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Barnie2years comments on Sep 6, 2019:
I’ve missed out on a lot of sex because I enjoy talking too much! 😄
Robecology replies on Sep 6, 2019:
Remember - a four letter word that ends in K and means intercourse....is
Talk.
Barnie2years comments on Sep 6, 2019:
I’ve missed out on a lot of sex because I enjoy talking too much! 😄
Robecology replies on Sep 6, 2019:
Remember - a four letter word that ends in K and means intercourse....is
Talk.
I needed some home baked bread to go with my homemade jam.
Robecology comments on Sep 4, 2019:
pricey....but I might have to try it. I love that bread slicer tool! Looking for one of those as well!
Robecology replies on Sep 5, 2019:
@FrayedBear I concur.
Then back to square one. I'll keep my eye out for a knife with a built in guide....
Robecology comments on Sep 4, 2019:
pricey....but I might have to try it. I love that bread slicer tool! Looking for one of those as well!
Robecology replies on Sep 5, 2019:
@FrayedBear I concur.
Then back to square one. I'll keep my eye out for a knife with a built in guide....
Weighed 314 lbs yesterday; lost 136 in 2.5 years
Robecology comments on Sep 5, 2019:
Truly incredible. I hope some magazine or health organization is documenting your fabulous journey!
Robecology replies on Sep 5, 2019:
@EdEarl Well; May I suggest you post some old photos of your heavier self...and then some "progress" photos? 136 pounds is not just incredible....it's phenomenal. Again...congrats....keep going! You're losing weight and adding years to your life.
Robecology comments on Sep 5, 2019:
Truly incredible. I hope some magazine or health organization is documenting your fabulous journey!
Robecology replies on Sep 5, 2019:
@EdEarl Well; May I suggest you post some old photos of your heavier self...and then some "progress" photos? 136 pounds is not just incredible....it's phenomenal. Again...congrats....keep going! You're losing weight and adding years to your life.
I needed some home baked bread to go with my homemade jam.
Robecology comments on Sep 4, 2019:
pricey....but I might have to try it. I love that bread slicer tool! Looking for one of those as well!
Robecology replies on Sep 5, 2019:
@FrayedBear I will watch the garage sales...in the meantime I have this on my Amazon wish list;
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0091UO76S/?coliid=I20J700904ORDH=3L44X29MJ15SJ=1=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Robecology comments on Sep 4, 2019:
pricey....but I might have to try it. I love that bread slicer tool! Looking for one of those as well!
Robecology replies on Sep 5, 2019:
@FrayedBear I will watch the garage sales...in the meantime I have this on my Amazon wish list;
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0091UO76S/?coliid=I20J700904ORDH=3L44X29MJ15SJ=1=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Good morning.
Robecology comments on Sep 5, 2019:
The football athlete takes a lot of chances...he's like a ballet dancer - making incredible footwork moves, going up in the air - with the additional risk of being tackled - while throwing or catching the ball.
Many of us know that they're well paid because with that life-style; their ...
Robecology replies on Sep 5, 2019:
@bleurowz The events are rare; and these players make a good team a great team. They're the difference between league-leaders and "also-rans"....You'd have to have been raised participating in a team sport to know the passion.
Robecology comments on Sep 5, 2019:
The football athlete takes a lot of chances...he's like a ballet dancer - making incredible footwork moves, going up in the air - with the additional risk of being tackled - while throwing or catching the ball.
Many of us know that they're well paid because with that life-style; their ...
Robecology replies on Sep 5, 2019:
@bleurowz The events are rare; and these players make a good team a great team. They're the difference between league-leaders and "also-rans"....You'd have to have been raised participating in a team sport to know the passion.
Good morning.
Robecology comments on Sep 5, 2019:
The football athlete takes a lot of chances...he's like a ballet dancer - making incredible footwork moves, going up in the air - with the additional risk of being tackled - while throwing or catching the ball.
Many of us know that they're well paid because with that life-style; their ...
Robecology replies on Sep 5, 2019:
@bleurowz It's not quite that. There's no "thrill" in watching "annihilation"....more the thrill is seeing a great player go unscathed and commit an artistic/athletic move....Here's one of my favorites;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmK6LSWzvU0
Robecology comments on Sep 5, 2019:
The football athlete takes a lot of chances...he's like a ballet dancer - making incredible footwork moves, going up in the air - with the additional risk of being tackled - while throwing or catching the ball.
Many of us know that they're well paid because with that life-style; their ...
Robecology replies on Sep 5, 2019:
@bleurowz It's not quite that. There's no "thrill" in watching "annihilation"....more the thrill is seeing a great player go unscathed and commit an artistic/athletic move....Here's one of my favorites;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmK6LSWzvU0
Good morning.
Robecology comments on Sep 5, 2019:
The football athlete takes a lot of chances...he's like a ballet dancer - making incredible footwork moves, going up in the air - with the additional risk of being tackled - while throwing or catching the ball.
Many of us know that they're well paid because with that life-style; their ...
Robecology replies on Sep 5, 2019:
@Captain_Feelgood Point taken; but your report also said...
"Players who had a playing-time BMI of 30 or more had twice the risk of death from heart disease compared to other players.
Similar findings have been noted in other studies.
Offensive and defensive linemen were more likely to have a BMI greater than 30.
A BMI of 30 or more is considered obese in the general population whereas a healthy BMI is between 18.5-24.9.
African American players had a 69% higher risk of death from heart disease compared to Caucasian players.
The study controlled for player size and position and determined that those factors are not the reason for this difference.
Defensive linemen had a 42% higher risk of death from heart disease compared to men in the general population.
A total of 41 defensive linemen died of heart disease, when we anticipated 29 deaths based on estimates from the general population.
Among the 41 defensive linemen who died of heart disease, 8 deaths were due to cardiomyopathy (a specific kind of heart disease that causes the heart to enlarge and can lead to heart failure).
We anticipated fewer than two deaths from cardiomyopathy. We saw this increased risk only among the defensive linemen.
So in summary; the pro football player lives a healthier lifestyle than most Americans while he's on the team; but his pro career is short due to the life-threatening nature of the sport.
And, those who are offensive and defensive linemen (most of the "unsung heroes") suffer a shorter life.
Robecology comments on Sep 5, 2019:
The football athlete takes a lot of chances...he's like a ballet dancer - making incredible footwork moves, going up in the air - with the additional risk of being tackled - while throwing or catching the ball.
Many of us know that they're well paid because with that life-style; their ...
Robecology replies on Sep 5, 2019:
@Captain_Feelgood Point taken; but your report also said...
"Players who had a playing-time BMI of 30 or more had twice the risk of death from heart disease compared to other players.
Similar findings have been noted in other studies.
Offensive and defensive linemen were more likely to have a BMI greater than 30.
A BMI of 30 or more is considered obese in the general population whereas a healthy BMI is between 18.5-24.9.
African American players had a 69% higher risk of death from heart disease compared to Caucasian players.
The study controlled for player size and position and determined that those factors are not the reason for this difference.
Defensive linemen had a 42% higher risk of death from heart disease compared to men in the general population.
A total of 41 defensive linemen died of heart disease, when we anticipated 29 deaths based on estimates from the general population.
Among the 41 defensive linemen who died of heart disease, 8 deaths were due to cardiomyopathy (a specific kind of heart disease that causes the heart to enlarge and can lead to heart failure).
We anticipated fewer than two deaths from cardiomyopathy. We saw this increased risk only among the defensive linemen.
So in summary; the pro football player lives a healthier lifestyle than most Americans while he's on the team; but his pro career is short due to the life-threatening nature of the sport.
And, those who are offensive and defensive linemen (most of the "unsung heroes") suffer a shorter life.
Well Dorian missed Puerto Rico​ completely and is now headed directly for Mira Lard-go.
Robecology comments on Aug 30, 2019:
Anyone know what the "Cat" refers to? I never met Herb, but I folllowed his work closely. They named a weather observation office in his honor in Miami...he passed away in 2007.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Saffir
Robecology replies on Aug 30, 2019:
@Ludo It was a rhetorical question; check the link....
Robecology comments on Aug 30, 2019:
Anyone know what the "Cat" refers to? I never met Herb, but I folllowed his work closely. They named a weather observation office in his honor in Miami...he passed away in 2007.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Saffir
Robecology replies on Aug 30, 2019:
@Ludo It was a rhetorical question; check the link....
Rising seas are turning Miami's high ground into hot property
(This has been going on for a while)...
Robecology comments on Aug 28, 2019:
I found this article, along with a simple sliding tool to see the change in Sea level in MIami if Global warming continues at the present rate
https://www.businessinsider.com/miami-floods-sea-level-rise-solutions-2018-4
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
@MojoDave Floating platforms have been considered in the past; but they're too expensive to maintain.
Whenever I drive to the Keys one thing I notice about new construction; they're not only using more "stilt" structural foundations, they're raising their driveways.
I must take pics of this new wooden bridge built over dry land near me here in Ft. Pierce;
It had to have been expensive...several hundred feet long, at least 10 feet above the (still) dry land below it....but obviously planning for the future. It goes from the main road (A-1-A) to the beach....where they're planning a housing project.
Remember - the wealthy can afford insurance. They're betting that a storm will take out their property....so they can rebuild better - and higher, of course.
Robecology comments on Aug 28, 2019:
I found this article, along with a simple sliding tool to see the change in Sea level in MIami if Global warming continues at the present rate
https://www.businessinsider.com/miami-floods-sea-level-rise-solutions-2018-4
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
@MojoDave Floating platforms have been considered in the past; but they're too expensive to maintain.
Whenever I drive to the Keys one thing I notice about new construction; they're not only using more "stilt" structural foundations, they're raising their driveways.
I must take pics of this new wooden bridge built over dry land near me here in Ft. Pierce;
It had to have been expensive...several hundred feet long, at least 10 feet above the (still) dry land below it....but obviously planning for the future. It goes from the main road (A-1-A) to the beach....where they're planning a housing project.
Remember - the wealthy can afford insurance. They're betting that a storm will take out their property....so they can rebuild better - and higher, of course.
Which one do you prefer?
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2019:
Greed is my drug of choice. Nothing to shoot/snort/smoke/swallow....your family approves...everything gets better...you can even risk others money....(tongue in cheek)...
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
@OldMetalHead Mostly Tesla stock....but I'm not greedy (my tongue was/is firmly in my cheek...)
I have little respect for greedy...but it does seem to be the addiction of choice these days.
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2019:
Greed is my drug of choice. Nothing to shoot/snort/smoke/swallow....your family approves...everything gets better...you can even risk others money....(tongue in cheek)...
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
@OldMetalHead Mostly Tesla stock....but I'm not greedy (my tongue was/is firmly in my cheek...)
I have little respect for greedy...but it does seem to be the addiction of choice these days.
I had this weird exchange recently with a member.
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2019:
I think he wrote a clever retort to your "BTW..."
...but you're being cautious and demanding more than the usual idle conversation.....so I get where you're coming from.
The fact that he's "not too far away" might be reason enough for me to at least want to get to know them ...
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
@bleurowz I was just trying to help...you're obviously being defensive to all who are chiming in. Good luck
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2019:
I think he wrote a clever retort to your "BTW..."
...but you're being cautious and demanding more than the usual idle conversation.....so I get where you're coming from.
The fact that he's "not too far away" might be reason enough for me to at least want to get to know them ...
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
@bleurowz I was just trying to help...you're obviously being defensive to all who are chiming in. Good luck
I had this weird exchange recently with a member.
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2019:
I think he wrote a clever retort to your "BTW..."
...but you're being cautious and demanding more than the usual idle conversation.....so I get where you're coming from.
The fact that he's "not too far away" might be reason enough for me to at least want to get to know them ...
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
@bleurowz Quotefancy-1911387-3840x2160.jpg
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2019:
I think he wrote a clever retort to your "BTW..."
...but you're being cautious and demanding more than the usual idle conversation.....so I get where you're coming from.
The fact that he's "not too far away" might be reason enough for me to at least want to get to know them ...
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
@bleurowz Quotefancy-1911387-3840x2160.jpg
Something light for dinner?...
