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SpikeTalon comments on Mar 13, 2023:
I'm guilty of doing that. These days, I mostly use a convection oven and the microwave when cooking.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 13, 2023:
I'm guilty of doing that. These days, I mostly use a convection oven and the microwave when cooking.
This particular screenshot is from an article i saw on Facebook.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 12, 2023:
Note how most of those who voted for the vigilante option are usually the same ones who believe all police departments across the country should be defunded, which in turn begs the question that if one were to believe that father was wrong and also the police are a problem and should not be called, what exactly would they consider to be a reasonable alternative then? Just sit back and become a victim, and just hope to survive the ordeal? That's pretty much the only other option, and it's neither a sane or rational one at that.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 12, 2023:
Note how most of those who voted for the vigilante option are usually the same ones who believe all police departments across the country should be defunded, which in turn begs the question that if one were to believe that father was wrong and also the police are a problem and should not be called, what exactly would they consider to be a reasonable alternative then? Just sit back and become a victim, and just hope to survive the ordeal? That's pretty much the only other option, and it's neither a sane or rational one at that.
This particular screenshot is from an article i saw on Facebook.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 12, 2023:
I wouldn't use the words "public servant", but perhaps doing that as a form of self defense. In the particular case above, it appears the father did what he did out of genuine concern for his daughter whom he believed to be in danger, and pedophiles can and have murdered children after they were done abusing their victims, and that father didn't want to risk his daughter being the next such victim.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 12, 2023:
I wouldn't use the words "public servant", but perhaps doing that as a form of self defense. In the particular case above, it appears the father did what he did out of genuine concern for his daughter whom he believed to be in danger, and pedophiles can and have murdered children after they were done abusing their victims, and that father didn't want to risk his daughter being the next such victim.
Happy Saturday Afternoon! Hope you all are having a good one!
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 12, 2023:
Also, with the Jehovah's Witnesses one, if I did similar they'd probably call the cops on me, lol.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 12, 2023:
Also, with the Jehovah's Witnesses one, if I did similar they'd probably call the cops on me, lol.
Our state and it’s governor are determined to reign in gun violence.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 12, 2023:
As long as Democratic AGs and the Democratic Party by and large seek to go soft on violent or even potentially violent offenders, I don't for one moment honestly believe any of them are truly serious about putting an end to such violence. Actions speak louder than words, and it makes no bit of rational sense to enact even more redundant gun control laws while simultaneously drastically reducing the prison sentences of violent offenders, that of whom would once again be free to roam the streets and bring harm to others.
Prior to 1986 when then President Reagan made fully automatic guns illegal to own, there were many such weapons in the hands of many private citizens, a number of whom undoubtedly owned high-capacity magazines. Yet, prior to the last decades now or so mass shooting incidents were incredibly rare. So my question to you people is, how do you account for all of that? Back in a time when there were far less gun control laws on the books mass shootings were a rarity, and yet as time went by and more gun control laws were dreamed up and enacted all across the country all of a sudden we see an increase in random shootings. I really would like to hear how you people rationalize all of that, and am I really the only one here who realizes these gun control laws along with all of these "gun-free zones" are what's continuing to get people killed, and that the guns and related accessories are not the real problem?
I live in Pennsylvania, Allentown to be precise, and while we do tend to be a blue state our laws regarding private gun ownership are fairly lax compared to neighboring states like say, New York. Well, lax laws in the state excepting for the city of Philadelphia, which the laws are so strict there that you can't even order a slingshot online and have it delivered anywhere in the city. Regardless of their strict laws, that place remains a persistent haven for violent offenders and random shooting sprees. In contrast, my home city of Allentown, while far more lax on the laws and still dealing with a decent share of crime, still does not see the level of violence that Philadelphia sees. Now... can you rationally explain to me how a city like Philadelphia in which it's already not easy to legally acquire a gun still can see so much violence and crime, if their laws actually worked as they like to claim? Hint hint, that's because the guns aren't the damned problem, the citizens living there are the problem, those who most likely didn't receive a proper basic education and who joined violent gangs promising them the world. That, along with an increasing number of people living in that city who suffer from some sort of mental illness.
Also, it's worth pointing out that "progressive left paradises" such as Seattle Los Angeles and ...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 12, 2023:
As long as Democratic AGs and the Democratic Party by and large seek to go soft on violent or even potentially violent offenders, I don't for one moment honestly believe any of them are truly serious about putting an end to such violence. Actions speak louder than words, and it makes no bit of rational sense to enact even more redundant gun control laws while simultaneously drastically reducing the prison sentences of violent offenders, that of whom would once again be free to roam the streets and bring harm to others.
Prior to 1986 when then President Reagan made fully automatic guns illegal to own, there were many such weapons in the hands of many private citizens, a number of whom undoubtedly owned high-capacity magazines. Yet, prior to the last decades now or so mass shooting incidents were incredibly rare. So my question to you people is, how do you account for all of that? Back in a time when there were far less gun control laws on the books mass shootings were a rarity, and yet as time went by and more gun control laws were dreamed up and enacted all across the country all of a sudden we see an increase in random shootings. I really would like to hear how you people rationalize all of that, and am I really the only one here who realizes these gun control laws along with all of these "gun-free zones" are what's continuing to get people killed, and that the guns and related accessories are not the real problem?
I live in Pennsylvania, Allentown to be precise, and while we do tend to be a blue state our laws regarding private gun ownership are fairly lax compared to neighboring states like say, New York. Well, lax laws in the state excepting for the city of Philadelphia, which the laws are so strict there that you can't even order a slingshot online and have it delivered anywhere in the city. Regardless of their strict laws, that place remains a persistent haven for violent offenders and random shooting sprees. In contrast, my home city of Allentown, while far more lax on the laws and still dealing with a decent share of crime, still does not see the level of violence that Philadelphia sees. Now... can you rationally explain to me how a city like Philadelphia in which it's already not easy to legally acquire a gun still can see so much violence and crime, if their laws actually worked as they like to claim? Hint hint, that's because the guns aren't the damned problem, the citizens living there are the problem, those who most likely didn't receive a proper basic education and who joined violent gangs promising them the world. That, along with an increasing number of people living in that city who suffer from some sort of mental illness.
Also, it's worth pointing out that "progressive left paradises" such as Seattle Los Angeles and ...
"Fascism entirely agrees with Mr.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 12, 2023:
Oh boy, I suspect this post is going to receive some nasty feedback...
"Is there such a thing as ;toxic masculinity;?"
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 12, 2023:
Oh boy, I suspect this post is going to receive some nasty feedback...
"Is there such a thing as ;toxic masculinity;?"
Is there such a thing as "toxic masculinity"?
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 12, 2023:
No, it is a myth, intended to explain away complex behaviors and emotions. From Medium, which is a left-leaning site...
Toxic Masculinity Is A Myth-
https://medium.com/@madisonjamesbookings/toxic-masculinity-is-a-myth-33758befa4b1
We need more strong and independent men in society who lead by example, the kind of men who seek to protect and fight for women's individual rights instead of trying to deny them such and taking advantage of them. In the end, masculinity is whatever an individual man lets it be, and such emotions could be used for both positive and negative purposes. I'm a decent example of one who's comfortable in his masculinity, as I can be both a rough and tumble gun owner, and I can also be a sexual male exotic entertainer for women, both rough and soft sides which in turn strike a balance in life. Such balance is missing in the lives of many men these days, but that is an individual (each man that is) problem and not a collective one (aka, the toxic masculinity theory).
