Like
Haha
Sad
Hug
Wow
Hmmm
Grrr/Dislike
Send SmileNavigation
On this day December 18th fifteen years ago, my father passed away after experiencing a sudden heart...
TheMiddleWay comments on Dec 18, 2021:
What would your faith be like today do you suppose had your father survived?
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 19, 2021:
@TheMiddleWay I'm an only child, and yes we were close.
TheMiddleWay comments on Dec 18, 2021:
What would your faith be like today do you suppose had your father survived?
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 19, 2021:
@TheMiddleWay I'm an only child, and yes we were close.
Judge wants ‘forgiveness and understanding’ after she’s caught on video calling suspect N-word
Beachslim7 comments on Dec 15, 2021:
Where's your outrage when al Sharpton calls you a cracker?
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 19, 2021:
@Beachslim7 See my reply above. They don't care about their own double standards, didn't you know man that only whites can be racist...
Beachslim7 comments on Dec 15, 2021:
Where's your outrage when al Sharpton calls you a cracker?
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 19, 2021:
@Beachslim7 See my reply above. They don't care about their own double standards, didn't you know man that only whites can be racist...
On this day December 18th fifteen years ago, my father passed away after experiencing a sudden heart...
TheMiddleWay comments on Dec 18, 2021:
What would your faith be like today do you suppose had your father survived?
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 18, 2021:
@TheMiddleWay Life is a mixture of both positive and negative experiences, and some things will be regardless of how someone may pray for a specific desired outcome. Glad to hear your father got better.
TheMiddleWay comments on Dec 18, 2021:
What would your faith be like today do you suppose had your father survived?
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 18, 2021:
@TheMiddleWay Life is a mixture of both positive and negative experiences, and some things will be regardless of how someone may pray for a specific desired outcome. Glad to hear your father got better.
On this day December 18th fifteen years ago, my father passed away after experiencing a sudden heart...
MichelleGar1 comments on Dec 18, 2021:
For some reason I'm trying to emoji hug on this post but it's not letting me. So here's a virtual hug, 🤗
Sorry for your loss! Hope you and your mom spend a nice day together and remember your dad.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 18, 2021:
Thank you Michelle, much appreciated.
MichelleGar1 comments on Dec 18, 2021:
For some reason I'm trying to emoji hug on this post but it's not letting me. So here's a virtual hug, 🤗
Sorry for your loss! Hope you and your mom spend a nice day together and remember your dad.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 18, 2021:
Thank you Michelle, much appreciated.
On this day December 18th fifteen years ago, my father passed away after experiencing a sudden heart...
Pralina1 comments on Dec 18, 2021:
It’s a good day to bring or send flowers to mom , have a cup of coffee w her or virtual one if distance an issue . My sister and I have a whole party every yr at dads death day . It’s a face time party , and we end up laughing remembering and quoting all dads “ great moments “ and silly ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 18, 2021:
Went over to see mother this morning, was okay, these days whenever someone talks about praying in goes in one ear and out the other.
Pralina1 comments on Dec 18, 2021:
It’s a good day to bring or send flowers to mom , have a cup of coffee w her or virtual one if distance an issue . My sister and I have a whole party every yr at dads death day . It’s a face time party , and we end up laughing remembering and quoting all dads “ great moments “ and silly ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 18, 2021:
Went over to see mother this morning, was okay, these days whenever someone talks about praying in goes in one ear and out the other.
On this day December 18th fifteen years ago, my father passed away after experiencing a sudden heart...
TheMiddleWay comments on Dec 18, 2021:
What would your faith be like today do you suppose had your father survived?
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 18, 2021:
Non-existant still, based on multiple other reasons. That one got me thinking deeper was all, but had he lived on there surely would have been something else that made me question my beliefs.
TheMiddleWay comments on Dec 18, 2021:
What would your faith be like today do you suppose had your father survived?
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 18, 2021:
Non-existant still, based on multiple other reasons. That one got me thinking deeper was all, but had he lived on there surely would have been something else that made me question my beliefs.
On this day December 18th fifteen years ago, my father passed away after experiencing a sudden heart...
Diaco comments on Dec 18, 2021:
Sorry for your loss my condolences. Sadly, Life teaches and reminds some stuff in a painful way and it's inevitable. I'm glad you had open eyes.
It's tough but sometimes we just can say " C'est la vie "...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 18, 2021:
Indeed, such is life.
Diaco comments on Dec 18, 2021:
Sorry for your loss my condolences. Sadly, Life teaches and reminds some stuff in a painful way and it's inevitable. I'm glad you had open eyes.
It's tough but sometimes we just can say " C'est la vie "...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 18, 2021:
Indeed, such is life.
In the news.
Mizbecca comments on Dec 17, 2021:
Interesting...so this different than the day after pill? Been on this site 24 hours and my list of stuff to Google is getting long...😁
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 17, 2021:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mifepristone
Mizbecca comments on Dec 17, 2021:
Interesting...so this different than the day after pill? Been on this site 24 hours and my list of stuff to Google is getting long...😁
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 17, 2021:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mifepristone
In the news.
Petter comments on Dec 17, 2021:
As fast as conservative states shut doors, windows appear in the walls.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 17, 2021:
Yet more proof authoritarian control freak ways will not get in the way of the will of the citizens. They can institute bans all they like, but bans don't make things magically go away.
Petter comments on Dec 17, 2021:
As fast as conservative states shut doors, windows appear in the walls.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 17, 2021:
Yet more proof authoritarian control freak ways will not get in the way of the will of the citizens. They can institute bans all they like, but bans don't make things magically go away.
Voltaire's words were true back then, and still are to this day.
Matias comments on Dec 16, 2021:
It is one of the most favorite fake quotes on this site ...
and that atheists keep using it is nothing they should be proud of.
Here is the original:
"Certainement qui en droit de vous rendre absurde est en droit de vous rendre injuste."
(Voltaire: Questions sur les miracles, onzième ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 16, 2021:
Then even if he didn't say such, the words themselves are still accurate, and had more to do with the post I linked to than Voltaire himself. Thank you though for clarification.
Matias comments on Dec 16, 2021:
It is one of the most favorite fake quotes on this site ...
and that atheists keep using it is nothing they should be proud of.
Here is the original:
"Certainement qui en droit de vous rendre absurde est en droit de vous rendre injuste."
(Voltaire: Questions sur les miracles, onzième ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 16, 2021:
Then even if he didn't say such, the words themselves are still accurate, and had more to do with the post I linked to than Voltaire himself. Thank you though for clarification.
Richard Dawkins Urges People to Sign “Declaration” Opposing Trans Rights | Hemant Mehta | ...
Heavykevy1985 comments on Dec 2, 2021:
Very misleading title. So saying that trans-women were biological men is “bigoted?” We are definitely living in clown world here
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 14, 2021:
@Heavykevy1985 They aren't listening man, they are in their own world, look how many people voted on this post which is an indicator to how many actually agreed with that tripe.
Heavykevy1985 comments on Dec 2, 2021:
Very misleading title. So saying that trans-women were biological men is “bigoted?” We are definitely living in clown world here
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 14, 2021:
@Heavykevy1985 They aren't listening man, they are in their own world, look how many people voted on this post which is an indicator to how many actually agreed with that tripe.
Why most people are so shaken by Nudism? I an a Nudist since birth.....as is most of my family.
SpikeTalon comments on Dec 14, 2021:
Religion, that's why. Religions like catholicism teach people that nudity is some sort of cardinal sin, which is why I hate the catholic church. Can't say I'm a nudist, but then again I'm not exactly a prude either. Times are changing though, and think more people these days have no objections to ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 14, 2021:
@duchessa1 I know there are some in PA, but have not made my way to any yet.
SpikeTalon comments on Dec 14, 2021:
Religion, that's why. Religions like catholicism teach people that nudity is some sort of cardinal sin, which is why I hate the catholic church. Can't say I'm a nudist, but then again I'm not exactly a prude either. Times are changing though, and think more people these days have no objections to ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 14, 2021:
@duchessa1 I know there are some in PA, but have not made my way to any yet.
Why most people are so shaken by Nudism? I an a Nudist since birth.....as is most of my family.
SpikeTalon comments on Dec 14, 2021:
Religion, that's why. Religions like catholicism teach people that nudity is some sort of cardinal sin, which is why I hate the catholic church. Can't say I'm a nudist, but then again I'm not exactly a prude either. Times are changing though, and think more people these days have no objections to ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 14, 2021:
@duchessa1 It isn't legal everywhere in the US though, if I so much as tried to take a walk outside in my underwear the cops would arrest me. You're lucky to have been born into such a family.
SpikeTalon comments on Dec 14, 2021:
Religion, that's why. Religions like catholicism teach people that nudity is some sort of cardinal sin, which is why I hate the catholic church. Can't say I'm a nudist, but then again I'm not exactly a prude either. Times are changing though, and think more people these days have no objections to ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 14, 2021:
@duchessa1 It isn't legal everywhere in the US though, if I so much as tried to take a walk outside in my underwear the cops would arrest me. You're lucky to have been born into such a family.
Catmomma12 just joined and is asking us to help with her research.
TheMiddleWay comments on Oct 27, 2021:
> But to start out first thing asking us to help with their research, should be an automatic boot from the site.
Absolutely 100% definitively **NOT**.
Such an ask does no harm to the community, whether on your first day here or your last.
It'd be different if we were forced into it; we are ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 14, 2021:
@TheMiddleWay Looks like creative51 parted ways with this site...
TheMiddleWay comments on Oct 27, 2021:
> But to start out first thing asking us to help with their research, should be an automatic boot from the site.
Absolutely 100% definitively **NOT**.
Such an ask does no harm to the community, whether on your first day here or your last.
It'd be different if we were forced into it; we are ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 14, 2021:
@TheMiddleWay Looks like creative51 parted ways with this site...
Question for fellow Libertarians.
Tejas comments on Dec 13, 2021:
On this site all the time.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 13, 2021:
Same here, and in my daily life too unfortunately.
Tejas comments on Dec 13, 2021:
On this site all the time.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 13, 2021:
Same here, and in my daily life too unfortunately.
I don't care what you say, I know you would have a blast doing this stuff too. 😁👍[youtube.com]
Pralina1 comments on Dec 10, 2021:
Not me .
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 13, 2021:
@Captain_Feelgood Sounds good, and you do that traveling around the world my friend.
On a side note, did you by chance see this yet, a double barrel AR-15? Pretty cool.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9XgGRYqBVCs
Pralina1 comments on Dec 10, 2021:
Not me .
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 13, 2021:
@Captain_Feelgood Sounds good, and you do that traveling around the world my friend.
On a side note, did you by chance see this yet, a double barrel AR-15? Pretty cool.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9XgGRYqBVCs
Voluntaryism is not far removed from Libertarianism.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 11, 2021:
Works for me. 👍
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
@azzow2 Also if you are interested in checking this out-
"Late last month in Philadelphia a grim milestone was reached, 500 homicides were recorded with a ..."
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 11, 2021:
Works for me. 👍
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
@azzow2 Also if you are interested in checking this out-
"Late last month in Philadelphia a grim milestone was reached, 500 homicides were recorded with a ..."
Voluntaryism is not far removed from Libertarianism.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 11, 2021:
Works for me. 👍
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
@Captain_Feelgood @Trajan61 @TheInterlooper
If you're interested-
"Late last month in Philadelphia a grim milestone was reached, 500 homicides were recorded with a ..."
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 11, 2021:
Works for me. 👍
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
@Captain_Feelgood @Trajan61 @TheInterlooper
If you're interested-
"Late last month in Philadelphia a grim milestone was reached, 500 homicides were recorded with a ..."
Recently I have seen some discussions on this site claiming that it is human nature to always want ...
SpikeTalon comments on Dec 12, 2021:
I'm commenting here on this topic as I am not a member in the group you had posted that in, about the confirmation biases. Did on a post on that myself about a year and a half ago on here, and while some commentary was constructive plenty of other comments were far from it. The group attribution ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
@altschmerz Truth be told Alts I've long considered myself liberal and open-minded, it's just that over the years the political spectrum has changed with each side moving more towards their respective sides and in the process people like me are left somewhere in between the two. These days it would appear someone like me is now just right of center instead of just left of center like I used to be, based on said changes over the years. Intellectual laziness from both extremes.
SpikeTalon comments on Dec 12, 2021:
I'm commenting here on this topic as I am not a member in the group you had posted that in, about the confirmation biases. Did on a post on that myself about a year and a half ago on here, and while some commentary was constructive plenty of other comments were far from it. The group attribution ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
@altschmerz Truth be told Alts I've long considered myself liberal and open-minded, it's just that over the years the political spectrum has changed with each side moving more towards their respective sides and in the process people like me are left somewhere in between the two. These days it would appear someone like me is now just right of center instead of just left of center like I used to be, based on said changes over the years. Intellectual laziness from both extremes.
Recently I have seen some discussions on this site claiming that it is human nature to always want ...
Pralina1 comments on May 28, 2021:
No . Not the human nature . Manipulation . Fear . Clever clo clo / stupidity at the very end 🤢
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
Especially fear these days.
