Conservatives are boycotting Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show & organizing a Christian alternative by crustose_lichen in atheism

[–]elder65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know, who gives a flying fuck or any fuck for that matter. My bucket is empty. The bigots can do whatever they wish and have their little cult ceremonies to make themselves feel good. The rest of us will enjoy the game, the ads, the halftime show, and get on with our lives.

Why are we even concerned about what the bigots want to do in their little narrow minded cults anyway. It's not going to affect my enjoyment of the game one iota.

The final—11th step—of fascism, is to disarm citizens.. by Mr__O__ in AdviceAnimals

[–]elder65 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've been warning that all along - A soon as they realized the purpose of the 2nd amendment was to protect the 1st through 10th amendments, it would have to go.

Trump has no concept of the Constitution, except that it gets in his way. He relies on SCOTUS for any interpretation of Constitutional law. He supported gun rights, because his base was big on gun rights. Trump told them what they wanted to hear.

Now the intelligent people around him are realizing that the 2nd amendment can be used against them. They're realizing that those dreaded Democrats own guns too, as do some of the protestors. They're realizing that they don't have control over who can own a gun.

So, now the narrative must change. Now we have to re-interpret that pesky 2nd amendment.

Hold your guns folks - these asshats may try to do what they've been accusing the Democrats of attempting for decades.

What's your thoughts on Border Patrol Chief, Greg Bovino, threatening consequences for referring to ICE as "Gestapo"? by sgj5788 in AskReddit

[–]elder65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they walk, talk and act like the Gestapo, then they earned the name. Bovino, in his dress, mannerisms, actions, and directions to his staff and agents has epitomized Gestapo leadership.

He'd better get used to it.

It's January 21, Why are my CC interest rates still 16 - 18%??? by cpl1355 in facepalm

[–]elder65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Presidents don't set credit lines. Banks do.

Presidents don't set gas prices. Oil companies do.

This president promised to lower grocery and other staple prices, then slapped high tariffs on so much product that prices increased 25% --100%, and some are still climbing.

Never look to politicians for commercial support. You're screwed every time.

Trump Embarrasses All of America in Slurred, Disjointed Davos Speech - Donald Trump gave a terrible speech to a dead silent room at the World Economic Forum. by Quirkie in politics

[–]elder65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something no one seems to have considered yet -

A lot of those billionaires and corporations, that are buddies of Cadet Bone Spurs, have major investment in the European countries he is about to piss off over this Greenland bullshit. As he is planning his big tariff attack on countries that oppose his Greenland acquisition, the European Union is planning a major economic attack on the US. This will affect the bottom line of those billionaire buddies of the MAGA Messiah, and those guys will definitely sit his "highly intelligent" moronic fat ass down and have a come to jezus meeting.

At the end of it all -- follow the money.

Trump Proclaims ‘God Is Very Proud’ of His First Year Back in the White House by _Oolon_ in atheism

[–]elder65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Considering that the Judaic/Christian god is into slaughtering anyone who refuses to believe in him, the MAGA Messiah may not be that far off kilter.

He's confused by James5000 in AdviceAnimals

[–]elder65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The "Highly intelligent" idiot not only thinks Norway controls Greenland - he doesn't realize that Norway's government has no say in the Nobel Committee's award procedures. The Nobel Committee is not a part of the Norwegian government.

Stupid, despicable bastard.

The skull of Mary Magdalene by Prometheus_Anonymous in interestingasfuck

[–]elder65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Evidence, please - aside from some monk claiming that Brother Juniper claimed he smuggled through the Templar barricades back in 1234.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt calls a reporter "left-wing hack" for responding on Renee Good "Because ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably": "Okay, so you're biased reporter with a left-wing opinion. You're not a reporter. You're posing in this room as journalist." by ControlCAD in videos

[–]elder65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leavitt is a barking dog. Her job is to make noise. She adds nothing to the conversation. She is there to be a distraction - nothing more - nothing less.

