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A hunter in Alaska was hospitalized after the bear he shot rolled on top of him - CNN
jondspen comments on Oct 1, 2018:
Papa was a rolling bear,
Where ever he laid his hat, he was there...
jondspen comments on Oct 1, 2018:
Papa was a rolling bear,
Where ever he laid his hat, he was there...
Turiya and Ramakrishna by Alice Coltrane (also posted at the selective but all-genre inclusive Aural...
jondspen comments on Sep 30, 2018:
Awesome!
jondspen comments on Sep 30, 2018:
Awesome!
Etta James. - A Sunday Kind of Love....seemed appropriate.[youtu.be]
jondspen comments on Sep 23, 2018:
One of the most incredible voices; you can really hear the range of love and pain from her life in her art.
jondspen comments on Sep 23, 2018:
One of the most incredible voices; you can really hear the range of love and pain from her life in her art.
How does this kind of stupidity get elected?
jondspen comments on Sep 23, 2018:
I don't agree with abortion, mostly on the grounds that it undermines a father's parental rights. In that regards, I can see a point in Lawrence Lockman's comments. Essentially I am against any violence to other beings, be they animals, children, women or men....but if women can murder, why can't men rape; it is a lot less violent and permanent than death. BTW...I am also against the death penalty.
jondspen comments on Sep 23, 2018:
I don't agree with abortion, mostly on the grounds that it undermines a father's parental rights. In that regards, I can see a point in Lawrence Lockman's comments. Essentially I am against any violence to other beings, be they animals, children, women or men....but if women can murder, why can't men rape; it is a lot less violent and permanent than death. BTW...I am also against the death penalty.
What if a God was proven real. Would you worship that god?
jondspen comments on Sep 23, 2018:
Yes I would. I would start taking every friday off, dress like a pirate, and stand on the street corner handing out RAmens.
jondspen comments on Sep 23, 2018:
Yes I would. I would start taking every friday off, dress like a pirate, and stand on the street corner handing out RAmens.
"You cannot be a doctor if you believe in superstitions," said by my Catholic professor.
jondspen comments on Sep 19, 2018:
It would be an interesting topic to broach with the professor, esp as a clinical psychologist dealing with delusions, schizophrenia, brain washing but why religions get a pass with these labels. Tactful timing and discussion will need to be taken.
Funny, but its been my experience that some Catholic priests and scholars don't really seem to believe in God, or at least not the brand named one that is presented by their church.
jondspen comments on Sep 19, 2018:
It would be an interesting topic to broach with the professor, esp as a clinical psychologist dealing with delusions, schizophrenia, brain washing but why religions get a pass with these labels. Tactful timing and discussion will need to be taken.
Funny, but its been my experience that some Catholic priests and scholars don't really seem to believe in God, or at least not the brand named one that is presented by their church.
I got through Hurricane Florence just fine, and now there are a lot of rainbows.
jondspen comments on Sep 18, 2018:
I would tell them there is a Leprechaun's pot of gold at the end of it.
jondspen comments on Sep 18, 2018:
I would tell them there is a Leprechaun's pot of gold at the end of it.
More proof the great spaghetti monster is real.
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jondspen comments on Sep 18, 2018:
Tis be a glorious day to be a pastafarian, maties! Raise a Black Jack of grog to our glorious noodly appendaged Monster creator!
jondspen comments on Sep 18, 2018:
Tis be a glorious day to be a pastafarian, maties! Raise a Black Jack of grog to our glorious noodly appendaged Monster creator!
I'm sure this has been posted here before, but it made me giggle.
jondspen comments on Sep 17, 2018:
lol
jondspen comments on Sep 17, 2018:
lol
Dr Gupta on pot.
jondspen comments on Sep 17, 2018:
Don't confuse the subject with facts!
jondspen comments on Sep 17, 2018:
Don't confuse the subject with facts!
So I have a 2nd grade student who was sticking mini Post It notes all over the playground equipment ...
jondspen comments on Sep 17, 2018:
LMAO....that is awesome! But as far as the situation, I would tell the other kids that not everyone believes in god. I would then sit down with the kid in private and discuss why they did it and what effect they think it had.
jondspen comments on Sep 17, 2018:
LMAO....that is awesome! But as far as the situation, I would tell the other kids that not everyone believes in god. I would then sit down with the kid in private and discuss why they did it and what effect they think it had.
Orange Blossom Special - Doug Kershaw (Fiddlers Three) - YouTube
jondspen comments on Sep 16, 2018:
I've heard better versions of it...but the pants and shirt make up for it!!! LOL
jondspen comments on Sep 16, 2018:
I've heard better versions of it...but the pants and shirt make up for it!!! LOL
Kindergarten Principal Fired For Pole Dancing During Welcome Ceremony | Rare
jondspen comments on Sep 16, 2018:
Wow! I wonder if this is giving Catholic schools any new ideas?
jondspen comments on Sep 16, 2018:
Wow! I wonder if this is giving Catholic schools any new ideas?
FEMA Officials Panic After Accidentally Evacuating 1 Million Residents In Direction Of Hurricane...
jondspen comments on Sep 16, 2018:
"piling people into dinghies with lightning rods attached"....LMAO
jondspen comments on Sep 16, 2018:
"piling people into dinghies with lightning rods attached"....LMAO
Black Sabbath fans
jondspen comments on Sep 16, 2018:
The question is more like....Who's NOT?!?! Not into the later stuff, although it isn't bad, just like the stuff with Ozzy better.
jondspen comments on Sep 16, 2018:
The question is more like....Who's NOT?!?! Not into the later stuff, although it isn't bad, just like the stuff with Ozzy better.
Is socialism bad for the USA?
jondspen comments on Sep 16, 2018:
Citizens are what's really bad for the USA. Socialism, capitalism, communism all are 'tools' with pro/cons. It's how and to what extent they are implemented. Capitalism drives innovation and business efficiency, communism drives worker rights and efficient operations, socialism drives community safety and security. We also can see the negatives in these. Given our greed, laziness, apathy, and ignorance...we can't seem to make good, rational, achievable decisions to address many of the problems faced using the right tool for the job.
jondspen comments on Sep 16, 2018:
Citizens are what's really bad for the USA. Socialism, capitalism, communism all are 'tools' with pro/cons. It's how and to what extent they are implemented. Capitalism drives innovation and business efficiency, communism drives worker rights and efficient operations, socialism drives community safety and security. We also can see the negatives in these. Given our greed, laziness, apathy, and ignorance...we can't seem to make good, rational, achievable decisions to address many of the problems faced using the right tool for the job.
Hi to reply to an aquaintance who asks " are u having a bad day?"
jondspen comments on Sep 15, 2018:
Depends on the setting: At work, in the coffee shop or in line at burger joint, or next to some bloke in a bar? Kids around? Really depends on the circumstances and level of acquaintance. The cashier at the gas station who I know from my 5 min interactions every week for the past year is a different acquaintance than some random person in line at the grocery store whom I will most likely never see again.
jondspen comments on Sep 15, 2018:
Depends on the setting: At work, in the coffee shop or in line at burger joint, or next to some bloke in a bar? Kids around? Really depends on the circumstances and level of acquaintance. The cashier at the gas station who I know from my 5 min interactions every week for the past year is a different acquaintance than some random person in line at the grocery store whom I will most likely never see again.
The Real Problem
I Love this site and the clarity of thinking exhibited, even love chasing down the...
jondspen comments on Sep 15, 2018:
You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.
That's not just in regards to religious beliefs either. People don't give up any beliefs easily, even when confronted with facts.
jondspen comments on Sep 15, 2018:
You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.
That's not just in regards to religious beliefs either. People don't give up any beliefs easily, even when confronted with facts.
Hello all just out of a curious though how do you unwind after a hard day's graft (work).
jondspen comments on Sep 15, 2018:
Playing banjo or guitar.
Learning Spanish or Mandarin.
Playing video games (Star Citizen or online texas hold'em).
Watching PBS or history/documentaries on Amazon Prime.
Reading the news (BBC Reuters or AlJazera).
Walk or light evening exercise if morning workout was lazy.
Hanging out on here! :)
jondspen comments on Sep 15, 2018:
Playing banjo or guitar.
Learning Spanish or Mandarin.
Playing video games (Star Citizen or online texas hold'em).
Watching PBS or history/documentaries on Amazon Prime.
Reading the news (BBC Reuters or AlJazera).
Walk or light evening exercise if morning workout was lazy.
Hanging out on here! :)
Why is it that most people here are from the US?
jondspen comments on Sep 15, 2018:
I've seen a few on here from the UK and Canada. The few from south/central america are typically US ex-pats. I would guess the reason is that it is primarily an English speaking site. Someone else commented on the fact that as a dating site, it's pretty shallow on dating pool, and another replied the site isn't that old, which could be another factor.
jondspen comments on Sep 15, 2018:
I've seen a few on here from the UK and Canada. The few from south/central america are typically US ex-pats. I would guess the reason is that it is primarily an English speaking site. Someone else commented on the fact that as a dating site, it's pretty shallow on dating pool, and another replied the site isn't that old, which could be another factor.
