Who else hates having a common name?

FearlessFly comments on Oct 19, 2019:

Although I won't post my them here, I have **three (common) first names** (first,middle,last) and no intention of changing them. :)

Tracking the Truth: Media Bias and Media Bastions

FearlessFly comments on Oct 19, 2019:

In addition to using multiple and a variety of sources, I have advocated in multiple comments and posts the use of this browser extension -- journalists rating the jounalism of others : https://www.newsguardtech.com/

Interesting piece.. [carolineglick.com]

FearlessFly comments on Oct 18, 2019:

Why should anyone regard this as anything more that one persons' (opinion) "piece" ??

What was that he was saying about not being able to have an electromagnetic field without photons?

FearlessFly comments on Oct 17, 2019:

I had not heard any argument(s) about *not* 'unifying' gravity, so I like that this video caused me to "think". btw. feel free to try to convince Triphid that gravity is not a **force** -- despite the usefulness of formulas to (very closely) approximate it. "NASA engineer's 'helical engine' may violate the laws of physics [newscientist.com]"

It's just so fucking funny to watch this brainless Twit with a trespassing and burglary arrest ...

FearlessFly comments on Oct 17, 2019:

"convicted felon" ??? [**citation needed** !!]

On the menu today...

FearlessFly comments on Oct 17, 2019:

Is this like "tweeting my (our) posts" ? :D

Pew Survey: Christianity is in “Rapid” Decline While “Nones” Continue Growing ...

FearlessFly comments on Oct 17, 2019:

. . . not that I'm doubting the results of this friendlyatheist article, the documentary linked below changed my view(s) of the Pew Charitable Trusts. "The Art of The Steal (2009) This documentary might change your view(s) of the Pew Charitable ..."

"Alfred Hitchcock, the End of the World, and Climate Change Hucksters" By Lauri B.

FearlessFly comments on Oct 16, 2019:

You might want to consider what this browser extension has to say about americanthinker.com : https://www.newsguardtech.com/

A good version of "Two Corbies" [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Oct 16, 2019:

I'm a fan of "old-time" drop-thumb frailing banjo !

Trump approval rating by gender via new Quinnipiac poll: Men: 48% approve 46% disapprove ...

FearlessFly comments on Oct 15, 2019:

Why not provide a link to the 'data' ?

JohnPrine who here likes to laugh along with a song called DESPITE OURSELVES?

FearlessFly comments on Oct 15, 2019:

I have a video of Prine/DeMent singing this song -- love it. He says he composed it for a movie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daddy_and_Them

What do You do When You Have a sexless Marriage

FearlessFly comments on Oct 15, 2019:

(unless agreed-to by both partners) I would not call that a marriage.

Hubble Spotted Something Massive Coming Out Of Uranus | Sci-Tech Universe

FearlessFly comments on Oct 15, 2019:

IMHO -- and also NewsGuard, sci-techuniverse is the epitome of fake news. https://www.newsguardtech.com/

20 new moons were just discovered orbiting Saturn, AND YOU CAN HELP NAME THEM! To submit your ...

FearlessFly comments on Oct 15, 2019:

This is a 'duplicate' of : '"Saturn overtakes Jupiter as host to most moons in solar system [theguardian.com]"'

Why are we all here??

FearlessFly comments on Oct 15, 2019:

I think, therefore I am.

Take the U.

FearlessFly comments on Oct 15, 2019:

Did it.

Pumpkin pie season is upon us.

FearlessFly comments on Oct 15, 2019:

mmmmmmmm -- my fav, especially with 'whupped' cream !

How many times can you say goodbye? 😞

FearlessFly comments on Oct 14, 2019:

50 ways to leave your lover

Ten Years After - I'd Love To Change The World [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Oct 14, 2019:

Good, but I liked Going Home (woodstock) better.

Fort Worth shooting: Aaron Dean arrested, charged with murder

FearlessFly comments on Oct 14, 2019:

You can't definitively predict acquittal. https://www.twincities.com/2019/04/30/jury-reaches-verdict-for-minneapolis-cop/

Does anyone know how to get light stains out of a glass stove top?

