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Is there any truth in this TED talk?

Flowerwall comments on Jan 14, 2020:

Oh wow, thinking about this just made me realize why I recently thought of an individual as having strong leadership abilities. I don't want to say who it is because I don't know enough about him, but my thoughts upon first hearing him speak were "One day President?" I could be completely wrong ...

Flowerwall replies on Jan 15, 2020:

@Mcflewster I think reading his book is probably a good start. Also makes me wonder how do political candidates come to be candidates? How system differs in different countries.

Is there any truth in this TED talk?

t1nick comments on Jan 14, 2020:

To borrow an old trope, "those that can't do their job, go into leadership and Administration". I've had good bosses, both male and female. More females than males though. Males are taught to put up a front. If you are not sure beat your chest and distract from the fact that you don't know. ...

Flowerwall replies on Jan 15, 2020:

Is that a trope? I don't think I've heard it, but I do think I have heard it said about teaching( I don't like that idea myself, good teachers are very valuable) I think that saying is the very opposite of good leadership as a good leader should be a doer. Although in workplaces I think there can very often be a mismatch of leadership. People get promoted for certain reasons, not necessarily the best leader, but hey the world's not perfect either, it happens. You have to look at the big picture. The bigger the scope of responsibility and potential consequence for disaster the more important it is to REALLY TAKE A CLOSER LOOK. I feel at this day and age it is crucial to ask the questions and ask them over and over again until we get it right. In some ways women excel at leadership. You are right about better female bosses, my overall experience too. I think women can be better at listening. But, men definitely have strengths as well, of course. You mentioned statistics, I think statistically, there will probably always be more men in leadership roles, so yeah focusing on male leadership is a good thing and standards shouldn't be lowered in the most crucial roles only made higher because humans have a lot of work to do.

Christian “Prophetess”: Heaven Has a “Portal” So Your Dead Relatives Can See You | Hemant ...

Flowerwall comments on Jan 12, 2020:

Jello-O city?

Flowerwall replies on Jan 14, 2020:

@snytiger6 Well they might be on to something. Maybe Jello city is just much easier softer place. It is a comforting safe and unusual place. O know it's not real but there is an appeal.

What is the one Truth or Method of finding the truth that you hold sacred above all others?

Flowerwall comments on Jan 8, 2020:

I really wish I knew the answer to the question. THE final answer.

Flowerwall replies on Jan 14, 2020:

@Mcflewster Thank you very much and same to you, best of luck.

What is the one Truth or Method of finding the truth that you hold sacred above all others?

Flowerwall comments on Jan 8, 2020:

I really wish I knew the answer to the question. THE final answer.

Flowerwall replies on Jan 13, 2020:

@Mcflewster Also I really think this was a great question to ask, the original thread idea. The "how do you intend to maintain it" part had me wondering to. I should read this over again. I think a lot of people said scientific method. Thank you for posting this!

What is the one Truth or Method of finding the truth that you hold sacred above all others?

Flowerwall comments on Jan 8, 2020:

I really wish I knew the answer to the question. THE final answer.

Flowerwall replies on Jan 13, 2020:

@Mcflewster Wow, what does that mean? It's a compliment? But what makes you say that? Huh? I am CONFUSED. But thank you. Being told I will discover something great is like hearing a wonderful fortune by a fortune teller, it's a nice idea, feels great. I do understand 42 was a joke. I bet with all my questions, I have made it feel less funny. Well, yeah, I guess it happens sometimes.

I would like to share with you the following letter which wrote to my wife today.

Flowerwall comments on Jan 13, 2020:

I think it's an honest, open letter. Did she receive it well?

Flowerwall replies on Jan 13, 2020:

@wordywalt You've done well then.

What is the one Truth or Method of finding the truth that you hold sacred above all others?

Flowerwall comments on Jan 8, 2020:

I really wish I knew the answer to the question. THE final answer.

