Posts by mistyseal8

A true leftist should be a real blue-collar worker—someone grinding away in a factory or maybe even out on the picket line, protesting, clashing with the police, or even engaging in more radical acts like sabotage or revolution. They’d be the ones actually taking down class enemies and leading the charge as true revolutionaries.

Then you have the "bougie" leftist, who is essentially the polar opposite. Still, they spend all their time romanticizing the idea of a revolution without ever grasping the reality that such upheaval would cause immense suffering and loss of life for millions. They just talk and talk, constantly patting themselves on the back for being so enlightened and progressive, while never actually lifting a finger to make anything happen.

Hold on, doesn't this movie already have its own theme? 🙂

Lately, I’ve noticed some of the emojis are disappearing—they just seem to become invisible. For a while now, the : popcorn : one has been missing, and now I’ve realized the : burger : emoji is gone too.

I was wondering if this is happening by accident or if it’s an intentional change? I'd love to see them brought back if possible.

I’m stepping up to support the request to grant access to Marasovc. ☕

David Wilson52 said:If you're just going to cherry-pick one tiny little thing from my post, then why bother quoting it at all?

Do you actually have any evidence to back those claims up? This idea about reason being built on Christianity? 🤣
Oh, sure, it's because for "more than a thousand years," the brave souls and "heretics" who dared to present the very reason mentioned above were burned at the stake and hunted down! The Church is nothing more than an institution designed for mass manipulation, and religions are basically just fairy tales for children, the weak-willed, or the indecisive. There isn't a single credible explanation out there besides "I know the truth, just trust me or you'll go to hell," whether we're talking about the tiny details of how and what that God used to create the universe, or how on earth could we possibly know, or even the whole explanation of Jesus being the Son of God (seriously, as a bare minimum, I'm curious about his anatomy when he appeared 😬) and so on and so forth!

And don't even get me started on the millions of people slaughtered in the name of various religions, from the Crusades to various jihads and everything in between!

And yet, you still walk around thinking you're so incredibly smart. And so moral.

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That’s enough. There’s no point in reading further; this just shows how little you actually know. You’re talking about reason and heretics? Your side is so desperate to prove the unprovable that your only "hero" left to burn is Bruno, and let's be honest—without getting too political—the man was a madman. And yet, you use a lunatic as the personification of your logic. 🤣 🙏

Better walk away from this debate while you still can. 🙂

Austin Hill6 said:I don't get what the big deal is about killing a firstborn. Seriously? Do you even read your own nonsense before you post it?

Of course you don't understand, since you haven't bothered to feed the intellect you claim is so full of knowledge and facts.

Here is a little lesson for today: in the ancient world, particularly in the Middle East, firstborn sons were traditionally highly valued in both social and religious contexts. They were seen as the vital link between the family and the divine. During lean times or famines, food was always prioritized for them, and everyone else got whatever was left. The death of the firstborns, while tragic in any context, was a devastating moral blow to the Egyptians because it signaled that the divine had judged them—that the connection to the afterlife had been severed. Back then, that was a terrifying thought.

Austin Hill6 said:The description of killing children there is pretty damn explicit, isn't it? You don't exactly need to be Einstein to grasp the meaning when it says God is going to pass through the houses and slaughter every firstborn, yet here you are, trying to wiggle out of it however you can.

I think you're missing the weight of what it means to lose a firstborn, and you're missing the true significance of the Exodus. It feels like you're looking at this too literally without grasping the historical context. Without that background, the whole story gets lost in the details.

Austin Hill6 said:Why don't you start by reading the Bible yourself, specifically those parts where God kills newborn babies? That's what you call being rational?

And there they are, showing all the classic symptoms: reductionism, a lack of reading, and even when they do pick up a book, they clearly aren't grasping the context.

David Wilson52 said:🙄

Oh, sure, atheists always lean on "reason" as their big shield, right? Maybe it’s because they actually have some! Honestly, if anyone out there wants to step up and lay out some actual, solid evidence for creationism or theism, I am all ears...
Look, I don't deny Jesus exists, but religion as this massive, organized system of manipulation? Yeah, I'm calling foul on that nonsense. Atheists aren't somehow lacking a moral compass; they just refuse to follow the specific brand of ethics dictated by your wonderful God—the same one people kill millions of innocents in the name of! Seriously, that whole vibe belongs in the Dark Ages, for crying out loud.

And what you said about being able to flip your perspective in a heartbeat? Man, that is such a refreshing quality to have! ☕

There isn't even any anger or a sense of justice involved here, it's just that the whole concept itself is so utterly absurd.

