Backpack Full of Cash

Marine comments on Nov 12, 2018:

Devos would do away with public schools for private run education and a lot of money. She and her group feel public schools are a drain on their taxes spent since they send their children to private schools where she wants vouchers (tax money) to go.

After Christian Burns $50 worth of LGBTQ Library Books Atheist Raises $1,600 to Replace Them - World...

Marine comments on Nov 12, 2018:

Great, we need to combat those who are ignorant.

Trump Confused the Baltics With Balkans—And Accused Confused Leaders of Starting Yugoslav Wars: ...

Marine comments on Nov 12, 2018:

Yes he can!

Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson sends out mass email attacking CODEPINK and appealing to ...

Marine comments on Nov 12, 2018:

It would cost them money!

Hi all, Meet George.

Marine comments on Nov 12, 2018:

Goos for George.

One thing I've noticed, is that many here and elsewhere who have rejected christianity, in theory ...

Marine comments on Nov 12, 2018:

Simple science does the trick for me. No facts no religion.

Atheist = Depressed?

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

We are not depressed as a group and it is because we are not confined by religion.

What happens after a human being dies?

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

Short answer their elements return to their basic composition.

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness?

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

As long as it does not hurt others and I am pro abortion. In the area of pursuit of happiness I believe that every person should have the right to live a life without pain and if that requires providing health insurane to everyone so be it. One cannot be happy ill.

Discovery of first genetic variants associated with meaning in life -- ScienceDaily

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

Great now how can we use this information to better the world and get this message out to the human race to stop killing each other?

Where Do You See Yourself In The Next 5-10 Years?

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

I really hope still alive.

What is it that makes humans still think that God and heaven and hell exists.

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

There have always been con men some better than others to prey on the fears of humans from day one it seems. I would like to see religion removed from the earth and watch the progress that would occur. We now have an over populated world with religion wanting more children so they have more followers.It appears religion is not through bringing ignorance and wrath to the world.

When Political Stunts Go Way Too Far

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

trumper likes to use force he doesn't even command in this situation to show his base how serious he is and tough. Fake strength

It appears the prowlers are back in my neck of the woods again.

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

If you plan to use this gun in self defense you will require mental training as well. More people who plan on doing so still get killed because they have not been able to overcome the fact that they will be shooting another human. I am a gun owner of 61 years , served in the Marine Corps and an advocate for reasonable gun laws. I feel the wrong people make the laws which does nothing to deal with these shootings which could be better controlled. That is one issue the other is the one I began this rant with mental preparedness. If you are not ready to defend yourself in a split second decision to take another life get rid of the gun and it might save your life.If you shoot to wound it does not work and you still will get killed. I am prepared to defend myself and family but i have set very fine limits to myself before I go off half cocked.

Do you think crying is a sign of weakness or strength?

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

I bet even trumper cried when he had to pay off his ex-wifes and hookers.

Do you think crying is a sign of weakness or strength?

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

No it is a sign you are displaying an emotion that more of us should be doing especially about gun violence and I am a gun owner.

Liberals Are from Mars, Conservatives Are from Venus - Scientific American

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

Weird is good and I am glad there are more of us than non-westerners.

More Mars exploration [bbc.co.uk]

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

I wish we could have a little more on saving the earth. China of all countries seems to be doing the most leading the world in solar production eliminating coal plants designing wave generators to be used in the oceans.

[yahoo.

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

How can you act like a criminal if you haven't been one. Criminals are the basis of trump appointees.

Democrats Now Control These Committees-WATCH OUT TRUMPTY DUMPTY: Ethics Judiciary Oversight ...

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

He will tie up government so nothing gets accomplished using the turtle in the senate

[friendlyatheist.

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

Republicans interpret the Constitution to their liking only.

"In 2009 the Obama administration tried to exclude Fox News from the press pool.

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

The defense only works one way doesn't it.

Republicans suppress votes to win because voters don't like their policies

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

Very true you are politely saying they need to play dirty.

GOP Senator Opposes Medicaid Expansion Because It Prevents People From Finding God | Michael Stone

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

These people are becoming more and more crazy. How many people have been saved by prayer and those that say I prove it!

‘It is imperative’ that Mueller probe continue unimpeded, says Mitt Romney - MarketWatch

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

I hope there remains some decent republicans.

USA ranked 27th in the world in education and healthcare

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

It will be a lot lower after devos

Does anyone get upset with posts like what is your favorite color,breakfast food,day,holiday etc.

