Is this equally controversial? Trans Man Won His Debut as Professional Boxer – Rolling Stone

Bloodsyckleraven comments on Nov 2, 2019:

Nothing controversial here. Top tier women defeating bottom tier men isn’t uncommon. Her opponent has zero wins! Let’s see how well she advances.

Naomi replies on Nov 2, 2019:

@pbuck0145 Don't know why you're answering my question on behalf of Bloodsyckleraven. Anyway, he says "top tier women defeating bottom tier men". I interpreted that there could be a careful consideration of biological differences between male and female in order to equalise their skills and abilities. (I don't actually see anything wrong with that, though I haven't thought it through). I simply asked the question if that's what he meant.

What the HECK is Wrong with Our Kids ... Our SELVES Today?

Naomi comments on Nov 2, 2019:

Hello. So, how would you reshape the American education system? Dewey advocated for pragmatism and progressive education: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pragmatism https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_education On the face of it, they both sound sensible and reasonable, no?

Naomi replies on Nov 2, 2019:

I guess good teaching is about good interaction with children and motivating them to learn further through the subjects they are taught. I also think that nurturing critical thinking and creativity is also very important. I wonder if what Dewey promoted was perceived differently by educationists in those days to the present time; the social climate was different. The definition of "progressive" may have been different, too.

Is this equally controversial? Trans Man Won His Debut as Professional Boxer – Rolling Stone

Bloodsyckleraven comments on Nov 2, 2019:

Nothing controversial here. Top tier women defeating bottom tier men isn’t uncommon. Her opponent has zero wins! Let’s see how well she advances.

Naomi replies on Nov 2, 2019:

Hello. So you're saying that it is fine for a man and woman compete against one another in a sport as long as male/female differences are considered and the right balance is maintained, right?

Is this equally controversial? Trans Man Won His Debut as Professional Boxer – Rolling Stone

ForeverFree76 comments on Nov 2, 2019:

Not impressed. It has to do with skill, and endurance. There are women with varying degree black-belts in MA, can whoop a mans ass. Skill, people, skill!

Naomi replies on Nov 2, 2019:

Hello. So you're saying it's fine that trans female athlete (formally a man) competes against a biological female athlete and vise versa?

So I bought two vacuum cleaners with powerful suction and a carpet cleaner.

KCSantiago comments on Nov 2, 2019:

That looks a lot like our old dog Dodger when she was just a pup. White toes, and white spot on her chin. Now days her whole face is white. I tried loading a photo 3 times but it would not take...

Naomi replies on Nov 2, 2019:

Agreed 100%.

Is this equally controversial? Trans Man Won His Debut as Professional Boxer – Rolling Stone

pbuck0145 comments on Nov 2, 2019:

It is too rare an occurrence to be an issue.

Naomi replies on Nov 2, 2019:

Is it too rare? Or has it been simply overlooked? https://www.menshealth.com/uk/fitness/a26798247/trans-athletes-sporting-performance/

So I bought two vacuum cleaners with powerful suction and a carpet cleaner.

Phil777 comments on Nov 2, 2019:

Cute Pup! How old?

Naomi replies on Nov 2, 2019:

12 weeks and a bit.

Is this equally controversial? Trans Man Won His Debut as Professional Boxer – Rolling Stone

purdyday comments on Nov 2, 2019:

My apologies, it did say in the article he was raised as a female, now my question would be, was he born a female?

Naomi replies on Nov 2, 2019:

If it is a tans man, I assume that he was a biological female before, and if it is a trans woman, I assume that she was a biological male before.

Is this equally controversial? Trans Man Won His Debut as Professional Boxer – Rolling Stone

timon_phocas comments on Nov 2, 2019:

I think it will be dangerous for trans men to compete against biological males in contact sports. This was a carefully stage managed debut designed to display her talents against an inferior competitor.

Naomi replies on Nov 2, 2019:

Hello. I think so, too, like you say, for biological reasons.

Is this equally controversial? Trans Man Won His Debut as Professional Boxer – Rolling Stone

Phil777 comments on Nov 2, 2019:

I don't think it is a good idea for the Men to be competing in Women's sports. I don't really follow this closely. Naomi, do you know which events have women won in the Men's category? I'm curious about it and would like to read about it.

Naomi replies on Nov 2, 2019:

Hello. If you click on the link, you can read about a trans man (who used to be a woman) winning a boxing match against a male opponent.

Is this equally controversial? Trans Man Won His Debut as Professional Boxer – Rolling Stone

purdyday comments on Nov 2, 2019:

My apologies, it did say in the article he was raised as a female, now my question would be, was he born a female?

Naomi replies on Nov 2, 2019:

Hello. Now you confuse me. Lol The article says: Manuel, 33, was raised female, but he has long identified as a male. After winning women’s amateur boxing titles, Manuel qualified for the 2012 Olympic trials. An injury prevented that opportunity from being fully realized, though, and that was one of the key triggers in Manuel undergoing gender confirmation procedures. So, is Manuel now a trans man or a trans woman???

Capitalism Didn’t Make the iPhone, You iMbecile - YouTube

Naomi comments on Nov 1, 2019:

Hello. I guess capitalism doesn't always make products by itself, but always facilitates mass production and sales of products, no? When a product is invented, it is useless unless it is industrially applicable (it can be made and used) and marketable (profitable). An invention (including R&D) of...

Naomi replies on Nov 2, 2019:

Hello HighQ. That's a creative generalisation of the rightists.

I consider this the most important and most neglected principle of our times.

Naomi comments on Nov 2, 2019:

Hello. Thank you for the article. I haven't thought it through - there is a lot to think about... I think everybody basically agrees that people should live by the NAP. But then, why many of us support Hong Kong protests which have become very violent? While advocating for the NAP, is it OK to ...

Naomi replies on Nov 2, 2019:

Hello Tdonald. Yours, maybe?

So I bought two vacuum cleaners with powerful suction and a carpet cleaner.

