Ukraine Rejects Kremlin Claim It Sent Helicopters To Attack Oil Depot In Russia | The Guardian

racocn8 comments on Apr 2, 2022:

I was afraid that might be the case. If it is a false flag, we must expect Putin to escalate either with gas or fuel-air explosives. (Or nukes.) https://jmvh.org/article/munitions-thermobaric-munitions-and-their-medical-effects/

How Not To Cope With Vladimir Putin By Drilling and Pumping Stan Cox, Cap the Wells Before It's...

racocn8 comments on Apr 1, 2022:

We have the capability. We should begin a Manhattan Project to begin financing, siting and building fusion reactors, the final form to be determined in two years. Fusion is within reach and should be accelerated.

Judge punishes Florida. [youtu.be]

racocn8 comments on Apr 1, 2022:

These voter suppression laws should be classified as hate crimes and the legislators passing them liable for at least 5 years of prison, along with the governor (10 years because having more authority, should know better).

PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 on Twitter: "Former Republican Senate candidate Lauren Witzke said Kevin ...

racocn8 comments on Apr 1, 2022:

Cawthorne's claims surely come from hanging with Gaetz. The GQP needs to be REPLACED!!!

Saw this at the Atlanta airport. Cat seemed purrfectly happy to me.

racocn8 comments on Apr 1, 2022:

Is it dead or alive? Does it depend on how we check?

In front of the church across the street.

racocn8 comments on Apr 1, 2022:

Unfortunately, AFAIK, half the Evangelicals support Putin!!! (Presumably as a hold-over of loyalty to Trump, but still, what assholes).

How Not To Cope With Vladimir Putin By Drilling and Pumping Stan Cox, Cap the Wells Before It's...

racocn8 comments on Apr 1, 2022:

And with the help of oil companies all too quick to price-gouge.

CANNABIS IN SCIENCE & HEALTH 4/1/2022 A study found that "cannabis bong smoking in the home ...

racocn8 comments on Apr 1, 2022:

"This work was funded by the University of California (UC) Smoke- and Tobacco-Free Student Fellowship from the UC Office of the President (UCOP)." Totally untrustworthy. Bong smoking went on for TWO HOURS!!! Do the same test for 5 minutes and compare that to two hours of hookah or cigarette smoking. Fucking, fucking liars.

Pope begs forgiveness of Indigenous for Canada school abuses 'For the deplorable conduct of those ...

racocn8 comments on Apr 1, 2022:

Sickeningly insincere. The non-existing god may forgive the Catholic Church, but Humanity does not.

See?

racocn8 comments on Apr 1, 2022:

I might be willing to put up with Covid isolation if it means getting rid of those assholes.

I pictured a three-headed dog, but that works.

racocn8 comments on Apr 1, 2022:

Ancient texts have tiny depictions of knights fighting snails, reason unknown. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-were-medieval-knights-always-fighting-snails-1728888/

Figured I'd join this since I'm getting a divorce. I'll be one of you all soon. :)

racocn8 comments on Apr 1, 2022:

Sorry to hear it. Being with someone who has turned hostile and asshole is wretched. Your sanity is worth a lot. You will recover, someday.

We celebrate this important victory today thanks to YOU.

racocn8 comments on Apr 1, 2022:

Don't hold your breath.

Very looooong blessings at Easter dinner

racocn8 comments on Mar 31, 2022:

I remember my Mother and me being invited to an Easter dinner. My friend's family identified as (super) Christian, and I felt very uncomfortable spending so much time participating in what was, to me, a religious occasion. Perhaps my Mom was teaching me tolerance...

Women Are Calling Out ‘Medical Gaslighting’

racocn8 comments on Mar 31, 2022:

I recently needed to change doctors because the one I had was an asshole. Maybe medical schools also need to do a psychological assessment before admitting students.

Can someone help?

racocn8 comments on Mar 31, 2022:

(Patch: ) "I know the voices in my head aren't real, but they have some good ideas."

I've been single for seven years.

racocn8 comments on Mar 31, 2022:

Good luck. Don't worry about your age. Just be open, whether it's on-line or in the supermarket. I met a lady at the latter, and it was good until she started drinking. Keep trying; what else can one do?

