Land of the Free? Harvard Study Ranks America Worst in the West for Fair Elections

t1nick comments on Jun 3, 2019:

Is that any surprise. Given Republican gerrymandering and candidate in the White House is an overt racist. Dems gerrymander too, but Republicans have mastered to a degree beyond what rhe Dems do.

Noam Chomsky: In Most Of The World, Media Obsession With Trump-Russia Interference Story Is "A Joke"...

t1nick comments on Jun 3, 2019:

I totally agree. Chomsky is an incredible intellect.

Flowers associated with women, and red flowers are like women who has the character to turn the ...

t1nick comments on Jun 3, 2019:

A fun collection. I like all kinds or roses.

Haven't had a scavenger hunt for awhile.

t1nick comments on Jun 9, 2019:

Woo hoo. I was just thinking yesterday we hadn't had a scavenger hunt for awhile. Great minds think alike. Lol. Let the hunt begin. Lol

Haven't had a scavenger hunt for awhile.

t1nick comments on Jun 9, 2019:

Not as good as CB's, but call it my temporary post. Still looking. Celebrities in pajamas. This is not the last word (or pic). Lol

Since these two gents are not often go on the "general forum" I posted it on here, ahmmm its holiday...

t1nick comments on Jun 9, 2019:

Glad you're okay. You no longer allow PM on your profile page. I was going to send you pic of my step-grandchild in the Phillipines.

What an idiot! Man tries using a clearly fake license plate.

t1nick comments on Jun 12, 2019:

At first I took exception to the reference to the Darwin Awards, as they usually entail the total physical removal from the gene pool. Hoeever, after readingbthis list of losers, I have a feeling if left in public they would eventually end up removing themselves permanently from the gene pool. Lol

It's endlessly interesting (and frustrating AF) how this "administration" will accept the reports of...

t1nick comments on Jun 13, 2019:

Every Trump appointee, his family and the majority of Republicans in Congress are hypocrites, not to mention cowards.

Seven Creatures With Skills That Easily Beat Humans - Popular Science - Pocket

t1nick comments on Jun 15, 2019:

Interesting article. On a side note, so often humans ethnocentrically assume that humans are superior to other organisms because of our brain development. But evolution doesn't work that way. One organism is not superior to another. It isn't a competition for phylogenetic superiority of any one species. Instead each organism is superior in its niche. Each organism had evolved those attributes that makes it supremely "fit" for the space in the habitat it occupies. When those attributes no longer serve to keep the organism supremely "fit" within its niche, that organism either adapts (through a number of evolutionary mechanisms) or goes extinct. Simply because humans have been able to articially modify their environment to adapt to them, as opposed to the other way around, does not make our species automatically superior. In fact just the opposite. We are a much more fragile species then most. On top of that, we as a species have advanced to a state of "unfitness" that just might be spelling our demise in few generations. *For those of you unfamiliar with evolutionary terminology and jargon, I have put quotes around the word "fit". This is perhaps one of the most important terms in evolutionary theory, as well as being one of the most misunderstood by the lay public. " Fitness " to ones environment is the one key element that determines whether a species continues on or goes extinct. It implies a positive compatibility and relationship with all of the aspects that the species interacts with and depends upon. For generations, people have made reference to the "survival of the fittest". This has nothing to do with who eats who, or as in business who can consume the most competitors. Rather what it refers to is the most "fit", in utilizing its positive attributes to maintain its evolutionary viability. The Social Darwinists got it all wrong (eg. Trump and associates).

In 16 days I have a life changing appointment.

t1nick comments on Jun 15, 2019:

Good luck. Heal fast and be happy

I live in Canada and every day I am horrified by the absolute shit storm that spews out of Trumps ...

t1nick comments on Jun 16, 2019:

Its called a calculted risk. When the Republicans Impeached Clinton, at the next election, they lost several seats and control of one of the houses they dominated. As it presently stands, Republicans control the Senate. Should Impeachment go forward, it would take a 2/3rds majority in both houses to actualize. Right now, the leader of the Senate refuses to even let it be brought forward for a vote should the process go forward. Coincidently with that, if it failed in the Senate and Trump wasn't successfully Impeached, he and his cabal would claim Democratic harrassment and his total exoneration. The converse argument is to allow the law suits go forward. Slowly win the cases at court and get incontrovertible evidence of a felony. Once corraborating is in, then go forward with Impeachment. Final argument. begin Impeachment proceedings to give grester teeth to subpoenas. Expose evidence and get the greater part of the American public to get on board with the Impeachment.

