All my life, I've had an image of what my life is supposed to be like, and I've worked towards ...

jlynn37 comments on Feb 17, 2019:

It is what it is.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 17, 2019:

And I am pretty sure it isn't in South Sudan, et al.

Checkmate!

Cutiebeauty comments on Feb 17, 2019:

She seems unsure of her next move...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 17, 2019:

Just a pause. She, unlike her hubby, is never unsure. When she met with tRump, she wore the broach given to her by the Obamas.

Green New Deal: The Larger Picture..[counterpunch.org]

Redheadedgammy comments on Feb 17, 2019:

Very interesting read. Vulture capitalism is killing us all.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 17, 2019:

Us and much of the world

Has anyone here ever kept a removed body part from themselves?

Jnei comments on Feb 17, 2019:

When I was about 21 I managed to grow my fingernails really long and was very proud of them. When a couple broke and I had to clip them all short, I kept them for a while. Does that count? ;-)

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 17, 2019:

Andy Warhol kept all his clippings of nails, hair, and other strange stuff. Occasionally his collector boxes go on sale. You should put yours on eBay.

Religion is not a solution to our problems. Religion is the problem. - After Ronald Reagan

MerlinZap comments on Feb 17, 2019:

Ronnie and his maladministration was a bane to this country he crippled our government agencies and they've never been repaired.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 17, 2019:

Beat down organized labor

Study real Socialism (not the "Sanders" one) and don't whine so much about Trump.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 17, 2019:

There is no "real" socialism. There are varying ways of practise, including German socialism as it currently exists. Just like the US doesn't practise pure capitalism. If it had, the government would have most likely collapsed. FDR and his changes kept it alive in the 30's. Let us hear your ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 17, 2019:

@Robecology clearer would have been One socialistic model. As my second sentence states there are varying ways of practice.

Every week if not more.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 17, 2019:

As a teen, I would always try and get to my mom before she ironed my jeans............argh....... better line dried wrinkles than ironed.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 17, 2019:

@HankSherman Navy dress uniforms, but no starch in our dungaree day to day wear.

So, why do some societies/religions circumsize their male children?

Allamanda comments on Feb 17, 2019:

one reason you don't mention that is equally possible - as with FGM, male circumcision much reduces sensitivity/sensation as the exposed skin is subject to much more minor trauma throughout life. Religions often intend to reduce the importance of and pleasure derived from, sex... not only by women....

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 17, 2019:

I find this quite probable.

An Amish lady is trotting down the road in her horse and buggy when she is pulled over by a cop.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 17, 2019:

That is humorous, until you live around them and see some of the animal abuse, especially horses. I try not to make generalizations, but too many engage in abusive actions with their animals. They see animals as tools, and use them without much concern.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 17, 2019:

@MST3K unfortunately. I have seen rescued horses looking nearly starved - not all are that way of course, but too many. Also, they run many of the puppy mills, which a new law is slowing shutting down or cleaning up.

places to meet people?

LiterateHiker comments on Feb 16, 2019:

I meet men for lunch or dinner at a quiet cafe' or restaurant. After lunch, I invite them to walk along the river. It's easy to talk while enjoying nature. I arrive early, nicely dressed to honor the occasion. Here's what usually happens: "Kathleen!" I hear. Turning, I recognize *no one*. My...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 17, 2019:

Truth is very important. I prefer meeting open and intelligent people. I'm always up front with I'm crazy as a loon and smart as a whip and just plain weird, in a safe way.

places to meet people?

Markss76118 comments on Feb 17, 2019:

How about MeetUp.com groups? https://www.meetup.com/ABQskeptics/ https://www.meetup.com/FFRABQ/

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 17, 2019:

Depending on the group they seem either super, cultishly focused on the topic, or checking each other out.

Wouldn't you like to have a t-shirt like this?

Matias comments on Feb 17, 2019:

This planet is threatened by pollution, overpopulation, waste, loss of biodiversity, climate change and so on... None of these problems is attributable to religion (but to "progress" and technology running wild)

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 17, 2019:

Aren't they? Who makes up the majority of climate deniers? Our WH just had a meeting in which someone said god will deal with climate change. Overpopulation - uh, Catholic church for starters and go from there with other groups and anti birth control rhetoric or actions. Biodiversity - man has dominion over the world and fucks it up. Granted, religion doesn't guide much of China formally, it sure does the rest of the world. And China, even, has long held that the earth is for man's use.