[yahoo.
jondspen comments on Sep 15, 2018:
Just another example why Texas ( #2) is the shit ass worse state to live in; I couldn't get out of there soon enough. It ranks just slightly higher on my 1-20 scale over my experience in Somalia (#1)...and that's only b/c due to their over the top ignorance, I was awaken from my religious delusions.
jondspen comments on Sep 15, 2018:
Just another example why Texas ( #2) is the shit ass worse state to live in; I couldn't get out of there soon enough. It ranks just slightly higher on my 1-20 scale over my experience in Somalia (#1)...and that's only b/c due to their over the top ignorance, I was awaken from my religious delusions.
Yoni Appelbaum: Americans Aren’t Practicing Democracy - The Atlantic
jondspen comments on Sep 15, 2018:
Every time someone thanks me for my military service, I first tell them they should spit in my face for supporting a government that is so blatantly against freedom and democracy, both at home and abroad. I then ask them do they know and have contacted their national, state, county, or local elected officials to voice concerns or opinions on current topics in the community. If they haven't, they obviously don't value my sacrifice, since voting in a popularity contest once every two years, then sitting on your ass for someone else to think for you isn't what democracy is about.
jondspen comments on Sep 15, 2018:
Every time someone thanks me for my military service, I first tell them they should spit in my face for supporting a government that is so blatantly against freedom and democracy, both at home and abroad. I then ask them do they know and have contacted their national, state, county, or local elected officials to voice concerns or opinions on current topics in the community. If they haven't, they obviously don't value my sacrifice, since voting in a popularity contest once every two years, then sitting on your ass for someone else to think for you isn't what democracy is about.
Should I attend a wedding at church as an atheist?
jondspen comments on Sep 15, 2018:
It's your life and decision, but my daughter had a JW wedding. I don't believe in their theology, but she does and I respect that. To me it was more important to be there for her on a very significant day in her life that was centered around her and her husband, instead of me forcing it to be centered around my beliefs. I would attend the event, after all it's just a building, and I don't see how your entrance through the door will negate or undermine your beliefs or integrity. It's not like it's being held in a Nazi themed auditorium or KKK seance. That's just my 2cents...
jondspen comments on Sep 15, 2018:
It's your life and decision, but my daughter had a JW wedding. I don't believe in their theology, but she does and I respect that. To me it was more important to be there for her on a very significant day in her life that was centered around her and her husband, instead of me forcing it to be centered around my beliefs. I would attend the event, after all it's just a building, and I don't see how your entrance through the door will negate or undermine your beliefs or integrity. It's not like it's being held in a Nazi themed auditorium or KKK seance. That's just my 2cents...
So my fundie christian MOTHER has told other members of the family that she hopes this hurricane we ...
jondspen comments on Sep 15, 2018:
That's sad...but typical. I would call her out on it and tell her she is a sorry mom and pathetic Christian for wishing harm and pain on anyone, esp. her children.
jondspen comments on Sep 15, 2018:
That's sad...but typical. I would call her out on it and tell her she is a sorry mom and pathetic Christian for wishing harm and pain on anyone, esp. her children.
Linda Harvey: Oral Sex Is The Practice Of Homosexuals - Joe.My.God.
jondspen comments on Sep 15, 2018:
"These lessons often encourage masturbation and pornography use" - well, I would rather my kids be jacking/jilling off than engaging in sex with the prospect of disease or pregnancy.
"...abstinence is discarded as the equivalent of racism" - don't know about that, just know that abstinence is not a practical solution. Most kids are sexually aware by the time they are 13, yet the human brain does not fully develop till around age 23. To expect kids to remain celibate for 10 years, the same 10 years where they are exponentially absorbing and understanding themselves and the world, is just foolish. It is these years where they grown into adulthood, and her solution is to just ignore that biological desire, providing no guidance or oversight. Sure...that makes perfect sense, if your a religious nut.
jondspen comments on Sep 15, 2018:
"These lessons often encourage masturbation and pornography use" - well, I would rather my kids be jacking/jilling off than engaging in sex with the prospect of disease or pregnancy.
"...abstinence is discarded as the equivalent of racism" - don't know about that, just know that abstinence is not a practical solution. Most kids are sexually aware by the time they are 13, yet the human brain does not fully develop till around age 23. To expect kids to remain celibate for 10 years, the same 10 years where they are exponentially absorbing and understanding themselves and the world, is just foolish. It is these years where they grown into adulthood, and her solution is to just ignore that biological desire, providing no guidance or oversight. Sure...that makes perfect sense, if your a religious nut.
Advice needed please
jondspen comments on Sep 14, 2018:
Wow...ure in a hard spot being that it is so much a part of your job and lively-hood. Doesn't surprise me they don't pay you crap though, but hey, they'll be happy to pray for you, just as long as they don't have to actually DO anything, right? I would be very careful with this, they will most likely fire you in a heart beat. Family is an issue, but you won't be hungry and homeless if they have a problem with it, so for now tread cautious till you can find another job...and start looking immediately!!! I think that should be your #1 priority at this point.
Here is a link that lists a few different support groups that may be in your area and able to help. https://sobernation.com/special-resources-for-atheists-in-recovery/ You could also reach out to https://www.atheists.org/ and http://www.atheist-experience.com/. They may know of some resources available. I remember at one time finding a site for pastors that left the faith, but can't seem to find the link anymore.
jondspen comments on Sep 14, 2018:
Wow...ure in a hard spot being that it is so much a part of your job and lively-hood. Doesn't surprise me they don't pay you crap though, but hey, they'll be happy to pray for you, just as long as they don't have to actually DO anything, right? I would be very careful with this, they will most likely fire you in a heart beat. Family is an issue, but you won't be hungry and homeless if they have a problem with it, so for now tread cautious till you can find another job...and start looking immediately!!! I think that should be your #1 priority at this point.
Here is a link that lists a few different support groups that may be in your area and able to help. https://sobernation.com/special-resources-for-atheists-in-recovery/ You could also reach out to https://www.atheists.org/ and http://www.atheist-experience.com/. They may know of some resources available. I remember at one time finding a site for pastors that left the faith, but can't seem to find the link anymore.
I signed up for this website because I want to date a man who is not a crazy Christian.
jondspen comments on Sep 14, 2018:
Yea...pool of dating women in my area (West Tn) is non-existent on here. I'm honestly enjoying the conversations more though.
jondspen comments on Sep 14, 2018:
Yea...pool of dating women in my area (West Tn) is non-existent on here. I'm honestly enjoying the conversations more though.
What are 4 things that make
you happy ?
jondspen comments on Sep 14, 2018:
Sex, drugs, rock n roll, and parfaits. Everybody likes parfaits!
jondspen comments on Sep 14, 2018:
Sex, drugs, rock n roll, and parfaits. Everybody likes parfaits!
Boy Scouts?
jondspen comments on Sep 14, 2018:
Being up north, I would suspect your odds are better at the troop leader being more moderate approaching this aspect of the org. No guarantees, but my advise is to just talk to the troop leader about it and get a feel on how much this will be a focus; may only be an occasional prayer. Given the diversity of Jews, Muslims, Catholics, Protestants, etc. in America, I myself would play safe with a moment of silence if I was leading the troop. Honestly, I'm sure he's more excited about doing the outdoor stuff with friends from school.
jondspen comments on Sep 14, 2018:
Being up north, I would suspect your odds are better at the troop leader being more moderate approaching this aspect of the org. No guarantees, but my advise is to just talk to the troop leader about it and get a feel on how much this will be a focus; may only be an occasional prayer. Given the diversity of Jews, Muslims, Catholics, Protestants, etc. in America, I myself would play safe with a moment of silence if I was leading the troop. Honestly, I'm sure he's more excited about doing the outdoor stuff with friends from school.
Florence update.
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
I've lived through house fires and break-ins. Yes, it does suck to loose things that mean so much to you. There are things that I still think about from my grandparents that were lost, and that was 10+ years ago. But like all pain, time heals...and the important thing is you will be alive to make new memories with your family and loved ones. No matter the trials that come, memories can never be burned or destroyed.
Glad your safe. Take care and push through it...you'll be ok friend.
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
I've lived through house fires and break-ins. Yes, it does suck to loose things that mean so much to you. There are things that I still think about from my grandparents that were lost, and that was 10+ years ago. But like all pain, time heals...and the important thing is you will be alive to make new memories with your family and loved ones. No matter the trials that come, memories can never be burned or destroyed.
Glad your safe. Take care and push through it...you'll be ok friend.
Big oil asks government to protect it from climate change
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
Wow....these guys don't want regulation or government intervention b/c they believe in "free market capitalism" until they wreck the environment and economy and need a handout. Un Fucking Believable! But hey, all our financial problem caused by greedy businessmen can be fixed by electing greedy businessmen!
