Republicans Having Hard Time Finding A City For 2020 Convention: Published at Mock Paper Scissors...

zeuser comments on May 15, 2018:

How embarrassing for Charlotte, which skews more to the liberal end of the spectrum.

Are you happily married?

zeuser comments on May 15, 2018:

Happily divorced. It was a good decision, we're both much happier.

Are lotteries rigged?

zeuser comments on May 14, 2018:

They've been rigged before, probably will be again. You got lots of money involved, and people in general will cheat to get it. I recall in Pennsylvania a few years back they caught someone injecting the ping pong balls they use to select the numbers, making it more likely some would rise up above the others. I prefer betting on games of skill.

In our age of technology where we are constantly on camera which has many safety benefits, do you ...

zeuser comments on May 14, 2018:

So many cameras are around that I expect someone is watching who shouldn't be. So I try to be entertaining. ?

What would you do if you get to know that your girlfriend is cheating on you?

zeuser comments on May 14, 2018:

You gotta wonder, what *else* is she lying about? Put the shoes to her. Don't look back. Burn the bridge. Five gets you ten she cheats on that guy too.

What's your favorite movie quote?

zeuser comments on May 14, 2018:

What we have here is a failure to communicate. I coulda been a contender, instead of a bum, which is what I am, let's face it.

Whats your weather today, May 14, 2018.

zeuser comments on May 14, 2018:

Here in central NC it's now 90, supposed to get to 92, with a couple of clouds and no breeze to speak of. 40% chance of rain tomorrow and for the rest of the week, which we need, and a high tomorrow predicted to be 83.

Hard copy or soft copy?

zeuser comments on May 14, 2018:

Cost and convenience favor soft copy. You don't need to find bookshelf space or carry heavy boxes when you move either.

Keep It Hidden.

zeuser comments on May 14, 2018:

Ouch.

Which Star Trek series is your favorite?

zeuser comments on May 14, 2018:

DS9, hands down.

Why do men think that they should be with younger women?

zeuser comments on May 13, 2018:

Your perspective focuses on a single dimension: relative age. I suggest that there may well be other secondary, and maybe even primary, drivers in any given relationship, regardless of the age differential. Something to consider.

Is Telekinesis possible?

zeuser comments on May 13, 2018:

One time I thought about it, and I moved my bowels. Scared the crap outta me.

How do you define "incredible" sex?

zeuser comments on May 13, 2018:

A partner usually helps.

Trump Pulled Out?

zeuser comments on May 13, 2018:

Why else? Because of a thoughtful analysis and the development of a superior alternative plan? Naaahh.

Assumptions

zeuser comments on May 13, 2018:

I'm guessing it happens more than I know because most of the time it simply doesn't come up. A woman I worked with who was from my hometown was appalled when I told her, and then told her my kids weren't baptized. I thought she'd die right there. (I still get anonymous "Easter cards" in the mail, but not since I moved.) Another was a real estate agent who asked me what church I attended, and the news was a shock to her as well, one she clearly didn't expect. Her husband was present to, and he just stuttered. I went with another agent. There are more instances I can come up with, but they follow the same pattern. And then there are all those people making the same assumptions who never bring them up. I think it's funny.

... and the VP and the rest of the gang, to really work!

zeuser comments on May 13, 2018:

I'll chip in 5 bucks for airfare.

Does anyone else find it a bit condescending that some people can have no interest in you because ...

zeuser comments on May 13, 2018:

If it makes you feel any better, people have no interest in me for a variety of reasons, even though I do have a degree or two. I've found that a lot of people with advanced degrees are arrogant pricks. Then there are a lot of people who like to be condescending for any reason that's convenient. Blow these people off.

Does anyone know which wine pairs best with Nutella and a spoon?

zeuser comments on May 12, 2018:

Vodka and blueberry wine. If you can't find a good blueberry wine, then just go with vodka and blueberry juice. It works.

Is God a Replacement for our Dad?

zeuser comments on May 12, 2018:

My dad is still with me at 93. He is WAY better than god. Just sayin'.

