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Stupid is .... [r6---sn-a5meknl6.googlevideo.com]

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 27, 2019:

Looks like a st up spoof to me

In Praise of Farmers Markets

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 27, 2019:

Farmers markets in England never seem to have farmers selling - most stalls are normal market sellers who push up the price because buyers are generally wealthy middle class wanting 'real' food. But we have a network of small growers of fruit, veg, flowers, eggs, poultry, sheep, pigs, milk, cows - all at a reasonable price....generally a swap for my fish, venison, rabbits, or even looking after their dog or cat. I went to a very real weekly farmers market in cuba - big trucks arrive in the early morning holding several tons of produce - the back of the truck is lifted and people pick direct from the truck and pay the driver

Having been humming "A Juicy Red Apple Is Nice - But Not All Apples Are Red!" to myself all day, I ...

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 27, 2019:

Gave it two minutes before typing - his voice is breathily annoying and the keyboard simplistic and I tired of trying to listen - just not my music

I am heartbroken.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 27, 2019:

One thing almost guaranteed when sharing your life with a dog is that they will die before you. It is harder than losing almost any person - your dog is there every morning, all through the day, and when you sleep at night - you never spend so much time with anyone, that close personal bond is so strong

Sometimes its not the song that makes you emotional, it's the people and things that come to mind ...

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 27, 2019:

Every person and dog I love has their personal piece of music

Following up with my last post a lot of people assume that someone in a wheel chair has mental ...

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 27, 2019:

I have worked with a few people in wheelchairs or using crutches; all were intelligent, one was a genius in his chosen field and had moderately to severe mental health problems, which a common side effect of thinking.

What is your favorite Monty Python movie?

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 27, 2019:

Has to be Bwian

When religion conflicts with science it holds no credibility.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 27, 2019:

We know what we believe we know - and we all know and believe something subtley different. I have friends who have a profound belief in a god - different friends, different gods - we have open, sometimes heated, discussions, but that does not prevent friendship.

Part of getting old

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 27, 2019:

Every morning when I kick start the day

My poor bunny boy, Shane, picked up a bot fly larva.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 27, 2019:

Bot fly eating a testicle does not sound good, but he is recovered - hope he doesn't pick up any more

Two Buffoons: Trump and Boris Johnson

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 27, 2019:

huffpost want my data - so not read the article. Boris is intelligent and has a broad knowledge and I believe trump is intelligent, but less knowledgable. ..... neither is a traditional politician and they will shake up and change the world political system.....some for good, some for bad ... no idea how history will treat either of them

Sooo... You think YOU had a bad day? Think AGAIN, bwahaha!!! [youtu.be]

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 27, 2019:

They say that sooner or later yellowstone will blow and make krakatoa look small ... that could end most human life in N America, if not the planet

Right Said Fred

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 27, 2019:

That is a lovely arved leg done by someone who observed a lover

Pet Peeves Let’s talk pet peeves. What are yours?

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 26, 2019:

I have fought against these - and suffered from them - for too many years to stop now Those who engage in torture Those who physically abuse and/or rape others, (those weaker than themselves) Those who impose their own moral and ethical codes on others in those simple guidelines there ar so many areas where conflicts in implementation occur my morality says this torture is acceptable she is an infidel whore - so rape is ok etc..............I have had to use my own judgment on such moral issues and always tried not to impose my western culture. I am uncertain that I always made a correct decision

'In God We Trust' Signs Go Up In South Dakota Public Schools, As Required By Law : NPR

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 26, 2019:

I do not believe in a god, but accept the concept has a useful role in society.... 'God' as in a group of men back in around ad400 put together a book collection that gives general guidance on what to do and more often, what not to do (killing people, stealing, fucking neighbours wife, etc) - these are a reasonable basis for social living - and backed up by the mystical post mortem hell ensures most people adhere to the programme..... I am uncertain of what society could install to take over that role - a general idea of being moral and ethical does not appear to be a powerful enough driver to ensure compliance - and we have all seen how low social norms can fall, yet still be accepted.

We just brought home this little fella last weekend.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 25, 2019:

He is beautiful. show him how to love and he will become a fine friend

Before he wrote his first children's book, Theodore Geisel / Dr.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 25, 2019:

If only this had been successful - no children stories - more adult stories

This is right

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 24, 2019:

Yet black and yellow labs seem to easily train for gunwork, while brown often do not - a generalisation, but there are fundamental differences between them .... makes some more suited to some things - different, but not better. Perhaps we should just accept we are not all the same - fat or thin, bald or hairy, intellectually challenged or intelectual, brown or white, ---we are not all the same, but we all have different talents and attributes

Actor Rutger Hauer has died at age 75 - We are all crying tears in the rain.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 24, 2019:

His chacters in films were always watchable, usually believable and he was a good if not great actor ... sad he is gone.

Ooooh, that's how it works.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 24, 2019:

The 2019 US defence budget spend is US $693 billion - so it would be simple to reduce the defecit if the war machine started to shrink

It would be confused with me

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 24, 2019:

That is a dogto to befriend, walk beside and rely on

I think most people just might be deluded enough into believing we will actually survive a Trump ...