Remember this song by Barry McGuire, my friends? [youtu.be]

Sheannutt comments on Feb 16, 2019:

Never heard of him or that song.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 16, 2019:

So sad. Check his other stuff out for sure.

?? bad idea ??

webspider555 comments on Feb 16, 2019:

Almost as bad as saying Hi to your friend Jack you’ve just seen on a plane

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 16, 2019:

Pre 911, I was on a plane that sat, delayed for an unknown reason, until 3 cop cars showed up. They took a guy off the plane for making a stupid hijack joke. I remember his crying girlfriend/wife being told, "Ma'am the plane must leave. Take your seat or get off. " She left.

The best TO-DO list ever. Read and learn.

BD66 comments on Feb 16, 2019:

You left out "Periodically intervene in football games (usually field goal kicks) when enough people pray to you"

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 16, 2019:

Allow honor killings.

Remember ice cold soda?

bookofmorons comments on Feb 16, 2019:

Lots of great small market soda in those days but all Mc Colas now

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 16, 2019:

@Byrdsfan or, if you want real, old time cane sugar coke, check the Mexican sodas.

30-40 years ago Republicans were so virulent anti-Soviet Union, that were synonymous with John ...

t1nick comments on Feb 15, 2019:

Please dont come back with the argument that Russia is now a democracy or a quasi-capitalist system. Its an Oligarchy run by an authoritarian dictator. Nothing more or nothing less.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 15, 2019:

Tsar Putin the First.

The first suit has been filed.

azzow2 comments on Feb 15, 2019:

Stupidity, what a waste of tax dollars. The U.S. citizens should she those idiots for ridiculously wasting tax dollars.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 15, 2019:

Some do. Some are brainless zombies who feed on tRump pablum.

Smothers Brothers philosophy.

Green_eyes comments on Feb 15, 2019:

I was thinking it was the opposite

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 15, 2019:

Pun..... more on, moron

So far there's been 6263 gun-related incidents in America.

dahermit comments on Feb 15, 2019:

Are those "gun-related incidents" in America any more of an emergency than the 250,000 deaths due to medical mistakes or the 40,000 deaths due to drug overdoses or the 33,000 deaths due to auto accidents each year?

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 15, 2019:

No. Can your argument be any more specious? Learn how to argue, not look like a dumb ass.

Smothers Brothers philosophy.

maturin1919 comments on Feb 15, 2019:

I'm naked whenever possible. Hopefully that didn't ruin lunch for you.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 15, 2019:

???

I am a Hippie. I choose peace, love, respect, acceptance, warmth, freedom and light.

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 14, 2019:

Well then, I like being a hippie. But sometimes, someone has to assure we can all be hippies without fearing interference from "the ones not like us". A sad fact of reality.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 14, 2019:

@Cutiebeauty perfect

Just shut up and KISS ME!

Novelty comments on Feb 14, 2019:

I can do that tongue thing!

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 14, 2019:

That is genetic

She was a child, it seemed romantic and heroic.

Triphid comments on Feb 14, 2019:

Can anyone honestly state categorically that even 1 repatriated Terrorist or Supporter has been COMPLETELY de-radicalised?

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 14, 2019:

No, one can't. But, she was a child. And there are possible checks and balances. Should a convicted murderer or rapist ever be freed, even if they serve the time their sentence says? The odds are against her having fought, she is female. She was probably used for aid and comfort. I don't say let her in Willie Nilly. And, I would keep a close monitor upon her, much like the secret service is doing now to the two women who tried to kill President Ford and are free from prison.

Presidential Crayola.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Those are cool. They have others for sale. If anyone buys, draw a picture and post.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 14, 2019:

@MST3K yes. You, too, can buy some. Say Alexa.... And there they are.

I think if she wore sunglasses a 5 year old could do a pretty good likeness and do it for free… On...

Cutiebeauty comments on Feb 14, 2019:

The eyes. That's all that's being drawn....

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 14, 2019:

@F-IM-Forty depends on the branch - Muhammad et al are forbidden through out, but portraits and pictures of individuals are fine. For a woman, with permission, fine. There are even drawings of Muhammad from long ago that some Islamic scholars argue are ok because they are historical and not religious, ie leading a charge in an attack.