Flowerwall replies on Jan 12, 2020:

@Mcflewster Do you have an aversion to the number seven? You said 42 is good, two digits, because if people are asked to choose one digit people will usually choose seven. So that makes it sound like you are not liking that number, seven. Or is that where you meant about simplicity? Two digits less simple? I thought the simplicity idea was referring to why people like the number seven. I don't study numbers or anything or ascribe particular meaning to them, but it is something to think or wonder about. I am probably just splitting hairs with my question anyway.

What is the one Truth or Method of finding the truth that you hold sacred above all others?

Flowerwall comments on Jan 8, 2020:

I really wish I knew the answer to the question. THE final answer.

Flowerwall replies on Jan 12, 2020:

@Mcflewster I don't think of seven being a life force number as a "one truth" rather the original idea that human beings are to promote life in all of its various forms. Like in business it would mean sustainability, things that are to the betterment of the world as a whole and individually, in whatever form it may take. The polar opposite of an omnishamble, well atleast as I have read the word described "a situation that can have no good outcome". This is a very new word to me so I believe I am thinking of correctly in this way, but could be wrong as I think it's used more for politics. In family it means promoting life as well. Family members not behaving in ways that are harmful to one another to the best of their own personal ability. As far as seven goes, I just think there are many representations of the number in religious texts, it is also a well- liked number, popular, associated with luck in many people's mind. I view it as a life force number, and that gives a special significance to it, in my mind.

What is the one Truth or Method of finding the truth that you hold sacred above all others?

Flowerwall comments on Jan 8, 2020:

I really wish I knew the answer to the question. THE final answer.

Flowerwall replies on Jan 10, 2020:

@Mcflewster I deleted my other comment because I was probably saying it wrong, not expressing the idea correctly. Sorry. I think of seven as a life force number, that is kind of what I was trying to say in the other post. It doesn't sound very clear or well thought out but I do consider it a "one truth".

What is the one Truth or Method of finding the truth that you hold sacred above all others?

Flowerwall comments on Jan 8, 2020:

I really wish I knew the answer to the question. THE final answer.

Flowerwall replies on Jan 10, 2020:

@Mcflewster What is it about that answer that you like? Is it the fact that it all comes down to two numerical digits? That is quite a simple and peaceful solution to all of this. I think I read yesterday there was a whole book written on the topic and various ideas about it being put forth. Someone famous who said he knew the answer, or the meaning, but would take it to the grave. How do you see it?

What is the one Truth or Method of finding the truth that you hold sacred above all others?

Flowerwall comments on Jan 8, 2020:

I really wish I knew the answer to the question. THE final answer.

Flowerwall replies on Jan 9, 2020:

@Mcflewster I had to look this up. But yes 99.9% sure it is not the answer. And when I read he, the author, was a self-proclaimed radical atheist I think 100% is a more accurate number.

I note that some of my colleagues on this site seem to be concerned with the "godness" , ...

Word comments on Jan 2, 2020:

Bounded chaos. An oxymoron ? Let us consider the symptoms at what I would call the core. Bounded. adjective. having bounds or limits. ... (of a function) having a range with an upper bound and a lower bound. (of a sequence) having the absolute value of each term less than or equal to some ...

Flowerwall replies on Jan 3, 2020:

@Riley, @Word I enjoyed seeing the list of synonyms. I found "a three-ring circus" to be a particular favorite. I had never heard a mare's nest or omnishambles. Omnishambles was word of the year in 2012 or 13. So the full list of synonyms was a great idea. Thanks for sharing!

Something to debate - are these good and ecological choices?

Druvius comments on Dec 22, 2019:

This looks like a list made up by a privileged white person for other privileged white people. Pretty sure most working class Americans couldn't afford most of these these, and would far more appreciate cash in leiu of most of them. :/

Flowerwall replies on Dec 22, 2019:

Not necessarily. It's a starting point. Obviously if someone could use something else you start there for gift ideas, however some place somewhere you learn about the value of experience vs things. Even people who are less privileged deserve to have these types of experiences when possible. Some of these ideas could be made very affordable.

Medicare for all seems like the best plan. Why not? [facebook.com]

Flowerwall comments on Nov 20, 2019:

Putting the federal government in charge of what is currently one-fifth of our national domestic expenditures. The federal government CAN take a role that makes health insurance accessible to all and affordable, but do we want the federal government to have THAT MUCH control of the entire sector of ...

