You know it's a retweet when the words have more than one syllable.

RoboGraham comments on Jun 26, 2020:

Trump hasn't got a problem with treason. He is arguing that all the statues of treasonous Americans be left alone.

dermot235 replies on Jun 26, 2020:

What most people do not seem to realise is that most of the Confederate monuments were erected in the sixties as a direct challenge to the civil rights movement. They are not there to celebrate history or culture. They are there to show the black community that white people are still in charge. And they do not celebrate history or culture, they celebrate treason and slavery. So comparing these to statues of George Washington is not appropriate. Context is so important. White southerners need to understand this. And I think a lot of them do and they are happy to leave these statues there to send a message to the black community. That message is...we are still in charge.

Should all countries abolish the death Penalty [youtube.com]

sandrarocks83 comments on Jun 25, 2020:

No, I firmly believe that some people do not deserve life.

dermot235 replies on Jun 26, 2020:

And who decides who should live or be put to death. Are we not supposed to be better than the people who commit murder. Is the death penalty about justice or revenge. What does this say about us

Is it the south that really won the American Civil War

yvilletom comments on Jun 25, 2020:

The South's armies surrendered and its president spent two years in jail. Winning is not defined that way.

dermot235 replies on Jun 25, 2020:

2 years in Jail for Treason. Sounds like a pass

What do you think countries should do to make them a happier country to live in. [youtube.com]

Fred_Snerd comments on Jun 25, 2020:

Egalitarianism  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvinrER99tc

dermot235 replies on Jun 25, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd Make some popcorn for everyone

What do you think countries should do to make them a happier country to live in. [youtube.com]

Fred_Snerd comments on Jun 25, 2020:

Egalitarianism  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvinrER99tc

dermot235 replies on Jun 25, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd OK. Now I know where you are coming from. It could be incorrectly construed that you were supporting them

What do you think countries should do to make them a happier country to live in. [youtube.com]

girlwithsmiles comments on Jun 25, 2020:

Empathy classes in Denmark: https://www.powerofpositivity.com/empathy-class-denmark-students/

dermot235 replies on Jun 25, 2020:

What an amazing thing to do. Just great

What do you think countries should do to make them a happier country to live in. [youtube.com]

Fred_Snerd comments on Jun 25, 2020:

Egalitarianism  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvinrER99tc

dermot235 replies on Jun 25, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd Strange. I'm not getting where you are coming from?

What do you think countries should do to make them a happier country to live in. [youtube.com]

Fred_Snerd comments on Jun 25, 2020:

Egalitarianism  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvinrER99tc

dermot235 replies on Jun 25, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd Really. No mention of Gay marriages. All about husband and Wife. How is that equal. And then he talks about glorifying god. A celectial dictator in the sky talking to me about equality. Are you serious

What do you think countries should do to make them a happier country to live in. [youtube.com]

Fred_Snerd comments on Jun 25, 2020:

Egalitarianism  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvinrER99tc

dermot235 replies on Jun 25, 2020:

What's that all about?

What do you think countries should do to make them a happier country to live in. [youtube.com]

hankster comments on Jun 24, 2020:

best thing I can think of is to give out free ice cream and plenty of it.

dermot235 replies on Jun 25, 2020:

@hankster This is sounding better and better all the time

Where are the most sexually active countries in the world [youtube.com]

seattlepanda comments on Jun 24, 2020:

Without reading the article, which is likely very western oriented(as suggested by the photo), I would guess aboriginal Pacific Islands, Africa, South America...

dermot235 replies on Jun 25, 2020:

Spain, Italy, Mexico and Brazil are in there. And a lot of them are not 1st world countries.

What do you think countries should do to make them a happier country to live in. [youtube.com]

Amzungu comments on Jun 24, 2020:

This came up in a previous post and someone said, "When you have Free health care for all and better welfare protections for your citizens and FREE third level education you have a society that allows people to thrive and have opportunities that are based on their abilities and not how wealthy their...

dermot235 replies on Jun 25, 2020:

@LenHazell53 Sometimes people are at their happiest when they are not happy. The Victim Mentality is growing ever greater

Vaccines for the rest of the world? How does that work? [theguardian.com]

Lorajay comments on Jun 24, 2020:

Our world will only be as healthy as the poorest people on it. Globalization has definitely made that happen.

dermot235 replies on Jun 25, 2020:

@girlwithsmiles Gaza is confined by Israel. It has embargoes on it. Everything from Food to medicine. This does not help

What do you think countries should do to make them a happier country to live in. [youtube.com]

hankster comments on Jun 24, 2020:

best thing I can think of is to give out free ice cream and plenty of it.

dermot235 replies on Jun 25, 2020:

@hankster How about Pancakes with Ice cream, Cream and Chocolate sauce. That's about as much fun as you can have without taking your cloths off.

Most Prosperous countries in the world. Where does the US rank? [youtube.com]

Cutiebeauty comments on Jun 25, 2020:

17 th... But first in business...

dermot235 replies on Jun 25, 2020:

This is true. The US has ranked consistently in the top 5 places where it is good to do business for the last 10 years. I have done a lot of business in the US over the last 20 years and it's one of my favourite place to do business in.

What do you think countries should do to make them a happier country to live in. [youtube.com]

hankster comments on Jun 24, 2020:

best thing I can think of is to give out free ice cream and plenty of it.

dermot235 replies on Jun 24, 2020:

What about Chocolate?