KCSantiago comments on Nov 2, 2019:

That looks a lot like our old dog Dodger when she was just a pup. White toes, and white spot on her chin. Now days her whole face is white. I tried loading a photo 3 times but it would not take...

Naomi replies on Nov 2, 2019:

Hello. I would love to see the photos. I wonder why they wouldn't upload... I lost my two boys about 6 months ago (Border Collie and Inuit (my profile photo)). They were inseparable. One went first and a few days later the other one followed - heartbroken, I think. What about me? They left me behind with broken heart - not fair! 😭 I'm not religious but the thought that they are still together somehow somewhere gives me a lot of comfort. Now I've got Jet. Time to move on. He's hard work, though! 😆

g:1209 or &ChocolateLabradorRetrievers I just started a group for folks that love Chocolate Labs!...

Naomi comments on Oct 30, 2019:

Hello. A lovely idea. :)

Naomi replies on Nov 2, 2019:

My problem is that when I see ugliness in others I realise that I have that ugliness in me as well. So when I say I don't like humans, that includes myself. :( Still, never mind. I've met many good people, so I haven't given up on humans. :)

Capitalism Didn’t Make the iPhone, You iMbecile - YouTube

Naomi comments on Nov 1, 2019:

Hello. I guess capitalism doesn't always make products by itself, but always facilitates mass production and sales of products, no? When a product is invented, it is useless unless it is industrially applicable (it can be made and used) and marketable (profitable). An invention (including R&D) of...

Naomi replies on Nov 1, 2019:

That sounds bad... but similar things occasionally happen here, too. One new member was recently driven out by others, I believe. Once they found that he was from Turkey, they became nasty. One member even called him a paedophile and told him that he wasn't welcome here. He had a troll-like trait, but still, I find calling someone a paedophile unfoundedly is horrible. I believe that agnostic.com was created by the same admin as this site. They must be disappointed by how it all turned out.

Capitalism Didn’t Make the iPhone, You iMbecile - YouTube

Naomi comments on Nov 1, 2019:

Hello. I guess capitalism doesn't always make products by itself, but always facilitates mass production and sales of products, no? When a product is invented, it is useless unless it is industrially applicable (it can be made and used) and marketable (profitable). An invention (including R&D) of...

Naomi replies on Nov 1, 2019:

Well WilyRickWiles, with regard to technological inventions, we only have to look at Nordic examples; how those countries are leading the world in green technologies. They're free-market loving nations but when they see it fit, the governments are not shy of investing a lot of money in developing such technologies.

Capitalism Didn’t Make the iPhone, You iMbecile - YouTube

Naomi comments on Nov 1, 2019:

Hello. I guess capitalism doesn't always make products by itself, but always facilitates mass production and sales of products, no? When a product is invented, it is useless unless it is industrially applicable (it can be made and used) and marketable (profitable). An invention (including R&D) of...

Naomi replies on Nov 1, 2019:

Hello pbuck0145. What's wrong with agnostic.com?

Graffiti art in Bethnal Green East London

Boardwine comments on Nov 1, 2019:

Wow...that's very well done!

Naomi replies on Nov 1, 2019:

Hello. I guess graffiti is a kind of vandalism, strictly speaking, but I can't deny the creativity behind some of them.

On what basis do you decide whether you like someone or not?

thebionicbroad comments on Oct 31, 2019:

It's much easier to dislike groups, based on their actions. It's more difficult to dislike them as individuals, based on their character and personality. It's also possible to dislike a group's actions without being "phobic."

Naomi replies on Nov 1, 2019:

There is also a reason for the proverb 'birds of a feather flock together'. In the past, I encountered enough people like the elderly man I mention in the original post, and when they present rather blunt shallow views on certain groups of people (or anything for that matter), I can't help wondering how they reached their views, which are often as idiotic as 'Ah, he is from Turkey, that tells a lot about him.' I guess it's due to prejudice based on what they see portrayed by the media and not based on their own experiences. Ah well, aren't we all prejudiced after all...?

My favourite teacups. :)

Indigo comments on Oct 31, 2019:

I might need these... where did you find them?

Naomi replies on Nov 1, 2019:

Hello. I got mine from Amazon UK. I'm glad that you found another site where they are available. I use them for special occasions like Christmas or when I have visitors. Everybody loves them. It's also nice to pretend posh now and then. 😆

The Harvard Asian Race Case - Headed to Supreme Court [youtube.com]

Naomi comments on Oct 31, 2019:

It is a peculiar notion that excellence needs to be brought down. I would've thought it can only be a good thing.

Naomi replies on Oct 31, 2019:

"There is unrest in the forest There is trouble with the trees For the maples want more sunlight And the oaks ignore their pleas The trouble with the maples And they're quite convinced they're right They say the oaks are just too lofty And they grab up all the light But the oaks can't help their feelings If they like the way they're made And they wonder why the maples Can't be happy in their shade? There is trouble in the forest And the creatures all have fled As the maples scream 'oppression!' And the oaks, just shake their heads So the maples formed a union And demanded equal rights 'The oaks are just too greedy We will make them give us light' Now there's no more oak oppression For they passed a noble law And the trees are all kept equal By hatchet, Axe, And saw..." Clever lyrics.

On what basis do you decide whether you like someone or not?

govols comments on Oct 30, 2019:

I DON'T decide whether I like someone.

Naomi replies on Oct 31, 2019:

I agree.

g:1209 or &ChocolateLabradorRetrievers I just started a group for folks that love Chocolate Labs!...

Naomi comments on Oct 30, 2019:

Hello. A lovely idea. :)

Naomi replies on Oct 31, 2019:

Hello Pbh17. Me, too. I much prefer animals to humans. :P

On what basis do you decide whether you like someone or not?

thebionicbroad comments on Oct 31, 2019:

It's much easier to dislike groups, based on their actions. It's more difficult to dislike them as individuals, based on their character and personality. It's also possible to dislike a group's actions without being "phobic."

Naomi replies on Oct 31, 2019:

Hello. Thanks for your input. What you say is so true. While we all advocate for being individual, we can't seem to help grouping ourselves into different categories and tar all in the same group with the same brush. (Generalisation is one of my pet hates.) I guess, we're all tribes at heart.

