Rants and WTF are you talking about and Coronavirus!

[QUOTE=EscapeArtist;2750298]The fact that someone can have a singular opinion about American society, a nation as large, diverse, and populous as all of Europe, suggests that the person does not have a good grasp of what really is America. To have a single opinion about American culture, American women, and American way of life as if California, Mississippi, New York, and Montana are anything alike makes as much a sense as having the same views of Spain, Germany, and Romania.

This observation applies not only to the replied poster's opinion but also to people making blanket statements regarding black and brown people in the US and other troll comments about American society.[/QUOTE]Actually is is the same. All have child support laws mandating nearly 50 percent of income given to ex spouse. All have the "rape shield" law which makes it unfair for women to allege fake rape claims. All have illegal prostitution which puts men in jail. All have police that are oppressive and would write a ticket for 5 mph over the speed limit! All have oppressive and regressive taxation and failure to provide for education and welfare of its citizens. All have the same language and same federal laws and constitution unlike Europe. And thus the USA is basically the same or similar no matter where one goes.

[QUOTE=EscapeArtist;2750298]The fact that someone can have a singular opinion about American society, a nation as large, diverse, and populous as all of Europe, suggests that the person does not have a good grasp of what really is America. To have a single opinion about American culture, American women, and American way of life as if California, Mississippi, New York, and Montana are anything alike makes as much a sense as having the same views of Spain, Germany, and Romania.

This observation applies not only to the replied poster's opinion but also to people making blanket statements regarding black and brown people in the US and other troll comments about American society.[/QUOTE]The problem with the US is basically that too many people are only concerned with making money and as a result do not partake in other activities such as having sex. This basically leads to a very frustrated populace resulting in a very negative society with many people seeking to make others as miserable as themselves. Where the upper echelons of society fall into that group there will be serious problems in the country.

[QUOTE=Turgid;2750767]The problem with the US is basically that too many people are only concerned with making money and as a result do not partake in other activities such as having sex. This basically leads to a very frustrated populace resulting in a very negative society with many people seeking to make others as miserable as themselves. Where the upper echelons of society fall into that group there will be serious problems in the country.[/QUOTE]There's a reason why people are overly concerned with making money. It's because it's fucking expensive and costly to have a comfortable middle class lifestyle in the United States these days. But people can and should realize that they can still be comfortable (and happy) with a little less, including less debt that they took out hanging over their heads to buy too much education (there is such a thing), too much house, and too much car. Fewer things. And more fucking! But with birth control to prevent unwanted pregnancies and the expense that comes with raising kids too!

[QUOTE=EscapeArtist;2750298]The fact that someone can have a singular opinion about American society, a nation as large, diverse, and populous as all of Europe, suggests that the person does not have a good grasp of what really is America. To have a single opinion about American culture, American women, and American way of life as if California, Mississippi, New York, and Montana are anything alike makes as much a sense as having the same views of Spain, Germany, and Romania.

This observation applies not only to the replied poster's opinion but also to people making blanket statements regarding black and brown people in the US and other troll comments about American society.[/QUOTE]Did I write everywhere same in US? I know New Yorkers are a bit different than Texans, but US are able to elect cow boy Reagan, or crazy fucking democracy and really harrassing women, Trump, or to shoot Black. Not a good example for society. Maybe Obama would have improved? But he didn't have power for.

[QUOTE=DrPoon;2750701]Actually is is the same. All have child support laws mandating nearly 50 percent of income given to ex spouse. All have the "rape shield" law which makes it unfair for women to allege fake rape claims. All have illegal prostitution which puts men in jail. All have police that are oppressive and would write a ticket for 5 mph over the speed limit! All have oppressive and regressive taxation and failure to provide for education and welfare of its citizens. All have the same language and same federal laws and constitution unlike Europe. And thus the USA is basically the same or similar no matter where one goes.[/QUOTE]Here we have a list of, at best, let's call them "subjective exaggerations," and 2 true claims of common language and federal regulations. All par for the course of PoonToon's verbal diarrhea that has been pointed out multiple posters who likely has placed him on their ignore list. I however keep pointlessly keep fighting the good fight.

[QUOTE=Turgid;2750767]The problem with the US is basically that too many people are only concerned with making money and as a result do not partake in other activities such as having sex. This basically leads to a very frustrated populace resulting in a very negative society with many people seeking to make others as miserable as themselves. Where the upper echelons of society fall into that group there will be serious problems in the country.[/QUOTE]I certainly agree that as a percentage of daily effort and stress, making money is generally a higher priority for the average American than a Western European. That is something that comes with a society that allows for a higher individual ceiling while providing for a smaller social safety net. Personally I wouldn't have it any other way, a society that rewards talent and strategic effort while placing a ceiling on the lazy, those with unremarkable talents, and those not willing to take risks. In all societies, the rich get richer and enjoys those spoils. But at least in America, the poor with talent and determination still has a shot.

