Really?

Theresa_N comments on Jan 12, 2021:

Masculinity is pretty toxic, could it be the more masculine you are the worse you are? Just a question.

12th January 1971.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 12, 2021:

I knew the Berrigans and others in their group. The story goes they were sitting around drinking wine and discussed outrageous things they could do to end the war in jest and were promptly raided (because their house had been bugged) by the FBI. They never "planned" or "plotted" to kidnap Kissinger, they discussed it in jest. I don't know if I've met better people than the Berrigans, if I have I do not know it.

politics was never my interest, however, this got my attention.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 12, 2021:

It seems you're saying Biden is on the side of a devil, but tRump is on the side of jesus. What? Neither is real, tRump is obviously on the side of fascism.

Armed protests being planned at all 50 state capitols, FBI bulletin says [abcnews.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 11, 2021:

Maybe now Biden will not expect help from the other side of the aisle. As the Chinese curse goes "may you live in interesting times."

Trump’s Faith Adviser Invokes “Superior Blood of Jesus” to Defend Trump’s Lies | Beth ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 11, 2021:

Yes, we'll all be very fortunate if he doesn't start a war, nuclear or otherwise. Isn't Russia an ally of Iran? So they, who are his master, might not allow him to attack Iran.

Melania Identifies Real Victim of the Deadly Capitol Riots: Herself [thedailybeast.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 11, 2021:

Yes, she has embodied what it's meant to be first "lady," under tRump.

Even if I did gamble, I'm not taking her to the casino.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 11, 2021:

LOL Like we rioted when tRump won the first time? It seems it's the fascists that riot, not the rest of us. I used to be a member of leftist resistance to nuclear weapons, capital punishment, and homelessness, we never "looted" or "rioted." We had non-violent civil disobedience where we demonstrated and then surrendered to the police. Rule of law was observed and the Constitution wasn't threatened.

New information about Antifa.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 11, 2021:

My dog is a card carrying antifa member.

Pelosi sent a letter to Pence.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 11, 2021:

Well, one can hope. I think we're being setup for the govmt. to back down, and let them off of serious charges of sedition.

Damn, and it was such a good story.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 11, 2021:

That's a shame, it's such a good story. :(

Have you heard nuns or priests speak of apostasy or apostates?

Theresa_N comments on Jan 11, 2021:

Yes, I am an apostate who has lost her faith in Roman Catholicism. That's the definition for most Catholics of apostasy. Damned to hell according to them.

Imagine thinking twitter is a human right...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 10, 2021:

Isn't that the truth.

Opinion | What went wrong with the protection of the U.S. Capitol - The Washington Post

Theresa_N comments on Jan 10, 2021:

It's blocked by a paywall. I pay for The Guardian which never has a paywall but The Wash. Post I refuse to pay for.

A bit long but worth watching. [youtube.com]

Theresa_N comments on Jan 10, 2021:

Yes I watched it and I believe he's sincere.

Does look familiar

Theresa_N comments on Jan 10, 2021:

To me it looks like someone at a comics convention.

Enough said!

Theresa_N comments on Jan 10, 2021:

Yes, Obama's "character is better," he doesn't have tRump's massive personality defects, he respects the constitution and the resulting form of government, and he's not a criminal. But I still disagree with much of his thinking. He's a dyed in the wool neo-liberal.

I wasn't convinced about impeachment but if this is true my vote has now changed to absolutely.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 10, 2021:

Whether they can get the votes from cabinet for removal or he's impeached, they better have national guard stationed in large numbers outside the capitol for the next two weeks. I protested against nuclear weapons at the pentagon and they had more personnel there than they did Weds. at the capitol.

I have just watched a YouTube video about Trumpanzees, from which it became apparent that you can ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 10, 2021:

That is evidently true from the events of this past week.

What a pity that Australia is not ready for its own version that lasted twice as long and crossed ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 10, 2021:

Very affectionate cat unlike the one's I've been owned by. I ceased being around cats because of allergies but still appreciate some.

Ice Age hunters’ leftovers may have fueled dog domestication: [sciencenews.org]

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

I read about this on another site. Always good to learn more about our best friends.

Oh the stupidity of it all...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

I'm sure I've known people that reason like the people he's referring to. All of my family and my exes too. Although my exes might not feel that the seditionists need any excuse.

Plans are being fomented online for further attacks, those in charge of security cant be trusted.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

And attacks like this will continue as long as we aren't trying these people for sedition.

While the banjos are playing in the background, one must be reminded.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

I rather like banjo music esp. with guitar and fiddle. Did you know Jerry Garcia was a banjo player and professional blue grass musician before The Grateful Dead? But Alabama is the least intelligent state and it wouldn't surprise me that they need this warning.

