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nowhereman55 comments on Jun 12, 2024:
I agree that less people is good. There's got to be a better way than starvation.
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
@Tejas And what is meant by 'experts?' Usually economist that assume economic growth is the most important thing going and that technology will save us. Both wrong but when one is willing to push losts of money at something one can convince many (the slow ones) they are right.
nowhereman55 comments on Jun 12, 2024:
I agree that less people is good. There's got to be a better way than starvation.
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
@Tejas And what is meant by 'experts?' Usually economist that assume economic growth is the most important thing going and that technology will save us. Both wrong but when one is willing to push losts of money at something one can convince many (the slow ones) they are right.
A very important topic for this group Religion and birth rates.
Jolanta comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Once women get educated they no longer have so many children.
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
In some countries education for women is forbidden. Those are the countries with the highest fertility rates and there even women feel as if it's their duty to have lots of kids. Unfortunately, these are the countries that often feel the need to move to greener pastures (like more developed countries). I think I mentioned I donate to a group dedicated to educating women and men. It's called Engender Health.
https://www.engenderhealth.org/
Jolanta comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Once women get educated they no longer have so many children.
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
In some countries education for women is forbidden. Those are the countries with the highest fertility rates and there even women feel as if it's their duty to have lots of kids. Unfortunately, these are the countries that often feel the need to move to greener pastures (like more developed countries). I think I mentioned I donate to a group dedicated to educating women and men. It's called Engender Health.
https://www.engenderhealth.org/
One of my favorite words
TENACIOUS
adjective
holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm ...
KateOahu comments on Jun 10, 2024:
It’s in my school record. Along with incorrigible.
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
@KateOahu In case incorrigible was new to some. Now we know what to watch for.
KateOahu comments on Jun 10, 2024:
It’s in my school record. Along with incorrigible.
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
@KateOahu In case incorrigible was new to some. Now we know what to watch for.
Pagan Puns please no groans.
Betty comments on Jun 12, 2024:
🙄 (You didn't say anything about eye rolls.)
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
Thanks, I just learned a new emoji.
Betty comments on Jun 12, 2024:
🙄 (You didn't say anything about eye rolls.)
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
Thanks, I just learned a new emoji.
The sooner people stop waiting for god to fix the problem ...
Betty comments on Jun 7, 2024:
Do you really think the world would be a "better" place?
There will always be a percentage of people who crave control and power and will use force, manipulation, subterfuge, and violence to get it. Religion is a big part of that in our lifetime but if there was no religion it would be something...
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
@Betty Absolutely, greed seems part of most higher animals persona. This area is a big boating area and many catch what is known as 2 footitis. If only my boat were two feet longer than I will be happy.
Betty comments on Jun 7, 2024:
Do you really think the world would be a "better" place?
There will always be a percentage of people who crave control and power and will use force, manipulation, subterfuge, and violence to get it. Religion is a big part of that in our lifetime but if there was no religion it would be something...
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
@Betty Absolutely, greed seems part of most higher animals persona. This area is a big boating area and many catch what is known as 2 footitis. If only my boat were two feet longer than I will be happy.
Daena: is a Zoroastrian concept representing insight and revelation, hence "conscience" or ...
HippieChick58 comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Fascinating!
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
Thank you. I also learn from many of my posts.
HippieChick58 comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Fascinating!
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
Thank you. I also learn from many of my posts.
A very important topic for this group Religion and birth rates.
Flyingsaucesir comments on Jun 12, 2024:
All the people I know who came from big families (up to 21 siblings!) are from religious families. Yet in spite of this numerical advantage, and early indoctrination in religious dogmas, the number of people with no religious affiliation keeps growing. So there's reason for hope.
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
My dad was a convert to Catholicism. There were 7 in my family (I'm #1). Today there are 6 atheists and one JW.
Flyingsaucesir comments on Jun 12, 2024:
All the people I know who came from big families (up to 21 siblings!) are from religious families. Yet in spite of this numerical advantage, and early indoctrination in religious dogmas, the number of people with no religious affiliation keeps growing. So there's reason for hope.
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
My dad was a convert to Catholicism. There were 7 in my family (I'm #1). Today there are 6 atheists and one JW.
The sooner people stop waiting for god to fix the problem ...
Betty comments on Jun 7, 2024:
Do you really think the world would be a "better" place?
There will always be a percentage of people who crave control and power and will use force, manipulation, subterfuge, and violence to get it. Religion is a big part of that in our lifetime but if there was no religion it would be something...
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
@Betty Problem is we're not talking about amounts but percentages. 2% is less for someone making a lower income than millionaires and billionaires.
My late wife had a son who was a doctor and who was married to another doctor. We told him life would be very hard for his 3 kids and he agreed but he also said they were taking care of this (meaning money for a good education and help when things crash. I suspect this is common among the wealthy. I recently heard Musk has 10 (freaking) kids.
Betty comments on Jun 7, 2024:
Do you really think the world would be a "better" place?
There will always be a percentage of people who crave control and power and will use force, manipulation, subterfuge, and violence to get it. Religion is a big part of that in our lifetime but if there was no religion it would be something...
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
@Betty Problem is we're not talking about amounts but percentages. 2% is less for someone making a lower income than millionaires and billionaires.
My late wife had a son who was a doctor and who was married to another doctor. We told him life would be very hard for his 3 kids and he agreed but he also said they were taking care of this (meaning money for a good education and help when things crash. I suspect this is common among the wealthy. I recently heard Musk has 10 (freaking) kids.
One of my favorite words
TENACIOUS
adjective
holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm ...
KateOahu comments on Jun 10, 2024:
It’s in my school record. Along with incorrigible.
pedigojr replies on Jun 11, 2024:
incorrigible • \in-KOR-uh-juh-bul\ • adjective. 1 : incapable of being corrected, amended, or reformed 2 : not manageable : unruly 3 : unalterable, inveterate.
KateOahu comments on Jun 10, 2024:
It’s in my school record. Along with incorrigible.
pedigojr replies on Jun 11, 2024:
incorrigible • \in-KOR-uh-juh-bul\ • adjective. 1 : incapable of being corrected, amended, or reformed 2 : not manageable : unruly 3 : unalterable, inveterate.
The sooner people stop waiting for god to fix the problem ...
Betty comments on Jun 7, 2024:
Do you really think the world would be a "better" place?
There will always be a percentage of people who crave control and power and will use force, manipulation, subterfuge, and violence to get it. Religion is a big part of that in our lifetime but if there was no religion it would be something...
pedigojr replies on Jun 11, 2024:
@Betty All true but sometimes there's another item at play - simply human (or maybe it's common among other animals instincts. I once submitted a study where people of different income levels were asked how much, percentage-wise would they need to feel secure. In almost all cases those in higher brackets needed more to feel secure. Low income needed maybe 2%, middle went up to maybe 5% and upper brackets needed 10% or even more. Everything is relative and the more money one has the less significant are smaller amounts. If that makes sense.
Betty comments on Jun 7, 2024:
Do you really think the world would be a "better" place?
There will always be a percentage of people who crave control and power and will use force, manipulation, subterfuge, and violence to get it. Religion is a big part of that in our lifetime but if there was no religion it would be something...
pedigojr replies on Jun 11, 2024:
@Betty All true but sometimes there's another item at play - simply human (or maybe it's common among other animals instincts. I once submitted a study where people of different income levels were asked how much, percentage-wise would they need to feel secure. In almost all cases those in higher brackets needed more to feel secure. Low income needed maybe 2%, middle went up to maybe 5% and upper brackets needed 10% or even more. Everything is relative and the more money one has the less significant are smaller amounts. If that makes sense.
Yes…at last the USA has made a sensible decision and untied Ukrainian Military’s hands in their ...
pedigojr comments on Jun 7, 2024:
It has been shown our countering the SOviet Union in their war in Afghanistan is what bankrupted the country ended the communist system there. Of course we also got involved and lost against the Taliban. The latest news did have Biden caution against attacking Moscow.
pedigojr replies on Jun 11, 2024:
@FrayedBear When someone goes to personal attacks they lose all credibility. Good I know there's another conspiracy theorist to watch out for.
pedigojr comments on Jun 7, 2024:
It has been shown our countering the SOviet Union in their war in Afghanistan is what bankrupted the country ended the communist system there. Of course we also got involved and lost against the Taliban. The latest news did have Biden caution against attacking Moscow.
pedigojr replies on Jun 11, 2024:
@FrayedBear When someone goes to personal attacks they lose all credibility. Good I know there's another conspiracy theorist to watch out for.
The sooner people stop waiting for god to fix the problem ...
Betty comments on Jun 7, 2024:
Do you really think the world would be a "better" place?
There will always be a percentage of people who crave control and power and will use force, manipulation, subterfuge, and violence to get it. Religion is a big part of that in our lifetime but if there was no religion it would be something...
pedigojr replies on Jun 8, 2024:
@Betty Indigenous people's are also animals and history has shown even they tried to subjugate other natives in their lands. The book "1491" shows this clearly especially in the history of S. America. The bottom line is the availability of resources. When there's plenty there's often peace. As our numbers increase resource availability decreases. Yes, greed is a major part of the equation.
