When there is a group/community, there is always politics.

KEWallace comments on May 21, 2019:

Individualism vs collectivism. Individuals must realize there are rules for interacting with each other, but collectivist must realize individuals are ALL different.

Naomi replies on May 21, 2019:

Well said, Sir.

When there is a group/community, there is always politics.

CalebBaeten comments on May 21, 2019:

I personally think that people have gotten used to the vitriolic aspects of social media. It's easy to crave the next troll moment. I'm not blaming anyone who has left, that answer just makes sense to me.

Naomi replies on May 21, 2019:

Hello. You know what - I can't seem to identify trolls. Maybe they tried, but because I didn't get their insidious intention, they probably gave up on me. Lol.

Bombshell study explodes myth that same-sex parenting is no different | 'Rebel Priest' Dr Jules ...

DrN1 comments on May 20, 2019:

Anna Karenina "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."

Naomi replies on May 21, 2019:

Wow, thanks for that info, DrN1! I'll check it out.

Bombshell study explodes myth that same-sex parenting is no different | 'Rebel Priest' Dr Jules ...

DrN1 comments on May 20, 2019:

Anna Karenina "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."

Naomi replies on May 21, 2019:

Oh, I read somewhere that gay people were born gay (and my nurse friend told me that, too...). It's something to do with chemicals in the brain. I'll have to check.

Trump freaked out at Fox News for hosting a live event with Pete Buttigieg, who got a standing ...

iThink comments on May 21, 2019:

he's a bit like Obama - gay, articulate, well dressed. Polished and totally on board with all the Leftist ideas. Free Healthcare, Free College ed, Free everything...Eat the effing Rich! He's White but he checks enough of the identity politics boxes while NOT coming across like a wild eyed ignorant ...

Naomi replies on May 21, 2019:

Hello. So, although he's white, the black community love him as well?

Trump freaked out at Fox News for hosting a live event with Pete Buttigieg, who got a standing ...

timon_phocas comments on May 20, 2019:

Pete Buttigieg receives adoring treatment from the news media. He is attractive. He is well spoken. He is openly gay. He is engagingly in favor of all the progressive positions favored by leftists. He is the media flavor-of-the-month. "Beto" O'Rourke was the media flavor-of-the-month last year. ...

Naomi replies on May 21, 2019:

Hello. If all he's got is charisma, his political career is probably short-lived...

Bombshell study explodes myth that same-sex parenting is no different | 'Rebel Priest' Dr Jules ...

DrN1 comments on May 20, 2019:

Anna Karenina "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."

Naomi replies on May 21, 2019:

Hello Bay0Wulf. Considering the notion that homosexuality is a mental disorder (i.e., they can't help being gay), if they want to have a love relationship, that's fine by me (or that's nothing to do with me, shall I say). But I don't think it is right for them to have children, as I agree with what's said in the article. They would then probably argue that not being allowed to have a child is discrimination against them.

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

677593rme comments on May 21, 2019:

Absolutely. His parting words to His disciples were to go out into all the world and preach the gospel. He also stressed making disciples; i.e., those who could then teach others and so on, which would imply at the very least some semblance of organization/affiliation. In the last book of the NT ...

Naomi replies on May 21, 2019:

Hello. Thank you for your input. It seems only natural to assume the way you do. "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. [Matthew 16:18]" Apparently, it is significant that this is the first occurrence of the word Church in the New Testament, is interpreted as congregation of people, and thus, the beginning of organising a new religion... maybe. There is also a notion that Christ was a socialist. There are many different interpretations. Fascinating.

Guido_Provolone has left as well, so has MADcHATTER...?

chuckpo comments on May 20, 2019:

I have a foot out too.

Naomi replies on May 20, 2019:

@Garsco, @chuckpo So, it's becoming all political, eh? Not surprising but still disappointing. "Then, there's the one who started it all." - Do you mean the admin, or someone else?

Guido_Provolone has left as well, so has MADcHATTER...?

chuckpo comments on May 20, 2019:

I have a foot out too.

Naomi replies on May 20, 2019:

Me, too.

Guido_Provolone has left as well, so has MADcHATTER...?

chuckpo comments on May 20, 2019:

I have a foot out too.

Naomi replies on May 20, 2019:

Oh, no, seriously? Is IDW becoming divisive? Are you taking sides? Where else would you go?

Trump freaked out at Fox News for hosting a live event with Pete Buttigieg, who got a standing ...

RobBlair comments on May 20, 2019:

He's attractive. He puts window dressing on very reprehensible political positions. Abortion up until birthday. Equality Act - forcing private institutions to kowtow to the latest leftists' theocratic beliefs about LGBT etc... Steal from the rich and give to the poor. Government healthcare.

Naomi replies on May 20, 2019:

Hello. Thank you for your input. So, it sounds like his charisma blinds people... Lol.

The concern I have with IDW is that the responses to deleting posts have not been, "we are not ...

Naomi comments on May 19, 2019:

I wanted to see your post: Free Speech Absolutists Post "Is IDW starting to censor comments? If yes, we can get that on FB and Twitter...", but I couldn't access it. According to Spike Talon, you must've deleted it by yourself, did you?

Naomi replies on May 20, 2019:

How strange...

Have you encountered them?

tigercake comments on May 19, 2019:

And it is less tiring to follow a bike than to be side by side. Scientific fact.

Naomi replies on May 20, 2019:

Lol!

Is it compulsory to be gay and have mental issues nowadays...?

Aurelien comments on May 17, 2019:

No, but it's important to be aware that these two groups still get discriminated. And so I, for one, am happy to see such campaigns. On mental illness, for example, there's an average of 16 suicides per day in the UK (and it's the biggest killer among men). This is a tragedy. So, I don't care about...

