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  • in reply to: Debt Rattle November 15 2022 #121060
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    Polemos: “Also, the abstraction of abstraction is not the eternal abstraction.”

    Good one. Two thumbs up. 🙂

    in reply to: Debt Rattle November 15 2022 #121049
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    I had to duck duck “menopause vest” because I had no idea what it was. It is unconditionally just plain dumb. Full stop.

    Having gone through menopause … a “hot flash” is not just about feeling extra warm for a brief period of time. The “hot flash” itself, and the hormones that stimulate it, alter your body’s chemistry and, to some extent, impact your ability to think straight. Not the end of the world, you get used to hot flashes and adjust to whatever circumstances you’re in when they hit (ie, in a work meeting … avoid offering opinions or talking much until it passes because … you kinda can’t think straight …)

    So tired of how effing stupid people can be. Here’s a clue for biological men: you aren’t women. You can’t replicate our reality so you can experience it. Full stop (again … see first sentence).

    in reply to: Debt Rattle November 11 2022 #120790
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    Hi Doc Robinson. Welcome back with your input on mRNA. 🙂

    I watched an interview with a [life long] researcher who stated the injection of mRNA that attaches to and prompts cells to create spike proteins is utter nonsense because humans [us fools] don’t have those capabilities in any way, shape or form.

    I don’t have an answer to that. Probably never will. Maybe she’s right. Maybe she’s wrong. Who am I but a dumb plebe? And I’m not challenging the study you posted on the basis of the info conveyed, but …

    Which of the studies should we believe? In vivo? In vitro? In humans? In Europe? In USA? In India? In South Africa? In …. where ever??

    We are so utterly screwed with this data there is no sussing out what we’re seeing. How we’re interpreting.

    I’m one of your fans. 🙂 Don’t take this comment as a criticism. But at this point I don’t trust anything.

    I’m in the midst of the USA’s 2022 mid-term elections. What should I trust at this point? 🙂

    in reply to: Debt Rattle November 10 2022 #120708
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    Redneck: “REALITY is that which never changes.
    Build on the rock , not upon the sand.”

    Can’t argue with that.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle November 6 2022 #120349
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    Right. I forgot. I shouldn’t vote. There’s no point to it. My bad. Again.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle November 6 2022 #120346
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    It’s interesting … whenever I see headlines and articles about the WHO’s “global pandemic treaty” and various NATO treaties, and other similar global agreements … I think … “no thanks.” Didn’t vote for those individuals to have power over my Constitutional Republic and don’t feel the need to comply. I think Dr D wore off on me about 2 1/2 years ago. Pretty soon I’ll probably be wearing a MAGA hat or something like it.

    Anecdotal: voted early in-person yesterday at the only *genuinely* rural early polling site in my county. Wore my “I will not comply” hat. A poll worker complimented me on the hat. 😉 Said she was the same type of person. Probably isn’t allowed from poll workers?

    We have a voting system here where we fill out the bubbles on a paper ballot and feed it into a machine. I’m not sure where that falls in the “corruptible” election results scale.

    We have to sign a screen for ID verification. I always purposely sign in a way that doesn’t resemble my signature on file in any way, shape or form. In the past, voting at my local site, I would torment the poll worker and offer a photo ID. They’d get flustered and say, “no, that’s not necessary.” At the rural site yesterday, they said, “we can’t ask for that.” I replied, “I’m volunteering it.” They verified my voter ID with my license. Proud of them

    All of NY state is not insane, trust me. It’s the blue enclaves and we haven’t quite figured out how to overcome those areas yet. I’ve got my fingers crossed in this year’s midterm.

    On the way out of the polling site, a man walking in complimented me on my hat. I responded, “Go Zeldin!!” and he nodded and smiled in agreement.

    No sane person in NY likes what’s going on here. None. We’ll see how this shakes out in the next few days.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle November 2 2022 #119995
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    Oxy, from yesterday: thank you. You’re one of my favorites here and always will be. 🙂

    in reply to: Debt Rattle November 1 2022 #119894
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    John Day; I was not including you in my last comment. I know, it’s not easy to post an alternative idea with links to supporting documentation. You do what you gotta do. I support that. 🙂

    A lot of the other commenters are on a soap box, if they don’t see it, oh well.

