Racism sexism nationalism trumpism conservatism liberalism fascism isolationism populism socialism communism treasonism traitorism schismism despotism religionism secularism come t... moreRacism sexism nationalism trumpism conservatism liberalism fascism isolationism populism socialism communism treasonism traitorism schismism despotism religionism secularism come to mind. What other "isms" are we currently grappling with that may take us down for the count and out?
Previous presidents have pretty much followed the script others followed before them. Not many surprised because they didn't improvise. They did what was expected of them...mostly.... morePrevious presidents have pretty much followed the script others followed before them. Not many surprised because they didn't improvise. They did what was expected of them...mostly. Some did it better than others. We knew what to expect.So now we have someone who improvises/adlibs. There is no script he will follow so we never know what's coming. Do you like living in the "unknown possibility" universe? Is it exciting and energizing? Never knowing what's coming or when? How do you prepare for that?Are you an improviser/ad libber too or have you always followed the script? less
Maybe what we are living others lived before once upon a time.The circle of life. Same template. Same story. Same ending. Over and over and over and over? Could it be?
Are racists, bigots, homophobes,misogynists helpless to change their defects? Mebbe. Maybe we expect too much and so the fault lies with us. You can't get blood from a stone. You c... moreAre racists, bigots, homophobes,misogynists helpless to change their defects? Mebbe. Maybe we expect too much and so the fault lies with us. You can't get blood from a stone. You cannot "drink" sand and expect your thirst to be sated. You cannot expect an IQ of 80 to produce at the same level as an IQ of 180.How do we learn to tamp down tone down our expectations of others? Perhaps people are already all that they can be just as they are and there is no way to improve upon that.If that is true and we accept that that is true will we be better off or worse? less
Nature or Nurture?Public lynchings or hangings. Lions and Christians in ancient arenas (apocryphal or true?). Gladiators battling till someone dies. Playground fights. Accidents yo... moreNature or Nurture?Public lynchings or hangings. Lions and Christians in ancient arenas (apocryphal or true?). Gladiators battling till someone dies. Playground fights. Accidents you see when driving. Slowing down and gawking for what reason? Hoping to see blood and gore and death?I'm sure everyone isn't similarly wired but enough are to puzzle me.BullfightsBoxingFight ClubsPitting animals together hoping the one you bet on wins (which means the others will die)Someone is going to get hurt and possibly very badly. What's the upside of being a spectator to a spectacle like that? Why do we enjoy watching people/animals get hurt or die?An ancient inborn evil? less
Take the case of Lindsay Graham. Early on he was NOT a trump fan. Early on he was a good friend of Senator John McCain. He changed radically (it seems very radically) and I just wo... moreTake the case of Lindsay Graham. Early on he was NOT a trump fan. Early on he was a good friend of Senator John McCain. He changed radically (it seems very radically) and I just wonder why? When trump attacks Senator McCain now as harshly in death as he did when Senator McCain was alive Lindsay remains silent. Quiet. Still. What kind of friend does not defend a friend?Yesterday Lindsay accused 4 AMERICAN Congresswomen of being racists and haters of Jewish people and hate-filled justifying once again the rantings of a trump tweet vis a vis attacking the 4 women. I am not certain if all trump supporters like it when trump attacks Americans in that way. Do they cringe, shudder, wish he didn't or does he grow more wonderful to them by doubling down ten times bigger as has always promised to do and that promise he ALWAYS keeps?Having a combative hater as prez whose daily goal seems to be to rile up his troops and attack "the enemy" is hard to adjust to for me. I know his peeps support everything he does a... less
Some folks SEEMINGLY never feel shame or remorse for what they did/said that causes harm to others. Cold indifference or even joyful exhilaration seems to be what they portray as t... moreSome folks SEEMINGLY never feel shame or remorse for what they did/said that causes harm to others. Cold indifference or even joyful exhilaration seems to be what they portray as they hack and slay. Is that REAL or are they just faking it?
I guess you can hate your relatives for any reason you wish even their color. Now for those who are not Bible believers or GOD believers it's logical to hate "the other" because yo... moreI guess you can hate your relatives for any reason you wish even their color. Now for those who are not Bible believers or GOD believers it's logical to hate "the other" because you are terrified of him/her.But in your own family? I don't get it. Where and how did racism begin among Bible believers? It does NOT COMPUTE. Can anyone explain that to me please and thank you.
36% is used for animal feed. It takes 22 pounds (10Kilos) of corn to make one gallon of ethanol and uses more energy to make it than is created when burned. It is quite inefficient... more36% is used for animal feed. It takes 22 pounds (10Kilos) of corn to make one gallon of ethanol and uses more energy to make it than is created when burned. It is quite inefficient as an engine fuel compared to gasoline. It's carbon dioxide product is slightly less than gasoline, but more is needed to travel the same distance. IOW, using ethanol as a clean alternative fuel is a government scam, paid for by the corn industry lobby. I could go on, but I don't want to bore you.
this has been going on for a while, sorne of rny neighbors are doing drugs, one is right next to rne, i havent srnelled it but rny neighbors have, theyre doing... more this has been going on for a while, sorne of rny neighbors are doing drugs, one is right next to rne, i havent srnelled it but rny neighbors have, theyre doing pot and rneth, one is having her boyfriend practically live there when hes not on the lease and isnt paying rent, shes bringing in the horneless too, to do drugs, sornetirnes i cant sleep cause of the noise involved, the one under rne i heard is doing drugs too. this is senior housing, not a college dorrn, we have tried to tell rnanagernent about it but it goes on deaf ears, theyre srnoking indoors and that in itself is against the rules. so what can we do if rnanagernent wont do nothing, i hate living next to a partier all the tirne, tired of being kept up, i can hear thern even thou irn wearing earplugs and running a fan as well, any suggestions? irn afraid they'll start a fire with all this stuff going on, less
Me and my wife have been married 5 years we have 3 kids together. Our anniversary is coming up next week I kind of forgot about it. What should I get for her ?
Are they ashamed embarrassed or just COWARDLY? Men? Hah. Wimps. Wusses. Chumps. Chumps for trump! It has a certain je ne sais quoi campaign sloga ring to it!
People try to put us d-down (Talkin' 'bout my generation)Just because we get around (Talkin' 'bout my generation)Things they do look awful c-c-cold (Talkin' 'bout my generation)I h... morePeople try to put us d-down (Talkin' 'bout my generation)Just because we get around (Talkin' 'bout my generation)Things they do look awful c-c-cold (Talkin' 'bout my generation)I hope I die before I get old (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
This is my generationThis is my generation, baby
Why don't you all f-fade away (Talkin' 'bout my generation)And don't try to dig what we all s-s-say (Talkin' 'bout my generation)I'm not trying to cause a big s-s-sensation (Talkin' 'bout my generation)I'm just talkin' 'bout my g-g-g-generation (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
This is my generationThis is my generation, baby
Why don't you all f-fade away (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
And don't try to d-dig what we all s-s-say (Talkin' 'bout my generation)I'm not trying to cause a b-big s-s-sensation (Talkin' 'bout my generation)I'm just talkin' 'bout my g-g-generation (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
This is my generationThis is my generation, baby
People try to put us d-down (Talkin' 'bout my generation)Just because we g-g-get around (T... less
Not president of the United States of America. But a 40% president? So the other 60% can go pound mud then? Mathematically it does not compute so otherwise elsewise things are afoo... moreNot president of the United States of America. But a 40% president? So the other 60% can go pound mud then? Mathematically it does not compute so otherwise elsewise things are afoot. What things?
