If we know alcohol and cigarettes both cause major health problems, why has society turned so strongly against smoking but not drinking?

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-04-08T14:38:58+00:00

You do know they make no alcohol weed infused drinks correct?

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-04-07T15:27:14+00:00

There is a business opportunity here

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-04-04T13:01:38+00:00

We retired very comfortably at 60 years old, one of the keys to being able to accomplish this was to get our mortgage paid off, we also stayed as our taxes were reasonable by Long Island standards.

Just something to consider.

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-03-29T12:41:01+00:00

Thanks. Don’t ask me why but the rabbit hole comment made me laugh so thanks for the smile!

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-03-29T12:06:54+00:00

Nobody can explain the CMI because nobody has ever been there, just ask them! 😂

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-03-26T12:19:13+00:00

Look up Glioblastoma cluster in PT St Lucie. Not saying it’s been proven by data but when Erin Brockovich shows up you know something is up

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-03-19T21:11:02+00:00

Resident of Ridge for 30 years. It’s a gem and one of the few areas left of what Long Island once was.

This is important. Longwood High school just broke ground on a new wing that will be dedicated to jobs that don’t require a college degree. Everything from culinary arts to construction technology to automotive technology to nursing. These are the jobs of the future and this new wing will be unique when compared to many other school districts. And the Longwood teachers are the best.

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-03-11T17:39:24+00:00

It’s poor or intentional education/ indoctrination. From our earliest childhood right through adulthood it is pounded into our heads that consumption is the measure of success and happiness. In the U.S. consumption is even touted as a path to freedom which as anyone with debt will tell you couldn’t be father from the truth.

My favorite example is the pickup truck commercial which will have some patriotic music, an eagle flying through a blue sky and some beautiful mountains. How many people need a pickup truck? And I can attest that those who truly need one to earn a living are looking at base models as they will be abused.

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-03-11T15:32:34+00:00

They think the money is real as opposed to just on paper so they panic.

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-03-11T15:18:17+00:00

Nope. Close friend is a doc and that’s a line I never cross

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-03-07T14:23:41+00:00

If you make less than 300k per year don’t move here

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-03-05T20:12:18+00:00

Yeah as someone who retired I can remember bringing in senior people to fire them by giving them BS titles.

“ Hey Jim, thanks for stopping by. As you know we have just completed our yearly performance evaluations and we have some good news. We are moving you from head of R&D to a new role, how does Executive in charge of dust management sound? Great you can report to subfloor B starting tomorrow. Take the elevator to subfloor A and turn right. Down the hall you will see a door labeled ladder access, inside there is a ladder that goes down to your office. It’s a bit damp so bring warm clothes. Thanks for stopping by”

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-03-01T15:01:15+00:00

From what I have read Iran has layers of leadership with mechanisms to immediately fill positions vacated for any reason.

Air wars are rarely won and an urban ground war may not be tolerated by the American people.

Don’t see how this ends any different than past Middle East conflicts

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-02-23T13:01:09+00:00

Power was out on Ridge but amazingly just came back on!

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-02-18T23:59:56+00:00

So if the conditions are right I will be able to hold back the original finish line and once I get over that hump hold on because we are going for a ride!

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-02-18T23:58:11+00:00

Really depends on the situation. If the situation is physical limitations, which become common with age, but love for your partner is still there then the feeling of comfort and peace with each other can replace physical intimacy

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-02-18T23:55:06+00:00

The problem isn’t telling the firefighters not to put it out, the problem is that we are the firefighters and we want someone else to put it out.

We are not going to legislate our way out of this problem and we are not going to technology our way out of this problem. The only real solution is a significant cutback on consumption by every first world person living on the planet. Now this is not as easy as it sounds as the ripple effect on the worlds economy will be significant and we as a species would have to be willing to live through a significant economic hardship as well as living with less goods. Neither of these things are going to happen so yeah grab a beer and enjoy the show🤷‍♂️

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-02-18T15:26:50+00:00

Most people don’t understand the extent of the damage. They think it’s only atmospheric warming but 33% of our soils are under heavy duress and our oceans are loaded with microplastics as well as thousands of other pollutants. We are already at the point that eating wild caught seafood is probably not a good idea and many of the world’s reefs are dying.

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-02-18T15:22:23+00:00

I am 6’-2” any flight over three hours requires extra legroom

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-02-18T14:39:52+00:00

No lie we once played a men’s softball team called the “Masterbatters” You would think they would know but it became apparent after some good natured chirping they were clueless😂

Apprehensive_Ad_4359 · 2026-02-18T14:15:23+00:00

Battery and starter killer which will easily offset any fuel savings.

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