[zerohedge.com]

RobBlair comments on May 3, 2019:

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Such beautiful and necessary words.

Wow this article makes my blood boil.

RobBlair comments on May 3, 2019:

So Sachs has bought into the idea that this land was seized from the native population and that returning this land will help right the historical wrong. Effectively, this is the same argument in the US for black reparations for slavery. Here's why this thinking is ignorant: - The original owners of the land and the people who allegedly stole the land are no longer alive. - Actual theft is important to establish. Any negotiated land sale or military conquest should be honored. - Trying to rewrite history is self destructive and a display of hubris. - The injustice caused by a government sweep of its sword held hand will never be outweighed by what little justice it seeks to amend. - This is just state sanctioned theft Unless you can match a group doctrine with an individual's behavior, do not associate the two. Saying communists are thieves would be appropriate since theft for the "common good" is arguably one of their tenants. Tying Jews to this foolishness discounts the Israeli's that were hired by the farmers to train them in self defense.

The point this guy makes at the end needs to be hammered home at all the colleges at which he, ...

RobBlair comments on May 2, 2019:

Not my teachers.

"South Africa’s Zulu nation joins white farmers in fight against government land seizures" ...

RobBlair comments on May 2, 2019:

That's encouraging. He even recognizes the selfish motives appropriately.

Do you ever think the world will experience a state of peace?

RobBlair comments on May 2, 2019:

War is down progress is up https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6743223/The-world-peaceful-fewer-people-dying-armed-conflicts-scientists-say.html But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Matthew 5:44 (NIV) - Christians war is akusala - unskilled, evil - Buddhists Progress has been incredible and keeps getting better - https://www.humanprogress.org/ What was Stalin's religion (20 million killed)? What was Mao's (45 million killed)? You do yourself a disservice if you don't recognize the specific causes of violence.

NY food police shut down a seven-year old's lemonade stand.

RobBlair comments on May 2, 2019:

7 years later and still just as stupid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L478SB2uoOM Why not exempt everything from onerous state regulations? Are lawyers in Albany somehow just superior masters? That $30 "health" permit does what exactly? Is the state now liable if the product is unhealthy? If they assume the authority should they not also receive the responsibility for the product? "We will continue to use our discretion" just opens the door to state sponsored malfeasance.

The ACLU is suing DC Police for searching a home without a warrant... [reason.com]

RobBlair comments on May 2, 2019:

Good to see the ACLU hasn't abandoned all of their principles. https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/06/aclu-abandons-free-speech-embraces-progressive-advocacy/

Google dumps top female conservative for believing men can't be women... [thefederalist.com]

RobBlair comments on May 2, 2019:

"For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil." Gen 3:4 (KJV) - Google execs probably don't realize the context of their delusion.

Measles quartine on cruise ship. [abc3340.com]

RobBlair comments on May 2, 2019:

Clearly someone didn't get "cleared." Make them all pay for their own psychological torture as punishment... You say they do that already?!

Check it out.

RobBlair comments on May 1, 2019:

A bunch of overpaid lawyers"... will examine recycling technology" Hey, what could go wrong? Because China doesn't want our plastics for "recycling" municipalities are being forced to incinerate plastics releasing harmful emissions - nope, unless the EPA disappeared since yesterday. Federal government not doing more - No Stop! You've screwed things up enough, I object! Plastic takes seconds to break down when incinerated and you even get a little juice added to the grid for the troubles. The reason why the "US" didn't "invest" in recycling is because its not an investment. Pretending that these people have anything to do with innovation, other than destroying it, is tragic. Yes indeed. They will take this challenge and turn it into an opportunity. Citizens will undoubtedly lose. Where is Veolia and Covanta? This is so one sided. https://www.civilbeat.org/2017/11/recycle-or-incinerate-the-battle-of-the-blue-bins/ Recycle aluminum, incinerate plastics.

What do you think of the Canadian government proposing to help canola oil farmers?

RobBlair comments on May 1, 2019:

Intrinsic with government "help" is the punishment for those who pay for that help (taxpayers). The first question that will probably never be answered is "Why should government be involved?" To answer the OP question directly, they are helping the farmers because it gives them more power and people erroneously view it as a good thing.

Want to get your thoughts on the coin Charity voting page.

