Do you think it's bad if one is not patriotic?

WilyRickWiles comments on Jun 14, 2019:

No. It's healthy. #itsoktobeunpatriotic

Naomi replies on Jun 14, 2019:

Hello. Do you mean being patriotic could be unhealthy because patriotism could blind people...?

Do you think it's bad if one is not patriotic?

10thGeneration comments on Jun 14, 2019:

To be blindly or mindlessly fervent in support of your country is bad even dangerous. The last great example we have of this would be Nazi Germany and the Japanese Empire. For me it is important to separate the people and governance of the country into context and priority. The USA is supposed to ...

Naomi replies on Jun 14, 2019:

Hello. "Mindless patriotism is a blank check to tyrants. " Yes, I agree with that.

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Halligan comments on Jun 14, 2019:

This is AWESOME! Sign me up!

Naomi replies on Jun 14, 2019:

😂 🤣

Do you think it's bad if one is not patriotic?

Jomsviking1776 comments on Jun 14, 2019:

I feel it isn’t necessarily bad or good. I believe that for a country to continue to grow and improve it needs “patriots” to drive those improvements and growth. I can understand if people do not feel patriotic because the country may not align with their personal beliefs. In that case I would...

Naomi replies on Jun 14, 2019:

Hello. Thank you for starting the ball rolling. X

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Cheetolini comments on Jun 14, 2019:

Way too many moving parts for me to be comfortable with a carny at the lever.

Naomi replies on Jun 14, 2019:

😂 😂 😂

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ScottforKing comments on Jun 14, 2019:

I laughed until my eyes watered. How come the people on the left can't laugh at their leaders like we can with ours?

Naomi replies on Jun 14, 2019:

Hello. Maybe they can. I'll find something!

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RichardD comments on Jun 14, 2019:

Where is this?

Naomi replies on Jun 14, 2019:

Hello. I have no idea!

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Tomberlin48 comments on Jun 14, 2019:

This makes me wonder how far and wide vomit can spewed to those below? 🤔

Naomi replies on Jun 14, 2019:

Please... do... not... go... there... 🤢🤮

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Danielion comments on Jun 13, 2019:

How about religious freedom? It’s even better than disco.

Naomi replies on Jun 14, 2019:

@Danielion Is this the one? The Saudi mentality seems very different from our way of thinking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUhbZdvtzcw

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JobyOneKenobi comments on Jun 13, 2019:

As far as I'm concerned they are still their parent's problem.

Naomi replies on Jun 14, 2019:

Wait, their parents may be ideologues themselves. 😱😱😱

WATCH as people break it down at this Halal night club in Saudi!

UgoT comments on Jun 14, 2019:

The comments are indeed interesting! The muslim messiah is coming Apparantly!

Naomi replies on Jun 14, 2019:

Hello. I grew up in a non-religious environment, so some comments are kind of beyond me. But like you say, I find them interesting.

WATCH as people break it down at this Halal night club in Saudi!

Danielion comments on Jun 13, 2019:

How about religious freedom? It’s even better than disco.

Naomi replies on Jun 14, 2019:

Hello. Islam seriously needs reformation and modernisation, and there are some individuals and groups who have been working hard on it. I would like to think that the Crown Prince is one of them, but...

WATCH as people break it down at this Halal night club in Saudi!

DMcCreery1956 comments on Jun 13, 2019:

The Crown Prince has plans to develop an open, western style city where SA intersects with several other nations. I don't remember the details.

Naomi replies on Jun 13, 2019:

Hello. Sounds good but there is somehow a dodgy feeling... Hope I'm overthinking it.

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EdNason comments on Jun 13, 2019:

He is neck deep in it.

Naomi replies on Jun 13, 2019:

Hello, Ed. Time for justice - hopefully.

Just adorable.

Danielion comments on Jun 13, 2019:

The horse is trying to figure out what kind of glue was used to attach the pages to the spine of the book. When the horse figures it out, that little girl’s about to get knocked out.

Naomi replies on Jun 13, 2019:

😆😆😆

What men want is...

RemiDallaire comments on Jun 13, 2019:

Chuckle... Almost. Free beer free gas and free p..... mehhhhhhhhh I wont say it. ;)

Naomi replies on Jun 13, 2019:

😂😂😂

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Cheetolini comments on Jun 13, 2019:

Intersectionality. The dogma of the “Progressive” or as it has manifested openly and boldly, “Justice Democrat’s”. In order to fight all forms of bigotry and injustice, we must highly categorize every person with Nazi-esque’ efficiency based on stereotypical assumptions of their ...

Naomi replies on Jun 13, 2019:

Hello. With regard to the use of language, the definitions of so many words like "progressive" and "fascist" are distorted and misused by ideologues for their political agenda. I wouldn't know where to start to unravel all this. Plus, there are so many isms. It feels like they are coined every single minute. Lol

I think I have a solution for abortion in the case of rape or incest.

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 8, 2019:

you are not well.

Naomi replies on Jun 12, 2019:

Hello. He's playing devil's advocate, I think.

There is too much "me me me" and not enough "us" for my liking.

AndrewInVail comments on Jun 9, 2019:

Conversely, there is far too much "us us us"/"them them them" and not enough "I" for my liking. Communitarianism is not appealing to me. Tastes are subjective.

Naomi replies on Jun 11, 2019:

@AndrewInVail, @TommyB So, I have been thinking... (bear with me, and I won't bother you again.) If the idea of collectivism is basically that “man has no rights except those which society permits him to enjoy", it is a crazy idea and I have to rule it out straight away. I basically like the "live & let live" approach to life; I've been this way myself, though not completely. But I find it difficult to conceive the idea that "the individual’s life belongs to him and that he has an inalienable right to live it as he sees fit, to act on his own judgement, to keep and use the product of his effort, and to pursue the values of his choosing." because this sounds to me that the individual is not attached to anything like moral standard, culture, history, even geography, etc., which are shared with others... If we agree that humans are social animals, we cannot not belong to a group of people, right? Family is the most basic unit, for example; a baby is born into a family and the baby's parents are the very first ones to tell him a certain set of values. And in the process of growing up he will belong to different groups of people (school, workplace, clubs, etc.), interact with others, may be inspired by others, explore different views, beliefs, values, etc. I think that these things shape who we are. I understand that we're all separate beings, but the notion that there is no such thing as community/society baffles me (maybe this is the idea of "radical" individualism). Incidentally, I understand that any form of group of people including community is intangible. And, I can see the tyranny of the collective. You mention altruism referring to Christianity. I can see that a shared set of values or beliefs can be compelling and it is wrong to impose them on individuals. But then, being kind is a human trait. Why do we try to be kind and help others, knowing there is no benefit to us? Altruism - intriguing, no? Then communitarianism. I don't think that communitarians see the collective (in their case, community) like an authority. Their emphasis seems to be on social responsibility being equally important as individual responsibility, human relationship built on moral infrastructure, sharing a public life which is participated in positively by individuals as good citizens, achieving something which is beneficial to you and me, that sort of things. What I find interesting about communitarianism is that they seem to perceive that everybody is born into a community where a certain culture is already established, and it is up to the individuals who are in it whether they want to conserve it or change it (or simply get out?). I must admit that there is a tad bit of wishful thinking attached to communitarianism. I've watched some Yaron Brook's videos. He ...