Flowerwall replies on Dec 10, 2019:

@RoboGraham I was thinking it over a little bit just today and this also reminds me of something I need to do too. A little bit more time.

Almost the entire drive of human history has been, to find better ways of fooling your fellow ...

Flowerwall comments on Dec 6, 2019:

Nothing. The fourth amendment of the constitution has been obliterated and noone is phased. Cut that piece of the paper out, tear it up and throw it in the garbage. The right to privacy is nonexistent.

Flowerwall replies on Dec 6, 2019:

@moosepucky This is how society is fooled. I believe at some point it's going to turn on us in a really big way, if it hasn't already. I mean I don't understand, the warning given by FBI two days ago. How did we get to this point? Can someone EXPLAIN?

From Friedrich Nietzsche's book, Thus Spoke Zarathustra: .

Flowerwall comments on Dec 3, 2019:

I feel like laughing today too, but it relates to a God positive idea which I know is not popular around here. Anyway hope everyone has a good day!

Flowerwall replies on Dec 5, 2019:

@Archeus_Lore Thanks.

From Friedrich Nietzsche's book, Thus Spoke Zarathustra: .

Flowerwall comments on Dec 3, 2019:

I feel like laughing today too, but it relates to a God positive idea which I know is not popular around here. Anyway hope everyone has a good day!

Flowerwall replies on Dec 5, 2019:

@Archeus_Lore Ever read biographies any about him?

Agnostic vs Atheist

KKGator comments on Dec 4, 2019:

You can be anything you want. You don't have to wear a label. Especially a label other people like to keep changing the definition of to suit their own agendas. I don't believe in ANY gods. I am an atheist. It's really simple for me. I have no questions. Unless and until credible, verifiable ...

Flowerwall replies on Dec 4, 2019:

@KKGator Because that would involve the government having an unreasonable amount of control.

Agnostic vs Atheist

KKGator comments on Dec 4, 2019:

You can be anything you want. You don't have to wear a label. Especially a label other people like to keep changing the definition of to suit their own agendas. I don't believe in ANY gods. I am an atheist. It's really simple for me. I have no questions. Unless and until credible, verifiable ...

Flowerwall replies on Dec 4, 2019:

@KKGator "religious indoctrination of children a felony" You would want the government to have control over beliefs?

Agnostic vs Atheist

blzjz comments on Dec 4, 2019:

Agnostic :- a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena; a person who claims neither faith nor disbelief in God. Atheist :- a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods.

Flowerwall replies on Dec 4, 2019:

I found it useful you posted this. Thanks.

Agnostic vs Atheist

Donne comments on Dec 4, 2019:

I thank you all for your responses. I’m new here and I’m sort of a novice at associating with others that feel or think the same way that I do when it comes to these topics. It was NOT my intention to regurgitate a topic, I’m simply asking questions to seek and understand and to me asking a ...

Flowerwall replies on Dec 4, 2019:

This topic frequently gets discussed and we can never know if there is a God for certain, so always wonder.

Agnostic vs Atheist

JohnnyQB comments on Dec 4, 2019:

Today in the news :::::: The Atheist stronghold in the north has been overtaken by Agnostic military forces from the West. Film at 11.............

Flowerwall replies on Dec 4, 2019:

Good news!

Agnostic vs Atheist

KKGator comments on Dec 4, 2019:

You can be anything you want. You don't have to wear a label. Especially a label other people like to keep changing the definition of to suit their own agendas. I don't believe in ANY gods. I am an atheist. It's really simple for me. I have no questions. Unless and until credible, verifiable ...

Flowerwall replies on Dec 4, 2019:

Wouldn't that be advocating totalitarianism?

Agnostic vs Atheist

Word comments on Dec 4, 2019:

Taco God exist, so, you are falling on lack of knowing.

Flowerwall replies on Dec 4, 2019:

Who is Taco God?

Agnostic vs Atheist

Marionville comments on Dec 4, 2019:

Not this argument again!! There is never a week goes past that we don’t have somebody posting about it. Yes..you can be both, I am. It’s quite simple, an atheist disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods; an agnostic believes that nothing is known or can be known of the ...