I’ve had enough of this; I'm stopping right here. 🤣

The sheer nerve is unbelievable. After America spent over a millennium building its foundation on reason through Christian faith, we have these bold individuals spitting on our entire heritage while claiming they only care about logic and science. They try to monopolize both, acting as if everyone else is either dim-witted or unstable, and they're the only ones who are sane and smart. You can only reach such a narrow view of logic and a stripped-down, sanitized version of science to support an atheist worldview. It makes me wonder: do atheists believe this because they're being arrogant, or have they simply not thought deeply enough or read nearly enough books?

stormywalker68 said:Every time I think about it, I’m instantly transported back to the mid-eighties, sitting in some dark movie theater watching *The Right Stuff*. I was just a kid back then—probably one of the few people actually paying attention. Half the audience had completely checked out; you could practically hear the collective snoring echoing through the room. Honestly? I can't say I blamed them. To my younger self, the pacing felt so incredibly sluggish that it was borderline agonizing. It actually ended up being such a tedious experience for me that I caught a few sharp swats behind the ears from my old man—just his way of telling me to sit still and settle down.😁

The Right Stuff being boring? Well, maybe you got what you deserved! 🙂

Did you make sure the memory was seated properly in the slots? I remember when I upgraded from 4GB to 8GB of RAM, my system only recognized 4GB at first. Once I gave the module a good, firm push to make sure it was fully clicked in, everything worked perfectly.

The length of a movie, much like the thickness of a book, is often a solid guarantee of quality. 🙏

I can't believe nobody has mentioned Gone with the Wind yet?

jadeseal4 said:First, we must dismantle the influence of things like the IRS, various activist watchdog groups, and their ilk.

Well, once we finally deal with funding foreign agents and rooting out the fifth column, then we can talk about the Church. Until then, I don't see it happening.

Monitor's polls are legendary for being spot on. ☕

Brenda Edwards49 Asks:
I can't seem to find it on any of the torrent sites, damn it! I look for it all the time, too. 🤔

What do you mean it’s not there? I already "bought my ticket," I just haven't actually sat down to watch it yet! 😉

rowdytinker3 said:Yeah, things went great in Germany. We played with so much heart and bravery that we actually celebrated a loss like it was a win, only to get absolutely crushed later on. A truly brilliant strategy.
Brazil is playing at home for their opening match. They’re coming into the tournament as the number one favorites and they'll be flying across the pitch. Not to mention, taking first place in the group is vital for them if they want to avoid facing the Spaniards in the Round of 16. Personally, I'm not under any illusions—we'll likely face a dignified defeat against them.

I have to disagree.

We aren't actually that bad. We're a very solid squad, especially when we're having an on day. World-class teams don't intimidate us; we often beat them, draw against them, or occasionally suffer a tiny setback. Our real issue is playing against teams that are on our level or even weaker. That's when that "it'll be easy" mentality kicks in, and we struggle to find the creativity needed to break down a parked bus.

Let's be real: the Brazilians can be a bit "lazy and laid back." They'll probably be slow and sleepy in this first game—classic South American style. That's where our opportunity lies. By the way, it's actually common for world-class teams to ease into a tournament, pacing themselves so they hit peak form right after the group stages. You see it all the time with those southern teams.

Mark Newman3 said:Hey everyone, I honestly can't wrap my head around people comparing Boban and Prosinečki to Luke. Don't get me wrong, Luke is a fantastic player, but calling him a genius? I just don't think he's quite at that level yet. He’s definitely up there in the top 20 midfielders globally, but if we're talking about an all-time elite tier... I'm just not sure.

quiethound6 said:It’s not even a fair comparison—Luke is simply better than both of them.

Think of it this way: Luke is the cylinder and the crankshaft—that smooth, purring engine that gives everything its power. Then you've got Boban and Prosinečki acting as the chassis. Let’s say it’s a Ferrari. Which part matters more? Honestly, it’s a tough one to call. It's hard to compare them when they both play such vital roles. 🤷

Nicholas Nguyen said:Now even Pranjic is frustrated

Looking at this wave of injuries, I can't help but think it's a sign of poor coaching. 🙄

Back again. I’ve noticed something a bit strange lately. Every time I check my "last seen" status—which I’ve been doing roughly every 12 hours, specifically at 7:58 AM and 7:58 PM—it updates right on schedule. Is this just some weird forum glitch, or am I actually getting logins from somewhere I don't recognize? 🤔 :zbunj:

It’s not a terrible movie, per se, but it feels incredibly recycled. We've seen this exact plot, these specific characters, and heard these same lines a million times before. To be fair, there are a few logic gaps here and there, but honestly, it seems like the rule nowadays is that a movie starts falling apart the moment you actually try to use your brain.

I really have to give a shout-out to the top brass here for being so incredibly "on top of things" regarding my report about someone hacking into my account.

Sarcasm mode
NFL
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