David the Gnome

@jbnw

Both of them – it is all one big war party.  So for the time being, the future looks grim.

And before any newbs ask – yes, I’m American, too.

The future of the human race depends on the leaders and decisions of many Nations.  So while it is accurate to say our choice is important, so is that of every other Country.  China, for example, could have a larger impact than us, for better or worse.  India too.

As far as I am concerned th…[Read more]

I have heard people on both sides of the fence spit “fake news” at news that was obviously genuine that they just didn’t like.  Like my father’s reaction when i told him Biden had fought against desegregation.

This one I very much believe.  Trump is a crook – but for all I know, given the laws these days, his tax evasion may be perfectly legal.

Intriguing.  I may have to actually vote in that particular contest if I keep liking what I am reading about her.  I have vowed not to vote for another millionaire – but as far as I can tell she isn’t one.

I liked Tupacs music well enough – some of it – anyway.  But who cares if she knows a celebrity has died?  I can’t keep up with them either.

It is a bit odd that she attempts to cling to a false image after repeatedly being proven to be full of shit… But it worked for Reagan, Clinton, Obama, Bush and Trump.  Or at least, no one gave much of a…[Read more]

That anyone would manage to really nail him down.  Those with the power to do so aren’t going to be interested in trying.

Trump seeing the inside of a prison cell (even a posh one) is about as likely as a snow storm in hell.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out.  In appearance, at least, neither party is as socially conservative as they once were.  Of course, they use that to try to keep the economic issues more quiet, but…

The general public might be just a little outraged that the choice is just like (if she dyed her hair) the really, really creepy l…[Read more]

Anyone who tries to force that shit on employees who didn’t volunteer for it should go to prison.  Hell, just trying to sell the sick idea should cost them any business from anyone even slightly decent and sane.

It is one thing to experiment in voluntary settings – but imagine a not so distant future where an employer can practically read your…[Read more]

After watching the full video, I can see that the officer was struggling to detain her.  The right call at that point would have been to call in someone properly trained in restraint.  His resorting to the taser was flat out wrong.  Anyone with even a little training in martial Arts probably could have managed better – and someone properly re…[Read more]

I can understand her being asked to leave – and after repeatedly refusing to do so, I can understand escorting her away.  What I have an issue with is the taser.  This was a hefty dude – he should have been able to properly restrain her without that.

Of course, I know from experience (one of my sisters is tiny, but damn fierce) that even people w…[Read more]

I really don’t give a shit which of the two holds the office.  I have no power over it (I do not believe our votes are counted accurately) and I consider them both to be cruel, deeply ignorant and corrupt as hell.

So, no, not going out in the street for that.  I need something that actually matters first.

@mizzgrizz

The media doesn’t like to touch on religion much.  They would offend far too many of their viewers if they critized religious beliefs – and that type of stuff usually doesn’t sell as well as sex scandals and such.  Truth is, most religions have elements of extremism – this one is just a lot crazier than most.

It is old Testament, f…[Read more]

This is a group of fanatics.  I’m not a fan of organized religion, but I was raised Catholic.  While the beliefs may seem strange, the average Catholic would have nothing to do with a group like this.

Generally speaking, Catholics are pretty mixed when it comes to how they practice and what they believe.  There are a lot of more extreme groups th…[Read more]

For your support.  The fact that my whole family (except for my fiance) is against me on this makes it hard.  They think they’re being responsible, that there will be enough distance in the church.  Only a couple confirmed cases in the County.  Hell, chances are they’re right – but I can’t help but ask the question: What if they are wrong?  What…[Read more]

Is incredible.  These aren’t stupid people, but just being there is a risk.  No masks, that risk goes up.  Small church, it goes up more.  A few dozen people – and the following reception in a small, indoor area…

No doubt there will be fewer people than were at the Millinocket wedding, but damn if it isn’t begging for trouble.  Just takes one.…[Read more]

My fiance said – and I agree, that if we were getting married right now it would be a virtual wedding.

My father tells me that there is currently only one case in my county.  That if someone were sick they would know.  That there is almost “no risk”.  The people in Millinocket probably thought the same.  But that ended badly – and one of the peo…[Read more]

Becomes to resist when you realize that both parties and the system itself…. rotten to the core.  IMO and all that.

Sanders was their chance for redemption.  Now?  I have no interest in supporting either party.

@ohiobarbarian

I have never seen my dad as wasted as he got that night.  Got dropped off at home roaring drunk.  Came in and kept repeating in a shout “How did this happen?!?”  Grabbed my shirt front like he was either going to kick my ass or fall on me.  “David, how the fuck did this happen?”

Didn’t really know what to say, so I just sort of…[Read more]