108 defilements of Buddhism (Which one do you find is the hardest to transcend?

DrN1 comments on Jun 11, 2019:

All of these are human traits and forms of attachment which inevitably lead to suffering/dukkha. Combatting, transcending, overcoming will increase the strength of attachment, the greater the defilement and the more the suffering. Meditate on each as it arises, meditate on each as it declines.

Naomi replies on Jun 11, 2019:

Hello. Being kind to others or putting others before self is also an interesting human trait, I think. (It's called altruism or something?) Apparently, why we do this when there is no benefit for ourselves is a big debating point among philosophers. Intriguing, no?

108 defilements of Buddhism (Which one do you find is the hardest to transcend?

DrN1 comments on Jun 10, 2019:

dipsomania sounds perfect

Naomi replies on Jun 11, 2019:

😂

There is too much "me me me" and not enough "us" for my liking.

Dmwils comments on Jun 10, 2019:

I wonder how we got so far from just being human beings...I've watched the whole gotta give it a label syndrome that has taken over the country and I really see no difference in your attempted terminology. We are not "isms" we are simply human beings who all need desperately to return to being ...

Naomi replies on Jun 11, 2019:

Hello. I agree. And there are so many -isms! My head hurts just thinking about those things. 😅 Simply put, many debate on whether individual should come first before collective of collective should come before individual (two very opposite positions), and then so called communitarians argue that it's both, i.e., individual (people) and collective (group/community, etc.) are interdependent and they work together for common good, therefore it's not the case of which comes first. It sounds like a natural human way of being, isn't it? But then, some argue that there is no such thing as community or common good (I find it intriguing). I understand that isms are basically ideas and theories. Some stay just as ideas and theories and others are applicable enough to affect our perspective in life. Thank you for your realistic view.

There is too much "me me me" and not enough "us" for my liking.

chuckpo comments on Jun 9, 2019:

I think a lot of people are here looking exactly for the 'us'. Some not. My OPINION is it's why you see a lot more conservatives here. Conservatives at this point in time are more conciliatory (becoming less so, as am I). Conservatives seem to be looking for holding it all together and defining and ...

Naomi replies on Jun 10, 2019:

@chuckpo "Maybe your native language has a better way to deal with this topic." Are you saying I shouldn't be here...?

There is too much "me me me" and not enough "us" for my liking.

AndrewInVail comments on Jun 9, 2019:

Conversely, there is far too much "us us us"/"them them them" and not enough "I" for my liking. Communitarianism is not appealing to me. Tastes are subjective.

Naomi replies on Jun 10, 2019:

@AndrewInVail Thank you for that input. I'll have to think about it. There is always something I haven't thought about in different/opposite views. Thanks again!

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DrN1 comments on Jun 10, 2019:

bit difficult for libertarians to justify detention and torture of Mr Assange and Chelsea Manning, but hey ho lets go, to the home of the Brave and the land of the Free!

Naomi replies on Jun 10, 2019:

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There is too much "me me me" and not enough "us" for my liking.

chuckpo comments on Jun 9, 2019:

I think a lot of people are here looking exactly for the 'us'. Some not. My OPINION is it's why you see a lot more conservatives here. Conservatives at this point in time are more conciliatory (becoming less so, as am I). Conservatives seem to be looking for holding it all together and defining and ...

Naomi replies on Jun 10, 2019:

@chuckpo In the original post, I included "individualism vs. collectivism" and the other contributors are going along with this contrast, so... Incidentally, English is not my mother tongue, and if you're saying that my English ability is not good enough for you, I don't know what I can do about that except apologising (or taking more English lessons).

There is too much "me me me" and not enough "us" for my liking.

AndrewInVail comments on Jun 9, 2019:

Conversely, there is far too much "us us us"/"them them them" and not enough "I" for my liking. Communitarianism is not appealing to me. Tastes are subjective.

Naomi replies on Jun 10, 2019:

Hello TommyB. "without a moral foundation, communism will always find a way..." That is why the community is important, no? Individualism seems to conceive the individual too narrowly, i.e., the idea that the individual’s life belongs to him and that he has an inalienable right to live it as he sees fit, to act on his own judgement, to keep and use the product of his effort, and to pursue the values of his choosing. But the individual is always bound up with a group of people, history, tradition, religion, culture, that sort of things. The community/society is where individuals participate, positively as good citizens, in a shared public life for common good. I think that if there is no moral/cultural/political, etc. base that binds individuals together, it creates a void where fundamentalists, for example, can come in. What do you think?

There is too much "me me me" and not enough "us" for my liking.

PalmThis comments on Jun 9, 2019:

Let's put this into a different perspective. Say it's the "End of the World as We Know It" (I know it's a song...) and we need to run to the hills for protection against whatever... You're going to want people with specific talents. You'll want doctors, people to farm, people with weapons for ...

Naomi replies on Jun 10, 2019:

Hello. Yes, I'm with you. I was beginning to question individualism which has been somehow glorified in my opinion. It is the idea that the individual's life essentially belongs to him and is free-standing from society, i.e., he has an inalienable right to live it as he sees fit, to act on his own judgement, to keep and use the product of his effort, and to pursue the values of his choosing. It sounds really good and is shouting loud for individual freedom. But I think it conceives the individual too narrowly and seems to ignore the aspect of the individual being in the context of community, history, religion, culture, that sort of things. After all we cannot not belong to a some kind of group of people - family is the very essential unit, for example, right?

There is too much "me me me" and not enough "us" for my liking.

