What's wrong TOM? Deleted your vile comment eh? That's good, anyone paying attention to your daily garbage and lies already knows all about you anyway.
I'm guessing Luke or Luke signed in with one of his TOM accounts did not drop in to wish anyone a Merry Christmas? I think he makes it clear by his behavior that it is the same person. I mean, how unlikely that another "TOM" (all caps) would decide he also had the same grudge against RN and decide to relentlessly troll this blog? I don't get what the point is. Anyway, "Merry Christmas" as well as another full year closer to death for me tomorrow.
On this, the 25th day of December 2016 we wish ALL the best the season has to offer. And so we say Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
Regardless of where one live on this globe we all call home, regardless of our job, religious affiliation, political leanings, sexual orientation, or anything else one may think of we are, or at least ought to be, brothers and sisters in our one common attribute, We're All Humans.
he Dalai Lama reminds us:
When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.
The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good.
We hope the incoming president reflects on and understands the simple and profound truths the Dalai Lama expresses in such simplicity.
The Dalai Lama would kinda be the anti Ayn Rand, don't you think? BTW, as per the NY IntelligencerTrump described himself as an Ayn Rand fan. He said of her novel The Fountainhead, "It relates to business (and) beauty (and) life and inner emotions. That book relates to ... everything". He identified with Howard Roark, the novel's idealistic protagonist who designs skyscrapers and rages against the establishment.
Apparently many do not understand the good elements in Rand's philosophy, particularly the concept of rational self interest. That's fine as everyone has their own views and opinions. Hopefully they're based on reading, rational thought, and reflection leading to understanding.
Yeah I quickly read the Trump is the "New King" brouhaha. Simply incredible!
TOM/Steve/Luke, as we noted earlier none of your vile comments, F bombs, or other totally un-Christian blathering will be posted. As they are deleted unread enjoy your mental masturbation.
Merry Christmas Les, Shaw, Dave, Jerry, BB, dmarks, Dervish and all other visitors to this blog of merry heart and good faith! I've been playing so much Christmas music at church, I've just about had it. Just woke up from a sweet nap. The sun is shining bright after the rain. Kids are coming over for Christmas Dinner. Ham, Mac n Cheese, Banana Nut Bread, Hot Chocolate, Goodies all around.
Be of good cheer and have a strong and successful 2017.
Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and Seasons Greetings from the Leeward Islands. Yesterday, Saint Lucia. Today Barbados. Tomorrow Saint Kitts. An Inkredible getaway.
As you know I'm not a religious guy in the conventional/classical sense. But there is something to be said for the SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS, meaning how Christ the man taught his followers to live and treat others.
On a different note. I read about your medical issue sometime ago on another weblog. I don't know if you ever check your weblogs anymore but I left a comment there.
Our thoughts are with you Jersey and we're sure you'll defeat your adbersary. We are sending good vibes your way.
RN USA is a No Judgement Zone (to steal from Planet Fitness), so please, No Judgement of others. We reserve the right to delete any such comment immediately upon detection.
All views are welcome. As long as the comment is on topic and respectful of others.
by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Birthplace o Independent Conservatism Liberty -vs- Tyranny As the chickens come home to roast... Unbelievable we have been this stupid. ( Reuters ) - Global leaders on Saturday arranged a round of emergency calls to discuss the twin debt crises in Europe and the United States that are causing turmoil in financial markets . After a week that saw $2.5 trillion wiped off global stock markets, they are under pressure to show political leadership and reassure markets that Western governments have both the will and ability to reduce their huge and growing public debt loads. French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who chairs the G7/G20 group of leading economies, conferred with Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron ahead of a call planned for this weekend by G7 finance ministers and central bankers. "They discussed the euro area and the U.S. debt downgrade. Both agreed the importance of working together, monitoring the situation closely
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by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Liberty -vs- Tyranny The race is close, very close, with the momentum shifting to Romney. However, my take is the shift, as significant as it has been, came too late and too little. Progressives no doubt are biting their nails because as much as they prefer not to acknowledge it, this one is a real cliff hanger. Reminiscent of 2000. It is true if Obama loses this one progressives throughout the land will be wailing and gnashing their teeth. For them it will be a great undoing of their greatest hopes and dreams. Of course the other fifty percent of America will view it quite differently. So, as the polls close tomorrow, and the tabulating of the vote goes late into the night, we can be sure of a few thing... The nation will remain polarized, the puppet masters behind the curtains will continue calling the shots, the debt and deficits will continue, no mater who wins. And America will continue to ask why. Tomorrow, as I visit my polli
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Rational Nation U S A Purveyor of Truth Eleven days into 2016 and still recovering from the hustle and bustle of the preceding year end holidays I was looking for something to get me back to normal and give me a great belly splitting laugh. But that laugh needed to be a laugh caused by something that was funny because of the great truths it held. Today that great belly splitting laugh happened. June 28, 2015 Jeff Landry, an aide to Donald Trump, scratched the back of his right leg with his left shoe, stalling. You have to answer just right , or he goes apeshit . Jeff remembered grimly what a pleasant change he’d thought this job would be, but now he looked back on those six harrowing weeks working for Harvey Weinstein like a long-ago Hanukkah. The question Trump had put to him was “How do we close this?” Jeff played it safe: “I say go big.” Trump lit up. “I can do big,” he said. “This whole thing, which was my idea, incidentally, and a very good idea, really a very gr
"Buddhanature is the innate primordial freedom of the mind, which is naturally imbued with wisdom, compassion, power, and bliss." Karl Brunnholzl Today's guest post is by Karyn Winrich. She is a personal accountant with over 20 years of experience in the field. She believes that with some strategic planning, anyone can take charge of their financial wellness. This is the reason why she created Financial-Literacy , to offer helpful and practical advice to people from all walks of life to establish a more financially secure present and future. Without further ado, on to the informative article. Image via Pexels 14 Simple Steps to Setting Up a Nonprofit Organization Do you want to start a nonprofit organization? Maybe you’re thinking about ways you can improve the lives of people in your community, or perhaps you want to help people going through crises nationally or internationally. Whatever your goals, it’s essential to know what you’re getting into so
Merry Christmas RN.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jerry. We hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.