    I’m just reading and responding. You are regularly kind and you try to empathy. It’s not easy

    in reply to: Debt Rattle November 1 2022 #119881
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    mpsk: “While we are studying their fake reality, they are creating another one.”

    Correct!! Not just studying it, wasting time analyzing and stating opinions on what’s happening. As if it matters. That’s what I keep trying to say.

    Most people are posting comments to hear themselves talk. They haven’t read Raul’s articles, don’t realize he posted the same thing they’re posting, and don’t respond to one another … they just post their own stuff. Not a conversation. A platform.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle November 1 2022 #119868
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    Thank you, John Day.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle November 1 2022 #119857
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    Will never forgive.

    Here in NY, we still have this sh*t going on in the medical industry. I was kept from my daughter the last two days of her life. Why? In the ICU, on life support, only ONE person could visit per day for three hours. I was with her at the ER on Friday night. Her fiancee visited on Saturday. Her father visited on Sunday.

    Monday “would have been” my day to visit, but she crashed Sunday night. We withdrew life support on Monday since there was no chance of survival. , Btw, once life support is withdrawn, FIVE (lucky us) people can visit at a time and stay for as long as they want.

    Unfortunately, she lasted about 6 minutes. So much for that little tidbit they tossed us.

    Oh, just to also note, the five people initially selected to be on the “comfort care only” list could NOT be switched out if she lasted for three months. Wish I was exaggerating. I’m not. This was in May 2022.

    Forgive? Never.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle October 27 2022 #119418
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    “If you get it you’re protected, and if you don’t, you’re putting yourself and other people at unnecessary risk,” he [Biden] said.

    Is that misinformation or disinformation? I get the two mixed up.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle October 27 2022 #119417
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    “The White House has also considered banning or restricting exports of refined fuels – a strategy that industry trade groups claimed would backfire “Banning or limiting the export of refined products would likely decrease inventory levels, reduce domestic refining capacity, put upward pressure on consumer fuel prices, and alienate US allies during a time of war,” …”

    Can someone who is way smarter than I am explain why restricting export would increase prices domestically? (serious question – I don’t get it) Thanks!

    in reply to: Debt Rattle October 8 2022 #118013
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    Thank you, Michael. I will consider and attempt. The past months have been extremely tough as I lost a person who was one of the most, if not the most, important beings in my life. Getting through and past it is far harder than one can imagine.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle October 8 2022 #118009
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    As a person living in upstate NY (about the middle of the state) my hope is that if there is a nuclear war, I’m vaporized immediately. Seems preferable to coping with radiation burns and radiation exposure after impact.

    To imply we little people can “get inside” Putin’s, Biden’s, European leader’s, etc., heads and figure out where this is going seems a waste of time. I know that’s not popular and people are putting hours into trying to figure this all out. But … to what end? We’re going to somehow change the outcome? How? Y’all got the nuclear bomb codes and can stop this? Maybe you’re sleeping with one of the power leaders and have his/her ear and can stop this?? Idk … maybe last night’s ‘detach emotionally’ conversation plays a part in this comment. But I honestly don’t see the point. Along the lines of man made CO2 levels … and the point is?? ….

    in reply to: Debt Rattle October 8 2022 #118007
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    AFKTT: “But since when was life ever fair or just?”

    Touche.

    Never.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle October 8 2022 #118001
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    PS … Noirette … in my previous comment I also meant to reiterate how much I appreciate your comments. They’re intelligent, well thought out, and interesting. Thank you. 🙂

    in reply to: Debt Rattle October 8 2022 #117999
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    As a follow up to a late yesterday comment (finally had the chance to check responses to my rambling last night). Thank you susmarie, John Day, and Doc Robinson (quite especially since it resonated the most for me) for your responses. Lot to think about and unpack. I appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts and beliefs. 🙂

    in reply to: Debt Rattle October 7 2022 #117943
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    Btw, Tolle is correct., if we could set aside ego, greed, the lust for power, etc., things would be better in this world. But the bottom line is, we are spiritual beings in a physical body. We are what we are, ego and all, and we are not going to ‘evolve’ into esoteric beings inhabiting physical bodies that somehow transcend the limitations of our physical bodies and egos (in keeping with AFKTT’s comments that acknowledge the frustration with this) to become “god like” creatures.