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
Wow....these guys don't want regulation or government intervention b/c they believe in "free market capitalism" until they wreck the environment and economy and need a handout. Un Fucking Believable! But hey, all our financial problem caused by greedy businessmen can be fixed by electing greedy businessmen!
Religion in the south
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
West Tn resident here...and yea...I feel ya, bro. Luckily we got this site!
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
West Tn resident here...and yea...I feel ya, bro. Luckily we got this site!
Atheists Donate National Motto Displays to Arkansas Schools | American Atheists
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
Good for them...I wish they could do something like that in Tennessee. They just passed a law here stating that "In God We Trust" had to be displayed prominent in the schools. Makes me sick...
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
Good for them...I wish they could do something like that in Tennessee. They just passed a law here stating that "In God We Trust" had to be displayed prominent in the schools. Makes me sick...
Secular Programming Supports America’s Inmates - TheHumanist.com
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
Good article. Just another example of hypocrisy and lies of the 'help' religion provides to people in the community. And we have a serious prison problem in the USA, not just the system itself, which is a joke, but the mental, financial, and emotional push toward it in low income communities.
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
Good article. Just another example of hypocrisy and lies of the 'help' religion provides to people in the community. And we have a serious prison problem in the USA, not just the system itself, which is a joke, but the mental, financial, and emotional push toward it in low income communities.
If you're in Florence's path, please do what you gotta do to stay safe, whether's it's sandbagging ...
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
My daughter lives near Raleigh/Durham. The projected path has moved south, plus being that far inland I think she will be ok. She did say the store shelves are almost empty, and you can't find bottled water anywhere.
Hoping everyone in the area will be alright. Luckily, that area is mostly Republican, so Trump probably won't ignore them and leave them to die.
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
My daughter lives near Raleigh/Durham. The projected path has moved south, plus being that far inland I think she will be ok. She did say the store shelves are almost empty, and you can't find bottled water anywhere.
Hoping everyone in the area will be alright. Luckily, that area is mostly Republican, so Trump probably won't ignore them and leave them to die.
SEX with Ghosts
A professor at Wayne State University in Detroit was giving a lecture...
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
That's just wrong. Funny...but wrong!
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
That's just wrong. Funny...but wrong!
FUNNY: First date... [youtube.com]
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
So THAT's what I've been doing wrong!
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
So THAT's what I've been doing wrong!
Today I found out a friend of mine is getting married.
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
Wow....that's pretty harsh. I can understand your pain though. It's hard when you find that friends who you thought would be in your corner, aren't.
I was adopted, and adopted guardians were neglectful and abusive. Perhaps not criminally, but definitely not to the point of ever being there when I needed them. Raised my 2 daughters, who stabbed me in the back while teens b/c mom's pasture seemed so greener. As you can imagine, I've got some trust and intimacy issues. What I learned, is that no one owe's you love and affection. You give love and support to people just b/c you want to, and don't expect it to be returned. I'm still trying to accept that, but some people are just selfish and insensitive to the needs and pain of others, and your love and kindness won't change that about them.
I hope you can let go of the anger and resentment. You're pain isn't hurting her...just yourself. That's not to say I would buy the bitch a wedding present though, although I would have no qualms going to the reception (if invited) for some free cake! :) Maybe you'll meet a nice single guy there and have wedding party sex in the coat closet! Then you get to eat your cake and have it too! LOL~~~
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
Wow....that's pretty harsh. I can understand your pain though. It's hard when you find that friends who you thought would be in your corner, aren't.
I was adopted, and adopted guardians were neglectful and abusive. Perhaps not criminally, but definitely not to the point of ever being there when I needed them. Raised my 2 daughters, who stabbed me in the back while teens b/c mom's pasture seemed so greener. As you can imagine, I've got some trust and intimacy issues. What I learned, is that no one owe's you love and affection. You give love and support to people just b/c you want to, and don't expect it to be returned. I'm still trying to accept that, but some people are just selfish and insensitive to the needs and pain of others, and your love and kindness won't change that about them.
I hope you can let go of the anger and resentment. You're pain isn't hurting her...just yourself. That's not to say I would buy the bitch a wedding present though, although I would have no qualms going to the reception (if invited) for some free cake! :) Maybe you'll meet a nice single guy there and have wedding party sex in the coat closet! Then you get to eat your cake and have it too! LOL~~~
Would you pay someone to date you?
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
In traditional USA, this is done on every first date, and typically the second, third, etc. Guys are expected to pay for the dinner...ergo, we always pay for someone to date us. There are a few women who will insist on going dutch, but in my experience and feedback from friends, that usually only happens when the woman decided that she doesn't want to date the guy and doesn't want any ties hanging over her (probably b/c of some asshole telling her she owed him something b/c he bought dinner and drinks).
That is why I tell women that we are going dutch, b/c I don't know if you are worth my money yet. Also, if I was going to do something like this...I would just pay for the full GFE from a 'professional'. No muss, no fuss, and we both have an understanding on the agreement.
BTW....who gives a shit about "conventionally attractive"I myself have walked away from dates from attractive women b/c I saw the ugly inside. I know we've had disagreements on another post, but I think your profile pic is attractive, and seem to be funny as hell. :) Don't sell yourself short, just b/c majority of these bitch ass momma's boys are cheap shit-heads! Get yourself a battery powered boyfriend to handle the physical needs till you can find a MAN that can TCB...both physically and emotionally!
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
In traditional USA, this is done on every first date, and typically the second, third, etc. Guys are expected to pay for the dinner...ergo, we always pay for someone to date us. There are a few women who will insist on going dutch, but in my experience and feedback from friends, that usually only happens when the woman decided that she doesn't want to date the guy and doesn't want any ties hanging over her (probably b/c of some asshole telling her she owed him something b/c he bought dinner and drinks).
That is why I tell women that we are going dutch, b/c I don't know if you are worth my money yet. Also, if I was going to do something like this...I would just pay for the full GFE from a 'professional'. No muss, no fuss, and we both have an understanding on the agreement.
BTW....who gives a shit about "conventionally attractive"I myself have walked away from dates from attractive women b/c I saw the ugly inside. I know we've had disagreements on another post, but I think your profile pic is attractive, and seem to be funny as hell. :) Don't sell yourself short, just b/c majority of these bitch ass momma's boys are cheap shit-heads! Get yourself a battery powered boyfriend to handle the physical needs till you can find a MAN that can TCB...both physically and emotionally!
People often talk about raising children with an open mind, letting them make their own decisions ...
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
I think a lot of people take it too extreme like you pointed out, but I believe the intent is to let our kids exercise thought and critical thinking. They can't learn to make their own decisions as an adult you made them all for them.
Would you let your kids read books on capitalism, communism, marxism? Would you let your kids read about racism, both sides of the argument? I might not agree with racism, but unless I understand what and why a person is that way, I can't form an argument against their beliefs. Exposing them to new ideas is what I think the intent is...but honestly, I don't think there is any parent that will REALLY allow their kid to go 180 against something they firmly believe in with no input or opinion expressed. Therefore, I disagree that ANY parent really lets their kids make up their own mind about stuff. They will sit down with the kid and debunk their ideas and beliefs, or at the minimum propose arguments against, not sit back and let them sort it out without any guidance.
jondspen comments on Sep 12, 2018:
I think a lot of people take it too extreme like you pointed out, but I believe the intent is to let our kids exercise thought and critical thinking. They can't learn to make their own decisions as an adult you made them all for them.
Would you let your kids read books on capitalism, communism, marxism? Would you let your kids read about racism, both sides of the argument? I might not agree with racism, but unless I understand what and why a person is that way, I can't form an argument against their beliefs. Exposing them to new ideas is what I think the intent is...but honestly, I don't think there is any parent that will REALLY allow their kid to go 180 against something they firmly believe in with no input or opinion expressed. Therefore, I disagree that ANY parent really lets their kids make up their own mind about stuff. They will sit down with the kid and debunk their ideas and beliefs, or at the minimum propose arguments against, not sit back and let them sort it out without any guidance.
Baltimore Cops Carried Toy Guns to Plant on People They Shot, Trial Reveals - VICE
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
Good thing it is only a 'few' bad apples
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
Good thing it is only a 'few' bad apples
Why to call yourself "Atheist" instead of "Agnostic."
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
A simple definition of the two boils down to what do you believe and what do you know. Not sure the accuracy of the definition, but my take is atheist means I don't believe in gods, agnostic means that I don't know if there are gods (and perhaps due to my composition could never know).
In reality, I have found most agnostics are afraid to take a stand and say they don't believe in gods. They are a bit wishy-washy with the whole "Well, I just don't know, so I can't make a decision." Not saying all are like this, just the limited one's I have encountered and spoken too. I am agnostic when it comes to unicorns and leprechaun , in that yes, I don't know of any that exist, nor do I know if I will ever be able to know if they exist. Yet I have the courage to take that knowledge and form some assumptions that since I don't know of any, I infer (believe) they do not exist. Could I be wrong...absolutely. I am not so arrogant to think I have all the answers, but I am also no a coward to kowtow to public opinion and delusions by trying to stay on the fence with an "I don't know therefor I can't believe either way" excuse.