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 12, 2023:
No, it is a myth, intended to explain away complex behaviors and emotions. From Medium, which is a left-leaning site...
Toxic Masculinity Is A Myth-
https://medium.com/@madisonjamesbookings/toxic-masculinity-is-a-myth-33758befa4b1
We need more strong and independent men in society who lead by example, the kind of men who seek to protect and fight for women's individual rights instead of trying to deny them such and taking advantage of them. In the end, masculinity is whatever an individual man lets it be, and such emotions could be used for both positive and negative purposes. I'm a decent example of one who's comfortable in his masculinity, as I can be both a rough and tumble gun owner, and I can also be a sexual male exotic entertainer for women, both rough and soft sides which in turn strike a balance in life. Such balance is missing in the lives of many men these days, but that is an individual (each man that is) problem and not a collective one (aka, the toxic masculinity theory).
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 11, 2023:
Haha good one.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 11, 2023:
Yeah right, as if, eh?
Happy Saturday Afternoon! Hope you all are having a good one!
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 11, 2023:
I believe the order was to "slay the dragon", not lay the dragon...
Since it's Saturday and I'm in a naughty mood, think I'll send you a dick pic Michelle, check below my comment here for it. I sincerely hope that doesn't give you nightmares though. I'm a terrible person for doing that, I know...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 11, 2023:
I believe the order was to "slay the dragon", not lay the dragon...
Since it's Saturday and I'm in a naughty mood, think I'll send you a dick pic Michelle, check below my comment here for it. I sincerely hope that doesn't give you nightmares though. I'm a terrible person for doing that, I know...
Tucker Carlson's monologue exposing the Uniparty.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 10, 2023:
Truth be told there.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 10, 2023:
Truth be told there.
6 killed in shooting at Hamburg, Germany, Jehovah's Witness hall, including an unborn child, police ...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 10, 2023:
Isn't that curious... a country with some strict gun control laws in place and yet look what happened. Saying such incidents are a rarity would be to overlook the reality that if it happened once common sense should dictate that it could happen again. A shame, but then again I suspect too many people put too much trust in the laws to always protect them.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 10, 2023:
Isn't that curious... a country with some strict gun control laws in place and yet look what happened. Saying such incidents are a rarity would be to overlook the reality that if it happened once common sense should dictate that it could happen again. A shame, but then again I suspect too many people put too much trust in the laws to always protect them.
Colorado Catholic group spent millions to identify priests using gay dating apps | Catholicism | The...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 10, 2023:
The catholic church should invest more money in locating priests who had sexually assaulted children, rather than searching for gay priests. Sexual assault is a crime, being gay isn't.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 10, 2023:
The catholic church should invest more money in locating priests who had sexually assaulted children, rather than searching for gay priests. Sexual assault is a crime, being gay isn't.
Florida's 21-year age requirement for buying guns upheld in NRA suit | Reuters
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 10, 2023:
If one is not considered responsible enough to own long guns at age 18, then the same standard should be upheld when it comes to voting too, as voting carries with it a heavy responsibility. If I'm not mistaken, one also has to be at least 21 years old in order to consume alcoholic beverages and to gamble, so the minimum age to vote and to serve in the Armed Forces should also be raised.
As for "common sense" gun control laws are concerned, there's no such thing as that in reality. States like California who lead the way in gun control laws also hold the honor of witnessing the most mass shootings since 1999, and a city like Philadelphia which is only about 60 or so miles away from where I live, has the most restrictive laws in the state where gun control is concerned and that place is riddled with violent crime that often times sees random shootings. So much for the laws working, pretty much for the same reason why laws restricting abortion procedures are ridiculous as determined people find ways to skirt around the laws. Legislation like that is for political show, and won't do much to deter crime in the long run.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 10, 2023:
If one is not considered responsible enough to own long guns at age 18, then the same standard should be upheld when it comes to voting too, as voting carries with it a heavy responsibility. If I'm not mistaken, one also has to be at least 21 years old in order to consume alcoholic beverages and to gamble, so the minimum age to vote and to serve in the Armed Forces should also be raised.
As for "common sense" gun control laws are concerned, there's no such thing as that in reality. States like California who lead the way in gun control laws also hold the honor of witnessing the most mass shootings since 1999, and a city like Philadelphia which is only about 60 or so miles away from where I live, has the most restrictive laws in the state where gun control is concerned and that place is riddled with violent crime that often times sees random shootings. So much for the laws working, pretty much for the same reason why laws restricting abortion procedures are ridiculous as determined people find ways to skirt around the laws. Legislation like that is for political show, and won't do much to deter crime in the long run.
This morning classes canceled, only have 2 for today! So I have time to post some laughs! ...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 10, 2023:
The Transformers one was good too. The keyholder one just gave me an idea for a post on Wetspace. That must suck getting news like that from the doctor.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 10, 2023:
The Transformers one was good too. The keyholder one just gave me an idea for a post on Wetspace. That must suck getting news like that from the doctor.
This morning classes canceled, only have 2 for today! So I have time to post some laughs! ...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 10, 2023:
Happy hour playset, lol.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 10, 2023:
Happy hour playset, lol.
T-Rex. - Get It On, 1971…
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SpikeTalon comments on Mar 10, 2023:
Bolan's death at age 29 in a car crash was a tragedy, and a talented musician he was.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 10, 2023:
Bolan's death at age 29 in a car crash was a tragedy, and a talented musician he was.
Has anyone else got a problem with their profile not coming up?
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 9, 2023:
Yes at times, and pretty much was the concern I had raised in my previous post in this group.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 9, 2023:
Yes at times, and pretty much was the concern I had raised in my previous post in this group.
Renowned liberal Atheist Richard Dawkins claims Liberals and Leftists are cowards in regards to ...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 9, 2023:
And he wouldn't be wrong about that either.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 9, 2023:
And he wouldn't be wrong about that either.
Sometimes they get cold and small, don't they, buddy?
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 9, 2023:
Now this meme was humorous, and I'll gladly give credit where it's due.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 9, 2023:
Now this meme was humorous, and I'll gladly give credit where it's due.
Of course, this is just my opinion, you are free to think what you will. Can't stand the guy.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 9, 2023:
How exactly is this humorous??
What is known as PayPal today originally started off as two separate companies, X.com which Musk was one of the co-founders and software company Confinity. So he certainly had a hand in helping form PayPal.
Awhile back he had clarified in a tweet that he was a co-founder of Tesla and provided the company with considerable funding, unlike its two founders who stood idly by while the company wasn't making much progress.
Yeah... SpaceX was formed by Musk-
https://www.britannica.com/topic/SpaceX
Uh... who isn't complaining about how bad the world is nowadays?? Jesus fuck, all I hear from the progressive crowd is how fundamentally evil the country is along with virtually all white people being racist and evil. The conservative MAGA bunch are equally annoying as well, constantly complaining about their moron leader having an Election "stolen" from him when in reality he lost that fair and square. I think complaining like that is a part of human nature, because we all get disgruntled sometimes by certain things or other people, so why only criticize Musk over that, right?