Pralina1 comments on May 28, 2021:
No . Not the human nature . Manipulation . Fear . Clever clo clo / stupidity at the very end 🤢
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
Especially fear these days.
Sorry I couldn't resist, this is too funny. I'll take the Ferrari dressed in black any day...
miklthetaz comments on Dec 12, 2021:
so which is which
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
I said the Ferrari in black above...
miklthetaz comments on Dec 12, 2021:
so which is which
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
I said the Ferrari in black above...
I posted this on the sexy pictures group and it got deleted, is it because it's a naked man not a ...
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 18, 2021:
Was it one of the groups that allows full nudes? If so, that's not right then that it got deleted, but then again I don't bother with those groups. Seems this group is actually more open to full nudes than some of the other similar groups, which I take to be a positive thing.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
@MichelleGar1 That's similar to what happened to me with the 46 year old I had dated, was really good and we loved each other, but in the end she felt somewhat guilty about "robbing" me of my youth, so we eventually parted ways. I have no regrets on that, she taught me alot, and was a pleasure to be with. Unfortunately though, shortly afterwards she got involved with her ex husband (who was considerably older than her) again and I heard from a mutual friend she was sexually assaulted. I know our separation was mutually agreed upon, but at times I can't help but think how different things could have been had we decided to stay together? At one point she actually suggested that we pool our money together and run off far away from it all, maybe I should't have hesitated on that offer? Either way, that's a story from my past that while was gratifying, did not exactly have a happy ending. Admittedly, I don't think violence is the answer when faced with situations like that, but after I heard that one I wanted to find and do terrible things to that man, you should lose your nuts if you do something like that to a woman. Thing is, that's not the only time I found myself in such a situation, I've been more or less forced to watch others who I had cared about very much go through similar scenarios that Jeanne went through, and there was nothing much I could do about it, but that's a whole other story.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 18, 2021:
Was it one of the groups that allows full nudes? If so, that's not right then that it got deleted, but then again I don't bother with those groups. Seems this group is actually more open to full nudes than some of the other similar groups, which I take to be a positive thing.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
@MichelleGar1 That's similar to what happened to me with the 46 year old I had dated, was really good and we loved each other, but in the end she felt somewhat guilty about "robbing" me of my youth, so we eventually parted ways. I have no regrets on that, she taught me alot, and was a pleasure to be with. Unfortunately though, shortly afterwards she got involved with her ex husband (who was considerably older than her) again and I heard from a mutual friend she was sexually assaulted. I know our separation was mutually agreed upon, but at times I can't help but think how different things could have been had we decided to stay together? At one point she actually suggested that we pool our money together and run off far away from it all, maybe I should't have hesitated on that offer? Either way, that's a story from my past that while was gratifying, did not exactly have a happy ending. Admittedly, I don't think violence is the answer when faced with situations like that, but after I heard that one I wanted to find and do terrible things to that man, you should lose your nuts if you do something like that to a woman. Thing is, that's not the only time I found myself in such a situation, I've been more or less forced to watch others who I had cared about very much go through similar scenarios that Jeanne went through, and there was nothing much I could do about it, but that's a whole other story.
I posted this on the sexy pictures group and it got deleted, is it because it's a naked man not a ...
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 18, 2021:
Was it one of the groups that allows full nudes? If so, that's not right then that it got deleted, but then again I don't bother with those groups. Seems this group is actually more open to full nudes than some of the other similar groups, which I take to be a positive thing.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
@Pralina1 If they consent to it though technically you wouldn't be robbing them of their chance to live life, you can't feel guilty for the choices others make, but that does show you are a considerate person which is certainly admirable.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 18, 2021:
Was it one of the groups that allows full nudes? If so, that's not right then that it got deleted, but then again I don't bother with those groups. Seems this group is actually more open to full nudes than some of the other similar groups, which I take to be a positive thing.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
@Pralina1 If they consent to it though technically you wouldn't be robbing them of their chance to live life, you can't feel guilty for the choices others make, but that does show you are a considerate person which is certainly admirable.
I posted this on the sexy pictures group and it got deleted, is it because it's a naked man not a ...
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 18, 2021:
Was it one of the groups that allows full nudes? If so, that's not right then that it got deleted, but then again I don't bother with those groups. Seems this group is actually more open to full nudes than some of the other similar groups, which I take to be a positive thing.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
@MichelleGar1 Think this group was started in an attempt to normalize the other side of the coin... for years it was always okay for older men (like way older) to look at and date much younger women, but older women were never granted the same courtesy, and that doesn't seem fair. If such is okay when old men do it then it should be okay for women to do the same. We have that puritanical mentality to thank for that, thanks for nada organized religion, look at what that has done to women. No woman should be made to feel guilty for liking or looking at younger men so long as said younger man is over age 18, and when I see women being ridiculed for making her own choices on that it just doesn't sit well with me.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 18, 2021:
Was it one of the groups that allows full nudes? If so, that's not right then that it got deleted, but then again I don't bother with those groups. Seems this group is actually more open to full nudes than some of the other similar groups, which I take to be a positive thing.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
@MichelleGar1 Think this group was started in an attempt to normalize the other side of the coin... for years it was always okay for older men (like way older) to look at and date much younger women, but older women were never granted the same courtesy, and that doesn't seem fair. If such is okay when old men do it then it should be okay for women to do the same. We have that puritanical mentality to thank for that, thanks for nada organized religion, look at what that has done to women. No woman should be made to feel guilty for liking or looking at younger men so long as said younger man is over age 18, and when I see women being ridiculed for making her own choices on that it just doesn't sit well with me.
I posted this on the sexy pictures group and it got deleted, is it because it's a naked man not a ...
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 18, 2021:
Was it one of the groups that allows full nudes? If so, that's not right then that it got deleted, but then again I don't bother with those groups. Seems this group is actually more open to full nudes than some of the other similar groups, which I take to be a positive thing.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
@MichelleGar1 No, not looking to hookup at the moment, just saying that older woman younger man relationships aren't unusual these days is all. Didn't intend to use this site for dating, but might be opened to it down the road, as I can see how this site could be useful for atheists to meetup with other atheists like you and Metalhead did. I've been stalked on this site already though and received strange messages, and looks like one of them is back recently on a new account, and it's never good to stalk or pressure someone like that so I'm not about to do it to others. @Pralina1 knows who I'm referring to there.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 18, 2021:
Was it one of the groups that allows full nudes? If so, that's not right then that it got deleted, but then again I don't bother with those groups. Seems this group is actually more open to full nudes than some of the other similar groups, which I take to be a positive thing.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
@MichelleGar1 No, not looking to hookup at the moment, just saying that older woman younger man relationships aren't unusual these days is all. Didn't intend to use this site for dating, but might be opened to it down the road, as I can see how this site could be useful for atheists to meetup with other atheists like you and Metalhead did. I've been stalked on this site already though and received strange messages, and looks like one of them is back recently on a new account, and it's never good to stalk or pressure someone like that so I'm not about to do it to others. @Pralina1 knows who I'm referring to there.
I posted this on the sexy pictures group and it got deleted, is it because it's a naked man not a ...
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 18, 2021:
Was it one of the groups that allows full nudes? If so, that's not right then that it got deleted, but then again I don't bother with those groups. Seems this group is actually more open to full nudes than some of the other similar groups, which I take to be a positive thing.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
@Pralina1 It's not that unusual here America to see such relationships. One woman I had dated was 24 years older than me, and she was one of them that got idea and asked if I was interested in "entertaining" at parties they hosted, I was around 22 at the time and she 46. She and some of her friends convinced me to get over any inhibitions I had at that time, and I've been sexually liberated since and thank them often for that. All good as long as legal adult age and is consensual. Have to do what you have to do though, live your life as you see fit to, and live it fearlessly. Michelle said above you look young too and not like a skinny monkey, and I agree with Michelle.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 18, 2021:
Was it one of the groups that allows full nudes? If so, that's not right then that it got deleted, but then again I don't bother with those groups. Seems this group is actually more open to full nudes than some of the other similar groups, which I take to be a positive thing.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 12, 2021:
@Pralina1 It's not that unusual here America to see such relationships. One woman I had dated was 24 years older than me, and she was one of them that got idea and asked if I was interested in "entertaining" at parties they hosted, I was around 22 at the time and she 46. She and some of her friends convinced me to get over any inhibitions I had at that time, and I've been sexually liberated since and thank them often for that. All good as long as legal adult age and is consensual. Have to do what you have to do though, live your life as you see fit to, and live it fearlessly. Michelle said above you look young too and not like a skinny monkey, and I agree with Michelle.
I posted this on the sexy pictures group and it got deleted, is it because it's a naked man not a ...
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 18, 2021:
Was it one of the groups that allows full nudes? If so, that's not right then that it got deleted, but then again I don't bother with those groups. Seems this group is actually more open to full nudes than some of the other similar groups, which I take to be a positive thing.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
@MichelleGar1 That's what I thought and you're a year older than her. Yeah MetalHead is your fiancee right? Good guy, chatted with him on here in the past.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 18, 2021:
Was it one of the groups that allows full nudes? If so, that's not right then that it got deleted, but then again I don't bother with those groups. Seems this group is actually more open to full nudes than some of the other similar groups, which I take to be a positive thing.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
@MichelleGar1 That's what I thought and you're a year older than her. Yeah MetalHead is your fiancee right? Good guy, chatted with him on here in the past.
A Libertarian's take on abortion (hint hint, such a choice should be up to the woman, and the ...
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 11, 2021:
I'm in the middle ground (ish) stance that when it (said embryo) has physical features like fingers and toes, a nose, eyes, and responds to stimulie,,, it's a living human that deserves the right to live like anyone else. (Short of those covicted of heinous crimes... they should be put to death. ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
@Captain_Feelgood Nevermind I see what you're saying, yeah that font is showing like that on my end too.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 11, 2021:
I'm in the middle ground (ish) stance that when it (said embryo) has physical features like fingers and toes, a nose, eyes, and responds to stimulie,,, it's a living human that deserves the right to live like anyone else. (Short of those covicted of heinous crimes... they should be put to death. ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
@Captain_Feelgood Nevermind I see what you're saying, yeah that font is showing like that on my end too.
I posted this on the sexy pictures group and it got deleted, is it because it's a naked man not a ...
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 18, 2021:
Was it one of the groups that allows full nudes? If so, that's not right then that it got deleted, but then again I don't bother with those groups. Seems this group is actually more open to full nudes than some of the other similar groups, which I take to be a positive thing.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
@MichelleGar1 Aren't you around Pralina's age? I heard women don't mind looking at younger guys these days, and the host of this group is older than me.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 18, 2021:
Was it one of the groups that allows full nudes? If so, that's not right then that it got deleted, but then again I don't bother with those groups. Seems this group is actually more open to full nudes than some of the other similar groups, which I take to be a positive thing.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
@MichelleGar1 Aren't you around Pralina's age? I heard women don't mind looking at younger guys these days, and the host of this group is older than me.
I posted this on the sexy pictures group and it got deleted, is it because it's a naked man not a ...
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 18, 2021:
Was it one of the groups that allows full nudes? If so, that's not right then that it got deleted, but then again I don't bother with those groups. Seems this group is actually more open to full nudes than some of the other similar groups, which I take to be a positive thing.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
@Pralina1 Haha, might be that way over there but recently here in America a higher number of women are dating or have married men considerably younger than themselves, and it's not viewed as weird or anything these days. 13 or so years isn't that many, and think Alts and Michelle are around your age? Okie dokie though, in future posts will be sure to not tag you here, lol. Never too old to have fun though...
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 18, 2021:
Was it one of the groups that allows full nudes? If so, that's not right then that it got deleted, but then again I don't bother with those groups. Seems this group is actually more open to full nudes than some of the other similar groups, which I take to be a positive thing.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
@Pralina1 Haha, might be that way over there but recently here in America a higher number of women are dating or have married men considerably younger than themselves, and it's not viewed as weird or anything these days. 13 or so years isn't that many, and think Alts and Michelle are around your age? Okie dokie though, in future posts will be sure to not tag you here, lol. Never too old to have fun though...
A Libertarian's take on abortion (hint hint, such a choice should be up to the woman, and the ...
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 11, 2021:
I'm in the middle ground (ish) stance that when it (said embryo) has physical features like fingers and toes, a nose, eyes, and responds to stimulie,,, it's a living human that deserves the right to live like anyone else. (Short of those covicted of heinous crimes... they should be put to death. ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
@Captain_Feelgood You did an actual post in this group? If so, I didn't see it...
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 11, 2021:
I'm in the middle ground (ish) stance that when it (said embryo) has physical features like fingers and toes, a nose, eyes, and responds to stimulie,,, it's a living human that deserves the right to live like anyone else. (Short of those covicted of heinous crimes... they should be put to death. ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
@Captain_Feelgood You did an actual post in this group? If so, I didn't see it...
I posted this on the sexy pictures group and it got deleted, is it because it's a naked man not a ...