Movie night! What is your favorite drama?

zeuser comments on May 12, 2018:

I could watch Rocky a hundred times. YMMV

Do you care if you are remembered when you die?

zeuser comments on May 12, 2018:

This isn't a real focus for me. No, I guess I don't.

What Makes You Happy?

zeuser comments on May 11, 2018:

1 is out, you'd have to be crazy to want all the noise. 3 is out, I'm retired and that ship has already sailed. 2 seems superfluous. That leaves 4, 5, and 6. Yeah, I could live with those.

Have you ever just been so fed up with society that you have considered moving off the grid and ...

zeuser comments on May 11, 2018:

I've got zero survivalist skills. I'd be dead as soon as it got cold.

Cat lovers will so totally get this right away.

zeuser comments on May 11, 2018:

Pussy grabber!

I got a letter from the Origami Association today. I don't know what to make of it.

zeuser comments on May 11, 2018:

Just see what unfolds.

When you die you go back to the state you were in before you were born.

zeuser comments on May 11, 2018:

This has always been my assumption, the consciousness dissipates as the physical body that sustains it ceases to function.

Has anything ever happened in your life that challenged your atheism and made you consider going ...

zeuser comments on May 10, 2018:

Nope

What is the one thing that you appreciate the most.

zeuser comments on May 10, 2018:

You find yourself alone with a problem or some onerous task, things aren't going particularly week, but you aren't giving up. Still progress is slow, you are starting to get tired, you are already sweating, and things don't look good, but there is no going back. Then, when things look the bleakest, a friend's face pops out from around the corner. You had no idea he knew you were here, you surely didn't ask him for help. "Need a hand?" he says. This, this is what I really appreciate. When you need a friend, and a friend shows up. ??

Miss my ex’s dog.

zeuser comments on May 10, 2018:

Yeah, this can be hard. I remember going out with someone who had a cat, a dog, and two parrots. The dog was a sweetie and a snuggler, but the female parrot (Trixie) used to follow me around, sit on my shoulder, jump up on the chair with me. The male parrot (Omar) was a dick. After we broke up, I saw her walking the dog in a local park, and the dog barked at me. It broke my heart. Of course the woman issued a low-end growl, so maybe it wasn't what I thought. But I never saw Trixie again. Good luck, partner, and get your own dog. Plenty of rescues available *today*.

It never gets old..

zeuser comments on May 9, 2018:

Nobody ever says that to me. Really, I don't hear it.

Some of my latest anti Trump creations...enjoy...;)

zeuser comments on May 9, 2018:

Good work, bro! LOL

What do you to make yourself feel sexy?

zeuser comments on May 9, 2018:

Get clean, smell good, pick the pants that fit and the shirt without the hole. And smile. A bit of the herb usually helps. ?

When I was 12 a man I babysat for pinned me up against a wall and called me a cock tease.

zeuser comments on May 9, 2018:

You hear people say go with your gut. You did it, and it stuck. To me, this is bravery, doing what you know is right in the face of your own fear and isolation. I'm sorry it happened to you, but your response was highly commendable. Don't be too hard on your mom, we are all limited by our respective paths. Sounds like she came around in the end, at least I hope she did.

Does anyone else feel like they are destined to fail at relationships?

zeuser comments on May 9, 2018:

Ahh, well. Everyone lives a life that is in large part shaped by circumstances beyond our control. It starts with genetics, your location, socioeconomics, the people you meet, your upbringing, your health, how you make a buck, the list goes on. Are you *meant* to be alone due to any of those factors? I think it may well be an effect, but a lot of those things can change if you try hard enough to do so. We all, however, struggle to know just wtf to change. It ain't easy. A couple of things we can control, attitude and effort. And learning from errors, cuz we all make em. I dunno if that helps at all, that's what I got. Good luck, don't give up!

If Cohen took care of those bills as well?

zeuser comments on May 9, 2018:

"This is another one, sir."

