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It is interesting.
Marionville comments on Apr 23, 2019:
I think it’s a mistake to believe that there is such a thing as a universal Islamic philosophy of conquest. Just like Christianity, there is no universal interpretation of Islam. I have travelled and lived in Muslim countries, such as Malaysia, and never found the majority to be anything other ...
t1nick replies on Apr 23, 2019:
So true, Islam, Chriatianity. Buddhism, none are monolithic. I was arguing a point presented by another member who insists Islam is monolithic and all evil at that and is going to take overbthe eorld in our lifetime.
Marionville comments on Apr 23, 2019:
I think it’s a mistake to believe that there is such a thing as a universal Islamic philosophy of conquest. Just like Christianity, there is no universal interpretation of Islam. I have travelled and lived in Muslim countries, such as Malaysia, and never found the majority to be anything other ...
t1nick replies on Apr 23, 2019:
So true, Islam, Chriatianity. Buddhism, none are monolithic. I was arguing a point presented by another member who insists Islam is monolithic and all evil at that and is going to take overbthe eorld in our lifetime.
It is interesting.
powder comments on Apr 23, 2019:
They wish to spread their ideology, some at the end of the sword. Seems an Abrahamic thing.
One point, there are more Muslims than just the ME. Just than Arab plus Islam seems to produce a more violent and tribal mix. These religions will continue to try and spread as long as we keep allowing them ...
t1nick replies on Apr 23, 2019:
You point well taken. I actually knew that Islam was more widespread than what I intimated. My oversight. As far as doctrination, the same can be said about fundamental (evangelical) Christianity.
powder comments on Apr 23, 2019:
They wish to spread their ideology, some at the end of the sword. Seems an Abrahamic thing.
One point, there are more Muslims than just the ME. Just than Arab plus Islam seems to produce a more violent and tribal mix. These religions will continue to try and spread as long as we keep allowing them ...
t1nick replies on Apr 23, 2019:
You point well taken. I actually knew that Islam was more widespread than what I intimated. My oversight. As far as doctrination, the same can be said about fundamental (evangelical) Christianity.
It is interesting.
Lutherzme comments on Apr 23, 2019:
Lawrence of Arabia was actually WWI fighting mostly Turks from the Ottoman Empire, but your point is valid. Historically Islam has been quite fractious until a greater "foe" ie Christian Crusaders or filthy Americans. Those "enemies" unite Muslims from around the globe. Also, do not get caught up in...
t1nick replies on Apr 23, 2019:
Points well taken.
Lutherzme comments on Apr 23, 2019:
Lawrence of Arabia was actually WWI fighting mostly Turks from the Ottoman Empire, but your point is valid. Historically Islam has been quite fractious until a greater "foe" ie Christian Crusaders or filthy Americans. Those "enemies" unite Muslims from around the globe. Also, do not get caught up in...
t1nick replies on Apr 23, 2019:
Points well taken.
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
Biosteelman comments on Apr 23, 2019:
Conquering and expansion was the thing among of all humans from the dawn of humanity. Natives warred with each other and took each others lands. People throughout history have been shitty to each other.
You use the word truth but truth is based on perspective. While I agree that some history books ...
t1nick replies on Apr 23, 2019:
True, but inter-tribal wsrfare is not necessarily the same as Imperialism. Different scale and different motivations and agendas as weell as impacts.
Biosteelman comments on Apr 23, 2019:
Conquering and expansion was the thing among of all humans from the dawn of humanity. Natives warred with each other and took each others lands. People throughout history have been shitty to each other.
You use the word truth but truth is based on perspective. While I agree that some history books ...
t1nick replies on Apr 23, 2019:
True, but inter-tribal wsrfare is not necessarily the same as Imperialism. Different scale and different motivations and agendas as weell as impacts.
I have a question.
t1nick comments on Apr 22, 2019:
There is a button at the top that says, "my groups". It only brings up all the groups you have joined.
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
@onthefire no prob. That's the way you learn.
t1nick comments on Apr 22, 2019:
There is a button at the top that says, "my groups". It only brings up all the groups you have joined.
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
@onthefire no prob. That's the way you learn.
Many Americans have difficulty envisioning long term solutions.
dare2dream comments on Apr 22, 2019:
Great subject. Thanks for posting.
Maybe it's our country's biblical background that makes us think of crime and punishment. They seem to not know anything else. People do know of the carrot and the stick. You can get a donkey to move by whipping his behind with a stick or you can encourage him ...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
Agree. Thanks
dare2dream comments on Apr 22, 2019:
Great subject. Thanks for posting.
Maybe it's our country's biblical background that makes us think of crime and punishment. They seem to not know anything else. People do know of the carrot and the stick. You can get a donkey to move by whipping his behind with a stick or you can encourage him ...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
Agree. Thanks
Many Americans have difficulty envisioning long term solutions.
Novelty comments on Apr 22, 2019:
The only people I advocate keeping locked up longer are the ones on death row, how many men need to be executed only to be exonerated a year or two later by DNA evidence. We pay millions more for the privilege of killing them which just lines the pockets of over priced law firms, which is the only ...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
Actually it is cheaper in the long run to keep a prisoner incarcerated for life than it does to put them on death row, and ultimately carry out the death sentence.
Appeal trials and all the accompanying legal work tends to cost society twice what life terms do. Neither answer is sufficient. Many minorities are given overly harsh penal sentences in comparison to their caucasian counterparts.
As you intimate, there are two legal systems. One for whites (sans those without money) and that justice system for minorities. Until that system is eliminated, it is almost impossible to actually expect justice.
White collar crime needs to given greater import. White collar crimes tend to be white crimes and often negatively impact more individuals than most other crimes.
Put them in General Population. The Bernard Madoffs, the Jack Abramoffs, the Donald Trumps, and Jared Kushners. See how quickly white collar crime drops off. Lol
Novelty comments on Apr 22, 2019:
The only people I advocate keeping locked up longer are the ones on death row, how many men need to be executed only to be exonerated a year or two later by DNA evidence. We pay millions more for the privilege of killing them which just lines the pockets of over priced law firms, which is the only ...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
Actually it is cheaper in the long run to keep a prisoner incarcerated for life than it does to put them on death row, and ultimately carry out the death sentence.
Appeal trials and all the accompanying legal work tends to cost society twice what life terms do. Neither answer is sufficient. Many minorities are given overly harsh penal sentences in comparison to their caucasian counterparts.
As you intimate, there are two legal systems. One for whites (sans those without money) and that justice system for minorities. Until that system is eliminated, it is almost impossible to actually expect justice.
White collar crime needs to given greater import. White collar crimes tend to be white crimes and often negatively impact more individuals than most other crimes.
Put them in General Population. The Bernard Madoffs, the Jack Abramoffs, the Donald Trumps, and Jared Kushners. See how quickly white collar crime drops off. Lol
Many Americans have difficulty envisioning long term solutions.
GreatNani comments on Apr 22, 2019:
There is quite a bit of research that supports this. But it is not a money maker so highly unlikely it will be considered.
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
@GreatNani unfortunately true. But at some point civic resposibility has to outweigh private profit. Im not naive and do not see it happening anytime soon. But it has to happen eventually. Private prisons will reach a point of diminishing returns where a rash of prison uprisings make prisons an untenable solution.
GreatNani comments on Apr 22, 2019:
There is quite a bit of research that supports this. But it is not a money maker so highly unlikely it will be considered.
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
@GreatNani unfortunately true. But at some point civic resposibility has to outweigh private profit. Im not naive and do not see it happening anytime soon. But it has to happen eventually. Private prisons will reach a point of diminishing returns where a rash of prison uprisings make prisons an untenable solution.
Many Americans have difficulty envisioning long term solutions.
GreatNani comments on Apr 22, 2019:
There is quite a bit of research that supports this. But it is not a money maker so highly unlikely it will be considered.
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
Are you sure. Thinking long term it might just be a money saver. The cost to support this idea versus the yearly cost of incarceration might actually be a money maker by becoming an economic savings.
GreatNani comments on Apr 22, 2019:
There is quite a bit of research that supports this. But it is not a money maker so highly unlikely it will be considered.
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
Are you sure. Thinking long term it might just be a money saver. The cost to support this idea versus the yearly cost of incarceration might actually be a money maker by becoming an economic savings.
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
A2Jennifer comments on Apr 22, 2019:
That is a tough situation but also a great opportunity. If nothing else, to introduce students to the idea that “the winners (or the people with power) write the textbooks” and that there are other perspectives to be had if they look.
But not on YouTube ?
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
@A2Jennifer thanks for the warning. Im pretty affective at understanding limitations and sensibilities of my community. Being a Native community, they are more supportive of "the truth" than mainsteam schools.
A2Jennifer comments on Apr 22, 2019:
That is a tough situation but also a great opportunity. If nothing else, to introduce students to the idea that “the winners (or the people with power) write the textbooks” and that there are other perspectives to be had if they look.
But not on YouTube ?
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
@A2Jennifer thanks for the warning. Im pretty affective at understanding limitations and sensibilities of my community. Being a Native community, they are more supportive of "the truth" than mainsteam schools.
Islam is invading.
t1nick comments on Apr 12, 2019:
Jacar we've had multiple exchanges and they're all alike. It must be hard to be you, so angry, paranoid and living in such irrational fear?
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
@Jacar.
I ingest at least 5 hours of news a day at a minimum. Yes much of it is popular cable news, but I find it wanting in world news. I supplement with BBC4, NPR, VOX, Reuters, etc. I do not own a television. My news comes primarily via streaming and the radio. I have been a news junkie for years and do not see myself as ill-informed or oblivious to what is hapoening around the world. I have traveled outside the country and have seen and experienced the world. My perspective is not tempeted by American ethocentrism.
It is important to know the credibility of the sources you chose. I've not been impressed with your choices. They all have agendas. Yes, many of my sourses have a liberal bent, bur they are far more balanced selection than what Ive seen presented by you.
t1nick comments on Apr 12, 2019:
Jacar we've had multiple exchanges and they're all alike. It must be hard to be you, so angry, paranoid and living in such irrational fear?
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
@Jacar.
I ingest at least 5 hours of news a day at a minimum. Yes much of it is popular cable news, but I find it wanting in world news. I supplement with BBC4, NPR, VOX, Reuters, etc. I do not own a television. My news comes primarily via streaming and the radio. I have been a news junkie for years and do not see myself as ill-informed or oblivious to what is hapoening around the world. I have traveled outside the country and have seen and experienced the world. My perspective is not tempeted by American ethocentrism.
It is important to know the credibility of the sources you chose. I've not been impressed with your choices. They all have agendas. Yes, many of my sourses have a liberal bent, bur they are far more balanced selection than what Ive seen presented by you.
