The one philosophy I've been intrigued by since high school is "solipsism".

Dick_Martin comments on Jan 27, 2018:

As to it all being in your mind... ummmm... Careful I don't stop thinking of you or you'll disappear, right? I am confused on one point. You write "skying" which could easily mean the smoking left you with a sense that you were flying like a bird as you skied down the hill, or equally possible, ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

@DreadlySmart yah. I got it

The one philosophy I've been intrigued by since high school is "solipsism".

Piece2YourPuzzle comments on Jan 27, 2018:

Just because people believe in solipsism doesn't mean there still aren't consequences to your actions. Even if it was true and I was still the only being in this existence in a sense, my brain is still programmed to experience everything as if it's "real".

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

@Dida Why thank you (blushing)

Because some things need to be posted. Shame to who ever Shame.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 25, 2018:

I dream of a day they throw that putts out of the Whitehouse

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

@GipsyOfNewSpain right

I am too lazy to look at all of your posts and comments on mine.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 27, 2018:

I have the opposite problem. It is my laziness that keeps me online and not doing what needs to get done.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

@RYSR10 I guess we do the best we can

The one philosophy I've been intrigued by since high school is "solipsism".

DreadlySmart comments on Jan 27, 2018:

Have you read Descartes' deceptive demon principle? I feel that is a major root for solipsism, but have never looked into solipsism specifically, I used to be really big into the Matrix because the only thing we can be 100% certain of is that we ourselves exist, I can't even assert that you exist ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

@DelilahJones33 It's fun. Just have to make sure not to dig so deep you can't get out, or get bit by rabid rabbits

The one philosophy I've been intrigued by since high school is "solipsism".

BobMcDowell comments on Jan 27, 2018:

So, when...if I die...everyone else will just "wink out"?

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

Yes. So please don't die. I don't want to "wink out"

The one philosophy I've been intrigued by since high school is "solipsism".

Piece2YourPuzzle comments on Jan 27, 2018:

Just because people believe in solipsism doesn't mean there still aren't consequences to your actions. Even if it was true and I was still the only being in this existence in a sense, my brain is still programmed to experience everything as if it's "real".

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

But if you jumped out of a ten story window and did not you die? Did not stop thinking? Did not stop creating the world you had been creating? Wouldn't that confirm it's not real, and then the individual would put all caution to the wind?

The one philosophy I've been intrigued by since high school is "solipsism".

Dick_Martin comments on Jan 27, 2018:

As to it all being in your mind... ummmm... Careful I don't stop thinking of you or you'll disappear, right? I am confused on one point. You write "skying" which could easily mean the smoking left you with a sense that you were flying like a bird as you skied down the hill, or equally possible, ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

@DreadlySmart .. and those who can't? I see what you did there.

The one philosophy I've been intrigued by since high school is "solipsism".

DelilahJones33 comments on Jan 27, 2018:

I don't know anything about "solipsism" but I am very close with a little guy named Google so... Also, what is this "skying" you speak of? I think perhaps the bus made you feel like you were skiing in the sky??? Either way, sounds like some good bud.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

@DelilahJones33 yup. The guy looks stoned. But happy. I was freaking out. That "skying", skiing sky high, can be a little hard on the nerves.

Single, divorced, widowed...why does society place such importance on these titles?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 27, 2018:

That made me laugh. Next time see how they react if you say that you killed him but got off on a technicality

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

@Rugglesby lol. Right

The one philosophy I've been intrigued by since high school is "solipsism".

DreadlySmart comments on Jan 27, 2018:

Have you read Descartes' deceptive demon principle? I feel that is a major root for solipsism, but have never looked into solipsism specifically, I used to be really big into the Matrix because the only thing we can be 100% certain of is that we ourselves exist, I can't even assert that you exist ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

Ok now I think I understand what you were saying at the end. Say I totally believed everything is a creation of my mind, so I jumped out of the tenth floor of a building to prove it, my mind could blank that out and continue on with the reality it had formed. The reason for my mind doing that would be because the "jumping out the window and surviving" would not fit with the reality my mind made. Oh and, which I believe is true, this reality is not a creation of my mind; it is very possible someone has jumped out of a window and died because of their belief that none of this is real. Ok Dreadly, nice talking to you. Well that is if you really exist. Otherwise, it's been nice talking to myself.