Betty comments on Jun 7, 2024:
Do you really think the world would be a "better" place?
There will always be a percentage of people who crave control and power and will use force, manipulation, subterfuge, and violence to get it. Religion is a big part of that in our lifetime but if there was no religion it would be something...
pedigojr replies on Jun 8, 2024:
@Betty Indigenous people's are also animals and history has shown even they tried to subjugate other natives in their lands. The book "1491" shows this clearly especially in the history of S. America. The bottom line is the availability of resources. When there's plenty there's often peace. As our numbers increase resource availability decreases. Yes, greed is a major part of the equation.
Yes…at last the USA has made a sensible decision and untied Ukrainian Military’s hands in their ...
pedigojr comments on Jun 7, 2024:
It has been shown our countering the SOviet Union in their war in Afghanistan is what bankrupted the country ended the communist system there. Of course we also got involved and lost against the Taliban. The latest news did have Biden caution against attacking Moscow.
pedigojr replies on Jun 8, 2024:
@FrayedBear That's what all politicians do. It's always a balancing act to see who tries to help the country or tries to help themselves. Some, who are paying attention know the answer. Remember, this is our country an, as such, we pay attention. For us to criticize another country while not living there and knowing all the facts would make us less than smart.
pedigojr comments on Jun 7, 2024:
It has been shown our countering the SOviet Union in their war in Afghanistan is what bankrupted the country ended the communist system there. Of course we also got involved and lost against the Taliban. The latest news did have Biden caution against attacking Moscow.
pedigojr replies on Jun 8, 2024:
@FrayedBear That's what all politicians do. It's always a balancing act to see who tries to help the country or tries to help themselves. Some, who are paying attention know the answer. Remember, this is our country an, as such, we pay attention. For us to criticize another country while not living there and knowing all the facts would make us less than smart.
My (very long) conversation with two Christian hate-preachers -- Friendly Atheist
pedigojr comments on Jun 4, 2024:
One common theme among all the anti LGBTQ people is that it's not normal. Hah, totally wrong. There's no such thing as normal in nature. There are many forms of sexual norms among living things and just because humans have developed a social norm doesn't mean it's natural. One small example:
...
pedigojr replies on Jun 7, 2024:
@snytiger6 I guess it's not only children that like fairy tales.
pedigojr comments on Jun 4, 2024:
One common theme among all the anti LGBTQ people is that it's not normal. Hah, totally wrong. There's no such thing as normal in nature. There are many forms of sexual norms among living things and just because humans have developed a social norm doesn't mean it's natural. One small example:
...
pedigojr replies on Jun 7, 2024:
@snytiger6 I guess it's not only children that like fairy tales.
Hypatia of Alexandra .
pedigojr comments on Jun 5, 2024:
I think that's a way of dealing with a certain orange POS we'd all like to see.
pedigojr replies on Jun 6, 2024:
@Flyingsaucesir Just read a news report that Biden is now leading the orange anus. Seems, his guilty on all counts did hurt his popularity. Also, he has to sit before a board and show some kind of remorse for his crimes. Their report will determine his fate. Lets see him spouting the usual witch hunt and typical insane rhetoric and go to jail or give in and lose his 'survival' status.
pedigojr comments on Jun 5, 2024:
I think that's a way of dealing with a certain orange POS we'd all like to see.
pedigojr replies on Jun 6, 2024:
@Flyingsaucesir Just read a news report that Biden is now leading the orange anus. Seems, his guilty on all counts did hurt his popularity. Also, he has to sit before a board and show some kind of remorse for his crimes. Their report will determine his fate. Lets see him spouting the usual witch hunt and typical insane rhetoric and go to jail or give in and lose his 'survival' status.
Some, as I, may be totally unaware the next step in controlling our food supply is here – GMO ...
Druvius comments on Jun 4, 2024:
Unless you are foraging for your own food in the wild (and even then being very selective,) everything you ever ate in your life has been genetically modified by humans. Bon appetit!
pedigojr replies on Jun 4, 2024:
Not really 'genetically' modified. A lot of things (especially wheat and many fruits (like apples) have been hybridized. This is done by producing a new type of plant or animal from two different types of plant or animal: be hybridized with Bison have been hybridized in the past with cattle. Genetically altering has only been around since we've been able to work at the genetic level. I'm sure this will or even has included humans.
Druvius comments on Jun 4, 2024:
Unless you are foraging for your own food in the wild (and even then being very selective,) everything you ever ate in your life has been genetically modified by humans. Bon appetit!
pedigojr replies on Jun 4, 2024:
Not really 'genetically' modified. A lot of things (especially wheat and many fruits (like apples) have been hybridized. This is done by producing a new type of plant or animal from two different types of plant or animal: be hybridized with Bison have been hybridized in the past with cattle. Genetically altering has only been around since we've been able to work at the genetic level. I'm sure this will or even has included humans.
Are these people wailing and showing signs of derangement outside a New York courthouse displaying a...
pedigojr comments on Jun 3, 2024:
I have noticed, for the most part one can pick these people out in a line-up. Like the conspiracy theorists (some on agnostic) they all have the same, duh, look about them. They all seem to be like members of a cult looking for some savior to tell them how to think and act.
pedigojr replies on Jun 3, 2024:
@Marionville I feel even sadder for their kids. It has been said this generation, called the Alpha generation, has very little future ahead of them and many are starting to see this.
pedigojr comments on Jun 3, 2024:
I have noticed, for the most part one can pick these people out in a line-up. Like the conspiracy theorists (some on agnostic) they all have the same, duh, look about them. They all seem to be like members of a cult looking for some savior to tell them how to think and act.
pedigojr replies on Jun 3, 2024:
@Marionville I feel even sadder for their kids. It has been said this generation, called the Alpha generation, has very little future ahead of them and many are starting to see this.
Just for laughs, silly, random and fun or some other places.
Aaron70 comments on Jun 2, 2024:
I’d marry her, just sayin….🥰
pedigojr replies on Jun 3, 2024:
She might be more than you barganed for.
Aaron70 comments on Jun 2, 2024:
I’d marry her, just sayin….🥰
pedigojr replies on Jun 3, 2024:
She might be more than you barganed for.
Letters From An American May 31, 2024
silverotter11 comments on Jun 2, 2024:
Heather's June 1 letter has my new favorite phase for what FOX, Newsmax, the far right in general promote.
From HCR
"Four Horsemen of Calumny—Fear, Ignorance, Bigotry, and Smear"
pedigojr replies on Jun 2, 2024:
You forgot MONEY!
silverotter11 comments on Jun 2, 2024:
Heather's June 1 letter has my new favorite phase for what FOX, Newsmax, the far right in general promote.
From HCR
"Four Horsemen of Calumny—Fear, Ignorance, Bigotry, and Smear"
pedigojr replies on Jun 2, 2024:
You forgot MONEY!
Finally, some comments about the excessive population growth in Africa.
Moravian comments on Jun 2, 2024:
there is a group , who's name I forget pushing for a higher birthrate in the UK as we having an aging population and for the sake of the economy we will need younger workers. Probably the same people who voted for Brexit which has curtailed the number of migrant workers. What they are saying is that...
pedigojr replies on Jun 2, 2024:
That is the standard ploy by many economists. One thing I have noticed is there are so many 'specialists' dealing with complex problems they totally miss the bigger picture. I once had a partner in a huge accounting firm tell me, when someone tells him the word sustainable he hears stagnation. So narrow is their mind. You can train a monkey to do a lot of things but not think.
Moravian comments on Jun 2, 2024:
there is a group , who's name I forget pushing for a higher birthrate in the UK as we having an aging population and for the sake of the economy we will need younger workers. Probably the same people who voted for Brexit which has curtailed the number of migrant workers. What they are saying is that...
pedigojr replies on Jun 2, 2024:
That is the standard ploy by many economists. One thing I have noticed is there are so many 'specialists' dealing with complex problems they totally miss the bigger picture. I once had a partner in a huge accounting firm tell me, when someone tells him the word sustainable he hears stagnation. So narrow is their mind. You can train a monkey to do a lot of things but not think.
Don’t you just love the political pundits and armchair war strategists we have on this site?
pedigojr comments on Jun 1, 2024:
At least you don't have a tRump like figure to add to your concerns. His being found guilty of 34 felonies (on top of those he's already been found guilty of) only emboldens his enablers. If he's found not guilty it emboldens them and if found guilty, also emboldens them. Problem is, all this is not...
pedigojr replies on Jun 2, 2024:
@Marionville, @rogerbenham As usual no president can make decisions based on their own feelings. The Republicans are itching for another reason to crucify him and they totally support the heavy handed, ultra right Israeli government. President's are often literally between a rock and a hard place. People like tRump deal with this with blame others.
pedigojr comments on Jun 1, 2024:
At least you don't have a tRump like figure to add to your concerns. His being found guilty of 34 felonies (on top of those he's already been found guilty of) only emboldens his enablers. If he's found not guilty it emboldens them and if found guilty, also emboldens them. Problem is, all this is not...
pedigojr replies on Jun 2, 2024:
@Marionville, @rogerbenham As usual no president can make decisions based on their own feelings. The Republicans are itching for another reason to crucify him and they totally support the heavy handed, ultra right Israeli government. President's are often literally between a rock and a hard place. People like tRump deal with this with blame others.
