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- Mon Oct 15, 2018 5:25 pm
- Forum: Societal Issues News
- Topic: Trump Reneging On Charity Promise
- Replies: 53
- Views: 69315
Trump Reneging On Charity Promise
<t>Ahso!;1521008 wrote: Donald Trump said he would donate one million dollars to a charity of her choice if Elizabeth Warren would take a DNA test proving she had Native American lineage.<br/> <br/> She did, she does, and now he doesn't want to pay up claiming he never said it.<br/> <br/> <br/> Of c...
- Tue Oct 09, 2018 7:14 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Full Moon
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7355
Full Moon
Lunacy, don't you know... It goes back a long time (the superstition, that is.)
- Sun Oct 07, 2018 4:09 pm
- Forum: Societal Issues News
- Topic: Brett Kavanaugh
- Replies: 123
- Views: 62625
Brett Kavanaugh
<t>LarsMac;1520907 wrote: There is actually some serious talk about the ABA (American Bar Association) investigating him for his behavior, and for his comments, under Oath, to the Senate Committee. <br/> <br/> What would happen to his spot on the bench if the ABA disbarred his sorry a$$.<br/> <br/> ...
- Sun Oct 07, 2018 1:31 pm
- Forum: Societal Issues News
- Topic: Brett Kavanaugh
- Replies: 123
- Views: 62625
Brett Kavanaugh
LarsMac;1520915 wrote: Any one who ever believed that either party ever truly had the welfare of the common man in mind was not paying attention.
Well said.
Well said.
- Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:17 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Free labor
- Replies: 5
- Views: 15436
Free labor
<t>I prefer the self checkout kiosks at the grocery store. The lines are shorter and it generally seems to be less hassle.<br/> <br/> I like the self checkout stations at the library. It is fast and easy.<br/> <br/> I look forward to the improvements to the systems they make next.<br/> <br/> on edit...
- Fri Oct 05, 2018 6:34 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Random Thoughts
- Replies: 273
- Views: 139245
Random Thoughts
<t>The robins are migratory around here. They should show up some time in the next month or so. They like their little group and tend to hang out together, hitting the water dish and scratching at pecking in the yard.<br/> <br/> While most of the hawks are year round, there is a big guy that comes i...
- Fri Oct 05, 2018 1:13 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Random Thoughts
- Replies: 273
- Views: 139245
Random Thoughts
<t>Patsy Warnick;1520877 wrote: Wandrin<br/> <br/> was that your 1st cup of coffee? LOL<br/> <br/> I have a lot of wild life - the other evening (dusk) a large owl flew over my pool and landed on my fence - very cool. When the Quail take off there's a hawk near. I have hawk families - often I'll go ...
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 9:51 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Random Thoughts
- Replies: 273
- Views: 139245
Random Thoughts
LarsMac;1520861 wrote: The little oddities are the things that make life worth living, I think.
I agree. They certainly make it more interesting.
I agree. They certainly make it more interesting.
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Random Thoughts
- Replies: 273
- Views: 139245
Random Thoughts
<t>LarsMac;1520859 wrote: I really enjoy listening to Mockingbirds. I miss them around here. <br/> <br/> While I was in Las Vegas for work back in March, there was one hanging out in the trees near my hotel. I enjoyed my morning coffee sitting out on the patio, listening to his song. <br/> <br/> I n...
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Random Thoughts
- Replies: 273
- Views: 139245
Random Thoughts
<t>It was a beautiful day. I was sitting outside on the patio enjoying a quiet cup of coffee when a mockingbird started up in a tree on one side of the yard. It was annoying. Still, I tried to enjoy my coffee. Then another mockingbird started up on the other side. They didn't take turns, they tried ...
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 3:51 pm
- Forum: Societal Issues News
- Topic: Brett Kavanaugh
- Replies: 123
- Views: 62625
Brett Kavanaugh
<t>I just don't understand why the White House staff and the GOP didn't want any sort of investigation of him before him was nominated.<br/> <br/> Common sense would dictate that this would be the only way to have confidence that something like this wouldn't come up in the confirmation hearings and ...