Not sure what's funnier, the trendy outfit or the "lyk" caption.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

I do feel sorry for the person pictured who is living one of her worst moments.

Utah Phillips & Ani di Franco

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

Great atheist folk music. I was privileged to hear him in concert once at the New Folk Collective in St. Paul, MN.

Pillow talk.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

The world is a rude place, isn't it? I can just see someone with a MAGA hat buying this for their kid.

Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be tRumpers! Dozer Words for the Day! Have a good ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

I agree with Dozer. I hope my one and only offspring isn't a tRumper although the influence of my ex may have made her one.

My favorite film score, Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo," by my favorite film score composer, Bernard ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

Vertigo was one of my favorite Hitchcock movies. The theme music was a large part of it.

Google Play was removed Parler from its app store until it establishes guidelines for handing hate ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

Now if iOS would do the same.

Denmark creates new children's show about man with huge penis. [cnn.com]

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

Yes, mention of this yesterday here and the day before yesterday in The Guardian. As stated yesterday, "Put that big thing away."

i'm retired military.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

I prefer them wearing fatigues than some outfit with braids, medals, and shiny buttons.

I'm not a fan of Roger Moore as 007 but I love the theme to The Spy Who Loved Me by Carly Simon.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

Carly Simon is great in most instances.

It is world carnivore month.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

While I am not concerned with my nutritional status because I eat meat I worry about what meat production does to cause animals suffering and the status of the biosphere. I will continue to eat meat and enjoy it but it doesn't mean this is not a matter of regret.

Trump will make history as first president ever impeached twice

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

Yes, and if we progressives have our way will be a paragraph in history books. I hope that he is banned for ever from holding political office and that he is prosecuted and locked up for good.

“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

Another truth from America's greatest humorist.

tRump's twitter account permanently suspended: [theguardian.com]

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

Twitter employee's protested until tRump was banned, it gives me hope that human goodness might triumph.

Does anyone consistently experience a wave of depression if they stay up too late?

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

I used to go to bed late but had early morning wakening so had to adjust my sleep schedule. I suffer from depression chronically but it is made much worse by insomnia so I feel for you.

My enormous extended family is in the process of a political fracturing at the moment.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 9, 2021:

Sorry to hear that. My small extended and immediate family and I split years ago because of matters of race, religion, and politics. It's hard being humanist in a fascist family.

Corporate Reforms Are Necessary Corporations won’t go away but years ago I heard a mid-level ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 8, 2021:

Worker ownership is almost always a good idea.

Something strangely familiar...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 8, 2021:

Put it into evidence, they were colluding to commit sedition.

The truth is out there. Most of us already knew this.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 8, 2021:

His golf game should be improving, it and twitter is all he's done for four years.

Planning on going out with a bang

Theresa_N comments on Jan 8, 2021:

Pelosi says she has received assurances the nuclear codes are safe. I don't know if I believe her though.

Yesterday I posted Rock the Casbah by The Clash in World Music by mistake.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 8, 2021:

I know this song from Stranger Things on Netflix. Pretty good.

Always this...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 8, 2021:

And I'm certain most will not lose their jobs and be prosecuted.

One of the canons of magic is: Cover a small motion with a much bigger one.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 8, 2021:

Do we ever know what's really going on? We hope to, but there is so much done covertly.

Born on this date in Tampa, Florida in 1911, Thelma "Butterfly" McQueen - known for her film role as...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 8, 2021:

Sad that she was typecast and had to quit acting to avoid it.

McConnell is as good as gone! HURRAY! How many of you think this will make a major change in ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 8, 2021:

Just think, one anti-cannabis democrat can derail any efforts to reform. There are a lot of democrats who are anti-cannabis.

Welcome to the group @SohnJose!

Theresa_N comments on Jan 8, 2021:

Yes, welcome to this group. I have learned a great deal here.

So the oversize spoiled little brat will not be attending Biden's inauguration, I wonder if his ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 8, 2021:

I never thought he would attend. Attending is not in keeping with his personality.

New character on tv in scandinavian country

Theresa_N comments on Jan 8, 2021:

Yeah, I read about this in The Guardian. Put that silly big thing away I say.

Another excerpt from the 2021 New Year Concert from Vienna.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 8, 2021:

I really enjoyed this, the conductor was entertaining as well as the music.