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
MikeFlora comments on Apr 22, 2019:
I don't think Texas is any different than anywhere else. We have screwed over just about every race on this planet at some point in time. If you are trying to right the wrongs we have done, telling the truth about Native Americans is what I would pick, because I think we screwed them over the most. ...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
@MikeFlora lol
MikeFlora comments on Apr 22, 2019:
I don't think Texas is any different than anywhere else. We have screwed over just about every race on this planet at some point in time. If you are trying to right the wrongs we have done, telling the truth about Native Americans is what I would pick, because I think we screwed them over the most. ...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
@MikeFlora lol
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crazycat329 comments on Apr 22, 2019:
I just got a pretty quick notification after I commented on a post.
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
Ty
crazycat329 comments on Apr 22, 2019:
I just got a pretty quick notification after I commented on a post.
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
Ty
What makes a person a good perciever of time?
TheAstroChuck comments on Apr 22, 2019:
An old mentor, who happened to be the president of the Royal Astronomical Society, once remarked that visiting the Grand Canyon gave him the greatest sense of the passage of time.
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
How true.
TheAstroChuck comments on Apr 22, 2019:
An old mentor, who happened to be the president of the Royal Astronomical Society, once remarked that visiting the Grand Canyon gave him the greatest sense of the passage of time.
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
How true.
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
powder comments on Apr 22, 2019:
Sounds like you have your first lesson.
Question everything especially the status quo. Even you the teacher.
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
@powder Thanks. i do a lot with the difference between passing want - justitfied want - and need. Believe it or not I developed this from Ayn Rand's work in undergrauduate college. I no longer follow or deem her philosophy valid, but what can I say.
powder comments on Apr 22, 2019:
Sounds like you have your first lesson.
Question everything especially the status quo. Even you the teacher.
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
@powder Thanks. i do a lot with the difference between passing want - justitfied want - and need. Believe it or not I developed this from Ayn Rand's work in undergrauduate college. I no longer follow or deem her philosophy valid, but what can I say.
Islam is invading.
t1nick comments on Apr 12, 2019:
Jacar we've had multiple exchanges and they're all alike. It must be hard to be you, so angry, paranoid and living in such irrational fear?
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
@Jacar yeah, yeah, yeah. nationalist yealling wolf.
t1nick comments on Apr 12, 2019:
Jacar we've had multiple exchanges and they're all alike. It must be hard to be you, so angry, paranoid and living in such irrational fear?
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
@Jacar yeah, yeah, yeah. nationalist yealling wolf.
Imperialism -
is policy or ideology of extending a nation's rule over foreign nations, often by ...
Marionville comments on Apr 22, 2019:
Good piece, clearly written. Unless we understand the history we dismiss as “fiction” and “imagination” the real effects of colonisation which are still with us today. I live in Northern Ireland, the British part of Ireland and where most of the English and Scots settlers were given land...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
@Marionville Thanks for the update
Marionville comments on Apr 22, 2019:
Good piece, clearly written. Unless we understand the history we dismiss as “fiction” and “imagination” the real effects of colonisation which are still with us today. I live in Northern Ireland, the British part of Ireland and where most of the English and Scots settlers were given land...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
@Marionville Thanks for the update
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
273kelvin comments on Apr 22, 2019:
You could start with a song
https://youtu.be/d_IA3stJRoE
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
cool thanks
273kelvin comments on Apr 22, 2019:
You could start with a song
https://youtu.be/d_IA3stJRoE
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
cool thanks
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
MikeFlora comments on Apr 22, 2019:
I don't think Texas is any different than anywhere else. We have screwed over just about every race on this planet at some point in time. If you are trying to right the wrongs we have done, telling the truth about Native Americans is what I would pick, because I think we screwed them over the most. ...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
A little correction, blacks may or not have been aware what constituted a slave and their future when originnaly brought over. They certanly did after arriving.
I teach native americans and always cover their history extensively. I have taugth Native americans for 20 of my 30 years of teaching.
MikeFlora comments on Apr 22, 2019:
I don't think Texas is any different than anywhere else. We have screwed over just about every race on this planet at some point in time. If you are trying to right the wrongs we have done, telling the truth about Native Americans is what I would pick, because I think we screwed them over the most. ...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
A little correction, blacks may or not have been aware what constituted a slave and their future when originnaly brought over. They certanly did after arriving.
I teach native americans and always cover their history extensively. I have taugth Native americans for 20 of my 30 years of teaching.
Imperialism -
is policy or ideology of extending a nation's rule over foreign nations, often by ...
Marionville comments on Apr 22, 2019:
Good piece, clearly written. Unless we understand the history we dismiss as “fiction” and “imagination” the real effects of colonisation which are still with us today. I live in Northern Ireland, the British part of Ireland and where most of the English and Scots settlers were given land...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
I've recently heard of the rise of New IRA. sounds like more conflict in your future?
Marionville comments on Apr 22, 2019:
Good piece, clearly written. Unless we understand the history we dismiss as “fiction” and “imagination” the real effects of colonisation which are still with us today. I live in Northern Ireland, the British part of Ireland and where most of the English and Scots settlers were given land...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
I've recently heard of the rise of New IRA. sounds like more conflict in your future?
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
Jolanta comments on Apr 22, 2019:
Tell the truth.
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
I do.
Jolanta comments on Apr 22, 2019:
Tell the truth.
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
I do.
What makes a person a good perciever of time?
Novelty comments on Apr 22, 2019:
You seem to be the person to ask about the age of our species.
The standard answer keeps being about a hundred thousand years, but what about Homo sapiens idaltu, dated to around 195,000 years ago and found in Omo Kibish, Ethiopia, indicated an eastern African origin for humans at around 200,000 ...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
The hominoid/hominid is between 1 million and two million years before present (BYBP). 100,000 is the general date that most people assign to direct hominid beginnings. But finds are occurring so quickly that it is had to keep up the the latest discovery. Plus, prevenance on some finds are questionable and more research needs to be completed in orde to place them in the record of excepted lineage. Not sue of the specifics of idaltu. Need to do some research muself
Novelty comments on Apr 22, 2019:
You seem to be the person to ask about the age of our species.
The standard answer keeps being about a hundred thousand years, but what about Homo sapiens idaltu, dated to around 195,000 years ago and found in Omo Kibish, Ethiopia, indicated an eastern African origin for humans at around 200,000 ...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
The hominoid/hominid is between 1 million and two million years before present (BYBP). 100,000 is the general date that most people assign to direct hominid beginnings. But finds are occurring so quickly that it is had to keep up the the latest discovery. Plus, prevenance on some finds are questionable and more research needs to be completed in orde to place them in the record of excepted lineage. Not sue of the specifics of idaltu. Need to do some research muself
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
A2Jennifer comments on Apr 22, 2019:
That is a tough situation but also a great opportunity. If nothing else, to introduce students to the idea that “the winners (or the people with power) write the textbooks” and that there are other perspectives to be had if they look.
But not on YouTube ?
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
You Tube is an easy out I know. There is good content if one searches hard enough. My students need more reading emphasiszed than videos. I want to locate original source material and speeches as part of my curriculum.
A2Jennifer comments on Apr 22, 2019:
That is a tough situation but also a great opportunity. If nothing else, to introduce students to the idea that “the winners (or the people with power) write the textbooks” and that there are other perspectives to be had if they look.
But not on YouTube ?
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2019:
You Tube is an easy out I know. There is good content if one searches hard enough. My students need more reading emphasiszed than videos. I want to locate original source material and speeches as part of my curriculum.
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
wordywalt comments on Apr 21, 2019:
I also wove true stories into history which no textbooks show, pointing out that two major factors in our winning the Revolutionary Ware were a madman and a fungus. The madman turned the battle of Saratoga, and the fungus profoundly influenced the behavior of Cornwallis at Yorktown. If you are ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
@wordywalt. Thanks, I need to brush up on my US history as that's probably what I'll be teaching.
wordywalt comments on Apr 21, 2019:
I also wove true stories into history which no textbooks show, pointing out that two major factors in our winning the Revolutionary Ware were a madman and a fungus. The madman turned the battle of Saratoga, and the fungus profoundly influenced the behavior of Cornwallis at Yorktown. If you are ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
@wordywalt. Thanks, I need to brush up on my US history as that's probably what I'll be teaching.
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
wordywalt comments on Apr 21, 2019:
I also wove true stories into history which no textbooks show, pointing out that two major factors in our winning the Revolutionary Ware were a madman and a fungus. The madman turned the battle of Saratoga, and the fungus profoundly influenced the behavior of Cornwallis at Yorktown. If you are ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
@wordywalt cool thanks. Those are the type of tangents I enjoy.
wordywalt comments on Apr 21, 2019:
I also wove true stories into history which no textbooks show, pointing out that two major factors in our winning the Revolutionary Ware were a madman and a fungus. The madman turned the battle of Saratoga, and the fungus profoundly influenced the behavior of Cornwallis at Yorktown. If you are ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
@wordywalt cool thanks. Those are the type of tangents I enjoy.
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
JeffMesser comments on Apr 21, 2019:
then teach them man's true social history. show the migration of the various hominids from africa and what/who they became ... then how that changed at the end of our last ice age and how those hunter/farmers changed man socially. Then tie in communities and gods and religion and other fictions for ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
@JeffMesser. agreed. Geographic isolation allows evolution, genetic drift, and natural selection to take some interesting turns.
JeffMesser comments on Apr 21, 2019:
then teach them man's true social history. show the migration of the various hominids from africa and what/who they became ... then how that changed at the end of our last ice age and how those hunter/farmers changed man socially. Then tie in communities and gods and religion and other fictions for ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
@JeffMesser. agreed. Geographic isolation allows evolution, genetic drift, and natural selection to take some interesting turns.
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
JeffMesser comments on Apr 21, 2019:
then teach them man's true social history. show the migration of the various hominids from africa and what/who they became ... then how that changed at the end of our last ice age and how those hunter/farmers changed man socially. Then tie in communities and gods and religion and other fictions for ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
@JeffMesser gotcha. Thanks. Reminisce of Gigantopithicus, Zinjanthropus, or Homo pekingnensis ( not saying they are related, just saying. Lol).
JeffMesser comments on Apr 21, 2019:
then teach them man's true social history. show the migration of the various hominids from africa and what/who they became ... then how that changed at the end of our last ice age and how those hunter/farmers changed man socially. Then tie in communities and gods and religion and other fictions for ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
@JeffMesser gotcha. Thanks. Reminisce of Gigantopithicus, Zinjanthropus, or Homo pekingnensis ( not saying they are related, just saying. Lol).
