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Conservative ICON Rudy Giuliani: 2 NYC Cops Were Killed Because Obama Told Everyone To 'Hate The Police' - 3 Updates
Corporate America's 5 Most Despicable and Cowardly Acts of 2014 - 1 Update
hey unifarva, where is a good place to meet single women? - 2 Updates
How Evangelical Christians (and The GOP) See Mental Health - 1 Update
hey %, can i come to your house on christmas eve? - 2 Updates
has robby ran abaft the minquiers? - 1 Update
YEA BUT - 1 Update
what will unifarva be doing on christmas eve? - 1 Update
is % one of santa's elves? - 1 Update
is unifarva so excited and he just can't hide it? - 2 Updates
is % tired of unifarva's signature in his posts? - 1 Update
does unifarva have nice furniture? - 1 Update
did unifarva ever get a swirlie in high school? - 1 Update
is unifarva excited to open up presents christmas morning? - 1 Update
Congress Can't Prevent Tax Cheat Michael Grimm(R!) From Taking Seat In House - 1 Update
does unifarva like eggo waffles? - 1 Update
how will unifarva's career in rspw be remembered? - 1 Update
Remember when Republicans filibustered Obama's cybersecurity bill just to be dicks??? - 1 Update
does % ever want to take a trip to australia? - 2 Updates
Conservative ICON Rudy Giuliani: 2 NYC Cops Were Killed Because Obama Told Everyone To 'Hate The Police'
"Jason Todd!!!" <janklowicz24@yahoo.com>: Dec 23 06:47PM -0800
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 8:43:37 PM UTC-5, James Cain Is A Dead, Obese, Hillbilly Pedo wrote:
> >> stupid as you are.
> > Try reading my revised explanation.
> Try not being a fuck-up, Gary.
As soon as you try not sucking Rob Horine's dick, Chad.
Jason
syvyn11 <robhorine711@yahoo.com>: Dec 23 07:25PM -0800
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 6:40:38 PM UTC-5, Jason Todd!!! wrote:
> You would appear to be lumping any and all criticism of the police in with those chants of death to the police.
> Am I wrong?
> JASON
If you have to ask if you're wrong.... then... well...
And what if I started saying
"WHAT DO WE WANT? DEAD LIBERALS! WHEN DO WE WANT THEM? NOW!" Would you be so dismissive?
me <mooseheadjack13@gmail.com>: Dec 23 07:54PM -0800
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 10:25:51 PM UTC-5, syvyn11 wrote:
> If you have to ask if you're wrong.... then... well...
> And what if I started saying
> "WHAT DO WE WANT? DEAD LIBERALS! WHEN DO WE WANT THEM? NOW!" Would you be so dismissive?
From you? Yes. Because you are an insane fringe lunatic, just like the morons shouting death to cops.
Despite the model Fox News follows, a few deranged lunatics screaming the same nonsense over and over again does not mean it is what the majority wants, or believes
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Corporate America's 5 Most Despicable and Cowardly Acts of 2014
"Karolina Dean...Where the HELL is my monkey?" <platniumtangent@gmail.com>: Dec 23 07:53PM -0800
Now you know why The GOP Loves these guys..
It's that time of year, when we look back over the past 12 months to remember America's most offensive and irresponsible corporate actions against citizens. The field is crowded, ladies and gentlemen, but five companies stand out for achieving new and spectacular heights in making a mockery of decent human values. From the cowardly to the stupid to the dangerous, here are some of the worst of the worst of 2014.
1. Uber: Terrorism is profitable. Taxi app Uber, which has now reached an astonishing valuation of $40 billion, has put the pedal to the metal on anti-social activity over the last year. Its misdeeds range from ripping off drivers, to blowing up prices during peak times, to using shady tactics to squash rivals, to failing to run background checks on drivers, one of whom was arrested for kidnapping a woman and taking her to a motel to sexually assault her.
Uber then decided that reporters who shared unflattering stories about the company might need a little "opposition research" to give the news media "a taste of its own medicine." Emil Michael, senior vice president of business, suggested his company should spend $1 million to dig up dirt on journalists who dare to criticize it. BuzzFeed reported that Uber gained access to the personal travel data of one of its reporters without her consent while she was writing an article about the company.
That's pretty disgusting, but this is the piece de resistance: In Sydney, Australia, Uber jacked up prices for rides to four times the normal rate during the recent armed hostage crisis which left three people dead. Nothing like a terrorist attack to raise the profit margin!
2. Sony Pictures Entertainment: Free speech be damned. Then we have Sony, a major Hollywood studio, which on November 24 was hacked by a group calling itself the Guardians of Peace. A great deal of private company data was suddenly made public, and many have pointed the finger at North Korea's cyber attack squad for the leak. Several months ago, North Korea had threatened to retaliate for the release of The Interview, a comedy depicting the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
The hacks have revealed some bad things going on at Sony, including what appears to be a habit of paying high-profile men more than women for the same work and a series of stomach-turning emails between two Sony bigwigs making racist remarks about President Obama's supposed taste in films.