A hugely blaring difference between Capitalism and Socialism that Americans seem to miss (and very ...

t1nick comments on Jun 17, 2019:

In the Sociology (not Socialism - lol) of Education we talk about the hierarchy of the Elementary and Secondary Education model. According to this model, schools are designed based upon socioeconomic and social status. Schools in the inner city and in rural areas where the income is lower or substandard, students lack adequate resources to support or reinforce the opportunity towards upward mobility. Thier lessons are designed to reinforce following directions, meeting deadlines, not questioning superiors, and answer rote or non-open ended questions. The curricula is geared to making the cogs to feed the machine. They are being trained to work on the factory floor, work in the service industry, or fill out the bottoms ranks of the societal workforce. Plus fill out the lowest ranks of the military machine "the grunts". Suburban and middle class teaching strategies are geared somewhat higher in their aspirations. This group is given more open-ended questions. They are still taught to follow instructions and meet deadlines, but they are given the opportunity to have some input and make limited decisions. This group is being groomed for middle management or small business ownership. They are also encouraged to enter the military, but aspire to the lower and middle officer corps. Lastly, the upper class is given a more rigorous and challenging curriculum. They are asked to make decisions and defend choices. They are expected to be involved, motivated and competitive academically. It it generally expected that these children will be the pool from which the next leaders will be drawn. They are expected to be top lawyers, doctors, and stock brokers. Now exceptions occer at all levels in this hierarchy. Involved parents can motivate their child to achieve despite disadvantages (nurture). Prodigies and exceptioal talents occur within all the groups (nature). Likewise, learning disabled and slower students also occur at all levels. More recent teaching strategies have changed this socio-economic model of education. But it hasn't eliminated it, just lessened the more insidious aspects of this formulae.

Political Correctness IS bigotry: intolerance screamed at other's ideas.

t1nick comments on Jun 17, 2019:

Wrong! Those that fight against reasoable PC the loudest are usually the biggest abusers. Their objection stems from a selfish desire to be boorish and inappropriate and not to be expected to respect others differences and sensibilities and not be told what they can or cannot do. I do agree that PC can be overdone, and it seems that people gave become thin skinned. But in genetal they are justified. Afterall, the boors have been discrimenating, insulting, and dehumanizing these persons for decades, if not Centuries. They finally found themselves in a social setting where it is alright to stand up and drmand respect, and positive recognition. The anti-PC boors just don't like being called to answer for their boorish and condescending behavior.

May this have something to do with why Israel gets billions and the US infrastructure is crumbling?

t1nick comments on Jun 25, 2019:

No. The fault lies in Trump, not the Congress. Trump is playing games. Their Jewish association has nothing to do with the Infrastructure debate. In fact, in my experience, the Jewish people I have known are infinitely more empathetic to social issues than their non-Jewish counterparts.

This Group has the most general members, which is why I chose to ask this question here.

t1nick comments on Jun 27, 2019:

More people are working, but not earning significantly more. The increase in jobs occurred in the lowest paying employment sectors. People are still working two and three jobs to make ends meet. If this economy is so good, why are so many in this position. Trump supporters talk about the increase in black employment. Sure they increased, but the bar for black employment was sooooo low coming into this Administration, that it took nothing to register a significant increase. Same with hispanic employment This economy is about a lack of quality employment, despite what the numbers suggest. A one time income tax increase will not offset the harm that the tax breaks will do to the national debt. The economic divide in this nation has never been so great.

Peristeronic - (adjective) of or relating to, or even resembling pigeons.

t1nick comments on Jun 28, 2019:

A peristeronic utterer = a stool pidgeon. Lol

Candace Owens Does Photoshoot Mocking AOC at Detention Center There's something seriously wrong ...

t1nick comments on Jun 28, 2019:

The new definition of Republicanism is show no empathy and mock those that do.

Keeping my membership up to date.

t1nick comments on Jun 30, 2019:

Mmmmm. Nice

Good morning all.

t1nick comments on Jul 1, 2019:

14 months as of July 4th.

