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Let's pretend we're wrong and a supernatural diety shows up on earth! What three questions would ...

twill comments on Jun 13, 2018:

1) Hi. How ya doing? 2) What's goin' on? 3) I guess I'm going to hell?

A question that I hope will not turn ugly as I truly don’t mean it to be.

twill comments on Jun 10, 2018:

I'm registered as a Republican. I never vote straight ticket. I don't consider myself a member of the party. What it has become is.....shallow. But then again, shallow, pathetic souls who don't even understand their inner selves, let alone the complex world outside of them....well they need somewhere to go . I suppose the reasons I registered and voted the way I do has to do with economics. But that along with everything else has changed. The invisible hand no longer is a viable solution (if it ever was) . Reckless de-regulation does not work when there is little respect for the laws. The takeover by religious zealots is the most most frightening of all. Faux Patriotism. Willful Ignorance. Here's my favorite: The RepublicanTs have convinced millions that the Poor People have all of their money. Count me out of that crowd. Today is a new day.

Don't Remember Where I Found This Wild Proposal for Israel-Palestine Conflict Satirical?

twill comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Nothing satirical about it. Problem is, nobody in power really wants a solution. There's always a solution. Always. Just has to be some willingness

Is it just me or where I live, but is it becoming less acceptable for men to go shirtless?

twill comments on Jun 3, 2018:

When I was more of businessman and less of a roofer, I'd keep my shirt on. Now that I am on the roof more, the shirt goes flying off rather quickly. Altho I am slim and don't have a beer gut, (I used to) it's a comfort thing. In mixed company, life in general, I always wear a shirt except at the pool or beach. Most men don't need to take off their shirts... the gut is already highly visible. ( I see it with the women too..... in general America's physical shape is poor)

[nytimes.com] How do you all feel about this?

twill comments on May 29, 2018:

The war intensifies

John F.Kennedy on economics...sounds a lot like Trump's plan

twill comments on May 23, 2018:

Of course it has never been proven that Kennedy was any good at being president. The more I learn about him, the worse he gets.

Now that the members of KISS are in their late 60's I heard they have decided to slow down a little.

twill comments on May 21, 2018:

https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/27332490_10156988556097786_6195927205798877070_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=5d6ef4109b2bbdca253be00a92f4816a&oe=5B967146 I was there....8th row

Question for all of you up around my age range If you've been divorced at least once would you ...

twill comments on May 21, 2018:

I am a Great Dad. I am a Fantastic Lover. I am a Kind, Gentle Man. I am also a Lousy Husband....

I've been reading up on psychedelic drugs lately.

twill comments on May 21, 2018:

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/05/15/magazine/health-issue-my-adventures-with-hallucinogenic-drugs-medicine.html? “You don’t do something like this because you read a magazine article.”

How much are the US news channels following the wedding tomorrow between TV star Meghan Markle and ...

twill comments on May 19, 2018:

I was hoping to watch the weather report this morning....no chance of it

I've been reading up on psychedelic drugs lately.

twill comments on May 19, 2018:

No peyote, never did it.. But I'd sure like to trip about twice a year....why leave the house to go on vacation? Seriously, it's the quickest, easiest way to get over this God BS. I did some acid when younger. Some good, some not so good experiences. Then in my 50's some was given to me.....much, much better for me!

The goal of any fundamentalist religion always has and always will be total control of females.

twill comments on May 18, 2018:

They like it?

Santa Fe High School shooting in Texas: 8 deaths reported - CNN

twill comments on May 18, 2018:

My friend has grandchildren in that school. They are OK. Sad for the others, and their families

Trump quietly signed an Executive Order allowing gov't to fund religious groups - Being Liberal

twill comments on May 8, 2018:

Ummm, since they don't pay taxes and use those funds politically, don't we already fund them?

They all claim that their God is the fair and the loving great immortal existing.

twill comments on May 6, 2018:

We just buried a friend today. After a six year battle with cancer. She was a fine 58 yr. old grandmother who only wanted to live and spend more time with her family. Nothing the preacher said at the service, could or would ever sway me from the simple truth that he is believing a lie of gigantic proportions. Pathetic beliefs. Pathetic "God"

I am in my 30s and have no tattoos and no piercings and I still have my tonsils and appendix.

twill comments on May 3, 2018:

You Freak!

Hi guys, I've been feeling really down lately.

twill comments on May 2, 2018:

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You want to know how much I hate airlines and airports?

twill comments on May 1, 2018:

I'm done with flying too....unless I'm going to California.