Since 1949 the USA has been involved in 72 attempted and actual regime changes throughout the ...

racocn8 comments on Mar 31, 2022:

Given Putin's indifference to murder and trying to murder various opposition, assassination should be considered to be on the table. Look at how he recently tried to poison the diplomats negotiating for Ukraine.

The necessity of secularist small dissent

racocn8 comments on Mar 31, 2022:

Excellent advice. I wish I believed people would consider non-religious logic once the religious claim has been made. Such claims insult the intelligence, but disregarding the nonsense is often the safe path. Remember that people commonly regard atheists very poorly. Religious assholes are intolerant and prone to violence.

Birds birds birds Every day I hear birds.

racocn8 comments on Mar 31, 2022:

Sling-Blade?

I wonder if they are even aware of the irony?

racocn8 comments on Mar 30, 2022:

70 million are more concerned that a Black man was violent...

THE CURRENT STATE OF US GOVERNMENT AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS CAPSULIZED: Executive branch: a.

racocn8 comments on Mar 30, 2022:

Well stated. Trump's continued loyalty to Putin, and his profound psychopathic state represent serious challenges. Also, the way corporate interests fund and control individual politicians causes endless corruption. What is bizarre is how Trump consistently railed against the Deep State (DOJ and the intelligence agencies), but by their actions, it's clear they all turned a blind eye to myriad illegal acts committed by him and his cronies. At the same time, we should be clear-eyed that the fix is in. Biden could replace Garland at any time. The absurdly light sentences given to the sedition plotters and Jan 6 participants is sickening. Every punch that should be thrown is pulled. Biden, until demonstrating otherwise, is Trump lite. And so much more...

“What will become of virtue if riches are to be acquired at any cost?

racocn8 comments on Mar 30, 2022:

I contend that if we pursued TRUE virtues first, including the intolerance of corruption, prosperity sufficient for all would result.

Patrick Kearney is a band director in Iowa.

racocn8 comments on Mar 30, 2022:

Fair is fair. For everyone making over 20 million a year, and paying less than 10% taxes, they get body cams too. And Tucker needs a 24/7 camera because he is in a safety sensitive job. He should be on TV every second, especially so we can see he looks the same shitting as on TV.

It is very true

racocn8 comments on Mar 30, 2022:

'til she dies....

“Based on the evidence, the Court finds it more likely than not that President Trump corruptly ...

racocn8 comments on Mar 30, 2022:

Four walls for a prison are three too many. I would help to build that wall...

Letters From An American 03/29/2022

racocn8 comments on Mar 30, 2022:

"Representatives who objected to the counting of the certified ballots were perhaps not simply making a protest vote, but rather were part of a larger organized Republican effort to steal the election." After AG Barr's comments validating the election, yes, this was all pure sedition and malfeasance, just like the impeachment votes.

Trailer from the latest Jaws film

racocn8 comments on Mar 30, 2022:

It could be worse. It could be a cruise ship hosting an attorney's convention...

Does it seem strange that all of the searches to find intelligent live look away from earth?

racocn8 comments on Mar 30, 2022:

It is part of the disinformation/intimidation campaign to deny they're already here.

My tummy is rumbling. Think that is my signal. Time to funk the place up!

racocn8 comments on Mar 30, 2022:

Why does a full rectum drain one's IQ of 25 points?

I’ve recently seen reports in the media of potential resolutions to the Russian invasion of ...

racocn8 comments on Mar 30, 2022:

Peace is not profitable. With millions of volunteers and a steady flow of arms, perhaps Ukraine will not only destroy Putin's forces in the west, but also recover Donbas and Crimea. It would serve Putin right to lose Crimea and its port, along with all the other assets. All the money from the kleptocrats should go toward rebuilding Ukraine. Fuck Russia and fuck all the Putin-supporting fake Americans.

Texas student wins settlement against teacher who bullied her for not saying the Pledge

racocn8 comments on Mar 29, 2022:

Maybe AA shouldn't have settled...

New Audio Shows Florida Officer Threatened Black Man Before Choking Cop Who Intervened | HuffPost ...

racocn8 comments on Mar 29, 2022:

That piece of shit should be immediately fired without pension, and a suit on behalf of the city filed against him for assault.

