The democrat party, greatest threat to the United States [conservativefiringline.com]

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 18, 2019:

Yikes!

Tears for Fears. - Everybody Wants To Rule The World. (Spotify live 2014) [youtu.be]

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 18, 2019:

Never thought I'd get here... But; "That's a classic".

[alternet.org] Republicans shot themselves in the foot with their deceptive tax cut for the rich ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 18, 2019:

I think the tax codes and deductions pretty much have remained neutral. Our taxes are basically the same as last year. Just different manipulations required.

The ideal woman’s body? [powerfulmind.co]

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 18, 2019:

My wife has always been sexually attractive to me. We change as we age.... so what.

How to write a Sext that doesn't suck

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 18, 2019:

Yet another chapter for "The Book". ;-)

Greetings, just a quick post to introduce myself, retired Navy. Did 20 years as an Intelligence ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 18, 2019:

And a submariner at that!

Don’t worry...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 18, 2019:

One of my heros!

Good Morning Fellow Hippies - Have a Peaceful Day! There's snow on the ground this morning, just a ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 18, 2019:

Snowing here. Just flurries. Going to the phone store to get the phone fixed, hopefully... then, on to the wine store! Housekeeper is here cleaning... I must go and hide.

President's day? How many are gonna celebrate Resident Dopey Dump? And how will you "celebrate?" ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 18, 2019:

I'm celebrating Jefferson Davis.

My loropetalum is in full bloom! I am still learning when things bloom here, especially things I ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 17, 2019:

That's impressive!

What made you an atheist/agnostic?

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 17, 2019:

Participating in a war.

11-Year-Old Arrested At School After Refusing To Stand For The Pledge | HuffPost

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 17, 2019:

An astoundingly stupid move by school faculty and police. What memory will that child have of this?

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! Are you out there helping others today?

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 17, 2019:

I "delivered" my neighbor's Sunday paper to his front door after finding it in my driveway.... this was at the beginning of my "jog in the sleeting rain". Does that count?

Do you ever want to believe in the afterlife? (Post is sad.)

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 17, 2019:

I believe... "belief" vs scientific proof... that we continue on after "death". Just no Magic Beings involved.

Thought it would take longer

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 17, 2019:

Blink twice, the kids are gone and I've got a "Golden Buckeye" card.

Watching this Sunday a political show, the discussion on the wall continues.....Here is one more ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 17, 2019:

Great analogy.

Traffic. - Gimme Some Lovin’. Glastonbury live 1971 [youtu.be]

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 17, 2019:

Whoa! A favorite cut on the intercom freq when we were "flying low and feeling mean"..... "The LZ's hot! Gunners! Watch your lanes!!!!" ;-)

Love this van. BTW nextdoor to our apartment is someone with a van in their yard very similar to ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 17, 2019:

Nope... I live in a really Conservative neighborhood. My sis, who lives in a suburb of Denver, claims all the hippies and VW Micro-buses are out there. ;-)

[yahoo.com] POS VP Mike Pence brought greetings from Fuhrer Trump to Germany and no one clapped. ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 17, 2019:

I admit I voted for Trump. It was a "Not Hillary" vote. The guy is doing a few things I like. But, mostly, he's freaking me out. <Old Hippie talk>.

Happy Hippie Sunday! Let the love bloom! The sun is bright today. Watching my political shows and ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 17, 2019:

Sleeting here today. 29 degrees, wind chill of 21. Just back from a jog. Increased distance by about 1/4 mile. I really enjoy 'inclement wx jogging'. An entirely different ecosystem to observe. Today: Figuring out how to sell stuff on EBay. Starting some seeds. Deciding if I really want to hang up a print of a picture we took at Machu Pichu or look for something more "forestry" in our collection. Laundry. Relax and enjoy season 3 of "Mr. Robot".

When you are old ?

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 17, 2019:

Exactly!!!

I'm so glad I don't live there!

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 17, 2019:

Dear God!!!! Hollow-points!!!! ;-)

Hell Beto O’Rourke wants to tear down the border security that’s already there. [foxnews.]

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 17, 2019:

Amazing. Let's disband all law enforcement too.

