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General & Hellos

Mar 3, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by edgyberry

POLLDo you think weed should be legalized? What are your thoughts on restrictions, and what the money will go to, etc.

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General & Hellos

Apr 17, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Admin

LINKIs the 'Intellectual Dark Web' Politically Diverse ?

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General & Hellos

Mar 31, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Admin

I'm thinking of replacing the "Are you a "Social Justice Warrior?" question with something less combative and more specific to this website. Here are a few ideas... please vote or suggest another. The goal is to set the tone of the website for the ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 14, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by chuckpo

Where is the line between acceptable and unacceptable speech on IDW? Saw a video on a post that seemed really far right to me. Remember, I'm an Independent who stands in opposition to the drifting left. But, I'm probably not going to fit very ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 11, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Admin

What's new at IDW.community We’ve come a long way! From the site’s inception just a few weeks ago, we have amassed a population of over 20K users, many of whom return on a regular basis to take advantage of our platform to ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 4, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Carolee

I need some good alternatives to mainstream media...suggestions?

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General & Hellos

Mar 20, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Byoung1

A lot of the posts I read and the answers/discussions. Most people are using aliases-MySpace type name. Why? What are you fearful of?

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General & Hellos

Mar 28, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by JillianClayton

Have you come to expect rudeness and knee-jerk cynicism online? This is my first actual post here, and I normally refrain from doing so because I tend to be wordy. Sorry about that. I didn't realize just how much I'd become accustomed to constantly ...

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General & Hellos

Mar 17, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Golda

I am so tired of the marketing companies now making sure all ads have 1 of all the new faces. 1 white, 1 black, 1 Asian, 1 with a shmata on her head, 1 with blue hair, 1 indian... etc. Dont they realize we KNOW they are pandering!

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General & Hellos

Mar 22, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by BHB_UK

Have you guys here dealt with a crisis as a result of changing your world view? I've been listening to the IDW for about two years now I think, and recently finished a book by Douglas Murray called "The Strange Death of Europe" which kind of brought...

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General & Hellos

Mar 30, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by OneGodlessWoman

Most phones come with Google pre-installed. Google is not just EVERYWHERE but it's now the Default. Big tech should move away from this practice if they are to survive the massive change occuring Globally. I downloaded duckduckgo & make a point ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 10, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Incajackson

Islam has contributed to some of the world's greatest achievements and learning. For example, science (alchemy), mathematics (algebra), art and architecture. So, instead of denigrating Islam, shouldn't we be encouraging more of it?

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General & Hellos

Apr 14, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by JacintaL

Are there other conservatives out there that are atheist? I tend to find myself on the fringe of many conservative discussions as they seem to ultimately imply or lead to the unshakeable belief in a divine being. I have no issue with religion (I ...

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General & Hellos

Feb 22, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon

Do you think blackface is something truly racist in nature, or just something an individual does such as dressing up for a play/acting/Halloween costume etc?

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General & Hellos

Mar 31, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by DrN1

How is religious belief compatible with intellectual life?

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General & Hellos

Apr 13, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by MWhite

Hi, I am nothing and no one, I've never had political veiws or understood politics, I never thought past surviving another day, I'm 42 and my life has been long and chaotic but I didn't find JP till my life was, what appeared to others, to be ...

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General & Hellos

Mar 21, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by militantMom

I was talking to my husband about IDW community. He got a little upset that dark web protocol is not being used. He said that is kind of the whole point of a 'dark web' is to be communicating using something that the world wide web can't ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 20, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by CRBG

History: Between 1530 and 1780 there were almost certainly 1 million and quite possibly as many as 1.25 million white, European Christians enslaved by the Muslims of the Barbary Coast of North Africa. On the coast of the Indian Ocean too, ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 2, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by esumbar

This is depressing: Canada is warming at twice the global rate. So says a leaked report "...authored by government scientists from the ministries of Environment and Climate Change, Fisheries and Oceans, and Natural Resources, with ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 2, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by DrN1

Is there any good in Islam? (asking for a friend)

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General & Hellos

Apr 14, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Naomi

Imaginary SJWs: Have you actually got "real SJWs" who you have to put up with regularly - in your neighbourhood, at work, on campus, etc.? Or have you got "imaginary SJWs" who are portrayed by the media and who you talk of as if they were around ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 19, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Littlerock

POLLI found this floating around on the internet today; a brief synopsis of events over the past few years. Anyone care to comment, add your observations below, and as always, be objective... "The DNC rigs the Democratic Primary Election against ...