GOP Hopeful Films Himself Shooting Voting ‘Machine’ Owned by ‘Godless Commies’

racocn8 comments on Mar 29, 2022:

Can we piggy-back on this nonsense to persuade GQP not to vote?

PPOD: Panorama of Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko A surface panorama from ESA Rosetta's Philae ...

racocn8 comments on Mar 29, 2022:

You may enjoy this UFO seen above the comet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTfcZlECjbs

Lara Logan Suggests Theory of Evolution Is Jewish-Funded Hoax - Rolling Stone

racocn8 comments on Mar 29, 2022:

Why are so many Republicans not even cockroaches? Not even shit? What a degenerate bigot, but that is what Christianity has been about for centuries.

11 Myths And Misconceptions About Cannabis This article was originally published on Askgrowers and...

racocn8 comments on Mar 29, 2022:

As one might expect from MSN, the article is chock full of misinformation (starting with the title). Almost certainly this crap comes from NIDA, which is notorious for extremely bad, very unscientific behavior Ridiculous bullshit: "...stick to the vaporizers made available in the market by licensed cannabis manufacturers and sellers as they are bound to adhere to government-defined standards."(What standards?) "Moreover, the lab conditions are unimaginably worse at times, causing deaths due to the presence of rat poison, opioids, and animal feces in the substance." (While conceivable, vanishingly scarce if at all.) "The naturally obtained cannabis already has a balanced amount of THC and CBD compounds, saving the individuals from falling prey to contaminants. " (Nonsense. 1. wrong (no balance) and 2. non-sequitur - balance has nothing to do with contaminants) (So-called "artificial cannabis" is undefined) "Edibles Are Not As Intoxicating As Concentrates and Flower" (wrong - Most OD's come from edibles) "...edibles are safer and less psychoactive" (THC from edibles go through the liver to be metaboilized to the more potent 11-hydroxy THC). "...Another scare associated with edibles..." (not a scare, edibles are very tricky). "Moreover, the more addictive compound in cannabis, THC, is seldom present in medicinal marijuana." (1. THC is not addictive except psychologically; 2. No other compounds are even psychologicially addictive; 3. THC is almost always present in medicinal marijuana; 4. the term is cannabis, not the pejorative term "marijuana") And on and on. This is truly disgusting propaganda which extends cannabis criminalization's racist roots. @glennlab

I always hated the knee patches, but they didn't want you to wear shorts either.

racocn8 comments on Mar 29, 2022:

At least if you started with jeans, the patchs sorta blended in (if you squinted your eyes.)

What will the USA outcome be for cannabis using and growing?

racocn8 comments on Mar 29, 2022:

The California Cannabis Deregulation Debacle (A recent blog post) In November 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64 with the intention of making recreational marijuana legal. Yet today, about 80-90% of the cannabis market operates underground which is to say most cannabis continues to be bought from sellers that don’t abide by the regulations. Proposition 64 also gave municipalities the authority to ban cannabis stores, regardless of the medical or recreation needs of their citizens. Indeed, despite legalization, most counties and cities continue to forbid the sale of cannabis. After the voters passed what they believed was legalization, Governor Newsom signed laws creating the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). The government claimed that this agency would make cannabis purchases safe. However, the legislation also levied taxes on every step of the supply chain: cannabis growing, cannabis selling, and manufacturing of cannabis edibles. The DCC also claimed authority to license retailers, growers, distributors, delivery companies, testing labs and related microbusinesses. To understand the injustice of this legalization, recall how cannabis came to be illegal. Going back to 1930, Harry Anslinger began a campaign to condemn the use of cannabis. Anslinger developed stories of dubious veracity that suggested that cannabis caused violence and other immoral acts. His stories often contained racist themes: “Reefer makes darkies think they're as good as white men.” In 1937, Congress passed the Marijuana Tax Act which criminalized cannabis. Thus, those seeking to make cannabis illegal knew that giving Blacks and Hispanics felony records would remove them from the voting rolls. Millions of people ended up being locked up for decades, often for nothing more than possessing small amounts of cannabis. Such laws provide a classic example of the structural racism referred to by Critical Race Theory (CRT). To the extent that White society excluded non-Whites from participating in the legal economy, many non-Whites survived by selling whisky or cannabis. The sale of cannabis by the poor continues to the present day. In 1996, California voters approved Prop 215 which legalized the medical use of cannabis by patients with a doctor's recommendation. Thus, cannabis moved from fully illegal, to being arguably legal. Police evaded the law by forming task forces with the Federal DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration). Also, police continued to disproportionately arrest non-Whites. Political backlash noted that the Whites that got arrested had more financial resources to fight the charges, and benefitted from sympathetic juries. In 2011, a court ruled that a local government seeking to regulate weed could be viewed as being complicit...