I found with some degree of chagrin, that our conductor had decided our next concert was going be ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 17, 2019:

What kind of singing group are you in? When you mentioned 4 part harmony, I thought of my wife's singing group, Sweet Adlines. I believe they are a world-wide organization.

[youtube.com] These guys just make some damn good vids. Not try to advert there company, but they...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 17, 2019:

These are GOOD!

MEN ONLY: What is your race/ethnic origin?

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 17, 2019:

Klingon

How many people are going to be killed before the liberal gun control nuts realize a no-gun sign is ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 16, 2019:

A lot.

Can you be a spiritual agnostic?

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 16, 2019:

I guess. I'm one.

Hey Trump! Look what these transgender people did for this country that you never did when it was ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 16, 2019:

I'll post my view and then bow out of here as I'm not really qualified to have any opinion on this. I, at one time, looooong ago, served as a company grade officer in the Air Cavalry. I can't think of an incident where any of us gave a hoot about one of our own's personal sexual preferences or leanings. We were all simply trying to not get killed, and protect our Cavalry "brothers/sisters/whatevers".

Correct answers are not allowed! ?

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 16, 2019:

Wine dispenser in dasboard. Optional equipment, of course.

[aish.com] A Nazi in the Family. - A 50 year old author discovers his Grandfather's role in ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 16, 2019:

We can't be held responsible for our ancestor's actions.

We Don't Have a Border Crisis. We do have an Opioid Crisis, a Gun Crisis, Climate Change Crisis, ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 16, 2019:

I'll agree on 8 out of 9. That's a damn good percentage considering..... ;-)

[youtube.com] :D

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 16, 2019:

I blew coffee snot watching this.

Would you rather live?

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 16, 2019:

No brainer... trash the telly!

The darlings of the democrat party, domestic enemies.

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 16, 2019:

Very disturbing.

Creative people don't have a mess. They have ideas lying around everywhere!

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 16, 2019:

Then, Linda & I are super creative!!! ;-)

A Hippie Here or There -I Will be a Hippie Everywhere. Good Morning Hippies - It's Saturday! What ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 16, 2019:

Downtown La Jolla last year. "Wine & food" walking tour ended at the Dr. Seuss museum. You know your in an alternate universe. Linda thought it was nice:

How about adding a statistics page for hosts and moderators to view so we can get a better idea of ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 16, 2019:

I'm not sure the difficulty involved in programming that. But we've a similar stat-like icon for the entire site. So it's doable.

So, Trump asked mommy(house of representatives ) and daddy (senate) for extra allowance for a new ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 16, 2019:

"The Wall" money could be much better spent on the border. I posted a "Scientific America" article about it earlier. I'd sure like my group to lose their fixation on what is obviously not going to be implemented.

Introducing...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 15, 2019:

Looks like a nice omlet.

I’m really going back a long way tonight...way, way back to 1957. Bill Haley and the Comets. - ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 15, 2019:

One of our favorite tunes to play when we were attempting to haul something that was overweight for our Huey.

I was craving comfort food today, so I made Mac & Cheese using gluten-free macaroni.

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 15, 2019:

Mac & Cheese!!!!!!

This meme says it all!

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 15, 2019:

Great one!

Classic [youtu.be]

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 15, 2019:

Great song.

I have started being a little busy, I'm back to playing more music with other people. I got involved...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 14, 2019:

You're selling your house?

Stone Age?

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 14, 2019:

The kidney ones can be uncomfortable.

I am a Hippie. I choose peace, love, respect, acceptance, warmth, freedom and light.

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 14, 2019:

Well then, I like being a hippie. But sometimes, someone has to assure we can all be hippies without fearing interference from "the ones not like us". A sad fact of reality.

[jta.org] Mom of Jewish Parkland victim pens heartbreaking letter to her daughter.

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 13, 2019:

A terrible situation, regardless of the family's cultural or religious background. What enrages me about this, and other incidents like it, is much more than the fact that a cowardly lunatic shot the place up, but that a supposedly "hard man" there to stand between those kids and the threat whimped out. There was supposedly, a deterrent to this kind of event. But, the resolve to act wasn't there. In other societies, that "guard" would have been expected to commit seppuku.

People need to be reminded of this fact.

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Excellent.

[alternet.org] The Senate Russia investigation is becoming less bipartisan and could end with a ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Could it be, that there was no collusion?

