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How about the Big Bounce instead of the Big Bang?

Crikey comments on Jun 12, 2020:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bounce I was wrong. The Big Bounce hypothesis has been around for a century or so, was out of favour for some time but is recently being reconsidered. It's also not necessarily "Big Bounce instead of Big Bang". You can have both. My limited understanding ...

Naomi replies on Jun 12, 2020:

Hello Crikey. Thanks for the loads of info! The most common argument against the big bang theory is that if it was like a spring that was so compressed that it eventually sprang back and exploded, what was compressing the spring in the first place? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3bZdjVFFRQ&t=2s I guess we'll never find out, but interesting to ponder on. :)

Morality is older than religion - Frans de Waal: Morality Without Religion - YouTube

govols comments on Jun 11, 2020:

I disagree. The ancients had religion so tightly woven into cultural expectations that that we with exposure to secular ideas simply don't recognize that there used to never be religion, but only the way things were. Religion wasn't A thing; it was THE thing.

Naomi replies on Jun 11, 2020:

Hello @govols, @Hanno, I have to question if intelligent animals really have the sense of right and wrong or good and bad (that's what morality is in simple terms) when they show behaviours such as cooperating, reconciling, empathising, etc. Could these behaviours be more like instinctive, as means of survival, rather than by reasoning? If so, could we really call them moral behaviour? I don't know. Meanwhile, I find it hard to imagine that humans, say 50,000 years ago, lived together, bound by a religious belief without language. Developing a language is one of the first steps into civilisation. Arriving at the view of existence of the supernatural and worshipping it and communicating with it requires a certain degree of sophistication in thinking and communication.

How about the Big Bounce instead of the Big Bang?

govols comments on Jun 11, 2020:

The article mentioned a problem with big bang and some of the theory solutions being untestable, but then ignores the same issue for the bounce. It's still interesting, but I'm not sure how much confidence we'll ever really have in our theories of the infinite or infinitesimal. The mysteries abound.

Naomi replies on Jun 11, 2020:

Hello. Probably, we'll never find out. Meanwhile, we continue to believe our theories/stories - too much, perhaps. :)

George Floyd didn't deserve to die, but it is wrong to idolise him IMO.

Understanding comments on Jun 10, 2020:

I watched a video by Candice Owen were she talked about the black community hero worshiping other black people killed by the police. Yes they way Mr Floyd died was wrong and the 4 police officers involved deserve to be prosecuted, however while Mr Floyd was wrongfully killed, the way he lived his ...

Naomi replies on Jun 10, 2020:

Hello. To me, it's not so much about George Floyd himself, including the fact that he had criminal records. I am bothered by the fact that his death has been used as a political weapon by identitarians. They manage to gather thousands of useful idiots every time.

George Floyd didn't deserve to die, but it is wrong to idolise him IMO.

Understanding comments on Jun 10, 2020:

I watched a video by Candice Owen were she talked about the black community hero worshiping other black people killed by the police. Yes they way Mr Floyd died was wrong and the 4 police officers involved deserve to be prosecuted, however while Mr Floyd was wrongfully killed, the way he lived his ...

Naomi replies on Jun 10, 2020:

Hello JacksonNought. We've had BLM protests in the UK, too. George Floyd death has been used as a political weapon. *To make a like-for-like equation between Britain and America is untrue, potentially inflammatory and crassly propagandistic. Racism and police brutality absolutely exist and are serious problems. But they must be addressed on their own terms.* https://unherd.com/2020/06/british-and-american-black-experience-are-not-the-same/?fbclid=IwAR3OvTOLxCUFVtPBIhVFh6Tm3O8hRogdnNWktzd790ec8hLaQ9FVPlncM1g

Here’s an article with stuff you’ve probably seen elsewhere: the President of the Minneapolis ...

Naomi comments on Jun 9, 2020:

Hello. This is an American problem, so I don't have an opinion on it, but coincidentally, I was reading the following article regarding Camden N. J. successfully disbanding its police force 7 years ago: ...

Naomi replies on Jun 10, 2020:

@Header Me being defensive? My assertions are always objective. No emotions attached. Yikes! If it is "everyone's problem", please explain how it is so. Clarifying who "everyone" is would be a good start. Does everyone mean everyone in the world? I'm not good at generalization. I find it useless. I rest my case.

Here’s an article with stuff you’ve probably seen elsewhere: the President of the Minneapolis ...

Naomi comments on Jun 9, 2020:

Hello. This is an American problem, so I don't have an opinion on it, but coincidentally, I was reading the following article regarding Camden N. J. successfully disbanding its police force 7 years ago: ...