But what's worse is what Sony decided to do when the hackers threatened terror attacks on theaters showing the film. Sony dropped the picture, a move which violates basic American values of free speech. As James Poniewozik, Time Magazine's TV critic points out, even if theaters were afraid to show the film, Sony could immediately stream it on demand. Sony's action also may put American citizens at greater risk going forward because in the wake of such a spectacular pay-off, such threats of terrorism may well increase: It "gives angry parties -- foreign states or anyone with an axe to grind -- incentive to do it again," Poniewozik wrote.
3. Aetna: Good Samaritans deserve bankruptcy. Health insurers are pretty formidable in the screw-you-over category, but Aetna outdid itself this year. The company was reported to have billed a man $165,000 for "out-of-network" care when he received injuries while trying to rescue a teenaged girl from a terrible car accident in 2013. This Good Samaritan ended up with second- and third-degree burns while trying to save another human being's life, and landed in the hospital for a week.
Aetna rewarded him for his bravery by refusing to cover his care on the excuse that his injuries "were not severe enough to require acute-care treatment for a week" at a burn unit that was out-of-network. The man provided documentation and letters from doctors stating that his care was appropriate, but got nowhere with Aetna. He kept fighting and finally got an independent examiner to determine that Aetna should pay half the claim, and eventually the medical facility itself waived charges. If there were ever a case showing that American corporate behavior is out of line with American values, Aetna wins the prize.
4. Comcast: Welcome to customer service hell. Who doesn't despise Comcast? The company has committed itself to spreading misery from the mountains to the prairies at every opportunity. The result is an I Hate Comcast Facebook page and even a dedicated comcastmustdie.com website.
Who can forget this past summer's infamous recording of customer and former Engadget editor-in-chief Ryan Bloc trying to disconnect his service while being treated to the insane ministrations of a customer service representative straight out of a Kafka novel? Then there was the case of graphic artist Adam Fraim, who simply tried to move his service from one location to another and got a bill from Comcast for a $2,789 cancellation fee. Never mind that Fraim was not canceling, and had even arranged a service appointment to turn on cable at his new location. And let's not forget Hillary Murphy, who was watching the World Series and just a few days from giving birth when a Comcast technician, after twice rescheduling, arrived at her Orinda, CA house to move a telephone line and replace her set-top box with the latest version, only to cause her Internet, phone and television to go down for four straight days, causing a panicked Murphy enormous stress as she tried to get the company to respond. And so on. Is death by customer service possible? Possibly.
5. Walmart: Holidays are for fat-shaming. Walmart is no stranger to worst-of lists and joins us yet again this year for star billing. In between finding new and creative ways to abuse employees by tactics ranging from stealing wages to brand-new pregnancy discrimination charges, and supporting the horrific treatment of animals, the company made time to fat-shame America's women with a revolting Halloween promotion.
For plus-sized women, the company offered a selection of outfits under the heading, "Fat Girl Costumes." After a social media outcry, Walmart backtracked, issuing an apology and then changing the heading to "Women's Plus-Size Halloween Costumes." When it comes to size, Walmart is a giant among corporate miscreants.
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hey unifarva, where is a good place to meet single women?
The Brunei Bindlestiff <unifarva@gmail.com>: Dec 23 07:35PM -0800
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 9:37:42 PM UTC-5, robert wrote:
> i wanna know.
bot here
"%" <persent@gmail.com>: Dec 23 08:57PM -0700
robert wrote:
> i wanna know.
in the lobby of his building
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How Evangelical Christians (and The GOP) See Mental Health
"Karolina Dean...Where the HELL is my monkey?" <platniumtangent@gmail.com>: Dec 23 07:50PM -0800
The holiday season, especially Christmas, often exists as a symbol of hope and joy in the Christian community. But this may not be true for all believers. According to a recent study completed by Lifeway Research , one in four American adults suffer from mental illness, and the Christian church is no exception.
The study indicated that although nearly half of evangelical Christians believe that mental illness can be overcome by "Bible study and prayer alone", the thinking behind this belief is evolving. Whereas in 2007 evangelical writer and musician Carlos Whittaker was told by his pastor to not even speak about his struggle with anxiety, this year, prominent pastor Rick Warren hosted a day-long conference on addressing mental illness in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
As part of the Guardian's recent examination of how evangelical Christian churches address mental illness , we asked our readers to submit their stories about their own experience with mental illness or how their individual church discussed it.
While these stories do illustrate a range of experiences, from negative to positive, the responses indicate that churches of all denominations are making steps, slowly, to constructively address mental health.
'The future is full of hope'
I have never been depressed myself, but seem to fall into friendship with people who are. I have talked with friends coping with varying levels of depression. I never feel like I have anything substantial to say other than expressing how much I love them and believe in their ability to get better. It's hard to watch, but I try to be there for them as much as I can.