Attention Wal-Mart shoppers, Feb. 15th is 50% of Chocolate day.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Of course. But in the aisle next to clearance will be over priced Easter candy. I saw some Easter candy already out at another store today wedged in between Valentine stuff and St Paddy stuff. What was interesting was some in the shape of praying hands. Need a Chocolate Jesus.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 13, 2019:

@nicknotes the whole head, thorns and all.

Gay slang

Amisja comments on Feb 13, 2019:

patwa...you can hear it every day on BBC radio 4 extra

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 13, 2019:

Is Virgin radio still around. I used to listen to them on line in my classroom a multitude of years ago. Even won paint ball tickets. I didn't know anybody then to have someone collect.

Paul Manafort plea deal voided after judge says he 'intentionally' lied to the FBI, special counsel ...

KKGator comments on Feb 13, 2019:

He's really hoping for a pardon. Apparently, he's not doing too well in jail. Poor baby.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 13, 2019:

Maybe he will get some new friends before trumpo hands out any pardons.

2 millionaire senators introduce plan to make sure Congress is only for the rich – ThinkProgress

dalefvictor comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Mr. Savage a couple of weeks ago recommender that we all invest in guillotines. I think the more they get together on their plans the easier it will be to find them when it becomes time.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 13, 2019:

@Infoguy211 I thought it already was.

Man sues parents for giving birth to him

PalacinkyPDX comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Gives new meaning to the term "a walking abortion."

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 13, 2019:

Comedienne Titus did a routine on late term abortion - all babies have to be born, but, parents can abort them at any time after until they are eighteen.

HELP! A woman in her 50s is convinced humans can get pregnant by cats/dogs! What should I do?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Sadly stupid. Bet she voted tRump.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 13, 2019:

@48thRonin Lyndon Laroche

Has anyone ever sued anyone?

Benthoven comments on Feb 13, 2019:

I had to sue the insurance company of a guy that hit me because they didn't want to pay my doctor bills. I was in the back seat of a Mazda, stopped at a traffic light, and we were re-ended by a GM truck... the driver didn't see the light. I was pretty banged up, but I was ambulatory... SO, the ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 13, 2019:

@Benthoven that is the way of the world now. When I was two, my dad was in a really bad accident. The insurance company for the guy who hit him paid all bills, gave him a paycheck, sent the doctor, barber, etc to the house for the year he was there. Now a days that would have taken a law suit and most likely he could have collected more.

Has anyone ever sued anyone?

Benthoven comments on Feb 13, 2019:

I had to sue the insurance company of a guy that hit me because they didn't want to pay my doctor bills. I was in the back seat of a Mazda, stopped at a traffic light, and we were re-ended by a GM truck... the driver didn't see the light. I was pretty banged up, but I was ambulatory... SO, the ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 13, 2019:

crappy insurance company. I had to sue one once for my neighbor's tree falling on my house. All they would keep on saying is act of god. They lost. They even sent a lawyer. Two weeks after that loss the tree dropped another giant limb on another neighbor. The insurance company paid to have it cut down. Especially after the magistrate in my case after seeing the photos told the homeowner she should remove it for the safety of her children. The second neighbor that it fell on was a witness in my case.

TRUMP IN DISNEYWORLD HALL OF PRESIDENTS -- Couple of things about this show now that I've seen ...

PalacinkyPDX comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Bets on how long before Trump-audioanimatron is vandalized? At least they made him look fat.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 13, 2019:

@Sgt_Spanky I agree. I thought the same.

Ten states introduce "heartbeat" abortion bans [rewire.news]

AnneWimsey comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Dangerous times!

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 13, 2019:

I am in total agreement. I feel a return to my very young days. We may need a rise of ANTIFA types to save the America we should have. My veteran friends don't like when I say such things.

Don't worry?

RichieO comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Teacher's a bit slow?

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 13, 2019:

teachers are always a bit slow...…….wait a minute...……..I used to teach...………….

A record 7 million Americans are 3 months behind on their car payments.

