Should have asked for a good listener! :-D

Theresa_N comments on Mar 18, 2021:

I once knew a Mina bird that would screech out "shut up" when anyone talked. It might have been helpful for her.

And, then there's Hong Kong

Theresa_N comments on Mar 17, 2021:

Yes, China is now one of the worst places for human rights. The US isn't doing that good either although it seems to be improving.

St.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 17, 2021:

I've heard that the snakes represent Paganism.

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance “.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 17, 2021:

As we are bombarded by "false knowledge."

The MN Atheists took part in the St. Baldrick’s fundraiser for childhood cancer research

Theresa_N comments on Mar 16, 2021:

I'm glad some are able to do some good here in MN.

With bipartisan support in Congress for permanent daylight saving time, could this weekend’s time ...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 16, 2021:

I hope so. The era of needing to change our clocks back and forth is long past. But this is the first year I haven't had to change any of mine.

ANGRY DINGBAT CORNER House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said, in criticizing the new ...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 15, 2021:

Repuglicans have really become the dingbat party. Satire can't do them justice.

Tiny Town, Big Decision: What Are We Willing to Pay to Fight the Rising Sea?

Theresa_N comments on Mar 15, 2021:

I feel for them but I think they should cut their losses.

As a 72 year old white man, I am outraged once again that a woman, Sarah Everard, was killed in ...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 15, 2021:

Yes I've been following the Sarah Everard story myself. It's awful the way many (most) men treat women. Religion is a great part of the problem, but I've seen atheists give cat calls at jogging women, so religion isn't the only problem.

(Tucker is such a douche-canoe) Tucker Carlson: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) ...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 15, 2021:

My first thought with such people as Tucker is don't feed the trolls. I wouldn't even know he existed except for this and news sites. I refuse to endulge tRumpists by listening to them.

So, who wants to play?? [youtu.be]

Theresa_N comments on Mar 15, 2021:

Male chickens can be quite aggressive, so no.

If you think DST is tough on you...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 14, 2021:

All of those clocks show different times already.

Nooooo say it isn't so... I want my heavy metal and those infamous pot parties.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 14, 2021:

It is humorous how many things they are against.

Mental Illness on display for all to see.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 14, 2021:

While this is "crazy," your comment is very ignorant about what mental illness is.

In relation to the latest situation with several countries putting AstraZeneca vaccinations on hold ...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 14, 2021:

The MMR vaccine has nothing to do with ASD.

Just another archaic Sunday... [gocomics.com]

Theresa_N comments on Mar 14, 2021:

Damn it, hardly anybody likes daylight savings time yet we still do it.

In Kentucky, they are working on a law allowing cops to arrest over insults or gestures.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 14, 2021:

I lived in KY for a couple of years in the early '70s, hard core redneck, Confederate devotees.

A Poe-boy special ... [agnostic.com]

Theresa_N comments on Mar 14, 2021:

I once knew a priest with a Myna bird that would screech out "Shut Up!" frequently.

This tribe is older than every major religion! This is the Jarawa Tribe.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 14, 2021:

It's good when beliefs of Hinduism are countered by evidence, as it is for all religions.

Doubt it will work On religious types

Theresa_N comments on Mar 14, 2021:

I couldn't deny evolution even during my dalliances with fundamentalism.

I know this has been here before, but I felt that I needed a little cheering up.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 13, 2021:

Thank you for posting this. Enjoyed it thoroughly.

The US has been and remains a major oppressive country. really?

Theresa_N comments on Mar 13, 2021:

You are 100% correct. This country has been oppressive since it's inception.

I just finished watching this limited series on Netflix.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 13, 2021:

Yes, that was a great series.

One mass shooting in a school and the laws are changed.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 13, 2021:

They didn't have the NRA or their minions screaming "Second Amendment."

Thoughts......

Theresa_N comments on Mar 13, 2021:

Well, the payroll tax was suspended, the major funding for SS, that's part of the reason why. Also, the Repugs have been fighting to get rid of it since it's inception. Why don't you take your Repug propaganda elsewhere.

The Necessity of Metaphor The obvious risk in expressing deep metaphysical truths in metaphor is ...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 12, 2021:

You assume a lot. Atheists are often not raised atheist. They are often religious for part of their lives. Therefore they do know what religion is.