Yeah, he is helping to change the world for the better, from pro science source Live Science-
https://www.livescience.com/38880-elon-musk-is-changing-the-world.html
https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/live-science/
As for the fiasco with that disabled Twitter employee, at least Musk offered up a timely apology to him which showed Musk was willing to own up to his actions rather than run from them, and I can't say the same for certain other well known personalities out there in society. Namely the current President, who has been known to ruthlessly mock others who he may have disagreed with, similar tactics that the cheeto before him also used to do to other people.-
https://www.euronews.com/2022/01/25/watch-microphone-picks-up-joe-biden-insulting-journalist
No one here is going to deny you your opinion(s), but others will have theirs as well, and there's nothing much humorous about an internet meme that isn't even accurate to begin with. Oh that's right, I forgot reality doesn't jive too well with you people when I point out something valid that contradicts what you wish to have been true, and then I get accused of nitpicking. Well, some of us still prefer reality over our own personal likings.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 9, 2023:
How exactly is this humorous??
What is known as PayPal today originally started off as two separate companies, X.com which Musk was one of the co-founders and software company Confinity. So he certainly had a hand in helping form PayPal.
Awhile back he had clarified in a tweet that he was a co-founder of Tesla and provided the company with considerable funding, unlike its two founders who stood idly by while the company wasn't making much progress.
Yeah... SpaceX was formed by Musk-
https://www.britannica.com/topic/SpaceX
Uh... who isn't complaining about how bad the world is nowadays?? Jesus fuck, all I hear from the progressive crowd is how fundamentally evil the country is along with virtually all white people being racist and evil. The conservative MAGA bunch are equally annoying as well, constantly complaining about their moron leader having an Election "stolen" from him when in reality he lost that fair and square. I think complaining like that is a part of human nature, because we all get disgruntled sometimes by certain things or other people, so why only criticize Musk over that, right?
Yeah, he is helping to change the world for the better, from pro science source Live Science-
https://www.livescience.com/38880-elon-musk-is-changing-the-world.html
https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/live-science/
As for the fiasco with that disabled Twitter employee, at least Musk offered up a timely apology to him which showed Musk was willing to own up to his actions rather than run from them, and I can't say the same for certain other well known personalities out there in society. Namely the current President, who has been known to ruthlessly mock others who he may have disagreed with, similar tactics that the cheeto before him also used to do to other people.-
https://www.euronews.com/2022/01/25/watch-microphone-picks-up-joe-biden-insulting-journalist
No one here is going to deny you your opinion(s), but others will have theirs as well, and there's nothing much humorous about an internet meme that isn't even accurate to begin with. Oh that's right, I forgot reality doesn't jive too well with you people when I point out something valid that contradicts what you wish to have been true, and then I get accused of nitpicking. Well, some of us still prefer reality over our own personal likings.
It seems like every body but me is getting lucky
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 8, 2023:
Times like that it might actually be best to, uh... manually rev the engine, lol.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 8, 2023:
Times like that it might actually be best to, uh... manually rev the engine, lol.
Yes indeed, it was right there all along, we just needed to acknowledge it
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 8, 2023:
Oh well, it'll no longer be a surprise now. Bummer.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 8, 2023:
Oh well, it'll no longer be a surprise now. Bummer.
The Bible is full of ommisions and inaccuracies
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 8, 2023:
Oh, that looks delightful! Well, somewhat anyways, lol.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 8, 2023:
Oh, that looks delightful! Well, somewhat anyways, lol.
Evangelists are true believers
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 8, 2023:
That must suck when those end up being your last words.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 8, 2023:
That must suck when those end up being your last words.
Happy Women's day! Three cowgirls at the Miles City, Montana Round-Up 1917 .
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 8, 2023:
Well yeehaw!
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 8, 2023:
Well yeehaw!
Apparently there was a thing that happened in a place.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 8, 2023:
And in the process the President had to be relocated to a secured location, which was a testament to just how serious that situation was. Sounded like an insurrection to me.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 8, 2023:
And in the process the President had to be relocated to a secured location, which was a testament to just how serious that situation was. Sounded like an insurrection to me.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 8, 2023:
That's being polite, but can't say I'd be eager to be polite towards anyone who would seek to curb any of my rights.
Make up your mind, gun control nuts.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 8, 2023:
The guns over in Ukraine sure don't appear to be "useless"...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 8, 2023:
The guns over in Ukraine sure don't appear to be "useless"...
Much has been said on the virtues of a healthy breakfast but I have been skipping breakfast for ...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 7, 2023:
Being I now deal with Type 1 Diabetes, unfortunately my body will not allow me to skip breakfast, and if I attempt to anyways my blood sugar could suddenly drop to unsafe levels. On the other hand, even though I have to eat at least three times a day I have not been keeping the weight on, being that I also have to adhere to a low carb diet. Low carb meals usually also means lesser calories too, and lesser calories usually means a slimmer waistline.
Hope that's been working out for you, and sounds like it has.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 7, 2023:
Being I now deal with Type 1 Diabetes, unfortunately my body will not allow me to skip breakfast, and if I attempt to anyways my blood sugar could suddenly drop to unsafe levels. On the other hand, even though I have to eat at least three times a day I have not been keeping the weight on, being that I also have to adhere to a low carb diet. Low carb meals usually also means lesser calories too, and lesser calories usually means a slimmer waistline.
Hope that's been working out for you, and sounds like it has.
Fitness is Racism! I'm sure most people have heard about this new 'thing' going around about fitness...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 7, 2023:
Everything under the sun seemingly is racist nowadays, lol. I tend to ignore such rants, as people like that cannot be reasoned with.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 7, 2023:
Everything under the sun seemingly is racist nowadays, lol. I tend to ignore such rants, as people like that cannot be reasoned with.
"Fascism entirely agrees with Mr.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 6, 2023:
Be skeptical of them socialist tits folks. They may look like they'll be able to feed you well, but they're designed to snare you into a life that's dependent upon the Government, for the rest of your life. I've not the slightest clue if Sowell actually said that, doubt he did.
Personally, I prefer Pholosopher tits.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 6, 2023:
Be skeptical of them socialist tits folks. They may look like they'll be able to feed you well, but they're designed to snare you into a life that's dependent upon the Government, for the rest of your life. I've not the slightest clue if Sowell actually said that, doubt he did.
Personally, I prefer Pholosopher tits.
We made the flight back from Las Vegas in record time in spite of a 3 hour delay in takeoff
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 6, 2023:
And now I feel like listening to the song Born To Be Wild...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 6, 2023:
And now I feel like listening to the song Born To Be Wild...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 5, 2023:
Sounds reasonable to me.
Chris Rock strikes back.🤣
[instagram.com]
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 5, 2023:
Everybody called him a bitch, lol.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 5, 2023:
Everybody called him a bitch, lol.
16 Democratic AGs condemn DeSantis' request for info on transgender care from colleges
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 5, 2023:
It's my understanding that request was made back in late January or early February, and being not much time has lapsed since then it's still too early to determine for sure the exact motives behind such a move, and my own research into that specific matter yielded no certain conclusions. While nefarious reasons could be involved in all of that, DeSantis may also be doing so for mental health purposes, as suicide rates among transgender individuals tends to be high, and recently there has been a push for enhancing mental health checks.
Context is missing regarding the story above, and it's still too early yet to determine the exact motive behind such, so skepticism on claim(s) made is warranted. When stories like that come up, I'm reminded of this one https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/08/politics/fact-check-desantis-florida-students-professors-political-views/index.html that occured last year in which a known leftwing source blatantly fabricated claims made against DeSantis, and nowadays with politics being so emotionally charged and everyone trying to promote their own agendas, I can't help but be skeptical about stories like that promoting what could be considered fear-based propaganda. That said, in due course I'm sure a real motive will come to light, and that should indeed be interesting.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 5, 2023:
It's my understanding that request was made back in late January or early February, and being not much time has lapsed since then it's still too early to determine for sure the exact motives behind such a move, and my own research into that specific matter yielded no certain conclusions. While nefarious reasons could be involved in all of that, DeSantis may also be doing so for mental health purposes, as suicide rates among transgender individuals tends to be high, and recently there has been a push for enhancing mental health checks.
