Why astrology is retarded The fact that so many people (mostly female) are so impervious to logic...

Etre comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Lets look at this from a Historical context. Give me a minute to breathe.... I do understand what you are saying. But as a Student of Academia and Esoteric Societies, I have a little different perspective. First we must go to the root. Astrology is a term that has morphed into a conceptualized ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 27, 2018:

Yes history has been formed by people who follow astrology just like religion. This does not follow that it works or is true. Hitler believed in astrology Churchill - history, who won? Can a truth come from a falsehood? Yes, Newton based much of his calculations on a falsehood. Back to Churchill again and " there are lies, damned lies and statistics " In any given set of random numbers there will be anomalies. For example open a phone book and look at the numbers, (exclude area codes). You are quite likely to find a high % of names which end in a vowel that are odd or even have more or less % of prime numbers like 3, 7 or 9. This is not significant just random. As for the time of year when you are born. Some of this may be explained by our educational system. The school year starts in early september. Children who are born soon after that date are older when they first go to school. Therefore more confident and developed. Not much of a head start but it can be equated to having the white pieces in chess. Let us now look at the planets and their influence. If all of them were aligned at the same time they would exert a gravitational pull on you less than a delivery truck driving down your street. Even astrologers come unstuck when they try and prove this. I suggest you look at Guaquelin’s Horoscope Experiment. Where everyone got the same reading.

Why astrology is retarded The fact that so many people (mostly female) are so impervious to logic...

AzVixen52 comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I stopped at "mostly women". Spoken like a "mostly asshole". Single, right? Oy vey

273kelvin replies on Apr 27, 2018:

I am sorry but the " mostly women " remark is accurate. It may not be pc or nice to hear but there are interests that follow gender stereotypes. It is not sexist to say that most sports fans or petrol heads are men. How many men have you met that have had a tarot reading or been to a physic? Go to book store and choose 2 magazines. One is a lads mag like Loaded or GHQ the other a womans like Cosmopolitan or Hello. Are there are astrology sections in both? Market forces prove the point. Though I have had some guys ask me what sign I am, the number is about 90% more for women

Name songs, either ones with your own name, or ones you're particularly fond of (or even ones you ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l2sTmWr7ISY

273kelvin replies on Apr 27, 2018:

Ah was it live? The band did admit that a lot of the tracks were studio off takes with the applause dubbed in. Still one of the best " Live " albums ever though

I hate it when I'm just introducing myself to someone and I mention how I am an atheist.

MamaMOB comments on Apr 26, 2018:

Isn't that fun! I love it when people tell me I'm going to places I don't believe exist. My answer is always "Yea I'll be the one selling water. Find me when you get there." Then I remind them that judging me is a sin. At least according to their religion.

273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2018:

Oh yes it does and we have at least one member who lives there https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell,_Michigan

This site, the members - all of us - outwardly deny the existence of deity.

273kelvin comments on Apr 26, 2018:

Religion does not play any significant part of my life. However I live in a largely secular society (UK). So many of this site come from the bible belt and or theist families. They need someone to discuss this with. Also how can you keep religion out of your govt unless you band together. If this is...

273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2018:

@misstuffy Well as Monty Python would say " Nobody expects the Spanish inquisition "

Is science & religion compatible?

slavenomore comments on Apr 26, 2018:

Christian religion is nothing more than a State Religion established and modified by a long dead empire yet, the influence and politics of the shell religion left behind by the Roman Empire survived in the western world with no one else to fill the power vacuum left by the Imperium's collapse. As ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2018:

Not too sure about the internet.It has already disproved the million monkeys hypothesis. Plus we have flat earthers, fake news and radicalization of islamic fundamentalists all via this medium.

Is science & religion compatible?

MJF6922 comments on Apr 26, 2018:

As Christopher Hitchens once said: They are not only incompatible, but irreconcilable.

273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2018:

@atheist " And the lion will lay down with the lamb but the lamb wont get much sleep " Woody Allen

Name songs, either ones with your own name, or ones you're particularly fond of (or even ones you ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 25, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tT6UWH8oGlg

273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2018:

Written in India about Mia Farrows sister

This site, the members - all of us - outwardly deny the existence of deity.

MattHardy comments on Apr 26, 2018:

Great idea. Let's talk about irony instead.

273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2018:

That would be difficult as most of you are American ;-)

Why do we all overthink dating?

273kelvin comments on Apr 26, 2018:

Hell show up first and then we can see if we piss each other off.

273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2018:

@SonderOpia Oh if only distance didn`t separate us ahhhh

What are your top three war movies?

x0lineage0x comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Memphis Belle (1990) 300 (2006) WarGames (1983)

273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2018:

@Kuildeous Sorry but from what I remember, there was no irony intended. It was a bad movie attempt to increase the macho image of the Spartans. Whereas they were the baddest asses in ancient Greece but every man jack of them was gay. Let us also recall this movie was made at the time of don`t ask don`t tell.

True story.

snytiger6 comments on Apr 26, 2018:

With a smart ass answer like that, he was asking for it.

273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2018:

A coward dies a thousand deaths. A brave man only one. He reckoned it was worth it.

Like my ancient ancestor told Hannibal "We can make it across the Alps if we have the ELEMENTS with ...

