Exactly

All I’m saying is that depending on the culture, what you think is okay is really offensive

Laugh at an idiot

That would depend on whom you are referring to. I voted for Reagan. That was the last time any Republican intereusted me.
There’s no such thing as a radical left. Just the left.
Your side are the ones that brought The Tea Party in 2007. This movement morphed into Trumpism and MAGA. EXTREME FAR RIGHT REPUBLICANS. I suppose you are going to bring up Obama and Biden. Both were fairly middle of the road democrats. And, let me remind you that for big portions of those administrations the Congress was either under the Republican contraorden split down the middle. The last three wars were started by Republican presidents. The last big disaster of the economy started during a Republican president. And now? Biden left the Clown in a fairly good place. It wasn’t perfect but, with a little work it could have been a really good economy. What did we get? Well, I don’t think you are blind.
However, what I or you or anyone has done in the past, the present is what counts.
Please, tell us what great things or designs has the current president done or plans to keep a big chunk of the electorate from starving.

Phart, I copy/pasted this because it’s easier than writing it out myself.

The word "Negro" comes from Spanish/Portuguese for "black" but is now generally considered dated and often offensive in English, largely replaced by "Black" or "African American" since the 1960s, though it was once a term of dignity used by leaders like W.E.B. Du Bois; exceptions exist for historical contexts or specific organizations (like the UNCF or Negro Leagues Baseball Museum) where it's part of the official name.

Should he have auditioned on “The Apprentice”?

This is the real one.
MR LONELY- Bobby Vinton

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Lonely, I am Mr. Lonely,
I have nobody for my own.
I am so lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely,
wish I had someone to call on the phone.

Now I'm a soldier, a lonely soldier,
Away from home, through no wish of my own.
That's why I'm lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely,
I wish that I could go back home.

Letters, never a letter,
I get no letters in the mail.
I've been forgotten, yeah, forgotten,
Oh how I wonder, how is it I failed.

Now I'm a soldier, a lonely soldier,
Away from home, through no wish of my own.
That's why I'm lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely,
I wish that I could go back home.

Mama’s bad.

Yes, it is. This is your soapbox so I’ll let you suggest ways to make a difference. I plan to vote against these people in any election that I’m legally allowed to vote in.

🤣🤣🤣are you serious?

Phart, I owe you an apology. I experienced a brain fart. The Somali thing, for some reason I totally forgot about the fraud happening in Minnesota. I was thinking Africa. Yes, these people stole federal funds. Yes, they need to be prosecuted. Yes, about this I do care. However, what do you want me to do other than cheer for the prosecution?

You mean all 7? 🤣🤣🤣

Then go and tell all those that love my pics that and see what they think about you.

I don’t care what the Somalis did with their money.
Nor do I care how generous the Clown was before he became a criminal

Phart, I copy/paste because I do research to find agreement on what I believe and post. I don’t
judge everything as WRONG and dumb and illegal and God only knows what else, just that that is. I know there’s more that can be done, but, not by I or me.
Yes, I can demonstrate, write letters to editors, post here and other places, but, the real work has to be done, en mass, by people that have the power, hopefully in agreement with my views. Right now there’s no such group. The Congress is controlled by the Republicans and they follow the Clown without question. So, maybe you are right and I’m just superfluous.
Now, I gather that you believe what many have said here that I don’t know anything. That all I can do is copy/paste other people’s thoughts and opinions. Fair enough. Maybe I’m an idiot with a thumb, but, I know that what I post is the truth. It doesn’t matter if I came up with it or someone else did.
Here, for the record, are my opinions formed by what I see. The price of beef is obscene. In the last 11 months steak prices doubled. It started because of Trump tariffs making imported beef more expensive. I saw this. Not NBC or the New York Times or any one else. Electricity is up at least 10%. Not saying it because I copy/pasted. I say it because I pay every month.
You want to know what I think about the problem of illegal aliens? I think it’s a distraction to keep uninformed a,,holes voting for a Republican Clown. As long as they are kept stupid they won’t know how ignorant their president is. I believe that the best way to handle the problem of illegals is to get them temporary visas and then create a whole department of judges that handle nothing but this. I believe we have to quadruple the number of judges for this. These judges should be concentrated in the southwest part of the country. I believe that the process should be legal and enforcement should be swift. Perhaps establish a government run airline.
Okay. Let me start with healthcare. I believe that doctors should be regulated to keep their income lower. It’s indecent that people are dying while they vacation in Europe. I also want pharmaceutical companies to not be able to hold a patent for more than ten years. After that, competition would be able to produce similar products at a lower cost. But, the biggest issue, in my opinion, is that they use us to subsidize the cost of meds in other countries. They should be forced to charge for medicines what they charge in foreign countries.
I believe that tariffs are a tax on US, the American consumer. Any idiot with a two year college degree in economics can tell you that, but, that idiot that is our Prez, the great businessman that bankrupted a casino and five other companies, doesn’t know shit about economics.
As far as voting rights I believe that everyone that is a citizen of this country should be allowed to vote. If a case can be made that a person is not competent by qualified medical professionals or if the person is a lawbreaker, then, they should be excluded. There should be NO OTHER REASON to keep a citizen from voting.