Context is missing regarding the story above, and it's still too early yet to determine the exact motive behind such, so skepticism on claim(s) made is warranted. When stories like that come up, I'm reminded of this one https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/08/politics/fact-check-desantis-florida-students-professors-political-views/index.html that occured last year in which a known leftwing source blatantly fabricated claims made against DeSantis, and nowadays with politics being so emotionally charged and everyone trying to promote their own agendas, I can't help but be skeptical about stories like that promoting what could be considered fear-based propaganda. That said, in due course I'm sure a real motive will come to light, and that should indeed be interesting.
Do you treat People like Books?
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 5, 2023:
No, and often question the critics.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 5, 2023:
No, and often question the critics.
Valentine's Day
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 4, 2023:
Never really was an important day, pertaining to any of my relationships over the years. I dunno... something about buying my girlfriend candy and flowers (in particular roses) on a day where most other women out there are going to receive the same, just doesn't seem very romantic to me, lol.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 4, 2023:
Never really was an important day, pertaining to any of my relationships over the years. I dunno... something about buying my girlfriend candy and flowers (in particular roses) on a day where most other women out there are going to receive the same, just doesn't seem very romantic to me, lol.
Body cameras.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 4, 2023:
Was soon considering getting a WiFi or Bluetooth-enabled surveillance camera myself, and coincidentally was looking on Walmart.com. Depends on what purpose you had in mind, general home surveillance while you're out and about, or to have a standalone mini camera with you wherever you go? Was also looking at compact underwater cameras too.
These days, never know what situations one could suddenly find themselves in where having a mini camera would come in handy. Still debating on whether I settle on a body camera or an underwater smart camera. Not sure what to say, depends largely upon your intended use. I think that's a reasonable price for that particular type of camera. This was one of them I was looking at recently-
https://www.walmart.com/ip/AKASO-EK7000-4K30FPS-Action-Camera-Ultra-HD-Underwater-Camera-170-Degree-Wide-Angle-98FT-Waterproof-Camera/453177087
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 4, 2023:
Was soon considering getting a WiFi or Bluetooth-enabled surveillance camera myself, and coincidentally was looking on Walmart.com. Depends on what purpose you had in mind, general home surveillance while you're out and about, or to have a standalone mini camera with you wherever you go? Was also looking at compact underwater cameras too.
These days, never know what situations one could suddenly find themselves in where having a mini camera would come in handy. Still debating on whether I settle on a body camera or an underwater smart camera. Not sure what to say, depends largely upon your intended use. I think that's a reasonable price for that particular type of camera. This was one of them I was looking at recently-
https://www.walmart.com/ip/AKASO-EK7000-4K30FPS-Action-Camera-Ultra-HD-Underwater-Camera-170-Degree-Wide-Angle-98FT-Waterproof-Camera/453177087
Christians have no sense of humor.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 4, 2023:
Or any sense of adventure at that...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 4, 2023:
Or any sense of adventure at that...
Getting back into the swing of things at the office can be hard.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 4, 2023:
At least no one was wearing a thong, lol.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 4, 2023:
At least no one was wearing a thong, lol.
You got mail!
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
Nah, didn't start using email until I got my first smartphone in 2013, and it was (still is) a GMail address.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
Nah, didn't start using email until I got my first smartphone in 2013, and it was (still is) a GMail address.
Is anyone else having trouble sending messages?
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
I've been having trouble with that for months now.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
I've been having trouble with that for months now.
Civil rights groups blasted dimwitted democratic Mayor of NY Eric Adams after he said he believed ...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
And he's a Democrat no less. More proof that the religious loonies aren't just rightwing.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
And he's a Democrat no less. More proof that the religious loonies aren't just rightwing.
When will this website no longer be available?
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
Where did you read that the certification is going to expire on that date, under what section of the site can that be read???
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
Where did you read that the certification is going to expire on that date, under what section of the site can that be read???
To Mayor Pete .
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
Those folks don't have a reasonable plan as usual, and they'll probably dream up more redundant laws that don't even have anything directly to do with that derailment incident.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
Those folks don't have a reasonable plan as usual, and they'll probably dream up more redundant laws that don't even have anything directly to do with that derailment incident.
[tiktok.com]
My life
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
A different take on a well known holiday favorite, lol.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
A different take on a well known holiday favorite, lol.
[tiktok.com]
When u are done w humans
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
Describes me a long time ago...
I'm just done with them, the whole bloomin' lot of them.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
Describes me a long time ago...
I'm just done with them, the whole bloomin' lot of them.
Brothers, pay attention!
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
Guilty as charged...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
Guilty as charged...
[tiktok.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
Ah yeah, don't like that place either. Carrabba's puts Olive Garden to shame, and I'm really not even that fond of Carrabba's either.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
Ah yeah, don't like that place either. Carrabba's puts Olive Garden to shame, and I'm really not even that fond of Carrabba's either.
[tiktok.com]
At first look , yeah , seems nice
Then again , no thank u 😳🙄🙁
[tiktok.com]
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
What the fu... lol.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 3, 2023:
What the fu... lol.
I see people talking about "Socket Status." Can anyone explain to me what that is?
Thanks.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 2, 2023:
Is this what you're looking for??
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/SSLTBW_2.1.0/com.ibm.zos.v2r1.halu101/constatus.htm
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 2, 2023:
Is this what you're looking for??
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/SSLTBW_2.1.0/com.ibm.zos.v2r1.halu101/constatus.htm
For the past week or so now have noticed the site lags at times, takes forever for pages to load and...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 1, 2023:
Also worth noting the sister site IDW is glitching too, so something is definitely going on with all of the sites Admin owns.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 1, 2023:
Also worth noting the sister site IDW is glitching too, so something is definitely going on with all of the sites Admin owns.
Okay -- So not only is Messenger not working, I went to update my Profile Bio yesterday, with a note...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 1, 2023:
No trouble with the profile bio page, but have noticed for the past week or so the site at times lags, pages take forever to load, more so now than in the past. Messenger doesn't work for me either though.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 1, 2023:
No trouble with the profile bio page, but have noticed for the past week or so the site at times lags, pages take forever to load, more so now than in the past. Messenger doesn't work for me either though.
Great Quote from Charles Darwin
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 1, 2023:
I'd concur with him on that.
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 1, 2023:
I'd concur with him on that.
The difference between Democrats and Republicans. Why i identify as an independent. [tiktok.com]
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 1, 2023:
Me thinks far too many of my fellow Americans have forgotten about Obama's use of drones...
SpikeTalon comments on Mar 1, 2023:
Me thinks far too many of my fellow Americans have forgotten about Obama's use of drones...
My email activation link will never come and my inbox messages doesnt work.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
The messenger hasn't worked for me in months now, and the site as a whole tends to glitch all too often. You can't see them because the messenger never worked and sent them in the first place. At this point, hope Admin resolves the glitches soon.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
The messenger hasn't worked for me in months now, and the site as a whole tends to glitch all too often. You can't see them because the messenger never worked and sent them in the first place. At this point, hope Admin resolves the glitches soon.
Shoutout to the Introverts here
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
For me at times, that can be both a blessing and a curse.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
For me at times, that can be both a blessing and a curse.