Robecology comments on Aug 28, 2019:
Wow; OK...@Lizard_of_Ahaz.....where did you find that image? I searched all over; I could only find one of our maker...
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
@Lizard_of_Ahaz
I did...several times; I tried "something light for dinner" I got;
https://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/g19/40-light-easy-recipes-12017/
I tried baby parts as food". I got...
https://www.foodiggity.com/baby-face-macarons-are-here-to-help-ruin-dessert/
So either fess up or I give up.
Robecology comments on Aug 28, 2019:
Wow; OK...@Lizard_of_Ahaz.....where did you find that image? I searched all over; I could only find one of our maker...
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
@Lizard_of_Ahaz
I did...several times; I tried "something light for dinner" I got;
https://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/g19/40-light-easy-recipes-12017/
I tried baby parts as food". I got...
https://www.foodiggity.com/baby-face-macarons-are-here-to-help-ruin-dessert/
So either fess up or I give up.
You all realize if Bill had stayed active here he would probably have already reached level 10?
brentan comments on Aug 27, 2019:
I don't know who Bill is but maybe he got a life.
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
I'm with you, Brentan....Who is/was Bill?
brentan comments on Aug 27, 2019:
I don't know who Bill is but maybe he got a life.
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
I'm with you, Brentan....Who is/was Bill?
This picture of Melania interacting with Justin is all over the internet and started an interesting ...
davknight comments on Aug 28, 2019:
Oh no. She's just a smart golddigger! She'll wait until Barron is 18,file for divorce, and live happily ever after!
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
I think I found the exact date she'll file for divorce...
davknight comments on Aug 28, 2019:
Oh no. She's just a smart golddigger! She'll wait until Barron is 18,file for divorce, and live happily ever after!
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
I think I found the exact date she'll file for divorce...
Something light for dinner?...
Robecology comments on Aug 28, 2019:
Wow; OK...@Lizard_of_Ahaz.....where did you find that image? I searched all over; I could only find one of our maker...
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
@Lizard_of_Ahaz OK...but you still need to answer. my question?
Robecology comments on Aug 28, 2019:
Wow; OK...@Lizard_of_Ahaz.....where did you find that image? I searched all over; I could only find one of our maker...
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
@Lizard_of_Ahaz OK...but you still need to answer. my question?
I wonder where the blue one is from...all are beautiful.
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2019:
I think several images are simple photo-shop color changes. The only color variety of Cardinal I've ever known is this one;
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/featured_photo/bird.cfm?pix=Red-crested_Cardinal
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
@Insectra, @EyesThatSmile References, please?
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2019:
I think several images are simple photo-shop color changes. The only color variety of Cardinal I've ever known is this one;
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/featured_photo/bird.cfm?pix=Red-crested_Cardinal
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
@Insectra, @EyesThatSmile References, please?
I wonder where the blue one is from...all are beautiful.
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2019:
I think several images are simple photo-shop color changes. The only color variety of Cardinal I've ever known is this one;
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/featured_photo/bird.cfm?pix=Red-crested_Cardinal
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
@Insectra Please, people; references! Don't make me keep searching for this?
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2019:
I think several images are simple photo-shop color changes. The only color variety of Cardinal I've ever known is this one;
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/featured_photo/bird.cfm?pix=Red-crested_Cardinal
Robecology replies on Aug 28, 2019:
@Insectra Please, people; references! Don't make me keep searching for this?
25 August 2019 - Diet Diary - Took another day off yesterday.
Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2019:
I too "took a day off" from dieting...enjoyed a cheesy spinach dip, a croissant, and other rich delicacies.
....and I'm repeating it here to remind myself that I splurged...now it's time to pull back and tighten up.
So don't kick yourself for the "day off"....we all need it....
I'm not a ...
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2019:
@DotLewis
I'm totally convinced that we're battling our inner child pre-pubescent food habits...the ones our loving, "spoiling" parents gave us.
I have to say that with a caveat;
too many are "angry" with or hold resentment against their doting parents who - out of love - and a need for us to "settle down"....often overfed us...and gave us the eating habits that we have for life.
That caveat is....don't be angry with them. They did the best they could. If you were a doting and spoiling parent....have no regrets. Again....you did what was "right for the times".
It's these future parents who I'm concerned about.
I even see my son and his wife pushing the "eat up/finish up" habit on my unsuspecting grandson...and I as a grandparent have already overstepped by boundaries....so I foresee my little grandson growing up with overeating habits...and I can only say, decades from now...."I told you so"....
Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2019:
I too "took a day off" from dieting...enjoyed a cheesy spinach dip, a croissant, and other rich delicacies.
....and I'm repeating it here to remind myself that I splurged...now it's time to pull back and tighten up.
So don't kick yourself for the "day off"....we all need it....
I'm not a ...
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2019:
@DotLewis
I'm totally convinced that we're battling our inner child pre-pubescent food habits...the ones our loving, "spoiling" parents gave us.
I have to say that with a caveat;
too many are "angry" with or hold resentment against their doting parents who - out of love - and a need for us to "settle down"....often overfed us...and gave us the eating habits that we have for life.
That caveat is....don't be angry with them. They did the best they could. If you were a doting and spoiling parent....have no regrets. Again....you did what was "right for the times".
It's these future parents who I'm concerned about.
I even see my son and his wife pushing the "eat up/finish up" habit on my unsuspecting grandson...and I as a grandparent have already overstepped by boundaries....so I foresee my little grandson growing up with overeating habits...and I can only say, decades from now...."I told you so"....
I had this weird exchange recently with a member.
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2019:
I think he wrote a clever retort to your "BTW..."
...but you're being cautious and demanding more than the usual idle conversation.....so I get where you're coming from.
The fact that he's "not too far away" might be reason enough for me to at least want to get to know them ...
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2019:
@bleurowz You can be picky, selective, and alone...or gregarious, tolerant, and enjoying company. It's your decision.
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2019:
I think he wrote a clever retort to your "BTW..."
...but you're being cautious and demanding more than the usual idle conversation.....so I get where you're coming from.
The fact that he's "not too far away" might be reason enough for me to at least want to get to know them ...
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2019:
@bleurowz You can be picky, selective, and alone...or gregarious, tolerant, and enjoying company. It's your decision.
If you caught the pic of Melania smiling sensually in to Trudeau's face....this is the follow-up....
Diogenes comments on Aug 27, 2019:
With Melania and pretty boy, Trudeau, smiling at each other, title that, "Two morons smiling".
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2019:
@Diogenes You didn't answer the question.Why would you thinkTrudeau's a Moron? I've known about him siding with the government on buying out the "tar sands"...I'm not sure where that puts Canada in the spectrum of being pro green/alternative energy or pro-fossil fuels. Any Canadians with input...please fill me/us in?
Diogenes comments on Aug 27, 2019:
With Melania and pretty boy, Trudeau, smiling at each other, title that, "Two morons smiling".
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2019:
@Diogenes You didn't answer the question.Why would you thinkTrudeau's a Moron? I've known about him siding with the government on buying out the "tar sands"...I'm not sure where that puts Canada in the spectrum of being pro green/alternative energy or pro-fossil fuels. Any Canadians with input...please fill me/us in?
Trump An Incoherent Spectacle At G7; W.
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2019:
Rachel Maddow is the ONLY Reason (besides Bil Maher) that I turn on The TV. She's amazing.
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2019:
@chalupacabre I'm not sure I know what you mean by 'impersonations'....I can't think of any offhand....remind me?
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2019:
Rachel Maddow is the ONLY Reason (besides Bil Maher) that I turn on The TV. She's amazing.
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2019:
@chalupacabre I'm not sure I know what you mean by 'impersonations'....I can't think of any offhand....remind me?
If you caught the pic of Melania smiling sensually in to Trudeau's face....this is the follow-up....
MojoDave comments on Aug 27, 2019:
That 'sensual' photo was taken in the middle of the European greeting of touching both cheeks. Was BS.
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2019:
Most of us know...but most of us know that Melania would never smile that way for DJT...
https://media.giphy.com/media/se9DzCuIcELYY/giphy.gif
MojoDave comments on Aug 27, 2019:
That 'sensual' photo was taken in the middle of the European greeting of touching both cheeks. Was BS.
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2019:
Most of us know...but most of us know that Melania would never smile that way for DJT...
https://media.giphy.com/media/se9DzCuIcELYY/giphy.gif
Painful truth
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2019:
@bobwjr - Robert - and others....We passed what sounded like an innocuous law about a decade ago that allows unlimited funding without tracing sources for any politicians...
It was called the "Citizens united" constitutional amendment.
And it's changed the way we live.
We can no longer ...
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2019:
BTW; here's some background on the Citizens United" act.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens_United_v._FEC
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2019:
@bobwjr - Robert - and others....We passed what sounded like an innocuous law about a decade ago that allows unlimited funding without tracing sources for any politicians...
It was called the "Citizens united" constitutional amendment.
And it's changed the way we live.
We can no longer ...
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2019:
BTW; here's some background on the Citizens United" act.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens_United_v._FEC
If you caught the pic of Melania smiling sensually in to Trudeau's face....this is the follow-up....
Diogenes comments on Aug 27, 2019:
With Melania and pretty boy, Trudeau, smiling at each other, title that, "Two morons smiling".
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2019:
You seem pretty anti-Trudeau; can you post some examples why?
Diogenes comments on Aug 27, 2019:
With Melania and pretty boy, Trudeau, smiling at each other, title that, "Two morons smiling".
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2019:
You seem pretty anti-Trudeau; can you post some examples why?
Well in their defense, at least the Trump women finally chose a good one.
TheGreatShadow comments on Aug 26, 2019:
Next on fnn (fake news Network) trump challenges Justin in the ring because his wife and daughter are all for him! Ppv is only $19.95! Get $100 back if trump wins...
Robecology replies on Aug 26, 2019:
As in Faux News Network? LOL!
TheGreatShadow comments on Aug 26, 2019:
Next on fnn (fake news Network) trump challenges Justin in the ring because his wife and daughter are all for him! Ppv is only $19.95! Get $100 back if trump wins...
Robecology replies on Aug 26, 2019:
As in Faux News Network? LOL!
For anyone who thinks that i was a point whore, I posted this in not the most popular group, though ...
Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2019:
Paranoid about going for points?
That's the way the website is set up....
you're not a "whore" if you post for points...it's simply an achievement thing.
Let's stop associating attempts at achievement with "whoring" anyway.
I wish some fine woman would "whore" me....
Robecology replies on Aug 26, 2019:
@WonderWartHog99 'taint worth it to me either...
If I can't find one who'll appreciate a good dinner than I aint paying more than that.
I was just picking on Glenn for calling himself a "point whore"....I say go for the points in a positive way...and not call it a "whoring"...wait...who's that knocking at my door? My whore?
Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2019:
Paranoid about going for points?
That's the way the website is set up....
you're not a "whore" if you post for points...it's simply an achievement thing.
Let's stop associating attempts at achievement with "whoring" anyway.
I wish some fine woman would "whore" me....
Robecology replies on Aug 26, 2019:
@WonderWartHog99 'taint worth it to me either...
If I can't find one who'll appreciate a good dinner than I aint paying more than that.
I was just picking on Glenn for calling himself a "point whore"....I say go for the points in a positive way...and not call it a "whoring"...wait...who's that knocking at my door? My whore?
No one can tell me why I am here in this mystery.
Fred_Snerd comments on Aug 23, 2019:
My purpose is to convince the world there is a much better way to live. Being brought unwillingly into this blip of a meaningless existence in this time period makes me want to clean house. Life may be a joke, but the laughter is high quality.
Robecology replies on Aug 26, 2019:
@Bushshaker Or man's - or shall I say Hu/wo/mans survival? I'm optimistic. I think we'll get this capitalism, disease, war, and inequality thing under control in a few decades. Not In my lifetime....sadly....but soon.
Fred_Snerd comments on Aug 23, 2019:
My purpose is to convince the world there is a much better way to live. Being brought unwillingly into this blip of a meaningless existence in this time period makes me want to clean house. Life may be a joke, but the laughter is high quality.
Robecology replies on Aug 26, 2019:
@Bushshaker Or man's - or shall I say Hu/wo/mans survival? I'm optimistic. I think we'll get this capitalism, disease, war, and inequality thing under control in a few decades. Not In my lifetime....sadly....but soon.
