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County Clerk released
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/09/08/jailed-kentucky-clerk/ I smell a lawsuit in the works, I can see being fired for refusing to work as directed but jailed ??? there's just a whole bunch of things that will come into play if she takes this to court. Godfather.
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Another thread closed and no one got banned?
So another thread has been locked and it appears that no one was banned. I'm amazed, lol. So let's bet which thread gets locked up next!!! My guess is the El Chappo Sean Penn thread.
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Looking for an old friend from New York......kbauer
Her name is Katie Bauer, does anyone know her? She was a big pj fan, we have no mutual friends and I would really like to get in touch with her. Creep ball busting comments are welcomed thanks.
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Chicago is often called "Chiraq"
I had no idea this term existed. Caught my attention. Sorry. I read my news on CNN and it won't let me copy and paste. Chicago family was gunned down, wounding baby, killing mom, grandmother http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/29/us/chicago-shooting-crime-family-gunned-down/index.html
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Where are you on the spectrum of hope?
Having been involved in other conversations elsewhere related to this topic (and similar conversations here in the past), I'm curious as to how you good folks currently see yourselves on the spectrum of hope for this world, for your community, for your country, for civilization as a whole and for life as a whole…
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Trump vs Clinton
"Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were walking down the street when they came to a homeless person. Trump gave the homeless person his business card and told him to come to his office for a job. He then took $20 out of his pocket and gave it to the homeless person. Hillary was very impressed, so when they came to another…
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Death of Kim Jong Il documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niPk0Rof1YQ I couldn't help but shed tears watching this.
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North Korea Announces That It Has Detonated First Hydrogen Bomb
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/06/world/asia/north-korea-hydrogen-bomb-test.html?smid=fb-share&_r=0 WASHINGTON — North Korea declared Wednesday that it had detonated its first hydrogen bomb. The test, if true, would dramatically escalate the nuclear challenge from one of the world’s most isolated and dangerous states. In a…
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200 Nations sign on to Paris Climate Deal
I'm so used to these things falling short but it really looks like we might be heading in the right direction at last! Maybe to early for this I have to do it: :triumph: http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/dec/12/paris-climate-deal-200-nations-sign-finish-fossil-fuel-era
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Obama supports terrorists
The official WH Facebook and the page Barack Obama has been bombarded for days now by angry Egyptians. This planned and flawlessly executed effort is part of an anti-propaganda campaign on the part of Egyptians against the Muslim Brotherhood as a warning to us :o . They are fully aware that BHO had much to do with Morsi…
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**The REAL Donald Trump for President Thread!**
Unlike the other thread with a similar title, this thread is for ACTUAL supporters of Donald Trump becoming President of the United States in 2016! This isn't a thread to bash on Mr. Trump or his opponents in the 2016 presidential race. This is meant to be a thread where Mr. Trump's supporters can talk about anything…
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Stock Market Rally?
The republicans are in Jeopardy of losing control of congress Big Buisness wants them to maintain control Strong stock market is helps the GOP Can big business conspire to make the market rise? with overly optimistic projections Large investments recommendations etc.?
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Bill Clinton---President Heckler
This is from today's Chicago Tribune: Editorials President Heckler January 22, 2008 The best observation heard about the peculiar campaign antics of Bill Clinton is that he's behaving like a Little League dad: screaming from the stands, discomfiting those he's trying to help and generally forgetting that he's not supposed…
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Affluenza
I'm sure some of you have seen or heard of this story. Nothing surprising (sadly), but still outrageous. http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/11/us/texas- ... index.html I know that the American justice system has long been very favourable to the rich, but this is pretty extreme. 6 people's lives ruined and probation? Please audit…
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George Carlin, for president!
I've always been a fan of George Carlin. I've listened to just about every officially released piece of comedy he has done, and some that weren't official. That being said.. some of the ideas he has and comments he makes are just so true in so many ways it makes me think that a guy like this is who we need running the…
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How to Change the World
Has anyone seen this documentary? It's focused on the birth of Greenpeace which, I didn't know, started in humble fashion in Vancouver. There is graphic footage of Russian whaling ships slaughtering sperm whales and horrific footage of Canadians slaughtering baby seals for their fur. Ever since I could think at all, I've…
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Difference between communism and socialism
Could somebody please explain this to me? I have looked online and am still confused. My recent reading of Animal Farm has led me to look into communism vs capitalism vs socialism.
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SoCal Gas Methane Leak
http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-porter-ranch-20151228-story.html uthern California Gas Co. officials said Sunday they have pinpointed the location of a leaking natural gas injection well that has displaced thousands of residents in the upscale San Fernando Valley community of Porter Ranch. Workers were…
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Christmas on a 1-10 Scale of Dumbness
I was thinking about this on the way to work this morning. Where does Christmas fall on the scale of dumbness, with 1 being completely dumb and pointless, and 10 being smart and meaningful? I mean, I'm not completely adverse to Christmas and thought cincybearcat made a pretty good case for it in this post:…
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Barack Hussein Obama
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama or would you vote for hussein ross perot?
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#IWillProtectYou
Soldiers tell fearful Muslim girl, 'I Will Protect You' http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/trending/soldiers-tell-fearful-muslim-girl-i-will-protect-you?google_editors_picks=true Soldiers tell fearful Muslim girl, '#IWillProtectYou' NOMAAN MERCHANT, ASSOCIATED PRESS 6:30 PM, Dec 27, 2015 Melissa Yassini and her…
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The Republican Debate Last Night
Reactions, thoughts? Rubio would be way better than Trump at this point...
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racist rant caught on film....against Brazilian guys
How do things like this even exist? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRpiwa3so8U
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With political correctness nowadays..........
Would Nazi's in today's world be called German Extremists in order not to offend Nazi's or German's?
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Creationist Who Believes in Chemtrails to Head Arizona State Senate Education Committee
Creationist Chemtrail fanatic to head up AZ State's Education Committee. What more can I add except maybe, good luck with that, AZ! :i_dunno: http://news.yahoo.com/creationist-believes-chemtrails-head-arizona-181743292.html
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President Undercut
While everyone is clamoring about what Donald Trump is saying, the current POTUS was undercut by his Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: http://thehill.com/policy/defense/261644-general-we-have-not-contained-isis And his Secretary of Defense: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/defense-sec-ash-carter-isis-is-not-contained/…
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Justice Scalia Suggests Blacks Belong at "Slower" Colleges
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2015/12/justice-scalia-suggests-blacks-belong-slower-colleges-fisher-university-texas During oral arguments in a pivotal affirmative action case on Wednesday morning, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia raised the suggestion that African American students might belong at less rigorous…
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Our Fate Lies With Americans
This is the World's reality now. We live in a globalized society that continues to exploit the poor through economic imperialistic measures. The results are global warming; extreme poverty; mass displacement; refugees; terrorism; war and suffering. Peace is a funny thing - it's a nice little term we all say we want but in…
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A.I. Pro or Con?
So lets step away from the blood, the gore, and the ludicrous for a few minutes and discuss Artificial Intelligence. Are you pro or con or somewhere in between? The question was prompted by this article:…