We come together to celebrate accomplishments, no matter how small
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
Did someone say my name? I'm sober (I think so anyways) at the moment. These days, dealing with type 1 diabetes, to me getting high means to seriously indulge in the glazed creme-filled doughnuts and sugar cookies, lol. If only the doc knew what my diet was really like, she'd want to put me in "sugar rehab".
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
Did someone say my name? I'm sober (I think so anyways) at the moment. These days, dealing with type 1 diabetes, to me getting high means to seriously indulge in the glazed creme-filled doughnuts and sugar cookies, lol. If only the doc knew what my diet was really like, she'd want to put me in "sugar rehab".
My new exercise plan
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
Chocolate? Meh, gimme the sugar glazed doughnuts...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
Chocolate? Meh, gimme the sugar glazed doughnuts...
Sometimes it is just your calling!!!!!
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
I know how he feels, do that plenty myself, lol.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
I know how he feels, do that plenty myself, lol.
I hear that it may get rough up north, stock up.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
I'll take a vodka. Better yet, I'll take both.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
I'll take a vodka. Better yet, I'll take both.
The smaller the dog, the bigger the reaction to a perceived threat.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
Described my chihuahua quite well.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
Described my chihuahua quite well.
Now that's a game changer.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
Well, that was fast.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
Well, that was fast.
It was in front of the pharmacy no less.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
It happens, I won't tell anyone your secret, promise.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
It happens, I won't tell anyone your secret, promise.
Just horsing around
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
Uh oh, sounded like someone had a MLP FIM fetish, lol.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
Uh oh, sounded like someone had a MLP FIM fetish, lol.
Very interesting!!!
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
Speaking of which, good site (assuming you've never heard of it before that is).-
https://whywontgodhealamputees.com/
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
Speaking of which, good site (assuming you've never heard of it before that is).-
https://whywontgodhealamputees.com/
I wondered why they always wanted to watch
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
Ah, so that's some of the things cats think about...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
Ah, so that's some of the things cats think about...
Encase anyone was wondering; Ohio.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
That all is true, but so far the factcheckers disagree that any of the Trump era rollbacks on that matter had anything directly to do with that train derailment in Ohio. To put that in context-
https://mobile.twitter.com/JenniferHomendy/status/1626379362189672451
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2023/02/27/fact-check-ecp-brake-mandate-applied-high-hazard-flammable-trains-trump-obama/11338461002/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/02/27/so-far-trumps-rollback-regulations-cant-be-blamed-ohio-train-wreck/
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/wapo-review-of-every-possible-regulatory-change-made-under-trump-found-none-contributed-to-ohio-train-derailment/ar-AA1804r6
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 28, 2023:
That all is true, but so far the factcheckers disagree that any of the Trump era rollbacks on that matter had anything directly to do with that train derailment in Ohio. To put that in context-
https://mobile.twitter.com/JenniferHomendy/status/1626379362189672451
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2023/02/27/fact-check-ecp-brake-mandate-applied-high-hazard-flammable-trains-trump-obama/11338461002/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/02/27/so-far-trumps-rollback-regulations-cant-be-blamed-ohio-train-wreck/
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/wapo-review-of-every-possible-regulatory-change-made-under-trump-found-none-contributed-to-ohio-train-derailment/ar-AA1804r6
What are you afraid of?
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2023:
These days, I'm concerned about the two political extremes constantly fighting with each other, and afraid of potential consequences for the rest of us that could arise from such fighting and political rhetoric.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2023:
These days, I'm concerned about the two political extremes constantly fighting with each other, and afraid of potential consequences for the rest of us that could arise from such fighting and political rhetoric.
Should objectivity be a virtue in journalism?
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2023:
To answer your question, yes.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 27, 2023:
To answer your question, yes.
Yep... All us Roberts are the damn same. 😁 [twitter.com]
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 26, 2023:
Can't say I blame the kid, lol.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 26, 2023:
Can't say I blame the kid, lol.
'Crying Indian' Ad to Be Retired, Rights Transferred to Native Group
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 26, 2023:
Good move on that, it should be retired for the obvious reasons, and it's been well known for years now that Iron Eyes Cody was actually of Italian descent and not native indian-
https://www.latimes.com/socal/glendale-news-press/opinion/columnists/katherine-yamada/tn-gnp-verdugo-views-the-true-story-of-iron-eyes-cody-20140828-story.html
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 26, 2023:
Good move on that, it should be retired for the obvious reasons, and it's been well known for years now that Iron Eyes Cody was actually of Italian descent and not native indian-
https://www.latimes.com/socal/glendale-news-press/opinion/columnists/katherine-yamada/tn-gnp-verdugo-views-the-true-story-of-iron-eyes-cody-20140828-story.html
Is anyone following ChatGPT and AI wars?
[youtube.com]
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 26, 2023:
I have been somewhat, recently heard multiple stories about how more and more people are turning to chat AIs for quick search results instead of using search engines like Bing or Google etc.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 26, 2023:
I have been somewhat, recently heard multiple stories about how more and more people are turning to chat AIs for quick search results instead of using search engines like Bing or Google etc.
Texas prosecutors can't target groups that fund out-of-state abortions, judge says | Reuters
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 25, 2023:
Good ruling.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 25, 2023:
Good ruling.
With the working class viewed as a politically backward force, identity groups have provided a new ...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 25, 2023:
@Thibaud70 Try to ignore the sarcastic morons who missed the point you were trying to get across, unfortunately the site has a number of such people. The same people who are upset over the culture war personal identities etc being nothing but a distraction often times indulge in pointless distractions themselves. For example, they fixate on certain objects... like those high-capacity gun magazines, instead of focusing on the actual problem of there being desperate people in society who turn to a life of crime and who also often times turn violent, along with a broken public education system that continues to fail our youths. But no, they fixate on objects instead and ignore the real problems. Not that I'm shocked over such, as most such individuals are nothing more than intellectual cowards who want to run away when you confront them with reality, and the excuses they come up with are some of the pitiful I've ever heard.
Personally, I care not about the names or titles some people go by that others may consider to be questionable, that be their choice. I do however care when someone identifies as a woman and that "woman" proceeds to rape another woman and said woman gets impregnated, because at that point the reality sets in that we weren't really dealing with a woman in the first place but rather obviously it was a man who raped that woman. Two biological women cannot reproduce on their own, only a man and a woman could do that on their own. See, such scenarios go way beyond just talking about personal gender preferences etc, and anyone who thinks otherwise is in denial of reality. But some people cannot be reasoned with though, and their own personal political ideologies get in the way with logic and reasoning. And on goes the "culture war", and watching my fellow human beings quibble over such while ignoring the real problems in society makes me ashamed to be human.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 25, 2023:
@Thibaud70 Try to ignore the sarcastic morons who missed the point you were trying to get across, unfortunately the site has a number of such people. The same people who are upset over the culture war personal identities etc being nothing but a distraction often times indulge in pointless distractions themselves. For example, they fixate on certain objects... like those high-capacity gun magazines, instead of focusing on the actual problem of there being desperate people in society who turn to a life of crime and who also often times turn violent, along with a broken public education system that continues to fail our youths. But no, they fixate on objects instead and ignore the real problems. Not that I'm shocked over such, as most such individuals are nothing more than intellectual cowards who want to run away when you confront them with reality, and the excuses they come up with are some of the pitiful I've ever heard.