JackPedigo comments on Feb 12, 2019:

One problem is people's seeming need for newer cars. My own daughter kept taking out leases on cars until we talked some sense into her. Cars have become so expensive it is senseless to keep buying something new and something you have to take out a large loan for. I wonder how many simply are lured...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 13, 2019:

@JackPedigo i know and agree. I wont buy a new vehicle. I used to do most of my own repairs. Lost all my tools and space in divorce and live in a small apartment now. I was now pure mechanic, but did many things, if I knew what to fix. My brother was a licensed mechanic and when in was young (he was 14 years older) he would make me get dirty and fix my car while he told me a few things. My one son used to work on his vehicle as well. My college prof son had his years of getting dirty (masonry in the summers) behind him and just pays for repairs. Neither will buy a new vehicle though. They have said I could always find a good cheap car. Since the destruction of so many used cars a number of years ago that has become more difficult. No 700 dollar cars that run for five years with little work.

Ten states introduce "heartbeat" abortion bans [rewire.news]

KKGator comments on Feb 13, 2019:

I'm pretty sure I just said it, but I really hate pro-lifers, and the republican assholes they elect to push their intrusive agendas. The unborn do not deserve ANY rights that would supersede those of women who are already here. No fetus, in the history of pregnancy, has ever been guaranteed ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 13, 2019:

I hate the term pro life because I am pro life, just pro choice as That is real life and they usurped the term pro life to make the appearance that if you are pro choice you must be pro death. Ask them what they will do to better the lives if poor mother's and poor children. Or ask what their "pro life" stance is on the death penalty.

I haven't been active for 9 months or so.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Welcome back. Best with college. Depression is a chore and just know you have support. Many have been there and there are no easy answers. You can also, at no cost have Amazon publish your book and put it in their market including kindle. Beware the publish ads. If it is a reputable company thst ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 13, 2019:

@Catnublia S E Hinton published her first novel in 11th grade, while, ironically, failing English class. After having taught writing, living creative writing I am finally publishing my first novel. I'm not fighting for acclaim, so I am just doing Amazon for my own self being. Local coffee shop is offering to put it out. Goid luck. And much success.

After watching clips of DJT's rally in El Paso (just couldn't stomach the entire thing), I've come ...

DenoPenno comments on Feb 13, 2019:

I've come to the conclusion that DJT is a Klingon. It's time to dislodge him.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 13, 2019:

Best me to the post. Although, with that head, he may be Kardashian (pun intended).

Do you believe in UFO's?

saganian comments on Feb 13, 2019:

I think a better question to ask is something like "Do you believe in the existence of alien intelligence/civilizations?"

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 13, 2019:

That was just what I was thinking. You have to believe in unidentified flying objects as they could be anything.

Facebook strikes again and a very true statement😂😂😂

Cutiebeauty comments on Feb 13, 2019:

I'm only 29. ... One more year of stupid stuff haha

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 13, 2019:

Good

Facebook strikes again and a very true statement😂😂😂

Cutiebeauty comments on Feb 13, 2019:

I'm only 29. ... One more year of stupid stuff haha

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 13, 2019:

Ah, but are your memories on a data base?

A record 7 million Americans are 3 months behind on their car payments.

JackPedigo comments on Feb 12, 2019:

One problem is people's seeming need for newer cars. My own daughter kept taking out leases on cars until we talked some sense into her. Cars have become so expensive it is senseless to keep buying something new and something you have to take out a large loan for. I wonder how many simply are lured...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

Yea, my nephew was complaining, at the dealer, about how many miles were on his, precious, truck and so the dealer offered him a solution: same monthly payments for a new truck...…. longer time of course.

If you could go on a retreat, where would you go?

sapiofile comments on Feb 12, 2019:

I'd like a place for safe guided LSD or psyllocybin therapy. Does such a place exist? If i can lie in the sun and snorkel a bit....that would be nice too! LOL

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

There are places in Central and South America for going on mystical adventures with psychoactive drugs. Type in on Google.

Self interest? Nah, don't need to worry about any of that.

bobwjr comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Brainless idiot trumpers

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

The racism has proven to be a big issue...………..in the backs of their tiny brains...….as they are bigots.

Break the law!

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 11, 2019:

I used to bring this up teaching Les Miserables when the Nun lies twice to protect Jean. I had one student, only one, who said lying was always wrong as it was a commandment. Not sure what he would say, or phrase this today. He is a Lutheran minister. And I know he has handed out a dozen or so ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

@RavenCT not in the US, outside of cities, but so far ICE wont go into churches. ICE has tricked some people out by holding their kids hostage. Nice assholes.