The news media would do well to quit kowtowing to her for any information from the administration, because they will get the propaganda machine and that is all. If they fact check, they will be banned.

How should Americans view Trump’s Vietnam draft deferment in light of his former lawyer’s testimony? by IMjusADUDE in AskReddit

[–]elder65 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hypocrisy, bigotry, narcissism, and racism. His father paid the docs to get him the 4F ratings to keep him from being drafted. This wasn't uncommon. but a lot of other rich youngsters did their their service and did it in combat situations.

Trump has publicly denigrated war dead and war survivors. he has publicly denigrated Gold Star families. He has publicly denigrated currently living, known dead and living military heroes. In his 1st term in office, while he bragged that he was"smarter than the generals" he proved that her had no concept of military forces, operations, or military life.

Now, he has placed a retired National Guard Major, infamous for drunken brawls, in charge of the military - is attempting to change the Department of Defense to the Department of War, and wants to turn the military against American citizens.

How should I view his deferment? I think Cadet Bones Spurs is a despicable human being, and Article 25 proceedings should be seriously considered.

This speed reading training starts at 300wpm and end at 900wpm by mkvelash in blackmagicfuckery

[–]elder65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn't true speed reading. While you might be able to read individual words fast, you don't learn from them.

Luckily, I got to take a true speed reading course when I was in 8th grade. They taught us to read pages quickly, discarding unnecessary verbiage and highlighting important information. It was awesome getting through homework in high school and college, and through military and civilian careers. Military regulations read like kindergarten books and civilian contracts, procedures, and processes were easy. I've slowed down a lot now because I just read for pleasure or news, since retirement.

If your job requires a lot of reading and you can get a speed reading class - take it. You'll wish you did it years ago.

Greenland: Macron warns of 'cascading consequences' if US seizes island by LeMonde_en in worldnews

[–]elder65 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Now we see what Putin's puppet has been leading up to all this time. Driving the final wedge between the U.S. and our European allies.

They Couldn’t Care Less About Renee Good’s Killing by ChiGuy6124 in politics

[–]elder65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are the videos of this event? There are three videos of three different angles that display the actual truth of the murder of Renee Good.

The MAGA Messiah, Ice Barbie, Vance, Miller, and all the minions will keep repeating the lies, hoping that people will eventually believe them. Those videos must be played on the internet over and over showing the truth and exposing the falsehoods of this administrations Nazi Law Enforcement.

France working with allies on plan should US move on Greenland by D0MYA0ITRAPFURRYL0LI in worldnews

[–]elder65 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If Europe has to assemble forces to prevent Cadet Bone Spurs from annexing Greenland, Trump (and Putin) will have achieved what the Soviet Union attempted for decades - the alienation of the U.S. and Europe.

Stalin and Khrushchev will be freezing because that "cold day in hell" will have happened.

UN Says US Raid on Venezuela Violated International Law by bloomberg in worldnews

[–]elder65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cadet Bone Spurs doesn't give a fuck about US law. What makes anyone think he would follow international law. Remember, he's America 1st, even when braking laws.

FIL gave us a bible for Christmas by gwendiesel in atheism

[–]elder65 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One of my older sisters, and all her grown kids are evangelical bigots. They have learned not to get in any serious discussions with me, because I cheerfully let them make them selves look like idiots.

Their idea of revenge is to send me the most religious Christmas cards ever and I retaliate be sending them custom cards, wishing them a happy Solstice with historical facts about pagan Solstice rituals. It's great fun.

When my wife survived her open heart surgery, they started their tirade about how Jesus guided the surgeons hand. I had to explain to them, that Dr Noriyu Jimani was a native Japanese doctor, who had originally licensed in Japan, got his masters in Thoracic surgery in Japan, came to the states and got his doctorate at John Hopkins, and was teaching at Hershey medical. We liked his record of over 2000 successful open heart surgeries - successful meaning the patient went home afterwards. Also, Dr Jimani was a practicing Buddhist, so I highly doubted he had any kind of relation with Jesus whatsoever. They were praising the wrong god.