What do you think countries should do to make them a happier country to live in. [youtube.com]

hankster comments on Jun 24, 2020:

best thing I can think of is to give out free ice cream and plenty of it.

dermot235 replies on Jun 24, 2020:

That's a pretty cool suggestion. lol

Most Prosperous countries in the world. Where does the US rank? [youtube.com]

yvilletom comments on Jun 24, 2020:

i didn’t hear gov’t debt taken into account. Is America’s the biggest?

dermot235 replies on Jun 24, 2020:

The Us is about 105% of GDP. There are worse than that with Italy at 116% and Japan at a staggering 280%

Most Prosperous countries in the world. Where does the US rank? [youtube.com]

Charlene comments on Jun 24, 2020:

20th no doubt..

dermot235 replies on Jun 24, 2020:

Some metrics put at 20th and others put it at 17th.

What do you think makes a country socially progressive [youtube.com]

Charlene comments on Jun 24, 2020:

Free Healthcare, Free Education, Investment in Infrastructure, Progressive Taxes, Support for Unions, Longer Mandatory Paid Vactions...

dermot235 replies on Jun 24, 2020:

I agree with that so much

Is income inequality a problem in the US [youtube.com]

yvilletom comments on Jun 24, 2020:

Tell me again, who votes against their own self-interest? More than 95% of us? Even America’s regulated capitalism is sociopathy’s triumph.

dermot235 replies on Jun 24, 2020:

@yvilletom We have seen how unregulated Capitalism has created huge inequalities in different countries with Russia having more wealth inequality than Western Europe or the US

I never know which group to post things like this in. General it is!

gigihein comments on Jun 22, 2020:

Eating fruit is such a vile act

dermot235 replies on Jun 24, 2020:

I've alway enjoyed eating that "apple" from the tree. lol

Is income inequality a problem in the US [youtube.com]

RoboGraham comments on Jun 23, 2020:

Those 1%ers could really benefit from learning a bit of history. Particularly, what went down in France between 1789-1796.

dermot235 replies on Jun 24, 2020:

@RoboGraham I agree. Worker have more power than they realise. The rich need them more than the workers know. The rich know this already.

Is income inequality a problem in the US [youtube.com]

yvilletom comments on Jun 23, 2020:

Income inequality has motivated the US ruling class to militarize the police. And, oh hell, here I go again. Voters in 33 states have zero democracy. They elect people who will get offers, and those who accept these offers become the voters’ predators. Voters in 17 states have some ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 24, 2020:

We finally agree on something.

Is income inequality a problem in the US [youtube.com]

NHjulie comments on Jun 24, 2020:

Wow. Very powerful illustration.

dermot235 replies on Jun 24, 2020:

Disturbingly powerful. Something has to give at some point.

Is income inequality a problem in the US [youtube.com]

yvilletom comments on Jun 24, 2020:

Tell me again, who votes against their own self-interest? More than 95% of us? Even America’s regulated capitalism is sociopathy’s triumph.

dermot235 replies on Jun 24, 2020:

It would appear so

Sweden has the highest income tax rate in the world, with as much as 57.

Flowerwall comments on Jun 14, 2020:

Absolutely TOO MUCH

dermot235 replies on Jun 24, 2020:

@Flowerwall Yes I do have ideas on other countries in other parts of the world. But the US is alone (I've said this already) in the developed world in that it fails to provide healthcare for all. The US is the only country in that group that fails in this regard. No large scale world plan lol. And I'm not dictating, I'm discussing. I do have friends in the US and have spent quite a lot of time their doing business, (And had very good experiences doing that). Maybe we can discuss that sometime. It's something that I do think the US does really well. And Europe can learn from this. As for morphing into socialism, that's not what I'm looking for. We have billionaires in Europe. We have Free enterprise. We have a single free trade market of 27 countries in the EU. I strongly believe in Capitalism as a means of creating wealth and innovation. Something it does really well both in the US and in Europe. Where I have a problem is that when a country generates wealth it then becomes a question as to how we distribute that wealth to benefit all of our citizens. That does not mean total equality. I do understand that incentives must exist to incentivise people to take risks and create wealth. These incentives can exist with higher taxation. And I do think that the US will eventually revert back to more taxation than is present now. It was not to long ago (go back to the Fifty's or Sixties) that the US had a top rate of income tax of 70% and College was WAY more affordable than it is now. So the US has been here before. Since Regan it has gone the other way. When you have one of the most unequal countries in the world with 1% of the US population controlling 40% of the Wealth, then something will have to give at some point. Time will tell. But this Cycle has repeated itself more times than a few in US history. The Age of the Vanderbelts and income inequality back in the 1890's was one of those times. By 1907 under a republican President (Teddy Roosevelt) Income tax for the wealthy rose to 70% and above. There is not reason to believe that this cycle will not repeat itself again. And economic growth in the US has always been at it's highest when taxation was at it's highest. The 50's and 60's are a good example with growth rates in the economy at 6 and 7 % per annum. The economic Boom under Clinton was sustained when taxation was higher than now. If you went back to the Tax rates under Clinton you could afford to give EVERYONE Free college now. But the Bush Tax cuts and the Trump Tax cuts have made this impossible with most of these tax cuts going to the top 10% of the population and most of that going to the 1%.The Pendulum swings always throughout history. It will swing the other way. Unless for some reason history will not repeat itself. And that's not very ...

Coronavirus: Wildlife scientists examine the great 'human pause' - BBC News

dermot235 comments on Jun 23, 2020:

Maybe humans are the virus. ??

dermot235 replies on Jun 24, 2020:

@Amzungu parasite sounds like a perfect description

Sweden has the highest income tax rate in the world, with as much as 57.

