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Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube
chuckpo comments on May 10, 2019:
I do think there's a difference between a formidable interviewer and an asshole. The guy clearly got to Shapiro and actually brought out some of my own discomfort with Shapiro, but the interviewer had a clear agenda to either embarrass Shapiro, trash the USA, or both. Ben was the one with good ...
ScottforKing replies on May 12, 2019:
@chuckpo I think that the interviewer wanted what most people want today (unfortunately): fame and wealth.
Ben Shapiro gets DESTROYED by conservative BBC journalist Andrew Neil - YouTube
FrankZeleniuk comments on May 10, 2019:
I think Mr Neil, unlike most political interviewers wishing only to score points and "gotchas", was genuinely interested in Mr. Shapiro's answers. Unfortunately, Mr. Shapiro interpreted the line of questioning as being the usual "news" show attack on conservatism and tried to dismiss it as such. ...
ScottforKing replies on May 12, 2019:
He's still a young man, he will learn.
45 I love my president!Am curious what people think about California.
shoebop comments on Apr 5, 2019:
I have very serious concerns for CA. I think it may have gone past the PONR. The socialists have done their job in the schools there since the 60s and have created a socialist/globalist culture in all the larger urban centers. It would take a major political cataclysm to turn things around there ...
ScottforKing replies on May 12, 2019:
@Dixie You should try living in Canada and not be socialist! If Canadians vote in Trudeau again this October, I am thinking seriously of asking for political asylum in the US. What keeps me sane is not focussing on what is wrong but on how to make it right again, knowing that it will take at least thirty years.
Government Debt The idea that it is okay to take money from our grandchildren, and leave them ...
Dixie comments on May 9, 2019:
I don't see how the national debt can ever be paid. It seems that we are way past the possibility of it ever getting paid. Money isn't even real anyway,it's not even backed by gold anymore.
ScottforKing replies on May 12, 2019:
@Dixie That the education system does not encourage our youth to spend less than they make, but buy lottery tickets as a means to a happier life is a conflict of interest that has always troubled me.
Government Debt The idea that it is okay to take money from our grandchildren, and leave them ...
Dixie comments on May 9, 2019:
I don't see how the national debt can ever be paid. It seems that we are way past the possibility of it ever getting paid. Money isn't even real anyway,it's not even backed by gold anymore.
ScottforKing replies on May 12, 2019:
We may or may not be able to pay it back with the help of time and good management, or we end up defaulting, the government bonds being worth less, the value of the dollar shrinks and prices of everything deflates. I think what is more important is that when anyone lives with no debt, they have more freedom in their lives.
Project Brat-Swap (part two) 

 Two weeks later - Johnny's second letter to his parents ...
MWhite comments on May 12, 2019:
is there a link I can use to check out what this is all about?
ScottforKing replies on May 12, 2019:
I'm new to this system so bear with me. Try clicking on my picture and that ought to take you to my home page (?) and look for Project Brat Swap part one. If you can't find it, let me know. ScottforKing
Project Brat-Swap (part four)

 About three weeks later - Johnny's third letter arrives To...
Dixie comments on May 11, 2019:
Well,third letter is at least ,non-threatening. Sounds like he might actually come around. Very interested to see how this all turns out.
ScottforKing replies on May 11, 2019:
Thank you, I hope that you are having as much fun as I am.
Project Brat-Swap (part three)

 
 Nabeel writes to thank Johnny, who is at his home My ...
Dixie comments on May 10, 2019:
Has Jhonny sent a second letter home yet?
ScottforKing replies on May 10, 2019:
You have missed part two. Do I have a home page here at IDW where you can read all from there?
Project Brat-Swap 

 
How we began: Our group was formed when we, a group of ...
CRBG comments on May 9, 2019:
Is this for real? Is it legal? The brat kid has an American passport, right? The kid can easily go to an American embassy, and the embassy will fly him back home, where he'd be given legal counsel and be able to sue his parents, right? There's no way parents can take their kid on a trip and then...
ScottforKing replies on May 9, 2019:
Don't worry, Johnny has written another letter home. Let's see if the project will work.