This may sound strange from a 61 year old (I was a lot more sure about love when I was a teenager) ...

zeuser comments on May 9, 2018:

Nothing wrong with infatuation, it *is* exciting. Romantic love, to me, always meant that I felt more like I was me while in love with someone than I would otherwise, like something would be missing from my own self if my love wasn't there. It's all subjective, however.

I've got two kids.

zeuser comments on May 9, 2018:

Different approaches can work for different people. I always let my kids go with their friends to any kind of service they wanted. My boy went to a bunch: a megachurch, a Mormon Temple, a synagogue, a Catholic Church, and a Buddhist temple. He liked the Buddhists the best, he told me, because the food was "awesome". They both turned out more or less like me, compassionate humanists who are atheist af.

What was the best date you ever had?

zeuser comments on May 9, 2018:

Outdoor all day music festival in 2014 or so. Beautiful September day, we were both still infatuated with each other, and the music and food were all just superb. That relationship ran its course, and it was a good run, but that date sticks out as a particularly good one.

Does anyone have any fun telling people you are atheist stories?

zeuser comments on May 9, 2018:

About, oh, I dunno, 4 years ago I was in a bar (don't judge ?) talking with a couple of my drinking buddies and the subject somehow came up. I came out with my atheism, expecting shock or something I guess ( this is NC after all), and each one of the 3 guys I was talking with sort of sheepishly admitted that yeah, so were they. Surprised the hell out of me, in a pleasant way. It confirmed my decision to never shy away from the topic if it comes up, cuz you never know who might be relieved to find out that they are not alone.

What flavor of coffee did you drink today?

zeuser comments on May 9, 2018:

The house blend at the bagel shop.

I think I have seen it all now.

zeuser comments on May 9, 2018:

But this was on Facebook, right? So immediately your expectations ought to be lower.

Help me to figure out, please, how I done wrong on another dating site.

zeuser comments on May 9, 2018:

Well, a lot of people are dishonest and I really don't care for them. Although it raises the chances I'll be burned, I'm willing to risk that to keep it honest. You don't have to remember who you told what, it's just much easier. It frees up the cycles for you to keep track of what you are hearing, too. YMMV

I've stuggeled with whether or not to continue debating in my religious school and among my teachers...

zeuser comments on May 9, 2018:

Good for you, hon. I've also always prided myself on working within the system.

Greetings all, I am totally new to this site! I've been openly atheist for many years now, but had ...

zeuser comments on May 9, 2018:

Climb aboard, partner, and hang on!

Why do we continually want someone we can’t have?

zeuser comments on May 8, 2018:

If you have it, you don't want it anymore because, well, you have it.

Catholics call Met Gala outfits 'blasphemous'

zeuser comments on May 8, 2018:

I'm shocked. That's shocking.

When life gives me lemons I just give them back. Cause I hate holding stuff.

zeuser comments on May 8, 2018:

I just keep em, because hey, free lemons!

Weird wish

zeuser comments on May 8, 2018:

The less you know (and the more you rely on faith), the more certain you are. The more you know (and the less you rely on faith), the more questions you have, not least of which because you are aware that there are things you do NOT know. While I sometimes, like you, envy the simplistic choices enforced by some faith or another, I don't think I'd want to sacrifice critical thinking and integrity, in spite of the uncertainty, for certainty and ignorance.

Every problem has a resolution, every question an answer -- yes or no?

zeuser comments on May 8, 2018:

I've come to realize that every problem usually has more than one resolution, including not resolving the problem. Which is the right way to go? Sometimes getting started on an imperfect solution is better than waiting to find a better one, but other times, that is exactly the wrong thing to do. As for questions, some have pretty straightforward answers, but others are more nuanced and complex, and you get into qualifying your responses. To your question: problems, no, not usually; questions, the simple ones, yes, some others, no.

What’s the most frustrating thing about getting older?

zeuser comments on May 8, 2018:

After exercise, with a hangover, or with some illness, the body simply does *NOT* snap back like I remember. When I was in college, I remember shooting pool til 4 or 4:30, sleeping in my car, splashing water on my face, and making it to a 7 AM class. That just doesn't work the same way anymore. Stuff starts to wear out too. You get aches or pains in areas you were never aware existed on your body.