A look at the past -fear of Hippies in the South? Anyone remember seeing anything like this?

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Yep. 1972. Southern Alabama.

Happy Hippie Hump Day! Or Happy Wednesday! A few inches of snow on the ground. Dan has today and ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 13, 2019:

26°F here with a wind chill of 17°F. Looks like an indoor day! Have some "shop putterments" on the list. 1) Finish an order of fishing lures. 2) Start fabrication on an order of bullets. 3) turn some pens, pencils, multi-tools for "the wayward nephew's" business. And! As noon approaches! Select a "wine of the day"!

Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now [youtu.be]

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Great song. Great voice.

With the children who have died in custody why isn't someone's head on the table?

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 12, 2019:

How many have died and what were the causes?

[jta.org] Dozens of bullet holes found in a Ohio synagogue. The police have not labeled it a hate...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 12, 2019:

BB guns don't leave bullet holes.

[myjewishlearning.com] Tatoos - if you have them can you be buried in a Jewish cemetary if that ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Seriously?

[dailykos.com] Please sign petition of Move On.Org to keep transgender people in the military. ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 12, 2019:

What do our senior military leaders think of this?

[thehill.com] Why is the NRA losing money and membership? What do you think can be done about it?...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 12, 2019:

I quit my membership years ago when the American Rifleman went from a technical journal focused on the intricates involved in the shooting sports to a political platform. I didn't join the NRA decades ago to be preached at and cajoled into supporting/donating money to politicans.

Happie Hippie Tuesday!!!!! Its snowing in NY -inside for the day. What's it like where you are and ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Just back from a jog in the rain. 49 degrees here and .69 inches of rain today, so far.

Good morning members, The latest news. My friend TWShields I believe left the site. And my good ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Good morning! Today, I've completed another lap around the sun. Linda, to celebrate, is fixing the zipper on my favorite polar-fleece jacket, and making me a batch of "killer brownies". Life continues to be good. Obla-de Obla-dah!

[jta.org] Swastikas are sprayed on and inside Atlanta area high school. This is a daily occurence...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 11, 2019:

I attended a meeting in Dayton last week at the Masonic Lodge. A huge, impressive building adjacent to the Dayton Art Institute. The room our meeting was held in was fairly small as rooms go in that place. Along the top of the wall opposite the doors were symbols made of what appeared to be brass, cut into the stone. Among the numerous designs was a swastika, a pentagram, and the six pointed Star of David. I casually committed to a guy I was there with about this odd mixture. He laughed and told me those symbols were far older than any of the groups we now associate them with. My, opinion is that there's nothing inherently evil about any symbol. It's the power we give it at a time in history. The hate is in the human psyche. I'd think one of the first steps in dealing with the problem would be to remove the symbol's ability to manifest fear.

Do Animals Have Feelings? - The Atlantic

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 11, 2019:

Interesting. And disturbing.

[jta.org] Swastikas are sprayed on and inside Atlanta area high school. This is a daily occurence...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 11, 2019:

Aryan Nations and other white supremacist groups are embracing Donald Trump. Whether real or not, the effect of Donald's actions are being taken as approval by these groups.

[myjewishlearning.com] Persian inspired stuffed peppers recipe

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 11, 2019:

Late summer for this one when our peppers are ready to harvest....

Everyone freaks out over Women in Power or Monday Morning Lunacy.

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 11, 2019:

I've often wondered if a lady president would be less enthusiastic about sending our young folk into a combat zone.

[myjewishlearning.com] Rainbow in Jewish symbolism -never knew it existed.

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 11, 2019:

I've associated the rainbow with the old Norse myth of the 'Rainbow Bridge' which our pets cross over upon death, and await for us on the other side. The rainbow is a very common mystical/religious symbol throughout mankind. This is a great example. Thanks for sharing. I'm learning more and more each day here.

The coolest people I've ever met have the most colorful pasts, they've lived lives of risk, made bad...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 11, 2019:

If, by a certain age, you're not pretty beat up.. Physically, mentally,emotionally.... then you've lived a pretty boring life. The trick is, to stay strong and positive: Hunter S. Thompson​

Would someone please explain to me how being against Israel's actions somehow makes one an ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 11, 2019:

I think the age of the country (nationalism?) has a lot to do with it. Wasn't Israel founded in 1945 or so? I found the same sense of religion/culture/nation as all merged into one while in Saudi Arabia. So, by attacking one part, it's perceived as attacking, or for that matter, supporting the merged entity. My opinion...