Naomi replies on Jun 10, 2020:

Hello vangr. I don't believe that I've come across you before. You make a lot of assumptions about me while YOU DON'T KNOW ME AT ALL. I'm interested in what is happening in other countries, but it doesn't mean I have opinions about it. It is like I have opinions about what is going on in someone else's household - that's arrogant. And don't assume that the problems they have with the police in America are also everyone else's problems. America simply does not represent the rest of the world. Plus, you cannot have an insight into things you don't know well enough. Read my comment again - CAREFULLY. It is simply a summary of the articles I read. Where does it contain my opinion? If you have any OBJECTIVE opinion on Camden's case, let me know. And @Header, I'm surprised you agree with vanger. I would've thought you know me well enough by now. 🙄 And @johonlondon, why are you angry about Camden's case? Surely, you know more about it than I read. Tell me. I'm curious, if that's OK.

A video timeline of the crackdown on protestors before Trump's photo op. [youtu.be]

Naomi comments on Jun 9, 2020:

Hello. Is it right that the use of tear gas is illegal in America?

Naomi replies on Jun 9, 2020:

Hello again. I realise that tear gas is a chemical weapon banned in international law for use in warfare. Does it mean that the cops in the video have committed war crimes in the United States on it's own citizens? 😱

It's simple, everyone!

Organicplum comments on Jun 8, 2020:

On the surface a good idea, but possibly you also close your ears to scientific evidence and carry on ruining your life ?

Naomi replies on Jun 8, 2020:

As long as you don't get sucked into the "fearful" state of mind. And to be honest, the word "fear" is overused nowadays; it is an emotive word so it is likely used for propaganda IMO. It is important for me to have critical thinking skills.

It's simple, everyone!

Hanno comments on Jun 7, 2020:

If you don’t read the newspapers you are uninformed. If you do read the newspapers you are being lied to. - Denzel Washington.

Naomi replies on Jun 7, 2020:

Not much has changed then. LOl

Oh, whatever!

Naomimi comments on Jun 7, 2020:

LOL. At least it looks like we skipped murder hornets.

Naomi replies on Jun 7, 2020:

Hello. Glad we've got another Naomi. Lol!

I have been Looking for the least biased News websites I can find and would appreciate any ...

Naomi comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Hello. A good question that. :) I use this list from time to time. There are loads of least-biased sources! https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/center/ I also read both left-leaning and right-leaning articles to form balanced views. I don't think it is very helpful if my mind is set to default ...

Naomi replies on Jun 7, 2020:

BTW, what s it like in the Philippines now? I guess it is getting warmer and more humid. I haven't heard much about Duterte recently. Is he still ordering crazy stuff? Lol

OK, Karen.

camerakid61 comments on Jun 7, 2020:

I've seen 10 paragraphs that seem to ramble on and say literally next to nothing, or the writer is just trying to be cute and clever in his or her writing just to make it look like they have a college degree and it drives me nuts. Just say what you want in simple English already!

Naomi replies on Jun 7, 2020:

I don't do rants, which happen a lot here. Lol

Good. You don't have to try it on before purchase. 😁 😂

camerakid61 comments on Jun 7, 2020:

That mannequin has been drinking a lot of beer!

Naomi replies on Jun 7, 2020:

You could say that again! Lol

I have been Looking for the least biased News websites I can find and would appreciate any ...

Naomi comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Hello. A good question that. :) I use this list from time to time. There are loads of least-biased sources! https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/center/ I also read both left-leaning and right-leaning articles to form balanced views. I don't think it is very helpful if my mind is set to default ...

Naomi replies on Jun 7, 2020:

Hello Thasaidon. If you can spot their lies, manipulation, etc. (after all they all do it regardless of which side), that's good because you're training yourself for critical thinking. You cannot develop critical thinking skills by only reading and hearing what you feel comfortable with. That's my opinion, anyway. :)

Some British police officers were seen "taking a knee" with BLM protesters.

Serg97 comments on Jun 6, 2020:

When I was on a line like this, in uniform, an officer that pulled something like that might have caught a riot stick "accidentally" to the back of the head!!! Luckily, we never had to deal with this issue!!!!! And we didn't even have a fence between us and THEM!!!!!

Naomi replies on Jun 7, 2020:

Thank you, Serg97!!!

How many here walked away from the left.

ZyThum comments on Jun 6, 2020:

I was more of a moderate until 2008 and the attempt to recall Scott Walker in Wisconsin. The behavior of the left in those couple of years pushed me so far right, I don’t have one moderate bone in my body. What I’m not fire engine red conservative about I’m libertarian about, gay marriage for ...

Naomi replies on Jun 7, 2020:

Hello wolfhnd. So, you like conserving good things and are open to changes meanwhile if the're good and gradual, no?

Some British police officers were seen "taking a knee" with BLM protesters.

Serg97 comments on Jun 6, 2020:

When I was on a line like this, in uniform, an officer that pulled something like that might have caught a riot stick "accidentally" to the back of the head!!! Luckily, we never had to deal with this issue!!!!! And we didn't even have a fence between us and THEM!!!!!

Naomi replies on Jun 7, 2020:

Hello Grandpa. I'm glad you came on. British police officers are each required to take an "oath of impartiality", meaning that as public servants and low enforcement officers, they must serve and protect every single citizen "equally in the eyes of the law", i.e., they must not be political biased (at least when they are in their uniforms). Is it the same in America? Are LEOs required to take an oath of impartiality, too?