The blocking feature for the groups has been broken for quite some time.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 12, 2021:

Good question, admin is probably spending all his time in alt right groups. Blocking seldom works for me, hasn't in a long time.

Couldn't help but post this...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 12, 2021:

I don't get it.

THE TURNCOAT AND THE LOYAL Vanita Gupta, President Biden's nominee for assistant attorney general,...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 12, 2021:

I wonder what Biden has against cannabis. He's certainly not negotiating to make it legal. But, I'm not a Democrat in the sense of belonging to the party, he wasn't my candidate. To all those enthusiastic Biden supporters, what do you think of this?

Any thoughts cooking temperature if you want them "tender and mild"?

Theresa_N comments on Mar 12, 2021:

If you want them mild they should be liberals, trumpists are bitter and rancid. Leave progressives alone.

Seems like a recurring nightmare.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 12, 2021:

They're all very old cars, sort of symbolic of the system.

What's next, someone like Bolsonaro?

Theresa_N comments on Mar 11, 2021:

I don't see much that distinguishes Bolsonaro from tRump.

Milo Y.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 10, 2021:

No loss there, good riddance.

Everytime I see one!

Theresa_N comments on Mar 10, 2021:

I had a Siamese in my youth that would have left scars on your arms.

Amazingly Lucky Escape! Watch as this Gentoo Penguin manages to escape from a pod of hungry ...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 9, 2021:

Fascinating!

Always wise to take precautions!!!!

Theresa_N comments on Mar 8, 2021:

Keep it away! I feel my eyes getting irritated already.

Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema gives a nonchalant curtsy as she votes down legislation that would...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 8, 2021:

Blue dog Democrats like her have plenty of like minded comrades. There are Repuglicans that are more progressive than them.

Howdy everyone, I've been gone for a few days.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 6, 2021:

Sorry to hear that, hope you didn't lose too much data.

The Air Force Is Having To Reverse Engineer Parts Of Its Own Stealth Bomber Twenty-one years ...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 6, 2021:

Let's hope they'll have to retire them.

Did you see the happy people first

Theresa_N comments on Mar 6, 2021:

I don't see happy people. I really don't care either.

“I realized either I was crazy or the world was crazy; and I picked on the world.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 6, 2021:

Didn't he drink himself to death? I think both are crazy, more power to him.

Ice Covered Russian Ghost Town [theatlantic.com]

Theresa_N comments on Mar 6, 2021:

Sad for the inhabitants but good for the environment. edit: I mean they were coal miners, now the coal's not getting used...aw just take my word for it.

A biology teacher wished to demonstrate to his students the harmful effects of alcohol on living ...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 6, 2021:

Is the answer for the crisis Pantheism?

Me too, vending machine.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 5, 2021:

I've heard the saying "light's on but no one's home," but never before "light's off but someones home."

Not so hidden agenda

Theresa_N comments on Mar 4, 2021:

Only partially wrong, plastics are seldom recycled no matter how much they collect.

Who is with me on this????

Theresa_N comments on Mar 4, 2021:

If you aren't sworn at while driving, you're not driving fast enough.

Did Joe Biden thank all of you Catholic-atheist/agnostic people for electing him?

Theresa_N comments on Mar 3, 2021:

I just try to ignore it. His abandonment of any progressive pretensions bothers me more.

I have to give them credit for their stick to it ness

Theresa_N comments on Mar 3, 2021:

Yes they are persistent in their stupidity.

STATE UPDATES 3/2/2021 Kentucky lawmakers pushing 2 bills to legalize cannabis LOUISVILLE, Ky.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 2, 2021:

I mean ridiculous, finally allowing flower in MN when they should be legalizing it.

I have now received two letters from the Veterans Administration informing me me that I qualify for ...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 1, 2021:

Appropriate name.

I hate it when that happens...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 1, 2021:

Thats not a dream, it's a nightmare.

100 years ago: Kronstadt rebellion begins in Soviet Russia On March 1, 1921, a sailors’ revolt...

Theresa_N comments on Mar 1, 2021:

Think how different Russia would have turned out if other factions had triumphed. Lenin and his Bolshevics were a disaster for the country.