2 votes Pardons for everybody
47 votes Go directly to Jail, Do not pass Go.
4 votes I'm just here for the comments.

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General & Hellos

Mar 29, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by MADcHATTER

On the subject of words. It has recently been brought up that certain words here, in this case "Retarded" should be considered as offensive. Within the context it was used I see no problem. Were it to have been used as a personal attack against ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 22, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Naomi

Yellow Vest in Paris, Extinction Rebellion in London, etc., etc. People are quick to pick up placards and protest for/against anything nowadays. Do you think direct action (i.e., strikes, marches, demonstrations, etc.) is ever effective in achieving ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 1, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by modestMillennial

Brexit Deadlock With all alternative options having been voted down in the House of Commons today, it seems that a No-Deal Brexit a.k.a. Hard Brexit now is the most likely outcome - meaning the UK would in this case leave the EU and the European...

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General & Hellos

Apr 19, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by MaskedRiderChris

Here's what I believe: I don't care what country you're from, what language you speak, what color you are, what gender you are, who you sleep with (unless you're a pedophile, in which case we have a Problem), what religion you may or may not have, ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 17, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by MaskedRiderChris

Hello, all! My name is Christopher, I live in Dallas, and I used to be pretty left leaning...until the 2016 election. After seeing the level of insanity the left has been manifesting in the wake of Donald Trump's election to the Presidency and ...

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General & Hellos

Dec 11, 2020Dec 2020

Posted by Naomi

So you are frustrated by YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, etc., undermining the freedom of speech by introducing more restrictions, you're worried about the New World Order and the Great Reset, you are concerned about big tech companies controlling the ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 11, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Naomi

We don't need your Western values... Japan is said to be the most westernised country in Asia. Despite the 300 years of isolation from the rest of the world and despite its defeat in WWII, Japan quickly restored and caught up with the West. It is ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 21, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Gerri4321

5G safe or not? I suggest researching before jumping

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General & Hellos

Dec 5, 2021Dec 2021

Posted by Naomi

What do you think I should put on the wall above this? All ideas and suggestions are welcome.

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General & Hellos

Apr 16, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by WilyRickWiles

POLLOn a scale of 1 to 5, how disappointed will you be if it turns out that the Notre Dame fire wasn't caused by terrorism?

17 votes 1 - Not Disappointed
0 votes 2 - Slightly Disappointed
0 votes 3 - Disappointed
0 votes 4 - Very Disappointed
0 votes 5 - Extremely Disappointed

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General & Hellos

Sep 10, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by Jbisnoop

Is hate an addiction, like that found in drug abuse? I believe it is. The media and much of the left appear to be addicted to hate. They put on their show as if they have compassion for people, but reality is quite different. I refuse to ...

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General & Hellos

Mar 18, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Toto

Why do we continue to put up with all the robocalls from telemarketers?

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General & Hellos

Feb 26, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by DanTheMan

I think it just needs to be said that just because something is posted here does not necessarily guarantee that it is true. Each of us is responsible for what we believe, ESPECIALLY if it is something we really WANT to be true. Let's always keep ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 16, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by DrN1

I am intrigued by the "anti-globalization" thing (if it is a "thing")? My understanding is that globalization is an outcome of Capitalism, and therefore inevitable.

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General & Hellos

Mar 29, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by OneGodlessWoman

You guys are stuck with me now lol

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General & Hellos

Feb 22, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by iThink

If a decision has been made I missed it - Does anyone know if the Canadian Parliament voted in favor of or approval of Trudeaus unilateral invoking the Canadian Emergency Powers Act ? I believe a decision was supposed to have been handed down on ...

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General & Hellos

Mar 9, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by AndyAces

What does "Your own truth mean?"