Honestly, I don't think it's typically enough of a difference of perspective to affect public policy, laws, and societal constructs in the majority of instances. Given that, I don't put too much effort into dissecting the nuances of the two.
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
A simple definition of the two boils down to what do you believe and what do you know. Not sure the accuracy of the definition, but my take is atheist means I don't believe in gods, agnostic means that I don't know if there are gods (and perhaps due to my composition could never know).
In reality, I have found most agnostics are afraid to take a stand and say they don't believe in gods. They are a bit wishy-washy with the whole "Well, I just don't know, so I can't make a decision." Not saying all are like this, just the limited one's I have encountered and spoken too. I am agnostic when it comes to unicorns and leprechaun , in that yes, I don't know of any that exist, nor do I know if I will ever be able to know if they exist. Yet I have the courage to take that knowledge and form some assumptions that since I don't know of any, I infer (believe) they do not exist. Could I be wrong...absolutely. I am not so arrogant to think I have all the answers, but I am also no a coward to kowtow to public opinion and delusions by trying to stay on the fence with an "I don't know therefor I can't believe either way" excuse.
Honestly, I don't think it's typically enough of a difference of perspective to affect public policy, laws, and societal constructs in the majority of instances. Given that, I don't put too much effort into dissecting the nuances of the two.
So what is the main reason most of you are on here?
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
I think I found this as a dating site, but to me it's more of a atheist/agnostic community. I initially signed up hoping to find women close by that might be a match date-wise, but now have given up on that and actually more pleased with the conversations I have found. There are some bone heads on here, so I've learned that freedom from religious b.s. doesn't mean you are intelligent or insightful, but overall, there are a LOT of good people on here. I am honored to be here and being challenged in my views. Thanks to all for helping me to be a better person! Although, not sure that was a high bar to start with! LOL :)
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
I think I found this as a dating site, but to me it's more of a atheist/agnostic community. I initially signed up hoping to find women close by that might be a match date-wise, but now have given up on that and actually more pleased with the conversations I have found. There are some bone heads on here, so I've learned that freedom from religious b.s. doesn't mean you are intelligent or insightful, but overall, there are a LOT of good people on here. I am honored to be here and being challenged in my views. Thanks to all for helping me to be a better person! Although, not sure that was a high bar to start with! LOL :)
I left my abuser over two months ago but I am still struggling and very unhappy.
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
Good for you to move on and have the courage to make a change in your life. I know you are sad, alone, struggling to adjust to so many things, but here are a few things that might help you.
1. Not sure your age, but I am assuming the abusive relationship went on for some time. Lot's of habits and emotional programming to undo. It probably didn't happen in 2 months, so understand the healing process won't happen in 2 months. Hell, if you cut your hand, it takes just seconds to make the wound, weeks to heal. You're mind and emotions are even slower to heal from wounds.
2. You are moving into new areas of your life. It is very easy to fall back into old habits and routines. I would guard against relationship now, until you can see and stop users and abusers. Like above, you have a history and tendency of allowing and accepting abuse. I don't judge you, and I know you don't want that kind of relationship, but it is a part of you that you have to accept, as well as come to understand why if you are going to eventually change. The abuser did the abuse, and that was wrong, but eventually you need to confront your demons on why you allowed it to happen. If you don't, there is a good chance that you will fall back in with the same type of person, since abusive people need people who they can abuse. You need to be the one to shut that door so more of them don't come into your life. It's going to be hard. Probably the hardest part of the journey for any person in any situation is learning to love and forgive ourselves for letting ourself down.
3. The two things above are VERY BIG things to accept and change, so when you get discouraged remember that they are very tall mountains to climb. To get to the top, will take time, and you may have to stop and take a break to get there, but as long as you don't give up, they can be conquered.
4. I would suggest the therapist, but also set some goals for yourself. Are there any hobbies you enjoy? Is there anything you always wanted to learn but haven't (playing music, learning a new language, gardening, etc). I would find things that you can do that will give you some happiness, or at least put your mind into neutral (and out of sadness or depression). It will help you emotionally, as well as give you small goals you can see progress with in the short term - thus giving you hope and encouragement on the 'smaller' stuff you can then apply toward bigger and harder goals.
I am really happy and encouraged that you have taken the steps you have so far. Just what you have done thus far is an incredible feat of strength and resolve. Face your past, but don't let it define your future, and above all, look for the happiness in the present. It may be hard to see it through all the tears right ...
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
Good for you to move on and have the courage to make a change in your life. I know you are sad, alone, struggling to adjust to so many things, but here are a few things that might help you.
1. Not sure your age, but I am assuming the abusive relationship went on for some time. Lot's of habits and emotional programming to undo. It probably didn't happen in 2 months, so understand the healing process won't happen in 2 months. Hell, if you cut your hand, it takes just seconds to make the wound, weeks to heal. You're mind and emotions are even slower to heal from wounds.
2. You are moving into new areas of your life. It is very easy to fall back into old habits and routines. I would guard against relationship now, until you can see and stop users and abusers. Like above, you have a history and tendency of allowing and accepting abuse. I don't judge you, and I know you don't want that kind of relationship, but it is a part of you that you have to accept, as well as come to understand why if you are going to eventually change. The abuser did the abuse, and that was wrong, but eventually you need to confront your demons on why you allowed it to happen. If you don't, there is a good chance that you will fall back in with the same type of person, since abusive people need people who they can abuse. You need to be the one to shut that door so more of them don't come into your life. It's going to be hard. Probably the hardest part of the journey for any person in any situation is learning to love and forgive ourselves for letting ourself down.
3. The two things above are VERY BIG things to accept and change, so when you get discouraged remember that they are very tall mountains to climb. To get to the top, will take time, and you may have to stop and take a break to get there, but as long as you don't give up, they can be conquered.
4. I would suggest the therapist, but also set some goals for yourself. Are there any hobbies you enjoy? Is there anything you always wanted to learn but haven't (playing music, learning a new language, gardening, etc). I would find things that you can do that will give you some happiness, or at least put your mind into neutral (and out of sadness or depression). It will help you emotionally, as well as give you small goals you can see progress with in the short term - thus giving you hope and encouragement on the 'smaller' stuff you can then apply toward bigger and harder goals.
I am really happy and encouraged that you have taken the steps you have so far. Just what you have done thus far is an incredible feat of strength and resolve. Face your past, but don't let it define your future, and above all, look for the happiness in the present. It may be hard to see it through all the tears right ...
I got into a discussion a few days ago with a religious person who had said, "everything happens for...
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
It's just a fall back on the puddle argument. Oh look, I'm a puddle of water, and this hole is the perfect size for me to be a puddle exactly like this....must have been designed. People survive and move on, or they die. Shit doesn't work out, at first but did later, it isn't b/c some imaginary friend deemed it, it's b/c you got off you ass and went to plan b, c, d, ....etc. It's all relative to your point of view on how you interpret events.
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
It's just a fall back on the puddle argument. Oh look, I'm a puddle of water, and this hole is the perfect size for me to be a puddle exactly like this....must have been designed. People survive and move on, or they die. Shit doesn't work out, at first but did later, it isn't b/c some imaginary friend deemed it, it's b/c you got off you ass and went to plan b, c, d, ....etc. It's all relative to your point of view on how you interpret events.
Do you use religious terms sprinkled throughout our language?
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
I use most of them that you mentioned, and at one time was upset with myself for hanging on to them. After a while though, I realized that they are just words, and not literal. I might also say Kiss my ass, Go fuck yourself, stupid bitch/dickhead/asshole, etc. They are just expressions I was raised with which express emotions or meaning. Granted, I may used expletives more often than I should, but I don't think I'm promoting religion by saying such things.
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
I use most of them that you mentioned, and at one time was upset with myself for hanging on to them. After a while though, I realized that they are just words, and not literal. I might also say Kiss my ass, Go fuck yourself, stupid bitch/dickhead/asshole, etc. They are just expressions I was raised with which express emotions or meaning. Granted, I may used expletives more often than I should, but I don't think I'm promoting religion by saying such things.
So after reading some comments on an FB post, I became very curious.
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
I was put up for adoption, but was cut b/c back in the early 70's. From what I understand it was deemed healthier to do so b/c of cleaning the area. Now, I think that is debunked, at least to the extent that it isn't as much of a health issues as it was originally made out to be. I myself disagree with the practice. It is barbaric and misandric IMO, and stopping this practice (I hope) will be a step towards recognizing men's rights and issues.
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
I was put up for adoption, but was cut b/c back in the early 70's. From what I understand it was deemed healthier to do so b/c of cleaning the area. Now, I think that is debunked, at least to the extent that it isn't as much of a health issues as it was originally made out to be. I myself disagree with the practice. It is barbaric and misandric IMO, and stopping this practice (I hope) will be a step towards recognizing men's rights and issues.
'Charlie's Cooler' Goes Viral As Woman Honors Late Husband's Annual Act Of Kindness
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
What an amazing man, and a kind woman also!