The one philosophy I've been intrigued by since high school is "solipsism".

DreadlySmart comments on Jan 27, 2018:

Have you read Descartes' deceptive demon principle? I feel that is a major root for solipsism, but have never looked into solipsism specifically, I used to be really big into the Matrix because the only thing we can be 100% certain of is that we ourselves exist, I can't even assert that you exist ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

I'm going to have to think about all that is in your comment. I do like thinking about such things. It relaxes me. Thanks for the input

The one philosophy I've been intrigued by since high school is "solipsism".

Dick_Martin comments on Jan 27, 2018:

As to it all being in your mind... ummmm... Careful I don't stop thinking of you or you'll disappear, right? I am confused on one point. You write "skying" which could easily mean the smoking left you with a sense that you were flying like a bird as you skied down the hill, or equally possible, ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

Yah. I meant skiing. I kind of screwed up my story with that one....

Just wanted to say how grateful I am that this site is available.

ScienceBiker comments on Jan 27, 2018:

We love you too. Even if you keep the default avatar and won't even upload pics of your cat :-P

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

@ScienceBiker lol

Because some things need to be posted. Shame to who ever Shame.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 25, 2018:

I dream of a day they throw that putts out of the Whitehouse

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

@TheInterlooper http://www.pajiba.com/politics/a-complete-list-of-all-the-times-donald-trump-has-broken-the-law.php

The one philosophy I've been intrigued by since high school is "solipsism".

DelilahJones33 comments on Jan 27, 2018:

I don't know anything about "solipsism" but I am very close with a little guy named Google so... Also, what is this "skying" you speak of? I think perhaps the bus made you feel like you were skiing in the sky??? Either way, sounds like some good bud.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

Damn it. I screwed up a word again. Very covfefe of me.

Beer drinkers

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 27, 2018:

Is Corona wheat? If not I voted wrong.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

@Charlene now I screwed up the results. What is it?

I hate when people make the statement where do atheists get their moral code from if not from ...

Benthoven comments on Jan 27, 2018:

I just respond, "If you have to outsource your morals, I'm not sure you're ready to be having this conversation."

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

Nice

Good morning everyone! So a friend of mine responded to a pastors video about a black man asking if...

MrLink comments on Jan 27, 2018:

I think you make a great point. They preach and host their foolishness on everyone that is in earshot. Atheists can certainly do humanity the service of speaks some sense as well. Dont be afraid to join in the marketplace of ideas. Also, what is "smh"?

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

SMH means Shaking My Head

"The things you own end up owning you" - From Fight Club A rail against capitalism and for always...

WizardBill comments on Jan 27, 2018:

I understand where you’re coming from. As a truck driver, it is very enticing to me to not have a permit or residence. Just have a PO Box for mail. Then, I could live in my truck. Life is much easier that way, no concern about the shit of restaurants etc.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

@JeffMurray lol. Yah that would make sense

"The things you own end up owning you" - From Fight Club A rail against capitalism and for always...

WizardBill comments on Jan 27, 2018:

I understand where you’re coming from. As a truck driver, it is very enticing to me to not have a permit or residence. Just have a PO Box for mail. Then, I could live in my truck. Life is much easier that way, no concern about the shit of restaurants etc.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 27, 2018:

@WizardBill That's ok. I was really able to give my brain some exercise, trying to figure out why that lifestyle would make you less concerned about shit in restaurants, and who would be concerned about that anyway.

