Posts by James Chase10

After x years of this absolute garbage in the Mississippi river, and right before this big derby when the mob is busy shaking hands with the brass... you really think that's a coincidence? 😁

An animal is at its most dangerous when you back it into a corner. Smart move today 😉

jademarlin54 said:Benito Mussolini was one of the first names I ever learned back in the early 90s up north. And of course, there’s that specific hand gesture that always goes along with it.☕
It’s an established fact. You won't be able to erase it. Ever.

The core has taken a firm stance on this for a long time now. If you can't recall—or if you’re just too young to remember—there’s a full transcript available in "Inside Look." 😉

jademarlin54 said:I am ready. Send the posts. The state of things. Pure and simple.

jademarlin54 said:Not happening. ju

Interesting dialect. 😁

We’re basically subsidizing Italian conglomerates while they swoop in and snatch up everything on our coast. It's a joke.

What's next? Are we going to start singing praises for Mussolini too? 🙂

Mark Long73 said:when you have a letter like R, S, or SH following a word s, everyone insists on writing sA...

Look, if it's an S or an SH, you attach the A. But with an R? No way. 😛

They might as well have written "together with Rek" for all the good it does. Who actually gives a damn about grammar rules anymore? 😁

The flares looked decent and the choreography was alright, but the message on the banner 🤦

SA Cleveland - honestly, you could have at least checked your spelling 🙄

Besides, that's just how Americans talk 😉

Robert Diaz7 said:Probably borderline with a heavy lean toward psychosis. 🙂 And honestly, it probably ends in full-blown psychosis.

I actually dig this topic, because if I'm being real, I think that's exactly what Jesus was—just someone dealing with mental illness. Like, you have this guy show up, totally ready to take on every single sin ever, super charismatic (which is a classic trait for people struggling with psych issues), and that's basically the whole story. It’s kind of like how people view Judge Dredd today, I guess.
And hey, if you ask me, the people who actually believe in Jesus are pretty messed up too, at least in my book. 🤷

This thread is fascinating. I actually know someone who is basically the living embodiment of Jesus—he was recently diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, though he insists he doesn't need any help. It's true, he has a diagnosis—schizophrenia, I believe—and he spends about four months every year checked into some psychiatric facility, yet he acts like he knows everything. He’s incredibly friendly, kind, peaceful, and carries this self-appointed mission to save the world from sin by taking all that guilt upon himself.

Rebecca Scott3 said:... just the fact that wolves even exist in the first place... that’s a pretty heavy piece of evidence right there.... I’m sure Little Red Riding Hood was a perfectly well-behaved little girl.... but.... she really needs a diagnosis.... either her.... or maybe her grandmother....

Alright then, what exactly is this diagnosis for Little Red Riding Hood?

Joseph Brooks7 said:Well, I guess if they’re just lying through their teeth, you could look at all sorts of personality disorders, maybe schizophrenia or manic depression, I suppose. But then again... was Jesus actually crazy when he claimed to be the son of God?

The famous psychologist Gary Collins once pointed out that Jesus didn't show any signs of inappropriate emotional responses; he seemed totally grounded in reality, brilliant, and had this incredible insight into people, plus deep, lasting connections with others. He basically concluded, “I just don't see any evidence that Jesus suffered from any known mental illness.” On top of that, Jesus backed up his claim of being the son of God with miracles, showing total control over nature, teaching things that were just unparalleled, having this divine understanding of people, and finally, his resurrection—which, you know, served as the ultimate proof of who he was.

Read more here:

We could theoretically move this all into a PDF on history to determine which details about Jesus are historically accurate—given that the Gospels were written about 200 years after the fact. Once that's settled, we could move it to a religion PDF to hear other perspectives, then jump to natural sciences so they can chime in on those previous points, then pivot to a PDF on law and legal circumstances—specifically Roman law, considering the legal climate of the time. Then, let's just skip the theology part, 🙂 and bring the conversation back here to the actual diagnostic process based on the available information. Hmm. Complicated.
Actually, we could just focus on diagnosing a high-court judge, or perhaps some random old lady, because I suspect they share—to varying degrees—certain similarities with Jesus. 🙂

~Taylor Swift~ said:
Someone once asked a wise man what actually makes us who we are—are we spiritual beings having a physical experience, or just material creatures experiencing something spiritual? He answered:
"A human is a spiritual being having material experiences, not a material being having spiritual ones." I'd love to hear from everyone here—which side of that coin do you fall on?