RE: IMPEACHMENT I did not see this Colin Powell interview that Janet Krawczyk refers to, but I ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 8, 2021:

I don't agree with him, we need an impeachment with witnesses testifying to what tRump and the other seditionists did. Thats one of the things about so called moderates, who are really neo-liberals, they want to see the minimum prosecution of the rich and powerful. They are their masters.

Something tells me this is true

Theresa_N comments on Jan 8, 2021:

I was never much for tattoos or furs and gave horns no thought at all so all I can say is this guy is likely to be psychotic.

8th January 1992.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 8, 2021:

That should be called "slapstick politics." I remember that, didn't think much about it at the time.

The GOP and his legion of sycophants were too scared but we all knew that eventually he'd over play ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 8, 2021:

To truly dismantle tRumpism you'd have to jail all those responsible for the events on Weds, including not only tRump but senators, representatives, police. Not just fire them but prosecute them for sedition.

"You got to spread joy up to the maximum and bring gloom down to a minimum..." -Bing Crosby.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 8, 2021:

Now if his music was better he would have brought more joy to the world.

I don't think I'd disagree with him

Theresa_N comments on Jan 7, 2021:

This has truly shaken my fondness for long hair on men. How come these, by the looks of it, low income people support a "tycoon?"

Want to hear a joke??? American democracy...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 7, 2021:

I am not certain that we have ever been a democracy. The founding "fathers" didn't want a democracy because of what they called the "tyranny of the majority." I hope to live in a democracy one day but I'm afraid I'll never live that long.

Winter pics

Theresa_N comments on Jan 7, 2021:

Thank you for these. All of them are great and the B&W ones remind me how much I miss shooting it.

I first heard “Once a catholic, always a catholic" ( OCAC ) about six years ago from a man who ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 7, 2021:

My first six years of school were with strict nuns. I liked some of the kinder nuns but the strict ones would hit me with the ruler. OPAP I never heard before but according to canon law if I recall correctly is true.

Did you see this Trump genius? [wbir.com] Oh baby, you going to prison!

Theresa_N comments on Jan 7, 2021:

Well, I hope she's prosecuted but I'm not holding my breath.

“Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.” - Isaac Asimov

Theresa_N comments on Jan 7, 2021:

I used to agree with this but I do not now. The quakers went to Berlin to talk Hitler to give up his anti-semitism and war making. He ignored them. Sometimes violence is the only thing that works. Yesterday more violence should have been visited on insurrectionists not less.

For those of you who like graphs.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 7, 2021:

Another thing FB gave us, jesus on toast.

If anyone deserves to be the first president impeached twice, it's this guy ( 25th amendment is ok ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 7, 2021:

I wouldn't mind seeing him leave this world sooner rather than later, but I guess that's too much to expect.

Does anyone think there is truly one superior coffee maker, or process?

Theresa_N comments on Jan 7, 2021:

I found the "French press" to be vastly better than drip.

Compared to what went down at Lafayette Park last summer, the DC police have a lot of explaining to ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 7, 2021:

Time to ban police unions and force them all to have an education in mental health and social work. They get payed enough that a college degree in subjects that help them deal with people is not too much to ask.

Actress Tanya Roberts who played Stacey Sutton in the last Roger Moore Bond movie A View To A Kill ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 7, 2021:

One of my least favorite Bonds. I don't recall her at all. Sad though to see so many from this generation and the one immediately before it dying off.

Firefox isn't working with Agnostic.com, any solutions you know of?

Theresa_N comments on Jan 7, 2021:

It's working now that I restarted firefox yet again. Probably just a browser glitch.

Penalty for Provoking a Violent Insurrection - a 12 Hour Twitter Ban Twitter and Facebook have ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 7, 2021:

Compare this to what they did to Julius Assange for just releasing information that should be public. Hardly comparable to sedition and insurrection yet he was thrown in jail and threatened with extradition and tRump gets a 12 hour suspension of twitter. Time for this country to reckon with it's public tolerance of traitors and insurrection on the part of the right while it oppresses those on the left.

“When the Rule of Law disappears, we are ruled by the whims of men”............Tiffany Madison.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 7, 2021:

That has been proven true in the past day. I guess I prefer to be guided by my better nature but some don't have a better nature so the law must be there.

Now what?

Theresa_N comments on Jan 7, 2021:

Charges of sedition and treason for all those involved in letting this happen including the capitol police. The police reacted as if these were "friendlies." They are not and they should have been treated in a harsher manner than BLM was since they were armed and violated other laws BLM didn't.

Removal of this sitting President now can be accomplished quickly and effectively.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

Doesn't like my ad blocker and pretty sure I got the info already but from the ad free The Guardian.

tRump's video to tRumpsters from The Guardian: "Trump praises supporters as 'very special' after...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

Thirteen people were arrested, compare that with how many were BLM protesters were arrested.