Don’t you just love the political pundits and armchair war strategists we have on this site?
pedigojr comments on Jun 1, 2024:
At least you don't have a tRump like figure to add to your concerns. His being found guilty of 34 felonies (on top of those he's already been found guilty of) only emboldens his enablers. If he's found not guilty it emboldens them and if found guilty, also emboldens them. Problem is, all this is not...
pedigojr replies on Jun 2, 2024:
@Marionville Unfortunately, the problem is much more complicated. Years ago I sat in on a town Hall (Seattle) question on whether or not to make English the national language. There was a huge crowd and they were segregated into the yes and no side. There were 2 Latino on the no side and they kept spouting racism. A woman across the aisle leaned over and told me these guys were making her so mad she about changing sides (to the yes side). There were 2 women on the yes side. One was Chinese who represented the UN. She said it is perfectly normal for countries to have a basic language and some countries like Switzerland have 3 or more. The other woman represented the Seattle school district. She said there were 130+ different languages being spoken in the district. Some were very rare. The districts hire IA (instructor assistants) to help but with these unusual languages the rules are waived so long as they spoke the language. She went on to say with all the translations, nighttime classes to learn English, programs as bootstrap (slow immersion in English) and many more the district was financially strapped. Money was being taken from special ed to fund all the needs of the immigrant population (which included special ed). My late partner was an elementary teacher for an international school in Seattle and almost every day I heard stories. One was unbelievable. People don't realize it costs a lot of money to education non-citizens. To many it just another racist, emotional issue. It is not.
This is just on small example of the problems the world is having trying to assimilate more and more of us. That's what that study is all about. Pro growth corporations say technology is the answer but look at where 'technology' is taking us (don't if you want to sleep).
pedigojr comments on Jun 1, 2024:
At least you don't have a tRump like figure to add to your concerns. His being found guilty of 34 felonies (on top of those he's already been found guilty of) only emboldens his enablers. If he's found not guilty it emboldens them and if found guilty, also emboldens them. Problem is, all this is not...
pedigojr replies on Jun 2, 2024:
@Marionville Unfortunately, the problem is much more complicated. Years ago I sat in on a town Hall (Seattle) question on whether or not to make English the national language. There was a huge crowd and they were segregated into the yes and no side. There were 2 Latino on the no side and they kept spouting racism. A woman across the aisle leaned over and told me these guys were making her so mad she about changing sides (to the yes side). There were 2 women on the yes side. One was Chinese who represented the UN. She said it is perfectly normal for countries to have a basic language and some countries like Switzerland have 3 or more. The other woman represented the Seattle school district. She said there were 130+ different languages being spoken in the district. Some were very rare. The districts hire IA (instructor assistants) to help but with these unusual languages the rules are waived so long as they spoke the language. She went on to say with all the translations, nighttime classes to learn English, programs as bootstrap (slow immersion in English) and many more the district was financially strapped. Money was being taken from special ed to fund all the needs of the immigrant population (which included special ed). My late partner was an elementary teacher for an international school in Seattle and almost every day I heard stories. One was unbelievable. People don't realize it costs a lot of money to education non-citizens. To many it just another racist, emotional issue. It is not.
This is just on small example of the problems the world is having trying to assimilate more and more of us. That's what that study is all about. Pro growth corporations say technology is the answer but look at where 'technology' is taking us (don't if you want to sleep).
Don’t you just love the political pundits and armchair war strategists we have on this site?
1patriot comments on Jun 1, 2024:
ok so your all for killing Russians, and Chinese and possible Iranians too. spoken like a true American war mongrel. for 30 years Putin said Nato will not be on my door step Nato said yes in time of peace we will not invade your border. in 2014 the powers that be American necons over threw the ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 1, 2024:
@Marionville Some people are not worth ones time to 'debate.' They are completely mired in the one sided point of view and the ideas of critical and evidence based thinking is foreign to them. I learned a long time ago it's best to ignore these types and they eventually will go away.
1patriot comments on Jun 1, 2024:
ok so your all for killing Russians, and Chinese and possible Iranians too. spoken like a true American war mongrel. for 30 years Putin said Nato will not be on my door step Nato said yes in time of peace we will not invade your border. in 2014 the powers that be American necons over threw the ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 1, 2024:
@Marionville Some people are not worth ones time to 'debate.' They are completely mired in the one sided point of view and the ideas of critical and evidence based thinking is foreign to them. I learned a long time ago it's best to ignore these types and they eventually will go away.
I will NEVER get tired of seeing this!
silverotter11 comments on May 31, 2024:
The verdict is very satisfying. He won't do any time, any other person would but the judge has already signaled his distaste for that with his warnings over the contempt charges.
What I want to hear from the media are the facts as to why he was found guilty so people understand that while this ...
pedigojr replies on May 31, 2024:
One news item was that few get jail time but an exception could be made for this scofflaw. However, it was announced on NPR that donations to his candidacy have gone up. So many of the 'law and order' crowd seem to leave out their own as being included.
silverotter11 comments on May 31, 2024:
The verdict is very satisfying. He won't do any time, any other person would but the judge has already signaled his distaste for that with his warnings over the contempt charges.
What I want to hear from the media are the facts as to why he was found guilty so people understand that while this ...
pedigojr replies on May 31, 2024:
One news item was that few get jail time but an exception could be made for this scofflaw. However, it was announced on NPR that donations to his candidacy have gone up. So many of the 'law and order' crowd seem to leave out their own as being included.
Just for laughs, silly, random and fun or some other places.
DenoPenno comments on May 30, 2024:
Not buying the book, but I too found myself becoming atheist as a long slow decent to a ground floor of reason. Belief in general about anything is not something you just suddenly decide or wake up to one day.
pedigojr replies on May 30, 2024:
Just for fun I did order the book. One can never know too much.
DenoPenno comments on May 30, 2024:
Not buying the book, but I too found myself becoming atheist as a long slow decent to a ground floor of reason. Belief in general about anything is not something you just suddenly decide or wake up to one day.
pedigojr replies on May 30, 2024:
Just for fun I did order the book. One can never know too much.
Everything Has Gone To Hell For Fox, Network Has Reportedly Lost Their Certification As A Trusted ...
pamagain comments on May 28, 2024:
Seriously? Can this be true?
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
Lets hope so and lets hope it's not too late.
pamagain comments on May 28, 2024:
Seriously? Can this be true?
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
Lets hope so and lets hope it's not too late.
[msnbc.com]
All it takes is courage...
Barnie2years comments on May 28, 2024:
That is how the MAGA and Christian Nationalists have managed to take over so many state, local and school governments. The Democrats, and independents focus on the presidential elections and sleep through the state and local, often not even running candidates at all. But the Conservatives never ...
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
Problem is, many states don't have these problems. Each state has to deal with the problems of that state.
Barnie2years comments on May 28, 2024:
That is how the MAGA and Christian Nationalists have managed to take over so many state, local and school governments. The Democrats, and independents focus on the presidential elections and sleep through the state and local, often not even running candidates at all. But the Conservatives never ...
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
Problem is, many states don't have these problems. Each state has to deal with the problems of that state.
Finally, some comments about the excessive population growth in Africa.
pamagain comments on May 25, 2024:
Traditionally, African cultures have viewed the number of children in a family as an indicator of the husband's ''masculinity." As traditional farming is reduced, this leaves fewer opportunities for young men in large families to inherit land and social systems are changing. In the 30 years that ...
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
@pamagain Unfortunately, education is a limited resource and with a growing, albeit poor community education is lacking. We all are seeing the consequences even her in the US.
pamagain comments on May 25, 2024:
Traditionally, African cultures have viewed the number of children in a family as an indicator of the husband's ''masculinity." As traditional farming is reduced, this leaves fewer opportunities for young men in large families to inherit land and social systems are changing. In the 30 years that ...
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
@pamagain Unfortunately, education is a limited resource and with a growing, albeit poor community education is lacking. We all are seeing the consequences even her in the US.
Just in case any doubt Israel is the last "Western" European colony.
pedigojr comments on May 27, 2024:
I have a cultural Jewish friend and she bristled when I sent her this link. I then looked up sematics and semitism (semitism all came up with antisemitism) but there is a language and cultural link. I looked up the first couple of names and this report was correct.She will not like this but the ...
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
@puff Seems more countries are going that way. They all see the growing threat but few question the cause.
pedigojr comments on May 27, 2024:
I have a cultural Jewish friend and she bristled when I sent her this link. I then looked up sematics and semitism (semitism all came up with antisemitism) but there is a language and cultural link. I looked up the first couple of names and this report was correct.She will not like this but the ...
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
@puff Seems more countries are going that way. They all see the growing threat but few question the cause.
A recent 2 ½ page spread in the Seattle Times covered my county (San Juan Island) for being one, if...
Julie808 comments on May 27, 2024:
I thought it might have something to do with commuting by ferry. Those of us who are self employed, or working jobs that require a body to be present for x amount of hours, wouldn't be affected by the idea of more productivity in a shorter period of time, but I can see the benefit for employees ...