Me in the middle.

Dmwils comments on Jun 6, 2020:

I try to honestly mourn George Floyd but then the image of him holding a gun to a woman's obviously pregnant stomach while another carload of 5 of his buddies ransacked her home for drugs and cash. I'm not saying how it happened was right but then karma never really picks the politically correct way...

Naomi replies on Jun 6, 2020:

"It's very hard to understand how a man with this long of a rap sheet becomes idolized." It's simple - identitarians are pulling strings behind the scenes.

Satire warning. YouTube Degree. 😂😂😂

rway comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Sadly, you can learn a lot more on youtube than you will through the prism of most modern university courses. There's a lot of BS out there, too. Learning to tell the difference is part of the education, as it always has been. Higher Education and Modern Science were the pinnacles of the ...

Naomi replies on Jun 6, 2020:

I don't think I can get a job by saying I watch YouTube a lot, though. Lol

Some British police officers were seen "taking a knee" with BLM protesters.

rway comments on Jun 6, 2020:

I don't know, but it should be. Surrendering to the mob is not the way to restore Order.

Naomi replies on Jun 6, 2020:

Hello. You know that it was Colin Kaepernick, the American football star, who started the “take a knee” national anthem protest against police brutality, no? It is a political stance.

Can't believe the fake news are saying the white house used tear gas?

Naomi comments on Jun 4, 2020:

This police chief shouldn't have said what he said here, wouldn't you agree? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZBZ_hwUobw&t=54s

Naomi replies on Jun 5, 2020:

Hello DontbeanassO. This police chief perfectly understands his position - he firmly maintains his impartiality. When any police officer starts kneeling, they are taking a political stance.

Satire warning. YouTube Degree. 😂😂😂

bastion comments on Jun 5, 2020:

You can learn LOTS from youtube but it's a shame it CENSORS conservative voices!

Naomi replies on Jun 5, 2020:

My CV wouldn't look good if it said that I was educated by YouTube instead of by formal education.

When is someone expressing anti-Semitism?

camerakid61 comments on May 18, 2020:

More and more people seem to be against Jews for some insane reason.

Naomi replies on Jun 5, 2020:

I don't know BubbaLouie!

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Edgework comments on Jun 4, 2020:

Yeah well, I speak English. If it was good enough for Jesus, it’s good enough for me. —Jim Gaffigan

Naomi replies on Jun 4, 2020:

Hello ieuan. I have Welsh friends, and when they speak Welsh, it sounds pretty and unique. I also love their Welsh accent when they speak English. It is good that the Welsh language is being kept going - it is taught in school. BTW, Jim Gaffigan is an American stand-up comedian. @Edgework was quoting one of his jokes, though I'm not sure it is accurate.

Can't believe the fake news are saying the white house used tear gas?

wolfhnd comments on Jun 4, 2020:

Trump caused people to go insane. It is either a good or bad thing depending on if you think that insanity is a cure for a corrupt system by way of making lies more obvious.

Naomi replies on Jun 4, 2020:

Hello. "... insanity is a cure for a corrupt system by way of making lies more obvious." That sounds like an interesting tactic (I'm not being sarcastic!). How would that work, exactly? Do you think you can provide a simple example scenario?

Trump Defends Hiding In Bunker From Protests Like A Little Baby Boy [youtube.com]

NC654 comments on Jun 4, 2020:

Why are you even on here at all? That's not one bit of an intelligent statement once you look at the facts. Oh, maybe that's because you let your bias and emotion control your thought processes. Any real adult knows that you wouldn't have him standing on the front porch, that's just stupid. Not only...

Naomi replies on Jun 4, 2020:

"So, his intent was NOT to ask a question, it was meant only to belittle those on this site who support Trump, and he thinks that somehow it makes him virtuous. It actually reveals mental instability and an inclination to be easily manipulated. It's not a free speech issue, it's being a hit-and-run asshole." There, there, NC654.There is a hell of a lot of assumption about @WilyRickWiles. Lol Mind you, he does go into the troll mode now and then. A troll has got to do what a troll has got to do. Lol On a serious note, you're right, I agree that without courtesy and respect, there is no meaningful, constructive debate. However, I have reservations about making an arbitrary decision as to who should be on this site and who shouldn't.

Trump Defends Hiding In Bunker From Protests Like A Little Baby Boy [youtube.com]

NC654 comments on Jun 4, 2020:

Why are you even on here at all? That's not one bit of an intelligent statement once you look at the facts. Oh, maybe that's because you let your bias and emotion control your thought processes. Any real adult knows that you wouldn't have him standing on the front porch, that's just stupid. Not only...

Naomi replies on Jun 4, 2020:

Hello. "Why are you even on here at all?" So, you don't support free speech... That's OK if you don't. You just made me wonder where you stand, that's all. :)

EVERY society started with theistic morality.

