Polite Politics

[roadtonowhere08]

21 minutes ago, Iceresistance said:

European healthcare system does not want profit over people compared to the ones in USA.

And capitalism is an engine which allows "profit over people" to flourish.  It's not that hard of a concept.  It's just an unfortunate side effect to our system.

[Anti Marine Layer]

1 hour ago, roadtonowhere08 said:

And capitalism is an engine which allows "profit over people" to flourish.  It's not that hard of a concept.  It's just an unfortunate side effect to our system.

The left likes big businesses that cater to their interests, e.g. Planned Parenthood for abortion, Big Pharma for vaccines, Big Tech to track down the thoughts and beliefs of their right-wing enemies. 

[roadtonowhere08]

9 minutes ago, Anti Marine Layer said:

The left likes big businesses that cater to their interests, e.g. Planned Parenthood, Big Pharma 

Each side has their respective industries for sure, but we're not going to agree on Planned Parenthood.  It's not some abortion factory like the idiots on the far right think it is.  It has done a lot of good for people in this country unrelated to abortion.  Like... a lot.

That's all I am going to say on that, since the mention of abortion get some people frothing at the mouth, and I ain't got time for froth.

[Rubus Leucodermis]

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1673375864304615424.html

[Anti Marine Layer]

10 hours ago, Rubus Leucodermis said:

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1673375864304615424.html

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/christian-nationalism-obsession-left-aims-marginalize-pro-life-christians-radio-host

[Rubus Leucodermis]

41 minutes ago, Anti Marine Layer said:

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/christian-nationalism-obsession-left-aims-marginalize-pro-life-christians-radio-host

Awwww, the people who have spent the last 40 or 50 years marginalizing and cancelling anyone who deviates from their agenda are now upset about getting marginalized and cancelled.

Now where did I put the World's Smallest Violin?

P.S. The author of the Twitter thread I linked is a practicing Christian and a divinity student preparing himself for a career in the clergy.

[SnarkyGoblin]

This would be very bad news for Putin if true.

Russian General Knew About Mercenary Chief’s Rebellion Plans, U.S. Officials Say

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/us/politics/russian-general-prigozhin-rebellion.html?unlocked_article_code=o-D27z0HAq33Lks6Qp4ZzIOT517JSIEDFWH0yEffkSa0IqwHyPZp-0t2Y9Lye8bu89RYDICuT7BtW3HQCwVfydJYtV3E21MK8YA72WFhX-3yvekmddodQRRVdz8cNUUxUl8jLnIqs_711O14pZ9jgWG750wIfftsvKDMHx8SgQblk5IDMbY_wkPxmDOryefDjU9nNAvYhI45H1dLjMLxbYg1WPioLV60U8XIxcHp5RcCNzWd6jgjoNAVESQku-qUziZlzRHLGN2YJxLeOgD8IxdVuDrWtjEzDmevk8DaGld4QAl5nhrGvgCT7pvFLbdcoigMCRhYP5ib9ejuLFytDtNIhVvjtdst4TvJHK7Fu7KM&smid=nytcore-android-share

[Anti Marine Layer]

46 minutes ago, Rubus Leucodermis said:

Awwww, the people who have spent the last 40 or 50 years marginalizing and cancelling anyone who deviates from their agenda are now upset about getting marginalized and cancelled.

Now where did I put the World's Smallest Violin?

P.S. The author of the Twitter thread I linked is a practicing Christian and a divinity student preparing himself for a career in the clergy.

Well, this one is a good description of Christianity vs Christian Nationalism.

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2021/february-web-only/what-is-christian-nationalism.html

But making laws that restrict abortion or things like puberty blockers and whether or not biological males are allowed in women's restrooms is not exactly Christian nationalism. Some non-religious people are pro-life and even Bill Maher, a hard-core atheist, thinks the left has gone too far with some of the LGBTQ stuff. The left also makes laws based on their beliefs and morals.

[Rubus Leucodermis]

17 minutes ago, Anti Marine Layer said:

Well, this one is a good description of Christianity vs Christian Nationalism.

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2021/february-web-only/what-is-christian-nationalism.html

But making laws that restrict abortion or things like puberty blockers and whether or not biological males are allowed in women's restrooms is not exactly Christian nationalism. Some non-religious people are pro-life and even Bill Maher, a hard-core atheist, thinks the left has gone too far with some of the LGBTQ stuff. The left also makes laws based on their beliefs and morals.

Personally, I’d like to see some laws banning conservatives from using public restrooms. They just make me uncomfortable and weird me out.