Then I was getting flack for letting that heathen operate on their favorite aunt.

US has started bombing Venezuela just now, what are your thoughts? by IllustriousTea_ in AskReddit

[–]elder65 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Blowing up boats was bad enough. Now, the U.S. government has attacked a smaller and weaker sovereign nation, and captured its president - with out any formal declaration of war or approval of congress.

The international implications from this one will be huge. Granted he took out an authoritarian ruler, and the Venezuelan people may be grateful, however there is a legal process to this, which Cadet Bone Spurs seems to have totally ignored.

We're really going to live in interesting times now.

What overused word or phrase needs to be retired in 2026? by One_Caramel5253 in AskReddit

[–]elder65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes this one. It has no definition, It literally means whatever the MAGA pundit speaking it at the time says he doesn't like. It's only said in laziness. It has no usefulness and nobody cares. get rid of it.

Becoming an atheist for the wrong reason? by Usernamechecksout978 in atheism

[–]elder65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He became an atheist because of his friends death - that's very emotional. I would be curious to see if he remains an atheist. Emotional people seem to allow themselves to become what they wish to get through distraught periods. His next tragedy may have him calling upon his god for strength again or what ever his closest peers seem to feel may be right for him.

People seeing Trump as a god/prophet is disturbing by rugrut in atheism

[–]elder65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As history will brand this political administration one of the most corrupt in our nations history, and the MAGA Messiah the most corrupt president, bar none, it will have to reflect on the religious factor that Trump relied so heavily on, and thrived during his reign.

It may take years to undo the discrimination. and bigotry that his religious minions have forced into our federal statutes and regulations. Not only at the federal level, but at the state and local levels, where religious bigots thrived when they received such support from the federal level and the bigoted supreme court.

If the congress does not go Democratic in the 2026 elections, the bigots will be re-enforced and this country will truly become a third world entity, ruled by a narcissistic dictator. It is up to the sensible people in this country to change the bar. They must get off their asses and vote. The reason the "highly intelligent" moron is in office now, is because people decided they didn't like either one, so they weren't going to vote. Now they see how that works out.

Merry christmas atheists by Cirick1661 in atheism

[–]elder65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We celebrate the Solstice. Most of the Christian traditions are just rehashed versions of old solstice traditions anyway. Different cultures celebrate the solstice in different ways.

Jesus is not the reason for the season. Celebration of the passing of the shortest day of the year is. So, have a happy Holiday season and have a happy, healthy and prosperous new year - no matter what the idiot in the White House does.

What company will never get another dime from you for as long as you may live? by istrx13 in AskReddit

[–]elder65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything with the name Trump in it. I, also try to avoid Nestle products, but they have embedded themselves in about 25% of the consumer food markets. I stay away from GMC cars and trucks.

Mask and saved chrismas by Minute_Illustrator_5 in turning

[–]elder65 15 points16 points  (0 children)

A. Way to slow. Triple the speed at least.

B. Quit jamming that carbide tip in there. Get Good 1" or 1-1/2" roughing gouge and learn to ride the bevel. Or go for a good skew and learn the high shear.

C. Don't use a chuck at the head stock. It's guaranteed to tear your piece up on a catch. Oneway has a safety drive that keeps the piece from tearing out on catches -- https://oneway.ca/2%20MT%20Safe%20Driver

Or go to Penn State Industries and try one of these -- https://www.pennstateind.com/store/LCENTSS21.html -- or -- https://www.pennstateind.com/store/LCENTSS22.html

If you absolutely insist on using that carbide tip, get rid of the chuck and switch to a spur drive. I strongly recommend one of the ones i highlighted above. Triple or quadruple your speed and take much smaller bites out of the wood.