KeVince comments on Jun 9, 2019:

There is a part of me that I am responsible for, this would be the individualism. Marking sure that I don't do things to cause myself to be sick and not become a burden to others that would have to care of me. When I do something to earn money so I can pay for what I need so others won't have too. ...

Naomi replies on Jun 10, 2019:

Hello and thank you! You talk a lot of sense to me. It's about the balance between the individual and the community, isn't it? Maybe, that's what smart people call "communitarianism" (ism this, ism that - ugh!) When debates are had on individual vs. collective, they tend to fall into the binary choice of which is correct or which should come first, and I was beginning to feel there is a flaw to this polarised way of thinking. In other words, it's not about which is more important; it's about how these two are correlated and interdependent. I would even say that your description of the correlation of the individual and the community is common sense. It's almost our survival instinct as social animals. I'm encouraged to think more about communitarianism now. Thanks again.

There is too much "me me me" and not enough "us" for my liking.

chuckpo comments on Jun 9, 2019:

I think a lot of people are here looking exactly for the 'us'. Some not. My OPINION is it's why you see a lot more conservatives here. Conservatives at this point in time are more conciliatory (becoming less so, as am I). Conservatives seem to be looking for holding it all together and defining and ...

Naomi replies on Jun 10, 2019:

@chuckpo I think I would leave capitalism and socialism because they are economic ideologies, whereas individualism and communitarianism are social ideologies.

There is too much "me me me" and not enough "us" for my liking.

chuckpo comments on Jun 9, 2019:

I think a lot of people are here looking exactly for the 'us'. Some not. My OPINION is it's why you see a lot more conservatives here. Conservatives at this point in time are more conciliatory (becoming less so, as am I). Conservatives seem to be looking for holding it all together and defining and ...

Naomi replies on Jun 9, 2019:

@iThink I think whatever -ism we talk about, it has to be in the current social, economical, political, etc. context.

There is too much "me me me" and not enough "us" for my liking.

chuckpo comments on Jun 9, 2019:

I think a lot of people are here looking exactly for the 'us'. Some not. My OPINION is it's why you see a lot more conservatives here. Conservatives at this point in time are more conciliatory (becoming less so, as am I). Conservatives seem to be looking for holding it all together and defining and ...

Naomi replies on Jun 9, 2019:

@chuckpo I think you presented a good example of making two extreme positions. We all know what happens when we go too far to the left. Meanwhile, when many people champion individualism - individual liberty, individual rights, individual this and that - I have to wonder how far they would go with individualism - until there is no such thing as family? I'm not sure if individualism and capitalism are synonyms... As I understand it, individualism is to do with the moral stance of the individual and capitalism is to do with a political and economic way of life...They don't sound like two sides of the same coin to me. I may be wrong... Say society has become increasingly fragmented to the point where there isn’t a shared society or culture, the communitarian idea is focused on the importance of community, the common good, and service, contrasting it with divisive strategies such as identity politics. That's what I have learnt so far. By the way, I'm not "advocating" anything - I said "help me further my thinking". I'm a learner. You've got me all wrong.

There is too much "me me me" and not enough "us" for my liking.

iThink comments on Jun 9, 2019:

The reality is yin and yang - push and pull - up and down - left and right - good and bad - right and wrong. The fact is that there really is not as much gray space and folks like or want to believe there is. If one party is wrong then the other is right. Evil is evil and any attempts to quantify ...

Naomi replies on Jun 9, 2019:

Hello. Yin and Yang is an idea that opposites exist in harmony; they're inseparable rather than they're against one another. A good example is male and female. They are completely opposite but are complementary to each other. I'm afraid that I don't see reality as black and white as you do. There are many grey areas; moral reasoning is a good example. There're many interesting questions regarding moral reasoning. For example - You're an ER doctor. 6 people have been brought in. One is severely injured and the other 5 are less severely injured. If you didn't treat the severely injured one, this person will die very soon, but while treating this person, the other five people could also die. When you are just about to say "In that case, I will save five people at the expense of one person", the question goes on and says "what if this 'one person' is your mother?" and so on. Anyway... Incidentally, "Do Unto Others as you Would have Done to You." - that is a good quote, and I believe that is a communitarian way of thinking

There is too much "me me me" and not enough "us" for my liking.

chuckpo comments on Jun 9, 2019:

I think a lot of people are here looking exactly for the 'us'. Some not. My OPINION is it's why you see a lot more conservatives here. Conservatives at this point in time are more conciliatory (becoming less so, as am I). Conservatives seem to be looking for holding it all together and defining and ...

Naomi replies on Jun 9, 2019:

I've also posted a video to explain what communitarianism is.

There is too much "me me me" and not enough "us" for my liking.

chuckpo comments on Jun 9, 2019:

I think a lot of people are here looking exactly for the 'us'. Some not. My OPINION is it's why you see a lot more conservatives here. Conservatives at this point in time are more conciliatory (becoming less so, as am I). Conservatives seem to be looking for holding it all together and defining and ...

Naomi replies on Jun 9, 2019:

Hello. Communitarianism, in short, is an idea that connects individuals and community. https://www.britannica.com/topic/communitarianism

There is too much "me me me" and not enough "us" for my liking.

AndrewInVail comments on Jun 9, 2019:

Conversely, there is far too much "us us us"/"them them them" and not enough "I" for my liking. Communitarianism is not appealing to me. Tastes are subjective.

Naomi replies on Jun 9, 2019:

Hello. If you're talking about identity politics, yes I agree. How far would they go with it, I wonder, until they have a civil war or something?

The "U.

DanMartinovich comments on Jun 9, 2019:

**Hmm, I just posted this is a paid add on Facebook an hour ago. You are correct. Christians and through them the free world has been robbed of a scriptural vision for the future. Coinciding with the rise of progressivism. They have been lulled to sleep with what is essentially false prophecy in ...

Naomi replies on Jun 9, 2019:

Hello DanMartinovich. Since I was brought up in a secular environment, Christian perspectives are too much for me to take in. No personal offence.

Just adorable.

chuckpo comments on Jun 9, 2019:

You didn't show the next slide that showed the clearly carnivorous borse eating the little girl in one bite.

Naomi replies on Jun 9, 2019:

🤣😂

The "U.

DanMartinovich comments on Jun 9, 2019:

**Hmm, I just posted this is a paid add on Facebook an hour ago. You are correct. Christians and through them the free world has been robbed of a scriptural vision for the future. Coinciding with the rise of progressivism. They have been lulled to sleep with what is essentially false prophecy in ...