FearlessFly comments on Oct 14, 2019:

(not) been there, (not) done that. :D

Looking for Moderators with many different backgrounds.

FearlessFly comments on Oct 13, 2019:

I have been: construction laborer, cab driver, ski instructor, science/phy-ed teacher and coach, carpenter, and (lastly) software developer.

Strangely entertaining. 😎 [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Oct 11, 2019:

I really liked it. I have spun lots of tennis racquets (mostly 3rd axis), never explicitly noticed the 2nd axis effect.

And they are innocent?

FearlessFly comments on Oct 11, 2019:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/two-business-associates-of-trumps-personal-lawyer-giuliani-have-been-arrested-and-are-in-custody/2019/10/10/9f9c101a-eb63-11e9-9306-47cb0324fd44_story.html Correct me if I'm wrong, are there any (non fake-news) media stories reporting they were actually "trying flee the country" and **after** "being charged" ? I have read they had one-way tickets and were arrested (at the airport), charged (the indictments were unsealed), and subpoenaed (House committee). Is the above pic jumping to conclusions ?

The Whole Republican Party Seems to be Going to Jail Now

FearlessFly comments on Oct 11, 2019:

"The Whole Republican Party" ? Hyperbole much ? !!

Trump lashes out over Fox News poll that shows majority support his impeachment

FearlessFly comments on Oct 11, 2019:

I would not have predicted these results from a FOX poll, I'm still somewhat skeptical.

The Twins That Are Neither Identical nor Fraternal [theatlantic.com]

FearlessFly comments on Oct 10, 2019:

sesquizygotic twins -- amazing!

In a long time relationships (e.

FearlessFly comments on Oct 10, 2019:

I often assert that Words matter -- say what is meant and mean what is said (I don't claim it's easy). **Understanding** is typically *hard* and **misunderstanding** is typically easy.

About replacing that 9th planet now that Pluto has been demoted [forbes.com]

FearlessFly comments on Oct 10, 2019:

I don't understand why a "replacement" is needed or even wanted. More "pluto-like" dwarf planets have been found. The forbes article seems to me to be a 'mashup' of multiple recent astronomy articles (do a search for Primordial black holes). Also, should there actually be this speculated distant **black hole**, why bother to try to refer to it as a 'planet' ?

So Happy to be free of those testicles! Day 7.!

FearlessFly comments on Oct 9, 2019:

I saw this on a t-shirt at the MN gay pride parade . . .

Some interesting demographic information in these 13 maps. [vox.com]

FearlessFly comments on Oct 9, 2019:

striking visuals, data presented in unusual and interesting ways, nice

What is your favorite "meaning of life quote"?

FearlessFly comments on Oct 9, 2019:

"Sugar coating leads to truth decay" :) https://www.wakeuplaughing.com/ (with apologies to Lawrence M. Krauss, "A Universe from Nothing") :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aYcAhuLkzs

Several "ministers/preachers/pastors" have been sponsored by various Atheist NATIONAL grouos to ...

FearlessFly comments on Oct 9, 2019:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Clergy_Project

Tomorrow before I go of to work I shall go and do a couple of hours of work at the Salvation Army ...

FearlessFly comments on Oct 9, 2019:

I make a concerted effort to NOT spend any of my time/money supporting religious organizations. Salvation Army does not qualify (IMHO).

Hello @FearlessFly and welcome! Would you care to share with us what interests you about volunteer ...

FearlessFly comments on Oct 9, 2019:

I like to think it is altruism, but I'm not persuaded that true altruism exists. I get the impression others are not either. For example (anectdote-warning), I donate platelets/plasma every 28 days (no, I'm not mentsruating). :) When others notice this (e.g. I'm wearing a brightly-colored stretch-wrap), they often refer to "getting paid" for it. It does not seem to occurr to them that I have been donating for 40+ years and never wanted a penny. I have lots of time, I'm sure I don't volunteer enough.