Jordan Peterson reacts to Saatchi Gallery's decision to cover up controversial artworks.
chuckpo comments on May 9, 2019:
So much hatred of Christian values while embracing an even more rigid religion. Hard to justify the duplicity. The left isn't about making sense these days.
ScottforKing replies on May 9, 2019:
When you don't stand for something, you stand for nothing and are easily swayed by someone is certain about almost anything. Once a liberal idea is made real, it ceases to be liberal, and now years have passed and there is less hope and more wishful thinking that only impresses five and six year olds. No wonder they make no sense.
Project Brat-Swap 

 
How we began: Our group was formed when we, a group of ...
JacintaL comments on May 9, 2019:
I’d have written back and told him that for obscenity and personal attack he stays a week longer!
ScottforKing replies on May 9, 2019:
I believe another letter is coming.
Learning how to deal with verbal abuse, we must first understand what it is and why some people do ...
ScottforKing comments on May 4, 2019:
I noticed no pictures of women or mothers playing the abusive role.
ScottforKing replies on May 6, 2019:
@Gerri4321 In these parts there is a saying, "be sure to keep your side of the street clean." I had to learn that in order for me to move on upwards. Groups that work to bring families that have murder in them, and have success, wow.
Learning how to deal with verbal abuse, we must first understand what it is and why some people do ...
ScottforKing comments on May 4, 2019:
I noticed no pictures of women or mothers playing the abusive role.
ScottforKing replies on May 6, 2019:
@Gerri4321 Not suggesting, adding to a really important discussion. Keep on keeping on.
Learning how to deal with verbal abuse, we must first understand what it is and why some people do ...
ScottforKing comments on May 4, 2019:
I noticed no pictures of women or mothers playing the abusive role.
ScottforKing replies on May 5, 2019:
@Gerri4321 One cannot change what one denies. It's best to get abuse out of the dark shadows, into the light and talk about it.
Learning how to deal with verbal abuse, we must first understand what it is and why some people do ...
ScottforKing comments on May 4, 2019:
I noticed no pictures of women or mothers playing the abusive role.
ScottforKing replies on May 5, 2019:
@Gerri4321 Not assigning blame, just raising the point that you commented on.
About stupidity
Farmergramma comments on May 3, 2019:
I think you need to define what you mean by "stupid" before I can sensibly answer your question.
ScottforKing replies on May 4, 2019:
To quote R_D_Russel quoting Forrest Gump: "My mama always said: stupid is as stupid does."
About stupidity
Farmergramma comments on May 3, 2019:
I think you need to define what you mean by "stupid" before I can sensibly answer your question.
ScottforKing replies on May 4, 2019:
The English actor and comedian John Cleese once said: "If you're very, very stupid, how can you possibly realize that you're very, very stupid" You'd have to be relatively intelligent to realize how stupid you are."
About stupidity
RichardD comments on May 3, 2019:
"Everyone" thinks people are stupid?
ScottforKing replies on May 4, 2019:
But do you?
About stupidity
chuckpo comments on May 3, 2019:
Yeah, we're stupid. Ignorance isn't stupid. Not knowing you're ignorant is stupid. If not knowing you're ignorant was an energy, we'd have solved our costless renewable energy problem.
ScottforKing replies on May 4, 2019:
@chuckpo, @Pate49 I will reserve my opinion of you two until I meet you, however, I don't think any of us are on a futile search, if it's to cause sensible action. As far as I have observed, there is a lot of people repeatedly making the same mistakes, expecting a different result, expecting their government to deal with their issues they created. I don't think that continuing this model is good long term planning.
About stupidity
chuckpo comments on May 3, 2019:
Yeah, we're stupid. Ignorance isn't stupid. Not knowing you're ignorant is stupid. If not knowing you're ignorant was an energy, we'd have solved our costless renewable energy problem.
ScottforKing replies on May 4, 2019:
@Pate49, @chuckpo I thought that laziness begets ignorance which begets arrogance.
