Spending my first holiday alone in eleven years and not sure what I'm going to be doing.

jerry99 comments on Dec 24, 2018:

Just another day

Flint is still without water because it's too expensive.

jerry99 comments on Dec 23, 2018:

Elon Musk keeps his word, pays for water filtration systems in Flint schools https://www.cnet.com/news/elon-musk-keeps-his-word-pays-for-water-filtration-systems-in-flint-schools/ Some people in Flint really need some hard time in prison.

Does anyone else have to deal with an aging Christian relative?

jerry99 comments on Dec 23, 2018:

Just smile and nod and think about the last movie you saw.

50,000 Bridges Falling Apart Across America.

jerry99 comments on Dec 23, 2018:

[poem] I don't need no arms around me And I dont need no drugs to calm me. I have seen the writing on the wall. Don't think I need anything at all. No! Don't think I'll need anything at all. All in all it was all just bricks in the wall. All in all you were all just bricks in the wall. [/poem]

Is it time to recognize the Catholic church as a criminal organization?

jerry99 comments on Dec 23, 2018:

Illinois AG finds 500 more Catholic clergy accused of abuse https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/illinois-ag-finds-500-more-catholic-clergy-accused-abuse-n950181

“Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.” -- George Carlin

jerry99 comments on Dec 23, 2018:

I just wish we'd stop electing them.

This is the reading material at work today in the bathroom 😂

jerry99 comments on Dec 23, 2018:

Eclectic!

Loneliness

jerry99 comments on Dec 23, 2018:

I seem to lose track of things - have to think hard to remember which day of week it is and barely notice the holidays going by.

Donald J.

jerry99 comments on Dec 23, 2018:

And he wonders why his staff keeps quitting. (No he doesn't) https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1076929590050897920 When President Trump grows frustrated with advisers during meetings, which is not an uncommon occurrence, he sits back in his chair, crosses his arms and scowls. Often he erupts. “Freaking idiots!” he calls his aides. Except he uses a more pungent word than “freaking.”

????????❄️❄️???????????????? Not everyone will get it......

jerry99 comments on Dec 23, 2018:

Puns are boring.

As the new year approaches.

jerry99 comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Says the author of “The Time Machine.”

Civility and political correctness.

jerry99 comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Just because something is written in big letters as on a poster doesn’t mean it’s correct. Civility refers to treating everyone with courtesy and respect. Neither term implies anything about color, race, etc.

Humanistic Judaism - FYI - Anyone familiar with it?

jerry99 comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Interesting. Sounds a bit like like me. Not sure about the holidays though -- they can keep Yom Kippur. "At last, humanists who identify with Jewish history and culture, who prize their Jewish roots and want to participate in Jewish holidays and programs without reference to God or the supernatural, have a place …. No more “wondering” around, alone in the wilderness! (Central Ohio Humanist, May-June 2010)." And they include a link to this photo!

Made a light lunch for Connie and myself.

jerry99 comments on Dec 22, 2018:

I thought chowders were cream-based?

50,000 Bridges Falling Apart Across America.

jerry99 comments on Dec 22, 2018:

That's probably a low estimate. Others go anywhere from $25B to $70B plus $.5B to $1B annual maintenance. Makes you wonder what it would cost to take care of a refugee family vs. what it costs to keep them out.

The Newsroom - Opening Scene (Wow!) - YouTube

jerry99 comments on Dec 22, 2018:

One of the all-time great rants from Aaron Sorkin!

Ruth Bader Ginburg has 2 cancerous tumors remove from her lungs.

jerry99 comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Sometimes it looks like he does stupid shit just to piss people off. Other times he just does stupid shit.

What are you cooking for the holidays (besides turkey/ham)? I need inspiration. TIA

jerry99 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

I made a pretty tasty spaghetti sauce last night - nothing special, just 80/20 ground beef, onion, red bell pepper, garlic and spices. This was the first time I tried Trader Joe's meat and I think that worked well.