On what basis do you decide whether you like someone or not?

iThink comments on Oct 30, 2019:

many years ago I met an old woman who seemed to hate everyone - especially children. among other outrageous remarks she said if she thought she could get away with it she would throw candy into a deep pool just to watch the kids drown when they went into the pool to get the candy. Then there was ...

Naomi replies on Oct 31, 2019:

Look, iThink. I don't know why you assumed that the original post is fictional. Every thing that is included in the 'story' (as you call it) is a fact. the Japanese friends, the old man, EVERYONE and EVERY THING in the post exist, and this incident did happen for real. Somewhat, you got fixated to the idea that I made this one up in order to stir the political pot, or you were just reading too much into it. Why did you assume that the old man is white? In my neighbourhood, there are old Asian men as well as old white men. Why do you say that old men are problematic and repulsive? Is that how you perceive elderly people? That would include my elderly uncles. I won't have it. I wasn't upset by what the old man was saying. I was a little startled by his remarks. Not many people would start a conversation like he did with complete strangers. My friends and I were a little embarrassed, not knowing how to respond to his remarks. I began to wonder then, as I do, how people become to like others, by first impression, behaviour, colour of skin, religion, etc., etc.?. I also wondered if people would change their attitude from friendly to not so friendly, and vice versa, once they found each other's background more. I'm an ethnic minority in the UK and I've been living in the same street for many many years. My neighbours no longer see me as a foreigner (they did to start with, naturally), they see me as 'me' (they actually tell me so). Funnily enough, I think I'm right in saying that the British people are quite class-conscious among themselves, and for some, it appears to be a difficult factor to overcome when making friends. It is a cultural thing and is deeply rooted in British society. "Birds of a feather" comes in my mind...

On what basis do you decide whether you like someone or not?

govols comments on Oct 30, 2019:

I DON'T decide whether I like someone.

Naomi replies on Oct 31, 2019:

Intuitive action (emotions, impressions... the things you talk about) followed by reasoning to justify that action. Have you read 'The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion' by Jonathan Haidt? His elephant & rider metaphor is very interesting and there is a lot of truth in it in my opinion. 'The emotional side is the elephant, the rational side is the rider. The rider of the elephant looks like he or she is in charge, but when there’s a disagreement between the elephant and the rider, the elephant usually wins.'

Are there any "left over women" around here?

Crikey comments on Oct 30, 2019:

@Naomi This might answer your question about what he is hiding under the hat

Naomi replies on Oct 31, 2019:

Sorted. Thanks, Crikey. 😂 🤣

On what basis do you decide whether you like someone or not?

Dmwils comments on Oct 30, 2019:

Most decisions of like and dislike by older seniors are often times made by fear. The world has changed drastically for them, from a world of newspapers to a world of internet. From a world that was people busting butt to make the best they could for their families to a world of severe chaos, a ...

Naomi replies on Oct 31, 2019:

Hello. More kindness, less judgement. I tell myself that all the time,and I think everybody should go along with that.

On what basis do you decide whether you like someone or not?

RobBlair comments on Oct 30, 2019:

I believe the correct response would be something like: Him - "'Oh, great, more foreigners." You (with a big smile) - "I figured I try to improve the neighborhood." To me the smile suggests that he wanted a conversation. I'd imagine that if you care to spend the time you'd probably be able to ...

Naomi replies on Oct 31, 2019:

Hello. I wasn't upset or anything. My friends and I were a little startled. Not many people would start a conversation like that with complete strangers. Lol My Japanese friends just stood there with a polite smile, and I was desperately seeking the chance to politely disengage ourselves from the conversation. Considering his age (maybe in his 80s?) He could've said that he hates the Japanese (don't mention the war!). Did I mention, by the way, when he laughed I saw a tooth fall out his mouth but he wasn't aware. All in all, it was quite an experience. It made a little souvenir story for my friends - I hope.

On what basis do you decide whether you like someone or not?

iThink comments on Oct 30, 2019:

many years ago I met an old woman who seemed to hate everyone - especially children. among other outrageous remarks she said if she thought she could get away with it she would throw candy into a deep pool just to watch the kids drown when they went into the pool to get the candy. Then there was ...

Naomi replies on Oct 31, 2019:

Hello. 'I'm a bit surprised you didn't say "old WHITE man" - because I'm pretty sure that's what you're alluding to in your little story.' Ah, iThink. Sigh... You hardly know anything about me, yet you assume a lot about me. What's your problem with 'women hate this and that' in your comment? What has 'white man' got to do with the incident I was in? If the elderly man was black, Indian, or even a woman, it would have unfolded exactly the same way. If you arrived at the above rather unfounded perception about me, with all due respect, sir, I would argue that you are the one who's been caught up in the "hate white men" narrative. It sounds like you're a victim of identity politics, not me. Incidentally, I haven't encountered anyone who I hate so much that I would even hate the entire group that person belongs to.

On what basis do you decide whether you like someone or not?

govols comments on Oct 30, 2019:

I DON'T decide whether I like someone.

Naomi replies on Oct 31, 2019:

@jamesjohn, @govols Ah, I get it... I think. Do you mean something like the ability to observe inner yourself?

On what basis do you decide whether you like someone or not?

govols comments on Oct 30, 2019:

I DON'T decide whether I like someone.

Naomi replies on Oct 30, 2019:

I'm a little surprised by the way you describe yourself; you always appear to be a very intellectual, rational person...:)

On what basis do you decide whether you like someone or not?

RemiDallaire comments on Oct 30, 2019:

2 words.....Remember Hudaybiyyah

Naomi replies on Oct 30, 2019:

Interesting... (I'm not being sarcastic) Do you think many other Quebecers would support your view? I believe that the majority of Canadian Muslims live in Ontario and Quebec. Is Quebec divided?