My father passed away recently and didn't want any fuss, eulogies or services and such.

zeuser comments on May 7, 2018:

Aw man, my condolences on your loss, but your dad left you something beautiful.

What happens at a million points?

zeuser comments on May 7, 2018:

Satori.

I've been pondering the WHY of religion. That is, why does it exist?

zeuser comments on May 7, 2018:

Religion was invented when the first con man met the first fool. This is often attributed to Mark Twain, but he probably didn't say it. Sounds about right to me.

Texas Bill would fine men for masturbation.

zeuser comments on May 7, 2018:

You underestimate the number of jerkoffs in the Texas legislature. Or maybe you don't. ?

What is your preferred method of accessing this site? Why?

zeuser comments on May 7, 2018:

I go to the website on my tablet. It's easier to compose text by dragging my finger than on the phone, and I can get to emojis that aren't available on my PC.

Please post and share a good or bad joke about religion.

zeuser comments on May 7, 2018:

Nun goes into a liquor store and picks out a bottle of whiskey. Cashier says, "Sister! What are you doing?" Nun says, "oh it's all right, it's for Father Dooley's constipation." Later, the cashier is walking home and sees the nun completely wasted in the gutter next to the empty whiskey bottle and says "Sister, I thought you said this was for Father Dooley's constipation!" Nun says "Thash right. When Father Dooley sheez me like thish, he'll shit!" Sorry, that's all I got.

The BEST Giuliani video EVER-Miss P got alarmed I was laughing so much! John Oliver on Rudy ...

zeuser comments on May 7, 2018:

That's hilarious!

Roll Call at the Cabinet

zeuser comments on May 7, 2018:

Funny, not funny. Too true and depressing, but here we are.

Two brothers are curators of a natural history museum.

zeuser comments on May 6, 2018:

Anything with the word bone is funny. Just on general principles.

This is a bit of a bragging post.

zeuser comments on May 5, 2018:

A long time ago, I was in a couple of productions in high school. It is very satisfying when it all comes together, but the director has the toughest job, imho. Good on you and your cast and crew. .?

Any Beatles fan here? Which of their song do you like the most?

zeuser comments on May 5, 2018:

No Reply, the song with that name I mean.

A trump piñata! Ha! A delightful idea! Refreshingly therapeutic!!!

zeuser comments on May 5, 2018:

Yeah, but what's it filled with?

Just wondering how many of you escaped religion on your own,by study and observation, and if any of ...

zeuser comments on May 5, 2018:

I never knew anyone who explicitly said hey, this is all horseshit. But now that I think back, there were plenty of people, trapped in an ethnic cultural religion loop, that I came upon over the course of my past years who felt the same way that I did. And many others who talked with me and let me cut my atheistic teeth, though that was never the emphasis of the discussions.

What Feet?

zeuser comments on May 4, 2018:

?

Paul Ryan and the Priest

zeuser comments on May 4, 2018:

Ok, why the fuck does the house of Representatives even *need* a damn chaplain. But all right, I have a certain respect for Jesuits amongst all the clergy. I am happy the Jesuit stood up to the bully. But I am still not cool with publicly funded pastors. Wow, it's complicated for me.

Wine lovers?

zeuser comments on May 4, 2018:

I drink low end Pinot Grigio everyday, but I base a lot on the venue and the meal. A nice big Zinfandel with a steak, a dry Chianti with a bolgenese, a true rose with a pizza, but a Sauvignon Blanc with shrimp. See? ? I want to try a Gewurtztraminer paired with a goat curry.

He really is Pinnochio

zeuser comments on May 4, 2018:

Ah, but Pinocchio was a puppet.... Oh, wait...