Cows painted like zebras can fend off flies better than their plain-coated counterparts A shoo-in...

FearlessFly comments on Oct 9, 2019:

. . . also, this : https://www.amazon.de/Fliegendecke-Pferd-Zebra/s?k=Fliegendecke+Pferd+Zebra

Cows painted like zebras can fend off flies better than their plain-coated counterparts A shoo-in...

FearlessFly comments on Oct 9, 2019:

. . . on a (somewhat) related note : https://phys.org/news/2019-06-zebras-stripes-temperature-reveals.html

Hope I'm not reposting this - Warren's new plan! [theguardian.com]

FearlessFly comments on Oct 9, 2019:

Isn't "ambitious" a bit of an understatement for a $3tn plan ?

Trump impeachment: Vote on charges while gathering evidence for more

FearlessFly comments on Oct 9, 2019:

The article is correctly labeled as opinion.

A question to all wise souls on this app.

FearlessFly comments on Oct 9, 2019:

Considered free speech. Also, to non-believers, propaganda.

Surprise surprise the US again plan to abandon their useful idiot allie, the Kurds.

FearlessFly comments on Oct 8, 2019:

Can you provide a credible source that supports the idea that the Kurds will join Assad ? Isn't it more likely that Assad will (gladly) stand-by while Turkey 'removes' the Kurds from Syria? And/or if Turkey is not completely successful Assad will (possibly with Russian assistance) complete the job -- returning his control of Syria. btw, IMHO this is less a philosophical issue than a political one. https://www.dw.com/en/who-are-the-kurds/a-19515578 https://www.dw.com/en/explained-why-turkey-wants-a-military-assault-on-syrian-kurds/a-50731834

Judge Threatens Betsy DeVos With Jail In Student Loan Case

FearlessFly comments on Oct 8, 2019:

Wondering if DoEd actually will comply.

You're on your own.

FearlessFly comments on Oct 8, 2019:

It has (?) to be said a -- maze -- ing :) a -- maize -- ing ?

This is diplomatic lunacy if The Foreign Office allow Trump to get away with this bollocks.

FearlessFly comments on Oct 8, 2019:

By claiming "No idea" instead of calling it bulls_t, aren't they helping him 'get away' with it ?

[scroll.

FearlessFly comments on Oct 8, 2019:

I have at times contended that beauty is in the eye of the beerholder :D

Anyone feel like this lol

FearlessFly comments on Oct 7, 2019:

All my ex(s) live in texas -- just one, but I like saying it :)

Good description

FearlessFly comments on Oct 7, 2019:

. . . But . . . Can it be **licked** ?

Retirement Home Hires Male Strippers To Serve Dinner Per Resident’s Request

FearlessFly comments on Oct 7, 2019:

you go girl(s) !

I think this explains the current Republican party.

FearlessFly comments on Oct 7, 2019:

I like the quote. I would add that, in philosophy especially, 'truth' has been debated (at least) since Socrates.

Put the REAL criminals behind bars . . .

FearlessFly comments on Oct 7, 2019:

This might be a popular meme (there is a group for that), but it is hard (for me) not to notice that no actual evidence of banker/politician crime has been provided here so far (I'm not trying to imply that no evidence exists),

I thought maybe some here would appreciate this video.

FearlessFly comments on Oct 5, 2019:

. . . But . . . But . . . I grew-up in Lake Wobegon ! (where all the children are above average) :) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Wobegon

Shocking Study Shows Fracking Is Depleting US Drinking Water Sources at a Catastrophic Rate

FearlessFly comments on Oct 5, 2019:

I invite all to install this browser extension : https://www.newsguardtech.com/ and find out their judgement(s) about this website. JOURNALISTS judging the validity/credibility of other "journalists". (who better to do so?)

I am always annoyed when people describe "Atheism" as a belief when it's anything but.