Marine comments on Nov 10, 2018:

Ok you all win I will skip those that I find annoying.

Drug company CEO calls 400 percent price hike ‘moral requirement’

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

I believe he meant amoral!

Believing without evidence is always morally wrong | Aeon Ideas

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

This is what all churches call faith.

For All Life As We Know It: The Case for Humanist Environmentalism - TheHumanist.com

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Agreed now we need people making decisions who do not own stocks in the power companies that make for bad air conditions.

Just 100 companies responsible for 71% of global emissions, study says | Guardian Sustainable ...

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

And my neighbors wood stove.

The US just elected 7 new scientists to Congress, including an ocean expert, a nurse, and a ...

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

I hope it helps.

The 7 Wild Energy Technologies That Just Got a Billion-Dollar Boost

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Great

I've been observing many friends lately as they go through health challenges.

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Your self image plays a lot influence as you age. A good self image lets you enjoy old age better.

What's your "Atheist Public Persona"?

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

You seem to have come up with the perfect program which my wife and I have also been following for some 50 Years . It does work but not always. We did not get our families to accept us and they lost out on seeing their grandchildren grow up. It was sad.

Do you and your spouse agree on the god thing?

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

I was catholic my wife Methodist we were married in episcopal church became Unitarians and atheists together as we evaluated religion together. Are you able to sit down and discuss the issue together without an argument starting if not I would suggest that you sit down and just set up the rule that you will not question her religion if she just accepts you will remain an atheist. You must have known about these things when you married, Find that time again and live a great time together.

Is anyone else tired of the philosophical crap about the existence of a theistic God?

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

The problem is that there is not a large enough stage to present these ideas to the masses as such many people without giving it much individual thought go thru life the way they were brought up.

What are the greatest challenge minorities face?

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Being accepted as being equals, What some minorities do not realize is that requires adopting some common sense items like keeping your home neat , getting an education etc. We have several minorities living in our neighborhood and they are well liked and included in all neighborhood activities.

With all this politics about global warming--one elephant in the room: Why do city planners keep ...

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

We will need everything possible to stay alive.

This is just wrong.

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

I agree

Would you like to be a Python Hunter? [usatoday.com]

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

No

Half of white women continue to vote Republican. What's wrong with them?

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Husbands!

Midterm Election update: a strong surge LEFT across America

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

The surge was not great enough and unless we come up with a great candidate for president we are going to be stuck with this idiot for 4 more years.Can you imagine 4 more years of hate against out own people and the press? We need to start the campaign for president soon with an outstanding cadidate.

When teenagers are expected (if not encouraged) to date as many people as they can prior to ...

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

If they need to date that many people they have no idea what they are looking for. I dated two ladies seriously married number two and we are going on 60 years of very happy marriage.

The curious orgins of the War on Christmas.....

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

They just do not realize that we do not war on xmas but wish to keep the Constitution and keep religion out of government.

[yahoo.com] Republicans Freak Out as Florida Counts Continue in Favor of Dems.

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Yea!!!

[yahoo.com] Expert Says White House Video of Jim Acosta of CNN Was Doctored- WTF Fuhrer Trump!!!!

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Jim is a great news reporter and should receive the support of the other reporters if they are wise.

White House threatens to revoke more press passes - CNN

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

He needs to be revoked. It would be great if no one shows up if he rejects another pass.

Robots, not immigrants, are taking American jobs - Los Angeles Times

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

In addition Alternative intelligence is also taking jobs and both of these will increase over the next 50 years leaving those without some kind of job training left out and most likely homeless. Our education system must address this change now and it is not doing so. Not all children are college bound but there are many that would benefit from more craft training before leaving high school. These people will be needed to service all the new type of hardware these machines will require. Ouir schools are not doing this.

Yes you would.

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Sessions

Sometimes us humans will go the whole distance for our fellow wild life animals sharing this ...

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Humans are so greedy they will eliminate everything in time.

History of Bullying in ameriKKKa.

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Very true.

Press Corps Backs CNN's Jim Acosta, Calling Out Sarah Huckabee Sanders For 'Complete Lie' | HuffPost

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

The president should not be allowed to speak as most of what he saids correction all of what he saids is rubbish.

Megan Hunt, a Progressive Atheist, Just Won a Seat in Nebraska’s Legislature | Hemant Mehta | ...