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
What an amazing man, and a kind woman also!
MEN: What would your reason be for asking a woman what she does for a living, upon meeting her?
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
I think it is a central part of finding out about the person. I think I saw a study that said over 80% of people are unhappy in their job....so the following shouldn't be taken as "I see you as a sell out", but if I was to ask (1) it tells me if you are happy with what you do for 1/3 of your day and (2) it gives me an idea if you are not, what dreams you have given up on just to fit in and make ends meet. You typically spend 1/3 of your day at your job, 1/3 of your day sleeping, and 1/3 of your day dealing with life and trying to squeeze in some enjoyment. I don't necessarily judge a person if they are working at a job they hate, I've done that myself like most people, esp single parents, but it also tells me the what and why you are doing it.
So yea...I think your job is a big part of who you are b/c it is so much a part of your life.
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
I think it is a central part of finding out about the person. I think I saw a study that said over 80% of people are unhappy in their job....so the following shouldn't be taken as "I see you as a sell out", but if I was to ask (1) it tells me if you are happy with what you do for 1/3 of your day and (2) it gives me an idea if you are not, what dreams you have given up on just to fit in and make ends meet. You typically spend 1/3 of your day at your job, 1/3 of your day sleeping, and 1/3 of your day dealing with life and trying to squeeze in some enjoyment. I don't necessarily judge a person if they are working at a job they hate, I've done that myself like most people, esp single parents, but it also tells me the what and why you are doing it.
So yea...I think your job is a big part of who you are b/c it is so much a part of your life.
Sooo, here’s a question.
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
Dump her. I am making some assumptions here. It sounds like this is a fairly new relationship. What I don't know is if this was a first date, but she saw your facial hair and made the decision to go out on a date and use you for a free meal...either this time or times before. Regardless, the audacity for her to dictate what you do with your body is outrageous....at any point in a relationship (also hypocritical). If she's that shallow, you need to take a good hard look at what the relationship dynamics would be later on. How much is she going to expect you to just give up for the 'honor' of her pussy? What if you put on some weight? What if you start loosing the rest of your hair? I can understand compromise in a relationship, but this sounds like feminine castration games. Hair on your chin is a pretty shallow gauge of determining if this person has character, honestly, loyalty, compassion, and a host of other traits that should be the focus on whether you want to be in a relationship with a person. She doesn't want to kiss you with it, fine...she is free to make that decision. She should have stepped up and went dutch on the bill then and told you not interested instead of being a manipulative coward.
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
Dump her. I am making some assumptions here. It sounds like this is a fairly new relationship. What I don't know is if this was a first date, but she saw your facial hair and made the decision to go out on a date and use you for a free meal...either this time or times before. Regardless, the audacity for her to dictate what you do with your body is outrageous....at any point in a relationship (also hypocritical). If she's that shallow, you need to take a good hard look at what the relationship dynamics would be later on. How much is she going to expect you to just give up for the 'honor' of her pussy? What if you put on some weight? What if you start loosing the rest of your hair? I can understand compromise in a relationship, but this sounds like feminine castration games. Hair on your chin is a pretty shallow gauge of determining if this person has character, honestly, loyalty, compassion, and a host of other traits that should be the focus on whether you want to be in a relationship with a person. She doesn't want to kiss you with it, fine...she is free to make that decision. She should have stepped up and went dutch on the bill then and told you not interested instead of being a manipulative coward.
Buenas Dias from La Paz.
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
Hola y buenos dias! Muy bonito. Espero que la lluvia haya ayudado! (Lo siento, mi espanol es muy malo)
jondspen comments on Sep 10, 2018:
Hola y buenos dias! Muy bonito. Espero que la lluvia haya ayudado! (Lo siento, mi espanol es muy malo)
Just wanted to share a little story.
jondspen comments on Sep 5, 2018:
I'm glad he was in a position to help her out. I am even more glad that his kindness and generosity wasn't taken advantage of. So sad to see a warm loving spirit become cold and jaded b/c of the users and manipulators of this world.
jondspen comments on Sep 5, 2018:
I'm glad he was in a position to help her out. I am even more glad that his kindness and generosity wasn't taken advantage of. So sad to see a warm loving spirit become cold and jaded b/c of the users and manipulators of this world.
It has been some time since I have visited the site, and a lot has transpired since I last peeked ...
jondspen comments on Sep 5, 2018:
Welcome back! Hope your new job is going well and is something you like. As far as your insights, while I will agree we all have issues that we are dealing with, I would disagree about us all being addicts. That is too much 'Christian' thinking IMO, in that we are all horrid, fallen, deviants that need to be reigned in and taught a lesson. Addiction is "strongly inclined or compelled to do, use, or indulge in something repeatedly" per https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addicted. While we can easily become addicted to many things, not just drugs (alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, internet), I think assuming EVERYONE is addicted to SOMETHING is incorrect. I also believe western culture promotes a more addictive lifestyle, in that we are accustomed to comfort and easy fixes for problems/desires. Maybe from a USA perspective, 99.999% are addicts, but that is not 100%. My 2 cents on that.
I will agree we all have mental health issues once we reach a cognitive threshold of understanding ourself, others, and the world. I would argue that a newborn does not have mental health issues, but any thinking, reasoning child or adult has probably experienced fear, pain, or depression. In that sense they are not "mentally whole" and at least have scars on their mental health.
jondspen comments on Sep 5, 2018:
Welcome back! Hope your new job is going well and is something you like. As far as your insights, while I will agree we all have issues that we are dealing with, I would disagree about us all being addicts. That is too much 'Christian' thinking IMO, in that we are all horrid, fallen, deviants that need to be reigned in and taught a lesson. Addiction is "strongly inclined or compelled to do, use, or indulge in something repeatedly" per https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addicted. While we can easily become addicted to many things, not just drugs (alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, internet), I think assuming EVERYONE is addicted to SOMETHING is incorrect. I also believe western culture promotes a more addictive lifestyle, in that we are accustomed to comfort and easy fixes for problems/desires. Maybe from a USA perspective, 99.999% are addicts, but that is not 100%. My 2 cents on that.
I will agree we all have mental health issues once we reach a cognitive threshold of understanding ourself, others, and the world. I would argue that a newborn does not have mental health issues, but any thinking, reasoning child or adult has probably experienced fear, pain, or depression. In that sense they are not "mentally whole" and at least have scars on their mental health.
So my wife and I almost got divorced over the summer.
jondspen comments on Sep 3, 2018:
You both as a couple and individually need to go to counseling to deal with this. BTW...be prepared to get treated like shit, cuz you're a man. Now if tables were turned, it would still be your fault for not being sensitive to her needs and emotions. Such a double standard misandric society we live in.
Sounds like you didn't physically cheat, and was seeking someone to connect with emotionally? So her answer to the problem is kick you out of your bed and be more emotionally distant? What steps is she taking to work on her failures as a wife that made you feel you had to seek closeness to someone outside of your marriage? BTW...if the the affair was with a he, would you call it an emotional affair, or just a good friendship you were close too and trusted?
To many unknown variables for anyone here to really have any legitimate input, IMO.
jondspen comments on Sep 3, 2018:
You both as a couple and individually need to go to counseling to deal with this. BTW...be prepared to get treated like shit, cuz you're a man. Now if tables were turned, it would still be your fault for not being sensitive to her needs and emotions. Such a double standard misandric society we live in.
Sounds like you didn't physically cheat, and was seeking someone to connect with emotionally? So her answer to the problem is kick you out of your bed and be more emotionally distant? What steps is she taking to work on her failures as a wife that made you feel you had to seek closeness to someone outside of your marriage? BTW...if the the affair was with a he, would you call it an emotional affair, or just a good friendship you were close too and trusted?
To many unknown variables for anyone here to really have any legitimate input, IMO.
He's constantly peeping..24/7
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
LMAO that's funny
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
LMAO that's funny
If I started an anti-Republican, non-Democratic group on here, would you join? ;)
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
No, because you should have proposed an anti-Republican and ANTI-Democratic group. Both are horrible choices for any public office at the national level. And BTW, those are typically called Libertarian or Green party voters....or undecideds who only watch TV and are too lazy to read or research.
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
No, because you should have proposed an anti-Republican and ANTI-Democratic group. Both are horrible choices for any public office at the national level. And BTW, those are typically called Libertarian or Green party voters....or undecideds who only watch TV and are too lazy to read or research.
Happy Saturday, everyone. How are you all doing today?
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
I was doing great till I watched the news! When will i learn, ignorance is bliss! :) Then tried to play Star Citizen, but game stopped recognizing joysticks? Guess it's Minecraft LOL
I will be babysitting grand-daughter all weekend. Might go to Spirit Halloween and let her look at all the stuff they got this year.
How's ure Sat?
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
I was doing great till I watched the news! When will i learn, ignorance is bliss! :) Then tried to play Star Citizen, but game stopped recognizing joysticks? Guess it's Minecraft LOL
I will be babysitting grand-daughter all weekend. Might go to Spirit Halloween and let her look at all the stuff they got this year.