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 18, 2021:
Was it one of the groups that allows full nudes? If so, that's not right then that it got deleted, but then again I don't bother with those groups. Seems this group is actually more open to full nudes than some of the other similar groups, which I take to be a positive thing.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
@altschmerz @Pralina1
Sorry @MichelleGar1 haven't had much time lately to post in this group. I'm not good with the whole selfie thing, was much easier when there was someone to hold the camera for me. Not exactly the most flattering camera angles here either or best lighting, but here are a few updated body shots (one in bikini brief other in board shorts), alongside one of them you've previously seen that was from back in around 2008, I still pretty much look the same. If I get the time to, was thinking about doing a shot similar to the bowtie outfit one for New Years' as everyone celebrates the new year, maybe also hold a bottle of Champagne in a key spot, but just created a new group on here so can't promise.
SpikeTalon comments on Aug 18, 2021:
Was it one of the groups that allows full nudes? If so, that's not right then that it got deleted, but then again I don't bother with those groups. Seems this group is actually more open to full nudes than some of the other similar groups, which I take to be a positive thing.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
@altschmerz @Pralina1
Sorry @MichelleGar1 haven't had much time lately to post in this group. I'm not good with the whole selfie thing, was much easier when there was someone to hold the camera for me. Not exactly the most flattering camera angles here either or best lighting, but here are a few updated body shots (one in bikini brief other in board shorts), alongside one of them you've previously seen that was from back in around 2008, I still pretty much look the same. If I get the time to, was thinking about doing a shot similar to the bowtie outfit one for New Years' as everyone celebrates the new year, maybe also hold a bottle of Champagne in a key spot, but just created a new group on here so can't promise.
A Libertarian's take on abortion (hint hint, such a choice should be up to the woman, and the ...
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 11, 2021:
I'm in the middle ground (ish) stance that when it (said embryo) has physical features like fingers and toes, a nose, eyes, and responds to stimulie,,, it's a living human that deserves the right to live like anyone else. (Short of those covicted of heinous crimes... they should be put to death. ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
Not bad to be in the middle by the way.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 11, 2021:
I'm in the middle ground (ish) stance that when it (said embryo) has physical features like fingers and toes, a nose, eyes, and responds to stimulie,,, it's a living human that deserves the right to live like anyone else. (Short of those covicted of heinous crimes... they should be put to death. ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
Not bad to be in the middle by the way.
A Libertarian's take on abortion (hint hint, such a choice should be up to the woman, and the ...
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 11, 2021:
I'm in the middle ground (ish) stance that when it (said embryo) has physical features like fingers and toes, a nose, eyes, and responds to stimulie,,, it's a living human that deserves the right to live like anyone else. (Short of those covicted of heinous crimes... they should be put to death. ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
Truth be told so am I on that one, while personally speaking I'm not especially thrilled with elective abortion procedures, I still think involving the Government in such affairs would generally be a bad idea.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 11, 2021:
I'm in the middle ground (ish) stance that when it (said embryo) has physical features like fingers and toes, a nose, eyes, and responds to stimulie,,, it's a living human that deserves the right to live like anyone else. (Short of those covicted of heinous crimes... they should be put to death. ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
Truth be told so am I on that one, while personally speaking I'm not especially thrilled with elective abortion procedures, I still think involving the Government in such affairs would generally be a bad idea.
Someone on here recently asked me what Libertarians think about abortion, so here's the answer - ...
skado comments on Dec 11, 2021:
Libertarianism is known for having a liberal leaning wing and a conservative leaning wing, the latter being more prominent it appears to me. My guess is there are probably plenty of individuals who identify strongly as both Libertarian and “pro-life” so-called, regardless of official platforms....
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
@skado Especially true on the last part there regarding what both liberals and conservatives are inclined to do. Always thought of myself as more open-minded to things rather than sticking to the same old same old, assuming such changes would be within reason.
skado comments on Dec 11, 2021:
Libertarianism is known for having a liberal leaning wing and a conservative leaning wing, the latter being more prominent it appears to me. My guess is there are probably plenty of individuals who identify strongly as both Libertarian and “pro-life” so-called, regardless of official platforms....
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
@skado Especially true on the last part there regarding what both liberals and conservatives are inclined to do. Always thought of myself as more open-minded to things rather than sticking to the same old same old, assuming such changes would be within reason.
Someone on here recently asked me what Libertarians think about abortion, so here's the answer - ...
skado comments on Dec 11, 2021:
Libertarianism is known for having a liberal leaning wing and a conservative leaning wing, the latter being more prominent it appears to me. My guess is there are probably plenty of individuals who identify strongly as both Libertarian and “pro-life” so-called, regardless of official platforms....
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
Still considering doing a post on the different manifestations of liberal and conservative beliefs. We often hear people say they are either one or the other, but what exactly is it that we are being liberal or conservative on? For example, one could be both fiscally and constitutionally conservative while being socially liberal (pretty much my stance), while others could be left-leaning progressive/socialist when it comes to the economy and Constitution yet be socially conservative (pretty much describes the stance of my family members, they are Democrat but very religious and puritanical in their social views and are against gay rights and abortion rights).
skado comments on Dec 11, 2021:
Libertarianism is known for having a liberal leaning wing and a conservative leaning wing, the latter being more prominent it appears to me. My guess is there are probably plenty of individuals who identify strongly as both Libertarian and “pro-life” so-called, regardless of official platforms....
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
Still considering doing a post on the different manifestations of liberal and conservative beliefs. We often hear people say they are either one or the other, but what exactly is it that we are being liberal or conservative on? For example, one could be both fiscally and constitutionally conservative while being socially liberal (pretty much my stance), while others could be left-leaning progressive/socialist when it comes to the economy and Constitution yet be socially conservative (pretty much describes the stance of my family members, they are Democrat but very religious and puritanical in their social views and are against gay rights and abortion rights).
Someone on here recently asked me what Libertarians think about abortion, so here's the answer - ...
skado comments on Dec 11, 2021:
Libertarianism is known for having a liberal leaning wing and a conservative leaning wing, the latter being more prominent it appears to me. My guess is there are probably plenty of individuals who identify strongly as both Libertarian and “pro-life” so-called, regardless of official platforms....
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
Libertarianism can go both ways depending on the individual, and while some aspects may appear to be more in favor of the right (think free speech and gun rights for example), the overall philosophy/beliefs are rooted in classic liberalism. Over the years the political spectrum has changed, less than twenty or so years ago someone like me would have been considered a just left of center liberal, but being how the left has gradually shifted further left (and of course the right has gone more to the right) that now puts someone like me just right of center. I'd say just slightly more right due to supporting speech and gun rights and being constitutionally conservative, but unabashedly liberal on issues like criminal justice reform/LGBT rights/abortion rights/euthanasia rights/and de-criminalizing victimless crimes to name a few.
If it is wrong for Government to interfere with private gun ownership, then it's also wrong for Government to restrict the right for a woman to get an abortion if she wants/needs one, as I see it.
skado comments on Dec 11, 2021:
Libertarianism is known for having a liberal leaning wing and a conservative leaning wing, the latter being more prominent it appears to me. My guess is there are probably plenty of individuals who identify strongly as both Libertarian and “pro-life” so-called, regardless of official platforms....
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
Libertarianism can go both ways depending on the individual, and while some aspects may appear to be more in favor of the right (think free speech and gun rights for example), the overall philosophy/beliefs are rooted in classic liberalism. Over the years the political spectrum has changed, less than twenty or so years ago someone like me would have been considered a just left of center liberal, but being how the left has gradually shifted further left (and of course the right has gone more to the right) that now puts someone like me just right of center. I'd say just slightly more right due to supporting speech and gun rights and being constitutionally conservative, but unabashedly liberal on issues like criminal justice reform/LGBT rights/abortion rights/euthanasia rights/and de-criminalizing victimless crimes to name a few.
If it is wrong for Government to interfere with private gun ownership, then it's also wrong for Government to restrict the right for a woman to get an abortion if she wants/needs one, as I see it.
Voluntaryism is not far removed from Libertarianism.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 11, 2021:
Works for me. 👍
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
Feel free to join.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 11, 2021:
Works for me. 👍
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
Feel free to join.
Hi all.
Castlepaloma comments on Dec 11, 2021:
Are anarchist/unvaxxer welcome too.? Lol
For most places discriminate me,
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
Surely. I'll get around to making new members mods sometime tomorrow.
Castlepaloma comments on Dec 11, 2021:
Are anarchist/unvaxxer welcome too.? Lol
For most places discriminate me,
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
Surely. I'll get around to making new members mods sometime tomorrow.
Hi all, I am new to this site and look forward to meeting interesting and like-minded individuals.
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 11, 2020:
"The Lobby Group"
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
"The Federalist Papers Group"
SpikeTalon comments on Apr 11, 2020:
"The Lobby Group"
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 11, 2021:
"The Federalist Papers Group"
Jussie Smollett verdict: Actor found guilty of lying to police in faking a hate crime-
[wsj.com]
richiegtt comments on Dec 10, 2021:
This racist sob Deserves jail time
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 10, 2021:
He sure does.
richiegtt comments on Dec 10, 2021:
This racist sob Deserves jail time
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 10, 2021:
He sure does.
I don't care what you say, I know you would have a blast doing this stuff too. 😁👍[youtube.com]
Pralina1 comments on Dec 10, 2021:
Not me .
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 10, 2021:
@Captain_Feelgood Pralina says no freaking way, lol. That video clip is a riot. Geez, didn't realize you lost your dog recently, sorry to hear man.
Pralina1 comments on Dec 10, 2021:
Not me .
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 10, 2021:
@Captain_Feelgood Pralina says no freaking way, lol. That video clip is a riot. Geez, didn't realize you lost your dog recently, sorry to hear man.
If the host of this group thinks the following post is inappropriate for here, I will gladly delete ...
Pralina1 comments on Nov 30, 2021:
What is wrong with wanting to have better rules in place about guns ? Better rules for everyone’s safety .
What type of danger a regular citizen is worrying about that he / she needs a military weapon ?
Where the hell all these people with such weapons live that they feel so threatened ?
Ok . ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 10, 2021:
@Trajan61 By the way Trajan, I was recently browsing through various memes and came across a good one. Remember this one? While Star Wars may be fictional, that scenario is realistic in the sense that's how some evil people think, and scary it is.
Pralina1 comments on Nov 30, 2021:
What is wrong with wanting to have better rules in place about guns ? Better rules for everyone’s safety .
What type of danger a regular citizen is worrying about that he / she needs a military weapon ?
Where the hell all these people with such weapons live that they feel so threatened ?
Ok . ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 10, 2021:
@Trajan61 By the way Trajan, I was recently browsing through various memes and came across a good one. Remember this one? While Star Wars may be fictional, that scenario is realistic in the sense that's how some evil people think, and scary it is.
Only Fully Vaxxed Can Die By Assisted Suicide in Germany
The German Euthanasia Association has ...
BD66 comments on Dec 6, 2021:
Politicians make completely insane rules like that all the time.
When you put politicians in charge of the means of production (ie Socialism), they make equally insane decisions.
That's one of the main reasons why Socialism fails every single time.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 10, 2021:
Aye, the politicians from both political extremes are guilty of such.
BD66 comments on Dec 6, 2021:
Politicians make completely insane rules like that all the time.
When you put politicians in charge of the means of production (ie Socialism), they make equally insane decisions.
That's one of the main reasons why Socialism fails every single time.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 10, 2021:
Aye, the politicians from both political extremes are guilty of such.
Yesterday the President of Guatemala said he has not heard a word from Kamala since she met with him...
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 9, 2021:
Pretty much the same as Slow Joe... Even when he's there,,, he's not all there.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 9, 2021:
He's somewhere out there in that left field thingy...
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 9, 2021:
Pretty much the same as Slow Joe... Even when he's there,,, he's not all there.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 9, 2021:
He's somewhere out there in that left field thingy...
Love or to be loved
KKGator comments on Apr 11, 2018:
Neither. I love a few people, and a few people love me.
That's all that is necessary to me.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 9, 2021:
@KKGator Well, ya can't fault me for tryin' to be positive though, lol.
KKGator comments on Apr 11, 2018:
Neither. I love a few people, and a few people love me.
That's all that is necessary to me.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 9, 2021:
@KKGator Well, ya can't fault me for tryin' to be positive though, lol.
Worst take on Ayn Rand yet?
IAMGROOT comments on Apr 22, 2018:
This person obviously has NO CLUE what Rand or Objectivism are about. "Fascist agenda?" Seriously?
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 9, 2021:
Can't tell you how many times I've been called a fascist for my libertarian views...
IAMGROOT comments on Apr 22, 2018:
This person obviously has NO CLUE what Rand or Objectivism are about. "Fascist agenda?" Seriously?
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 9, 2021:
Can't tell you how many times I've been called a fascist for my libertarian views...
I made a bad joke about assassins and Trump.
MikeFlora comments on Jan 28, 2019:
Here's the joke I made,
Where is a good assassin when you need one. They shoot good presidents like JFK, I wonder if they also shoot the worst president this country has ever had?
This country is 2 to 1 against the wall, and that asshole is still pushing for it.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 9, 2021:
I thought you were against needless gun related violence, Mike?
MikeFlora comments on Jan 28, 2019:
Here's the joke I made,
Where is a good assassin when you need one. They shoot good presidents like JFK, I wonder if they also shoot the worst president this country has ever had?
This country is 2 to 1 against the wall, and that asshole is still pushing for it.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 9, 2021:
I thought you were against needless gun related violence, Mike?