Warren is now for censorship... She has lost my vote. [youtube.com]

t1nick comments on Jul 1, 2019:

Timcast...seriously?

Did President tRump say this?

t1nick comments on Jul 2, 2019:

Sounds like something he'd say. Unfortunately he knows what the electoral college is. Its how he stole the election.

Trumps 4th of july

t1nick comments on Jul 2, 2019:

Where's Putin, he's missing the party

So if trump loses the election, will he fabricate a crisis and try to stay in power?

t1nick comments on Jul 3, 2019:

Yes, unless its a landslide defeat

My water broke! I'm headed to the hospital to welcome my tiny baby into the world!

t1nick comments on Jul 3, 2019:

Good news. Good luck Caitlyn, we all pulling for you and the baby. May it be a short labor.

It started... I changed my first diaper yesterday! Woohoo! 😲😵 and yuck!

t1nick comments on Jul 6, 2019:

CB, did you finally decide to go disposable or with cotton diapers? I remember your post and discussion months ago.

I just had my very first child, a beautiful baby girl.

t1nick comments on Jul 6, 2019:

CB, from what youve posted over course of last year, it seems like Frankie has been there for you. I know at one point he wanted marry (if I am remembering correctly), but you weren't ready. Now that Jillian is here is Frankie still standing by you? I know his catholic family is a challenge. Having said all that, the question remains, what level of commitment to want and need now? Do you have any questions or nagging gut feelings that Frankie is not commited. Close your eyes and think about Frankie. Is there any thing that causes discomfort in your stomach when you think about him. Any regrets or hesitations. If not thats a good sign. If yes, is it something that can be overcome. Nothing is a absolutely for sure or certain. One generally knows in their gut if its not right, the red flags that eventually become something insurmountable. This is a difficult time because, with the new baby there are so many emotions, feelings, and hormones. Take your time, be sure one way or the other. Don't hurry.

I predict Donald Trump will win if Kamala Harris is the nominee.

t1nick comments on Jul 7, 2019:

This sounds like a white privilege perspective to me. I'm not sure this was your intent. From your bio you express concerns about troubling social trends that negatively impact marginalized groups. But your post reflects a whites only perspective. Kamala realizes that minorities are becoming a large voting block, and that Trump is spurring the dialogue around racial discrimenation as it hasnt been since 1964. She is betting that monorities, women , and the under 30 vote will be the tipping point in at last overtaking the white vote. Its early in the race, and she realizes that galvanizing her contigency will pay off down the road. Don't mistake my point. I'm not saying she is a shoe-in to win. And Im not saying that the contigency she is attempting to appeal too will ultimarely be successful in overtaking and reversing traditional white male dominance in politics in this next election. But she/they might be. She is part of a growing ground swell. It may not realize itself in 2020 fully, but it is a force to be reckoned with in the future.

The Ancient Pots That Hint at Cannabis’s Early Use as a Drug [theatlantic.com]

t1nick comments on Jul 7, 2019:

Where do people think most drugs originnaly come from? The foundation for most of the basic pharmacoepia that we have used until recently, were synthesized versions of cultural botanical remedies. For instance, aspirin was synthesized from a Native herbal combination of local botanicals used as a pain killer in Native communities.

OK - not, perhaps, QUITE what springs to mind upon hearing the words 'female pussy', but rather cute...

t1nick comments on Jul 7, 2019:

Meowww! Lol

Good evening everyone.

t1nick comments on Jul 8, 2019:

That wasn't a picture of Trump, it was an illustration of a exploded hemorrhoid.

With thanks to @WonderWartHog99 who brought this word to my attention weisenheimer (In American ...

t1nick comments on Jul 10, 2019:

A term I grew up with.

I'm in a sensual mood today, and loving the black and whites...

t1nick comments on Jul 11, 2019:

Nice artistic piece. Engaging

Cutiebeauty, your future!

t1nick comments on Jul 12, 2019:

Lol. Fits a lot of tennagers as well. Lol

A beautiful woman is more than her body.

t1nick comments on Jul 14, 2019:

Definitely. Nice smile

from The Jon S.

t1nick comments on Jul 14, 2019:

What happened to us as a nation. We have indeed lost our way and given into the baser instincts of the human condition. We can exploit without compassion and turn our backs to those who need our help. Shame on us, we are repeating history. Have we not learned?