    Idk. I’m just tossing out random thoughts about the “detach from the negative and all will be right in the world” philosophy. I find it lacking.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle October 7 2022 #117942
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    Susmarie: “Tolle explains that when we connect with our inner self and live in a state of mindfulness, we will live in a state of non-attachment, nonjudgment, and nonresistance, which will allow us to break free from the ego’s control.”

    I’ve been wondering about this for quite awhile. What is this state of ‘non-attachment’? We don’t attach to … what? All emotional feelings? Only the feelings we’ve deemed ‘negative’?

    I’ve had a number of people who are trained in Qigong and other belief systems tell me to ‘detach’ from emotions. “Just detach from the emotions and everything will be fine. It’s all good.” is what I hear from them.

    My question is, when I ‘detach’ from negative emotions, should I also ‘detach’ from what we define as positive emotions (ie, love) as well? And how do I determine which is which? And how do I determine up from down if I’m also detaching from something I’ve [I guess] determined is detrimental and holding onto [I guess] something I deem positive? Who am I to determine that?

    I keep hearing “detach” and you’ll be fine, but no one defines what I’m detaching from. And how does detaching from one thing impact the other things in my life and my perspective and feelings on those things?

    There is not up without down. There is not light without dark. There is not love without hate (or similar word). Both of these things must exist. Full stop.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle October 7 2022 #117941
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    Hello, Michael Reid. All along i liked your comments. Now I’ve seen you with your dog, I know I had the right inclination about you. 🙂

    Nice stack of wood. Lots of hard work. Good job.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle October 7 2022 #117908
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    On MSNBC, a medical contributor. Dr Kvita Patel, “We’re going to have a public health system that’s overwhelmed with we don’t know what. All the more reason to get a booster.”

    That makes perfect sense. Good on that, you!! 😉

    I’m constantly flabbergasted that Zelensky “makes demands” on nations around the world and people not only listen to, but write about these demands and [at times] take action. Who would actually care what Zelensky, a questionable leader of a corrupt country, demands?

    When there’s a reason to stop and consider something that is happening …. stop and consider it.

    in reply to: Putin Made a Peace Offer. Take it. #117877
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    TAE Summary: excellent, as always. 🙂

    Germ: thank you for the link. Listening now.

    redshift: “I disagree … Ukraine has to be dwarfed to such an extent that the US gets their hands off the country …” Interesting take. I’ll keep this in mind. Time will tell.

    in reply to: An Endless Series of Hobgoblins #117633
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    aspnaz: “… we know which houses to burn down first.”

    We already know. 😉

    in reply to: An Endless Series of Hobgoblins #117632
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    John, really? “Q: Can we just use 90% less energy than Al Gore?”

    I already do. Chances are, so do you.

    That’s what I keep trying to say … WE are already doing our part. And? Let me know when you have an answer to that.

    in reply to: An Endless Series of Hobgoblins #117617
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    Kinda gotta agree with TheUAoB on this (#117614).

    Susmarie, love your thoughts and proposed solutions. But, seriously, no matter what we do at the grassroots level, I don’t believe (this is a belief, not a fact) that anything we do on a grassroots level will mitigate the wanton disregard for ANY conservation shown by the [too large] upper echelon.

    We can try to build local grassroots solutions using block chain … to what end? “The receipts could be refunded (on a percentage basis, like 50% Conversation Currency/50% cash) to buy equipment, supplies and additional labor from local/regional businesses. Community/regional investors and community members are welcome to contribute cash; in return they get nothing other than the satisfaction of helping to uplift and strengthen the resilience the community.” Complete altruism by investors? And, where do the materials come from to build the alternate solutions? Not initially from local business. The materials come from global business, etc. (let’s just say, from China). I think it’s a fantastic idea in theory, but in reality, it’s unlikely to work. 🙁 I’m sorry.

    in reply to: An Endless Series of Hobgoblins #117608
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    Thank you, RIM, for pulling this together. Those were two excellent comments and worth a second read. “What strikes me about this discussion, if you can still call it that, is that the people alarmed about the climate never come with actual solutions.”

    Exactly.