What would a wall do?

jerry99 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

And it will be made with magic fairy dust so that anyone trying to go through/over/under it will instantly be transformed into an ugly spider.

Boomer Sooner Boomer Sooner! Who is excited about the Orange Bowl!?

jerry99 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

You misspelled "boob". And the answer is, "screw'm.

[reformjudaism.org] How I Feel As a Jew About Christmas. How Do You Feel?

jerry99 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

It's all good! How can you not like a holiday that encourages people to be nice to each other?

It's amazing to me that Fox and Friends, Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter and Laura Ingraham, Trump's ...

jerry99 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

These are cretins that don't give a rat's ass about their country, the people, or the planet. All they care about is getting more publicity for their ads/videos/books and squeezing every last penny from their supporters.

Are humans special or are they just another mammal species?

jerry99 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

I’d be interested to hear from someone more knowledgeable, but I thought humans and dolphins and maybe gorillas were the only mammals with a prefrontal cortex enabling higher brain function. True?

When I hear people criticizing Trump for withdrawing from Syria and Afghanistan, I have to think - ...

jerry99 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

I don’t support unilateral US troops in the Mideast but as usual Trump’s impulsiveness causes enormous harm. Mattis was rightfully concerned about turning our back on our allies and breaking our promises which for a Trump is just business as usual. It’s funny that the guy they call Maddog was the last remaining voice of reason in this administration.

Policing for profit.. has it happened to you? [aclu.org]

jerry99 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

It’s a scam and I’m amazed they’ve been able to get away with it for this long.

GoFundMe border wall: Decrying 'illegals,' amputee veteran raises millions - CNN

jerry99 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

And there's another GOFUNDME at https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/422397-gofundme-campaign-to-buy-ladders-created-to-counter-one-for to buy ladders to climb over the wall!

I know others are posting about Mattis leaving.

jerry99 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

His resignation letter says it all -- Trump is a worthless POS! https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/20/politics/james-mattis-resignation-letter-doc/index.html

My inspiring message to all is a quote by Gaylord Nelson, “The ultimate test of man’s conscience...

jerry99 comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Anyone with an ounce of sense (i..e. not a Republican) knows that we all need to leave the world a better place than we found it for our children and grandchildren.

A praying mantis trapped in amber, approximate age is 12 million years.

jerry99 comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Really cool piece of amber. I think that's how Jurassic Park started!

Everyone and all. PEACE.

jerry99 comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Or Pieces. Thanks, anyway.

Damn they’re really making it hard to use this site.

jerry99 comments on Dec 20, 2018:

I wish this site wouldn’t keep encouraging people to post crap just to get points. Points are pointless!

I was in the neighborhood so I thought I'd drop this off. [youtube.com]

jerry99 comments on Dec 20, 2018:

“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.” Excellent video!

I want to write a poem today, but I feel kinda empty

jerry99 comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Write about that feeling.

Makes sense to me/

jerry99 comments on Dec 20, 2018:

It’s not even good fiction, just a bunch of creepy morality fables. Aesop does a better job.

So I have a two mormon girls that I meet with a couple times a month.

jerry99 comments on Dec 20, 2018:

I try to avoid talking with stupid people.

MAGA & Fake News sign @ San Antonio's Holocaust Museum: [joemygod.com]

jerry99 comments on Dec 20, 2018:

I think it’s become clear that when Cheeto-head and his followers refer to “fake news” what the mean is facts that disagree with their opinions. Cognitive dissonance Is a pretty strong aspect of their world-view.

You are dust and to dust you shall return.

jerry99 comments on Dec 19, 2018:

Most household dust is from human flesh, so yeah, you're mostly dusting yourself. Think of it as getting a head start on distributing your ashes!

Why Trump For Prison? Treason, Collusion and Conspiracy Just to Start.

jerry99 comments on Dec 19, 2018:

Pelosi doesn't want to impeach and the Repub Senate would never convict. So, I'm not holding my breath.

