General Motors CEO Collects $22 Million Salary While Cutting 15,000 Jobs

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 22, 2018:

You must be some kind of commie socialist to complain about the Amerikan system of feudal lords. In Japan, another quite capitalist system, this wouldn't happen. There, during bad times the first to take pay cuts are management.

Anyone else going to the Sunday Assembly Winter Solstice party tonight?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Not currently on my agenda.

Has anyone (besides me) found that many supervisors are not informed on ethics and counseling best ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 22, 2018:

To the max, in most professions. So glad the law changed for mandatory reporters - years ago I reported a sex offense from a teacher to a student (I left teaching ten years ago for social work). Anyway, the boss yelled at me until I told him to shut up and walked out, reminding him i was following the law.

He was promptly mauled and is recovering in St Jude's children's hospital.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 22, 2018:

That is a line which would tear his fake hair off, knock his false teeth out, and kick his syphilitic groin into dust.

Love all the fucking Patriots talking shit (still) about Kaepernick while displaying that traitorous...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 22, 2018:

@Maggiemay. Just to note as my previous comment referenced, what they fly is not the "stars and bars" as many have just accepted that misnomer. They are flying the battle flag of the army if northern Virginia, Lee's army. That flag flew over the Southern capital for only a few months. Note - it's heritage is really bullshit, we have no fucking idea. The stars and bars is also red white blue with a circle of stars. Stared with 11 for the States that rebelled, then added 2 stars for Arkansas and Kentucky for the many traitors who went south to fight. The worst thing Clinton ever did as governor, give in for political favor, was add an extra star to the Arkansas flag for the confederacy. (And just in case, any cons wanting to storm the Clinton fence LOOK LOOK LOOK, everyone does some shit and be honest about the shitasses you support)

Well, I guess it is good to know that the US is not alone in the problems we're having.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Imagine if people spoke original languages here: so many Native American languages have died off; going simply with colonizers it would be varied: NYC would be Dutch, Delaware Swedish; most of the Southwest and Florida would speak Spanish; French throughout the Midwest, etc.

Love all the fucking Patriots talking shit (still) about Kaepernick while displaying that traitorous...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Yep. (It's heritage you wouldn't understand). That phrase does so piss me off. I ask them three questions and find a miniscule number who can get past these three easy to answer "heritage" questions. Just what does the Bars and Stars look like? That flag you are flying, what is its origin story? Or the one that I have gotten, no shit, the most ridiculous answers (duh, 13 colonies), Why does it have 13 stars? Then when they try to counter punch with bullshit, I say, my Great grandfather Eli Greer fought for the Confederacy. Glad he lived. Glad he owned no slaves. And, most assuredly, glad he lost. They were traitorous. And, although I could join the so called son's of the confederacy, there is no way because unlike stupid asses in t-shirts, I know my heritage.

Single moms sucked into debtor's prisons. [aclu.org]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Yep. Much of the personal debt bullshit dilemmas are on the recently sainted GHWBush.

The gift keeps on giving ?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 22, 2018:

I saw "the gift that keeps on giving" and my first thought was VD.

The sex 'binary'. [sapiens.org]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 22, 2018:

As Trump pushes the US back to the dark ages, the Olympics have made "some" progress. One female sprinter, with a differing genetic "defect" showing her more male has been allowed to continue to compete. Side note for trivia night: only person since testing was first done, first by sight and hormones, by the Olympic committee to be exempt from the test - Princess Margaret. Equestrian.

American Witchcraft Rises As Christianity Declines | Daily Wire

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 22, 2018:

When the Wicca movement got military permission status (before gays) I liked what one of the leaders said, in mass, to their christian critics, et el, basically, we have to accept that we will be punished, in some form, for the acts we have done on the earth, no prayer of forgiveness when we kill for our government.

Hello all you beautiful people in the internet. :P

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Hidy ho neighbor. And welcome.

I like to experiment with baking, I’m looking for some inspiration for making a new recipe.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Chocolate bread.......... pretty good. There are recipes, I just mixed up my levened dough and added extra sugar and cocoa. I still mix by hand. My 37 year old son says I embarrass him when I use latex gloves. My drop from real old school.

U.S. Child Gun Deaths: Firearms Are Second Biggest Killer in America

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 22, 2018:

A bit off topic, but Trevor Noah did a good episode on America actually having gun control - if you are black.