Naomi comments on Jun 3, 2020:

"EVERY society started with theistic morality." There may be a flaw to this presupposition... Hinduism is said to be the world's oldest religion (goes back 5000 years). Hinduism is unique in that it’s not a single religion but "a compilation of many traditions and philosophies." In that case, ...

Naomi replies on Jun 3, 2020:

@Felix Actually, I have Parsi friends in India. They are originally Zoroaster's followers.

EVERY society started with theistic morality.

Naomi comments on Jun 3, 2020:

"EVERY society started with theistic morality." There may be a flaw to this presupposition... Hinduism is said to be the world's oldest religion (goes back 5000 years). Hinduism is unique in that it’s not a single religion but "a compilation of many traditions and philosophies." In that case, ...

Naomi replies on Jun 3, 2020:

Hello Felix. Thanks for that piece of knowledge. I'll check it out. :)

Don't you wish you had a moral compass that told you what was right?

Crikey comments on Jun 2, 2020:

I wish I had a moral compass like Christians do. I'm never sure how to treat my slaves or what to do with captured virgins.

Naomi replies on Jun 3, 2020:

"Christians usually obey the law, that's part of the compass," according to you, SupraLibrix. Do you think Christians usually obey the law because they believe that the state should determine what they can do and how? Do you think Christians from other denominations see Mormons as immoral for they practise polygamy which often entails domestic abuse on women and children?

What advice would you give to people who are stressed out over the recent protests and riots?

Geofrank comments on Jun 3, 2020:

Having already run my mouth for three paragraphs, I'd just like to add that if the weather and the "political climate" is permitting where you are, Close and get off the social media and get outside and experience Spring. Summer is coming and it might get hot. And remember; IDW/Slug is social media ...

Naomi replies on Jun 3, 2020:

Yes, IDW/Slug is just like any other where people get themselves all worked up over nothing, and then they claim that they developed some mental issues and blame social media for it. Never understand that logic to be honest.

What if what you think is "the right thing" is Evil?

JacksonNought comments on Jun 2, 2020:

You like to tell Atheists what they think. Google is not the moral compass of Atheism. And what if Christian's are wrong, and their moral compass is actually evil?

Naomi replies on Jun 3, 2020:

@Crikey Deliberately or not, I see so much "whataboutery" here and under the other similar post.

What if what you think is "the right thing" is Evil?

JacksonNought comments on Jun 2, 2020:

You like to tell Atheists what they think. Google is not the moral compass of Atheism. And what if Christian's are wrong, and their moral compass is actually evil?

Naomi replies on Jun 3, 2020:

@Crikey I'm beginning to learn the tactics they do - they constantly ignore or hijack the points we make and scatter debates in all sorts of directions instead of establishing the same debate by providing further opinions. It is pointless...

Don't you wish you had a moral compass that told you what was right?

MrShittles comments on Jun 2, 2020:

You have yet to reveal in what ways atheist moral compasses are all over the map and why Christian compasses would be any better, in all the arguments I've seen you make. That said, I may have missed some of your arguments because I've only been on this site for about a month. Why are Christian ...

Naomi replies on Jun 2, 2020:

@SupraLibrix, @Crikey "What is secular morality?" I think I'm right in saying that we are all born into a certain kind of society - it can be a religious society or a secular society. Either way, it's not our choice. Religious or secular, society should function well when the people in it respect laws and principles that are formed based on shared values while tolerating each other's difference. Whatever has been established in that society, it's already there when we are born, and that surely includes a well-established set of moral values, religious or secular. I would also add that basic moral values, such as be kind to each other, not to steal, not to deceive, not to hurt, etc. are universal.

Don't you wish you had a moral compass that told you what was right?

Crikey comments on Jun 2, 2020:

I wish I had a moral compass like Christians do. I'm never sure how to treat my slaves or what to do with captured virgins.

Naomi replies on Jun 2, 2020:

@SupraLibrix @Crikey @JacksonNought Talking of Christians obeying law, how about Mormons? Some Mormons are still practising polygamy, which is illegal in America. They believe that unless they practise it, they won't be able to go to heaven! That's way weird. https://dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com/utah-decriminalizes-polygamy-with-near-unanimous-support-by-legislators/?refcd=873402=facebook=social=governmentupdates_2020=article

Yet "black communities" have been doing this since the 60s.

BlackoutNJ comments on Jun 2, 2020:

You wonder why? Look at #OKBoomer , this is the embodiment of disregarding older and experienced people all to point blame at them for their own problems.

Naomi replies on Jun 2, 2020:

@BlackoutNJ "Don't talk to me like one of your little friends" Ah, I wouldn't say that. I would let my child to figure out the family dynamics by himself/herself. Anyway, I respect your way of bringing up your child.

Yet "black communities" have been doing this since the 60s.

BlackoutNJ comments on Jun 2, 2020:

You wonder why? Look at #OKBoomer , this is the embodiment of disregarding older and experienced people all to point blame at them for their own problems.

