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Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 22nd December 2023, 09:23 PM
Replies: 4,025
Views: 84,698
Posted By portlandatheist
The war mongers rejected the Israeli offer for a...

The war mongers rejected the Israeli offer for a cease fire. They chose to end the previous ceasefire. They seem bent on not only the destruction of Israel, but their own as well.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 28th November 2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1,537
Views: 37,221
Posted By portlandatheist
Pro-Palestinian protesters Anti-Israel protesters...

Pro-Palestinian protesters Anti-Israel protesters show up at Rosalynn Carter's tribute service...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 22nd November 2023, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4,025
Views: 84,698
Posted By portlandatheist
Don't forget about Ismail Haniyeh and Khaled...

Don't forget about Ismail Haniyeh and Khaled Mashal! Israel said they will take care of these chuds as well.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 22nd November 2023, 01:25 PM
Replies: 4,025
Views: 84,698
Posted By portlandatheist
this both nonsense and it is just terrorism...

this both nonsense and it is just terrorism apologism. It is like that onion article "new study links domestic violence to burnt pot roast"
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 12th November 2023, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4,025
Views: 84,698
Posted By portlandatheist
It would be great if one of these ceasefire ideas...

It would be great if one of these ceasefire ideas included ceasation of torturing, raping, and murdering Israelis as part of the overall ceasefire concept and wasn't just a one sided restraint on...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 22nd October 2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4,025
Views: 84,698
Posted By portlandatheist
Media outlets knowingly and consciously repeated...

Media outlets knowingly and consciously repeated terrorists after the biggest slaughter of Jews since the Holocaust. This is stochastic terrorism and innocent people may have already died because of...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 20th October 2023, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4,025
Views: 84,698
Posted By portlandatheist
Two US hostages to be released

Two US hostages to be released
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 19th October 2023, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4,025
Views: 84,698
Posted By portlandatheist
Another thing really messed up about this whole...

Another thing really messed up about this whole affair is the MSF doctor's press conference with all the fresh corpses conspiciously stacked behind him for the benefit of the cameras. What a disgrace.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 18th October 2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 4,025
Views: 84,698
Posted By portlandatheist
so does occam's razor and came into play way...

so does occam's razor and came into play way before any of us had any facts. the people mindlessly regurgitating obvioius terrorist propaganda are not innocent bystandards here.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 17th October 2023, 07:52 PM
Replies: 4,025
Views: 84,698
Posted By portlandatheist
*sarcasm* One way we can support Hamas...

*sarcasm*
One way we can support Hamas terrorists is to parrot their propaganda to the largest audience we can
Forum: USA Politics 5th September 2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,369
Posted By portlandatheist
This is fantastic news. He deserves each and...

This is fantastic news. He deserves each and every year. Trump will pass long before he gets out. Portland police and prosecutors should have locked him up long ago which would have been better for...
Forum: USA Politics 2nd August 2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 45,913
Posted By portlandatheist
This is my favorite Trump indictment. I loved the...

This is my favorite Trump indictment. I loved the other indictments but this one is the best.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 11th May 2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2,340
Views: 104,653
Posted By portlandatheist
Civil special military operation? :jaw-dropp

Civil special military operation? :jaw-dropp
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 13th April 2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3,446
Views: 219,632
Posted By portlandatheist
I've noticed online that some are describing this...

I've noticed online that some are describing this traitor/idiot as a "whistleblower". I hope he spends a very long time behind bars.
Forum: USA Politics 30th March 2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3,644
Views: 243,958
Posted By portlandatheist
I am so happy right now, hopefully many many more...

I am so happy right now, hopefully many many more are to come! Pass the popcorn!
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 27th March 2023, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2,529
Views: 132,128
Posted By portlandatheist
The Apple Store is finally removing their fence...

The Apple Store is finally removing their fence after nearly three years
Link...
Forum: USA Politics 4th January 2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 601
Views: 20,385
Posted By portlandatheist
They should nominate George Santos. As someone...

They should nominate George Santos. As someone who invented the question mark and figured out the location of Osama Bin Laden, he could really unify the party.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd November 2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2,529
Views: 132,128
Posted By portlandatheist
More Broken Windows again in Portland kgw...

