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Ice cream for lunch?
pedigojr comments on Jul 12, 2024:
I also tried to message but it ended up being addressed to another member. You did pass Lopez as we are the first island one comes to. There is no Lopez Island Creamery but it is simply a name by a dairy on the mainland. Orcas is the biggest and, due to it's shape the one that requires a lot of ...
pedigojr replies on Jul 15, 2024:
@Julie808 Contractors here work in a funny way. There is no competition and all have about the same rates. This includes costs + 6%. We had the shell of the first phase done which went 50% over budget (the contractor was forced to eat $9K due to his lack of diligence. We then found a contractor off island and he not only did what we wanted (I did a lot of the construction) but gave us a 10% discount on items he bought at a wholesaler. He also did a lot of extra things.
pedigojr comments on Jul 12, 2024:
I also tried to message but it ended up being addressed to another member. You did pass Lopez as we are the first island one comes to. There is no Lopez Island Creamery but it is simply a name by a dairy on the mainland. Orcas is the biggest and, due to it's shape the one that requires a lot of ...
pedigojr replies on Jul 15, 2024:
@Julie808 Contractors here work in a funny way. There is no competition and all have about the same rates. This includes costs + 6%. We had the shell of the first phase done which went 50% over budget (the contractor was forced to eat $9K due to his lack of diligence. We then found a contractor off island and he not only did what we wanted (I did a lot of the construction) but gave us a 10% discount on items he bought at a wholesaler. He also did a lot of extra things.
There was a helicopter crash straight into the ocean off the coast of Kauai yesterday.
pedigojr comments on Jul 13, 2024:
Funny how that works. So many of the religious fanatics are such because of their fear of death but they allow themselves to totally believe in an afterlife in a so called heaven. So, to the real zealots death is something to be glorified in. To the rest of (secretly doubters) the bunch they ...
pedigojr replies on Jul 15, 2024:
@Julie808 C. Hitchens once worked for her (probably to see how she really worked) and wrote a book, "The Missionary Position." 60 Minutes also did an expose' and showed how she took a perfectly good building and made it dangerous. She did not want her volunteers to have luxuries as elevators and had them disconnected. A lot of other things she did went against code and she was forced to leave. This is how zealots work. I wonder how she would feel about tRump and his (faux) promotion of Christianity.
pedigojr comments on Jul 13, 2024:
Funny how that works. So many of the religious fanatics are such because of their fear of death but they allow themselves to totally believe in an afterlife in a so called heaven. So, to the real zealots death is something to be glorified in. To the rest of (secretly doubters) the bunch they ...
pedigojr replies on Jul 15, 2024:
@Julie808 C. Hitchens once worked for her (probably to see how she really worked) and wrote a book, "The Missionary Position." 60 Minutes also did an expose' and showed how she took a perfectly good building and made it dangerous. She did not want her volunteers to have luxuries as elevators and had them disconnected. A lot of other things she did went against code and she was forced to leave. This is how zealots work. I wonder how she would feel about tRump and his (faux) promotion of Christianity.
Ice cream for lunch?
pedigojr comments on Jul 12, 2024:
I also tried to message but it ended up being addressed to another member. You did pass Lopez as we are the first island one comes to. There is no Lopez Island Creamery but it is simply a name by a dairy on the mainland. Orcas is the biggest and, due to it's shape the one that requires a lot of ...
pedigojr replies on Jul 13, 2024:
@Julie808 Sorry to hear about Alki. Alki was our go to place while living in W. Seattle. Of course it became more and more popular. It was called the Venice Beach of Washington state but, as such, it became a hassle to keep up with the products which, I imagine, had to be outsourced and mass produced.
This is the first I've heard of one ferry, already at a terminal having to back off and waiting. Usually the arriving ferry had to wait. However, at this time the system is a mess. New rules are coming in to make the system more efficient and, I suspect this is one of them. Funny thing, when one lives on a real island (not one connected by a bridge) there are limits. Of course the business people don't seem to see this and sustainable simply means constant growth.
I did get you message and replied. It seems my two closest friends are throwing in the towel and permanently relocating to their condo on the Big island (Hawaii). They have daughters with kids both in Berkeley and Langley and will come for visits. Maintaining their properties have become too onerous (and with me as well). Here's a video of a home tour last year and they are the first ones in the 'round' house. It's a bit confusing as there's a 2nd home under the carving studio. They built this home entirely. Chuck is a retired physicist and a contractor (and an over builder and perfectionist). This place will be hard to sell as it is unique with only one bedroom in the main house with another in a basement (which is inaccessible from the main house).
https://youtu.be/x-yOVuW1Pkw
pedigojr comments on Jul 12, 2024:
I also tried to message but it ended up being addressed to another member. You did pass Lopez as we are the first island one comes to. There is no Lopez Island Creamery but it is simply a name by a dairy on the mainland. Orcas is the biggest and, due to it's shape the one that requires a lot of ...
pedigojr replies on Jul 13, 2024:
@Julie808 Sorry to hear about Alki. Alki was our go to place while living in W. Seattle. Of course it became more and more popular. It was called the Venice Beach of Washington state but, as such, it became a hassle to keep up with the products which, I imagine, had to be outsourced and mass produced.
This is the first I've heard of one ferry, already at a terminal having to back off and waiting. Usually the arriving ferry had to wait. However, at this time the system is a mess. New rules are coming in to make the system more efficient and, I suspect this is one of them. Funny thing, when one lives on a real island (not one connected by a bridge) there are limits. Of course the business people don't seem to see this and sustainable simply means constant growth.
I did get you message and replied. It seems my two closest friends are throwing in the towel and permanently relocating to their condo on the Big island (Hawaii). They have daughters with kids both in Berkeley and Langley and will come for visits. Maintaining their properties have become too onerous (and with me as well). Here's a video of a home tour last year and they are the first ones in the 'round' house. It's a bit confusing as there's a 2nd home under the carving studio. They built this home entirely. Chuck is a retired physicist and a contractor (and an over builder and perfectionist). This place will be hard to sell as it is unique with only one bedroom in the main house with another in a basement (which is inaccessible from the main house).
https://youtu.be/x-yOVuW1Pkw
Project 2025 led by the Heritage Foundation, explained
Lauren comments on Jul 8, 2024:
Even with the absolute GLUT of information about the positive state of the economy, there's a huge group of uninformed, stubborn Republicans who still spout the "Democrats spend, Republicans are fiscally responsible" crap which has NEVER been true. I long ago recognized this to be the curtain ...
pedigojr replies on Jul 12, 2024:
Since you often visit this area you might know of a great business journalist named Jon Talton. He published an item in last Sunday's Times titled Boeing and Wall Street. This is about companies all vying to get on the stock market and delivering short term returns to shareholders. Unfortunately we are all complicit in this race to the bottom as we have come to depend on investments to finance our retirements. It's not about services or products but profits especially for those at the top. These people do not want to pay taxes and see government regulations as being a limiting factor to their profits. The article talked about both Roosevelt presidents trying to bust the out of control moguls. Little has changed and those at the top want to reign totally. It's a fantastic article which points in the direction we are headed. The one thing the republicans tried to do was get rid of Biden's attempt to finance the IRS to be able to go after the 'loopholes' and scammers. This is telling. When the rich get tax breaks the deficit goes up and services for the masses goes down. There has been talk of reducing Social Security and Medicare.
Lauren comments on Jul 8, 2024:
Even with the absolute GLUT of information about the positive state of the economy, there's a huge group of uninformed, stubborn Republicans who still spout the "Democrats spend, Republicans are fiscally responsible" crap which has NEVER been true. I long ago recognized this to be the curtain ...
pedigojr replies on Jul 12, 2024:
Since you often visit this area you might know of a great business journalist named Jon Talton. He published an item in last Sunday's Times titled Boeing and Wall Street. This is about companies all vying to get on the stock market and delivering short term returns to shareholders. Unfortunately we are all complicit in this race to the bottom as we have come to depend on investments to finance our retirements. It's not about services or products but profits especially for those at the top. These people do not want to pay taxes and see government regulations as being a limiting factor to their profits. The article talked about both Roosevelt presidents trying to bust the out of control moguls. Little has changed and those at the top want to reign totally. It's a fantastic article which points in the direction we are headed. The one thing the republicans tried to do was get rid of Biden's attempt to finance the IRS to be able to go after the 'loopholes' and scammers. This is telling. When the rich get tax breaks the deficit goes up and services for the masses goes down. There has been talk of reducing Social Security and Medicare.
Seems the only way ‘some’ people will wake up to the calamity that life is facing is through ...
Marionville comments on Jul 5, 2024:
Religion is the major stumbling block to sensible birth control policies….especially in predominantly Catholic and Muslim countries.
pedigojr replies on Jul 12, 2024:
@Marionville Sorry, it's been a while since I responded but some issues with my property forced me to put my energies elsewhere. This is becoming a common issue among many of us of a 'certain age' in that property maintenance has become too much and we need to look at a more viable life change.
I agree with you comments but also realize there are often more at stake. As I said in my original comment what's going on now applies to all life forms. *"The phenomenon is best explained as an ecological response that naturally sets in for a population when that species’ population is nearing the limits of its habitat’s carrying capacity. The pressures of the limits to growth aren’t necessarily what’s causing it; rather, a species’ tendency to see its members cluster together as a resource acquisition and sharing strategy increases that species’ average population density."* The global human population growth rate is falling and it is the constant growth based economic system that is in panic and trying to reverse the trend. Religion is often used as a weapon but so are other tactics. In thins country the attempt to outlaw abortion was seen as a way to increase our numbers but the reverse is happening. It is not a simple situation.
Marionville comments on Jul 5, 2024:
Religion is the major stumbling block to sensible birth control policies….especially in predominantly Catholic and Muslim countries.
pedigojr replies on Jul 12, 2024:
@Marionville Sorry, it's been a while since I responded but some issues with my property forced me to put my energies elsewhere. This is becoming a common issue among many of us of a 'certain age' in that property maintenance has become too much and we need to look at a more viable life change.
I agree with you comments but also realize there are often more at stake. As I said in my original comment what's going on now applies to all life forms. *"The phenomenon is best explained as an ecological response that naturally sets in for a population when that species’ population is nearing the limits of its habitat’s carrying capacity. The pressures of the limits to growth aren’t necessarily what’s causing it; rather, a species’ tendency to see its members cluster together as a resource acquisition and sharing strategy increases that species’ average population density."* The global human population growth rate is falling and it is the constant growth based economic system that is in panic and trying to reverse the trend. Religion is often used as a weapon but so are other tactics. In thins country the attempt to outlaw abortion was seen as a way to increase our numbers but the reverse is happening. It is not a simple situation.
Hope everyone had a special 4th of July (a British friend once told me this was their Thanksgiving ...
LenHazell53 comments on Jul 5, 2024:
I think your British friend was taking the piss, we have no thanks giving day, unless they meant we gave thanks to be rid of the American colonies.
Our fireworks day is November 5th, celebrating the foiling of the Gun powder plot of 1605, a terrorist attack on the UK houses of parliament and King ...
pedigojr replies on Jul 6, 2024:
Exactly.
Too bad they didn't learn when they, you tried it again. Still, when you won the 2nd time you chose not to stick around.
Good to know as I've been sharing an event, involving fireworks, from a city I once lived in, Heidelberg, German. In 1690 the French laid siege to the city. The city had become Lutheran and the French Catholics decided to punish them hence the siege and burning of the famous castle. Now in commemoration of the burning (and to get in more tourists) the city commemorates this with fireworks. https://youtu.be/aror_uHBbf8
LenHazell53 comments on Jul 5, 2024:
I think your British friend was taking the piss, we have no thanks giving day, unless they meant we gave thanks to be rid of the American colonies.
Our fireworks day is November 5th, celebrating the foiling of the Gun powder plot of 1605, a terrorist attack on the UK houses of parliament and King ...
pedigojr replies on Jul 6, 2024:
Exactly.
Too bad they didn't learn when they, you tried it again. Still, when you won the 2nd time you chose not to stick around.
Good to know as I've been sharing an event, involving fireworks, from a city I once lived in, Heidelberg, German. In 1690 the French laid siege to the city. The city had become Lutheran and the French Catholics decided to punish them hence the siege and burning of the famous castle. Now in commemoration of the burning (and to get in more tourists) the city commemorates this with fireworks. https://youtu.be/aror_uHBbf8
Never mind God, does admin really exist?
Lauren comments on Jul 5, 2024:
Good luck getting your level back.
pedigojr replies on Jul 6, 2024:
And how many are committing acts of violence or having affairs or committing crimes or, the list can go on? At least, some of us are learning.
Lauren comments on Jul 5, 2024:
Good luck getting your level back.
pedigojr replies on Jul 6, 2024:
And how many are committing acts of violence or having affairs or committing crimes or, the list can go on? At least, some of us are learning.
Seems the only way ‘some’ people will wake up to the calamity that life is facing is through ...
Marionville comments on Jul 5, 2024:
Religion is the major stumbling block to sensible birth control policies….especially in predominantly Catholic and Muslim countries.
pedigojr replies on Jul 6, 2024:
@Marionville That works in a developed country but most of the time women in undeveloped countries don't have a choice or sometimes even know that such options, as birth control even exist. In many counties even birth control is illegal (and maybe even here if SCROTUS gets a chance to change the law). I have been using that term as our Supreme Court still has 3 (women) who are sane and vote as true justices. It was said after some of the horrible decisions by the others these 3 go into a room to cry. There needs to be a separation between the sane group and the activists ones. Supreme Court Republicans of the US. The name fits for those 6 Justices.