About stupidity
chuckpo comments on May 3, 2019:
Yeah, we're stupid. Ignorance isn't stupid. Not knowing you're ignorant is stupid. If not knowing you're ignorant was an energy, we'd have solved our costless renewable energy problem.
ScottforKing replies on May 4, 2019:
@Pate49, @chuckpo If it is an action, is it caused because of laziness?
About stupidity
R_D_Russell comments on May 3, 2019:
My mama always said, "Stupid is as stupid does." -Forrest Gump
ScottforKing replies on May 4, 2019:
That was the brilliance of the movie that most people missed.
About stupidity
MADcHATTER comments on May 4, 2019:
Ignorance can be educated, violence can be incarcerated and insanity can be medicated...but you simply cannot fix stupid.
ScottforKing replies on May 4, 2019:
I almost agree with you, I have met some highly educated people who are book smart but people stupid. So what exactly is educated? Is it one that challenges the student to think for themselves?
So just what is a goal?
jwhitten comments on May 2, 2019:
I thought the first part of your post was most telling-- how our political leaders are TELLING US what OUR GOALS are. THAT is the first problem, IMO.
ScottforKing replies on May 2, 2019:
That they tell us what we should all want is perfect for those who are too lazy or incompetent to think for themselves. Not so good for anyone who can and wants to think for themselves, yeah I agree, then it's a big problem.
So just what is a goal?
parsifal comments on May 2, 2019:
all good. and now a most terrible question - what is your purpose?
ScottforKing replies on May 2, 2019:
@parsifal My goal is to improve the odds that tomorrow will be a better day than today, by trying to make today a better day than yesterday, in the smallest way possible and in anyway possible, in order to reach my goal each day. Being trying to be kinder to other drivers on the road, by trying to be better at communicating with others during the day has a purpose for me now. It has worked for me.
So just what is a goal?
DrN1 comments on May 2, 2019:
Score
ScottforKing replies on May 2, 2019:
@DrN1 As far as the classic definition goes, dealers and junkies have only an aim, it is only for themselves that they do what they do. A goal is for others, an aim is for oneself.
I have an experiment I am going to attempt.
R_D_Russell comments on May 1, 2019:
Sacrifice is the universal language. It doesn’t matter what country, what language, race, gender, age, or from what time you are coming from – everyone speaks sacrifice. To be a friend is to sacrifice your time and energy to be there for them when they need you. To be a spouse to ...
ScottforKing replies on May 2, 2019:
@R_D_Russell a philosopher as well!
So just what is a goal?
DrN1 comments on May 2, 2019:
Score
ScottforKing replies on May 2, 2019:
Ye of few words, perhaps you might elaborate?
So just what is a goal?
RichardD comments on May 2, 2019:
One of their stated aims is to lift people out of poverty https://labour.org.uk/manifesto/
ScottforKing replies on May 2, 2019:
Ah yes, well intentioned. How far out of poverty? Do the means justify the end? Where does it end?
So just what is a goal?
Farmergramma comments on May 2, 2019:
From my observation those on the Left want greater governmental control over citizens and the means of production. The degree and type of desired governmental control varies with each Leftist group. None of them trust other citizens to successfully run their own lives. So they appear to be fear ...
ScottforKing replies on May 2, 2019:
Are you suggesting that the so-called leftists want more or less complete control over everything and everyone so that everyone will be as happy as those in control see fit? Is their goal to have everyone as happy as everyone else? And as miserable?
So just what is a goal?
parsifal comments on May 2, 2019:
all good. and now a most terrible question - what is your purpose?
ScottforKing replies on May 2, 2019:
Do you mean to ask what is my goal?
I have an experiment I am going to attempt.
R_D_Russell comments on May 1, 2019:
Sacrifice is the universal language. It doesn’t matter what country, what language, race, gender, age, or from what time you are coming from – everyone speaks sacrifice. To be a friend is to sacrifice your time and energy to be there for them when they need you. To be a spouse to ...
ScottforKing replies on May 2, 2019:
Are you a poet? You sound as though you have lived it.
Problems and issues Once upon a time, there was a time when children were taught by their elders ...
TommyB comments on Apr 26, 2019:
How does the saying go? It's not a mistake until you refuse to fix it? Something like that.
