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Again, except when it's not. Nor is the fact that it's MOSTLY segregated today supportive of the idea that it MUST be segregated tomorrow. Sports are literally an arbitrary set of rules that WE have defined. Those arbitrary rules can be changed at any time. Why is this so confusing to so many people? It's almost like you're emotionally invested in excluding people who are different from you.

I’ve been playing with the idea of putting a small rink in our yard over the winter for the kids. We don’t have tons of flat spots though, and not enough open area to make decent skating possible, so I’ve been dragging my feet. /also off topic

Yes, I have a view, but this is your thread and questions have been posed to you... questions you keep evading. So, you reply first and we'll go from there.

So, No? Source (like so many other claims you've been making here) is your butt?

Like it already is within psychology, sociology, anthropology, neurology, physiology, gastroenterology, and so many countless others?

Yep. You’re a troll.

You keep repeating, but utterly failing to validate (or even attempt to confirm) that. The most probable description here is that you’re just another pathetic little troll. I hope you can prove me wrong, but doubt you will. You have no credibility.

You misspelled fictional.

I don't much care what you're asking about. I'm explaining to you that at least 3 different people have asked you to clarify your meaning, you've evaded that request at least 5x now, and you don't seem to understand how basic communication / interaction works. You stated something. Others asked you to clarify. You're either unwilling or unable to do so. Neither approach leads to discussion. I'm trying to help you, and you're refusing even that. Have fun. Nope. I'm not saying that. My god, man.

Except when it's not.

And you seem to be the only one who does, yet you also appear unable and/or unwilling to explain yourself better to the others from whom you're seeking guidance and feedback.

Well, that settles it then. 😂

Cool story, bro

Helmets at the grocer and no sharp objects / paste for dinner it is, then.

Lol. Have you received a medical diagnosis that might explain these reading comprehension issues? Does your mom disallow you from using sharp objects or make you wear a helmet to the supermarket? The ones you’re talking about? Yes, exactly right. Thanks for confirming you really aren’t a completely clueless paste eater.

You seem to be forgetting that all those years of evolutionary power you seem to idolize also involved our species learning how to administer medicine and battle back against nature using more than burnt pachouli and prayer. You won’t take the shot to prevent or minimize virus generated sickness, but I bet you’ll sure let doctors treat you at the hospital when you get way sicker and can’t breathe due to a misguided refusal to do so. Moron.

I see no need to support claims I haven’t made. Also, proofs are for math. Perhaps, but that doesn’t negate anything I’ve posted in response to your silliness.

The only thing obvious here is that you’re quite content making absurd easily disproven claims without having any clue WTF you’re talking about. Well, that and the fact that the mods are entirely too lenient sometimes.

A “Social Jaundice Warrior,” as it were

Yeah, this is the news which broke after my post this morning approx 7 hours ago. Baby steps, but steps all the same. You’re right, but the politicians listen more to the extreme 20% since they’re louder, more animated to vote that moderates who by definition are less passionate than extremists, and willing to punish.

I’ve been hearing a lot lately about strategic use of ketamine with seriously good results, but that’s clearly pharmaceutical. Similar positive results are being had with psilocybin (of the magic mushrooms variety) under guided conditions. All the energy for depression that’s otherwise resistant to standard treatment, however, appears to be with ketamine according to my various neuroscience feeds.

The mostly likely source is close to the balls, but a bit farther rearward.

There’s going to be a deal announced in about an hour from the US Senate (House already passed their own legislation). It will have funding for mental health services, funding to further secure schools, incentives for states to implement red flag laws (called something else like “State Crisis Intervention Orders” so people don’t go apoplectic), a separate background check process for people ages 18-21, and a clarification on what’s required to file for a federal firearm license as a dealer… so that relates to dealers and trying to lower illegal purchases that evade the firearm license. It’s a tiny drop in the bucket, but progress. It’s a form of compromise.

Yesterday in Idaho, 31 people with long guns, high capacity magazines, shields, shin guards, and related tactical gear were arrested for attempting to execute their operational plan to create a riot and cause violence toward people participating in a gay pride parade. They showed up the site with balaclava face masks bundled together in the back of a UHaul moving truck. As I’m sure is clear to all of us, it’s obvious this would never have happened if progressive voters who desire reasonable policies around gun owner responsibility were only a bit nicer to them in their dealings online. Will progressives never learn?!?

Who… specifically… contributing here in this thread is doing that? Those who are unwilling to compromise, even better if they happen to hold any power. That isn’t an accurate descriptor of the folks with whom you’re engaging here.