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
wordywalt comments on Apr 21, 2019:
I also wove true stories into history which no textbooks show, pointing out that two major factors in our winning the Revolutionary Ware were a madman and a fungus. The madman turned the battle of Saratoga, and the fungus profoundly influenced the behavior of Cornwallis at Yorktown. If you are ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
@wordywalt. Is this Benidict Arnold by any chance. French-Indian War. or. War of 1812.
wordywalt comments on Apr 21, 2019:
I also wove true stories into history which no textbooks show, pointing out that two major factors in our winning the Revolutionary Ware were a madman and a fungus. The madman turned the battle of Saratoga, and the fungus profoundly influenced the behavior of Cornwallis at Yorktown. If you are ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
@wordywalt. Is this Benidict Arnold by any chance. French-Indian War. or. War of 1812.
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
Stephanie99 comments on Apr 21, 2019:
It sounds like an interesting challenge. I wish you well with it.
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
TY. It should be fun.
Stephanie99 comments on Apr 21, 2019:
It sounds like an interesting challenge. I wish you well with it.
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
TY. It should be fun.
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
JeffMesser comments on Apr 21, 2019:
then teach them man's true social history. show the migration of the various hominids from africa and what/who they became ... then how that changed at the end of our last ice age and how those hunter/farmers changed man socially. Then tie in communities and gods and religion and other fictions for ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
@JeffMesser Look to environmrntal change and populations being funneled and isolated in pockets prior to their departure from Africa. I'm not sure I've heard the same description of the Denisovans as you desribe. Have to look into it.
JeffMesser comments on Apr 21, 2019:
then teach them man's true social history. show the migration of the various hominids from africa and what/who they became ... then how that changed at the end of our last ice age and how those hunter/farmers changed man socially. Then tie in communities and gods and religion and other fictions for ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
@JeffMesser Look to environmrntal change and populations being funneled and isolated in pockets prior to their departure from Africa. I'm not sure I've heard the same description of the Denisovans as you desribe. Have to look into it.
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
Lutherzme comments on Apr 21, 2019:
What is the age/class year of those you are teaching? While I agree with your thesis about textbooks point of view, remember that history class is also about teaching process as much as content. Making younger ones better readers is as important as what you teach and one could argue even more ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
Agreed. We are very cognizant of the need to improve our student's reading ability. There will be reading. I like authentic text and original sources. I will be teaching Freshman and Sophomores in high school. They are not the most motivated students. Thus, their presance in Sumner School. I like angles, since the standard curriculum didn't work with them.
Lutherzme comments on Apr 21, 2019:
What is the age/class year of those you are teaching? While I agree with your thesis about textbooks point of view, remember that history class is also about teaching process as much as content. Making younger ones better readers is as important as what you teach and one could argue even more ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
Agreed. We are very cognizant of the need to improve our student's reading ability. There will be reading. I like authentic text and original sources. I will be teaching Freshman and Sophomores in high school. They are not the most motivated students. Thus, their presance in Sumner School. I like angles, since the standard curriculum didn't work with them.
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
BufftonBeotch comments on Apr 21, 2019:
I'm guessing the curriculum will probably be pretty rigid.
You might be able to allude something along the line of ---> the answer that will pass the test is not always the truth.
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
@BufftonBeotch Fortunately my school trusts its teachers
BufftonBeotch comments on Apr 21, 2019:
I'm guessing the curriculum will probably be pretty rigid.
You might be able to allude something along the line of ---> the answer that will pass the test is not always the truth.
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
@BufftonBeotch Fortunately my school trusts its teachers
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
Happy_Killbot comments on Apr 21, 2019:
Just tell them at the beginning of the class that the curriculum has been selected by the government to keep them in line with the governments interests and everything you learn about the past is handpicked to guarantee they all grow up to be good, non-thinking, hardworking drones.
Alternatively...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
@Happy_Killbot so true. lol
Happy_Killbot comments on Apr 21, 2019:
Just tell them at the beginning of the class that the curriculum has been selected by the government to keep them in line with the governments interests and everything you learn about the past is handpicked to guarantee they all grow up to be good, non-thinking, hardworking drones.
Alternatively...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
@Happy_Killbot so true. lol
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
wordywalt comments on Apr 21, 2019:
I also wove true stories into history which no textbooks show, pointing out that two major factors in our winning the Revolutionary Ware were a madman and a fungus. The madman turned the battle of Saratoga, and the fungus profoundly influenced the behavior of Cornwallis at Yorktown. If you are ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
Would love it. That's the type of connections and tangents I love
wordywalt comments on Apr 21, 2019:
I also wove true stories into history which no textbooks show, pointing out that two major factors in our winning the Revolutionary Ware were a madman and a fungus. The madman turned the battle of Saratoga, and the fungus profoundly influenced the behavior of Cornwallis at Yorktown. If you are ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
Would love it. That's the type of connections and tangents I love
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
BufftonBeotch comments on Apr 21, 2019:
I'm guessing the curriculum will probably be pretty rigid.
You might be able to allude something along the line of ---> the answer that will pass the test is not always the truth.
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
My curriculum is never rigid. I am very hands-on and always searching for interesting approaches. I hope to teach US History by using the music of each time period in the country's history to show what the person's of the time found important.
BufftonBeotch comments on Apr 21, 2019:
I'm guessing the curriculum will probably be pretty rigid.
You might be able to allude something along the line of ---> the answer that will pass the test is not always the truth.
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
My curriculum is never rigid. I am very hands-on and always searching for interesting approaches. I hope to teach US History by using the music of each time period in the country's history to show what the person's of the time found important.
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
JeffMesser comments on Apr 21, 2019:
then teach them man's true social history. show the migration of the various hominids from africa and what/who they became ... then how that changed at the end of our last ice age and how those hunter/farmers changed man socially. Then tie in communities and gods and religion and other fictions for ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
That's a wide swath you plow. i am qualified to teach about earlly hominids due to my Antrhropology background. I make references to the Council of Nicea and the Council of Rome ( writing of the New Testament) at offhand times throughout the year. I never hold back in my teaching. I may approach politically to avoid endangerieng my job, but I do not hold back. My students know theycan ask anything and I'll answer honestly, unless it is inappropriate.
JeffMesser comments on Apr 21, 2019:
then teach them man's true social history. show the migration of the various hominids from africa and what/who they became ... then how that changed at the end of our last ice age and how those hunter/farmers changed man socially. Then tie in communities and gods and religion and other fictions for ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
That's a wide swath you plow. i am qualified to teach about earlly hominids due to my Antrhropology background. I make references to the Council of Nicea and the Council of Rome ( writing of the New Testament) at offhand times throughout the year. I never hold back in my teaching. I may approach politically to avoid endangerieng my job, but I do not hold back. My students know theycan ask anything and I'll answer honestly, unless it is inappropriate.
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
schwinnrider comments on Apr 21, 2019:
Textbooks reflect the white privilege of their authors. If such a thing as white privilege could be acknowledged.
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
They definitely reflect white privelegle. All commercail textbooks do to a certain extent.
schwinnrider comments on Apr 21, 2019:
Textbooks reflect the white privilege of their authors. If such a thing as white privilege could be acknowledged.
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
They definitely reflect white privelegle. All commercail textbooks do to a certain extent.
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
Happy_Killbot comments on Apr 21, 2019:
Just tell them at the beginning of the class that the curriculum has been selected by the government to keep them in line with the governments interests and everything you learn about the past is handpicked to guarantee they all grow up to be good, non-thinking, hardworking drones.
Alternatively...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
lol. To the first point you made, I teach Native Americans and they already know this.
To your second point they hear this all the time. To be turthful, they do need individuals that can bridge the gap in understanding between their culyure and the mainstream culture. But the trend in the last few years is in their favor on this point.
To your third point, I never use memorization. I use reserach, extrapolation, and problem solving. I hate to memorize, soi I assume they do as well. With Smartphones and computers, why the need to memorize. If you use it everyday in your work, you'll memorize it anyway by repeated usage.
I've never followed the curriculum. I have written my own curriculum for the last 30 years. I follow the Common Core Standards, partially becuase I have to and partially because I believe in them.
Happy_Killbot comments on Apr 21, 2019:
Just tell them at the beginning of the class that the curriculum has been selected by the government to keep them in line with the governments interests and everything you learn about the past is handpicked to guarantee they all grow up to be good, non-thinking, hardworking drones.
Alternatively...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
lol. To the first point you made, I teach Native Americans and they already know this.
To your second point they hear this all the time. To be turthful, they do need individuals that can bridge the gap in understanding between their culyure and the mainstream culture. But the trend in the last few years is in their favor on this point.
To your third point, I never use memorization. I use reserach, extrapolation, and problem solving. I hate to memorize, soi I assume they do as well. With Smartphones and computers, why the need to memorize. If you use it everyday in your work, you'll memorize it anyway by repeated usage.
I've never followed the curriculum. I have written my own curriculum for the last 30 years. I follow the Common Core Standards, partially becuase I have to and partially because I believe in them.
I've been tasked to teach Social Studies in Summer School this year.
mzbehavin comments on Apr 21, 2019:
But you have the option to enlighten them with reality. What an awesome opportunity.
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
So true. Not complaining about the assignemnt. Just miss Howard Zinn and his contributions
mzbehavin comments on Apr 21, 2019:
But you have the option to enlighten them with reality. What an awesome opportunity.
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
So true. Not complaining about the assignemnt. Just miss Howard Zinn and his contributions
There is a lot of misinformation out there regarding quantum mechanics.
t1nick comments on Apr 19, 2019:
Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle. By measuring the speed, the simple interaction between the particle and the equipment changes its course and its location. To locate its location, the interaction with the equipment alters its speed and is unmeasurable.
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
@johnprytz Thanks for the spell check. Typing on my phone I occasionally miss those errors until I revisit them. Glad you had something positive to contribute.
t1nick comments on Apr 19, 2019:
Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle. By measuring the speed, the simple interaction between the particle and the equipment changes its course and its location. To locate its location, the interaction with the equipment alters its speed and is unmeasurable.
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2019:
@johnprytz Thanks for the spell check. Typing on my phone I occasionally miss those errors until I revisit them. Glad you had something positive to contribute.
I think Donald's chances of winning a second term in 2020 just diminished a little bit. Lol
jerry99 comments on Apr 20, 2019:
The bookies still have him far ahead of everyone else for 2020.
t1nick replies on Apr 20, 2019:
Its early and the full impact hasnt been felt. Time will tell.
jerry99 comments on Apr 20, 2019:
The bookies still have him far ahead of everyone else for 2020.
t1nick replies on Apr 20, 2019:
Its early and the full impact hasnt been felt. Time will tell.