Naomi replies on May 19, 2019:

@Aurelien I don't like being glutted with information about those subjects. Sexuality and metal issues are very personal to me. They are right in my face all the time, brought by the media of course. They exploit those groups for money; it is nothing to do with raising awareness or educating people. I don't want cameras and microphones in my house or on my street to expose and broadcast my family and neighbours.

The concern I have with IDW is that the responses to deleting posts have not been, "we are not ...

SpikeTalon comments on May 19, 2019:

What posts are we talking about? That never happened to any of mine, and I'm noted for bringing up controversial topics. I get the feeling this censoring has occured due to members posting in the wrong group(s). For instance, the Senate group for level +7 members is a group dedicated to discussing ...

Naomi replies on May 19, 2019:

@SpikeTalon Ah, that rings a bell. I saw some of her comments - she's got a hot temper or something. I thought her language was foul... I believe she's left IDW, no?

The concern I have with IDW is that the responses to deleting posts have not been, "we are not ...

SpikeTalon comments on May 19, 2019:

What posts are we talking about? That never happened to any of mine, and I'm noted for bringing up controversial topics. I get the feeling this censoring has occured due to members posting in the wrong group(s). For instance, the Senate group for level +7 members is a group dedicated to discussing ...

Naomi replies on May 19, 2019:

Hello. I wanted to see the post by EdNason: Free Speech Absolutists Post "Is IDW starting to censor comments? If yes, we can get that on FB and Twitter...", but I couldn't access it. (As far as the title goes, there is nothing that violates IDW's rules.) Instead, I got the following message: "Sorry, this post is not available There are a number of reasons why this happens. For example, this could be a group post where you do not have access to the group or the post could have been public and then the author decided to make it private to everyone except invited members. This page also comes up in the link format is not correct. If you think this might be the case, please send us a message and include the link. Thanks!" I've never seen this message before. Are you familiar with this?

Shocking! What's wrong with the UK police...?!

RobBlair comments on May 19, 2019:

They should stop hiring from Monty Python. Love our Philadelphia cops. Unsanctioned protesters get to go to jail. They don't get escorted into a hot zone. They get forcefully removed.

Naomi replies on May 19, 2019:

@RobBlair I have my reservations, too, but he is supported by thousands and thousands of people. You know, once Douglas Murray said people like him are the secondary problem to the primary problem, and the government are rather good at avoiding addressing the primary problem... Here he is explaining about it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UoJareHfIw

Shocking! What's wrong with the UK police...?!

RobBlair comments on May 19, 2019:

They should stop hiring from Monty Python. Love our Philadelphia cops. Unsanctioned protesters get to go to jail. They don't get escorted into a hot zone. They get forcefully removed.

Naomi replies on May 19, 2019:

Tommy Robinson is seen as the "enemy of the state" by the establishment because he won't stop exposing them for corruption. He is a big thorn in their side. I think Theresa May's "conservative" government has lost the plot; instead of "conserving" anything, they're promoting identity politics, political correctness, etc., etc., hence the behaviour of the police you see in the video. TR is now an MEP candidate. He should be treated as fairly and equally as all the other political candidates, but he is attacked, misrepresented, ignored, etc., etc., by the establishment as well as by the media. It's becoming harder and harder to "always look on the bright side" in the UK. Sigh!

I wanted to see the post by EdNason: Free Speech Absolutists Post "Is IDW starting to censor ...

chuckpo comments on May 19, 2019:

I think we have a single troll, and it looks like admin doesn't know what to do about it. But, top contributors are leaving. They're worth tons more than the troll.

Naomi replies on May 19, 2019:

I've been wondering about that for some time, too. Ah well, we'll wait and see. Take care.

I wanted to see the post by EdNason: Free Speech Absolutists Post "Is IDW starting to censor ...

chuckpo comments on May 19, 2019:

I think we have a single troll, and it looks like admin doesn't know what to do about it. But, top contributors are leaving. They're worth tons more than the troll.

Naomi replies on May 19, 2019:

Hello chuckpo. Oh no... I learn a lot from other members here. I've been enjoying reading intelligent discussions on this platform. This IDW project seems collapsing.

Is it compulsory to be gay and have mental issues nowadays...?

Aurelien comments on May 17, 2019:

No, but it's important to be aware that these two groups still get discriminated. And so I, for one, am happy to see such campaigns. On mental illness, for example, there's an average of 16 suicides per day in the UK (and it's the biggest killer among men). This is a tragedy. So, I don't care about...

Naomi replies on May 17, 2019:

So, who's turn, next? Ha, ha!

Your dark side... according to the latest research

Marta-Amance comments on May 16, 2019:

I would question the validity of this research. The Big Five personality traits have been extensively researched for quite a number of years, going back to about 2000. Now a couple of researchers believe that there are a few "dark" dark personality traits? Of course these studies beg the question...

Naomi replies on May 17, 2019:

Hello. Let's take it with a pinch of salt, I would say.

A very anti-Trump zombie movie, apparently. Ha, ha!

EdNason comments on May 16, 2019:

something I will likely miss

Naomi replies on May 16, 2019:

For your well-being.

OPINION: The word 'Islamophobia' and its definition are not fit for purpose | Jewish News

govols comments on May 16, 2019:

"-phobia" is being misused all over the place. It's quite tiresome.

Naomi replies on May 16, 2019:

Hello. "Islamophobia" is a serious matter in the UK. And you're right, it is misused, rather deliberately, for political agendas.