On what basis do you decide whether you like someone or not?

coalburned comments on Oct 30, 2019:

My approach is to generally like people until they give me a reason not to. Group traits mean nothing to me when I'm at the interpersonal level. I understand how people form opinions of certain groups, but I don't understand why they pre-judge individual members of a group. Seems completely ...

Naomi replies on Oct 30, 2019:

Hello. I agree. When someone, like the old man I mention, says they hate a certain group of people, do you think that's due to lack of education? I bet the old man has never encountered any Muslim in person, let alone any Chinese or Japanese person. Meanwhile, when I moved to Britain and started mingling with British people, I couldn't help noticing that they were quite class-conscious; upper-class, middle-class, working-class, etc. Such consciousness is a cultural thing which is deeply rooted in British society, and could be a hard factor to overcome when making friends.

On what basis do you decide whether you like someone or not?

govols comments on Oct 30, 2019:

I DON'T decide whether I like someone.

Naomi replies on Oct 30, 2019:

But, but, but, govols. Surely, you have encountered someone you liked; someone you thought you could get along with, like resonating with each other's values, etc., no?

On what basis do you decide whether you like someone or not?

Local93bc comments on Oct 30, 2019:

Based on cultural Identity. The stronger you’re Identity the more intolerant you will become. But Identity can be very beneficial in many ways. Open minded people can have no real identity of their own at all which can pose as much problems as having a strong cultural Identity. But they ...

Naomi replies on Oct 30, 2019:

Hello. do you think it is possible that two people from different cultural backgrounds can share values?

On what basis do you decide whether you like someone or not?

RemiDallaire comments on Oct 30, 2019:

2 words.....Remember Hudaybiyyah

Naomi replies on Oct 30, 2019:

Why do you feel you have to watch your back around your Muslim colleagues? Because of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah?

On what basis do you decide whether you like someone or not?

govols comments on Oct 30, 2019:

I DON'T decide whether I like someone.

Naomi replies on Oct 30, 2019:

Hello. Do you love everyone?

On what basis do you decide whether you like someone or not?

RemiDallaire comments on Oct 30, 2019:

2 words.....Remember Hudaybiyyah

Naomi replies on Oct 30, 2019:

Hello. Do you have Muslim friends?

Are there any "left over women" around here?

Naomi comments on Oct 28, 2019:

Hello. I'm wondering on what ground this YouTuber calls those unmarried childless women "leftover women". Is he suggesting that they are "on the shelf"? That's got to be his personal view on women (my grandma would have shared his view). I know women who are unmarried and childless by their own ...

Naomi replies on Oct 30, 2019:

"There's also something smug about his delivery..." Ha! Agreed!

Gone Viral When It Shouldn't Have - Identity of Gender-Questioning Child Exposed After Websites ...

Dmwils comments on Oct 30, 2019:

So the only ones reacting to this story are conservatives and the Russians?? LOL evidently Snopes doesn't realize we are intelligent enough to know they are extremely liberal based which is why FB uses them as their official fact finder. Many stories go viral that are lies but I don't see any 3 ...

Naomi replies on Oct 30, 2019:

Hello. With all due respect, sir, Snopes are correct on this occasion, especially with regard to the ethics of journalism, though it doesn't necessarily mean that they themselves always adhere to such ethics.

Drag Queen Flashes His Crotch to Children During Library Storytime ⋆ Activist Mommy

DrN1 comments on Oct 29, 2019:

Coulrophobia

Naomi replies on Oct 30, 2019:

Oh, absolutely. There's a certain degree of hypocrisy coming from both sides, I would say. The bottom line to me is that anyone and everyone involved in children's education must have a duty of care, and they should suffer consequences for failing to fulfil that duty. Just imagine your grandchild was there. Incidentally, from a woman's point of view (and I'm sure your wife will agree), a real woman knows how to sit when wearing a dress or a skirt, i.e. putting her knees together or carefully cross her legs, and it comes naturally, whereas a woman, who used to be a man, has to make an extra conscious effort to do this. It is thinkable that the trans woman in the article momentarily lost concentration on the positions of her legs (because it used to be alright to sit with legs wide open when she was a man), exposing whatever she's got between her legs. 😂

Drag Queen Flashes His Crotch to Children During Library Storytime ⋆ Activist Mommy

DrN1 comments on Oct 29, 2019:

Coulrophobia

Naomi replies on Oct 30, 2019:

Hello. Not on this occasion, I don't think. I see him/her (oh, for Christ's sake, whatever!) as merely a flasher.

Drag Queen Flashes His Crotch to Children During Library Storytime ⋆ Activist Mommy

Naomi comments on Oct 29, 2019:

Hello. Surely, this is child abuse, no? Schools and teachers must have a duty of care to their pupils, and failing that, they should be challenged by the law.

Naomi replies on Oct 29, 2019:

There, there FEWI. Sounds like you need a good holiday (vacation). 😆

Drag Queen Flashes His Crotch to Children During Library Storytime ⋆ Activist Mommy

Naomi comments on Oct 29, 2019:

Hello. Surely, this is child abuse, no? Schools and teachers must have a duty of care to their pupils, and failing that, they should be challenged by the law.

Naomi replies on Oct 29, 2019:

Tell me about it.

Are there any "left over women" around here?

Naomi comments on Oct 28, 2019:

Hello. I'm wondering on what ground this YouTuber calls those unmarried childless women "leftover women". Is he suggesting that they are "on the shelf"? That's got to be his personal view on women (my grandma would have shared his view). I know women who are unmarried and childless by their own ...

Naomi replies on Oct 29, 2019:

By the way, when I watch Tim Pool, I can't help wondering what he's hiding under his woolly hat. Do you think he is bald...?

Are there any "left over women" around here?

Naomi comments on Oct 28, 2019:

Hello. I'm wondering on what ground this YouTuber calls those unmarried childless women "leftover women". Is he suggesting that they are "on the shelf"? That's got to be his personal view on women (my grandma would have shared his view). I know women who are unmarried and childless by their own ...