FrayedBear comments on Apr 26, 2018:

Strewth @273Kelvin how are they going understand that joke when they can't see them in the room?

273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2018:

Elementary my dear Watson

Question of individual vs. group rights?

IAMGROOT comments on Apr 25, 2018:

The only legitimate rights are individual rights. Any laws should be based on that, I believe.

273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2018:

@IAMGROOT There is a theory that all drivers should not have seat belts or air bags. Instead they should drive with a 12" bayonet pointing out of the steering column. No traffic cops would ever be needed, we would all drive like nuns. What we have instead is unit cost analysis. ie. Number of man hours lost by accidents / cost of implementing legislation. Also it can be a fudge to prevent spending real money on the problem. For example in Australia and parts of Canada, it is compulsory for cyclists to wear helmets. Supporters of this point to a 25% reduction in serious accidents. However detractors say that there has been a 25% reduction in people cycling. Plus there has been less investment in cycle paths etc.

Name a product or service you love so much that you’d happily be that company’s spokesperson.

Donotbelieve comments on Apr 26, 2018:

Pampers; because without them, there would be shit everywhere. *smile

273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2018:

If we had pampers in Henry viii time. We would still be dealing with the waste.

Political Songs!

BeerEngineer comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Green Day or the original Lennon version, Working Class Hero. I also noticed no one has said Imagine by Lennon yet. https://youtu.be/6VsCKbcSNZ8

273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2018:

Working class hero my arse. Have you seen the house he grew up in? https://www.google.co.uk/maps/uv?hl=en&pb=!1s0x487b1ff353f3ccc1:0x2d87c31033673832!2m22!2m2!1i80!2i80!3m1!2i20!16m16!1b1!2m2!1m1!1e1!2m2!1m1!1e3!2m2!1m1!1e5!2m2!1m1!1e4!2m2!1m1!1e6!3m1!7e115!4shttps://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipMU8c7r865rU3I9VgO_snb5s_m9XGCdWYqAq-In%3Dw170-h160-k-no!5sjohn+lennons+house+in+menlove+ave+-+Google+Search=!1e10!2sAF1QipMU8c7r865rU3I9VgO_snb5s_m9XGCdWYqAq-In&sa=X=0ahUKEwj2g53U29faAhUhL8AKHWEjAQEQoioIqwEwDw

Political Songs!

jerry99 comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Phil Ochs I ain't marching anymore (and everything else he sang) https://youtu.be/gv1KEF8Uw2k

273kelvin replies on Apr 26, 2018:

Harry`s song about him https://youtu.be/_bmUQMDrep0

Question of individual vs. group rights?

IAMGROOT comments on Apr 25, 2018:

The only legitimate rights are individual rights. Any laws should be based on that, I believe.

273kelvin replies on Apr 25, 2018:

@IAMGROOT How do you view motorcycle helmet and seatbelt laws? Plus you have the right 1st inscribed in magna carta later in the 5th amendment, not to be forced to give evidence that will incriminate you . Yet if you get pulled over in your car you have to give a breath test or complete a sobriety test.

Question of individual vs. group rights?

IAMGROOT comments on Apr 25, 2018:

The only legitimate rights are individual rights. Any laws should be based on that, I believe.

273kelvin replies on Apr 25, 2018:

@IAMGROOT Okay in the US you have the right to bear arms. You also have the right to life etc. If enough individuals abuse the right to bear arms it makes sense to reduce that right.Taken to its logical conclusion it could mean an individual could have nuclear weapons. Okay less controversial, public smoking. You have the right to smoke but if you smoke in a public place you infringe on other individual rights to breath clean air. You have the right to free speech but if your shouting at 3am your impinging on your neighbors right to sleep ie. pursuit of happiness Plus the oft quoted you do not have the right to shout fire in a crowded theater, which covers hate crime incitement. You have the right to practice your own religion but if that means that you have to stop abortions then your imposing on a womans right over her own body. I could go on but you get the point.

"This “Love Letter” from God is Creepy as Hell.

TheMiddleWay comments on Apr 25, 2018:

It's a wonder reader Jason's head doesn't explode during the holidays: :D :D :D "He sees you when you're sleeping He knows when you're awake He knows if you've been bad or good So be good for goodness sake! Ohh! You better watch out! You better not cry Better not pout I'm telling you why...

273kelvin replies on Apr 25, 2018:

I write to him each year, asking for his list of naughty girls

What are your top three war movies?

x0lineage0x comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Memphis Belle (1990) 300 (2006) WarGames (1983)

273kelvin replies on Apr 25, 2018:

@x0lineage0x i have no problem with gay jokes but from what I remember of 300 it was not a joke but a derogatory remark and very unsparton or laconic. Btw 300 points if you say where Oh brother where art thou comes from (no googles)

Is anybody curious about how members came up with their online names?

273kelvin comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Easy for me as Kelvin is my name and 273 is freezing point ie. iceman

273kelvin replies on Apr 25, 2018:

@buzz13 Less as get older

Is anybody curious about how members came up with their online names?