Look, there isn't much choice here besides A or B—though I suppose one could argue for C, D, or simply saying "I don't want to answer that" at all.

As for my own take? I lean toward the idea that we are material beings navigating material experiences. We're essentially just incredibly sophisticated computers.

I stuck strictly to night routes—just me, the dark, and sleeping out in the woods during the day. I’d head out around 8 PM and push through until roughly 62 miles before hitting the next waypoint, where I’d finally park, decompress, and just soak in some bit of scenery. Everything was planned down to the minute. Honestly, what jadetiger962 said pretty much sums it up. You might be able to pick up some strawberry electrolyte powder at a local CVS or something similar; I found that kept my hydration levels decent enough. Also, grab some eyewear—flies, gnats, and whatever other tiny pests decide to dive straight into your eye while you're riding can be a real nightmare. Now, I don't know what kind of tread you're running, but I’ve taken thin tires out on the road a few times, and let me tell you, it's a mess if the shoulder has one of those little curved drainage grooves. If you catch those ruts with your wheels, getting back onto the pavement is a struggle. Bottom line? Before you commit to the big trip, you need to put in the work—lots of riding and training—otherwise, you won't realize just how many headaches are waiting for you. And find a solid crew. That's step one.

You’re looking at starting around $100k per unit and going up from there—seriously. Just take a stroll through a place like REI or Bass Pro Shops and see for yourself. Some gear is fully waterproof, some isn't, and everyone claims to have some special feature or "revolutionary" tech... but honestly? It’s the same old story: you get exactly what you pay for.

And you really need to watch out for those semi-trucks with trailers. They have this annoying habit of drifting into your lane just as they pass—it’s like they’re trying to suck you right into their orbit. Plus, there are times when their side mirrors are positioned perfectly to smack you right in the skull. Seriously, put the helmet on first.

Front and rear panniers—just pack them up, tighten everything down, and call it a day. My rule of thumb? Keep the front bags light so you don't mess with your steering, otherwise, handling gets sketchy. You just load up whatever gear you think you’ll need and hit the road for a test run. If something feels off, you shift things around and try again until you find that sweet spot where everything balances perfectly. That's how I set mine up before my last trip across the country, which lasted about 249 miles. For night riding, honestly, I'd recommend at least four front lights—you're going to want the visibility when you're flying down hills at 44 miles mph. And yeah, a rear light is non-negotiable. Blah, blah, blah. As for sleeping, just find a bush where some random rancher won't kick you out. That's the easy part. Just enjoy it. One thing though: when it comes to camping, stay off the main highways so you aren't visible. You don't need some drunk idiot pulling over just to mess with you. Enjoy yourselves.

Ashley Rogers4 said:If you ask me, voting should actually be a paid privilege. But hey, nobody asked for my opinion, right? Haha!

Actually, think about it: people with money could just buy themselves a few extra votes. Meanwhile, those who can't even afford the basics (well, honestly, they brought that on themselves!) wouldn't have the power to vote in politicians who would just steal from the wealthy to hand out handouts.

Is that clear enough now?

Look, I get it—certain things within ESAD are exactly what they appear to be. But why go all red-faced and shout about ESAD as if it's some isolated phenomenon? These issues apply to the rest of the world too, and certainly to a small player like the US.

mistycyclist5 said:You’re missing the point. If you look at where true democracy is actually lacking, you’ll find the USA—at least, not the version of it they try to sell to the rest of the world... and I say that from firsthand experience.

In America, if you don't have the money, you don't have rights!

Honestly, why is that even surprising? And more importantly—how is that actually any different from how things work here?😕

goldentrucker17 said:Man, maybe try actually looking up what these terms mean before you start spouting nonsense?
You’re claiming the USA is a constitutional democracy? What is that supposed to imply? That it’s a nation with a constitution and a democratic setup? There are easily over a hundred countries out there that fit that exact description.
So why wouldn't America be a constitutional democracy? We have elections and we have a constitution.😁

Oh sure, we’re absolutely perfect—even when we decide we aren't exactly going to "follow the law to the letter," right?😂

Rachel Brooks63 said:Is she an adult? I’m going to go out on a limb and assume she is.