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 24, 2019:

Of course the USA will survive, even if there is another 5 years of trump

California Pastor Loses Job After Posting Sign Stating 'Homosexuality Is Still a Sin' | CBN News

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 24, 2019:

If he is openly homophobic, lesbophobic, paedophobic, fat person phobic or whatever. I would say he has a right to his belief and a right to write it .... and others have a right to disagree and write their own comments. It is how civilised society conducts itself - the problems start when someone decides violence is a better way of promulgating their view than text or speech. It is quite probable that almost everything anyone writes on the internet, says on a phone, or in certain cases speaks directly to another person can be analysed by a government agency But no-one, whether it be an individual, social group, or government, has a right to prevent people holding a viewpoint and expressing that view through text or speech.

Who else shops like I do?

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 24, 2019:

I like things, just not as much as the seller.

Well, well, well.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 24, 2019:

What a sweet welcoming girl - so open about what she wants in life. Surely someone will help her.

Boris Johnston is the new Tory Party leader and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 24, 2019:

Hard decisions and hard bargaining ahead - and not at all sure how neat and tidy it will be .... I suspect a lot of political blood will be seeping into the floor, but who will bleed? The UK would be in a totally different position had Boris (or David davis, or other hard brexit supporter) taken control, instead of 'maybe May' who negotiated like a schoolgirl.

Mmm bacon!

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 24, 2019:

Cutting a little close - and soooo funny

I'm in the Lake District of England, staying in a country pub - The Derby Arms.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 24, 2019:

Beautiful part of England - hope you avoid the storms today - not called thelake district for nothing

The last ever episode of Blackadder. [youtu.be]

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 23, 2019:

this episode is used in schoolshere when teaching about WW1

Who would put these sheets on their bed? I love them! Anyone else?

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 23, 2019:

sheets ave to feel right more than look right

Which do you prefer?

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 23, 2019:

anything 3 or 9 little cancer starting charred bits - melt in plenty of real butter. add honey, jam, marmalade, or tomato sauce - depends how I feel and what is in the fridge

I normally do not see homelessness as a laughing matter but this meme amused me.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 23, 2019:

Will it be a big street cleaning machine - a quick slice while in bed and sucked up leaving the area sanitised a psychopath with a hatchet? a butcher. skilled at splitting bodies an apprentice scheme - setting the youth on a pathway to full employment - bounty hunters, paid for the heads of those split apart Run the programme again 25 -30 and you only have 25% of the homeless left - dont imagine many would opt for homeless if you are likely to be sliced into parts while asleeo - so only left with those hard core homeless five 5 year plans and go down to - 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 - only about 3% left - problem solved

Wanted to gather advice on the following dilemma: I have a problem with men and their facial hair...

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 18, 2019:

What is and is not acceptable to you is your decision. Apart from rubbing your face - have you had other contact with beards? Several ladies have told me they like the feel of a beard rubbing their thighs and it adds to their pleasure. Maybe try it yourself - the upside may outweigh the downside - who knows

2020 Democrats react to 'send her back' chants at Trump rally.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 18, 2019:

they are all saying 'He's a nasty man' 'we will beat him' but no-one is looking like a presidential winner. Democrats need an inspirational leader who can outmanouver trump and so far it isn't looking good

CHOP SHOPS As More States Legalize, DEA Chops Down Fewer Marijuana Plants, Federal Data Shows...

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 18, 2019:

Leggalising use of cannabis is coming - not because people are in favour, but because it is a new revenue stream for government and undercuts the illegal trade. Don't expect to get a 'grow your own' policy - it will not be legalised any more than it is legal to make your own petrol - the government want their tax

Led Zepellin - a favorite of the Hippie sites I frequent. Is there music relevant today?

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 18, 2019:

It is like asking Is Beethoven relevant? or is Bach relevant? The greatest music will be listened to throughout the centuries

We all know the first

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 18, 2019:

You forgot a shot glass but remembered spam - that is a totlly screwed up set of priorities

What he did today is just wrong!

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 18, 2019:

as my father would have said 'politicians - I've shit better'

I tried the new app that shows you what you look like in 40 years!

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 18, 2019:

I am already 40+ years older than I should be and never expected, or wanted, to hit 60. There is no way I want to be around another 40 years

Why Don’t Police Catch Serial Rapists? - The Atlantic

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 18, 2019:

I have argued for many years that the police should make greater use of forensic technology in documenting crime - Rape is a special case, but all crimes have victims. Fingerprinting, palm prints DNA, everything that identifies an individual should be collected, collated in one database and referenced every time someone new is added to the list. This may not immediately solving a case, but documenting who did it on the basis that sooner or later, like turds, they will float to the surface will produce convictions. Currently crime pays and perpretators will probably get away with it - if people find criminals are being caught at any time, even years after the act, it may reduce crime rates, particularly if deterrent penalties are imposed.