Naomi replies on Jun 2, 2020:

Well, I don't know. Isn't it a rather common, repetitive occurrence that young ones don't show much respect to grown-ups and grown-ups always groan about it? I don't take much notice of this OK Boomer business, to be honest. I always remember a job advertisement displayed at my local shop, saying "An experienced mechanic wanted, age 19 and under, while they think they know everything." (Satire) 😂

What if what you think is "the right thing" is Evil?

JacksonNought comments on Jun 2, 2020:

You like to tell Atheists what they think. Google is not the moral compass of Atheism. And what if Christian's are wrong, and their moral compass is actually evil?

Naomi replies on Jun 2, 2020:

@SupraLibrix "Google knows exactly what you like or don't like, right?" You've lost me there. Because Google knows exactly what I like or don't like (let's assume so), it can provide me with a set of moral values? It sounds bonkers.🤣 I rest my case.

What if what you think is "the right thing" is Evil?

JacksonNought comments on Jun 2, 2020:

You like to tell Atheists what they think. Google is not the moral compass of Atheism. And what if Christian's are wrong, and their moral compass is actually evil?

Naomi replies on Jun 2, 2020:

@SupraLibrix @JacksonNought, @SupraLibrix Who is talking about dismissing the Jewish ideology? What about Christian ideology or Buddhism ideology? The Western culture and civilisation have been developed on Judaeo-Christianity and the East Asian culture and civilisation have been developed on Buddhism, roughly speaking. You cannot just simply dismiss those core ideologies. I read or heard somewhere that when Christianity arrived in Japan in the 17th century, it was regarded as indoctrination and was banned because it was seen as a threat that would destroy the Japanese values that were established on Buddhist (and Shinto) ideology. Basically, a "political" conflict was created between the two ideologies. A lot was going on not only on the western side of the globe but elsewhere in the world for centuries. And talking of values, I think I'm right in saying that common rules and regulations are basically formed based on common values that are shared by all people of the same society, so, yes, it's good to respect such common rules and regulations.

What if what you think is "the right thing" is Evil?

JacksonNought comments on Jun 2, 2020:

You like to tell Atheists what they think. Google is not the moral compass of Atheism. And what if Christian's are wrong, and their moral compass is actually evil?

Naomi replies on Jun 2, 2020:

@SupraLibrix, @JacksonNought I see myself agnostic; I don't have a very strong, fixed view on whether or not god(s) exists. Like I said, I grew up in a secular environment, so my moral values were initially developed based on what decent adults, like my parents, grandparents and school teachers, told me as to what was right and what was wrong, and then I suppose I developed my own moral compass as I accumulated more knowledge, experience, that sort of things. What I can say for sure is that my life has been nothing to do with religious teaching such as the Ten Commandments. Incidentally, I find it a little silly to generalise what atheists are like or what Christians are like. It's too broad and shallow. For example, I've learned recently that not all atheists are free-will skeptic (but determinists are). In other words, not all atheists are the same, like not all Christians are the same.

What if what you think is "the right thing" is Evil?

JacksonNought comments on Jun 2, 2020:

You like to tell Atheists what they think. Google is not the moral compass of Atheism. And what if Christian's are wrong, and their moral compass is actually evil?

Naomi replies on Jun 2, 2020:

@SupraLibrix, @JacksonNought Hello you two. I'm wondering what is the basis for your moral judgement? In my case, I was brought up in a secular environment, so my moral standard is based on reasoning, observation of law and fair play to simply put. I have to say that it is a bit silly to assume that Google is the moral compass of Atheism.

When I thought that the camel ride I had in Tunisia was cool, this is way more cooool!!! (Perfecf ...

Xtra comments on Jun 1, 2020:

Plenty of room on the horns to mount mini guns and grenade launchers.

Naomi replies on Jun 1, 2020:

I will also train some murder hornets and keep them in my pockets.

The more honest atheist doesn’t believe to have a free will. Is that incorrect?

Crikey comments on May 30, 2020:

Yes. That's determinism rather than atheism. A lot of atheists are determinists, of course.

Naomi replies on Jun 1, 2020:

@Crikey You've read my mind. I was going to say that free will is a Western/biblical concept, and this concept does not exist in Buddha's teaching.

So.

Naomi comments on May 31, 2020:

Hello. What's the context? If the regular customers of the restaurant and the locals who live in the area where the restaurant is are crowdfunding it, it's understandable, no?

Naomi replies on Jun 1, 2020:

OK. I see what you mean now. Thank you.

Another crazy aspect of protests in America: Journalists covering nights of protests and unrest ...

RobBlair comments on May 31, 2020:

Allow me to explain. As long as the political party that isn't responsible for a manipulated action gets blamed, that manipulated action will continue.

Naomi replies on May 31, 2020:

Now, it makes sense. Lol

Just a few pics taken as I walked around our Wild Garden the other day.

camerakid61 comments on May 31, 2020:

Nice photos. A pro tip: The best time to take pictures inside a wooded area is on overcast days. Reason: Colors are softer and more vibrant. Also, cameras see better into the shadows than on sunny days, rendering a more truer image.