Pastor Steven Anderson Tells Jesse Lee He Can Go to Hell! (Debate on Sin, Hate, & Homosexuals) - ...

Boardwine comments on May 15, 2019:

After doing a bit of research and listening to a few post videos on youtube I have to say that this guy does not embody the love of Christ in his messages. While his accounting of the Word is accurate he has placed one sin above another. In this he is extremely incorrect and has thus missed the ...

Naomi replies on May 15, 2019:

Hello. Do you think Anderson's interpretation of "sin" is a little twisted, self-serving, maybe...?

What is the price of free speech?

Naomi comments on May 15, 2019:

Free!

Naomi replies on May 15, 2019:

A holiday in Scotland would've been nice. LOL!

Is it compulsory to be gay and have mental issues nowadays...?

chuckpo comments on May 15, 2019:

Well, that's a provocative question. Can you provide a little context for the question? Was it rhetorical?

Naomi replies on May 15, 2019:

Yes, rhetorical. :D The media are on about LGBTQ (ABC...XYZ whatever) and those with mental issues day in day out. These two seem to be the latest subjects in the UK. I HATE IDENTITY POLITICS!

‘Neil 1, Shapiro 0.’ Tweeted Ben Shapiro. Good on him.

InternetDorkWeb comments on May 15, 2019:

Whenever a commentator who is used to the American climate is interviewed on British news shows, they invariably perform disastrously: Shapiro vs Andrew Neil, Peterson vs Cathy Newman, Coulter vs Jeremy Paxman. I think the problem is that American commentators are not used to the confrontational ...

Naomi replies on May 15, 2019:

By the way, Czech Republic will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. "Friend of a Friend" by Lake Malawi got through the semi-final last night. The UK is gonna be terrible - as usual! LOL!

‘Neil 1, Shapiro 0.’ Tweeted Ben Shapiro. Good on him.

InternetDorkWeb comments on May 15, 2019:

Whenever a commentator who is used to the American climate is interviewed on British news shows, they invariably perform disastrously: Shapiro vs Andrew Neil, Peterson vs Cathy Newman, Coulter vs Jeremy Paxman. I think the problem is that American commentators are not used to the confrontational ...

Naomi replies on May 15, 2019:

Hello, there. You make a valid point. Don't know much about Czech people, but when it come to Brits, reading between the lines, identifying satire, etc. during confrontation requires quite a bit of skill (and Americans are not very good at it, I believe; they tend to take things literally - I may be wrong.). There is definitely more nuance and subtlety in the British way of expressing things. And Andrew Neil is a terrible (or brilliant, whichever way you want to see it) contrarian and provocateur. As for Ben, Charlotte Clymer's tweets in response to Ben's say it all. He needs to know there's a whole world out there. He's been too comfortable in the American conservative bubble, as she says.

‘Neil 1, Shapiro 0.’ Tweeted Ben Shapiro. Good on him.

RemiDallaire comments on May 14, 2019:

I still think that being an insufferable prick with an accent doesn't give you the edge in any argument or any issue or discussion... It will just make people not want to talk to you....which was the right of Shapiro to leave the negotiation table. Quand on est pas aimable...on n'est pas aimé

Naomi replies on May 15, 2019:

Gasp! Do you seriously believe that AN didn't know BS, i.e., AN didn't do any research on BS prior to the interview? The insufferable prick with an accent got you as well, it seems... :D

‘Neil 1, Shapiro 0.’ Tweeted Ben Shapiro. Good on him.

RemiDallaire comments on May 14, 2019:

I still think that being an insufferable prick with an accent doesn't give you the edge in any argument or any issue or discussion... It will just make people not want to talk to you....which was the right of Shapiro to leave the negotiation table. Quand on est pas aimable...on n'est pas aimé

Naomi replies on May 14, 2019:

Know your enemy...

My current home town never let it be said that Americans are mair doolally than the Scots! Saor ...

DrN1 comments on May 13, 2019:

I visited the Flat Earth Club today for a conversation with the conspiracy theorists. Science and philosophy and history are all an illusion contrived by an education system to mislead young and vulnerable children to believe that the Earth is a sphere. Gravity likewise does not exist as described ...

Naomi replies on May 14, 2019:

Your wife is absolutely right. I was also going to ask you what "product" they are actually selling. If they seriously believe that Earth is flat, they have to come up with some valid arguments and evidence like photos of the ice walls that are supposed to be surrounding the world on the outer periphery edge. And if they're conning people, it's got to be reported to the trading standard office.

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

VonO comments on May 10, 2019:

ROTFL. First of all, Ben doesn't get destroyed'. Second of all, the interviewer is left. What 'conservative' means in the UK is often very far to the left of even the mainstream of the US.

Naomi replies on May 14, 2019:

You're beginning to sound like Sir Roger now, RobBlair. Lol!

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

VonO comments on May 10, 2019:

ROTFL. First of all, Ben doesn't get destroyed'. Second of all, the interviewer is left. What 'conservative' means in the UK is often very far to the left of even the mainstream of the US.

Naomi replies on May 14, 2019:

@ScottforKing, @RobBlair This is interesting. The article obviously refers UK conservatism to the current Tory government. The Tory government has been behaving in a much less conservative manner. When Theresa May became Prime Minister and read out the Tory's policies, people were confused thinking the policies sounded rather left-leaning.

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

VonO comments on May 10, 2019:

ROTFL. First of all, Ben doesn't get destroyed'. Second of all, the interviewer is left. What 'conservative' means in the UK is often very far to the left of even the mainstream of the US.