[aish.

jerry99 comments on Dec 19, 2018:

No idea what that was and had to look it (him) up. Creepy!

[yahoo.

jerry99 comments on Dec 19, 2018:

It's good to see the courts starting to put the brakes on an out-of-control administration, but I fear the rush to appoint as many right-wing judges as possible means that they'll be a lot more likely to line up behind the Trumpists.

This post is to greet new members to g:66.

jerry99 comments on Dec 19, 2018:

Hi. So by way of intro, I'll just say that I love to cook and I love to eat, but sadly, the food I know how to make is either healthy or tasty but never both at the same time. I'd love some help with that.

From the horses mouth. [rt.com]

jerry99 comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Keep in mind that this was first initiated by anti-Trump republicans.

Has anyone here heard about the Druze community of Israel?

jerry99 comments on Dec 18, 2018:

More importantly, what’s the non-anecdotal evidence for reincarnation? The explanation is probably a lot of wishful thinking, as with most religions.

Dying slowly. This really hits home for me right now.

jerry99 comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Wonderful poem but not Neruda. http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=325275=14094 Written by Martha Medeiros. Original version at http://www.duruyoga.com/index.php?en_a-poem-die-slowly-by-martha-medeiros,233

This Was The GOP Platform in 1956. What the F-ck Happened to the GOP?

jerry99 comments on Dec 18, 2018:

The dumbing down of America.

Xmas, Xians and FB - UGH! All the devout Xians I'm friends with on FB love to post an ...

jerry99 comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Looks silly to me.

Penny Marshall has died. [en.wikipedia.org]

jerry99 comments on Dec 18, 2018:

She was wonderful! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mccTlgFrnvw

How would you feel if you went out with someone that was Christian and thought Jews were put on a ...

jerry99 comments on Dec 18, 2018:

If I strain really hard from the top of the pedestal non-Jews have put me on, I might, I just might be able to see the ground.

How Many Trump Rallies Do You Think Trump Has Done POST ELECTION?

jerry99 comments on Dec 18, 2018:

He’s hoping the threat of violence from his nutjob supporters will dissuade Congress from any impeachment attempts.

In 2014 Democrat Chuck Schumer introduced Senate Bill S.

jerry99 comments on Dec 17, 2018:

There is so much wrong with this post that it's hard to know where to start, so let me just refer you to the Wikipedia article that pretty much refutes everything you claimed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Border_Security,_Economic_Opportunity,_and_Immigration_Modernization_Act_of_2013

With that signature, hemp will become legal nationwide.

jerry99 comments on Dec 17, 2018:

Already pretty legal when you can order it from Amazon without problems https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Hemp-Oil-Gummies-500mg-anxiety/dp/B079KRGXCC

5 Things People Get Wrong About Homelessness | HuffPost

jerry99 comments on Dec 16, 2018:

It's really quite a bit more complicated than the article describes. Like most decent sized cities, homelessness has become a serious problem here and I'm not aware of any simple solutions. Here are a few things to consider: - There isn't a single type of homeless person or homelessness solution: some have lost their jobs and homes and are desperately trying to find a way to survive; some truly are mentally ill and in pre-Reagan years would have been cared for in mental institutions; some are addicted to drugs and alcohol and have no desire to get help; and some truly enjoy the freedom of living off the grid and want to just take advantage of every handout they can get. - Residents object to homeless people ruining parts of their neighborhood: leaving trash everywhere they go, dumping their shit (as in feces along with regular trash) in local waterways, threatening people who walk past their "territory", taking over parks and trails, scaring women and children; and generally making lives miserable for each other and those around them. - Even in our cold weather, many homeless people prefer their campsites over warm public accommodations due to the use of drugs and alcohol, general misbehavior, sex, pets, etc. - Crime and vandalism appear to be part of the homeless culture: trash cans, shopping carts and bikes routinely appear in their campsites; aggressive panhandling scares the locals and tourists (a big part of our local economy); numerous complaints about people stealing anything left outside or in unlocked vehicles; needles left lying around in public parks and trails. We have a couple of legal recreational marijuana shops and some people think that attracts a lot of bums, but the problem is much bigger. I can assure you that even the most compassionate people who live in this area are finding that the quality of their lives along with their property values are being severely impacted by the homeless population. It's pretty sad when you can't take your kids for a walk in the park without having to watch some asshole jerking off in public. People complain to the police over and over and every few weeks they head out to some of the larger campsites and do an eviction and cleanup, but no one goes to jail and they just move a little ways away and set up their new sites. There are a lot of good-hearted people and even city officials who keep trying to find solutions, but so far nothing seems to make a dent in the problem.