Prediction.
warlord13 comments on Apr 18, 2019:
I wish Americans would vote Libertarian for a change. If republicans and democrats would get their heads out of their A@s@s's and realize they are both being played for fools by the club which both party members belong to...then maybe something would actually change...like a government that ...
t1nick replies on Apr 20, 2019:
@warlord13 I do not disagree with you assessment of our present system, but objectivism and libertarianism is not the answer. It relies too significantly on the part of the participants not to abuse the abiding principles. Humans have demonstrated they are not caplable of self-regulating themselves. Most of the persons pushing for libertarianism are just disaffected individuals who are tired of society asking them to be accountable for the more boorish aspects of their behavior. They do not want to believe that their actions have any impact or effect on anybody other than theirselves.
warlord13 comments on Apr 18, 2019:
I wish Americans would vote Libertarian for a change. If republicans and democrats would get their heads out of their A@s@s's and realize they are both being played for fools by the club which both party members belong to...then maybe something would actually change...like a government that ...
t1nick replies on Apr 20, 2019:
@warlord13 I do not disagree with you assessment of our present system, but objectivism and libertarianism is not the answer. It relies too significantly on the part of the participants not to abuse the abiding principles. Humans have demonstrated they are not caplable of self-regulating themselves. Most of the persons pushing for libertarianism are just disaffected individuals who are tired of society asking them to be accountable for the more boorish aspects of their behavior. They do not want to believe that their actions have any impact or effect on anybody other than theirselves.
There is a lot of misinformation out there regarding quantum mechanics.
t1nick comments on Apr 19, 2019:
Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle. By measuring the speed, the simple interaction between the particle and the equipment changes its course and its location. To locate its location, the interaction with the equipment alters its speed and is unmeasurable.
t1nick replies on Apr 20, 2019:
@johnprytz so what? The original post talk about how the experimental equipment demonstrated the duality of light. The uncertainty only applies to mankind's attempt to measure and understand. The particle could care less about our uncertainty. But thats a complete nonsequiter and irrelevant.
t1nick comments on Apr 19, 2019:
Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle. By measuring the speed, the simple interaction between the particle and the equipment changes its course and its location. To locate its location, the interaction with the equipment alters its speed and is unmeasurable.
t1nick replies on Apr 20, 2019:
@johnprytz so what? The original post talk about how the experimental equipment demonstrated the duality of light. The uncertainty only applies to mankind's attempt to measure and understand. The particle could care less about our uncertainty. But thats a complete nonsequiter and irrelevant.
If things continue to go pear-shaped for Trump, it will be time to start keeping an eye on the Trump...
GeorgeRocheleau comments on Apr 19, 2019:
If Saudia Arabia was good for Idi Amin, I'm sure dt will find many friends there.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
I don't know if the sand would be good for his spray on tan.
GeorgeRocheleau comments on Apr 19, 2019:
If Saudia Arabia was good for Idi Amin, I'm sure dt will find many friends there.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
I don't know if the sand would be good for his spray on tan.
I think Donald's chances of winning a second term in 2020 just diminished a little bit. Lol
marmot84 comments on Apr 19, 2019:
No I think that people will remember nothing. The problem is that so many of the American voters are just ignorant and irresponsible.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
True, but his political opponents won't let them forget. Whether they are ignorant or irresponsible is something you'd get a lot of support for.
marmot84 comments on Apr 19, 2019:
No I think that people will remember nothing. The problem is that so many of the American voters are just ignorant and irresponsible.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
True, but his political opponents won't let them forget. Whether they are ignorant or irresponsible is something you'd get a lot of support for.
If things continue to go pear-shaped for Trump, it will be time to start keeping an eye on the Trump...
SeaGreenEyez comments on Apr 19, 2019:
She's not going anywhere with him. That's over once he's done squatting in the White House.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
You think?
SeaGreenEyez comments on Apr 19, 2019:
She's not going anywhere with him. That's over once he's done squatting in the White House.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
You think?
I think Donald's chances of winning a second term in 2020 just diminished a little bit. Lol
azzow2 comments on Apr 19, 2019:
No matter what anyone hopes for as long as the guy in charge is making Congress richer impeached or not they will not take away the position.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty Those easily enough found online. Mr. Google. Lol
azzow2 comments on Apr 19, 2019:
No matter what anyone hopes for as long as the guy in charge is making Congress richer impeached or not they will not take away the position.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty Those easily enough found online. Mr. Google. Lol
I think Donald's chances of winning a second term in 2020 just diminished a little bit. Lol
chucklesIII comments on Apr 19, 2019:
I'd like to believe that, but never underestimate the power of dumb people.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
So true. Gaslighting is a powerful force when weilded by someone like Trump. Trumps zombie horde is pretty incapable of discerning truth from propaganda.
chucklesIII comments on Apr 19, 2019:
I'd like to believe that, but never underestimate the power of dumb people.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
So true. Gaslighting is a powerful force when weilded by someone like Trump. Trumps zombie horde is pretty incapable of discerning truth from propaganda.
I think Donald's chances of winning a second term in 2020 just diminished a little bit. Lol
azzow2 comments on Apr 19, 2019:
No matter what anyone hopes for as long as the guy in charge is making Congress richer impeached or not they will not take away the position.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty Removal by impeachment is potentially a mistake. We then get the evil Evangelical Nazi, Pense. A better option is vote him out in 2020.
azzow2 comments on Apr 19, 2019:
No matter what anyone hopes for as long as the guy in charge is making Congress richer impeached or not they will not take away the position.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty Removal by impeachment is potentially a mistake. We then get the evil Evangelical Nazi, Pense. A better option is vote him out in 2020.
I think Donald's chances of winning a second term in 2020 just diminished a little bit. Lol
A2Jennifer comments on Apr 19, 2019:
I got on the Trump mailing list (I stayed on it because they send me polls and surveys and SOMEONE should be contradicting the fuhrer). The stuff they send out is scary - pure propaganda, gaslighting bullshit. “Democrats are ALL LYING” “the media is LYING” Democrats want “open borders and ...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
No surprise there.
A2Jennifer comments on Apr 19, 2019:
I got on the Trump mailing list (I stayed on it because they send me polls and surveys and SOMEONE should be contradicting the fuhrer). The stuff they send out is scary - pure propaganda, gaslighting bullshit. “Democrats are ALL LYING” “the media is LYING” Democrats want “open borders and ...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
No surprise there.
I think Donald's chances of winning a second term in 2020 just diminished a little bit. Lol
Deiter comments on Apr 19, 2019:
Don't count on it. Every time the opposition hopes, it gets crushed.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
@itsmedammit A confluence of unusual circumstances. It was Hillary's to lose. She did. Donald didn't really win, Hillary lost.
Deiter comments on Apr 19, 2019:
Don't count on it. Every time the opposition hopes, it gets crushed.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
@itsmedammit A confluence of unusual circumstances. It was Hillary's to lose. She did. Donald didn't really win, Hillary lost.
I think Donald's chances of winning a second term in 2020 just diminished a little bit. Lol
Wangobango3 comments on Apr 19, 2019:
I would never count him out. Lizard People are hard to kill.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
@itsmedammit lol
Wangobango3 comments on Apr 19, 2019:
I would never count him out. Lizard People are hard to kill.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
@itsmedammit lol
I think Donald's chances of winning a second term in 2020 just diminished a little bit. Lol
Wangobango3 comments on Apr 19, 2019:
I would never count him out. Lizard People are hard to kill.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
There's ways to skin a lizard
Wangobango3 comments on Apr 19, 2019:
I would never count him out. Lizard People are hard to kill.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
There's ways to skin a lizard
I think Donald's chances of winning a second term in 2020 just diminished a little bit. Lol
Deiter comments on Apr 19, 2019:
Don't count on it. Every time the opposition hopes, it gets crushed.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
Statistics say the odds are higher than that. Throw enough of the president's poo at the wall, eventually some of it sticks
Deiter comments on Apr 19, 2019:
Don't count on it. Every time the opposition hopes, it gets crushed.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
Statistics say the odds are higher than that. Throw enough of the president's poo at the wall, eventually some of it sticks
I think Donald's chances of winning a second term in 2020 just diminished a little bit. Lol
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 19, 2019:
Mueller?
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
As a consequence of the Mueller report. It may never rise to the level of criminal. Instead it will be behavior unbecoming of a president in the WH. A slow whittling away of Republican support as more revelations come about regarding the poisonous behavior and culture in the WH.
See the Romney letter that came out today. Elizabeth joined freshman congresswomen in saying its time to consider impeachment.
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 19, 2019:
Mueller?
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
As a consequence of the Mueller report. It may never rise to the level of criminal. Instead it will be behavior unbecoming of a president in the WH. A slow whittling away of Republican support as more revelations come about regarding the poisonous behavior and culture in the WH.
See the Romney letter that came out today. Elizabeth joined freshman congresswomen in saying its time to consider impeachment.
🍺🍻🍦I got a new refrigerator delivered today.
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 19, 2019:
On the right
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
@pinefox woohoo
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 19, 2019:
On the right
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
@pinefox woohoo
🍺🍻🍦I got a new refrigerator delivered today.
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 19, 2019:
On the right
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
Which one is the refrigerator again? Lol
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 19, 2019:
On the right
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
Which one is the refrigerator again? Lol
💌. Come on!! What are you waiting for? I'm ready!! Photo in comments...
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 19, 2019:
Hurry up!!
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
Notty pine back drop, or is that naighty pine?
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 19, 2019:
Hurry up!!
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
Notty pine back drop, or is that naighty pine?
Prediction.
warlord13 comments on Apr 18, 2019:
I wish Americans would vote Libertarian for a change. If republicans and democrats would get their heads out of their A@s@s's and realize they are both being played for fools by the club which both party members belong to...then maybe something would actually change...like a government that ...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
@ToolGuy yes. indeed
warlord13 comments on Apr 18, 2019:
I wish Americans would vote Libertarian for a change. If republicans and democrats would get their heads out of their A@s@s's and realize they are both being played for fools by the club which both party members belong to...then maybe something would actually change...like a government that ...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
@ToolGuy yes. indeed
Prediction.
warlord13 comments on Apr 18, 2019:
I wish Americans would vote Libertarian for a change. If republicans and democrats would get their heads out of their A@s@s's and realize they are both being played for fools by the club which both party members belong to...then maybe something would actually change...like a government that ...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
@ToolGuy I was an Ayn Randian for years. It does not work. It is totally unsustainable and selfish, but not in a good sense of idealized selfish as espoused by Rand.
warlord13 comments on Apr 18, 2019:
I wish Americans would vote Libertarian for a change. If republicans and democrats would get their heads out of their A@s@s's and realize they are both being played for fools by the club which both party members belong to...then maybe something would actually change...like a government that ...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
@ToolGuy I was an Ayn Randian for years. It does not work. It is totally unsustainable and selfish, but not in a good sense of idealized selfish as espoused by Rand.