More on the atrocity known as American International gangsterism: [commondreams.org] More ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 11, 2019:

Regime change! Oh boy!! I think I smell JP4 fumes..... Linda!! Where's my flight suit!!??!!

No surprise here: Finland's universal basic income test fails to boost employment. [msn.com]

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 11, 2019:

Read that yesterday. Findings: Free money makes people happier. Free money didn't help find a job. Who'd of guessed???? ;-)

I think this says it nicely.

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Exactly.

I admit that I agree with liberals on a number of issues but I simply cannot go along with the ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Welcome aboard.

This was history. Two Jews, a man and a woman try appealing to the general public to save them from ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Those were amazing times. My parents told me stories about those years that make me wonder why we're doing what we're doing today. It only took one generation to forget.

Connie made brunch this morning. This is a crustless quiche with creamed spinache, onion, carrot, ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 10, 2019:

So... "crap quiche"! Very similar to what Linda and I do with leftovers. Our technical term is "Mystery Dump".... Yours is certainly more elegant. ;-)

Were they guilty? I don't know if anti-semitism had anything to do with their guilt and execution? ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 10, 2019:

I don't know if anything could be determined at this late date. If they were actually spying, committing espionage against the USA in that era, then the sentence was correct.

[agnostic.com] thoughts?

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Sorry, I'm pretty "old school". I believe in equality for everyone. But I'd not strike a woman.

On the main site I asked a hypothetical question with the intention of sharing the results with this...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 9, 2019:

She's not old enough to run for President. I think you have to be 36 or older.

Harry Nilsson - Jump into the Fire [youtube.com]

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 9, 2019:

Great cut.... Very under rated.

Anyone got a problem with this statement / definition? It seems spot on to me...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 9, 2019:

So, as an “Old White Male”, I’m going to step out of my comfort zone here. I like young AOC. I personally think she is trying to do what I voted Trump in to do. That is, stir things up. Break the control of the Establishment. She is young (What? Maybe 24??), driven, passionate, and not brought up in a rich, political family. While I don’t agree with everything either of these folks are doing, I’m glad they are both in the fight. Now! Our @cutiebeauty has proposed a definition of Democratic Socialism. I kind of like it, with reservations. But how many of the so called “Socialists” running for office (AKA Bernie Sanders clones) have that same definition? As an old Cold War warrior, I’ve been involved in several attempts to overthrow a Communist regime. None succeeded. So, as an old and retired Director of Strategic Planning with experience as a company grade officer in the Legions of the Empire; What would you all see as your Disaster Recovery Plan if Socialism fails in the USA? A good quote I’ve seen in several places lately: “You can vote Socialism in, but you’ll have to shoot your way out of it.” Are you younger folks prepared for that? Let’s listen to some appropriate music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEt41bYQBgE=1=RDYEt41bYQBgE​

Anyone got a problem with this statement / definition? It seems spot on to me...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 9, 2019:

I'm sure everyone, (maybe) has heard of "scope creep" or "project creep". Simply stated, it means the scope of the effort grows without constraints in place. Very common in many things. What I personally am uncomfortable with is, I've heard of or seen nothing about how to constrain or limit the reach of socialism into my life. I'm stating "me" and "my" here as I don't want anyone to think I'm speaking for a group. I believe "socialism creep", if you will, grows into Communism. I recognize we are in reality a somewhat Socialist state already. (Social security, welfare, public infrastructure being the usual examples). Do we really need more government in our lives? Let's say we do vote in a Socialist leaning majority in our political system. Will they be less prone to corruption than the current crowd? What methods or processes would you suggest to limit their ability to control every aspect of my life? Or, is that what you are advocating?

I sadly encountered anti-Semitism in my home in NH. I reported it to the police as a hate crime. One...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 9, 2019:

HI Sassy. I joined this group momentarily to express my sadness about you having to put up with this nonsense. I am amazed at how frequently I hear disparaging remarks about Jewish culture.