Marionville comments on Jul 5, 2024:
Religion is the major stumbling block to sensible birth control policies….especially in predominantly Catholic and Muslim countries.
pedigojr replies on Jul 6, 2024:
@Marionville That works in a developed country but most of the time women in undeveloped countries don't have a choice or sometimes even know that such options, as birth control even exist. In many counties even birth control is illegal (and maybe even here if SCROTUS gets a chance to change the law). I have been using that term as our Supreme Court still has 3 (women) who are sane and vote as true justices. It was said after some of the horrible decisions by the others these 3 go into a room to cry. There needs to be a separation between the sane group and the activists ones. Supreme Court Republicans of the US. The name fits for those 6 Justices.
Seems the only way ‘some’ people will wake up to the calamity that life is facing is through ...
Marionville comments on Jul 5, 2024:
Religion is the major stumbling block to sensible birth control policies….especially in predominantly Catholic and Muslim countries.
pedigojr replies on Jul 5, 2024:
I just received a newsletter by a, now (it was once a fringe group but has become more influential) group known as Negative Population Growth https://npg.org/ Their latest newsletter was titled *"In praise of population decline"* and was about how changing world circumstances are driving a lower fertility rates globally. Here is a portion of that newsletter
*"The phenomenon is best explained as an ecological response that naturally sets in for a population when that species’ population is nearing the limits of its habitat’s carrying capacity. The pressures of the limits to growth aren’t necessarily what’s causing it; rather, a species’ tendency to see its members cluster together as a resource acquisition and sharing strategy increases that species’ average population density. This then amplifies the stress factors that individuals in that population must deal with. In these more crowded conditions, the “cost of living” for individuals increases. It takes more time and effort to acquire resources competitively. It becomes more difficult to find available or adequate nesting grounds. Organisms tend to cluster together because this makes life easier initially, but eventually, the crowding becomes too much and life becomes more difficult instead – something works until it doesn’t work anymore. As population density increases, these stress factors compel those individuals, both behaviorally and biologically, to give birth to fewer offspring in an effort to alleviate this stress. Ecologists call this density dependence, and this force has been found to influence population dynamics for nearly all organisms on Earth. There is an expanding body of evidence that shows density dependence – simply put, rising population density – is the force behind globally collapsing birth rates. That is the ecological reason for falling birth rates."*
*"Here are the sociological explanations: stress, fear, and anxiety about the future.
It is true that science, philosophy, reason and the modern popular consensus on morals and human rights, often disagree with the teachings of religion. But it is also true, that even where they do agree with religious teaching, they often provide far stronger proofs for those points of agreement. Which in at least, one way that is actually perhaps even more important than the disagreements.
In this world that we live in, where humans exist in service to the economy, those humans are working longer and harder for this “growth first and foremost” model economy, and for far less pay when weighed against inflation. Their cost of living – especially housing – soars and soars with each passing year, especially in jurisdictions where population expansion is outstripping home construction, as it always does and ...
Marionville comments on Jul 5, 2024:
Religion is the major stumbling block to sensible birth control policies….especially in predominantly Catholic and Muslim countries.
pedigojr replies on Jul 5, 2024:
I just received a newsletter by a, now (it was once a fringe group but has become more influential) group known as Negative Population Growth https://npg.org/ Their latest newsletter was titled *"In praise of population decline"* and was about how changing world circumstances are driving a lower fertility rates globally. Here is a portion of that newsletter
*"The phenomenon is best explained as an ecological response that naturally sets in for a population when that species’ population is nearing the limits of its habitat’s carrying capacity. The pressures of the limits to growth aren’t necessarily what’s causing it; rather, a species’ tendency to see its members cluster together as a resource acquisition and sharing strategy increases that species’ average population density. This then amplifies the stress factors that individuals in that population must deal with. In these more crowded conditions, the “cost of living” for individuals increases. It takes more time and effort to acquire resources competitively. It becomes more difficult to find available or adequate nesting grounds. Organisms tend to cluster together because this makes life easier initially, but eventually, the crowding becomes too much and life becomes more difficult instead – something works until it doesn’t work anymore. As population density increases, these stress factors compel those individuals, both behaviorally and biologically, to give birth to fewer offspring in an effort to alleviate this stress. Ecologists call this density dependence, and this force has been found to influence population dynamics for nearly all organisms on Earth. There is an expanding body of evidence that shows density dependence – simply put, rising population density – is the force behind globally collapsing birth rates. That is the ecological reason for falling birth rates."*
*"Here are the sociological explanations: stress, fear, and anxiety about the future.
It is true that science, philosophy, reason and the modern popular consensus on morals and human rights, often disagree with the teachings of religion. But it is also true, that even where they do agree with religious teaching, they often provide far stronger proofs for those points of agreement. Which in at least, one way that is actually perhaps even more important than the disagreements.
In this world that we live in, where humans exist in service to the economy, those humans are working longer and harder for this “growth first and foremost” model economy, and for far less pay when weighed against inflation. Their cost of living – especially housing – soars and soars with each passing year, especially in jurisdictions where population expansion is outstripping home construction, as it always does and ...
‘Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of ...
pedigojr comments on Jun 22, 2024:
Unless that friend turns out to not be what you thought.
pedigojr replies on Jul 5, 2024:
@Marionville Did you have a god time?
Not sure of your relationship history but mine has been several and varied. All relationships should and often do start out as friendships. Also, many friends do have a close personal relationship (friends with benefits LOL). With my last marriage we considered ourselves both friends and partners. I guess everyone has their own definition of what their relationship entails.
Too bad we cant' contact Cicero and ask him what he means. Still, ideas often change with changing times.
pedigojr comments on Jun 22, 2024:
Unless that friend turns out to not be what you thought.
pedigojr replies on Jul 5, 2024:
@Marionville Did you have a god time?
Not sure of your relationship history but mine has been several and varied. All relationships should and often do start out as friendships. Also, many friends do have a close personal relationship (friends with benefits LOL). With my last marriage we considered ourselves both friends and partners. I guess everyone has their own definition of what their relationship entails.
Too bad we cant' contact Cicero and ask him what he means. Still, ideas often change with changing times.
Hope everyone had a special 4th of July (a British friend once told me this was their Thanksgiving ...
Julie808 comments on Jul 5, 2024:
Sounds like something to try one of these years. I'm in Marysville, WA visiting my son today, and we had a quiet holiday. I got to see a pretty sunset shining on the mountains, they looked purple! Now that it's dark, I'm able to sit in the cool darkness and see a light show right outside my open ...
pedigojr replies on Jul 5, 2024:
Did you watch the Behind the scenes video? I did and learned a lot of fascinating facts (we are the largest all volunteer fireworks group in the country). The whole process and the art form it is is something special. I am a firm believer when one learns about a piece of art (fireworks can be such) the more one appreciates it.
I have met women in Marysville and it's an interesting place. I have close friends that live along Marine View Drive. Even more interesting is Bow/Edison. I go through that area at least once a month on my way to Bellingham (Chuckanut Drive). Seems like another coincidence between us.
Julie808 comments on Jul 5, 2024:
Sounds like something to try one of these years. I'm in Marysville, WA visiting my son today, and we had a quiet holiday. I got to see a pretty sunset shining on the mountains, they looked purple! Now that it's dark, I'm able to sit in the cool darkness and see a light show right outside my open ...
pedigojr replies on Jul 5, 2024:
Did you watch the Behind the scenes video? I did and learned a lot of fascinating facts (we are the largest all volunteer fireworks group in the country). The whole process and the art form it is is something special. I am a firm believer when one learns about a piece of art (fireworks can be such) the more one appreciates it.
I have met women in Marysville and it's an interesting place. I have close friends that live along Marine View Drive. Even more interesting is Bow/Edison. I go through that area at least once a month on my way to Bellingham (Chuckanut Drive). Seems like another coincidence between us.
More younger adults requesting a vasectomy or tubal ligation after ‘Roe’ overturned : Shots - ...
Lauren comments on Jul 3, 2024:
I always found the dramatic "save her or the baby" moments in movies offensive because they asked the husband, not the woman whose life was on the line. Now the state has taken that decision out of the family altogether and I'm stunned that so many people are okay with that.
I feel similarly ...
pedigojr replies on Jul 5, 2024:
@HippieChick58 There needs to be name changes for certain groups like your daughters. Years ago my then partner did not want to have kids (she was alcoholic and alcoholism ran in the family. She did not want to take a chance to pass on this disease and have another person have to live what she was dealing with. We were not married but agreed no kids and if one happened an abortion would happen. There was a group started nearby called child Free by choice. Less implies something negative and free something positive. I am God FREE not God less. More words need to be changed to reflect a more positive stance. BTW, I did have a daughter from a previous marriage and did notify the group (they printed my letter in their newsletter). They understood and accepted my reason for joining.
Lauren comments on Jul 3, 2024:
I always found the dramatic "save her or the baby" moments in movies offensive because they asked the husband, not the woman whose life was on the line. Now the state has taken that decision out of the family altogether and I'm stunned that so many people are okay with that.
I feel similarly ...
pedigojr replies on Jul 5, 2024:
@HippieChick58 There needs to be name changes for certain groups like your daughters. Years ago my then partner did not want to have kids (she was alcoholic and alcoholism ran in the family. She did not want to take a chance to pass on this disease and have another person have to live what she was dealing with. We were not married but agreed no kids and if one happened an abortion would happen. There was a group started nearby called child Free by choice. Less implies something negative and free something positive. I am God FREE not God less. More words need to be changed to reflect a more positive stance. BTW, I did have a daughter from a previous marriage and did notify the group (they printed my letter in their newsletter). They understood and accepted my reason for joining.
And an addendum to my earlier post about why Xtians evangelize for selfish reasons.
pedigojr comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Funny, growing up and attending parochial school we were taught things that seem outdated in today's world. One was not to wear one's religion on one's sleeve (don't advertise your faith). Another was the idea of Agape love ...
pedigojr replies on Jul 4, 2024:
@Gwen_Wanderer It's true but our one big issue is nothing like what women have to go through. For me it has become clear a lot of these issue, especially the dysfunction ones are self inflicted to to inactivity and poor diet. The Netflix series "You are what you eat" shows how a change in diet can affect a woman's arousal among other things.
pedigojr comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Funny, growing up and attending parochial school we were taught things that seem outdated in today's world. One was not to wear one's religion on one's sleeve (don't advertise your faith). Another was the idea of Agape love ...
pedigojr replies on Jul 4, 2024:
@Gwen_Wanderer It's true but our one big issue is nothing like what women have to go through. For me it has become clear a lot of these issue, especially the dysfunction ones are self inflicted to to inactivity and poor diet. The Netflix series "You are what you eat" shows how a change in diet can affect a woman's arousal among other things.
And an addendum to my earlier post about why Xtians evangelize for selfish reasons.
pedigojr comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Funny, growing up and attending parochial school we were taught things that seem outdated in today's world. One was not to wear one's religion on one's sleeve (don't advertise your faith). Another was the idea of Agape love ...
pedigojr replies on Jul 1, 2024:
@Gwen_Wanderer It appears they are at an early age. The time is menopause. Men who form gender based negative opinions are basically egoists and may suffer from low self esteem. Many have said my late partner was the most rational person they have ever known. She had a super quick mind and could put anyone in their place with a few words. She was also an immigrant and English was her 2nd language (learned at the age of 24). Maybe she was an exception but one cannot make generalities especially gender based ones.
pedigojr comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Funny, growing up and attending parochial school we were taught things that seem outdated in today's world. One was not to wear one's religion on one's sleeve (don't advertise your faith). Another was the idea of Agape love ...
pedigojr replies on Jul 1, 2024:
@Gwen_Wanderer It appears they are at an early age. The time is menopause. Men who form gender based negative opinions are basically egoists and may suffer from low self esteem. Many have said my late partner was the most rational person they have ever known. She had a super quick mind and could put anyone in their place with a few words. She was also an immigrant and English was her 2nd language (learned at the age of 24). Maybe she was an exception but one cannot make generalities especially gender based ones.
Lagophthalmos: the inability to close the eyelids completely.
ThinkingFree comments on Jun 29, 2024:
Jack, my message won't go through, keeps disappearing. I tried 3 times.
😒
pedigojr replies on Jun 30, 2024:
@ThinkingFree Seems we are not only diametrically opposed (geographically and climate) we are also politically opposed. I recently found out our wonderful, three term governor is actually from Lopez Island. The present nominee, for the position, is like his predecessor.
I am tired of maintaining a piece of property. More and more of us are in that boat and looking for ways out. Being single only makes matters worse but it's important to me and so I keep plodding on and hope for a bit of luck. Otherwise life is good here and I count what luck I've had so far.
Any ideas for a future change for you (besides a new governor)?
ThinkingFree comments on Jun 29, 2024:
Jack, my message won't go through, keeps disappearing. I tried 3 times.
😒
pedigojr replies on Jun 30, 2024:
@ThinkingFree Seems we are not only diametrically opposed (geographically and climate) we are also politically opposed. I recently found out our wonderful, three term governor is actually from Lopez Island. The present nominee, for the position, is like his predecessor.
I am tired of maintaining a piece of property. More and more of us are in that boat and looking for ways out. Being single only makes matters worse but it's important to me and so I keep plodding on and hope for a bit of luck. Otherwise life is good here and I count what luck I've had so far.
Any ideas for a future change for you (besides a new governor)?
Lagophthalmos: the inability to close the eyelids completely.