Naomi replies on Jun 9, 2019:

Hello Juliann. I was beginning to feel a bit put off halfway through. 😅

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purdyday comments on Jun 8, 2019:

Do you mean users of this IDW platform, curious why do you ask?

Naomi replies on Jun 9, 2019:

Hello Hollywoodtac. What kind of photo did you try to upload?

100% Government Health Care. What does it mean for you?

Halligan comments on Jun 7, 2019:

I am seriously concerned and worried that the US will continue down this road. I think that voters who say they support this type of health care don't realize what will be involved and its consequences.

Naomi replies on Jun 9, 2019:

@Halligan We're all very proud of NHS doctors and nurses in the UK. They deserve much better.

I've come across this question recently: If our purpose is just to enjoy our material self then ...

Aurelien comments on Jun 5, 2019:

There's no 'why'. We just are. Full stop. You are looking for purpose where there is none - we are, we could as well not be (the Universe won't miss us, lol).

Naomi replies on Jun 9, 2019:

Hello Katetrulyyours. That's a good point.

108 defilements of Buddhism (Which one do you find is the hardest to transcend?

CuriousFury comments on Jun 8, 2019:

I just kinda try to keep it around 100

Naomi replies on Jun 9, 2019:

Hello. That's fair enough. I was thinking that if I managed to overcome all of them I probably wouldn't feel like I'm a human. 😆

100% Government Health Care. What does it mean for you?

Halligan comments on Jun 7, 2019:

I am seriously concerned and worried that the US will continue down this road. I think that voters who say they support this type of health care don't realize what will be involved and its consequences.

Naomi replies on Jun 8, 2019:

@Halligan, @Bay0Wulf It's so complicated! We have a national health service system in the UK and we have similar problems; a huge shortage of nurses, doctors leaving to the UK to work abroad, bed shortages, long waiting lists, targets set upon hospitals, lack of resources... the list goes on. Although the NHS is not a 100% single-payer system, it is basically supported by tax payers, so not all not all but most medical treatments are free at the point of delivery. In my simple head, I see that demography is a tricky factor; for example, in the UK, births are currently outnumbering deaths. When the number of those who are to be provided for (children and the elderly) is much larger than the number of tax payers (breadwinners), resources are bound to become stretched. And corporation tax - I don't know how businesses are doing in the UK but recently a few high street chains have gone into administration. There are medicines and treatments the NHS just can't afford due to lack of funding. Medicines are very expensive; patented drugs, no price cap, no market competition...I wish all medicines are accessible to all (only in an ideal world, I know). Still, so far, the NHS is thought to be of high standard compared to many other countries (in top 20 according to the WHO’s Ranking of the World’s Health Systems). Thanks ever so much for your insightful information; I feel I've learnt a lot.

100% Government Health Care. What does it mean for you?

Halligan comments on Jun 7, 2019:

I am seriously concerned and worried that the US will continue down this road. I think that voters who say they support this type of health care don't realize what will be involved and its consequences.

Naomi replies on Jun 7, 2019:

@Halligan Yes, abolishing private insurance is mentioned in the video, and I took it with a pinch of salt. It's like shutting down part of free market. The Chinese government would do that without hesitation, but would the US government do that? (I don't live in America, so I don't know.) The idea of a 100% single-payer system sounds too extreme to realise.

100% Government Health Care. What does it mean for you?

Halligan comments on Jun 7, 2019:

I am seriously concerned and worried that the US will continue down this road. I think that voters who say they support this type of health care don't realize what will be involved and its consequences.

Naomi replies on Jun 7, 2019:

Hello. I watched the video. What are you anticipating will be involved and what consequences (presumably bad) are you foreseeing?

Do you really believe that Republican/ Conservative people want to rape and pillage the land, ...

DrN1 comments on Jun 4, 2019:

Both American Republican and Democratic parties are deeply conservative and reactionary they differ only in the lip service they pay to the degree of state involvement in the lives of people and in the areas of peoples lives the state should get involved eg gun control, abortion, etc. That's how it...

Naomi replies on Jun 7, 2019:

Which I tend to agree, I'm afraid.

Do you really believe that Republican/ Conservative people want to rape and pillage the land, ...

DrN1 comments on Jun 4, 2019:

Both American Republican and Democratic parties are deeply conservative and reactionary they differ only in the lip service they pay to the degree of state involvement in the lives of people and in the areas of peoples lives the state should get involved eg gun control, abortion, etc. That's how it...

Naomi replies on Jun 7, 2019:

Hello. You mean "insular" in short?

This has got to stop! Sea Turns Red With Blood After 150 Dolphins and Whales Slaughtered

Bay0Wulf comments on Jun 6, 2019:

Why? From an estimated 750,000+ Pilot Whales (relatively small for a “whale” ) they harvest about 800. That’s 1/800th. Are you a vegan? Do you eat any sort of fish? Do you eat any sort of meat? (Chicken, Pork, Lamb, Goat, Beef) Do you wear any form of leather? It looks gruesome, ...

Naomi replies on Jun 6, 2019:

Have a lovely evening. X

This has got to stop! Sea Turns Red With Blood After 150 Dolphins and Whales Slaughtered

Bay0Wulf comments on Jun 6, 2019:

Why? From an estimated 750,000+ Pilot Whales (relatively small for a “whale” ) they harvest about 800. That’s 1/800th. Are you a vegan? Do you eat any sort of fish? Do you eat any sort of meat? (Chicken, Pork, Lamb, Goat, Beef) Do you wear any form of leather? It looks gruesome, ...

Naomi replies on Jun 6, 2019:

A vegetarian eagle, please!

This has got to stop! Sea Turns Red With Blood After 150 Dolphins and Whales Slaughtered

Bay0Wulf comments on Jun 6, 2019:

Why? From an estimated 750,000+ Pilot Whales (relatively small for a “whale” ) they harvest about 800. That’s 1/800th. Are you a vegan? Do you eat any sort of fish? Do you eat any sort of meat? (Chicken, Pork, Lamb, Goat, Beef) Do you wear any form of leather? It looks gruesome, ...

Naomi replies on Jun 6, 2019:

As for the use of spinal lances, I have reservations about that as it requires high skills. They always use that kind of excuse to rationalise their barbaric behaviour. We all do... I'm actually not proud of being a human...

This has got to stop! Sea Turns Red With Blood After 150 Dolphins and Whales Slaughtered

ScottforKing comments on Jun 6, 2019:

At the rate of raping the seven seas, the slaughter will only stop when the sea animals are extinct or man is.