“Poor soul, you will never know anything of real importance.

racocn8 comments on Mar 29, 2022:

Is anything of real importance?

FFRF to Justice Clarence Thomas: You’re what’s eroding court credibility - Freedom From Religion...

racocn8 comments on Mar 29, 2022:

He was unfit when Repuglicans ramrodded him in and he still is.

How climate change can create WWIII.

racocn8 comments on Mar 29, 2022:

Many people do, but 1) Women won't stop making babies; and 2) Those producing oil won't stop making a profit.

Okay.

racocn8 comments on Mar 29, 2022:

He isn't even a cockroach.

Amazing how well Slovak chocolate stands up to the years! These are around 20 years old but look ...

racocn8 comments on Mar 28, 2022:

Are they laced with oxytocin?

Citibank is making some very progressive moves lately: [law.com]

racocn8 comments on Mar 28, 2022:

Given the costs to the company of having a child vs getting an abortion, it's just a good business decision.

My humble observation

racocn8 comments on Mar 28, 2022:

Men are more forgiving that way than women.

Sadly, this is sorry state of current affairs

racocn8 comments on Mar 28, 2022:

That evil (of hate speech) is part and parcel of our founding documents; it's never been illegal (so I'm not sure what the meme is referencing). The refusal to pursue justice in the face of evil proves the evil has taken over. We are now the evil empire; we always were, but were brainwashed against that truth. We need to think harder about how to change ourselves from within.

If you're a fan, you'll get it Yeah Star Wars

racocn8 comments on Mar 28, 2022:

OK. Thanks. At least Jar-jar is missing.

Why no sanctions on the US? [quora.com]

racocn8 comments on Mar 28, 2022:

Hussein was not Shirley Temple and that part of the world is a cesspool. Nobody much cares if the US stirs that shit. Still, the Hague should have indicted and tried Bush and Cheney in absentia. Shame on them for not doing so. Reagan's CIA gave Hussein targeting data on the Iranians knowing that he'd use poison gas, so Reagan should be on the list too (though all this has only recently been revealed).

Warning very poor taste more will smith warning very poor taste

racocn8 comments on Mar 28, 2022:

I wasn't aware of Will Smith's religiosity, but I'm sorry to hear it. I like a few of his movies, but I'll see him differently from now on. What a waste.

Fight with Devil's Club. This time I won. July 2020

racocn8 comments on Mar 28, 2022:

I like the Sting-eze product for mosquito bites. Melrose oil for spider bites. I don't know what works for the no-see-um tiny biting flies. I only got those once and it was terrible.

What a pathetic lack of impulse control.

racocn8 comments on Mar 28, 2022:

Yes, he should lose the Oscar.

Shaken, not stirred.

racocn8 comments on Mar 28, 2022:

And his 70 million followers too.

Gods atonement (video below)

racocn8 comments on Mar 28, 2022:

The Romans killed Jesus (according to the myth), not the Jews, not his followers, and not Jesus. Thus, the whole sacrifice claim is bullshit. In any case, animal sacrifice is inane super-primitive superstition. Sick, cruel, nonsense.

If only...

racocn8 comments on Mar 28, 2022:

Except that every one of them is a scum-sucking coward, they should all be going over to Ukraine to sign up for Putin's army. Course, those white supremacists that still have fondness for Hitler can sign up for Ukraine's Azov Battalion. Either way, they are welcome to leave given they have no loyalty to the US, voting and supporting a bigoted rapist, seditionist, lying traitor and all...

Anyone in Las Vegas, NV?

racocn8 comments on Mar 28, 2022:

What have you got against Connecticut?