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Great there is hope

71 Percent of Trump-Endorsed Candidates Lost Their Elections Last Night

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

To bad it wasn't 100%

People being people... to the point of not owning your age? [cnn.com]

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

I have seen many of the current 18 to 23 that do not know how to be social but are great gamers.

Is not a Caravan you must fear.

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Very true a gun owner.

Does this silly Airedale own my heart? Yes.

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Dogs are just such great companions I love my two as family.

What should be the punishment? [instagram.com]

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Firing squads for traitors always worked.

George Conway Slams Trump In Op-Ed: Attorney General Appointment Is 'Unconstitutional' | HuffPost

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

I hope he is rejected.

Come on people. How much will it take before we stand up and fight back?

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

He has never read the Constitution as he prefers to be a dictator.

Why is this?

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Just proves prayers do not work so there must not be anyone upstairs listening.

Former FBI Special Agent Says Sanders Libeled CNN’s Jim Acosta With ‘Doctored’ InfoWars Video

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

I hope he sues her butt off.

[yahoo.

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Idiots

Trump pushes back at Michelle Obama - CNNPolitics

Marine comments on Nov 9, 2018:

She was an elegant first lady and he has nothing to compare it with. In addition any comment an ass makes isn't worth listening to and can be ignore. He should be more concerned with being a president than an ass.

Was anyohne else pleasantly surprised by the election results?

Marine comments on Nov 8, 2018:

I was disappointed that we were not able to take the Senate as nothing is going to get done because trumper will fight every action with a reaction.

Remember!

Marine comments on Nov 8, 2018:

Great advice more important when you age.

Trump-Russia probe 'under threat' after Sessions fired - BBC News

Marine comments on Nov 8, 2018:

Lets protect him with our voices and displays.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized With 3 Broken Ribs

Marine comments on Nov 8, 2018:

Let us hope she recovers.

I have believed in existentialism pretty much since freshman year of college.

Marine comments on Nov 8, 2018:

From an eighty year old don't worry things will work out if you approach them with a clear mind, plan your life to get the most out of it by travel,reading and just experience. Do not put off to tomorrow do as soon as possible what ever it may be. Do put some money aside for retirement every chance you get. Make good friends they will help in bad times. If you do not have a partner get one and keep them as life can be lonely at 80.

What's your favorite sandwich?

Marine comments on Nov 8, 2018:

Roast beef

What’s your favorite and least favorite season?

Marine comments on Nov 8, 2018:

My favorite are those in which I continue to be alive.

[yahoo.com] Pentagon Balked at Having Border Troops Build Concentration Camps for Migrants

Marine comments on Nov 8, 2018:

Americans would be the next he would place in them.

[yahoo.

Marine comments on Nov 8, 2018:

He is a vulgar ,racist,idiot that should be removed from office just because of his statements which are not condoned by most people or the position he holds.

[yahoo.com] POS Trump Petitions High Court in Effort to Kill Dreamers Program - WTF!!!!!!!

Marine comments on Nov 8, 2018:

He is a racist and has no heart .

[yahoo.

Marine comments on Nov 8, 2018:

There need to be laws put in place to deal with this type of situation that would automatically extend the vote.

[yahoo.

Marine comments on Nov 8, 2018:

I believe it is going to be worse than we can imagine and nothing in the next two years will get done because we lost the Senate. A great deal of money will be wasted and many more executive orders will be placed in place.

[yahoo.

Marine comments on Nov 8, 2018:

He is guilty or he would not be upset with investigation that has turned up so many crooks!

BREAKING NEWS: Jeff Sessions is Out-MSNBC 2:48 PM - At Trump's Request I am Submitting My ...

Marine comments on Nov 8, 2018:

Did Rosenstein also resign?

Did you read 1984?

Marine comments on Nov 8, 2018:

I would just like to make a comment refuting a statement I just heard. Having been in the service I can honestly state that the military are the ones tat least want any war. After all it is they who then must put their lives on the line.I am sure there are those in the military that speak of going to war with glee but that turns to reality when it happens and for the most part they are either nuts or the biggest cowards when it comes time to fight.Those who present the view that the military wants war has never served.

BREAKING NEWS: Fuhrer Trump Fights with CNN and MSNBC During Press Conference.

Marine comments on Nov 7, 2018:

He belongs in prison.

My wife, Anna is a K-5 special education, bi-lingual teacher.