Big tough texans

twill comments on May 1, 2018:

A lot of walking? When I lived there I mostly got yelled at when hitch hiking. I did a lot of walking.

When an adult talks to her imaginary friend she’s crazy, but if many people talk to an ...

twill comments on Apr 30, 2018:

And... it's not a cult!

This is me. I'm an introverted extrovert. Or an extroverted introvert. I can't decide which.

twill comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Pretty typical I'd venture to guess

Report: Congress Pays Clergy $66,000 An Hour To Pray

twill comments on Apr 28, 2018:

Well shit, religion is a business. What else is to be expected here?

Should I get rid of my Xtian bed?

twill comments on Apr 28, 2018:

Wash the sheets and pillowcases....you're good to go. Or better yet, buy new ones

Shower thought: "Sweet Home Alabama" was recorded in Georgia by a band from Florida.

twill comments on Apr 27, 2018:

Muscle Shoals has got the Swampers....

[nytimes.com]

twill comments on Apr 27, 2018:

I am totally blown away....has anyone ever heard of this lady?

I am feeling grateful today!

twill comments on Apr 26, 2018:

The Absence of Light

Why are atheists not willing to form a coalition?

twill comments on Apr 26, 2018:

In my own little paranoid way, it seems the world and USA, is tumbling towards an either you are for or against us mentality. In my sad vision, when the shit hits the fan here, the churches and 2'A'ers (mostly the same nowadays) are coming for us all. A little group protection might be a "nice thing" to have

I am on a dating site and I contacted a gentleman and we spoke on the phone last night.

twill comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Do you doubt your lack of belief? Do you think his belief is stronger than your no belief? Do you want to just sit and blow Happy Sunshine up each other's asses? (Or everyone else's) Hell, go for it. Please report back to me

THE PROSTITUTION OF THE BLACK CHURCH: When I was a child in the Church it was always a given, ...

twill comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Our little rundown white towns are getting quite a number of storefront churches nowadays. My big question is: Why do college "educated" people get involved in this nonsense?

I am feeling grateful today!

twill comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Is this supposed to be a Picture of Black ?

What would you say to God if when you died you were faced with him?

twill comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Since the odds of this meeting taking place are 1 in 100's of thousands/ millions, I won't be spending any time writing or rehearsing a speech. I'll just wing it, IF I get there

I had started using FB again to see if anyone missed me.

twill comments on Apr 23, 2018:

FB ...it really isn't real

Zeitgeist the movie

twill comments on Apr 22, 2018:

I've watched it more than once. I didn't care much for the financial stuff. The other parts I liked

Guys, I'd love to hear what your biggest challenge is when it comes to meeting, and connecting with,...

twill comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Sometimes, time & place. As a construction worker, I really don't spend much of my day interacting with women. As non church goer, I don't have that social outlet. As an old crank, I don't get far with small town conversation. But mostly....it's a mood thing. When I'm occupied, or on a mission, or have an agenda, or even feeling down, it seems women are popping up in numbers, and seemingly happy! When I'm clean, dressed up, feeling smart, looking for conversation// connection all I find is: Chain smokers, Surly Women.....or Dudes.

Am I the only atheist that doesn’t smoke pot?

twill comments on Apr 21, 2018:

I don't smoke it. I try to take care of my lungs....I only have 2

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

twill comments on Apr 21, 2018:

I read no statement in that article from Alex Jones that admitted anything

A friend of mine and I were talking about music the other day.

twill comments on Apr 19, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IPbWwNfNV0=17=PLpZ7Bu4NHpKfuGlcYR_Qu90OVXItsPIA0

OKAY.

twill comments on Apr 17, 2018:

Thanks for everyone's responses so far. I should say that this person is / was a business partner. ( (Although, at the end of my marriage, my ex wife was carrying on similarly, but not as extreme. ) Although these relationships have ended, just recently, looking back have I gained this new perspective.

Don’t set the bar too high ;)

twill comments on Apr 16, 2018:

As someone who has been accused over & over (by mindless souls if you ask me (I'm being nice here!)), I like to refer to myself as a "Critical Thinker" rather than the "Judgemental Asshole" that others call me (if someone is judging me to be a Judgemental Asshole, wouldn't that then make them ......Judgemental?)