RobBlair comments on May 1, 2019:

So I tried to match up charities with the top 3 IDW members. Feel free to disagree but I figure this could be a starting point: Sam Harris - The top or one of the top rated charities at GiveWell - https://www.givewell.org/ Jordan Peterson - Boys and Girls Club Canada - Edmonton - https://bgcbigs.ca/ Ben Shapiro - American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee - https://www.jdc.org/our-work/empowering-all-israelis/

Want empathy.

RobBlair comments on May 1, 2019:

Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 (NLT) There should be no surprise or shame for parents who expect from their children grandchildren.

‘Blind’ NYT guided by anti-Semites: Israeli cartoonist draws response to controversial sketch ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 30, 2019:

"The New York Times, a former newspaper ..." and "The New York Times and Democrats, but I repeat myself, ..." - Klavan Not offended at all. Frustrated that our form of Pravda remains a cited source by people that should know better. But reforming our press is a process that will take time.

Colorado's new red flag law illustrates the pitfalls of disarming people based on their future ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 30, 2019:

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." Probable cause must be established against an unlawful act. Presumably, in this case, the unlawful act must be something along the lines of mentally ill and judged to be unsafe to themselves and/or the public. Colorado has no such standard outside of patients under supervision. Step one needs to be making it illegal for someone who has been adjudicated as a danger to themselves and the public due to metal illness from owning a weapon. Pennsylvania does have this criteria. Step two would then be issuing a warrant to take possession of the suspected firearms. And done - already on the books. Let's try some scenarios: 1. Crazy Mr. Plum threatened to shoot my son when he picked an apple off of his tree. And we're done. This is intimidation and its illegal. Laws are already on the books. 2. Uncle Joe is getting older and is losing his mental facilities. He's got some scary looking guns and we are concerned that he might be a danger to himself. Too bad. He is an independent person and gets the same rights as everyone else. Perhaps you should talk to him about your concerns? 3. An honorably discharged war veteran seemingly has a mental breakdown and is treated by the VA. Later he sends a vulgar diatribe to his Alma Mater which isn't verbally threatening but does contain a picture of him with a gun. The text is enough to encourage local police to increase security and notify the veteran's home police. Weeks later, police respond to yelling coming from the veteran's home. The veteran tells the police to go away, you don't have a warrant and then proceeds to shoot at the police killing one brave officer(father of two). A year later while standing on the grave of this brave officer, a wannabe Presidential candidate has his state pass legislation that would do absolutely nothing to prevent this gun violence but will ensure many more warrantless attempts to confiscate guns from lawful owners. No doubt more violence will ensue.

Pro-Brexit marchers in London today no mre than 25 specimens! One of whom asked us to join them ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 29, 2019:

How sad. They should have at least invited you for a beer so you could better understand each other.

The shooter in the Poway synagogue shooting was NOT A FAN of President Trump The suspect in the ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 29, 2019:

Forget the shooter. I want to know more about the woman who gave her life to save her Rabbi. Her life should be celebrated. We need more like her.

And just like that, a 501C3 means jack shit!! [patheos.com]

RobBlair comments on Apr 29, 2019:

I thought the Democrats were trying to pretend that they weren't a faith based organization?

Ex Muslim reacts to Jordan Peterson on Islam - YouTube

RobBlair comments on Apr 29, 2019:

In Christianity, the greatest commandment is Love God and Love your neighbor as yourself (Mark 12:30-1 paraphrased). In spite of this, the history of the church is scattered with many acts of violence and barbarism where one can clearly say the church moved itself away from Christianity. In Islam - "Abu Dharr reported: I said: Messenger of Allah, which of the deeds is the best? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Belief in Allah and Jihad in His cause. ..." Muslim 1:149 and "Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued." Quran 9:29 and "But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find them, an seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practise regular charity, then open the way for them: for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful. " Quran 9:5 In short, the Christian church, with clear instructions to "...love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you," Matthew 5:44 (NIV) still has had quite the history being reformed. How much harder it must be to the Muslim, who acknowledges the blessings of western culture but is yet faced with instructions (unclear at best) to do harm to those who do not submit? It must be noted that the Quran passages 9:5 and 29 abrogate or write over many of the earlier more peaceful texts in the Islamic texts (ex. 8:61 "But if the enemy incline towards peace, do thou (also) incline towards peace, and trust in Allah: for He is One that heareth and knoweth (all things)." is "written over" by 9:5). Religion side by side comparisons - https://thereligionofpeace.com/pages/articles/jesus-muhammad.aspx Unedited JP Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yjdl3a-eRw

What exactly is a Libertarian?