Prediction.
warlord13 comments on Apr 18, 2019:
I wish Americans would vote Libertarian for a change. If republicans and democrats would get their heads out of their A@s@s's and realize they are both being played for fools by the club which both party members belong to...then maybe something would actually change...like a government that ...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
Libertarianism is unsustsinsble. Too self-serving.
warlord13 comments on Apr 18, 2019:
I wish Americans would vote Libertarian for a change. If republicans and democrats would get their heads out of their A@s@s's and realize they are both being played for fools by the club which both party members belong to...then maybe something would actually change...like a government that ...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2019:
Libertarianism is unsustsinsble. Too self-serving.
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Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 18, 2019:
She's waiting...
t1nick replies on Apr 18, 2019:
Definitely dip my **** err... feet into that wster
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 18, 2019:
She's waiting...
t1nick replies on Apr 18, 2019:
Definitely dip my **** err... feet into that wster
Hey, a bucks a buck!
TheInterlooper comments on Apr 18, 2019:
Bush did 9/11.
t1nick replies on Apr 18, 2019:
So that makes it right for Trump to give muclear technolog to Saudi Arabia. Seems like your saying two wrongs make aright.
TheInterlooper comments on Apr 18, 2019:
Bush did 9/11.
t1nick replies on Apr 18, 2019:
So that makes it right for Trump to give muclear technolog to Saudi Arabia. Seems like your saying two wrongs make aright.
Has anybody else noticed that Republicans have come out of hiding on this site since the release of ...
Biosteelman comments on Apr 17, 2019:
They've have been here all along. Based on the amount of negative replies I can get when I reply or post something against the Left versus the Negative replies I get when I post against the Right. I would say the Left on this site are more aggressive towards opposing opinions.
t1nick replies on Apr 17, 2019:
@Biosteelman. lol. Verbose like me. Lol
Biosteelman comments on Apr 17, 2019:
They've have been here all along. Based on the amount of negative replies I can get when I reply or post something against the Left versus the Negative replies I get when I post against the Right. I would say the Left on this site are more aggressive towards opposing opinions.
t1nick replies on Apr 17, 2019:
@Biosteelman. lol. Verbose like me. Lol
Has anybody else noticed that Republicans have come out of hiding on this site since the release of ...
Biosteelman comments on Apr 17, 2019:
They've have been here all along. Based on the amount of negative replies I can get when I reply or post something against the Left versus the Negative replies I get when I post against the Right. I would say the Left on this site are more aggressive towards opposing opinions.
t1nick replies on Apr 17, 2019:
Yes but generally more articulate. Lol
Sorry havent had time to get back to your other post. Things got busy.
Biosteelman comments on Apr 17, 2019:
They've have been here all along. Based on the amount of negative replies I can get when I reply or post something against the Left versus the Negative replies I get when I post against the Right. I would say the Left on this site are more aggressive towards opposing opinions.
t1nick replies on Apr 17, 2019:
Yes but generally more articulate. Lol
Sorry havent had time to get back to your other post. Things got busy.
Has anybody else noticed that Republicans have come out of hiding on this site since the release of ...
oldFloyd comments on Apr 17, 2019:
I just know of a 4 Page summary that was released. The Mueller report is not going to be out till Thursday after they blacked out 399.5 pages.
t1nick replies on Apr 17, 2019:
You are exactly right.
oldFloyd comments on Apr 17, 2019:
I just know of a 4 Page summary that was released. The Mueller report is not going to be out till Thursday after they blacked out 399.5 pages.
t1nick replies on Apr 17, 2019:
You are exactly right.
There are certain segments of the population of the United States that think that Muslims are the ...
t1nick comments on Apr 16, 2019:
Are there thousands, or is this an exception. Dont get me wrong its terrible. But I also like truth in assertions.
Robert Martin you are not a credible reporter as you frequently jump to conclusions and go out of your way to find sensational items to make unsubstantiated claims and ...
t1nick replies on Apr 16, 2019:
@RobertMartin. I try to be.
t1nick comments on Apr 16, 2019:
Are there thousands, or is this an exception. Dont get me wrong its terrible. But I also like truth in assertions.
Robert Martin you are not a credible reporter as you frequently jump to conclusions and go out of your way to find sensational items to make unsubstantiated claims and ...
t1nick replies on Apr 16, 2019:
@RobertMartin. I try to be.
There are certain segments of the population of the United States that think that Muslims are the ...
Mike1947 comments on Apr 16, 2019:
Their bodies can barely support a pregnancy ,very sad, they are children having children,not fully developed,possible will take the mothers life when she gives birth....
t1nick replies on Apr 16, 2019:
Check your knowledge about human childbirth. A very unlikely circumstance. More likely some other cause. Be skeptical, not immediately acceptance because it reinforces your biases. Baa baa
Mike1947 comments on Apr 16, 2019:
Their bodies can barely support a pregnancy ,very sad, they are children having children,not fully developed,possible will take the mothers life when she gives birth....
t1nick replies on Apr 16, 2019:
Check your knowledge about human childbirth. A very unlikely circumstance. More likely some other cause. Be skeptical, not immediately acceptance because it reinforces your biases. Baa baa
Iranian lawmakers approve measure labeling US forces in Middle East terrorists
t1nick comments on Apr 16, 2019:
One persons Patriot is another person's terrorist
t1nick replies on Apr 16, 2019:
@SeaGreenEyez Just sayin' its the way any nation views itself and its enemies.
And I agree about how we are running our covert ops in Iran. Only under the Donald can our world esteem drop so low.
t1nick comments on Apr 16, 2019:
One persons Patriot is another person's terrorist
t1nick replies on Apr 16, 2019:
@SeaGreenEyez Just sayin' its the way any nation views itself and its enemies.
And I agree about how we are running our covert ops in Iran. Only under the Donald can our world esteem drop so low.
Iranian lawmakers approve measure labeling US forces in Middle East terrorists
t1nick comments on Apr 16, 2019:
One persons Patriot is another person's terrorist
t1nick replies on Apr 16, 2019:
@SeaGreenEyez is this not true. What Iran sees as a Patriot fighting for the country is simultaneously viewd by us as a terroris. And visa versa. A simple statement of fact. Frame of reference. Depends upon where you are living.
t1nick comments on Apr 16, 2019:
One persons Patriot is another person's terrorist
t1nick replies on Apr 16, 2019:
@SeaGreenEyez is this not true. What Iran sees as a Patriot fighting for the country is simultaneously viewd by us as a terroris. And visa versa. A simple statement of fact. Frame of reference. Depends upon where you are living.
Someone defend how the LSAT a logic test is racist
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t1nick comments on Apr 15, 2019:
The implication in the preface question is that there is only one type of logic. Logic is logic. right. Wrong. As a white culture from Europe, we have a very Eurocentric view of logic.
Logic is largely based in culture. Eurocenttic logic in the jungles tribes of the Amazon would probably ...
t1nick replies on Apr 16, 2019:
@Biosteelman. I concur with your points.
BLM has an historical context. Blacks have continually born the brunt of institutional racism. Statistics clearly demonstrate that more men of color, especially blacks, die at the hands of police than any other group. Especially at the hands of white cops.
Therefore, they have a reason to declare BLM. The problem is one of marketing so to speak. When they formed and came out with their slogan, "BLM", the media didnt adequately explain the historical context from which it arose. Trump and his supporters immediately globbed on to it as a version of reverse racism. Whites still do not undetdtsnd, or do not eant to a knowledge that they undetstand what it refers to a d its importance.
MAGA, as you pointed out is a comparison with something. It seems that the movement is using the 1905's as their marker for greatness. The 1950's was a great time if you were a white male. However, Jim Crow was in full swing for blacks in the South. Women were relegated to wifedim, and the phrase ,"barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen" was prevalent. It was not a good time for women and minorities. Despite the booming economy. You talked about the symbolism behind "Great" a d its impact upon blacks. I insist that MAGA really means "Make America White Male Again."
t1nick comments on Apr 15, 2019:
The implication in the preface question is that there is only one type of logic. Logic is logic. right. Wrong. As a white culture from Europe, we have a very Eurocentric view of logic.
Logic is largely based in culture. Eurocenttic logic in the jungles tribes of the Amazon would probably ...
t1nick replies on Apr 16, 2019:
@Biosteelman. I concur with your points.
BLM has an historical context. Blacks have continually born the brunt of institutional racism. Statistics clearly demonstrate that more men of color, especially blacks, die at the hands of police than any other group. Especially at the hands of white cops.
Therefore, they have a reason to declare BLM. The problem is one of marketing so to speak. When they formed and came out with their slogan, "BLM", the media didnt adequately explain the historical context from which it arose. Trump and his supporters immediately globbed on to it as a version of reverse racism. Whites still do not undetdtsnd, or do not eant to a knowledge that they undetstand what it refers to a d its importance.
MAGA, as you pointed out is a comparison with something. It seems that the movement is using the 1905's as their marker for greatness. The 1950's was a great time if you were a white male. However, Jim Crow was in full swing for blacks in the South. Women were relegated to wifedim, and the phrase ,"barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen" was prevalent. It was not a good time for women and minorities. Despite the booming economy. You talked about the symbolism behind "Great" a d its impact upon blacks. I insist that MAGA really means "Make America White Male Again."
Someone defend how the LSAT a logic test is racist
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t1nick comments on Apr 15, 2019:
The implication in the preface question is that there is only one type of logic. Logic is logic. right. Wrong. As a white culture from Europe, we have a very Eurocentric view of logic.
Logic is largely based in culture. Eurocenttic logic in the jungles tribes of the Amazon would probably ...
t1nick replies on Apr 16, 2019:
@Biosteelman. I concede your point. Within the context of a cultural system people still use logic as per their understanding of what works. A = B, then B = C, therefore. A should = C. The logic remains the same, but the values attached to those attributes change according to cultural values attached to them.
Then back to the original question. Perhaps the question isn't whether the LSAT is a racist test, but the test uses a language and examples that skew in the direction of specific groups.
Example: when I was engaged in my Masters research I ran across an example that might apply in this instance. A 4th grade teacher in the native community in NW Alaska had a 4th grade class that was well known for ots spelling acumen. They won all the local spelling bees. One day, he gave an assignment about a man mowing his lawn. They bombed the vocabulary test to a student. He was confused by the outcome. He finally realized that his students had no mental template to understand the words or the activities. You see where he lives and teaches, there is no such thing as a lawn, let alone mowing one. Thier world was ice, permafrost, and tundra. They have no cultural context.