[nytimes.com]

twill comments on Apr 15, 2018:

This works https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/14/opinion/sunday/the-warrior-at-the-mall.html?WT.nav=opinion-c-col-right-region=click=story-heading=opinion-c-col-right-region=Homepage=opinion-c-col-right-region

As of right now, I'm not going to use FB for a week or two.

twill comments on Apr 15, 2018:

I tried quitting for 30 days . Didn't happen. HOWEVER, I weaned myself away from the daily crap. Unfriended about 20 people, mostly the obnoxious ones. AND, I check in much less now, to deal with much cooler people

Woohoo!! It's Friday night!! What are your big plans for the weekend?

twill comments on Apr 14, 2018:

Working this weekend, but also other things: taking my son to a "Beatles" concert.....Local musicians are playing Beatles songs in variousgroupings. No shortage of musical talent here in NWI, this should be a unique show! My son does not like Beatles. But, he does like food. Taxes must get wrapped up today. It'll be Monday in no time....

Before I thought that if Jesus existed, he was just another charismatic leader, like Jim Jones, ...

twill comments on Apr 13, 2018:

Funny....sad, and true

My new glasses!

twill comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Vunderful!

Single Life

twill comments on Apr 10, 2018:

3 1/2 months

Being single

twill comments on Apr 10, 2018:

I think that I am sending out some very serious "I DON'T CARE" vibes. I'm Not exactly Mr. Charming lately......

Satan. [youtu.be]

twill comments on Apr 10, 2018:

Ha ha ha

XTC - Dear God (1986) - YouTube

twill comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Won't hear this one on the radio nowadays. I have this recorded on an old unlabeled cassette I made. Every once in a while I come across it and play it. Never saw the video tho. Thanks for sharing

What are your thoughts on age gaps in a relationship?

twill comments on Apr 6, 2018:

Gonna have 'em. My 2nd wife, mother of my children, 17 yrs. younger than me, but about 2 centuries older. Didn't last.

So, just spent this easter at our local giant easter fair, heaps of music, chocolate, silly costumes...

twill comments on Apr 5, 2018:

They did Walk with Cross downtown here

True or False: How we think is determined by the mind, not how things really are.

twill comments on Apr 4, 2018:

Influenced by both, determined by neither

Anyone have some Low Carb High Fat experiences?

twill comments on Apr 3, 2018:

I wish....I wish....I wish.....that Everytime someone mentioned Carbs, they prefaced with either "good" or "bad" ....or even "simple" or "complex". The misuse of words is pretty bad all around us. The usage of the word carbs" is one of the worst examples. Now we've lumped Spinach in with enriched bread, doughnuts and white spaghetti.. No difference, right? They're all carbs....

Just a few funny stories I thought I'd share about my 12 year old.

twill comments on Apr 2, 2018:

My 92 yr-old Mom is crying at me about my kids' religious beliefs, prayer, etc. My 13 yr old and I had a conversation about his lack of belief last week. He simply cannot rationalize it. I suppose at this point a christian parent would have a stockpile of answers to give him ......

I am having a hard day emotionally.

twill comments on Apr 1, 2018:

You're working. Paying your bills. Your independent of the bullshit as far as I am concerned. Sling it out or sling it back. Move out if you have to for peace of mind

Why are men so afraid of meeting face to face on online dating?

twill comments on Mar 30, 2018:

HUH? In my experience it's the women who don't want to meet and keep dragging out the texting and chats. I gave up on it

Hey....anyone want to talk about our Lord and Savior?

twill comments on Mar 24, 2018:

Christians have been waiting over 2,000 years for the return of Jesus to earth 2 Aer's have been waiting over 200 years for the government to come for their guns. The rest of us try not to Watch the Wait

Staying together for the kids 2.0

twill comments on Mar 21, 2018:

My 10 yr. old is still sad about the divorce. Of course he won't be 10 forever. He will come to an understanding. Right? My other son is pretty much simply angry at me. (It was all my fault?? Who knew!) We're working through it . For me & her....we could have tried harder, at least for the kids' sake. And then divorced when we reached the next point of no return For me , I am saddend by the personal loss and when I see my son sad. I am also liberated from a ton of bullshit

The Church Ceremony Blessing People With Their AR-15s Was Weird As Hell | March 1, 2018 by Hemant...

twill comments on Mar 20, 2018:

In case you have not noticed, American Religion is tied into the 2A now. This is really no surprise. American Religion follows the money, the popularity ....and the power. Always been this way

Places To Retire As Expats for $200K

twill comments on Mar 20, 2018:

After writing my previous comments, I now Ponder the Plunder: What is the environmental impact of fleeing Americans to more rural countries? Perhaps the best answer is to simply rent in a city. But the rersults, especially where Americans are concerned will almost certainly be :more, more more. More housing. More shopping. More land for housing. More resources gobbled.....Now Honduras needs more landfills. More plastic in the ocean. More soda pop for the locals. Consume Mass Quantities !!!! Paradise shot to hell. Hopefully we can all think first. IDK if I want to play a part in this

I am really glad coming and finding a site this so open and liberal and no one is spewing religion ...

twill comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Yes and usually spewing by the 3rd paragraph. I know what you mean. Welcome

Places To Retire As Expats for $200K

twill comments on Mar 19, 2018:

A question I always consider is: property rights/ ownership. I strongly believe in protection of people's property. Yet most of these articles focus on renting. Which is an option, but just in case I wanted to buy, what would be my legal rights? And also what is the RCQ....Religious Crazy Quotient?