Wurlitzer comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Im a musician and a Wurlitzer electric piano is one of my favorite sounds. https://youtu.be/8U3DT2nypv8

273kelvin replies on Apr 25, 2018:

There is a weekly radio show on BBC radio 2 "the organist entertains" devoted to wurlitzers. You might be able to get it online. Good old bbc lol

Christian Whose Rapture Prediction Failed Now Says It’ll Happen Later This Year – Friendly ...

yamaha45701 comments on Apr 25, 2018:

You people got it all wrong: He was not predicting the rapture, he was predicting the rupture. If you would check the hospital records yesterday, you would see he was taken to the hospital suffering from an inguinal hernia which is another name for a rupture. See, he was right after all.

273kelvin replies on Apr 25, 2018:

That`s a bit bellow the belt lol

What are your top three war movies?

x0lineage0x comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Memphis Belle (1990) 300 (2006) WarGames (1983)

273kelvin replies on Apr 25, 2018:

I have a problem with 300. At one point the Spartan makes a homophobic comment about the Athenians. When in truth all Spartans were gay.

Does anyone print photos anymore?

273kelvin comments on Apr 24, 2018:

My brother is still into analogue photography. I am giving him a lift to pick up an enlarger on saturday

273kelvin replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@Qualia They are getting really cheep on ebay.

" In " jokes in movies.

x0lineage0x comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I don't get what you are getting at...

273kelvin replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@x0lineage0x Cause for effect, BEcause is eloquent.

Telling women not to do things because "it's not safe" is a big pet peeve of mine.

Kimba comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Here is an interesting statistic from Australia, females over 15 are more likely to be physically assaulted in their own home than anywhere else with over 50% of such assaults occurring at home, next comes where they work or study, after that we've got someone else's home, then we have other public ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@Freedompath No worries

Telling women not to do things because "it's not safe" is a big pet peeve of mine.

Kimba comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Here is an interesting statistic from Australia, females over 15 are more likely to be physically assaulted in their own home than anywhere else with over 50% of such assaults occurring at home, next comes where they work or study, after that we've got someone else's home, then we have other public ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@Freedompath Just because alcohol is involved, the victim may know or have said something to their attacker. Does not mean that the victims were culpable.

" In " jokes in movies.

x0lineage0x comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I don't get what you are getting at...

273kelvin replies on Apr 24, 2018:

Ford was a ... before he was an actor Angelica Houston daughter of ... Duh

Telling women not to do things because "it's not safe" is a big pet peeve of mine.

Kimba comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Here is an interesting statistic from Australia, females over 15 are more likely to be physically assaulted in their own home than anywhere else with over 50% of such assaults occurring at home, next comes where they work or study, after that we've got someone else's home, then we have other public ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@Freedompath And?

Telling women not to do things because "it's not safe" is a big pet peeve of mine.

Kimba comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Here is an interesting statistic from Australia, females over 15 are more likely to be physically assaulted in their own home than anywhere else with over 50% of such assaults occurring at home, next comes where they work or study, after that we've got someone else's home, then we have other public ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 24, 2018:

The demographic of people most likely to be victims of assault is young men between 18 and 25

; A technical one this. Why is it that spellcheck only works on some postings?

OpposingOpposum comments on Apr 24, 2018:

And where do the "thin"s go?

273kelvin replies on Apr 24, 2018:

????

; A technical one this. Why is it that spellcheck only works on some postings?

Rugglesby comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I get that as well, but not just in this forum, do you use Firefox? I had another site today play up in Firefox, but worked fine in Chrome I haven't tried this one in chrome, I'll be honest, I have forgotten my password and rely on my browser to remember it.

273kelvin replies on Apr 24, 2018:

I only use chrome

Substitute the word "Bacon" in the title of one of your favorite movies.

273kelvin comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Not as funny as knob karaoke. Substitute the word knob for love in almost any song. " To know, know, know him is to knob, knob, him and I do" "All you need is knob " You get the picture?

273kelvin replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@TerriCity See what I mean. The last time they did this in a bar I know, they had to clean the seats afterward.

How often, or when do you feel like you need to exercise the old "suspension of disbelief"?

273kelvin comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Most american movies. If your not looking at superheros or undead. Then its the " good guys " getting shot at right, left but never center because the " Bad guys " always miss. Incidentally why are bad guys always played by brits nowadays? Then you have chase scenes. I just watched mission ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@hankster I can suspend it but I have limits. Its become so cliched that its laughable. Really all those henchmen must be on minimum wage and even then they are overpaid. 1000`s of rounds fired and not one on target? If it was just the odd movie then ok but its all of them.

Board games.

Palindromeman comments on Apr 23, 2018:

What I find interesting (but not at all suprising) is that Monopoly has not had a mention. It's a cool premise, but there is no end game other than a grinding and inevitable outcome. It's just boring. Alternative? House rule - set either a time limit or a turn limit.

273kelvin replies on Apr 23, 2018:

Try this variation, I call it market forces. When a player lands on a property it automatically goes to auction. This can be just bids or sealed bids written down. That way the orange set goes for a fortune.

different gender = different sexual preference?

Rugglesby comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Have thought about this often and discussed it often with all different people. If I woke up tomorrow female I would still be attracted to women. I have been in touch with my inner woman and she confirmed she is lesbian. I feel sorry for hetero women, the male body is repulsive. Many of my ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@walklightly I agree with Rugglesby but it is not the machismo that puts us off. More like we know how disgusting we are. Farts, hair and smells.