Flowerwall comments on Jun 14, 2020:

Absolutely TOO MUCH

dermot235 replies on Jun 23, 2020:

@Flowerwall You seem to love increased access to social services, scholarships, and SOME financial payment These are HALF measures if even that. If you want to do it right you need more taxation. The US is alone among the developed nations when it comes to taxation levels being so low and it is also alone when it comes to not providing free health care and affordable college. And once again I will state so that maybe this time you will read it and accept it. Swedes do not feel oppressed and they continue to Vote for politicians that are in favour of high taxation and they are very proud of the way they run their society. No oppression going on here. And I suspect that when that goes to court in Sweden there courts will allow children to stay at home if they choose. We can watch that space. Unlike the US they have an independent Judiciary, There judges are not political appointments. So it's simple. The swedes control things. They are not controlled. How a higher rate of income Tax means you have lost control is strange to say the least. Especially when you have free health care and Free college. It's a trade off that they have freely chosen. It's not loss of control.

Back Door Psychology Why do heterosexual men fantasize obsessively about anal sex?

DenoPenno comments on Jun 21, 2020:

Anal sex of any kind does not appeal to me. I have no fantasy of it.

dermot235 replies on Jun 23, 2020:

As Shakespeare said "Me thinks the lady doth protest too much"

Who can argue with this? It seems pretty simple

juli15 comments on Jun 22, 2020:

I can .There are pilots that are bad apples like the one that killed 144 passengers when he deliberately crashed an airbus into the French alps in 2015.And these are worse. Instead of killing one they kill hundreds .

dermot235 replies on Jun 23, 2020:

You are missing the Point. No Airline comes out and says we are a great airline, we just have some bad apples. The police department defend themselves all the time by saying this.

Sweden has the highest income tax rate in the world, with as much as 57.

Flowerwall comments on Jun 14, 2020:

Absolutely TOO MUCH

dermot235 replies on Jun 23, 2020:

@Flowerwall "Well giving all to only Native American Indians would exclude everyone else! Do you think I don't want good things for Native Americans? It's funny if you think I DO NOT. Good day!." Well, exclusions seems to be part of most of your arguements.

Sweden has the highest income tax rate in the world, with as much as 57.

Flowerwall comments on Jun 14, 2020:

Absolutely TOO MUCH

dermot235 replies on Jun 23, 2020:

@Flowerwall Comparing apples and Oranges. 2 separate issues and you now that. You can't be that stupid. And there is nothing oppressive about Sweden's taxation. Swedes are happy to pay these taxes. In fact some governments have been elected on a platform of higher taxation. And as for totalitarianism, you should look at the US for that. Sweden does not gerrymander it's districts. Does not have voter suppression. I guess you don't want to see something or choose to ignore it. The high taxation in western Europe means people do not have to pay for Private health insurance or have to worry about college fees for their Children. They are better off in the end. The number 1 cause of households going Bankrupt and foreclosures on homes in the US is medical bills. So I guess you could say that "inappropriate government overreach" stops you becoming homeless. How terrible that is. "Oppressive taxation" is not what Sweden has. There taxation is spend on their people and their people want it that way. This has been shown in election after election for the last 75 years. It seems you are not interested in the Truth or the facts. You just want to score points rather then argue the facts.

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

MakeItGood comments on Jun 22, 2020:

It doesn't matter. The 2nd Amendment is moot. It's a false hope. It's only purpose now is as a manufactured political issue meant to divide us for or against one party. Think about it: Do you really think we, a nation of fat untrained unprepared whiners, could hold up against a trained army ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 22, 2020:

A lot of really good points there. Well said

So, how do you feel about the half-empty political rally?

AnneWimsey comments on Jun 22, 2020:

There is a gawd,and she hates drump!

dermot235 replies on Jun 22, 2020:

If there is a god, he's a man. If God was a woman the world would not be this fucked up

Obama Crowd Versus Trump Crowd. No prizes for guessing who's crowd is top or bottom

Amzungu comments on Jun 21, 2020:

Of course, the only photos Trump posted made it 'appear' that he had a huge crowd. BBC's headline, which also had the pic you posted, was "Trump holds low turnout rally amid virus fears." I smiled at that.

dermot235 replies on Jun 21, 2020:

Love the BBC. Always impartial and tells the truth. Great broadcaster.

Please say hello to @dermot235 who has just joined the group. Feel free to post your thoughts.

Cutiebeauty comments on Jun 21, 2020:

Hello @dermot235.. Nice to see you again ☺☺

dermot235 replies on Jun 21, 2020:

Good to be here.

I heard the phrase today "cop-out".

Jolanta comments on Jun 20, 2020:

Yes, there should not be any plea bargaining to a lesser charge or any immunity either.

dermot235 replies on Jun 20, 2020:

@Jolanta They should replace that clause with "protect and serve"

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people in Saudi Arabia face legal challenges not ...

Cutiebeauty comments on Jun 20, 2020:

No.. They should have meetings with them first and discuss the issues... Implementing any sanctions is bullying...

dermot235 replies on Jun 20, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty You made the point about LGBT being around only recently. You can't have it both ways. Lesbians, GAY, Bi-sexual and Trans (People trapped in the wrong body) have been around for the the last 60 years. That's a fact

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people in Saudi Arabia face legal challenges not ...

Cutiebeauty comments on Jun 20, 2020:

No.. They should have meetings with them first and discuss the issues... Implementing any sanctions is bullying...

dermot235 replies on Jun 20, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty There have been gay people around since the beginning of time. And the Koran was written over 1200 years ago and talks about homosexuality as a crime punishable by death as does the bible. Come on Kaitlyn. You can't be serious. Sweden and Norwy refuse to sell Arms to the Saudi because of their human rights record. And this was 8 years ago https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gySoFAaLp38 The woman received a Sham Trial. There is no justice system to speak of in Saudi Arabia. You are guilty until proven innocent there.

For many African Americans growing up in the South in the 19th and 20th centuries, the threat of ...