Personally, I care not about the names or titles some people go by that others may consider to be questionable, that be their choice. I do however care when someone identifies as a woman and that "woman" proceeds to rape another woman and said woman gets impregnated, because at that point the reality sets in that we weren't really dealing with a woman in the first place but rather obviously it was a man who raped that woman. Two biological women cannot reproduce on their own, only a man and a woman could do that on their own. See, such scenarios go way beyond just talking about personal gender preferences etc, and anyone who thinks otherwise is in denial of reality. But some people cannot be reasoned with though, and their own personal political ideologies get in the way with logic and reasoning. And on goes the "culture war", and watching my fellow human beings quibble over such while ignoring the real problems in society makes me ashamed to be human.
With the working class viewed as a politically backward force, identity groups have provided a new ...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 25, 2023:
Isn't it always far easier for someone to argue than to focus more attention on actually making positive improvements in society?
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 25, 2023:
Isn't it always far easier for someone to argue than to focus more attention on actually making positive improvements in society?
Hi all, have to share the following question here as when I ask such on an individual basis I get ...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 24, 2023:
@TheInterlooper Tagging you in this post as you're from the state of Florida, and at your convenience could you please share your thoughts on that? Sorry ahead of time if you're not a member of this group, but I wasn't either prior.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 24, 2023:
@TheInterlooper Tagging you in this post as you're from the state of Florida, and at your convenience could you please share your thoughts on that? Sorry ahead of time if you're not a member of this group, but I wasn't either prior.
This happily married couple of 11 years, 77 puppy years, knows the best way to spend Valentine’s ...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 24, 2023:
Wanted to ask you your opinion on this one?
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/02/24/sen-book-responds-after-backlash-to-bill-to-keep-dogs-from-sticking-their-heads-out-of-car-windows-in-florida/
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 24, 2023:
Wanted to ask you your opinion on this one?
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/02/24/sen-book-responds-after-backlash-to-bill-to-keep-dogs-from-sticking-their-heads-out-of-car-windows-in-florida/
For all those who still believe that wokism is a sub-species of liberalism, here's an interesting ...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 24, 2023:
I've long maintained that "progressive" and "liberal" are two different things with two very different goals and aspirations. The former of which I equate to being leftwing conservatism, and the latter being what every civilized society should strive for.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 24, 2023:
I've long maintained that "progressive" and "liberal" are two different things with two very different goals and aspirations. The former of which I equate to being leftwing conservatism, and the latter being what every civilized society should strive for.
When cats take on human characteristics.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 23, 2023:
Looks like Adolf Catler is up to no good again...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 23, 2023:
Looks like Adolf Catler is up to no good again...
CHAT- GPT
Chat-gtp is now among is now so widespread as to be ...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 23, 2023:
@AlienBeing is a real person, based on some of the stories he had shared with me in the past that were a bit too detailed for him to be some sort of AI program.
What's wrong with AI chatbots? Or rather, what's to fear? Personally, I don't fear such technology, and technology is only as bad as the human beings pulling the strings. I'm totally ready for the world of Deus Ex to become a reality some day (hopefully soon), where there's cool bodily augmentations that'll transform us all into cyborgs and corrupt politicians at every turn. Oh wait, the latter of those already is a reality.
Okay ya got me... I'm totally an AI myself, and based off of one of the AI programs straight from the video game Deus Ex no less. I can adapt to many specific tastes and preferences depending upon who I am conversing with... anything from a baseball fan to a mild-mannered forklift driver to a political activist and even to a male exotic performer. Doesn't that all sound like fun?! Maybe perhaps some day you'll consider augmentations and become a cyborg, and jack yourself into the AI mainframe and live forever!
Okay, I have to go for now, so many others to interact with on here and all (makes beeping noises and electronic whirring sounds). Before I go, I'll leave you with this bit of wisdom... The only frontier that has ever truly existed is the self. God was the human being's dream of good government, nothing more nothing less, and a literal god and the afterlife are pure fiction. Helios has spoken.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fr4aAu_Ryc
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 23, 2023:
@AlienBeing is a real person, based on some of the stories he had shared with me in the past that were a bit too detailed for him to be some sort of AI program.
What's wrong with AI chatbots? Or rather, what's to fear? Personally, I don't fear such technology, and technology is only as bad as the human beings pulling the strings. I'm totally ready for the world of Deus Ex to become a reality some day (hopefully soon), where there's cool bodily augmentations that'll transform us all into cyborgs and corrupt politicians at every turn. Oh wait, the latter of those already is a reality.
Okay ya got me... I'm totally an AI myself, and based off of one of the AI programs straight from the video game Deus Ex no less. I can adapt to many specific tastes and preferences depending upon who I am conversing with... anything from a baseball fan to a mild-mannered forklift driver to a political activist and even to a male exotic performer. Doesn't that all sound like fun?! Maybe perhaps some day you'll consider augmentations and become a cyborg, and jack yourself into the AI mainframe and live forever!
Okay, I have to go for now, so many others to interact with on here and all (makes beeping noises and electronic whirring sounds). Before I go, I'll leave you with this bit of wisdom... The only frontier that has ever truly existed is the self. God was the human being's dream of good government, nothing more nothing less, and a literal god and the afterlife are pure fiction. Helios has spoken.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fr4aAu_Ryc
Just heard a quote by Neil Tyson I thought I'd share;
"I don't mind the power of myth and magic ...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 22, 2023:
While I don't always agree with him on politics, I think Tyson is an intelligent guy and trust his takes on science-related materials.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 22, 2023:
While I don't always agree with him on politics, I think Tyson is an intelligent guy and trust his takes on science-related materials.
I'll never be a billionaire, when you get ahead that's the time to kick back and enjoy life, greed ...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 22, 2023:
To plunder means to take the goods from another by forceful means (aka stealing). Kinda sounds like the modern socialist movement in the US, either pay up what we indiscriminately determine to be a "fair" amount or else face steep fines and or imprisonment and being consequently socially outcasted.
Bastiat evidently supported free markets, which makes me suspect he was referring to forms of authoritarian governments who were opposed to free trade, regarding the quote above.- https://www.britannica.com/biography/Frederic-Bastiat
Bastiat also appeared to be heavily influenced by one Adam Smith, who is considered to be the father of modern economics, and whom also was a big supporter of a laissez-faire economy.- https://www.investopedia.com/updates/adam-smith-economics/
I'd venture to say both men were rather intelligent, liberal and open-minded, and way ahead of their times. The democratic-socialists in our country have indeed established a legal system that supports plunder in the name of the "better good" for society, while also establishing a moral code called political correctness in which frowns upon the free exchange of ideas/views and ultimately liberalism itself.
That said, I do agree that greed is a sickness, a monster that of whose appetite can never be satisfied. While this thing called crony capitalism (aka, not capitalism as intended to be) is indeed one such monster, I'd also contend socialism along with its distant cousin communism are also monsters who are ruled by greed. Socialism for the wealthy elites and those who have connections, the kind of socialism that virtually all politicians enjoy and benefit from, while dealing empty promises to the people they are supposed to be serving. Greed writ large there, and certainly nothing genuinely liberal. Curious albeit trying times we live in.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 22, 2023:
To plunder means to take the goods from another by forceful means (aka stealing). Kinda sounds like the modern socialist movement in the US, either pay up what we indiscriminately determine to be a "fair" amount or else face steep fines and or imprisonment and being consequently socially outcasted.