My friend was trying to convince me that homeopathic medicine really works.

Novelty comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Why is this a thing? Every cup of water has at least one molecule that passed through Hitler. That doesn't make fascism interesting to me. If there's any magic in this con game it's the magic of the placebo effect. This is the sort of belief that left when I sent God packing.

273kelvin replies on Apr 22, 2018:

The Hitler molecules are balanced out by the Ghandi ones lol

My friend was trying to convince me that homeopathic medicine really works.

RPardoe comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Of course she was not amused...the vodka was way too strong. It has to be diluted 100X a few more times for increased potency!

273kelvin replies on Apr 22, 2018:

No I did not want get her too drunk lol

A man sees a woman he's attracted to when out shopping.

evestrat comments on Apr 22, 2018:

"... tells her that he is interested in her." ... how so? Does he strike up a conversation, see if she is as smart as she is pretty? ... If I'm out shopping, minding my own business, and a guy comes up to me and says "Hey, I've been watching you pick out those bananas and I gotta say, I find you...

273kelvin replies on Apr 22, 2018:

How about " Er hi, excuse me but can you help me pick out the 2nd best bunch of bananas please? "

So I phoned my local Chinese restaurant and asked " Do you deliver?

surrealhoax comments on Apr 22, 2018:

You must have one of those southerin accents.

273kelvin replies on Apr 22, 2018:

About as southern as John Lennon

Bob Dylan. Discuss

Nevermind345 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Actors don't write books or plays. Singers don't write songs or play music for the most part. To hear a writer sing his song or read their poetry is a moment. Louie Armstrong didn't have many vocal skills or did Jimmy Durante but their was the song in their Hearts that made them what they were.

273kelvin replies on Apr 22, 2018:

Charlie Chaplin did act write and gave us one of the best songs ever ""smile"

What are some of the things you've mastered that were worth it, but that took real time and effort ...

273kelvin comments on Apr 22, 2018:

The guitar. I paid for my own lessons with a satuday job at 14. Although after nearly 4 decades I cannot say I am a master of the instument. It has fed me on occasion, provided me with good friends and the odd romance. Now I write my own songs.

273kelvin replies on Apr 22, 2018:

@Keyboard-Mama I think I might do just that.

What are some of the things you've mastered that were worth it, but that took real time and effort ...

NVApistevist comments on Apr 22, 2018:

I've been welding for 30 plus years, I am a certified welding inspector, certified welding educator, and I'm still learning every day. The same way I don't believe in faith, I don't believe in mastery. That is a title people with less knowledge "bestow' upon others. Sometimes when someone is ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 22, 2018:

I suppose you know that master is a term used in trademen lor In olden times. There were apprentices who were indentured to a master. After they had " served their time " they became journeymen and could ply their trade on their own. Then after working for many years they would submit a piece of work to the guild. If their masterpiece was deemed good enough they achieved the title of master. Only then could they take on an apprentice and teach. The practice continues in some form in the UK today. The fact that you teach qualifies you as a master like it or not.

Good Morning, it is interesting, as in "may you live in interesting times," living in the bible belt...

slayer1am comments on Apr 21, 2018:

It's always frustrating the cliches that religious people hang on to. "evolution is just a theory" "without god, you have no moral absolute" "science has been wrong before". They will not accept new information, no matter how it's presented. Like banging your head on a brick wall.

273kelvin replies on Apr 22, 2018:

Not encountered it myself but next time they say " It`s just a theory " tell them " So is Ohms law but you wouldn't want your house re-wired by guys who went to the will of Allah school of electrical engineering "

Should Religion Be Taught in Schools?

273kelvin comments on Apr 21, 2018:

It is compulsory in the UK. I used to think this was wrong but so much of our society and history is based on this that some rudimentary knowledge is essential

273kelvin replies on Apr 21, 2018:

@Petter Education is there to prepare us for life. If you are in a theist society then learning about your own norms are really useful. Okay this may by deemed as indoctrination but if everybody believes in fairy tales then you should know then too.

Are we becoming the "get off my lawn" group?

273kelvin comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Not seen any anti-newbie posts myself but I welcome all comers

273kelvin replies on Apr 21, 2018:

@Crimson67 No but I am always on here and see what has been posted, Plus as I said there is no search engine

Are we becoming the "get off my lawn" group?

273kelvin comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Not seen any anti-newbie posts myself but I welcome all comers

273kelvin replies on Apr 21, 2018:

@Crimson67 Is there any recourse for them so do do ? for example If a member posts " Karma " does it automatically do what parliamentary conversion does in the UK ie " I refer my honourable friend to the answer I gave some moments ago. " Worst than that you cannot look up up subjects and discussions and add to them by simply typing in a subject like karma and finding it

Are we becoming the "get off my lawn" group?

273kelvin comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Not seen any anti-newbie posts myself but I welcome all comers

273kelvin replies on Apr 21, 2018:

On the subject of re-posts. Two within a week on karma. I guess what goes around....