Captain_Feelgood comments on Jun 19, 2020:

Your link required signing up for something to read the whole thing, so I had to look for another. Is this the same story you were wanting to tell, is it yet another version that actually tells the truth? Take your meds! 🙄 ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 20, 2020:

@Captain_Feelgood Did you not read some of my previous messages to you "I have a lot of respect for a lot of the Views that Rand Paul has" I said that and your reply was "The only mental health issues I see here is TDS and leftist liberalism. And yes, you do suffer from that. TYMs.." Your messages are filled with hatred and anger

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people in Saudi Arabia face legal challenges not ...

Cutiebeauty comments on Jun 20, 2020:

No.. They should have meetings with them first and discuss the issues... Implementing any sanctions is bullying...

dermot235 replies on Jun 20, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty Then maybe it's time to use sanctions against the Saudi's. They have had 60 years to change. Governments all over the world have been protesting what they have done. They have executed in Public over 25000 people in the last 60 years including 15 year old children. They have stoned to death women for Adultery. And rape is viewed as a dispute between people, not a crime. It's time to do more. The time is now

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people in Saudi Arabia face legal challenges not ...

Cutiebeauty comments on Jun 20, 2020:

No.. They should have meetings with them first and discuss the issues... Implementing any sanctions is bullying...

dermot235 replies on Jun 20, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty No sub categories. All humans. Sub implied lesser or something wrong with them. I hope thats not what you mean when you said that. I'm not saying you are, but it's not the best phrase to use. It's what White people used to call black people. It's what germans used to call Jews. SUB.

For many African Americans growing up in the South in the 19th and 20th centuries, the threat of ...

Captain_Feelgood comments on Jun 19, 2020:

Your link required signing up for something to read the whole thing, so I had to look for another. Is this the same story you were wanting to tell, is it yet another version that actually tells the truth? Take your meds! 🙄 ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 20, 2020:

@Captain_Feelgood Once again you insult people with mental health issues and you can't accept that someone who does not agree with you deserves anything but ignorance and insults from you. You never seek to see can you find common ground with anyone. You just seem to want to promote conflict and hatred.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people in Saudi Arabia face legal challenges not ...

Cutiebeauty comments on Jun 20, 2020:

No.. They should have meetings with them first and discuss the issues... Implementing any sanctions is bullying...

dermot235 replies on Jun 20, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty I'm not comfortable with you talking about "Sub races". Not sure what that means If refusing to buy oil is hurting you then why is the US not buying Oil from Venezuela or Iran. And the US is self sufficient in Oil since OBAMA increase drilling and oil exploration in the US. So No human rights for anyone that is not in your back yard. Was it wrong for the US to fight Hitler then???? "another countries practices" Is there not limit to what you would look at and just talk. The holocaust, The Genocide in Sudan, NOTHING at All. For most countries and peoples they do not change what they do unless they have a reason to. Just telling them your opinions will not change anything. Would there be any change in the US if BLM did not go out and protest. Do you think Hitler would have stopped the extermination of the jews if he was just talked to?? I'm not saying that there are times when you just have to let things be and sit back and let other countries sort out their own problems. But sometimes you have to do something. There is a time and a place for everything. It's not a black and white world we live in. There are shades of grey everywhere. But the Saudi's are probably the most barbaric regime on the planet. It says a lot about who we are as human being that we can just sit back and look on at this barbarity so we can have cheap oil. It's been going on for over 60 years now with the Saudi's. It's time to stand up to this behaviour. And we can do it cleverly. We don't have to start a war to bring about some positive change.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people in Saudi Arabia face legal challenges not ...

Cutiebeauty comments on Jun 20, 2020:

No.. They should have meetings with them first and discuss the issues... Implementing any sanctions is bullying...

dermot235 replies on Jun 20, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty Are we not all part of the same Human Race. Punishment can be not buying Oil from them. It's a reward at the moment when we buy their oil. Is that not almost the same as supporting them and what they do. Should we not have human rights standards when it comes to our fellow human beings. Should we turn a blind eye to a 17 year old having their head chopped off in Public and his body hung out for 3 days for everyone to see. Is there not limit as to what they do that should make us respond to this barbaric behaviour.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people in Saudi Arabia face legal challenges not ...

Cutiebeauty comments on Jun 20, 2020:

No.. They should have meetings with them first and discuss the issues... Implementing any sanctions is bullying...

dermot235 replies on Jun 20, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty If persuasion does not work and The Saudi are beheading over 400 people a year. And in some cases they use torture and Crucifixion why should anyone buy Oil from them? I understand that different countries have different cultures, but should there not be a line in the sand where we can no longer just stand by and watch. The Saudi's spend a lot of money on ARMS from the US and some European countries. I don't think the Saudi's should get a free pass on all they do. We don't have to get them to become as liberal as Western cultures. But some changes should be encouraged with both the carrot and the stick use to both punish their bad behaviour and reward their good behaviour

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people in Saudi Arabia face legal challenges not ...

Cutiebeauty comments on Jun 20, 2020:

No.. They should have meetings with them first and discuss the issues... Implementing any sanctions is bullying...

dermot235 replies on Jun 20, 2020:

So how long should they wait. And should they seeks alliances with other nations before they talk to them. I think you are right. A move to sanctions straight away could be counter productive. Look at the sanctions Trump imposed on Iran and nothing has been achieved other that the Iranians digging in. It's made things worse in many ways

I heard the phrase today "cop-out".

Jolanta comments on Jun 20, 2020:

Yes, there should not be any plea bargaining to a lesser charge or any immunity either.

dermot235 replies on Jun 20, 2020:

I think it should be the same standard as a civilian would be held too. The problem now is that a lot of police officers feel they will not be held to this standard

For many African Americans growing up in the South in the 19th and 20th centuries, the threat of ...

yvilletom comments on Jun 19, 2020:

Rand Paul does like to express himself. Did his father tyrannize him so much that recovering requires him to do that?

dermot235 replies on Jun 19, 2020:

I don't know. Did he. You're the "Oracle"

For many African Americans growing up in the South in the 19th and 20th centuries, the threat of ...