Here it is, and there isn't any way to make excuses, or spin it either.
MikeFlora comments on Aug 28, 2019:
You aren't going to believe what a Trump supporter said. " Trump's website is more mobile device friendly"
I don'tknow what to say about that level of stupidity.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 9, 2021:
Who's more a moron, the Trump supporter or the Biden supporter? Both of those men are con artists. It's like dumb pointing the finger at dumber, and the insanity continues on...
MikeFlora comments on Aug 28, 2019:
You aren't going to believe what a Trump supporter said. " Trump's website is more mobile device friendly"
I don'tknow what to say about that level of stupidity.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 9, 2021:
Who's more a moron, the Trump supporter or the Biden supporter? Both of those men are con artists. It's like dumb pointing the finger at dumber, and the insanity continues on...
Love or to be loved
KKGator comments on Apr 11, 2018:
Neither. I love a few people, and a few people love me.
That's all that is necessary to me.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 9, 2021:
Nonsense, everyone on here loves Gator!
KKGator comments on Apr 11, 2018:
Neither. I love a few people, and a few people love me.
That's all that is necessary to me.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 9, 2021:
Nonsense, everyone on here loves Gator!
Yup.. 🥴.....
SpikeTalon comments on Dec 6, 2021:
@Captain_Feelgood
@TheInterlooper
@Trajan61
Did another post in the gun control group, this time posted a pic of one of my pieces, but but.... said photo of my gun is actually one of my replica airguns, but it will be interesting to see if any in that group could tell the difference? I'm sure ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 9, 2021:
@TheInterlooper @Trajan61
Okay @Captain_Feelgood just did another post in the gun control group as promised.
"This is pretty much a continuation of my previous post in this group, about how looks can be ..."
SpikeTalon comments on Dec 6, 2021:
@Captain_Feelgood
@TheInterlooper
@Trajan61
Did another post in the gun control group, this time posted a pic of one of my pieces, but but.... said photo of my gun is actually one of my replica airguns, but it will be interesting to see if any in that group could tell the difference? I'm sure ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 9, 2021:
@TheInterlooper @Trajan61
Okay @Captain_Feelgood just did another post in the gun control group as promised.
"This is pretty much a continuation of my previous post in this group, about how looks can be ..."
As a disclaimer, the following post contains an image that some might be sensitive to, but hope that...
Rignor comments on Dec 7, 2021:
First impression, it is an assault weapon that has no civilian application. High capacity (more than 15 round) magazine, pistol grip with shoulder butt for a nice secure handling. Shortened barrel that improves the ability to wield the weapon, but cost accuracy. There is no reason anyone outside of ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 8, 2021:
@Pralina1 I don't think more regulations are the answer, it's all too easy for people to simply ignore the laws. Look at drunk driving for example, look at all the laws on the books against driving under the influence, yet each year thousands are killed when someone gets behind the wheel while under the influence. I know most people probably wouldn't want to hear this, but I strongly think there isn't much we can do once certain things have been created that of which could cause harm or death to human beings, once something is created you can't simply uncreate it. It is a truly complex problem in which there are no simplistic solutions. On a side note, I commend you for believing responsible people should be free to own what they want as long as they are not impeding another's existence, I respect that, live and let live.
Rignor comments on Dec 7, 2021:
First impression, it is an assault weapon that has no civilian application. High capacity (more than 15 round) magazine, pistol grip with shoulder butt for a nice secure handling. Shortened barrel that improves the ability to wield the weapon, but cost accuracy. There is no reason anyone outside of ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 8, 2021:
@Pralina1 I don't think more regulations are the answer, it's all too easy for people to simply ignore the laws. Look at drunk driving for example, look at all the laws on the books against driving under the influence, yet each year thousands are killed when someone gets behind the wheel while under the influence. I know most people probably wouldn't want to hear this, but I strongly think there isn't much we can do once certain things have been created that of which could cause harm or death to human beings, once something is created you can't simply uncreate it. It is a truly complex problem in which there are no simplistic solutions. On a side note, I commend you for believing responsible people should be free to own what they want as long as they are not impeding another's existence, I respect that, live and let live.
As a disclaimer, the following post contains an image that some might be sensitive to, but hope that...
Rignor comments on Dec 7, 2021:
First impression, it is an assault weapon that has no civilian application. High capacity (more than 15 round) magazine, pistol grip with shoulder butt for a nice secure handling. Shortened barrel that improves the ability to wield the weapon, but cost accuracy. There is no reason anyone outside of ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 7, 2021:
@Rignor I wasn't knocking you for giving an honest opinion, all I was saying though is that I wasn't surprised to read the points you made is all.
I agree on that part, but based on what I've observed over the years experts are more often than not consulted prior to making such decisions, although they should be. If the experts from both sides of the aisle were consulted like they should, our society would see considerably less discontent from the citizens.
Finding a balance is the trick there, you are right. However, my rights or choices do not end where someone else's fears pick up. It is plain wrong for some politicians to restrict women's reproductive rights just because they claim to be fearful that human life is being snuffed out, that's not a sound reason to support such restrictive legislation. Likewise, it's not right to place restrictions on private gun ownership/usage either based on fears of the unknown, especially when said measures by and large have failed us, as criminals care not for your rules. This may sound pessimistic, but given how emotionally charged this topic is I rather doubt we will ever reach a happy medium, one of where both sides are fully content. Again I ask, who exactly gets to determine what is and what isn't reasonable, and how do we know for certain who decides things can and will be fair? There are laws in place against drunk driving, and yet each year there are thousands who are killed needlessly because said laws don't appear to be helping enough. That's also a big concern, but I don't see enough talk on that issue and how to maybe improve things where that issue is concerned.
You are right, restricting gun ownership will not solve the problem of violence, as potentially violent offenders will simply find other means of carrying out their violent deeds. Society too often makes people feel guilty for seeking out mental health services, it's like such is still taboo for some curious reason, and also how seeking out such help could potentially mark a person for life (the stigma of being a mentally disturbed individual that is). Much work still needs to be done in that department. As for the last part of your reply, right again, politicians from both sides have been a problem and really need to go, but once again I somehow doubt anything will change there so long as the majority of the citizens keep voting for either of the two major political Parties. I do have a theory as to why our society has become so violent prone, but that wouldn't really be appropriate for this group, and I get the feeling that most people on here would simply ignore said theory in favor of believing whatever it is that aligns with their own views and that of which makes them comfortable. Lastly, good to hear that on your own experiences ...
Rignor comments on Dec 7, 2021:
First impression, it is an assault weapon that has no civilian application. High capacity (more than 15 round) magazine, pistol grip with shoulder butt for a nice secure handling. Shortened barrel that improves the ability to wield the weapon, but cost accuracy. There is no reason anyone outside of ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 7, 2021:
@Rignor I wasn't knocking you for giving an honest opinion, all I was saying though is that I wasn't surprised to read the points you made is all.
I agree on that part, but based on what I've observed over the years experts are more often than not consulted prior to making such decisions, although they should be. If the experts from both sides of the aisle were consulted like they should, our society would see considerably less discontent from the citizens.
Finding a balance is the trick there, you are right. However, my rights or choices do not end where someone else's fears pick up. It is plain wrong for some politicians to restrict women's reproductive rights just because they claim to be fearful that human life is being snuffed out, that's not a sound reason to support such restrictive legislation. Likewise, it's not right to place restrictions on private gun ownership/usage either based on fears of the unknown, especially when said measures by and large have failed us, as criminals care not for your rules. This may sound pessimistic, but given how emotionally charged this topic is I rather doubt we will ever reach a happy medium, one of where both sides are fully content. Again I ask, who exactly gets to determine what is and what isn't reasonable, and how do we know for certain who decides things can and will be fair? There are laws in place against drunk driving, and yet each year there are thousands who are killed needlessly because said laws don't appear to be helping enough. That's also a big concern, but I don't see enough talk on that issue and how to maybe improve things where that issue is concerned.
You are right, restricting gun ownership will not solve the problem of violence, as potentially violent offenders will simply find other means of carrying out their violent deeds. Society too often makes people feel guilty for seeking out mental health services, it's like such is still taboo for some curious reason, and also how seeking out such help could potentially mark a person for life (the stigma of being a mentally disturbed individual that is). Much work still needs to be done in that department. As for the last part of your reply, right again, politicians from both sides have been a problem and really need to go, but once again I somehow doubt anything will change there so long as the majority of the citizens keep voting for either of the two major political Parties. I do have a theory as to why our society has become so violent prone, but that wouldn't really be appropriate for this group, and I get the feeling that most people on here would simply ignore said theory in favor of believing whatever it is that aligns with their own views and that of which makes them comfortable. Lastly, good to hear that on your own experiences ...
Yup.. 🥴.....
SpikeTalon comments on Dec 6, 2021:
@Captain_Feelgood
@TheInterlooper
@Trajan61
Did another post in the gun control group, this time posted a pic of one of my pieces, but but.... said photo of my gun is actually one of my replica airguns, but it will be interesting to see if any in that group could tell the difference? I'm sure ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 7, 2021:
@TheInterlooper @Trajan61
Thanks @Captain_Feelgood for providing feedback on that post, and I just got done asking him the same question as you did. I didn't get surprised either, got the reactions I thought I'd get.
SpikeTalon comments on Dec 6, 2021:
@Captain_Feelgood
@TheInterlooper
@Trajan61
Did another post in the gun control group, this time posted a pic of one of my pieces, but but.... said photo of my gun is actually one of my replica airguns, but it will be interesting to see if any in that group could tell the difference? I'm sure ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 7, 2021:
@TheInterlooper @Trajan61
Thanks @Captain_Feelgood for providing feedback on that post, and I just got done asking him the same question as you did. I didn't get surprised either, got the reactions I thought I'd get.
As a disclaimer, the following post contains an image that some might be sensitive to, but hope that...
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 7, 2021:
YOU, YOu You war-mongering killer, lover of death, lover of blood and guts, mother rapers and father stabers, ,,, Alice will tell you all about it.. 🙄 🤣 .. You really need to post this on the 'gun control' page..
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 7, 2021:
@Captain_Feelgood Yeah, wondered why you mentioned about posting that in the gun control group, which is indeed what I did. Well, at least no one suffered a heart attack or aneurysm, as I thought that may have been the case whenever sharing a photo like that in a gun control group, so guess that's all good though.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 7, 2021:
YOU, YOu You war-mongering killer, lover of death, lover of blood and guts, mother rapers and father stabers, ,,, Alice will tell you all about it.. 🙄 🤣 .. You really need to post this on the 'gun control' page..
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 7, 2021:
@Captain_Feelgood Yeah, wondered why you mentioned about posting that in the gun control group, which is indeed what I did. Well, at least no one suffered a heart attack or aneurysm, as I thought that may have been the case whenever sharing a photo like that in a gun control group, so guess that's all good though.
As a disclaimer, the following post contains an image that some might be sensitive to, but hope that...
Rignor comments on Dec 7, 2021:
First impression, it is an assault weapon that has no civilian application. High capacity (more than 15 round) magazine, pistol grip with shoulder butt for a nice secure handling. Shortened barrel that improves the ability to wield the weapon, but cost accuracy. There is no reason anyone outside of ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 7, 2021:
@Captain_Feelgood I too asked him that question. That shouldn't surprise guys like you or me though, knowing how the gun control supporters tend to make terms up as they go along (think high capacity magazine clip, for example). My replica MPX above has a laser dot sight attached, I'm surprised no one thought that it was a mini missile launcher thingy...
Rignor comments on Dec 7, 2021:
First impression, it is an assault weapon that has no civilian application. High capacity (more than 15 round) magazine, pistol grip with shoulder butt for a nice secure handling. Shortened barrel that improves the ability to wield the weapon, but cost accuracy. There is no reason anyone outside of ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 7, 2021:
@Captain_Feelgood I too asked him that question. That shouldn't surprise guys like you or me though, knowing how the gun control supporters tend to make terms up as they go along (think high capacity magazine clip, for example). My replica MPX above has a laser dot sight attached, I'm surprised no one thought that it was a mini missile launcher thingy...
As a disclaimer, the following post contains an image that some might be sensitive to, but hope that...
Rignor comments on Dec 7, 2021:
First impression, it is an assault weapon that has no civilian application. High capacity (more than 15 round) magazine, pistol grip with shoulder butt for a nice secure handling. Shortened barrel that improves the ability to wield the weapon, but cost accuracy. There is no reason anyone outside of ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 7, 2021:
@Rignor Thank you for the taking the time to give honest feedback, and unfortunately you pretty much answered as I thought you (or any other supporters of gun control who would have given feedback) would, so I didn't get surprised. I'm going to tag @Pralina1 and @Redheadedgammy in this reply as well being they voted on your reply, which I take to be a sign that they concured with your assessment. Based on what you mentioned above, I take it you aren't very familiar with guns or have much knowledge on the differences between firearm types?