ScottforKing replies on Apr 28, 2019:
Are you saying that you tried to fix other people's problems and you were resented? I agree on the problem of codependent behaviour. I have found greater success in being available to help others solve their own problems and be appreciated.
Problems and issues Once upon a time, there was a time when children were taught by their elders ...
waynus comments on Apr 27, 2019:
I cannot remember a time when everyone was responsible, I can recall being told to be responsible for myself. The Government is not not going to help you and neither is anyone else, if you want a good life you have to do it yourself. I think it is a modern phenomenon to look to the government to...
ScottforKing replies on Apr 28, 2019:
@Jacobmlaw Wow! Wow! Why couldn’t you find a simpler quest such as how to solve the Israeli/Palestinian question? My roots are dirt poor, my mother was the eldest of ten children born in 1929 in the same house as Ma and Pa Kettle on the farm, but her family had no farm, they lived on the edge of a poor town. They were simple people with little or no education, but not stupid, hard living and would work hard to better what they had. My father came from a similar background but from a town across the bay from a small city. Everyone one of my uncles and aunts, mother and father did better than where they started, and so have I. It would be unfair for me to presume to speak for poor people, the best I can do is speak for myself and tell you what I learned that I think allowed me to loosen the hold of the roots on being poor had. Let me know.
Former VP Joe Biden launches 2020 presidential bid - YouTube
Kindalibertarian comments on Apr 26, 2019:
I could never be a politician. It would be so embarrassing to produce crap like this.
ScottforKing replies on Apr 27, 2019:
That's why I would rather be a King!
Democrats are horrible pieces of human garbage. Prove me wrong
MilesPurdue comments on Apr 27, 2019:
I would say that is a statement generalizing a group, some Republicans have done negative things too. I will ask which Democrat is a piece of human garbage?
ScottforKing replies on Apr 27, 2019:
@MLACANA Creepy Joe could be the next President, that just icky!
Problems and issues Once upon a time, there was a time when children were taught by their elders ...
waynus comments on Apr 27, 2019:
I cannot remember a time when everyone was responsible, I can recall being told to be responsible for myself. The Government is not not going to help you and neither is anyone else, if you want a good life you have to do it yourself. I think it is a modern phenomenon to look to the government to...
ScottforKing replies on Apr 27, 2019:
@Jacobmlaw I couldn't agree more. Many problems can not be fixed, for example poverty and ignorance which can only be dealt with. Unless you are a socialist in your thinking, then all bets are off in trying to fix that as well to the point of not allowing anyone the freedom to be poor.
Problems and issues Once upon a time, there was a time when children were taught by their elders ...
waynus comments on Apr 27, 2019:
I cannot remember a time when everyone was responsible, I can recall being told to be responsible for myself. The Government is not not going to help you and neither is anyone else, if you want a good life you have to do it yourself. I think it is a modern phenomenon to look to the government to...
ScottforKing replies on Apr 27, 2019:
Amen to that lobster boy! I thought that that is what all of us gathered here are doing.
Questioning Capitalism An undercurrent of questioning of the benefits of capitalism is beginning...
ScottforKing comments on Apr 24, 2019:
Why do the leftists, like Khanna, believe that they can speak for what all the people want? For what it's worth, I think that most people want opportunity to improve their lot in life, they want more freedom to determine their future, therefore, less government. I see the struggle as between ...
ScottforKing replies on Apr 26, 2019:
@Germaine While we were all getting fat and lazy, the political class learned that they could keep their jobs and create more if they continued to deliver what we wanted, implying that it will be forever. This has lead us to borrowing money from our unborn children in order to live beyond our means now. And spending beyond our means strategy, has lead to most government departments now resembling crisis centres running out of money. It is, as you said, mostly irrational and detached from objective reality and sound logic, unless the intention has been all along to place most of the population into slavery in the next generation or two.
Questioning Capitalism An undercurrent of questioning of the benefits of capitalism is beginning...