Okay, Phart, I given you my thoughts and, frankly, I don’t see why it matters that I did or went to Google and copy/pasted something that mirrors my take on things.
Now, I’m going to flip this conversation. Why is it that you take umbrage with my lack of personal information about my opinions yet, you never tell us how YOU would try to resolve these problems.
BTW, I was a Girl Scout troop leader. I was on call, on campus, during hurricanes for twenty years working at Baptist Hospital. Until 2019 I was a volunteer beach cleaner every year. I participated in toy drives for vets at Christmas. I always donate to the homeless (when I have change). I’m a good neighbor. I keep my home neat and clean and I have helped neighbors who were in need, especially if they had children. So, please, don’t make it sound like I don’t care.

First sentence, supposedly the almighty’s first rule is procreate. You are saying it’s a question of morals. The sanctity of marriage is a well known attribute in our country. Most households consist of a family united in that endeavor.
As to the second part of your post, the story itself is ABOUT FRAUDSTERS. Senator Rick Scott ‘s company defrauded the National Government of untold millions while he was CEO, yet, he’s a Senator from the state of Florida. The Clown was found guilty of banking fraud, yet, he’s President.
Instead of posting negative and limited wrongs, why don’t you post about the good that’s being done?

You make some good points, and the enphesis is on some, but listing these points, or problems, doesn’t constitute to a solution. I read in your blog that you are suggesting a revolution. Maybe you are right, but, a revolution without purpose leads to another Cuba or the Congo. We need more than that. I admit I don’t have much more than waiting until the midterms.

Sorry, are you saying we should have had machine pillboxes set up every 50 yards?

So don’t walk away. They want to be helpful. I’ve been using YouTube premium for years and most of the time they come up with a very good selection of videos I like. The more you use it the more they get it right.

Phart, we all know your views on government help for the poor but, we are taking about something else.

Phart, you are grouping two different actions, combining them, into something that can be true for both situations. A person can care deeply for a bleeding or dead victim and, be also concerned about the LEGAL RIGHTS of a supposed criminal no matter how certain it is that that person is guilty. That is the way the law works and it’s the law we have agreed to abide by. To believe in this is not the actions of a low IQ individual. If anything, this view of yours qualifies you for that tag.

This applies to illegal immigrants too. You don’t want them here? That’s fine. You want to send them back? That’s fine too, but, it has to be done in a legal way. If you don’t like the current laws then work to change them through the participation of Congress and not by the use of a signature of one individual. If you believe this is okay then, this, too qualifies you for that tag.

I can’t change your opinions. I just think that you should consider that the way these problems are being handled are not in alignment with the great majority of the electorate from both political parties. What’s more, this administration has made a huge mess of the economy. Don’t bring Biden into this. That ship has sailed. Along with everything else they’ve destroyed or crippled it’s going to take years, literally years, to fix this by administrations from both political parties.

Phart, you are right. It’s crazy.