RobBlair comments on Apr 29, 2019:

How the Libertarian Party is different than the Republican Party: 1. Doesn't support protection for the life of the unborn 2. Opposes government defining, limiting or meddling with consenting adults' relationships and does not recognize any government role in the raising of children except in cases of abuse or neglect. (I would assume the abuse definition is narrowly defined here). 3. Supports the freedom and personal responsibility for people to consume what they choose (drugs, etc...) 4. Opposes the income tax (doesn't suggest a replacement) 5. Decriminalize prostitution 6. Phase out Social programs (social security, medicare, medicaid, ...). In contrast to Republicans proposing financially sustaining and modernizing measures. 7. End current foreign intervention policies - foreign aid and wars. 8. End election provisions that unfairly promote the dominant political parties. As an aside - whoever wrote the GOP party platform planks should be fired. Less words, more substance

A woman who fled socialism takes on Bernie. [chicksonright.com]

RobBlair comments on Apr 29, 2019:

Bernie = socialized medicine because government knows how to provide health care better (quality goes down, supply goes down, cost goes down, innovation disappears) Vs current health care system (quality is best in the world, supply is the best in the world, cost is the highest, innovation is good). Vs free market health care (laser eye surgery, dental care, etc... - quality is what you want to afford, supply is what you want to afford, cost is moderated, innovation is good)

how cool is this??? [twitter.com]

RobBlair comments on Apr 29, 2019:

The idea that there was someone out there looking at a bunch of Starlings swirling around and thinking, "Hey, I wonder what mathematical equations I can use to model their flight behavior?" Clearly smart people have too much time on their hands.

Sargon of Akkad in Bristol gets attacked - YouTube

RobBlair comments on Apr 29, 2019:

That's some expensive free speech

Censorship happens in the blink of an eye Linked from JBP’s “Not Obvious” e-mail JBP: ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 29, 2019:

Clearly Zuckerberg is a "blank" Supremacist. He and his platform should be self censored. The next public catastrophe should be blamed on him. We will insist on mea culpas after which we will deny him any forgiveness. There should be a ticker tape showing the loss of users on Facebook matched with their policy announcements. Not sure if Facebook has been around long enough to warrant a blip in a future history book. But, if it does it should certainly match up these policy failures with market share.

Say NO to a "Gay" Loonie! | CitizenGO

RobBlair comments on Apr 29, 2019:

So they have a Loonie and a Toonie. Wait until they introduce the 3 dollar piece called the Trannie.

Self-Proclaimed Nationalists Interrupt Author, Chant 'This Land Is Our Land' at Politics and Prose ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 29, 2019:

When he asked for the 2 black Nigerians he was told they were indisposed, so he settled for the 10 white nationalists for his promotional tour. When 1 out of 5 people who take the time to read the book and write a review warn people not to read, that should be all the promotion anyone needs.

I did not even realize OMAR was in Maroon 5 music video Lol

RobBlair comments on Apr 29, 2019:

and Wonder Woman

Former Notre Dame Architect “Stunned” at Pattern of Blaze | Ezra Levant - YouTube

RobBlair comments on Apr 28, 2019:

There was a fire at a precast concrete parking garage project I designed. The fire was caused by a pile of rags, that were used to clean up some sealant, being left in the Sun. Minimal damage to the concrete. What he says about heavy timber is correct. They do not catch fire but have to be exposed to significant temperatures in order to overcome the charring that protects the inner core of the timber. Wait and see is the appropriate approach. Listening to people jump to the conclusion that this was an accident should be ridiculed (as also to any conclusion without evidence).