[nytimes.

jerry99 comments on Dec 16, 2018:

Tick Tock

Kirk to Bones

jerry99 comments on Dec 16, 2018:

It's life, Jim, but not as we know it.

I’m reluctant to overtly call someone a moron or a jerk, but it’d be nice to be able to click on...

jerry99 comments on Dec 16, 2018:

The community guidelines here say: We welcome debate and dissent but personal attacks, persistent trolling and similar abuse will not be tolerated. Avoid profanity, vulgarity, etc. Arguments have more impact if they are polite and respectful. So, I'd prefer not to cross those lines but still want to express my dislike for some posts with maximum impact IYKWIM.

[politicususa.com] Scott Walker Immediately Sued for Bill Stripping Democrats of Power

jerry99 comments on Dec 15, 2018:

They'll probably get away with this BS, but they should keep in mind that what goes around, comes around. Their turn will come.

A rare event - for me.

jerry99 comments on Dec 15, 2018:

UU's seemed okay to me. I think of them as more of a social club than a church.

Here is an interesting thought.

jerry99 comments on Dec 15, 2018:

At this age I get frequent ads in the mail for hearing aids and cremation services. I think they get the info from the state drivers license records.

[politicususa.com] Ivanka Trump Could Be Charged with Tax Crimes Regarding the Inauguration.

jerry99 comments on Dec 15, 2018:

I hate to sink into deep schadenfreude, but this one’s just too irresistible!

DeVos to recommend rescinding civil rights protections. [educationpost.org]

jerry99 comments on Dec 15, 2018:

Incredible that this unqualified scumbag could be put in any position of power. Her appointment was bought and paid for by her scumbag Amway father and her scumbag Blackwater brother. She is anti-education which in Trump's feeble brain qualifies her in the same way that anti-enviroment Zinke and Pruitt were qualified for their jobs. Her family donated $17M to Repubs and she is quoted as saying, "My family is the largest single contributor of soft money to the national Republican Party. I have decided to stop taking offense at the suggestion that we are buying influence," she wrote. "Now I simply concede the point. They are right."

Found this on tumblr

jerry99 comments on Dec 15, 2018:

Do we really need to disprove children's fairy tales like Genesis?

I am in a bad mood.

jerry99 comments on Dec 15, 2018:

Take a break from the news.

Texas judge strikes down Obama-era Affordable Care Act as unconstitutional - MarketWatch

jerry99 comments on Dec 15, 2018:

The ACA had a lot of compromises in order to get it passed. What it should have been was Medicare for all where there was no question about everyone paying their share.

What do you think of the Doctrine of Infallibility?

jerry99 comments on Dec 15, 2018:

From a false premise, all things are possible.

Remembering Sandy Hook Elementary Victims | Nightline | ABC News - YouTube

jerry99 comments on Dec 14, 2018:

Fuck the NRA.

The Jew With The Soul of a Nazi - POS or what?

jerry99 comments on Dec 14, 2018:

POS yes.

[aish.com] Selma Engel Next to Last Survivor of Sobibor

jerry99 comments on Dec 14, 2018:

Those who forget history... Sounds too much like Trump's anti-immigration policies.