An odd time of year to post this but hay ho.

cmadler comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Although a small part of it occurs at Christmas, I really think of "Trading Places" as a New Year's movie. And of course, any time you can't find a movie specific to a given holiday, there's always "Holiday Inn"! There are probably a lot of movies with key NYE scenes that we don't necessarily think ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 21, 2018:

There's a full length 1 off Dr Who set in NYE 2000 with Paul McGann as the Dr and set in the US. Then there is " Home for Purim " a fictional film inside of " for your consideration " By Christopher Guest

Capitalism or Separation of Church and State

DominicShaull comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Let’s be overly simplistic for a moment. Let’s say there are altruistic people and selfish people. The altruistic people will do good naturally. How can we then organize society such that the selfish people have a positive influence as well? Capitalism is a good system because it leverages human...

273kelvin replies on Apr 20, 2018:

The difference between capitalism and socialism. Capitalism is about man exploiting man and socialism is the other way round.

Capitalism or Separation of Church and State

Coldo comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Neither. Anarchy Rules!

273kelvin replies on Apr 20, 2018:

Anarchy has no rules! Never met an anarchist yet who said " Sod it, today I will drive on the other side of the road "

Do you believe in Karma?

AncientNight comments on Apr 19, 2018:

The broken thumb was just a dumb accident. Karma doesn't usually work that fast. You want to see Karma in action? Just look at what's going on with Rump and his administration in the courts and with the Meuller investigation. Pretty soon, that scumbag is going to get what's coming to him. I hope ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 20, 2018:

So what did John Lennon do that was so bad?

May I recommend in the most strongest terms possible, a documentary on netflix called " Five came ...

CandyWorner comments on Apr 19, 2018:

My Dad was in the landing of Normandy. He said: the landing vehicles were full of blood when you got in Guys were puking all over the place The guys were getting shot when the boats gear unloaded so he jumped over the side and immediately sank with his pack on He skated on all the shells on the ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 20, 2018:

Firstly thank you for your dads service. That`s the thing about this doc. John Ford and Houston were there too filming it. Most of what they shot could not be shown

What has happened to hitchhiking?

EMC2 comments on Apr 19, 2018:

No it is too dangerous today. I would stop and pick up hitches along my way and I hitched myself But then there were no where near the number of guns as we have today. In addition we have absurd gun laws as well as right wing nut jobs. No, I am sorry for those I now pass by, but not today

273kelvin replies on Apr 20, 2018:

We don`t have gun problem in the UK but still no hitchers

What has happened to hitchhiking?

azzow2 comments on Apr 19, 2018:

I live out on old route 66 which is now 285 on the map I see hitchhikers all the time.

273kelvin replies on Apr 19, 2018:

Route 66 is a very cool road to live by. The grapes of wrath has the best hitchhiking story.

What has happened to hitchhiking?

CallMeDave comments on Apr 19, 2018:

If you can afford an iPhone and data plan, you can buy a car.

273kelvin replies on Apr 19, 2018:

Have you seen how much insurance is for a new driver these days? Sure you can get a car for £200 but times that by 10 to be legal and with cameras everywhere you need to be.

What has happened to hitchhiking?

Amisja comments on Apr 19, 2018:

Its quite common in France and considered a bit of a social fais pau not to pick up a hitcher. When I was younger I'd regularly hitch to Hull (from East Lancs) and get a walk on Ferry to Amsters..party all weekend and hitch back to nurse training school for monday. (I hope mi old Dad never reads ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 19, 2018:

Not sure about the France thing? My girlfriend and I were stuck in a one horse town (and I think that they ate the horse) called Valliane for 8 hours one summer.

Do you believe in Karma?

Mykbar comments on Apr 19, 2018:

If you believe in Karma, how do you explain Donald Trump?

273kelvin replies on Apr 19, 2018:

You live in a country with a lot of dumb people in it (sorry members of this site exempted). You chose the worst candidate ever to run against him. But maybe its Karma for giving the world McDonalds?

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

phxbillcee comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Ssome of the most magnificent classical music is 'religion' themed, Handel's Messiah as just one example. Gospel has some of the most incredible vocals around! Sometimes the 'lyrics' or theme can be ignored. Sometimes a very human message is inherent in the words, religion based or not. I'm not a ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 19, 2018:

True John Newton was a slave ship captain but he already was a christian. (christianity had no problem with slavery. In fact it was viewed as the white mans burden to bring it to negroes). Later he became a staunch abolitionist but amazing grace was not initially written about this. He was shipwrecked off the coast of Africa and rescued, hence the " saved. "

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

springlover comments on Apr 18, 2018:

it was written by a secular jew. sung by a man who committed suicide. i dont see it celebrate religion per say, but definitely life. and i love mountain music!

273kelvin replies on Apr 19, 2018:

Hallelujah has a firm basis in the bible with the two love stories at the start. Cohen was far from secular. He may not have been a practicing jew but he spent a long time in other religions, even scientology at one point. Then 9 years as a zen buddhist monk. I noticed on the sleeve notes of " Dear Heather " he spelt god as g-d as any good jew would. Also his last album is deeply religious, with a chorus taken from the kaddish and " I`m ready my lord. "

Would you rather be crazy rich or deeply in love?