I am not an atheist.

t1nick comments on Jul 17, 2019:

Atheist without question.

Finally hit 9.

t1nick comments on Jul 17, 2019:

Congrats. That's quite a feat.

[dailymail.

t1nick comments on Jul 18, 2019:

Similarities are getting scary

These Democrats are as deplorable as Republicans.

t1nick comments on Jul 18, 2019:

The expectation is not that they will be successful given the make-up the Senate, but that they went on record as supporting. Whether their support is heartfelt, - well as the Republicans are fond of claiming about Trump's racism: :Don't know what's in his heart" (BS - actions speak louder than words and his actions are clear).

Were you a good boy today? I think she can handle both good and bad boys... What do you think?

t1nick comments on Jul 18, 2019:

I'll gladly submit to a frisk, search, and hand cuff. Lol

Kate Raworth: A healthy economy should be designed to thrive, not grow | TED Talk

t1nick comments on Mar 17, 2019:

Business, economics and capitalism should act like evolutionary principles. Evolution says that a species (aka. a business) should do what is both necessary and advantageous to maintain the best fitness in ones environment (aka. operant business community) to assure perpetuation of that species (business) ad infinitum into the future. That means looking long term. Asking the question, "What can I (individual employer) do to assure the best situation for as long as I can envision. This means the best situation for all the members of my immediate population (employees), my larger business community (economy) and myself (business owner) so that we all prosper going forward. As the alpha individual (business owner) I am entitled to a proportionate share, as long as I assure that the others that I am responsible for (employees) are also carred for going forward. This means moving away from our present dysfunctional system of predatory capitalism which seeks to maximize profits short term, regardless of the impact to the species (business community), and the members of the immediate population (employees). A simple example of the principle: I own a small business of a couple dozen employees. We are doing well enough that I decide to offer my employees a small reward. I tell my employees that I will provide them with donuts during their break. But there is a caveat. They are only allowed two donuts each. All goes well for awhile. But after a couple of weeks, complaints begin coming in that those individuals that have the last break are finding that there are no donuts left. Someone or someones are helping themselves to more than their allowed donuts. The incident is addressed in a company wide meeting. It returns to normal for a couple of days, but again the pattern begins to repeat and complaints begin to come in again. I have no choice but to discontinue the reward as it has become too much of a problem and just not working as intended. The question that the employees should have been asking themselves is. "What do I need to do to keep the reward ongoing forever?". The answer was simple, take what was offered and not take more than was intended. Perpetuation of the species (via donut supply) by taking only what is needed or reasonable. There are 3 types of desires. 1) Absolute need - the objected is needed in order to survive (eg. Starvation); 2) Want - the desire is strong, but not survival level. I am hungry and another donut would stave off that pit in my stomach, but I could do without with no real danger to my health; and 3) irrational want - it would be nice to have a third donut, I'm not really that hungry, I just like donuts and enjoy sugar rushes. Employers and corporations need to do what is ...

NINCOMPOOP.

t1nick comments on Mar 18, 2019:

Trump!!!!!!!

This is what we all should agree on.

t1nick comments on Mar 18, 2019:

Sounds like a nation of Darwin Award winners. Lol

The Great Scandal: Christianity's Role in the Rise of the Nazis

t1nick comments on Mar 18, 2019:

If the Vatican and the Chritian church was complicit with the rise of Fascism and Nazism in the 1930's, it occuring again. Its not only happening in Europe today, but its happening here at home. The Evangelicals are willing to sacrifice their values to support a leadervthat is moving the country ever closer to Authoritarianism and a form of Fascism. They blanket themselves as Republicans and Christians. They are neither. They are beginnings of an ultraconservative movement that undermines the values that this country and the Constitution embody. Its becoming to see how the churh was complicit then, as is complicit now.

Hey kids.

t1nick comments on Mar 18, 2019:

Its going to take a concerted effort like this one nationally to stop the march toward conservative fascism. Well laid out and well stated.