Irony of Ironies [agnostic.com]

racocn8 comments on Mar 28, 2022:

Except that the species does not have a consistent record of believing in a god. Polytheism, Eastern religions, and rank superstition have played large roles. The Abrahamic religions benefited from increased mobility and ruthless proselytizing.

Someone beyond me makes sense of the Ukrainian nazism propaganda.

racocn8 comments on Mar 27, 2022:

Thanks. Great summary. Per Wiki: "(The) Azov Battalion (until September 2014), is a neo-Nazi former paramilitary group that is now a unit of the National Guard of Ukraine, (and) based in Mariupol, in the Azov Sea coastal region. Azov formed as a volunteer militia in May 2014, and has since been fighting Russian separatist forces in the Donbas War. It first saw combat recapturing Mariupol from pro-Russian separatists in June 2014. It initially operated as a volunteer police company, until it was formally incorporated into the National Guard on 11 November 2014. In March 2022, the battalion gained renewed attention during the Siege of Mariupol for its role in the defense of the city. " https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azov_Battalion Thus, this deputized militia has been effective in countering Putin's ambitions for some years now. Their presence in Mariupol may also explain why Mariupol has been leveled. As Putin seeks to take control of the Donbas region, the Azov militias are fighting on the front lines to stop him. Both parties hold degenerate values, but the Azov is a minority in Ukraine. It's notable to recall how the US supported Saddam Hussein in his war with Iran. Losses on either side being viewed as not regrettable. The US even gave tactical information to Hussein knowing that the information would be used to target Iranian forces with chemical weapons. Regarding use of chemical weapons, the US hands are already dirty. We now see the consequences.

I’ve been living in utter dread of a nuclear war.

racocn8 comments on Mar 27, 2022:

I am not fond of the idea of dying, much less being flash roasted. But, we all die and have no power to stop it. I had a period of severe paranoia about it when Reagan put Pershing missiles in Europe. The main thing is that there isn't much to destroy in Ukraine. Right now, the only target of value is Kiev, and if it were destroyed, it would be seen as a act of petulant revenge rather than military strategy. The Russians don't really have much they can do that isn't a war crime or crime against humanity. They've expended significant effort to pretend they weren't responsible for the use of gas in Syria. There'd be no covering this up and no drowning demands for regime change (no end to sanctions).

Where's the Crowd-funding that pays bounties to Ukrainians for Russian soldiers?

racocn8 comments on Mar 27, 2022:

(This post was meant as a comment on Putin paying bounties to Afghanis for killing American soldiers).

A classic covering Freedom and secularism.

racocn8 comments on Mar 27, 2022:

Nowadays, it is The AGE of TREASON...

Or as a warning to kids

racocn8 comments on Mar 27, 2022:

And still he is infected.

Reminiscing today while listening to music.

racocn8 comments on Mar 27, 2022:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PObb4man_mM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F1irdrNjWg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-XRYCoMc6w

MTG Says Pete Buttigieg Should 'Stay Out of Girls' Bathrooms'

racocn8 comments on Mar 27, 2022:

She should try washing her hands and changing her underwear once in a while.

Utah Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto of Transgender Athlete Bill

racocn8 comments on Mar 26, 2022:

Republicans have Qanon. Democrats have the trans movement. Biological males should not compete against biological women in women's sports for money or scholarships. It is a bridge too far and a losing argument. But wonderful for fascists who want to win seats and deprive women AND Trans of what rights they have.

British Newspaper: The Longstanding US Hand behind Ukriaine's Long Turmoil [theguardian.com]

racocn8 comments on Mar 26, 2022:

Good for the US, who have diligent hard-working diplomats. Said diplomats doing their best to help Eastern European countries rid themselves of Russian-mafia-style kleptocrats. If only we could do it here...