Naomi replies on Oct 29, 2019:

Hello MaskedRiderChris. "You're Japanese, correct?" 🤔🤔🤔 Keep guessing! 😜 I believe that Black Pigeon once lived in Japan (don't know how long), so maybe he feels he is qualified enough to talk about Japanese society. Meanwhile, I have friends in Japan, and my knowledge about their country is mainly based on their personal experiences and views (hence anecdotal evidence).

Are there any "left over women" around here?

Naomi comments on Oct 28, 2019:

Hello. I'm wondering on what ground this YouTuber calls those unmarried childless women "leftover women". Is he suggesting that they are "on the shelf"? That's got to be his personal view on women (my grandma would have shared his view). I know women who are unmarried and childless by their own ...

Naomi replies on Oct 29, 2019:

Hello Local93bc. Not sure what Green Party has got to with anything.... Anyway, I see Black Pigeon's attempt to associate his view with Spengler's view of womanliness far-fetched. Spengler arrived at his view of womanliness in 1918 (that's when The Decline of the West was published). The social climate was very very different then.

Are there any "left over women" around here?

Naomi comments on Oct 28, 2019:

Hello. I'm wondering on what ground this YouTuber calls those unmarried childless women "leftover women". Is he suggesting that they are "on the shelf"? That's got to be his personal view on women (my grandma would have shared his view). I know women who are unmarried and childless by their own ...

Naomi replies on Oct 28, 2019:

Thanks iThink, for your decent argument - I appreciate it. I still think it is too broad a claim that Western civilisation is in decline because there are many leftover women, especially Black Pigeon's generalisation of single women being "left over" (I find implying "on the shelf" is derogatory) and assumption that they're lonely and miserable based on his anecdotal evidence is a little too subjective a view for me to go along with; my anecdotal evidence says otherwise. Plus, if he is trying to connect the decline of Western civilisation with decreasing birth rates in the West, there are various reasons; inflexible work options, high childcare costs, for example, in fact, concerning married mothers and not necessarily the increasing number of leftover women. In any event, we agree to disagree on this one. I rest my case. :)

Are there any "left over women" around here?

Naomi comments on Oct 28, 2019:

Hello. I'm wondering on what ground this YouTuber calls those unmarried childless women "leftover women". Is he suggesting that they are "on the shelf"? That's got to be his personal view on women (my grandma would have shared his view). I know women who are unmarried and childless by their own ...

Naomi replies on Oct 28, 2019:

I see a conflict in the video. In my opinion, one cannot advocate for individual liberty and choice (which obviously includes women's liberty and choice and which we all support) and endorse Spengler's view of women (the quote in the video) at the same time.

Are there any "left over women" around here?

Naomi comments on Oct 28, 2019:

Hello. I'm wondering on what ground this YouTuber calls those unmarried childless women "leftover women". Is he suggesting that they are "on the shelf"? That's got to be his personal view on women (my grandma would have shared his view). I know women who are unmarried and childless by their own ...

Naomi replies on Oct 28, 2019:

I did watch the video, though. He does say "left over" and he assumes those single women are "lonely". He also says they're resigned to stay lonely or something along those lines.

Anyone else get, what I'm getting from this..?🤯😳 [scientificamerican.com]

Naomi comments on Oct 28, 2019:

"They eat anything in sight." We'll become extinct by being eaten by locusts, not by climate change... unless there is a link between the two.

Naomi replies on Oct 28, 2019:

Then we're absolutely doooooomed! 😱 😱😱

If you believe that America is on the brink of a civil war, how do you envisage it?

Boris-the-Spider comments on Oct 27, 2019:

I remember meeting a man from Alabama in London around 2013 and spent some time discussing what Obama Inc were doing to the US. Whilst armed civil war seemed off the table because Federal government just wouldn't just stand back and allow it (whether GOP or Democrat) but cessession seemed to be a ...

Naomi replies on Oct 27, 2019:

Thank you for your interesting input, sir. Let's hope that some American folks will answer your question. :)

The Chick-fil-A nonsense has reached the UK from the US! 😭

Leighwv comments on Oct 27, 2019:

Chick-Fil-A has done absolutely nothing except say they are Christian. There is no proof of discrimination of any kind. They offer an excellent product with outstanding customer service. That's all that should matter. The left ruins everything they touch.

Naomi replies on Oct 27, 2019:

Hello. "They offer an excellent product with outstanding customer service." It sounds like they have a very good reputation. I've gotta come over to the US, soon! 😆

If you believe that America is on the brink of a civil war, how do you envisage it?

Naomi comments on Oct 26, 2019:

Wow...! Many of you are feeling that the possibility of civil war is real. And if your sentiments represent the majority of Americans, that's even more amazing. I had no idea! I honestly thought it was just scaremongering. ...

Naomi replies on Oct 26, 2019:

Thank you, Honu421.

If you believe that America is on the brink of a civil war, how do you envisage it?

Naomi comments on Oct 26, 2019:

Wow...! Many of you are feeling that the possibility of civil war is real. And if your sentiments represent the majority of Americans, that's even more amazing. I had no idea! I honestly thought it was just scaremongering. ...

Naomi replies on Oct 26, 2019:

@Honu421 It is hard to find someone you can debate with mutual "agree to disagree" tolerance.

Is there anything, ANYTHING AT ALL, that hasn't been politicised?

Centris comments on Oct 26, 2019:

Cats? Cats are still just cats. Unless they're owned by vegans, and fed a vegan diet- which is animal cruelty because they are obligate carnivores.....SHIT. Even cats are politicised 🤦🏻‍♀️

Naomi replies on Oct 26, 2019:

Hello. And as soon as you mention animal welfare, suddenly you're a leftist, too. I'm confused! 🤣😂

If you believe that America is on the brink of a civil war, how do you envisage it?

Bloodsyckleraven comments on Oct 25, 2019:

Despite what the media would have you believe, there are no serious cultural or militaristic factions in America. We are a melting pot. That being said, I agree most with this analysis (if you have an hour to fill): https://youtu.be/vn9oWJJkUjo

Naomi replies on Oct 26, 2019:

Hello. Thank you. I'll certainly watch it.