The Rise of White Identity Politics An interview by Vox reporter Sean Illig with political ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 26, 2019:

"Jardina finds little evidence of a connection between economic status and white identity but a “powerful and robust” link between white identity and negative attitudes toward immigration." - https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/ashley-jardina/white-identity-politics/ Is this robust link shared with any other racial group? Does she exclude Hispanics from "white" identity? How? "We can’t mask the fact that we’re also talking about the protection and preservation of whites in the United States at the expense of racial and ethnic minorities, and I think that’s part of the problem." - In the context of immigration, are we not also talking about the protection and preservation of racial and ethnic minorities. Specifically, the low income black Americans who have to compete against immigrants for their jobs? "When we often talk about white racial attitudes, we talk about prejudice as this antipathy for people who aren’t white, and usually that means white antipathy for black Americans or Muslim Americans or Latino Americans or whoever." - White Muslims are prejudiced against themselves. I'm gonna stop reading there. The University system and the peer review system has failed this woman. Go find some conservatives in your college and have this draft covered in red ink.

ComicCon Bans Actor Kevin Sorbo Because He’s A Conservative

RobBlair comments on Apr 26, 2019:

Leftists are busy trying to figure out what super powers an overweight, trans-gendered, feminist, socialist moderate-helper (super hero is triggering) will have. We're all laughing because we know its not intelligence.

For more details on the Islamic attack on Christians in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday and for an ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 26, 2019:

Good rule - "If a terrorist carries out a terrorist attack in the name of an ideology that explicitly calls for violence against non-adherents, the ideology must be examined, exposed, criticized and condemned." - Wood's Rule

FARM ATTACK 25/04/2019 : Frankfurt/Villiers farm attack last night: Louis Roux (in his sixties) who ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 26, 2019:

Hope he survives.

US economy grows by 3.

RobBlair comments on Apr 26, 2019:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daOH-pTd_nk

Massachusetts judge and court officer charged in aiding Illegal Immigrant in Escape From ICE.

RobBlair comments on Apr 26, 2019:

A judge is responsible for interpreting the law and not finding ways around it. I believe this event points to a much greater problem in our legal system.

NYC Bans Hot Dogs Adopting New Green Deal | Armstrong Economics

RobBlair comments on Apr 26, 2019:

"Everyone panic!" "What's wrong?" "The world will end in 12 years!" "That's terrible. What should we do?" "Give me all the power." "...no. We aren't as stupid as NYC."

Joe Biden's Running on a Popular Lie about Trump It's a lie that the left believes ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 26, 2019:

So Ben Shapiro, who is fairly sensitive to National Socialist's and their agenda (they want to kill him after all), points out that he can't find these fine people on the "do not tear down this statue" side during the events at Charlottesville. I figured it'd be an easy task to find a video of a "Daughters of the Confederacy" or some other "preserve our history" society demonstrating at the statue in question. No dice. Anybody have a link of "fine people" demonstrating at the statue to preserve it?

"Americans would probably be surprised to learn that, at least in the energy sector, the island of ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 25, 2019:

I had heard of the Jones Act before. I believe it was partially responsible for getting Kvaerner to purchase the Philadelphia Naval Yard and renovate it (worked on this right out of college) for ship building in the States. (Un)intended consequence of a rigged government system.

Lying Not Required (republished from [mindmuser.

RobBlair comments on Apr 25, 2019:

But this type of deception, and being ok with it, gives us more lawyers and larger contracts.

State-of-the-Art in Anti-Feminism Recently I was having a discussion in another group about ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 25, 2019:

Feminism tells women that they need to be more like men to be appreciated. They are graded on how well they perform in an office, how they do at sports, how sexually promiscuous they are. This is not who women are. Women who stay home and raise children are happier but are not appreciated by the feminist mantra. This is stupid and culturally destructive.

The Golden Rule is not found in political Islam.

RobBlair comments on Apr 25, 2019:

“None of you has faith until he loves for his brother or his neighbor what he loves for himself.” Sahih Muslim 1:72 “You will not enter Paradise until you believe and you will not believe until you love each other. Shall I show you something that, if you did, you would love each other? Spread peace between yourselves.” Sahih Muslim 1:96 And not equal are the good deed and the bad. Repel [evil] by that [deed] which is better; and thereupon the one whom between you and him is enmity [will become] as though he was a devoted friend. 41:34 And the retribution for an evil act is an evil one like it, but whoever pardons and makes reconciliation - his reward is [due] from Allah . Indeed, He does not like wrongdoers. 42:40 Of course abrogation abrogates the abrogated abrogation. So, these two passages exist in the same text: Those who believe (in the Quran) and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures) and the Christians and the Sabians, - Any who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. 2:62 and If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (submission to God), never will it be accepted of him; and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (All spiritual good). 3:85

RIP Sgt Ashly L.