Naomi replies on May 14, 2019:

@ScottforKing You might also be interested in watching this video in which Sir Roger and D. Murray, old friends, talk about conservatism. . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9IVFhhIyvE

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

VonO comments on May 10, 2019:

ROTFL. First of all, Ben doesn't get destroyed'. Second of all, the interviewer is left. What 'conservative' means in the UK is often very far to the left of even the mainstream of the US.

Naomi replies on May 14, 2019:

Hello ScottforKing. Glad you found Sir Roger. To me he makes a lot of sense. Some still seem to argue that there is a difference between the British version of conservatism and the American version of conservatism, but Sir Roger's fundamental definition of conservatism is the right one for me. Many people identify themselves or others whether they're conservative or not by which political party they support, and that's too simplistic and too superficial. It's amazing that considering his age (in his mid 70s), Sir Roger has the amazing ability to see things from all angles. Take care.

My current home town never let it be said that Americans are mair doolally than the Scots! Saor ...

Gerri4321 comments on May 12, 2019:

I was enjoying the conversation sorry you all left. Some food for thought if you ever want to explore in a store and your mind like this some day. https://flatearthscienceandbible.com/2016/02/09/60-bible-verses-describing-a-flat-earth-inside-a-dome-2/

Naomi replies on May 13, 2019:

So, you don't know anyone who reached the end of Earth.

Eurovision Song Contest Tel Aviv 2019 5 days to go!

Spiritwomyn comments on May 13, 2019:

Did I miss America?

Naomi replies on May 13, 2019:

Unfortunately, America is not in it, as the name suggests - "Euro-vision". Lol Having said that Australia has been invited to participate for the last few years... don't get that...

Eurovision Song Contest Tel Aviv 2019 5 days to go!

beekeeper comments on May 13, 2019:

What ever happened to Rock and Roll ? Where are the Led Zepplins ,the Steppen wolfs and the who's of this generation ?

Naomi replies on May 13, 2019:

Don't forget Deep Purple! Happy days!

My current home town never let it be said that Americans are mair doolally than the Scots! Saor ...

Gerri4321 comments on May 12, 2019:

I was enjoying the conversation sorry you all left. Some food for thought if you ever want to explore in a store and your mind like this some day. https://flatearthscienceandbible.com/2016/02/09/60-bible-verses-describing-a-flat-earth-inside-a-dome-2/

Naomi replies on May 13, 2019:

If the Earth is flat, it surely has a peripheral edge. With all the means of transport available in this day and age, I would assume that someone must've managed to reach the edge. Do you know who that was? If anyone has, did this person see what was beyond the edge? I'm sure I'm not the only one who ask this question...

My current home town never let it be said that Americans are mair doolally than the Scots! Saor ...

DrN1 comments on May 13, 2019:

I visited the Flat Earth Club today for a conversation with the conspiracy theorists. Science and philosophy and history are all an illusion contrived by an education system to mislead young and vulnerable children to believe that the Earth is a sphere. Gravity likewise does not exist as described ...

Naomi replies on May 13, 2019:

Sorry, I read your comment again; the aim of the conspiracy is secret.

My current home town never let it be said that Americans are mair doolally than the Scots! Saor ...

DrN1 comments on May 13, 2019:

I visited the Flat Earth Club today for a conversation with the conspiracy theorists. Science and philosophy and history are all an illusion contrived by an education system to mislead young and vulnerable children to believe that the Earth is a sphere. Gravity likewise does not exist as described ...

Naomi replies on May 13, 2019:

If it is a conspiracy that the Earth is spherical, what ultimate harm do they think will be created by the conspiracy? Did they tell you?

Eurovision Song Contest Tel Aviv 2019 5 days to go!

MADcHATTER comments on May 13, 2019:

The UK is the most hated? I get a "Video Unavailable...the poster has NOT made this video available in Your Country!" I'm in the US!

Naomi replies on May 13, 2019:

It's tradition that the UK gets non point. Lol.

Eurovision Song Contest Tel Aviv 2019 5 days to go!

MADcHATTER comments on May 13, 2019:

The UK is the most hated? I get a "Video Unavailable...the poster has NOT made this video available in Your Country!" I'm in the US!

Naomi replies on May 13, 2019:

I reposted it. Can you watch it now?

Eurovision Song Contest Tel Aviv 2019 5 days to go!

tigercake comments on May 13, 2019:

Can't see it either.

Naomi replies on May 13, 2019:

I reposted it. Can you watch it now?

The twenties in Color America in Color The 1920s Smithsonian Channel - YouTube

AZWoman comments on May 12, 2019:

Says unavailable and content blocked.

Naomi replies on May 13, 2019:

Hello. Really? How strange! Shame you can't access it. It's very interesting.

My current home town never let it be said that Americans are mair doolally than the Scots! Saor ...

Gerri4321 comments on May 12, 2019:

I think this is great, keeping the brain thinking and expanding is a wonderful thing.

Naomi replies on May 13, 2019:

Hello Gerri4321. "Popper saw falsifiability as a black and white definition; that if a theory is falsifiable, it is scientific, and if not, then it is unscientific. Whilst some "pure" sciences do adhere to this strict criterion, many fall somewhere between the two extremes, with pseudo-sciences falling at the extreme end of being unfalsifiable." Interesting, eh? Similarly, it makes me wonder how often we have an idea, almost intuitively first, and then try to rationalise it. Jonathan Haidt calls it "elephant and rider".

My current home town never let it be said that Americans are mair doolally than the Scots! Saor ...

Gerri4321 comments on May 12, 2019:

I think this is great, keeping the brain thinking and expanding is a wonderful thing.