U.S. Child Gun Deaths: Firearms Are Second Biggest Killer in America

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 22, 2018:

This is an area that gun rights advocates have failed miserably. I have a put forth a proposition and haven't any takers: I'll accept going back to 60's standards for gun ownership if others will go back to 60's standards for gun safety and responsibility. Back then, we didn't hear the line - tragic accidents. Someone got shot, some one paid. People were held responsible. Self defense better damn sight have been necessary; a kid died, and parents or the responsible party went to jail for manslaughter or were heavily fined. Pretty simple to me. Why people who love guns won't accept that gives me pause to wonder. I no longer own a gun. Had my first one at 13. I'm here, on this site, because I believe in science and math. Statistics are clear: owning a gun does not make you safer. It is that simple.

Holy Shoes!

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 22, 2018:

I will bet that store doesn't mind gay apparel.

“Where there is great doubt, there will be great awakening; small doubt, small awakening, no ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 21, 2018:

In early American literature, the Great Awakening was a time of church revival and religious writings. Nothing to do with the quote. The words just resonated with another reality for me.

In this stressful time of year, good stuff to keep in mind.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Mindfulness mindfulness mindfulness

Military Tribunals

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Uhhhhhh. Too many people would need to maintain silence. I served in military intelligence and even there, where silence was golden and those who spoke up were shunned, many, if not most would refuse an illegal order and take it up the chain of command. At higher levels, that chain leaks like a sieve.

Trying to select a good January adventure. I'm voting for Antarctica.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 21, 2018:

I wanted to go to Antarctica in the late 70's early 80's. Tried to get stationed there in the military. People say why, and I say because at the time no one ever went but a very few. Now they have regular boat tours, and the tourists are messing the place up by polluting it. I vote don't go there. There are some really beautiful places in Africa, away from the strife and the city poverty, and the overrun touristy areas.

Relax folks. I have found the source of global warming. 😂

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 21, 2018:

He'll, here in PA we have a republican rep who says global warming is real; it is caused by people; it is because of our population and the heat we give off.

Can someone tell me why Americans don't invest in growing food in Alaska?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Some do for pot. And big Pumpkins. Conditions most likely for return on the dollar as farming is a hit or miss money maker, especially at small levels. Just saw a chart. The U.S. only uses one third or less of its produced crops to feed its population. The rest goes to exports, of course, a huge amount to animal feed, and for corn - ethanol.

Good morning! For those of us in the northern hemisphere, today is the Winter Solstice, a wonderful...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Big time in the Arctic Circle. A few minutes of sun.

Has it occurred to any of my fellow site members that Trump's actions to pull our troops out of ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Yep. I've figured for years, at some point, we would fuck the Kurds in favor of Turkey. Here, now, Trump gets a twofer: he blows Putin and lets Erdogon fuck him up the ass.

GoFundMe border wall: Decrying 'illegals,' amputee veteran raises millions - CNN

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 21, 2018:

The guy running it is a veteran amputee. However, that may invoke a feeling of good will, and it should, this guy, the mentally competent fellow has run fake news sites and profited from lies and other online neo scams.

Mars Probe...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Musk's colony will have food. Just need to find water, heat, etc. And take care of that pesky radiation thingy.

Your new BFF?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 21, 2018:

We have a mighty multitude of creatures living on us and in us. Thus, what are we really become a a much more complex question.

Are humans special or are they just another mammal species?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Special? Weren't dinosaurs the same way, special for a while? After we help destroy things, maybe in a few hundred million years little mini me versions of simian like animals will still exist.

Can someone advise me on how to live with a muslim family who'll absolutely shun me if I tell them ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Much like a Christian or Hindu or other religious family, the advice will be similar: you are, unfortunately, in for years of a mess most likely. Either, you hide your true feelings and suffer internally and especially mentally and intellectually, or you tell those around you and they surprise you and accept although not approve of your decision, this is least likely to occur, or they freak out and the consequences are pretty much as you expect, which can range from hurt and worry to being shunned. Everyone lives in a different situation and I don't know your personal family setting. Living with it, depending on your age, etc may be tolerable for the time being, however, I think st some point you will most likely need to face it or move away from it, as many in your situation do. Meeting someone or just wanting to be with like minded individuals, etc will make staying very difficult. I would suggest not facing this alone. Finding someone you trust to speak one on one about the issue could be extremely difficult, albeit I believe helpful. Don't go to family members, no matter how liberal, unless they, too, are out. And don't talk to members of, in your case, you family's mosque. Maybe work, school, outside eith an independent mental health or social counselor. I say mental health knowing this isn't because you have a mental health issue, but the stress from this issue can affect your mood and such. Best wishes my friend.