Hazydays comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Love. Can’t live a truly happy fulfilling life without it. Money can come and go, but true love remains and if it’s the right kind of reciprocating love, wealth shouldn’t matter or make one iota of difference. I’ve been on both sides of the wealth spectrum. Love is love no matter the money ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 19, 2018:

@GipsyOfNewSpain I have been in love a few times and had very long term relationships. Often they have been tarred by arguments about money. Personally I would like to see what life was like with enough of it then see what happens

Would you rather be crazy rich or deeply in love?

Hazydays comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Love. Can’t live a truly happy fulfilling life without it. Money can come and go, but true love remains and if it’s the right kind of reciprocating love, wealth shouldn’t matter or make one iota of difference. I’ve been on both sides of the wealth spectrum. Love is love no matter the money ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 19, 2018:

@Hazydays , It is not a question of gold diggers per sa but genetics. It is no secret that guys are naturally attracted to women with large breasts, wide hips and clear skin. This is because these are signs of fertility and the ability to raise their children. Money is male equivalent. It is all selfish gene. Of course money cannot buy you love but it does widen a guys chances of finding it.

I couldn't sleep so I decided to go on a walk despite the fact that it was two in the morning.

Sadoi comments on Apr 18, 2018:

@273kelvin I Could actually hear the occasional bird and I did see an owl hunting. Part of the route I took goes through the forested woods. Actually, most if my walk, once I got out of the city limits, was forest. I feel safer in the woods despite people saying "all the bad stuff happens in ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 19, 2018:

It doesn't sound much like hall to me lol

How Y’all, Youse and You Guys Talk.

273kelvin comments on Apr 18, 2018:

According to this I am from Yonkers New Jersey. I suppose there must a load of scousers there lol

273kelvin replies on Apr 18, 2018:

@Jnei Have you heard of the celtic boomerang. It doesn't come back, just spends 20 years singing songs about coming back

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273kelvin comments on Apr 18, 2018:

I have come across this world is really an illusion before in buddhism. Sorry but I don`t buy it. That would mean that Hirosima, Nagasaki and the Holocaust were not real and they were. Plus it just stifles debate on anything from politics, religion or the price of fish. True that the computer and ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 18, 2018:

@Nickbeee Yes I am aware that 99.9999999% (or more) of matter is empty space. Also much of what we perceive of the world is a-priory but it still hurts when you get hit by a brick.

How Y’all, Youse and You Guys Talk.

Rugglesby comments on Apr 18, 2018:

ha, Let Stork Strine (let us talk Australian) It doesn't allow for the nuances of Affabeck Lauder, thinks I am from Jonkers. The only time I ever heard the name was from Michael Crawford and his mate Danny Crockin in Hello Dolly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7N2wssse14

273kelvin replies on Apr 18, 2018:

Hi neighbor

Some of the posts here are serious in tone and beg a serious response.

JeffB comments on Apr 18, 2018:

It might be frustrating if the wise ass comment gets all the attention, but if it's just one of many post, it shouldn't matter

273kelvin replies on Apr 18, 2018:

@El-loco Quite well. It hits a lot of bases. 1, It says I`m single 2, It is humorous 3, It says I`m not a control freak and will let her take charge on occasion 4, It is not hitting on her too obviously so I can walk away if she not interested or not single, without any embasement on either part.

Would you rather be crazy rich or deeply in love?

Hazydays comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Love. Can’t live a truly happy fulfilling life without it. Money can come and go, but true love remains and if it’s the right kind of reciprocating love, wealth shouldn’t matter or make one iota of difference. I’ve been on both sides of the wealth spectrum. Love is love no matter the money ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 18, 2018:

@Hazydays After they have eaten. Just a quick look at the responses here will show most of the love answers come from women and rich from the guys. This is because money is part of guys attractiveness. Or does Jerry Hall think that Murdock has a really GSOH? The women will assume that the guy she falls for is at least as financially comfortable as she is attractive.

Would you rather be crazy rich or deeply in love?

Hazydays comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Love. Can’t live a truly happy fulfilling life without it. Money can come and go, but true love remains and if it’s the right kind of reciprocating love, wealth shouldn’t matter or make one iota of difference. I’ve been on both sides of the wealth spectrum. Love is love no matter the money ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 18, 2018:

Yeah right coz there are loads of women trolling soup kitchen lines trying to pick up guys

Why can't people understand roundabouts in Colorado and why does the state install them if no one ...

indirect76 comments on Apr 18, 2018:

We had two put in my town recently. After a while I was like, OK people are just getting used to them, but no. People can’t seem to wrap their heads around it. YOU DON’T HAVE TO YIELD ONCE YOU ARE ON THE ROUNDABOUT!

273kelvin replies on Apr 18, 2018:

I don`t know about US laws but in the UK the rule is " Give way to traffic coming from the right " (in your case it would be left) ie if your on the outside lane then yield to someone on the inside lane trying to exit.

Some of the posts here are serious in tone and beg a serious response.

JeffB comments on Apr 18, 2018:

It might be frustrating if the wise ass comment gets all the attention, but if it's just one of many post, it shouldn't matter

273kelvin replies on Apr 18, 2018:

@JeffB My favorite pick up line is in the supermarket. " Can you pick me out the 2nd best cabbage please "

I've been writing stuff for years.