Naomi replies on May 12, 2019:

@DrN1, @InternetDorkWeb Just thought of Karl Popper's falsification theory...

My current home town never let it be said that Americans are mair doolally than the Scots! Saor ...

Gerri4321 comments on May 12, 2019:

I think this is great, keeping the brain thinking and expanding is a wonderful thing.

Naomi replies on May 12, 2019:

Contrarian!

My current home town never let it be said that Americans are mair doolally than the Scots! Saor ...

Naomi comments on May 12, 2019:

It's arrived in your town already?!

Naomi replies on May 12, 2019:

It becomes problematic though when one fails to distinguish between escapism/virtual reality and real life.

Shocking! UK: Parents Gender Transition Son, 7, and Foster Son, 3, to Female

10thGeneration comments on May 12, 2019:

There is no way in any sane universe that children of these ages can have made a meaningful gender identity choice. Perhaps around 13, 14, 15, or so after a little exposure to hormones, some secondary sexual characteristics and a bit of arousal response and they might know how they flow. Still this ...

Naomi replies on May 12, 2019:

Hello. Judges have their hands tied - they're to deliver law and not to act arbitrarily... This toxic ideology is spreading fast in the West. I believe similar things are happening in the US.

My current home town never let it be said that Americans are mair doolally than the Scots! Saor ...

Naomi comments on May 12, 2019:

It's arrived in your town already?!

Naomi replies on May 12, 2019:

This "flat Earth" theory/belief is certainly spreading. I watched a documentary about it and one psychologist said it is a condition called something-phobia/disorder. It also provides some kind of escapism, apparently.

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

ScottforKing comments on May 12, 2019:

I don't think that Ben got destroyed in the interview. I think that RemiDellair has a point (see other comments), that the style of interviewing is the same as that where Peterson's "gotcha" was heard around the world. It appears that that is what their audience wants to hear and is no doubt ...

Naomi replies on May 12, 2019:

Hello. And trolling style interviews are popular at the moment - unfortunately.

Do you agree?

tigercake comments on May 12, 2019:

He is so cute with his big shovel.

Naomi replies on May 12, 2019:

Hello, DaddyBob. I make the same observation. It tells me time and time again that gay people are subconsciously admitting that it's impossible to go against nature.

TRUNEWS Exclusive: Trump Peace Plan Leaked to Israeli Newspaper - YouTube

DrN1 comments on May 10, 2019:

Looks remarkably similar to the Peace plans that indigenous American Indians were subjected to, very distressing to the Palestinian people, no cause for optimism here.

Naomi replies on May 12, 2019:

@DrN1 So much for the peace plan, then...

The Label Trap! Central America

DrN1 comments on May 12, 2019:

Yes Ive been to Cuba and Costa Rica twice, even the Yankees living in Costa Rica said it was dangerous and lived in gated communities! One even nonchalantly showed me a CIA id badge to prove that what they were saying must be true. It was not, travelled all over by public transport, had a fantastic ...

Naomi replies on May 12, 2019:

Wow, that's great! You say "even the Yankees living in Costa Rica said it was dangerous and lived in gated communities!" - so, they don't integrate with the locals at all? Strange that...

Do you agree?

tigercake comments on May 12, 2019:

He is so cute with his big shovel.

Naomi replies on May 12, 2019:

Shame they all have to grow up into hairy things! Lol

LGBT sandwiches available in England.

UgoT comments on May 11, 2019:

Love it!

Naomi replies on May 12, 2019:

A marketing ploy. Whatever sells... :D

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

RichardD comments on May 10, 2019:

He didn't criticise many types of people but he made an exception of religious leaders, who he criticised heavily, calling them hypocrites, virtue signallers and oppressors of the people.

Naomi replies on May 11, 2019:

Yes, RichardPD, I think you make a valid point. As we know that humans are social animals; we cannot not belong to some kind of unit/group. It would have been only natural for Christians to congregate and organise themselves into one based on a common belief and through Church. Thanks again for the links. I'll take a further look into the matter.

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

Boardwine comments on May 8, 2019:

19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” 21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on ...

Naomi replies on May 11, 2019:

Hello Boardwine. I've had an interesting input by RichardPD about the biblical question I posted. I wonder if his view resonates with yours about religious leaders and hypocrisy.

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

RichardD comments on May 10, 2019:

He didn't criticise many types of people but he made an exception of religious leaders, who he criticised heavily, calling them hypocrites, virtue signallers and oppressors of the people.

Naomi replies on May 11, 2019:

Thank you, RichardPD - very interesting. So, going back to the original question "Did Jesus want organised religion?", when you say "Religious leaders and hypocrisy. The New Testament sees "scribes and pharisees" as religious leaders.", you would say no, he didn't, then...?

This video has gone viral.

MilesPurdue comments on May 11, 2019:

I didn't understand the language but did understand the emotion, a happy little boy with a big smile is good to see.

Naomi replies on May 11, 2019:

Hello. Sorry, I should've included the following: Ahmad (the boy) said: "OK, let me tell you. My mother told me a bullet struck my leg that day and also here. (He was only eight months old.) "I didn't say anything but my mum and my cousin were all 'help, help!" "She was crying and saying 'help!' and 'look, my daughter and my son have been wounded'. "Then we heard a vehicle rushing towards us. They asked my mum 'what happened, sister?' "My mother said, 'there was war in Logar [Province], my kids were shot'." Later in the video, Ahmad said: "I want calm in my country. I can't go out into the streets."

Danny Baker FIRED from BBC Five Live over 'racist' Meghan Markle and Prince Harry royal baby tweet -...