ThinkingFree comments on Jun 29, 2024:
Jack, my message won't go through, keeps disappearing. I tried 3 times.
😒
pedigojr replies on Jun 30, 2024:
@ThinkingFree Hi Micky. How's Florida at this time? Have you even been to the NW of the country?
Things seem to have changed since it was turned over to a computer. Our little 'foray' into AI.
ThinkingFree comments on Jun 29, 2024:
Jack, my message won't go through, keeps disappearing. I tried 3 times.
😒
pedigojr replies on Jun 30, 2024:
@ThinkingFree Hi Micky. How's Florida at this time? Have you even been to the NW of the country?
Things seem to have changed since it was turned over to a computer. Our little 'foray' into AI.
Lagophthalmos: the inability to close the eyelids completely.
ThinkingFree comments on Jun 29, 2024:
Jack, my message won't go through, keeps disappearing. I tried 3 times.
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pedigojr replies on Jun 30, 2024:
Funny, did you get mine? I guess we'll have to put things in the 'open.' I've done that with several members.
ThinkingFree comments on Jun 29, 2024:
Jack, my message won't go through, keeps disappearing. I tried 3 times.
😒
pedigojr replies on Jun 30, 2024:
Funny, did you get mine? I guess we'll have to put things in the 'open.' I've done that with several members.
And an addendum to my earlier post about why Xtians evangelize for selfish reasons.
pedigojr comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Funny, growing up and attending parochial school we were taught things that seem outdated in today's world. One was not to wear one's religion on one's sleeve (don't advertise your faith). Another was the idea of Agape love ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 30, 2024:
@Gwen_Wanderer Basic fact is that women's brains are wired differently than men: *"The male brain is wired from front to back, with few connections across the two hemispheres. Women, on the other hand, have more wiring from left to right, so the two hemispheres are more inter-connected."*
Unfortunately this might be in response to the need for nurturing the next generation but because of the need for childbearing their plumbing is also different and after a certain age plumbing issues arise (like I'm telling you something you don't already know).
Funny, but I'm a huge fan of the video series "Grantchester" In the new season the detectives wife is having 'issues' and been put on tranquilizers which has also changed her personality. The husband got an older female aid to talk to is wife and she told the wife it is simply a part of hormone imbalance. It will end and when it does so her life will be amazing. No more pills and more understanding. This series is taking place in 1961.
pedigojr comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Funny, growing up and attending parochial school we were taught things that seem outdated in today's world. One was not to wear one's religion on one's sleeve (don't advertise your faith). Another was the idea of Agape love ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 30, 2024:
@Gwen_Wanderer Basic fact is that women's brains are wired differently than men: *"The male brain is wired from front to back, with few connections across the two hemispheres. Women, on the other hand, have more wiring from left to right, so the two hemispheres are more inter-connected."*
Unfortunately this might be in response to the need for nurturing the next generation but because of the need for childbearing their plumbing is also different and after a certain age plumbing issues arise (like I'm telling you something you don't already know).
Funny, but I'm a huge fan of the video series "Grantchester" In the new season the detectives wife is having 'issues' and been put on tranquilizers which has also changed her personality. The husband got an older female aid to talk to is wife and she told the wife it is simply a part of hormone imbalance. It will end and when it does so her life will be amazing. No more pills and more understanding. This series is taking place in 1961.
Seems the only way ‘some’ people will wake up to the calamity that life is facing is through ...
racocn8 comments on Jun 29, 2024:
That would be a fine sentiment if there were a path to achieving the goal. How are you going to persuade women not to have babies?
pedigojr replies on Jun 30, 2024:
By educating them AND letting them have more control over their bodies. The global birth rate is going down but the major source of population growth is from people fleeing their country's that have been ravaged by environmental ills and moving to developed countries. It is the developed countries that have the biggest environmental impact and are the most in need of population reduction.
racocn8 comments on Jun 29, 2024:
That would be a fine sentiment if there were a path to achieving the goal. How are you going to persuade women not to have babies?
pedigojr replies on Jun 30, 2024:
By educating them AND letting them have more control over their bodies. The global birth rate is going down but the major source of population growth is from people fleeing their country's that have been ravaged by environmental ills and moving to developed countries. It is the developed countries that have the biggest environmental impact and are the most in need of population reduction.
Seems the only way ‘some’ people will wake up to the calamity that life is facing is through ...
rogerbenham comments on Jun 28, 2024:
The Elvis song is really powerful. No I do not agree that these songs will make people take Global Warming seriously. They will just want to dance. Politicians will keep them happy with beer, TV and sports. They will hear what they want to hear.
pedigojr replies on Jun 29, 2024:
It's true but they can plant a few seeds and, now it seems, this issue has been around a long time.
rogerbenham comments on Jun 28, 2024:
The Elvis song is really powerful. No I do not agree that these songs will make people take Global Warming seriously. They will just want to dance. Politicians will keep them happy with beer, TV and sports. They will hear what they want to hear.
pedigojr replies on Jun 29, 2024:
It's true but they can plant a few seeds and, now it seems, this issue has been around a long time.
This morning, I got a message on Facebook from a man whom I dated about ten years ago.
pedigojr comments on Jun 27, 2024:
Lets just hope he doesn't take you on as a challenge and double up on his attempts to convert you. Still it might be fun to duel for a while.
pedigojr replies on Jun 29, 2024:
@Gwen_Wanderer It's a matter of avoiding temptation. For some it takes a little longer.
pedigojr comments on Jun 27, 2024:
Lets just hope he doesn't take you on as a challenge and double up on his attempts to convert you. Still it might be fun to duel for a while.
pedigojr replies on Jun 29, 2024:
@Gwen_Wanderer It's a matter of avoiding temptation. For some it takes a little longer.
And an addendum to my earlier post about why Xtians evangelize for selfish reasons.
pedigojr comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Funny, growing up and attending parochial school we were taught things that seem outdated in today's world. One was not to wear one's religion on one's sleeve (don't advertise your faith). Another was the idea of Agape love ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 29, 2024:
@Gwen_Wanderer True but that's not a personal issue but a cultural one that is slowly changing. My daughter seemed ahead, mentally, but behind physically. She started walking a little later than expected.
pedigojr comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Funny, growing up and attending parochial school we were taught things that seem outdated in today's world. One was not to wear one's religion on one's sleeve (don't advertise your faith). Another was the idea of Agape love ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 29, 2024:
@Gwen_Wanderer True but that's not a personal issue but a cultural one that is slowly changing. My daughter seemed ahead, mentally, but behind physically. She started walking a little later than expected.
And an addendum to my earlier post about why Xtians evangelize for selfish reasons.
pedigojr comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Funny, growing up and attending parochial school we were taught things that seem outdated in today's world. One was not to wear one's religion on one's sleeve (don't advertise your faith). Another was the idea of Agape love ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 28, 2024:
@Gwen_Wanderer An item in the 'Atlantic' was about red-shirting boys in the first grade. The girls have a mental advantage at that age and leaving boys behind for that first year helps them keep up with the females. I had tonsillitis at that time and had to repeat the 1st grade. Little did I know that would, later give me an advantage. Problem is, boys from lower income families could not wait as school is a day care for many families. Only the wealthy can afford to do this which may give the upper classes an edge.
pedigojr comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Funny, growing up and attending parochial school we were taught things that seem outdated in today's world. One was not to wear one's religion on one's sleeve (don't advertise your faith). Another was the idea of Agape love ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 28, 2024:
@Gwen_Wanderer An item in the 'Atlantic' was about red-shirting boys in the first grade. The girls have a mental advantage at that age and leaving boys behind for that first year helps them keep up with the females. I had tonsillitis at that time and had to repeat the 1st grade. Little did I know that would, later give me an advantage. Problem is, boys from lower income families could not wait as school is a day care for many families. Only the wealthy can afford to do this which may give the upper classes an edge.
This morning, I got a message on Facebook from a man whom I dated about ten years ago.
pedigojr comments on Jun 27, 2024:
Lets just hope he doesn't take you on as a challenge and double up on his attempts to convert you. Still it might be fun to duel for a while.
pedigojr replies on Jun 28, 2024:
@Gwen_Wanderer I fully understand as I recently got int a verbal scuffle with a female Conspiracy theorist. After the first round I figured this could go on forever and simply stopped. It's a waste of time even with certain members here.
pedigojr comments on Jun 27, 2024:
Lets just hope he doesn't take you on as a challenge and double up on his attempts to convert you. Still it might be fun to duel for a while.
pedigojr replies on Jun 28, 2024:
@Gwen_Wanderer I fully understand as I recently got int a verbal scuffle with a female Conspiracy theorist. After the first round I figured this could go on forever and simply stopped. It's a waste of time even with certain members here.
Overturning Roe Didn’t Just Cut Off Access. It Sabotaged Science, Too. – Mother Jones
pedigojr comments on Jun 26, 2024:
Two items appeared in the (legit) paper. One was about how no abortions were supposed to save lives but studies have shown more children and even mothers are dying from complications during birth. More women, worldwide, die from pregnancy related issues than just about anything else). The 2nd was ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 27, 2024:
@snytiger6 Seems the one critical element for many conservatives is to increase the country's population. An NPG paper I just read this morning dealt with that topic and the simple proof is that most of our present ills are due to too many of us already. Many countries are in the negative population arena and things are actually getting better for those countries.
pedigojr comments on Jun 26, 2024:
Two items appeared in the (legit) paper. One was about how no abortions were supposed to save lives but studies have shown more children and even mothers are dying from complications during birth. More women, worldwide, die from pregnancy related issues than just about anything else). The 2nd was ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 27, 2024:
@snytiger6 Seems the one critical element for many conservatives is to increase the country's population. An NPG paper I just read this morning dealt with that topic and the simple proof is that most of our present ills are due to too many of us already. Many countries are in the negative population arena and things are actually getting better for those countries.
And an addendum to my earlier post about why Xtians evangelize for selfish reasons.
pedigojr comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Funny, growing up and attending parochial school we were taught things that seem outdated in today's world. One was not to wear one's religion on one's sleeve (don't advertise your faith). Another was the idea of Agape love ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 27, 2024:
@Gwen_Wanderer It might be interesting to see if women left religion at an earlier rate than men as it is (and getting worse) the women that were put in a position of increasing restrictions. Still growing up I had lots of other interests and religion wasn't really on my radar. I was hoping to find something that could help me make a decision and now I see there is proof everywhere. My late partner was Iranian and the first thing I learned in Farsi was fes fes zu (slowpoke).
pedigojr comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Funny, growing up and attending parochial school we were taught things that seem outdated in today's world. One was not to wear one's religion on one's sleeve (don't advertise your faith). Another was the idea of Agape love ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 27, 2024:
@Gwen_Wanderer It might be interesting to see if women left religion at an earlier rate than men as it is (and getting worse) the women that were put in a position of increasing restrictions. Still growing up I had lots of other interests and religion wasn't really on my radar. I was hoping to find something that could help me make a decision and now I see there is proof everywhere. My late partner was Iranian and the first thing I learned in Farsi was fes fes zu (slowpoke).
Religious leader wants to display Indian scriptures in Louisiana public classrooms
ThinkingFree comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Freedom From Religion Foundation has already filed a lawsuit against Louisiana for Gov. Landry's stupid law.
pedigojr replies on Jun 27, 2024:
@Lizard_of_Ahaz And lots of non-religious groups. Actually FFRF had their display stolen and later found beside the highway. This kind of fighting is what made the issue contentious and the decision made to ban all special interest groups.
ThinkingFree comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Freedom From Religion Foundation has already filed a lawsuit against Louisiana for Gov. Landry's stupid law.
pedigojr replies on Jun 27, 2024:
@Lizard_of_Ahaz And lots of non-religious groups. Actually FFRF had their display stolen and later found beside the highway. This kind of fighting is what made the issue contentious and the decision made to ban all special interest groups.
Religious leader wants to display Indian scriptures in Louisiana public classrooms
ThinkingFree comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Freedom From Religion Foundation has already filed a lawsuit against Louisiana for Gov. Landry's stupid law.
pedigojr replies on Jun 26, 2024:
@Lizard_of_Ahaz We had that issue at our airport hears ago. The then governor said if one is allowed ass are allowed. Funny thing, everybody and their dog wanted to display something and, in the end, the airport authority had to determine if something is allowed (and they nixed all special groups that didn't serve the public good).
ThinkingFree comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Freedom From Religion Foundation has already filed a lawsuit against Louisiana for Gov. Landry's stupid law.
pedigojr replies on Jun 26, 2024:
@Lizard_of_Ahaz We had that issue at our airport hears ago. The then governor said if one is allowed ass are allowed. Funny thing, everybody and their dog wanted to display something and, in the end, the airport authority had to determine if something is allowed (and they nixed all special groups that didn't serve the public good).
Religious leader wants to display Indian scriptures in Louisiana public classrooms
ThinkingFree comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Freedom From Religion Foundation has already filed a lawsuit against Louisiana for Gov. Landry's stupid law.
pedigojr replies on Jun 26, 2024:
I just read about that this morning. How many times do we have to keep fighting this same, tired battle!? I guess someone hopes (and it may come to pass) that SCROTUS (supreme court republicans or religious) of the US) will turn things around and totally re-interpret the 1st amendment.
