Here's an actual Trump pinata. Swing away!

ArdentAtheist comments on May 5, 2018:

Could we have a voodoo witch put a spell on it so that Trump feels it when when it’s guts fall out? Asking for a friend.

I've been in a passionless relationship for 5 yrs.

ArdentAtheist comments on May 5, 2018:

Sounds like your no longer compatable. If your gonna go, “on the down low” take the high road and just leave instead, that’s better for at least three people in this scenario.

When did confront become offense?

ArdentAtheist comments on May 5, 2018:

Polarization... we as a nation always disagreed politically but now nothing gets done... it was in the past the normal tug of war over ideals and then win or loose together we find the common ground and move forward, or backwards depending on your view. I’m just as bad, what’s going on in Washington I see as so horrible I can’t find grounds for compromise. I wonder if we will ever have a middle again or if we will just keep fighting. We can only find our way to the middle if those we oppose will meet us halfway, we’ve gone of the rails! Democrats are going to take controll again and Republicans are going to block everything they can till it flips again and the dems get back to obstructing... It’s almost like you can’t belong to a political party anymore, it’s an obstructionist party no matter which side you’re on.

I’m wondering if folks find it more difficult to have friends with religious beliefs, or friends ...

ArdentAtheist comments on May 5, 2018:

The religious seem to be the same people I disagree with politically. I have some friends I disagree with, shut up and play your guitar!

I did it. I found the outer edges of what is acceptable in this group!

ArdentAtheist comments on May 5, 2018:

I knew you could do it... but I’ll refrain from calling it faith.

What are your thoughts on sleeping in the bed with multiple pets?

ArdentAtheist comments on May 5, 2018:

My cat allowed me to sleep with her as long as I made sure the litter box was clean and the bowl was full.

Is this real?

ArdentAtheist comments on May 5, 2018:

lol, I really do have great kids. This kid needs a realty check. Get her a rusty bicycle and a job!

Wine lovers?

ArdentAtheist comments on May 5, 2018:

The wine currently in the house gives me a headache, did some research and found it was not vegan... I’ll go to Trader Joe’s Monday and get some vegan wine, where can o get a WTF glass? I had a scotch last night while we sat around singing and playing guitar. Some of the songs I was playing we’re so old I almost went and made a gimlet.

How many people find it difficult to ask for help?

ArdentAtheist comments on May 5, 2018:

I’m just trying to get my son to take the garbage out.

How are you doing today?

ArdentAtheist comments on May 5, 2018:

I’m asked this many times a day and many times a day I say, “unbelievable”. I prefer a statement to a question… Good morning as opposed to, how’s your morning? But in many situations I can also be a good listener.

I dislike them

ArdentAtheist comments on May 4, 2018:

I never want to let anyone have that power over me but I still kind of suck at that.

How do you respond as a vegetarian / vegan to people who say they only eat meat from locally ...

ArdentAtheist comments on May 4, 2018:

I would say none for me, I simply don’t need or want it. I became vegan to get the better health that I am in fact getting. What your doing is better but still your missing the point. At some point someone taps a pig on the shoulder and says, we have run out of bacon, please come with me. Since becoming vegan my blood pressure problems went away, an inner ear problem cleared up, I lost weight, I never get indigestion or related problems, heart burn doesn’t exist and finally I have mostly solved a 30 something year long debilitating migraine problem that doctors could not help me get under control. Meat and dairy are poison even if “Humanely procured”. The addiction to animal products is cultural and mental, if you trully pay attention to how what you eat makes you feel and be honest with yourself you would probably make some changes.

Anyone a fan of Nutritional yeast ?

ArdentAtheist comments on May 4, 2018:

Yes, I just posted this mornings tofu scramble and it included my homemade parmasian... 1 cup raw cashews, a clove of garlic and 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast. Mostly use it on pasta:) I hated it when I started, recipie refined I now love it:)

Good morning y'all [youtu.be]

ArdentAtheist comments on May 3, 2018:

Cheers

I posted this in Politics as well because it is so related to 45's stupid vice president.

ArdentAtheist comments on May 3, 2018:

I have a gun, inherited it, don’t want it! It’s locked in a safe for now... It was a registered weapon that belonged to my dad... why if it was registered have no authorities asked me where it is? We have so many holes in our gun laws it looks like the Albert Hall, they will count them all but prevent nothing!