Ilhan Omar is not deserving of her seat in The House.

t1nick comments on Mar 19, 2019:

To all my detractors, I assure you I am not a troll and I am not stupid.l. I have put in many hours of posting over the last year. adding up to several hundred posts. In that time, i have only been called on 3 or 4 significant errors. The fact that I mixed up the two individuals was an error. Not debate. If I make an error, I generally acknowledge it and apologize. So for those who took umbrage at my error. i apologize. What I do not apologize for are the attempts to get the truth out there and debunk the misinformation being fed to us by the right and conservatives.

I’m having a hard time getting a guy to call… I was hoping this would motivate him.

t1nick comments on Mar 19, 2019:

That's hard to believe. My experience on this site has shown that you are very intelligent and your pics above show you are attractive as well. Good luck.

Well girls and boys, I decided that I am going to do it.

t1nick comments on Mar 22, 2019:

Good luck. A big price tag, but if can rid yourself of the pain well worth it. May all go well.

5:02 PM EST USA Breaking News! MSNBC - Attorney General Barr has been handed the Mueller Report!!!!...

t1nick comments on Mar 22, 2019:

Not necessarily Lisa. No indictments withstanding. Mueller is a strict adherent of precedent law. He does not believe that a sitting president can be indicted as per DOJ memo recommendations. It is possible that Mueller could have included a body of indictable charges, as well as charges that did not rise to the level of being indictable. Trump and family are still subject to financial crimes out of the SNYD. Plus there are intelligence investigations still on-going involving Trump.

It has been shown in a study that a woman’s intelligence is proportional to the size of her ...

t1nick comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Wtf? Provide this so called study. Ridiculous.

Maybe we should investigate Obama and Clinton instead of Trump.

t1nick comments on Mar 24, 2019:

FOX is fake news all the time.

The Coming Collapse - Chris Hedges

t1nick comments on Mar 27, 2019:

Provacative and thought provoking.

Science has been more evil to us than the benefits it yielded.

t1nick comments on Mar 28, 2019:

I think you are conflating technology with science perhaps. Technology is about making ones daily life easier, not happier. You would think there would be a correlation but there really isn't. More free time offers more time to contemplate what you don't have, what you would like to have, or what your missing out on. As I eluded to on many previous posts, science is not same as technology, and technology is not the same thing as science. Technology borrows from science to advanve their agenda and discoveries. But technology is not constrained by the same rigid guidelines and controls. They should be, but often (not always) do not adhere. Technology is constrained by the bottom line and the market place. The cost/benefit constraint has more influence in the outcome frequently than the scientific controls. Many advancements are couched in a veneer of science, but final decisions are based on economics, not scientific exactitude.

This was an interesting article about Corey Booker. [deadstate.org]

t1nick comments on Mar 28, 2019:

I heard the CNN townhall with Cory Booker last night. I was wondering how long it would take for that statement to hit the airwaves. I liked what I heard Cory Booker answer to questions last night. I've always bern a fan of his.

Living the illuminated life

t1nick comments on Mar 30, 2019:

I engage in self introspection and self criticism all the time to make sure Im being honest.

Game of Thrones hits the beach

t1nick comments on Mar 30, 2019:

Knit one, pearl two. Uh oh I dropped a sticth..or two...or three. It seems to be unraveling. Woohoo.

Well, I've decided to become a Republican and start supporting Mr. Trump. Sorry Bernie.

t1nick comments on Apr 1, 2019:

a sad day indeed.

It's April Fool’s Day - time to talk cryptozoology.

t1nick comments on Apr 1, 2019:

Big Foot can be disproved with population biology. Based on the number of supposed sightings, there is not a large enough of a breeding population to keep the species alive and viable. No residual bone evidence found anywhere (surley some individuals must have died and left their bones lying about and humans have thouroughly combed the forests and mountains in the area they supposed occupy), modern or ancient. Loch Ness has been solved. The Loch has a direct connection with the ocean at the north end of Scotland. A resesrch group a few years back traced the connection all the way to the ocean. They scoured the ocean between Scotland and Iceland and eventually found a species of fish that resembles the pictures, movements, and approximate dimensions consistent with the famous photo. Subsequently, the fish is capable of short term transition and can live in fresh water for a short while, then returns to the ocean.

