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End the culture of hate and narcissism.
No, this is not a thread about the Narcissist in Chief (although it well could be, as he is a prime example of overblown hate and narcissism). No, I'm calling out everyone who derides, chastises, or berates others without first making an attempt at using kindness and thoughtful instruction first. And I'm calling myself out…
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How do you define "No justice, no peace"?
This is a common phrase heard frequently lately for obvious reasons. What I'm wondering is, what does this phrase mean? It seems to me it can be interpreted in at least a few ways. What it implies is that until there is justice, protest cannot happen in a peaceful manner. And yet, many who protest (and this is my way of…
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European re scheduled dates 2021
I had tickets for the PJ Imola gig in Italy in July. The tour was cancelled and apparently all dates are being rescheduled. I managed to get flight refunded but my hotel I had booked wont cancel and refund my booking. Any news/updates would really be helpful.
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Daily Humanity - Did it touch You?
Please post something you saw that made you stop and believe in humanity. I've had the privilege to meet some of the greatest people in my personal and professional life associated with Pearl Jam. Had the privilege of traveling to Europe and meeting like minded people that have become long time friends. Okay... I recently…
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Orange the World / Wear Orange
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Resolution 54/134). The premise of the day is to raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject to rape,…
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End of the American Empire?
Is Covid-19 the beginning of the end of the American Empire? The Decline and Fall of the American Empire LINK Even if you don’t think it’s likely, it’s always best to be prepared. Rome reached its peak of military power around the year 107, when Trajan completed the conquest of Dacia (the territory of modern Romania). With…
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James Miller's resignation letter to Defense Secretary
A letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper By James N. MillerJUNE 2, 2020 June 2, 2020 Hon. Mark T. Esper Secretary of Defense The Pentagon Washington, D.C., 20301 Dear Secretary Esper, I resign from the Defense Science Board, effective immediately. When I joined the Board in early 2014, after leaving government service as…
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Do you agree with this chart?
Saw this this morning and thought it was interesting. Thoughts? https://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-biased-is-your-news-source-you-probably-wont-agree-with-this-chart-2018-02-28?reflink=mw_share_facebook&fbclid=IwAR1VRFyWS__H8MFQjzmJeuGrQE-64Rz0xWHgu2y-t1qB6PruGu7_ah6IC3I
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Adopt a State, voter registration drive...
Vote, Save America https://votesaveamerica.com/adopt-a-state/?fbclid=IwAR1sPIvcCuw9yiLz1JKoDn4uVhO7zO3nYlmEiUVlh4CM-EqkcfG6ofHTh40
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P65 CA Warning Label
I'm starting to notice these warnings start showing up on a few purchases as of late ... The first time was a week ago when I got a fuel filter part for a Kubota off road vehicle. Just a little piece of molded plastic with a big warning on it telling me to go to P65warnings.ca.gov. Then this morning I'm looking for an air…
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Congratulations UK people...UK Government downgrades Covid-19
Congratulations UK people your kind caring most trustworthy Government has downgraded Covid-19 due to it's low Mortality rate... So you can now leave your houses and celebrate this wonderful announcement and occasion and get back to normal life how it was before this virus 😊 Source:…
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Justin Amash for POTUS?
Read an interview in the WaPo. Doesn't stand a chance, in my opinion. Other than how to talk about phasing out social security, not one expressed vision for the country. Now I need to look into his legislative achievements, or lack thereof. And he wrote in Randy Paul in 2016. Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan is not the…
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How are you helping artist(s)/band(s) during coronavirus?
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1/20/09...
Feels like a loooong time away. I wonder what "you have to have a warrant to spy on people, I mean, you don't need a warrant, but we're not spying on Americans, I mean, yes, we're spying on Americans, but only those calling countries with Al-Queida, I mean, yes, of course we're collecting all the phone records of every…
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Iran shoots down US drone
A US military drone has been shot down by an Iranian surface-to-air missile while in international airspace over the Strait of Hormuz, US officials say. Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said it shot down the drone over Iranian airspace, near Kuhmobarak in the southern province of Hormozgan. IRGC commander…
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Shocked by Heart ICD! ouch...again! Oct '19
Ever seen the video of Anthony Van Loo go down on the field (pitch) and get shocked back by his cardiac ICD? https://youtu.be/DU_i0ZzIV5U Well, I had one of these implanted a couple years ago. Received my first "shock" the other morning. Around 6am I was sound asleep one second, then wide WIDE awake the next second. I sat…
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a 1/3 of honeybees are dead this year 2010
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2010/05/02-1 Fears for Crops as Shock Figures From America Show Scale of Bee Catastrophe The world may be on the brink of biological disaster after news that a third of US bee colonies did not survive the winter by Alison Benjamin Disturbing evidence that honeybees are in terminal…
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IRS stimulus checks
For those who have been shut out til now, the application has been updated. I was able to get through to add info and show as eligible now.... article I found it in...…
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Pandora has passed :( she used to post here ....
mickeyrat posted it on AET that our Pandora passed away this past Monday 10/6 , please keep her family in your thoughts :( damn she never got to post here again .....I figured folks here would like to know she was always here ....
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We are all Greeks!
The truth about Greece
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Your pick for first U.S. female president?
Now that Hillary has made it official she is running ( http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/12/hillary-clinton-2016_n_6134814.html ) who would you like to see become the first U.S. female president?
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Factory farms are as despicable a wet markets.
There has been a lot of outcry about how horrible China's wet markets are, and rightly so. But the same concern and outrage could, and should, be targeted at our factory farms. The abuse to animals is wrong, and the danger to our own health as a result of this gross kind if food production is real. Thank you Bill Maher for…
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increasing health insurance premiums
My boss just told everyone this morning that our (already expensive) health insurance premiums are going up 20%. Co-Pays are going up by $5 and prescriptions are slightly higher. I wonder how much this is COVID related. I'm already barely able to afford it. anyone seen any increases yet?
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How do you think Coronavirus will change the world?
I keep hearing/reading people saying the world will never be the same after this crisis is over. Some think we'll be more grateful for all the little things we now miss (e.g., going out to a cafe or meeting with friends) and be more kind to one another. Some think the days of working in an office are over and working from…
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Merged: What Happens if Biden Drops Out?
This discussion has been merged.
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17 Dead in Canadian province of Nova Scotia in a mass shooting
Nova Scotia gunman shot dead after killing 17 people in 'senseless' and 'random' rampage https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/nova-scotia-shooting-rcmp I believe this is the largest mass shooting in Canadian history. The pos shooter is dead. needless to say Canada is in shock and in mourning.
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Who Should Biden pick as his running mate?
(Top candidates per the MSM, except the NY Governor)
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Making a Murderer (Crime-Docu similar to West Memphis Three case)
Anyone watched Making a Murderer on Netflix yet? It reminds me so much of the West Memphis Three trial. Corrupt police and procecutors, an incompetent defense lawyer - this case shows a dark picture of the US justice system. I wonder if these cases (Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey) will get the attention the WMT got, both…
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Planned Obsolescence
Planned Obsolescence. Are we just now catching on? Apparently so: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/apr/15/the-right-to-repair-planned-obsolescence-electronic-waste-mountain Planned obsolescence: the outrage of our electronic waste mountain "Unrepairable phones and laptops are one of the scandals of our throwaway…
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The Nation State of California
While watching California Governor Gavin Newsom's noontime COVID update the other day, I noticed him use the phrase "Nation State" in referring to California. Newsom never comes right out and badmouths our current federal administration but, rather, does so in more intelligent and subtle ways. I wondered if others had…