Platernian comments on May 11, 2019:

If he was trying to relate it to that particular pair of "royals" it would surely have been a baby Orangutan! Perhaps this might help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceS_jkKjIgo

Naomi replies on May 11, 2019:

Hello! Thanks for the post. That's the spirit! See you directly.

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

RemiDallaire comments on May 10, 2019:

And he is my final QUESTION about British MEDIA... WHY oh WHY when ever it's a British interviewer that is involved it always looks like Cathy Newman interviewing Jordan B Peterson ?? https://youtu.be/aMcjxSThD54

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

Um...Don't know what to say to that; That's kinda massive generalisation...

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

RemiDallaire comments on May 10, 2019:

Andrew Neil is destroying ?? That pasty old wrinkled fruit with a Brit accent could not destroy a paper clip.... Andrew Neil is NOT a journalist. He is a flag carrier for the libtard Neo Marxist communist SJW Soy feeding virtue signaling self indulging BBC liars... He is insufferable and ...

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

Ah, the clip bait is working. I admire those who come up with good clip baits. Lol

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

chuckpo comments on May 10, 2019:

I do think there's a difference between a formidable interviewer and an asshole. The guy clearly got to Shapiro and actually brought out some of my own discomfort with Shapiro, but the interviewer had a clear agenda to either embarrass Shapiro, trash the USA, or both. Ben was the one with good ...

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

@chuckpo Maher! He's a mischievous one! I've been following Ben Shapiro for some time now. He does appear to be arrogant, partly because he's super intelligent and partly because he is still young... I like him but I find some of his views are little too black and white. Please don't go judging Andrew Neil if you've never heard of him before. I'm not a fan or anything but I'm very familiar with his tactics. When he engages in interviews and debates properly, his journalism and professionalism shine through. He is a tough guy and hard to defeat though. Again, it was a shame that BS didn't do his homework. Otherwise, he would've been a good match for AN. Lol.

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

FrankZeleniuk comments on May 10, 2019:

I think Mr Neil, unlike most political interviewers wishing only to score points and "gotchas", was genuinely interested in Mr. Shapiro's answers. Unfortunately, Mr. Shapiro interpreted the line of questioning as being the usual "news" show attack on conservatism and tried to dismiss it as such. ...

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

Spot on Sir! I've been following Ben Shapiro for some time, and I find some of his views are severe.

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

chuckpo comments on May 10, 2019:

I do think there's a difference between a formidable interviewer and an asshole. The guy clearly got to Shapiro and actually brought out some of my own discomfort with Shapiro, but the interviewer had a clear agenda to either embarrass Shapiro, trash the USA, or both. Ben was the one with good ...

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

@chuckpo I'm trying to think of another asshole like Andrew Neil, an American journalist who tends to provoke interviewees... Someone from the Fox News maybe... What's his name?

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

DrN1 comments on May 10, 2019:

Andrew Neil is a formidable interviewer, and definitely Conservative by any standard. Shapiro came over like some kind of self righteous Israeli Donald Duck, one thing for sure Andrew Neil does not suffer fools gladly, though poor Ben did make him chuckle.

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

@purdyday I've been following Ben Shapiro and I'm very familiar with the tactics Andrew Neil uses. It is a shame that AN is not recognised in the US. If they knew AN better, they wouldn't be arguing that he isn't a conservative. Anyway, glad that you liked both posts.

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

RobBlair comments on May 10, 2019:

I guess we found who the monkey was in Danny Baker's old company picture. The idea that a conservative would call a pro-life agenda barbaric does seem a bit odd. I know the conservatives in Canada have surrendered to killing their unborn but to mischaracterize it as barbaric seems to be in exact ...

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

Hello, purdyday. I think AN is right in saying that in the UK, political opinions are not as polarised as in America. And this labelling business... I couldn't help noticing how quickly BS labeled AN as left although he's never heard of AN before.

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

chuckpo comments on May 10, 2019:

I do think there's a difference between a formidable interviewer and an asshole. The guy clearly got to Shapiro and actually brought out some of my own discomfort with Shapiro, but the interviewer had a clear agenda to either embarrass Shapiro, trash the USA, or both. Ben was the one with good ...

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

@chuckpo I don't know what Andrew Neil wanted from Ben Shapiro, to be honest. All I would say is that it was a shame that BS didn't prepare himself for the interview. If he did enough homework on AN, he wouldn't have screwed up so badly, and would have even enjoyed the "fight". AN is a notorious political journalist.

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

chuckpo comments on May 10, 2019:

I do think there's a difference between a formidable interviewer and an asshole. The guy clearly got to Shapiro and actually brought out some of my own discomfort with Shapiro, but the interviewer had a clear agenda to either embarrass Shapiro, trash the USA, or both. Ben was the one with good ...

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

Hello chuckpo. And the asshole managed to push Ben's buttons. Lol

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

DrN1 comments on May 10, 2019:

Andrew Neil is a formidable interviewer, and definitely Conservative by any standard. Shapiro came over like some kind of self righteous Israeli Donald Duck, one thing for sure Andrew Neil does not suffer fools gladly, though poor Ben did make him chuckle.

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

@VonO I suggest that you read the other comments on this page including those by fellow US members and watch the video where Sir Roger Scruton explains how to be a conservative in regard to the English history of conservatism...

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

VonO comments on May 10, 2019:

ROTFL. First of all, Ben doesn't get destroyed'. Second of all, the interviewer is left. What 'conservative' means in the UK is often very far to the left of even the mainstream of the US.

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

By the way RobBlair, I meant to ask you - as you seem well-informed, after watching the Sir Roger video, do you think there is a difference between what the Americans call conservative and what the Brits call conservative?