FOOD AS CRACK Mostly succeeding on my diet but man some foods tempt me almost as bad as some free ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 26, 2018:

I'm an overeater. I can relate to this. Wish they didn't make food taste so good.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 26, 2018:

@kmdskit3 yah they do. Tempt you with fattening foods, then when you get fat they sell you exercise equipment and diet plans

Charity begins at home ( or it should do.

Rideauxb comments on Jan 26, 2018:

We hate our own poor.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 26, 2018:

Too many still buy into the oligarchs lie that the poor are the problem. A deflection that has worked so far, as more and more wealth goes to the top one percent. They have the money to put their propaganda out into the airwaves and internet.

Charity begins at home ( or it should do.

Atheopagan comments on Jan 26, 2018:

We have plenty of money to do both. We spend far too much on the military and corporate tax giveaways.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 26, 2018:

Truth

Does anyone really hook up on this site?

Heathen2 comments on Jan 26, 2018:

I think you have to get to at least level 9.5 to have a shot:)

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 26, 2018:

Lol

Jesus knocked on my door last night.

Ryan86 comments on Jan 26, 2018:

I am a us marine. And some of the people I’ve met in service are terrifying. Me and this kid had latched on to each other in boot camp. We just matched and got through the bs of the suck together. Never talked about religion or science. One day we are hanging out during the 1 hour before ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 26, 2018:

He showed some of that famous Christian love.

We have this and we have the alt-right, neo Nazis, chanting "blood and soil" at the protest in ...

DelilahJones33 comments on Jan 26, 2018:

Damn

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 26, 2018:

Evidently history does repeat itself

I am attending Sex We can event

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 26, 2018:

Is there one for people suffering from ED? Is it called, ok you guessed it, Sex We Can't"?

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 26, 2018:

@0752532706 "loveless"? Now that I got a serious response I feel kind of bad about my juvenile humor.

Ever just feel intensely angry and have no clue why or actual reason?

jeffy comments on Jan 25, 2018:

Yes, but for too many reasons and I don't know which it is. There are so many things to be angry about these days. I find myself lashing out at Trump supporters - doesn't do any good. I need to chill.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 26, 2018:

Yah I am working hard not to do that also. Can't fight fire with fire.

Ever just feel intensely angry and have no clue why or actual reason?

Crimson67 comments on Jan 25, 2018:

Here...you just aren't yourself when you're hungry.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 26, 2018:

Lol

Who is to blame for the government shutdown?

GipsyOfNewSpain comments on Jan 26, 2018:

god.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 26, 2018:

Ahh you beat me to it

Psychotic Break As some of you know I recently had a bad bout with my depression (don't really ...

PinkPassion comments on Jan 25, 2018:

I suffer from depression and bipolar. This past May I was about to commit suicide until I looked at my dog, Oliver. I called my parents and they came and got me. I’ve just joined this site and I think its been helpful to me also. I’m working on a book about mental illness and why the system is ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 25, 2018:

There definitely are still attitudes in the mental health field and society as a whole that are harmful. Good luck with your book

When Congress was talking about “Dreamers”, I thought they were referring to people who think ...

ripcurldane comments on Jan 25, 2018:

I thought it referred to people who thought that Hillary even had a chance to be elected in the first place ;)

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 25, 2018:

Ouch

When Congress was talking about “Dreamers”, I thought they were referring to people who think ...

BucketlistBob comments on Jan 25, 2018:

Far from it Rudy.... those dreamers are like the ancestors that came to this country years ago. Our ancestors were dreamers that came here to start a life and establish a footing in this country. We're all product of dreamers.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 25, 2018:

I know. It is a joke directed towards Trump supporters

When Congress was talking about “Dreamers”, I thought they were referring to people who think ...

Stevil comments on Jan 25, 2018:

Its the Trump effect

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 25, 2018:

@Stevil too funny

My faith in humanity has taken a hit over the last couple of years.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 25, 2018:

How come I can't I edit my posts? Now I can't remove the non-word "civilly" from my post.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 25, 2018:

@DelilahJones33. It is when you are being silly in a civil manner

Cue the "thoughts and prayers" UGHHHHH!!!

resserts comments on Jan 23, 2018:

Thoughts and prayers!