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
So far most say it has been a good thing. Also, the county is having an easier time recruiting new workers. The crashing ferry system is old news. I returned from Bellingham, yesterday (I go often to do some shopping and get away - I like to drive along Chuckanut drive). As usual, I sign up for the 6:00 pm ferry but get there early and often am able to get on the ferry at 4:30. So far so good.
Julie808 comments on May 27, 2024:
I thought it might have something to do with commuting by ferry. Those of us who are self employed, or working jobs that require a body to be present for x amount of hours, wouldn't be affected by the idea of more productivity in a shorter period of time, but I can see the benefit for employees ...
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
So far most say it has been a good thing. Also, the county is having an easier time recruiting new workers. The crashing ferry system is old news. I returned from Bellingham, yesterday (I go often to do some shopping and get away - I like to drive along Chuckanut drive). As usual, I sign up for the 6:00 pm ferry but get there early and often am able to get on the ferry at 4:30. So far so good.
Just in case any doubt Israel is the last "Western" European colony.
pedigojr comments on May 27, 2024:
I have a cultural Jewish friend and she bristled when I sent her this link. I then looked up sematics and semitism (semitism all came up with antisemitism) but there is a language and cultural link. I looked up the first couple of names and this report was correct.She will not like this but the ...
pedigojr replies on May 27, 2024:
@puff And it seems we are unable to do the right thing because the conservatives want to do the wrong thing and they're able to get away with it.
pedigojr comments on May 27, 2024:
I have a cultural Jewish friend and she bristled when I sent her this link. I then looked up sematics and semitism (semitism all came up with antisemitism) but there is a language and cultural link. I looked up the first couple of names and this report was correct.She will not like this but the ...
pedigojr replies on May 27, 2024:
@puff And it seems we are unable to do the right thing because the conservatives want to do the wrong thing and they're able to get away with it.
Finally, some comments about the excessive population growth in Africa.
PaddyO comments on May 25, 2024:
It's more probable that the catlick church is telling them to reproduce like rabbits. They need donors to restock their revenue, from all the lost parishioners that have abandoned such foolishness.
pedigojr replies on May 27, 2024:
But with the increasing population and poverty the number of donors is decreasing. racocon8 below, highlighted the o. that are Christian.
PaddyO comments on May 25, 2024:
It's more probable that the catlick church is telling them to reproduce like rabbits. They need donors to restock their revenue, from all the lost parishioners that have abandoned such foolishness.
pedigojr replies on May 27, 2024:
But with the increasing population and poverty the number of donors is decreasing. racocon8 below, highlighted the o. that are Christian.
Finally, some comments about the excessive population growth in Africa.
pamagain comments on May 25, 2024:
Traditionally, African cultures have viewed the number of children in a family as an indicator of the husband's ''masculinity." As traditional farming is reduced, this leaves fewer opportunities for young men in large families to inherit land and social systems are changing. In the 30 years that ...
pedigojr replies on May 27, 2024:
I have put one group that deals with this issue in my will. It's Engenderhealth. https://www.engenderhealth.org/ They have a program call MAP (men as partners). It discusses the reality of things you mentioned. The increased 'masculinity' has led to an increase in STD's and starving children. What kind of 'man' are you when your kids are starving and you are spreading diseases to others!?
pamagain comments on May 25, 2024:
Traditionally, African cultures have viewed the number of children in a family as an indicator of the husband's ''masculinity." As traditional farming is reduced, this leaves fewer opportunities for young men in large families to inherit land and social systems are changing. In the 30 years that ...
pedigojr replies on May 27, 2024:
I have put one group that deals with this issue in my will. It's Engenderhealth. https://www.engenderhealth.org/ They have a program call MAP (men as partners). It discusses the reality of things you mentioned. The increased 'masculinity' has led to an increase in STD's and starving children. What kind of 'man' are you when your kids are starving and you are spreading diseases to others!?
Finally, some comments about the excessive population growth in Africa.
racocn8 comments on May 25, 2024:
"It is estimated that 50 percent of Nigerians are Muslim, 40 percent are Christian, and that the remaining 10 percent practice various indigenous religions." -Google
pedigojr replies on May 27, 2024:
I think religion has less to do with this than culture.
racocn8 comments on May 25, 2024:
"It is estimated that 50 percent of Nigerians are Muslim, 40 percent are Christian, and that the remaining 10 percent practice various indigenous religions." -Google
pedigojr replies on May 27, 2024:
I think religion has less to do with this than culture.
TRUMP'S BURNER LAWYERS
This is a list of Trump lawyers who have either had their law licences ...
pedigojr comments on May 23, 2024:
Finally, there seems to be some justice in the world. Maybe the word will get around and people will think twice before taking on any cases from tRump. What would be fantastic would to see some of SCROTUS (Supreme Court republicans of the US) members get disciplined.
pedigojr replies on May 24, 2024:
@Flyingsaucesir This came to me as a way of separating the 3 (all women) saner justices fro the rest of the cabal.
pedigojr comments on May 23, 2024:
Finally, there seems to be some justice in the world. Maybe the word will get around and people will think twice before taking on any cases from tRump. What would be fantastic would to see some of SCROTUS (Supreme Court republicans of the US) members get disciplined.
pedigojr replies on May 24, 2024:
@Flyingsaucesir This came to me as a way of separating the 3 (all women) saner justices fro the rest of the cabal.
Some of us more senior males might find this helpful (not me).
Youjaes comments on May 19, 2024:
Not that I use pick up lines, but would "Wanna cum?" be of any use?
pedigojr replies on May 19, 2024:
That would have to be in writing which may take off some of the LUSTer.
Youjaes comments on May 19, 2024:
Not that I use pick up lines, but would "Wanna cum?" be of any use?
pedigojr replies on May 19, 2024:
That would have to be in writing which may take off some of the LUSTer.
Some time ago I wrote about seeing an upside US flag in someone’s yard at the home of an obviously...
puff comments on May 17, 2024:
An upside down flag is a sign of distress. My understanding is it comes from sea faring days as a way for a ship in distress to notify others. Pirates used to do it to attract unsuspecting ships who were then attacked. Here are the Australian protocols.
...
pedigojr replies on May 18, 2024:
Maybe the tRump supporters have been convinced this is a time of distress. It is but not what his supporters think but simply because of their total lack of thinking skills.
puff comments on May 17, 2024:
An upside down flag is a sign of distress. My understanding is it comes from sea faring days as a way for a ship in distress to notify others. Pirates used to do it to attract unsuspecting ships who were then attacked. Here are the Australian protocols.
...
pedigojr replies on May 18, 2024:
Maybe the tRump supporters have been convinced this is a time of distress. It is but not what his supporters think but simply because of their total lack of thinking skills.
I just took lunch at Space Center Houston and watched their "Human Destiny" movie.
Aaron70 comments on May 15, 2024:
More like “Space Farce”……given the logistical nightmares of space travel.
Our resources would be better spent here on earth, fact…..
pedigojr replies on May 18, 2024:
@towkneed Thank you for adding a more reasoned based report.
Aaron70 comments on May 15, 2024:
More like “Space Farce”……given the logistical nightmares of space travel.
Our resources would be better spent here on earth, fact…..
pedigojr replies on May 18, 2024:
@towkneed Thank you for adding a more reasoned based report.
I just took lunch at Space Center Houston and watched their "Human Destiny" movie.
Aaron70 comments on May 15, 2024:
More like “Space Farce”……given the logistical nightmares of space travel.
Our resources would be better spent here on earth, fact…..
pedigojr replies on May 17, 2024:
@Aaron70 Of course some may not understand how much we already focus on the most destructive and invasive species on this planet. Any form of science research has both good and bad implications. Being nearsighted toward the sciences only adds to our already overblown conspiracies. https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/benefits-to-humanity/
Aaron70 comments on May 15, 2024:
More like “Space Farce”……given the logistical nightmares of space travel.
Our resources would be better spent here on earth, fact…..
pedigojr replies on May 17, 2024:
@Aaron70 Of course some may not understand how much we already focus on the most destructive and invasive species on this planet. Any form of science research has both good and bad implications. Being nearsighted toward the sciences only adds to our already overblown conspiracies. https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/benefits-to-humanity/
I just took lunch at Space Center Houston and watched their "Human Destiny" movie.
Aaron70 comments on May 15, 2024:
More like “Space Farce”……given the logistical nightmares of space travel.
Our resources would be better spent here on earth, fact…..
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
Nevermind the fact that a lot of supposedly non-human research actually helps our species. I would also add that too much emphasis on 'humans' has created a nightmare scenario for non-human species and our species as well.
Aaron70 comments on May 15, 2024:
More like “Space Farce”……given the logistical nightmares of space travel.
Our resources would be better spent here on earth, fact…..
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
Nevermind the fact that a lot of supposedly non-human research actually helps our species. I would also add that too much emphasis on 'humans' has created a nightmare scenario for non-human species and our species as well.
Letters From An American 05/01/2024
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
@pamagain Correct and too often there are no easy answers. But sometimes there are as we are seeing with tRump and his enablers.
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
@pamagain Correct and too often there are no easy answers. But sometimes there are as we are seeing with tRump and his enablers.
Biden says U.S. won't transfer offensive weapons if Israel invades Rafah -- NBC News
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
@Alienbeing Interesting coming from someone who is not Palestinian nor live in that part of the country. Sounds like more fear mongering to me.
