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- Sun Mar 18, 2018 5:01 pm
- Forum: Talk About Comedy
- Topic: The Weasel
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13230
The Weasel
<t>An ugly troll walks into a bar and orders a drink. A little later, a slut walks in, sits down at the other end of the bar and orders a drink.<br/> <br/> After ordering the drink she notices the troll and said to to the bartender, "Hey Sam, I didn't know you let THAT KIND in here!"<br/> <br/> The ...
- Wed Feb 21, 2018 5:33 pm
- Forum: Polls, Polls, and more Polls
- Topic: Americans Strongly Opposed to Eachother
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7379
Americans Strongly Opposed to Eachother
Wandrin;1517973 wrote: It's not news. It is from the Onion, which publishes satire. Is someone taking the Onion seriously? (or did I miss the joke?)Can't wait to see how they will handle Billy Graham's demise!
- Tue Jan 02, 2018 5:27 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: im tired of this, and its turning people away
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2368
im tired of this, and its turning people away
<t>magentaflame;1516723 wrote: Todays posts....10 out of 13 threads are from the extremists of the forum.<br/> <br/> Everytime i try to encourage a person to come to this forumthey take one look at the threadsfrom those self absorbed beings and think the board is not for them.<br/> <br/> In another ...
- Fri Dec 22, 2017 4:21 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Socialism vs Capitalism - An xfrodobagginsx Compilation Thread
- Replies: 343
- Views: 61520
Socialism vs Capitalism - An xfrodobagginsx Compilation Thread
CNSnews (not to be confused with CNN) is complete bullsh*t.
- Fri Dec 01, 2017 10:03 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Will President Trump run for a second term?
- Replies: 1358
- Views: 490244
Will President Trump run for a second term?
<t>spot;1515357 wrote: Perhaps you only read informal news outlets.<br/> <br/> "Mr Flynn was forced to resign the following month after misleading the White House about meeting the Russian ambassador before Mr Trump took office. - today's BBC News website.Interesting. Just curious, do the British al...
- Fri Dec 01, 2017 5:16 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Will President Trump run for a second term?
- Replies: 1358
- Views: 490244
Will President Trump run for a second term?
<t>spot;1515348 wrote: Has anyone noticed that Michael Flynn is called "Mr" in all the current brouhaha?No, I have not noticed that. I just watched NBC Nightly News and he was referred to as "Mike Flynn", "Michael Flynn" or just "Flynn".<br/> <br/> Hopefully he will soon be sharing a prison cell wit...
- Sat Nov 25, 2017 5:21 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: The Book of Ghosts
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12604
The Book of Ghosts
Can't decide whether the man is insane or the whole thing is just a big joke.
- Sat Nov 18, 2017 5:43 am
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Early warning signs of fascism.
- Replies: 103
- Views: 79832
Early warning signs of fascism.
gmc;1514660 wrote: Nope not yet, plan to next year. Well, if you should find yourself in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, Illinois, we would be delighted to take you to lunch at our favorite restaurant. Let me know in advance and I will private-message you the phone number.
- Thu Nov 16, 2017 2:44 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Early warning signs of fascism.
- Replies: 103
- Views: 79832
Early warning signs of fascism.
<t>gmc;1514632 wrote: Actually I do know how the usa is governed although I do not claim to be an expert by any means. .Thank you for not claiming that. <br/> <br/> Wallace was a well-known socialist and something of an extremist/Trotskyite. I, a lifelong socialist, would NEVER have voted for him. <...
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 2:51 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Early warning signs of fascism.
- Replies: 103
- Views: 79832
Early warning signs of fascism.
<t>gmc;1514574 wrote: Bloody cheek what do you mean it MAY be from the holocaust museum I am not in the habit of claiming something unless I can back it up. .Well, I said MAY because I am guessing that you got the list from a Brit scandal sheet which claims that the list is from the museum, and that...
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:19 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Early warning signs of fascism.
- Replies: 103
- Views: 79832
Early warning signs of fascism.