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

VonO comments on May 10, 2019:

ROTFL. First of all, Ben doesn't get destroyed'. Second of all, the interviewer is left. What 'conservative' means in the UK is often very far to the left of even the mainstream of the US.

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

@RobBlair Glad you enjoyed it. I like Sir Roger. He is frank and funny. Sadly, he was recently accused of anti-Semitism, anti-Chinese racism, and Islamophobia in the wake of his interview with George Eaton of the New Statesman, and was subsequently sacked by the government. Long story short, it was later revealed that it was an assault on Sir Roger by George Eaton; he reedited the interview to demonise Sir Roger.

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

RobBlair comments on May 10, 2019:

I guess we found who the monkey was in Danny Baker's old company picture. The idea that a conservative would call a pro-life agenda barbaric does seem a bit odd. I know the conservatives in Canada have surrendered to killing their unborn but to mischaracterize it as barbaric seems to be in exact ...

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

Andrew Neil is a provocateur and contrarian, plus he is British... As an immigrant in the UK, it took me a long time to appreciate British humour and sarcasm. It's possible that this video shows a good example of "two countries divided by a common language". Lol

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

tigercake comments on May 10, 2019:

I don't know who chose the title of this video, but it must have been ironic. Shapiro does a pretty good job at pointing out the reporter biased attitude. I don't always agree with Shapiro, but one thing he does well is debating. And he did not deceive me once again. Very interesting interview for ...

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

Glad you enjoyed it. ;)

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

VonO comments on May 10, 2019:

ROTFL. First of all, Ben doesn't get destroyed'. Second of all, the interviewer is left. What 'conservative' means in the UK is often very far to the left of even the mainstream of the US.

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

You said "the interviewer is left", and I observed your statement with interest. I don't have to agree or disagree with you because the interviewer is definitely conservative and it is a fact. You then said "What 'conservative' means in the UK is often very far to the left of even the mainstream of the US." Again, I observed your statement with interest. Yes, you may be right, plus Cicago seems to agree with you, so, subsequently, I posted the clip where Sir Roger Scruton (a renowned British philosopher) examines a brief history of conservatism in the twentieth century of England in regard to Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill, thinking that you and Cicago might be interested in watching it.

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

DrN1 comments on May 10, 2019:

Andrew Neil is a formidable interviewer, and definitely Conservative by any standard. Shapiro came over like some kind of self righteous Israeli Donald Duck, one thing for sure Andrew Neil does not suffer fools gladly, though poor Ben did make him chuckle.

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

Hello DrN1. AN is formidable indeed, and he certainly does not suffer fools. Be prepared...

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

VonO comments on May 10, 2019:

ROTFL. First of all, Ben doesn't get destroyed'. Second of all, the interviewer is left. What 'conservative' means in the UK is often very far to the left of even the mainstream of the US.

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

Hello Chicago. If you're interested... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eD9RDTl6tM

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

tigercake comments on May 10, 2019:

«Not all ideas are good ideas. AOC is a pretty good evidence of that.» LOL Nailed it.

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

Indeed. Lol.

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

RichardD comments on May 10, 2019:

He didn't criticise many types of people but he made an exception of religious leaders, who he criticised heavily, calling them hypocrites, virtue signallers and oppressors of the people.

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

Oh, lovely! Thank you very much!

Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube

VonO comments on May 10, 2019:

ROTFL. First of all, Ben doesn't get destroyed'. Second of all, the interviewer is left. What 'conservative' means in the UK is often very far to the left of even the mainstream of the US.

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

Hello. Thank you for your interesting interpretation of "conservative" in the UK. Incidentally, click baits like this seem to serve their purpose.

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

RichardD comments on May 10, 2019:

He didn't criticise many types of people but he made an exception of religious leaders, who he criticised heavily, calling them hypocrites, virtue signallers and oppressors of the people.

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

Are they available online?

Danny Baker FIRED from BBC Five Live over 'racist' Meghan Markle and Prince Harry royal baby tweet -...

RichardD comments on May 10, 2019:

If someone on the BBC showed my new baby as a chimp then I would hope that they would get fired.

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

I don't know. Nobody says anything is supposed to be "funny" about it on this page...

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

RichardD comments on May 10, 2019:

He didn't criticise many types of people but he made an exception of religious leaders, who he criticised heavily, calling them hypocrites, virtue signallers and oppressors of the people.

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

Hello. Thank you for your input.

Danny Baker FIRED from BBC Five Live over 'racist' Meghan Markle and Prince Harry royal baby tweet -...

RichardD comments on May 10, 2019:

If someone on the BBC showed my new baby as a chimp then I would hope that they would get fired.

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

So, you won't be able to take it as a stupid joke, so much so that it's not worth taking it seriously, and move on?

Danny Baker FIRED from BBC Five Live over 'racist' Meghan Markle and Prince Harry royal baby tweet -...

RichardD comments on May 10, 2019:

If someone on the BBC showed my new baby as a chimp then I would hope that they would get fired.

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

So, you wouldn't be able take it on the chin, then?

TRUNEWS Exclusive: Trump Peace Plan Leaked to Israeli Newspaper - YouTube

DrN1 comments on May 10, 2019:

Looks remarkably similar to the Peace plans that indigenous American Indians were subjected to, very distressing to the Palestinian people, no cause for optimism here.

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

Do you think authoritarianism, if not totalitarianism, is being exercised by Israel and the US?

TRUNEWS Exclusive: Trump Peace Plan Leaked to Israeli Newspaper - YouTube

purdyday comments on May 10, 2019:

Very interesting and if true could maybe be the beginning of stabilization in the middle east. But of course, then there's 'the thorn' as Rick Wiles termed it, Iran. A country ruled by religious zealot wahhabists, who were just recently quoted as saying, they will re-engage their nuclear ...