[iFred]

Just been reminded that I have yet to delete this forum. Quick, someone say something about Hitler didn't do anything wrong.

[Anti Marine Layer]

6 minutes ago, Rubus Leucodermis said:

Personally, I’d like to see some laws banning conservatives from using public restrooms. They just make me uncomfortable and weird me out.

So when Harry became Sally (s)he felt uncomfortable aiming a penis above a urinal. So uncomfortable (s)he needed to see a psychiatrist.

[MossMan]

17 minutes ago, iFred said:

Just been reminded that I have yet to delete this forum. Quick, someone say something about Hitler didn't do anything wrong.

How’s the new car? 

[Stormy]

13 hours ago, roadtonowhere08 said:

Each side has their respective industries for sure, but we're not going to agree on Planned Parenthood.  It's not some abortion factory like the idiots on the far right think it is.  It has done a lot of good for people in this country unrelated to abortion.  Like... a lot.

That's all I am going to say on that, since the mention of abortion get some people frothing at the mouth, and I ain't got time for froth.

Just like some on here with TDS froth at the mouth at the mere mention of Trump.

[Stormy]

17 hours ago, Iceresistance said:

Or, the start of WW3...

WW3 basically has already started with NATO fighting Russia. This wouldn't be happening if 'you know who' would be in office! The military- industrial complex (MIC) likes wars as they somehow profit from it. 

[Rubus Leucodermis]

1 hour ago, Anti Marine Layer said:

So when Harry became Sally (s)he felt uncomfortable aiming a penis above a urinal. So uncomfortable (s)he needed to see a psychiatrist.

Personally, when I am in a public washroom, I don’t care what other peoples’ nads look like. I don’t even look, so how could I know? I only care that THEY don’t peek at ME. But maybe I’m strange and that’s just me.

[iFred]

1 hour ago, MossMan said:

How’s the new car? 

Very very fast. Went from a Tesla Model 3 to a Model S and now it feels like I drive a boat.

[iFred]

35 minutes ago, Stormy said:

WW3 basically has already started with NATO fighting Russia. This wouldn't be happening if 'you know who' would be in office! The military- industrial complex (MIC) likes wars as they somehow profit from it. 

Ah, here is the "Hitler did nothing wrong" guy I was looking for.

[Anti Marine Layer]

5 hours ago, Rubus Leucodermis said:

Personally, when I am in a public washroom, I don’t care what other peoples’ nads look like. I don’t even look, so how could I know? I only care that THEY don’t peek at ME. But maybe I’m strange and that’s just me.

What if instead of "Men" and "Women" restroom doors said "Biological males" and "Biological females". 

Would it still be oppressive to trans people?

[Iceresistance]

2 hours ago, iFred said:

Just been reminded that I have yet to delete this forum. Quick, someone say something about Hitler didn't do anything wrong.

I'm not going to do it, that is actually very stupid.

He was trying to wipe an entire race just because he disiked them...

[Iceresistance]

17 hours ago, roadtonowhere08 said:

And capitalism is an engine which allows "profit over people" to flourish.  It's not that hard of a concept.  It's just an unfortunate side effect to our system.

Welcome to exploitation, Just like the YouTube bots exploiting loopholes in YouTube community rules...

[MossMan]

@Anti Marine Layer Hope you are a Seacrest fan! 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

16 hours ago, roadtonowhere08 said:

Each side has their respective industries for sure, but we're not going to agree on Planned Parenthood.  It's not some abortion factory like the idiots on the far right think it is.  It has done a lot of good for people in this country unrelated to abortion.  Like... a lot.

That's all I am going to say on that, since the mention of abortion get some people frothing at the mouth, and I ain't got time for froth.

Well now their big money maker is promoting cross sex hormones. 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

9 minutes ago, MossMan said:

@Anti Marine Layer Hope you are a Seacrest fan! 

Does anyone under 80 watch this show?!

[Anti Marine Layer]

18 minutes ago, MossMan said:

@Anti Marine Layer Hope you are a Seacrest fan! 

nope

[MossMan]

6 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Does anyone under 80 watch this show?!

One person that I know of! He hates Marine Layers. 

[Rubus Leucodermis]

29 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Well now their big money maker is promoting cross sex hormones. 

Link?

[Anti Marine Layer]

2 hours ago, MossMan said:

One person that I know of! He hates Marine Layers. 

The marine layer has kept Downtown LA under 80 for a long time.

[Anti Marine Layer]

What happened to Indigo?