Now, suppose I told you that the photo of my MPX above is actually a replica C02-powered pellet gun that shoots relatively harmless wadcutter pellets that at best would be good for shredding paper targets, and not nowhere near what could be considered an "assault weapon"? That is indeed the case by the way, it is just an airgun, and the point of this post was to show that those in the gun control movement are largely visual (and rather emotional) and judge these guns based on how they look on the outside, instead of taking other factors into consideration first. To be fair, no shortage of high emotions on the gun rights side either, but at least most of those on the gun rights side have direct knowledge on the various types of firearms (and airgun replicas) so as to arrive to logical conclusions.
How exactly does one reasonably conclude what does or does not constitute an "assault weapon"? Since 1986 and under the Reagan Administration no less the private ownership of fully automatic weapons has been illegal, and there is a big difference between fully automatic and semi-automatic. Out of all the physical characteristics you mentioned above, don't you think that perhaps there was more focus there on what the weapon looks like instead of taking other possible factors into consideration first? Magazine size, a folding stock, barrel length etc, do not necessarily make such a gun anymore dangerous than say a seven-round 357 Magnum revolver, both can be potentially dangerous yet neither one of them are necessarily what I'd call assault guns. Also, there is a specific reason why there are both Military and civilian versions of the same weapons, hint hint the latter of the two do not possess the full ability of the former.
Magazine bans or limits are largely a joke and not even a funny joke at that. A skilled shooter could do just as much damage with multiple ten-round capacity magazines as they could with two or so thirty-round magazines, as most skilled shooters could reload in mere seconds. Stocks and arm braces, depending on the individual shooter, can be mostly for looks, as any reasonably strong individual certainly would not need such in order to use said weapon. Same is mostly true with barrel length, while a ...
Rignor comments on Dec 7, 2021:
First impression, it is an assault weapon that has no civilian application. High capacity (more than 15 round) magazine, pistol grip with shoulder butt for a nice secure handling. Shortened barrel that improves the ability to wield the weapon, but cost accuracy. There is no reason anyone outside of ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 7, 2021:
@Rignor Thank you for the taking the time to give honest feedback, and unfortunately you pretty much answered as I thought you (or any other supporters of gun control who would have given feedback) would, so I didn't get surprised. I'm going to tag @Pralina1 and @Redheadedgammy in this reply as well being they voted on your reply, which I take to be a sign that they concured with your assessment. Based on what you mentioned above, I take it you aren't very familiar with guns or have much knowledge on the differences between firearm types?
Now, suppose I told you that the photo of my MPX above is actually a replica C02-powered pellet gun that shoots relatively harmless wadcutter pellets that at best would be good for shredding paper targets, and not nowhere near what could be considered an "assault weapon"? That is indeed the case by the way, it is just an airgun, and the point of this post was to show that those in the gun control movement are largely visual (and rather emotional) and judge these guns based on how they look on the outside, instead of taking other factors into consideration first. To be fair, no shortage of high emotions on the gun rights side either, but at least most of those on the gun rights side have direct knowledge on the various types of firearms (and airgun replicas) so as to arrive to logical conclusions.
How exactly does one reasonably conclude what does or does not constitute an "assault weapon"? Since 1986 and under the Reagan Administration no less the private ownership of fully automatic weapons has been illegal, and there is a big difference between fully automatic and semi-automatic. Out of all the physical characteristics you mentioned above, don't you think that perhaps there was more focus there on what the weapon looks like instead of taking other possible factors into consideration first? Magazine size, a folding stock, barrel length etc, do not necessarily make such a gun anymore dangerous than say a seven-round 357 Magnum revolver, both can be potentially dangerous yet neither one of them are necessarily what I'd call assault guns. Also, there is a specific reason why there are both Military and civilian versions of the same weapons, hint hint the latter of the two do not possess the full ability of the former.
Magazine bans or limits are largely a joke and not even a funny joke at that. A skilled shooter could do just as much damage with multiple ten-round capacity magazines as they could with two or so thirty-round magazines, as most skilled shooters could reload in mere seconds. Stocks and arm braces, depending on the individual shooter, can be mostly for looks, as any reasonably strong individual certainly would not need such in order to use said weapon. Same is mostly true with barrel length, while a ...
Seems to me that in the opinion of many on this board, women have Bodily Autonomy when it comes to ...
SpikeTalon comments on Dec 7, 2021:
I cannot as I am pro choice for both issues. I'm glad albeit somewhat shocked (I say shocked knowing how pro vaccine you are, and I don't mean that in a bad way) that you did such a post, but I commend you for speaking up on a valid matter. Really does make one wonder, now doesn't it?
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 7, 2021:
@TheMiddleWay On the abortion debate, I can respect your stance on the matter, and at least you know where you stand. Personally speaking, I am not exactly fond of selective abortion procedures, but in the end feel that it is none of my business about the choices women make in regards to their pregnancies.
On the last part of your reply, I agree wholeheartedly. Even the secular community has its share of biased individuals, but they will vehemently deny being biased though. Arguing with them is a lost cause, but can't blame you for trying I suppose.
SpikeTalon comments on Dec 7, 2021:
I cannot as I am pro choice for both issues. I'm glad albeit somewhat shocked (I say shocked knowing how pro vaccine you are, and I don't mean that in a bad way) that you did such a post, but I commend you for speaking up on a valid matter. Really does make one wonder, now doesn't it?
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 7, 2021:
@TheMiddleWay On the abortion debate, I can respect your stance on the matter, and at least you know where you stand. Personally speaking, I am not exactly fond of selective abortion procedures, but in the end feel that it is none of my business about the choices women make in regards to their pregnancies.
On the last part of your reply, I agree wholeheartedly. Even the secular community has its share of biased individuals, but they will vehemently deny being biased though. Arguing with them is a lost cause, but can't blame you for trying I suppose.
As a disclaimer, the following post contains an image that some might be sensitive to, but hope that...
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 7, 2021:
YOU, YOu You war-mongering killer, lover of death, lover of blood and guts, mother rapers and father stabers, ,,, Alice will tell you all about it.. 🙄 🤣 .. You really need to post this on the 'gun control' page..
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 7, 2021:
Well... can't you get anything you want at Alice's restaurant, lol. Before I was issued my gun had to go see the psychiatrist first, and when I got there told him man, I just wanna kill, I wanna see blood and gore and guts and veins in my teeth, and found myself jumping up and down on his desk yelling kill kill kill! Before I knew it he was joining me and also jumping up and down on the desk yelling kill kill kill! Didn't realize it but an Army Sergeant was in the room next door and heard everything, walked over to me and pinned a medal on me and said you're our man for the job. What a time that was...
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 7, 2021:
YOU, YOu You war-mongering killer, lover of death, lover of blood and guts, mother rapers and father stabers, ,,, Alice will tell you all about it.. 🙄 🤣 .. You really need to post this on the 'gun control' page..
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 7, 2021:
Well... can't you get anything you want at Alice's restaurant, lol. Before I was issued my gun had to go see the psychiatrist first, and when I got there told him man, I just wanna kill, I wanna see blood and gore and guts and veins in my teeth, and found myself jumping up and down on his desk yelling kill kill kill! Before I knew it he was joining me and also jumping up and down on the desk yelling kill kill kill! Didn't realize it but an Army Sergeant was in the room next door and heard everything, walked over to me and pinned a medal on me and said you're our man for the job. What a time that was...
As a disclaimer, the following post contains an image that some might be sensitive to, but hope that...
waitingforgodo comments on Dec 7, 2021:
Despite the pillow talking telling tales , it shows you never sleep alone.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 7, 2021:
Witty response, but any thoughts on the weapon itself though?
waitingforgodo comments on Dec 7, 2021:
Despite the pillow talking telling tales , it shows you never sleep alone.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 7, 2021:
Witty response, but any thoughts on the weapon itself though?
Hitchin' A Ride by Vanity Fare-
[m.youtube.com]
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 6, 2021:
Now that brings back some VERY early memories... 😎👍
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 6, 2021:
For me, reminds me of days back in late 1980s as a kid playing Atari games at home, had radio on often and for some reason used to hear this song alot. Oddly enough, at least in one of those Atari games I pretty much had to hitch a ride in order to play the game properly. Ever hear of Journey the Escape, Atari game based on the music band Journey?
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 6, 2021:
Now that brings back some VERY early memories... 😎👍
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 6, 2021:
For me, reminds me of days back in late 1980s as a kid playing Atari games at home, had radio on often and for some reason used to hear this song alot. Oddly enough, at least in one of those Atari games I pretty much had to hitch a ride in order to play the game properly. Ever hear of Journey the Escape, Atari game based on the music band Journey?
Last night , early this morning actually ,
Called a code blue off ( after 30 mnts and 6 rounds ...
TheMiddleWay comments on Aug 20, 2020:
My office is next to the ER. For the past months, there has been a COVID triage tent outside of it and hence, outside my office window. Before where there was a trickle of ambulances now there is a deluge.
Gives you perspective.
Not often, but often enough, a patient doesn't come in for their ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 6, 2021:
You can empathize as such because you strive to be a decent human being.
TheMiddleWay comments on Aug 20, 2020:
My office is next to the ER. For the past months, there has been a COVID triage tent outside of it and hence, outside my office window. Before where there was a trickle of ambulances now there is a deluge.
Gives you perspective.
Not often, but often enough, a patient doesn't come in for their ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 6, 2021:
You can empathize as such because you strive to be a decent human being.
The following incidents are a big part of the reason why I carry sometimes depending on the places I...
Pralina1 comments on Dec 4, 2021:
I don’t care if people have guns for whatever reasons . I care for what people do w these guns , and how often there is a follow up on their mental health after they get one .
I don’t think anyone needs a military weapon to feel safe either .
I care for how these guns end up on the hands of...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 5, 2021:
By the way, can't say I blame you for being protective of your sister. To all the pedophile priests out there, better not do anything to harm Pralina's little sister, or you're gonna lose your nuts if you do, lol.
Pralina1 comments on Dec 4, 2021:
I don’t care if people have guns for whatever reasons . I care for what people do w these guns , and how often there is a follow up on their mental health after they get one .
I don’t think anyone needs a military weapon to feel safe either .
I care for how these guns end up on the hands of...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 5, 2021:
By the way, can't say I blame you for being protective of your sister. To all the pedophile priests out there, better not do anything to harm Pralina's little sister, or you're gonna lose your nuts if you do, lol.
The following incidents are a big part of the reason why I carry sometimes depending on the places I...
Pralina1 comments on Dec 4, 2021:
I don’t care if people have guns for whatever reasons . I care for what people do w these guns , and how often there is a follow up on their mental health after they get one .
I don’t think anyone needs a military weapon to feel safe either .
I care for how these guns end up on the hands of...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 5, 2021:
@Pralina1 I can agree no one really needs a Military weapon, but such weapons do exist and honestly there are some folks in the Armed Forces who shouldn't have access to such weapons, so what's good for some should be good for all then. While I could be wrong about this, from what I've observed it appears those on the side of gun control legislation are too visually oriented, meaning they focus too much on what the gun in question looks like and a good portion of the guns they refer to as Military-grade firearms are not actually such (that topic might be good for a future post). Hypothetically speaking here for a moment... say that somehow there comes a time when all private gun ownership is banned in the US and all the citizens turn in their guns so that now only Law Enforcement/Government agents/and Military personnel have access to guns... You do realize that people can (and already have) steal weapons off of Military/National Guard bases by means of inside help (inside contacts), right? I know for a fact such has already and continues to happen, some years back personally knew a guy who had black market connections and they had ways of stealing weapons off of a local State Guard barracks and selling the goods on the street. So while there may be concern over privately owned weapons falling into the wrong hands, the same can be said of Federal and State authority's weapons as well. Are we going to insist the Government/Armed Forces surrender all their weapons in order to combat that problem? That of course isn't going to happen anytime soon.
That sounds like a nice story, happy for them. If she was a gun owner though, wonder why she was looking for a man to protect her? On the flip side from a man's perspective here, I personally know other male gun owners who seem to have a natural instinct to desire to use their resources (and guns) to protect their wives and girlfriends. If a guy truly cares, he would not want to ever see harm come to his special lady.
I can agree on that with the irresponsibility and mentally unstable part, but the question there is how exactly do we go about labeling people such? Not to mention, if we unnecessarily subject certain individuals to testing of any sort and it is found out later they are mentally sound, there could be ensuing lawsuits over privacy infringement etc, which ultimately the taxpayers would foot the bill for that if the State Government gets sued and loses. No easy path there on that one, but I understand and agree with your concern on that.
I can certainly respect your decision/choice in not wanting to own a firearm, and you know yourself better than anyone else, and sounds like you made the best choice for yourself. On the last part of your comment... while it's true there are innocent people who ...
Pralina1 comments on Dec 4, 2021:
I don’t care if people have guns for whatever reasons . I care for what people do w these guns , and how often there is a follow up on their mental health after they get one .
I don’t think anyone needs a military weapon to feel safe either .