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
@Alienbeing Interesting coming from someone who is not Palestinian nor live in that part of the country. Sounds like more fear mongering to me.
General News sources.
Julie808 comments on May 16, 2024:
I'm such a skeptical person, there is no way I'd believe friends, family and neighbors, but hearing something they say might prompt me to research their claim. Word of mouth just doesn't seem all that reliable to me. I do get my news from television and radio, and I hear a lot about what is going ...
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
The problem has become few trust (or even understand) there are people who dedicate their lives to journalism. Ethics are a major part of journalism. Unfortunately, in today's world many are in it for the money and could care less about ethics. I also have a variety of sources, PBS (NPR), some major networks (a recent video on Dan Rather was very enlightening) and the Sunday edition of the Seattle Times. Friends, family and neighbors too often simply give information which is simply self-fulfilling. It's basically gossip.
Julie808 comments on May 16, 2024:
I'm such a skeptical person, there is no way I'd believe friends, family and neighbors, but hearing something they say might prompt me to research their claim. Word of mouth just doesn't seem all that reliable to me. I do get my news from television and radio, and I hear a lot about what is going ...
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
The problem has become few trust (or even understand) there are people who dedicate their lives to journalism. Ethics are a major part of journalism. Unfortunately, in today's world many are in it for the money and could care less about ethics. I also have a variety of sources, PBS (NPR), some major networks (a recent video on Dan Rather was very enlightening) and the Sunday edition of the Seattle Times. Friends, family and neighbors too often simply give information which is simply self-fulfilling. It's basically gossip.
General News sources.
puff comments on May 15, 2024:
That poll is specific to local news.
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
Local but still a general survey.
puff comments on May 15, 2024:
That poll is specific to local news.
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
Local but still a general survey.
Life in today's world.
glennlab comments on May 15, 2024:
Let's welcome Jack back and get him up a few levels, He's been around as long as I have.
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
But how many can say they've risen from the dead!?
glennlab comments on May 15, 2024:
Let's welcome Jack back and get him up a few levels, He's been around as long as I have.
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
But how many can say they've risen from the dead!?
Letters From An American 05/01/2024
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 15, 2024:
@pamagain Her kids were the main source of her estate. She was a huge believer and felt it necessary to confirm her change with her kids. When I made my change my daughter was not yet back in my life.
An example: her older brother once asked her to sponsor his and his family coming to the US. He was well off living and working in Dubai. He was getting ready to retire but would have to go back (including his family) to Iran when he retired. There would be little life for the family in Iran. She said no. Reason being #1 her younger brother had asked that previously. She knew he was lazy and she would be supporting him from then on. They were already in Iran and okay. She could not say no to one brother and yes to the other. Besides he had another option (which he took) to go to Canada. He did and the whole family is now in Vancouver BC which, coincidentally is the center for Iranians in Canada. Everyone (kids included) are very successful there.
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 15, 2024:
@pamagain Her kids were the main source of her estate. She was a huge believer and felt it necessary to confirm her change with her kids. When I made my change my daughter was not yet back in my life.
An example: her older brother once asked her to sponsor his and his family coming to the US. He was well off living and working in Dubai. He was getting ready to retire but would have to go back (including his family) to Iran when he retired. There would be little life for the family in Iran. She said no. Reason being #1 her younger brother had asked that previously. She knew he was lazy and she would be supporting him from then on. They were already in Iran and okay. She could not say no to one brother and yes to the other. Besides he had another option (which he took) to go to Canada. He did and the whole family is now in Vancouver BC which, coincidentally is the center for Iranians in Canada. Everyone (kids included) are very successful there.
Biden says U.S. won't transfer offensive weapons if Israel invades Rafah -- NBC News
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 15, 2024:
@Alienbeing I totally disagree. It's like saying the majority of Americans are members of a terrorist group.
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 15, 2024:
@Alienbeing I totally disagree. It's like saying the majority of Americans are members of a terrorist group.
Peace is not something you wish ...
Aaron70 comments on May 12, 2024:
Interestingly enough, many folks think peace can be made through war…..👀
pedigojr replies on May 14, 2024:
Sometimes war is needed to gain peace.
Aaron70 comments on May 12, 2024:
Interestingly enough, many folks think peace can be made through war…..👀
pedigojr replies on May 14, 2024:
Sometimes war is needed to gain peace.
Letters From An American 05/01/2024
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 14, 2024:
@pamagain When we first did our wills I did not know of my daughter's whereabouts and my will combined with my late wife's left everything to her kids. As time went on I changed mine and left parts to FFRF (made me a memorial member), The Nature Conservancy and a group known as Engender Health. Later, her kids became very successful and she wanted to change hers to the Humanist's group, Planned Parenthood and the local domestic violence awareness group. But she had to okay that with her kids. That didn't happen until they were all together in the hospital while she was getting diagnosed for her brain tumor. They told her, mom, we don't need your peanuts so we did a new will. Unfortunately, She lost the ability to speak, read and write. Her old will got torn up but she didn't officially sign the new will so it was invalid. In 2013 we were re-unit with my daughter (long story). She was the be the executor with a fee plus an added bonus. I also wrote some codicils changing the will and added my late wife's wishes to my will. With a codicil one can make changes easily. Right now thinks are in a flux so it's just a matter of paying attention and waiting.
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 14, 2024:
@pamagain When we first did our wills I did not know of my daughter's whereabouts and my will combined with my late wife's left everything to her kids. As time went on I changed mine and left parts to FFRF (made me a memorial member), The Nature Conservancy and a group known as Engender Health. Later, her kids became very successful and she wanted to change hers to the Humanist's group, Planned Parenthood and the local domestic violence awareness group. But she had to okay that with her kids. That didn't happen until they were all together in the hospital while she was getting diagnosed for her brain tumor. They told her, mom, we don't need your peanuts so we did a new will. Unfortunately, She lost the ability to speak, read and write. Her old will got torn up but she didn't officially sign the new will so it was invalid. In 2013 we were re-unit with my daughter (long story). She was the be the executor with a fee plus an added bonus. I also wrote some codicils changing the will and added my late wife's wishes to my will. With a codicil one can make changes easily. Right now thinks are in a flux so it's just a matter of paying attention and waiting.
Biden says U.S. won't transfer offensive weapons if Israel invades Rafah -- NBC News
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 14, 2024:
@Alienbeing Seems we both said the same thing but in different terms. The question of rights has been decided by the international war crimes laws. It's not so much about right and wrong but who adheres to the rules. In this case (and in the case of Russia and Ukraine) clearly one side as overstepped the bounds. One also needs to remember the Zionists, from early on, also decided to eliminate the Palestinians. They are the ones who got Netanyahu elected and he is responsible for the excesses of violence.
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 14, 2024:
@Alienbeing Seems we both said the same thing but in different terms. The question of rights has been decided by the international war crimes laws. It's not so much about right and wrong but who adheres to the rules. In this case (and in the case of Russia and Ukraine) clearly one side as overstepped the bounds. One also needs to remember the Zionists, from early on, also decided to eliminate the Palestinians. They are the ones who got Netanyahu elected and he is responsible for the excesses of violence.
Biden says U.S. won't transfer offensive weapons if Israel invades Rafah -- NBC News
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 14, 2024:
@Jolanta Unfortunately one Dr. Edward Teller https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Teller is consider the father of the hydrogen bomb. These are the bombs in use today (aside from the so called 'tactical bombs). When I graduated for a university guess who was the guest speaker - Edward Teller. Not much of a claim for the good. At the time it was all about escalating to see who had the most powerful bomb so others would dare not attack them. Look where's that gotten us.
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 14, 2024:
@Jolanta Unfortunately one Dr. Edward Teller https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Teller is consider the father of the hydrogen bomb. These are the bombs in use today (aside from the so called 'tactical bombs). When I graduated for a university guess who was the guest speaker - Edward Teller. Not much of a claim for the good. At the time it was all about escalating to see who had the most powerful bomb so others would dare not attack them. Look where's that gotten us.
Letters From An American 05/01/2024
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 13, 2024:
@pamagain I know and it is a problem for me. However, I'm not without some power in that she is, up to now, my executor. I did tell her I was thinking of going over to a commercial executor and she seemed hurt. She said she is willing to do the work (she has real estate experience as well as contract reading). Long story but a very independent and strong woman has been turned into an escapist due to her mother leaving me and marrying a drunken soldier (literally). They had another daughter right away and my daughter was the child not wanted so she endured a lot. She once told me she lived the Cinderella life and is still waiting for prince charming. She needs help in overcoming her enabling tendencies and I offered to pay but she's too proud to accept any money from me. Still we talk and she listens.
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 13, 2024:
@pamagain I know and it is a problem for me. However, I'm not without some power in that she is, up to now, my executor. I did tell her I was thinking of going over to a commercial executor and she seemed hurt. She said she is willing to do the work (she has real estate experience as well as contract reading). Long story but a very independent and strong woman has been turned into an escapist due to her mother leaving me and marrying a drunken soldier (literally). They had another daughter right away and my daughter was the child not wanted so she endured a lot. She once told me she lived the Cinderella life and is still waiting for prince charming. She needs help in overcoming her enabling tendencies and I offered to pay but she's too proud to accept any money from me. Still we talk and she listens.