How's ure Sat?
are you afraid of death?
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Am I afraid of what's after death? No. Am I afraid to die? You bet! Hate to end the journey now that I'm just starting to get the hang of it!
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Am I afraid of what's after death? No. Am I afraid to die? You bet! Hate to end the journey now that I'm just starting to get the hang of it!
Would you raise your children religious just to fit in?
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Nope
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Nope
What moral code do you follow now that you are non-religious?
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Arrrgggg...I follow the Pirate's code. Although "the Code is more what you call guidelines, than actual rules." - H. Barbossa
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Arrrgggg...I follow the Pirate's code. Although "the Code is more what you call guidelines, than actual rules." - H. Barbossa
Fellow agnostics, how do you feel about believers joining?
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
I don't mind if they join b/c they (1) have questions about their faith - perhaps they are almost about to get a clue or (2) they come here to have discussions in a respectful manner. If they come here to flame the boards, kick them - they would do the same to us if we went to a religious site and started spewing hateful things to them.
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
I don't mind if they join b/c they (1) have questions about their faith - perhaps they are almost about to get a clue or (2) they come here to have discussions in a respectful manner. If they come here to flame the boards, kick them - they would do the same to us if we went to a religious site and started spewing hateful things to them.
How comfortable are you with the word "Atheist" ?
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Good point. It's like calling tea - unsweet tea. A comic made the joke that you can't unsweeten something. Why don't we call it un-lemon tea, un-iced tea, un-arsenic tea?
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Good point. It's like calling tea - unsweet tea. A comic made the joke that you can't unsweeten something. Why don't we call it un-lemon tea, un-iced tea, un-arsenic tea?
How do you tell religious people that you're an atheist?
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Depends on the interaction. If they are pushing beliefs on me, then yea, I step up. If they make some offhand comment about "God made such a beautiful day today", I will agree it's a nice day, but won't cause drama over it. Depends on how pushy they are with their delusion.
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Depends on the interaction. If they are pushing beliefs on me, then yea, I step up. If they make some offhand comment about "God made such a beautiful day today", I will agree it's a nice day, but won't cause drama over it. Depends on how pushy they are with their delusion.
So because I live in an Islamic country, the local people see me as someone who is non-religious and...
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
I'm surprised they don't stone you for being a heretic. Religion sucks!
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
I'm surprised they don't stone you for being a heretic. Religion sucks!
America's Real Economy: It Isn't Booming
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
But wall street says everything is fine. Oh wait, wasn't it these same guys who ran the economy into the dirt a few years back?
I'm not democrat, but I sure as hell know Regan Trickle Down Economics is just a fancy way of saying the rich are pissing on you and telling you it's raining!
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
But wall street says everything is fine. Oh wait, wasn't it these same guys who ran the economy into the dirt a few years back?
I'm not democrat, but I sure as hell know Regan Trickle Down Economics is just a fancy way of saying the rich are pissing on you and telling you it's raining!
How old were you when you came to disbelieve?
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
First glimmer of disbelief came at about 10 or 12, but didn't give denial or belief much attention either way. Parents went, so I had to go, and girl I had a crush on went to church with me, that's where my focus was. Teen years more interested in sex, drugs, rock n roll. After Marine Corps, was back in school, raising 2 daughters after divorce, taking care of mom with MS and recovering from heart attack. Needless to say I was overwhelmed. Started back b/c always told God handles your problems that you can't...so figured I was being prideful (see how they get you in with guilt and lowering your self esteem)? After being back in, really trying to live the life, finally accepted it was a load of crap and no amount of praying or faith would fix my problems. Was in late 30's when I finally stepped away for good. And no, don't believe any of it.
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
First glimmer of disbelief came at about 10 or 12, but didn't give denial or belief much attention either way. Parents went, so I had to go, and girl I had a crush on went to church with me, that's where my focus was. Teen years more interested in sex, drugs, rock n roll. After Marine Corps, was back in school, raising 2 daughters after divorce, taking care of mom with MS and recovering from heart attack. Needless to say I was overwhelmed. Started back b/c always told God handles your problems that you can't...so figured I was being prideful (see how they get you in with guilt and lowering your self esteem)? After being back in, really trying to live the life, finally accepted it was a load of crap and no amount of praying or faith would fix my problems. Was in late 30's when I finally stepped away for good. And no, don't believe any of it.
I received a message today from the CEO of a Christian youth program nonprofit.
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Did you apply, or is it just a cold call type of offer?
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Did you apply, or is it just a cold call type of offer?
California Just Became The First US State To Condemn Surgeries On Intersex Children
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
"A single standard of care is neither reasonable nor rational," - but isn't that what they were doing when these scalpel happy doctors starting cutting up these kids?
I can't speak with any authority, but seems to me that surgery should only be done in extreme cases (life/health issues), until the child is able understand the consequences and have input on the decision.
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
"A single standard of care is neither reasonable nor rational," - but isn't that what they were doing when these scalpel happy doctors starting cutting up these kids?
I can't speak with any authority, but seems to me that surgery should only be done in extreme cases (life/health issues), until the child is able understand the consequences and have input on the decision.
He said he wouldn’t join his company’s Bible study.
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Sad state that FORMER convicts, who have PAID their debt and trying to start a new life, have to work at places like this. Sad narrative on our judicial system, sad narrative on our society, sad narrative on our corporate "owners".
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Sad state that FORMER convicts, who have PAID their debt and trying to start a new life, have to work at places like this. Sad narrative on our judicial system, sad narrative on our society, sad narrative on our corporate "owners".
Each week gets progressively (no pun intended) worse for Donald Trump.
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Those 35 percent won't realize anything, b/c they are too stupid or too stubborn to admit they are wrong. Maybe when they lose their jobs, and prices go through the roof, they might wake up then. It all depends on how willing they are to believe that all their problems are the illegals, media, leftists (notice I didn't say liberals), etc. etc. etc.
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Those 35 percent won't realize anything, b/c they are too stupid or too stubborn to admit they are wrong. Maybe when they lose their jobs, and prices go through the roof, they might wake up then. It all depends on how willing they are to believe that all their problems are the illegals, media, leftists (notice I didn't say liberals), etc. etc. etc.
Religion provides an extended brotherhood.
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
I would say non-religious brotherhoods are more meaningful. In church, all I ever got was a pat on the back and a "I'll pray for you". Of course this was Texas, where the people are about as shallow as a puddle. Outside, I've had real friends do stuff for me b/c they know some imaginary friend isn't going to help me.
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
I would say non-religious brotherhoods are more meaningful. In church, all I ever got was a pat on the back and a "I'll pray for you". Of course this was Texas, where the people are about as shallow as a puddle. Outside, I've had real friends do stuff for me b/c they know some imaginary friend isn't going to help me.
I've been getting spontaneous private messages from young ladies who I've never spoken to on the ...
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Not me...but im pretty new
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Not me...but im pretty new
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jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Great advice. Believe what you will, but understand the arguments against your position, and give each serious attention. Too bad our politicians and religious leaders don't practice this. If they did, I think there would be a lot less suffering and a lot more compromise and cooperation.
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Great advice. Believe what you will, but understand the arguments against your position, and give each serious attention. Too bad our politicians and religious leaders don't practice this. If they did, I think there would be a lot less suffering and a lot more compromise and cooperation.
COMPREHENSION: com-pre-hen-sion.
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Any surprise? We have the worse economic melt down since the Great Depression b/c of corporate greed, and Americans thought the solution was to elect a trust-fund BUSINESSMAN. I mean after all, all our problems stem from the poor and illegals. All that's needed is a wall and problems solved. We can boot the illegals, then throw our poor and homeless over it too!
I swear, I think all of America has ADHD.
jondspen comments on Sep 1, 2018:
Any surprise? We have the worse economic melt down since the Great Depression b/c of corporate greed, and Americans thought the solution was to elect a trust-fund BUSINESSMAN. I mean after all, all our problems stem from the poor and illegals. All that's needed is a wall and problems solved. We can boot the illegals, then throw our poor and homeless over it too!
I swear, I think all of America has ADHD.
God mother/father
jondspen comments on Aug 31, 2018:
I always thought traditionally God-parent was an agreement to step and and help raise the kid, much like an uncle or aunt, esp. if some type of death occurred. I realize it has probably changed over the years, but if I was asked, I would want to know what that meant and what would be expected.
jondspen comments on Aug 31, 2018:
I always thought traditionally God-parent was an agreement to step and and help raise the kid, much like an uncle or aunt, esp. if some type of death occurred. I realize it has probably changed over the years, but if I was asked, I would want to know what that meant and what would be expected.
Misogyny hate crime: new research reveals true scale of issue – and how the public are united ...
jondspen comments on Aug 31, 2018:
Society has underplayed violence against men much more. And when it is reported, cops just shrug it off, where as women typically have the option of counseling, shelters, and many protections. Men have no recourse, at least from what I have seen in south USA states and in California. I know first hand.