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General & Hellos

Mar 24, 2020Mar 2020

Posted by The_Z-Man

This is my first post

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General & Hellos

Apr 11, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by 2FollowHim

Does FOX news seem like FAKE news now? Why or why not?

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General & Hellos

Apr 10, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by AZWoman

What kind of music do Y'all enjoy? I love Santana, classical guitar < have one> some country, some classical rock and roll, some reggae, modern Christian. Just basically love music.

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General & Hellos

Mar 23, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Garsco

Just joined tonight, looking forward to exploring this promising site! Thanks.

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General & Hellos

Mar 8, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Byoung1

I recently watched Leaving Neverland. Assuming what the 2 victims are saying is true. Why do you think Michael Jackson was able to get away with such blatant behaviour for so long in plain sight?

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General & Hellos

Mar 23, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by MADcHATTER

I have made a decision. I have decided to keep Facebook for family and friends connections and a select few groups. Other than that this is now my preferred medium. I can still share ideas, thoughts and pics there...as well as enjoy some occasional ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 8, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Garsco

One of the things I think that establishes IDW above Facebook and other social media, and which I greatly appreciate, is a very high level of accurate spelling and good grammar and punctuation on this platform. It demonstrates a level of discipline ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 20, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by WilyRickWiles

LINKWhere are the Marxists Here? (Zizek vs. Peterson)

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General & Hellos

Nov 27, 2020Nov 2020

Posted by Satch

Holy bastard child of Mary. Is this an ACTUAL free speech forum for people with real opinions?

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General & Hellos

Apr 9, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by OneGodlessWoman

The more I follow politics and the News the more I am convinced that we must rebuild our societies and our civilizations along with our laws all over again from the ground up. There seems to be a system wide failure & the only way around it will be...

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General & Hellos

Apr 2, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by OneGodlessWoman

I never knew recording a phone call without telling the person that they were being recorded was worse than obstructing justice on a federal government level. Did you?

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General & Hellos

Apr 23, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Marydaniels6011

Once again I get banned from fb. For 7 days now. For speaking the truth. I posted a video on how Muslims are not a peaceful religion what so ever and even though I am a non believer was showing where Christians are the most persecuted religion ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 4, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by OneGodlessWoman

Wtf?

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General & Hellos

Mar 14, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Phonics

I got a feeling this platform has a chance and devolving into an echo chamber of people blocking whoever they disagree with because they get offended at the drop of a dime. Starting see indicators already popping up. Advise people to step out of the ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 17, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Boardwine

POLL The other day someone posted that Jordan Peterson was being ridiculed for becoming emotional after a young man rushed the stage seeking help. As if empathy and emotion are somehow a weakness I seen this video and thought it showed a ...

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General & Hellos

Mar 2, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by militantMom

Too many choices make people unhappy. What do you think? Have an example from your life?

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General & Hellos

Apr 3, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by FreeCanadian

POLLDo guns kill people or do insane people kill people?

1 vote Those nasty guns do all the killin
15 votes Insane wacko nutjobs behind any weapon do the killin

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General & Hellos

Mar 7, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by DanTheMan

I'm not sold on the name Intellectual Dark Web. Sounds like an underground meeting of mad scientists plotting world domination. Change my mind.

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General & Hellos

Mar 23, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by anewlovejoy

Who can see this post?

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General & Hellos

Apr 23, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by StephenHenkel

Is IDW as Islamophobic as the top posts suggest? I've seen more than a handful of posts labeling Muslims as "nothing more than murderous monsters" and I gotta say, Peterson, the Weinsteins, Shapiro, and Rogan all openly disagree with that ...

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General & Hellos

Feb 28, 2020Feb 2020

Posted by Naomi

Who's interested in collecting coins? I'll give you some. Put your name forward. :)

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General & Hellos

Apr 24, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Therese

Today I read a post on a mom’s group on Facebook. A mom was complaining about that she needed a break. That she is mad at her kid and just wants to be left alone. I totally get that every parent has been there. But what was really pissing me off ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 22, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by DuranDuran

I've gotten a lot of backlash for the truths I have said about Trump. The one thing I get the most, is all politicians lie. They lie because we let them, they do crooked shit because we let them. Don't you think it's time for us to NOT let these ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 12, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Georgesblogforum

At this point , I have to admit reality . Once again , I am moving on from what I have known . As of tomorrow , Facebook , Messenger and Whatsapp are gone . Out of all of those people , 23 have joined IDW . I guess individuality isn't for everyone . ...