The beginning of Black Sabbath's After Forver totally steals from the Friends Theme.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Similarities yes. Music "plagiarism" iffy due to odd rules, amount of bars (8) allowed, etc. STILL, ehhh, giant buzzer, you have to change your mind because Sabbath came first. Big technical.

Fuck Disney. [change.org]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 20, 2018:

The Evil Empire. Don't be surprised when the final Star Wars has the Empire in charge of everything with Emperor Mouseiteen, General D Duck, and Darth Pluto.

Happy Holidays

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum. Wait a minute, I always mix that up. It's ho ho ho.

Trump and his republican Fascists are so worrried about people on food stamps/SNAP! Yet they give...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 20, 2018:

I notice the cons aren't trying to defend. They stick their heads up their asses and whine that they are the ones needing more. And to get votes from the same people who suffer all they need to do is shout: snowflakes; commie socialists; godless heathens; druggies; lazy; not white (although most are); abortion; guns - which really makes no sense.

We create ISIS and now we brag about diminishing it?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Mission accomplished says Trump. Even our military says there are 30k fighters left in Syria.

I'm freshly separated from my husband and looking to enjoy being single. Any suggestions?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Take it easy. Find enjoyment in conversations. Some experts say no serious starts for at least one month per year together in your last relationship/marriage, what ever that means. Best wishes.

I've been ghosted after 4 dates by a guy I met on another site.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 20, 2018:

4 dates and love? Flashers! Run away.

They need to do the math.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Minus the 5 percent go fund me takes. It ain't a charity folks. Actually the company gets about 3 percent after costs for running the website.

Wishing you all a Merry Cannamas!!! Or if you prefer, a Happy Marijuanukka!!! And if that ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Hapy Holidays is an urban slang for weed happy Xmas Hapy is also slang for Osirus's son. And old time meaning of fateful. And people think I just misspell happy.

Makes sense to me/

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 20, 2018:

As I like to remind evangelicals when they rant against Sharia law: Yes, Sharia law is evil; as a matter of fact, its other name, Abrahanic law, is just as evil.

So I have a two mormon girls that I meet with a couple times a month.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 20, 2018:

They don't seem to have a clue. But then, neither do so many young Mormons out gospelizing. Ask them about being a regular murderer, in the Mormon church as opposed to an equally staunch evangelical one (Mormons claim murder is an unpardonablle sin, some will as it is church doctrine, while most avoid the topic or don't understand themselves). BTW, now that you have become friendly, do they know your full name? If you pass away, they, and the Mormon church, can write down your name in their book/list and pray you into heaven. You may remember a number of years ago the Church was holding an organized "pray in" for all the jews for whom they had names (millions) killed in the Holocaust to get into Mormon heaven. Many Jewish people got upset and made a fuss. I found the whole incident ridiculously funny.

Senate unanimously votes to make lynching a federal crime - ABC News

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

It took a hundred years of off and on votes. Maybe they saw what the Portuguese did: they stuffed politicians in dumpsters.

My Homeboy... My Island... [cbsnews.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

I hope those folks, American Citizens people, (aimed at the cons) register here and VOTE.

Do you ask or let them tell?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

I say don't ask, just accept. Don't preach, be kind and loving. I don't know my 30 year old daughter's sexuality and I don't ask. I know of no males in her life. She lives a few hundred miles away. She has lived with the same female roommate for 9 years? 7? Honestly, the way the US is headed I would be thrilled if so, her roomie is German and they could escape if need be.

Here are 11 kinds of Bible verses Christians love to ignore | Alternet

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

The not eating certain water animals in Leviticus should cover beaver, but the Catholic Church issued a dispensation for Catholics in the Americas to eat them and muscrats because the lent probation of meat allows animals that swim in the water. To this day, during Lent, especially in Louisiana and parts of Canada, beaver barbeques are popular. I've eaten some strange things, but no beaver or muskrat.