Flowerwall replies on Dec 4, 2019:

@Marionville So at some points you think God is possibly there, but it's unproven?

Agnostic vs Atheist

Marionville comments on Dec 4, 2019:

Not this argument again!! There is never a week goes past that we don’t have somebody posting about it. Yes..you can be both, I am. It’s quite simple, an atheist disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods; an agnostic believes that nothing is known or can be known of the ...

Flowerwall replies on Dec 4, 2019:

@Marionville Both refer to belief, you said one did. I think of them as being separate.

Agnostic vs Atheist

Geoffrey51 comments on Dec 4, 2019:

If you are worrying about that you lead a privileged life so the question is based in a neurotic sense of entitlement. Label yourself whatever you like, your the only one that cares. For clarity see Marionville’s response below.

Flowerwall replies on Dec 4, 2019:

Aren't we all trying to figure ourselves, and the world around us, out?

Agnostic vs Atheist

Marionville comments on Dec 4, 2019:

Not this argument again!! There is never a week goes past that we don’t have somebody posting about it. Yes..you can be both, I am. It’s quite simple, an atheist disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods; an agnostic believes that nothing is known or can be known of the ...

Flowerwall replies on Dec 4, 2019:

Dictionary defines Agnostic as "A person who believes nothing is known or can be known about the existence or nature of God..."

From Friedrich Nietzsche's book, Thus Spoke Zarathustra: .

Flowerwall comments on Dec 3, 2019:

I feel like laughing today too, but it relates to a God positive idea which I know is not popular around here. Anyway hope everyone has a good day!

Flowerwall replies on Dec 4, 2019:

@Archeus_Lore On second thought don't know that I understood this passage. I was in a big rush yesterday and thought I did. I think Nietzsche is a big proponent of atheism, right? It is THE way? I did look up Antichrist didn't seem as bad as the title sounded. Some of the ideas seemed problematic, imo.

From Friedrich Nietzsche's book, Thus Spoke Zarathustra: .

Flowerwall comments on Dec 3, 2019:

I feel like laughing today too, but it relates to a God positive idea which I know is not popular around here. Anyway hope everyone has a good day!

Flowerwall replies on Dec 3, 2019:

@Archeus_Lore No. That doesn't sound good. Yikes. I think my point was, you can still feel happy even with belief or the possibility of it.

It has recently come to my attention that the flavor of atheism--for both the individual and for ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 27, 2019:

The only thing I have notice is that being an atheist in some countries can be fatal.

Flowerwall replies on Dec 3, 2019:

@Jolanta What do you not think it is real? Search the 2019 US Commission on Intnl Religious Freedom. It divides countries up into Tier1 and Tier 2, but I didn't see a spot where it had exact figures. This is really difficult information to hear and I am very sorry this world can be such a terrible place.

It has recently come to my attention that the flavor of atheism--for both the individual and for ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 27, 2019:

The only thing I have notice is that being an atheist in some countries can be fatal.

Flowerwall replies on Dec 2, 2019:

@Jolanta Just look at terrorist attacks, recent wars, communist countries where we don't get a clear picture of what is going on, and I know that is leaving out a lot. Also Open Doors Christian watchdog group says 11 Christians are killed throughout the world each day because of their faith. Muslims - https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/indepth/opinion/muslim-cleansing-global-pandemic-181220084045168.html And the more you read about it, it just goes on and on. The previous post is right about toxic strains. It is that propensity to destroy, the toxic never ending hatred of one another, some say evil. Sometimes I do think of it as evil myself. It's not an independent force outside, but a path humans choose.

It has recently come to my attention that the flavor of atheism--for both the individual and for ...

Seeker3CO comments on Nov 27, 2019:

Militant v passive atheists as flavors? Outspoken and politically active and visible v those who live without that voice? Are these the flavors that you find? I would like more context because the STYLE of atheists seems to be a personal style of communication and engagement with the rest of the ...