I care for how these guns end up on the hands of...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 5, 2021:
@Pralina1 I can agree no one really needs a Military weapon, but such weapons do exist and honestly there are some folks in the Armed Forces who shouldn't have access to such weapons, so what's good for some should be good for all then. While I could be wrong about this, from what I've observed it appears those on the side of gun control legislation are too visually oriented, meaning they focus too much on what the gun in question looks like and a good portion of the guns they refer to as Military-grade firearms are not actually such (that topic might be good for a future post). Hypothetically speaking here for a moment... say that somehow there comes a time when all private gun ownership is banned in the US and all the citizens turn in their guns so that now only Law Enforcement/Government agents/and Military personnel have access to guns... You do realize that people can (and already have) steal weapons off of Military/National Guard bases by means of inside help (inside contacts), right? I know for a fact such has already and continues to happen, some years back personally knew a guy who had black market connections and they had ways of stealing weapons off of a local State Guard barracks and selling the goods on the street. So while there may be concern over privately owned weapons falling into the wrong hands, the same can be said of Federal and State authority's weapons as well. Are we going to insist the Government/Armed Forces surrender all their weapons in order to combat that problem? That of course isn't going to happen anytime soon.
That sounds like a nice story, happy for them. If she was a gun owner though, wonder why she was looking for a man to protect her? On the flip side from a man's perspective here, I personally know other male gun owners who seem to have a natural instinct to desire to use their resources (and guns) to protect their wives and girlfriends. If a guy truly cares, he would not want to ever see harm come to his special lady.
I can agree on that with the irresponsibility and mentally unstable part, but the question there is how exactly do we go about labeling people such? Not to mention, if we unnecessarily subject certain individuals to testing of any sort and it is found out later they are mentally sound, there could be ensuing lawsuits over privacy infringement etc, which ultimately the taxpayers would foot the bill for that if the State Government gets sued and loses. No easy path there on that one, but I understand and agree with your concern on that.
I can certainly respect your decision/choice in not wanting to own a firearm, and you know yourself better than anyone else, and sounds like you made the best choice for yourself. On the last part of your comment... while it's true there are innocent people who ...
DeSantis Derangement Syndrome is becoming a trend...
[redstate.com]
azzow2 comments on Dec 4, 2021:
Seems like bickering about nonsense is all they do.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 4, 2021:
Sure does.
azzow2 comments on Dec 4, 2021:
Seems like bickering about nonsense is all they do.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 4, 2021:
Sure does.
I sure hope our hospitals are staying on top of this threat.
Pralina1 comments on Dec 3, 2021:
We had a problem 4 yrs ago , we were told to change r passwords and everything else , and it was quiet a big deal .
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 4, 2021:
@Pralina1 This is a somewhat lengthy read, but worth reading if you get a few spare minutes-
https://healthitsecurity.com/features/amp/can-multi-factor-authentication-help-healthcares-security-posture
Multi-factor or two-factor authentication can help better secure your accounts. 2F auth saved my GMail account on my phone, not sure where the breach originated (I suspect there could have been a data breach at my hospital), but a strange device from a far away location attempted to log into my email account, and the 2F auth prevented them from gaining access, and afterwards I changed my login password to one that is really long. That was the closest I ever came to a hack attempt, and that happened back in September of this year.
Pralina1 comments on Dec 3, 2021:
We had a problem 4 yrs ago , we were told to change r passwords and everything else , and it was quiet a big deal .
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 4, 2021:
@Pralina1 This is a somewhat lengthy read, but worth reading if you get a few spare minutes-
https://healthitsecurity.com/features/amp/can-multi-factor-authentication-help-healthcares-security-posture
Multi-factor or two-factor authentication can help better secure your accounts. 2F auth saved my GMail account on my phone, not sure where the breach originated (I suspect there could have been a data breach at my hospital), but a strange device from a far away location attempted to log into my email account, and the 2F auth prevented them from gaining access, and afterwards I changed my login password to one that is really long. That was the closest I ever came to a hack attempt, and that happened back in September of this year.
'Gun buybacks’ proof that desperate ‘authorities’ need scapegoats-
[ammoland.com]
Captain_Feelgood comments on Nov 27, 2021:
The best response is plainly stated there.
“Evidence: Gun buybacks are ineffective as generally implemented. 1. The buybacks are too small to have an impact. 2. The guns turned in are at low risk of ever being used in a crime. 3. Replacement guns are easily acquired. Unless these three points ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 4, 2021:
@TheInterlooper
@Trajan61
@Tejas
Did another post in the gun control group if anyone is interested to see what feedback it may receive-
"The following incidents are a big part of the reason why I carry sometimes depending on the places I..."
Captain_Feelgood comments on Nov 27, 2021:
The best response is plainly stated there.
“Evidence: Gun buybacks are ineffective as generally implemented. 1. The buybacks are too small to have an impact. 2. The guns turned in are at low risk of ever being used in a crime. 3. Replacement guns are easily acquired. Unless these three points ...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 4, 2021:
@TheInterlooper
@Trajan61
@Tejas
Did another post in the gun control group if anyone is interested to see what feedback it may receive-
"The following incidents are a big part of the reason why I carry sometimes depending on the places I..."
Pew pew
.....pew pew pew!
ratatat tat tat tat tat tat tat tat
cure for road rage....
snytiger6 comments on Aug 6, 2018:
Better hope the guy you honk at isn't a sun nut who is carrying.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 3, 2021:
@snytiger6 Haha, maybe we need to change his name to SillyTiger, lol.
snytiger6 comments on Aug 6, 2018:
Better hope the guy you honk at isn't a sun nut who is carrying.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 3, 2021:
@snytiger6 Haha, maybe we need to change his name to SillyTiger, lol.
I sure hope our hospitals are staying on top of this threat.
Pralina1 comments on Dec 3, 2021:
We had a problem 4 yrs ago , we were told to change r passwords and everything else , and it was quiet a big deal .
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 3, 2021:
@Pralina1 Yeah, Mister Jesus is useless, IT support much better. I'd try to help if you had any questions on cyber security or smartphone security stuff, but not sure how quickly I'd be able to get back to you though.
Pralina1 comments on Dec 3, 2021:
We had a problem 4 yrs ago , we were told to change r passwords and everything else , and it was quiet a big deal .
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 3, 2021:
@Pralina1 Yeah, Mister Jesus is useless, IT support much better. I'd try to help if you had any questions on cyber security or smartphone security stuff, but not sure how quickly I'd be able to get back to you though.
I sure hope our hospitals are staying on top of this threat.
Pralina1 comments on Dec 3, 2021:
We had a problem 4 yrs ago , we were told to change r passwords and everything else , and it was quiet a big deal .
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 3, 2021:
Being that article talked about hospitals facing such attacks, thought you might be interested in that.
Pralina1 comments on Dec 3, 2021:
We had a problem 4 yrs ago , we were told to change r passwords and everything else , and it was quiet a big deal .
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 3, 2021:
Being that article talked about hospitals facing such attacks, thought you might be interested in that.
I sure hope our hospitals are staying on top of this threat.
Pralina1 comments on Dec 3, 2021:
We had a problem 4 yrs ago , we were told to change r passwords and everything else , and it was quiet a big deal .
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 3, 2021:
Can be scary facing such a situation like that.
Pralina1 comments on Dec 3, 2021:
We had a problem 4 yrs ago , we were told to change r passwords and everything else , and it was quiet a big deal .
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 3, 2021:
Can be scary facing such a situation like that.
I sure hope our hospitals are staying on top of this threat.
yvilletom comments on Dec 3, 2021:
Spike, the free market encourages creativity. Do you want to change that?
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 3, 2021:
I wouldn't call that creative, I'd call it criminal. The free-market system is meant to benefit both parties involved...
yvilletom comments on Dec 3, 2021:
Spike, the free market encourages creativity. Do you want to change that?
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 3, 2021:
I wouldn't call that creative, I'd call it criminal. The free-market system is meant to benefit both parties involved...
Alex Baldwin’s failure to check the gun himself before pointing it at someone was reckless in my ...
DenoPenno comments on Dec 3, 2021:
Guns on movie sets should never be real guns.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 3, 2021:
Anti-gun rights zealots like Baldwin should not even be handling guns then, let alone making money off of such. The hypocrisy on that is split thick.
DenoPenno comments on Dec 3, 2021:
Guns on movie sets should never be real guns.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 3, 2021:
Anti-gun rights zealots like Baldwin should not even be handling guns then, let alone making money off of such. The hypocrisy on that is split thick.
The POGO Automatic blood glucose monitor is now available in the US.
Trajan61 comments on Dec 1, 2021:
Hopefully I’ll never have a problem with diabetics Spike but I’ll make sure my 12 year olds nephew who has type 1 has that information.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 2, 2021:
@Trajan61 That works too and is actually better. I know, as I too currently use a CGM.
Trajan61 comments on Dec 1, 2021:
Hopefully I’ll never have a problem with diabetics Spike but I’ll make sure my 12 year olds nephew who has type 1 has that information.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 2, 2021:
@Trajan61 That works too and is actually better. I know, as I too currently use a CGM.
No, this wasn't near Philadelphia as the following article suggested, this happened in a neighboring...
TheInterlooper comments on Dec 2, 2021:
Buy some NRA stickers for you and your neighbors. It may deter the theives from your neighborhood.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 2, 2021:
Funny thing is, I was going to do a second post in the gun control group on here after the first went pretty well, a post explaining the reason why I carry, based on two specific incidents that were close calls for me. Looks like the incident at the Ulta store is another arguing point in my favor.
TheInterlooper comments on Dec 2, 2021:
Buy some NRA stickers for you and your neighbors. It may deter the theives from your neighborhood.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 2, 2021:
Funny thing is, I was going to do a second post in the gun control group on here after the first went pretty well, a post explaining the reason why I carry, based on two specific incidents that were close calls for me. Looks like the incident at the Ulta store is another arguing point in my favor.
No, this wasn't near Philadelphia as the following article suggested, this happened in a neighboring...
TheInterlooper comments on Dec 2, 2021:
Buy some NRA stickers for you and your neighbors. It may deter the theives from your neighborhood.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 2, 2021:
Not sure what my neighbors have, but I've got at least one GOA sticker, good time to use it. Aside from two maybe three neighbors, if thugs were to go on sprees in my neighborhood, the rest would probably either join in on the criminal antics or just cower in fear to the thugs.
TheInterlooper comments on Dec 2, 2021:
Buy some NRA stickers for you and your neighbors. It may deter the theives from your neighborhood.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 2, 2021:
Not sure what my neighbors have, but I've got at least one GOA sticker, good time to use it. Aside from two maybe three neighbors, if thugs were to go on sprees in my neighborhood, the rest would probably either join in on the criminal antics or just cower in fear to the thugs.
The POGO Automatic blood glucose monitor is now available in the US.
Trajan61 comments on Dec 1, 2021:
Hopefully I’ll never have a problem with diabetics Spike but I’ll make sure my 12 year olds nephew who has type 1 has that information.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 1, 2021:
Sounds good, he may like that product.
Trajan61 comments on Dec 1, 2021:
Hopefully I’ll never have a problem with diabetics Spike but I’ll make sure my 12 year olds nephew who has type 1 has that information.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 1, 2021:
Sounds good, he may like that product.
The POGO Automatic blood glucose monitor is now available in the US.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 1, 2021:
Man,, I'm so lucky I don't have to worry about dealing with that. (so far, knock on wood 😑)
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 1, 2021:
I doubt you'll ever get Type 1 like I have, but Type 2 is a concern for anyone though. Knock on wood indeed, I hope you never have to deal with that.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Dec 1, 2021:
Man,, I'm so lucky I don't have to worry about dealing with that. (so far, knock on wood 😑)
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 1, 2021:
I doubt you'll ever get Type 1 like I have, but Type 2 is a concern for anyone though. Knock on wood indeed, I hope you never have to deal with that.
I consider myself a political conservative, and not religious at all .
Seriousreason comments on Nov 30, 2021:
By avoiding any debates regarding someone's faith , tends to be my best defence. Faith (Belief in something without evidence ) . Doesn't just encompass religion.
The ones I do get into heated arguments with, are Christians who deny morality can exist among non believers. They are beyond help.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 1, 2021:
So true on the morality part.
Seriousreason comments on Nov 30, 2021:
By avoiding any debates regarding someone's faith , tends to be my best defence. Faith (Belief in something without evidence ) . Doesn't just encompass religion.
The ones I do get into heated arguments with, are Christians who deny morality can exist among non believers. They are beyond help.
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 1, 2021:
So true on the morality part.
This year so far in Philadelphia there have been over 510 homicides by firearm.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Nov 30, 2021:
Unfortunately you're preaching (pun intended) to the choir here.... Post this on the 'gun control' page, and see what you get.. 🙄 Very sad indeed...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 1, 2021:
Pretty soon I indeed to share a personal story in that group explaining why I think as I do when it comes to carrying. Not only was I at a bank one time that got held up about 20 minutes after I left, I was in the vicinity of a shooting that happened at a local Walmart back in 2018. You know what they say, third time could be the charm, so I'm not waiting for that potential third chance to come around...
Captain_Feelgood comments on Nov 30, 2021:
Unfortunately you're preaching (pun intended) to the choir here.... Post this on the 'gun control' page, and see what you get.. 🙄 Very sad indeed...
SpikeTalon replies on Dec 1, 2021:
Pretty soon I indeed to share a personal story in that group explaining why I think as I do when it comes to carrying. Not only was I at a bank one time that got held up about 20 minutes after I left, I was in the vicinity of a shooting that happened at a local Walmart back in 2018. You know what they say, third time could be the charm, so I'm not waiting for that potential third chance to come around...