If you believe that America is on the brink of a civil war, how do you envisage it?

Rosary_Trace comments on Oct 25, 2019:

Do you mean like the last one?.......Huge armies in the field, infantry, cavalry, artillery? This would require state actors to be involved, so no, I don't believe a civil war is on the horizon.

Naomi replies on Oct 25, 2019:

Hello. "Do you mean like the last one?" New polls show that most Americans believe that their country is on the edge of civil war - in this day and age. So, no, not like the last one. No horses, no muskets, no canons... :D

"Out of the Box" solution.

bludimon comments on Oct 25, 2019:

The school is the Bhagat Pre-University College in the town of Haveri, in India. They did apologize after getting slammed in the media. How would an institution administration or teacher not know this is demeaning? It seems that colleges around the world have big problems forcing their ...

Naomi replies on Oct 25, 2019:

I get your sentiment, though. :)

"Out of the Box" solution.

bludimon comments on Oct 25, 2019:

The school is the Bhagat Pre-University College in the town of Haveri, in India. They did apologize after getting slammed in the media. How would an institution administration or teacher not know this is demeaning? It seems that colleges around the world have big problems forcing their ...

Naomi replies on Oct 25, 2019:

Hello. "It seems that colleges around the world have big problems forcing their perceptions of reality on students." That is a very broad statement and I don't feel knowledgeable enough to respond to that. I appreciate your comment, though. Incidentally, I read an article or two about this incident. I'll see you around.

Watch A Sun-Sized Star Ripped Apart By A Supermassive Black Hole

govols comments on Oct 24, 2019:

I can't help but wonder if the simulation isn't the result of "begging the question." What are the chances that observations are being "fitted" to the prevailing consensus...that the current "settled science" is PRE-supposed and programed into the explanations being constructed by the "scientific ...

Naomi replies on Oct 25, 2019:

Hello. You're astute (sharp), sir, as always. :)

Gone Viral When It Shouldn't Have - Identity of Gender-Questioning Child Exposed After Websites ...

pbuck0145 comments on Oct 24, 2019:

Gender reassignment, circumcision, and FGM need to be prohibited except when performed on an uncoerced, well-informed, consenting adult.

Naomi replies on Oct 25, 2019:

With all due respect, you're missing the point of the original post, sir. The point is not only the distortion of facts (in this case, what was originally a divorce case of the boy's parents and the custody of the boy, the gender transition issue surrounding the boy was cleverly incorporated, thereby pulling the focus out of the original story), but also a violation of the ethics of journalism. For example, in the UK, the identity of a child subjected to child abuse must never be revealed for legal reasons. Is it the same in Canada?

Gone Viral When It Shouldn't Have - Identity of Gender-Questioning Child Exposed After Websites ...

pbuck0145 comments on Oct 24, 2019:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chk7qKHsW_A=em-lsp

Naomi replies on Oct 25, 2019:

Hello. I've read about this case. This is child abuse and there is no doubt about it. It is peculiar that court decided against the father who wants to protect the boy, no?

Gone Viral When It Shouldn't Have - Identity of Gender-Questioning Child Exposed After Websites ...

KCSantiago comments on Oct 24, 2019:

Over the years I have realized anything from Snopes needs to be viewed as left wing propaganda until proven otherwise. I have only looked at a couple of articles about this case, and in both of them the reporter was actaully quoting the mother, and I noticed she has not been shy about having her ...

Naomi replies on Oct 24, 2019:

Hello. In that case, the left and the right are as bad as each other. I rest my case. 😂 I did wonder, though, if it was just to identify and show the photos of the boy in question when I read articles about him (I mean the court case in Texas). How tiring it is that we have to navigate our thoughts so carefully because the media are utterly unreliable, no?

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Naomi comments on Oct 24, 2019:

Hello. I kind of appreciate these people's honesty, but when they say that they don't know the right path for the future of A.I. and that they can't make long-term prediction, etc., it's a little worrisome, no?

Naomi replies on Oct 24, 2019:

If the idea is to "nurture" A.I., i.e., learning from its surroundings, it is important to consider what kind of surroundings it should be put in. It could easily fall into wrong hands and learn bad things... The technology itself is fascinating, though.

Hundreds of thousands demand Texas leaders step in to prevent gender ‘transition’ of 7-yr-old ...

Boardwine comments on Oct 24, 2019:

Governor has direct the DA and CPS to look into the matter. God willing they'll rescue this little boy

Naomi replies on Oct 24, 2019:

Hello. It's strange that court decided against the boy's father who wishes to protect him, no?

Is there anything, ANYTHING AT ALL, that hasn't been politicised?

GolfLady comments on Oct 24, 2019:

I ask myself this question everyday. From drag queen storytime to removing the female symbol from feminine products to political correctness overload to having holidays and long standing customs attacked. The list goes on and on. I am outraged that the minority clusters of Leftist SJW now rule so ...

Naomi replies on Oct 24, 2019:

That's much better, funny lady!

The Chick-fil-A nonsense has reached the UK from the US! 😭

GolfLady comments on Oct 24, 2019:

It's a chicken sandwich and a damn good one. I watched a video clip today where some drag queen said it was protesting Chick-fil-A's human rights violations. WTF! I think seeing some ugly hairy dude in false eye lashes, a pound of makeup and a dress is a violation of my human rights. Sick of the ...

Naomi replies on Oct 24, 2019:

You're shocking. 😂

Is there anything, ANYTHING AT ALL, that hasn't been politicised?

GolfLady comments on Oct 24, 2019:

I ask myself this question everyday. From drag queen storytime to removing the female symbol from feminine products to political correctness overload to having holidays and long standing customs attacked. The list goes on and on. I am outraged that the minority clusters of Leftist SJW now rule so ...

Naomi replies on Oct 24, 2019:

Hello. I agree with most of what you're saying. But you're not cheering me up. 😂😂😂

What is your view on euthanasia?

iThink comments on Oct 23, 2019:

if the paralympian took his own life would that be euthanasia or would it be suicide. In some cases either seems understandable to me. In ALL cases I would feel much better if Government would just stay the hell out of the matter. Take the now infamous case of Terri Schiavo for example. Was ...