No one can tell me why I am here in this mystery.
Robecology comments on Aug 23, 2019:
We're here because we were incredibly, tremendously lucky. You won't be back in this form for tens to perhaps hundreds of millions of years.
You're welcome.
Robecology replies on Aug 26, 2019:
@Remiforce I'm not saying that some day the molecules of being will 'belong to me" again...I'm sure that in a few thousand years I'll briefly exist as a plant, or insect or worm....but the odds of me becoming a thought-projecting, self actualized thinking being is unlikely in the near future.
In a few million years? Then I stand a chance.
I really think Richard Dawkins nailed it.
Robecology comments on Aug 23, 2019:
We're here because we were incredibly, tremendously lucky. You won't be back in this form for tens to perhaps hundreds of millions of years.
You're welcome.
Robecology replies on Aug 26, 2019:
@Remiforce I'm not saying that some day the molecules of being will 'belong to me" again...I'm sure that in a few thousand years I'll briefly exist as a plant, or insect or worm....but the odds of me becoming a thought-projecting, self actualized thinking being is unlikely in the near future.
In a few million years? Then I stand a chance.
I really think Richard Dawkins nailed it.
An interesting meme. What do you think? Insanity or evil?
Mojo1998 comments on Aug 26, 2019:
I believe that it's people not what type of economy. I think socialism and capitalism can both work. It's people that fuck it up. Greedy ass people are to blame.
Robecology replies on Aug 26, 2019:
@morlll http://robecology.blogspot.com/2016/12/greed-perfect-addiction-and-one-factor.html?q=ffc
Mojo1998 comments on Aug 26, 2019:
I believe that it's people not what type of economy. I think socialism and capitalism can both work. It's people that fuck it up. Greedy ass people are to blame.
Robecology replies on Aug 26, 2019:
@morlll http://robecology.blogspot.com/2016/12/greed-perfect-addiction-and-one-factor.html?q=ffc
Injesting microplastics. It's OK? 🤔
Robecology comments on Aug 24, 2019:
Micro plastics might not affect us much because we're very selective regarding what we eat. It's wildlife that's suffering from plastic ingestion. Watch the 60 minute special
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-great-pacific-garbage-patch-isnt-what-you-think-60-minutes-2019-08-18/
Robecology replies on Aug 25, 2019:
@bigpawbullets The research isn't conclusive - yet....
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/06/you-eat-thousands-of-bits-of-plastic-every-year/
Robecology comments on Aug 24, 2019:
Micro plastics might not affect us much because we're very selective regarding what we eat. It's wildlife that's suffering from plastic ingestion. Watch the 60 minute special
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-great-pacific-garbage-patch-isnt-what-you-think-60-minutes-2019-08-18/
Robecology replies on Aug 25, 2019:
@bigpawbullets The research isn't conclusive - yet....
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/06/you-eat-thousands-of-bits-of-plastic-every-year/
The number 363 is significant at this very moment.
Robecology comments on Aug 24, 2019:
OK TROLL....I'LL BITE...WHY IS IT SIGNIFICANT?
Robecology replies on Aug 25, 2019:
@DonaldHRoberts I pay attention to meaningful information. The number of members in this group doesn't strike me as worthy of paying attention to....
Robecology comments on Aug 24, 2019:
OK TROLL....I'LL BITE...WHY IS IT SIGNIFICANT?
Robecology replies on Aug 25, 2019:
@DonaldHRoberts I pay attention to meaningful information. The number of members in this group doesn't strike me as worthy of paying attention to....
Yikes! Can ths be true? I'd hazard an exaggeration:
Robecology comments on Aug 25, 2019:
Serpico pointed out corrupt cops decades before Obama.
We've all seen the movie; here's the truth from the mouth/pen of the real "Serpico"
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/10/the-police-are-still-out-of-control-112160_full.html
We've all known the "mysterious and subversive" ...
Robecology replies on Aug 25, 2019:
@bigpawbullets Thanks for weeding out the wheat from the chaff...this is clearly "fake news" from the people who allegedly abhor "fake news".
Robecology comments on Aug 25, 2019:
Serpico pointed out corrupt cops decades before Obama.
We've all seen the movie; here's the truth from the mouth/pen of the real "Serpico"
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/10/the-police-are-still-out-of-control-112160_full.html
We've all known the "mysterious and subversive" ...
Robecology replies on Aug 25, 2019:
@bigpawbullets Thanks for weeding out the wheat from the chaff...this is clearly "fake news" from the people who allegedly abhor "fake news".
I'm aware that this meme is designed to upset me.
Robecology comments on Aug 23, 2019:
Israel is the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. foreign assistance since World War II. To date, the United States has provided Israel $142.3 billion (current, or noninflation-adjusted, dollars) in bilateral assistance and missile defense funding. Almost all U.S. bilateral aid to Israel is in the ...
Robecology replies on Aug 24, 2019:
@zesty Read the link.
Here's more; please read...
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/israel-could-have-many-300-nuclear-weapons-and-where-they-hide-many-them-32012
Robecology comments on Aug 23, 2019:
Israel is the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. foreign assistance since World War II. To date, the United States has provided Israel $142.3 billion (current, or noninflation-adjusted, dollars) in bilateral assistance and missile defense funding. Almost all U.S. bilateral aid to Israel is in the ...
Robecology replies on Aug 24, 2019:
@zesty Read the link.
Here's more; please read...
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/israel-could-have-many-300-nuclear-weapons-and-where-they-hide-many-them-32012
The World/Earth seen from any direction from outer space is a disk.
Robecology comments on Aug 24, 2019:
More Flat earth B.S.?
We're agnostic...remember?
Show us evidence or STFU!
Robecology replies on Aug 24, 2019:
@DonaldHRoberts Canadian wit...uggghhhh!
Robecology comments on Aug 24, 2019:
More Flat earth B.S.?
We're agnostic...remember?
Show us evidence or STFU!
Robecology replies on Aug 24, 2019:
@DonaldHRoberts Canadian wit...uggghhhh!
BDS....Boycott, Divest and Sanction Israel....Is it fair?
zesty comments on Aug 22, 2019:
Israel needs much more American support!
Robecology replies on Aug 23, 2019:
@zesty; You are aware that we taxpayers buy Israeli's health care, weapons, and education...to the tune of over $5 million per day, right?
"Israel is the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. foreign assistance since World War II. To date, the United States has provided Israel $142.3 billion (current, or noninflation-adjusted, dollars) in bilateral assistance and missile defense funding. Almost all U.S. bilateral aid to Israel is in the form of military assistance...."
https://fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33222.pdf
zesty comments on Aug 22, 2019:
Israel needs much more American support!
Robecology replies on Aug 23, 2019:
@zesty; You are aware that we taxpayers buy Israeli's health care, weapons, and education...to the tune of over $5 million per day, right?
"Israel is the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. foreign assistance since World War II. To date, the United States has provided Israel $142.3 billion (current, or noninflation-adjusted, dollars) in bilateral assistance and missile defense funding. Almost all U.S. bilateral aid to Israel is in the form of military assistance...."
https://fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33222.pdf
BDS....Boycott, Divest and Sanction Israel....Is it fair?
zesty comments on Aug 22, 2019:
Israel needs much more American support!
Robecology replies on Aug 23, 2019:
@Archeus_Lore and @zesty; Speaking of submarines;
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/israel-could-have-many-300-nuclear-weapons-and-where-they-hide-many-them-32012
zesty comments on Aug 22, 2019:
Israel needs much more American support!
Robecology replies on Aug 23, 2019:
@Archeus_Lore and @zesty; Speaking of submarines;
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/israel-could-have-many-300-nuclear-weapons-and-where-they-hide-many-them-32012
Good Morning Everyone! Isn't this an awesome picture?
Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2019:
As a demographer - I think the answer - of the reason why the "sensate culture" the culture of relaxation, and simple pleasures" is dying...is simple;
-we're overpopulated; and we're growing (births minus deaths) at the rate of 158 more per minute, 227,000 per day.
Malthus; "As the quantity ...
Robecology replies on Aug 21, 2019:
@JackPedigo
I don't see us "beating ourselves up" for using our resources...but I will get angry at the greedy who take advantage of tax loopholes and profit scams (taking businesses overseas, for example) to make themselves rich while devastating the environment.
Why? Because unlike all other organisms on this planet - we can plan. We can foresee the future. We can do the math which projects behaviors.
So we are, indeed, far different from the deer and rabbit that just eat and reproduce depending on the resources available. We can foresee that trouble is coming. It's those #Relgulous who suggest our future's "in gods hands" that I fault.
But your point is taken; if we crash....it is our own damned fault. We didn't do enough to present the future to those who abuse our planet.
You may like this video...it shows you/us why we have to control our population, and switch out of fossil fuel use - the sooner the better.
Please; share; so you can say you did your part to help us NOT crash....? Thanks, in advance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKCuDxpccYM=IwAR3k79xSQAHtyipKRkOQQzgh9oRAzI0B6WCUP5ApSyVYVr9-4cSlTZzkf-s
Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2019:
As a demographer - I think the answer - of the reason why the "sensate culture" the culture of relaxation, and simple pleasures" is dying...is simple;
-we're overpopulated; and we're growing (births minus deaths) at the rate of 158 more per minute, 227,000 per day.
Malthus; "As the quantity ...
Robecology replies on Aug 21, 2019:
@JackPedigo
I don't see us "beating ourselves up" for using our resources...but I will get angry at the greedy who take advantage of tax loopholes and profit scams (taking businesses overseas, for example) to make themselves rich while devastating the environment.
Why? Because unlike all other organisms on this planet - we can plan. We can foresee the future. We can do the math which projects behaviors.
So we are, indeed, far different from the deer and rabbit that just eat and reproduce depending on the resources available. We can foresee that trouble is coming. It's those #Relgulous who suggest our future's "in gods hands" that I fault.
But your point is taken; if we crash....it is our own damned fault. We didn't do enough to present the future to those who abuse our planet.
You may like this video...it shows you/us why we have to control our population, and switch out of fossil fuel use - the sooner the better.
Please; share; so you can say you did your part to help us NOT crash....? Thanks, in advance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKCuDxpccYM=IwAR3k79xSQAHtyipKRkOQQzgh9oRAzI0B6WCUP5ApSyVYVr9-4cSlTZzkf-s
BDS....Boycott, Divest and Sanction Israel....Is it fair?
jniece comments on Aug 21, 2019:
shouldn't be funding Israel or Saudi Arabia! Both are disgusting war mongers
Robecology replies on Aug 21, 2019:
Yep;
https://fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33222.pdf
and take a look at this; Israel might have hundreds of nuclear-tipped missiles on submarines that the U.S gave them....Here's the reason Iran wants nukes...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_weapons_and_Israel
jniece comments on Aug 21, 2019:
shouldn't be funding Israel or Saudi Arabia! Both are disgusting war mongers
Robecology replies on Aug 21, 2019:
Yep;
https://fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33222.pdf
and take a look at this; Israel might have hundreds of nuclear-tipped missiles on submarines that the U.S gave them....Here's the reason Iran wants nukes...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_weapons_and_Israel
Found this on FB.
Varn comments on Aug 20, 2019:
You’re not a former birder, are you :-) That was great, though trying to follow them by species, or number didn’t work well for me.. Love Cornell, though ~
Robecology replies on Aug 21, 2019:
True; once a "birder' always a birder....
Varn comments on Aug 20, 2019:
You’re not a former birder, are you :-) That was great, though trying to follow them by species, or number didn’t work well for me.. Love Cornell, though ~
Robecology replies on Aug 21, 2019:
True; once a "birder' always a birder....
BDS....Boycott, Divest and Sanction Israel....Is it fair?
GreatNani comments on Aug 21, 2019:
We fund them way too much.
Robecology replies on Aug 21, 2019:
Here's the specifics; and I concur 100%
"Israel is the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. foreign assistance since World War II. To date, the United States has provided Israel $142.3 billion (current, or noninflation-adjusted, dollars) in bilateral assistance and missile defense funding. Almost all U.S. bilateral aid to Israel is in the form of military assistance..."
https://fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33222.pdf
GreatNani comments on Aug 21, 2019:
We fund them way too much.
