So far the American head-of-state on deck retaliates against the citizens of his own country as he defends foreign countries from criticism. That is a **-backwards of course but wh... moreSo far the American head-of-state on deck retaliates against the citizens of his own country as he defends foreign countries from criticism. That is a **-backwards of course but what he is apparently admired/worshipped/loved for is exactly that. His a **backwardness! Go figger!
A man does not change who or what he is at the age of 70. He only continues to be what he always was. No exceptions. Unless of course a miracle occurs and he realizes what a terrib... moreA man does not change who or what he is at the age of 70. He only continues to be what he always was. No exceptions. Unless of course a miracle occurs and he realizes what a terrible human being he is and repents. That would take a miracle of great magnitude. Anyone still believe in miracles? Why?
Do you take names and retaliate? Do you Twitter 24/7 attacking insulting threatening? Do you ignore it? What toll does it take on anyone to be the object of massive int... moreDo you take names and retaliate? Do you Twitter 24/7 attacking insulting threatening? Do you ignore it? What toll does it take on anyone to be the object of massive intense rejection? Is anyone strong enough and tough enough and thick-headed enough to survive it? How?
His financial success is all they cared about. His lack of moral character/integrity/human dignity and compassion matters not to them. They are emotionally bankrupt so they see no ... moreHis financial success is all they cared about. His lack of moral character/integrity/human dignity and compassion matters not to them. They are emotionally bankrupt so they see no problem electing a head of state who mirrors their inadequacies. Vicious circle/vicious cyclel isn't it? The emotionally bankrupt beget emotionally bankrupt children and so it goes forever after. How do we stop it?
The only thing we have to offset all that crap is "DO THE RIGHT THING". Which is not enough because the abusers/ignorers aren't interested in doing the right thing. All they ... moreThe only thing we have to offset all that crap is "DO THE RIGHT THING". Which is not enough because the abusers/ignorers aren't interested in doing the right thing. All they care about is winning at any cost no matter how depraved. Which is why our society is so screwed up and always will be. The problem is in the people, not the institutions. Will we ever fix the people so they will want to do the right thing? How?
If I asked you whether you had any bad habits you would feel bound to say, No! After all, it's none of my business and not something you'd want to air on the Internet. So I'll ask ... moreIf I asked you whether you had any bad habits you would feel bound to say, No! After all, it's none of my business and not something you'd want to air on the Internet. So I'll ask whether somebody you know (call him/her Joe or Jo), whether it's creating problems, and whether it can be changed.
I was just signing off on an email and realized that the name "Just Asking" could probably lead to some confusing situations, sort of like the "Who's on first?" schtick.
Bill O'Reilly Allegedly Tried To End The Career Of The Fox News Employee Who Accused Him Of Sexual Harassment. Bill had a similar lawsuit settle... moreBill O'Reilly Allegedly Tried To End The Career Of The Fox News Employee Who Accused Him Of Sexual Harassment. Bill had a similar lawsuit settled..I believe it was in 2004.https://www.yahoo.com/tv/bill-oreilly-tried-end-career-145000789.htmlFox Disciplined Roger Ailes While Protecting Bill O’Reilly From a Parallel Scandal. While Fox News was showing former chairman Roger Ailes the door for allegations of sexual harassment, it was working behind the scenes to hush similar accusations against its most famous on-air personality, Bill O’Reilly, according to a new report in the New York Times.http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2017/01/10/bill_o_reilly_sexual_harassment_allegations_at_fox_news.html less
It's fairly common for theorists to turn their attention to song lyrics and try to find all kinds of hidden messages in them. Sometimes it's so, sometimes not. Puff the Magic Drago... moreIt's fairly common for theorists to turn their attention to song lyrics and try to find all kinds of hidden messages in them. Sometimes it's so, sometimes not. Puff the Magic Dragon was one such song but songwriter Leonard Lipton says that's not true. Can you think of any songs that contain a hidden message?
Anne McCaffrey's Pern stories are superb and anybody who likes fantasy and high adventure would probably enjoy them. But what about YOU? Do you have a favourite Dragon story?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/01/14/video-shows-police-tackling-and-beating-a-black-man-suspected-of-stealing-a-car-it-was-his/?utm_term=.9ce7d9e0e747
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FACT: They became cops for the sole purpose of viciously attacking innocent people just for kicks.Here is a video rationalizing the evil actions of the rogue cops.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-6BKY0byFE&t=388sThe busybody who bore false witness against Lawrence Crosby is named Blake Murphy
In Chinese tradition the dragon symbolises authority, dignity, success, honour, and luck. We have 7 years to wait for the next Year of the Dragon in 2024. What will you be doing di... moreIn Chinese tradition the dragon symbolises authority, dignity, success, honour, and luck. We have 7 years to wait for the next Year of the Dragon in 2024. What will you be doing differently then? What changes will we see across the world?
My friend Chris Dews (known on ask.com as Waldorff and John o Gaunt) wrote a novel called The Druid and the Bracelet in which he revealed that dragons eat gold. Chris's theory is t... moreMy friend Chris Dews (known on ask.com as Waldorff and John o Gaunt) wrote a novel called The Druid and the Bracelet in which he revealed that dragons eat gold. Chris's theory is that they need gold in order to grow but I've heard other ideas. What do you think?
It might be the land of your ancestors, or a place whose culture and history really appeals. For me it's the land known locally as Cymru but which we call Wales. Tell us about your... moreIt might be the land of your ancestors, or a place whose culture and history really appeals. For me it's the land known locally as Cymru but which we call Wales. Tell us about your "other place" and post a picture of their flag. Here's the Welsh dragon:
Are you woken in the morning by your cat (or dog).When she's ready for breakfast she jumps on the bed and snuzzles up to wife and self. Usually earlier than we'd like...
Psychologically it's a fascinating phenomenon.. you see people who just shouldn't be quite that gullible believing utter codswallop.. stuff that you'd have to have taken leave of y... morePsychologically it's a fascinating phenomenon.. you see people who just shouldn't be quite that gullible believing utter codswallop.. stuff that you'd have to have taken leave of your senses and half your brain to believe.. but they do... I don't get why.. what makes people lose sight of their ability to read and digest sane arguments and believe instead twaddle that has holes so big... If it were harmless that would be ok.. but it's not.. it fuels hatred.. indeed, even fosters it.. it keeps people in ignorance... it's VERY strange!!I have been looking up the phenomenon... and it's the fact that actual facts are often disregarded in these conspiracy theories.. it's truly as if people have taken leave of their senses and reason... they believe utter twaddle and seem unable to use their brains to be objective and to question.. it's almost like a dogma or indoctrination... What was perhaps most telling was that one or two articles suggested that it was the far right/ or the authoritarians who a... less
I find texting very useful but only use it if I have a specific reason (like contacting my son who works night shift and may be sleeping). If I want to have a conversation, I talk.... moreI find texting very useful but only use it if I have a specific reason (like contacting my son who works night shift and may be sleeping). If I want to have a conversation, I talk. But it's very popular with young folk. Will it continue to be so?