More Broken Windows again in Portland

kgw link (https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/adidas-campus-vandalized-portland/283-e484518c-f2ff-4e0f-a671-021ce2dd10d8)
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 7th October 2022, 07:51 PM
Replies: 2,529
Views: 132,128
Posted By portlandatheist
More broken windows in PDX...

More broken windows in PDX https://www.thedailybeast.com/native-american-owned-portland-shop-bison-coffee-vandalized-over-coffee-with-a-cop-event
The Native American owner said:

Fixing the...
Forum: USA Politics 14th August 2022, 06:31 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 12,155
Posted By portlandatheist
Absolutely yes. They would have never gone as far...

Absolutely yes. They would have never gone as far as they already have gone without an indictment down the road that was 100% bulletproof. I predict it will be close to a year from now, by August...
Forum: USA Politics 6th July 2022, 05:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,289
Posted By portlandatheist
That has been my experience. I'm an ex-smoker and...

That has been my experience. I'm an ex-smoker and ex-vapor and am 100% nicotine-free and have been for quite some time.

2 things I'd like to say: vaping not only helped me quit smoking, but it...
Forum: USA Politics 6th June 2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3,068
Views: 212,631
Posted By portlandatheist
I hope they get put away for ....forever

I hope they get put away for ....forever
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th May 2022, 05:41 PM
Replies: 2,767
Views: 113,583
Posted By portlandatheist
This. Can't be said enough. ...

This. Can't be said enough.
https://nonotoriety.com/


If people want names and faces, they can easily find it but any respectable news outlet should always be more responsible.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th May 2022, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3,606
Views: 357,624
Posted By portlandatheist
https://www.mediaite.com/politics/arizona-gop-legi...

https://www.mediaite.com/politics/arizona-gop-legislator-suggests-buffalo-shooter-was-a-fed-in-deranged-conspiracy-theory/
Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers (GQP) goes full truther on the shooting....
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 11th May 2022, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3,638
Views: 314,264
Posted By portlandatheist
It really got under my skin that Matt Damon...

It really got under my skin that Matt Damon pushed this primarily because he tries to market himself as an environmentalist. Crypto is a zero-sum endeavor, a poor choice for an investor and a poor...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 2nd May 2022, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2,096
Views: 99,253
Posted By portlandatheist
DailyBeast: Barricades Quietly Erected Around...

DailyBeast: Barricades Quietly Erected Around Supreme Court After Roe Draft Decision Leaks Link...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 9th April 2022, 11:12 PM
Replies: 3,608
Views: 158,272
Posted By portlandatheist
Credit where and when credit is due. For a day,...

Credit where and when credit is due. For a day, Boris Johnson is a rock star.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 9th April 2022, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3,608
Views: 158,272
Posted By portlandatheist
I've never been much of a fan of Boris Johnson...

I've never been much of a fan of Boris Johnson but what he did today was absolutely amazing and inspiring. It shows Ukraine that this is more than just support via money and materials. The war is...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th July 2021, 10:44 PM
Replies: 1,378
Views: 138,107
Posted By portlandatheist
When the rioters end up in court, they repeat...

When the rioters end up in court, they repeat what Trump said as if that would give them some sympathy or leniency. It doesn't work that way. Trump has never took responsibility for anything in his...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th July 2021, 10:40 PM
Replies: 1,378
Views: 138,107
Posted By portlandatheist
Trump's guilt doesn't absolve the guilt of any of...

Trump's guilt doesn't absolve the guilt of any of the capital rioters. That is the point I was trying to making, I'm not absolving Trump of any guilt.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th July 2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 1,378
Views: 138,107
Posted By portlandatheist
He is responsible for his words and actions, and...

He is responsible for his words and actions, and his followers are responsible for theirs.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th July 2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 1,378
Views: 138,107
Posted By portlandatheist
Those are excuses, not causes. That's like saying...

Those are excuses, not causes. That's like saying domestic violence is caused by burnt pot roast. Or that terrorism is "caused" by whatever grievances terrorists may have.
No excuses for rioters and...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 10th July 2021, 04:44 PM
Replies: 1,378
Views: 138,107
Posted By portlandatheist
I sincerely hope this mofo experiences the full...