If the host of this group thinks the following post is inappropriate for here, I will gladly delete ...
Rignor comments on Nov 30, 2021:
I'm not sure what to call myself. Liberal, Progressive, Social Democrat... I believe everyone has the right to live how the want, within the perspective of not effecting others. If you was to be a bigoted, racist, homophobic asshole, it is your right. If you want to be the exact opposite, that is ...
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 30, 2021:
If you believe in the concept of live and let live, I'd call that liberal, which I'd consider a good thing.
Whilst I can mostly agree that gun owners need to properly secure their guns, it is not my fault if someone decides to break into my residence in order to steal stuff including guns, and proceed to use them in crimes. Most safes and vaults are not 100 % crackproof, so even if guns are locked away in one and a thug breaks in and steals it, won't do alot of good if said thug can crack the safe. What about accountability for the individual who stole the gun and used it in a crime? There seems to be no shortage of anger directed towards the gun owner in such scenarios, but not enough accountability directed towards the criminal who created the problem scenario in the first place, and I take issue with that. Being that I had never before used any of my guns to harm or kill another individual and that I mostly use my firearms for safe target shooting, I must disagree with your conclusion that guns are strictly a weapon meant for killing, as they clearly have other purposes besides maiming or killing.
As for home protection measures go, keep in mind that not everyone lives in a single residence that they own, some of us live in rented apartment complexes and I would not have the authority to setup certain measures you mentioned above. Suffice to say, I have taken some of those measures, and would take full advantage of all the above if I had lived in a single home that I owned. Not all gun owners have the mentality of shoot first and ask questions later, can't say I do. As for the need to carry outside the home, I'm still considering doing a post in this group explaining a personal story in regards to such situations, so I'm not going into that now for the sake of saving me some time.
Then that tells me gun control measures have and continue to fail, and thus we arrive to the reason why I do posts like this from time to time.
People reserve the right to end their own lives, it matters not how they do so, unless your reasoning is strictly for statistical purposes, but such should not be taken into consideration where gun control legislation is concerned, because at that point the situation would be ripe for abuse and what I refer to as "revenge legislation".
Care to elaborate a bit more there on the last part? I'd prefer a peaceful defense as opposed to an aggressive offense, but some folks would leave you no choice on the matter and force your hand. For what it's worth, I don't always carry wherever I go, sometimes I go out unarmed with only wearing a body armor vest, I would call that falling back on a decent defense. Like I mentioned above, I have reason for thinking and saying as I do based on direct personal experience, and as time allows me ...
Rignor comments on Nov 30, 2021:
I'm not sure what to call myself. Liberal, Progressive, Social Democrat... I believe everyone has the right to live how the want, within the perspective of not effecting others. If you was to be a bigoted, racist, homophobic asshole, it is your right. If you want to be the exact opposite, that is ...
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 30, 2021:
If you believe in the concept of live and let live, I'd call that liberal, which I'd consider a good thing.
Whilst I can mostly agree that gun owners need to properly secure their guns, it is not my fault if someone decides to break into my residence in order to steal stuff including guns, and proceed to use them in crimes. Most safes and vaults are not 100 % crackproof, so even if guns are locked away in one and a thug breaks in and steals it, won't do alot of good if said thug can crack the safe. What about accountability for the individual who stole the gun and used it in a crime? There seems to be no shortage of anger directed towards the gun owner in such scenarios, but not enough accountability directed towards the criminal who created the problem scenario in the first place, and I take issue with that. Being that I had never before used any of my guns to harm or kill another individual and that I mostly use my firearms for safe target shooting, I must disagree with your conclusion that guns are strictly a weapon meant for killing, as they clearly have other purposes besides maiming or killing.
As for home protection measures go, keep in mind that not everyone lives in a single residence that they own, some of us live in rented apartment complexes and I would not have the authority to setup certain measures you mentioned above. Suffice to say, I have taken some of those measures, and would take full advantage of all the above if I had lived in a single home that I owned. Not all gun owners have the mentality of shoot first and ask questions later, can't say I do. As for the need to carry outside the home, I'm still considering doing a post in this group explaining a personal story in regards to such situations, so I'm not going into that now for the sake of saving me some time.
Then that tells me gun control measures have and continue to fail, and thus we arrive to the reason why I do posts like this from time to time.
People reserve the right to end their own lives, it matters not how they do so, unless your reasoning is strictly for statistical purposes, but such should not be taken into consideration where gun control legislation is concerned, because at that point the situation would be ripe for abuse and what I refer to as "revenge legislation".
Care to elaborate a bit more there on the last part? I'd prefer a peaceful defense as opposed to an aggressive offense, but some folks would leave you no choice on the matter and force your hand. For what it's worth, I don't always carry wherever I go, sometimes I go out unarmed with only wearing a body armor vest, I would call that falling back on a decent defense. Like I mentioned above, I have reason for thinking and saying as I do based on direct personal experience, and as time allows me ...
@TheInterlooper
@Trajan61
@Captain_Feelgood
Should be interesting to see what develops.
Trajan61 comments on Nov 30, 2021:
I think virtually all of those in the gun control now group are likely liberal democrats and will never be open to allowing us to have reasonable gun control laws. Hell a lot of them probably consider gun owners to be evil just because they own guns.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 30, 2021:
I'm probably going to do a few more posts in that group when I get the time.
Trajan61 comments on Nov 30, 2021:
I think virtually all of those in the gun control now group are likely liberal democrats and will never be open to allowing us to have reasonable gun control laws. Hell a lot of them probably consider gun owners to be evil just because they own guns.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 30, 2021:
I'm probably going to do a few more posts in that group when I get the time.
@TheInterlooper
@Trajan61
@Captain_Feelgood
Should be interesting to see what develops.
Tejas comments on Nov 30, 2021:
The only host or administrator of that group has been inactive for over a year now. I've been tempted to post lots of pro 2nd amendment content in there just for the lols.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 30, 2021:
@Tejas Sadly, you're right about that, it's all about the emotions.
Tejas comments on Nov 30, 2021:
The only host or administrator of that group has been inactive for over a year now. I've been tempted to post lots of pro 2nd amendment content in there just for the lols.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 30, 2021:
@Tejas Sadly, you're right about that, it's all about the emotions.
@TheInterlooper
@Trajan61
@Captain_Feelgood
Should be interesting to see what develops.
Tejas comments on Nov 30, 2021:
The only host or administrator of that group has been inactive for over a year now. I've been tempted to post lots of pro 2nd amendment content in there just for the lols.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 30, 2021:
As for me, I did what I did in the hopes to get others to consider the opposing viewpoint, as I have now been on both sides of that debate.
Tejas comments on Nov 30, 2021:
The only host or administrator of that group has been inactive for over a year now. I've been tempted to post lots of pro 2nd amendment content in there just for the lols.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 30, 2021:
As for me, I did what I did in the hopes to get others to consider the opposing viewpoint, as I have now been on both sides of that debate.
@TheInterlooper
@Trajan61
@Captain_Feelgood
Should be interesting to see what develops.
Tejas comments on Nov 30, 2021:
The only host or administrator of that group has been inactive for over a year now. I've been tempted to post lots of pro 2nd amendment content in there just for the lols.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 30, 2021:
Go for it, never know who might change their mind based on evidence.
Tejas comments on Nov 30, 2021:
The only host or administrator of that group has been inactive for over a year now. I've been tempted to post lots of pro 2nd amendment content in there just for the lols.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 30, 2021:
Go for it, never know who might change their mind based on evidence.
If the host of this group thinks the following post is inappropriate for here, I will gladly delete ...
Pralina1 comments on Nov 30, 2021:
What is wrong with wanting to have better rules in place about guns ? Better rules for everyone’s safety .
What type of danger a regular citizen is worrying about that he / she needs a military weapon ?
Where the hell all these people with such weapons live that they feel so threatened ?
Ok . ...
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 30, 2021:
@Trajan61 I certainly agree on the suicide part, does not make much sense. You're right about the rules too, but how do you convince someone otherwise who actually believes you could just waltz into a local WalMart lay your money down and a few moments later walk out of the store with a new gun? That's not reality, but try telling that to someone who has bought into the lies of the gun control lobby.
Pralina1 comments on Nov 30, 2021:
What is wrong with wanting to have better rules in place about guns ? Better rules for everyone’s safety .
What type of danger a regular citizen is worrying about that he / she needs a military weapon ?
Where the hell all these people with such weapons live that they feel so threatened ?
Ok . ...
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 30, 2021:
@Trajan61 I certainly agree on the suicide part, does not make much sense. You're right about the rules too, but how do you convince someone otherwise who actually believes you could just waltz into a local WalMart lay your money down and a few moments later walk out of the store with a new gun? That's not reality, but try telling that to someone who has bought into the lies of the gun control lobby.
If the host of this group thinks the following post is inappropriate for here, I will gladly delete ...
Trajan61 comments on Nov 30, 2021:
There are very few pro gun democrats left today so I find it kind of hard to be pro gun and support the liberal democrats. I can’t see how anyone could vote for Joe Biden who is a rabid gun control nut and promised to take on the NRA and call themselves pro gun.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 30, 2021:
At times based on their actions, I don't think alot of those Democrats are truly liberal. Guys like you and me are liberal, liberal in the sense that we believe in the individual making choices for themselves as opposed to involving the Government into every problem. It astounds and concerns me to no end the people who claim to be liberal and yet support authoritarian actions or measures.
Trajan61 comments on Nov 30, 2021:
There are very few pro gun democrats left today so I find it kind of hard to be pro gun and support the liberal democrats. I can’t see how anyone could vote for Joe Biden who is a rabid gun control nut and promised to take on the NRA and call themselves pro gun.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 30, 2021:
At times based on their actions, I don't think alot of those Democrats are truly liberal. Guys like you and me are liberal, liberal in the sense that we believe in the individual making choices for themselves as opposed to involving the Government into every problem. It astounds and concerns me to no end the people who claim to be liberal and yet support authoritarian actions or measures.
If the host of this group thinks the following post is inappropriate for here, I will gladly delete ...
Pralina1 comments on Nov 30, 2021:
What is wrong with wanting to have better rules in place about guns ? Better rules for everyone’s safety .
What type of danger a regular citizen is worrying about that he / she needs a military weapon ?
Where the hell all these people with such weapons live that they feel so threatened ?
Ok . ...
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 30, 2021:
What is wrong with having better rules in place? Criminals don't care about your rules which is why they are called criminals. Some of the biggest cities which are Democrat controlled and that have strict gun control measures in place also see some serious homicides by firearm. In Philadelphia alone this year there have been over 500 homicides by gun regardless of the fact that Philly is so restrictive you can't even order a slingshot online and have it delivered there. Yet, such laws have not stopped criminals. I have a personal story I could share with you later that could go a little deeper on the matter, but I don't have the time right now.
I see your point, but there already are strict gun control measures in most states, do you even have any idea what the average gun owner has to go through first before getting the new gun into his/her hands? You have waiting periods, background checks, licenses etc, and yet none of that seems to deter criminals.
Sounds like a parenting problem there. I grew up around and used guns, and never once did I shoot someone or myself. Never said there was anything wrong with the Government advising people of dangers related to either guns or drunk driving, what I question is just how effective is such? Last year there were over 110 million cases of alcohol-impaired driving accidents, despite the constant preaching from Government that drunk driving is bad. Their tactics don't appear to be working much.
Since when has banning anything made it go away permanently? We tried criminalizing recreational drugs, that hasn't worked out and created one hell of a black market. There was a time when gays could not get married, but did that stop them from getting together? There was a dark time when abortion procedures were outlawed, did that stop women from seeking out abortions? If anything, the laws at that time got women killed. Philadelphia has some strict gun control measures in place, but that didn't/has not stopped criminals and gangs from shooting each other up.
This isn't Europe. June of 2020 there were hundreds of BLM and ANTIFA protesters marching down my street, some of whom decided to pick a fight with my neighbor who was only minding his own business. Nevermind the fact ANTIFA has openly advocated for violence against anyone who does agree with their agenda, which is very concerning. When you've got a scenario involving hundreds of potentially violent protesters, that 30 round rifle sounds like a good idea to have on hand just in case. The fear and concerns on that matter are very real. Can't count on the police either, especially knowing the effort from many Democrats to defund police departments, and police are peace officers and not bodyguards, it is up to the individual to defend themselves.
I'm not ...
Pralina1 comments on Nov 30, 2021:
What is wrong with wanting to have better rules in place about guns ? Better rules for everyone’s safety .
What type of danger a regular citizen is worrying about that he / she needs a military weapon ?
Where the hell all these people with such weapons live that they feel so threatened ?
Ok . ...
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 30, 2021:
What is wrong with having better rules in place? Criminals don't care about your rules which is why they are called criminals. Some of the biggest cities which are Democrat controlled and that have strict gun control measures in place also see some serious homicides by firearm. In Philadelphia alone this year there have been over 500 homicides by gun regardless of the fact that Philly is so restrictive you can't even order a slingshot online and have it delivered there. Yet, such laws have not stopped criminals. I have a personal story I could share with you later that could go a little deeper on the matter, but I don't have the time right now.