Robecology replies on Aug 21, 2019:
Here's the specifics; and I concur 100%
"Israel is the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. foreign assistance since World War II. To date, the United States has provided Israel $142.3 billion (current, or noninflation-adjusted, dollars) in bilateral assistance and missile defense funding. Almost all U.S. bilateral aid to Israel is in the form of military assistance..."
https://fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33222.pdf
Earth's Magnetic North Pole is Shifting South, So What Now?
[youtube.com]
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
NBD; few use mechanical compasses any more; and the computer data updates the shift often; more than once a day.
The basic cause? The earth's core is plastic, fluid, and moving.
Not the case for neither moon nor mars....which is a big reason why we can't live there; the molten, fluid core ...
Robecology replies on Aug 21, 2019:
@EdEarl Hans "best statistics" still don't impress me...I'm still reading this;
"Today 384,701 people will be born and 156,936 people will die, resulting in a net gain of 227,765 humans (give or take a few thousand) - in one day. That's 158 more per minute. This year 140 million babies will be born and 57 million people will die.
http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock/
ZPG is not expected until the end of the century; and by then the earth's temperatures might have created such drastic changes in our ecosystems that a population crash, or plummet, is probable.
https://populationeducation.org/what-zero-population-growth-or-zpg/
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
NBD; few use mechanical compasses any more; and the computer data updates the shift often; more than once a day.
The basic cause? The earth's core is plastic, fluid, and moving.
Not the case for neither moon nor mars....which is a big reason why we can't live there; the molten, fluid core ...
Robecology replies on Aug 21, 2019:
@EdEarl Hans "best statistics" still don't impress me...I'm still reading this;
"Today 384,701 people will be born and 156,936 people will die, resulting in a net gain of 227,765 humans (give or take a few thousand) - in one day. That's 158 more per minute. This year 140 million babies will be born and 57 million people will die.
http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock/
ZPG is not expected until the end of the century; and by then the earth's temperatures might have created such drastic changes in our ecosystems that a population crash, or plummet, is probable.
https://populationeducation.org/what-zero-population-growth-or-zpg/
Why do we desire and seek a romantic, intimate relationship with the opposite sex full well knowing ...
Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:
There's two sides to the relationship coin.
You assume that "it will evolve into causing heartache" and suffering.
Do you mean you've never had an ecstatic and ultra-pleasurable relationship?
Sad. That's the other side of the coin.
That's why people keep seeing intimate ...
Robecology replies on Aug 21, 2019:
You're being argumentative.
Read your original comment.
You ARE assuming;
this comment - "full well knowing it will evolve into causing heartache for one and/or both??" is an assumption.
I was trying to make you see the positive possibilities... You just want to debate.
Have a good life.
Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:
There's two sides to the relationship coin.
You assume that "it will evolve into causing heartache" and suffering.
Do you mean you've never had an ecstatic and ultra-pleasurable relationship?
Sad. That's the other side of the coin.
That's why people keep seeing intimate ...
Robecology replies on Aug 21, 2019:
You're being argumentative.
Read your original comment.
You ARE assuming;
this comment - "full well knowing it will evolve into causing heartache for one and/or both??" is an assumption.
I was trying to make you see the positive possibilities... You just want to debate.
Have a good life.
She's so pretty and adorable, I can't think of anything to say! Hep me, please hep me!
Our_existence comments on Aug 19, 2019:
If I was in my twenties, maybe
Robecology replies on Aug 20, 2019:
@Our_existence Totally believe it - I'm in the same boat. Thanks for your support!
Our_existence comments on Aug 19, 2019:
If I was in my twenties, maybe
Robecology replies on Aug 20, 2019:
@Our_existence Totally believe it - I'm in the same boat. Thanks for your support!
I turned on alerts for posts in this group.
Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2019:
There's no posts because Battling Obesity is tough to admit - and as I've shown you and others often...it's an epidemic in this nation....but it's one that many ignore or look the other way.
Kudos to you, Ed, for facing this and doing battle...
Here's the GIF....
...
Robecology replies on Aug 20, 2019:
@EdEarl
The point is not to "blame" the point is to act, or not act, on your condition.
And the solution is three fold; change in diet, change in exercise, and change in lifestyle.
Awareness breeds action.
Blaming breeds inaction,
Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2019:
There's no posts because Battling Obesity is tough to admit - and as I've shown you and others often...it's an epidemic in this nation....but it's one that many ignore or look the other way.
Kudos to you, Ed, for facing this and doing battle...
Here's the GIF....
...
Robecology replies on Aug 20, 2019:
@EdEarl
The point is not to "blame" the point is to act, or not act, on your condition.
And the solution is three fold; change in diet, change in exercise, and change in lifestyle.
Awareness breeds action.
Blaming breeds inaction,
Good Morning Everyone! Isn't this an awesome picture?
Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2019:
As a demographer - I think the answer - of the reason why the "sensate culture" the culture of relaxation, and simple pleasures" is dying...is simple;
-we're overpopulated; and we're growing (births minus deaths) at the rate of 158 more per minute, 227,000 per day.
Malthus; "As the quantity ...
Robecology replies on Aug 20, 2019:
@JackPedigo But it's this emphasis on immigration without looking at the causes that's the real issue.
And we...the industrialized nations...are the root cause of their overpopulation, and consequential immigration to the "land of plenty"
If some day we achieve economic equality then they won't want to migrate to us.
https://www.cgdev.org/media/who-caused-climate-change-historically
Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2019:
As a demographer - I think the answer - of the reason why the "sensate culture" the culture of relaxation, and simple pleasures" is dying...is simple;
-we're overpopulated; and we're growing (births minus deaths) at the rate of 158 more per minute, 227,000 per day.
Malthus; "As the quantity ...
Robecology replies on Aug 20, 2019:
@JackPedigo But it's this emphasis on immigration without looking at the causes that's the real issue.
And we...the industrialized nations...are the root cause of their overpopulation, and consequential immigration to the "land of plenty"
If some day we achieve economic equality then they won't want to migrate to us.
https://www.cgdev.org/media/who-caused-climate-change-historically
Very sleek and smooth... How you like her?
Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:
Meh...
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty To quote you; "Very sleek and smooth... How you like her?"
I answered "meh" and that got you upset.? Really? To be honest; I don't like her. You asked.
Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:
Meh...
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty To quote you; "Very sleek and smooth... How you like her?"
I answered "meh" and that got you upset.? Really? To be honest; I don't like her. You asked.
Now I am very sad! Peter Fonda died.
Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:
And for the sing-along/karaoke crowd, here's the Lyrics;
Oh I'd rather go and journey
Where the diamond crest is flowing
And run across the valley
Beneath the sacred mountain
And wander through the forest
Where the the trees have leaves of prisms
And break the light in colors
That no one...
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
@Spinliesel Good one!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=568W3Nkq3DI
Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:
And for the sing-along/karaoke crowd, here's the Lyrics;
Oh I'd rather go and journey
Where the diamond crest is flowing
And run across the valley
Beneath the sacred mountain
And wander through the forest
Where the the trees have leaves of prisms
And break the light in colors
That no one...
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
@Spinliesel Good one!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=568W3Nkq3DI
[mercurynews.
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
There's been a lot of talk but little action about making truly large Wind/solar powered sailing vessels common again...as they were for centuries!
https://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2009/04/sailing-ships-large-crew-automated-control.html
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
@RoyMillar and @AnonySchmoose Wow! Now THAT'S. a sailing ship!
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
There's been a lot of talk but little action about making truly large Wind/solar powered sailing vessels common again...as they were for centuries!
https://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2009/04/sailing-ships-large-crew-automated-control.html
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
@RoyMillar and @AnonySchmoose Wow! Now THAT'S. a sailing ship!
Very sleek and smooth... How you like her?
Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:
Meh...
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty When you ask for a comment, you shouldn't always expect positive.
I'm not impressed at all with the image/girl.
This site is called "sexy-classy"...I don't think she fills the bill.
If you prefer no negative comments, don't ask for them?
Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:
Meh...
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty When you ask for a comment, you shouldn't always expect positive.
I'm not impressed at all with the image/girl.
This site is called "sexy-classy"...I don't think she fills the bill.
If you prefer no negative comments, don't ask for them?
Here are, the late physicists, Dr. Al Bartlett's Laws of Sustainability: [resilience.org]
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
First Law: Population growth and / or growth in the rates of consumption of resources cannot be sustained.
So much easier said than done. China got bitterly condemned for their "1 child per family" rule; but now they're moving in to world dominance in everything.
Can we convince the "free" ...
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
@girlwithsmiles http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2016-11-09_103740.html
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
First Law: Population growth and / or growth in the rates of consumption of resources cannot be sustained.
So much easier said than done. China got bitterly condemned for their "1 child per family" rule; but now they're moving in to world dominance in everything.
Can we convince the "free" ...
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
@girlwithsmiles http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2016-11-09_103740.html
At the request of @boomtarat03. Asian pics... This is number one... More to follow...
Boomtarat03 comments on Aug 18, 2019:
I love her face,very pretty 🥰 but boobies, I have that too same as that LOL 😂
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
....and I love your new glasses! But I'm obviously biased...
Boomtarat03 comments on Aug 18, 2019:
I love her face,very pretty 🥰 but boobies, I have that too same as that LOL 😂
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
....and I love your new glasses! But I'm obviously biased...
At the request of @boomtarat03. Asian pics... This is number one... More to follow...
ToolGuy comments on Aug 18, 2019:
Looks photoshopped.
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
photoshopped or surgically enhanced...but that young lady's making money with that body.
ToolGuy comments on Aug 18, 2019:
Looks photoshopped.
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
photoshopped or surgically enhanced...but that young lady's making money with that body.
It takes a "special" kind of person....
Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:
Be Kind, people. they're just suffering a profound ignorance...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
Sorry guys...I'm a retired teacher.
I've seen enough D-C effect and Religulous over the years - perhaps I've seen and met too many.
But. I have hope for them.
I think in this day of faster communications, more access than ever to the internet -
I honestly believe that we'll eventually awaken these "sufferers" from their sleep..
I think we have no choice.
We have to awaken folk who think we're "destined" to crash and burn - that it's god's way.
I don't buy that....you don't either....
Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:
Be Kind, people. they're just suffering a profound ignorance...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
Sorry guys...I'm a retired teacher.
I've seen enough D-C effect and Religulous over the years - perhaps I've seen and met too many.
But. I have hope for them.
I think in this day of faster communications, more access than ever to the internet -
I honestly believe that we'll eventually awaken these "sufferers" from their sleep..
I think we have no choice.
We have to awaken folk who think we're "destined" to crash and burn - that it's god's way.
I don't buy that....you don't either....
[alternet.
Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:
I was disgusted by Grassley's obvious bias in favor of the child-drunk - Kavanaugh - hearing for Supreme court. I'm glad he's finally realizing that Trump doesn't care about farm states as much as he said he was.
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
@sassygirl3869 Chuck really is a farm boy...I think when he pledged to block Obama from pushing through any Supreme Court nominees he was really showing us how racist he was....read this;
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i=j&q==s=images&cd==2ahUKEwiTz-mB2I_kAhXRpFkKHV7FA1wQjRx6BAgBEAQ=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theatlantic.com%2Fpolitics%2Farchive%2F2016%2F04%2Fchuck-grassley-scotus-garland%2F478038%2F=AOvVaw1FIepYTOKKOm7R0obRvG7q=1566329979042778
Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:
I was disgusted by Grassley's obvious bias in favor of the child-drunk - Kavanaugh - hearing for Supreme court. I'm glad he's finally realizing that Trump doesn't care about farm states as much as he said he was.
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
@sassygirl3869 Chuck really is a farm boy...I think when he pledged to block Obama from pushing through any Supreme Court nominees he was really showing us how racist he was....read this;
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i=j&q==s=images&cd==2ahUKEwiTz-mB2I_kAhXRpFkKHV7FA1wQjRx6BAgBEAQ=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theatlantic.com%2Fpolitics%2Farchive%2F2016%2F04%2Fchuck-grassley-scotus-garland%2F478038%2F=AOvVaw1FIepYTOKKOm7R0obRvG7q=1566329979042778
I got a message from this guy.
Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:
Can you say "Proselytizer"?
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
@daylily The #religulous do that to us agnostics far more than we "proselytize" the #religulous...
....but to give him and other "#religulous" credit; they're fence-sitters. They're curious. They want someone to break down their walls, IMO.
Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:
Can you say "Proselytizer"?
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
@daylily The #religulous do that to us agnostics far more than we "proselytize" the #religulous...
....but to give him and other "#religulous" credit; they're fence-sitters. They're curious. They want someone to break down their walls, IMO.
She's so pretty and adorable, I can't think of anything to say! Hep me, please hep me!
Our_existence comments on Aug 19, 2019:
If I was in my twenties, maybe
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
@FlippantLlama Very, very young.
That's my main objection in this strand - folk who post "cutie-pie" very young girl/women in "sexy-classy" group.
To me, classy implies mature, or womanly, at least.
I challenge you, @FlippantLlama to start 'blocking" or at least unposting these borderline kiddie-porn pics...
Let's either make this group truly "sexy-classy" shots only, or I challenge you and/or @CutieBeauty to start another group of "cutie-pies"....the intention of the group by that name will be more obvious.
Our_existence comments on Aug 19, 2019:
If I was in my twenties, maybe
Robecology replies on Aug 19, 2019:
@FlippantLlama Very, very young.
That's my main objection in this strand - folk who post "cutie-pie" very young girl/women in "sexy-classy" group.
To me, classy implies mature, or womanly, at least.
I challenge you, @FlippantLlama to start 'blocking" or at least unposting these borderline kiddie-porn pics...
Let's either make this group truly "sexy-classy" shots only, or I challenge you and/or @CutieBeauty to start another group of "cutie-pies"....the intention of the group by that name will be more obvious.
It takes a "special" kind of person....
Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:
Be Kind, people. they're just suffering a profound ignorance...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2019:
@ToolGuy The illusion of knowledge - doesn't that define ignorance? They think their beiiefs and feelings are not delusional...but if anyone - they, or you, or me....dig deeply we see the evidence that what they're thinking is delusional.
The problem is - they are comfortable with their delusions. They don't want to "dig deeply".
Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:
Be Kind, people. they're just suffering a profound ignorance...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2019:
@ToolGuy The illusion of knowledge - doesn't that define ignorance? They think their beiiefs and feelings are not delusional...but if anyone - they, or you, or me....dig deeply we see the evidence that what they're thinking is delusional.
The problem is - they are comfortable with their delusions. They don't want to "dig deeply".
[dailykos.com]
Why is Joe Biden praising the GOP?
Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:
I wouldn't call it "past his time" because that's an ageist POV....better to say his ideas were and still are too "mainstream".
I think America's ready for a progressive....I'm rooting for Bernie and/or Liz to get a shot. Maybe with Kamala Harris as VP.
I see that Trump has a lot of ...
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2019:
@Seeker3CO Bernie's sill a bit too "fringe" whereas Liz aligns herself with Sanders...but projects more moderation.
Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:
I wouldn't call it "past his time" because that's an ageist POV....better to say his ideas were and still are too "mainstream".
I think America's ready for a progressive....I'm rooting for Bernie and/or Liz to get a shot. Maybe with Kamala Harris as VP.
I see that Trump has a lot of ...
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2019:
@Seeker3CO Bernie's sill a bit too "fringe" whereas Liz aligns herself with Sanders...but projects more moderation.
Answers in Genesis . . . don't recall that chapter
Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:
If you're a true agnostic...it shouldn't baffle you.
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2019:
@scurry As a 45 year retired teacher...I've been baffled repeatedly by the religious.They hold fast against evolution. They hold fast to their myths. It's sobering and sad how many Americans are stuck in this naive POV.
Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:
If you're a true agnostic...it shouldn't baffle you.
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2019:
@scurry As a 45 year retired teacher...I've been baffled repeatedly by the religious.They hold fast against evolution. They hold fast to their myths. It's sobering and sad how many Americans are stuck in this naive POV.
Answers in Genesis . . . don't recall that chapter
Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:
If you're a true agnostic...it shouldn't baffle you.
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2019:
@scurry Now THAT baffles me...apparently/allegedly very smart people being #religulous...
Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:
If you're a true agnostic...it shouldn't baffle you.
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2019:
@scurry Now THAT baffles me...apparently/allegedly very smart people being #religulous...
I'd like to carve that smug smile off his Nazi face.
bigpawbullets comments on Aug 18, 2019:
From a strictly resource optimization model, I find it extremely counterproductive to isolate, or deny any group, complete equality and the access to all our country's resources. Race or religion, if they are Americans, they are in our extended tribe.
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2019:
You can't yell "fire" in a crowded theater and expect to not be prosecuted.
Same goes for extremists. It's a Supreme Court decision.
Let's learn the limits to freedom of speech.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shouting_fire_in_a_crowded_theater
bigpawbullets comments on Aug 18, 2019:
From a strictly resource optimization model, I find it extremely counterproductive to isolate, or deny any group, complete equality and the access to all our country's resources. Race or religion, if they are Americans, they are in our extended tribe.
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2019:
You can't yell "fire" in a crowded theater and expect to not be prosecuted.
Same goes for extremists. It's a Supreme Court decision.
Let's learn the limits to freedom of speech.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shouting_fire_in_a_crowded_theater
Today Antifa and the Proud Boys met kinda in Portland Oregon.
Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Aug 17, 2019:
I'll never understand so much hatred.
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2019:
The more crowded our world gets, the more hostile people get.
It's true of any population of anything....from insects to rats to humans.
Solution? ZPG....family planning.....or a serious reduction of our population - if not intentionally, then by nature.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1501789/pdf/califmed00143-0080.pdf
Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Aug 17, 2019:
I'll never understand so much hatred.
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2019:
The more crowded our world gets, the more hostile people get.
It's true of any population of anything....from insects to rats to humans.
Solution? ZPG....family planning.....or a serious reduction of our population - if not intentionally, then by nature.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1501789/pdf/califmed00143-0080.pdf
The horror!!!!
Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Remember; a Tomato's a fruit...technically a berry!
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2019:
@MissKathleen ...here you go! But I hope you get my drift...I'm willing to try a Plantain topped Pizza; even a sweet banana topped one! I think BigPawBullets might need it, though!
Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Remember; a Tomato's a fruit...technically a berry!
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2019:
@MissKathleen ...here you go! But I hope you get my drift...I'm willing to try a Plantain topped Pizza; even a sweet banana topped one! I think BigPawBullets might need it, though!
Fascinating story!
An HIV Genome From Two Decades Before Its Discovery
[theatlantic.com]
Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Good science! Thanks, Dave...er...father S.
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@MojoDave I absolutely loved father Sarducci; here's a famous meme of his;
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9ioW0x0MFeM/TdZsikrcGnI/AAAAAAAAMoA/e0JOaHy9g0w/s1600/10.jpg
Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Good science! Thanks, Dave...er...father S.
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@MojoDave I absolutely loved father Sarducci; here's a famous meme of his;
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9ioW0x0MFeM/TdZsikrcGnI/AAAAAAAAMoA/e0JOaHy9g0w/s1600/10.jpg
Seriously, watch this and tell me why she shouldn't be prosecuted.
[youtube.com]
Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Because after hours, and hours, and hours of testimony, and research by many lawyers...and millions of dollars of our tax money....they haven't found a single thing to prosecute her on?
It's sort of like Trump; obvious connections to Russians, obvious big business scams, obvious corruption even ...
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@Captain_Feelgood https://agnostic.com/images/posts/148126_hhmrww3g1j4v63w_full.jpeg?v=2
Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Because after hours, and hours, and hours of testimony, and research by many lawyers...and millions of dollars of our tax money....they haven't found a single thing to prosecute her on?
It's sort of like Trump; obvious connections to Russians, obvious big business scams, obvious corruption even ...
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@Captain_Feelgood https://agnostic.com/images/posts/148126_hhmrww3g1j4v63w_full.jpeg?v=2
Seriously, watch this and tell me why she shouldn't be prosecuted.
[youtube.com]
Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Because after hours, and hours, and hours of testimony, and research by many lawyers...and millions of dollars of our tax money....they haven't found a single thing to prosecute her on?
It's sort of like Trump; obvious connections to Russians, obvious big business scams, obvious corruption even ...
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@Captain_Feelgood You obviously know far more than the dozens of lawyers making 6 figures in Washington; so maybe you're right.
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2016/06/house-select-committee-benghazi-report
and
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/trey-gowdy-i-dont-have-a-lot-to-show-for-the-last-seven-years-2018-04-08
Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Because after hours, and hours, and hours of testimony, and research by many lawyers...and millions of dollars of our tax money....they haven't found a single thing to prosecute her on?
It's sort of like Trump; obvious connections to Russians, obvious big business scams, obvious corruption even ...
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@Captain_Feelgood You obviously know far more than the dozens of lawyers making 6 figures in Washington; so maybe you're right.
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2016/06/house-select-committee-benghazi-report
and
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/trey-gowdy-i-dont-have-a-lot-to-show-for-the-last-seven-years-2018-04-08
Believers and Trump supporters...
Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2019:
Cute meme; but I'm not impressed with the face transition to a cross-eyed mongoloid child. That's in poor taste.
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@OldMetalHead Try searching "pretty to ugly in 4 pictures" or "pretty to ugly GIF"
https://perpetualsea.tumblr.com/post/44178514203/22-pretty-girls-with-ugly-gifs
or
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i=j&q==s=images&cd==2ahUKEwj2kffrsojkAhXL1lkKHf1qD8QQjRx6BAgBEAQ=https%3A%2F%2Fboredomtherapy.com%2Fpretty-girls-ugly-faces%2F=AOvVaw0j9OwQc7Zmxa1E8PCFz2Jr=1566079469627665
Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2019:
Cute meme; but I'm not impressed with the face transition to a cross-eyed mongoloid child. That's in poor taste.
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@OldMetalHead Try searching "pretty to ugly in 4 pictures" or "pretty to ugly GIF"
https://perpetualsea.tumblr.com/post/44178514203/22-pretty-girls-with-ugly-gifs
or
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i=j&q==s=images&cd==2ahUKEwj2kffrsojkAhXL1lkKHf1qD8QQjRx6BAgBEAQ=https%3A%2F%2Fboredomtherapy.com%2Fpretty-girls-ugly-faces%2F=AOvVaw0j9OwQc7Zmxa1E8PCFz2Jr=1566079469627665
The horror!!!!
Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Remember; a Tomato's a fruit...technically a berry!
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@bigpawbullets LOL! Actually, I'm trying to let my taste memory work that in....a banana on a pizza....I bet that's not bad! I might have to try it! (I'd actually use Plantains....squashed and fried, first...)
Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Remember; a Tomato's a fruit...technically a berry!
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@bigpawbullets LOL! Actually, I'm trying to let my taste memory work that in....a banana on a pizza....I bet that's not bad! I might have to try it! (I'd actually use Plantains....squashed and fried, first...)
My brother made me these tomato cages.
Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2019:
Notice all the fruit in the lower half of the "cage".
Remember; tomatoes like to vine and spread...the one way to "push" larger fruit is to prune....a cage lets them keep growing...so the upper half is all vines...
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@CrazyQuilter Good news! Keep it bushy....you'll get fewer fruit...but larger ones!
Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2019:
Notice all the fruit in the lower half of the "cage".
Remember; tomatoes like to vine and spread...the one way to "push" larger fruit is to prune....a cage lets them keep growing...so the upper half is all vines...
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@CrazyQuilter Good news! Keep it bushy....you'll get fewer fruit...but larger ones!
I just found out today that there are companies that exist who hire individuals to go on the ...
Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2019:
There's two sides to the "feeding the troll" debate.
Sometimes folk are genuinely curious - so they ask questions.
These are often viewed by those "afraid of being questioned" as trolls....whereas they might be just seeking info. Some of us like to do battle with trolls...if only to perhaps...
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty I read it through. It quoted "confessions" and "Craigs list ads" but that's not documentation. My conclusion? I doubt you can make $$ trolling, at least as an American.