Perhaps the solution is to re-write some of the LSAT questions to reflect different cultural and social contexts.
t1nick comments on Apr 15, 2019:
The implication in the preface question is that there is only one type of logic. Logic is logic. right. Wrong. As a white culture from Europe, we have a very Eurocentric view of logic.
Logic is largely based in culture. Eurocenttic logic in the jungles tribes of the Amazon would probably ...
t1nick replies on Apr 16, 2019:
@Biosteelman. I concede your point. Within the context of a cultural system people still use logic as per their understanding of what works. A = B, then B = C, therefore. A should = C. The logic remains the same, but the values attached to those attributes change according to cultural values attached to them.
Then back to the original question. Perhaps the question isn't whether the LSAT is a racist test, but the test uses a language and examples that skew in the direction of specific groups.
Example: when I was engaged in my Masters research I ran across an example that might apply in this instance. A 4th grade teacher in the native community in NW Alaska had a 4th grade class that was well known for ots spelling acumen. They won all the local spelling bees. One day, he gave an assignment about a man mowing his lawn. They bombed the vocabulary test to a student. He was confused by the outcome. He finally realized that his students had no mental template to understand the words or the activities. You see where he lives and teaches, there is no such thing as a lawn, let alone mowing one. Thier world was ice, permafrost, and tundra. They have no cultural context.
Perhaps the solution is to re-write some of the LSAT questions to reflect different cultural and social contexts.
Someone defend how the LSAT a logic test is racist
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t1nick comments on Apr 15, 2019:
Logic and language, like mathematics are human artifaces invented to make sense of their world. As such their are physical laws and properties that operate regardless what we call them or the language we use to describe them.
Different groups make sense of their world in different manners. We...
t1nick replies on Apr 16, 2019:
@Biosteelman. Math is a symbolic language of numerical representation. Zero didnt exist in many cultures until the Arabs during the Dark ages (I think) and in the Mayan culture(I also think). Numbers do not exist in reality. There is no such thing a ",one", in nature except in symbolic language.
With differing mathematical systems like the examples above operate on a different logic model. Before Leibnitz and Newton the world was described strictly in terms of Algebra and Trigonometry. After these gemtleman the world was described in terms of calculus. The islanders on the Andiman Islands would not understandvthe logic presented by NASA, as an enginerr my be at an equal disadvantage in trying to buy food from Andoman Islanders.
The opening of the American frontier with the Native American cultures was an example of two different worlds that had distinctly different logics, and cultural values. Traders got hides for which they exchanged for lots of money, Natives got trinkets. The natives saw adornment, the traders saw a cheap source of hides. They both got what they valued, but the method for figuring value operated on completely different logic models
t1nick comments on Apr 15, 2019:
Logic and language, like mathematics are human artifaces invented to make sense of their world. As such their are physical laws and properties that operate regardless what we call them or the language we use to describe them.
Different groups make sense of their world in different manners. We...
t1nick replies on Apr 16, 2019:
@Biosteelman. Math is a symbolic language of numerical representation. Zero didnt exist in many cultures until the Arabs during the Dark ages (I think) and in the Mayan culture(I also think). Numbers do not exist in reality. There is no such thing a ",one", in nature except in symbolic language.
With differing mathematical systems like the examples above operate on a different logic model. Before Leibnitz and Newton the world was described strictly in terms of Algebra and Trigonometry. After these gemtleman the world was described in terms of calculus. The islanders on the Andiman Islands would not understandvthe logic presented by NASA, as an enginerr my be at an equal disadvantage in trying to buy food from Andoman Islanders.
The opening of the American frontier with the Native American cultures was an example of two different worlds that had distinctly different logics, and cultural values. Traders got hides for which they exchanged for lots of money, Natives got trinkets. The natives saw adornment, the traders saw a cheap source of hides. They both got what they valued, but the method for figuring value operated on completely different logic models
Someone defend how the LSAT a logic test is racist
[insidehighered.com]
t1nick comments on Apr 15, 2019:
The implication in the preface question is that there is only one type of logic. Logic is logic. right. Wrong. As a white culture from Europe, we have a very Eurocentric view of logic.
Logic is largely based in culture. Eurocenttic logic in the jungles tribes of the Amazon would probably ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
@Biosteelman Good argument. But I think there are some things you didnt consider. Yes the transition from Asian language to English is a five while Romance language transtion is less difficult. I made the point earlier that language is important in determining understanding. But its not the only factor. Culture is another factor. The Asians that come to study and live in the US are their best. As a culture they made a collective decision to do what is necessary to succeed. Their concept of work ethic is similar to ours.
Other cultures do not share that appreciation for our approach to the work ethic. As such there are trade offs. Our approach has lead to multiple health issues that other cultures do not suffer from. A lot of these are tied directly to our stressful approach to work and lifestyle.
In other cultures they approach life differently. I too have traveled and lived outside the country. There is a different logic to how things get done. Not necessarily on a time line or in a method we would choose. But in the end it gets done. Does that make their logic invalid?
t1nick comments on Apr 15, 2019:
The implication in the preface question is that there is only one type of logic. Logic is logic. right. Wrong. As a white culture from Europe, we have a very Eurocentric view of logic.
Logic is largely based in culture. Eurocenttic logic in the jungles tribes of the Amazon would probably ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
@Biosteelman Good argument. But I think there are some things you didnt consider. Yes the transition from Asian language to English is a five while Romance language transtion is less difficult. I made the point earlier that language is important in determining understanding. But its not the only factor. Culture is another factor. The Asians that come to study and live in the US are their best. As a culture they made a collective decision to do what is necessary to succeed. Their concept of work ethic is similar to ours.
Other cultures do not share that appreciation for our approach to the work ethic. As such there are trade offs. Our approach has lead to multiple health issues that other cultures do not suffer from. A lot of these are tied directly to our stressful approach to work and lifestyle.
In other cultures they approach life differently. I too have traveled and lived outside the country. There is a different logic to how things get done. Not necessarily on a time line or in a method we would choose. But in the end it gets done. Does that make their logic invalid?
Someone defend how the LSAT a logic test is racist
[insidehighered.com]
t1nick comments on Apr 15, 2019:
The implication in the preface question is that there is only one type of logic. Logic is logic. right. Wrong. As a white culture from Europe, we have a very Eurocentric view of logic.
Logic is largely based in culture. Eurocenttic logic in the jungles tribes of the Amazon would probably ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
@Biosteelman Not always. You're too invested in your culture to see the difference. You are thinking on a white framework only. Given that, I can't possibly change your mind. Your mind is already cemented shut to other possibilities.
t1nick comments on Apr 15, 2019:
The implication in the preface question is that there is only one type of logic. Logic is logic. right. Wrong. As a white culture from Europe, we have a very Eurocentric view of logic.
Logic is largely based in culture. Eurocenttic logic in the jungles tribes of the Amazon would probably ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
@Biosteelman Not always. You're too invested in your culture to see the difference. You are thinking on a white framework only. Given that, I can't possibly change your mind. Your mind is already cemented shut to other possibilities.
Pelosi refused to put the Bush Admin on trial for lying about WMDs in Iraq and now she's refusing to...
t1nick comments on Apr 15, 2019:
My guess they are playing what they see as a long game. They don't want to tire their voter populace with a protracted impeachment hearing. Especially as they do not control the Senate. The last time impeachment proceedings were leveled (Bill Clinton) it did not turn out well at the polls for the...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
@redbai Agreed, but until we gain control of the Senate, we are hamstrung
t1nick comments on Apr 15, 2019:
My guess they are playing what they see as a long game. They don't want to tire their voter populace with a protracted impeachment hearing. Especially as they do not control the Senate. The last time impeachment proceedings were leveled (Bill Clinton) it did not turn out well at the polls for the...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
@redbai Agreed, but until we gain control of the Senate, we are hamstrung
@t1nick, @altschmerz46 a continuation of the discussion on another post.
ArtemisDivine comments on Apr 15, 2019:
#11 Is laughable. The only reason I brought up Clinton and Lewinsky is because Democrats won't "get over" a sexual encounter Trump had over 10 yrs ago long before he was elected president. I could care less what anyone does behind closed doors. At least Trump wasn't abusing his political position or...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
@ArtemisDivine definitely, Thank you for your reasoned and respectful response.
ArtemisDivine comments on Apr 15, 2019:
#11 Is laughable. The only reason I brought up Clinton and Lewinsky is because Democrats won't "get over" a sexual encounter Trump had over 10 yrs ago long before he was elected president. I could care less what anyone does behind closed doors. At least Trump wasn't abusing his political position or...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
@ArtemisDivine definitely, Thank you for your reasoned and respectful response.
@t1nick, @altschmerz46 a continuation of the discussion on another post.
ArtemisDivine comments on Apr 15, 2019:
#11 Is laughable. The only reason I brought up Clinton and Lewinsky is because Democrats won't "get over" a sexual encounter Trump had over 10 yrs ago long before he was elected president. I could care less what anyone does behind closed doors. At least Trump wasn't abusing his political position or...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
I applaud your thoroughness in research. I think that on a couple of occasions you cherry picked information. I may need time to check the credibility of your sources. I doubt they are questionable, just debatable given ones perspective. I also think in a couple instances that you made conclusions that were unsubstatiable. There are two sides to most stories and one sees them according to ones personal paradigms and persuasions. I respect your argument and the time you took to collect and construct it. You were right, I was surprised by the time you took. Most conservatives I encounter mostly spill out invictives and reactionary responses that are not supported by anything but unfiltered emotions. It good to meet a worthy opponent.
You may have been a Democrat and converted after Obama term #1. Thats your business and I'm sure you have your reasons. The first time I was old enough to vote, I voted for Nixon's second term, even thogh I was likely to be called up for the Vietnam draft. I have seen what white privelege has done and is doing to marginalized communities. I attempt to be a voice for the voiceless when I can. You back an unethical, immoral authoritarian narcissist. You have culpability there. I have my culpabilities as well. I will get back to you when I have more time. Thank you for taking the time to competantly and respectfully responding.
ArtemisDivine comments on Apr 15, 2019:
#11 Is laughable. The only reason I brought up Clinton and Lewinsky is because Democrats won't "get over" a sexual encounter Trump had over 10 yrs ago long before he was elected president. I could care less what anyone does behind closed doors. At least Trump wasn't abusing his political position or...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
I applaud your thoroughness in research. I think that on a couple of occasions you cherry picked information. I may need time to check the credibility of your sources. I doubt they are questionable, just debatable given ones perspective. I also think in a couple instances that you made conclusions that were unsubstatiable. There are two sides to most stories and one sees them according to ones personal paradigms and persuasions. I respect your argument and the time you took to collect and construct it. You were right, I was surprised by the time you took. Most conservatives I encounter mostly spill out invictives and reactionary responses that are not supported by anything but unfiltered emotions. It good to meet a worthy opponent.