Captain_Feelgood comments on Jun 19, 2020:

Your link required signing up for something to read the whole thing, so I had to look for another. Is this the same story you were wanting to tell, is it yet another version that actually tells the truth? Take your meds! 🙄 ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 19, 2020:

If you want to argue that Rand Paul was doing was good then do so. His objections to the Bill are in Both my article and the one you quoted. I was simply stating some facts and hoping to open up a debate. I have a lot of respect for a lot of the Views that Rand Paul has. But when someone does not beat the drum that you march to, you have to insult them with "Take your Meds". You are Quick to judge and harsh in your judgements. I don't take Meds but if I did so what. Your insult to those of our community that suffer from mental health issue is atrocious too. You should take more care in what you say. That is if you care at all.

For many African Americans growing up in the South in the 19th and 20th centuries, the threat of ...

Theresa_N comments on Jun 19, 2020:

And to think he has supporters on Agnostics.com.

dermot235 replies on Jun 19, 2020:

@yvilletom It's so nice of you to show such compassionate concern for my wellbeing. You are such a kind soul. And now I feel so guilty for calling people like you Gun Nuts.

Bolton's book makes it clear: Trump is the amoral charlatan we knew he was.

Cutiebeauty comments on Jun 19, 2020:

Did you read Bolton's book already?! It's out?

dermot235 replies on Jun 19, 2020:

I've read excerpts that have leaked. Will get a copy for sure. Bolton is a right wing republican. So this is not a Democrat dissing Trump. It should be a good read

For many African Americans growing up in the South in the 19th and 20th centuries, the threat of ...

Theresa_N comments on Jun 19, 2020:

And to think he has supporters on Agnostics.com.

dermot235 replies on Jun 19, 2020:

@yvilletom There you are again. Telling me things you don't know about me. Nobody hurt me. But GUN NUTS hurt people by refusing to support reasonable Gun control legislation. In fact more than hurt people. Lack of Gun control control results in DEATH. And you seem to know so much about me. You should change your Profile name to "The Oracle"

For many African Americans growing up in the South in the 19th and 20th centuries, the threat of ...

Theresa_N comments on Jun 19, 2020:

And to think he has supporters on Agnostics.com.

dermot235 replies on Jun 19, 2020:

There are worse than RandPaul on this site. Gun nuts and racists are on here for sure

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

yvilletom comments on Jun 17, 2020:

Regarding the 2nd Amendment's two clauses, here's how the Miller majority treated them. *3. Relationship between Prefatory Clause and Operative Clause* *We reach the question, then: Does the preface fit with an operative clause that creates an individual right to keep and bear arms? It fits ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 19, 2020:

@dpms308 We had a civil war in Ireland in 1922. It's over now and both sides have reconciled. In the US Republicans are still trying to win the Civil war for the south

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

KKGator comments on Jun 16, 2020:

Won't happen. Women and minorities will lose the right to vote before the 2nd Amendment is ever jettisoned.

dermot235 replies on Jun 18, 2020:

@jdubose I never said it was not a true statement. But it does not answer the question

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

BitFlipper comments on Jun 17, 2020:

The second amendment was never meant to permit the formation of unregulated vigilante squads.

dermot235 replies on Jun 18, 2020:

@yvilletom So you are using James Madison to forward your arguments. How many rounds could you shoot from a gun when James Madison was alive. I suspect maybe 1 every 2 minutes and then reload. Now you can legally buy Semi-Automatic guns that fire 60 rounds per minute. So to justify what exists now by telling us what "early congress" did it just farcical. I have evidence to support that you could not buy an Automatic rifle in a gun store when James Madison was alive. The constitution is not Sacrosanct. It has been changed before. That's why they are called Amendments. So it's time to change the constitution now.

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

yvilletom comments on Jun 17, 2020:

Regarding the 2nd Amendment's two clauses, here's how the Miller majority treated them. *3. Relationship between Prefatory Clause and Operative Clause* *We reach the question, then: Does the preface fit with an operative clause that creates an individual right to keep and bear arms? It fits ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 18, 2020:

@dpms308 The street where I live has no guns. And the children go to school without the fear of being shot and we can go to the mall and the Cinema without fear of been gunned down by some Gun nut. I like the street where I live

Why do some Christians have a problem with people enjoying sex

yvilletom comments on Jun 16, 2020:

I heard a Newman Club chaplain at a state university say that Catholics who have sex too often will lose their faith.

dermot235 replies on Jun 18, 2020:

What a great way to become an Atheist.

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

yvilletom comments on Jun 17, 2020:

Regarding the 2nd Amendment's two clauses, here's how the Miller majority treated them. *3. Relationship between Prefatory Clause and Operative Clause* *We reach the question, then: Does the preface fit with an operative clause that creates an individual right to keep and bear arms? It fits ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 18, 2020:

@dpms308 mmmmh. Seems you have very little insight.

a wonderful graphic of sizes of land masses, nations, etc.

Storm1752 comments on Jun 17, 2020:

Oh no, the U.S. is WAY bigger than that.

dermot235 replies on Jun 18, 2020:

And Trumps Head is even Bigger Again?

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

yvilletom comments on Jun 17, 2020:

Regarding the 2nd Amendment's two clauses, here's how the Miller majority treated them. *3. Relationship between Prefatory Clause and Operative Clause* *We reach the question, then: Does the preface fit with an operative clause that creates an individual right to keep and bear arms? It fits ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

@dpms308 And you speak like a fascist. Nobody is COMING to GET you dude. And Black lives DO matter.