Flowerwall replies on Dec 2, 2019:

@Seeker3CO I don't know. I don't follow this stuff too closely, but I have seen things done by Atheists that I disagree with. Even when I was an Atheist, I just disagreed. I am not part of any groups though. Just my impression. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

It has recently come to my attention that the flavor of atheism--for both the individual and for ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 27, 2019:

The only thing I have notice is that being an atheist in some countries can be fatal.

Flowerwall replies on Dec 2, 2019:

You're right and in other countries having a faith, or the wrong one, can also be fatal.

It has recently come to my attention that the flavor of atheism--for both the individual and for ...

Matias comments on Nov 27, 2019:

In my opinion, there are three types of atheists: a.) plain vanilla atheists: people who just happen not to believe in God or some 'higher being' or an 'unseen order' b.) atheists who are agitators, who believe that religion is a mental plague to be eradicated. They consider themselves to be ...

Flowerwall replies on Dec 2, 2019:

Every time I post I come around to thinking it is being misunderstood because I have seen things I have written be responded to in that way, in other places. The remark was not meant as a negative at all to atheaists or anyone else. It's just a funny idea, but also a very good one. This thought can be used outside of this topic as well. I just don't know how you go about "cultivating strains". Are atheists, non-believers a cohesive group? Dont know, maybe in general some are. I guess it's like religious folk, you could use the same way of viewing. Also point two very correct in stating accepting, tolerataing religious people is part of the variety of life. What would this world be if it was all Atheists?

It has recently come to my attention that the flavor of atheism--for both the individual and for ...

Matias comments on Nov 27, 2019:

In my opinion, there are three types of atheists: a.) plain vanilla atheists: people who just happen not to believe in God or some 'higher being' or an 'unseen order' b.) atheists who are agitators, who believe that religion is a mental plague to be eradicated. They consider themselves to be ...

Flowerwall replies on Dec 2, 2019:

LOL The comparison to bacteria is quite funny.

Thank god that the holiday is over!

Flowerwall comments on Dec 2, 2019:

I agree with that sentiment, even though I don't usually feel that way about Thanksgiving.

Flowerwall replies on Dec 2, 2019:

@Gwendolyn2018 Yes I completely understand.

"Alain de Botton on Existential Maturity and What Emotional Intelligence Really Means" by Maria ...

Fred_Snerd comments on Dec 2, 2019:

It would be nice to have a warning. "Hi. I'm a sociopath. I might do cruel things to you out of boredom."

Flowerwall replies on Dec 2, 2019:

This comment reminds me of an insane article I read the other day that said it is better to vote for a sociopath than a socialist, but that was not the actual choice we were being presented with(in the upcoming election). That idea is so far out there, imo. But a lot of these Democratic candidates aren't helping the cause either. You get the feeling everyone has completely lost it.

A red flowering gum on this mornings walk.

Flowerwall comments on Dec 1, 2019:

Aww, nice to see a picture of not winter.

Flowerwall replies on Dec 2, 2019:

@Grahame That would be very nice.

So if you won the lottery, lets say 150M after taxes. What would you do?

St-Sinner comments on Nov 30, 2019:

Give half to FFRF (Freedom from Religion Foundation) and use the the other half to live decently (not lavishly) and help small causes closer to my heart. I would like to lift at least one life where someone could get the opportunities I got and would never receive it without my help. Just lift one ...

Flowerwall replies on Dec 1, 2019:

@St-Sinner I think the article referred to the organization objecting to Christians visiting prisoners. I would think ANY improvement in this population's sense of right and wrong would be more important than trying to push the atheist agenda. I don't know the specifics. That was and is my thought process on it.

So if you won the lottery, lets say 150M after taxes. What would you do?

St-Sinner comments on Nov 30, 2019:

Give half to FFRF (Freedom from Religion Foundation) and use the the other half to live decently (not lavishly) and help small causes closer to my heart. I would like to lift at least one life where someone could get the opportunities I got and would never receive it without my help. Just lift one ...