Do you agree with encouraging Christian's not to say Merry Christmas but happy holidays instead?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

I dont care. On FB i posted a Dropkick Murphy's Xmas song and wished everyone a Happy Holidays or if they insisted a Merry Christmas, or if they understood a Hapy Holidays. (Multiple meanings)

Coffee at my local cafe. Already too many parents with kids getting ready for Christmas.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

A local coffee shop here in Gburg, the Ragged Edge, if anyone ever visits, has a nice downstairs and outside area and an upstairs designed in half for the college kids and the other half for "people" and in that spot there is a play area. So, old guys like me can stay downstairs and listen to the fairly liberal banter (especially for South Central Pennsylvania)

Venn Madness!!!!!

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

That sums it all up.

So here is my rant I recently met a guy I liked as a friend on facebook.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

Not too insensitive, just don't hope for any changes. I say run. I have a sort of funny story. When teaching, one day I was sitting in a coworker's office bulldhiting, relaxing ,and having a soda. A student came by. A real sweetheart of a guy, every father's dream son in law, handsome, kind, athelete, etc. Anyway, he asked if my friend (also male) could help him with a dilemma. We said that we would try. He was A senior. He said he was dating a stripper (luckily neither my friend Nor i said what we were thinking). We asked him the problem. She wanted to have sex; he was saving himself for marriage. My friend and I looked at each other and at the same time said, uh, sorry, but, we can't advise you on that one.

Have you noticed there are more Santa Christmas films than Jesus Christmas films in recent times.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

From the top ten portrayed characters in films list: 1) Devil 2) Santa 3) Jesus 4) God Others that I remember included Holmes, Hamlet, Dracula.

Breakfast at the diner

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

Go a little different "hon/hun" and have a Kaiser.

Stranded in the Sierra Mountains

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

I vote the elf. They are evil little bastards. Especially the ones on your shelves

This is happening in New Jersey. This is communism/nazism

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

Confiscated by whom? Did you note that it is an overlay of one photo onto another? The sign is NOT a sign. Looks like fake news to me. Out of curiosity, did you bitch to the NRA for not complaining when a black man, with a legal carry permit got shot and they made no comments. Or the shooting of a black security guard and they made no comments?

Just had to share this!

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

Big thumbs up.

Heck, we all know it was Eddie.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

Eddie says, with a smile, and fake charm, "Sorry Mrs. Cleaver, I thought it was a balloon. I found it under my parent's bed. It was a funny ribbed balloon, I swear."

Why do I find myself blocked from the offenders group?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

I have a feeling at least one conservative veteran is going to or has blocked me. I challenge the cons, especially con vets to explain supporting the Trump administration's threat to reduce disabled and unemployed veterans benefits. One did speak up, finally, accusing me of propaganda. I'm still pissed. Told him the info came from Military. Com a respected and pro military site and told him to fuck off. Haven't heard back. Haven't got any explanation of support either from anyone.

It is becoming more and more clear that I don't know if I can forgive my mother for ” exposing me ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

I agree that you need to be kind to yourself. Your suffering was not your fault, not one bit, none of it. As for forgiving your mother, simply don't allow filial guilt to make you do it. If you never do forgive, so be it, your reasons are valid. I would add my vote to seeking out professional help. Whether it be individual or group therapy, either, depending on the person, can be helpful. There is nothing wrong with sharing on an open and annonomous forum either. For depression, I have used depression. com. I still, also, see someone on occasion. Time is a good healer, but it can be a long, slow process with setbacks. I wish you the best. Please, take care of yourself. You are an important life.

The Guardian...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

I could ask, who is doing the guarding. Remember the old adage don't judge a book by its cover.

UNBEGODDAMNLIEVEABLE - I had to see this to believe it. [youtu.be]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

Note, no press number two or three.

Televangelist TB Joshua is a Homophopic piece of Garbage! - Suris [youtube.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 19, 2018:

I doubt you will get any disagreement here. He is one of the worst outspoken homophobes, although not the most influential.

Marriage according to the Buybull

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Marrying your dead brothers widow reared its head in parts of Europe (England). Yet, in some places, like Denmark, doing so was akin to incest.

Just in and out.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Tell the wanker the bed is for supportive people and animals only. The sofa or floor, etc is for wankers. It is okay to forgive, when ready. I would say forget, but, sorry, in my experience, I have never known a woman to forget, even the least little detail. ?