This Drug Gets You High and Is Legal (Maybe) Across the Country

Theresa_N comments on Feb 28, 2021:

Tried this but not only did it not having any desired effects it caused extreme lung irritation that I'm still trying to recover from.

There is a lot of truth there

Theresa_N comments on Feb 28, 2021:

If it barks, yes, if it purrs maybe.

STATE UPDATES 2/27/2021 Kansas Gov.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 28, 2021:

Good old Minnesota, land of neo-liberals Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale, is doing nothing. The Democrats claim it is the Repuglicans but frankly aren't much better about it.

Wow, another religious crackpot leader in Africa! As if this continent didnt have other MAJOR ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 28, 2021:

I think humanity is going extinct and it's for the best.

For you old codgers and mature ladies like me, let me recommend a different piece of music for your ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 27, 2021:

Love Ken Nordine, used to listen to him on Minnesota Public Radio.

Did anyone else know he was on tour?

Theresa_N comments on Feb 27, 2021:

If he ever existed he wouldn't look so good after being in the ground for over two thousand years. He'd just be some disconnected bones.

Iran's Khamenei has dictated that cartoon women must wear the hijab.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 26, 2021:

Men are a mystery to me. Men in this culture can be pretty weird too.

MS NASTY IS ATTACKING AGAIN Marjorie Taylor Greene posted a tweet denying Rep.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 26, 2021:

Over half this country are bullies.

Just got back home from getting my covid vaccine shot for 65+ group.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 26, 2021:

Got first one five weeks ago, got the second last week. Great deal of body aches both times. Second shot caused a sore arm for four days.

Congresswoman QAnon Uses God to Justify Her Anti-Trans Bigotry | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist | ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 25, 2021:

The so called "Senate moderates" are anything but. Joe Biden might be liberal enough to be a moderate but blue dog democrats aren't.

25 years ago: Anti-Castro group aircraft shot down over Cuba On February 24, 1996, Cuban fighter...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 25, 2021:

The Clinton's are blue dog Democrats, who in some ways are worse than Repuglicans.

100 years ago: Publisher repudiates obscenity ruling on James Joyce novel On February 24, 1921, ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 25, 2021:

Now Ireland is in the forefront of free speech.

Happy birthday, George Harrison. Here comes the Sun [youtu.be]

Theresa_N comments on Feb 25, 2021:

George was my favorite of the Beatles in part because of his "spirituality," now it repells me when it gets explicit. But still this is one of his best songs.

QUAFF.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 25, 2021:

I've quaffed quite a few in my time.

Dog or Dude? I see a dog. You?

Theresa_N comments on Feb 25, 2021:

I can see both.

Republican Senators Propose Raising Minimum Wage From $7.25 To $10 | HuffPost

Theresa_N comments on Feb 24, 2021:

Senators should have to live on $10 an hour.

Vivid example of the efficacy of gun control laws ...[agnostic.com]

Theresa_N comments on Feb 24, 2021:

Actually gun control laws are very effective in the countries that have them.

Poor kids. No wonder they look miserable. Imagine being born into this family

Theresa_N comments on Feb 24, 2021:

That'll give me nightmares.

Couy Griffin, a commissioner of Otero County, New Mexico, and founder of a group called Cowboys for ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 24, 2021:

Boys and their toys.

Wisconsin Republican Sen.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 23, 2021:

Liars and grifters that's all Repuglican politicians are.

Tiger Woods injured in car accident near Los Angeles - CNN

Theresa_N comments on Feb 23, 2021:

It's his legs that are the primary injury.

Now that is a oops moment

Theresa_N comments on Feb 23, 2021:

Sorry, I can't see Charlie doing that.

This is a good topic to follow.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 23, 2021:

I'm sorry to say I expected things like this. Wishing for Bernie.

“I am fond of pigs.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 23, 2021:

I've never been in the position to have a relationship with one so cannot say if this is true.

[youtu.be] I love al he is so funny

Theresa_N comments on Feb 22, 2021:

The Affordable Care Act is so flawed. It delayed health care for all and required people to pay an **insurance company**. I am so disappointed in this country, less disappointed than I was under tRump, but still disappointed.

Finally, a common foe!

Theresa_N comments on Feb 22, 2021:

That is truly a betrayal of all things pizza. Pizza is not just a medium for any old thing you put on it.