Naomi replies on Oct 24, 2019:

Hello iThink. Thank you for your input. No words seem appropriate to respond to what you're going through. I wish I could give you a hug. Thank you for trusting me to share your very personal story. Warmest wishes X

The Chick-fil-A nonsense has reached the UK from the US! 😭

Babygirl1 comments on Oct 23, 2019:

I just don’t spend my money at places or on products when I find out they have certain stances. I doubt anyone cares or notices but I feel better not supporting them. I’ve never eaten there and I’m sure I will survive by not doing so.

Naomi replies on Oct 24, 2019:

Hello. I know what you mean. A friend of mine once told me that McDonald's was using chicks for their products, and that certainly put me off. Never found if that was true as I hardly go to McDonald's. As for religious stance, I'm normally oblivious.

What is your view on euthanasia?

camerakid61 comments on Oct 23, 2019:

I'm an atheist, so I prefer to involve myself in life as much as possible because I don't believe in any kind of afterlife. But if I was dying of a painfully degenerative disease, I would want euthanasia to be legal. I think we should have the legal right to choose.

Naomi replies on Oct 23, 2019:

Yes. Quality of life matters to me.

What is your view on euthanasia?

AndrewInVail comments on Oct 23, 2019:

Who does your life belong to? Only in an irrational society where the answer to that question is someone else besides you, can euthanasia be wrong or immoral.

Naomi replies on Oct 23, 2019:

But , but, but... I have to think about my beloved ones. They're part of my life and I am part of their lives. Would it be wrong if I decided to live on for their sake against my wish to end my life? Would it be selfish if I ended my life against their wish for me to live on?

What is your view on euthanasia?

DanielEvans comments on Oct 23, 2019:

I'll take what suffering is intended for me if it be God's will for my redemption.

Naomi replies on Oct 23, 2019:

Fair enough, Sir.

Have we considered this?

Facci comments on Oct 23, 2019:

This is the real painting.

Naomi replies on Oct 23, 2019:

Hello iThink. Singing and laughing out loud is also good medicines as well as screaming. We don't do these things often enough in modern society.

Have we considered this?

Facci comments on Oct 23, 2019:

This is the real painting.

Naomi replies on Oct 23, 2019:

I know! 😂😂😂

Is there anything, ANYTHING AT ALL, that hasn't been politicised?

Dblstkd1 comments on Oct 23, 2019:

Here’s a mouse with a wig!

Naomi replies on Oct 23, 2019:

Hello. You're so kind. Thank you. X

Is there anything, ANYTHING AT ALL, that hasn't been politicised?

DrN1 comments on Oct 23, 2019:

Every act is a political act.

Naomi replies on Oct 23, 2019:

Don't tell me that, you meanie!

Is there anything, ANYTHING AT ALL, that hasn't been politicised?

camerakid61 comments on Oct 23, 2019:

Lotsa people feel like that these days! Trust me, you're not alone!

Naomi replies on Oct 23, 2019:

Thank you!

The Chick-fil-A nonsense has reached the UK from the US! 😭

DrN1 comments on Oct 23, 2019:

Go vegetarian better for everyone, animals included!

Naomi replies on Oct 23, 2019:

Oh, I see! 😅

When Medical Debt Collectors Decide Who Gets Arrested

Naomi comments on Oct 23, 2019:

Hello. I'm completely unfamiliar with not having national healthcare services. I know it's a stupid question to you, but in America, what happens to people who can't afford private medical care for serious illnesses and injuries? If they are poor and they can't get any financial help from their ...

Naomi replies on Oct 23, 2019:

Hello timon_phocas. That's good to know. From the perspective of humanity, I don't mind paying tax towards the NHS - call me naive.

The Chick-fil-A nonsense has reached the UK from the US! 😭

DrN1 comments on Oct 23, 2019:

Go vegetarian better for everyone, animals included!

Naomi replies on Oct 23, 2019:

Hello. You mean vegetarian animals...? 😕

When Medical Debt Collectors Decide Who Gets Arrested

Naomi comments on Oct 23, 2019:

Hello. I'm completely unfamiliar with not having national healthcare services. I know it's a stupid question to you, but in America, what happens to people who can't afford private medical care for serious illnesses and injuries? If they are poor and they can't get any financial help from their ...

Naomi replies on Oct 23, 2019:

I also meant to say that I know you have Medicaid.I understand that Medicaid is a health coverage programme run by the US government but the government pays only a portion of the costs. What happens to someone who has, say, cancer, and needs long-term medical treatment but Medicaid covers only a portion of the costs and that person cannot afford the rest?

The Chick-fil-A nonsense has reached the UK from the US! 😭

TheRealAlyZ comments on Oct 22, 2019:

In 2017, the Chick-Fil-A site says they donated 9.9 million in charitable contributions, gifts, and grants BUT since some are to anti-LGBTQ (did I miss any constantly being added letters there lol) and other Christian aligned values they get demonized. I wish people who don't align with anti gun ...

Naomi replies on Oct 23, 2019:

Hello. There is such thing as "freedom of religion" which is a constitutionally-protected human right (under Human Rights Act 1998 in the UK, for example), yet it seems to be ignored. It puzzles me.

Grant Leigh School Satanism [youtu.be]

Andrew55 comments on Oct 22, 2019:

Couldn't really tell, but I think that was at elementary school, from the sounds in the background I'd say I'm right. That being said, those are not kids art displays. All those drawings and busts are of professional quality, not really something to display in a school. How about this question, what...

Naomi replies on Oct 23, 2019:

Thanks TheRealAlyZ.

What is really happening in Sweden, Greta? - YouTube

coalburned comments on Oct 20, 2019:

Fascinating. Sobering. And a warning for the US.

Naomi replies on Oct 23, 2019:

Hello onlybecause12 "Tells me a lot." Not sure what you mean... What does Cgraus being Turk tell you, exactly, may I ask? I practically know nothing about this person.