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ReplyDeleteWe leave this comment so all can see what a miserable sick excuse of a human being TOM really is.
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What's wrong TOM? Deleted your vile comment eh? That's good, anyone paying attention to your daily garbage and lies already knows all about you anyway.
DeleteMERRY CHRISTMAS! RN, and please take ALL your crap and SHOVE IT WHERE THE SUN DON'T SHINE.!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you also.
ReplyDeleteLikewise on the rest as well.
The Capital Christmas tree looks looks familiar ! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you BB Idaho! Wishing you and your family a joyous holiday season as well.
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ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family, RN. Peace.
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ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, RN!
ReplyDeleteDon't let the trolls who aren't even worthy of being between the Grinch's toes get you down.
Trolls? I really enjoy deleting their pointless idiocy. Especially TOM's anal regurgitations.
DeleteMerry Christmas to you and yours dmarks
Dmarks, RN, BB & Jerry... Merry Christmas to you and yours...
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DeleteBack at ya Dave!
ReplyDeleteWe enjoy your reasoned commentary Dave. Please feel free to visit often.
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ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to Dave, Les, Mr. Sanders, Pamela D Hart, Octo, Truth, BB, Jersey, Jerry, Shaw... and I hope I didn't forget anyone!
ReplyDeleteThe very best to you for a safe and joyous holiday season.
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DeleteThank you dmarks. Merry Christmas to you too.
DeleteI'm guessing Luke or Luke signed in with one of his TOM accounts did not drop in to wish anyone a Merry Christmas? I think he makes it clear by his behavior that it is the same person. I mean, how unlikely that another "TOM" (all caps) would decide he also had the same grudge against RN and decide to relentlessly troll this blog? I don't get what the point is. Anyway, "Merry Christmas" as well as another full year closer to death for me tomorrow.
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DeleteYes. I wrote a post for my blog about it if anyone is interested.
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DeleteOn this, the 25th day of December 2016 we wish ALL the best the season has to offer. And so we say Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteRegardless of where one live on this globe we all call home, regardless of our job, religious affiliation, political leanings, sexual orientation, or anything else one may think of we are, or at least ought to be, brothers and sisters in our one common attribute, We're All Humans.
he Dalai Lama reminds us:
When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.
The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good.
We hope the incoming president reflects on and understands the simple and profound truths the Dalai Lama expresses in such simplicity.
The Dalai Lama would kinda be the anti Ayn Rand, don't you think? BTW, as per the NY Intelligencer Trump described himself as an Ayn Rand fan. He said of her novel The Fountainhead, "It relates to business (and) beauty (and) life and inner emotions. That book relates to ... everything". He identified with Howard Roark, the novel's idealistic protagonist who designs skyscrapers and rages against the establishment.
DeleteApparently many do not understand the good elements in Rand's philosophy, particularly the concept of rational self interest. That's fine as everyone has their own views and opinions. Hopefully they're based on reading, rational thought, and reflection leading to understanding.
DeleteYeah I quickly read the Trump is the "New King" brouhaha. Simply incredible!
TOM/Steve/Luke, as we noted earlier none of your vile comments, F bombs, or other totally un-Christian blathering will be posted. As they are deleted unread enjoy your mental masturbation.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Les, Shaw, Dave, Jerry, BB, dmarks, Dervish and all other visitors to this blog of merry heart and good faith! I've been playing so much Christmas music at church, I've just about had it. Just woke up from a sweet nap. The sun is shining bright after the rain. Kids are coming over for Christmas Dinner. Ham, Mac n Cheese, Banana Nut Bread, Hot Chocolate, Goodies all around.
ReplyDeleteBe of good cheer and have a strong and successful 2017.
Merry Christmas Flying Junior! It sounds as though you had a busy and joyful Christmas.
DeleteEnjoy the family dinner because they are among life's many treasures and are what memories are made of.
Always of good cheer, even given that the consequences of November's election may prove disastrous in the near AND long run.
A strong and successful 2017 to you and your family too!
Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and Seasons Greetings from the Leeward Islands. Yesterday, Saint Lucia. Today Barbados. Tomorrow Saint Kitts. An Inkredible getaway.
ReplyDeleteJust be a mindfull mollusc and stay out of their fishing nets!
DeleteMerry Christmas, Les!
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Thanks Jersey, same to you and yours!
DeleteAs you know I'm not a religious guy in the conventional/classical sense. But there is something to be said for the SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS, meaning how Christ the man taught his followers to live and treat others.
On a different note. I read about your medical issue sometime ago on another weblog. I don't know if you ever check your weblogs anymore but I left a comment there.
Our thoughts are with you Jersey and we're sure you'll defeat your adbersary. We are sending good vibes your way.