Marine comments on Nov 7, 2018:

REpublicans do not care about education. When our town replaced the rep they gave the teachers a 10% raise provided money for paper pens chemicals removed the students payment to play sports replaced the superintendent plus voted to build a new school. The following year they hired thirteen new teachers and reinstated the art and music departments. This all cost a 1.25 % increase in taxes and was welcomed by the town which had voted republican for almost 10 years. The democrats won by very high percentage and it looks like the town will be voting Dem for a long while.

Trump said, "I keep more promises than I make."

Marine comments on Nov 7, 2018:

He is an oxymoron

Did you read 1984?

Marine comments on Nov 7, 2018:

It was true when he wrote it and continues today and is becoming worse.

A friend posted this on FB, I thought it appropriate for today.

Marine comments on Nov 7, 2018:

very nice

Kim Davis, Anti-Gay Clerk from Rowan County (KY), Has Lost Her Re-Election Race | Hemant Mehta | ...

Marine comments on Nov 7, 2018:

great

What crazy habits does your dog have?

Marine comments on Nov 7, 2018:

Tonya eats one or two bites and then circles two or three times.Pebbles likes to play by grabbing your fingers very easy with her teeth and growling viciously and dancing back and forth.Penny thought you were petting her as long as your hand was moving over her.Fritz wasn't good in the bathroom department and wore pants all the time.Tobie liked to play with our horse and would look for him through a knot hole in the fence.Bonnie was a doll that traveled all over with us as a service dog and always established that the bed was her domain.Cassy was a run away player I would get in the car go to the next street and she would jump right in.Sadie was very noble and would sit and pose for us,Mickey was a trick dog and would go through them all on her own,Brandy was a gardner and would dig where i would show her and then cover up the bulb,Lady was an angel and would do almost anything I would ask of her.She did not like any people to leave once they came to the house.

AI systems shed light on root cause of religious conflict: Humanity is not naturally violent ...

Marine comments on Nov 6, 2018:

I agree

It's official! Strong evidence that Saggitarius A black hole exists in the center of our galaxy.

Marine comments on Nov 6, 2018:

If you say it is so and from what I have learned else where I agree.

Asking ‘If there is no God, what is the purpose of life?

Marine comments on Nov 6, 2018:

Dumb. I do not need any supreme or any other kind of being to live my life as a human being. What is life well it differs for each of us . For me life was enjoying what the earth has to offer and my family and friends. That is more than enough for anyone.

Ah! Election Day, the day when you get to choose the lesser of two evils.

Marine comments on Nov 6, 2018:

Better than no choice at all. If you feel this way become more active as criticism without action is a not acceptable.

MAKE IT LARGER WITH RELIGION! LMAO (Bishop says he can make men’s penises larger by ...

Marine comments on Nov 6, 2018:

Must be catholic.

TALKING LIKE A POLITICIAN - There are clear differences in how the parties communicate.

Marine comments on Nov 6, 2018:

If you enjoy liberty , the rights of all people, a fair tax code, support social security and health insurance and in carrying out the separation of church and state please vote Democratic.

Jesus fucking Christ, insulting Islam is now a punishable offense in the EU court of human right We...

Marine comments on Nov 6, 2018:

This is terrible and the influence of the Muslims is just beginning to show it's place soon it will be against the law to criticize any religion.

Science has laid waste to social hubris and arrogance for centuries and it remains the best tool to ...

Marine comments on Nov 6, 2018:

Most people obtain their information from news reporting by written word or the TV these days. They accept this information as fact without researching any of this . Many simply do not know how to do the research which should be taught in our schools as mandatory classes.

Old diseases make a reappearence!

Marine comments on Nov 6, 2018:

Europe is experiencing outbreaks of measles,mumps,polio and several other diseases thought to be totally controlled. This has two causes the immigration of large numbers of non- vaccinated children and adults and the growing number of the antivaxxers. The latter ignore scientific information and maintain that vaccines are harmful but ignore the fact that so many children and adults have not caught these diseases.The USA is having a similar experience from the increased number of the antivaxxers. They get misinformation and take it as valid without the proper research. How sad.

[yahoo.com] Gun Control Advocates Campaign in Texas the State With the Most Registered Guns

Marine comments on Nov 6, 2018:

They will never give up their guns.

[yahoo.

Marine comments on Nov 6, 2018:

Good for her.

Vote As If : Your Skin is Not White Your Parents Need Medical Care Your Spouse is an Immigrant...

Marine comments on Nov 6, 2018:

Vote if you have common sense.

[friendlyatheist.

Marine comments on Nov 6, 2018:

Two wrongs do not make a right.