273kelvin comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Best way I have found to finish something and get over a block is. Find something that needs to be done that you really hate doing, tax returns are a good example. Then put yourself in front of the keyboard and do one thing or the other.

273kelvin replies on Apr 18, 2018:

Finish it first, if a jobs worth doing, its worth doing. You can and should re-write it again and again anyway. Cut and paste is a great boon in this

A good one for this group.

LetzGetReal comments on Apr 17, 2018:

There are holocaust JOKES??

273kelvin replies on Apr 18, 2018:

There were jokes in the camps. A Chech comic who was imprisoned by the nazis and soviets told one to his soviet captors. Himler is doing a tour of the camp and says " Where is my pipe? Its been stolen " Immediately a search begins and the camp is turned over. When he gets back to his car he finds it on the back seat. " Call off the search, I have found my pipe " says Himler. " You can`t of " says one of the guards " Two jews have already confessed to stealing it. " One of the soviet guards laughed at this, one didn`t. So the comic asks why? " I heard it before about Stalin but you would tell it about Brezhnev. That`s why your in here "

According to a recent survey, most couples have sex doggie style.

MikeEC comments on Apr 17, 2018:

nyuck, nyuck, nyuck. A good one If someone says: "Tell me a joke" my response is a blank look. However, many times when someone tells a joke like this one, it reminds me of a joke. Are other joke tellers like this? How do most of you come up with jokes, strictly from memory, search for jokes ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 17, 2018:

@PappyOnWings One joke I waited 40 years to say. I have a gay friend Billy. He quite likes my non pc attitude. The type of things you can only say if you really are friends. Like " Shirt lifter " or " chutney ferret " Anyway one day he came round, camp as usual and said " I`m really into Spanish guys at the mo. I just love em " So I say " Oh you wont let a dago by? "

According to a recent survey, most couples have sex doggie style.

MikeEC comments on Apr 17, 2018:

nyuck, nyuck, nyuck. A good one If someone says: "Tell me a joke" my response is a blank look. However, many times when someone tells a joke like this one, it reminds me of a joke. Are other joke tellers like this? How do most of you come up with jokes, strictly from memory, search for jokes ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 17, 2018:

Often one reminds me of another. Let me guess which one " doggie style " reminded you of. Does it end with "and we have to find a street where nobody knows us? " Truth is I have a back catalogue of hundreds if not thousands.

Anyone have any Netflix recommendations?

SallyInStitches comments on Feb 28, 2018:

The Last kingdom is really good. Then again, I'm a documentary enthusiast. And Hong kong theatre. And foreign movies. And the Great British Bakeoff....oh & the new Queer Eye...

273kelvin replies on Apr 16, 2018:

@SallyInStitches Highly recommend " Norsemen " not listed as a comedy but it is very funny

Substances - Do you use them? Do you think they help or hinder your writing?

Palindromeman comments on Apr 16, 2018:

For the purposes of this question, is sex a substance?

273kelvin replies on Apr 16, 2018:

Well its addictive

I was just looking at the Patheos site (which I am always a bit suspicious of) and in their ...

273kelvin comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Well we do have st Bartholomews hospital in UK but my favorite is Guys. It was founded by a book seller who made a large fortune in the south sea bubble, got out just in time but felt guilty about it.

273kelvin replies on Apr 16, 2018:

@CeliaVL But great Ormond st used to get a lot of its funding from Peter Pan

Anyone have any Netflix recommendations?

Gatovicolo comments on Feb 28, 2018:

the last kingdom

273kelvin replies on Apr 15, 2018:

Try Norsemen a quirky comedy set in viking times. No laugh track though so you work the jokes out for yourself.

Anyone have any Netflix recommendations?

SallyInStitches comments on Feb 28, 2018:

The Last kingdom is really good. Then again, I'm a documentary enthusiast. And Hong kong theatre. And foreign movies. And the Great British Bakeoff....oh & the new Queer Eye...

273kelvin replies on Apr 15, 2018:

I keep noticing the historical inaccuracy in last kingdom. ie Stirrups, not used in England before the Normans brought them over in 1066. Sorry I`m a pedant

Anyone have any Netflix recommendations?

DobbinPitch comments on Feb 28, 2018:

Peaky Blinders. You can thank me later

273kelvin replies on Apr 15, 2018:

Shot near me in Liverpool. Not All of the place is as bleak as that though. The Kensington scene was Liverpool too.

Anyone have any Netflix recommendations?

geeky1965 comments on Feb 28, 2018:

Travelers is great, and mindhunter is another really good thriller!

273kelvin replies on Apr 15, 2018:

There is a Spanish one on there called " ministry of time " which travelers seems to have ripped off. Sub-titles but I was hooked

Best album ever? For me it's Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos. What's yours?

273kelvin comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Well I like the classics Joni Mitchell " Blue " Miles Davis " kind of blue " Beatles " Abby road " Stones " Stcky fingers " L. Cohen " Ten new songs " But the more obscure ones really get me Ry Cooder " Paradise and lunch " Country Joe MCDonald " War war war " Pete Atkin/Clive James " A king...