- Sat Sep 29, 2018 4:11 pm
- Forum: Societal Issues News
- Topic: Brett Kavanaugh
- Replies: 123
- Views: 62625
Brett Kavanaugh
<r>And then this... White House limits scope of the FBI's allegations against Brett Kavanaugh<br/> <br/> Hmmm. I can't seem to post a link, so here it is: <URL url="http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/white-house-limits-scope-fbi-s-investigation-allegations-against-brett-n915061?cid=sm_npd...
- Sat Sep 29, 2018 3:17 pm
- Forum: Societal Issues News
- Topic: Brett Kavanaugh
- Replies: 123
- Views: 62625
Brett Kavanaugh
<t>The Supreme Court is, arguably, the most powerful branch of the US government. They can override laws passed by Congress. They set precedents that are followed by every court in the country. Its members are expected to rise above the sometimes petty partisan politics and rule impartially. They ar...
- Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:01 pm
- Forum: Societal Issues News
- Topic: Brett Kavanaugh
- Replies: 123
- Views: 62625
Brett Kavanaugh
It is downright scary for me to think about this guy with a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court.
- Fri Sep 21, 2018 1:23 pm
- Forum: Pub Nutters Inn
- Topic: Bruv
- Replies: 24
- Views: 16013
Bruv
I am saddened by the news. Bruv seemed like such a nice guy and I truly enjoyed the various discussions I had with him on FG.
- Sun Sep 16, 2018 11:39 am
- Forum: Philosophy
- Topic: Do I spend time or does time spend me?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14540
Do I spend time or does time spend me?
LarsMac;1520676 wrote: Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.
Oh, I have to remember that one or maybe put it on a plaque on my wall.
Oh, I have to remember that one or maybe put it on a plaque on my wall.
- Fri Sep 14, 2018 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Trumps Twitter Link
- Replies: 127
- Views: 60781
Trumps Twitter Link
It is time for the national security agencies, and other agencies to work with the phone software engineers to come up with a special "enhanced" version of autocorrect for his phone tweets.
- Thu Sep 06, 2018 4:15 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Chaotic start - to supreme court hearing
- Replies: 21
- Views: 19188
Chaotic start - to supreme court hearing
<t>Why make it seem that there is something to hide about his background by withholding 100,000 pages of his record? This is a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the country with the ability to negate or overturn the work of Congress - it's not a small thing.<br/> <br/> If there is nothing...
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 2:05 pm
- Forum: Weather Station
- Topic: Morning Sunrise
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5504
Morning Sunrise
Beautiful.
- Sat Sep 01, 2018 2:05 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Trump, how long can he last ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 12954
Trump, how long can he last ?
<t>Meriam-Webster dictionary defines "trumpery" as:"worthless nonsense". Some of the synonyms they list are: balderdash, baloney, bilge, bull, bunk, claptrap, drivel, hogwash, malarkey, and trash.<br/> <br/> The origins of the word come from the 15th century.<br/> <br/> It's not letting me insert a ...
- Mon Aug 27, 2018 2:42 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Moving house
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1659
Moving house
I severely dislike moving.
- Fri Aug 24, 2018 2:43 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Senator John McCain - cancer
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3460
Senator John McCain - cancer
I respect him, even though I have often disagreed with his decisions. He is one of the few figures in Congress that I thought really had the best interests of the country as a goal.
I respect his decision to discontinue treatment.
I respect his decision to discontinue treatment.
- Mon Aug 13, 2018 4:15 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: SPAM Call
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2381
SPAM Call
Well done, Sir!
- Mon Aug 06, 2018 4:44 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Is this the Far Right ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3405
Is this the Far Right ?
I'm not ready for the "Zombie Apocalypse". Of course I haven't been ready for most of the "stuff" that has hit the fan over the past year or so....
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 1:43 pm
- Forum: Healthcare
- Topic: Healthcare in the USA
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10998
Healthcare in the USA
<t>Sounds like a great breakfast and a nice way to start the next phase.<br/> <br/> I agree that the patient must be assertive enough to push the doctors to run the tests and come to the right diagnosis. I also agree about the medical records becoming the bible for future medical decisions. I know t...