Mark Kelly running for senate [space.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 12, 2019:

I'm wondering how tRump will insult another American hero.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

@Lucy_Fehr like McCain daughter who on Colbert said she didn't want the trumps at the funeral. Then rambled on about how great Joe Biden is and she loved him.......AND, if he runs, she may have to stay off television because she doesn't want to say anything bad about him. WTF? Love him? Less than party, bitch?

[dailykos.

Amisja comments on Feb 12, 2019:

The BBC have asked the White House for reassurance as to the safety of their staff

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

The WH - don't expect help from them for the enemy of the state. Such a fascist remark.

Mainly it's his homicidal followers that you want to watch out for.

BestWithoutGods comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Next Halloween, I'm dressing up like Jesus, so I can scare the bejesus out of everyone else. ;)

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

Carry a cross. And lots of blood. Do the just whipped scene. Better than a zombie. Post pictures.

In 45 years, we have killed 60% of the earth's wildlife. [cntraveller.in]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 12, 2019:

We are killing off everything and becoming "a planet of weeds" an essay idea on our future lack of diversity.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

@Closeted in time, for sure.

Lets just put it out there and own it... Pro-Choice or Anti-Choice

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Take a sampling of pro lifers, eliminate the Catholics, for the most part, and ask how many support the death penalty. I'll wager over 80 percent with the Catholics out.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

@Annaleda I agree that there are many, too many, people who don't deserve to be walking this earth. I understand emotional needs for revenge, resolve, and moving on. We all know the system isn't fair and any death penalty will be, and has been, abused. Right now, we have a number of mandatory checks in most states and they still don't work. Using those checks costs a lot more than just having one trial and giving life imprisonment. In Pennsylvania, imposing the death penalty can cost 1.5 to 2 million dollars, while life imprisonment maxes out at less than 400k usually. That is a big difference. All that aside though and the fact that too many innocent people have been put to death, I don't like the idea if the government taking a person's life.

It was opening night at the Orpheum and the Amazing Eileen was topping the bill.

BestWithoutGods comments on Feb 12, 2019:

It would be interesting to watch what happened if she had said the F-word. ;)

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

???

It was opening night at the Orpheum and the Amazing Eileen was topping the bill.

Kynlei comments on Feb 12, 2019:

She should have said "Goddamnit" because then nothing would have happened. ?

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

Yep

It's tell me something good Tuesday so tell me something good.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Finished my novel's final edit yesterday. One more look over and critical comments from a separate source, then off to Amazon

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

@ProudMerrie that is the plan. I'll post more when available.

It's tell me something good Tuesday so tell me something good.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Finished my novel's final edit yesterday. One more look over and critical comments from a separate source, then off to Amazon

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

@ProudMerrie fiction - a ghost story. Two old friends reconnect 25 years after a falling out. One returns as a ghost, with a favor to ask.

Blackface

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 12, 2019:

These are the: I'm not my a racist racists. At least some. Some are very likely out and out racist and fine with that choice.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

@DoctoralZombie I know. I hear, I went to a "black" party once and all I can think is so, WTF and how did that change you. I went to an Amish rumspringer party once and, you know, I didn't learn a damn thing I didn't already know - they are people. I reread, and I don't like the word they. Hmm. I'll think on that.

Apparently it’s not just the Catholics as sexual predators [edition.cnn.com]

MsHoliday comments on Feb 12, 2019:

We are finding here in Canada that more than just a few Coaches are being charged, it isn’t just churches. Seems anywhere children gather they are at risk of abuse. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/amateur-sports-coaches-sexual-offences-minors-1.5006609

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

@Holiday pedophilia isn't just the act. It is the actions that lead to an act as well. It is a crime in the U.S. and in many other nations to just view child pornography.

One for the Scam crew, Raven, Stinkeye et al to pay attention to: [news.com.au]

Fernapple comments on Feb 12, 2019:

How long does the net have to exist before people understand that you can not assume that anything on it is real. Very sad, but if this was a church taking money from people, for having a date with an none existent lover in the sky, would the authorities be concerned ?

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

Nope. Your remark made me think about the incipient dirtiness of much politics through history. And I thought of the church getting away the past few hundred years without bribes - why? It gives the polititions control for its kickback.

Did the moon landing really happen?