Guns banned from NRA event for Pence's safety. Parkland survivors ask, why not for us?

ArdentAtheist comments on May 3, 2018:

Aren’t people who want gun controll as unlikely to shoot him as those that support this pathetic worm who’s disgusting behavior can only be outdone by his boss?

I'm gonna quote my favorite author, Robert Heinlein.

ArdentAtheist comments on May 3, 2018:

All also benifits companies that make crappy bass guitars.

I thought it wise to share this important information with you.

ArdentAtheist comments on May 3, 2018:

Jumping Jesus!

:) :) :) :) :)

ArdentAtheist comments on May 2, 2018:

Said with conviction and a British accent could make it seem acceptable, or that’s what I thought before trying, go on... it’s a funny thing:)

Is it better to legalize prostitution or keep it illegal

ArdentAtheist comments on May 2, 2018:

Better to make it legal. Health screenings, birth control and not getting beat up by a pimp. I have no interest in partaking but people gonna do what they’re gonna do... prostitution is at least consensual and for that reason should not be illegal.

Saying your spiritual is the new age way to say you’re religious.

ArdentAtheist comments on May 2, 2018:

Don’t miss construe... I meditate and like all the accoutrements but I don’t pray to a god, not a single one.

Lost in Space on Netflix.

ArdentAtheist comments on May 2, 2018:

I’m only familiar with the original, loved that show, but in all fairness I was like 9:)

I feel compelled to correct people when they say podium when they are talking about a lectern.

ArdentAtheist comments on May 2, 2018:

If enough people use podium for multiple platforms and or lecterns:) then it’s generally excepted, the meaning is undergoing a cultural shift, so get off your soapbox:)

So, I am just going to stand on my soap box for a minute.

ArdentAtheist comments on May 2, 2018:

Condolences and keep the soap box handy.

F@@k it.

ArdentAtheist comments on May 2, 2018:

I gave up cigs in like 85, no regrets.

This reminds me of Massholes....

ArdentAtheist comments on May 2, 2018:

I’m an expert at parallel parking, I’ve had too much coffee and I have some free time and a pen.

For those of us that have been on this site for awhile, being at least a couple months or more; what...

ArdentAtheist comments on May 2, 2018:

It’s like being in the whitness protection program. I live a relitivly normal life but nobody knows I’m here.

Am I the only one who has gotten to a point of cringing with embarrassment every time Trump starts ...

ArdentAtheist comments on May 2, 2018:

He lowers the bar for humanity!

I saw a lot of powerful performances at Jazzfest.

ArdentAtheist comments on May 2, 2018:

Churches indoctrinate with music, I sell instruments and gear to lots of churches. Sometimes seems like the entire flock wants to play bass. I think a smoky bar is way less harmful. A bar is a business that tries to get your money by entertaining you but they don’t brainwash you into believing nonsense. That’s not the power of the lord vibrating your chest, it’s a shitty Ibanez bass and a Fender amp.

Specially in this group...

ArdentAtheist comments on May 2, 2018:

The last person Dorothy needed to ask was Alice.

I feel compelled to correct people when they say podium when they are talking about a lectern.

ArdentAtheist comments on May 1, 2018:

You and I should not go out drinking together, just saying:)

Too bad you aren't going to sleep ever again.

ArdentAtheist comments on May 1, 2018:

Ouch

I'm not a vegan, but I want to be.

ArdentAtheist comments on May 1, 2018:

You need a handful of vegan receipts that are easy and cheap to fall back on... I do a chickpea salad that’s like eating tuna, rice and beans, stir fry with tofu, plate of pasta... I switched because of severe pain, great motivator. Now that I am vegan and I’ve learned how to navigate food I’m good. Delicious, filling, healthy, cheap, easy and vegan. No judgment, you fall, you get back up. Pic of my fake tuna salad... it’s dolphin safe:)

Press button for a short speech by ...

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 30, 2018:

I’ll need to borrow that.

Do not insert your arm into the cow!

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Thanks, stopped me in the nick of time.

Does anyone else tire of hyper-intellectual posts about belief and faith (or lack thereof)?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 30, 2018:

I don’t think I've seen what I would describe as hyper intellectual and I’ve mostly enjoyed the posts on said topics.

Should religion be taught in schools?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 30, 2018:

As long as they are teaching it as folklore, myth and delusion.

Whilst looking for something else I encountered the following concert apparently honouring Kurt ...