Naomi replies on Jun 6, 2019:

No... please don't say that... :(

This has got to stop! Sea Turns Red With Blood After 150 Dolphins and Whales Slaughtered

Bay0Wulf comments on Jun 6, 2019:

Why? From an estimated 750,000+ Pilot Whales (relatively small for a “whale” ) they harvest about 800. That’s 1/800th. Are you a vegan? Do you eat any sort of fish? Do you eat any sort of meat? (Chicken, Pork, Lamb, Goat, Beef) Do you wear any form of leather? It looks gruesome, ...

Naomi replies on Jun 6, 2019:

@Bay0Wulf You have a very distinctive way to approach people, and on this occasion, you almost freaked me out by "creeping up on me" so to speak. Don't do it again. Lol

This has got to stop! Sea Turns Red With Blood After 150 Dolphins and Whales Slaughtered

Bay0Wulf comments on Jun 6, 2019:

Why? From an estimated 750,000+ Pilot Whales (relatively small for a “whale” ) they harvest about 800. That’s 1/800th. Are you a vegan? Do you eat any sort of fish? Do you eat any sort of meat? (Chicken, Pork, Lamb, Goat, Beef) Do you wear any form of leather? It looks gruesome, ...

Naomi replies on Jun 6, 2019:

@Bay0Wulf You're a stalker. You're creepy. Lol No, you don't have a good memory. I don't fancy having a bull as a pet, but as a bull stud, maybe. Incidentally, “Cows and sheep eat lots of grass. So, as far as I'm concerned, beef and lamb are a good source of leafy vegetables, which makes me a vegan.” was meant be a joke. It's a shame that we don't share the same sense of humour. And, yes, I am a hypocrite about many things, aren't you also? Anyway, we, farmers in Britain, are very proud that the standards of welfare of farm animals in Britain are amongst the highest in the world. We have to comply with very strict rules and regulations with regard to the welfare of our livestock. Of course, they are not companion animals - they're products at the end of the day, but it doesn't mean that the lives of farm animals are any less precious than the lives of companion animals, or the lives of humans for that matter. Quality of life matters immensely. Cruelty to animals is a very serious crime in Britain. Killing animals in brutal ways, no matter what circumstances, is a crime, and for that very reason, fox hunting with hounds has been banned in the UK. Incidentally, farmers are also responsible for environmental conservation. Barbaric ways of killing animals is what I am strongly against.

This has got to stop! Sea Turns Red With Blood After 150 Dolphins and Whales Slaughtered

Bay0Wulf comments on Jun 6, 2019:

Why? From an estimated 750,000+ Pilot Whales (relatively small for a “whale” ) they harvest about 800. That’s 1/800th. Are you a vegan? Do you eat any sort of fish? Do you eat any sort of meat? (Chicken, Pork, Lamb, Goat, Beef) Do you wear any form of leather? It looks gruesome, ...

Naomi replies on Jun 6, 2019:

@Bay0Wulf How did you figure out that I'm not a farmer?

This has got to stop! Sea Turns Red With Blood After 150 Dolphins and Whales Slaughtered

Bay0Wulf comments on Jun 6, 2019:

Why? From an estimated 750,000+ Pilot Whales (relatively small for a “whale” ) they harvest about 800. That’s 1/800th. Are you a vegan? Do you eat any sort of fish? Do you eat any sort of meat? (Chicken, Pork, Lamb, Goat, Beef) Do you wear any form of leather? It looks gruesome, ...

Naomi replies on Jun 6, 2019:

Hello, Mr Shocker!

It’s been a while. I have a bit of a block.

Pistacio comments on Jun 3, 2019:

Thanks. Hope this group jars me out of this slump!

Naomi replies on Jun 6, 2019:

I am no artist. I envy talented people like you.

Found her sister!

EdNason comments on Jun 6, 2019:

Ms. Traffic cone

Naomi replies on Jun 6, 2019:

Or collapsed beach parasol.

Keep faith, keep safe. Respect! A lady in yellow. (Shared by Imam Tawhidi)

Gerri4321 comments on Jun 6, 2019:

Iman TAWHIDI shared this and YOU REMOVED HIS WORDS! DON'T PAINT OTHERS IN A BAD WAY UNLESS YOU WISH TO BE CALLED OUT FOR IT!

Naomi replies on Jun 6, 2019:

I did say "Shared by Imam Tawhidi" above in the post. I also said "Respect". Haven't you noticed it? I believe that is suffice. I wish you would stop scrutinising other members' posts. That is supposed to be the admin's job.

I've come across this question recently: If our purpose is just to enjoy our material self then ...

CuriousFury comments on Jun 6, 2019:

I was just this evening beginning a new journal and the photo is what i just wrote on my title page. Allong with my topical outline(not pictured) i felt it helps focus my forward progress. I believe there is too much focus on using buddhism as an escape or shield from reality, rather than a way to ...

Naomi replies on Jun 6, 2019:

Hello. Having a realistic approach to life is a good idea, I think. Also, one can set an achievable purpose at a time, and once it's been completed, that's fulfillment in life, isn't it?. Would you call that happiness, though, I wonder... Also, when the reality becomes a little too much, we all need to escape from it for a while. My father died young and my mother became religious - in her case, Buddhism. I guess she needed something to hold onto while she was grieving, and she seems to have found peace. You mention "society". Since we're social animals, I think I need to be surrounded by others - family, friends, even pets. It's like the significance of my existence is ensured by the existence of others.

Is this real, American folks? Sounds crazy.

Marta-Amance comments on Jun 5, 2019:

It, unfortunately, takes identity politics to a completely absurd level of stupidity. Under this proposed law, anyone who is a minority of one can impose his or her will on everyone else. Even if it passes it will be struck down as being overly broad.

Naomi replies on Jun 6, 2019:

Hello. One cannot not have an identity as in having nationality, culture, values, etc. I'm fine with that (I am an ethnic minority in Britain, myself.) But, using people's identities as weapons for political agenda is very wrong.

The legalisation of abortion infuriates many people because abortion means killing lives.

coalburned comments on Jun 6, 2019:

Naomi, I think we all understand that the euthanizing of unwanted animals is bothersome to you. You're not alone. But unless you are putting animal life on the same level as human life, saying that animal euthanasia is as bad as abortion is an emotional position. Don't get me wrong, I think pretty ...

Naomi replies on Jun 6, 2019:

Hello. I appreciate your view, and I thank you for taking notice of my post. I have to think about it more closely.