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 25, 2018:

I'm stealing this one

Cue the "thoughts and prayers" UGHHHHH!!!

resserts comments on Jan 23, 2018:

Thoughts and prayers!

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 25, 2018:

@DavidLaDeau in this country there usually isn't a good time anymore

What if?

hankster comments on Jan 25, 2018:

what if you lived your whole life as a devout believer only to find that after death you get a balloon, a piece of forever bubble gum, and a small brochure about time shares. Do you go back for a redo?

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 25, 2018:

LMAO

This Site ?

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 25, 2018:

I'm loving this site, I'm on it first thing in the morning and before I go to bed. I'd be here more, but the job gets in the way.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 25, 2018:

You might have to quit that job

My faith in humanity has taken a hit over the last couple of years.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 25, 2018:

How come I can't I edit my posts? Now I can't remove the non-word "civilly" from my post.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 25, 2018:

@AMGT Have to get it right the first time.

Have you ever experienced an odd set of coincidences?

CallMeDave comments on Jan 24, 2018:

One morning I was looking for a sock to match the one I had in my hand, and I moved a t-shirt, and there it was, the very sock I sought!

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 24, 2018:

Lol

You heathens eat pineapple on pizza?

David1955 comments on Jan 24, 2018:

Why do some Americans flinch when you mention pineapple on pizza? I have an American friend and I mentioned it once, and you would have thought I said broken glass on pizza. It's as common as dirt here in Australia.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 24, 2018:

We don't put dirt on our pizzas either, at least not intentionally

Who do you think can defeat Trump in 2020? (Select all that apply)

PinkPassion comments on Jan 23, 2018:

Bernie is my man!!

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 23, 2018:

Me three!

If you could teach everyone in the world one concept, what concept would have the biggest positive ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 23, 2018:

That EVERYBODY else's life is as valuable as your own. Also, to drink coke so we can live in perfect harmony.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@Moniquee43 we are on our way!

The more you weigh,the harder you are to kidnap, stay safe.eat cake!

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 23, 2018:

Stay hungry my friends

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@Funandfondles well...I have been called the most interesting man in the world. Of course Dr. Bob, that jerk, says it's part of my delusional ideation.

Does anyone know which Football team, the Patriots or the Eagles, that god wants to win the super ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 23, 2018:

That son of a bitch god allowed Aaron Rodgers to be injured, thus denying the greatest football team ever of a Superbowl ring. Don't trust that God Fella.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@noworry28 big money

Are Immigrants Ruining America?

Amyreneeferox comments on Jan 23, 2018:

The people who hate immigrants ruined america long ago with their patriotic rascist idiocracy. Borders r man made and flags should all be in flames.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 23, 2018:

Amen. A secular amen of course

Are Immigrants Ruining America?

stinkeye_a comments on Jan 23, 2018:

"Yes, Bobby Joe: Habib the neurosurgeon *is* 'stealing jobs' from your GED ass."

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 23, 2018:

Lol

Does anyone know which Football team, the Patriots or the Eagles, that god wants to win the super ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jan 23, 2018:

The Cubs of course.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 23, 2018:

Lol

Does anyone know which Football team, the Patriots or the Eagles, that god wants to win the super ...

Unicorn1824 comments on Jan 22, 2018:

The Patriots are Trump's team, so you decide.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 23, 2018:

I forgot about that. And I didn't even need another reason to hate the Pats

How do you feel about internet relationship?

BawdyEclectic comments on Jan 23, 2018:

I live in a small town. I go to work and I come home. There aren't many opportunities to socialize. I'm not a shriveled hermit in a hut but I just don't have many opportunities to get out, especially during the winter. All the action is in Minneapolis which is 45 minutes away on an average day. So, ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 23, 2018:

Ditto

Profile pictures, people! You have smart phones, otherwise you wouldn't be here.

