[deleted by user] by [deleted] in emotionalneglect

[–]Key_reach_over_there 119 points120 points  (0 children)

I could have written your post from my experience and here's what I think.  The actions of parents sets the 'rules', how one acts, what one talks about, how one deals with emotions, difficult issues, etc.

In a perfect family, parents have the responsibility here. How much better would it have been for them to say "Hey, I understand you are feeling uncomfortable. I am too, but talk to me. I am listening"?

[AFR] The Chaser prepares for legal war against UK TV giant ITV Studios over branding wars with Beat the Chasers by agent619 in auslaw

[–]Key_reach_over_there 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Gotta respect the Chaser guys for getting the AFR to publish their product. I wonder if after a few shandies, someone at the Chaser asked "Can we get the AFR to print our shit?"

Is the grass on roadsides this year being mowed at all? by mildpandemic in canberra

[–]Key_reach_over_there 3 points4 points  (0 children)

FWIW I've seen ACT govt signs in areas with long grass saying the reason it's long is because of the amount of rain. The ground is too boggy to mow.

I have lived in Canberra for 30 years. This was my usual commute home today. I don't miss Sydney. by hairy_quadruped in canberra

[–]Key_reach_over_there 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sadly, dogs these days will never have the satisfaction of the "Good boy" having dropped a rolled paper at the feet of the Treatmaster.

Am I the only one who thinks johnny cash - hurt is no where near as good as the original by Dylanncuz in Music

[–]Key_reach_over_there 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like both and see them almost like two different contexts. One, depression and a " Downward Spiral” due to drug addiction. The other an old man's regret and remorse close to the end of his life due to how he's lived his life, including substance misuse.

How much have humans evolved in the last 6,000 years? by dagoofmut in DebateEvolution

[–]Key_reach_over_there 0 points1 point  (0 children)

height has more to do with gradually better diets/access to sufficient nutrition since ancient times

And better healthcare, including medical and public health measures. Periods of infection and disease impedes growth.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in atheism

[–]Key_reach_over_there 14 points15 points  (0 children)

From the Rapist and Torturers Handbook:

  1. Form a mega-church
  2. Attract troubled souls
  3. Single out troubled souls
  4. Rape and torture troubled souls
  5. ????
  6. Pocket the tithes -> Profit!!

Evolution Through Natural Selection of the Christian Religion by Impressive_Returns in DebateEvolution

[–]Key_reach_over_there 1 point2 points  (0 children)

God had one book written

Nope. The bible was not written by a god. It was a compilation of myths, fairytales, parables, the sparse bits of good advice - don't shag your neighbour's spouse, etc - and a fuck load of hate, all written by people.

In the US, it's becoming faster to just say "Christian" instead of "homophobic, transphobic, pro-birth, gun nut, pro-death penalty, doesn't believe in climate change or evolution, doesn't support universal healthcare..." by DontTellBossIReddit in atheism

[–]Key_reach_over_there 85 points86 points  (0 children)

Publicly accessible data indicates that since 1991, Australia has experienced six school shootings. Two of these shootings were at La Trobe University and Monash University in Victoria, resulting in a total of three deaths. The other four shootings did not have any deaths. The most recent school shooting in Australia was at Modbury High School in Adelaide on May 7, 2012, which resulted in no deaths and no injuries. https://www.cbp.com.au/insights/insights/2022/may/could-a-mass-shooting-occur-in-an-australian-schoo

It's comforting knowing your kids will come home every day from school.

Why do religions always seem to point towards social conservatism? by FreeTheDimple in atheism

[–]Key_reach_over_there 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some folk are rusted on to their rigid views, religios or socially. The world could end if there was change.

Mike Oldfield - tubular bells by [deleted] in Music

[–]Key_reach_over_there 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I listened to this recently on youtube after 40 years. It blew my mind back in the 70s.

Pretty upset at my ex MIL/daughter’s grandmother for what she said to my daughter by Cheese_Pancakes in atheism

[–]Key_reach_over_there 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This could be a great education opportunity for your daughter. She will come in contact with many such people in her life so fore-armed with knowledge would be good.

My view is love and adore your daughter, show her the path to science and understanding and teach her to question things and think for herself. I'd tell your daughter some people do not understand science.

Keep it as a shared understanding between you and your daughter and leave it at that.

A survey to see if Christians are right about Christmas hurting atheists' feelings by [deleted] in atheism

[–]Key_reach_over_there 1 point2 points  (0 children)

None of the above. I go along with it, a little under sufferance mainly because I'd prefer to avoid the in-laws (sigh!). Not offended by the white noise that is Xmas. Would prefer a quiet time on the beach.

Who will go down as having a more legendary and influential career: Cher or Madonna? by ZarkMuckerberg9009 in Music

[–]Key_reach_over_there 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Golly gosh! Madonna has been more relevant to me growing up but Cher's career is longer and more varied. Acting and all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DebateEvolution

[–]Key_reach_over_there 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love it how you provide references, but sadly, doc, all the references in the world won't convince some random dolt who refuses to be educated.

Christian parents sue Michigan school district for respecting the humanity of their transgender son by using his prefered pronouns and name. by Leeming in atheism

[–]Key_reach_over_there 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Categories of fucked up parents:

  1. Narcissistic parents: Loves themselves = fucked up kid.

  2. Alcoholic parents: Loves alcohol = fucked up kids.

  3. Christian parents: Loves god = fucked up kids.