<t>LarsMac;1514564 wrote: If CBS actually said that proceedings have begun, they were misinformed, and have since corrected their report.<br/> <br/> I suspect that you may have misunderstood what they actually announced. It is easy to do in today's environment. Part of why I pay very little attentio...
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:38 am
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Early warning signs of fascism.
- Replies: 103
- Views: 79832
Early warning signs of fascism.
<r>LarsMac;1514560 wrote: Found this. <br/> <br/> <URL url="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rep-steve-cohen-introduces-new-articles-of-impeachment-against-trump/"><LINK_TEXT text="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rep-steve- ... nst-trump/">https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rep-steve-cohen-introduces-new-article...
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:09 am
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Early warning signs of fascism.
- Replies: 103
- Views: 79832
Early warning signs of fascism.
LarsMac;1514553 wrote: We must live in different universes.
I see nothing of the sort on any of the news wires.Well, I definitely heard it, no details were given, I suggest watching tonight's network news, CBS or otherwise.
I see nothing of the sort on any of the news wires.Well, I definitely heard it, no details were given, I suggest watching tonight's network news, CBS or otherwise.
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:10 am
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Early warning signs of fascism.
- Replies: 103
- Views: 79832
Early warning signs of fascism.
BULLETIN: Noon D.C. time: CBS reports that impeachment proceedings against Trump have begun.
There will, no doubt, be much more information on the evening news.
There will, no doubt, be much more information on the evening news.
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 9:02 am
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets Galore
- Topic: Phone Number Hijacking
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7134
Phone Number Hijacking
<t>Ahso!;1514531 wrote: My phone number has been hijacked and is being used for spoofing. Apparently, all the numbers being spoofed with my phone are in the (717)314 number range which is the same as mine.<br/> <br/> Any ideas or suggestions?Interesting. I received a similar call (I assume it's the ...
- Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:08 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Early warning signs of fascism.
- Replies: 103
- Views: 79832
Early warning signs of fascism.
Ahso!;1514514 wrote: Nixon was bad, yes, but worse than Reagan, the Bushes or Andrew Jackson?Let's not forget Harding.
- Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:24 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Early warning signs of fascism.
- Replies: 103
- Views: 79832
Early warning signs of fascism.
<t>Wandrin;1514508 wrote: If you just go by Trump's tweets, it seems that his desires fall nicely into the list.<br/> <br/> I hope the restraints built into the system mitigate most of those desires.Very well put, and Trump becomes more and more vulnerable to impeachment day by day.<br/> <br/> Richa...
- Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:51 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Early warning signs of fascism.
- Replies: 103
- Views: 79832
Early warning signs of fascism.
<t>Clodhopper;1514497 wrote: You are quite close to dictatorship in the US now. With all due respect, I think you've hopped one too many clods.<br/> <br/> I didn't quote the rest of your post because it is so general as to be meaningless. But I will certainly read anything SPECIFIC about what you th...
- Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:54 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Early warning signs of fascism.
- Replies: 103
- Views: 79832
Early warning signs of fascism.
<t>magentaflame;1514454 wrote: Just thought I'd remind Mark AspamWell first of all, there are two "lists" in this thread, similar but not identical. <br/> <br/> The first MAY BE from the Holocaust Museum as gmc claims.The second seems to be roughly based on the first with some twists, paraphrases an...
- Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:47 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Early warning signs of fascism.
- Replies: 103
- Views: 79832
Early warning signs of fascism.
<t>LarsMac;1514432 wrote: So, you've not seen any of the items on that list apply to any of the Trump administration's activities in the last 9 months?The list refers specifically to tyrants. The USA is not about to be ruled by tyrants. I could easily take one or more of the items on the list and ap...
- Mon Nov 13, 2017 2:33 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Early warning signs of fascism.
- Replies: 103
- Views: 79832
Early warning signs of fascism.
<t>gmc;1514421 wrote: 1. How about the list I used that was from the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, Hardly half way around the world. Why do you think he won't finish his first term?You seem to be assuming he respects the constitution.<br/> <br/> 2. So having russia help him doesn't count?1. I saw th...
- Mon Nov 13, 2017 7:41 am
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Early warning signs of fascism.
- Replies: 103
- Views: 79832
Early warning signs of fascism.