Biden says U.S. won't transfer offensive weapons if Israel invades Rafah -- NBC News
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 13, 2024:
@Jolanta As far as I know Israel has never stated it has nuclear arms. The world knows they do and going down this route would align all the sane governments into condemning Israel in the strongest terms. It would be the end of the country.
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 13, 2024:
@Jolanta As far as I know Israel has never stated it has nuclear arms. The world knows they do and going down this route would align all the sane governments into condemning Israel in the strongest terms. It would be the end of the country.
Biden says U.S. won't transfer offensive weapons if Israel invades Rafah -- NBC News
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 13, 2024:
@Alienbeing So basically what I'm hearing is that Palestine has declared war on Israel!? Sorry, to me, the type of non-thinking I am reading is crap. No it's not a numbers game but basic morality which most can plainly see.
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 13, 2024:
@Alienbeing So basically what I'm hearing is that Palestine has declared war on Israel!? Sorry, to me, the type of non-thinking I am reading is crap. No it's not a numbers game but basic morality which most can plainly see.
Biden says U.S. won't transfer offensive weapons if Israel invades Rafah -- NBC News
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 11, 2024:
@Alienbeing I did post in item about Hamas and Jihad and it was very informative and agrees with your point. However, Netanhayu, is a criminal and which makes this issue one of gray shades. The number of innocents killed by the Zionists make this issue extremely one-sided against the hard-fisted Zionists. No one should ever believe extremists and in the US that means tRump and his republican enablers.
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 11, 2024:
@Alienbeing I did post in item about Hamas and Jihad and it was very informative and agrees with your point. However, Netanhayu, is a criminal and which makes this issue one of gray shades. The number of innocents killed by the Zionists make this issue extremely one-sided against the hard-fisted Zionists. No one should ever believe extremists and in the US that means tRump and his republican enablers.
A recent NPR report on dating apps was very informative.
Julie808 comments on May 9, 2024:
I always ask my wedding couples how they met. A good 20-25% of them met online. I'm not sure if they paid for the dating apps, but there are free ones. My couples are generally above average in intelligence, atheist or agnostic, and more tech savvy than most people, so that might account for the ...
pedigojr replies on May 11, 2024:
@annewimsey500 I guess the for pay groups couldn't handle competition. It's called having a monopoly.
Julie808 comments on May 9, 2024:
I always ask my wedding couples how they met. A good 20-25% of them met online. I'm not sure if they paid for the dating apps, but there are free ones. My couples are generally above average in intelligence, atheist or agnostic, and more tech savvy than most people, so that might account for the ...
pedigojr replies on May 11, 2024:
@annewimsey500 I guess the for pay groups couldn't handle competition. It's called having a monopoly.
A recent NPR report on dating apps was very informative.
annewimsey500 comments on May 9, 2024:
Ohferpetessake, all the internet does is widen the pool....do you fall in love with eveybody you meet in person? Or are they a mixed bag......
Do you not get to know them and beware of red flags like them asking about money? ( not even asking for it, merely mentioning it!!!!)
Is it safer to meet ...
pedigojr replies on May 11, 2024:
@annewimsey500 LOL, this was or is the belief of too many, including my dad. Problem is, something has to break before it gets any attention. I am a total believer in being pro-active and trying to not let things get to the 'breaking' stage. If we don't take care of our health we often get to the breaking stage of cancer. That happened to my mom when something she thought was cancer (it had no symptoms other than a swelling) turned out to be cancer that had spread (ovarian). She suffered for months with chemo which was too late.
annewimsey500 comments on May 9, 2024:
Ohferpetessake, all the internet does is widen the pool....do you fall in love with eveybody you meet in person? Or are they a mixed bag......
Do you not get to know them and beware of red flags like them asking about money? ( not even asking for it, merely mentioning it!!!!)
Is it safer to meet ...
pedigojr replies on May 11, 2024:
@annewimsey500 LOL, this was or is the belief of too many, including my dad. Problem is, something has to break before it gets any attention. I am a total believer in being pro-active and trying to not let things get to the 'breaking' stage. If we don't take care of our health we often get to the breaking stage of cancer. That happened to my mom when something she thought was cancer (it had no symptoms other than a swelling) turned out to be cancer that had spread (ovarian). She suffered for months with chemo which was too late.
A recent NPR report on dating apps was very informative.
Lauren comments on May 10, 2024:
Truly greed seems to be at an all-time high in all industries but dating and sex apps have always been geared to be big money-makers and they have a receptive audience because so many of us want to meet "the one" (or at least have sex with "the one"). I know A LOT of couples of all age groups who ...
pedigojr replies on May 11, 2024:
Thanks for you comment. I didn't realize Facebook had a dating site and will look into it. Unfortunately, these days for profit often means that greed becomes a part of the formula.
Before I met my late partner/wife I was a member of several dating groups (not sites like today but clubs). I met a lot of interesting women (in both directions good and bad). Then a brother-in-law, who lives in Dallas - where I'm from, called and said he found the perfect woman for me. I called and we talked over 2 months and then met. We did a distance relationship for months that ended in marriage and it was wonderful. She was in a previous horrible marriage (I've been married, divorced and lived with another for 12 years that also ended). The point is having someone who knows both parties and be willing to take time to really get to know another is critical.
My partner died in 2016 with a perfect, easy death and her bucket list was overflowing (I was also very happy). Too many are looking for 'chemistry' which seems easy but is also a no-brainer (meaning no real, tangible information). How many marry or get together because of chemistry and then find it was not a good match. Luck is definitely a critical part but sometimes people make their own luck.
Thanks for the comment. I joined in 2017 and a few of us got bumped out (due to logging on with FB which then created it's own agnostic group (I was level 9.3). This last time (level 7.6) the site shut down for 3 days, which I didn't know and I tried to change my password which only made things worse.
Lauren comments on May 10, 2024:
Truly greed seems to be at an all-time high in all industries but dating and sex apps have always been geared to be big money-makers and they have a receptive audience because so many of us want to meet "the one" (or at least have sex with "the one"). I know A LOT of couples of all age groups who ...
pedigojr replies on May 11, 2024:
Thanks for you comment. I didn't realize Facebook had a dating site and will look into it. Unfortunately, these days for profit often means that greed becomes a part of the formula.
Before I met my late partner/wife I was a member of several dating groups (not sites like today but clubs). I met a lot of interesting women (in both directions good and bad). Then a brother-in-law, who lives in Dallas - where I'm from, called and said he found the perfect woman for me. I called and we talked over 2 months and then met. We did a distance relationship for months that ended in marriage and it was wonderful. She was in a previous horrible marriage (I've been married, divorced and lived with another for 12 years that also ended). The point is having someone who knows both parties and be willing to take time to really get to know another is critical.
My partner died in 2016 with a perfect, easy death and her bucket list was overflowing (I was also very happy). Too many are looking for 'chemistry' which seems easy but is also a no-brainer (meaning no real, tangible information). How many marry or get together because of chemistry and then find it was not a good match. Luck is definitely a critical part but sometimes people make their own luck.
Thanks for the comment. I joined in 2017 and a few of us got bumped out (due to logging on with FB which then created it's own agnostic group (I was level 9.3). This last time (level 7.6) the site shut down for 3 days, which I didn't know and I tried to change my password which only made things worse.
Biden says U.S. won't transfer offensive weapons if Israel invades Rafah -- NBC News
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 11, 2024:
@Jolanta A lot has been said about this issue here and Biden is caught between conflicting sides. The Republicans demand full support and the democrats want the support to be limited. Netanyahu is a criminal and these kinds of people make it difficult for everyone. Still, I think the world is waking up to the extreme Zionists in Israel.
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 11, 2024:
@Jolanta A lot has been said about this issue here and Biden is caught between conflicting sides. The Republicans demand full support and the democrats want the support to be limited. Netanyahu is a criminal and these kinds of people make it difficult for everyone. Still, I think the world is waking up to the extreme Zionists in Israel.
Letters From An American 05/01/2024
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 11, 2024:
@pamagain Unfortunately, look what it takes to get people on board. My daughter, who you know (lives in Brea), just told me her husband supports tRump. This relationship is not good but, as her father, I can't get involved (to a point).
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 11, 2024:
@pamagain Unfortunately, look what it takes to get people on board. My daughter, who you know (lives in Brea), just told me her husband supports tRump. This relationship is not good but, as her father, I can't get involved (to a point).
Biden says U.S. won't transfer offensive weapons if Israel invades Rafah -- NBC News
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 10, 2024:
@Jolanta We will stop sending weapons if it interferes with our election which it is doing. Netanyahu is a criminal and more and more we are experiencing how desperate he is. People need to wake up and see this is not about antisemitism but anti-Zionism. There is a huge difference.
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 10, 2024:
@Jolanta We will stop sending weapons if it interferes with our election which it is doing. Netanyahu is a criminal and more and more we are experiencing how desperate he is. People need to wake up and see this is not about antisemitism but anti-Zionism. There is a huge difference.
