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Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 45,517
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Well, there's your problem.

Well, there's your problem.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 8th March 2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 45,517
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Well, that's certainly one way to put it. I'm not...

Well, that's certainly one way to put it. I'm not going to rush to judgment, though. I'm sure there are different ways of interpreting "wasn't an EV."

Can't you spot propaganda when you see it?
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 1st March 2024, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1,124
Views: 31,404
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Cue temper tantrum, insult, citing of sources...

Cue temper tantrum, insult, citing of sources that don't support the argument being made, etc.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 29th February 2024, 02:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,074
Posted By TheGoldcountry
I wouldn't call "The Godfather" a terrible book,...

I wouldn't call "The Godfather" a terrible book, but they ignored about half of it for the film, and it is definitely better for it.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th February 2024, 08:35 PM
Replies: 683
Views: 15,692
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Every performer "utilizes modern technology." ...

Every performer "utilizes modern technology."

They don't all become billionaires at the top of their game for a decade.

I love the logic of dismissing somebody's achievements by saying "it...
Forum: USA Politics 24th February 2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1,656
Views: 69,642
Posted By TheGoldcountry
So let me get this straight: A woman...

So let me get this straight:

A woman shouldn't be able to make a medical decision about her own body, but moron anti-vaxxers can send their unvaccinated kids to school, like splashing gasoline on...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th February 2024, 07:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 974
Posted By TheGoldcountry
The casino where I work has cell phones for about...

The casino where I work has cell phones for about half the people employed there, so individuals can be reached directly on the floor wherever they are. They employ over 800 people, though of course...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th February 2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1,490
Views: 69,814
Posted By TheGoldcountry
I'm not British, so this isn't my problem, but in...

I'm not British, so this isn't my problem, but in my view we protect the rights that we cherish so that they don't disappear, not whether the particular individual cares or appreciates their value.
...
Forum: USA Politics 24th February 2024, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2,020
Views: 99,171
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Sawdust in their head?

Sawdust in their head?
Forum: USA Politics 23rd February 2024, 10:52 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 16,628
Posted By TheGoldcountry
He looked like he was searching for his handler...

He looked like he was searching for his handler to come stick their hand up his ass and talk for him.

What a ******* moron.
Forum: USA Politics 23rd February 2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 493
Views: 15,908
Posted By TheGoldcountry
I certainly hope so. But people are slow when it...

I certainly hope so. But people are slow when it comes to admitting that they may have made a mistake.
Forum: USA Politics 23rd February 2024, 12:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,063
Posted By TheGoldcountry
That is so cringey. "Nobody is in touch with...

That is so cringey.

"Nobody is in touch with culture like Trump." Mold, maybe.
Forum: USA Politics 21st February 2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 1,157
Views: 144,468
Posted By TheGoldcountry
The GOP is so nuts, if you just keep your head...

The GOP is so nuts, if you just keep your head down for a little bit, someone crazier will come along.

George Santos was a great lightning rod for idiots like Gaetz.
Forum: USA Politics 21st February 2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 37,565
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Boy, i used to love the smell of sawdust. ...

Boy, i used to love the smell of sawdust.

Apparently, it's a gateway drug? The more you know.
Forum: USA Politics 16th February 2024, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1,157
Views: 144,468
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Cue the finger pointing at her. "It's not...

Cue the finger pointing at her.

"It's not fair! The dirty whore tricked him into sex! HE'S the victim!"
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th February 2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,758
Posted By TheGoldcountry
She used a young girl's life and identity for her...

She used a young girl's life and identity for her own ******** political games.

She's a worm.
Forum: Trials and Errors 3rd February 2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 1,059
Views: 160,785
Posted By TheGoldcountry
I hope I get so lucky that in my next home...

I hope I get so lucky that in my next home invasion the perp decides to take a dump before murdering me.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd February 2024, 07:37 PM
Replies: 683
Views: 15,692
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Well, I can't speak for young, famous, beautiful...

Well, I can't speak for young, famous, beautiful billionaires, but it annoys the hell out of me when people assume I'm on "their" side, just because I look like them.

Funnily enough, it seems to...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 1st February 2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 683
Views: 15,692
Posted By TheGoldcountry
This thread needs to be split off. I want to get...

This thread needs to be split off. I want to get back to important things, like Tay-Tay at the Super Bowl.
Forum: USA Politics 1st February 2024, 02:01 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 8,850
Posted By TheGoldcountry
I have a friend in Oakland who has seen 4 dead...

I have a friend in Oakland who has seen 4 dead bodies in public in the last year.

I have never seen a dead body just lying in the street (except for a couple car accidents.)

Oakland is...
Forum: Trials and Errors 28th January 2024, 11:05 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 18,944
Posted By TheGoldcountry
A whole lot of poison in that well, there. ...

A whole lot of poison in that well, there.

That being said, convictions are often looked at for improper procedure. You can say "Hey, I believe the guy is guilty, but he was railroaded."...
Forum: USA Politics 26th January 2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 4,490
Posted By TheGoldcountry
I don't know about Texas, but in California...

I don't know about Texas, but in California people are supposed to be allowed access to waterways and bodies of water. Is the Rio Grande off limits to Texans? Will citizens be arrested for trying to...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th January 2024, 02:35 PM
Replies: 970
Views: 29,340
Posted By TheGoldcountry
I thought that long ago when I first heard of the...

I thought that long ago when I first heard of the concept of a "personal pronoun." Isn't that just a nickname?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 21st January 2024, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 45,517
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Since this imaginary customization is entirely in...

Since this imaginary customization is entirely in your mind, one could say that indeed anything is possible.
Forum: USA Politics 21st January 2024, 03:41 PM
Replies: 564
Views: 9,784
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Yeah, me too, thanks.