But even if it's true I don't care
I don't doubt that there are folks who do "troll"...but I honestly think they do it just to be supportive of their POV....or way of life.
Perhaps the Chinese and/or Russians do it for money...and the Intelligence agencies did confirm they did...they just never explained how, or gave specific examples. I take that back; they did point out things that were fake/fraudulent and posted by foreign paid trolls....but I just didn't care enough to even look at it.
So my take-away is
1. If you have a POV that's different from mine...bring it...but bring it with evidence, and no name calling.
Don't attempt to say I'm this or that (profanity/slut/whore/abuser etc) - don't even go there - that makes you lose the debate -by any debate team standards.
2. If you're confronting a profanity-laced name-caller, and they don't play by the rules...then just block them.
Block and report them (as I did (and I'm guessing you did ) with Veteran229).
They're stuck in their ignorant name calling strategy - that's how they were raised and they don't know any other way. They're most likely not intentionally "trolling" you....that's actually giving them too much credit...they're just angry that you're right and they're wrong...and they don't know how to concede.
A famous line comes to mind.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=452XjnaHr1A
Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2019:
There's two sides to the "feeding the troll" debate.
Sometimes folk are genuinely curious - so they ask questions.
These are often viewed by those "afraid of being questioned" as trolls....whereas they might be just seeking info. Some of us like to do battle with trolls...if only to perhaps...
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty I read it through. It quoted "confessions" and "Craigs list ads" but that's not documentation. My conclusion? I doubt you can make $$ trolling, at least as an American.
But even if it's true I don't care
I don't doubt that there are folks who do "troll"...but I honestly think they do it just to be supportive of their POV....or way of life.
Perhaps the Chinese and/or Russians do it for money...and the Intelligence agencies did confirm they did...they just never explained how, or gave specific examples. I take that back; they did point out things that were fake/fraudulent and posted by foreign paid trolls....but I just didn't care enough to even look at it.
So my take-away is
1. If you have a POV that's different from mine...bring it...but bring it with evidence, and no name calling.
Don't attempt to say I'm this or that (profanity/slut/whore/abuser etc) - don't even go there - that makes you lose the debate -by any debate team standards.
2. If you're confronting a profanity-laced name-caller, and they don't play by the rules...then just block them.
Block and report them (as I did (and I'm guessing you did ) with Veteran229).
They're stuck in their ignorant name calling strategy - that's how they were raised and they don't know any other way. They're most likely not intentionally "trolling" you....that's actually giving them too much credit...they're just angry that you're right and they're wrong...and they don't know how to concede.
A famous line comes to mind.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=452XjnaHr1A
Seems reasonable
bigpawbullets comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Depends on who the candidate is that would replace him.
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2019:
At this point...I'd vote for anyone - anyone who wins the nomination.
Nearly 139 million Americans voted in 2016, according to the United States Elections Project.
This sets a new overall record, surpassing the all-time high of 132 million Americans who voted in the 2008 contest between Barack Obama and John McCain.
But the population has increased since then; so the record number reflects a slight decrease in the per-capita participation.
So that total (n 2016) suggests that only 60% of the country's 232 million eligible voters actually voted this year - thus 139 million voted; 93 million stayed home
https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-voter-turnout-records-history-obama-clinton-2016-11
bigpawbullets comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Depends on who the candidate is that would replace him.
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2019:
At this point...I'd vote for anyone - anyone who wins the nomination.
Nearly 139 million Americans voted in 2016, according to the United States Elections Project.
This sets a new overall record, surpassing the all-time high of 132 million Americans who voted in the 2008 contest between Barack Obama and John McCain.
But the population has increased since then; so the record number reflects a slight decrease in the per-capita participation.
So that total (n 2016) suggests that only 60% of the country's 232 million eligible voters actually voted this year - thus 139 million voted; 93 million stayed home
https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-voter-turnout-records-history-obama-clinton-2016-11
Do you think sociopaths and psychopaths can't really help their actions since they didn't really ...
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
One of the first major scientific journal works I read - back in HS in the 60's.....blew me away.
It was printed in '62. I read it my senior year of HS...and it gave me direction in college to focus on Demography and Environmental science....
It's title is "Population Density and Social ...
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@powder True the relatives are faw and far between. But that might be the price we pay for saving our species from extinction. I'd hate to see that become "authoritarian" but unless we voluntarily reduce our growth rate, mother (father?) nature will do it for us...the hard way.
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
One of the first major scientific journal works I read - back in HS in the 60's.....blew me away.
It was printed in '62. I read it my senior year of HS...and it gave me direction in college to focus on Demography and Environmental science....
It's title is "Population Density and Social ...
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@powder True the relatives are faw and far between. But that might be the price we pay for saving our species from extinction. I'd hate to see that become "authoritarian" but unless we voluntarily reduce our growth rate, mother (father?) nature will do it for us...the hard way.
I just found out today that there are companies that exist who hire individuals to go on the ...
Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2019:
There's two sides to the "feeding the troll" debate.
Sometimes folk are genuinely curious - so they ask questions.
These are often viewed by those "afraid of being questioned" as trolls....whereas they might be just seeking info. Some of us like to do battle with trolls...if only to perhaps...
Robecology replies on Aug 15, 2019:
@Veteran229 You're still at it? Damn. Give it a rest. You've been had, and made.
Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2019:
There's two sides to the "feeding the troll" debate.
Sometimes folk are genuinely curious - so they ask questions.
These are often viewed by those "afraid of being questioned" as trolls....whereas they might be just seeking info. Some of us like to do battle with trolls...if only to perhaps...
Robecology replies on Aug 15, 2019:
@Veteran229 You're still at it? Damn. Give it a rest. You've been had, and made.
I just found out today that there are companies that exist who hire individuals to go on the ...
Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2019:
There's two sides to the "feeding the troll" debate.
Sometimes folk are genuinely curious - so they ask questions.
These are often viewed by those "afraid of being questioned" as trolls....whereas they might be just seeking info. Some of us like to do battle with trolls...if only to perhaps...
Robecology replies on Aug 15, 2019:
@Veteran229 I read most of the comments below. You called folks whores and sluts. They stooped to the same low debate level by calling you names; making accusations about you not related to the topic at hand....
so in a sense your trolling worked...you hooked suckers in to taking the bait.
They were wrong. You were wrong. Read the pyramid. Debate wisely.
Again; man up. Here I made an apology for you. Just copy and paste;
-
Sorry. I was wrong.
CB probably is right.
There's probably groups that pay people to taunt and name-call others, or "troll" the web.
-
See? Isn't that easy?
Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2019:
There's two sides to the "feeding the troll" debate.
Sometimes folk are genuinely curious - so they ask questions.
These are often viewed by those "afraid of being questioned" as trolls....whereas they might be just seeking info. Some of us like to do battle with trolls...if only to perhaps...
Robecology replies on Aug 15, 2019:
@Veteran229 I read most of the comments below. You called folks whores and sluts. They stooped to the same low debate level by calling you names; making accusations about you not related to the topic at hand....
so in a sense your trolling worked...you hooked suckers in to taking the bait.
They were wrong. You were wrong. Read the pyramid. Debate wisely.
Again; man up. Here I made an apology for you. Just copy and paste;
-
Sorry. I was wrong.
CB probably is right.
There's probably groups that pay people to taunt and name-call others, or "troll" the web.
-
See? Isn't that easy?
I just found out today that there are companies that exist who hire individuals to go on the ...
Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2019:
There's two sides to the "feeding the troll" debate.
Sometimes folk are genuinely curious - so they ask questions.
These are often viewed by those "afraid of being questioned" as trolls....whereas they might be just seeking info. Some of us like to do battle with trolls...if only to perhaps...
Robecology replies on Aug 15, 2019:
@Veteran229 You sir, by calling folks names, are guilty of proving you've lost the debate by stooping to name calling and ad hominem attacks.
CB make a point that she heard, on the news, that it's been proven that people are hired to behave "troll-like" on the internet.
To prove her wrong all you had to do was substantiate your argument; or give in to the possibility, and concede.
It's what being agnostic implies; you "don't know" until proven.
So why stoop to attacks and name callings? Why the "ha-ha's" and "see below"?
Just man up...confess you're wrong...and move on?
You might just be one of the paid trolls that the news article was referring to!
Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2019:
There's two sides to the "feeding the troll" debate.
Sometimes folk are genuinely curious - so they ask questions.
These are often viewed by those "afraid of being questioned" as trolls....whereas they might be just seeking info. Some of us like to do battle with trolls...if only to perhaps...
Robecology replies on Aug 15, 2019:
@Veteran229 You sir, by calling folks names, are guilty of proving you've lost the debate by stooping to name calling and ad hominem attacks.
CB make a point that she heard, on the news, that it's been proven that people are hired to behave "troll-like" on the internet.
To prove her wrong all you had to do was substantiate your argument; or give in to the possibility, and concede.
It's what being agnostic implies; you "don't know" until proven.
So why stoop to attacks and name callings? Why the "ha-ha's" and "see below"?
Just man up...confess you're wrong...and move on?
You might just be one of the paid trolls that the news article was referring to!
Subject: Rename Fifth Avenue in front of Trump Tower: "President Barack H.
powder comments on Aug 14, 2019:
The drone king had two terms completely scandal free hey? Lybians may disagree and good to see he armed and trained al Nusra so they may fight in Syria (never mind al Nusra is a declared enemy of the US of A). More govt whistleblowers locked up than all previous potus combined. Further watering down...
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
https://preview.redd.it/dw8vai700p521.jpg?width=960=smart=webp&s=8c505ac493e00ff11d8a22b41efa261eab1297d4
powder comments on Aug 14, 2019:
The drone king had two terms completely scandal free hey? Lybians may disagree and good to see he armed and trained al Nusra so they may fight in Syria (never mind al Nusra is a declared enemy of the US of A). More govt whistleblowers locked up than all previous potus combined. Further watering down...
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
https://preview.redd.it/dw8vai700p521.jpg?width=960=smart=webp&s=8c505ac493e00ff11d8a22b41efa261eab1297d4
Here are, the late physicists, Dr. Al Bartlett's Laws of Sustainability: [resilience.org]
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
First Law: Population growth and / or growth in the rates of consumption of resources cannot be sustained.
So much easier said than done. China got bitterly condemned for their "1 child per family" rule; but now they're moving in to world dominance in everything.
Can we convince the "free" ...
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
I forgot to include the source for my data; a fun site that tries to make stats interesting (# of colas and/or beers drunk per second/minute/hour for example). Please click and explore?
http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock/
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
First Law: Population growth and / or growth in the rates of consumption of resources cannot be sustained.
So much easier said than done. China got bitterly condemned for their "1 child per family" rule; but now they're moving in to world dominance in everything.
Can we convince the "free" ...
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
I forgot to include the source for my data; a fun site that tries to make stats interesting (# of colas and/or beers drunk per second/minute/hour for example). Please click and explore?
http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock/
Earth's Magnetic North Pole is Shifting South, So What Now?
[youtube.com]
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
NBD; few use mechanical compasses any more; and the computer data updates the shift often; more than once a day.
The basic cause? The earth's core is plastic, fluid, and moving.
Not the case for neither moon nor mars....which is a big reason why we can't live there; the molten, fluid core ...
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
@EdEarl I don't think it's a matter of time. Only the very wealthy will eventually "inhabit" space... and if there's devastation on earth; then it won't be worth living up there unless we can create totally recyclable habitats.
Which is what us ecologists are trying to do here on "spaceship earth".
Remember; we're growing - births minus deaths - at the deadly rate of 158 more per minute. We can...we must....get that under control. That's our easiest thing to do to "make Earth Great again".
Watch this tongue-in-cheek thing Bill Maher showed us a few months ago (on "earth day"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrGFEW2Hb2g
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
NBD; few use mechanical compasses any more; and the computer data updates the shift often; more than once a day.
The basic cause? The earth's core is plastic, fluid, and moving.
Not the case for neither moon nor mars....which is a big reason why we can't live there; the molten, fluid core ...
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
@EdEarl I don't think it's a matter of time. Only the very wealthy will eventually "inhabit" space... and if there's devastation on earth; then it won't be worth living up there unless we can create totally recyclable habitats.
Which is what us ecologists are trying to do here on "spaceship earth".