I see your point, but there already are strict gun control measures in most states, do you even have any idea what the average gun owner has to go through first before getting the new gun into his/her hands? You have waiting periods, background checks, licenses etc, and yet none of that seems to deter criminals.
Sounds like a parenting problem there. I grew up around and used guns, and never once did I shoot someone or myself. Never said there was anything wrong with the Government advising people of dangers related to either guns or drunk driving, what I question is just how effective is such? Last year there were over 110 million cases of alcohol-impaired driving accidents, despite the constant preaching from Government that drunk driving is bad. Their tactics don't appear to be working much.
Since when has banning anything made it go away permanently? We tried criminalizing recreational drugs, that hasn't worked out and created one hell of a black market. There was a time when gays could not get married, but did that stop them from getting together? There was a dark time when abortion procedures were outlawed, did that stop women from seeking out abortions? If anything, the laws at that time got women killed. Philadelphia has some strict gun control measures in place, but that didn't/has not stopped criminals and gangs from shooting each other up.
This isn't Europe. June of 2020 there were hundreds of BLM and ANTIFA protesters marching down my street, some of whom decided to pick a fight with my neighbor who was only minding his own business. Nevermind the fact ANTIFA has openly advocated for violence against anyone who does agree with their agenda, which is very concerning. When you've got a scenario involving hundreds of potentially violent protesters, that 30 round rifle sounds like a good idea to have on hand just in case. The fear and concerns on that matter are very real. Can't count on the police either, especially knowing the effort from many Democrats to defund police departments, and police are peace officers and not bodyguards, it is up to the individual to defend themselves.
I'm not ...
@TheInterlooper
@Trajan61
@Captain_Feelgood
Should be interesting to see what develops.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Nov 30, 2021:
I think this tactic has been tried before, without much success though. Should be interesting to see if any new members respond.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 30, 2021:
Thought I'd give it a go and see what happens.
Captain_Feelgood comments on Nov 30, 2021:
I think this tactic has been tried before, without much success though. Should be interesting to see if any new members respond.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 30, 2021:
Thought I'd give it a go and see what happens.
I consider myself a political conservative, and not religious at all .
azzow2 comments on Nov 29, 2021:
It is difficult to define with a whole lot of stupidity going with both major political parties.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 29, 2021:
Truth be told there, both are bad news.
azzow2 comments on Nov 29, 2021:
It is difficult to define with a whole lot of stupidity going with both major political parties.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 29, 2021:
Truth be told there, both are bad news.
Anyone else hear about or use those Fenix USB-C port rechargeable batteries.
yvilletom comments on Nov 28, 2021:
I haven’t seen any yet. I will look for them.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 28, 2021:
Ordered mine on Walmart.com.
yvilletom comments on Nov 28, 2021:
I haven’t seen any yet. I will look for them.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 28, 2021:
Ordered mine on Walmart.com.
I've long known Reddit was a rather.
Pralina1 comments on Nov 28, 2021:
That’s sad . I do not have the app to view but I can read the captions and get the point .
For a century , nurses portrayed as useless things in short dresses , running behind a doctor w a clip board on hand , and be ready for sex .
Today , I still see Halloween costumes of “ sexy nurse “. ...
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 28, 2021:
I understand it can be easy to think about other careers, but I'm sure there are many out there who do appreciate your efforts. I have much respect for the work you do in helping others.
Pralina1 comments on Nov 28, 2021:
That’s sad . I do not have the app to view but I can read the captions and get the point .
For a century , nurses portrayed as useless things in short dresses , running behind a doctor w a clip board on hand , and be ready for sex .
Today , I still see Halloween costumes of “ sexy nurse “. ...
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 28, 2021:
I understand it can be easy to think about other careers, but I'm sure there are many out there who do appreciate your efforts. I have much respect for the work you do in helping others.
Has everyone been unable to post anything for the past 13 or 14 hours?
SpikeTalon comments on Nov 10, 2021:
Only couldn't post, still could comment though and the chatrooms in groups appeared to have worked okay.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 27, 2021:
@Marionville Thank you, and yup the first to reach 10 on there. From the looks of it, guess there was no rush getting to 10, oh well...
SpikeTalon comments on Nov 10, 2021:
Only couldn't post, still could comment though and the chatrooms in groups appeared to have worked okay.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 27, 2021:
@Marionville Thank you, and yup the first to reach 10 on there. From the looks of it, guess there was no rush getting to 10, oh well...
Has everyone been unable to post anything for the past 13 or 14 hours?
SpikeTalon comments on Nov 10, 2021:
Only couldn't post, still could comment though and the chatrooms in groups appeared to have worked okay.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 27, 2021:
@Marionville I just reached level 10 on the sister site IDW, and apparently there was no perk for level 10, not that I saw anyway. Was that the same for you? Kinda strange no perk considering how long it takes to reach 10.
SpikeTalon comments on Nov 10, 2021:
Only couldn't post, still could comment though and the chatrooms in groups appeared to have worked okay.
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 27, 2021:
@Marionville I just reached level 10 on the sister site IDW, and apparently there was no perk for level 10, not that I saw anyway. Was that the same for you? Kinda strange no perk considering how long it takes to reach 10.
Nothing could possibly go wrong, right?
Pralina1 comments on May 17, 2020:
Job security ✌🏻✌🏻😂😂
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 27, 2021:
Reverse Darwinism, survival of the most idiotic...
Pralina1 comments on May 17, 2020:
Job security ✌🏻✌🏻😂😂
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 27, 2021:
Reverse Darwinism, survival of the most idiotic...
This concerns both type 1 & 2 Diabetes.
Pralina1 comments on Nov 25, 2021:
One day at the time , yet , w a vision and a plan for long term .
It’s very true that health care providers pay very little attention to the emotional aspect of diagnosis and focusing mainly on numbers and the basics ( eyes / circulation / kidney function, etc ). Numbers, numbers , number .🙁
...
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 25, 2021:
Sadly, I've already dealt with people either asking or telling me I can't eat certain things, which is among one the worst downsides to having diabetes. At times I've wondered why it had to be Type 1 I got, at least some type 2s can somewhat reverse their condition with specific diet and don't have to go on insulin right away. Up to age 35 when I got diagnosed, I went out of my way to lead as healthy a lifestyle as possible, never smoked, hardly drank, always exercised alot etc, and in the end what did it get me? Also a main reason why I don't believe in a god or deity, Type 1 is a truly screwed up thing, should never even occur in a world with an intelligent designer, which of course there isn't one.
All I know is daily living can be tough, some days worse than others, with the big worry being dangerously low blood sugars. The serious low I experienced last December was unlike anything I had ever experienced prior... had been through trying events in my life which were either physically or emotionally draining, and yet I always pulled through. That low blood sugar episode though came quick with no warning and knocked me flat on my ass, only good thing there was that luckily I wasn't alone at that time, or otherwise I might not be here today.
Pralina1 comments on Nov 25, 2021:
One day at the time , yet , w a vision and a plan for long term .
It’s very true that health care providers pay very little attention to the emotional aspect of diagnosis and focusing mainly on numbers and the basics ( eyes / circulation / kidney function, etc ). Numbers, numbers , number .🙁
...
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 25, 2021:
Sadly, I've already dealt with people either asking or telling me I can't eat certain things, which is among one the worst downsides to having diabetes. At times I've wondered why it had to be Type 1 I got, at least some type 2s can somewhat reverse their condition with specific diet and don't have to go on insulin right away. Up to age 35 when I got diagnosed, I went out of my way to lead as healthy a lifestyle as possible, never smoked, hardly drank, always exercised alot etc, and in the end what did it get me? Also a main reason why I don't believe in a god or deity, Type 1 is a truly screwed up thing, should never even occur in a world with an intelligent designer, which of course there isn't one.
All I know is daily living can be tough, some days worse than others, with the big worry being dangerously low blood sugars. The serious low I experienced last December was unlike anything I had ever experienced prior... had been through trying events in my life which were either physically or emotionally draining, and yet I always pulled through. That low blood sugar episode though came quick with no warning and knocked me flat on my ass, only good thing there was that luckily I wasn't alone at that time, or otherwise I might not be here today.
Some vulgar Thanksgiving humor there.
Well not quite, those thighs look mighty good too...
Pralina1 comments on Nov 24, 2021:
Go turkey go ♥️🙌♥️
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 24, 2021:
Iconic tatas sound like fun. That reminds me of a similar dirty meme I came across a few years back where this lady said she had a BMW (with BMW meaning, breasts men worship).
Pralina1 comments on Nov 24, 2021:
Go turkey go ♥️🙌♥️
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 24, 2021:
Iconic tatas sound like fun. That reminds me of a similar dirty meme I came across a few years back where this lady said she had a BMW (with BMW meaning, breasts men worship).
Here are some quick facts about the two men Kyle Rittenhouse killed from a source that certainly ...
Seriousreason comments on Nov 23, 2021:
Hearing details from " the horse's mouth , so to.speak" clears up any misconceptions.
Tucker's interview ( clips on YouTube ) just shows how badly this young man has been malined . Every single talking point those Propaganda merchants spun was false.
Watch how quickly the same media turns the ...
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 23, 2021:
It's way beyond disturbing, brother. The mainstream medias are no longer really news outlets, but rather propaganda machines for the woke progressive movement.
Seriousreason comments on Nov 23, 2021:
Hearing details from " the horse's mouth , so to.speak" clears up any misconceptions.
Tucker's interview ( clips on YouTube ) just shows how badly this young man has been malined . Every single talking point those Propaganda merchants spun was false.
Watch how quickly the same media turns the ...
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 23, 2021:
It's way beyond disturbing, brother. The mainstream medias are no longer really news outlets, but rather propaganda machines for the woke progressive movement.
Freethought is a philosophical position that holds that ideas and opinions should be based on ...
SpikeTalon comments on Nov 21, 2021:
The problem with alot of so-called liberals these days are that alot of them are not truly liberal, they have bought into the far-left progressive brand of thought, which is hardly liberal save for a few of the social-based issues. Being openminded is to be truly liberal, to seek to silence or ...
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 21, 2021:
@KKGator Hi Gator. Over the years I've sat back and observed how the two political sides treat each other, and your last sentence above is very true albeit alarming. A few days ago was chatting with someone who leans to the right, and I tried politely explaining to him that claiming to support individual liberties while trying to actively restrict women's abortion rights is an authoritarian approach in nature, and he responded with an angry tirade and called me a liberal (as if that's an insult or something) and a communist sympathizer. On the flip side, can't tell you how many times I've been called a fascist for supporting the Second Amendment. No balance indeed, damned if I do and damned if I don't, at times feel like just giving up. What a mess the political and social situations have become in our country.
SpikeTalon comments on Nov 21, 2021:
The problem with alot of so-called liberals these days are that alot of them are not truly liberal, they have bought into the far-left progressive brand of thought, which is hardly liberal save for a few of the social-based issues. Being openminded is to be truly liberal, to seek to silence or ...
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 21, 2021:
@KKGator Hi Gator. Over the years I've sat back and observed how the two political sides treat each other, and your last sentence above is very true albeit alarming. A few days ago was chatting with someone who leans to the right, and I tried politely explaining to him that claiming to support individual liberties while trying to actively restrict women's abortion rights is an authoritarian approach in nature, and he responded with an angry tirade and called me a liberal (as if that's an insult or something) and a communist sympathizer. On the flip side, can't tell you how many times I've been called a fascist for supporting the Second Amendment. No balance indeed, damned if I do and damned if I don't, at times feel like just giving up. What a mess the political and social situations have become in our country.
Two things that got me upset w my self yesterday , and I am not even sure yet what the hell is ...
SpikeTalon comments on Oct 16, 2021:
Initially, after reading this post I was a bit freaked out, but after reading it again think I understand where you're coming from. I say freaked out because a few months back, as odd as this may sound, I had a dream about you doing a post on this site that indicated you were... tired of living, and...
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 21, 2021:
@Pralina1 Good to hear you're doing okay. I'll be glad when the holidays are over, that time of year is usually misery for me, my father passed away a week before x-mas in 2006. I don't play video games as much as I used to (play on desktop computer, not separate game system), but they can help relieve stress at times. Have fun with the Nintendo, and take care in the meantime.
SpikeTalon comments on Oct 16, 2021:
Initially, after reading this post I was a bit freaked out, but after reading it again think I understand where you're coming from. I say freaked out because a few months back, as odd as this may sound, I had a dream about you doing a post on this site that indicated you were... tired of living, and...
SpikeTalon replies on Nov 21, 2021:
@Pralina1 Good to hear you're doing okay. I'll be glad when the holidays are over, that time of year is usually misery for me, my father passed away a week before x-mas in 2006. I don't play video games as much as I used to (play on desktop computer, not separate game system), but they can help relieve stress at times. Have fun with the Nintendo, and take care in the meantime.
Photos
Details
Agnostic, Skeptic, Freethinker
Here for community - BirthdayAugust 8
- EnjoysMovies, Drinking, Music, Science, Books, Love, Sex, Collecting, Games
- EducationPrefer not say
- Top tags#DonaldTrump #memes #guns #politicians #hope #government #reason #democratic #kids #republicans #world #democrats #rights #evidence #book #politics #hell #laws #video #Friday