That being said, post pandemic attitudes toward slaving at work has changed. I have the privilege of being surrounded by both the older generations and the upcoming younger generations in my professional and personal lives. In the young, I see a much healthier approach to work-life balance. While I hang on to my long time friends in their late 30's and over 40, when spending time with younger friends in their late 20's and 30's, I certainly sense a different attitude toward enjoyment of life deprioritizing finances where sex is definitely not in all that short supply.

While the media may talk about and focus on the videos of young, disgruntled, protesters, their attitudes in the real world are certainly not as angry as portrayed, and certainly not as negative as the older and middle aged. They're just quick to voice their opinions but in action are much easier going than my peers approaching 40 yo and up. I certainly enjoy younger millennials and Zoomers over the older millennials and Boomer generations.

The news reports that Ukraine assasinated a daughter of a Russian official. So essentially Ukraine has engaged in terrorist activity and the USA is subsidizing same. Terrible.

[QUOTE=Turgid;2750767]The problem with the US is basically that too many people are only concerned with making money and as a result do not partake in other activities such as having sex. This basically leads to a very frustrated populace resulting in a very negative society with many people seeking to make others as miserable as themselves. Where the upper echelons of society fall into that group there will be serious problems in the country.[/QUOTE]One more thing to add. Besides making money there is a sizable percentage of the USA which has the main goal of taking drugs. The USA has become a nation of drug addicts.

[QUOTE=EscapeArtist;2750298]The fact that someone can have a singular opinion about American society, a nation as large, diverse, and populous as all of Europe, suggests that the person does not have a good grasp of what really is America. To have a single opinion about American culture, American women, and American way of life as if California, Mississippi, New York, and Montana are anything alike makes as much a sense as having the same views of Spain, Germany, and Romania.

This observation applies not only to the replied poster's opinion but also to people making blanket statements regarding black and brown people in the US and other troll comments about American society.[/QUOTE]Heck even if you just look at Texas, anybody who was in Austin knows how different it is from the rest of Texas.

[QUOTE=DrPoon;2750809]The news reports that Ukraine assasinated a daughter of a Russian official. So essentially Ukraine has engaged in terrorist activity and the USA is subsidizing same. Terrible.[/QUOTE]No proof for this, when how many women and children killed by Putin? I wonder what he see when looking at him in the eyes in mirror.

Texas and Ukraine have a similar history.

More in common than both having a city named Odessa.

Texas was part of Mexico. Then Texan separatists declared themselves an independant republic which was recognized as an independant republic by the USA!

Then the USA annexed Texas. Then the Mexican American war began and lasted two years and also lead to the USA stealing California from Mexico.

Imagine what would have happened if all the European countries had backed Mexico and sanctioned the USA by training Mexicans and supplying them with Hi tech weapons and aid.

Even California would still be part of Mexico.

[QUOTE=Sirioja;2751054]No proof for this, when how many women and children killed by Putin? I wonder what he see when looking at him in the eyes in mirror.[/QUOTE]The CIA states that Ukraine was responsible. They should know since they monitor everyone's calls and email.

[URL]https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/05/us/politics/ukraine-russia-dugina-assassination.html[/URL]

[QUOTE=DrPoon;2751528]The CIA states that Ukraine was responsible. They should know since they monitor everyone's calls and email.

[URL]https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/05/us/politics/ukraine-russia-dugina-assassination.html[/URL][/QUOTE]How many times CIA lied? As liar as FKK prostitutes. I remember when I was a child about watergate. When CIA almost govern US.

It's funny to see one poster follow what I write. 8-9 months ago I wrote that Hessen was down and it was better value to go to Penelope and Gold. I remember him arguing because he thinks he is such an expert. Now things have gotten even worse in Hessen and spreading to Koln. Hilarious that the crazy expert writes the same things I discovered 8-9 months ago. I think he even uses the term "better value" when he used to brag about at paying more for beauty." It's madness. Psychologically ill madness.

Russia can levy a first strike against the USA to destroy probably 90-95% of the missle silos in the USA, and over 75% of the bombers, and nuclear submarines in port as well as 50% of carriers in port.

On the other hand Russia has its missiles on the truck system wherein there is no set location to strike back at! Plus Russia has 2000 more missiles than the USA.

Assuming a first strike which would target USA missle silos and spare population centers in the East. Even though probably 10 million dead at this point. Russia will demand that a surrender in exchange for sparing the East of the USA and 80% of the population in the East USA.

Sleepy Joe is playing a dangerous game of chicken with Russia on the Ukraine special military operation. Ukraine is clearly is not worth the risk of the USA citizens and all aid should be stopped ASAP.