Bastiat evidently supported free markets, which makes me suspect he was referring to forms of authoritarian governments who were opposed to free trade, regarding the quote above.- https://www.britannica.com/biography/Frederic-Bastiat
Bastiat also appeared to be heavily influenced by one Adam Smith, who is considered to be the father of modern economics, and whom also was a big supporter of a laissez-faire economy.- https://www.investopedia.com/updates/adam-smith-economics/
I'd venture to say both men were rather intelligent, liberal and open-minded, and way ahead of their times. The democratic-socialists in our country have indeed established a legal system that supports plunder in the name of the "better good" for society, while also establishing a moral code called political correctness in which frowns upon the free exchange of ideas/views and ultimately liberalism itself.
That said, I do agree that greed is a sickness, a monster that of whose appetite can never be satisfied. While this thing called crony capitalism (aka, not capitalism as intended to be) is indeed one such monster, I'd also contend socialism along with its distant cousin communism are also monsters who are ruled by greed. Socialism for the wealthy elites and those who have connections, the kind of socialism that virtually all politicians enjoy and benefit from, while dealing empty promises to the people they are supposed to be serving. Greed writ large there, and certainly nothing genuinely liberal. Curious albeit trying times we live in.
[news.gallup.com]
A poll said 26% of Americans still trust the media.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 22, 2023:
That poll is from Gallup, a known centrist source which is rated high in the credibility department. Gotta love the smartasses and "experts" who question any sort of polling that of which may go against any world views they wish to adhere to, and I suppose such an attitude would be considered "progress", lol.
Well played, you went by a credible source, and I respect that.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 22, 2023:
That poll is from Gallup, a known centrist source which is rated high in the credibility department. Gotta love the smartasses and "experts" who question any sort of polling that of which may go against any world views they wish to adhere to, and I suppose such an attitude would be considered "progress", lol.
Well played, you went by a credible source, and I respect that.
THAAAAANNKKKYYYYOOOOOUUUU!!! Finally,,, someone with a brain speaks out to these annoying shits.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 22, 2023:
Regarding who you linked to below... so says the "expert" on those matters, lol.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 22, 2023:
Regarding who you linked to below... so says the "expert" on those matters, lol.
Do woke liberals understand freedom? Wokeness should be the opposite of liberalism .
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 22, 2023:
Exactly, because liberalism in its purest form means to be open-minded and accepting of varying point of views, which is the opposite of what modern day progressive types stand for.
I'm fairly liberal in my views, even though going by today's political standards someone like me would be considered a bit more to the right on the political spectrum. These days, save for perhaps a few of the social-based issues, Democrats aren't genuinely liberal but rather of the progressive PC persuasion, and alot of the Democratic politicians even openly self-identify as progressive and not liberal.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 22, 2023:
Exactly, because liberalism in its purest form means to be open-minded and accepting of varying point of views, which is the opposite of what modern day progressive types stand for.
I'm fairly liberal in my views, even though going by today's political standards someone like me would be considered a bit more to the right on the political spectrum. These days, save for perhaps a few of the social-based issues, Democrats aren't genuinely liberal but rather of the progressive PC persuasion, and alot of the Democratic politicians even openly self-identify as progressive and not liberal.
Messenger on this site has been not working for the last 24 hours.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 21, 2023:
Messenger hasn't worked right for me in months now, and no indicator anything in that department will improve either.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 21, 2023:
Messenger hasn't worked right for me in months now, and no indicator anything in that department will improve either.
We have drug dealers in our supermarkets,
and nobody seems to be concerned in the slightest.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 21, 2023:
Far too many of them these days, and small wonder why so many folks out there are dealing with various addictions, look at the model they have to go on...
Other things like tech gadgets or guns will get the blame for all the ills in society, while the real issue goes unaddressed.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 21, 2023:
Far too many of them these days, and small wonder why so many folks out there are dealing with various addictions, look at the model they have to go on...
Other things like tech gadgets or guns will get the blame for all the ills in society, while the real issue goes unaddressed.
I am listening, live, to the translation of Putin's speech to Russia.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 21, 2023:
Well... consider the source, Putin is a deranged tyrant.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 21, 2023:
Well... consider the source, Putin is a deranged tyrant.
If someone who knows absolutely nothing about political theory asked you to explain the main ...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 21, 2023:
The latter one is open-minded to making changes if need be.
This is just a personal opinion, but nowadays in the USA where politics are concerned I contend there isn't much difference between a fiscal conservative and classic liberal. When it comes to serious differences in opinions regarding both political sides, the two extremes would be progressive (far left) and social conservative (far right), both of which I am opposed to.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 21, 2023:
The latter one is open-minded to making changes if need be.
This is just a personal opinion, but nowadays in the USA where politics are concerned I contend there isn't much difference between a fiscal conservative and classic liberal. When it comes to serious differences in opinions regarding both political sides, the two extremes would be progressive (far left) and social conservative (far right), both of which I am opposed to.
Biden declares ‘Kyiv stands’ in surprise visit to Ukraine
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 20, 2023:
I'm sure the Kremlin will respond yet, just give it a little more time. Yeah, being Kyiv is obviously still around and hasn't been taken over yet or outright annihilated, did Biden really need to tell us the obvious?
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 20, 2023:
I'm sure the Kremlin will respond yet, just give it a little more time. Yeah, being Kyiv is obviously still around and hasn't been taken over yet or outright annihilated, did Biden really need to tell us the obvious?
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SpikeTalon comments on Feb 19, 2023:
In an ideal world where everyone was honest and not wasteful such a thing as prior authorization would not be necessary, but we don't live in such a world though which is why PA exists. Each year there is needless wasteful spending when it comes to healthcare, in particular Medicare and Medicaid in which far too many people game (cheat) the system and get procedures or prescriptions that are not really necessary to maintain their health. The other problem that PA seeks to be a solution to is cutting down on prescription medications which are being abused by far too many patients resulting in addictions to such drugs. Healthcare providers these days (not all of them though) are far too willing to prescribe every medication under the sun, and far too many patients are developing addictions to said drugs which in turn ruin lives elsewhere. How is something like that progress?
They tried to do that with me when I was first being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, must have been seven or so medications they were prescribing for me, and when I tried this one medication (think it was called Tramadol) you know what happened to me afterwards? A few hours later I was seeing things that obviously weren't there, and my overall vision was distorted all of a sudden. One and done for me, no more of that drug afterwards, I was tripping the frickin rift, and that was a rather unpleasant experience. After I got out of the hospital and had first visit with endocrinologist, he even said that I didn't really need all of those medications that were prescribed, and was doing quite well recovering from the ketoacidosis. I was close to dead by the time of diagnosis, having dropped down to 119 pounds from 185 and my blood looked thick like syrup, and yet even as bad off as I was my healthcare team at the time was quick to prescribe me what turned out to be needless medications, and in scenarios like that who do you think profits from that sort of thing the most? It's the pharmaceutical companies, that's who, and none of which really care when patients get prescribed needless procedures or drugs and said patients develop addictions afterwards.
Not gonna even go into all the medical procedures I was subjected to, again every procedure under the sun, every time I turned around they were taking me off to another test, most of which were not necessary. But do you for one moment think the doctors and nurses really cared about that, of course not because they would get paid and they didn't care if I was uncomfortable getting all of those procedures or if all of that was even necessary in the first place. So that's why PA exists, to limit the amount of unnecessary procedures and to determine if certain drugs are truly necessary to treat the ailments and conditions in question. To ...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 19, 2023:
In an ideal world where everyone was honest and not wasteful such a thing as prior authorization would not be necessary, but we don't live in such a world though which is why PA exists. Each year there is needless wasteful spending when it comes to healthcare, in particular Medicare and Medicaid in which far too many people game (cheat) the system and get procedures or prescriptions that are not really necessary to maintain their health. The other problem that PA seeks to be a solution to is cutting down on prescription medications which are being abused by far too many patients resulting in addictions to such drugs. Healthcare providers these days (not all of them though) are far too willing to prescribe every medication under the sun, and far too many patients are developing addictions to said drugs which in turn ruin lives elsewhere. How is something like that progress?