Why is it that we do not hear scientists defend their postions more often.

zeuser comments on May 4, 2018:

My guess is that they do, but the coverage is minimal because it doesn't sell ads to hear a PhD get into the specifics with full scientific reasoning and results about pions or something, much less read about it. Jesus, people go to restaurants where menus have pictures of the food. Having said that, there are a few popular defenders who really do put up vigorous pro-research, pro-science arguments. I'm thinking of guys like Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye, and in the past the late greats Carl Sagan and Isaac Asimov. Now, moreso than in the past but even back then, you have to entertain first and slip in the information and arguments along the way. It wouldn't hurt to emphasize scientific literacy (or just plain old literacy) in the US education system again. To appreciate an argument, you need an audience that comprehends what you are saying.

Over 1,100 leading economists sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging the president to ...

zeuser comments on May 4, 2018:

His soy bean growing base in flyover country is raising a big stink about Chinese retaliation. He will probably hear about that, but whether this moron does anything to change his position depends more on whim than on reason or political calculation.

Is it 'wrong' to love more than one person at the same time?

zeuser comments on May 4, 2018:

Well, not all of us do. To answer your lead question, you can't control who you fall in love with. All you can do is control how you handle it.

My Christian friends don't understand why I don't get romantically involved with religious men.

zeuser comments on May 4, 2018:

Are there any Christian guys you *want* to get romantically involved with? If not, you can tell your nosy pals to watch you not care. About having a smaller circle of friends, be careful. You want to cultivate friendships with younger people, cuz as you get older, your current friends who are roughly your age will die off. My poor 93 year old Dad has this issue. Just something to consider. Good luck!

Kellyanne Conjob actually just responded to a reporter's question with, "read the president's ...

zeuser comments on May 4, 2018:

To be fair, at least this way the talking yam can't contradict her in half an hour.

What is something totally new that you've done or that has happened to you or for you in the past ...

zeuser comments on May 4, 2018:

I retired, moved, bought a house, sold a house, like that.

Desperately seeking Panda-related puns.

zeuser comments on May 3, 2018:

Well, a black and white animal goes into a restaurant and orders dinner. He finishes, pulls out a gun, shoots the waiter, gets up and departs. "What was that??" Says the shift manager. The millennial busboy Googles it and says. " It was a panda. Says here in Wikipedia a panda is a black and white animal that eats shoots and leaves." That's all I got hon.

GADS! After reading LOADS of witty/sharp post responses and reviewing these hilarious profiles, some...

zeuser comments on May 3, 2018:

Your handle is a pun involving a German philosopher. Without a writing a thing about yourself, you've already spoken volumes. Welcome to the monkey house. ?

What is number one on your bucket list?

zeuser comments on May 3, 2018:

I still think I can make Cher very happy.

I just want to be the reason that some woman somewhere lowers her standards.

zeuser comments on May 3, 2018:

Hey hey, that's my territory, bucko!

Must see in DC?

zeuser comments on May 3, 2018:

The national botanic garden is underrated. Arlington it's very sobering, but takes a while if you want to see the changing of the guard and Lee's house. Is close to the Lincoln memorial. Smithsonian air and space museum, and natural history museum of you want to stay close to that area. Lots of good Ethiopian restaurants. All kinds of art museums. The Vietnam memorial too. The Capitol to it's also an eye opener. Argh, too many good things.

@HippieChick58 Hi there, since this is Trump Pinata where we bash to our hearts content to relieve ...

zeuser comments on May 3, 2018:

New to this group, I inadvertently fed a troll here the other day. My apologies, won't happen again. Is trolling here that common? If not, I can put up with it until it gets bad. You can ban certain people based on posts, but that does require someone reading each one and making a decision. If someone is willing to do that, ok.

How do you want to be buried?

zeuser comments on May 3, 2018:

I'd prefer cremation, but I told my kids to surprise me.

I posted this on my main page but also decided to share it here.

zeuser comments on May 3, 2018:

That's beautiful. Well thought out with credibility and integrity shining through. Thanks for your service and for your participation in open discussion.

Is it better to legalize prostitution or keep it illegal

zeuser comments on May 2, 2018:

Honestly, why hasn't this happened already? Too many people making lots of money this way, on both sides of the fence, and we all know who is getting screwed. Would legalizing help? It would help some folks.