RobBlair comments on Apr 25, 2019:

Thank you for your sacrifice. Rest in Peace.

Vegan Feminist Cafe That Imposed 18% “Gender Surcharge” on Men Closes Down – Summit News

RobBlair comments on Apr 24, 2019:

End women's suffrage and other example of toxic masculinity - because we care (and Kimmel used to be funny) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0TgCgdvJ2c

Trump still riding on Obama’s successes, no doubt. [cnbc.com]

RobBlair comments on Apr 24, 2019:

Here is Obama outlining his economic goals that didn't work (start at about 2:30) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq8jIgD4IuI "Our economy grew at a rate of 2%" He is standing in front of steel coils that probably came from the steel mill at Sparrows Point, Maryland which was shut down during his wonderful economy. https://www.factcheck.org/2016/06/obama-oversells-u-s-economy/

University hosts no-whites-allowed faculty and staff listening sessions — to promote inclusivity |...

RobBlair comments on Apr 24, 2019:

Woke - The ability to unironically call for a racially segregated meeting on ending racism.

Trump's Strategy Flip Not known for his sense of irony, President Donald Trump probably fails to...

RobBlair comments on Apr 24, 2019:

House Committee on Oversight and Reform has no legislative agenda regarding the subpoena of someone's personal accounting. The individual right to privacy trumps - Watkins u. United States Legislative Subpoenas are for legislative actions and must meet the following requirements: (1)Congress has the power to investigate; (2)The Committee or Subcommittee has a proper grant of authority to conduct the investigation; and (3)The materials sought are pertinent to the investigation and within the scope of the grant of authority. This committee is not part of the Judicial branch. Cummings is making a mockery of his oath of office.

Why are people who question Israeli expansion called anti-Semetic, but people who question Iran's ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 24, 2019:

Questioning Israeli expansion does not make someone antisemitic. Suggesting that Israel, unlike other nations, has no right to go to war against people that routinely launch rockets into their country, does suggest something intellectually dishonest. Why do people treat Israel different than other nations? Do we treat Iran different than other nations? They have stated that they want to wipe out our ally and they are developing nuclear weapons. They fund terrorism against us. They are in the same category as North Korea. Compare that to Jordan, Saudi Arabia, etc... The anti-semite parallel for Iran would be anti-aryan.

Not much on dropping the F-bomb.

RobBlair comments on Apr 24, 2019:

Clearly the NAACP doesn't get the choicest scraps from the leftist master's table.

I thought I would also post my response to Faiths new video on Klaplah worship If the Klingon ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 24, 2019:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeDUwPPDMM8 Just forward that check to the Speer family.

The Federalist had a good article on the IDW movement- [thefederalist.com]

RobBlair comments on Apr 24, 2019:

Workers (no, no scratch that). Intellectuals of the world unite!

Today I read a post on a mom’s group on Facebook.

RobBlair comments on Apr 24, 2019:

Probably be better served if you joined a bitter womens' group. Not that you are bitter but that they, at least, would be honest. When my wife tells me she had a rough day with the kids, I tell her they are both still alive, she did a good job. How do families work when the husband is away for extended periods of time? Some incredible women out there. You all are doing a great job.

Tim Pool mentions IDW: [bitchute.com]

RobBlair comments on Apr 24, 2019:

Don't worry Tim Pool. With the progressives holding hard to port, you'll be on the far right in a couple months. You won't have changed a thing. Andrew Yang actually thinks. He doesn't have a chance on the left.

Excuse Me for Speaking While You are Trying to Interrupt.

RobBlair comments on Apr 24, 2019:

I tried to find it, I didn't hear it.

I believe humanity doesn't so much inhabit the earth as it infests it.

RobBlair comments on Apr 23, 2019:

I believe your perspective on the environment is wrong. Much has been improved since the early 1900s. As for this rock floating around a star, why would anyone care about it unless people inhabited it?

GOD'S CHOOSEN PEOPLE?

RobBlair comments on Apr 23, 2019:

https://www.foxnews.com/world/handcuffed-blindfolded-palestinian-teenager-shot-twice-by-israeli-soldier-while-running-away Don't throw rocks at people with guns. Glad he wasn't killed. Wish him a full recovery.