ScottforKing comments on Apr 24, 2019:
Why do the leftists, like Khanna, believe that they can speak for what all the people want? For what it's worth, I think that most people want opportunity to improve their lot in life, they want more freedom to determine their future, therefore, less government. I see the struggle as between ...
ScottforKing replies on Apr 25, 2019:
@Germaine I suspect we agree on many other points. The people who created the Constitution were trying to achieve a balance of power, it appears we have moved away from balance. My question is: how do we return to a place of more balance.
I've gotten a lot of backlash for the truths I have said about Trump.
ScottforKing comments on Apr 22, 2019:
You sound like many people I have met, not happy about the direction things are going, but do not have a viable alternative that others would follow. Unfortunately most of us kinda sorta don't really want change unless it's the change they want. Got any clear concise ideas for a different ...
ScottforKing replies on Apr 25, 2019:
@DuranDuran It is my humble opinion that Trump does not hold to the Constitution as he might, although he is better than most of the Democrats. If we want freedom and liberty that has been granted in the Constitution we have to learn again how we have to earn it each and every day and not expect someone else to give it to us. Just say'n.
Questioning Capitalism An undercurrent of questioning of the benefits of capitalism is beginning...
ScottforKing comments on Apr 24, 2019:
Why do the leftists, like Khanna, believe that they can speak for what all the people want? For what it's worth, I think that most people want opportunity to improve their lot in life, they want more freedom to determine their future, therefore, less government. I see the struggle as between ...
ScottforKing replies on Apr 25, 2019:
@Germaine Market forces drive supply and demand and therefore prices, except when government steps in to "help". Interest rates fell like a stone after 2000 because of government intervention and created inflation in the housing prices, which are now beyond the reach of too many first time buyers. I am not suggesting no government, that's only after we all become angels. Government stepping in to break up corporations that are "too big to fail" might be a topic worth discussing. I agree that government ought to be there to defend personal freedom and the constitution. There has been lately a great deal of over stepping authority by government, dictating what will be defined as equal outcome and what is, or is not fair for everyone. Continuing in this way will keep us on the road to serfdom.
I've gotten a lot of backlash for the truths I have said about Trump.
ScottforKing comments on Apr 22, 2019:
You sound like many people I have met, not happy about the direction things are going, but do not have a viable alternative that others would follow. Unfortunately most of us kinda sorta don't really want change unless it's the change they want. Got any clear concise ideas for a different ...
ScottforKing replies on Apr 24, 2019:
@DuranDuran Answer maybe: because we are too lazy and ignorant to do it for ourselves?
Nobody wants to work on themselves.
REParker comments on Apr 23, 2019:
You generalize. That's not true of everyone.
ScottforKing replies on Apr 24, 2019:
@WilyRickWiles Are you saying that the common characteristic of the leftist thinking is that they simply believe that they know better?
Nobody wants to work on themselves.
waynus comments on Apr 23, 2019:
There seems to be a decided lack of willingness to accept the world for what it is and instead of trying to make it better, trying to blame someone else. The big surprise to so many, is that not everyone agrees with them. People have lost sight of the need to work with those we do not agree with ...
ScottforKing replies on Apr 24, 2019:
If I may suggest, a different goal, assuming the direction we in the West are going even has a goal.
Nobody wants to work on themselves.
StephenHenkel comments on Apr 23, 2019:
Seems like you may be projecting, mate. Surely there are quite a few folk who are introspective and working on themselves, right? Haven't you ever worked on yourself a bit? Wouldn't that mean "Nobody wants to work on themselves" is false? Surely, working on oneself is hard, but plenty of ...
ScottforKing replies on Apr 24, 2019:
@jwhitten I think we have been polarized because of the how, not the what. After all, we all want the same things.
Nobody wants to work on themselves.
StephenHenkel comments on Apr 23, 2019:
Seems like you may be projecting, mate. Surely there are quite a few folk who are introspective and working on themselves, right? Haven't you ever worked on yourself a bit? Wouldn't that mean "Nobody wants to work on themselves" is false? Surely, working on oneself is hard, but plenty of ...
ScottforKing replies on Apr 24, 2019:
Hey, don't call me Surely. When one knows how to do anything well, it looks easy. That the importance of awareness is not encouraged today is a sin.