Flowerwall replies on Dec 1, 2019:

I came across the mention of this organization in some reading over the last several days. I remember the particular issue and stance the organization was taking was something I had a hard time understanding. When you look at all that is out there the question in my head was "why this? " It's not meant as a personal criticism of your choice. I guess I don't understand certain things, why they are the way they are. It's nothing new. I guess this is where I diverge from the commom thought.

Supreme Court allows Sandy Hook families to sue over the advertising of firearms.

FearlessFly comments on Nov 13, 2019:

SCOTUS declined to let Remington have the case dismissed. The case can proceed under Connecticut state law, and it doesn’t mean that the plaintiffs will prevail.

Flowerwall replies on Dec 1, 2019:

I just realized the case isn't being heard by federal court, but rather Connecticut's. Yes, you did mention it in your comment previously, I think I misunderstood even so. So if the plaintiffs do win the case in the state, what implications does that have nationally? Would it mainly effect just the state?

THE PRAYER OF ST.

LenHazell53 comments on Nov 28, 2019:

Sorry I can't hear that prayer any longer without hearing it in the voice of the arch bitch Margaret Thatcher arriving at 10 Downing Street for the first time as Prime Minister, May 4, 1979 and then spending the 11 years doing exactly the opposite, utterly destroying British society and sowing the ...

Flowerwall replies on Nov 30, 2019:

Can I ask you to elaborate further on this? What policies and decisions did you see specifically as the problem? Trying to learn more in abbreviated form. If you don't have time to reply, I understand. And it is starting to go off topic.

Happy Holidays - not Trash-the-Planet month! [monbiot.com]

Flowerwall comments on Nov 27, 2019:

Hope you have a great holiday as well and everyone here. I know some don't view Thanksgiving in a positive light and I completely understand and respect that viewpoint too.

Flowerwall replies on Nov 30, 2019:

@Triphid Also I think now maybe my original response came across as directing negativity at you? I don't know. It wasn't intended that way. Whenever I think about that situation that occurred with the President I get REALLY IRRITATED. Like I said indicative of the President's attitude, very bothersome.

Happy Holidays - not Trash-the-Planet month! [monbiot.com]

Flowerwall comments on Nov 27, 2019:

Hope you have a great holiday as well and everyone here. I know some don't view Thanksgiving in a positive light and I completely understand and respect that viewpoint too.

Flowerwall replies on Nov 30, 2019:

@Triphid Well right. We don't go up to people who are of Native American descent and say "Thank you!". I guess some do attend church on the day. The general attitude is one of gratitude on Thanksgiving. Hopefully the schools teach the historical aspect so the generations continue to be aware of exactly how our country came to be without a misrepresentation of it. War, genocide and slavery are things to never forget. On the other hand what our country is meant to represent, at it's best, is not something that can be diminished. We also need to be aware of the current climate we are living in, which is one where people are becoming less tolerant and civil to one another.

Happy Holidays - not Trash-the-Planet month! [monbiot.com]

Flowerwall comments on Nov 27, 2019:

Hope you have a great holiday as well and everyone here. I know some don't view Thanksgiving in a positive light and I completely understand and respect that viewpoint too.

Flowerwall replies on Nov 30, 2019:

@Triphid I am not sure what you expect to hear from me outside of what I already said. I don't use the term Faithfools and I also don't think the question can be easily answered even if you substitute a different word for Faithfools.

Medicare for all seems like the best plan. Why not? [facebook.com]

Flowerwall comments on Nov 20, 2019:

Putting the federal government in charge of what is currently one-fifth of our national domestic expenditures. The federal government CAN take a role that makes health insurance accessible to all and affordable, but do we want the federal government to have THAT MUCH control of the entire sector of ...

Flowerwall replies on Nov 30, 2019:

@RoboGraham I do want to return to the subject, but have been unable so far. Hope to continue this discussion and I wish others were giving input, as well. I don't have all the answers. But I think M4A would not be more beneficial to US population than other options could be.

Teen's TikTok video about China's Muslim camps goes viral China has incarcerated as many as one ...

Heathenman comments on Nov 27, 2019:

Okay. Here goes. I await the rotten verbal tomatoes to be thrown my way for saying this. But,... Good for China. What? Not PC? I don't like the Chinese Government. I don't like the Muslim or other monotheic religions either. O do love people though. It isn't that I agree with how ...