Why do you think IMMIGRATION is a VERY touchy topic?

RobBlair comments on Apr 23, 2019:

We are inviting people into our family and half our family is self-destructive and dysfunctional. We need to fix our foundation before we add more stories to the building.

More Than Two Dimensions

RobBlair comments on Apr 23, 2019:

Adding these dimensions into history breathes life into the dessicated corpse publics have to teach. No education committee would ever allow an historical sharp edge or burr to pass without ample sandpaper being applied.

I just had to share a true inside look at a day in the life of being a nurse.

RobBlair comments on Apr 23, 2019:

Got to stay away from those card sharks. They'll bleed you dry.

Parking Enforcers Who Chalk Tires Violate The Constitution, Court Rules : NPR

RobBlair comments on Apr 23, 2019:

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." = Not allowed to chalk tires. That is absurd.

The younger Generation just laughs at me when I say I been hearing death from Global Warming under ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 23, 2019:

"Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree." - Martin Luther

Ocasio-Cortez defends VA healthcare to veterans: 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'

RobBlair comments on Apr 23, 2019:

We need a c-span 4 just to follow her around. She is gold.

[i.stuff.co.nz]

RobBlair comments on Apr 23, 2019:

Well you'll still have a decade or two before you find out the full ramifications for selling your freedom.

Considering walls and borders got to build a collapsed dry stone wall today.

RobBlair comments on Apr 23, 2019:

Well do a better job than those Romans. Clearly their walls don't last (smile).

The police.

RobBlair comments on Apr 23, 2019:

1. Eric Bolling recently had an episode where he did police training. He knew that use of force would be required in each scenario but was bumbling quite a bit in his reaction to the many situations that could come up in a situation. Use the gun, use the zapper, get behind cover, watch out for bystanders, etc... Wish I could provide a link. Very informative. 2. Roger Stone's on site arrest by a swat team was justified under the "suspect might destroy documents" argument. That argument is too broad and the use of a swat team and no-knock warrants needs to be dialed back. 3. This is funny and should provide more appreciation for what cops have to deal with - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j_K7K4gs6Q

Political Silencing of Science A database, the Silencing Science Tracker, follows political ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 23, 2019:

Did I miss it? I didn't see anything in there about misinformed teaching of more than 2 genders for human biology. It would be a shame to see public money go towards misinformation about science. https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2013/12/12/250012887/why-we-need-more-than-three-genders

It's OK to say...(all together everyone!)

RobBlair comments on Apr 23, 2019:

You mean those Sunday Assemblers?

Any thoughts on measals making a comeback?

RobBlair comments on Apr 23, 2019:

"Q: Why have there been more measles cases in the United States in recent years? A: In 2008, 2011, 2013, 2014, and 2015, states reported more measles cases compared with previous post-elimination years. CDC experts attribute this to: more measles cases than usual in some countries to which Americans often travel (such as England, France, Germany, India, the Philippines and Vietnam), and therefore more measles cases coming into the US, and/or more spreading of measles in U.S. communities with pockets of unvaccinated people. For details about the increase in cases by year, see Measles Outbreaks." https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/faqs.html#if

Gun control group goes after NRA's tax-exempt status.

RobBlair comments on Apr 23, 2019:

The NRA wields very little power. It's all the voters that support the NRA that have the power. The NRA is just the sign on the property that says "Warning, snakes - don't tread on them."

The Way to Properly Conceptualize the Collective I had this thought while listening to Jordan ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 23, 2019:

"Now the trumpet summons us again — not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need; not as a call to battle, though embattled we are — but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle, year in and year out, "rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation" — a struggle against the common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself. ... And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man. Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own." - JFK http://www.ushistory.org/documents/ask-not.htm

Can you believe the authority including the mayor and police attempting to prosecute this ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 23, 2019:

Thats an elected official. If he interfered without legal authority that would be a dictatorship. If he gets reelected that would be a shame. Would you like to be a mayor?

Disney will not be releasing "Song of the South" in it's streaming service.

RobBlair comments on Apr 23, 2019:

"And tar-baby, he say nuffin"

Acceptable posts and comments on this site.