CallMeDave comments on Feb 12, 2019:

See, what happened was, they discovered there actually is no moon; it's a figment of our collective imagination and the power of suggestion.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

I will accept a ridiculous answer for a ridiculous question. A hat tip sir.

Did the moon landing really happen?

Unclehotrod comments on Feb 12, 2019:

All you need to do to prove it to yourself is buy an extremely high powered telescope and look for yourself. I had a friend many years ago that had such a telescope and you can see what we left behind.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

I remember people watched the recovery ship go around the moon. Why would NASA spend millions sending a drone, which was harder to operate then than a manned mission, which could have failed? Oh, to get a lame made for television movie.

Did the moon landing really happen?

Dhiltong comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Yes, and we haven’t gone back because it’s expensive and complicated.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

Agree

Lets just put it out there and own it... Pro-Choice or Anti-Choice

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Take a sampling of pro lifers, eliminate the Catholics, for the most part, and ask how many support the death penalty. I'll wager over 80 percent with the Catholics out.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 12, 2019:

@Annaleda ah, but the save money part is a myth. Unless you are going to take away the set in place automatic appeals processes, which have been installed to be sure an innocent person doesn't get put to death, and even then often fail, it costs more to put someone to death.

Nope , no second point required !

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 11, 2019:

We could use a cat in charge now.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

@Triphid our candidate would need a Rottweiler bodyguard.

Nope , no second point required !

TheGreatShadow comments on Feb 11, 2019:

We didn't elect him. He lost by about 3M votes...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

True point the badly weighted electoral college that gives some voters 7 times the voting powers - now that is voter fraud.

My dog Matilda...and HER dog, Baby. ??

mzbehavin comments on Feb 11, 2019:

Adorable! My granddaughter's puppy, Nugget. My son got her from a shelter.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

Another pretty puppy. See below. ??

White people can't be terrorists! [youtube.com]

Bendog comments on Feb 11, 2019:

Folks, this guy is comedian in the UK trying to show how stupid some small minded people are.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

Yep, seen his similar rant on gays.

[alternet.

Anonbene comments on Feb 11, 2019:

Head to head count to see who's is bigger. Talk about size envy. Trump will demand a recount of Betos crowd size. ?

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

Yea, and Beto will win and the WH will put out faux photos.

The coolest people I've ever met have the most colorful pasts, they've lived lives of risk, made bad...

bigpawbullets comments on Feb 11, 2019:

If, by a certain age, you're not pretty beat up.. Physically, mentally,emotionally.... then you've lived a pretty boring life. The trick is, to stay strong and positive: Hunter S. Thompson​

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

Viva Elvis Leaving Las Vegas

Retirement destination?

VertLyfe comments on Feb 11, 2019:

I'm probably going to move to Kenya before I retire.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

Haven't been in Kenya in 30 years. They liked Americans back then. Beautiful place. The big animals kill you there. On the West coast it is the insects and germs.

While I don't claim to be a Shakespeare afficianado, by any stretch of the imagination, a couple of ...

ASTRALMAX comments on Feb 11, 2019:

Shakespeare's sense of humor was not confined to his works. William Shakespeare left his wife their 'second best bed' in his last will and testament, probate records show.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

Yes he did. By law she would have gotten a third of his estate at the time. He gave his daughter's and their husbands a nice chunk of change.

Am I the only person that earned less than a hundred thousand dollars last year and still paid more ...

Ohub comments on Feb 11, 2019:

Many folks are going to be in the same boat as you with reduced deductions and the cap on SALT deductions - which will hit folks hard that are used to itemizing deductions. I am self employed and was warned by my accountant that I would be paying more taxes for the same income. I had to do things...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

@jlynn37 that they are. And many too greedy.

will socialism ever be a viable economic policy?

AtheistReader comments on Feb 11, 2019:

It already is. It isn't simply whether an ideology is "viable." It is also important what the shared belief about that ideology is within a given society. Think about the concept of currency. It is absolutely based on our shared belief about what currency means. Without the shared belief, it ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

You saved me some typing.

so follow the advice

jondspen comments on Feb 11, 2019:

So I have to be involved in rape, murder, child abuse, theft, gangs, etc. to perceive it?

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

Interesting turn, but sharp. The phrase needs tweaking.

I'm all snuggled down in my small house all 512 square feet of it haven't been outside in a week ...

SkotlandSkye comments on Feb 11, 2019:

Go for a walk!!!

