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Yep. It worked.

Why is trump appointing people with no science backround to science posts?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

The same reason he looks for the worst appointee for every position. He's trying to tear it all down.

I laughed out loud at this one!

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Lol!

When is too late to start looking for a life partner?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

I don't know. I've been wondering the same thing.

Does homeopathy work?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

No. The baking soda paste works on a different principle.

I wonder if skeptical, atheist and progressive thinkers are more open to polyamorous situations, ...

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

I was in a polyamorous situation years ago, and it worked for a while, but it wasn't easy, and I wouldn't particularly want it to happen again.

Tell us please - The most recent POSITIVE comment someone made about you.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 19, 2018:

A friend of mine said I was one smart motherfucker. Lol

The History of White Power

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 19, 2018:

Horrible horrible stuff.

Does anyone else love casual blasphemy?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 19, 2018:

No, god damnit!

Perfectly good classic joke changed forever by my morbid teenager and Instagram.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 19, 2018:

Never heard that before.

What the Chuck

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 19, 2018:

This one made me snort laugh.

In Pursuit of Happiness?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 19, 2018:

Great! Glad I'm out of it.

A Still Life with Dogs how softly now the light settles in at end of day filling in...

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 19, 2018:

I like it!

What has happened to hitchhiking?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 19, 2018:

I agree. I hitchhiked across the country many years ago, and had a great time! I also used to hitchhike around here. You never see anybody doing it anymore.

Despite popular folk-lore, here's a morale boost for the lesser endowed men.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 19, 2018:

I don't have to worry, then.

Cognitive bias cheat sheet – Better Humans

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Where is the link?

Alright, this is going to be a fight.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 18, 2018:

The Beatles, mainly because they are the ones that brought me fully into the world of music. I came to appreciate the Stones later.

So you're invited to a masquerade party! What statement would your costume make about you?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 18, 2018:

That I'm lazy.

Better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all. Agree or disagree?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 18, 2018:

I agree. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

"Shine on you crazy son of a bitch" Do you ever get in those moods where everything bores you?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 18, 2018:

I was there for a while 3 or 4 years ago. Having the fuckits, I called it. I'm out of it now, most of the time.

47 years ago today this album debuted.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 18, 2018:

I remember listening to this just after I'd broken up with my girlfriend.

I don't remember where I heard this, but I still like it a lot.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Lol.

Name the first word(s) that comes into your mind when someone says "scientism".

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Sounds too much like a religion or a cult.

Name THREE things about yourself and one not true. Let me guess which one's not true.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 18, 2018:

I am divorced, I have 2 dogs, and I have a Masters Degree in English.

Where Does Religion Come From?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Those tribal people came up with the idea of one god. Everywhere else had many.

Has anyone come across any fake profiles?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Only on dating sites and Instagram. Not on here. On facebook I'm only friends with people I know IRL.

When you are in hell where do you tell people to go?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 18, 2018:

I would say heaven, because from what I've heard it sounds about as bad, but in a different way.

The Constitution and a Deity?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 18, 2018:

But the right-wingnuts won't believe that.

I'd have to one first.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 18, 2018:

I'd swear when I posted this, I said "I'd have to play one first." Did the admin remove the word play? Or was it just a typo on my part?

Do you Google?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 18, 2018:

I don't think I've found anything that google couldn't come up with, but I guess then you would just ask the person who used it. Everyone (for the most part) is nice on here.

I often call myself an apatheist.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 18, 2018:

I remember having a conversation with a girl when I was in High School about the existence of god, and she said, "But what if you're wrong!" And I said basically, "Oh well." That's similar to what you are talking about.

Sweet fat of mine!

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Hey! Us rock stars get old and fat, too!

What is your favorite paradox?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 17, 2018:

Xeno's paradox. Freaks me out every time I start thinking about it.

Do you still subscribe to any dating sites or tired of them?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 17, 2018:

I tried a couple, with no luck. I came here in hopes it might be a better dating site, but it's so much more, I'm not even worried about the dating part. I mean, if something happens, that would be cool, but if not, that's fine too, because I love this site.

Was there a catalyzing event, person or perhaps a book sealing it in your mind forever the ...

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 17, 2018:

For me it was a gradual thing. I left Christianity a long time ago (50 years), but still believed in God, though not a personal god. I messed around for a long time with various new age type things, then fell in more with Zen and Taoism, which don't refer to god, but I still believed. But then gradually, through much reading of philosophy and science, I quit believing.

This is true, for me at least.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 17, 2018:

Yeah, I know what you mean. I tend to be like that too. The older I get the more I seem to get that way.

How long have you gone without a date?

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 17, 2018:

I haven't been on a date since 1981. But of course, I was married for 33 of those years.

Snaccident

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 17, 2018:

Been there, done that.

The delayed effect strikes again....

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 17, 2018:

Learned that lesson a long time ago.

Not the same old shit

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 17, 2018:

I think that's a bunch of shit.

Bombed to hell!

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 17, 2018:

Hahaha!

Customer service point of view.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 17, 2018:

Wish I had found this when I first replied.

What is your favorite cocktail? If it's obscure, please share the recipe!

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Whiskey.