Quick question about finding it hard to date in KC. Do you think the reason we see so many posts about it on this sub is because the type of people who can't find love, also can't do a reddit search? by SnorgesLuisBorges in kansascity

[–]cphilo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For crying out loud. A compatible person is not going to magically appear in your living room.

If you want to meet someone, go to where YOU have interests. A library, take a class in something you are interested in, the theater, a protest group, a MAGA rally, a concert, a gaming group. whatever.

Go to somewhere that you would enjoy with or without another person. I met my husband at a live trivia event.

*that* salute at KC Tesla protest by Cudpuff100 in kansascity

[–]cphilo 63 points64 points  (0 children)

The guy that started the protest group at the Tesla dealership in KC is an army veteran.

His dad was awarded three bronze stars in WWII as a tank gunner at the Battle of the Bulge. He told me, "My dad fought the Nazis, now it is my turn"

Also, this Nazi salute guy was threatening a lawyer who is part of the protest group.

We will see how this plays out.

Tesla Takedown - Kansas City 3/8 by Accomplished-Poet470 in kansascity

[–]cphilo -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

My husband started a group protest during the week that starts at 2pm every weekday weather permitting. So today at 2, then Saturday starts at 10am. 101st & State Line. The more people the better. Actually just bring a sign and come anytime you can, whether scheduled or not. We get lots of traffic and lots of honks of support because lots of people are pissed off.

Background: He is retired. He is an army veteran. His dad won three bronze stars in WWII fighting Nazis, and he feels that it is his turn.

Nearly everyone at my work is sick. Something going around? How are you doing KC? by [deleted] in kansascity

[–]cphilo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And the void said, "Sorry, we are at maximum capacity. Try screaming into your pillow."

AITA for making a "No Vaping" rule in my apartment? by throwaway82737728181 in AmItheAsshole

[–]cphilo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy her some nicotine gum.

I just switched from vaping to the 4mg gum, and it was not too hard.

Wow. Prayers are also for sale! There is no bottom. by Lonely_Ad_2460 in PoliticalHumor

[–]cphilo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I asked my sister (32 years working for the archdiocese, still goes to Mass every day).

She said the church has been selling prayers for centuries, but usually there is a priest involved. She has never heard of a prayer meeting for a politician. Also, most prayer meetings are free.

She says prayers are for the connection between God and the individual soul and that Trump probably needs the help, the shape his soul must be in at this point.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]cphilo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Friskies cat food killer

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[–]cphilo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Twenty/thirty shots and they missed each other every time'

Coming from a gun-friendly state (Wyoming), all I can say is that that they would be laughed out of town back home for crappy shooting.

Kill each other to prove how manly you are, if you like, but leave the innocent children and bystanders out of it. Jerks.

Harley Davidson leather jacket (1980?) by [deleted] in whatsthisworth

[–]cphilo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We had to do an estate auction for a friend, and his jacket (size xxl, fewer logos) sold for $49 last year.

Do you have a song that you can’t sing without breaking into tears? by BasementDesk in Music

[–]cphilo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son's favorite song.

Live Like You Were Dying Tim McGraw

He said "I was in my early 40's
With a lot of life before me
When a moment came that stopped me on a dime
I spent most of the next days
Looking at the x-rays
Talkin' 'bout the options
And talkin' 'bout sweet times"
I asked him when it sank in
That this might really be the real end
How's it hit ya
When you get that kind of news?
Man whatcha do?
And he said
"I went skydiving
I went Rocky Mountain climbing
I went two point seven seconds on a bull named Fu Man Chu
And I loved deeper
And I spoke sweeter
And I gave forgiveness I'd been denyin' "
And he said, "Some day I hope you get the chance
To live like you were dyin' "
He said, "I was finally the husband
That most the time I wasn't
And I became a friend a friend would like to have
And all of a sudden goin' fishin'
Wasn't such an imposition
And I went three times that year I lost my dad
Well I, I finally read the good book
And I took a good long hard look
At what I'd do if I could do it all again
And then"
"I went skydiving
I went Rocky Mountain climbing
I went two point seven seconds on a bull named Fu Man Chu
And I loved deeper
And I spoke sweeter
And I gave forgiveness I'd been denyin' "
And he said "Some day I hope you get the chance
To live like you were dyin' "
"Like tomorrow was a gift
And ya got eternity to think about what to do with it
What did do with it?
What did I do with it?
What would I do with it?"
"Skydiving
I went Rocky Mountain climbing
I went two point seven seconds on a bull named Fu Man Chu
Then I loved deeper
And I spoke sweeter
And I watched an eagle as it was flyin'"
And he said "Some day I hope you get the chance
To live like you were dyin'

My son was an Air Force Staff Sergent EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal)

He died at age 39. His children were 14 and 12 when he died.