- Fri Jul 27, 2018 3:40 pm
- Forum: Healthcare
- Topic: Healthcare in the USA
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10998
Healthcare in the USA
<t>LarsMac;1520119 wrote: So things have settled down, and in a few days she will be coming home from Rehab. All is well on that front. finally. <br/> <br/> I remember when Pacemakers were the size of a soda cracker, and were sensitive to microwaves and magnetic fields. This one is about size of a v...
- Thu Jul 26, 2018 6:16 pm
- Forum: Healthcare
- Topic: Healthcare in the USA
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10998
Healthcare in the USA
I'm glad that you were there and got back in time to intervene.
I agree that there are some serious flaws in our system and that a lot of people don't get the care that they need.
I hope your wife recovers quickly.
I agree that there are some serious flaws in our system and that a lot of people don't get the care that they need.
I hope your wife recovers quickly.
- Tue Jul 10, 2018 1:51 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: The Friendly Cafe - Open for chinwaggin'
- Replies: 1261
- Views: 264632
The Friendly Café - Open for chinwaggin'
<t>I recently returned from a wander around the Pacific northwest. The temps were unusually high. It was 90F on an island in Puget Sound, rather than the normal 60s. I spent most of my time at the higher altitudes, where the temperatures were much cooler and necessary to get a good night's sleep in ...
- Wed Jun 06, 2018 6:37 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Murders and more
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1361
Murders and more
<t>Is is interesting, though, that in the various cities they covered there were the areas of low, high, and normal arrest rates. Sometime when I have the time, I'll take their map of the areas in San Francisco and figure out the neighborhood names that go with them so I can recognize them if I watc...
- Fri Jun 01, 2018 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Government policy by Tweet
- Replies: 42
- Views: 7730
Government policy by Tweet
<r>Clodhopper;1519462 wrote: It IS one of the great lines <E>:)</E><br/> <br/> Is Trump actually doing anything to China, or are these tarriffs aimed entirely at the EU and the US' close allies? Whose agenda would that suit? Putin's? Or is it just sheer incompetence and stupidity?<br/> <br/> <br/> T...
- Wed May 30, 2018 2:19 pm
- Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
- Topic: Cartoon of the day......
- Replies: 157
- Views: 169929
- Sat May 12, 2018 1:38 pm
- Forum: International Politics
- Topic: Nixing international treaties
- Replies: 44
- Views: 41129
Nixing international treaties
<t>tude dog;1519189 wrote: I am no fan of the Don, but then no secret I believe we have been ill-served for a long time.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> 1.7 BILLION DOLLAR CASH<br/> <br/> What was it<br/> <br/> RANSOM<br/> <br/> BRIBE<br/> <br/> BLACKMAIL<br/> <br/> POLITICAL EXPEDIENCY<br/> <br/> LOVE OF IR...
- Fri May 11, 2018 12:47 pm
- Forum: International Politics
- Topic: Nixing international treaties
- Replies: 44
- Views: 41129
Nixing international treaties
The timing couldn't have been worse. What sort of message does this send just before sitting down with North Korea to reach an agreement? The people in the administration that actually know what they're doing must have been really frustrated.
- Thu May 10, 2018 12:08 pm
- Forum: International Politics
- Topic: Nixing international treaties
- Replies: 44
- Views: 41129
Nixing international treaties
YZGI;1519160 wrote: This just in.. Trump has decided to pull out of the Louisiana Purchase agreement. So long New Orleans..LOL
Oh my!
Oh my!