Homeopathy, quackery and fraud | James Randi [youtu.be]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Tim Minchin, the comedienne, atheist, etc has some great commentary on this topic

Hi! I'm new.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 18, 2018:

You won't find many here afraid of imaginary made up beings. Welcome aboard

I agree. The U.S. has become too politically correct to implement this.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 18, 2018:

It isn't politically incorrect, it is simply a first amendment right. States can still require full faces with no hats or head coverings for drivers as that is considered a privlage and not a right.

Mamma says that life is like a box of chocolates.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Sadly true. Especially in Brazil and Madagascar.

Amazing, huh?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Absolutely the best funny, truth, of the night. Apologist will say he us god's son. Ha.

At the doctor's

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Only Princess Diana allowed that from certain rich guys.

Nevada becomes first state with majority female legislature

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Just got an email on that. It is a red state, but slowly gaining on purple status.

From the horses mouth. [rt.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 18, 2018:

I hope you are being sarcastic. Russian "news" as a source. Yes, I'm pretty damn liberal, but in the military I kept track of Soviet propaganda. Anyone quoting that drivel as fact is a comrade of the first order. The same people who led in the cold war made billions are now still in charge. Putin is ex KGB and has ruled with an iron first. All government news is circumspect. Only an idiot or a traitor would buy into that crap.

A VERY ZOMBIE HOLIDAY (Instructional video) - YouTube

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 18, 2018:

That was fun. A must watch for all, and a happy sleep tonight....hs ha ha.

May we suggest...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 18, 2018:

The first Amazon.

My Plans for a Cryptic New Year Passing were Destroyed.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Our daughters are always our little babies. We let our sons grow up, and even though our daughters become women, they are always our little girls. Best wishes my friend.

And now, a PSA......

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 18, 2018:

I'll buy that, except for the Cloony BM.

Who would agree that 45 is insane.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 18, 2018:

I believe he is a dangerous narcissist and probably has psychopathic tendencies. I do not, and since leaving teaching more than ten years ago I have worked in mental health and social work, think he is legally insane. He understands reality, he just wants to control as much of it as possible. He also has an inflated ego , which has been fed by his wealth, albeit not what he claims, and those sycophants with whom he surrounds himself.

Need a lesson in Street Smarts.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 18, 2018:

I think you sound like a wonderful, smart, and interesting person. If I wasn't madly in love, for the first time in decades, I would certainly contact you, now that I feel not alive with myself. That said, my best wishes and stay alert for well dressed strangers knocking at your door and offering salvation. I like to respond, I thought you said free salve. Actually since sticking a plastic Spiderman on my door window, the Jehovah's Witnesses have stopped visiting. He is a real super hero.

Hey UK! This is weird!!! Lol! [boingboing.net]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 17, 2018:

I love tea. Many types of tea. I love Brussels sprouts. No way, unless paid or forced or sexually coerced do I try either one of those.

Song in your head all day....

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 17, 2018:

The song rated as the worst earworm of all time is: Cover your eyes and stop reading: Disney's. It's a Small World

Fact-check: Did top Democrats vote for a border wall in 2006? | PolitiFact

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 17, 2018:

As the article says, a half truth. And Obama, as President, pushed for a lengthening of the fence, an additional 30000 more border agents and the use of more technology. All things that make more sense, work better in tandem, and cost less than a wall. Republicans voted the idea down.

I’m the Doctor and I’m here to help....

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 17, 2018:

Depends. Proctologists are best practiced.

Look, there's no need to be upset.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 17, 2018:

Who's ass? And why?

I think you should wait to have sex.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 17, 2018:

13 for me. Yea, too emotionally immature. Fell in love where there was none. Actually i didnt understand love and it was just sex. She was 18. Learned a few years later that my brother (14 years older than I) somehow "talked" his sister-in-law into making me more manly.

Because cats think they are gods.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 17, 2018:

Cats are gods, little g, so not immortal.

Asking as a huge Bob Dylan freak, but not so much I'm not blind to the fact he's been, with rare but...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 17, 2018:

I think yes. Unlike a Pulitzer which is for a single work, the Noble celebrates a lifetime. His songs, msny, especially the earliest stuff, are very poetic. All these awards are subjective; although granted with the science awards the winner needs,to have done something important, or new, and broadened knowledge. There have been awards, even in science, that in retrospect were poor choices. I think Dylan's award will stand the test of time. Possibly some one else may have been a "better" or as good as a choice. But Dylan, as you even state qualified. All subjective - not his best the last 30 years but some good stuff. Look up other literary award winners and see how many were excellent their entire lives.