ThinkingFree comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Freedom From Religion Foundation has already filed a lawsuit against Louisiana for Gov. Landry's stupid law.
pedigojr replies on Jun 26, 2024:
I just read about that this morning. How many times do we have to keep fighting this same, tired battle!? I guess someone hopes (and it may come to pass) that SCROTUS (supreme court republicans or religious) of the US) will turn things around and totally re-interpret the 1st amendment.
poikilothermy: the state of having a body temperature that varies with that of the environment.
HippieChick58 comments on Jun 24, 2024:
Fascinating, and also makes me glad I sleep essentially alone. The kitties don't try to hog the covers..
pedigojr replies on Jun 26, 2024:
@HippieChick58 I'll be the kittens are as well.
HippieChick58 comments on Jun 24, 2024:
Fascinating, and also makes me glad I sleep essentially alone. The kitties don't try to hog the covers..
pedigojr replies on Jun 26, 2024:
@HippieChick58 I'll be the kittens are as well.
And an addendum to my earlier post about why Xtians evangelize for selfish reasons.
pedigojr comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Funny, growing up and attending parochial school we were taught things that seem outdated in today's world. One was not to wear one's religion on one's sleeve (don't advertise your faith). Another was the idea of Agape love ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 26, 2024:
@Gwen_Wanderer I see all the time that the religious (not just Ctians) think they have the higher moral ground. Of course this comes with an inability to think things through. For me religion was benign and didn't really affect me. That's why it took me so long to have the Duh moment as to how any religious beliefs are narcissistic and totally without value or substance.
pedigojr comments on Jun 25, 2024:
Funny, growing up and attending parochial school we were taught things that seem outdated in today's world. One was not to wear one's religion on one's sleeve (don't advertise your faith). Another was the idea of Agape love ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 26, 2024:
@Gwen_Wanderer I see all the time that the religious (not just Ctians) think they have the higher moral ground. Of course this comes with an inability to think things through. For me religion was benign and didn't really affect me. That's why it took me so long to have the Duh moment as to how any religious beliefs are narcissistic and totally without value or substance.
poikilothermy: the state of having a body temperature that varies with that of the environment.
HippieChick58 comments on Jun 24, 2024:
Fascinating, and also makes me glad I sleep essentially alone. The kitties don't try to hog the covers..
pedigojr replies on Jun 25, 2024:
Funny, I seem to have the opposite reaction. Even if I open the window and the rooms gets cooler in the morning I seem warmer. My late partner had a similar problem and it's called menopause. She would wake in the middle of the night and start to fan the covers to cool herself (and me).
HippieChick58 comments on Jun 24, 2024:
Fascinating, and also makes me glad I sleep essentially alone. The kitties don't try to hog the covers..
pedigojr replies on Jun 25, 2024:
Funny, I seem to have the opposite reaction. Even if I open the window and the rooms gets cooler in the morning I seem warmer. My late partner had a similar problem and it's called menopause. She would wake in the middle of the night and start to fan the covers to cool herself (and me).
More evidence in why the split in governing parties.
Druvius comments on Jun 24, 2024:
Let me see if I understand this correctly .... the Greens lost ground in the election because they didn't jump on the Right's irrelevant racist bandwagon. Yeah, it's called having principles.
pedigojr replies on Jun 25, 2024:
No it's called being ignorant. It is NOT about racists (emotion). It's about reality. Too many equate immigration using emotion but there are very strong reason based reasons this needs to be addressed. When emotions are used we get exactly what we have right now. Entrenched people unwilling to look at facts and find a common ground. I have posted items from the overpopulation group before and they are all reasoned based. BTW my late partner was an immigrant and was also the most reason person anyone ever met. She understood, fully how damaging this issue is.
Perhaps people should look at the video is attached below. It clearly shows the limits of too many.
Druvius comments on Jun 24, 2024:
Let me see if I understand this correctly .... the Greens lost ground in the election because they didn't jump on the Right's irrelevant racist bandwagon. Yeah, it's called having principles.
pedigojr replies on Jun 25, 2024:
No it's called being ignorant. It is NOT about racists (emotion). It's about reality. Too many equate immigration using emotion but there are very strong reason based reasons this needs to be addressed. When emotions are used we get exactly what we have right now. Entrenched people unwilling to look at facts and find a common ground. I have posted items from the overpopulation group before and they are all reasoned based. BTW my late partner was an immigrant and was also the most reason person anyone ever met. She understood, fully how damaging this issue is.
Perhaps people should look at the video is attached below. It clearly shows the limits of too many.
‘Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of ...
pedigojr comments on Jun 22, 2024:
Unless that friend turns out to not be what you thought.
pedigojr replies on Jun 24, 2024:
@Marionville Unfortunately only partly true. Many have their tipping point and even long term marriages fail due to any number of reasons. My late partner started telling me "Jack, no matter how much I love you and no matter how hard it would be, if you should ever step out on me I would leave you." My first wife had 3 affairs and we broke up and I answered, my late partner, that "I know how that feels and could never do that to another." She would respond, "Just so you know." But then I got it and the next time she told me this I answered, "so are you telling me for my benefit or yours?" That time (the last) she said, "Just saying." Things happen in relationships and nothing is ever certain.
pedigojr comments on Jun 22, 2024:
Unless that friend turns out to not be what you thought.
pedigojr replies on Jun 24, 2024:
@Marionville Unfortunately only partly true. Many have their tipping point and even long term marriages fail due to any number of reasons. My late partner started telling me "Jack, no matter how much I love you and no matter how hard it would be, if you should ever step out on me I would leave you." My first wife had 3 affairs and we broke up and I answered, my late partner, that "I know how that feels and could never do that to another." She would respond, "Just so you know." But then I got it and the next time she told me this I answered, "so are you telling me for my benefit or yours?" That time (the last) she said, "Just saying." Things happen in relationships and nothing is ever certain.
More evidence in why the split in governing parties.
Polemicist comments on Jun 24, 2024:
"I would ask, what good is trying to help others when that help involves perhaps billions of others and, in the end, only makes matters worse!?" (sic)
I'm alright Jack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kUSGYg48Js
pedigojr replies on Jun 24, 2024:
Thank you for giving me yet another chance to post one of my favorite ways to show that, despite all our best (but misguided) intentions we still ignore the simple fact of limits. I've posted this many time before but always get a kick out of watching it. https://youtu.be/c5MgI7zpHKs
Polemicist comments on Jun 24, 2024:
"I would ask, what good is trying to help others when that help involves perhaps billions of others and, in the end, only makes matters worse!?" (sic)
I'm alright Jack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kUSGYg48Js
pedigojr replies on Jun 24, 2024:
Thank you for giving me yet another chance to post one of my favorite ways to show that, despite all our best (but misguided) intentions we still ignore the simple fact of limits. I've posted this many time before but always get a kick out of watching it. https://youtu.be/c5MgI7zpHKs
More evidence in why the split in governing parties.
yvilletom comments on Jun 23, 2024:
Helping others DOES NOT only make matters worse.
When you get out of your present funk you will be better off.
I’m so sure you will be better off that I’ll say no more.
pedigojr replies on Jun 24, 2024:
A typical, narrow anthropocentric response. Problem is population demographics is a science and, as such, does not put one life form ahead of the system the supports all life forms. I expected, as the study said, there would be push back along the lines of humans above all. Sounds very much like religion- we are a special species (we are not and pride for our species is one of the deadly sins).
yvilletom comments on Jun 23, 2024:
Helping others DOES NOT only make matters worse.
When you get out of your present funk you will be better off.
I’m so sure you will be better off that I’ll say no more.
pedigojr replies on Jun 24, 2024:
A typical, narrow anthropocentric response. Problem is population demographics is a science and, as such, does not put one life form ahead of the system the supports all life forms. I expected, as the study said, there would be push back along the lines of humans above all. Sounds very much like religion- we are a special species (we are not and pride for our species is one of the deadly sins).
‘Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of ...
pedigojr comments on Jun 22, 2024:
Unless that friend turns out to not be what you thought.
pedigojr replies on Jun 23, 2024:
@Marionville I learned the hard way (living on an island that values tolerance only made things worse) that being associated with others, even for years often can and does hide their true nature. Leave it to a global pandemic to expose some peoples 'true' nature. Many have lost 'friends' due to discovering the other's true nature.
pedigojr comments on Jun 22, 2024:
Unless that friend turns out to not be what you thought.
pedigojr replies on Jun 23, 2024:
@Marionville I learned the hard way (living on an island that values tolerance only made things worse) that being associated with others, even for years often can and does hide their true nature. Leave it to a global pandemic to expose some peoples 'true' nature. Many have lost 'friends' due to discovering the other's true nature.
Floccinaucinihilipilification
Rare.
silverotter11 comments on Jun 21, 2024:
I am so surprised this has not popped up at all during the trump years. In many ways that fat clown is the epitome of this word.
pedigojr replies on Jun 22, 2024:
@silverotter11 I'll be waiting to see one of these words in your future correspondence.
silverotter11 comments on Jun 21, 2024:
I am so surprised this has not popped up at all during the trump years. In many ways that fat clown is the epitome of this word.
pedigojr replies on Jun 22, 2024:
@silverotter11 I'll be waiting to see one of these words in your future correspondence.
Floccinaucinihilipilification
Rare.
silverotter11 comments on Jun 21, 2024:
I am so surprised this has not popped up at all during the trump years. In many ways that fat clown is the epitome of this word.
pedigojr replies on Jun 22, 2024:
We don't need another complicating word for the jerk. Too many hide behind long, complicated words of which most have no idea. It makes him seem something other than what he really is. And one doesn't need a degree in English language to know that.
silverotter11 comments on Jun 21, 2024:
I am so surprised this has not popped up at all during the trump years. In many ways that fat clown is the epitome of this word.
pedigojr replies on Jun 22, 2024:
We don't need another complicating word for the jerk. Too many hide behind long, complicated words of which most have no idea. It makes him seem something other than what he really is. And one doesn't need a degree in English language to know that.
It is very difficult to understand that 35 to 40 percent of our population are unable to recognize ...
pedigojr comments on Jun 18, 2024:
The problem is one of simple ignorance. I just read that a number of people blame Biden for the loss of Roe v Wade (it happened during his presidency). Too many think the president is responsible for everything under his term. An item in the papers was about governmental investigations on how the ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 21, 2024:
@wordywalt Some do chose to be ignorant and some haven't the mental capacity to ask questions. Very often critical thinking has to be encouraged and taught. Like so many other animals human too often react from instinct not intelligence or knowledge.
pedigojr comments on Jun 18, 2024:
The problem is one of simple ignorance. I just read that a number of people blame Biden for the loss of Roe v Wade (it happened during his presidency). Too many think the president is responsible for everything under his term. An item in the papers was about governmental investigations on how the ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 21, 2024:
@wordywalt Some do chose to be ignorant and some haven't the mental capacity to ask questions. Very often critical thinking has to be encouraged and taught. Like so many other animals human too often react from instinct not intelligence or knowledge.
It is very difficult to understand that 35 to 40 percent of our population are unable to recognize ...
Tejas comments on Jun 17, 2024:
Evil is subjective, what you consider to be Evil and immoral might be different from someone else. My personal opinion is both parties and both major candidates are both deeply flawed and immoral. I've said for years now I don't play the lesser of two evils game, it's always a lose-lose situation. ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 21, 2024:
@Tejas True morality is never subjective. It is based on facts and even if those facts are uncomfortable (especially to humans) it remains true. True morality concerns maintaining the diversity of life on this planet.
Tejas comments on Jun 17, 2024:
Evil is subjective, what you consider to be Evil and immoral might be different from someone else. My personal opinion is both parties and both major candidates are both deeply flawed and immoral. I've said for years now I don't play the lesser of two evils game, it's always a lose-lose situation. ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 21, 2024:
@Tejas True morality is never subjective. It is based on facts and even if those facts are uncomfortable (especially to humans) it remains true. True morality concerns maintaining the diversity of life on this planet.
Hermeneutics: the theory and methodology of interpretation, especially the interpretation of ...
HippieChick58 comments on Jun 18, 2024:
My cynicism says this field of study is a waste of time given my opinion of the buybull and those who study and preach it.
pedigojr replies on Jun 18, 2024:
I know I had the same feeling. No one really knows what a so called 'Jesus" said, did or even felt but we do know how many use this to push their agenda.
HippieChick58 comments on Jun 18, 2024:
My cynicism says this field of study is a waste of time given my opinion of the buybull and those who study and preach it.
pedigojr replies on Jun 18, 2024:
I know I had the same feeling. No one really knows what a so called 'Jesus" said, did or even felt but we do know how many use this to push their agenda.
It is very difficult to understand that 35 to 40 percent of our population are unable to recognize ...