RobBlair comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Barring libel and calls to violence, I still think the first step needs to be directed directly at the person making the uncivil post. Make it an option (next to the reply button) to flag a comment directed to the person and request that they change their post. If they don't respond (put a time limit on it), the uncivil post gets upgraded to a higher authority. If I say something uncivil I'd like a chance to defend it or fix it.

Who feels like a pretender?

RobBlair comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Its a good day when I read a comment and I'm down the rabbit hole for one or two days lightly researching and looking for holes in an argument. Don't like being wrong but I'm for the better when I get corrected.

Social security will be insolvent in sixteen years- [reason.

RobBlair comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Millions of IOUs but we're good for them.

A mother spends a week in jail, is fired from her job, and temporarily loses her children after a ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 22, 2019:

False arrest? The they interview her to see if she is a fit mother? People in the public sector need to be more responsive when they screw up. And speedy trial does not mean up to a year.

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RobBlair comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Sounds like we could cut back on a lot of hot air. Maybe we should look into straw as a building material.

Supreme Court to consider whether Civil Rights Act protects homosexual/transgender workers.

RobBlair comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Goldwater was right

Hypocrite movie star flies over 5,000 miles to attend climate change protest.

RobBlair comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Climate change is for the little people

[globalnews.ca] This is why M103 needs to die.

RobBlair comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Why would you not discriminate based on someone's chosen belief? "... develop a whole-of-government approach to reducing or eliminating systemic racism and religious discrimination including Islamophobia, in Canada, while ensuring a community-centered focus with a holistic response through evidence-based policy-making, ..." Who elected these pretentious dolts? "Mohammad takes over Mecca - remake number 37. Action!" Evidence suggests that if you remove all of the Canadian population you can reduce 97% of the systemic racism and religious discrimination in Canada. The 3% account for the moose that identify as Canadians. Holistic - haha!

How is Imam Mohamad Tawhidi perceived in Australia? Is he a genuine Islam reformer?

RobBlair comments on Apr 22, 2019:

"This is the greatest thing! You go first."

If Statism is to be regarded as a religion, the worship of the State, then what dogma would be ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Humanism - You can be god

Did anyone else have troubles getting here this morning? 4/22/19 morning EST

RobBlair comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Yes, I was starting to get the shakes.

Ok we get it a large number of users are very critical of islam.

RobBlair comments on Apr 22, 2019:

If you are not critical of Islam you are either not paying attention or don't understand the foundational purpose of religious doctrine. Specific criticisms of Islam include: - Killing for apostacy - "Who can be more wicked than one who invent a lie against Allah?" If the death penalty is prescribed for lesser crime, then it stands to reason that it should be imposed for the most "wicked".https://www.thereligionofpeace.com/quran/noble/sura6.html#93 - Killing for homosexuality - "...For ye practice your lusts on men in preference to women: ye are indeed a people transgressing beyond bounds.... And we rained down on them a shower (of brimstone)" https://www.thereligionofpeace.com/quran/noble/sura7.html#80 - Subjugation of non-believers - "Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued." https://www.thereligionofpeace.com/quran/noble/sura9.html#29 A list of other "bad" things - https://www.thereligionofpeace.com/pages/quran/index.aspx The noble quran - https://quran.com/ Regarding the current version of the Quran. It is organized by longest book to shortest. It can only be "correctly" understood in the original Arabic. Since it contradicts itself, passages that were written later in life, during Muhammad's conquest, take precedent over the earlier peaceful passages. In western culture we understand that questioning and doubting is an appropriate discipline for advancing our understanding. Perhaps we should take that as a responsibility?

Don't just bemoan the massacre in Sri Lanka on social media; do something! You can start by signing ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Other things that people can do: - get educated about Islam and share with courage https://www.minds.com/Acts17Apologetics - let people know when Facebook and Twitter silences you and why.

This is the weirdest dating app, I’ve ever been on.

RobBlair comments on Apr 19, 2019:

What are you wearing Tedzzing?

Who are "they"?

RobBlair comments on Apr 19, 2019:

I'm sure they don't think so.

Dog tricks.

RobBlair comments on Apr 19, 2019:

"lost my job, lost my house, lost my wi-ife - cocaine"

NRA files for injunction against Pittsburgh's anti-gun law- [bearingarms.

RobBlair comments on Apr 19, 2019:

With no possible way to enforce this virtue signaling, this will only serve to penalize the law abider.