Remember; we're growing - births minus deaths - at the deadly rate of 158 more per minute. We can...we must....get that under control. That's our easiest thing to do to "make Earth Great again".
Watch this tongue-in-cheek thing Bill Maher showed us a few months ago (on "earth day"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrGFEW2Hb2g
Do you think sociopaths and psychopaths can't really help their actions since they didn't really ...
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
One of the first major scientific journal works I read - back in HS in the 60's.....blew me away.
It was printed in '62. I read it my senior year of HS...and it gave me direction in college to focus on Demography and Environmental science....
It's title is "Population Density and Social ...
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
@Piece2YourPuzzle I hate to admit this; but the China policy of "one child per family" worked well for them. It was authoritarian....sure. It was cruel and treated the masses like puppets....but now the average Chinese per capita income is rising rapidly, their age expectancy is rising... a decade ago they were opening a coal factory every week...today they're making towns and cities 100% alternative energy operational. They have more EV's than Musk/Tesla has ever made. They're destined to be a dominant force in the world economy; we're destined to become a third world nation if we don't get our priorities right.
Look at this map; look at the superchargers opening in China...shocking;
https://supercharge.info/map
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
One of the first major scientific journal works I read - back in HS in the 60's.....blew me away.
It was printed in '62. I read it my senior year of HS...and it gave me direction in college to focus on Demography and Environmental science....
It's title is "Population Density and Social ...
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
@Piece2YourPuzzle I hate to admit this; but the China policy of "one child per family" worked well for them. It was authoritarian....sure. It was cruel and treated the masses like puppets....but now the average Chinese per capita income is rising rapidly, their age expectancy is rising... a decade ago they were opening a coal factory every week...today they're making towns and cities 100% alternative energy operational. They have more EV's than Musk/Tesla has ever made. They're destined to be a dominant force in the world economy; we're destined to become a third world nation if we don't get our priorities right.
Look at this map; look at the superchargers opening in China...shocking;
https://supercharge.info/map
Earth's Magnetic North Pole is Shifting South, So What Now?
[youtube.com]
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
NBD; few use mechanical compasses any more; and the computer data updates the shift often; more than once a day.
The basic cause? The earth's core is plastic, fluid, and moving.
Not the case for neither moon nor mars....which is a big reason why we can't live there; the molten, fluid core ...
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
@EdEarl Indeed; I visited Yellowstone with trepidation, having read that if anywhere in the world was overdue for a "super volcano" it was right there in Yellowstone...
Chances are good that we will have runaway global warming that will kill most food crops in less than 100 years...causing many mass migrations and wars, then diseases and finally the evolution of a superbug to finish us.
We will set the evolution clock back anywhere from 5 to 100 million years or so....reptiles, fish, and sea mammals will thrive; most land mammals will perish.
I'm betting chimpanzees will start hominid evolution all over again...but if all chimps and apes go...then I go with brain-opposable thumb-tool evolution of Madagascar mini-mammals.
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
NBD; few use mechanical compasses any more; and the computer data updates the shift often; more than once a day.
The basic cause? The earth's core is plastic, fluid, and moving.
Not the case for neither moon nor mars....which is a big reason why we can't live there; the molten, fluid core ...
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
@EdEarl Indeed; I visited Yellowstone with trepidation, having read that if anywhere in the world was overdue for a "super volcano" it was right there in Yellowstone...
Chances are good that we will have runaway global warming that will kill most food crops in less than 100 years...causing many mass migrations and wars, then diseases and finally the evolution of a superbug to finish us.
We will set the evolution clock back anywhere from 5 to 100 million years or so....reptiles, fish, and sea mammals will thrive; most land mammals will perish.
I'm betting chimpanzees will start hominid evolution all over again...but if all chimps and apes go...then I go with brain-opposable thumb-tool evolution of Madagascar mini-mammals.
Doves from my front window.....we've never seen doves here, let alone at the feeder.
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
I think that's the relatively rare "Eurasian Collared Dove" which is a recent import and is expanding quickly across America.
https://feederwatch.org/blog/eurasian-collared-doves-conquering-america/
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
@Lilac-Jade Canada is part of North America...look at this GIF map...the habitat's clearly expanding northward...
http://feederwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/strept_animation_for_promo_video.gif
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
I think that's the relatively rare "Eurasian Collared Dove" which is a recent import and is expanding quickly across America.
https://feederwatch.org/blog/eurasian-collared-doves-conquering-america/
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
@Lilac-Jade Canada is part of North America...look at this GIF map...the habitat's clearly expanding northward...
http://feederwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/strept_animation_for_promo_video.gif
For all the introverts here (I’m not one).
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
I think I'm an extrovert who enjoys being alone. I can socialize with the best of them...it's just that I don't get out much....and like it that way!
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
@MissKathleen LOL...I had to look that one up! I guess it fits!
https://www.scienceofpeople.com/ambivert/
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
I think I'm an extrovert who enjoys being alone. I can socialize with the best of them...it's just that I don't get out much....and like it that way!
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
@MissKathleen LOL...I had to look that one up! I guess it fits!
https://www.scienceofpeople.com/ambivert/
Anyone have any yummy low fat, gluten free, sugar free, nut free, low acid recipes or meal ideas?
Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2019:
Focus on Protein.
There's Soy pasta; very high protein. There's high and low protein pastas...go with the high protein ones. I don't know of any potatoes or rices that have significant protein content; so consider cutling down on rice and potatoes.
And of course there's very few breads out ...
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
@PiperMckenna Remember the KISS rule with meats;...keep it short and simple.
They sell skinless boneless breasts frozen for pretty inexpensive In the bulk pack...I just got a 4 lb pack for $5.99 at Aldi's and it's almost pure protein.
Same with fish Fresh is nice; but with the super fast on-the-boat freezing techniques...that fish filet is just as good as fresh IMO....and far cheaper...and pure protein.
Same goes with the farm raised fish. If you've ever been to EPCOT (Environmental Prototype Community of Tomorrow) you can actually see fish farming in action.
https://floridagators80.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/dsc_0045.jpg?w=1140&h=775
Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2019:
Focus on Protein.
There's Soy pasta; very high protein. There's high and low protein pastas...go with the high protein ones. I don't know of any potatoes or rices that have significant protein content; so consider cutling down on rice and potatoes.
And of course there's very few breads out ...
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
@PiperMckenna Remember the KISS rule with meats;...keep it short and simple.
They sell skinless boneless breasts frozen for pretty inexpensive In the bulk pack...I just got a 4 lb pack for $5.99 at Aldi's and it's almost pure protein.
Same with fish Fresh is nice; but with the super fast on-the-boat freezing techniques...that fish filet is just as good as fresh IMO....and far cheaper...and pure protein.
Same goes with the farm raised fish. If you've ever been to EPCOT (Environmental Prototype Community of Tomorrow) you can actually see fish farming in action.
https://floridagators80.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/dsc_0045.jpg?w=1140&h=775
Does anyone here think Jeffrey Epstein wasn't murdered?
DharmaBum50 comments on Aug 14, 2019:
Round up the usual suspects....
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
LOL! Shared on FB!
Here's the details of how he "hung himself"...but questions remain because he had attempted suicide 2 weeks prior and should have been on a 24 hour watch. Barr allegedly demanded that the watch be "pulled"...hmmmm?
https://nypost.com/2019/08/12/jeffrey-epstein-hanged-himself-with-prison-bedsheet-source/
DharmaBum50 comments on Aug 14, 2019:
Round up the usual suspects....
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
LOL! Shared on FB!
Here's the details of how he "hung himself"...but questions remain because he had attempted suicide 2 weeks prior and should have been on a 24 hour watch. Barr allegedly demanded that the watch be "pulled"...hmmmm?
https://nypost.com/2019/08/12/jeffrey-epstein-hanged-himself-with-prison-bedsheet-source/
Good morning all! 74 degrees in NYC.
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
Glad you're working out...and still breast feeding baby J!
Heidi deserves the best you can afford...
...something she can use and treasure...
...not just bling, IMO.
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty Now THAT's a GIFT!
Here's the discount code; use it to get an additional 1000 miles of free supercharging!
(and yes...it gives me 1000 miles as well!).
http://ts.la/robert4003
Tesla Referral Program:
You and anyone using your referral link to buy a Tesla will receive 1,000 free Supercharger miles!
Each referral now also gives you a chance to win a Founders Series Model Y or Roadster supercar! Tesla owners who already have free Supercharging get two chances to win.
Tesla makes the safest cars in the world, according to US government testing, so every referral also helps reduce the probability of injury or death.
Thank you for helping accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.
Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2019:
Glad you're working out...and still breast feeding baby J!
Heidi deserves the best you can afford...
...something she can use and treasure...
...not just bling, IMO.
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty Now THAT's a GIFT!
Here's the discount code; use it to get an additional 1000 miles of free supercharging!
(and yes...it gives me 1000 miles as well!).
http://ts.la/robert4003
Tesla Referral Program:
You and anyone using your referral link to buy a Tesla will receive 1,000 free Supercharger miles!
Each referral now also gives you a chance to win a Founders Series Model Y or Roadster supercar! Tesla owners who already have free Supercharging get two chances to win.
Tesla makes the safest cars in the world, according to US government testing, so every referral also helps reduce the probability of injury or death.
Thank you for helping accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.
A bit worried about my status.
altschmerz comments on Aug 13, 2019:
Are you a citizen? Maybe you could get Medicaid. I have a friend who is uninsured but she goes to a clinic for people who don’t have insurance, and I know she sees a neurologist for migraines.
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
@Amisja Kudos for your determination to avoid the "lazy" route....my brother took that route...and now seems far older than me. Except for a very large prostate and hence frequent sleep interruptions I'm fairly healthy.
Stay well, stay strong. It will extend your time on earth and in that body!
altschmerz comments on Aug 13, 2019:
Are you a citizen? Maybe you could get Medicaid. I have a friend who is uninsured but she goes to a clinic for people who don’t have insurance, and I know she sees a neurologist for migraines.
Robecology replies on Aug 14, 2019:
@Amisja Kudos for your determination to avoid the "lazy" route....my brother took that route...and now seems far older than me. Except for a very large prostate and hence frequent sleep interruptions I'm fairly healthy.
Stay well, stay strong. It will extend your time on earth and in that body!
I had the news on all day yesterday.
Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2019:
Epstein was obviously complicit in encouraging Trump to "party"....and DJT does seem a bit naive...so I'm not surprised that he allegedly had sex with 13 year olds.
Am I glad he's dead? Sure. Is it obvious that Trump can now breathe a little easier? Of course.
That's the only sad thing ...
Robecology replies on Aug 13, 2019:
@TheGreatShadow Remember; this was a pretty broke woman up against two billionaires. They worked to get her on technicalities - and they broke her...she withdrew the charges.
Then they either snuffed her and expunged her records, or gave her some $$ a face lift and a boob job, and a new name and SS # She couldn't possibly say anything now.
Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2019:
Epstein was obviously complicit in encouraging Trump to "party"....and DJT does seem a bit naive...so I'm not surprised that he allegedly had sex with 13 year olds.
Am I glad he's dead? Sure. Is it obvious that Trump can now breathe a little easier? Of course.
That's the only sad thing ...
Robecology replies on Aug 13, 2019:
@TheGreatShadow Remember; this was a pretty broke woman up against two billionaires. They worked to get her on technicalities - and they broke her...she withdrew the charges.
Then they either snuffed her and expunged her records, or gave her some $$ a face lift and a boob job, and a new name and SS # She couldn't possibly say anything now.
A bit worried about my status.
altschmerz comments on Aug 13, 2019:
Are you a citizen? Maybe you could get Medicaid. I have a friend who is uninsured but she goes to a clinic for people who don’t have insurance, and I know she sees a neurologist for migraines.
Robecology replies on Aug 13, 2019:
@Amisja " I don't want to claim benefits."...does that mean you can, but chose not to? Why?
altschmerz comments on Aug 13, 2019:
Are you a citizen? Maybe you could get Medicaid. I have a friend who is uninsured but she goes to a clinic for people who don’t have insurance, and I know she sees a neurologist for migraines.