Tejas comments on Jun 17, 2024:
Evil is subjective, what you consider to be Evil and immoral might be different from someone else. My personal opinion is both parties and both major candidates are both deeply flawed and immoral. I've said for years now I don't play the lesser of two evils game, it's always a lose-lose situation. ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 18, 2024:
@Betty You've hit on a very, very complicated issue. Have you ever heard of the 'Trolley Problem?" I have a book on this subject and it can get really complicated. We have a local issue here concerning deer. These islands are mainly agricultural (and tourists). Ours is the flattest of all the islands (it is not flat, though) and has a history of being the breadbasket for this part of the state. So large predators are not allowed as it might harm the animals raised here. Therefore, the local deer population has exploded. People, like myself have fenced off large portions of out property to keep the deer from eating our plants. Therefore a lot of deer starve. Some actually feed the deer but, to me, that actually makes the problem worse. A fed deer is a deer that has off spring who, eventually, will also starve. Nature is red in claw and tooth to help maintain a balance but we humans come along and mess everything up. Occasionally, nature intervenes and sends a plague to the animals that have over-bred (A couple of years ago a lot of our overabundant rabbits died from some illness). They are now making a comeback until the next pandemic. I hope I'm not sounding like a mans plainer but I find this subject extremely interesting.
https://youtu.be/bOpf6KcWYyw
Tejas comments on Jun 17, 2024:
Evil is subjective, what you consider to be Evil and immoral might be different from someone else. My personal opinion is both parties and both major candidates are both deeply flawed and immoral. I've said for years now I don't play the lesser of two evils game, it's always a lose-lose situation. ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 18, 2024:
@Betty You've hit on a very, very complicated issue. Have you ever heard of the 'Trolley Problem?" I have a book on this subject and it can get really complicated. We have a local issue here concerning deer. These islands are mainly agricultural (and tourists). Ours is the flattest of all the islands (it is not flat, though) and has a history of being the breadbasket for this part of the state. So large predators are not allowed as it might harm the animals raised here. Therefore, the local deer population has exploded. People, like myself have fenced off large portions of out property to keep the deer from eating our plants. Therefore a lot of deer starve. Some actually feed the deer but, to me, that actually makes the problem worse. A fed deer is a deer that has off spring who, eventually, will also starve. Nature is red in claw and tooth to help maintain a balance but we humans come along and mess everything up. Occasionally, nature intervenes and sends a plague to the animals that have over-bred (A couple of years ago a lot of our overabundant rabbits died from some illness). They are now making a comeback until the next pandemic. I hope I'm not sounding like a mans plainer but I find this subject extremely interesting.
https://youtu.be/bOpf6KcWYyw
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Jolanta comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Once women get educated they no longer have so many children.
pedigojr replies on Jun 18, 2024:
@Jolanta Yes we did fund Israel and I think we (some) are regretting that. Israel is also a nuclear country that is not open about that fact.
No they are private. I did a little checking to see and this came up for the Nature Conservancy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nature_Conservancy and National Geographic https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/our-story/
Jolanta comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Once women get educated they no longer have so many children.
pedigojr replies on Jun 18, 2024:
@Jolanta Yes we did fund Israel and I think we (some) are regretting that. Israel is also a nuclear country that is not open about that fact.
No they are private. I did a little checking to see and this came up for the Nature Conservancy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nature_Conservancy and National Geographic https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/our-story/
A very important topic for this group Religion and birth rates.
Jolanta comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Once women get educated they no longer have so many children.
pedigojr replies on Jun 17, 2024:
@Jolanta We have done a lot of damage but, depending on one's outlook, not all is bad. We do fund many programs in a lot of other countries. Right now we are the prime source for funding and weaponry to Ukraine. More and more, some (and I use the word lightly) are starting to see we are all in this together and the domino's are falling so we need to make a unified effort to stop the destruction wrought on nature. For example, the Nature Conservancy and National Geographic are US corps. but have a positive global, positive impact. This morning I read that a new pipeline terminus, Kinder-Morgan, has been completed in Canada (BC) that will multiply huge oil tankers in my area, the Salish Sea (the term was given due to a joint decision by both Canada and the US). This is the area that will be most affected by tankers and container shipping to China. https://www.seadocsociety.org/about-the-salish-sea
Jolanta comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Once women get educated they no longer have so many children.
pedigojr replies on Jun 17, 2024:
@Jolanta We have done a lot of damage but, depending on one's outlook, not all is bad. We do fund many programs in a lot of other countries. Right now we are the prime source for funding and weaponry to Ukraine. More and more, some (and I use the word lightly) are starting to see we are all in this together and the domino's are falling so we need to make a unified effort to stop the destruction wrought on nature. For example, the Nature Conservancy and National Geographic are US corps. but have a positive global, positive impact. This morning I read that a new pipeline terminus, Kinder-Morgan, has been completed in Canada (BC) that will multiply huge oil tankers in my area, the Salish Sea (the term was given due to a joint decision by both Canada and the US). This is the area that will be most affected by tankers and container shipping to China. https://www.seadocsociety.org/about-the-salish-sea
A very important topic for this group Religion and birth rates.
Jolanta comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Once women get educated they no longer have so many children.
pedigojr replies on Jun 16, 2024:
@Jolanta I have also read the book 1491 which was mostly about S. America. Often as tribes there grew they would take over other tribes and grow even stronger. That strength, they felt, was needed to protect themselves from other growing tribes. Bigger, more powerful tribes constantly battle with smaller tribes for strength and resources. Australia is no different.
Jolanta comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Once women get educated they no longer have so many children.
pedigojr replies on Jun 16, 2024:
@Jolanta I have also read the book 1491 which was mostly about S. America. Often as tribes there grew they would take over other tribes and grow even stronger. That strength, they felt, was needed to protect themselves from other growing tribes. Bigger, more powerful tribes constantly battle with smaller tribes for strength and resources. Australia is no different.
When I joined this site years ago, it was a place where people openly discussed genuine ...
HippieChick58 comments on Jun 14, 2024:
That is partly because @Admin grew tired of us and abandoned us for other pursuits. And partly because everything changes. Stick around, it will change again. More that it evolves.
pedigojr replies on Jun 15, 2024:
As you know I've personally felt the impact of the changes (as having to start over 3 times) but at least we still have something. In the beginning we knew it wouldn't last but, so far, it has lasted longer than we thought.
HippieChick58 comments on Jun 14, 2024:
That is partly because @Admin grew tired of us and abandoned us for other pursuits. And partly because everything changes. Stick around, it will change again. More that it evolves.
pedigojr replies on Jun 15, 2024:
As you know I've personally felt the impact of the changes (as having to start over 3 times) but at least we still have something. In the beginning we knew it wouldn't last but, so far, it has lasted longer than we thought.
When I joined this site years ago, it was a place where people openly discussed genuine ...
TheoryNumber3 comments on Jun 15, 2024:
First of all, I see nothing wrong with sharing posts that are light and amusing. There is, after all, a need for that in this troubled world. I am a staunch liberal, and I personally have not noticed an excess of "extreme right wing ideology". Quite the contrary.
This is, after all, a site...
pedigojr replies on Jun 15, 2024:
I mostly agree but also agree there are too many conspiracy theorists and people on the ultra conservative spectrum here. They are frustrating to say the least. I joined the site when it first started in 2017. Glitches in the log on system forced me off twice and now I'm on my third run. Even then we had a number of ultra-right wing nuts (usually southerners and most against Obama and then Hillary). They didn't last very long as most simply ignored them. Doesn't seem to be the case now but we try to carry on. For me coming up with a logical and respectful reply doesn't often work (they always resort to personal insults) but we can't let ourselves fall to their level.
TheoryNumber3 comments on Jun 15, 2024:
First of all, I see nothing wrong with sharing posts that are light and amusing. There is, after all, a need for that in this troubled world. I am a staunch liberal, and I personally have not noticed an excess of "extreme right wing ideology". Quite the contrary.
This is, after all, a site...
pedigojr replies on Jun 15, 2024:
I mostly agree but also agree there are too many conspiracy theorists and people on the ultra conservative spectrum here. They are frustrating to say the least. I joined the site when it first started in 2017. Glitches in the log on system forced me off twice and now I'm on my third run. Even then we had a number of ultra-right wing nuts (usually southerners and most against Obama and then Hillary). They didn't last very long as most simply ignored them. Doesn't seem to be the case now but we try to carry on. For me coming up with a logical and respectful reply doesn't often work (they always resort to personal insults) but we can't let ourselves fall to their level.
Perhaps a bit of good news concerning right wing (non)news sources. [npr.org]
Druvius comments on Jun 14, 2024:
You think CNN and MSNBC etc are news sources?
pedigojr replies on Jun 15, 2024:
@Druvius So basically there are no real news sources. They all lie!? Therefore no one knows true facts and are free to come up with their convoluted information despite all the universities and people dedicated to research, science and concerned by the life support system on this planet!? Unfortunately, more and more are subscribing to the everybody lies trap and is creating a world that is increasingly dangerous, violent and is destroying life on this planet.
Fortunately, there are still many of us who absolutely do not pedal to this crap. Many of us see the sources which are often about large sums of money of which comes from those unable to really think and practice critical thinking (about ones own thinking and not others). To me, just looking at these people is clear evidence of what I term the illiterati.
Druvius comments on Jun 14, 2024:
You think CNN and MSNBC etc are news sources?
pedigojr replies on Jun 15, 2024:
@Druvius So basically there are no real news sources. They all lie!? Therefore no one knows true facts and are free to come up with their convoluted information despite all the universities and people dedicated to research, science and concerned by the life support system on this planet!? Unfortunately, more and more are subscribing to the everybody lies trap and is creating a world that is increasingly dangerous, violent and is destroying life on this planet.
Fortunately, there are still many of us who absolutely do not pedal to this crap. Many of us see the sources which are often about large sums of money of which comes from those unable to really think and practice critical thinking (about ones own thinking and not others). To me, just looking at these people is clear evidence of what I term the illiterati.
Perhaps a bit of good news concerning right wing (non)news sources. [npr.org]
Druvius comments on Jun 14, 2024:
You think CNN and MSNBC etc are news sources?
pedigojr replies on Jun 14, 2024:
This was NPR. And yes, they are sources based with s degree of journalistic ethics not just for money (many are actually going broke). Too many think (or want to) that all journalists lie. That's what the lying ones want people to think so they offer entertainment as a way of justifying their lies.
Druvius comments on Jun 14, 2024:
You think CNN and MSNBC etc are news sources?
pedigojr replies on Jun 14, 2024:
This was NPR. And yes, they are sources based with s degree of journalistic ethics not just for money (many are actually going broke). Too many think (or want to) that all journalists lie. That's what the lying ones want people to think so they offer entertainment as a way of justifying their lies.
A very important topic for this group Religion and birth rates.
Jolanta comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Once women get educated they no longer have so many children.
pedigojr replies on Jun 14, 2024:
@Jolanta If we are so violent and warmongering why would someone want to come to our countries? Many are trying to escape even worse conditions in their own countries (which they are causing because they keep increasing their populations without considering the limited resources in their areas. If tRump were to get re-elected I know of many here that say they will go to some European country which only increases pressure on those countries and will make things hard for the US immigrants.
We are a democracy and many other countries have gotten into a dictatorship situation. They have already become what the US may become should the ultra conservatives take over.
BTW, history has clearly shown through the ages most bigger nations always invade smaller weaker ones. Look at how the Roman empire was created.
Jolanta comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Once women get educated they no longer have so many children.
pedigojr replies on Jun 14, 2024:
@Jolanta If we are so violent and warmongering why would someone want to come to our countries? Many are trying to escape even worse conditions in their own countries (which they are causing because they keep increasing their populations without considering the limited resources in their areas. If tRump were to get re-elected I know of many here that say they will go to some European country which only increases pressure on those countries and will make things hard for the US immigrants.
We are a democracy and many other countries have gotten into a dictatorship situation. They have already become what the US may become should the ultra conservatives take over.
BTW, history has clearly shown through the ages most bigger nations always invade smaller weaker ones. Look at how the Roman empire was created.
A very important topic for this group Religion and birth rates.
Jolanta comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Once women get educated they no longer have so many children.
pedigojr replies on Jun 13, 2024:
@Jolanta Problem is when thousands + go to western countries the school systems become bankrupt from too many students. My late partner worked in a large system and saw how money was becoming very short.
Jolanta comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Once women get educated they no longer have so many children.
pedigojr replies on Jun 13, 2024:
@Jolanta Problem is when thousands + go to western countries the school systems become bankrupt from too many students. My late partner worked in a large system and saw how money was becoming very short.
A very important topic for this group Religion and birth rates.
David_Cooper comments on Jun 13, 2024:
There's going to be a big problem with the Amish and other similar groups in the future as they insist on having big families and their numbers are growing exponentially. It's actually a kind of theft where you use up more and more resources to the disadvantage of responsible people.
pedigojr replies on Jun 13, 2024:
A Secular Jewish friend told me about an ultra-Jewish group known as Chabad. They are said to focus on having as many kids as they can.
David_Cooper comments on Jun 13, 2024:
There's going to be a big problem with the Amish and other similar groups in the future as they insist on having big families and their numbers are growing exponentially. It's actually a kind of theft where you use up more and more resources to the disadvantage of responsible people.
pedigojr replies on Jun 13, 2024:
A Secular Jewish friend told me about an ultra-Jewish group known as Chabad. They are said to focus on having as many kids as they can.
A very important topic for this group Religion and birth rates.
Aaron70 comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Yeah, the right thinks they will rule the world by having more babies and indoctrination of said offspring. It’s been a part of their strategy for decades now. That, and infiltrating our government. They are succeeding at both btw….👀
pedigojr replies on Jun 13, 2024:
However, this problem is and will infect the rest of the world including thousands of non-human species that are now going extinct.
Aaron70 comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Yeah, the right thinks they will rule the world by having more babies and indoctrination of said offspring. It’s been a part of their strategy for decades now. That, and infiltrating our government. They are succeeding at both btw….👀
pedigojr replies on Jun 13, 2024:
However, this problem is and will infect the rest of the world including thousands of non-human species that are now going extinct.
[globalresearch.
nowhereman55 comments on Jun 12, 2024:
I agree that less people is good. There's got to be a better way than starvation.
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
@Tejas And what is meant by 'experts?' Usually economist that assume economic growth is the most important thing going and that technology will save us. Both wrong but when one is willing to push losts of money at something one can convince many (the slow ones) they are right.
nowhereman55 comments on Jun 12, 2024:
I agree that less people is good. There's got to be a better way than starvation.