Look to me, you are putting the cart before the horse. Government stepped in BECAUSE those cities were out of control. However, in what form did they step in? Bigger police forces? More funds for education? Fighting poverty? More employment? Higher minimum wages? Fairer voter participation?
Those family units that are virtually non-existent are a huge problem. I agree, but, without Big Government, how do you propose we deal with it? And before you say there’s too much red tape and waste of resources (and I agree with that), remember, nothing is perfect but something has to be done. Individual help is needed but it’s nowhere enough. Government help has to be.

That is your opinion, but, don’t you think that 50 +/- yrs, with so many Republicans in power, that that supposedly bad advice would have been given the boot? Even today, a yr after the Clown got re-elected, I don’t hear him saying, “Johnson was wrong”.

The control of the people, even by elitists, in this country, is achieved by having elections. You can argue, and I won’t dispute it, that money, lies, manipulation of facts, and character assassination is/are frequently used to get votes. Elections, however, where a voter CHOOSES to vote for an individual, is what chooses what our government will be. The results may or may not be good for the people, but, they choose. The limits that these governments have are directly proportional to the educated participation of the electorate and, the constant supervision of those that believe that because they got elected can do whatever they want. I’ve always believed that NO ONE wants an excess of government. Just enough to keep us safe and accommodating to our needs.

Okay, you are not an anarchist. I didn’t label you. Thanks for that clarification. It was more of a question by me than a statement, but, you are a conservative, right leaning, citizen, right? So, let me ask you, what do you think of the EPA, the WHO, abortion, gun control, conservation laws, and treatment of illegal aliens? Because, in my book, many people want to live their lives in a cocoon where they don’t care about their neighbors. They just, and I quote, “don’t want the State to tell me how I should live my life, so long as I am harming no one.”

And no, I don’t believe “ that there are only two sides in this issue: total submission/dependency or total anarchy?” and I never said that. I notice you project to conclusions that are not what I’ve written (I do that too, sometimes 🤣 I’ve also noted that the minute you saw my opinion and you didn’t like them, you went straight to character assassination instead of refuting them with facts. It seemed that you dismissed me and my opinions because I’m a dumb blond woman that should stay away from politics. I’m going to borrow from your book and say you are a misogynist.

Who is the Johnson you are referring to?

Skittles, all kidding aside, yes, I do spend time here. Obviously, you don’t have kids. I need something to keep me from going crazy. For real, my son may not see another birthday and I don’t know how to cope with that. I built a persona here just to have some fun. To unplug from the world. I never thought I’d need it to give me a few moments away from a grief that no parent should have to live through.

Uuuuu! Chihuahua, you hurt ma feelings.

JustWill????

Why do you categorize people that have a legitimate difference of opinion to yours as “low-IQ antagonist or hostile prejudiced individuals”?

THE CHIEF AND THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Chief Smith and his wife had been trying for years to have a baby, but with no luck.
Finally, they decided to use a surrogate father.
The morning the man was supposed to arrive, the Chief was getting ready to leave for the base. He gave his wife a kiss and said...
“Well, honey, I’m off to morning quarters. The man should be here any minute.”
Half an hour later, by pure coincidence, a door-to-door baby photographer...new to the area, rang the doorbell.
“Good morning, ma’am,” he said cheerfully. “I’ve come to...”
“Oh, no need to explain,” said Mrs. Smith, flustered. “I’ve been expecting you.”
“You have?” said the photographer, surprised but pleased....
“Well, that’s great! Did you know babies are my specialty?”
“That’s what my husband and I were hoping for,” she said nervously. “Please, come in.”
Once inside, she blushed and asked...
“So… where do we start?!”
The photographer smiled...
“Don’t worry, ma’am, I usually try two in the bathtub, one on the couch, and maybe a few on the bed. Sometimes the living room floor works best, you can really spread out there.”
Mrs. Smith’s jaw dropped...
She thought to herself...
“The living room floor?! No wonder it never worked out for the Chief and me!”
He continued...
“Of course, I can’t guarantee a perfect one every time, but if I try several positions and shoot from six or seven angles, I’m sure you’ll be satisfied with the results.”
“Six or seven angles?” gasped Mrs. Smith.
“Well, in my line of work, you can’t rush. I’d love to be in and out in five minutes, but you’d be disappointed with that.”
Mrs. Smith murmured, “Don’t I know it…”
The photographer opened his case and pulled out a portfolio...
“Here’s one I did on top of a ship,” he said proudly.
“Oh my goodness!” Mrs. Smith exclaimed.
“And these twins turned out great,” he added. “Though their mother was tough to work with. I finally had to take her to the pier to get the job done right. Sailors were crowding four and five deep to watch.”
“Four and five deep?” she whispered, amazed.
“Yes, ma’am. It took over three hours. The mother was yelling, I was sweating, and when the seagulls started pecking at my equipment, I knew it was time to pack it in.”
Mrs. Smith gasped...
“They pecked at your equipment?!”
“True story,” said the photographer. “Anyway, if you’re ready, I’ll just set up my tripod and we can get started.”
“Tripod?” she squeaked.
“Oh yes, ma’am. I need a tripod to hold my Canon. It’s far too big to handle by hand for very long.”
Mrs. Smith fainted.