A month or two ago, one of the folks on this board suggested that the vaccines "didn't work" (or ...

racocn8 comments on Mar 26, 2022:

Trump. and before him, Creationism. Creationism/Christianity fostered a hatred of science and scientists among the Evangelicals for more than 100 years. The anti-abortion movement taught Christians to hate doctors and medical science, including bombing clinics and killing doctors. Knowing Evangelicals made up his base, and being an asshole, Trump sought to downplay Covid, saying it was just a cold. Instead, he tried to make money off it, investing in people who promised a test, but couldn't deliver. His delays and petulant defiance set the country to be hit hard. Then he politicized mask wearing. Even out of office, his minions flooded the Internet with misinformation about the vaccines. It was always all about money and power. A million people died for his greed. And a million grieving families have been told to blame the democrats and scientists. Yeah, it's all Fauci's fault.

Not too topical, I hope.

racocn8 comments on Mar 26, 2022:

Sitting on a high pass overlooking the green valley below (Cone Peak, CA), a wart hog killed me in his sights, and then glided into the valley below. I didn't hear anything until he was past. The A10 finally drifted out of the valley and pulled up along the oceans surface. Probably came from the Hunter-Leggitt base not too far away.

How do you relieve stress?

racocn8 comments on Mar 26, 2022:

Solitaire. Sleeping.

Atheism is inconsistent with science....

racocn8 comments on Mar 26, 2022:

excerpting: " I don’t believe.’ Period. It’s a declaration. But in science we don’t really do declarations. We say, ‘Okay, you can have a hypothesis, you have to have some evidence against or for that.’ " Gleiser is contriving a distinction where there is none (except for the hard or strong atheists). That's because Gleiser doesn't see religion as a bad alternative to science. He gives religion a pass as so many people do in order to preserve their social standing. Actually, Gleiser is projecting, and has it upside down and backwards. It is religionists who espouse beliefs that are disproved by science, as we know only too well. Religionists can only be scientists if they completely wall off and segregate their beliefs from their science. How can one search for answers when all the answers you'll ever need are in this or that holy book? Show me a competent scientist who combines their idiotic superstitions with their research.

Peanut oil is made from peanuts. Olive oil is from olives.. I'm never buying any more baby oil.

racocn8 comments on Mar 26, 2022:

What, you're not a democrat?

Nat.

racocn8 comments on Mar 26, 2022:

Damn paywalls...

They love pie!

racocn8 comments on Mar 26, 2022:

In their faces, please. (with cyanide filling...)

Here’s your one-stop for all the cannabis information you need.

racocn8 comments on Mar 26, 2022:

The information about Sativa vs. Indica may be flawed. In the literature, Indica contain elevated levels of CBD and the CBD provided the anxiolytic effect. However, 12 years ago I surveyed all the Indica available in the area and found that they had all been bred to produce THC with occasional traces of CBD remaining. Being labeled as Indica is not a reliable for containing CBD. One may consult the analysis (COA) if one has been done.

How Fascists Are Taking Advantage Of Climate Change [youtu.be]

racocn8 comments on Mar 25, 2022:

Those supporting non-fossil energy don't have enough power to be fascists.

Bob lazar em grande entrevista especial legendado em português - YouTube

racocn8 comments on Mar 25, 2022:

Ever since Lazar said the power source was Element 115, his probability of authenticity went far below 50%. Experiments indicate element 115 has a half-life between 140 and 190 milliseconds, meaning it decays far too quickly to be used or kept for any purpose.

And your a moron and stupid ass as well.

racocn8 comments on Mar 25, 2022:

Except they were brainwashed before they knew he was running.

Shameful Russians

racocn8 comments on Mar 25, 2022:

The country that needs denazification is Russia.

Russian officials charged in years-old energy sector hacks

racocn8 comments on Mar 25, 2022:

Meanwhile, the hackers of the US Government and election have their investigations swept under the rug.

The Era of the Too-Bright Headlight Is (Slowly) Coming to an End

racocn8 comments on Mar 25, 2022:

This isn't a manufacturing error. It is the cynical pandering to immature bullies. The GQP evangelicals get a thrill from blinding other drivers, and take pride in their hatred.

Who can tell me the movie?

racocn8 comments on Mar 24, 2022:

Maybe because he's a reptilian underneath? Or is it a giant cockroach? For sure he's a cockroach, and that's an insult to cockroaches.

Unfortunately this is more truth than comedy

racocn8 comments on Mar 24, 2022:

And if they do it to their wives, you can be sure they're doing it to us too. Again, those in safety sensitive jobs must be screened for personality defects. Those with any history of abuse are unfit for service.