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

Make snow bats. Skip on those angels.

Hello everybody! What’s everyone’s plans for Thursday(Valentines) ?

CallMeDave comments on Feb 11, 2019:

I refuse to participate.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

So, Dave is home. Call Cheech ?

Not sure what the outcome was

GuitarDoctor comments on Feb 11, 2019:

I always thought this "beaming" stuff was pretty scary...I mean, think of how the technology works. Basically it reduces you to molecules and then reconstitutes those molecules at the other end. So what if you're in an area with say a blizzard going on or a sand storm....or taking a shit. How ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

Or, it breaks you down, examines all your molecules, reproduces them, and boom, a new you.

Wow one of the first life forms to live on land,{INSECTS}about 480 million years ago, second to ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

All depends on how they all interact. I've read, good news for cockroach haters, that when humans die out they are going to quickly follow as they have attached themselves so tightly to our lives.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

@KissedbySun true. Just the big populations of German and Asian variety.

I have made mistakes.

48thRonin comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Life is by ikea. Which means you’ll try as hard as you can to understand it’s shit for as long as you can. Then you get drunk and try to fix it but eventually you’ll find someone who understands the parts that you don’t and y’all will build upon it for as long as you can together.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

And still, when everything is together, working well, and looking great, there are still some extra parts left over.

I have made mistakes.

Novelty comments on Feb 11, 2019:

I was told the Bible was an instruction manual for life, after reading the first few chapters I decided that if I followed those instructions the best I could end up with would be death row.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

What, no raping and pilaging, and genocide? Ah, man.

The Banana Experiment

KKGator comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Humans are assholes.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

@KKGator all humans have the capacity for assholeness. Most chimps as well, as they are not a pleasant species. Maybe bonobos would respond in a better manner. They engage in sex to release tension. Lots of sex and with any bonobo regardless of sex. (No conversion therapy there)

Law and Crime. [lawandcrime.com]

AnneWimsey comments on Feb 11, 2019:

He probably pays them nothing, maybe just barely enough food & a closet sleeping 6, or they get deported.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

Even his legal low wage workers are almost all foreign. He pays them dirt openly, so for sure those with no papers. He claims he can't find American workers but it has been shown he only advertises in one publication that few people see and gives no details about the jobs (makes his claims legal to immigration).

Law and Crime. [lawandcrime.com]

AnneWimsey comments on Feb 11, 2019:

He probably pays them nothing, maybe just barely enough food & a closet sleeping 6, or they get deported.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

@GipsyOfNewSpain the Saudis and elsewhere in the Mideast. In Kuwait slave labor is building the soccer stadiums for the illegally bribed world cup. Most workers are foreign, many Philippine laborers and elsewhere from East Asia. Their passports are held so they have to work. Their wages are held, so who knows if or when they get paid.

What would YOU tell her?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 11, 2019:

The kid deserves better but they took him in. What kind of fucking parents are they? Sorry, I know they are family. And you were right, he is not a puppy, but I get pissed when people unprepared take in a puppy. Are they dumping their own kids? Is that the "xtion" way to act? And does being in ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

@JeffMesser i dont know how his place does adoption. Many of the kids stay there and get work when grown.

Racial Profiling

Novelty comments on Feb 11, 2019:

It's tempting to ask how they feel about it, but F them.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

Couldnt say it better.

What would YOU tell her?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 11, 2019:

The kid deserves better but they took him in. What kind of fucking parents are they? Sorry, I know they are family. And you were right, he is not a puppy, but I get pissed when people unprepared take in a puppy. Are they dumping their own kids? Is that the "xtion" way to act? And does being in ...

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 11, 2019:

Find out the name of the orphanage and message it to me. I know a gent from Ethiopia who runs an orphanage there with his wife. She is there and he is here in the States to raise money. He is a good man, for a zealous Christian but if it is the same place I'll make time to visit. I've not seen him in over a year. We communicate seldom, I taught his kids, and they Facebook me.

Hopefully crazy ass AOC realizes that she will also pay 70% of her wages in taxes.