She made it crystal clear—unambiguously, in fact—that she doesn't want you snooping into her medication list, yet here you are, not only sticking your nose exactly where you were told it wasn't wanted, but actually dragging the whole thing onto a public forum? 😲

And what am I supposed to tell you? That she’s going to drop dead from those pills tomorrow? What’s your actual move here if she is OBVIOUSLY choosing not to discuss her health struggles with you?

You’ve got a point, Dow Chemical. But look—I’m posting anonymously because I’m looking for perspective, which is exactly why I started this thread. This *is* me seeking advice. She is an adult—thirty-eight, to be specific—and she owns her own life. Her doctor isn't going to sit down and have a chat with me because, well, HIPAA exists for a reason. What she discusses with her friends, or who she confides in, is none of my business. Any attempt to talk about her condition with people who know who we are would just be a violation of her privacy. That’s precisely why I’m using this forum. I’m worried, plain and simple, and the only way I can—and should—help is through communication.
Thanks for the input, everyone!

wiredpuma5 said:ironed-d - birth control pill
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😂

Honestly, I have no clue what she's actually taking—she goes out of her way to hide her meds, so I just try to catch a glimpse when she pulls them out of the box to memorize the names. This morning, while I was dropping off some vegetables, I spotted a new box of San Francisco medication sitting right there on the table.
From what I know, the doctor only prescribed her basic aspirin. Now I’m kicking myself for not paying closer attention to what they were giving her at the hospital. It was mostly injections, I think.
And of course, she threw up three times last night.
When I suggested we head to the doctor this morning, she shot me down—claiming the doctor would just lecture her for being a "sensitive flower."
Look, she’s a good friend and lives alone, so I genuinely want to help, but she is incredibly stubborn—and frankly, I know she’s playing a dangerous game with these drugs. She insists she’s read every single instruction and indication and knows exactly what she’s doing, yet when I asked to take a look at the labels myself, she wouldn't let me.
As for the Tramadol, I know she's been on that for months to deal with migraines. And since she sources everything through friends and relatives, I wouldn't be surprised if she starts hunting for fentanyl next. She even asked me to find some kind of contact to see if her doctor could dig up a specific prescription just so she could sleep through the night—I refused, obviously. Now, I'm officially in the doghouse regarding any info about her treatment.
Sandra Martin72, what’s the best option for pain relief following surgery for hemorrhoids?

A friend of mine (38) just went through surgery for third-degree hemorrhoids. Now, she’s in absolute agony post-op—she claims her pain tolerance is basically zero.
She’s been self-medicating with this cocktail of drugs:
stertil-d
lacipil
coaxil
peptoran
voltaren
analgin
tramal
ketonal
Corsair
And there were others too, but they weren't in their original packaging, so I couldn't quite make them out.
The thing is, all of this is being sourced from her girlfriends who work in hospitals.
She’s popping these every hour or two.
Now, look—I get it, not everyone is against painkillers, and some people just want to be numbed out.
She even mentioned in passing that she wants to track down those medicated patches you stick on your back for pain relief.
When I asked her why on earth she needs such a massive amount of medication, her logic was that she doesn't want to build up a tolerance to any single drug, so she rotates through them to keep the pain at bay.😕

In my opinion? She’s going to end up needing surgery on her liver and kidneys because of this madness.

Can anyone actually explain what this specific mix of drugs does to the body—specifically to the individual organs and the brain? I’m honestly nauseated just thinking about her taking this much stuff. Is it as dangerous as I think it is? Please help!

granitepilot282 said:Nationalize everything immediately. Set up swift trials for anyone standing in our way. Hand the factories over to the workers, and take the land away from the wealthy elites to redistribute it to the hardworking farmers who will actually till the soil with their own calloused, honest hands. We need to give total control of the state to the metalworkers—they’re the true vanguard of the working class. That’s the only path left to save us. 🙄

Honestly, what’s the point of working with "calloused hands"? You should just work with the callouses themselves. We ought to set up some sort of weekly collective award—something like "The Most Calloused Hand"—to honor the top worker.😂