273kelvin replies on Apr 15, 2018:

@Akfishlady There are some lovely obscure ones by Ry. Chavez Ravine and San Patricio spring to mind. Though do check out A king at nightfall

This is the 2nd time this week my facility has food poisoned me!

273kelvin comments on Apr 14, 2018:

Shrimp really, after the last bout?

273kelvin replies on Apr 15, 2018:

@Sarahroo29 Whenever I have to eat away for lunch. I go veggie, it`s safer that way

Best album ever? For me it's Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos. What's yours?

Akfishlady comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Now: Tedeschi Trucks Band- Revelator When I was younger: David Bowie - Heroes Religious (so to speak) George Harrison -All things Must Pass Rock : Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon Alt: The National - High Violet Alt Americana : Ryan Adams -Cold Roses Punk: Clash - London Calling Blues ...

273kelvin replies on Apr 15, 2018:

Check out " Dub side of the moon " Easy dub all stars

The Medieval Origins of Easter Traditions | Tor.com

Nickbeee comments on Apr 1, 2018:

Awesome. After seeing people post crap explanations about how it was named after Ischtar all day on social media platforms, and only one posting the real one, it's good to see a real proper explanation. Thanks. Nice link.

273kelvin replies on Apr 14, 2018:

@Nickbeee The use of " Amen " predates christianity. I seem to remember it being used at my daughters bat mitzvah. As for the divine right of kings? That goes back a long long way. The reason I think that the king is never actually taken in chess but only mated. I have posted a very detailed explanation of our church/state relationship in the UK called antidisestablishmentarianism. You might care to read it.

The Medieval Origins of Easter Traditions | Tor.com

Markus comments on Apr 1, 2018:

I didn’t know that. Is this an extrapolation of the Assyrian god Ishtar?

273kelvin replies on Apr 14, 2018:

No it was a terrible movie lol

What’s your views on the death penalty laws?

gothicmtn86 comments on Apr 13, 2018:

Not a total fan but sure would like it available for certain heinus crimes the commission of which is obvious to the average person like the Oklamoma bombing.

273kelvin replies on Apr 14, 2018:

Odd one that. I listened to a radio doc about this and one of guys anti was formally pro death penalty. He lost his daughter to the Oklahoma bombing but she was anti all her life. So he changed his stance to honor her wishes. The victims families were split into two camps. Whilst the pros thought that execution would bring about some form of closure, it did not. Plus (from what I gleen) there may well have been others involved in this atrocity but one avenue of inquiry is now closed.

My girlfriend and I turned up at a fancy dress party in jeans and t-shirts.

silverotter11 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

huh?

273kelvin replies on Apr 14, 2018:

@silverotter11 Well turtle jokes can be a little slow

Am I the only one but I have just experienced an exploding potato.

Josephine comments on Apr 13, 2018:

Wow, potatoes in a tin, I didn't know that was a thing. I don't think it should be a thing, I think that needs to not exist.

273kelvin replies on Apr 14, 2018:

They had been sitting in my larder for years. I bought them for a camping trip

Am I the only one but I have just experienced an exploding potato.

LiterateHiker comments on Apr 13, 2018:

You are supposed to pierce potatoes several times with a knife before putting them into an oven or microwave.

273kelvin replies on Apr 13, 2018:

Well I know that NOW. Single man at work.

Am I the only one but I have just experienced an exploding potato.

Outlier comments on Apr 13, 2018:

Baked potato exploded in the oven because I forgot to lance it. Quite messy.

273kelvin replies on Apr 13, 2018:

I don`t care too much if it stays behind closed doors but this was out to get me.

Was Richard Nixon a villain or prophetic visionary.

thepassionate1 comments on Apr 13, 2018:

Richard M Nixon was the most parnoid president that we ever had . He always feared that the press was out to crufily him

273kelvin replies on Apr 13, 2018:

Parallels with Trump of course but are we not too dissimilar. Worrying about govt agencies and large corps viewing our info. Yet recording everything. CCTV cameras everywhere. Distrustful of the press.

My girlfriend and I turned up at a fancy dress party in jeans and t-shirts.

silverotter11 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

huh?

273kelvin replies on Apr 13, 2018:

@silverotter11 Say it out loud.

My girlfriend and I turned up at a fancy dress party in jeans and t-shirts.

silverotter11 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

huh?

273kelvin replies on Apr 13, 2018:

Really?

Okay folks can you help?

Palindromeman comments on Apr 12, 2018:

That song is going platinum!

273kelvin replies on Apr 12, 2018:

Lighters at the ready

An idiot walks into a police department looking for a job.

273kelvin comments on Apr 12, 2018:

Apart from that bit Mrs Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?

273kelvin replies on Apr 12, 2018:

@FrayedBear Most political careers end in failure. Legends are nearly always dead. It is not the death that ensures this but often the manor of death. Paul is by far a better songwriter than John Lennon was (his songs are covered more) but John got shot and... A classic case is Isadora Duncan, Strangled by her own scarf as it wrapped around the wheel of a Bugatti in the south of France

Okay folks can you help?

FrayedBear comments on Apr 12, 2018:

Ransom is a favorite for me.

273kelvin replies on Apr 12, 2018:

I like ransom but not sure it rhymes as well as foursome, Les Dawson or your mum.