Naomi replies on May 31, 2020:

Interesting. I learned something today. Cheers.

I am saddened to have to note that it seems that, since the inclusion of “SLUG.

MaskedRiderChris comments on May 31, 2020:

It has degraded a bit, for sure. I do have my select sorts I keep tabs on here and I find myself still able to engage the right people, for my part. I'm just selective about who to engage and who to nod, smile, pat on the head, and walk away from now. I'm pretty good at determining who I can have ...

Naomi replies on May 31, 2020:

Stop embarrassing me. Lol

Another crazy aspect of protests in America: Journalists covering nights of protests and unrest ...

Phil777 comments on May 31, 2020:

It's making me physically ill.

Naomi replies on May 31, 2020:

Hello. If you live in America, I guess the news covering these protests is in your face all the time now. Switch off for your own well-being.

The White House on Twitter: "President @realDonaldTrump just took executive action to fight online ...

Naomi comments on May 30, 2020:

Hello. I believe that executive orders are not law.

Naomi replies on May 31, 2020:

I appreciate your view.

The White House on Twitter: "President @realDonaldTrump just took executive action to fight online ...

Naomi comments on May 30, 2020:

Hello. I believe that executive orders are not law.

Naomi replies on May 30, 2020:

@dd54 As much as I dislike giant tech/social media companies having so much control over us, I can imagine that they will litigate with their deep pockets to no end. They will inevitably use Section 230 and the First Amendment as a powerful weapon, no? Do you think that the Congress and Senate will take them on - to no end? Tricky, eh?

Punk Ass Cnn crew goes to jail, camera man sounds like he gonna cry, FUNNY SHIT!!!

JacksonNought comments on May 30, 2020:

Funny how the white CNN reporters were left alone, but the black ones were arrested, even when fully complying with police orders. Yeah, let's laugh at the death of free speech and free press in this country, as we slide further into totalitarianism.

Naomi replies on May 30, 2020:

Double standard everywhere...

This need to happen [youtu.be]

FOTD13 comments on May 28, 2020:

So you are advocating for government interference in a privately owned company? Because that is what this is plain and simple." I don't like what that company is doing so I am going to use my power as a governmental employee to shut them down." That is not ok. That is not American. There is no ...

Naomi replies on May 29, 2020:

Hello RemiDallaire. "It's been done before and it worked." Which case are you referring it to? Did it happen in Canada?

YES TRUMP is going to clamp down on the fake news from Twitter! This is amazing I am so happy! ...

Naomi comments on May 29, 2020:

Dictatorship over a private company and freedom of speech? Didn't realise that Trump was a communist - no, a fascist. 😂

Naomi replies on May 29, 2020:

You're funny lady, Dmwils. Take care.

YES TRUMP is going to clamp down on the fake news from Twitter! This is amazing I am so happy! ...

Naomi comments on May 29, 2020:

Dictatorship over a private company and freedom of speech? Didn't realise that Trump was a communist - no, a fascist. 😂

Naomi replies on May 29, 2020:

@bastion Like right-wingers are such a bunch of saints that they never lie or generate propaganda against their opponents? You're funny.

YES TRUMP is going to clamp down on the fake news from Twitter! This is amazing I am so happy! ...

Naomi comments on May 29, 2020:

Dictatorship over a private company and freedom of speech? Didn't realise that Trump was a communist - no, a fascist. 😂

Naomi replies on May 29, 2020:

Hello FEWI. Section 230 is related to the First Amendment. I believe that interfering with the relationship between the two is a slippery slope. https://www.theverge.com/21273768/section-230-explained-internet-speech-law-definition-guide-free-moderation

YES TRUMP is going to clamp down on the fake news from Twitter! This is amazing I am so happy! ...

Naomi comments on May 29, 2020:

Dictatorship over a private company and freedom of speech? Didn't realise that Trump was a communist - no, a fascist. 😂

Naomi replies on May 29, 2020:

@Dmwils My bad. I should've said "fascist" instead of "commie".

What is it, Joe?

Nontek comments on May 29, 2020:

This reminded me of a video I watched where Trump and Obama have a sleep over its hilarious!

Naomi replies on May 29, 2020:

Hello. That's a novel idea. Was it on YouTube? I'll try to find it. Lol! You're new here. eh? Welcome!

FB google and YouTube are owned and operated by leftists.

JacksonNought comments on May 28, 2020:

"Every Trump supporter I know voted against Clinton (not FOR Trump)." Anecdotal evidence is not real evidence. I know several Trump supporters who were full steam on the Trump train. I agree with you in most of your points, about the country being closer to an oligarchy and most things being a sham ...