Feminists Celebrate Sexually Transmitted Diseases! - YouTube

RobBlair comments on Apr 18, 2019:

"If a young woman comes to you and says she is depressed because her boyfriend has left her, explain to her that she is a victim of oppressive patriarchal constructs meant to make her believe that women can only be completed in relationship and recommend that she begin to dress like a hag, sleep around like a slut and then shriek in the faces of people who make her feel so very, very ashamed of herself. Then she’ll have no problems with men." - Klavan https://www.dailywire.com/news/46061/new-guidelines-woke-college-guidance-counselors-andrew-klavan

What’s the deal?

RobBlair comments on Apr 18, 2019:

Once you level up and become clear by exercising your engrams with the e-meter we will be able to .. oops, wrong group. Welcome!

Another Trump Lie and Betrayal of the Public Interest Donald Trump promised to reign in high ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 18, 2019:

There are 2 problems as I see it. First, the Federal government is legally restricted from negotiating the price of drugs for Medicare part D. Obama promised to correct this and failed in his 8 years. Trump still has 6. In any case, this is a legislative issue which won't go anywhere under the current climate. Second, giving the Federal government negotiating power over a private captured market seems like a really bad idea prone to considerable abuse. My suggestion to level the field is to require the Pharmaceuticals to sell the drugs at the average price they sell to everyone else. Medicare is a heavy and should easily be able to demand an average price. This will put appropriate upward pricing pressure on other buyers and minimize the loss of revenue for the pharmaceuticals so they can continue R and D for future drugs.

What is "American Culture"?

RobBlair comments on Apr 18, 2019:

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Good News! Canada's forests are doing well, according to the latest gov.

RobBlair comments on Apr 18, 2019:

More black walnut please. The board foot price is fairly steep and the wood provides a nice contrast to maple. Anyhow, why wouldn't Canada want some warming?

Oh, Oh Here comes mosque...

RobBlair comments on Apr 18, 2019:

These people are so busy sawing through a piece of lumber that they don't realize they are sitting on the unsupported end of it. Thank you PJW for pointing it out so we can laugh and ridicule them.

‘ALLAH EST GRAND’: Muslims gloat on social media as blaze destroys Notre Dame cathedral during ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 18, 2019:

Been thinking a little bit about this. What would my reaction be if Mecca was hit by a natural disaster? Probably apathetic. Or the Taj Mahal? A little miffed. But if the minarets at the Hagia Sophia came down I'd probably be cheering due to the history of that place. Now if a fault struck through the center of the Dome of the Rock I'd be bunkering down.

Happy Easter from England! I grew up in a secular environment, still, I hope you don't mind my ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 18, 2019:

Whoah... last I checked you guys were only 8 hours ahead. Today (Monday Thursday) we wash feet. Tomorrow we mourn our brokenness from God (the eternal candle is not lit). Saturday we retrace God's providence through history which culminates in a bonfire on the front lawn and the relighting of the eternal candle at sunset. Then it's Easter but I'm not feeding any candy to the kids until Sunday proper. And Happy Easter to you!

[bit.ly] Nancy Pelosi visits Border between Donegal and Derry

RobBlair comments on Apr 18, 2019:

So which side of that border was smart enough to keep her out?

Why were they renovating Notre Dame with flame throwers?

RobBlair comments on Apr 17, 2019:

I've melted insulation while sweating a copper pipe. For welding, there is often a man specifically designated for doing a fire watch.

Is it time to halt all immigration?

RobBlair comments on Apr 17, 2019:

I seem to remember something about "create a barrier" or "raise the fence?" I don't know, its been a while.

THe war on White people!

RobBlair comments on Apr 17, 2019:

Divide and conquer. I don't think its an attack on white people. Its just a way to get thinking people to shut up. If my kids want a liberal arts degree there are about 3 colleges I would promote and the others would be a big no.

Once Upon A Time “Once upon a time there was a single celled organism who, despite having no ...

RobBlair comments on Apr 17, 2019:

Meanwhile, in another multiverse .... (lalalallal (batman transition music)) .... Some fun questions being worked out by the evolutionary biologists. A lot of fruit flies are going to die in the search for answers. Even results from directed macro evolution would be pretty cool. What would happen if our vitamin C gene was corrected?