I sincerely hope this mofo experiences the full wrath of the law
Forum: USA Politics 6th July 2021, 09:57 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 13,261
Posted By portlandatheist
For this reason and others, all these alternative...

For this reason and others, all these alternative platforms are doomed to failure from the get-go. Some of these things are natural monopolies: you don't want to use the 2nd best mapping app, or a...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 6th July 2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 323
Views: 32,236
Posted By portlandatheist
Rounded corners!

Rounded corners!
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 6th July 2021, 05:35 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 13,884
Posted By portlandatheist
nonsense. Fascists hide behind conspiracy...

nonsense. Fascists hide behind conspiracy theories to hide their contempt for democracy while paying lip service to it.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 4th July 2021, 10:55 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,528
Posted By portlandatheist
Let that be lesson for all of us: best to out arm...

Let that be lesson for all of us: best to out arm the police for best results. That is the lesson of this incident, Waco, Ruby Ridge, etc. :rolleyes:
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd July 2021, 05:23 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,528
Posted By portlandatheist
I think it was both a bit of luck and cool heads...

I think it was both a bit of luck and cool heads that prevented a complete disaster from going down
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd July 2021, 04:51 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,528
Posted By portlandatheist
To risk life and limb in a situation like this...

To risk life and limb in a situation like this only in service of your fragile ego is simply insane.

--Sam Harris
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 28th June 2021, 10:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,262
Posted By portlandatheist
I'm really impressed with everyone's ability to...

I'm really impressed with everyone's ability to connect the dots
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 25th June 2021, 10:10 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 20,214
Posted By portlandatheist
Here is the link...

Here is the link (https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2021/06/24/pablo-rodriguez-mom-grandma-missing-building-collapse-sot-ebof-vpx.cnn/video/playlists/top-news-videos/)
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th June 2021, 12:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,465
Posted By portlandatheist
you lucky lucky bastard :)

you lucky lucky bastard :)
Forum: USA Politics 23rd June 2021, 08:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,057
Posted By portlandatheist
Isn't "prioritized independent oversight of...

Isn't "prioritized independent oversight of police" and "abolitionist" mutually exclusive. I'm not sure what you mean by that term. The mantra here in Portland is "No Cops! No Prison! Total...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd June 2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,556
Posted By portlandatheist
good riddance.

good riddance.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 22nd June 2021, 03:26 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,840
Posted By portlandatheist
Gamer theory mode: If I'm getting pulled over...

Gamer theory mode:
If I'm getting pulled over (let's say I have drugs in the car) and I know it must not be for a minor offense like a burned-out bulb or expired tabs, I may be more inclined to give...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 22nd June 2021, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1,378
Views: 138,107
Posted By portlandatheist
Another rioter pleads guilty ...

Another rioter pleads guilty
CNNhttps://www.cnn.com/2021/06/22/politics/capitol-riot-guilty-plea-misdemeanor/index.html


Slapped with a $500 fine and probably won't see the inside of a jail cell.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 16th June 2021, 08:34 PM
Replies: 1,378
Views: 138,107
Posted By portlandatheist
Did you read my post on the demographics of the...

Did you read my post on the demographics of the rioters? A study (https://www.pbs.org/wnet/amanpour-and-company/video/studies-show-capitol-rioters-were-majority-white-men/) was conducted. There were...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 16th June 2021, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1,378
Views: 138,107
Posted By portlandatheist
They'll eventually collapse one way or the other....

They'll eventually collapse one way or the other. They are declared a terrorist organization by Canada and perhaps will here too (and even if they don't, the FBI has watching them closely) They are...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 16th June 2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 9,244
Posted By portlandatheist
A better option may be the new electric Ford F150...

A better option may be the new electric Ford F150 with a built-in power inverter
Details (https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1132334_ford-f-150-lightning-home-backup-power-what-tesla-powerwall)
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 16th June 2021, 01:03 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 9,244
Posted By portlandatheist
There isn't enough electricity to go around so do...

There isn't enough electricity to go around so do your part by reducing your cooking and cleaning so the bitcoin mining won't be interrupted!
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