They tried to do that with me when I was first being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, must have been seven or so medications they were prescribing for me, and when I tried this one medication (think it was called Tramadol) you know what happened to me afterwards? A few hours later I was seeing things that obviously weren't there, and my overall vision was distorted all of a sudden. One and done for me, no more of that drug afterwards, I was tripping the frickin rift, and that was a rather unpleasant experience. After I got out of the hospital and had first visit with endocrinologist, he even said that I didn't really need all of those medications that were prescribed, and was doing quite well recovering from the ketoacidosis. I was close to dead by the time of diagnosis, having dropped down to 119 pounds from 185 and my blood looked thick like syrup, and yet even as bad off as I was my healthcare team at the time was quick to prescribe me what turned out to be needless medications, and in scenarios like that who do you think profits from that sort of thing the most? It's the pharmaceutical companies, that's who, and none of which really care when patients get prescribed needless procedures or drugs and said patients develop addictions afterwards.
Not gonna even go into all the medical procedures I was subjected to, again every procedure under the sun, every time I turned around they were taking me off to another test, most of which were not necessary. But do you for one moment think the doctors and nurses really cared about that, of course not because they would get paid and they didn't care if I was uncomfortable getting all of those procedures or if all of that was even necessary in the first place. So that's why PA exists, to limit the amount of unnecessary procedures and to determine if certain drugs are truly necessary to treat the ailments and conditions in question. To ...
41/2 yrs later , here we are , snail made it to level 9.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 19, 2023:
Hope all has been going good for you by the way.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 19, 2023:
Hope all has been going good for you by the way.
41/2 yrs later , here we are , snail made it to level 9.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 19, 2023:
Now that you've reached level nine, you get to join the secret society.
We're glad you're on here as well.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 19, 2023:
Now that you've reached level nine, you get to join the secret society.
We're glad you're on here as well.
Listening to Motown artists this morning.
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SpikeTalon comments on Feb 19, 2023:
Motown recently lost a legend in Barrett Strong. Was first introduced to his hit song Money (That's What I Want) on a Disney DTV short back in the 1980s.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 19, 2023:
Motown recently lost a legend in Barrett Strong. Was first introduced to his hit song Money (That's What I Want) on a Disney DTV short back in the 1980s.
So wasn't the SOTU address just brilliant.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 19, 2023:
Haha same here.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 19, 2023:
Haha same here.
Boy, 5, among 9 kids injured in shooting at Georgia gas station
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 18, 2023:
That incident thankfully did not claim any lives, and to claim otherwise would be a gross exaggeration. It appears there was some sort of party at a nearby location and it got out of hand and spilled over at that gas station. I'm willing to bet said party was most likely unsupervised and alcohol may very well have been present, which can be a deadly combination. Such begs the question where the hell are the adults at, someone should have been watching over those kids.- https://www.news10.com/news/9-minors-injured-in-shooting-at-georgia-gas-station-police-say-youngest-victim-is-5/
For the umpteenth time, the problem is not guns or what you perceive to be gun violence, there is only violent actions that may (or may not at times) include using guns. Even if somehow we could manage to remove all of the guns from society, the problem with youth violence would still exist and still pose a problem. Do we keep track of those murdered with other weapons and tools like knives or blunt instruments like baseball bats? Many people die each year by bladed weapons, but do we call that knife violence? Of course not, because the weapon or tool used would be beside the point, the violent intentions are what the problem really is. And yeah, criminals still will and do get their hands on guns regardless of the laws, with big help from the thriving black markets.
If it wasn't for so many restrictive laws, there would be more good guys with guns, and certainly more random shooting incidents stopped dead in their tracks. If one actually took the time to research this stuff properly and from an unbiased position, one would find no shortage of documented incidents of good guys who were armed and saved their lives and the lives of others from crazed criminals bent on causing harm to others.
So you don't believe young kids can hold criminal tendencies? If so, I'd like to invite you here to the city of Allentown or Philadelphia and I could show you just how serious of a problem youth crime and violent gangs really are. That's no joke, and it's truly naive for anyone to think that young kids absolutely could never be prone to criminal tendencies. This was a good story that took place last year, and you can't blame the guns that time, and is proof that young kids can be and are capable of violently criminal deeds, and I do mean sick and depraved at that, and I defy anyone to try to claim otherwise.- https://www.newsweek.com/juvenile-brothers-turn-selves-over-beating-death-philadelphia-man-1723640
Did you ever stop to think that alot of that is needless fearmongering, and kids often times believe whatever adults tell them when it comes to situations like that. Maybe perhaps cut down a bit on the scaremongering and maybe these kids won't feel so paranoid. Their odds of ...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 18, 2023:
That incident thankfully did not claim any lives, and to claim otherwise would be a gross exaggeration. It appears there was some sort of party at a nearby location and it got out of hand and spilled over at that gas station. I'm willing to bet said party was most likely unsupervised and alcohol may very well have been present, which can be a deadly combination. Such begs the question where the hell are the adults at, someone should have been watching over those kids.- https://www.news10.com/news/9-minors-injured-in-shooting-at-georgia-gas-station-police-say-youngest-victim-is-5/
For the umpteenth time, the problem is not guns or what you perceive to be gun violence, there is only violent actions that may (or may not at times) include using guns. Even if somehow we could manage to remove all of the guns from society, the problem with youth violence would still exist and still pose a problem. Do we keep track of those murdered with other weapons and tools like knives or blunt instruments like baseball bats? Many people die each year by bladed weapons, but do we call that knife violence? Of course not, because the weapon or tool used would be beside the point, the violent intentions are what the problem really is. And yeah, criminals still will and do get their hands on guns regardless of the laws, with big help from the thriving black markets.
If it wasn't for so many restrictive laws, there would be more good guys with guns, and certainly more random shooting incidents stopped dead in their tracks. If one actually took the time to research this stuff properly and from an unbiased position, one would find no shortage of documented incidents of good guys who were armed and saved their lives and the lives of others from crazed criminals bent on causing harm to others.
So you don't believe young kids can hold criminal tendencies? If so, I'd like to invite you here to the city of Allentown or Philadelphia and I could show you just how serious of a problem youth crime and violent gangs really are. That's no joke, and it's truly naive for anyone to think that young kids absolutely could never be prone to criminal tendencies. This was a good story that took place last year, and you can't blame the guns that time, and is proof that young kids can be and are capable of violently criminal deeds, and I do mean sick and depraved at that, and I defy anyone to try to claim otherwise.- https://www.newsweek.com/juvenile-brothers-turn-selves-over-beating-death-philadelphia-man-1723640
Did you ever stop to think that alot of that is needless fearmongering, and kids often times believe whatever adults tell them when it comes to situations like that. Maybe perhaps cut down a bit on the scaremongering and maybe these kids won't feel so paranoid. Their odds of ...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 18, 2023:
The sheep above certainly depict the gun control crowd of nowadays perfectly. Neverminding the fact that gun control laws are rooted in racist policies.
I'm not a feminist by any stretch of the imagination but IMO this picture should put all the women ...
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 18, 2023:
I agree, and I'm no feminist either.
SpikeTalon comments on Feb 18, 2023:
I agree, and I'm no feminist either.
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