[aish.com] Jews in The Wild Wild West - Very interesting

jerry99 comments on Dec 14, 2018:

Everything I know about Jews in The Wild Wild West: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Frisco_Kid

Isn’t it ironic the amount of horrific crimes that go on in the Church, when that’s supposed to ...

jerry99 comments on Dec 13, 2018:

Hate to say it, but anywhere there's a real or perceived power imbalance is a likely place for abuse of some sort, at least by some percentage of people: schools, businesses, offices, churches, prisons, police, politics, etc. I wonder if abuse is more common among people in a position of trust, like police or clergy, as opposed to those with lesser expectations?

BREAKING NEWS MSNBC 6:40 PM: Trump has picked Jarred Kuschner as his new Chief of Staff.

jerry99 comments on Dec 13, 2018:

I couldn’t find anything to confirm that. Looks like wild and probably erroneous speculation.

The ultimate irony.

jerry99 comments on Dec 13, 2018:

It’s just going to drag on and on! 33.56% chance that President Trump will leave office before the end of his first term (due to impeachment, quitting etc). This probability was generated from the betting markets

Happening in my area at the moment.

jerry99 comments on Dec 13, 2018:

Makes me think I need to support the Freedom From Religion Foundation!

Stand up! Get some balls! Fight for what our fallen heroes died for!

jerry99 comments on Dec 13, 2018:

You mean like being brave enough to actually show your face in your photo?

And here's the proof

jerry99 comments on Dec 13, 2018:

Well that’s about the dumbest thing I’ll resd today!

The Year of the Woman just roared in Trump's Oval Office - CNNPolitics

jerry99 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

Loved it! She was more effective in her calm truth-telling than all the bluster and bullshit Trump could throw at her. She showed why she is the best person in Congress to be a Speaker of the House!

God Has Left the Building! Part Two.

jerry99 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

I don’t think you need to refute the silly/nasty bible stories in order to disprove the existence of god. People have been making up stories throughout our history, but that doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with the possible existence of an intelligent creator being. I’d argue instead that the lack of evidence for the existence of such a being is sufficient proof all by itself.

"It was a full state funeral .

jerry99 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Same thing happened at the G20. The guy is a pariah, rightfully shunned wherever he goes. I see Nick Ayers, the 36-year-old White House aide just turned down his offer to become the new Chief Of Staff. How dumb would you have to be to go work for that creep now?

Trump tries to change the story but Russia cloud darkens - CNNPolitics

jerry99 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

"President Donald Trump is dipping into his playbook of distraction and denial, but even his skills at weaving alternative narratives cannot disguise the growing threat he faces from special counsel Robert Mueller."

How much should you sleep? Napping, fatigue, and oversleeping

jerry99 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Getting an afternoon nap is one of the best things about being retired.

[yahoo.

jerry99 comments on Dec 8, 2018:

Another idiot calls the cops on someone behaving normally while being black.

Michael Cohen case: Prosecutors want 'substantial term of imprisonment' - CNNPolitics

jerry99 comments on Dec 7, 2018:

I have no doubt that Cohen deserves serious jail time but I can't help but feel that his biggest mistake was trusting the maniac he thought would protect him. Everything and everyone Trump touches turns into shit and somehow he still manages to get idiots to trust him!

Trump calls Rex Tillerson 'dumb as a rock' as former secretary of state says president asked him to ...

jerry99 comments on Dec 7, 2018:

I think he’s making up for the torture of having to behave himself during Bush’s funeral. It must be a real challenge for him to keep from tweeting his ass off for what, six hours?

Theists say that the main purpose of life is to pray to and worship God.

jerry99 comments on Dec 7, 2018:

I don’t think that’s what most people who believe in god would say. Regardless, I’m with the Dalai Lama on the purpose of life — to be happy and to make others happy.

Landing on a floating bullseye The latest Spacex launch. [slashgear.com]

jerry99 comments on Dec 7, 2018:

I’m amazed that they’ve been able to safely land most of the stage one rockets. Those videos look.to me like something from a SF movie.