"What constitutes the bulwark of our own liberty and independence?

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

Undoubtedly the only great republican president.

tRump supporters are storming the capitol building as per The Guardian.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

Cori Bush, newly elected progressive from MO, says she will introduce a resolution to expel the members of congress who have fomented this insurrection.

I am of the opinion that today will be "a date which will live in infamy".

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

Yes it will live in infamy but this may lead to the end of the repuglican party if the coup doesn't succeed. I think it's a 50% chance that it will. I'm very anxious about this.

Now is the time to invoke 25th amendment ; section 3 and have the vice president and cabinet ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

Your right. Pence has called for all the protesters to leave the capitol building and let them get back to business, so there is hope that he might have more than a little spine.

tRump supporters are storming the capitol building as per The Guardian.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

The governor of Virginia is sending National Guard troops to DC along with 200 state troopers. The mayor of DC requested him too. Lets see what tRump does to respond in this deeply worrying saga.

PETA- People Eating Tasty Animals

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

I have to say I've eaten all those animals and enjoyed the experience. I wish I could be a vegan but that isn't fated to be.

tRump supporters are storming the capitol building as per The Guardian.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

The defense dept. has refused to allow the DC government to deploy the National Guard. The coup may be successful.

tRump supporters are storming the capitol building as per The Guardian.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

So tRump and the repuglicans got what they wanted, an insurrection. tRump demonstrators are firing guns into the House chamber, the Senate chambers have been evacuated, tear gas is being used in the rotunda.

Is Trump calling for Civil War?

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

Yes he is.

tRump supporters are storming the capitol building as per The Guardian.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

1:24 CST, tRump demonstrators have breached the capital building and are standing outside the senate chambers doors. As per The Guardian.

Att'y General Merrick Garland? Oh, the Law of Unintended Consequences!!!!!!!!! [dailykos.com]

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

I know little about him other than he was one of Obama's supreme court nominees. But hopefully he will be aggressive in prosecuting the president and other repuglicans.

75 years ago: Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann escapes from US detention camp On January 5, ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

Catholic hierarchy that cooperated with the nazis should have been tried for war crimes. There was a lot of sympathy for nazis among American German Catholics.

LA County paramedics directed not to transport certain patients with low chance of survival | FOX40

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

So once again what the repuglicans accuse of others of that's what they cause.

"As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

Very apt.

I never thought I'd say this.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

I'd like to see him in jail. He'll suffer either way as his money is gone and he'll soon lose everything else will be gone as his properties are foreclosed on.

What’s your distinction between Agnosticism and Atheism and can you be both

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

An agnostic believes that there might possibly be a god, however quite unlikely while an atheist does not believe there is any possibility of a god.

Baptising or worse even, circumcising your child at birth, is the rights violation no one is talking...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

Personally, male circumcision is not a major rights violation. My impressions from when I was a nurse is that a local anesthetic should be used as the pain is obviously real. But if it is a major deal for you then I'll stand by you.

WAY TO GO GEORGIA.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

Well, I don't think tRump is concerned about anything but his own skin.

Another legend died: Jerry Marsden from Jerry and the Pacemakers passed away.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

A lot of people from that era have died recently, more to come in the next year I'm sure.

Anyone else walking around singing, "Ding dong the Mitch is dead."?

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

Well, I think he's terminally ill but he can still filibuster.

Wait, what kind of dog are they talking about!!??

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

Yeah, that's my dog, consuming dead people, it takes her a few days though, she only weighs ten pounds.

Pastor Claims Democrats Running in Georgia Are Demonically Possessed Just weeks after claiming ...

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

Evangelicals never cease to amaze me.

MILIEU - Noun.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

Or "the milieu therapy was very helpful with her mental health." An important term in therapy.

This speaks volumes!

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

This is a truly great political cartoon. Hopefully many sleepless nights for him in the future.

IS HE A MEXICO!?? [apnews.com]

Theresa_N comments on Jan 6, 2021:

"IS HE A MEXICO?" What the heck does that mean? I clicked on the article and I still don't understand.

Georgia Senate election: Control of Congress up for grabs [bbc.com]

Theresa_N comments on Jan 5, 2021:

The bbc doesn't have very good coverage IMHO, I prefer The Guardian, it doesn't weigh fascist opinion as heavily as progressive.

Love Sam's way of explaining things.

Theresa_N comments on Jan 5, 2021:

I was once told by a male wiccan that RC mass was the highest form of magic. I didn't last long in wicca after that because that's just nonsense.