Birth order affects personality. It would be interesting to learn if a particular order of birth ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 9, 2019:

A very interesting thought!

Connie deserved a nice dinner. Sesame and pumpkin seed encrusted tuna, sauted green beans with ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Looks dangerously healthy.

Would people considering adding the time of day to their posts? 6:55 AST.

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Only in 24 hr format and GMT.

How can a drug company charge 376000 dollars per dose for a drug with life changing abilities that ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Yesterday, I get a letter from Anthem letting me know a BP med I take is "contaminated". I go to the pharmacy and get a replacement. I then check online about this. 40% (minimum) of our prescription meds are manufactured in China & India. The Big Pharma companies are simply middlemen. Their whine about the cost of manufacturing is as credible as my cats screaming about never being fed in their entire lives. And FORGET about quality control.

Jeff Bezos the richest man in the world, A republican and large pro-gun and anti-abortion supporter....

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 8, 2019:

I wasn't aware of this drama. You're right. This should be quite interesting.

The last of my carrots from last summer. Dig out of my garden this afternoon.

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Those look amazing!

What was your most absurd first date?

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 8, 2019:

I must say, you lead an "adventurous" life. ;-)

I fucking love her! Just because something is legal doesn't make it moral. [m.facebook.com]

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 8, 2019:

I'm going to commit hersey here, probably get kicked out of the "Conservative" group.... ;-) But, I like her. She's doing exactly what some of us hoped Trump would do, stir things up. Not follow the standard, old, policies and processes that seem to have ceased working. She's young ( what, maybe 24?), committed, passionate, and idealistic. What could be wrong with that? I may not agree with all her ideas, but I sure applaud her drive.

I ordered heating pads and a tripod plant light this morning. So excited! I've been really diligent...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 8, 2019:

That's a pretty cool grow lamp.

Feeling a bit cross eyed? ? Maybe this will help. [gundigest.com]

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 8, 2019:

That would be a strange feeling. A long time ago, while recovering from a rather embarrassing parachute landing, I learned to shoot, using a revolver, left handed. (I'm right handed). I experienced this dominate eye, weak hand thing. It's pretty easy to adjust to with a handgun. Can't imagine trying it with a rifle.

Right wing demagogues who are trying to promote an oligarchic society in our country are decrying ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 7, 2019:

All very interesting responses to a good post. I saw in one response the word "qualified" used in relation to "free" college. Depending on how you feel about that, it makes great sense, or, it's the antithesis of "equality". To me, since I believe that "nothing is free", I'd say that I'm more than willing to chip in and subsidize a college education for someone who stands a very good chance of graduating with a useful-to-society skill. But how you'd determine that success probability and then, define what is useful, is not something I'd care to attempt.

The Doors - Break On Through Love their first album, and L. A Woman way more than any of the ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 7, 2019:

Whew... "break on through to the other side".... That has a special place in my ID.

Thank goodness for early spring bulbs!

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 7, 2019:

Now I'm going to have to run outside and check ours.

Too bad many don't know what my guys and gals go through. As of today, just like then in this ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 7, 2019:

Holy Shit!

What if blocks were respected in Senate just like a restraining order? Instead of screaming nasty...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 6, 2019:

GREAT POST!!!!!

Too many "rules". Too many people thinking they have the right to tell anyone else how to act. ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 6, 2019:

Jeez! Even with a temper tantrum, you're dangerously logical. Good show KK!!!

Senate Block Free Zone Warning --- since it seems that some people are unaware that the Senate is a...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 6, 2019:

Agree. I find another very positive aspect of the "block free" zone is that I've interacted with several folk who've either blocked me or that I've blocked. And LO & BEHOLD!!!! We're back on "speaking terms" again. I value that.

Me! Me! Me! Me!

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 6, 2019:

I would bet on you, and several others here.

Is it me? Are leftists dumb, or just stupid? Ok, so I posted this [agnostic.com] about the ...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 5, 2019:

I'm in agreement with you about how the public school system and in general, society here is failing our young men. I've posted what I'm doing, in a very small way, to attempt to reverse this in other discussion streams. I would add, that generalizing about any political group is unproductive. I've found intelligent and thoughtful people, here, from all political persuasions.