Questions: Do you take offense at turns of phrase, such as.

zeuser comments on May 1, 2018:

I use some of these (or variations, like Jesus H Tits) myself. I have taken to saying the less metaphysical Gesudheit when someone sneezes, but it doesn't offend me in the least. And here in NC, "bless your heart" almost never has a sympathetic meaning.

Don't know much about fresh water fish.

zeuser comments on May 1, 2018:

Rainbow trout, wild caught in a mountain stream or lake, cooked in a pan over a wood campfire.

Some samples of my artwork, for those interested...

zeuser comments on May 1, 2018:

Good stuff, very polished!

This might be old, but still true.

zeuser comments on May 1, 2018:

A lot more people are talking to themselves since stable genius started the trend. What a moron.

How do you date?

zeuser comments on May 1, 2018:

Day trips are nice. Outdoor music. Meet for beers or some wine. Get something to eat. You know, the basics.

Take that, Cheetoh Man!

zeuser comments on Apr 30, 2018:

I like the whole vibe of let's take the gloves off here. These vulgar, corrupt, dishonest dickweeds really don't like it when confronted, using their own tactics, just like any other bully. And they complained about political correctness as a fucking campaign issue!! Ok, let's dance, bitches!

Let's play the "What if.

zeuser comments on Apr 30, 2018:

In spite of the signs of the Apocalypse teased in the NT, the answer is "whatever you think the cues should be". There's the beauty of faith based reality. Whatever someone convinced you, or you convinced yourself, without any credible evidence, to be true... that's it. IMO, pizza with pineapple is as credible a sign as I've seen.

When arguing with a faither (a deeply religious person), against the precepts of their religion, ...

zeuser comments on Apr 30, 2018:

You can never go wrong, from an argumentation and debate perspective, in pointing out the lack of evidence for outrageous assertions. I simply ask for verifiable proof and just leave it at that. Getting caught in spurious self referential bullshit is playing their game. I don't do it.

Today marks the ending of the Vietnam war! The fall of Saigon from the rooftop of the US Embassy!...

zeuser comments on Apr 30, 2018:

You can make a good argument that yes we did change, for the worse. Kissinger said that countries don't have friends, they have interests. We've now got chicken hawk warmongers all up and down this current excuse for an administration, and they've got interests all right, all related to profiteerng and post colonial exploitation.

Politness and Courtesy

zeuser comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Doesn't cost a thing, feels good for both you and the other guy. It's a two way street though. If the other guy is a dick, I change my strategy a bit.

This is the front of my fridge. Anyone else got an archeological site like this?!

zeuser comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Mine looked like that when the kids were still at home and in school. It's not so crowded now.

Why is it that people who were not religious before so often "get religion" and start going to ...

zeuser comments on Apr 30, 2018:

I suppose some folks doubt their ability to create a moral structure they can justify to their kids, so they take the easy way out and let religion do it for them. Bad idea, if you ask me, and it's just a guess, but I bet it's true a lot of the times this happens.

What It's Really About.

zeuser comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Sounds like something an ex would have said. "Ya know, if you really loved me you'd buy me the Mercedes."

What’s your usual procrastination?

zeuser comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Filing. I hate it.

Easy to say, hard to do sometimes. Is this easier for women more so than men? Is so, why is that...

zeuser comments on Apr 30, 2018:

I like to move through life like water. Flow around things that are in your way. Wait until your volume allows you to flow over a dam. Always move with gravity, not against it. Not soft. Inevitable. Y'all following me here?

I no longer believe in the institution of marriage.

zeuser comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Well, maybe not for you. I dunno if I'd indict marriage as an institution based on the opinion of one guy, all due respect of course. I was married for 28 years, mostly good. Marriage as an institution gets its legs from people who buy into it, and it is not a simple concept.

Everyone is so quick to pick at their own faults so, What trait do you like the most about yourself?

zeuser comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Quick, and articulate.

Do you find that people don't get your humor?

zeuser comments on Apr 29, 2018:

You have to take risks for comedy. If something flops, there's always the next gag. A giraffe walks into a bar and says "Highballs are on me." Heh.