Sweden has the highest income tax rate in the world, with as much as 57.

Flowerwall comments on Jun 14, 2020:

Absolutely TOO MUCH

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

@Flowerwall You are ALL immigrants going back a short time in history. If you really want to focus on all but the immigrants then give all the services you give to the Native American Indians and nobody else. We'll just leave it at that. I have nothing more to say.

Sweden has the highest income tax rate in the world, with as much as 57.

Flowerwall comments on Jun 14, 2020:

Absolutely TOO MUCH

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

@Flowerwall There you go again. Telling me things you could not possible know. Privilege is not something I grew up with. I grew up in a working class neighbourhood. The reason I was able to make it was I had FREE third Level education and had free healthcare when I had no money to speak of. And now that I am successful financially, I can pay high taxes so that less fortunate people than me can have the opportunity to succeed in life. And that includes immigrants. And as for you comment "Our own Citizens". We are all human beings. You let yourself down when you talk about immigrants like they were sub human or lesser humans than you are.. And I will tell you how I think you should govern yourself if I wish. I believe in FREE speech. And I have got opinions on Saudi Arabia that I will gladly debate with someone from Saudi Arabia. And I am entitled to do so. And if you are going to call me Privileged, you should learn how to spell it correctly

BBC - Travel - Why Finnish people tell the truth

Allamanda comments on Jun 17, 2020:

I have 2 Finnish friends, and they both make reference to the general societal unease with close contact, their lack of need to speak, horror when spoken to by strangers, personal space issues etc. So I wonder if this type of very low affect socialization makes lying partly unnecessary and partly ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

@Amzungu I think what has been lost in the way a lot of Americans think is that the welfare of the collective can be of great benefit to the welfare and the freedoms that the individual enjoys. It does not have to be a Win Lose position. It is a WIN WIN situation most of the time. So for example: When you have Free health care for all and better welfare protections for your citizens and FREE third level education you have a society that allows people to thrive and have opportunities that are based on their abilities and not how wealthy their parents are. So you get less Crime, More opportunities. More social cohesion. It's a WIN WIN for the rich and the Poor. All of the Citizens come out better

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

yvilletom comments on Jun 17, 2020:

Regarding the 2nd Amendment's two clauses, here's how the Miller majority treated them. *3. Relationship between Prefatory Clause and Operative Clause* *We reach the question, then: Does the preface fit with an operative clause that creates an individual right to keep and bear arms? It fits ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

@yvilletom I have respect for the rights of people. You don't need to tell me what I should remember. What about the rights of the children that are shot and are dead from the school shootings that are a part of your culture. Do those Children not have rights. I guess they don't. They are dead.

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

yvilletom comments on Jun 17, 2020:

Here are a few words from the SCOTUS Heller majority. *Undoubtedly some think that the Second Amendment is outmoded in a society where our standing army is the pride of our Nation, where well-trained police forces provide personal security, and where gun violence is a serious problem. That is ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

@yvilletom " Dream on". "Get more educated". If you want to continue to be a smart ass when you are replying to me, Please don't bother. You should show more respect when you are talking to me. I have no interest in your attempts to belittle what I say.

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

yvilletom comments on Jun 17, 2020:

Search on “SCOTUS rulings on guns” and get educated. The Heller majority ruling, written by the sometimes wanna-be pope Antonin Scalia, included a list of weapons he said were not allowed by the Amendment. I may have the ruling’s text on an old computer. I will look for it.

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

@yvilletom "Dream On" Is that not what america is all about. Having a Dream to aspire to?????

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

yvilletom comments on Jun 17, 2020:

Regarding the 2nd Amendment's two clauses, here's how the Miller majority treated them. *3. Relationship between Prefatory Clause and Operative Clause* *We reach the question, then: Does the preface fit with an operative clause that creates an individual right to keep and bear arms? It fits ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

@yvilletom I already gave you the stats on Background checks. You should read what I say more carefully

Sweden has the highest income tax rate in the world, with as much as 57.

Flowerwall comments on Jun 14, 2020:

Absolutely TOO MUCH

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

@Flowerwall We have 18 percent of our population in Ireland as immigrants that were not born here. They all have free health care and I pay 53% income tax. And as for your concern about my No frills lifestyle. I drive a Mercedes. My Wife Drives a Lexus and we vacation 8 weeks of the year. And we have a home in Spain. All after paying 53% Tax. Life is good in Ireland. You should try it. And for someone who thinks it's so terrible for me to have to pay for immigrant healthcare, you have a neck talking to me about what makes a racist attitude. And you should read my message more carefully. I'm from Ireland, not Sweden. But we are nearly at the same level of taxes as Sweden

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

yvilletom comments on Jun 17, 2020:

Search on “SCOTUS rulings on guns” and get educated. The Heller majority ruling, written by the sometimes wanna-be pope Antonin Scalia, included a list of weapons he said were not allowed by the Amendment. I may have the ruling’s text on an old computer. I will look for it.

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

@yvilletom That's not an argument. It's just an observation. I did not ask would it happen. I asked should it happen

BBC - Travel - Why Finnish people tell the truth

Allamanda comments on Jun 17, 2020:

I have 2 Finnish friends, and they both make reference to the general societal unease with close contact, their lack of need to speak, horror when spoken to by strangers, personal space issues etc. So I wonder if this type of very low affect socialization makes lying partly unnecessary and partly ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

@Amzungu I have been to Finland, Norway, Denmark and Iceland. All Scandinavian countries. All a fairly introverted bunch. But what struck me was there seemed to be a greater sense of the collective and not the individual in these countries. Maybe that has something to do with their honesty.