    As you point out, the only solution is to scale back use. Many people have done that, but we are not going to negate all the private jets flying around the world carrying billionaires from one of their 12,000 sq ft houses to another …

    Which gets to my core question about this CO2 “debate”: what’s the point?

    in reply to: Debt Rattle October 1 2022 #117450
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    @Germ: thank you for continuing to post links. 🙂

    Veracious: #117447. lol. Keep trying. Someday you’ll break through.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle September 26 2022 #116928
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    Well said, Dr D. 🙂 Prompts some serious thinking. Thank you.

    I believe climate change is up to God. He’ll figure it out, him and this little ol’ earth, with it’s mysterious cycles that humans pretend they understand using limited testing methods, data collection, and computer modeling.

    In the meantime, I keep my footprint as light as possible (yes, I actually do). In that, I’ve done my part, the rest is up to God.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle September 26 2022 #116901
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    Markster: “… watching Hedges demonize Aaron Danielson for daring to walk downtown with a US flag t-shirt, while celebrating his tattooed, street-racing “100% Antifa” cold-blooded murderer and criminal Michael Reinoehl as some kind of freedom fighter, I stopped reading his articles altogether.”

    I stopped reading/listening long before that happened. Didn’t realize Hedges said that. Confirms my feelings about his work. Thank you for your thoughts.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle September 26 2022 #116899
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    Hey, oxy, “Dunno how they put their heads on the pillow at night …” I think Veracious’ recent uploads about ego play into their lack of caring. Their egos have convinced them they are God-like and what they’re doing is “right and good.” No self awareness or questioning of one’s self.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle September 26 2022 #116895
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    Oxy: “I think using skin tone as an argument is gettin lazy and tired.”

    Understatement. 😉 I used to read/listen to Chris Hedges (long time ago). After awhile I felt he was essentially applying the same theory/perspective/whateveristherightword to describe every situation, no matter the people, history and culture involved.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle September 26 2022 #116894
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    Veracious, from yesterday. If you’re interested in further discussion on Midazolam and morphine, check out Maajid Nawaz’s “Radical” show found on Odysee. Episode: 17 – On Midazolam & End of Life “Care” Pathways.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle September 25 2022 #116888
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    Veracious, I personally wouldn’t consider the video “very interesting,” either. I found it absolutely horrifying. I was trying not to be alarmist since not everyone might interpret it as I did.

    I’m sorry about your mother and MIL. It’s terrible that families have to go through that. The medical system is truly F’d up.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle September 26 2022 #116885
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    “Giorgia Meloni has won the Italian elections and is the next PM. The MSM has been loaded full of terms like Mussolini, ultra right wing and fascist. While she speaks of God, country and family.”

    Change her name and a couple words and you’ve got exactly how the left talks about the US “maga”. Not very original, are they? 😉

    in reply to: Debt Rattle September 25 2022 #116854
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    Michael Reid: Glad you weathered the storm ok. Interesting thoughts on doom porn. Agree with you on this: “It seems to me the biggest issue is the bioweapon and its human degrading spike protein.”

    Re: ivermectin. Are you unable to purchase/ship in from India? I also think I have a link for a US based supplier. Can you purchase from the US?

    in reply to: Debt Rattle September 25 2022 #116845
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    Oro, medical mafia indeed. The Red Cross never had any intention of separating the blood of vaxxed and unvaxxed. They encouraged the vaxxed to donate and stated there was no reason for them not to.

    Kind of like when AIDS first popped up. How many people got that from contaminated blood? Are we supposed to believe health officials didn’t realize the virus (or whatever HIV actually is) is in the blood? What, are they stupid? That stupid??

    in reply to: Debt Rattle September 25 2022 #116844
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    I’m not sure you’re allowed to make a mistake on here, John. /sarc 😉 😉 😉

    Added all those winks to make sure you understand that was a joke. Not to worry. Pretty sure everyone on here has misspoken at some point.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle September 25 2022 #116834
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    Now … talking about how those in power will use “climate change” to extract money from common folks, that’s worth discussing. Because that’s all this is.

    Prime example: carbon credits, which is truly a piece of work. Wealthy can buy and sell them, with the exponential derivatives investment market coming to an area near you soon.

    in reply to: Debt Rattle September 25 2022 #116833
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    Confession: I don’t understand arguing over climate change and what’s causing it. If we are all going to die because we’re stupid humans who caused it and it’s too late to reverse it … why are we expending energy debating about it? So we’re going to die. And?

    Point is, what’s the point to the debate?

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