Newsmax Airs Whole Segment Attacking Biden's Senior Dog, Champ | HuffPost

Theresa_N comments on Feb 21, 2021:

Frankly, LOL, how pathetic.

Highwayman's death confession in 1750 reveals a very honest appraisal of his response to an ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 20, 2021:

Yes, I read this too. I found the whole article interesting, like you said his attitude towards homosexuality and the mention of Morris dancing. My dad was the newspaper reader in the family now in my old age I'm reading it everyday.

Pat Robertson Warns Viewers a New Ice Age is Coming In response to the massive winter storm ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 20, 2021:

He's been pretending to be a prophet (or is it "profit") since the '70s and never been right. Stop feeding the trolls, if he's not a troll I don't know what is.

This is greed at it's finest! So immoral and corrupt, instead of acknowledging that you already have...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 19, 2021:

Utilities do need "to be public goods." But then you get shouts of "socialism" or "communism." People are so stupid to allow this to go on.

Lil Teddy is going to replace trumple thin skin for a minute

Theresa_N comments on Feb 19, 2021:

I like Hunter S Thompson holding the shotgun. I believe he was in Colorado though.

Holy cow

Theresa_N comments on Feb 19, 2021:

Holy last supper batman!

I was smoking a joint in my car at a scenic place and enjoying music .

Theresa_N comments on Feb 19, 2021:

Police were pretty relaxed about cannabis in the city I moved from. Here it's more risky. Too bad it's not legal everywhere.

WAIT! Have Things Seemed Too Calm and Quiet, of Late? Need a Laugh?: [dailykos.com]

Theresa_N comments on Feb 18, 2021:

Never underestimate human's capacity for stupidity.

Josh Hawley is the ultimate Karen | reason.com [reason.com]

Theresa_N comments on Feb 18, 2021:

Oh come on, FB and twitter are complicit with Hawley. He's just trying to distract.

THE “FOR THE PEOPLE ACT” WOULD MAKE THE U.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 18, 2021:

It will take more than this to make the US democratic.

My reaction to Limbaugh: "So?" [theweek.com]

Theresa_N comments on Feb 17, 2021:

I am getting tired of all the lip service being served to this asshole.

Great news!!! Rush Limbaugh has finally died! No more of his pathetic right wing propaganda and ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 17, 2021:

Sadly, there are many ready to take his place.

FWIW, here's my non-eventful experience with my first shot of the COVID vaccine.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 17, 2021:

I had my first vaccination about a month ago. Muscle soreness was really the only adverse effect. Had the second shot today. So far no ill effects.

Rush Limbaugh has died.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 17, 2021:

Yes, and I think over 50% of Americans won't mourn him.

Canadian 'Friends with Benefits'.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 17, 2021:

It means that in Minnesota too, your envious neighbors to the south.

Uh-huh.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 17, 2021:

Let's see what this circus act of an ex-president comes up with to address this.

truer and truer every day

Theresa_N comments on Feb 16, 2021:

I like Jesus on a stick.

Texas Republicans Beg Biden for Help Weeks After Endorsing Secession Bill In response to a huge...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 16, 2021:

I think the president should have given them a hard time before releasing help, not a really hard time but somewhat of one, giving in after they said he was legitimately elected.

....but it will change my DNA!!!!

Theresa_N comments on Feb 16, 2021:

You said it, anti-vaccine folk are some of the most delusional out there.

Excerpts from Heather Cox Richardson (Monday, February 15, 2021) According to a new Quinnipiac ...

Theresa_N comments on Feb 16, 2021:

Sad to say this country was not designed to be a democracy. Time to make the senate representative of the population, eliminate the electoral college, and make a ranked voting system. But that's right, they have a 50/50 split in the senate and almost in the house, so nothing gets done.

Really glad to see Musk's recent positions in favor of: 1) Carbon Tax 2) Carbon Capture.

Theresa_N comments on Feb 15, 2021:

Yes, he is the paragon of virtue. He just bought billions in bitcoin, the most carbon intensive currency there is. The amount of electricity used to "mine" bitcoin equals the electrical usage of Argentina.

New product line

Theresa_N comments on Feb 15, 2021:

Looks like there is someone good at herding cats.