How about we all agree violence is bad, regardless of playing the SJW sexist game?
jondspen comments on Aug 31, 2018:
Society has underplayed violence against men much more. And when it is reported, cops just shrug it off, where as women typically have the option of counseling, shelters, and many protections. Men have no recourse, at least from what I have seen in south USA states and in California. I know first hand.
How about we all agree violence is bad, regardless of playing the SJW sexist game?
When I came out as an atheist to my parents, my dad was okay with me being an atheist because he was...
jondspen comments on Aug 31, 2018:
Why do you feel you have to define who she is to herself?
jondspen comments on Aug 31, 2018:
Why do you feel you have to define who she is to herself?
How has a teenager showed faith in you?
jondspen comments on Aug 31, 2018:
Good for her...and you!
jondspen comments on Aug 31, 2018:
Good for her...and you!
I could tell my parents hated me.My bath toys were a toaster and radio
jondspen comments on Aug 31, 2018:
Lol...thats a good one
jondspen comments on Aug 31, 2018:
Lol...thats a good one
Was life in the 1980`s simpler?
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jondspen comments on Aug 29, 2018:
Yes....in that we didn't have the internet or social media. We had moved from written news, to radio, then to TV...and while it did change things, the format and input feed wasn't as overwhelming as it is today. It's a lot easier to fact check, but now we are aware of so much more, that checking facts on everything we're told is near impossible. I believe being inundated with so much data is forcing us as a species to evolve. There is no way our old analog brain can receive, process, evaluate, and act upon all the digital information we are receiving today.
In that way it was simpler. Survival was always hard, for many of the reasons other have mentioned, but now you have to work more, for essentially less (TY - Federal Reserve), and also process so much data being thrown at you. It's no wonder so many turn their brains off; they can't deal with it.
jondspen comments on Aug 29, 2018:
Yes....in that we didn't have the internet or social media. We had moved from written news, to radio, then to TV...and while it did change things, the format and input feed wasn't as overwhelming as it is today. It's a lot easier to fact check, but now we are aware of so much more, that checking facts on everything we're told is near impossible. I believe being inundated with so much data is forcing us as a species to evolve. There is no way our old analog brain can receive, process, evaluate, and act upon all the digital information we are receiving today.
In that way it was simpler. Survival was always hard, for many of the reasons other have mentioned, but now you have to work more, for essentially less (TY - Federal Reserve), and also process so much data being thrown at you. It's no wonder so many turn their brains off; they can't deal with it.
Another question for the group.
jondspen comments on Aug 29, 2018:
Though about asking him directly, since we don't know the specif dynamic of the relationship? 3 weeks isn't long, but how close the relationship is makes a big difference. But since we can't get that...here are some thoughts from a complete random stranger that literally doesn't know what he's talking about...
(1) Women go for bad boys, so nice guys gotta do borderline a-hole stuff like this to keep woman's attention.
(2) He spent money on you for flowers. Granted, IMO kinda tacky...but oh well. And of course it wasn't good enough.
(3) Implying you can't keep plants alive 3 weeks in is kinda rude, but if you guys ARE REALLY CLOSE ALREADY (hint hint) then not crossing boundaries IMO. If not, then kinda a little too familiar, at least in my view after only 3 weeks, but that's just me. Everyone has their own sense of humor and boundaries.
(4) Would you have been happier to not have received them? Seems like it...
(5) Sit him down and give him a list of approved gestures, so next time he spends money on you letting you know he's thinking about you, he doesn't mess it up.
And women wonder why there are no good guys left. That b/c all the good ones are tired of trying to do something good, and being made to feel like it's not good enough. I'm not MGTOW...but I definitely understand the movement.
jondspen comments on Aug 29, 2018:
Though about asking him directly, since we don't know the specif dynamic of the relationship? 3 weeks isn't long, but how close the relationship is makes a big difference. But since we can't get that...here are some thoughts from a complete random stranger that literally doesn't know what he's talking about...
(1) Women go for bad boys, so nice guys gotta do borderline a-hole stuff like this to keep woman's attention.
(2) He spent money on you for flowers. Granted, IMO kinda tacky...but oh well. And of course it wasn't good enough.
(3) Implying you can't keep plants alive 3 weeks in is kinda rude, but if you guys ARE REALLY CLOSE ALREADY (hint hint) then not crossing boundaries IMO. If not, then kinda a little too familiar, at least in my view after only 3 weeks, but that's just me. Everyone has their own sense of humor and boundaries.
(4) Would you have been happier to not have received them? Seems like it...
(5) Sit him down and give him a list of approved gestures, so next time he spends money on you letting you know he's thinking about you, he doesn't mess it up.
And women wonder why there are no good guys left. That b/c all the good ones are tired of trying to do something good, and being made to feel like it's not good enough. I'm not MGTOW...but I definitely understand the movement.
I really dislike changing clocks twice a year.
jondspen comments on Aug 28, 2018:
I missed a flight b/c of this. Was on leave from Marine Corps (Camp Pendleton, CA back to Memphis Tn), and had a layover in Phoenix. Knew the time went from Pacific to Mountain, but stepped up to the gate and found out the plane had left an hour early b/c "We don't observe daylight saving time here." Ever since then....staunch opponent of the system!
jondspen comments on Aug 28, 2018:
I missed a flight b/c of this. Was on leave from Marine Corps (Camp Pendleton, CA back to Memphis Tn), and had a layover in Phoenix. Knew the time went from Pacific to Mountain, but stepped up to the gate and found out the plane had left an hour early b/c "We don't observe daylight saving time here." Ever since then....staunch opponent of the system!
Anyone else check out the backgrounds of profile pics?
jondspen comments on Aug 28, 2018:
Good point. Never thought about how the cubical shot could negatively influence how people perceive me. :)
jondspen comments on Aug 28, 2018:
Good point. Never thought about how the cubical shot could negatively influence how people perceive me. :)
Girls Night Out
jondspen comments on Aug 28, 2018:
Ha...oldie but still a goodie
jondspen comments on Aug 28, 2018:
Ha...oldie but still a goodie
Toward a New Theology of Foreign Policy - TheHumanist.com
jondspen comments on Aug 28, 2018:
Jewish scholars have pretty much agreed that the exodus story didn't happen. So doesn't that undermine their divine claim to the land? Also, you are considered a second class citizen unless you prescribe to their state sanctioned religion. Based on these two, I do not support this country or it's "right to exist". Holocaust was horrible, but I don't see us creating a nation-states for gypsys, handicap, or any of the other groups that were targeted. I will say that if the land grab and genocide stopped, and all citizens of the nation were see as equal in the eyes of the government (essentially remove the whole religion aspect and influence), I would be more supportive.
jondspen comments on Aug 28, 2018:
Jewish scholars have pretty much agreed that the exodus story didn't happen. So doesn't that undermine their divine claim to the land? Also, you are considered a second class citizen unless you prescribe to their state sanctioned religion. Based on these two, I do not support this country or it's "right to exist". Holocaust was horrible, but I don't see us creating a nation-states for gypsys, handicap, or any of the other groups that were targeted. I will say that if the land grab and genocide stopped, and all citizens of the nation were see as equal in the eyes of the government (essentially remove the whole religion aspect and influence), I would be more supportive.
Trumper is the least moral,religious,faithful,truthful president in US history.
jondspen comments on Aug 28, 2018:
He ran under the Republican ticket, and they have been told Republicans are the Christian party. I would say a very large majority of people who vote don't bother to look at the candidates, their proposed platforms, or their history of prior government service. Thinking is too hard, so much easier to be naive and vote as your told. After all, God is in control, so no need for me to spend the energy trying to make things better.
jondspen comments on Aug 28, 2018:
He ran under the Republican ticket, and they have been told Republicans are the Christian party. I would say a very large majority of people who vote don't bother to look at the candidates, their proposed platforms, or their history of prior government service. Thinking is too hard, so much easier to be naive and vote as your told. After all, God is in control, so no need for me to spend the energy trying to make things better.
A pastor told me today that he is sorry that I have not felt the love of god.
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
According to Christianity, the Holy Spirit is the one who leads you to God. So if you haven't felt the love of God, it stands to reason that God the Third (holy spook) wasn't sent to make you aware of it. It also stands that in that case, God the First (Pappy G) didn't send #3 (Holy Casper) so you can have a necrophilia relationship with God, Part Deux (Jesus), and is therefore sending you to hell b/c he wants you there.
Critical Thinking - just another of Satan's evil ploys to steal your soul!!!
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
According to Christianity, the Holy Spirit is the one who leads you to God. So if you haven't felt the love of God, it stands to reason that God the Third (holy spook) wasn't sent to make you aware of it. It also stands that in that case, God the First (Pappy G) didn't send #3 (Holy Casper) so you can have a necrophilia relationship with God, Part Deux (Jesus), and is therefore sending you to hell b/c he wants you there.
Critical Thinking - just another of Satan's evil ploys to steal your soul!!!
What moral code do you follow now that you are non-religious?
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
While I don't believe in any of the bible stories, I do think the golden rule is probably the only thing out of it that is any good. Can't see anything wrong with treating others with the same courtesy, kindness, and respect you would want from them.