Betty comments on Jan 23, 2018:

For the ones interested in dating photos are important. For the rest of us, it's optional.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 23, 2018:

Unless someone has a fascination with Betty Boop

Profile pictures, people! You have smart phones, otherwise you wouldn't be here.

VinceRichardson comments on Jan 23, 2018:

Ok here you go,don't tell anyone though

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 23, 2018:

Ha ha

I have a friend who doesn’t have any friends.

Jack-of-scythes comments on Jan 23, 2018:

I have one friend.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 23, 2018:

That's all one really needs

I have a friend who doesn’t have any friends.

SamKerry comments on Jan 23, 2018:

It's a paradox! I'm surprised a black hole hasn't developed around him. Best to unfriend him just in case.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 23, 2018:

Lol

Have you noticed that some of the people whom commented on a lot of your posts when you first ...

jayneonacobb comments on Jan 22, 2018:

I havn't been here long, but I've been a guy my whole life. Some people just get bored and move on from a hobby, or community. Some people move on when they realise they aren't going to get laid. Some people go to jail. Everyone dies eventually. Hard telling, not knowing.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 23, 2018:

I plan on living forever, so far so good!

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

What annoys me is the Orange Douchebag keeps pushing the idea that illegal immigration from the southern border is increasing. That is untrue. It has been slowly declining since 2009. I hate how statistics are not looked at and "facts" are based on emotions. The freaking rich keep getting ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@DelilahJones33 Thanks. Strange I never really listened much to the Grateful Dead. I believe I'm around the right age.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

What annoys me is the Orange Douchebag keeps pushing the idea that illegal immigration from the southern border is increasing. That is untrue. It has been slowly declining since 2009. I hate how statistics are not looked at and "facts" are based on emotions. The freaking rich keep getting ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 22, 2018:

@DelilahJones33 where is that line from?

How many people have still not worked out why Hillary lost?

AxeElf comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Hillary lost for one reason, and one reason alone: She is not a Japanese anime superhero, and Trump is. https://youtu.be/ZbM6WbUw7Bs

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 22, 2018:

I appreciate your humor

How many people have still not worked out why Hillary lost?

DelilahJones33 comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Damn this got ugly quick...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 22, 2018:

I saw that coming after I read the post

Face to face

AxeElf comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Yeah, but Jennifer Love Hewitt's bodyguards were not amused.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 22, 2018:

Good one

I think that agnosticism in the true sense I.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 9, 2018:

It might just be me but the statement/question seems filled with subtle passive aggressiveness.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 22, 2018:

Well I will start by saying I'm not a mind reader. The part on agnosticism being noble when not "a tactic for lazy or evasive thinking" to me seemed to be an indirect way of saying it often is just that. That one could be a stretch, but it was followed up by, "I know you are not use to dealing with nobility in the US". Come on, you have to admit that is a slam followed by somewhat of a compliment. Again, it could just be me. However, if I take the passive part out it would read something to the effect of, "Agnostics are often lazy and evasive thinkers, and Americans are not noble." That's just my take on it.

ARE WE ALONE. So the question,are we alone in the universe?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 22, 2018:

I think the problem is that everything is so spread out.. Even if one could travel at the speed of light, it could take millions if not billions of years to pay our fellow universe inhabitants a visit. Plus, life forms do not exist forever. It is fun to think of distant civilizations though.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 22, 2018:

@dahermit It's kind of like that feeling I get now that my old friends live so far away.

Who has the best profile?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 19, 2018:

Whatever you do don't get rid of that profile photo.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 22, 2018:

@phil21 it's perfect for here

ARE WE ALONE. So the question,are we alone in the universe?

RoboGraham comments on Jan 22, 2018:

At least we have each other.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 22, 2018:

We could probably do a better job looking out for each other

Are there others here, who have felt the loneliness in your soul, that feels like a kind of hell?