[SnarkyGoblin]

10 hours ago, iFred said:

Very very fast. Went from a Tesla Model 3 to a Model S and now it feels like I drive a boat.

you gave money to that goober?!  Should have gotten the Polestar.

[Andie]

16 hours ago, iFred said:

Very very fast. Went from a Tesla Model 3 to a Model S and now it feels like I drive a boat.

City of Fort Worth had a small fleet of electric vehicles. They were so problematic and so many employees complained, the City decided to sell them and stay with conventional fuel.  
Technology has a ways to go.  

[Stormy]

18 hours ago, iFred said:

Ah, here is the "Hitler did nothing wrong" guy I was looking for.

Lol. I'm not sure who you're referring. to. The real Hitler was a terrible guy who likely was responsible for more people's deaths, after Mao and Stalin. And Putin is a another dictator bad dude and an ex KGB who I never liked. It's crazy that he invaded Ukraine and he likely wouldn't have If the US wouldn't look so weak. 

And I meant in a sense it's like world war 3 if numerous countries are involved, but I was being hyperbolic. But I'm still worried this could lead to a real world war III with nuclear weapons being used. 

[Rubus Leucodermis]

15 hours ago, Anti Marine Layer said:

What happened to Indigo?

The “missing” color is pink. (It was in the original rainbow flag design but got dropped early on.) IIRC it was dropped because it was difficult to source suitable fabric in that color.

[Anti Marine Layer]

23 hours ago, iFred said:

Ah, here is the "Hitler did nothing wrong" guy I was looking for.

Well to some people on the left, Trump=Hitler, which is hyperbole of course, and many on the right say Trump did nothing wrong. 

But if you're one of those guys (sorry about the non-inclusive language) who thinks Trump = Hitler, I understand why you feel that way about some people here.

[Stormy]

1 hour ago, Anti Marine Layer said:

Well to some people on the left, Trump=Hitler, which is hyperbole of course, and many on the right say Trump did nothing wrong. 

But if you're one of those guys (sorry about the non-inclusive language) who thinks Trump = Hitler, I understand why you feel that way about some people here.

Yeah there's no comparison between those two because Trump is responsible for the overturning of Roe vs Wade which likely already saved thousands of lives! And it's up to the individual states on what they allow which is the way it should be. Some liberal states like CA are probably even more lenient now then they were about abortion while others aren't, of course.

But if someone wants to delete a thread, I really don't mind, and actually prefer that once in a while as rarely revisit or have time to look at old posts anyway. 

[Rubus Leucodermis]

25 minutes ago, Stormy said:

Yeah there's no comparison between those two because Trump is responsible for the overturning of Roe vs Wade which likely already saved thousands of lives! And it's up to the individual states on what they allow which is the way it should be. Some liberal states like CA are probably even more lenient now then they were about abortion while others aren't, of course.

But if someone wants to delete a thread, I really don't mind, and actually prefer that once in a while as rarely revisit or have time to look at old posts anyway. 

Oh, come on.

No intelligent person believes the goal is to return control of abortion policy to the states. It is a blanket ban at the Federal level.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

2 hours ago, Stormy said:

Yeah there's no comparison between those two because Trump is responsible for the overturning of Roe vs Wade which likely already saved thousands of lives! And it's up to the individual states on what they allow which is the way it should be. Some liberal states like CA are probably even more lenient now then they were about abortion while others aren't, of course.

But if someone wants to delete a thread, I really don't mind, and actually prefer that once in a while as rarely revisit or have time to look at old posts anyway. 

Abortion is a holy sacrament now. How dare you utter any blasphemy against it.  

[SilverFallsAndrew]

5 hours ago, Rubus Leucodermis said:

The “missing” color is pink. (It was in the original rainbow flag design but got dropped early on.) IIRC it was dropped because it was difficult to source suitable fabric in that color.

I thought it was because we are trying to erase the idea of traditional femininity. 

[Andie]

We’re the hot spot in No Tx at 101.  Tomorrow’s high expected to be 97/98.   
Meanwhile I’m outside in this lovely summer evening grilling some chicken.  

[MossMan]

On 6/28/2023 at 12:56 PM, Anti Marine Layer said:

nope

The saga continues! 

[Anti Marine Layer]

1 hour ago, Andie said:

We’re the hot spot in No Tx at 101.  Tomorrow’s high expected to be 97/98.   
Meanwhile I’m outside in this lovely summer evening grilling some chicken.  

Need a hot reaction.