FearlessFly comments on Oct 5, 2019:

Atheism is a religion, like 'not collecting stamps' is a hobby !

Legal Immigration: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - YouTube

FearlessFly comments on Oct 4, 2019:

. . . I don't care who you are -- that there is FUNNY !! :)

[alternet.

FearlessFly comments on Oct 4, 2019:

In the article, the phrases "orange monster", and "Trump sycophant" lead me to question the bias.

Fractal of the day.

FearlessFly comments on Oct 3, 2019:

Colorful, kinda mesmerizing, I like it !

Listen to that lol

FearlessFly comments on Oct 3, 2019:

. . . dare I say, 50 shades of orange :)

Good Day! Be Happy! Smile! Be Fearless! Most importantly be you! Your unique and special.

FearlessFly comments on Oct 2, 2019:

Not just fearless, but FearlessFly ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9brdv8ci39o

T-Shirt of the day

FearlessFly comments on Oct 1, 2019:

. . . Also known as . . . **cattitude** :)

Are we all born bad?

FearlessFly comments on Sep 30, 2019:

Two reactions : https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/false_dichotomy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabula_rasa

Best chance to beat Donald in 2020?

FearlessFly comments on Sep 30, 2019:

I refer to the TIMTOWTDI principle : There Is More Than One Way To Do It ! :)

Permanent Record: Why NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden Risked His Life to Expose Surveillance State ...

FearlessFly comments on Sep 29, 2019:

Snowden: "Facts have to matter more than feelings". I routinely wish that *what* is being said always be more important than the *way* it is being said.

Audio book of the whistleblower complaint [penguinrandomhouseaudio.com]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 29, 2019:

Very interesting.

"The Tudors" great series about Henry the 8th I seen it on Netflix.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 28, 2019:

A very good dramatization of how, long before the 'CSI' tech of today, poison was the preferred choice for getting rid of your rivals -- and continued to be for 2 or 3 more centuries.

Starting Treme this weekend

FearlessFly comments on Sep 28, 2019:

I would have liked to see more seasons/episodes of Treme.

"Longmire" how about you?

FearlessFly comments on Sep 28, 2019:

Yes, liked it.

saw this and chuckled ... fits for me! :-) How about yourself?

FearlessFly comments on Sep 28, 2019:

Likely everyone hear has heard "we are not getting any younger". I now respond to this with "I stopped getting younger a long, long time ago" :)

If you haven't already seen it, I highly recommend a wonderful documentary called "The Botany of ...

FearlessFly comments on Sep 28, 2019:

I have seen the movie and read the book, both very good.

So I watch a lot of documentaries and go to a wonderful film fest here in N C.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 28, 2019:

Looks interesting, I just requested a copy from my library. Speaking of strange rocks . . . : https://kangarooisland-australia.com/kangaroo-island-remarkable-rocks.php

A couple days ago, I watched "Three Identical Strangers" for a fourth time.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 28, 2019:

I saw it a couple months ago, very interesting.

SHOW YOU ZANIEST PICTURES! Old ones, new ones, it doesn't matter.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 28, 2019:

Here is as-good-as-any reason to use 'gratis' instead of 'free' :)

How many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb ?

FearlessFly comments on Sep 28, 2019:

How many software developers does it take to change a light bulb ? We don't change light bulbs, that's a hardware problem !

So much for Pope Francis' nicey-nicey comments about gays.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 27, 2019:

I recently watched this (on DVD from local library) : https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/secrets-of-the-vatican/

“Who cares, I have nothing to hide” — Why the popular response to online privacy is so flawed

FearlessFly comments on Sep 27, 2019:

Most folks who say "I have nothing to hide" are fully clothed while saying it ! I contend that the saying is a logical fallacy because it is based on the *false* premise that -- if there are things I'd rather not be 'public' I must be doing something wrong.

This is a link to my local middle school.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 26, 2019:

You might try : https://www.au.or/

Religion in a relationship

FearlessFly comments on Sep 26, 2019:

Perhaps some couples could , just not me.