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
@Tejas And what is meant by 'experts?' Usually economist that assume economic growth is the most important thing going and that technology will save us. Both wrong but when one is willing to push losts of money at something one can convince many (the slow ones) they are right.
A very important topic for this group Religion and birth rates.
Jolanta comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Once women get educated they no longer have so many children.
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
In some countries education for women is forbidden. Those are the countries with the highest fertility rates and there even women feel as if it's their duty to have lots of kids. Unfortunately, these are the countries that often feel the need to move to greener pastures (like more developed countries). I think I mentioned I donate to a group dedicated to educating women and men. It's called Engender Health.
https://www.engenderhealth.org/
Jolanta comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Once women get educated they no longer have so many children.
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
In some countries education for women is forbidden. Those are the countries with the highest fertility rates and there even women feel as if it's their duty to have lots of kids. Unfortunately, these are the countries that often feel the need to move to greener pastures (like more developed countries). I think I mentioned I donate to a group dedicated to educating women and men. It's called Engender Health.
https://www.engenderhealth.org/
One of my favorite words
TENACIOUS
adjective
holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm ...
KateOahu comments on Jun 10, 2024:
It’s in my school record. Along with incorrigible.
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
@KateOahu In case incorrigible was new to some. Now we know what to watch for.
KateOahu comments on Jun 10, 2024:
It’s in my school record. Along with incorrigible.
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
@KateOahu In case incorrigible was new to some. Now we know what to watch for.
Pagan Puns please no groans.
Betty comments on Jun 12, 2024:
🙄 (You didn't say anything about eye rolls.)
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
Thanks, I just learned a new emoji.
Betty comments on Jun 12, 2024:
🙄 (You didn't say anything about eye rolls.)
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
Thanks, I just learned a new emoji.
The sooner people stop waiting for god to fix the problem ...
Betty comments on Jun 7, 2024:
Do you really think the world would be a "better" place?
There will always be a percentage of people who crave control and power and will use force, manipulation, subterfuge, and violence to get it. Religion is a big part of that in our lifetime but if there was no religion it would be something...
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
@Betty Absolutely, greed seems part of most higher animals persona. This area is a big boating area and many catch what is known as 2 footitis. If only my boat were two feet longer than I will be happy.
Betty comments on Jun 7, 2024:
Do you really think the world would be a "better" place?
There will always be a percentage of people who crave control and power and will use force, manipulation, subterfuge, and violence to get it. Religion is a big part of that in our lifetime but if there was no religion it would be something...
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
@Betty Absolutely, greed seems part of most higher animals persona. This area is a big boating area and many catch what is known as 2 footitis. If only my boat were two feet longer than I will be happy.
Daena: is a Zoroastrian concept representing insight and revelation, hence "conscience" or ...
HippieChick58 comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Fascinating!
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
Thank you. I also learn from many of my posts.
HippieChick58 comments on Jun 12, 2024:
Fascinating!
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
Thank you. I also learn from many of my posts.
A very important topic for this group Religion and birth rates.
Flyingsaucesir comments on Jun 12, 2024:
All the people I know who came from big families (up to 21 siblings!) are from religious families. Yet in spite of this numerical advantage, and early indoctrination in religious dogmas, the number of people with no religious affiliation keeps growing. So there's reason for hope.
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
My dad was a convert to Catholicism. There were 7 in my family (I'm #1). Today there are 6 atheists and one JW.
Flyingsaucesir comments on Jun 12, 2024:
All the people I know who came from big families (up to 21 siblings!) are from religious families. Yet in spite of this numerical advantage, and early indoctrination in religious dogmas, the number of people with no religious affiliation keeps growing. So there's reason for hope.
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
My dad was a convert to Catholicism. There were 7 in my family (I'm #1). Today there are 6 atheists and one JW.
The sooner people stop waiting for god to fix the problem ...
Betty comments on Jun 7, 2024:
Do you really think the world would be a "better" place?
There will always be a percentage of people who crave control and power and will use force, manipulation, subterfuge, and violence to get it. Religion is a big part of that in our lifetime but if there was no religion it would be something...
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
@Betty Problem is we're not talking about amounts but percentages. 2% is less for someone making a lower income than millionaires and billionaires.
My late wife had a son who was a doctor and who was married to another doctor. We told him life would be very hard for his 3 kids and he agreed but he also said they were taking care of this (meaning money for a good education and help when things crash. I suspect this is common among the wealthy. I recently heard Musk has 10 (freaking) kids.
Betty comments on Jun 7, 2024:
Do you really think the world would be a "better" place?
There will always be a percentage of people who crave control and power and will use force, manipulation, subterfuge, and violence to get it. Religion is a big part of that in our lifetime but if there was no religion it would be something...
pedigojr replies on Jun 12, 2024:
@Betty Problem is we're not talking about amounts but percentages. 2% is less for someone making a lower income than millionaires and billionaires.
My late wife had a son who was a doctor and who was married to another doctor. We told him life would be very hard for his 3 kids and he agreed but he also said they were taking care of this (meaning money for a good education and help when things crash. I suspect this is common among the wealthy. I recently heard Musk has 10 (freaking) kids.
One of my favorite words
TENACIOUS
adjective
holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm ...
KateOahu comments on Jun 10, 2024:
It’s in my school record. Along with incorrigible.
pedigojr replies on Jun 11, 2024:
incorrigible • \in-KOR-uh-juh-bul\ • adjective. 1 : incapable of being corrected, amended, or reformed 2 : not manageable : unruly 3 : unalterable, inveterate.
KateOahu comments on Jun 10, 2024:
It’s in my school record. Along with incorrigible.
pedigojr replies on Jun 11, 2024:
incorrigible • \in-KOR-uh-juh-bul\ • adjective. 1 : incapable of being corrected, amended, or reformed 2 : not manageable : unruly 3 : unalterable, inveterate.
The sooner people stop waiting for god to fix the problem ...
Betty comments on Jun 7, 2024:
Do you really think the world would be a "better" place?
There will always be a percentage of people who crave control and power and will use force, manipulation, subterfuge, and violence to get it. Religion is a big part of that in our lifetime but if there was no religion it would be something...
pedigojr replies on Jun 11, 2024:
@Betty All true but sometimes there's another item at play - simply human (or maybe it's common among other animals instincts. I once submitted a study where people of different income levels were asked how much, percentage-wise would they need to feel secure. In almost all cases those in higher brackets needed more to feel secure. Low income needed maybe 2%, middle went up to maybe 5% and upper brackets needed 10% or even more. Everything is relative and the more money one has the less significant are smaller amounts. If that makes sense.
Betty comments on Jun 7, 2024:
Do you really think the world would be a "better" place?
There will always be a percentage of people who crave control and power and will use force, manipulation, subterfuge, and violence to get it. Religion is a big part of that in our lifetime but if there was no religion it would be something...
pedigojr replies on Jun 11, 2024:
@Betty All true but sometimes there's another item at play - simply human (or maybe it's common among other animals instincts. I once submitted a study where people of different income levels were asked how much, percentage-wise would they need to feel secure. In almost all cases those in higher brackets needed more to feel secure. Low income needed maybe 2%, middle went up to maybe 5% and upper brackets needed 10% or even more. Everything is relative and the more money one has the less significant are smaller amounts. If that makes sense.
Yes…at last the USA has made a sensible decision and untied Ukrainian Military’s hands in their ...
pedigojr comments on Jun 7, 2024:
It has been shown our countering the SOviet Union in their war in Afghanistan is what bankrupted the country ended the communist system there. Of course we also got involved and lost against the Taliban. The latest news did have Biden caution against attacking Moscow.
pedigojr replies on Jun 11, 2024:
@FrayedBear When someone goes to personal attacks they lose all credibility. Good I know there's another conspiracy theorist to watch out for.
pedigojr comments on Jun 7, 2024:
It has been shown our countering the SOviet Union in their war in Afghanistan is what bankrupted the country ended the communist system there. Of course we also got involved and lost against the Taliban. The latest news did have Biden caution against attacking Moscow.
pedigojr replies on Jun 11, 2024:
@FrayedBear When someone goes to personal attacks they lose all credibility. Good I know there's another conspiracy theorist to watch out for.
The sooner people stop waiting for god to fix the problem ...
Betty comments on Jun 7, 2024:
Do you really think the world would be a "better" place?
There will always be a percentage of people who crave control and power and will use force, manipulation, subterfuge, and violence to get it. Religion is a big part of that in our lifetime but if there was no religion it would be something...
pedigojr replies on Jun 8, 2024:
@Betty Indigenous people's are also animals and history has shown even they tried to subjugate other natives in their lands. The book "1491" shows this clearly especially in the history of S. America. The bottom line is the availability of resources. When there's plenty there's often peace. As our numbers increase resource availability decreases. Yes, greed is a major part of the equation.
Betty comments on Jun 7, 2024:
Do you really think the world would be a "better" place?
There will always be a percentage of people who crave control and power and will use force, manipulation, subterfuge, and violence to get it. Religion is a big part of that in our lifetime but if there was no religion it would be something...
pedigojr replies on Jun 8, 2024:
@Betty Indigenous people's are also animals and history has shown even they tried to subjugate other natives in their lands. The book "1491" shows this clearly especially in the history of S. America. The bottom line is the availability of resources. When there's plenty there's often peace. As our numbers increase resource availability decreases. Yes, greed is a major part of the equation.
Yes…at last the USA has made a sensible decision and untied Ukrainian Military’s hands in their ...
pedigojr comments on Jun 7, 2024:
It has been shown our countering the SOviet Union in their war in Afghanistan is what bankrupted the country ended the communist system there. Of course we also got involved and lost against the Taliban. The latest news did have Biden caution against attacking Moscow.
pedigojr replies on Jun 8, 2024:
@FrayedBear That's what all politicians do. It's always a balancing act to see who tries to help the country or tries to help themselves. Some, who are paying attention know the answer. Remember, this is our country an, as such, we pay attention. For us to criticize another country while not living there and knowing all the facts would make us less than smart.
pedigojr comments on Jun 7, 2024:
It has been shown our countering the SOviet Union in their war in Afghanistan is what bankrupted the country ended the communist system there. Of course we also got involved and lost against the Taliban. The latest news did have Biden caution against attacking Moscow.
pedigojr replies on Jun 8, 2024:
@FrayedBear That's what all politicians do. It's always a balancing act to see who tries to help the country or tries to help themselves. Some, who are paying attention know the answer. Remember, this is our country an, as such, we pay attention. For us to criticize another country while not living there and knowing all the facts would make us less than smart.
My (very long) conversation with two Christian hate-preachers -- Friendly Atheist
pedigojr comments on Jun 4, 2024:
One common theme among all the anti LGBTQ people is that it's not normal. Hah, totally wrong. There's no such thing as normal in nature. There are many forms of sexual norms among living things and just because humans have developed a social norm doesn't mean it's natural. One small example:
...
pedigojr replies on Jun 7, 2024:
@snytiger6 I guess it's not only children that like fairy tales.
pedigojr comments on Jun 4, 2024:
One common theme among all the anti LGBTQ people is that it's not normal. Hah, totally wrong. There's no such thing as normal in nature. There are many forms of sexual norms among living things and just because humans have developed a social norm doesn't mean it's natural. One small example:
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pedigojr replies on Jun 7, 2024:
@snytiger6 I guess it's not only children that like fairy tales.
Hypatia of Alexandra .
pedigojr comments on Jun 5, 2024:
I think that's a way of dealing with a certain orange POS we'd all like to see.
pedigojr replies on Jun 6, 2024:
@Flyingsaucesir Just read a news report that Biden is now leading the orange anus. Seems, his guilty on all counts did hurt his popularity. Also, he has to sit before a board and show some kind of remorse for his crimes. Their report will determine his fate. Lets see him spouting the usual witch hunt and typical insane rhetoric and go to jail or give in and lose his 'survival' status.
pedigojr comments on Jun 5, 2024:
I think that's a way of dealing with a certain orange POS we'd all like to see.
pedigojr replies on Jun 6, 2024:
@Flyingsaucesir Just read a news report that Biden is now leading the orange anus. Seems, his guilty on all counts did hurt his popularity. Also, he has to sit before a board and show some kind of remorse for his crimes. Their report will determine his fate. Lets see him spouting the usual witch hunt and typical insane rhetoric and go to jail or give in and lose his 'survival' status.
Some, as I, may be totally unaware the next step in controlling our food supply is here – GMO ...
Druvius comments on Jun 4, 2024:
Unless you are foraging for your own food in the wild (and even then being very selective,) everything you ever ate in your life has been genetically modified by humans. Bon appetit!
pedigojr replies on Jun 4, 2024:
Not really 'genetically' modified. A lot of things (especially wheat and many fruits (like apples) have been hybridized. This is done by producing a new type of plant or animal from two different types of plant or animal: be hybridized with Bison have been hybridized in the past with cattle. Genetically altering has only been around since we've been able to work at the genetic level. I'm sure this will or even has included humans.
Druvius comments on Jun 4, 2024:
Unless you are foraging for your own food in the wild (and even then being very selective,) everything you ever ate in your life has been genetically modified by humans. Bon appetit!
pedigojr replies on Jun 4, 2024:
Not really 'genetically' modified. A lot of things (especially wheat and many fruits (like apples) have been hybridized. This is done by producing a new type of plant or animal from two different types of plant or animal: be hybridized with Bison have been hybridized in the past with cattle. Genetically altering has only been around since we've been able to work at the genetic level. I'm sure this will or even has included humans.