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

yvilletom comments on Jun 17, 2020:

Regarding the 2nd Amendment's two clauses, here's how the Miller majority treated them. *3. Relationship between Prefatory Clause and Operative Clause* *We reach the question, then: Does the preface fit with an operative clause that creates an individual right to keep and bear arms? It fits ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

You are just making my point. The supreme court is out of touch with the people. So it's time to remove the second amendment from the constitution so that the legislative branch can make decisions without them being overturned by the Supreme court

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

yvilletom comments on Jun 17, 2020:

Here are a few words from the SCOTUS Heller majority. *Undoubtedly some think that the Second Amendment is outmoded in a society where our standing army is the pride of our Nation, where well-trained police forces provide personal security, and where gun violence is a serious problem. That is ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

I agree with that. It's the job of the people. Voting for congress and getting congress to change things. So remove the second amendment

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

yvilletom comments on Jun 17, 2020:

Search on “SCOTUS rulings on guns” and get educated. The Heller majority ruling, written by the sometimes wanna-be pope Antonin Scalia, included a list of weapons he said were not allowed by the Amendment. I may have the ruling’s text on an old computer. I will look for it.

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

@yvilletom 83 percent of gun owners support expanded background checks on sales of all firearms, including 72 percent of all NRA members. 72 percent of NRA members also supported UNIVERSAL background checks. We are beyond persuasion. The arguments have been won. So now it's time to take theses decisions back from the Supreme court. Hence removing it from the constitution and handing it back to the legislators

Is it the south that really won the American Civil War

LenHazell53 comments on Jun 17, 2020:

It has been argued by some philosophers, notably Jean Baudrillard, that America, uniquely, as a society defines itself by *what it is not * He for instance argues that the USA won the Vietnam war, that in superficially losing and with drawing all of the original aims of the war were actually ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

Interesting take on things. A lot in there that makes sense

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

yvilletom comments on Jun 17, 2020:

Search on “SCOTUS rulings on guns” and get educated. The Heller majority ruling, written by the sometimes wanna-be pope Antonin Scalia, included a list of weapons he said were not allowed by the Amendment. I may have the ruling’s text on an old computer. I will look for it.

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

Scalia is not the Problem. It's the Republicans and the NRA. They are happy to leave loopholes on background checks. Gun shows etc.

Sweden has the highest income tax rate in the world, with as much as 57.

Flowerwall comments on Jun 14, 2020:

Absolutely TOO MUCH

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

@Flowerwall I have simple ONE thing to say to you. This Site is for debate among everyone from any country and is not a US only site. So don't tell me "know your place". Your condescension is typical of people who are afraid to face up to the fact that countries with Free heath care function well for everyone. Cost less and have better patient outcomes. And people in Ireland and Sweden do quite well thank you, with their high tax rates. And we have no plan to take the first born from anyone. You said "I don't disagree that we need to increase availability and affordability for health insurance coverage and I don't disagree that illegal immigrants should have access to a form of healthcare" I have no idea why you are telling me this as If it's something you agree with me about. It's offensive and disgusting that you don't want FREE health care for everyone. You seem to want an inferior health care system for poor people and immigrants.

Is it the south that really won the American Civil War

jdubose comments on Jun 16, 2020:

Did the native Americans rely defeat the colonial Americans ?

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

Nope

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

AnneWimsey comments on Jun 16, 2020:

Good luck with that......

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

And Pigs will fly I guess

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

Charlene comments on Jun 16, 2020:

No, that's a reach even I won't go for..However, expanding it beyond what is actually ,and clearly stated in it should be adhered too, A.Rs are not an acceptable weapon to own..and hand guns Need to be outlawed..No Exceptions,No Gun Shows,No Loopholes..

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

That sounds like a practical solution.

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

yvilletom comments on Jun 16, 2020:

Amendments are not abolished; they are amended or repealed. Your suggestion is?

dermot235 replies on Jun 17, 2020:

Take it out of the constitution and then legislate.

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

KKGator comments on Jun 16, 2020:

Won't happen. Women and minorities will lose the right to vote before the 2nd Amendment is ever jettisoned.

dermot235 replies on Jun 16, 2020:

@KKGator No you did not. Question was. Is it time to abolish the second amendment. NOT will it happen or not?

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jun 16, 2020:

Before the 2nd amendment falls, the 1st will falter or go, along with the 22nd. Once they are gone a fascist regime with a militarized police force can remove the 2nd.

dermot235 replies on Jun 16, 2020:

Are you talking about Star Wars or the real world. I mean seriously.

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

KKGator comments on Jun 16, 2020:

Won't happen. Women and minorities will lose the right to vote before the 2nd Amendment is ever jettisoned.

dermot235 replies on Jun 16, 2020:

That's not the Question

Is it time to abolish the second amendment in the US constitution

brentan comments on Jun 16, 2020:

Maybe not quite yet. Best to see if Trump gets another four years. Then people might need those guns.

dermot235 replies on Jun 16, 2020:

And what would they do with the guns that they might need?

Why do some Christians have a problem with people enjoying sex

St-Sinner comments on Jun 16, 2020:

There was a nationwide survey on extra marital affairs in all states. The results showed that the extra marital affairs were the highest in the Bible Belt. :) What religious talk and what they do are different things.

dermot235 replies on Jun 16, 2020:

I would well believe that.

Why do most people all over the world think of Mother teresa as a saint [youtube.com]

Amzungu comments on Jun 16, 2020:

I have yet to find a faith based charity that doesn't somehow require acceptance/adherence to their belief in order to receive benefits. I deplore the religious ministries that disguise their indoctrination and agenda behind good deeds.

dermot235 replies on Jun 16, 2020:

I agree. And then there are the BAD deeds they do. Telling people in Africa that condoms and contraception are evil on a continent that is struggling with AIDS. Giving Free education to children and then sexually abusing them and hiding and protecting the abusers. Opening hospitals that refuse to give women the reproductive rights they are entitled to.