Naomi replies on May 28, 2020:

Hello. I agree. I can think of the Daily Mail right now. The Daily Mail is a right-bias, questionable source. It is sometimes called the Daily Fail in the UK. Lol

I don't like this: Four Minnesota police officers fired after death of unarmed black man

Serg97 comments on May 27, 2020:

I have experienced the way the public relates to and treats Law Enforcement Officers, (25 plus years as one)!!! I have said this before, if the public continues to treat LEO as THIRD CLASS citizen, the people who apply will not be the ones YOU want in that position!!! And now my prediction is ...

Naomi replies on May 28, 2020:

@Serg97 "My Grandson asked what I thought of him joining my old Department, one word answer "DON'T"!!!!" Kinda shame that you had to advise your grandson not to become a police officer. I didn't realise that they were seen like third-class citizens. What is the main reason why LEOs are hated by the general public so much? After all, they are out there to protect people.

I don't like this: Four Minnesota police officers fired after death of unarmed black man

Serg97 comments on May 27, 2020:

I have experienced the way the public relates to and treats Law Enforcement Officers, (25 plus years as one)!!! I have said this before, if the public continues to treat LEO as THIRD CLASS citizen, the people who apply will not be the ones YOU want in that position!!! And now my prediction is ...

Naomi replies on May 27, 2020:

Hello Great Grandpa. I hear what you're saying, but if the officer lifted his knee as soon as the man on the ground stopped resisting arrest, the man wouldn't have died. The man also clearly said he couldn't breathe. It was a major error on the police's part, no?

I don't like this: Four Minnesota police officers fired after death of unarmed black man

RobBlair comments on May 27, 2020:

Seems clear from the video that the man stopped resisting arrest long before the officer removed his knee. I am sympathetic to police who have to wrestle a large man down who is resisting arrest. This is not that case. The magic blue suit should not protect them from murder charges. That being ...

Naomi replies on May 27, 2020:

I agree. It's nothing to do with racism.

A few days ago, a member posted the following graphic which contains anti-Semitic and other ...

WorldSigh comments on May 26, 2020:

If your motive for censorship is spam, it does not hold up. The post is not trying to sell a used car or swamp land real estate. This post is trying to spread ideas. I hope preventing the spread of ideas, distasteful to some or not, isn’t the new direction @Admin has chosen for IDW? Who is the...

Naomi replies on May 27, 2020:

@WorldSigh You could say that again!

A few days ago, a member posted the following graphic which contains anti-Semitic and other ...

WorldSigh comments on May 26, 2020:

If your motive for censorship is spam, it does not hold up. The post is not trying to sell a used car or swamp land real estate. This post is trying to spread ideas. I hope preventing the spread of ideas, distasteful to some or not, isn’t the new direction @Admin has chosen for IDW? Who is the...

Naomi replies on May 27, 2020:

Hello. Sadly, this site is like any other - this is my conclusion. It is delusional to think that it belongs to us. This is Admin's world. At the end of the day, he can do whatever he likes.

You may have noticed that there looks to be a copy of IDW.

WisdomWarrior9 comments on May 24, 2020:

BIG QUESTION, WHICH I`VE ASKED BEFORE, AND YOU HAVEN`T ANSWERED, WHY IS IT ONLY ME THAT, WHAT I WRITE HAS WORDS AND LETTERS SPLIT UP ALL OVER THE PLACE, NO ONE ELSE HAS!!! Is there a specific way to write on your site or what??? Still no answer from you, but it would be greatly appreciated if you ...

Naomi replies on May 25, 2020:

Spot on!

You may have noticed that there looks to be a copy of IDW.

Kravman2 comments on May 25, 2020:

Having read the preamble about the introduction of Slug and the subsequent comments I’m still not sure precisely what’s happening. It just seems to me that for whatever reasons, IDW is not developing in the way it was hoped so it is going to be left to die a gradual death and that Slug is to be ...

Naomi replies on May 25, 2020:

You're right, Kravman2. Full of rants, contemptuous remarks (not necessarily by using offensive words per se but to the same effect), conspiracy theories which are no better than just speculations and rumours, that sort of things. Disappointing...

You may have noticed that there looks to be a copy of IDW.

Kravman2 comments on May 25, 2020:

Having read the preamble about the introduction of Slug and the subsequent comments I’m still not sure precisely what’s happening. It just seems to me that for whatever reasons, IDW is not developing in the way it was hoped so it is going to be left to die a gradual death and that Slug is to be ...

Naomi replies on May 25, 2020:

Hello. Don't know if you agree, but I'm under the impression that YouTube vlogger fan clubs are being promoted on this site. Maybe it is to do with financing this site/slug by tying up with vloggers, I don't know, hence, we are not being charged for membership... I've come to the conclusion some time ago, regrettably, that this site, slug, whatever, is like any other social media sites. We have many rude members here, probably because they were banned from FB, etc., in the first place and they found a haven here... so it seems. I was also made aware some time ago that this site, slug.com, agnostic.com. humanist.com (and possibly more) have all been created by the same person/team. They all use the same format (I've checked.) It's their world. It is delusional to think it is ours. They can do whatever they like.

So, I was wondering.