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 30, 2018:

I didn’t expect, The Doors

Blond(ie) joke

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 30, 2018:

One of my favorite songs about stalking.

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

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Is this a varifiable trend or just a few people you know? I have not seen this with people I know but that also doesn’t prove you wrong. If we are atheists because we are critical thinkers then I would say without evidence we don’t know.

My uncle passed away and his funeral is Tuesday.

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 30, 2018:

I would probably do the same as you, condolences.

I have 8k memes on my phone ? How many do you have?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Maybe 3 at the moment but normally none.

A Little Girl Gives Coins To A Street Musician And Gets The Best Surprise In Return [youtu.be]

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Beautiful

Just met a person who does not like pets because they are all dirty.

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Their loss and keeping animals away from this person is best for the animals, probably should keep this person away from me while we are at it:)

The GOOD atheists

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Not only can you be good without God, you can be better.

This bitch is not going to stop, she's getting more hateful by the day.

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

We do in fact stand a chance and the more divisive she becomes the more that will oppose her, the more that will stand, the more she will be seen for what she is by all but the hate spewing minority that needs to be forced back into its hole, just saying.

Deez nuts

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Who’s the nut case that made the nut sack sign?

The Lucky Results of my visit to an antique mall, yesterday.

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

I’m no old enough to remember but I’m familiar after the fact.

So, what kind of person drives a a car like this?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Huggy bear.

Made this vegan lentil quinoa loaf last night for my finicky 15-year-old and she loved it.

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Awesome

Last night I actually sang "Take The Skinheads Bowling" in an actual bowling alley.

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Love it when a plan comes together. -A Team

I'm trying to advance to level 2

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Pursue content and let the levels take care of themselves.

They Deserve It.

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

I’m a guitarist, but I can remove your appendix for you if you want to save a little money. It’s 50 bucks an hour and I will need you to hold the flashlight.

If life gives you lemons, it's really not that bad.

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

No but I love artichokes and since they make all wines taste bad break out the tequila.

What makes life worthwhile for you?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

We are the lottery winners, we have consciousness, most of the universe is unaware of the universe. Anyone of us could just as easily never existed, in fact that was more likely to begin with. If that don’t make life worthwhile try getting a pizza and some beer and see if that tics your box:)

Just thought I'd post this poem by Jeff Foster: A YOGI OF BROKEN DREAMS Don't worship a ...

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

☯️

This is what we are up against [youtu.be]

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

If I believed people had souls I would doubt she has one.

Is anyone actually on here for dating?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

https://youtu.be/D8avWJIwyxY

So, 45 is skipping the Correspondents' Dinner AGAIN.

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

He is everything that’s wrong with humanity personified in one person.

When I seventeen working as a VW mechanic, I had an accident.

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

No and I’m going to do my best to continue avoiding it! I’m glad your here to tell the story.

I've been a member for a while but just now looking at the different groups.

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Hello back

Statutory rape

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

The moose adult novelty apparatus at the edge of the forest. It’s good they have this avalible as the last think you want to run accoss on your hike is a frustrated horny moose.

Holy shit, this is good. Black Sabbath - War Pigs, live in Paris 1970 [youtube.com]

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

I loved Black Sabbath when I was in high school 30 years ago, my taste has changed but I remember it fondly. Since I sell guitars for a living, can we stop with the Iron Man riff? Also.... No Stairway!

I went for a walk along the San Andreas fault line yesterday and felt an overwhelming transcendent ...

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 29, 2018:

A blade of grass, an erupting volcano, Bach, a puppy, chocolate, an octopus, an apple, the rings of Saturn.

Sometimes I find an American post that I cannot understand because we have different words; or ...

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 28, 2018:

I speak fluently in both English and American having dated a girl from Hull for five years.

Definition of marriage redefined.

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 28, 2018:

I don’t even care, just want him to stop being in charge of stuff!

What have you always wanted? Did you ever get it?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 28, 2018:

Enlightenment, not yet.

May need eye bleach...

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 28, 2018:

Mental illness just isn’t taken seriously in this country, or that country either and don’t forget the country over there.??

Which news site you trust most?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 28, 2018:

NPR

Hello all, I'm quite new here, but am going through some really awful experiences with my family ...