Robecology replies on Aug 13, 2019:
@Amisja " I don't want to claim benefits."...does that mean you can, but chose not to? Why?
I hate to make generalizations but doesn't it seem like Republicans tend to be selfish and self ...
bigpawbullets comments on Aug 13, 2019:
For me, (Conservative), it's not about not wanting to help others. It's about forcing me to help in ways that I'm against.
Robecology replies on Aug 13, 2019:
@bigpawbullets C'mon, now. I'm in the same situation; struggled to retire in comfort...now enjoying the fruits...and cheap as I wanna be.
But no one - no one - is suggesting that we " "give us all your disposable income" Sanders, the most radical progressive, only suggests the millionaires should have their taxes raised - a little more - to cover the costs of, as Trump puts it, "making America Great again".
I'm tired of paying absurd health bills. I'm tired of putting away significant amounts for "terminal care insurance". I'm tired of other nations growing in their educational rankings while we slip in to lower brackets. I'm tired of the push to keep fossil fuels alive and well in America while other nations tax the hell out of them...and prioritize - far more than we do - alternative energy.
https://afdc.energy.gov/data/10327
Let's be conservative with our charity by all means possible. But let's stop the wealthiest Americans from getting far wealthier far faster than us middle class folk. Look at this graph. This is the root cause of wars, population growth, the too-slow change to alternative energy, and the fact that we still can't MAGA.
bigpawbullets comments on Aug 13, 2019:
For me, (Conservative), it's not about not wanting to help others. It's about forcing me to help in ways that I'm against.
Robecology replies on Aug 13, 2019:
@bigpawbullets C'mon, now. I'm in the same situation; struggled to retire in comfort...now enjoying the fruits...and cheap as I wanna be.
But no one - no one - is suggesting that we " "give us all your disposable income" Sanders, the most radical progressive, only suggests the millionaires should have their taxes raised - a little more - to cover the costs of, as Trump puts it, "making America Great again".
I'm tired of paying absurd health bills. I'm tired of putting away significant amounts for "terminal care insurance". I'm tired of other nations growing in their educational rankings while we slip in to lower brackets. I'm tired of the push to keep fossil fuels alive and well in America while other nations tax the hell out of them...and prioritize - far more than we do - alternative energy.
https://afdc.energy.gov/data/10327
Let's be conservative with our charity by all means possible. But let's stop the wealthiest Americans from getting far wealthier far faster than us middle class folk. Look at this graph. This is the root cause of wars, population growth, the too-slow change to alternative energy, and the fact that we still can't MAGA.
I hate to make generalizations but doesn't it seem like Republicans tend to be selfish and self ...
bigpawbullets comments on Aug 13, 2019:
For me, (Conservative), it's not about not wanting to help others. It's about forcing me to help in ways that I'm against.
Robecology replies on Aug 13, 2019:
@BigPawBullets;
I think we all need to better understand what you mean by "forcing me to help in ways that I'm against."
-You're "forced" to pay taxes.
-you're forced to pay in to Social security.
That makes you "forced" to participate in
-a lot of caring and helping -
-a lot of socialist-style ways of supporting society,
-including educating most people,
-helping the elderly,
-arming our defense systems,
-maintaining our infrastructure.
-supporting immigrants and poor native or otherwise who are still struggling to survive
The classic Conservative strategy is excellent; minimalist government control. Slow and conscientious considerations for new proposals. All good and wise. I, too consider myself a political conservative, but I'm also a social and economic progressive.
It's the new Conservatives, those who are aligned with arrogance, greed, religion, racism, sexism and selfishness that not only saddens and frustrates me....but disappoints me that some good people...like yourselves....align themselves with them.
I don't believe you're a true full conservative.
And I hear/feel/comprehend why you might be against some social services - we've all seen and met abusers of the system from the family that depends on welfare to the jerk down the block who fakes an injury to collect disability.
But I sense that's not really you. I think you threw that out to play devil's advocate.
bigpawbullets comments on Aug 13, 2019:
For me, (Conservative), it's not about not wanting to help others. It's about forcing me to help in ways that I'm against.
Robecology replies on Aug 13, 2019:
@BigPawBullets;
I think we all need to better understand what you mean by "forcing me to help in ways that I'm against."
-You're "forced" to pay taxes.
-you're forced to pay in to Social security.
That makes you "forced" to participate in
-a lot of caring and helping -
-a lot of socialist-style ways of supporting society,
-including educating most people,
-helping the elderly,
-arming our defense systems,
-maintaining our infrastructure.
-supporting immigrants and poor native or otherwise who are still struggling to survive
The classic Conservative strategy is excellent; minimalist government control. Slow and conscientious considerations for new proposals. All good and wise. I, too consider myself a political conservative, but I'm also a social and economic progressive.
It's the new Conservatives, those who are aligned with arrogance, greed, religion, racism, sexism and selfishness that not only saddens and frustrates me....but disappoints me that some good people...like yourselves....align themselves with them.
I don't believe you're a true full conservative.
And I hear/feel/comprehend why you might be against some social services - we've all seen and met abusers of the system from the family that depends on welfare to the jerk down the block who fakes an injury to collect disability.
But I sense that's not really you. I think you threw that out to play devil's advocate.
I just heard this; and found this very special video;
John Lennon's Immortal lyrics, "Imagine" ...
SonnyBubba comments on Aug 13, 2019:
That's was great.
I also love the same song by "Playing for Change"
Robecology replies on Aug 13, 2019:
Share it! Please?
SonnyBubba comments on Aug 13, 2019:
That's was great.
I also love the same song by "Playing for Change"
Robecology replies on Aug 13, 2019:
Share it! Please?
I keep forgetting to ask - I had these red lily beetles for 2 seasons.
dede18 comments on Aug 12, 2019:
did you perhaps have an unusually cold winter this past one? just one possibility ...
Robecology replies on Aug 12, 2019:
@AmiSue That's exactly what I was going to say; cold snaps during winter are critical to controlling spring and summer "blooms" of pests...with climate shift/global warming, and milder winters...we will see worse rather than better blooms.
dede18 comments on Aug 12, 2019:
did you perhaps have an unusually cold winter this past one? just one possibility ...
Robecology replies on Aug 12, 2019:
@AmiSue That's exactly what I was going to say; cold snaps during winter are critical to controlling spring and summer "blooms" of pests...with climate shift/global warming, and milder winters...we will see worse rather than better blooms.
Yes, I swiped this from another group on here, but it was too good to pass up.
Robecology comments on Aug 12, 2019:
What's that? It's been so long I've nearly forgotten...
Robecology replies on Aug 12, 2019:
@RobertMartin Talk.
Robecology comments on Aug 12, 2019:
What's that? It's been so long I've nearly forgotten...
Robecology replies on Aug 12, 2019:
@RobertMartin Talk.
Good morning and Happy Monday!
When I was a teenager, I had a huge crush on David Cassidy - along...
Robecology comments on Aug 12, 2019:
That's easy...
Annette Funicello.
Remember; the Micky Mouse club girl? I was a boy scout at the time...and fell in love...I guess you could describe it as a crush.
I was broken hearted when I learned, as an adult (the same year hurricane Andrew hit my home town) that she suffered from ...
Robecology replies on Aug 12, 2019:
@MrLizard I foolishly hunkered down at my home. right there in Homestead. It was amazing....I noticed a sudden reduction in pressure - ear - popping experience....then a section of our roof was sucked off.. a neighbor's shsd ended up in my bedroom...if we were still in there when that shed came crashing in I doubt I'd be here today Shocking...yet awesome experience. There's a FB page "I survived Andrew"...check it out...
Robecology comments on Aug 12, 2019:
That's easy...
Annette Funicello.
Remember; the Micky Mouse club girl? I was a boy scout at the time...and fell in love...I guess you could describe it as a crush.
I was broken hearted when I learned, as an adult (the same year hurricane Andrew hit my home town) that she suffered from ...
Robecology replies on Aug 12, 2019:
@MrLizard I foolishly hunkered down at my home. right there in Homestead. It was amazing....I noticed a sudden reduction in pressure - ear - popping experience....then a section of our roof was sucked off.. a neighbor's shsd ended up in my bedroom...if we were still in there when that shed came crashing in I doubt I'd be here today Shocking...yet awesome experience. There's a FB page "I survived Andrew"...check it out...
Starting to pursue wicca. Any thoughts or advise?
Allamanda comments on Aug 11, 2019:
perhaps an odd place to ask...?
Robecology replies on Aug 12, 2019:
@Allamanda I called no names. I just presented the explanation/definition fo Agnostic to them. Then I suggested they search religious spiritual sites on FB.
There's not one ounce of unkindness here.
Allamanda comments on Aug 11, 2019:
perhaps an odd place to ask...?
Robecology replies on Aug 12, 2019:
@Allamanda I called no names. I just presented the explanation/definition fo Agnostic to them. Then I suggested they search religious spiritual sites on FB.
There's not one ounce of unkindness here.
Yes, I swiped this from another group on here, but it was too good to pass up.
Robecology comments on Aug 12, 2019:
What's that? It's been so long I've nearly forgotten...
Robecology replies on Aug 12, 2019:
@Tomfoolery33 ; hint;
what's four letters,
ends in k
and means what the flag above marks you safe from?
Robecology comments on Aug 12, 2019:
What's that? It's been so long I've nearly forgotten...
Robecology replies on Aug 12, 2019:
@Tomfoolery33 ; hint;
what's four letters,
ends in k
and means what the flag above marks you safe from?
I've been a fan of Matt Taibbi since his article Michelle Bachmann's Holy War: [rollingstone.
Robecology comments on Aug 12, 2019:
I've been posting this...and saying this for years. Too many friends came back from Afghanistan and said this was closer to the truth about why we were there.
Don't take my word for it. Search "U.S. troops in Afghanistan guarding Opium poppy fields - images"....you'll see dozens.
Robecology replies on Aug 12, 2019:
@avron I checked "like" but what you say is so sad...yet so true. You're not spreading rumors if you're sharing first hand wisdom. That's how we ended the Vietnam war. Kudos.
Robecology comments on Aug 12, 2019:
I've been posting this...and saying this for years. Too many friends came back from Afghanistan and said this was closer to the truth about why we were there.
Don't take my word for it. Search "U.S. troops in Afghanistan guarding Opium poppy fields - images"....you'll see dozens.
Robecology replies on Aug 12, 2019:
@avron I checked "like" but what you say is so sad...yet so true. You're not spreading rumors if you're sharing first hand wisdom. That's how we ended the Vietnam war. Kudos.
I've been a fan of Matt Taibbi since his article Michelle Bachmann's Holy War: [rollingstone.
Robecology comments on Aug 12, 2019:
I've been posting this...and saying this for years. Too many friends came back from Afghanistan and said this was closer to the truth about why we were there.
Don't take my word for it. Search "U.S. troops in Afghanistan guarding Opium poppy fields - images"....you'll see dozens.
Robecology replies on Aug 12, 2019:
@avron Fleecing...what?
I sure hope if Trump does anything about our occupation there he makes moves to bring the troops home - but that will go against his record defense spending budget proposal to I doubt that will happen.
Robecology comments on Aug 12, 2019:
I've been posting this...and saying this for years. Too many friends came back from Afghanistan and said this was closer to the truth about why we were there.
Don't take my word for it. Search "U.S. troops in Afghanistan guarding Opium poppy fields - images"....you'll see dozens.
Robecology replies on Aug 12, 2019:
@avron Fleecing...what?
I sure hope if Trump does anything about our occupation there he makes moves to bring the troops home - but that will go against his record defense spending budget proposal to I doubt that will happen.
Low tolerance for whiners.
Robecology comments on Aug 11, 2019:
I used to love him....so sad that he's become a Trump supporter.
Robecology replies on Aug 12, 2019:
@MsDemeanour He's a registered "Libertarian". He claims also to be "agnostic" He addressed the 2016 Republican National convention.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clint_Eastwood
Robecology comments on Aug 11, 2019:
I used to love him....so sad that he's become a Trump supporter.
Robecology replies on Aug 12, 2019:
@MsDemeanour He's a registered "Libertarian". He claims also to be "agnostic" He addressed the 2016 Republican National convention.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clint_Eastwood
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