Well the trump thing didn't work out for me, so I'm back to being my old self.

t1nick comments on Apr 2, 2019:

Lol. Careful you are asking them to think. Be prepared for short circuits. Lol

[marketwatch.com] [nytimes.com] Is trump helping or hurting our american farmers?

t1nick comments on Apr 3, 2019:

If the soy bean market is any indication it seems he is doing more harm than good. Couple that with the loss of stored goods in silos in the midwest due to flooding and future doesn't look so bright.

This post will break the 6K barrier for me to Level 8.

t1nick comments on Apr 4, 2019:

I'm at 3500 away from level 8. Hang in there we're almost there.

Everyone knows the grumpy, truly delusional old man in the family or neighborhood who is constantly...

t1nick comments on Apr 7, 2019:

I was just thinking that exact thing as I read your post. I came to that same conclusion before I got to your last line. Lol

Has there been such a thing as "moral progress" in the history of mankind?

t1nick comments on Apr 7, 2019:

Define what constitutes "moral", and "moral progress" in your opinion. Its a vague catch-all term that may mean many things to many people. Until we have a common understanding of what we are discussing, an intelligent discussion may not be possible.

?? Who doesn't like a woman from Brazil?

t1nick comments on Apr 7, 2019:

As they say in Brazil. "Una uva" lol

?? preparing for the west Indian parade... You wanna help?

t1nick comments on Apr 7, 2019:

Sure its not Carnival?

Yetide Badaki

t1nick comments on Apr 7, 2019:

Pretty

Oh my! I'm in love... again! 💘

t1nick comments on Apr 7, 2019:

Love the color of the lingerie on her.

My favorite flag that is in one of my good friends front yard.

t1nick comments on Apr 7, 2019:

With Trump its nothing but bullshit. Through and through.

excited, i built a fire in my back yard! There was something so relaxing about it, like I was out ...

t1nick comments on Apr 7, 2019:

I concur with the soothing nature of a fire and fire ring. One of my goals this summer. Enjoy.

Shall descendants of Neanderthals get reparations from Homo Sapiens?

t1nick comments on Apr 8, 2019:

Lol. Taking analogies a little far aren't we?

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t1nick comments on Apr 10, 2019:

Ouch. Looks painful actually.

??. Asian invasion part two... "You like these things, yes? "

t1nick comments on Apr 10, 2019:

CB keep those asians coming (pun may or may not be intended?). Lol

"Why do liberals think Trump supporters are stupid?"

t1nick comments on Apr 12, 2019:

This article came out awhile back. Or it may be a re-tooled version and updated. Problem its too long for most Trump supporters to be able to make it through. They don't have the capability to focus that long, and besides it doesn't have any pictures on it.

Islam is invading.

t1nick comments on Apr 12, 2019:

Jacar we've had multiple exchanges and they're all alike. It must be hard to be you, so angry, paranoid and living in such irrational fear?

Do I look like seductive?🙂😊

t1nick comments on Apr 12, 2019:

Yes indeedy

New panic at White House after briefing on Mueller report: 'There is significant concern' over ...

t1nick comments on Apr 14, 2019:

He's right to be worried.

Like most people my age, I'm 20.

t1nick comments on Apr 14, 2019:

Lol

Someone to wake up to.....

t1nick comments on Apr 15, 2019:

As CB would say; wakey, wakey. Lol

So who will the Sky Fairy addicts choose to blame for this?

t1nick comments on Apr 15, 2019:

Before we get out of hand with rampant speculation. It probably started on the roof where renovation was progressing.

read like a deep reverberating voice: M-I-C-E I-N S-P-A-C-E! [youtu.be]

t1nick comments on Apr 17, 2019:

Their internal compass seems to have adapted well enough. I wonder what it did to them mentally?

What are you looking at?

t1nick comments on Apr 17, 2019:

Don't you just love gravity? Lol

I have a few questions about.

t1nick comments on Apr 19, 2019:

Not quite as predictable. Complex Systems (Chaos) Theorist have some algorithms that do a pretty good job. But it is not so predictable that you can create an exact repitition of the previous model, molecule by molecule. Enough randomness to always be different.