<t>LarsMac;1514409 wrote: Well, I sure hope you're right. But, I live in the middle of Trump, USA. People around here seem to think that he is the second coming. <br/> <br/> People around he listen to him. <br/> <br/> And that list seems like a checklist of items he and his little tribe are trying t...
- Sun Nov 12, 2017 5:29 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Early warning signs of fascism.
- Replies: 103
- Views: 79832
Early warning signs of fascism.
<r>magentaflame;1514395 wrote: <URL url="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-15-warnings-signs-of-impending-tyranny_us_586d3170e4b0eb58648b817b"><LINK_TEXT text="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/th ... 58648b817b">https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-15-warnings-signs-of-impending-tyran...
- Sun Nov 12, 2017 2:27 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Early warning signs of fascism.
- Replies: 103
- Views: 79832
Early warning signs of fascism.
<t>Bruv;1514391 wrote: As a Brit I recognise a worrying rise in quite a few in that list.In general or in the USA? If the latter, please give some examples.<br/> <br/> I see several on the list that I cannot by ANY stretch of the imagination apply to the USA.<br/> <br/> There's certainly no controll...
- Sun Nov 12, 2017 12:42 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Early warning signs of fascism.
- Replies: 103
- Views: 79832
Early warning signs of fascism.
<t>gmc;1514385 wrote: I appreciate some of the US posters would not recognise a fascist if they met one. This might help. The list is from the holocaust museum.Well, it's a good list. <br/> <br/> But can you be specific regarding which of these you feel that US posters in general are or may be unawa...
- Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:40 pm
- Forum: Music
- Topic: Vocal Performances
- Replies: 15
- Views: 30958
Vocal Performances
<t>Ahso!;1514172 wrote: I don't know, I just chose the ukulele.Well, the chords on a normally tuned uke will sound just like the chords on the top (high) strings of the guitar with standard tuning, though the key may be different.<br/> <br/> My prediction is that once you've learned the uke you will...
- Sun Nov 05, 2017 9:52 pm
- Forum: Music
- Topic: Vocal Performances
- Replies: 15
- Views: 30958
Vocal Performances
Ahso!;1514104 wrote: I've been taking voice (and Ukulele) lessons... The problem with ukes is that there is no bass.
Why not just take guitar lessons?
Why not just take guitar lessons?
- Sat Nov 04, 2017 4:18 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Ugly words
- Replies: 35
- Views: 7652
Ugly words
<t>xfrodobagginsx;1514059 wrote: In the US we just say Robbed, not Burgled or Burglarized.WRONG!<br/> <br/> Robbery is open, robbing a bank at gunpoint or a person on the street at night.<br/> <br/> Burglary is done in secret, breaking into a house or business at night or stuffing merchandise under ...
- Fri Nov 03, 2017 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Ugly words
- Replies: 35
- Views: 7652
Ugly words
Well, I will be 77 later this month, and I have never heard "burgled" used other than in a comedic sense, and very rarely, in the USA.
"Burglarized" is the common term here.
"Burglarized" is the common term here.
- Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:04 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Socialism vs Capitalism - An xfrodobagginsx Compilation Thread
- Replies: 343
- Views: 61520
Socialism vs Capitalism - An xfrodobagginsx Compilation Thread
<t>magentaflame;1513833 wrote: You guys realise that all over the world people are payed to plant themselves in forums and wreak havoc? Subversive plants. They use certain words, direct conversations specifically back to original text and point ....where certain connatations andwords are used over a...
- Fri Oct 27, 2017 4:56 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Socialism vs Capitalism - An xfrodobagginsx Compilation Thread
- Replies: 343
- Views: 61520
Socialism vs Capitalism - An xfrodobagginsx Compilation Thread
<t>LarsMac;1513812 wrote: I will just jump right in there with "What a load of Malarkey"Well, I would prefer "What a pile of..." never mind.<br/> <br/> Here is something I copied from a website that I would characterize as logical, with no particular slant:<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> "Socialism allows f...
- Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:42 pm
- Forum: Health Wellness
- Topic: For gods sake get a flu shot
- Replies: 38
- Views: 12228
For gods sake get a flu shot
<t>magentaflame;1512596 wrote: Before your next flu season!!!!!<br/> <br/> This flu season is now the worst in Australian history. Its affecting media, sports, medical staff...the list is extensive. Its striking more people this year and severely. Normally healthy fit people are being stuck down and...
- Sun Sep 10, 2017 7:17 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: I'd order footwear by mail...wouldn't shoe?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3445
I'd order footwear by mail...wouldn't shoe?
<t>FourPart;1512317 wrote: I have to get my footwear online - there's no other option - at least not in my price range. You see, I have Size 17 feet...I worked with a guy who had similar foot size, he told me that he dealt with a place that specialized in that, he would pick out a style and then he ...
- Thu Sep 07, 2017 5:26 pm
- Forum: History
- Topic: Racist statues
- Replies: 42
- Views: 22299
Racist statues
<t>tude dog;1512273 wrote: 1. The legitimate question is did states have the right to leave the Union? <br/> <br/> 2. Realizing Abraham Lincoln himself a racist freed the slaves....Lincoln himself would have deported Neegros to central America. 1. As far as I konw, only Texas has that right, it bein...
- Thu Sep 07, 2017 11:57 am
- Forum: History
- Topic: Racist statues
- Replies: 42
- Views: 22299
Racist statues
<t>tude dog;1512274 wrote: I am not proposing to make abortions illegal. I just don't see Planned Parenthood deserving of taxpayer dollars.Fair enough, I wonder if there are statistics available regarding the percentage of taxpayers, on a statewide basis, who DO and who DON'T approve of funding PP. ...
- Thu Sep 07, 2017 11:26 am
- Forum: History
- Topic: Racist statues
- Replies: 42
- Views: 22299
Racist statues
<t>tude dog;1511854 wrote: Just how many hundreds of millions of dollars do us taxpayers contribute to the Magare Sanger Killing machine?<br/> <br/> Planned Parenthood Got $540.6 Million in Government Grants in FY 2013[/url]<br/> <br/> How many KKK, NAZI or White Supremest organizations get governme...
- Mon Sep 04, 2017 4:49 pm
- Forum: History
- Topic: Racist statues
- Replies: 42
- Views: 22299
Racist statues
Bruv;1511793 wrote: When taking the statues down, why not erect them in museums with the relevant background and additional 'relics' of the time ?
People could visit and get the full context, like Auschwitz and Birkenau.That has been seriously suggested. We shall see.
People could visit and get the full context, like Auschwitz and Birkenau.That has been seriously suggested. We shall see.
- Mon Sep 04, 2017 4:45 pm
- Forum: History
- Topic: Racist statues
- Replies: 42
- Views: 22299
Racist statues
<t>tude dog;1511785 wrote: I can't say much about R.Lee, but he was loyal to his state/county and by all accounts an honorable man.I am assuming that you mean, as written, county and not country.<br/> <br/> He was certainly not loyal to his country, so I guess it depends on what you consider "honora...
- Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:57 am
- Forum: General Music
- Topic: America's First Female Country Music Star.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 11525
America's First Female Country Music Star.
jones jones;1444271 wrote: Ellen Muriel Deason who was better known as Kitty Wells was born August 30, 1919 and died July 16, 2012. Maybelle Carter, 1909-1978
- Fri Sep 01, 2017 4:24 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: American police.................again
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5607
American police.................again
<t>Bruv;1512095 wrote: 1. Is this story big in the US ?<br/> <br/> 2. It shows an amazing belief by the police in might being right1. Yes, quite big, I just saw the recorded segments on two different network news shows.<br/> <br/> 2. Here I'm not sure what you mean. The officer has been suspended, t...
- Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:20 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: I'd order footwear by mail...wouldn't shoe?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3445
I'd order footwear by mail...wouldn't shoe?
<t>LarsMac;1512013 wrote: I now go into the Shoe store over on Main Street, and buy directly. That's the best way of course. The Chinese shoes caught my eye, I thought I'd take a chance.<br/> <br/> After sitting by an open window all last night, the shoes now aren't so smelly. They fit well and will...