Grant Leigh School Satanism [youtu.be]

Andrew55 comments on Oct 22, 2019:

Couldn't really tell, but I think that was at elementary school, from the sounds in the background I'd say I'm right. That being said, those are not kids art displays. All those drawings and busts are of professional quality, not really something to display in a school. How about this question, what...

Naomi replies on Oct 22, 2019:

Hello. "Couldn't really tell, but I think that was at elementary school..." I Googled but couldn't find a school called "Grant Lee School" in South Africa. Do you think you can try to find it? I have to question the credibility of the video.

Makes me think.

RobBlair comments on Oct 22, 2019:

So the public votes for a referendum. Its approved but goes to court due to national challenges. That court rewrites it as it sees fit. The people protest this revision. The leaders of that protest are tried and sent to jail for sedition. Now the people are angrier. Typical Spanish.

Naomi replies on Oct 22, 2019:

Apparently, the referendum was held unlawfully. Still, the punishment for it seems unproportionate.

Makes me think.

pbuck0145 comments on Oct 22, 2019:

George Galloway's comments are usually very astute (provided he avoids the Israel / Palestine controversy).

Naomi replies on Oct 22, 2019:

Hello. I agree.

The Chick-fil-A nonsense has reached the UK from the US! 😭

Boardwine comments on Oct 22, 2019:

Chick-fil-a is great. By far the best "fast food' restaurant and a awesome chicken sandwich. If you've never had one please try it.

Naomi replies on Oct 22, 2019:

@Boardwine, @RobBlair If it's not gonna be available in the UK soon, I'll come over to America to try it. 😊

The Chick-fil-A nonsense has reached the UK from the US! 😭

RobBlair comments on Oct 22, 2019:

https://babylonbee.com/news/small-island-of-uncultured-savages-rejects-americas-attempt-to-introduce-them-to-good-food

Naomi replies on Oct 22, 2019:

Hello. Here it is - "Stargazy" pie. Poetic, no? 😆 https://www.britain-magazine.com/carousel/british-pie-week/

What is really happening in Sweden, Greta? - YouTube

MommaDaggs comments on Oct 20, 2019:

What I find interesting is that people who have visited there are saying this video is not true... I would like to know how the people who live there feel about it...

Naomi replies on Oct 22, 2019:

That's my point, Cgraus. It's impossible to be impartial IMO. Once I met a funny Japanese guy, and when I said how wonderful Japanese people were, he laughed and said "Well, we have prisons in Japan. Does that tell you anything?" Generalisation failed. Lol

What is really happening in Sweden, Greta? - YouTube

KeVince comments on Oct 20, 2019:

If you have watched this video please go to YouTube like and comment and share to other media it will help with the exposer of this truth.

Naomi replies on Oct 21, 2019:

Hello. The girl in the video may be telling the truth, or she may be lying - there is no way I can tell. How can you be sure? Plus, there are often more than one truth. You ask about a foreign country, and depending on who you ask, you may get completely different images about that country. Here is another Swedish YouTuber who seems to have more balanced views about Malmo, Sweden. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTAAiBKLBeM

What is really happening in Sweden, Greta? - YouTube

MommaDaggs comments on Oct 20, 2019:

What I find interesting is that people who have visited there are saying this video is not true... I would like to know how the people who live there feel about it...

Naomi replies on Oct 21, 2019:

Hello. I wouldn't say the girl in the video is lying, but in my opinion, when you look at things through a polarised (political) lens, negative aspects are always likely to be zoomed in.

It's sad.

MaskedRiderChris comments on Oct 17, 2019:

Well, damn. I had no idea that any of you on here actually paid attention to anything I was saying at all other than the obvious troll types. It's surprising! Not to mention heartening. Looking back at this post, I was having a moment, and it was a moment of weakness, I have to admit. To see more ...

Naomi replies on Oct 21, 2019:

Yes, MaskedRiderChris. Mean and vicious attacks are a no go zone for me, too. Still, like I said, it's all in the virtual world, so don't go worrying too much.

What is really happening in Sweden, Greta? - YouTube

coalburned comments on Oct 20, 2019:

Fascinating. Sobering. And a warning for the US.

Naomi replies on Oct 21, 2019:

@Cgraus, @MaskedRiderChris I wouldn't call the Nordic countries "socialist". They aren't, strictly speaking... They are capitalist countries with a welfare state. Apparently, their governments are large but the least corrupt in the world; civil liberty is well respected; and they're free trade/market-loving nations.

What is really happening in Sweden, Greta? - YouTube

coalburned comments on Oct 20, 2019:

Fascinating. Sobering. And a warning for the US.

Naomi replies on Oct 21, 2019:

@Cgraus I'm afraid I don't feel qualified enough to say much about the social side of those countries, as I only spent a few days there and only saw the surface of it. Still, I didn't see one police officer while I was in Copenhagen. I felt very safe. People I spoke to were polite and friendly. The one slightly negative thing I would say is that while they seem very sophisticated in many ways, somehow their taste buds seem to have failed to develop much - everything I ate was too salty. Lol I envisage, though, that socialistic programmes such as those running in the Nordic countries would not necessarily work well in other countries, for example, in the US, i.e., different social dynamics. The Nordic countries are relatively small countries and are homogeneous.

Any thought on this TV ad?

Aurelien comments on Oct 21, 2019:

Tesco is a business. And vegetarianism is a huge business. They do their jobs. As for farmers being offended (gosh! Is it possible to don't offend someone these days!) as far as I know Tesco still sells meat... If anything, I am surprised they don't have more segmented markets (eg halal... ...

Naomi replies on Oct 21, 2019:

Hello. Yes, I agree; businesses basically sell whatever sells well and they're very much aware of trends, if not creating them by themselves. What I personally find a little odd/unnatural is the girl's line "I don't want to eat animals, any more." When I was a child, I didn't like meat very much, but I don't remember that I ever said "I don't want to eat animals"; I would've said "I don't like meat." Plus, the girl says "any more". Do you think there is a bit of virtue-signal in it?