Biden says U.S. won't transfer offensive weapons if Israel invades Rafah -- NBC News
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 10, 2024:
@Alienbeing Unfortunately this is not a B & W issue. This was the tactic used by the Nazis and we saw how far that went.
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 10, 2024:
@Alienbeing Unfortunately this is not a B & W issue. This was the tactic used by the Nazis and we saw how far that went.
Letters From An American 05/01/2024
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 10, 2024:
@pamagain They did go but didn't stay when the flood hit. Everything was under water. Very recently, Kenya has been hit with massive floods and a lot of people died and many thousands lost their homes. How did you fare during the recent big rains there?
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 10, 2024:
@pamagain They did go but didn't stay when the flood hit. Everything was under water. Very recently, Kenya has been hit with massive floods and a lot of people died and many thousands lost their homes. How did you fare during the recent big rains there?
A recent NPR report on dating apps was very informative.
annewimsey500 comments on May 9, 2024:
Ohferpetessake, all the internet does is widen the pool....do you fall in love with eveybody you meet in person? Or are they a mixed bag......
Do you not get to know them and beware of red flags like them asking about money? ( not even asking for it, merely mentioning it!!!!)
Is it safer to meet ...
pedigojr replies on May 10, 2024:
@annewimsey500 Funny, you should mention penpal. I'm in such a situation and we have written some 230 pages so far. We have gotten to know each other a lot better but one major issue is she's a night person (3 am) and I'm a morning person. We do have some things in common but seem comfortable where we are.
annewimsey500 comments on May 9, 2024:
Ohferpetessake, all the internet does is widen the pool....do you fall in love with eveybody you meet in person? Or are they a mixed bag......
Do you not get to know them and beware of red flags like them asking about money? ( not even asking for it, merely mentioning it!!!!)
Is it safer to meet ...
pedigojr replies on May 10, 2024:
@annewimsey500 Funny, you should mention penpal. I'm in such a situation and we have written some 230 pages so far. We have gotten to know each other a lot better but one major issue is she's a night person (3 am) and I'm a morning person. We do have some things in common but seem comfortable where we are.
A recent NPR report on dating apps was very informative.
annewimsey500 comments on May 9, 2024:
Ohferpetessake, all the internet does is widen the pool....do you fall in love with eveybody you meet in person? Or are they a mixed bag......
Do you not get to know them and beware of red flags like them asking about money? ( not even asking for it, merely mentioning it!!!!)
Is it safer to meet ...
pedigojr replies on May 9, 2024:
Hi Anne it's me again (for the 3rd time). I lost my connection at the last shutdown of the site. I added some pictures from my first two times.
I've given this issue a lot of thought and the word 'chemistry' keeps popping up. Everyone says they want to get to know the other first but then want to meet asap to see if there's chemistry. My first marriage was totally, 100% chemistry and it was a mess so I know how that works. One would think from divorcees one would have learned their lesson. With bars its about chemistry + alcohol ad bad mix but still people do it. So far I've not had anyone asking for money but do meet a lot of liars. It's hard enough being my age and living on an island but to then deal with ghoster's, obfuscaters and an increasing greedy organization is too much. I have met women with whom I feel attracted. Often I get to know some of these women better and every time I've asked myself what the hell was I thinking! With my late partner the chemistry was not there but the knowledge was and that made all the difference.
annewimsey500 comments on May 9, 2024:
Ohferpetessake, all the internet does is widen the pool....do you fall in love with eveybody you meet in person? Or are they a mixed bag......
Do you not get to know them and beware of red flags like them asking about money? ( not even asking for it, merely mentioning it!!!!)
Is it safer to meet ...
pedigojr replies on May 9, 2024:
Hi Anne it's me again (for the 3rd time). I lost my connection at the last shutdown of the site. I added some pictures from my first two times.
I've given this issue a lot of thought and the word 'chemistry' keeps popping up. Everyone says they want to get to know the other first but then want to meet asap to see if there's chemistry. My first marriage was totally, 100% chemistry and it was a mess so I know how that works. One would think from divorcees one would have learned their lesson. With bars its about chemistry + alcohol ad bad mix but still people do it. So far I've not had anyone asking for money but do meet a lot of liars. It's hard enough being my age and living on an island but to then deal with ghoster's, obfuscaters and an increasing greedy organization is too much. I have met women with whom I feel attracted. Often I get to know some of these women better and every time I've asked myself what the hell was I thinking! With my late partner the chemistry was not there but the knowledge was and that made all the difference.
Letters From An American 05/01/2024
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 9, 2024:
@pamagain It was funny at the time but we learned a lot from this couple. Of course during the pandemic the event was not held and last year the area was flooded out.
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 9, 2024:
@pamagain It was funny at the time but we learned a lot from this couple. Of course during the pandemic the event was not held and last year the area was flooded out.
How being an atheist/agnostic just got me 2 days off.
CuddyCruiser comments on May 1, 2024:
And there’s not as many people getting married anymore to begin with……and many of them end in divorce anyway.
pedigojr replies on May 9, 2024:
@Julie808 Thank you for this. A new PBS show "Maryland" ( I have no idea where that name came from was a scenario where an elderly woman living in London traveled to the Isle of Man and created a new double life for herself. It was about two fighting sisters being brought back together. I liked it. I wonder could someone like you imagine living on Kauai, living on an island like the Isle of Man?
https://youtu.be/UWxlZtq645E
I have a book that calls into question all our misconceptions about relationships. It's titled, "Sex at Dawn-how we mate, Why we stray, and What it means for modern Relationships" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7640261-sex-at-dawn. It really made me think.
CuddyCruiser comments on May 1, 2024:
And there’s not as many people getting married anymore to begin with……and many of them end in divorce anyway.
pedigojr replies on May 9, 2024:
@Julie808 Thank you for this. A new PBS show "Maryland" ( I have no idea where that name came from was a scenario where an elderly woman living in London traveled to the Isle of Man and created a new double life for herself. It was about two fighting sisters being brought back together. I liked it. I wonder could someone like you imagine living on Kauai, living on an island like the Isle of Man?
https://youtu.be/UWxlZtq645E
I have a book that calls into question all our misconceptions about relationships. It's titled, "Sex at Dawn-how we mate, Why we stray, and What it means for modern Relationships" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7640261-sex-at-dawn. It really made me think.
A recent NPR report on dating apps was very informative.
Julie808 comments on May 9, 2024:
I always ask my wedding couples how they met. A good 20-25% of them met online. I'm not sure if they paid for the dating apps, but there are free ones. My couples are generally above average in intelligence, atheist or agnostic, and more tech savvy than most people, so that might account for the ...
pedigojr replies on May 9, 2024:
I wonder how the free ones work. The report stated some of the smaller ones have been consumed by match and free services are being brought into the paid scenario. I have noticed some services match once offered for free are now being charged. Unfortunately, this is the direction many services and manufacturers (like Boeing) are headed for and we all have seen the results. Remember the musical 'Caberate'?
https://youtu.be/PIAXG_QcQNU
Julie808 comments on May 9, 2024:
I always ask my wedding couples how they met. A good 20-25% of them met online. I'm not sure if they paid for the dating apps, but there are free ones. My couples are generally above average in intelligence, atheist or agnostic, and more tech savvy than most people, so that might account for the ...
pedigojr replies on May 9, 2024:
I wonder how the free ones work. The report stated some of the smaller ones have been consumed by match and free services are being brought into the paid scenario. I have noticed some services match once offered for free are now being charged. Unfortunately, this is the direction many services and manufacturers (like Boeing) are headed for and we all have seen the results. Remember the musical 'Caberate'?
https://youtu.be/PIAXG_QcQNU
Letters From An American 05/01/2024
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 8, 2024:
@pamagain It was for many but the newsletter reassured everyone this was common with her. It didn't seem to slow her down. They're an interesting couple. He's tall and bald and she's shorter and a bit heavier. She often has purple hair. She seems the more fun of the two but his humor is different. When we visited he asked if we wanted to ride his sofa. It was a long sofa with a tiller in the middle and a fireplace structure hiding the motor. We rode it around the neighborhood. He than said we probably were wondering what this was about (we were) and he said they are big burning man fans and they take this sofa in their huge RV to the event and offer rides to others. It had lights so they could give rides even at night.
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 8, 2024:
@pamagain It was for many but the newsletter reassured everyone this was common with her. It didn't seem to slow her down. They're an interesting couple. He's tall and bald and she's shorter and a bit heavier. She often has purple hair. She seems the more fun of the two but his humor is different. When we visited he asked if we wanted to ride his sofa. It was a long sofa with a tiller in the middle and a fireplace structure hiding the motor. We rode it around the neighborhood. He than said we probably were wondering what this was about (we were) and he said they are big burning man fans and they take this sofa in their huge RV to the event and offer rides to others. It had lights so they could give rides even at night.
How being an atheist/agnostic just got me 2 days off.
CuddyCruiser comments on May 1, 2024:
And there’s not as many people getting married anymore to begin with……and many of them end in divorce anyway.
pedigojr replies on May 7, 2024:
@Julie808 Wow, I can't imagine doing for a ceremony for a male with multiple wives. I'm going to post a recent item by NPR on dating apps. It's just another example of what happens when bean counters take over an industry. At our age most do not want to marry unless it's for a valid reason (like a benefit - which I have). Too often, if a couple is married and one needs to go to an assisted living facility the spouse is on the hook for the bills which can be huge.