Marz comments on Feb 10, 2019:

It’s a tax on income over $10,000,000 that only affects dollars after the first $10,000,000. This affects 2,000 Americans or 0.000006% of the population.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 10, 2019:

Thank you for pointing out what was REALLY proposed. Dumb asses and spin doctors twist the facts just like their Cheeto Head Mafioso boss who brags about paying no taxes and just cut the richest people's taxes and raised two in three average American taxes. He really cares about others now doesn't he? Fuck twats, learn to read and turn off FAUX news.

Blinded by the Light Manfred Mann's Earth Band with lyrics 1980s [youtu.be]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 10, 2019:

I worked with a guy who got to play drums in a couple songs with them in the 60's at a show. They some how forgot or lost some amps and somebody at the gig knew he had some huge Marshalls. They paid him 100 dollars and let him play.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 10, 2019:

@magicwatch ha. I have an old buddy who keeps in touch with the lead guitarist from Jethro Tull, since the 80's. The guy was a collector and wanted a guitar my friend had, a 57 Les Paul Jr. Anyway, they were still conversing and, I honestly haven't talked to the guy in a couple years. But every time they played DC or Baltimore areas he got tickets and backstage passes.

I promise! ?❤❤?

webspider555 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

I’ve been acting more like a lovesick teenager in my sixties than I did in my teens, maybe one day I will grow out of it, but no rush

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 10, 2019:

Isn't it more fun now though

It’s getting warmer ?

Heidi68 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Damn now I can't un-see my imagination ??

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 10, 2019:

That's what i thought. And about my post military college days when short shorts were still in.

'You don’t get to authorize US military interventions' – US Rep.

KKGator comments on Feb 10, 2019:

45 thinks he needs a war. Venezuela is close enough. Plus, they have oil, and 45 REALLY REALLY needs the distraction. Reminds me of Reagan's foray into Grenada, under the guise of "rescuing" medical students. He needed the distraction.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 10, 2019:

I had a SEAL friend from the Navy in Grenada. It was a take over supported by the rich on the island. A power grab to again suppress the poor.

Another Biblical bedtime story

KKGator comments on Feb 10, 2019:

What a fucked up book of "fairy tales".

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 10, 2019:

@KKGator remember he and the Grimms just wrote down, edited old stories and published. I've read the 13th century French Red Riding Hood and it is like a story of potential pedophilia, by the Wolf, in which the child escapes, naked, but is still cast out.

Another Biblical bedtime story

KKGator comments on Feb 10, 2019:

What a fucked up book of "fairy tales".

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 10, 2019:

@KKGator they have all been Disneyfied, like the Little Mermaid, who doesn't get the Prince, but dies.

Another Biblical bedtime story

KKGator comments on Feb 10, 2019:

What a fucked up book of "fairy tales".

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 10, 2019:

To be quite honest, those biblical fairy tales aren't much worse than the original fairy tales, that the Grimms modified, and were even more modified later. Snow White raped by Prince Charming or Little Red banished by her parents for "ruining" her reputation or Cinderella's step sisters blinded and each having part of a foot cut off, and on and on.

WHO IS THE SUPERIOR BIRD?

azzow2 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Some ornithologists would say the cuckoos are the most superior birds simply because they are smart enough to get other birds to do the arduous job of rearing their young.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 10, 2019:

Cowbirds do that, too. Three years ago, the starlings that nest under my neighbor's steps had a baby cowbird pop out, which they continued to feed. Been little starlings the last two years.

I am the Goofus to everyone else's Gallant Dear Readers, when you're new in town and there are ...

Novelty comments on Feb 10, 2019:

We must have a long conversation about this new thing called G.P.S.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 10, 2019:

???

A very dangerous opinion by a Supreme Court Justice.

242Foxtrot comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Time to set up a GoFundMe to send Clarence on an all expenses paid hunting trip with Dick Cheney.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 10, 2019:

Yea, but will the Texans allow Clarance to carry a gun there?

Uh-Oh: Trump Voters Realizing They Didn't Get Tax Cuts - YouTube

MissKathleen comments on Feb 10, 2019:

“If you believe in trickle down economics”, you are a damn fool.

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 10, 2019:

Voo-doo economics. Of course the dick head who invented that phrase continued it and fucked people over with student loans that are in perpetuity and bankruptcy won't cancel them, but you can bankrupt 6 businesses and still be a "rich" president.

Trump and the wall.

hankster comments on Feb 9, 2019:

erectawall dysfunction?

Beowulfsfriend replies on Feb 9, 2019:

We have a wiener or I mean winner.