Is this real, American folks? Sounds crazy.

Spiritwomyn comments on Jun 5, 2019:

It is to destroy all cultures, all religions and the family at its core to create a one world government.

Naomi replies on Jun 5, 2019:

Hello. You have a point; if Trump allows it to happen, he will be in the guilty party...

Is this real, American folks? Sounds crazy.

ScottforKing comments on Jun 5, 2019:

This video is nonsense. They keep referring to "they" and "them", and act as though the law has been passed and the world is going to end. Hardly what I call news worthy.

Naomi replies on Jun 5, 2019:

Hello there. Hope you're right.

Is this real, American folks? Sounds crazy.

PaulBuckingham comments on Jun 5, 2019:

I'm not from the States, so anyone from the States please feel free to let me know if I'm wrong, but what is being discussed here is 'potential' risks, which may, or may not, result based on any future litigation invoking this law, and whereby the judge interpretation would set precedent if the ...

Naomi replies on Jun 5, 2019:

Hello. I live in the UK, too. When America sneezes the whole world catches a cold. I'm concerned...

The legalisation of abortion infuriates many people because abortion means killing lives.

lardog comments on Jun 4, 2019:

Are you trying to say killing a mouse is the same as killing a human?

Naomi replies on Jun 5, 2019:

No I'm not.

The legalisation of abortion infuriates many people because abortion means killing lives.

Naomi comments on Jun 4, 2019:

Proverbs 12:10 “Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.” My focus is on "common practice of euthanasia in healthy unwanted pets".I've been thinking about this, and I think it's wrong. (Similarly, I think "abortion of healthy unwanted ...

Naomi replies on Jun 5, 2019:

Hello Makaleka. Euthanasia and abortion - I think these issues are context-sensitive. I think that killing unwanted pets as a "surplus" is very wrong. Similarly, killing an unwanted fetus because a woman had a casual sex and became pregnant as a result is very wrong. Meanwhile, if an animal is kept alive only to suffer, I think that's cruel, i.e., euthanasia may have to be the last resort. Similarly, if a baby is allowed to be born, knowing that it has a severely undeveloped heart and there is 0 chance of survival outside the womb, I think that's also cruel, i.e., abortion may have to be the last resort. I think there are several ways to control the population of pets. Like I said, recognising the overpopulation of unwanted pets being the primary problem and then resorting to killing them to make room is a lazy rationalisation. “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” (Gandhi). I'm sure there are flaws to my thoughts; I'll have to think more about it, but I think we should do more for our animals. Thank you for visiting my post.

29 Signs From The UK's Anti-Trump Protest That Range From 'Cheeky' To 'Bloody Hilarious'

Hiker comments on Jun 5, 2019:

The same level of Trump derangement is here too , LOL entertaining though .

Naomi replies on Jun 5, 2019:

You could say that again.

The legalisation of abortion infuriates many people because abortion means killing lives.

Boardwine comments on Jun 4, 2019:

Human and animal life are not morally equivalent. While I do not support the killing of animals, especially for convenience sake, I can not liken it to abortion or murder. God did indeed create all life. And all life should be cared for and protected. But if no one will or can take care of these ...

Naomi replies on Jun 5, 2019:

Thank you Boardwine, for helping me.

I've come across this question recently: If our purpose is just to enjoy our material self then ...

Aurelien comments on Jun 5, 2019:

There's no 'why'. We just are. Full stop. You are looking for purpose where there is none - we are, we could as well not be (the Universe won't miss us, lol).

Naomi replies on Jun 5, 2019:

Thank you chrisyt. X

29 Signs From The UK's Anti-Trump Protest That Range From 'Cheeky' To 'Bloody Hilarious'

Facci comments on Jun 5, 2019:

Those were stupid. Sparse photos of protests. Lots of close ups to fill the view finder means there were small numbers. Seems the Brits have lost their talent for cutting wit. And zero class. If you need some advice for declaring your independence, just holler. Bloody pathetic.

Naomi replies on Jun 5, 2019:

There, there...:)

29 Signs From The UK's Anti-Trump Protest That Range From 'Cheeky' To 'Bloody Hilarious'

Danielion comments on Jun 5, 2019:

Me think they do protest too much. This is a Trump fixation. I would love to see this creativity channeled in the more productive direction. Perhaps they could focus on restoring free speech to their nation.

Naomi replies on Jun 5, 2019:

Hello. Lots of free speech on their placards. Then, they throw all the placards away after the protest and complain that how the environment is being damaged, I bet. LOL

29 Signs From The UK's Anti-Trump Protest That Range From 'Cheeky' To 'Bloody Hilarious'

Hiker comments on Jun 5, 2019:

The same level of Trump derangement is here too , LOL entertaining though .

Naomi replies on Jun 5, 2019:

Hello. I really don't know what they try to achieve every time.

The legalisation of abortion infuriates many people because abortion means killing lives.

Boardwine comments on Jun 4, 2019:

Human and animal life are not morally equivalent. While I do not support the killing of animals, especially for convenience sake, I can not liken it to abortion or murder. God did indeed create all life. And all life should be cared for and protected. But if no one will or can take care of these ...

Naomi replies on Jun 5, 2019:

@Boardwine I agree that killing unwanted pets as a "surplus" is very wrong. Similarly, killing an unwanted fetus because a woman had a casual sex and became pregnant as a result is very wrong. These matters have to be discussed in certain contexts. I've been thinking about this after I made the original post, and I now think that euthanasia only treats symptoms, not the cause of the symptoms. I think that recognising the overpopulation of unwanted pets being the primary problem and therefore resorting to killing them to make room is a lazy rationalisation. Educating people is important. Meanwhile, animal shelters can build a network among themselves so that if one is overcrowded, another one can cover for it (maybe they already do that ), they can look out for volunteers who can provide foster homes (I will definitely consider providing one myself), local authorities could run vaccination/neutering programs for stray dogs and cats, etc., etc. I think there are several ways to control the population of pets. “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” (Gandhi). I'm sure there are flaws to my thoughts; I'll have to think more about it, but I think we should do more for our animals.

I've come across this question recently: If our purpose is just to enjoy our material self then ...

Aurelien comments on Jun 5, 2019:

There's no 'why'. We just are. Full stop. You are looking for purpose where there is none - we are, we could as well not be (the Universe won't miss us, lol).