Naomi replies on May 10, 2019:

Hello. Thanks for your input. I don't have enough knowledge to discuss the matter, to be honest - it's super complicated! I was also fascinated by Wiles' mentioning Iran. Also, I listened to him with great interest when he mentioned how Israel was created in 1948; because it is called the 1948 "Arab–Israeli" War, it is often forgotten that the persecution of Palestinians included the persecution of Palestinian "Christians" as well as Muslims, and their children and grandchildren were born and have been living at refugee camps in Jordan through their entire lives! I don't know how they're never mentioned or nothing has been done for them when they so obviously have been deprived of human rights - for more than 70 years!. But of course, when you sympathise with Palestinians, you are instantly labelled as anti-Semitic. There is a certain level of ignorance (or brain washing) that comes with hatred towards Palestinians, I think. I also thought it was interesting when Wiles implied that the peace plan could be a recipe for the ultimate elimination of Palestine (!) As Wiles claims, the details of the peace plan were leaked and forwarded to TRUNEWS and they were the first one to examine the plan. I'll have to see how the UK government will take part in this all. At the moment, the UK is in the thick of Brexit turmoil and that's all I hear about day in day out - ugh! Hopefully, some bright Brits will find this post and they may have opinions on this.

Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes calls for the breakup of Facebook

tigercake comments on May 9, 2019:

I just posted it twice on FB.

Naomi replies on May 9, 2019:

Me, too!

Danny Baker FIRED from BBC Five Live over 'racist' Meghan Markle and Prince Harry royal baby tweet -...

DrN1 comments on May 9, 2019:

Danny Baker is a good bloke, he can be pretty funny but usually comes across as kindly avuncular. The BBC are appalling hypocrites who bang on about race all the time under the pretext of reportage or news, Danny was making a joke, only racists would see it as racist. I fucking hate the BBC not ...

Naomi replies on May 9, 2019:

I agree. Those who go on and on about racism are the real racists. As he admits it Danny was being stupid but not racist. Give me a break - ugh!!!!!

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

Aurelien comments on May 7, 2019:

The question is irrelevant, because it completly ignores the context of Jesus' life. He lived in a time and society where 'organised' religion was so prevalent, it wasn't even questioned. Especially with him, a Jew. In other words, if you could ask him that question he would most probably look at ...

Naomi replies on May 9, 2019:

@Aurelien I don't know if you watched the documentary tigercake kindly found for me here, but your view pretty much coincides with what the documentary suggests. It's fair enough that theists and atheists don't agree; how can they as even the bases for their arguments are different. But, hey, thanks ever so much for letting me share your knowledge. I grew up in a secular environment so I have no strong attachment to any religion, and I take it as an advantage because I can see both sides of the argument objectively. I'm glad that I posted the original question; it led to such a meaningful discussion that I feel I've learnt a lot. I shall continue to look into the matter. Thanks again!

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

Aurelien comments on May 7, 2019:

The question is irrelevant, because it completly ignores the context of Jesus' life. He lived in a time and society where 'organised' religion was so prevalent, it wasn't even questioned. Especially with him, a Jew. In other words, if you could ask him that question he would most probably look at ...

Naomi replies on May 8, 2019:

Thank you very much, Boardwine, for letting me share some of your extensive knowledge. I feel I've learnt a lot. I will certainly look further into the history of the Word.

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

Aurelien comments on May 7, 2019:

The question is irrelevant, because it completly ignores the context of Jesus' life. He lived in a time and society where 'organised' religion was so prevalent, it wasn't even questioned. Especially with him, a Jew. In other words, if you could ask him that question he would most probably look at ...

Naomi replies on May 8, 2019:

@Boardwine "They envisioned a warrior king like David, not a lowly servant like Jesus." Do you mean that the Jewish people wanted Jesus to be their leader with the quality of warlord, i.e. Messiah? If so, it sounds like they wanted to organise themselves as some kind of religious/military force led by Jesus as their warrior king.

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

Aurelien comments on May 7, 2019:

The question is irrelevant, because it completly ignores the context of Jesus' life. He lived in a time and society where 'organised' religion was so prevalent, it wasn't even questioned. Especially with him, a Jew. In other words, if you could ask him that question he would most probably look at ...

Naomi replies on May 8, 2019:

@Aurelien, @Boardwine What is "Messiah" exactly (or what is your interpretation of it)? Apparently, in Judaism, the Messiah is not considered to be God or a pre-existent divine Son of God.

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

Aurelien comments on May 7, 2019:

The question is irrelevant, because it completly ignores the context of Jesus' life. He lived in a time and society where 'organised' religion was so prevalent, it wasn't even questioned. Especially with him, a Jew. In other words, if you could ask him that question he would most probably look at ...

Naomi replies on May 8, 2019:

No wonder the Bible is a forever bestseller, Aurelien. There are so many different interpretations - fascinating. :D

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

tigercake comments on May 7, 2019:

What is your question exactly? Did Jesus want Christianity the way it unfolded?

Naomi replies on May 8, 2019:

I think that's a valid argument, tigercake.

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

tigercake comments on May 7, 2019:

What is your question exactly? Did Jesus want Christianity the way it unfolded?

Naomi replies on May 8, 2019:

While the documentary tries to find the "real life" of Jesus from the perspective of those who were closed to him including his disciples and his family, it admits that there is a huge lack of evidence, i.e., written information. Do you think the documentary goes only so far as a hypothesis?