Are these people wailing and showing signs of derangement outside a New York courthouse displaying a...
pedigojr comments on Jun 3, 2024:
I have noticed, for the most part one can pick these people out in a line-up. Like the conspiracy theorists (some on agnostic) they all have the same, duh, look about them. They all seem to be like members of a cult looking for some savior to tell them how to think and act.
pedigojr replies on Jun 3, 2024:
@Marionville I feel even sadder for their kids. It has been said this generation, called the Alpha generation, has very little future ahead of them and many are starting to see this.
pedigojr comments on Jun 3, 2024:
I have noticed, for the most part one can pick these people out in a line-up. Like the conspiracy theorists (some on agnostic) they all have the same, duh, look about them. They all seem to be like members of a cult looking for some savior to tell them how to think and act.
pedigojr replies on Jun 3, 2024:
@Marionville I feel even sadder for their kids. It has been said this generation, called the Alpha generation, has very little future ahead of them and many are starting to see this.
Just for laughs, silly, random and fun or some other places.
Aaron70 comments on Jun 2, 2024:
I’d marry her, just sayin….🥰
pedigojr replies on Jun 3, 2024:
She might be more than you barganed for.
Aaron70 comments on Jun 2, 2024:
I’d marry her, just sayin….🥰
pedigojr replies on Jun 3, 2024:
She might be more than you barganed for.
Letters From An American May 31, 2024
silverotter11 comments on Jun 2, 2024:
Heather's June 1 letter has my new favorite phase for what FOX, Newsmax, the far right in general promote.
From HCR
"Four Horsemen of Calumny—Fear, Ignorance, Bigotry, and Smear"
pedigojr replies on Jun 2, 2024:
You forgot MONEY!
silverotter11 comments on Jun 2, 2024:
Heather's June 1 letter has my new favorite phase for what FOX, Newsmax, the far right in general promote.
From HCR
"Four Horsemen of Calumny—Fear, Ignorance, Bigotry, and Smear"
pedigojr replies on Jun 2, 2024:
You forgot MONEY!
Finally, some comments about the excessive population growth in Africa.
Moravian comments on Jun 2, 2024:
there is a group , who's name I forget pushing for a higher birthrate in the UK as we having an aging population and for the sake of the economy we will need younger workers. Probably the same people who voted for Brexit which has curtailed the number of migrant workers. What they are saying is that...
pedigojr replies on Jun 2, 2024:
That is the standard ploy by many economists. One thing I have noticed is there are so many 'specialists' dealing with complex problems they totally miss the bigger picture. I once had a partner in a huge accounting firm tell me, when someone tells him the word sustainable he hears stagnation. So narrow is their mind. You can train a monkey to do a lot of things but not think.
Moravian comments on Jun 2, 2024:
there is a group , who's name I forget pushing for a higher birthrate in the UK as we having an aging population and for the sake of the economy we will need younger workers. Probably the same people who voted for Brexit which has curtailed the number of migrant workers. What they are saying is that...
pedigojr replies on Jun 2, 2024:
That is the standard ploy by many economists. One thing I have noticed is there are so many 'specialists' dealing with complex problems they totally miss the bigger picture. I once had a partner in a huge accounting firm tell me, when someone tells him the word sustainable he hears stagnation. So narrow is their mind. You can train a monkey to do a lot of things but not think.
Don’t you just love the political pundits and armchair war strategists we have on this site?
pedigojr comments on Jun 1, 2024:
At least you don't have a tRump like figure to add to your concerns. His being found guilty of 34 felonies (on top of those he's already been found guilty of) only emboldens his enablers. If he's found not guilty it emboldens them and if found guilty, also emboldens them. Problem is, all this is not...
pedigojr replies on Jun 2, 2024:
@Marionville, @rogerbenham As usual no president can make decisions based on their own feelings. The Republicans are itching for another reason to crucify him and they totally support the heavy handed, ultra right Israeli government. President's are often literally between a rock and a hard place. People like tRump deal with this with blame others.
pedigojr comments on Jun 1, 2024:
At least you don't have a tRump like figure to add to your concerns. His being found guilty of 34 felonies (on top of those he's already been found guilty of) only emboldens his enablers. If he's found not guilty it emboldens them and if found guilty, also emboldens them. Problem is, all this is not...
pedigojr replies on Jun 2, 2024:
@Marionville, @rogerbenham As usual no president can make decisions based on their own feelings. The Republicans are itching for another reason to crucify him and they totally support the heavy handed, ultra right Israeli government. President's are often literally between a rock and a hard place. People like tRump deal with this with blame others.
Don’t you just love the political pundits and armchair war strategists we have on this site?
pedigojr comments on Jun 1, 2024:
At least you don't have a tRump like figure to add to your concerns. His being found guilty of 34 felonies (on top of those he's already been found guilty of) only emboldens his enablers. If he's found not guilty it emboldens them and if found guilty, also emboldens them. Problem is, all this is not...
pedigojr replies on Jun 2, 2024:
@Marionville Unfortunately, the problem is much more complicated. Years ago I sat in on a town Hall (Seattle) question on whether or not to make English the national language. There was a huge crowd and they were segregated into the yes and no side. There were 2 Latino on the no side and they kept spouting racism. A woman across the aisle leaned over and told me these guys were making her so mad she about changing sides (to the yes side). There were 2 women on the yes side. One was Chinese who represented the UN. She said it is perfectly normal for countries to have a basic language and some countries like Switzerland have 3 or more. The other woman represented the Seattle school district. She said there were 130+ different languages being spoken in the district. Some were very rare. The districts hire IA (instructor assistants) to help but with these unusual languages the rules are waived so long as they spoke the language. She went on to say with all the translations, nighttime classes to learn English, programs as bootstrap (slow immersion in English) and many more the district was financially strapped. Money was being taken from special ed to fund all the needs of the immigrant population (which included special ed). My late partner was an elementary teacher for an international school in Seattle and almost every day I heard stories. One was unbelievable. People don't realize it costs a lot of money to education non-citizens. To many it just another racist, emotional issue. It is not.
This is just on small example of the problems the world is having trying to assimilate more and more of us. That's what that study is all about. Pro growth corporations say technology is the answer but look at where 'technology' is taking us (don't if you want to sleep).
pedigojr comments on Jun 1, 2024:
At least you don't have a tRump like figure to add to your concerns. His being found guilty of 34 felonies (on top of those he's already been found guilty of) only emboldens his enablers. If he's found not guilty it emboldens them and if found guilty, also emboldens them. Problem is, all this is not...
pedigojr replies on Jun 2, 2024:
@Marionville Unfortunately, the problem is much more complicated. Years ago I sat in on a town Hall (Seattle) question on whether or not to make English the national language. There was a huge crowd and they were segregated into the yes and no side. There were 2 Latino on the no side and they kept spouting racism. A woman across the aisle leaned over and told me these guys were making her so mad she about changing sides (to the yes side). There were 2 women on the yes side. One was Chinese who represented the UN. She said it is perfectly normal for countries to have a basic language and some countries like Switzerland have 3 or more. The other woman represented the Seattle school district. She said there were 130+ different languages being spoken in the district. Some were very rare. The districts hire IA (instructor assistants) to help but with these unusual languages the rules are waived so long as they spoke the language. She went on to say with all the translations, nighttime classes to learn English, programs as bootstrap (slow immersion in English) and many more the district was financially strapped. Money was being taken from special ed to fund all the needs of the immigrant population (which included special ed). My late partner was an elementary teacher for an international school in Seattle and almost every day I heard stories. One was unbelievable. People don't realize it costs a lot of money to education non-citizens. To many it just another racist, emotional issue. It is not.
This is just on small example of the problems the world is having trying to assimilate more and more of us. That's what that study is all about. Pro growth corporations say technology is the answer but look at where 'technology' is taking us (don't if you want to sleep).
Don’t you just love the political pundits and armchair war strategists we have on this site?
1patriot comments on Jun 1, 2024:
ok so your all for killing Russians, and Chinese and possible Iranians too. spoken like a true American war mongrel. for 30 years Putin said Nato will not be on my door step Nato said yes in time of peace we will not invade your border. in 2014 the powers that be American necons over threw the ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 1, 2024:
@Marionville Some people are not worth ones time to 'debate.' They are completely mired in the one sided point of view and the ideas of critical and evidence based thinking is foreign to them. I learned a long time ago it's best to ignore these types and they eventually will go away.
1patriot comments on Jun 1, 2024:
ok so your all for killing Russians, and Chinese and possible Iranians too. spoken like a true American war mongrel. for 30 years Putin said Nato will not be on my door step Nato said yes in time of peace we will not invade your border. in 2014 the powers that be American necons over threw the ...
pedigojr replies on Jun 1, 2024:
@Marionville Some people are not worth ones time to 'debate.' They are completely mired in the one sided point of view and the ideas of critical and evidence based thinking is foreign to them. I learned a long time ago it's best to ignore these types and they eventually will go away.
I will NEVER get tired of seeing this!
silverotter11 comments on May 31, 2024:
The verdict is very satisfying. He won't do any time, any other person would but the judge has already signaled his distaste for that with his warnings over the contempt charges.
What I want to hear from the media are the facts as to why he was found guilty so people understand that while this ...
pedigojr replies on May 31, 2024:
One news item was that few get jail time but an exception could be made for this scofflaw. However, it was announced on NPR that donations to his candidacy have gone up. So many of the 'law and order' crowd seem to leave out their own as being included.
silverotter11 comments on May 31, 2024:
The verdict is very satisfying. He won't do any time, any other person would but the judge has already signaled his distaste for that with his warnings over the contempt charges.
What I want to hear from the media are the facts as to why he was found guilty so people understand that while this ...
pedigojr replies on May 31, 2024:
One news item was that few get jail time but an exception could be made for this scofflaw. However, it was announced on NPR that donations to his candidacy have gone up. So many of the 'law and order' crowd seem to leave out their own as being included.
Just for laughs, silly, random and fun or some other places.
DenoPenno comments on May 30, 2024:
Not buying the book, but I too found myself becoming atheist as a long slow decent to a ground floor of reason. Belief in general about anything is not something you just suddenly decide or wake up to one day.
pedigojr replies on May 30, 2024:
Just for fun I did order the book. One can never know too much.
DenoPenno comments on May 30, 2024:
Not buying the book, but I too found myself becoming atheist as a long slow decent to a ground floor of reason. Belief in general about anything is not something you just suddenly decide or wake up to one day.
pedigojr replies on May 30, 2024:
Just for fun I did order the book. One can never know too much.
Everything Has Gone To Hell For Fox, Network Has Reportedly Lost Their Certification As A Trusted ...
pamagain comments on May 28, 2024:
Seriously? Can this be true?
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
Lets hope so and lets hope it's not too late.
pamagain comments on May 28, 2024:
Seriously? Can this be true?
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
Lets hope so and lets hope it's not too late.
[msnbc.com]
All it takes is courage...
Barnie2years comments on May 28, 2024:
That is how the MAGA and Christian Nationalists have managed to take over so many state, local and school governments. The Democrats, and independents focus on the presidential elections and sleep through the state and local, often not even running candidates at all. But the Conservatives never ...
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
Problem is, many states don't have these problems. Each state has to deal with the problems of that state.
Barnie2years comments on May 28, 2024:
That is how the MAGA and Christian Nationalists have managed to take over so many state, local and school governments. The Democrats, and independents focus on the presidential elections and sleep through the state and local, often not even running candidates at all. But the Conservatives never ...
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
Problem is, many states don't have these problems. Each state has to deal with the problems of that state.
Finally, some comments about the excessive population growth in Africa.
pamagain comments on May 25, 2024:
Traditionally, African cultures have viewed the number of children in a family as an indicator of the husband's ''masculinity." As traditional farming is reduced, this leaves fewer opportunities for young men in large families to inherit land and social systems are changing. In the 30 years that ...
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
@pamagain Unfortunately, education is a limited resource and with a growing, albeit poor community education is lacking. We all are seeing the consequences even her in the US.
pamagain comments on May 25, 2024:
Traditionally, African cultures have viewed the number of children in a family as an indicator of the husband's ''masculinity." As traditional farming is reduced, this leaves fewer opportunities for young men in large families to inherit land and social systems are changing. In the 30 years that ...
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
@pamagain Unfortunately, education is a limited resource and with a growing, albeit poor community education is lacking. We all are seeing the consequences even her in the US.
Just in case any doubt Israel is the last "Western" European colony.
pedigojr comments on May 27, 2024:
I have a cultural Jewish friend and she bristled when I sent her this link. I then looked up sematics and semitism (semitism all came up with antisemitism) but there is a language and cultural link. I looked up the first couple of names and this report was correct.She will not like this but the ...
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
@puff Seems more countries are going that way. They all see the growing threat but few question the cause.
pedigojr comments on May 27, 2024:
I have a cultural Jewish friend and she bristled when I sent her this link. I then looked up sematics and semitism (semitism all came up with antisemitism) but there is a language and cultural link. I looked up the first couple of names and this report was correct.She will not like this but the ...
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
@puff Seems more countries are going that way. They all see the growing threat but few question the cause.
A recent 2 ½ page spread in the Seattle Times covered my county (San Juan Island) for being one, if...
Julie808 comments on May 27, 2024:
I thought it might have something to do with commuting by ferry. Those of us who are self employed, or working jobs that require a body to be present for x amount of hours, wouldn't be affected by the idea of more productivity in a shorter period of time, but I can see the benefit for employees ...