If you say so but they are censes. It’s how your mind interprets these imputes that count.
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I HATE AUTO-CORRECT. GRRRRRRR!!!

Is this question about or for a certain person?

It’s mutual

I’m guessing you are an anarchist

That would s exactly the point. Many situations that beg for a solution can’t be helped except in a token way. Your opinion is, generally, valid. But, there are many **** people (because we tend to think that this was passed to protect the little tikes ) that won’t listen to parents to not use social media but, can’t argue if they can’t access social media due to government actions. If one kid’s life is positively impacted, then, this is a good effort.
However, if we accept that this is whistling in the wind, then, as a very smart man, what do you recommend should be done short of shutting down the internet?

Can’t?

Sir-Skittles is Mongo‘s illegitimate son but you, Pitbull, you raised him. He’s so polite. Not at all like you.

Does Mongo know he’s your illegitimate son?

And real, unlike you.

You are right on the first
On the second, WOODY is not here anymore.

Effective like what? At least they are trying.

It is colder than normal for this time in the year. Locals bring out their arctic clothing 🤣

And there it is. Thank you. It took you long enough to declare your hostile position.
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And what do you have against bullshiters that haven’t done anything to you? Or do you have something against women in general?

Bear hunting season started in Florida.

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These poor animals are losing their range lands to uncontrolled development. Sad

You are in the beginning of the dry season. Rain during these times (October to April) occurs ahead of a cold front.

Why unnecessary?

Compliments of a dear friend and retired Navy chief.

THE SENIOR CHIEF’S HONEYMOON MEMORIES.
A retired Senior Chief and his bride of forty years were retracing their honeymoon route, hitting all the same liberty spots they had stumbled through back when he was just a salty Second Class with a high-and-tight and a pocket full of bad decisions.
As they cruised down a quiet country road, they passed a ranch with a tall deer fence running alongside.
The wife looked out the window, smiled, and said...
“Sweetheart, let’s do the same thing we did here forty years ago!”
The Senior Chief, never one to ignore orders, pulled the car over like he was answering a Boatswain’s pipe.
His wife backed against the fence, and the two went at it like a couple of newlyweds on their first port call in Naples.
Back in the car, the Senior Chief wiped his brow, grinned, and said...
“Darlin’, you sure never moved like that forty years ago or any time since that I can remember!”
His wife straightened her hair, gave him that look only a Navy wife can, and replied...
“Forty years ago, that damn fence wasn’t electric!”

What free shit Phart? Are you getting some of that? I haven’t. And why would you think that anyone, let alone Democrats, would like us to be a third world country? It’s obvious you’ve never been in a third world country country.

I think I agree with you? 😈

I’m sorry. I didn’t realize you are a psychologist. Do you use a couch or a chair?
Let me clarify. You come into my house with definitions that you imply have to do with me. I don’t know why. I don’t think I’ve given you the satisfaction of pissing you off. So, what gives?