- Sat May 05, 2018 3:43 pm
- Forum: Word Games
- Topic: Alphabetical Words Ending in ISM
- Replies: 57
- Views: 29928
Alphabetical Words Ending in ISM
Stochasticism
T
T
- Fri May 04, 2018 6:05 pm
- Forum: Word Games
- Topic: Alphabetical Words Ending in ISM
- Replies: 57
- Views: 29928
Alphabetical Words Ending in ISM
Obstructionism
P
(I don't do word games either)
P
(I don't do word games either)
- Fri May 04, 2018 1:07 pm
- Forum: Word Games
- Topic: Alphabetical Words Ending in ISM
- Replies: 57
- Views: 29928
Alphabetical Words Ending in ISM
Malapropism
N
N
- Fri May 04, 2018 11:21 am
- Forum: Word Games
- Topic: Alphabetical Words Ending in ISM
- Replies: 57
- Views: 29928
Alphabetical Words Ending in ISM
Kaiserism
L
L
- Fri May 04, 2018 10:31 am
- Forum: Word Games
- Topic: Alphabetical Words Ending in ISM
- Replies: 57
- Views: 29928
Alphabetical Words Ending in ISM
Infantilism
J
J
- Tue May 01, 2018 12:30 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Teachers walk off their jobs
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3896
Teachers walk off their jobs
<t>LarsMac;1518939 wrote: Speaking of Education: <br/> <br/> high-paying-trade-jobs-sit-empty-while-high-school-grads-line-up-for-university<br/> <br/> <br/> "Back in the day" the schools would use aptitude tests, among other things, to help steer the student. I guess they don't do that anymore.</t>
- Tue Apr 03, 2018 3:14 pm
- Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
- Topic: Cartoon of the day......
- Replies: 157
- Views: 169929
Cartoon of the day......
tude dog;1518589 wrote: You're entitled to your ohm opinion.
Why do I have a sudden urge to eat a piece of pie? Watts a guy to do?
Why do I have a sudden urge to eat a piece of pie? Watts a guy to do?
- Mon Apr 02, 2018 5:50 pm
- Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
- Topic: Cartoon of the day......
- Replies: 157
- Views: 169929
Cartoon of the day......
tude dog;1518580 wrote: That's got my volt.
It won't get any resistance from me.
It won't get any resistance from me.
- Mon Apr 02, 2018 1:00 pm
- Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
- Topic: Cartoon of the day......
- Replies: 157
- Views: 169929
Cartoon of the day......
Thanks dog. I really needed something positive today.
- Thu Mar 29, 2018 3:44 pm
- Forum: Computers Internet
- Topic: I've changed....and HELP !!!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 16765
I've changed....and HELP !!!
<t>I'm not an expert, by any means, but I have heard of a package/program named "Testdisk" for Linux. It has a function called "Photorec" that tries to recover lost photos. It ignores the file system and focuses on the data for its operations, so a damaged file system doesn't get in the way.<br/> <b...
- Fri Mar 23, 2018 1:34 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Stephen Hawking RIP
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2820
Stephen Hawking RIP
<t>I sometimes wondered if theoretical physicists ever tried LSD. When I thought about it, most of their job seemed to be imagining things never seen or observed, but within the confines of the laws of physics and the match involved. Remembering one of my experiences, back in the day, it seemed to m...
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 4:03 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: ‘serial bomber’
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1840
‘serial bomber’
I'm confused.
- Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:35 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Stephen Hawking RIP
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2820
Stephen Hawking RIP
He was truly an amazing man.
- Sat Mar 10, 2018 8:41 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Will President Trump run for a second term?
- Replies: 1358
- Views: 490060
Will President Trump run for a second term?
<t>I think video games and many movies give/reinforce the idea that violence is a natural response to frustrations and problems. Very few, if any, promote any other thought process or solution to the problems presented. As such, I think they help build the mindset that can lead to violence in real l...
- Fri Mar 09, 2018 1:55 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Martin Shkreli.......cowson
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4515
Martin Shkreli.......cowson
<t>spot;1518221 wrote: Capitalism's poster boy is now serving seven years, less whatever he spent on remand awaiting sentence.<br/> <br/> Huzzah.<br/> <br/> 'Pharma bro' Martin Shkreli sentenced to seven years - BBC News<br/> <br/> <br/> I would hope that that sentence wiped the trademark smirk off ...
- Thu Mar 08, 2018 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Music
- Topic: Musical Memories
- Replies: 25
- Views: 39361