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
While I don't believe in any of the bible stories, I do think the golden rule is probably the only thing out of it that is any good. Can't see anything wrong with treating others with the same courtesy, kindness, and respect you would want from them.
Anyone else struggle with loving and respecting religious parents while maintaining your own ...
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Nope...I have nothing to do with my dad anymore. I was adopted and it has more to do with him being a selfish a-hole who has never considered me his son...but being told I am cursed by god b/c I'm a bastard didn't help either. Oh, and being kicked off his dinner table b/c I wouldn't hold hands and pray with them, forgot about that one. Oh, and I have a masters in computer engineering, he barely graduated high school...but even though I can stand toe to toe on him quoting scripture, I'm just confused. Regardless if he is or isn't blood, I don't see the benefit in maintaining a relationship with someone that doesn't love you and accept you for who you are.
I can understand you wanting to keep your relationship with them, but then again, shouldn't they also not want to do anything to jeopardize the precious time they have left with you? It's your relationship, and only you know the full dynamics of it...so take anything I or anyone else says with a grain of salt. Only you can determine what is right and acceptable in your relationships.
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Nope...I have nothing to do with my dad anymore. I was adopted and it has more to do with him being a selfish a-hole who has never considered me his son...but being told I am cursed by god b/c I'm a bastard didn't help either. Oh, and being kicked off his dinner table b/c I wouldn't hold hands and pray with them, forgot about that one. Oh, and I have a masters in computer engineering, he barely graduated high school...but even though I can stand toe to toe on him quoting scripture, I'm just confused. Regardless if he is or isn't blood, I don't see the benefit in maintaining a relationship with someone that doesn't love you and accept you for who you are.
I can understand you wanting to keep your relationship with them, but then again, shouldn't they also not want to do anything to jeopardize the precious time they have left with you? It's your relationship, and only you know the full dynamics of it...so take anything I or anyone else says with a grain of salt. Only you can determine what is right and acceptable in your relationships.
I used to have an Imaginary friend.. lol
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Every time someone asks me why I don't believe in god, I say, "Because I stopped believing in imaginary friends when I was five!"
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Every time someone asks me why I don't believe in god, I say, "Because I stopped believing in imaginary friends when I was five!"
I don't think Regan wanted Gorbachev to tear down the wall, just so we could use the pieces to build...
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
I don't see how a wall on a nearly 2000 mile border will protect America and keep out illegals, when we have the open coast lines of the Gulf, Pacific, and Atlantic to contend with.
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
I don't see how a wall on a nearly 2000 mile border will protect America and keep out illegals, when we have the open coast lines of the Gulf, Pacific, and Atlantic to contend with.
We are getting a shot of cooler air must be that dammed global warming once again.
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Yea...happens every year...it's called the seasons. Only difference now is the mean temperatures are rising annually, as well as ocean levels as the ice caps recede.
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Yea...happens every year...it's called the seasons. Only difference now is the mean temperatures are rising annually, as well as ocean levels as the ice caps recede.
Did anyone else go through the stages of Atheism?
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
No - I have acceptance in the sense of "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink" regarding discussions with some religious people, but I have never believed "plenty of good also comes from religion". Good, kind, caring people are that way regardless of religion. Hateful, malicious, selfish people are the same. Religion is just the clothes worn over the person, and most often twists people into doing evil things in the name of good.
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
No - I have acceptance in the sense of "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink" regarding discussions with some religious people, but I have never believed "plenty of good also comes from religion". Good, kind, caring people are that way regardless of religion. Hateful, malicious, selfish people are the same. Religion is just the clothes worn over the person, and most often twists people into doing evil things in the name of good.
New Research Claims Octopuses Came From Space
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jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Makes sense, esp with science discovering more about Horizontal Gene Transfer.
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Makes sense, esp with science discovering more about Horizontal Gene Transfer.
Demographics @ Agnostic.
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Not really surprising, if you think about it. I'm in Tennessee now, but lived out in Dallas area for about 9 years. Given the close mindedness of the general population in these areas, online is essentially the only respite non-theist have to go to talk to others. If you're in an area that has a large non-religious population, you can more easily find local friends to hang out and engage with.
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Not really surprising, if you think about it. I'm in Tennessee now, but lived out in Dallas area for about 9 years. Given the close mindedness of the general population in these areas, online is essentially the only respite non-theist have to go to talk to others. If you're in an area that has a large non-religious population, you can more easily find local friends to hang out and engage with.
I once read somewhere that the worker never gets what he deserves or merits rather they receive what...
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Sad to say that this country only respects business owners and not the worker who is responsible for them being a success. In over 100 years, we are pretty much back treating the workers like crap, just as it was around the time of the New York Triangle factory fire incident.
"I ain't a communist necessarily, but I been in the red all my life." - Woody Guthrie
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Sad to say that this country only respects business owners and not the worker who is responsible for them being a success. In over 100 years, we are pretty much back treating the workers like crap, just as it was around the time of the New York Triangle factory fire incident.
"I ain't a communist necessarily, but I been in the red all my life." - Woody Guthrie
Warrior nation mentality. Anyone else concerned by the jingoism often displayed in this country?
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
I first tell people when they thank me for my service, "You should spit in my face for supporting a government that is so obviously against the concepts of freedom and democracy, both at home and in our foreign policy. Next, unless you are involved with your city, county, state, and federal officials and let them know your thoughts about how government should be serving the people on current proposed legislation, you don't really appreciate my service. Voting once every 2 or 4 years in a popularity contest, then sitting back and letting them think for you isn't honoring those who died and suffered for your freedom!"
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
I first tell people when they thank me for my service, "You should spit in my face for supporting a government that is so obviously against the concepts of freedom and democracy, both at home and in our foreign policy. Next, unless you are involved with your city, county, state, and federal officials and let them know your thoughts about how government should be serving the people on current proposed legislation, you don't really appreciate my service. Voting once every 2 or 4 years in a popularity contest, then sitting back and letting them think for you isn't honoring those who died and suffered for your freedom!"
Many Libertarians point to 19th-century laissez-faire America as the supreme example of how well a ...
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
I stopped reading when the OP mentioned a 1960's sit-com. I don't base my belief in god or religion on fantasy; I'm sure not going to do it with society or government.
And this is coming from a person who agrees with more of the Libertarian platform than any other (Dem, Rep, Green, etc).
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
I stopped reading when the OP mentioned a 1960's sit-com. I don't base my belief in god or religion on fantasy; I'm sure not going to do it with society or government.
And this is coming from a person who agrees with more of the Libertarian platform than any other (Dem, Rep, Green, etc).
The latest mass shooting in Jacksonville, Fl, was a terrible event.
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
I agree that we need a culture shift, b/c gun legislation isn't going to do it. We share nearly 2000 mile border with Mexico where guns are legal, and huge coastal areas on the east and west coast. Prohibition in the 1920s just empowered criminals and gave rise to the mafia. The War On Drugs in the 1980s just gave mid/south american cartels vast amounts of money and power. A prohibition on guns won't help much IMHO. From what I can tell, most of the proposed gun legislation wouldn't have made a difference in most of these shootings anyway.
We have a serious mental health problem in the USA. People are depressed, suicidal, violent, tribal, and alone. We praise individuality and the entrepreneur, yet have millions with full time jobs that live below the poverty level b/c businesses can't pay a livable wage. We have a government mandated education-camp system that is falling behind the rest of industrialized nations, and is nothing more than a place for kids to get bullied (a.k.a, prision-lite). But hey, we have the biggest military in the world so we can maintain $2 gas! Go America!!!!
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
I agree that we need a culture shift, b/c gun legislation isn't going to do it. We share nearly 2000 mile border with Mexico where guns are legal, and huge coastal areas on the east and west coast. Prohibition in the 1920s just empowered criminals and gave rise to the mafia. The War On Drugs in the 1980s just gave mid/south american cartels vast amounts of money and power. A prohibition on guns won't help much IMHO. From what I can tell, most of the proposed gun legislation wouldn't have made a difference in most of these shootings anyway.
We have a serious mental health problem in the USA. People are depressed, suicidal, violent, tribal, and alone. We praise individuality and the entrepreneur, yet have millions with full time jobs that live below the poverty level b/c businesses can't pay a livable wage. We have a government mandated education-camp system that is falling behind the rest of industrialized nations, and is nothing more than a place for kids to get bullied (a.k.a, prision-lite). But hey, we have the biggest military in the world so we can maintain $2 gas! Go America!!!!
Just wondering, how many feel like I do.
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Me too...didn't agree with his policies (I am assuming b/c he was republican, but I also don't like the democratic platform), but from what I could tell he was level headed, had integrity, and understood that compromise was a necessity in a country with so many different beliefs.
jondspen comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Me too...didn't agree with his policies (I am assuming b/c he was republican, but I also don't like the democratic platform), but from what I could tell he was level headed, had integrity, and understood that compromise was a necessity in a country with so many different beliefs.
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