Places To Retire As Expats for $200K

twill comments on Mar 19, 2018:

I've done some reading on it. Considered the possibilities. HUGE investment, not just money, but resources such as brainpower, language learning, still have to file US tax returns, ....A lot to consider. Now that I've read the article it helps to know that so many people are Bi-lingual. I don't really see much enjoyment in the future USA. It's ugly here. I don't want to spend muy retirement waiting to die while my country burns.

I've been staying with my brother (a friend I've known since I was 15) and his husband to help them ...

twill comments on Mar 18, 2018:

Had a client serve me lunch on Friday. They (we) Prayed over the grilled cheese, holding hands. I even said "Amen" with them. The grilled cheese was excellent. Good conversation too. Not earth shattering, mostly about people we had in common. No hands were burned touching mine

Why did your marriage fail?

twill comments on Mar 18, 2018:

No shaed vision. Neither marriage

How many of you have been home schooled, or are currently home schooling children?

twill comments on Mar 16, 2018:

My ex-wife homeschooled 2 kids for about 3 years. Then the local group started to hook up with a church, and get more "official"....And she was to sign a pledge about believing in God. And my youngest child had no friends. His older brother was hard on him Mom not much help. In denial. When I asked any questions I was basically told to bugger off. I'm just a dumbshit I yam, I yam. Thats when I had enough. End of home schooling. End of marriage.

So my ex just announced the birth of his second child with the teenager he left me for and my mom is...

twill comments on Mar 16, 2018:

Sometimes there will always be hurt. Minimize it , get away from it, right? Your mom, well she's just insensitive. As is mine. I guess there will always be a little hurt. Try playing a Cure album. Take it head on, absorb it, let it torture you and then dispose of it. Get up and walk again

Elias Caress Utah Magician, Salt Lake City magician, comedian, juggler

twill comments on Mar 15, 2018:

Are you a Mormon?

Steven Pinker: Identity Politics Is 'An Enemy of Reason and Enlightenment Values' | The Weekly ...

twill comments on Mar 14, 2018:

Identity Politics: = The death of the Democrat Party and the election of Donald Trump. 5,020,001 people seem to rule this nation of over 300,000,000. 5,000,000 NRA members + 20,000 that don't know which bathroom to use + 1 Vladimir Putin Identity Politics have hurt this nation badly. We voted for Hope & Change in 2008....... Hope was gone when Obama's 1st order of business was to pay off his masters with American Homes and Jobs. Change? I've just got a bit of change in my pocket left. I don't worry about left leaning acedamia......it's a left brain/ right brain thing. Some teach. Some do. Who the hell listens or cares?

Why is it that so many atheists are liberal leaning?

twill comments on Mar 14, 2018:

I'm probably 50/50 split. Respect for others tends to be a more liberal trait. Kind of hard to pin down a "conservative", as I don't see them conserving much but an ancient past and inherited money. I honor work. I am consevative with money, mine and others..... At this age I am more suspiscious of these labels. I'm not sure many people are even aware of themselves. For example: Does a retired Church going, older "conservative" even acknowledge that their social security check is coming from the government and NOT God? We are all so intertwined. Yet under attack from each other. It's ugly out there.

What have you learned about yourself recently?

twill comments on Mar 9, 2018:

Once the anger is gone, so is my determination. I gotta stay pissed

Which big name bands or those who went on to become big name bands have you seen in concert?

twill comments on Mar 9, 2018:

When I was living in Mass, a friend asked me if I wanted to go to Vermont and see a band called Phish. I said no, never heard of them, have to work tomorrow. A few months later I was in Charlotte, NC and they came to town so I saw them in a little club ....about 40 / 50 people there including the workers? We got high inside, sat about 30 feet away from them. They played on little trampolines. Then a few months later I was back home in Indiana and Phish was booked at the United Center ( or where the Bulls played was called in 1990). They sure got big fast. I saw Stevie Ray Vaughn in his breakout year, in Austin at the Riverfront Festival. He was all the rage (Cold Shot/ Texas Flood) then (Couldn't Stand the Weather) nationally that year. I went on to Kansas, North Dakota and Massachussets in 1985.