Again the comparison is chilling

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 18, 2019:

deplorable action to lock up these kids coming over the mexican border, but I have not heard reports of any being gassed and cremated (maybe need to give it time) Perhaps all those who find the idea of them being locked up could sponsor one child and offer a bed and board - for just one child - the problem is then resolved. Sadly, the world is full of complainants, while there is a dearth of action takers

Ex wife has been with two different people in two weeks, a month after the divorce was finalized.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 18, 2019:

I guess if you didn't get back together before the divorce was final, it isn't going to happen now. . If you have kids involved, be civil, but forget the swapping spit side of the relationship. Cut your losses, cut the strings and move on with a new life

This post is about grief.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 18, 2019:

I hope so - I have difficulty letting go - too many of my friends died - though all logic tells me it was not my fault, I still feel that it was - that I should have done more, been better, and kept them safe.

"I'm voting Democrat from now on," a Trump voter told me today.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 18, 2019:

now if a few million democrats could have the same story!!! then the next election would be a done deal

A Little baby lizard found his way into my house.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 18, 2019:

you been to a pet store to buy it food?

Jesus walks into a Motel 6, throws some nails on the clerk's counter and says, "Can you put me up ...

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 17, 2019:

Now that could offend some christians

[dailykos.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 17, 2019:

Non-profit !!! like any business, if you pay inflated wages you become a non- profit business

No need to debate the obvious... [cnn.com]

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 17, 2019:

So let me try and get this: you check on who are the psychopaths - and stop them having a gun - and they never shoot anyone!!! Sunds hard to believe something that simple could make a difference, but worth a try

Does anyone here worry or care about the ripples their actions make, or are you more of a boulder ...

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 17, 2019:

Some of my actions and inactions from the past are the reason I still occasionally wake up screaming... maybe I could and should have done more, on occasion I should have walked away - worry and care about my actions? - yes, every day

I AM FREE!!! (and I get the house!) Thanks to all my friends here for your support!

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 17, 2019:

Now that is all out of your mind you can get on with living the life you want

For you, what makes a place homey?

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 17, 2019:

When I was laying in a hospital bed, an 18 year old broken and maybe beyond repair I listened to 4 CDs time after time. Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon has a line Home, home again, I like to be there when I can and when I come home cold and tired It's good to warm my bones beside the fire Every place I have lived had an open fire, with a comfy chair beside it to relax in and be warmed added to that a thick rug, for my dogs to lay on around that chair. I have an extensive library, an expensive, now shrinking, art collection, kept a sizable cellar - but that chair beside the fire surrounded by my dogs is what defined HOME

One of my favorite songs from a Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers movie: From Top Hat , 1935, Cheek to ...

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 17, 2019:

Superb dance routine by one of the greatest dance couples ever. Wish I was even half that accomplished when on the dancefloor

Trump supporters on inflammatory tweets: "That's why I voted for him"

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 17, 2019:

Trump is despicable, but not stupid ... his message resonates with his supporters and works for him. I will post an opinion later

Donald Trump's racist tweets: There's a sobering truth that we don't like to admit - CNN

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 17, 2019:

Trump writes to the prejudices of his supporters and this article hits the truth of fracture lines running through America

[youtu.be]

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 17, 2019:

trump is many things, but not stupid ... his language appeals to his supporters. Will do a opinion post on trump later

Photogenic

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 17, 2019:

One of my first dogs, Siva was a camera hog. Every time a camera was around she would stand right in front and smile.... she was a black lab.x border collie but similar looking to that lovely yellow babe

Those who have siblings: Did a time come when you began relating as peers rather than older and ...

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 17, 2019:

I was always the little brother, by 10 years - pictures of my 18 year old sister holding me as a baby at her wedding. I was little brother till I hit late 20s and started earning big bucks and started financially looking after younger family members....I moved into a different world from the rest of my family. Now live about 30 minutes from my siblings - they all live within 5 minutes drive of each other - see them maybe 3 or 4 times a year, which is too often for me.

Just came in from my Strawberry bed - just might have to make some shortcake tomorrow !!!

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 17, 2019:

I have a few strawberry plants around the garden - feed the mice, birds, slugs, snails, etc - I rarely get to eat any - am envious of your crop (I buy my eaters locally)

You have the best lures in your tackle box and can't even get a bite. Do you resort to extreems?

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 17, 2019:

I had three days fishing last week. Day 1 on a boat and caught a lot of small stuff to throw back, a 4lb cod and a 8lb ling - enough to make a couple of family size fish pies. Day2 on the beach - caught a 2lb sea bream - put back till it became a grand daddy Day 3 - back to the same beach - no fish, but a tan Fishing is not all about fish - I had 3 great days with a close friend, sharing sandwiches, coffee and most importantly time - we chatted,probably for no more than a few hours over the three days, but much more was said than was spoken.

An observation; Over the past generations, child-rearing has become a competitive sport, our kid's ...

ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 17, 2019:

Kids need the time and space to make bad decisions, take the knocks and learn to deal with them - keep them safe, but not wrapped in cotton wool.

Yikes!!!!