Finally found a case of "intelligent design"

racocn8 comments on Mar 24, 2022:

I recall Dawkins being asked the most dramatic example of bad design. He said he attended the dissection of a giraffe and saw how a structure (nerve) had to loop all the way down the neck, back up, and back down again. The many feet of detour being an accommodation of how the giraffe's neck had evolved.

Selected quotes from "Beyond Belief," an article on cults by Zoe Heller, The New Yorker, July 12 & ...

racocn8 comments on Mar 24, 2022:

It is now well documented that psilocybin can stop addiction, reduce depression, and reduce effects of PTSD. Perhaps it can also help those addicted to cults?

Faith in the metaverse: A VR quest for community, fellowship Many Americans — some traditionally ...

racocn8 comments on Mar 24, 2022:

"the avatar of a pastor guided him and others through computer-generated illustrations of Biblical passages..." Probably passage with the guys having sex in Sodom.

Alex Jones Fails To Show Up For Sandy Hook Deposition | HuffPost Latest News

racocn8 comments on Mar 24, 2022:

I hope they empty his bank account.

CANNABIS IN SCIENCE & HEALTH 3/24/2022 A study found that "a single dose of CBD (300mg) ...

racocn8 comments on Mar 24, 2022:

300 mg of CBD is a hefty dose. Don't try it with THC unless you've worked up to it.

Thanks everyone for your concern.

racocn8 comments on Mar 24, 2022:

Yeah. My yogurt has gone up from $1.67 to $2.29. Pretty frustrating.

[nytimes.com] Prosecutor who resigned says Trump is guilty of numerous felonies.

racocn8 comments on Mar 23, 2022:

Deep, severely ugly corruption. And a DOJ that is all in.

I think he got his last good night of sleep for years to come.

racocn8 comments on Mar 23, 2022:

Irresponsible assholes.

An intelligent design

racocn8 comments on Mar 23, 2022:

The hairy section makes its own cottage cheese (and bloody mary's).

Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson faces confirmation hearings: 7 questions answered

racocn8 comments on Mar 23, 2022:

Let us remember that Justices Thomas, Kavenaugh and Barrett are manifestly unqualified to serve because of their psychopathic partisanship. AND, Justices Alito and Roberts are also disqualified insofar as they have shown anti-American allegiance to the corporate kleptocrats that rule by corruption (Like ramrodding unfit justices onto the SCOTUS). The US is an embarrassment to the species.

Indiana Senator. In short he says that we shouldn't have a Supreme Court [nwitimes.com]

racocn8 comments on Mar 23, 2022:

And most of his cohorts want to bring slavery back. How can you have a country where idiots elect representatives, and both the idiots and representatives oppose basic moral principles that forbid slavery, empower women and non-whites? Voting must be restricted to those who support the country, and are not trying to sell it to foreign fascists.

Justice Clarence Thomas is spending his fifth day in the hospital for an unknown infection.

racocn8 comments on Mar 23, 2022:

I remember hoping for the country when Trump got Covid. Fucking doctors.

Republicans greet a historic Supreme Court nomination with a political circus - CNNPolitics

racocn8 comments on Mar 23, 2022:

Clearly the advise and consent needs to be moderated with a 5 minute delay and microphone feed cutoff for inappropriate questions.

Or dynamiting fish in a barrel.......

racocn8 comments on Mar 23, 2022:

Dairy cows don't participate in KKK rallies, sport swastikas nor seek fascism with violent sedition. While Trump held the bible upside down in front of a church (after staging a police riot), he had his other hand on the nuclear football. We make fun of Christians at our own peril.

Lindsay Graham, whom I used to respect, after admitting that a religious test for a supreme court ...

racocn8 comments on Mar 23, 2022:

That was the right answer.

Indiana Sen.

racocn8 comments on Mar 23, 2022:

The outlawing of slavery is next. Overturning the Civil War has always been the goal.

Has Vladimir Putin over-reached himself?

racocn8 comments on Mar 23, 2022:

Pretty much, Putin has two choices. Humiliation or suicide.

Little details can say a lot.

racocn8 comments on Mar 23, 2022:

Yes they do.