I Love Wolves. Do You?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 17, 2018:

Wolves are beautiful, intelligent, and care for their families, even the older members. Yes, like families do, they sometimes argue and throw a member out. Those members have a difficult time surviving.

What are your thoughts/ideas on prophesy?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 17, 2018:

Since I believe everything is a series of often unrelated events, then no, prophecy is not possible. Read Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five and time is always and locked with no changes possible. As far as other dimensions, quantum physics indicates they exist, but we have no idea what they are like.

What were they celebrating???

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 17, 2018:

There is a weird theory that the Flintstones were post apocalyptic. When there was a Jetsons and Flintstones mixed show, the Jetson family can only return home when they switch Elroy's time machine to the past. Smoke some weed and think about that. Genetically altered talking animals? Ties and other clothes? Music? Television and radio? Etc.

A Catholic Hospital in Iowa Won’t Perform Vasectomies or Tubal Ligations Anymore | Hemant Mehta | ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 16, 2018:

The bullshit is getting worse. Here is an irony for everyone. In 87 i got my vasectomy which was paid for by my health insurance from work. I taught in a Catholic school. New to teaching, needed experience. Someday I may tell the story of risking my job: closed my door and went off to my students, who were smart enough to question a speaker's legitimacy, on the bullshit of a speaker who said condoms were not only an a front to god but wouldn't stop AIDS because little microscopic "thingies" could get through.

At a teen's funeral, a priest condemned suicide and 'basically called our son a sinner,' mother says...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 16, 2018:

That suicide going to hell bullshit really pisses me off. I'll stay calm, just know I've dealt with a grieving mother who was told that fucking shit. I could have beaten an old bastard at the time and my blood still boils over it.

First ever drive through

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 16, 2018:

The last couple years I've seen drive through ash Wednesday ashings. I wouldn't be surprised to see drive through Santa's popping up. Oh and, ugh, I saw Ubber Eats now delivers McDonald's.

5 Things People Get Wrong About Homelessness | HuffPost

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 16, 2018:

That is an excellent article and should be mandatory reading. Needs to be broadcast on all media until it is beaten into the thoughtless masses. I do believe it has one thing incorrect, but that is something that can't be known for sure; I believe and other studies have shown that their number of homeless is a lot higher.

It is your duty as an American citizen

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 16, 2018:

With the addendum: except republicans.

People who don't understand these terms use them to weaponize their uneducated arguments.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 16, 2018:

Thank you. Sick of dumbasses who have no concepts and think I'm an evil communist. Ha. I spied on the communists in the cold war. They hate hearing: on paper communism is a great idea, BUT due to human nature it will always fall into some form of dictatorial state. Or, without FDR's socialist reforms the U.S. was in danger of turning even more violent during the late 20's and early 30's. And you can really piss off evangelicals when you remind them that it was liberal minded, socialist evangelicals that helped pull the US out of the great depression.

Bet you didn't know this....

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 16, 2018:

Yep. And the military classified her inventions so she couldn't sue for patent infringement and thus she wasn't paid for the items she invented in WWII.

Smile? hub

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 16, 2018:

As far from the door.

Something to keep in mind: Oh and please spend your money elsewhere.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 16, 2018:

How can Chik Fil A claim a religious position. They have cows that write messages to kill chickens. Evolutionary marvels.

A nun to her disciple: "Listen, what do you want to be when you grow up?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 16, 2018:

I had a student once tell me she was going to be a drug dealer. I feel "a little" bad as I made her cry. I didn't come into education right out of high school. Did other stuff including the military, etc. And I've been down the drug route. I told her she would get eaten up and spit out. Her facade of black clothing didn't hide a naive young women who would be taken advantage of.

My wife's family are all avid snow skiers. So I sent this to them. Amazingly positive responses!

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 16, 2018:

Something scarily funny, tragic, and portending toward evil.

Trump administration hid report showing banks charged college students high fees - CNNPolitics

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 16, 2018:

Of course. Screw the middle and lower classes. Keep the white racists and classists happy as his cult and stupid is as stupid does.

Who else was in the military? US Army 80-83 Ft Campbell, KY and Grafenwohr Germany

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 16, 2018:

There is a military group. Check it out. Navy myself. My brother was 101st in Fort Campbell

This is an end of the year where people are generally distracted and the powers that be take ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 16, 2018:

All kinds of terrible bills get tacked on this time of year. Especially in a lame duck Congress.