the watcher

Discussions on US politics aren't simple. Neither " Democrats are just as bad " or " It's all because of the Republicans " are correct (or wrong for that matter) . Regardless Chomsky dives into it. We don't have many years left of this icon.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/aug/28/crazy-off-the-charts-records-has-humanity-finally-broken-the-climate

The similarities between Trump /US and mid 1930s Germany continue to build.

There are many reasons and causes that people become addicted or over consume alcohol. Indeed it is often to self medicate to hide or mute pain,hurt or other mental issues. Some people's brains are hard wired differently and experience a stronger rush of pleasure causing endorphins. This can overwhelm the brain and it will shut down the reception of those endorphins. This often causes people to respond by drinking even more. Alcoholism or Alcohol Use Disorder is vastly under diagnosed. It takes many different forms but one thing that is the same is the damage, hurt and pain that it causes to those around them. I'm very sorry that you had to go through a childhood like that. I wish you all the best in dealing with it.

A pretty big generalization but I like the quote regardless. " Christianity started in Palestine as a fellowship; it moved to Greece and became a philosophy; it moved to Italy and became an institution; it moved to Europe and became a culture; it came to America and became an enterprise.” Rev. Sam Pascoe.

How F ing stupid can you be ?

Woli!!!

Just another example of a failing, collapsing state. How far they fall and what comes out the other end, who knows. Scary s**t.

So it's now controlled by each State ?

I picked it up in Gimli while I was at the film festival. I can't remember the name of the store. They called it a " General Store " but it was more of a touristy thing. A good selection of local / prairie books though.

Speaking about traveling the Assiniboine I recently picked up" Boats and Life on Manitoba Waterways " by Ben W. Holyk. There are some fascinating pictures of the various watercraft that have worked our lakes and rivers. Including a couple with Fort Garry in the background. It's hard to imagine steamboats on the Red and Assiniboine rivers loaded with hundreds of people and cargo.

Its quite a few years ago but we might have spent a night there if you have riverside property.

100% on that. When my wife and I turned 50 we decided to canoe from Brandon to the Forks. We took our time and did it in 12 days. From Brandon to Portage ( especially Brandon to 34 hwy) is amazing. You would ever guess you were paddling in Southern MB farming country. On the entire trip we only met one other group. Brandon to 34 is an absolute gem hidden under everyone's nose. Portage to the perimeter - meh. Perimeter to the forks - entertaining.

Sweet !!!

That's a catch. And a beauty too

Nice work by Bailey to get that 1st

Disgusting. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/aug/23/g20-poured-more-than-1tn-on-fossil-fuel-subsidies-despite-cop26-pledges-report

Apparently a Nazi is now anyone you dislike or disagree with .

It's not just money. He has the training . The KGB years will have reinforced his natural ruthless tendency.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/aug/21/trump-election-giuliani-sidney-blumenthal

What the hell was that ?

God I hate in game interviews

Pick 6!!!!

Hey, she is completely right. She's bat **** crazy.

The whole world needs a heavy dose of mind your own F###ing business. Who am I to tell someone else who they should love or be are attracted to. Or how they feel about who they really are .( gender wise ) .It's got nothing to do with me. Neither does what someone's choice about carrying a fetus to term. Or for that matter what books are in a library. If I find them offensive, I won't read them or let my children read them. Like I said, the whole world would be better off if we took a pill ( figuratively) and minded our own business.