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General & Hellos

Mar 21, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by timon_phocas

I've read remarks by Representative James Clyburn (D, South Carolina). He said Trump reminds him of Hitler and says he has to remind people that Hitler was elected chancellor by the German people. This old, ignorant trope betrays an ignorance of ...

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General & Hellos

Nov 23, 2022Nov 2022

Posted by Admin

Hello from "Admin"As you may have noticed, I've been away for a while. Around March of last year, I got pulled away to work on another large project. Just checking in to see how things are going and to help fix anything that's ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 2, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by TeddyBasterd

If you where God what would you do for mankind?

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General & Hellos

Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by FriendlyHappa

The saying "man's best friend" is sexist and non progressive. We should get rid of it.

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General & Hellos

Mar 27, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by KBunker100

Hi. This is my first post here and am very interested in seeing how this goes. I have many interests and believe myself well versed in many areas, however a Master in none. :) Not doing too bad for a 47 year old. As a combat vet with PTSD I have to ...

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General & Hellos

Jul 19, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by iThink

POLLHate Trump - Love Trump? I am not a fan of the Donald. Never was. His television show was schlock...like almost everything TV has to offer. I do not hate the man and I certainly do not love him. I suspect there are more people who feel that way about...

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General & Hellos

Apr 3, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Naomi

Retarded - no, no, I'm not talking about people; I'm talking about socio-economy :D Engineers, technicians, doctors, nurses...While we benefit from highly-skilled people who are from abroad and work in our countries, the societies and economies of ...

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General & Hellos

Sep 4, 2022Sep 2022

Posted by Naomi

So, MAGA republicans, you lot probably, are extremists, now. 🙄 Any counter-arguments? While there is no such thing as a perfect country, it looks like America is really messed up right now.

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General & Hellos

Apr 21, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Guido_Provolone

Had a great Ishtar. Ate an eighth of some fine Psilocybin Mushrooms last night. Had a chat with God. He doesn't like His Son's resurrection being celebrated on a Pirated Pagan holiday.

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General & Hellos

Apr 8, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon

Left wing comedian Chelsea Handler says she needed to see a psychiatrist after the 2016 Election... People sometimes joke that the 2016 election broke a lot of liberals, especially in Hollywood, but it’s actually true. ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 22, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by chuckpo

Who feels like a pretender? I've seen several posts where someone is saying they don't consider themselves intellectuals or they like to listen to intellectuals. What do you think is an intellectual? I'd argue most here are in different places on ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 3, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by AustralianGuy

Hello, this is my first time here. I am Australian. I am pro-choice, pro-gun control, pro-climate change as well as advocating for the release of the Mueller report. I am not seeking for opinions regarding abortion or gun control, because pro-choice ...

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General & Hellos

Feb 25, 2020Feb 2020

Posted by Boardwine

My mother recently passed away. She always told me that we have it all wrong. That people should rejoice at the death of those they love and weep at birth. For life is hard and full of pain but the tomb is quiet and peaceful. Thoughts?

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General & Hellos

May 9, 2020May 2020

Posted by FrozenSoul

If anyone wants the best solution to the world today, just check my revised Profile.. it’s short and sweet and intellectually stimulating (even if it offends u)

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General & Hellos

Mar 13, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Bassboy99

My politics are certainly left of center. I am concerned about the environment, access to health care, excess military spending, US blood and treasure squandered on overseas misadventures, the treatment of marginalized populations in this society, ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 9, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by MADcHATTER

Going to be offline for a couple of days. A good friend of mine got badly injured on the job. A pressurized water tank on the mixer truck he was driving exploded and messed him up pretty bad. I'm going to stay with him a couple days so I can take him...

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General & Hellos

Apr 16, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Naomi

Imaginary Muslims: Part 3. Do you know any Muslims in your real life, or are they imaginary (based on how the media describe them) when you talk of them? Be honest!