Naomi replies on Jun 5, 2019:

Hello. I'm glad you came on; I was going to ask the same question to the atheist group. You're an atheist, no? So, you don't have any purpose in your own life - is that what you're saying?

LIVE! Trump protests held in London during U.S. president's state visit | LIVE - YouTube

RobBlair comments on Jun 3, 2019:

“In that dark hour, the people of this nation showed the world what it means to be British...The courage of the United Kingdom’s sons and daughters ensured that your destiny would always remain in your own hands.” Trump regarding WW2

Naomi replies on Jun 4, 2019:

@RobBlair Yes, his vocabulary is rather limited; lots of good, great, tremendous, bad, terrible, etc. I remember one translator said she felt she had to level up Trump's speech in translation so that he could sound more presidential.

The legalisation of abortion infuriates many people because abortion means killing lives.

chuckpo comments on Jun 3, 2019:

I think the people you're talking about draw a distinction between human lives and animals. Well, actually, pro-choice draws a distinction too, because they're the same people who want to protect animal lives at all costs. IF people would want to protect animal lives, wouldn't they want to ...

Naomi replies on Jun 4, 2019:

@chuckpo I'm a wonderer in my head and I make posts while I'm wondering about stuff. If someone is kind enough to contribute their knowledge and/or views (especially points I haven't thought about) and then I feel I've learnt something. Incidentally, my focus is on "euthanasia in healthy companion animals (i.e., pets)" I don't see them as food. I'm not an animal right activist, either, if that's what you think I am. I also don't see it is the case of drawing distinctions between human life and animal life. I'm simply talking about the ethicality of euthanasing healthy pets.

The legalisation of abortion infuriates many people because abortion means killing lives.

Boardwine comments on Jun 4, 2019:

Human and animal life are not morally equivalent. While I do not support the killing of animals, especially for convenience sake, I can not liken it to abortion or murder. God did indeed create all life. And all life should be cared for and protected. But if no one will or can take care of these ...

Naomi replies on Jun 4, 2019:

Hello. How about Proverbs 12:10 “Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.”? Doesn't that mean "the righteous person cares about all life, including animal life"?

The legalisation of abortion infuriates many people because abortion means killing lives.

chuckpo comments on Jun 3, 2019:

I think the people you're talking about draw a distinction between human lives and animals. Well, actually, pro-choice draws a distinction too, because they're the same people who want to protect animal lives at all costs. IF people would want to protect animal lives, wouldn't they want to ...

Naomi replies on Jun 4, 2019:

@chuckpo "Which life do you value? Which life do you not value?" Why does it have to be a binary choice?

The legalisation of abortion infuriates many people because abortion means killing lives.

chuckpo comments on Jun 3, 2019:

I think the people you're talking about draw a distinction between human lives and animals. Well, actually, pro-choice draws a distinction too, because they're the same people who want to protect animal lives at all costs. IF people would want to protect animal lives, wouldn't they want to ...

Naomi replies on Jun 4, 2019:

@chuckpo No, not pro-life all the way. I acknowledge that euthanasia is sometimes a necessary evil as in putting an animal out of misery. It is the most humane option sometimes... But I find it disturbing when healthy companion animals are dispatched, as surplus, simply because they are no longer wanted or because animal shelters haven't got enough room for them. Otherwise they could have a long happy life. I was wondering how it could be just to kill lives this way. Incidentally, animal rights are defined, by WSAVA (the World Small Animal Veterinary Association), as rights to have their inherent worth respected and rights to life and liberty.We constantly seem to violate these rights and rationalise the euthanasia of healthy but unwonted pets.

LIVE! Trump protests held in London during U.S. president's state visit | LIVE - YouTube

Marta-Amance comments on Jun 4, 2019:

One of the UK websites, The Independent, this morning said the protest turnout was low. What if they gave a protest against President trump and nobody came?

Naomi replies on Jun 4, 2019:

Hello. It's just embarrassing. Jeremy Corbyn is supposed to be the leader of the opposition party, you know? He has this "I'm not talking to you because I hate you." attitude. He was exactly the same the last time Trump visited the UK. He is so not statesman-like. Together with the Mayor of London, JC generates a lot of negative force as Trump put it. Disappointing.

LIVE! Trump protests held in London during U.S. president's state visit | LIVE - YouTube

RobBlair comments on Jun 3, 2019:

“In that dark hour, the people of this nation showed the world what it means to be British...The courage of the United Kingdom’s sons and daughters ensured that your destiny would always remain in your own hands.” Trump regarding WW2

Naomi replies on Jun 4, 2019:

Hello. I though that was a great line, too. Do you think Trump composed it by himself? :P

The legalisation of abortion infuriates many people because abortion means killing lives.

chuckpo comments on Jun 3, 2019:

I think the people you're talking about draw a distinction between human lives and animals. Well, actually, pro-choice draws a distinction too, because they're the same people who want to protect animal lives at all costs. IF people would want to protect animal lives, wouldn't they want to ...

Naomi replies on Jun 4, 2019:

Hello chuckpo. "IF people would want to protect animal lives, wouldn't they want to protect human lives too?" And vice versa. To me, "I'll have to dispatch this puppy because I don't want to keep it." sounds the same as "I'll have to have an abortion because I don't want to have a baby." They are equally unethical. So, why not protect both?

The legalisation of abortion infuriates many people because abortion means killing lives.

Garsco comments on Jun 3, 2019:

Is euthanasia of *unhealthy* unwanted companion animals acceptable? It’s considered compassionate to end the life of an elderly pet in poor health. But it’s still far from accepted to deliberately do so to humans. There often seems to be more compassion shown to animals than to humans. But ...

Naomi replies on Jun 4, 2019:

Hello. I can see where you're coming from. I had to put one of my dogs to sleep a few weeks ago; he had an aggressive form of cancer and nothing could be done to save him. So, I had to let him go - heart-breaking. So, yes, I would agree that euthanasia is sometimes the kindest option for an animal if it is suffering and nothing can be done to save it. For the same reason, I am inclined to support assisted suicide. It is a very serious matter, so I'll have to think a lot more about it before I say any more. Anyway, going back to the original post, I feel disturbed by the fact that healthy pets (which could have a happy life if they were spared) are put down, as surplus, simply because they're unwanted or simply because animal shelters are overcrowded. It's like a woman saying that she wants to have an abortion because she doesn't want a baby. I find it unethical.

The legalisation of abortion infuriates many people because abortion means killing lives.

coalburned comments on Jun 4, 2019:

Let's stick with apples-to-apples comparisons. Animals are created by God, but not in God's image. Huge difference.