KeVince comments on May 24, 2020:

On the matter of polygamy there has been court cases that have created statutory law thus making the practice illegal, these could be challenged in court as a matter where the state has made a law that pertained to a religious matter. It can be shown that marriage, which includes polygamy existed ...

Naomi replies on May 24, 2020:

Interesting. Thank you.

This one's gone viral.

Rosary_Trace comments on May 24, 2020:

Raised my blood pressure, lol

Naomi replies on May 24, 2020:

Do you think she's handing over blood pressure tablets?

the following is copied from the Geneva Conventions dose this hold true for the gates foundation ...

Naomi comments on May 24, 2020:

"Does this hold true for the gates foundation that **tested drugs in the inhabitants of third world nations and caused the suffering and death of many peoples**?" I though that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was doing some good rather than bad. Can you tell me a link or two to more information...

Naomi replies on May 24, 2020:

Thank you, KeVince. You've been so kind. I'll try to find it by myself, now.

So, I was wondering.

KeVince comments on May 24, 2020:

On the matter of polygamy there has been court cases that have created statutory law thus making the practice illegal, these could be challenged in court as a matter where the state has made a law that pertained to a religious matter. It can be shown that marriage, which includes polygamy existed ...

Naomi replies on May 24, 2020:

Hello. One might say "If monogamy is the norm (by law), isn't the entire society "indoctrinated" into monogamy?" We also take on the cultural values we were brought to believe, whatever they may be. Interestingly, while I thought that polygamy wasn't a biblical idea, I came across a Christian who argues: The Christian Scriptures waffle on this idea, i.e. 1 Timothy 3:2, English Standard Version says:"Therefore an overseer [bishop in other translations] must be above reproach, the husband of one wife[.]" This does not say that men lower in the church hierarchy cannot have more than one wife. As always, there are more than one interpretation of everything.

This one's gone viral.

WorldSigh comments on May 24, 2020:

Let’s see, gloves, mask, goggles what’s the problem... 😜

Naomi replies on May 24, 2020:

That's exactly what I thought!

So, I was wondering.

rway comments on May 24, 2020:

To defend the status quo, one should first be able to demonstrate that the government has any legitimate authority to meddle in the issue of marriage at all. If not, then it should obviously be decriminalized as none of the public's business. Maybe it's just me... but I don't know of any such ...

Naomi replies on May 24, 2020:

Hello. What is normal is constantly changing, and intimate relationships come in different forms nowadays. Marriage is a legal contract, but there are many couples (including the couple next door to me) who are not married but have children, and they're happy as family units. Not sure how financial matters such as tax and pension work for them, though. In the UK, polygamy is illegal, but some people practise it by their religion. Things become complicated, especially, when they lack financial support for their own children, at which point the government has to come to the rescue by providing benefits and allowances. If you are a tax payer, you have to wonder although you understand that the welfare of children is important, why you must support poly parents who go against the law in the first place while you are a good law-abiding citizen adhering to monogamy. It becomes the mockery of the law, doesn't it?

So, I was wondering.

timon_phocas comments on May 24, 2020:

Howdy @Naomi You can view this as a purely libertarian matter, with all transactions being between consenting adults. But this only works theoretically. In actual experience, polygamy is quite ugly. Old, powerful men choose young, powerless girls to be their wives. And I deliberately use the ...

Naomi replies on May 24, 2020:

Hello. The article regarding Utah and the LDS you posted a few days ago actually got me thinking. Lol It seems correct that polygamy is associated with abuse against women and children - historically and culturally. But then, polygamy refers to one man with multiple wives. What about polyandry, i.e., one woman with multiple husbands? Would that create just as much as domestic abuse? (It sounds useful in terms of getting manual chores done. Lol) I've learned a little about LDS-style abuse. Decriminalisation of polygamy might open the door for thousands of people to seek help and protection from domestic abusers and paedophiles, and might straighten up tax/benefit-related matters.

So, I was wondering.

Kravman2 comments on May 24, 2020:

It seems these days that virtually anything goes and with a few exceptions eg paedophilia and bestiality, it is viewed as a crime not to approve of everything. I’m surprised therefore that there hasn’t already been a call for legal acceptance. It’s just a case of adding a few more letters to...

Naomi replies on May 24, 2020:

Yes. We live in interesting times, if you call that. Lol

Hello. Why is there a duplicate site of IDW Community under a different name, slug. com?

Serg97 comments on May 22, 2020:

I was around when Truman was in the white house and computers were toys for scientist in laboratories, so please, be kind to the old guy!!!! Thanks!!!!!!

Naomi replies on May 23, 2020:

I was aware that you and other people made queries about this "slug account" thing, so I thought I would ask about it, too. Admin made a post to clarify the matter, so I rest my case. Hope you and your loved ones are all safe and sound during the c-pandemic. (I nearly lost a dear friend of mine to C-19 a few weeks ago. Scary.) Take care.

Hello. Why is there a duplicate site of IDW Community under a different name, slug. com?