Nobody wants to work on themselves.
The_Farseer comments on Apr 24, 2019:
I have cultivated many skills over the years. I've played Bass guitar for 21 years, for example. Most people never work on themselves, but how would they? Some don't have the time, some don't know what to do with themselves.
ScottforKing replies on Apr 24, 2019:
Everyone has time to work on themselves, it's a matter of being aware enough to see the value in doing so. I'm not sure that awareness can ever be taught but it can be enhanced in those who show interest. I think too few are being encouraged today.
A Canadian Man has been convicted of "family violence" for referring to his child as "she" instead ...
CRBG comments on Apr 24, 2019:
Here's the link to the article:
ScottforKing replies on Apr 24, 2019:
At first they make it legal, then they make it compulsory. So sad they no not what they do.
I've gotten a lot of backlash for the truths I have said about Trump.
ScottforKing comments on Apr 22, 2019:
You sound like many people I have met, not happy about the direction things are going, but do not have a viable alternative that others would follow. Unfortunately most of us kinda sorta don't really want change unless it's the change they want. Got any clear concise ideas for a different ...
ScottforKing replies on Apr 24, 2019:
@DuranDuran I can read the frustration in your writing, I think that it comes from the same place that mine does, trying to make some sense of what is going on these days. So far after many years of thinking and reading, the best sense I can make is, it does make sense as long as one is focused on the very short term, a.k.a. crisis management with a political smile. There does not seem to be much long term thinking, as evidenced by the ever expanding debt everywhere. Borrowing from our unborn children so we can enjoy an entitled lifestyle is not good long term thinking, unless your aim is to create a population of slaves.
I've gotten a lot of backlash for the truths I have said about Trump.
ScottforKing comments on Apr 22, 2019:
You sound like many people I have met, not happy about the direction things are going, but do not have a viable alternative that others would follow. Unfortunately most of us kinda sorta don't really want change unless it's the change they want. Got any clear concise ideas for a different ...
ScottforKing replies on Apr 23, 2019:
@DuranDuran My fundamental problem with the political class today is that they appear to not have any long term goal, so no purpose behind their aims or actions, they appear to be aimless. This is not a good place to be because it allows anyone else who talk like they do have purpose - the leftists for instance - to take the spot light for themselves and talk about how bad things are and how only they can make it good again. Unfortunately it hasn't turned out that way and now we have the political class spending most of their time fundraising for the next election which should be every four years.
I've gotten a lot of backlash for the truths I have said about Trump.
ScottforKing comments on Apr 22, 2019:
You sound like many people I have met, not happy about the direction things are going, but do not have a viable alternative that others would follow. Unfortunately most of us kinda sorta don't really want change unless it's the change they want. Got any clear concise ideas for a different ...
ScottforKing replies on Apr 22, 2019:
@DuranDuran If I may suggest, be as brief as possible for two reasons, people are more likely to read it, and two, if it's good anyone should be able to understand it. Look forward to hearing back.
I've gotten a lot of backlash for the truths I have said about Trump.
Germaine comments on Apr 22, 2019:
I get the same thing here all the time - Trump's lies are OK because all politicians lie. That is nonsense. Few lies in politics are OK or acceptable. Neither is crooked stuff. The problem is, how do we hold them accountable? There are only two parties and people and interests with free speech ...
ScottforKing replies on Apr 22, 2019:
The only way to hold anyone accountable is to measure them against what they promise. If you where to hire someone to build you a house, perhaps you would start with drawings of what you expect the house to look like, along with a budget, then you and your family can measure the builders progress, hold them accountable for not delivering at any time during the building. The political class is no longer building anything, no longer do they deal with problems, they only discuss or try to resolve issues.
Once Upon A Time “Once upon a time there was a single celled organism who, despite having no ...
Judah80 comments on Apr 17, 2019:
Uh, just one question. Where did our hero come from?
ScottforKing replies on Apr 18, 2019:
You seem to be well acquainted with the little guy, or gal, I wonder if it had a consciousness that helped it to survive?