- Wed Aug 30, 2017 5:57 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: I'd order footwear by mail...wouldn't shoe?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3445
I'd order footwear by mail...wouldn't shoe?
<t>A week ago I was browsing eBay and I saw a really good-looking pair of men’s shoes, from China and for only about 20 bucks.<br/> <br/> I ordered and in less than a week the shoes arrived. They looked and felt great!<br/> <br/> The only problem is, they STINK to high heaven, rubber and leather s...
- Tue Aug 29, 2017 4:36 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Ralph Reed vs Bill Mahr
- Replies: 6
- Views: 773
Ralph Reed vs Bill Mahr
<t>Are you referring to Bill MAHER or are there two separate hosts with similar names?<br/> <br/> I don't have cable so I'm restricted to over-the-air shows, but Maher has been around for a long time and he obviously has a devoted following.<br/> <br/> If you don't like the guy's style, the solution...
- Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:31 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: We Were Warned in 1963: Has Communist Ideology Overtaken America?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 6979
We Were Warned in 1963: Has Communist Ideology Overtaken America?
<t>Another thing that comes to mind - I probably should have mentioned it earlier - is that there is quite a history of communism here in the USA, mostly church-affiliated.<br/> <br/> The Mennonites, also known as Anabaptists, have, as far as I know, been communal from day one. A man I worked with s...
- Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:46 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: We Were Warned in 1963: Has Communist Ideology Overtaken America?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 6979
We Were Warned in 1963: Has Communist Ideology Overtaken America?
<t>LarsMac;1510992 wrote: Most successful capitalists nations have a lot of Socialism in their structure. <br/> <br/> Communism has never been successful on a large scale. <br/> <br/> Even the Soviet Union was never a Communist nation. <br/> <br/> And unregulated Capitalism has almost always ended p...
- Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:15 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: We Were Warned in 1963: Has Communist Ideology Overtaken America?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 6979
We Were Warned in 1963: Has Communist Ideology Overtaken America?
<t>Interestingly, and this is not addressed to the dude from fairyland, it's REALLY possible, tho' perhaps not likely, that our next ELECTED prez could be a Socialist, and of course I'm referring to Bernie Sanders.<br/> <br/> Trump is very likely to be impeached (and possibly even imprisoned) SOON, ...
- Mon Jul 17, 2017 4:33 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: We Were Warned in 1963: Has Communist Ideology Overtaken America?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 6979
We Were Warned in 1963: Has Communist Ideology Overtaken America?
<t>LarsMac;1510987 wrote: You have shown how little you know about much.baggins, like his fairytale user name, is out of touch with reality. I am certainly not going to waste any more time trying to put him in touch.<br/> <br/> I am a lifelong socialist, my parents received "The People" newspaper in...
- Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:40 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: We Were Warned in 1963: Has Communist Ideology Overtaken America?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 6979
We Were Warned in 1963: Has Communist Ideology Overtaken America?
<t>gmc;1510955 wrote: Looks like right wing christian fascism is a bigger threat and currently has rhe american constitution in a death grip. You live in a liberal democracy but for how much longer?Somewhat off the subject of the thread, but I do not see the death grip.<br/> <br/> Maybe you could be...
- Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:21 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: We Were Warned in 1963: Has Communist Ideology Overtaken America?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 6979
We Were Warned in 1963: Has Communist Ideology Overtaken America?
<t>xfrodobagginsx;1510944 wrote: Sounds to me like you are more interested in defending Communism.No, I'm MOSTLY interested in telling you that you don't have the slightest idea of what you're talking about.<br/> <br/> You are also probably not aware that Russian communists helped us defeat Hitler.<...
- Fri Jul 14, 2017 5:00 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: We Were Warned in 1963: Has Communist Ideology Overtaken America?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 6979
We Were Warned in 1963: Has Communist Ideology Overtaken America?
<t>Well, first of all, I have a copy of the Communist Manifesto right here on my bookshelf. I can assure you that it contains nothing even remotely similar to the nonsense you listed.<br/> <br/> Secondly, the author of "The Naked Communist" was a nut job, no doubt similar to yourself, who knew virtu...