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General & Hellos

Mar 13, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by DSaffel

This is always my goal in conversation.

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General & Hellos

Apr 19, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by MLACANA

POLLIf its been proven a woman lied about being raped, I believe that woman should go to jail for falsely accusing someone of such horrible crime. Do you think a woman should go to jail for lying she got raped?

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General & Hellos

Dec 25, 2020Dec 2020

Posted by CynicalGrump

What? No Social Media for how long? My wife just made a wager with me that I could not go without social media for three months (1st Jan - 1 April). If I go the distance she pays for a week holiday in the South West of Australia. Should be ...

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General & Hellos

Mar 22, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by militantMom

So far I love it here at IDW. I seem to be able to say almost anything and no one has told me to F-off, called me an idiot or a moron. You all seem to be deep thinkers. I would like to have an ongoing conversation with an atheist on here. Here are ...

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General & Hellos

Mar 16, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Naomimi

Share our "walkaway" story: if you were once a democrat, what was your red pill moment? What's your walkway story? Here are a few stories on YouTube I find interesting:

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General & Hellos

Apr 3, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by OneGodlessWoman

What do you think this Global news article would read if it was a white man & 2 white non Muslim women?

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General & Hellos

Apr 12, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Julien974

POLL Why are you guys here ?is it really what you expected it to be?

6 votes I was just curious and didn't know what to expect
16 votes I came here for open discussion, see all sides of stories, interpretations
4 votes I really think it would nicely replace facebook
12 votes I came for a place to share what i have/want to say and not be moderated
4 votes That lobster with a clock looked funny and i chased it

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General & Hellos

Apr 5, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by MADcHATTER

Logged into Fakebook earlier...and this popped up on my screen. A single sentence...from 5 years ago. I laughed so hard I think I bruised a rib. 5 years? Are they freaking serious?

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General & Hellos

Mar 22, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by twelfty

Hi, first time posting, just a quick one, am I the only one who really likes the long pauses Jordan Peterson makes? Seriously, I wish I had the confidence to gather my thoughts mid conversation and it's so rewarding when he does it because you know ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 8, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Naomi

WHERE ARE THE LEFTISTS??? Raise your heads! I want to hear your views as well as the others'!

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General & Hellos

Apr 14, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Bay0Wulf

What do You Think of the Idea of Shipping Illegal Aliens and “Asylum Seekers” to “Sanctuary” States, Cities, Town’s and Counties?The Obama Administration did it to places that DIDN’T SUPPORT the Concept. They did it as part of the ...

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General & Hellos

Mar 25, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by NeilJohnson

Why can't Millennials see the undeniable truth that they have been brainwashed beyond help? Surely, just pointing out that they all have the exact same views, and I mean exact? Just naming a few reasons why there should be Millennials with opposing ...

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General & Hellos

Mar 30, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Fayerweather

I would like to ask some advice. I run a men's group on Facebook. It's an issues discussion group, not a group just for men, as there are people of all kinds involved, but largely its very IDW in political ideology. Lots of moderate and centrist ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 1, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by LeftySinister

Tonight I was walking into the corner store and sitting outside was a man smoking cigarettes and asking for change. Usually, I decline them, but tonight something moved me. When the man asked if I could spare any change I said, “Sure. I’ll give ...

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General & Hellos

Sep 6, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by MWhite

Half the time, actually more often than not, I have no idea what's going on or what I'm meant to do or even what I'm doing when I do know what's meant to be done... This world scares me, being alive scares me, not moving forward scares me, staying ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 9, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by OneGodlessWoman

Do you recall when flirting was okay and fun? Not a reason to destroy someone and consider suing them for sexual harassment?

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General & Hellos

Mar 11, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by FullRetard

Is this thing on? Hi. I was told this is the place to come when all my friends (Democrats) turned around and looked at me like I stepped on their spirit animal because I had an opposing view on anything. I'm in the middle of an interesting part of ...

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General & Hellos

Mar 6, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Rus-T-Balls

POLLSo I started my profile here on February 24th I believe there was roughly a thousand members, y'all going to probably correct me. There were literally times where a dozen of us were online just communicating with a variety of strangers, with honesty,...