CuddyCruiser comments on May 1, 2024:
And there’s not as many people getting married anymore to begin with……and many of them end in divorce anyway.
pedigojr replies on May 7, 2024:
@Julie808 Wow, I can't imagine doing for a ceremony for a male with multiple wives. I'm going to post a recent item by NPR on dating apps. It's just another example of what happens when bean counters take over an industry. At our age most do not want to marry unless it's for a valid reason (like a benefit - which I have). Too often, if a couple is married and one needs to go to an assisted living facility the spouse is on the hook for the bills which can be huge.
Letters From An American 05/01/2024
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 7, 2024:
@pamagain I believe in constant learning and discovering this was something new and something I got to experience. When I met the couple I was talking to the woman at the diner event. She asked where I was living and I mentioned the San Juan Islands. She then said they look down on us and then started mumbling and became incoherent. Her husband then said to call 911 as she was having a minor stroke (she was on a med but forgot to take it). Later, in the newsletter it was said she was fine after taking her med and then I asked for them to contact me, which they did. We visited them and the husband was a retired Canadian Airline pilot and had a large house on a bluff looking south (to our island archipelago - they did look down on us). This couple was also a huge fan of Burning Man and went every year. Most of the residences had duel citizenship's.
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 7, 2024:
@pamagain I believe in constant learning and discovering this was something new and something I got to experience. When I met the couple I was talking to the woman at the diner event. She asked where I was living and I mentioned the San Juan Islands. She then said they look down on us and then started mumbling and became incoherent. Her husband then said to call 911 as she was having a minor stroke (she was on a med but forgot to take it). Later, in the newsletter it was said she was fine after taking her med and then I asked for them to contact me, which they did. We visited them and the husband was a retired Canadian Airline pilot and had a large house on a bluff looking south (to our island archipelago - they did look down on us). This couple was also a huge fan of Burning Man and went every year. Most of the residences had duel citizenship's.
Letters From An American 05/01/2024
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 6, 2024:
@pamagain I still remember his speech and how many talked about how funny he was. My problem it's hard to make new friends when one lives on an island. One couple I did meet in Madison live in an odd place known as Point Roberts. It's a pene enclave https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_Roberts,_Washington I see them at every convention and have visited them in their home (an interesting situation where one has to go through the Canadian border, drive a while and then return through a separate US border.
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 6, 2024:
@pamagain I still remember his speech and how many talked about how funny he was. My problem it's hard to make new friends when one lives on an island. One couple I did meet in Madison live in an odd place known as Point Roberts. It's a pene enclave https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_Roberts,_Washington I see them at every convention and have visited them in their home (an interesting situation where one has to go through the Canadian border, drive a while and then return through a separate US border.
How being an atheist/agnostic just got me 2 days off.
CuddyCruiser comments on May 1, 2024:
And there’s not as many people getting married anymore to begin with……and many of them end in divorce anyway.
pedigojr replies on May 6, 2024:
@Julie808 Thanks Julie. Interesting as it seems there's a ceremony for everything. My first divorce was also contentious and she had moved to Bakersfield Ca. We have not seen nor heard form each other since. My 2nd relationship was long term but not married and the breakup was fairly easy but, again no word since. My last was finally perfect but the grim reaper intervened (but in a gentle, caring way). It's funny but a NPR report on dating sites showed there are lots of problems. I wonder if there is a non-wedding ceremony that just symbolizes a commitment based on trust and love?
CuddyCruiser comments on May 1, 2024:
And there’s not as many people getting married anymore to begin with……and many of them end in divorce anyway.
pedigojr replies on May 6, 2024:
@Julie808 Thanks Julie. Interesting as it seems there's a ceremony for everything. My first divorce was also contentious and she had moved to Bakersfield Ca. We have not seen nor heard form each other since. My 2nd relationship was long term but not married and the breakup was fairly easy but, again no word since. My last was finally perfect but the grim reaper intervened (but in a gentle, caring way). It's funny but a NPR report on dating sites showed there are lots of problems. I wonder if there is a non-wedding ceremony that just symbolizes a commitment based on trust and love?
How being an atheist/agnostic just got me 2 days off.
CuddyCruiser comments on May 1, 2024:
And there’s not as many people getting married anymore to begin with……and many of them end in divorce anyway.
pedigojr replies on May 5, 2024:
@Julie808 Seems some people never learn. At least it's more income for you. I wonder if one could create a divorce service.
CuddyCruiser comments on May 1, 2024:
And there’s not as many people getting married anymore to begin with……and many of them end in divorce anyway.
pedigojr replies on May 5, 2024:
@Julie808 Seems some people never learn. At least it's more income for you. I wonder if one could create a divorce service.
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pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 5, 2024:
@pamagain I will if I go. Still not decided. It would be nice if I could go with someone and not alone.
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 5, 2024:
@pamagain I will if I go. Still not decided. It would be nice if I could go with someone and not alone.
How being an atheist/agnostic just got me 2 days off.
CuddyCruiser comments on May 1, 2024:
And there’s not as many people getting married anymore to begin with……and many of them end in divorce anyway.
pedigojr replies on May 4, 2024:
@Julie808 I was just talking about divorce with a friend and remembered I once knew a couple that had gotten divorced and remarried to each other three times. Have you encountered any repeat offenders? I do know people often get divorced come tax time for reducing their taxes.
CuddyCruiser comments on May 1, 2024:
And there’s not as many people getting married anymore to begin with……and many of them end in divorce anyway.
pedigojr replies on May 4, 2024:
@Julie808 I was just talking about divorce with a friend and remembered I once knew a couple that had gotten divorced and remarried to each other three times. Have you encountered any repeat offenders? I do know people often get divorced come tax time for reducing their taxes.
Letters From An American 05/01/2024
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 4, 2024:
I have come up with a better word than SCOTUS and it is SCROTUS (supreme court republicans of the US). At least this separates the conservative/religious wackos from the saner (all women) from the court.
A son-in-law in med school once told us while he was doing internship in El Paso that we wouldn't believe the number of pregnant women who would sneak over the border to have their kids in the US. This gave them a 'special' privileged to helping them eventually gain citizenship - so they thought.
Hi pamagain. It's me jack, for the third %^#* time. I got caught up in the last time the site went offline and had to start over again. You thinking of attending the FFRF conference in Denver this Fall?
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 4, 2024:
I have come up with a better word than SCOTUS and it is SCROTUS (supreme court republicans of the US). At least this separates the conservative/religious wackos from the saner (all women) from the court.
A son-in-law in med school once told us while he was doing internship in El Paso that we wouldn't believe the number of pregnant women who would sneak over the border to have their kids in the US. This gave them a 'special' privileged to helping them eventually gain citizenship - so they thought.
Hi pamagain. It's me jack, for the third %^#* time. I got caught up in the last time the site went offline and had to start over again. You thinking of attending the FFRF conference in Denver this Fall?
Letters From An American 05/01/2024
silverotter11 comments on May 3, 2024:
For a party that touts smaller government the republicans sure do like government control, especially over things that are none of it's damn business. At the same time though the republicans do not want government safe guards over corporations polluting and pillaging natural resources, it's go ...
pedigojr replies on May 4, 2024:
So you know I am back (for the 3rd time, arg). Of course the 'freedom party is not about freedom for the masses but the select few with money. In the days of extreme climate change, pandemics and species loss the Republican party has lost all standing. Their only hope of survival is through corruption and ass kissing for the rich and powerful.
silverotter11 comments on May 3, 2024:
For a party that touts smaller government the republicans sure do like government control, especially over things that are none of it's damn business. At the same time though the republicans do not want government safe guards over corporations polluting and pillaging natural resources, it's go ...
pedigojr replies on May 4, 2024:
So you know I am back (for the 3rd time, arg). Of course the 'freedom party is not about freedom for the masses but the select few with money. In the days of extreme climate change, pandemics and species loss the Republican party has lost all standing. Their only hope of survival is through corruption and ass kissing for the rich and powerful.
In stark contrast to America's Christian nationalists:
HippieChick58 comments on Apr 23, 2024:
Precisely!!
pedigojr replies on Apr 27, 2024:
@Flyingsaucesir Again, pure evidence of the hypocrisy in religion.
HippieChick58 comments on Apr 23, 2024:
Precisely!!
pedigojr replies on Apr 27, 2024:
@Flyingsaucesir Again, pure evidence of the hypocrisy in religion.
In stark contrast to America's Christian nationalists:
Lizard_of_Ahaz comments on Apr 23, 2024:
And yet he still endorses Ukraine surrendering to Putin so he can finish the genocide he started....
pedigojr replies on Apr 27, 2024:
@Flyingsaucesir The last one was John-Paul the first and he ended up being poisoned. The Mafia didn't like him meddling with the Vatican bank.
Lizard_of_Ahaz comments on Apr 23, 2024:
And yet he still endorses Ukraine surrendering to Putin so he can finish the genocide he started....
pedigojr replies on Apr 27, 2024:
@Flyingsaucesir The last one was John-Paul the first and he ended up being poisoned. The Mafia didn't like him meddling with the Vatican bank.
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