Flowerwall replies on Nov 30, 2019:

@rogueflyer Prior to this discussion I didn't think I had realized the full amount of everything that has occurred there and most likely there is more that I, or we, don't know of. It's highly unsettling to think about. I just came across an article today regarding Australia and the threat the nation is feeling from China. As much as we are lulled into a general sense of safety and peace, the fact is wrongdoing abounds in this world and is a constant ever-growing threat.

Teen's TikTok video about China's Muslim camps goes viral China has incarcerated as many as one ...

Heathenman comments on Nov 27, 2019:

Okay. Here goes. I await the rotten verbal tomatoes to be thrown my way for saying this. But,... Good for China. What? Not PC? I don't like the Chinese Government. I don't like the Muslim or other monotheic religions either. O do love people though. It isn't that I agree with how ...

Flowerwall replies on Nov 29, 2019:

@rogueflyer And let's not forget about places outside of religion too. It may be that without religion some of the people might be a lot worse. But definitely an organized belief system whether it's religion or culture that gives approval to beating, mutulation or murder needs to have a goal of stops put in place. I don't think the best way to achieve that is this way. Surely the government could enact and enforce laws against the practices without concentration camps, remarriage, and highly intrusive use of technology.

My little girl made it three years without religious ideas being taught to her.

Flowerwall comments on Nov 26, 2019:

I think it's best for kids to be raised in faith. Then as an adult a person has the full capacity to decide what their own beliefs are. Not that you yourself have to be a churchgoer, but that you don't crush your child's belief.

Flowerwall replies on Nov 29, 2019:

@Lauren Well Lauren, you are certainly entitled to parent your children in the way you feel best. And hopefully those choices are made in the best interests of your children at most all times. The fact that you have given thought to it and had these conversations shows that you are already ahead of a large part of people who give it little thought at all. I know I personally struggle with an extreme sense of not being able to reconcile an existant God and all the bad in the world both past and present. I still leave the possibility open, but only to a God that embodies goodness.

Medicare for all seems like the best plan. Why not? [facebook.com]

Flowerwall comments on Nov 20, 2019:

Putting the federal government in charge of what is currently one-fifth of our national domestic expenditures. The federal government CAN take a role that makes health insurance accessible to all and affordable, but do we want the federal government to have THAT MUCH control of the entire sector of ...

Flowerwall replies on Nov 28, 2019:

@RoboGraham So you think having a large population of poor people who can't access medical care is a good idea?

Teen's TikTok video about China's Muslim camps goes viral China has incarcerated as many as one ...

Flowerwall comments on Nov 27, 2019:

Also read they attempt to marry the wives of the incarcerated to nonUigher soldiers. Once they are married I am sure that is it, no more religion. It's horrible because you see in the situation in Hong Kong what it is that people really want- they want freedom, democracy. I don't think it's ever ...

Flowerwall replies on Nov 27, 2019:

@Gwendolyn2018 I fully believe that. I don't think anyone ever lives in a free, democratic society and thinks it's a bad form of government. I don't think anyone ever says I would prefer to be less free.

Medicare for all seems like the best plan. Why not? [facebook.com]

RoboGraham comments on Nov 19, 2019:

They scare people with the word socialism and make them think that their freedoms will be taken away. The only thing that will be taken away will be the enormous profits of the insurance pirates.

Flowerwall replies on Nov 27, 2019:

@ToolGuy This 42% is a total of all taxes paid includes sales tax, property tax, whatever other taxes there are. That is A LOT. I don't know what percent of insurance plans cover meds here in the US, but people going without meds because they can't afford is HORRIBLE. Because there are in some places free clinics, hospitals I am sure some also dispense meds if you could travel around like in your brother's case he would not go without meds, I would imagine. I would like to see more information, get it broken down in comparison exactly what is happening in all of our states with regard to medicaid and insurance premiums. A solution to high premiums in the US is subsidizing high risk people. It is the sick that jack up the prices for everyone, and it's a huge number, so if government could help pay that expense down premiums would go way down for all. That would require funding, of course, I say take it off the top. I think giving serious thought to the garbage plans is also important. Looking at the causes of bankruptcy with regard to the medical expenses in this country is important too. Because there is so much variety in plans, 50 different states nothing follows strict rules, you don't know what's exactly out there and the best fix. Some people don't manage money well and choose not to have health insurance. I am convinced M4A is not the answer though. Glad your sons meds do get covered. I knew of someone who had a severely hearing impaired infant and insurance was fighting paying the $7,000 hearing aids. I couldn't believe it! I think it got resolved in patients favor, but even having to fight for that is unacceptable. We need to have standards for certain things. I haven't looked too deep into it, but I do wonder what more of the research says regarding the current status of all these plans. It's like we went from having not much in place for citizens, then we passed ACA and now we are thinking about going completely the other way? I don't know, too drastic.

Happy Holidays - not Trash-the-Planet month! [monbiot.com]

Flowerwall comments on Nov 27, 2019:

Hope you have a great holiday as well and everyone here. I know some don't view Thanksgiving in a positive light and I completely understand and respect that viewpoint too.

Flowerwall replies on Nov 27, 2019:

@Triphid Nothing wrong an attitude of thankfulness. But definitely need to think about our history and our indigenous people at this time. Still at this moment the government is not doing all it can to treat the people fairly and a President uses an indigenous person's name as an attempt to slur another. It is indicative of the lack of regard for everything this country should stand for. Number one mutual RESPECT of people's culture and history.

My little girl made it three years without religious ideas being taught to her.

Flowerwall comments on Nov 26, 2019:

I think it's best for kids to be raised in faith. Then as an adult a person has the full capacity to decide what their own beliefs are. Not that you yourself have to be a churchgoer, but that you don't crush your child's belief.

Flowerwall replies on Nov 27, 2019:

@powder, @Lauren You can present the viewpoint very neutrally saying "some people believe " without betraying yourself, your own ideas. Definitely logic. I don't necessarily mean believe what any one religion teaches, but leave the possibility open to idea of God. I know a lot of people fall into believing what others believe and that is a danger to just follow along blindly, but I think the risk of that drops if it's managed right. Surely talk about the negative in religion too, war, abuse, etc.

Teen's TikTok video about China's Muslim camps goes viral China has incarcerated as many as one ...

Flowerwall comments on Nov 27, 2019:

Also read they attempt to marry the wives of the incarcerated to nonUigher soldiers. Once they are married I am sure that is it, no more religion. It's horrible because you see in the situation in Hong Kong what it is that people really want- they want freedom, democracy. I don't think it's ever ...

Flowerwall replies on Nov 27, 2019:

@rogueflyer Well sure of course the citizens say that. Can you express other ideas in that circumstance? You are expected to say "It's all great here." I know not every person feels that way. Take a look at the history.

Voter records for sale?

FearlessFly comments on Nov 26, 2019:

IIRC, the idea is -- if the government has info, the people are allowed that info (aside from nat'l security)

Flowerwall replies on Nov 27, 2019:

@FearlessFly Also that eye color data. It will probably be available for sale in another year or two online if it isn't already. You have to question this. All of it.

Voter records for sale?

FearlessFly comments on Nov 26, 2019:

IIRC, the idea is -- if the government has info, the people are allowed that info (aside from nat'l security)

Flowerwall replies on Nov 27, 2019:

@FearlessFly The hacked data, I thought said foia in the description.

Medicare for all seems like the best plan. Why not? [facebook.com]

RoboGraham comments on Nov 19, 2019:

They scare people with the word socialism and make them think that their freedoms will be taken away. The only thing that will be taken away will be the enormous profits of the insurance pirates.

Flowerwall replies on Nov 27, 2019:

@ToolGuy From what I know of the system in Canada average family pays 42% of wages in taxes and still does not have prescription drug coverage. So with only 58% left you have to pay all living expenses and still pay for possibly expensive meds?

Voter records for sale?

FearlessFly comments on Nov 26, 2019:

IIRC, the idea is -- if the government has info, the people are allowed that info (aside from nat'l security)