Naomi replies on Jun 4, 2019:

Hello. How about Proverbs 12:10 “Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.”? Doesn't that mean "the righteous person cares about all life, including animal life"? I was wondering how justifiable it could be to put healthy animals to sleep purely because they're no longer wanted.

"I'm a far-left Christian activist - like Jesus Christ.

StphaneBlouin comments on Jun 2, 2019:

Far Left means communism, and communism exist independently of atheism/theism. Socialism is state capitalism and it is brought by atheists trash. They're not far left, they are Statheists.

Naomi replies on Jun 4, 2019:

Your input reminds me of Durkheim.

FDD Aligned with State Department to Attack Supporters of Iran Diplomacy – LobeLog

EdNason comments on Jun 3, 2019:

read the article and I disagree with its conclusions. Saber rattling is not war, sanctions are not war, isolation is not war, having friends that believe in war is not war, having billionaire friends who support war is not war. War is troops, planes, guns, and death none of which has happened nor ...

Naomi replies on Jun 4, 2019:

Hello. Ed. I don't believe that Trump will start war, but incitement of war (publicly besides) by any authoritative figure is worrying, no?

I came across this interesting biblical question today: Did Jesus want organized religion?

DanielEvans comments on Jun 3, 2019:

I'm not so sure Jesus wanted any one single centralized heierachal church organization. I believe He wanted His word spread and to let the Power of that Word work its way through the hearts and minds of all who heard it and prayed it be a true life transforming message. After Peter's great ...

Naomi replies on Jun 4, 2019:

Wow...! Thanks ever so much for sharing your knowledge. I have a lot more thinking to do. Thanks again.

LIVE! Trump protests held in London during U.S. president's state visit | LIVE - YouTube

ScottforKing comments on Jun 3, 2019:

The protesters are likely unemployed, welfare seeking "citizens" - at least they are in my country Canada - who show up to mingle with each other, have a chat, a cup of tea and likely smoke a lot of weed. It gives them something to do besides watch the television. It's all good.

Naomi replies on Jun 3, 2019:

Hello. There's some truth in that. Lol

Well i am not going dressed as besties, but i sure will go with you! MEGA! ...

criminey359 comments on Jun 3, 2019:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1mlCPMYtPk

Naomi replies on Jun 3, 2019:

You wouldn't let it lie...

After MASSIVE Nationalist Victory, Brexit Party Leads NATIONAL Polls - YouTube

Marta-Amance comments on Jun 3, 2019:

Yes, 37% is impressive but not a majority, so hold off on the champaign. Another item to consider is that one out of every seven residents in the UK was not born in the UK. I believe that there have already been some 600,000 migrants to the UK this year. Prince Charles will inherit a country that...

Naomi replies on Jun 3, 2019:

Hello Facci. Who is 100% German?

After MASSIVE Nationalist Victory, Brexit Party Leads NATIONAL Polls - YouTube

jwhitten comments on Jun 3, 2019:

I don't know about anybody else but I'm getting the strong impression that the folks in the UK really want their BREXIT.

Naomi replies on Jun 3, 2019:

@jwhitten, @Marta-Amance Do you notice that she is a Cambridge University professor? Please don't go thinking all British intellectuals are like her. Lol!

After MASSIVE Nationalist Victory, Brexit Party Leads NATIONAL Polls - YouTube

jwhitten comments on Jun 3, 2019:

I don't know about anybody else but I'm getting the strong impression that the folks in the UK really want their BREXIT.

Naomi replies on Jun 3, 2019:

Hello Marta-Amance. You could say that again!

After MASSIVE Nationalist Victory, Brexit Party Leads NATIONAL Polls - YouTube

jwhitten comments on Jun 3, 2019:

I don't know about anybody else but I'm getting the strong impression that the folks in the UK really want their BREXIT.

Naomi replies on Jun 3, 2019:

No her... https://www.express.co.uk/videos/5999903558001/Brexit-Professor-stages-NAKED-protest-to-oppose-Brexit

"I'm a far-left Christian activist - like Jesus Christ.

StphaneBlouin comments on Jun 2, 2019:

Far Left means communism, and communism exist independently of atheism/theism. Socialism is state capitalism and it is brought by atheists trash. They're not far left, they are Statheists.

Naomi replies on Jun 3, 2019:

Hello. Thanks for your input. Many people talk about socialism and communism as the same thing. It's not so, is it?

Warning: Do not watch it through.

criminey359 comments on Jun 2, 2019:

Notice how it only works if you have access to robotic precision. A human would have screwed up by the 3 minute mark.

Naomi replies on Jun 2, 2019:

Hello. Yes, I can believe that. Lol

Nordstroms, a US retailer, happily sells "The future is female" T-shirts [shop.

Naomi comments on Jun 1, 2019:

Hello. Look how much attention these T-shirts are attracting. Clever marketing, no? They're just T-shirts with slogans to me. Or does the seller have a political agenda or something? Then, I'd better be careful not to sleepwalk into it...

Naomi replies on Jun 2, 2019:

Hello skyebellau. Stats - no. But 'There is no such thing as bad publicity' - isn't that the phrase you use in English? Gillette uses the same ploy, I think.

24 Dogs Who Love Their Humans So Much, Their Gazes Are Worth a Million Words

iThink comments on Jun 1, 2019:

Love it - thanks for sharing this. Reminds me of the following statement: "I aspire to be the kind of human my dog thinks I am".

Naomi replies on Jun 1, 2019:

Hello. My Boys were my soulmates.

Why do people seem to love war more than peace?

chuckpo comments on May 31, 2019:

I think the belief of some that peace is the default moral position is naive. Unfortunately, the peaceful can't impose peace on the violent without violence. Violence is always the privilege of the violent. The non-violent do not have an inherent right to non-violence unless they're willing to die ...

Naomi replies on Jun 1, 2019:

It is an unsubstantiated claim that the Swiss helped Germans during WWII.

Why do people seem to love war more than peace?

chuckpo comments on May 31, 2019:

I think the belief of some that peace is the default moral position is naive. Unfortunately, the peaceful can't impose peace on the violent without violence. Violence is always the privilege of the violent. The non-violent do not have an inherent right to non-violence unless they're willing to die ...

Naomi replies on Jun 1, 2019:

@DrN1, @chuckpo I don't know much about Switzerland, but I believe that it hasn't been in any war since 1815. I wonder if other countries could follow suit...