Yeah, me too, thanks.
Forum: USA Politics 21st January 2024, 03:33 PM
Replies: 564
Views: 9,784
Posted By TheGoldcountry
This is the underlying problem in the US, I...

This is the underlying problem in the US, I think.

In my opinion, most people who support the death penalty do so because they believe in some kind of commensurate punishment, which I understand....
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 19th January 2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 970
Views: 29,340
Posted By TheGoldcountry
If the debate was about developmental disorders,...

If the debate was about developmental disorders, I would be solidly on the side of deferring to them on the issue.

The debate never was about that of course. It's always employed as a red herring...
Forum: USA Politics 19th January 2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,133
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Keep your mind-reading and psychological...

Keep your mind-reading and psychological projection to yourself.

My life doesn't revolve around this board, and I'm not going to let any arrogant white nationalist on the internet tell me what I...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 19th January 2024, 02:04 PM
Replies: 970
Views: 29,340
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Yes. A human being is unique, being comprised of...

Yes. A human being is unique, being comprised of thousands upon thousands of different variables and qualities.

We're not asking you to arbitrarily lump all of humanity into different categories....
Forum: USA Politics 19th January 2024, 01:38 AM
Replies: 564
Views: 9,784
Posted By TheGoldcountry
No.

No.
Forum: USA Politics 17th January 2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,133
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Pathetic cop-out.

Pathetic cop-out.
Forum: USA Politics 17th January 2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,133
Posted By TheGoldcountry
I'm still trying to square how it's an open...

I'm still trying to square how it's an open border that the Feds are doing nothing about, yet they need to bar the Border Patrol from the border.

Sounds like they're more concerned with hiding...
Forum: USA Politics 16th January 2024, 03:17 AM
Replies: 493
Views: 15,908
Posted By TheGoldcountry
The State of Delusion.

The State of Delusion.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 5th January 2024, 07:30 PM
Replies: 455
Split Thread: Homelessness Issues
Views: 7,655
Posted By TheGoldcountry
I don't rush in to fight fires, either, but if I...

I don't rush in to fight fires, either, but if I see buildings burning down everyday with no one doing anything, it's fair to say "we can't just ignore this" even if I don't personally buy a fire...
Forum: USA Politics 3rd January 2024, 01:39 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 8,850
Posted By TheGoldcountry
You keep coming up with gems that literally no...

You keep coming up with gems that literally no one else has said. Do you know what "lying" is?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 30th December 2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 467
Views: 65,334
Posted By TheGoldcountry
As they always say, "can't see the ocean for the...

As they always say, "can't see the ocean for the water."
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 22nd December 2023, 08:47 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,228
Posted By TheGoldcountry
The irony of you projecting this on others when...

The irony of you projecting this on others when you are obviously delighted by the fact that it was a black person is what is hilarious.

Explain: what does supporting BLM have to do with her...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 22nd December 2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,228
Posted By TheGoldcountry
I kind of appreciate the outright racism, rather...

I kind of appreciate the outright racism, rather than the glossy "just asking questions" we sometimes get. Gets to the heart of the matter.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 12th December 2023, 01:34 AM
Replies: 616
Views: 92,566
Posted By TheGoldcountry
On the TV show "Weeds" the oldest kid was selling...

On the TV show "Weeds" the oldest kid was selling "head" cheese sandwiches as code for weed, until someone actually wanted to try the very popular head cheese and was confused by what he got.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 11th December 2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 7,083
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Sir, this is the internet. Credentials? We don't...

Sir, this is the internet. Credentials? We don't need no stinkin' credentials.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 11th December 2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 7,083
Posted By TheGoldcountry
The guy on the street corner saying crazy things...

The guy on the street corner saying crazy things gets my sympathy.

The guy who thinks pizza parlors are secret cabals for pedophiles, and that they need to shoot them up, that's a little tougher.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 11th December 2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 7,083
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Flat-earthers seem kind of child-like,...

Flat-earthers seem kind of child-like, "everything I see is flat, therefore...." types. (or trolls.)

Sovcits have an immature view of how reality works, combined with antagonistic, anti-social,...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th December 2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 467
Views: 65,334
Posted By TheGoldcountry
You should see Christianity.

You should see Christianity.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 7th December 2023, 08:40 AM
Replies: 683
Views: 15,692
Posted By TheGoldcountry
No, she's a musician.

No, she's a musician.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 30th November 2023, 04:05 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,818
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Well, clearly, they both share the blame. ...

Well, clearly, they both share the blame.

He's a violent racist, and... she can't keep her mouth shut.

You have to see both sides.

/s
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 18th November 2023, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 45,517
Posted By TheGoldcountry
At a certain point in discussions (and that point...

At a certain point in discussions (and that point here was long ago), it becomes obvious that someone is either 1)immune to logic, and hell-bent on being willfully obtuse, or 2) a troll.

I leave...
Forum: USA Politics 13th November 2023, 12:57 PM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 45,909
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Trump thinks his BMs should be "media...

Trump thinks his BMs should be "media events."
Forum: USA Politics 11th November 2023, 09:02 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 11,157
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Nah, all that adrenochrome she drinks finally...

Nah, all that adrenochrome she drinks finally kicked in and saved her.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th November 2023, 04:04 PM
Replies: 1,069
Views: 41,185
Posted By TheGoldcountry
It's wonderful that you lead such a sheltered...

It's wonderful that you lead such a sheltered life.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th November 2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 1,069
Views: 41,185
Posted By TheGoldcountry
Chuck Connors had a rifle, I'd be scared.

Chuck Connors had a rifle, I'd be scared.
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