You may have been a Democrat and converted after Obama term #1. Thats your business and I'm sure you have your reasons. The first time I was old enough to vote, I voted for Nixon's second term, even thogh I was likely to be called up for the Vietnam draft. I have seen what white privelege has done and is doing to marginalized communities. I attempt to be a voice for the voiceless when I can. You back an unethical, immoral authoritarian narcissist. You have culpability there. I have my culpabilities as well. I will get back to you when I have more time. Thank you for taking the time to competantly and respectfully responding.
It has been said that to look the other way and remain silent when someone is perpetuating actions ...
ArtemisDivine comments on Apr 14, 2019:
Neither the Democrats nor the Republican party has clean hands. Your "Holier than thou" act is quite disgusting. Lets take a look at what you and your pals should take responsibility for, under your beliefs:
#1 Harboring fugitives by allowing illegal aliens to wander freely in our country which ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
@ArtemisDivine. you couldnt be more incorrect. Ive been a social activist for 30 years. I work with marginalized communites and have been a champion of women for all that time. You are not in a position to cast aspersions as thevtenets you support and back are immoral, unethical, andvtotally self-centetered. Come out of your all white bubble, surtounded by similar minded all white rubes which enable and reinforce your prejudices and biases
ArtemisDivine comments on Apr 14, 2019:
Neither the Democrats nor the Republican party has clean hands. Your "Holier than thou" act is quite disgusting. Lets take a look at what you and your pals should take responsibility for, under your beliefs:
#1 Harboring fugitives by allowing illegal aliens to wander freely in our country which ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
@ArtemisDivine. you couldnt be more incorrect. Ive been a social activist for 30 years. I work with marginalized communites and have been a champion of women for all that time. You are not in a position to cast aspersions as thevtenets you support and back are immoral, unethical, andvtotally self-centetered. Come out of your all white bubble, surtounded by similar minded all white rubes which enable and reinforce your prejudices and biases
Notre Dame cathedral is burning.
ToolGuy comments on Apr 15, 2019:
I agree that it is shame because of its architectural value.
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
I've been to the too twice. A beautiful view of Paris. Much of the art is irreplacable. The ifire has reached the inside wooden framework. This means the fire is making its way to the cathedral floor.
ToolGuy comments on Apr 15, 2019:
I agree that it is shame because of its architectural value.
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
I've been to the too twice. A beautiful view of Paris. Much of the art is irreplacable. The ifire has reached the inside wooden framework. This means the fire is making its way to the cathedral floor.
Notre Dame cathedral is burning.
Green_eyes comments on Apr 15, 2019:
Truly a shame. It’s an absolutely beautiful cathedral.
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
One doesnt need to be religious to be appreciative of the art and architecture.
Green_eyes comments on Apr 15, 2019:
Truly a shame. It’s an absolutely beautiful cathedral.
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
One doesnt need to be religious to be appreciative of the art and architecture.
It has been said that to look the other way and remain silent when someone is perpetuating actions ...
Storm1752 comments on Apr 15, 2019:
Oh and my main point: yes, the people who voted for and continue to support this CREEP are fully implicated as fellow travellers, and should be considered unindicted co-conspirators.
However, LIBERALS who didn't vote should also hang their heads in shame. Or maybe the non-voters are liberals in ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
Agreed. No excuses
Storm1752 comments on Apr 15, 2019:
Oh and my main point: yes, the people who voted for and continue to support this CREEP are fully implicated as fellow travellers, and should be considered unindicted co-conspirators.
However, LIBERALS who didn't vote should also hang their heads in shame. Or maybe the non-voters are liberals in ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
Agreed. No excuses
It has been said that to look the other way and remain silent when someone is perpetuating actions ...
Storm1752 comments on Apr 15, 2019:
Agreed, on the possible downside of bordellos. Never been to one myself. Never will. Philosophically, I have no problem with "sex workers.' If men want to blow their money in such a self-degrading way hey, it's a free country. Then I suppose there are some men who have a perfectly good reason to ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
Agreed on all points you brought up.
Storm1752 comments on Apr 15, 2019:
Agreed, on the possible downside of bordellos. Never been to one myself. Never will. Philosophically, I have no problem with "sex workers.' If men want to blow their money in such a self-degrading way hey, it's a free country. Then I suppose there are some men who have a perfectly good reason to ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
Agreed on all points you brought up.
It has been said that to look the other way and remain silent when someone is perpetuating actions ...
Storm1752 comments on Apr 15, 2019:
I might add, the protestations of the myopic right-wingers aside , your indictment of Trump and the Republicans is perfectly outlined.
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
TY.
Storm1752 comments on Apr 15, 2019:
I might add, the protestations of the myopic right-wingers aside , your indictment of Trump and the Republicans is perfectly outlined.
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
TY.
It has been said that to look the other way and remain silent when someone is perpetuating actions ...
Storm1752 comments on Apr 15, 2019:
Please, don't compare the Clintons to Trump (or W., for that matter). They may not be perfect, but they're by no means the sleazeballs he and W. were and are!
Also, what's wrong with bordellos (unless the women are there against their will, they're making a more honest living than he ever dreamed ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
First off I concur regarding the comparisons between the two. Trump is by far the dregs of society.
The second, I was in no way casting aspersions regarding the women. My comments were directed at the men or women who enslave, or entrap women who are vulnerable and fallen on difficult. I have never been to such an establishment, so I am only speculating that the owners and proprietors tend to be misogynistic given the people they prey upon. I have no idea what drives the female owners and proprietors.
Storm1752 comments on Apr 15, 2019:
Please, don't compare the Clintons to Trump (or W., for that matter). They may not be perfect, but they're by no means the sleazeballs he and W. were and are!
Also, what's wrong with bordellos (unless the women are there against their will, they're making a more honest living than he ever dreamed ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
First off I concur regarding the comparisons between the two. Trump is by far the dregs of society.
The second, I was in no way casting aspersions regarding the women. My comments were directed at the men or women who enslave, or entrap women who are vulnerable and fallen on difficult. I have never been to such an establishment, so I am only speculating that the owners and proprietors tend to be misogynistic given the people they prey upon. I have no idea what drives the female owners and proprietors.
It has been said that to look the other way and remain silent when someone is perpetuating actions ...
ArtemisDivine comments on Apr 14, 2019:
Neither the Democrats nor the Republican party has clean hands. Your "Holier than thou" act is quite disgusting. Lets take a look at what you and your pals should take responsibility for, under your beliefs:
#1 Harboring fugitives by allowing illegal aliens to wander freely in our country which ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
@altschmerz Thank you for the clarification. I looked at bio awhile back. For some reason I forgot. It explains why her moniker is a female god or demi-god, dont remember which. It still fits otherwise and this includes her companion from Oklahoma. Lol
They represent a very vocal minority in this country (not unlike the Morsl Majority with Fawell #1 - have Faleell #2 now). The amazing thing is they espouse the exact same same as the fundamental Evangelicals. I think they really never left the church, they're just wanna be Agnostics. They will follow Trump down the deepest, darkest rabbit hole no matter how twisted, immoral, or unethical he takes. Anything to distance themselves ftom anything smacking of docial responsibility. I am afraid you are probably correct in your assessment.
ArtemisDivine comments on Apr 14, 2019:
Neither the Democrats nor the Republican party has clean hands. Your "Holier than thou" act is quite disgusting. Lets take a look at what you and your pals should take responsibility for, under your beliefs:
#1 Harboring fugitives by allowing illegal aliens to wander freely in our country which ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
@altschmerz Thank you for the clarification. I looked at bio awhile back. For some reason I forgot. It explains why her moniker is a female god or demi-god, dont remember which. It still fits otherwise and this includes her companion from Oklahoma. Lol
They represent a very vocal minority in this country (not unlike the Morsl Majority with Fawell #1 - have Faleell #2 now). The amazing thing is they espouse the exact same same as the fundamental Evangelicals. I think they really never left the church, they're just wanna be Agnostics. They will follow Trump down the deepest, darkest rabbit hole no matter how twisted, immoral, or unethical he takes. Anything to distance themselves ftom anything smacking of docial responsibility. I am afraid you are probably correct in your assessment.
It has been said that to look the other way and remain silent when someone is perpetuating actions ...
ArtemisDivine comments on Apr 14, 2019:
Neither the Democrats nor the Republican party has clean hands. Your "Holier than thou" act is quite disgusting. Lets take a look at what you and your pals should take responsibility for, under your beliefs:
#1 Harboring fugitives by allowing illegal aliens to wander freely in our country which ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
You've finally came out of your hiding place and showed your true colors. It was apparent before by you choice of items you posted, now there is no doubt.
#1. Statistics show (I know, you guys hate facts and statistics, they hurt your brain) that the vetting system is generally thorough. Mistakes get made, but verification in third world countries is not error free. Most of the people at the border are women and children. As far as harboring criminals, the aliens passing through on asylum are less likely to precipitate violence than you are. I trust you less than them. Statistics show that regular citizens are more likely to act out violently against the community than the legal/illegal aliens. Given that hate crimes being committed by whites on minorities is up 400% since Trump took office, that's where the real danger lies.
#2. You are very cavalier about opposing abortion and dictating what a women can do with her body. But your argument is hypocritical. You and your Republican ilk have spent the last 40 years blocking and/or taking away the health care and support from the most vulnerable populations in society. In the 60's and 70's whites made the decision on their own to have fewer children and have them later in life. Other populations due to lack of education or cultural biases did not follow suit. So organizations like Planned Parenthood brough health care and birth control to these populations. By doing so they were helping to decrease the number of unwanted children being born, making sure that those children that were born were healthy so they didn't become a burden to the health care system driving up prices for all. You and your ilk are quick to scream foul on abortion, but do nothing to support the children born to disadvantaged circumstances because of your actions. Typical Republican hypocrisy, short-sighted and ill informed on the bigger picture.
#3. It may be true that the KKK was founded by the Democrats, but circumstances have changed. Its now propped up by Republican idiots like you. It is a far right wing fascist leaning organization, more in line with the Republican ideology than anything else. Lincoln was a Republican, but he would readily disavow such affiliation today and be ashamed of what had happened to his party.
#4. The reaons for these cities decline is complex and varied. It has a lot to do with the loss of manufacturing throughout the rust belt. I'm sure that Democrats, labor unions, and unscrupulous Republican politicians all deserve credit. Tariffs, rising steel costs, conservative CEO moving their businesses offshore or out of the country all contributed. Enough blame to go around.
#5. Your ridiculous attacks on Omar, AOC, and Tlik are just a sign of your male insecurity. Just ...