Cynical-lion comments on Jan 21, 2018:

I have always in one way or another felt rather alone, and my introverted nature usually doesn't help those feelings when they do swell up. I can get along fine with people, have friends, ect... but in the end I'm a reactor and not much of an en-actor. I generally don't mind being alone, at the ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 21, 2018:

Reeks of passive aggressiveness

Where did Noah keep all the freshwater fish?

JWDiaz comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Well, that's a bad argument. Rain water is actually fresh water.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 21, 2018:

@DJVJ311 lol

Making new 'friends' after age 50

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 20, 2018:

I'm not sure, but in the meantime get a pet if you don't already have one....

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 21, 2018:

Perfect

What is your take on Satanism? a taboo subject never as far as I know reported in the media.

LaVeyAthan comments on Jan 21, 2018:

I am a LaVeyan Satanist so I can say that for me it is a reflection of all my ideals and opinions wrapped up in a ln an eye opening book ,the satanic Bible. Now the common myths are that we worship Satan and that we believe there is a power we can control. Satanism is a religion, world view and ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 21, 2018:

Yes. Life is complicated. The "do unto others as you would have them do unto you" has led many to be taken advantage of.. It depends on the situation. Personally I'm not a fan of "Do unto others as they do unto you". We have ongoing wars across the world because of folks doing that. I think a better one is, "A person does what they do because of who they are. We do what we do because of who we are. Hence have some self respect and don't let others take advantage of you, but don't feed the hate either. Acknowledge your emotions but respond with reason and make your reaction fit who you are and aspire to be. And strive for a response that will most likely produce a favorable outcome.". Sorry, didn't mean to get all preachy on you. Thou shall not get "preachy" on an agnostic website. Peace out.

Hyper Religiosity, Psychiatry still has no clue. - Atheist Nexus

buck1977 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

I thought there was something wrong with me because a god wasn't talking to me when everyone else was jumping around like lunatics during church. Then I grew up and realized everyone was just pretending.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 21, 2018:

Like the old saying goes, "A sane man appears crazy in an insane world."

Hyper Religiosity, Psychiatry still has no clue. - Atheist Nexus

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

I'm a therapist. I have seen how religion has affected people in regards to guilt and fear, I think for obvious reasons. Also, it is, for lack of a better word, interesting working with people diagnosed with schizophrenia who are having religious based delusions. My own personal experience, I ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 21, 2018:

@DavidLaDeau Thanks. No I didn't take offense to any of it. I have my own issues with the field. And yes I agree that sometimes it takes an odd ball to make needed changes. That is the basis of evolution right? It takes a mutation for evolution to occur.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

Dwight comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Judging from Facebook comments I have seen, no. The anti immigration crowd is pretty good about spreading misinformation. No human is illegal. Undocumented people caught up in the middle of this immigration reform nightmare deserve it break. They have shown to be a net benefit to our economy. The ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 21, 2018:

@WizardBill thanks for the laugh.

Embarrassed

Naeem comments on Jan 20, 2018:

When i'm asked a direct question and I don't want to be open about being atheist, like the angels question, I would give a statement that doesn't say that I believe in it, yet will make people happy and redirects the discussion away from me, like "did you know that during the middle ages in ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 20, 2018:

Lol

Why isn't our voting day a National holiday? Why can't we mail our votes in like absentee voters?

MichaelSpinler comments on Jan 20, 2018:

Voter suppression. its a tactic. being the majority of the country is quite liberal, the extreme rt would loose every election. they don't want the other 40% voting.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 20, 2018:

Yup

Why isn't our voting day a National holiday? Why can't we mail our votes in like absentee voters?

IndySent comments on Jan 20, 2018:

Damn good question. Election/voting days are national days here in Norway. Most people have the day off, and you are not allowed to purchase alcohol that day.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 20, 2018:

Lol. They don't want you to be drunk when you vote? We should probably do that here in America.

Our government is now shut down.