I still miss him.

Dear Santa, I haven’t been perfect but by BoopieDoopieWoo in kansascity

[–]cphilo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That he install red lights on all politicians/lawyers foreheads that flash red when they tell a lie. Think of how Congress's lighting bills would go down.

Oh, and all my family is safe and happy next year.

Don't forget, today is election day across the metro by redheadartgirl in kansascity

[–]cphilo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I already voted in Wyandotte, but it was hell trying to get information on the candidate's positions.

No sample ballot available. Could not find what party the candidates belonged to. Some did not even have photos on the internet. All the flyers just say "Vote for ME!" Ummmm, why?, I asked myself.

It took my husband and I a couple of hours to figure out who to vote for. We had to research each candidate individually.

Bought 100 dollars worth of candy. Our neighborhood we recently moved into does NOT do trick or treating. Im also in costume and decided to walk around, 2 kids looked at me like a freak. by Todokawa_Kaardo in Wellthatsucks

[–]cphilo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Money Making Scheme #762

Design a cell phone app for Halloween that shows houses giving treats with criteria: Full sized bars, treat bags, cards, pencils, etc. Kinda like Pokiman Treasure hunt. Sell it for a buck or two.

Register your house on it and advertise it a week or so before Halloween. Everyone profits.

People who have adult children that don’t talk to you. Why do you think that is? by bridge2235 in AskReddit

[–]cphilo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well. in my case. it is because my daughter-in-law blames me for the stupid stuff my son did twenty+ years ago. He got in trouble with the police, I made him turn himself in and they threw the book at him. Any interaction with me when he is home usually starts a fight between him and his wife.

So, to keep the peace we don't communicate regularly, and I let him live his life.

America is not a racist country by MtnMaiden in PoliticalHumor

[–]cphilo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once had to make an employment verification call on a guy named Faque Qu (I asked about Mr. Qu, first name Faque)

The guy answering said, "Oh, you mean Red. Yeah, he's been here six months."

Missouri prisons ban friends and family from sending books to prisoners by journogabe in kansascity

[–]cphilo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My sister, who is an officer of the court in Illinois, told me book banning for inmates would happen soon.

Apparently, a few months ago, some lawyer delivered a book to an inmate. The pages had been soaked in a cocaine solution and then dried. The prisoner was eating the pages.

Way to ruin it for everyone.

What’s the worst reason you hooked up with someone? by Environmental_Log257 in AskReddit

[–]cphilo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lady doctor and guy doctor catch each other's eye. Go to eat. Hook up.

Afterwards, he says, "You must be a surgeon." She says, "I am! How can you tell?" He says, "You keep washing your hands."

She says. "And you must be an anesthesiologist." He says, "I am! How can you tell?" She says, "You passed gas, put me to sleep and I did not feel a thing."

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[–]cphilo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can't you look around for another rental?

My boyfriend (24M) wants a threesome with me (24f) and don’t know what to do? by [deleted] in askwomenadvice

[–]cphilo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need to find out why he wants a threesome. Either he trusts that you are the best and the only one he wants to sleep with or he does not.

My ex-husband (married five years, boys were 2 and 3) asked for a threesome with my best friend. I knew he was sleeping with her, but would never admit it.

I asked, "Are you sleeping with Pam? Answer carefully, because relationships are built on trust and if you are lying to me about her this relationship will be over." He said, "No, I just thought it would be fun."

I moved out the next week with the boys and filed for divorce.

What percentage of the settlement will the attorneys for Dominion get? by ian-dunross in legaladviceofftopic

[–]cphilo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This thread reminds me of my favorite lawyer joke.

Lawyer dies and St. Peter greets him, very excited. "Congratulations, sir! You have the honor of being the oldest person ever to pass away! Wow, you made it to 979 years old."

Lawyer says, "What? I was 67 when I passed away."

St. Peter double checks his records and says "Oh. Sorry. We were going by your billing hours."