I think Donald's chances of winning a second term in 2020 just diminished a little bit. Lol

t1nick comments on Apr 19, 2019:

There is a good chance that Trump's inability to self-regulate, may cause him to go too far. Even for all his marginal supporters to stomach. His hard core supporters are mindless evil zombies, no chance for them. Lol Presidential historians are saying that Trump's rants sound almost identical to Nixon's rants that were captured on tape near his demise. Hmmmm

Hahahaha sorry,the pic is on my comment below(i dont know why it does not appear?

t1nick comments on Apr 19, 2019:

Woah, I like the attitude

Propitious: giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable.

t1nick comments on Apr 20, 2019:

One of my favorite words.

Who said religion does not admit it?

t1nick comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Thank heavans (pun intended).

The pogrom in South Africa.

t1nick comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Its called overcompensation or overeaction. Given the horrific years that the blacks spent under Dutch (Afikaner) apartheid, its not surprising. Not acceptable, but not surprising. Jacar please bring in historical context into your dicussions. You are not doing yourself or anybody else any favors by refusing to do so. Otherwise you are just a troll oversimplifyiny complex problems.

I have a question.

t1nick comments on Apr 22, 2019:

There is a button at the top that says, "my groups". It only brings up all the groups you have joined.

Why Is It Difficult to Get Christians to Care About the Earth? | Sojourners

t1nick comments on Apr 23, 2019:

At the end of the Romanesque Period in Europe, Christianity embarked on a new movement (800-1200 CE). This new movement ushered in the era of the large cathedrals (eg. Notre Dame and Chartres). It was a major paradigm shift. Open and airly architecture became the norm with the vaulted ceilings, great ornamentation with scupltures and stained glass. No to the real point. With this shift came anorher paradigm shift. The church not only suddenly saw itself, and declared itself separate from nature and the beasts of the Earth. Where previously Christians had viewed themselves as a part of nature, now with this new vaulted perspective, they viewed themselves separate from Nature. Nature was below them as they were made in God's image afterall. Christians declared that all of God's creatures and all his vegetal bounty was put there for his use. God put everything on Earth for mans exploitation. There was no need to conserve, no need to protect as God would forever protect his chosen species. That is why Christians do not respect Nature, do not believe in husbanding Nature. The see it as inferior to humankind and therefore it is not a sin to exact the atrocities upon Nature that they do. This is the stated paradigm of most Evangelicals today. Pense has stated such on more than one occasion.

Islamic idiots like Illhan Omar just don’t get it. [thefederalist.com]

t1nick comments on Apr 24, 2019:

Traja, as usual you are the one who never gets it

Yes, we removed the general forum.

t1nick comments on Apr 24, 2019:

Yeah I can get to general posts, but not create a new post. I don't think this was the type of fix intended.

It's Friday.

t1nick comments on Apr 25, 2019:

Good luck with the move

Well, with the recent 'fiddling' wrought by the Admin/s in the last few days it appears to me that a...

t1nick comments on Apr 27, 2019:

Do we need our morning coffee?.....or perhaps a valium.

It continues to be nipply in here! 👀👀❤

t1nick comments on Apr 27, 2019:

I think I found where we're hung up? Lol

Did any one else jump off or on the Buttigieg train when he said the popular vote should determine ...

t1nick comments on Apr 27, 2019:

I liked what I heard when he spoke on the CNN program last week. I could get on board with that idea. But its too early to be committing to any one candidate. Toomany guffaws yet to be made. Lol

Students create 3D crosswalk to force drivers to slow down at their school | wtsp.com

t1nick comments on Apr 27, 2019:

I've seen pictures of these for about two years. Pretty cool idea.

Crazy/Stupid Republican of the Day: Augustus Invictus

t1nick comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Registered as a Libertarian? Speaks volumes for that movement.

Don't you get really thirsty after doing certain things?

t1nick comments on Apr 28, 2019:

And what might those things be CB?. LOL

So many angry white males in this country and Europe.

t1nick comments on Apr 29, 2019:

With all due respect to the working class, a lot of the anger is partially theirs to own. Multple opportunities at retraining has been offered to help families transition in industries that were disappersring. But most were short sighted. They thought that it would last until they retired, then they wouldn't have to worry anymore as it was somebody else's problem.

Evangelicals Breaking Up with Jesus [youtube.com]

t1nick comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Evangelicals had no relationship with Jesus to begin with. Everything they did and do are contrary to the teachings of Jesus. They just use his name to hide their indiscretions.