SamKerry comments on Jan 20, 2018:

Sucks to be You...S...A. ;) No, seriously, I was kidding. I don't know politics, let alone U.S. politics...but I find it unusual that with one party controlling the majority of the highest seats of government, the government had to shut down. Apart from Trump going back on his word that he ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 20, 2018:

Are you sure you don't know American politics?

Is it just me, or has gravity gotten clingy?

Stevil comments on Jan 19, 2018:

There is no such thing as gravity the Earth sucks

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 19, 2018:

A comment so nice you posted it twice! JK. I've done the same.

Is it just me, or has gravity gotten clingy?

Zoidburg comments on Jan 19, 2018:

The earth is flat. Gravity is a myth.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 19, 2018:

@HippieChick58 Timely comment for me. This morning my cat knocked a roll of toilet paper into my sink, which was full of water because I was shaving at the time. I could of sworn I heard him laughing.

Are ppl become more annoying or am I become more angry!chapterofmylife

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 18, 2018:

As I get older I seem to have less patience for people. It is either because I'm becoming a cranky old man or my kids and job takes it all. In my personal time I'm less tolerant of a lot of behaviors. If only I had a yard I could yell at kids to get off of it.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 19, 2018:

@FrayedBear Woo hoo! I guessed the title before reading your comment. Well I had Cranky Old Bastards United, but close enough

So is "shithouse" less offensive than "shithole"?

ATCoffey comments on Jan 16, 2018:

A shithouse is where there are multiple shitholes. Think of a poorly maintained latrine. This is also the abode of the shithouse rat, in this case, Hair Furor DonnyJohn Trump.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 16, 2018:

Lol

So is "shithouse" less offensive than "shithole"?

atheist comments on Jan 16, 2018:

If you say so! :)

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 16, 2018:

I don't say so

So is "shithouse" less offensive than "shithole"?

bingst comments on Jan 16, 2018:

"Shithouse countries" doesn't even seem to make much sense to me.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 16, 2018:

The whole damn administration doesn't make sense to me.

Well, what do you know?

ripcurldane comments on Jan 16, 2018:

Um, I think that no matter your opinion on Trump or Hillary, he isn't in any way comparable to Hitler. Kim Jong-un however, is directly comparable to Hitler, he regularly kills his own people, takes a foreigner out every now and then, kills his own relatives, and so on. He is a madman in the ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 16, 2018:

@SamKerry I never thought of it that way. I always assumed if given the chance he would be like any vile dictator. But you are probably right, to commit large scale evil in the world one would have an ideology. Bannon has an ideology.

I find myself wishing and hoping for John Oliver to be back on tv.

WizardBill comments on Jan 15, 2018:

Love Trevor, John O, Bill Maher, and a few more, but NONE are as good as Jon Stewart.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 15, 2018:

I think Stephen Colbert gives Jon a run for his money

Staying together for the kids 2.0

Treasurehunter comments on Jan 13, 2018:

Honour your marriage vows.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 14, 2018:

The problem with honoring your wedding vows is the "until death do us part" could be taken wrong.

What song would you want played for your funeral?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 11, 2018:

"Hit the Road, Jack"

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 14, 2018:

Nice find

A MATURE UNDERSTANDING OF LOVE ISN'T THAT HARD!!! Couple will have disagreements, actually, a ...

AMGT comments on Jan 14, 2018:

My ex would point out all the things he found wrong about me. I’d sit and listen. Then I’d ask, *so why are you still with me*? But he would hear that and interpret it as “I want a divorce.” Followed always by him threatening suicide. Sometimes, people hear things that are never said...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 14, 2018:

Some people are unable to be in a real and loving relationship. It is partly a maturity thing in a way. There is an old term, "narcissitcally wounded". Someone is completely self absorbed, and it causes them pain, but they have no self awareness so they continually look for and blame outside sources for their pain. Being in a relationship with someone like that is a nightmare. It makes sense they would focus most of their angst on their partner, who they completely believed would give them that internal happiness they lack. Being they have no self awareness, they also more often project the negative parts of themselves onto their partner. When the partner threatens to leave them they panic, because they have no internal strength to fall back on. They use emotional blackmail to try to hold on. They don't see it that way, or even consider that possibility, because they have no internal moral compass. It's the old "I hate you don't leave me" dilemma, and it really sucks to be on the receiving end or that. For a healthy unconditional love to work both partners have to be capable of that.