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 28, 2018:

Just say “ok” and change the subject. It’s ok, I here you, I understand how you feel, thank you. Once that’s out there say, I’m not going to discuss religion or politics... I would add politics because the religious like to link the two. “Ok” Defuses while taking the wind out of their sails, ... What you’re doing is letting them know that you hear them and you understand their concern and did you see that great picture Tommy did that’s on the refrigerator? Do we have any pie left? Do you think a canoe trip would be fun this summer? ... in other words, you need to be asking some of the questions and not let other people determine the direction of the conversation. If you can take it to a place where those things are simply not discussed you will have essentially agreed to disagree.

Perhaps!?!?!?!

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 27, 2018:

Can you still have a license after 7?

Mistaken Identity

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 27, 2018:

With my beard I’ve been told I looked like Eric Claptan and without it Bill Gates.

Having my lunch in a chinese-japanese cafe with Kimchi chigae with noodles.

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 26, 2018:

I’m vegan so no longer need to concern myself, it’s handled either way.

I don't expect pro gun people to believe me, but the NRA is lying to you.

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 26, 2018:

From what I can tell they don’t actually know what their objecting to because they don’t take the time to listen. There are of course exceptions but if I’m going to paint that demographic with one brush I’ve likely covered most of the canvas.

What kind of driver are you?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 26, 2018:

I’m half as good as I think I am and twice as good as you think I am.

Any Classical Music fans here?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 26, 2018:

I listen to classical here and there...my mom is a retired opera singer so I was exposed to lots, also I was the classical and jazz buyer for a record store in the 80’s ... as a musician I play blues and standards but do share the same birthday as Andre Segovia:)

Would you consider being a pen pal (or more) with a prisoner?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 26, 2018:

I would “consider” it.

Spring is finally here !

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 26, 2018:

Seasons this far south are subtle, pretty sure my local hardware store stocks sleds and snow shovels because it’s a chuckle. I use a calendar to determine spring, time to stock up on canned goods because hurricane season is coming.

Which would you prefer. A singing parakeet or an off key member of the family who loves to sing?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 26, 2018:

What song?

Hung a picture like a Viking.

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 25, 2018:

I made my dinner like a vegan Viking!

Religious pressure

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 25, 2018:

The word you are looking for are the words you just posted :-)

Altruistic prayer

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Swiftly moving on.

Giggity giggity

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Proof reading is an art, don’t let anyone tell you different!

What does skin color have to do with love?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I’ve been persona non grada for being Italian, we looked like we were the same race but I guess not... when it’s more obvious I’m sure it’s amplified. I also went on a few dates with a black woman, I wasn’t her type nor was she mine but neither of us cared a scintilla about race. It’s tricky because the same can happen if your both the same ...but is bigotry alive and well in America?, without question!

Let it go... out with the bad

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Namaste

Trump's guide to French diplomacy.

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I would almost consider this meme as a back tattoo.

What kind of party is this?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 24, 2018:

The Flying Burrito Brothers In the green room?

Your wings are ready.

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 24, 2018:

... and don’t forget the beer.

I think these pics are hilarious but religious people do not,I wonder why ?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I always check my toast, just in case.

I've been away for a while.

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Fantastic... I’m a vintage collector and love your story. My friend Bob died last week, I’ll be finishing the song we were working on in his honor with plenty of schtick, because he loved schtick☯️

What is consciousness?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 24, 2018:

It’s awareness.

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

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 24, 2018:

You should really see a doctor, those holes in your hands should have healed by now.

How much salary would make you happy?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I have been happy with little and seen miserable rich people. I would rather be content than happy, happiness is unsustainable.

What'cha gonna eat?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Yes, Organic food.

Just leaving this here

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 24, 2018:

That suggests an intelegence that guides your path... I don’t believe in that. I believe nothing is preordained.

Perspective is everything

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 23, 2018:

The gentman apeers to have pissed himself.

Your horoscope for today

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I beg to differ, I went outside to smoke a bowl looked up at the moon and tripped over a rock so don’t tell me?

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

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I like to sit in a chair and think about exercising until my gym membership expires.

Would you date a person with a disability?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I dated a girl in wheel chair part of the time, was a non issue. I had to learn to keep up.

Evolution of homo sapiens in the future?

ArdentAtheist comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Funny that we call the people of the future “we” when “we” will all be dead. It’s evidence built into the language that while we as individuals can’t beat death our genes can. It’s just a shame it lives on without this versions memories and consciousness. We will have 6 toes, big heads and our genetalia will all be above average, isn’t that nice?