ArtemisDivine comments on Apr 14, 2019:
Neither the Democrats nor the Republican party has clean hands. Your "Holier than thou" act is quite disgusting. Lets take a look at what you and your pals should take responsibility for, under your beliefs:
#1 Harboring fugitives by allowing illegal aliens to wander freely in our country which ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
You've finally came out of your hiding place and showed your true colors. It was apparent before by you choice of items you posted, now there is no doubt.
#1. Statistics show (I know, you guys hate facts and statistics, they hurt your brain) that the vetting system is generally thorough. Mistakes get made, but verification in third world countries is not error free. Most of the people at the border are women and children. As far as harboring criminals, the aliens passing through on asylum are less likely to precipitate violence than you are. I trust you less than them. Statistics show that regular citizens are more likely to act out violently against the community than the legal/illegal aliens. Given that hate crimes being committed by whites on minorities is up 400% since Trump took office, that's where the real danger lies.
#2. You are very cavalier about opposing abortion and dictating what a women can do with her body. But your argument is hypocritical. You and your Republican ilk have spent the last 40 years blocking and/or taking away the health care and support from the most vulnerable populations in society. In the 60's and 70's whites made the decision on their own to have fewer children and have them later in life. Other populations due to lack of education or cultural biases did not follow suit. So organizations like Planned Parenthood brough health care and birth control to these populations. By doing so they were helping to decrease the number of unwanted children being born, making sure that those children that were born were healthy so they didn't become a burden to the health care system driving up prices for all. You and your ilk are quick to scream foul on abortion, but do nothing to support the children born to disadvantaged circumstances because of your actions. Typical Republican hypocrisy, short-sighted and ill informed on the bigger picture.
#3. It may be true that the KKK was founded by the Democrats, but circumstances have changed. Its now propped up by Republican idiots like you. It is a far right wing fascist leaning organization, more in line with the Republican ideology than anything else. Lincoln was a Republican, but he would readily disavow such affiliation today and be ashamed of what had happened to his party.
#4. The reaons for these cities decline is complex and varied. It has a lot to do with the loss of manufacturing throughout the rust belt. I'm sure that Democrats, labor unions, and unscrupulous Republican politicians all deserve credit. Tariffs, rising steel costs, conservative CEO moving their businesses offshore or out of the country all contributed. Enough blame to go around.
#5. Your ridiculous attacks on Omar, AOC, and Tlik are just a sign of your male insecurity. Just ...
I’ve often wondered why we don’t send the illegal aliens to Hawaii.
Rudy1962 comments on Apr 14, 2019:
I see Dump is having a fair amount of success turning people’s anger towards immigrants, so they don’t focus on policies that make the rich richer and the rest of us poorer. Oldest trick in the book, like the wealthy plantation owners turning poor whites against slaves - divide and conquer. ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
@ArtemisDivine My post was both adult and germaine. The implication of your response and the original post is that the ilegal aliens are a massive danger to the general population for their penchant towards violence. My purpose was to point out to you and your ilk pose a greater danger for violence than the illegals. The statistics do not lie, just republicans do.
Rudy1962 comments on Apr 14, 2019:
I see Dump is having a fair amount of success turning people’s anger towards immigrants, so they don’t focus on policies that make the rich richer and the rest of us poorer. Oldest trick in the book, like the wealthy plantation owners turning poor whites against slaves - divide and conquer. ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
@ArtemisDivine My post was both adult and germaine. The implication of your response and the original post is that the ilegal aliens are a massive danger to the general population for their penchant towards violence. My purpose was to point out to you and your ilk pose a greater danger for violence than the illegals. The statistics do not lie, just republicans do.
It has been said that to look the other way and remain silent when someone is perpetuating actions ...
ArtemisDivine comments on Apr 14, 2019:
Neither the Democrats nor the Republican party has clean hands. Your "Holier than thou" act is quite disgusting. Lets take a look at what you and your pals should take responsibility for, under your beliefs:
#1 Harboring fugitives by allowing illegal aliens to wander freely in our country which ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
Well said indeed. Most of these are either discounted ruses o the part of Republicans or gross oversimplifications of the issues. The two of you are well suited for one another. Banging your hyperbolic exaggerations in yourvown separate echo chambers. You should get together you make a lovely couple.
ArtemisDivine comments on Apr 14, 2019:
Neither the Democrats nor the Republican party has clean hands. Your "Holier than thou" act is quite disgusting. Lets take a look at what you and your pals should take responsibility for, under your beliefs:
#1 Harboring fugitives by allowing illegal aliens to wander freely in our country which ...
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2019:
Well said indeed. Most of these are either discounted ruses o the part of Republicans or gross oversimplifications of the issues. The two of you are well suited for one another. Banging your hyperbolic exaggerations in yourvown separate echo chambers. You should get together you make a lovely couple.
I find it interesting that so much time is spent talking about religion on a website dedicated to ...
CommonHuman comments on Apr 14, 2019:
I suspect a large portion of us live in the bible belt and deal with the religious every day. Thus a great deal of our time and thought is sadly still wrapped up in religion. Natural that the one thing we all certainly have in common is something that creeps up in conversation.
We also all tend ...
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
Well put.
CommonHuman comments on Apr 14, 2019:
I suspect a large portion of us live in the bible belt and deal with the religious every day. Thus a great deal of our time and thought is sadly still wrapped up in religion. Natural that the one thing we all certainly have in common is something that creeps up in conversation.
We also all tend ...
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
Well put.
I want to thank all the people in this group for helping me reach level 8 at last.
RoyMillar comments on Apr 14, 2019:
congrats,,i am less than a thousand away to 7
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
Cool keep going
RoyMillar comments on Apr 14, 2019:
congrats,,i am less than a thousand away to 7
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
Cool keep going
A vegan heavy lift. Lol
RoyMillar comments on Apr 14, 2019:
I missed the pic,,bummer
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
Its on another part of the site. Do not know why it didappeared from here.
RoyMillar comments on Apr 14, 2019:
I missed the pic,,bummer
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
Its on another part of the site. Do not know why it didappeared from here.
I find it interesting that so much time is spent talking about religion on a website dedicated to ...
Pralina1 comments on Apr 14, 2019:
🙌🙌✌🏻✌🏻
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
Brcause its there. Lol
Pralina1 comments on Apr 14, 2019:
🙌🙌✌🏻✌🏻
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
Brcause its there. Lol
It has been said that to look the other way and remain silent when someone is perpetuating actions ...
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 14, 2019:
Yes.. Trump supporters should share the guilt... Because they didn't just look the other way, they voted for him .. and maybe they didn't know about him when they voted, but they definitely know now .. yet they still support him... So yes, they are irresponsible... And condone all of dumps ...
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
@Trajan61 hahahahaha. ",Same to you, but more of it.," hahahahaha
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 14, 2019:
Yes.. Trump supporters should share the guilt... Because they didn't just look the other way, they voted for him .. and maybe they didn't know about him when they voted, but they definitely know now .. yet they still support him... So yes, they are irresponsible... And condone all of dumps ...
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
@Trajan61 hahahahaha. ",Same to you, but more of it.," hahahahaha
I find it interesting that so much time is spent talking about religion on a website dedicated to ...
btroje comments on Apr 14, 2019:
That stood out to me at first. Back then there werent that many posts so I would end up reading stuff I wasnt interested in but now I can scroll by
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
I agree
btroje comments on Apr 14, 2019:
That stood out to me at first. Back then there werent that many posts so I would end up reading stuff I wasnt interested in but now I can scroll by
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
I agree
I find it interesting that so much time is spent talking about religion on a website dedicated to ...
indirect76 comments on Apr 14, 2019:
I feel the same way. Just ignore and move on.
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
I always do. Lol
indirect76 comments on Apr 14, 2019:
I feel the same way. Just ignore and move on.
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
I always do. Lol
I find it interesting that so much time is spent talking about religion on a website dedicated to ...
J75243 comments on Apr 14, 2019:
I personally believe that many of the older men here are just looking for something, religious or not, as they try to cast a very wide net.
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
Very specific of you, or not. I'm one of the older gentlemen on here and I couldn't give fig about religion. Lol
J75243 comments on Apr 14, 2019:
I personally believe that many of the older men here are just looking for something, religious or not, as they try to cast a very wide net.
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
Very specific of you, or not. I'm one of the older gentlemen on here and I couldn't give fig about religion. Lol
I find it interesting that so much time is spent talking about religion on a website dedicated to ...
SeaGreenEyez comments on Apr 14, 2019:
I'm just wondering what exactly you'd like for us to talk about? You don't talk politics, you're not into talking about religion. We talk about things we have in common, for most of us, that's religion and or politics.
I'm wondering if you know about groups? If you wish to talk music, ...
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
You've intetacted with me on politics many times. My post was really mote rhetorical than serious. Aftetall, I self-depricated my own penchant for talking politics all the time.
SeaGreenEyez comments on Apr 14, 2019:
I'm just wondering what exactly you'd like for us to talk about? You don't talk politics, you're not into talking about religion. We talk about things we have in common, for most of us, that's religion and or politics.
I'm wondering if you know about groups? If you wish to talk music, ...
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
You've intetacted with me on politics many times. My post was really mote rhetorical than serious. Aftetall, I self-depricated my own penchant for talking politics all the time.
It has been said that to look the other way and remain silent when someone is perpetuating actions ...
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 14, 2019:
Yes.. Trump supporters should share the guilt... Because they didn't just look the other way, they voted for him .. and maybe they didn't know about him when they voted, but they definitely know now .. yet they still support him... So yes, they are irresponsible... And condone all of dumps ...
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
@Trajan61. I take it they don't teach reading in Oklahoma?
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 14, 2019:
Yes.. Trump supporters should share the guilt... Because they didn't just look the other way, they voted for him .. and maybe they didn't know about him when they voted, but they definitely know now .. yet they still support him... So yes, they are irresponsible... And condone all of dumps ...
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
@Trajan61. I take it they don't teach reading in Oklahoma?
It has been said that to look the other way and remain silent when someone is perpetuating actions ...
powder comments on Apr 14, 2019:
Change "our president" with "the United States of America" and it reads exactly the same.
Trump is a symptom of a sick society.
Try treating the cause not the symptom.
PS you can add "Israel's bitch" to your list.
And keep blaming Russia for your woes. As everyone knows "exceptional America" ...
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
@powder Intetesting observation. I need time to process this concept before I way in. Economics is not my strength.
powder comments on Apr 14, 2019:
Change "our president" with "the United States of America" and it reads exactly the same.
Trump is a symptom of a sick society.
Try treating the cause not the symptom.
PS you can add "Israel's bitch" to your list.
And keep blaming Russia for your woes. As everyone knows "exceptional America" ...
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2019:
@powder Intetesting observation. I need time to process this concept before I way in. Economics is not my strength.
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