It's not stigma, it's discrimination.

dermot235 comments on Jun 16, 2020:

There is so much ignorance surrounding mental health issues everywhere you turn. Medication is a typical example. People think that "popping pills" is not good for you and should be avoided. But they would never say that if you were taking medication for a heart problem or a kidney infection. ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 16, 2020:

@Amzungu The stigma stops us doing that in many cases. It's a shame

It's not stigma, it's discrimination.

dermot235 comments on Jun 16, 2020:

There is so much ignorance surrounding mental health issues everywhere you turn. Medication is a typical example. People think that "popping pills" is not good for you and should be avoided. But they would never say that if you were taking medication for a heart problem or a kidney infection. ...

dermot235 replies on Jun 16, 2020:

@Amzungu I remember a friend of mine some years ago was taking medication for Bi-polar disorder and was asked by someone how long would it be before they could get off their medication. They told that person maybe never. They were then offered sympathy for this. After further discussion it turned out that they were both taking the same medication. The medication was warfarin. The other person was taking Warfarin for high blood pressure and my friend was taking it for their Bi-polar condition. It was discovered some years ago that people taking Warfarin for heart and blood pressure conditions that had Bi-Polar disorder were getting benefits for their Bo-Polar from Warfarin. So my friend then asked that person. "So when will YOU be able to get of your medication. The guy with the High blood pressure said maybe never.

Sweden has the highest income tax rate in the world, with as much as 57.

callmedubious comments on Jun 16, 2020:

i find it amusing that most americans, even the poor, are against higher taxes bc they think that some day they'll be well off. they believe in the "trickle down" BS/nonsense fairy tale first promised by reagan & which has proved to be nothing more than a cynical lie.

dermot235 replies on Jun 16, 2020:

The American Dream is just that. A Dream. With the rich trowing crumbs to ordinary Americans. It's their SOMA gas.

Why are people scared of looting?

thexter comments on Jun 15, 2020:

Not proposing people loot, but, police kill about a thousand people a year. I don't recall looting take that many. People who digress about how looting isn't good for causes, are throwing the cause out of the dialog. We can't ignore the deaths caused by malicious policing.

dermot235 replies on Jun 16, 2020:

@LucyLoohoo That's the most sensible thing I have heard on this site about looting. Well said. I agree totally

Should I remove or reply to my racist Facebook friend? - BBC News

Cutiebeauty comments on Jun 15, 2020:

I don't use facebook... ☺

dermot235 replies on Jun 15, 2020:

Hurray. Somebody else out there that does not use FACEBOOK. I refuse to use facebook. It full of dumb ass people posting pictures of what they had for lunch.

Sweden has the highest income tax rate in the world, with as much as 57.

Flowerwall comments on Jun 14, 2020:

Absolutely TOO MUCH

dermot235 replies on Jun 15, 2020:

@Flowerwall This is where we will depart our discussion. I find it Abhorrent that you equate free health care as something only those who can afford to pay for it to be an acceptable position. I think it's speaks of our humanity and who we are as a people. Everyone in my country gets FREE health care. Not because the want it but because it's there for them when they need it. You should be ashamed that you have 27.5 million people in the US without healthcare insurance. But there does not seem to be any shame in you position on this. I find that distasteful and upsetting. On the statue of Liberty is says. "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free". It does not say "If you don't pay payroll taxes you can fuck off." America has lost it's way. It's time for change

This is what happens in Argentina when a Live TV show goes too far.

rsb97080 comments on Jun 15, 2020:

I need a cold shower.

dermot235 replies on Jun 15, 2020:

If that makes you need a cold shower, then I don't think you need a cold Shower. You need to get laid. lol

Sweden has the highest income tax rate in the world, with as much as 57.

Flowerwall comments on Jun 14, 2020:

Absolutely TOO MUCH

dermot235 replies on Jun 15, 2020:

@Flowerwall There is nothing to figure out. Data from the US Census Bureau indicates that a total of 27.5 million Americans had no health insurance during 2018. And illegal immigrants pay taxes. Remember the Boston Tea Party. No taxation without representation. So they deserve healthcare too.

Sweden has the highest income tax rate in the world, with as much as 57.

brentan comments on Jun 14, 2020:

It sounds like a great idea but how is the huge immigrant community going to affect it in the long-term?

dermot235 replies on Jun 15, 2020:

@brentan Sweden, the US, where ever. Immigrants are a plus for any economy. Some people see them as a burden. The facts show they are not. So immigrants will help Sweden pay for all of it government services. They won't be a burden

Sweden has the highest income tax rate in the world, with as much as 57.

yvilletom comments on Jun 14, 2020:

Is Sweden’s 57.1% on a person’s entire annual income? Here in the US, a 57.1% tax might be a marginal rate only on income in excess of a set amount. The idea of being our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers would be **POISON** here.

dermot235 replies on Jun 15, 2020:

@dalefvictor You don't get deductions on your taxes in Europe the way you can in the US i'm Afraid. Pension or as they are called in the US 401K contributions are tax deductible, but that as far as it goes

This is what happens in Argentina when a Live TV show goes too far.

EyesThatSmile comments on Jun 14, 2020:

Not very artistic for a national show. You can see the same act at a strip club. I would go to a strip club to see that, but wouldn’t want to see it on national tv.

dermot235 replies on Jun 15, 2020:

I think it was probably a publicity stunt for the show. The Tango is a very sensual and sexual dance but that was verging on porn.