Joel Olsteen.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 13, 2018:

If you had to choose between spending a day with Joel Olsteen or spending the day banging your head against the wall, what type of wall would you choose?

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 14, 2018:

@Atheist_chick yikes!

Hot Damn!! I made it to level six! Ha! Ha! to all those losers in high school who said I'd never ...

atheist comments on Jan 13, 2018:

Way to go! Does this mean I have to start looking over my shoulder? :)

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 13, 2018:

Exactly

Hot Damn!! I made it to level six! Ha! Ha! to all those losers in high school who said I'd never ...

evergreen comments on Jan 13, 2018:

Look at YOU ! Should we have some sort of official ceremony ? Fun - ain't it ?

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 13, 2018:

Best moment in my life!

Hot Damn!! I made it to level six! Ha! Ha! to all those losers in high school who said I'd never ...

twshield comments on Jan 13, 2018:

congrats! once you get to level 7 its a long ride to 8

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 13, 2018:

Seems like a long ride to seven

Hot Damn!! I made it to level six! Ha! Ha! to all those losers in high school who said I'd never ...

stomato comments on Jan 13, 2018:

Congratulations! As Steve Martin said in 'The Jerk' when he saw his name in the phone book for the first time "I'm somebody now!!" You definitely are 'somebody now'. Brag to your family and friends!!

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 13, 2018:

Lol. Loved that show

Hot Damn!! I made it to level six! Ha! Ha! to all those losers in high school who said I'd never ...

atheist comments on Jan 13, 2018:

Way to go! Does this mean I have to start looking over my shoulder? :)

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 13, 2018:

Yup. I'm almost 1/12th of the way to level 8. I better start taking care of myself so I will make it that long.

Joel Olsteen.

Sarahroo29 comments on Jan 13, 2018:

His teeth are too white.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 13, 2018:

They are, but I'm not going to criticize him for that. Mine are too yellow. :(

Joel Olsteen.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 13, 2018:

If you had to choose between spending a day with Joel Olsteen or spending the day banging your head against the wall, what type of wall would you choose?

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 13, 2018:

Years ago when I was in college I worked for a temp agency during the summers. One day they sent me to a chicken farm. Long story, but I spent the day shoveling chicken shit that was almost knee high. I remember it had a strong ammonia smell and mice were running through it. Yah. I'd take that day over a day with Joel.

Apparently in 2013 Oprah made the comment that Athists cannot feel awe and wonder.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 13, 2018:

Worthless trivia, but she was supposed to have been named Orpah, which is a biblical name. The clerk who typed it in transposed letters, hence Oprah.

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 13, 2018:

Interesting

What If Jesus was gay?

hankster comments on Jan 13, 2018:

tv evangelists would have better set design?

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 13, 2018:

Excellent

What If Jesus was gay?

WizardBill comments on Jan 13, 2018:

What if Jesus was real?

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 13, 2018:

What if Jesus was real gay?

President Trump, made headlines as usual, he called African Nations what they are indeed.

DJVJ311 comments on Jan 13, 2018:

You seem angry because "Tribalism, Nepotism, Sectarianism, Theocracy" makes these African countries shitholes and you think we don't get it. You are missing the fact that Trump calling those countries shitholes is tribalism, just like the border wall and Muslim ban. Jared Kushner, Ivanka and the ...

Rudy1962 replies on Jan 13, 2018:

Excellent response. Now there is no need for me to respond. Plus you articulated it much better than I could have.