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
So far most say it has been a good thing. Also, the county is having an easier time recruiting new workers. The crashing ferry system is old news. I returned from Bellingham, yesterday (I go often to do some shopping and get away - I like to drive along Chuckanut drive). As usual, I sign up for the 6:00 pm ferry but get there early and often am able to get on the ferry at 4:30. So far so good.
Julie808 comments on May 27, 2024:
I thought it might have something to do with commuting by ferry. Those of us who are self employed, or working jobs that require a body to be present for x amount of hours, wouldn't be affected by the idea of more productivity in a shorter period of time, but I can see the benefit for employees ...
pedigojr replies on May 29, 2024:
So far most say it has been a good thing. Also, the county is having an easier time recruiting new workers. The crashing ferry system is old news. I returned from Bellingham, yesterday (I go often to do some shopping and get away - I like to drive along Chuckanut drive). As usual, I sign up for the 6:00 pm ferry but get there early and often am able to get on the ferry at 4:30. So far so good.
Just in case any doubt Israel is the last "Western" European colony.
pedigojr comments on May 27, 2024:
I have a cultural Jewish friend and she bristled when I sent her this link. I then looked up sematics and semitism (semitism all came up with antisemitism) but there is a language and cultural link. I looked up the first couple of names and this report was correct.She will not like this but the ...
pedigojr replies on May 27, 2024:
@puff And it seems we are unable to do the right thing because the conservatives want to do the wrong thing and they're able to get away with it.
pedigojr comments on May 27, 2024:
I have a cultural Jewish friend and she bristled when I sent her this link. I then looked up sematics and semitism (semitism all came up with antisemitism) but there is a language and cultural link. I looked up the first couple of names and this report was correct.She will not like this but the ...
pedigojr replies on May 27, 2024:
@puff And it seems we are unable to do the right thing because the conservatives want to do the wrong thing and they're able to get away with it.
Finally, some comments about the excessive population growth in Africa.
PaddyO comments on May 25, 2024:
It's more probable that the catlick church is telling them to reproduce like rabbits. They need donors to restock their revenue, from all the lost parishioners that have abandoned such foolishness.
pedigojr replies on May 27, 2024:
But with the increasing population and poverty the number of donors is decreasing. racocon8 below, highlighted the o. that are Christian.
PaddyO comments on May 25, 2024:
It's more probable that the catlick church is telling them to reproduce like rabbits. They need donors to restock their revenue, from all the lost parishioners that have abandoned such foolishness.
pedigojr replies on May 27, 2024:
But with the increasing population and poverty the number of donors is decreasing. racocon8 below, highlighted the o. that are Christian.
Finally, some comments about the excessive population growth in Africa.
pamagain comments on May 25, 2024:
Traditionally, African cultures have viewed the number of children in a family as an indicator of the husband's ''masculinity." As traditional farming is reduced, this leaves fewer opportunities for young men in large families to inherit land and social systems are changing. In the 30 years that ...
pedigojr replies on May 27, 2024:
I have put one group that deals with this issue in my will. It's Engenderhealth. https://www.engenderhealth.org/ They have a program call MAP (men as partners). It discusses the reality of things you mentioned. The increased 'masculinity' has led to an increase in STD's and starving children. What kind of 'man' are you when your kids are starving and you are spreading diseases to others!?
pamagain comments on May 25, 2024:
Traditionally, African cultures have viewed the number of children in a family as an indicator of the husband's ''masculinity." As traditional farming is reduced, this leaves fewer opportunities for young men in large families to inherit land and social systems are changing. In the 30 years that ...
pedigojr replies on May 27, 2024:
I have put one group that deals with this issue in my will. It's Engenderhealth. https://www.engenderhealth.org/ They have a program call MAP (men as partners). It discusses the reality of things you mentioned. The increased 'masculinity' has led to an increase in STD's and starving children. What kind of 'man' are you when your kids are starving and you are spreading diseases to others!?
Finally, some comments about the excessive population growth in Africa.
racocn8 comments on May 25, 2024:
"It is estimated that 50 percent of Nigerians are Muslim, 40 percent are Christian, and that the remaining 10 percent practice various indigenous religions." -Google
pedigojr replies on May 27, 2024:
I think religion has less to do with this than culture.
racocn8 comments on May 25, 2024:
"It is estimated that 50 percent of Nigerians are Muslim, 40 percent are Christian, and that the remaining 10 percent practice various indigenous religions." -Google
pedigojr replies on May 27, 2024:
I think religion has less to do with this than culture.
TRUMP'S BURNER LAWYERS
This is a list of Trump lawyers who have either had their law licences ...
pedigojr comments on May 23, 2024:
Finally, there seems to be some justice in the world. Maybe the word will get around and people will think twice before taking on any cases from tRump. What would be fantastic would to see some of SCROTUS (Supreme Court republicans of the US) members get disciplined.
pedigojr replies on May 24, 2024:
@Flyingsaucesir This came to me as a way of separating the 3 (all women) saner justices fro the rest of the cabal.
pedigojr comments on May 23, 2024:
Finally, there seems to be some justice in the world. Maybe the word will get around and people will think twice before taking on any cases from tRump. What would be fantastic would to see some of SCROTUS (Supreme Court republicans of the US) members get disciplined.
pedigojr replies on May 24, 2024:
@Flyingsaucesir This came to me as a way of separating the 3 (all women) saner justices fro the rest of the cabal.
Some of us more senior males might find this helpful (not me).
Youjaes comments on May 19, 2024:
Not that I use pick up lines, but would "Wanna cum?" be of any use?
pedigojr replies on May 19, 2024:
That would have to be in writing which may take off some of the LUSTer.
Youjaes comments on May 19, 2024:
Not that I use pick up lines, but would "Wanna cum?" be of any use?
pedigojr replies on May 19, 2024:
That would have to be in writing which may take off some of the LUSTer.
Some time ago I wrote about seeing an upside US flag in someone’s yard at the home of an obviously...
puff comments on May 17, 2024:
An upside down flag is a sign of distress. My understanding is it comes from sea faring days as a way for a ship in distress to notify others. Pirates used to do it to attract unsuspecting ships who were then attacked. Here are the Australian protocols.
...
pedigojr replies on May 18, 2024:
Maybe the tRump supporters have been convinced this is a time of distress. It is but not what his supporters think but simply because of their total lack of thinking skills.
puff comments on May 17, 2024:
An upside down flag is a sign of distress. My understanding is it comes from sea faring days as a way for a ship in distress to notify others. Pirates used to do it to attract unsuspecting ships who were then attacked. Here are the Australian protocols.
...
pedigojr replies on May 18, 2024:
Maybe the tRump supporters have been convinced this is a time of distress. It is but not what his supporters think but simply because of their total lack of thinking skills.
I just took lunch at Space Center Houston and watched their "Human Destiny" movie.
Aaron70 comments on May 15, 2024:
More like “Space Farce”……given the logistical nightmares of space travel.
Our resources would be better spent here on earth, fact…..
pedigojr replies on May 18, 2024:
@towkneed Thank you for adding a more reasoned based report.
Aaron70 comments on May 15, 2024:
More like “Space Farce”……given the logistical nightmares of space travel.
Our resources would be better spent here on earth, fact…..
pedigojr replies on May 18, 2024:
@towkneed Thank you for adding a more reasoned based report.
I just took lunch at Space Center Houston and watched their "Human Destiny" movie.
Aaron70 comments on May 15, 2024:
More like “Space Farce”……given the logistical nightmares of space travel.
Our resources would be better spent here on earth, fact…..
pedigojr replies on May 17, 2024:
@Aaron70 Of course some may not understand how much we already focus on the most destructive and invasive species on this planet. Any form of science research has both good and bad implications. Being nearsighted toward the sciences only adds to our already overblown conspiracies. https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/benefits-to-humanity/
Aaron70 comments on May 15, 2024:
More like “Space Farce”……given the logistical nightmares of space travel.
Our resources would be better spent here on earth, fact…..
pedigojr replies on May 17, 2024:
@Aaron70 Of course some may not understand how much we already focus on the most destructive and invasive species on this planet. Any form of science research has both good and bad implications. Being nearsighted toward the sciences only adds to our already overblown conspiracies. https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/benefits-to-humanity/
I just took lunch at Space Center Houston and watched their "Human Destiny" movie.
Aaron70 comments on May 15, 2024:
More like “Space Farce”……given the logistical nightmares of space travel.
Our resources would be better spent here on earth, fact…..
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
Nevermind the fact that a lot of supposedly non-human research actually helps our species. I would also add that too much emphasis on 'humans' has created a nightmare scenario for non-human species and our species as well.
Aaron70 comments on May 15, 2024:
More like “Space Farce”……given the logistical nightmares of space travel.
Our resources would be better spent here on earth, fact…..
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
Nevermind the fact that a lot of supposedly non-human research actually helps our species. I would also add that too much emphasis on 'humans' has created a nightmare scenario for non-human species and our species as well.
Letters From An American 05/01/2024
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
@pamagain Correct and too often there are no easy answers. But sometimes there are as we are seeing with tRump and his enablers.
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
@pamagain Correct and too often there are no easy answers. But sometimes there are as we are seeing with tRump and his enablers.
Biden says U.S. won't transfer offensive weapons if Israel invades Rafah -- NBC News
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
@Alienbeing Interesting coming from someone who is not Palestinian nor live in that part of the country. Sounds like more fear mongering to me.
snytiger6 comments on May 9, 2024:
I for one am glad to see there are limits to Biden's support of Israel. Granted Israel was attacked and has a right to defend itself, but they should not be using "defense" as en excuse to further their own aggression(s).
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
@Alienbeing Interesting coming from someone who is not Palestinian nor live in that part of the country. Sounds like more fear mongering to me.
General News sources.
Julie808 comments on May 16, 2024:
I'm such a skeptical person, there is no way I'd believe friends, family and neighbors, but hearing something they say might prompt me to research their claim. Word of mouth just doesn't seem all that reliable to me. I do get my news from television and radio, and I hear a lot about what is going ...
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
The problem has become few trust (or even understand) there are people who dedicate their lives to journalism. Ethics are a major part of journalism. Unfortunately, in today's world many are in it for the money and could care less about ethics. I also have a variety of sources, PBS (NPR), some major networks (a recent video on Dan Rather was very enlightening) and the Sunday edition of the Seattle Times. Friends, family and neighbors too often simply give information which is simply self-fulfilling. It's basically gossip.
Julie808 comments on May 16, 2024:
I'm such a skeptical person, there is no way I'd believe friends, family and neighbors, but hearing something they say might prompt me to research their claim. Word of mouth just doesn't seem all that reliable to me. I do get my news from television and radio, and I hear a lot about what is going ...
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
The problem has become few trust (or even understand) there are people who dedicate their lives to journalism. Ethics are a major part of journalism. Unfortunately, in today's world many are in it for the money and could care less about ethics. I also have a variety of sources, PBS (NPR), some major networks (a recent video on Dan Rather was very enlightening) and the Sunday edition of the Seattle Times. Friends, family and neighbors too often simply give information which is simply self-fulfilling. It's basically gossip.
General News sources.
puff comments on May 15, 2024:
That poll is specific to local news.
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
Local but still a general survey.
puff comments on May 15, 2024:
That poll is specific to local news.
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
Local but still a general survey.
Life in today's world.
glennlab comments on May 15, 2024:
Let's welcome Jack back and get him up a few levels, He's been around as long as I have.
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
But how many can say they've risen from the dead!?
glennlab comments on May 15, 2024:
Let's welcome Jack back and get him up a few levels, He's been around as long as I have.
pedigojr replies on May 16, 2024:
But how many can say they've risen from the dead!?
Letters From An American 05/01/2024
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 15, 2024:
@pamagain Her kids were the main source of her estate. She was a huge believer and felt it necessary to confirm her change with her kids. When I made my change my daughter was not yet back in my life.
An example: her older brother once asked her to sponsor his and his family coming to the US. He was well off living and working in Dubai. He was getting ready to retire but would have to go back (including his family) to Iran when he retired. There would be little life for the family in Iran. She said no. Reason being #1 her younger brother had asked that previously. She knew he was lazy and she would be supporting him from then on. They were already in Iran and okay. She could not say no to one brother and yes to the other. Besides he had another option (which he took) to go to Canada. He did and the whole family is now in Vancouver BC which, coincidentally is the center for Iranians in Canada. Everyone (kids included) are very successful there.
pamagain comments on May 3, 2024:
SIGH...only a few decades ago, SCOTUS was ''the good guys." Now...I'm reminded of being in a little bar in Chile about 30 years ago, drinking pisco and arguing with a Chilean man who claimed that OF COURSE their government was correct in tracking pregnant women who left the country and returned no ...
pedigojr replies on May 15, 2024:
@pamagain Her kids were the main source of her estate. She was a huge believer and felt it necessary to confirm her change with her kids. When I made my change my daughter was not yet back in my life.
An example: her older brother once asked her to sponsor his and his family coming to the US. He was well off living and working in Dubai. He was getting ready to retire but would have to go back (including his family) to Iran when he retired. There would be little life for the family in Iran. She said no. Reason being #1 her younger brother had asked that previously. She knew he was lazy and she would be supporting him from then on. They were already in Iran and okay. She could not say no to one brother and yes to the other. Besides he had another option (which he took) to go to Canada. He did and the whole family is now in Vancouver BC which, coincidentally is the center for Iranians in Canada. Everyone (kids included) are very successful there.
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