Will you go out with me?

twill comments on Mar 7, 2018:

Yes. Absolutely. In Houston? I'd go to Galveston. The Strand. The shipping/ waterfront area. The beach. NASA in Clear Lake ( maybe) . The State Park. 3 wonderful things....: 1) I'm a good listener 2) I like my humor.....so you'd better like it too 3) I'd let you take me to special places in Houston ....and I'm in wonderful shape for it. Just go easy on the alcohol

Anyone find their way here from Facebook?

twill comments on Mar 7, 2018:

Yes

Futurist Ray Kurzweil claims artificial intelligence will be as smart as people around 2029, and ...

twill comments on Mar 6, 2018:

YES! With a good old fashioned Tax Write off to go along with it

Shit is the most versatile word in the English language.

twill comments on Mar 3, 2018:

I totally agree ipdg. SHIT....is the perfect word

My first time on this site and I am really confused.

twill comments on Mar 3, 2018:

Hi!

Tomorrow I am challenging myself to a one month Facebook hiatus, mostly to prove to myself that I ...

twill comments on Feb 28, 2018:

Yesterday, I had to find a phone number/ contact for a semi friend who does insulation...so I looked on FB (amongst other places)....I saw that I have 15 notifications on the little globe. Do I care? NOPE! (I knew this would be hardest part) I got his phone number and left

Tomorrow I am challenging myself to a one month Facebook hiatus, mostly to prove to myself that I ...

twill comments on Feb 27, 2018:

1st Day without was a breeze.... I was busy. It was a great day! Now it's 4 a.m. and I can't sleep...and I'm not even tempted.

Tomorrow I am challenging myself to a one month Facebook hiatus, mostly to prove to myself that I ...

twill comments on Feb 25, 2018:

I'm in ....starting when I go to sleep tonight. I'm gonna take it off my phone right now tho. Good Luck Everyone! Happy Hunting....for LIFE !

Star Wars or Star Trek?

twill comments on Feb 25, 2018:

One is very well written...Trek!.....The other is nothing but SOS with different characters in a different universe doing the same old movie crapola....Wars!. No comparison, one is Art and the other is Commerce

Bible Jokes - This one made me howl with laughter. OMG

twill comments on Feb 22, 2018:

Shiteski!....Good News. I bring Ye Good News from the Fire on the Mountain. What do the North Koreans say about I'l Dong Jin, the Fearless Leader: "He works in mysterious ways".......

183 Coffins For Idaho Children Killed By Faith Healing Parents

twill comments on Feb 21, 2018:

Amish get special business laws in some states. like no Work Comp requirement

Why Women Aged 35 45 Are Single and Unhappy The Paradox of Declining Female Happiness - YouTube

twill comments on Feb 18, 2018:

Depression. ADHD. Oprah's "woo" .... Shit never ends . I suppose that (I shut off the babble, I mean video, @ 2:45 btw). Think....just think of not only our species but ALL of the animals in the world.......where did this happiness shit come from? We work, we eat and on a good day we celebrate......but mostly we survive and the lucky ones prosper. I PROSPER because I choose to

Got stuck in a South Dakota blizzard today.

twill comments on Feb 18, 2018:

Of course all know Christians know that God sent Tow Truck Marty your way

My big question is why does religion have to be so creepy?

twill comments on Feb 18, 2018:

Good question. give some examples of creepiness. One for me is the smell of the inside of a church. Kind of weird I go inside of a church, and besides posters and words and such......I don't "feel" God's presence. Never have, not even during services

To all the old men like me (over 60): Don’t you love and hate this group at the same time?

twill comments on Feb 16, 2018:

I've always felt I was born 20 years too soon. I don't think that answers your question tho

Yesterday, on facebook, I point out how an imaginary guy in the sky failed to impede the shooter ...

twill comments on Feb 15, 2018:

Big time battle on FB here too over about the same thing. About 200 comments. As usual it's God's plan which is set....and it's free will which is not Gods fault. Babbling contradictions. Glad i don't live that nonsense in my head

Where's your god now?

twill comments on Feb 15, 2018:

It is sad.

"Books are a poor substitute for female companionship but they are easier to find" - Kvothe, The ...

twill comments on Feb 14, 2018:

Excellent thread, based on an interesting quote

I was trying to find the MeToo thread, asking what we thought of it.

twill comments on Feb 14, 2018:

All I saw Franken do was make a joke

Does anybody else get physically ill when they read articles about proposed Trump regime policies?