Here it comes.

jerry99 comments on Dec 7, 2018:

I’d suggest you don’t overthink it. It’s a seasonal greeting of good wishes, not a religious statement. I get pissed at the idiots who send out religious Xmas cards without regard for the recipients own beliefs, but that seems a lot different to me from a cheery holiday greeting.

[yahoo.com] Joe Biden Blames Rise in Anti-Semitism on Trump's White House

jerry99 comments on Dec 6, 2018:

Not just anti-semitism, all sorts of racists think they’ve been given a free pass from this administration.

Who is the “time being”? And why are we always doing things for this entity?

jerry99 comments on Dec 6, 2018:

Go read “A Tale For The Time Being” by Ruth Ozeki. Wonderful novel, very Zen.

Darn Hillary..

jerry99 comments on Dec 6, 2018:

Just the tip of the iceberg!

It's about friggin time somebody did this.

jerry99 comments on Dec 5, 2018:

I suspect there’s more to the story. How much aid were we giving them? Why? What was it for? Why was it cut? How much? This is the sort of rabble-rousing crap that gets all the Trumpists excited, then it turns out there’s nothing there.

[yahoo.com] Laura Ingraham's Brother Blasts Her

jerry99 comments on Dec 5, 2018:

That explains a lot.

[yahoo.com] Only Republicans are Allowed to Govern - in Wisconsin -WTF Scott Walker !!!!

jerry99 comments on Dec 5, 2018:

Not an isolated incident, but part of an overall strategy: "Republicans have spent the past two decades exploiting the vagueness of the Constitution to create structural advantages for their side — passing discriminatory voter ID laws, using the census to gerrymander districts, blocking Democratic Supreme Court nominees, and so on" https://www.vox.com/2018/5/1/17258866/democratic-party-supreme-court-republicans-trump-election

Wells Fargo computer glitch blamed as hundreds lose their homes - CBS News

jerry99 comments on Dec 5, 2018:

How many financial scandals has Wells Fargo had by now? They seem like a out and out criminal enterprise.

WHO would create a world, create evil in it, give the people a book where HE (or she or they) is ...

jerry99 comments on Dec 4, 2018:

As Johnny Carson used to say, “you buy the premise, you buy the bit.” Don’t buy the premise!

Am I the only one that doesn't pay any attention to points or levels

jerry99 comments on Dec 4, 2018:

I’m pretty tired of the point whores who just put up one worthless post after another. I have plenty of t-shirts and couldn’t care less about getting one more. Besides, I see they’re for sale here if I really wanted one. My suggestion would be that points should be allocated to quality posts, perhaps based on getting some number of likes.

I'm new here and senile as well so this may seem like a silly question: how close is the connection ...

jerry99 comments on Dec 4, 2018:

I’m okay with that. Both names work for me.

Fake science: Here's the alarming pseudoscience ecosystem that's threatening our nation's health | ...

jerry99 comments on Dec 3, 2018:

I think this misses the point -- people don't want facts; they want stories, true or false, that provide comforting confirmation to their existing biases. I vaguely recall a Doonesbury series on people buying up whatever "facts" they needed to confirm their beliefs. It was maybe a bit too much on the nose!

The logic of Buddhist philosophy goes beyond simple truth | Aeon Essays

jerry99 comments on Dec 2, 2018:

Thanks for pointing out this article!

The NRA is broke. Pisses off its members with fee increase. Stops giving away free stuff.

jerry99 comments on Dec 2, 2018:

They'll probably just hit up Moscow for a few more megabucks!

Sounds like Mueller might be close. [salon.com]

jerry99 comments on Dec 1, 2018:

Not exactly news that he’s publically admitted to numerous crimes. Hell, he’s bragged about it! Time to indict and impeach!

The right way !!!!

jerry99 comments on Dec 1, 2018:

Republicans!