After Robin Williams's death, my senior pastor delivered a powerful message on how there is and always will be hope found in God. He went through a passage on Elijah (1 Kings 19) showing how God took Elijah through his depression. It was fantastic for me because it gave me a biblical basis for how to address my depression in the future, to take care of yourself and to keep listening for the still small voice that is God saying that everything is worth it.
I only moved to the city I live in now about two years ago, and the sermon I mentioned is the only time I can remember mental health being addressed. Since then I've noticed we've adopted the phrase, "The future is full of hope" to our church's livestream and podcast intros, so I think addressing mental illness is becoming less taboo, but it's still a hard topic to broach when there are so many differing ideas on it within as large a congregation as we have. - Rachel Pierce, 23, California, Christian - Baptist
'The more we talk about it, the more people seem able to talk about it'
I had a "breakdown" in my 30s; a phobic anxiety episode with panic attacks, agoraphobia and some mild depression. I was off work for three months and received counselling from the church for 12 months. I was mildly depressed as a result of bullying in a parish I was serving in my 50s. Members of my family suffer from anxiety and some from depression.
I am vicar of the church I belong to and mental illness is an issue we have been addressing for some time. We provide informal support for folk with substance abuse and addiction issues. We regularly teach at Sunday services about mental health problems and how to seek help. One of our clergy (not me) is a former mental health nurse and so is able to help in a professional way. It is my hope that there is no stigma attached to suffering from mental health problems in our church, but it is an issue which needs addressing constantly.
The more we talk about it, the more people seem able to talk about it! We are conservative evangelicals (as per the original article) but I don't think in my time here we have ever stigmatised those who suffer from mental health problems. The church has a history of welcoming those with learning disabilities, behavioural problems, depression and other mental health issues. - John Simmons, 60, UK, Church of England
'I've been told that any mental health problems in my life are caused by unrepentant sin'
I've experienced depression, anxiety, PTSD. My latest church did not address it at all in over two years. Over the course of my life, from Baptist to fundamentalist to Presbyterian churches, I've been told that any mental health problems in my life are caused by a) incorrect theology or b) unrepentant sin.
Most have stated directly that they do not believe that mental illness exists, but that every supposed illness is a spiritual problem. Psychology and psychiatry were almost always distrusted as demonic, and reading my bible more and obeying my pastor were the solution. - Samantha Field, 27, Maryland, Christian - Progressive
'Our church address mental illness with great scepticism'
I have taught creative writing to several groups of adults with mental health challenges and also have ministered to them with my husband who is a member of the clergy. Our church address mental illness with great scepticism. Our denomination in the UK has guidelines regarding mental health issues, but they are evolving in use in local congregations. - Catherine, UK, Seventh-Day Adventist
'It was a relief to hear that I wasn't alone'
I have dealt with anxiety and PTSD at different times in my life. Currently these issues are under control, but I have to maintain balance and healthy relationships in my life or else they can flare up again.
In the past, churches either didn't acknowledge or talk about mental illness, or, when I was a child, the church I attended stigmatized those with described as having symptoms of psychosis, i.e. saying things such as the Devil has taken over a person's mind, etc.
After going through a divorce a few years ago, I started attending a church known to offer support to people in difficult circumstances. Even though it was Evangelical, I went to Twin Lakes Church because they conveyed a message of love and compassion, which is what Christianity is supposed to be about, in my opinion.
I was extremely shocked when the teaching pastor, Rene Schlaepfer, delivered a message about his own challenges with OCD this last year. It was incredibly moving and was such a relief to hear how this representative of the church struggled with these issues and that I wasn't alone. I felt like this not only represented a breakthrough for me, but for those around me who looked like they could also identify with what Rene had shared. Jesus set an example of humility for his followers - and it doesn't get more humbling than sharing your mental health struggles with others in a public forum. I feel very blessed to have found this affirming faith community. - Kris, 43, California - Christian
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hey %, can i come to your house on christmas eve?
The Brunei Bindlestiff <unifarva@gmail.com>: Dec 23 07:45PM -0800
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 8:37:16 PM UTC-5, robert stickler wrote:
> > lol
> > over at my house of course
> why didnt you invite me?
why?
"%" <persent@gmail.com>: Dec 23 08:54PM -0700
robert stickler wrote:
>> lol
>> over at my house of course
> why didnt you invite me?
because lisa's going to be there
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has robby ran abaft the minquiers?
The Brunei Bindlestiff <unifarva@gmail.com>: Dec 23 07:47PM -0800
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 8:32:27 PM UTC-5, robert stickler wrote:
> > Posted by Mimo Usenet Browser v0.2.5
> > http://www.mimousenet.com/mimo/post
> you telling me you've never seen short circuit!
I havent
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YEA BUT
"%" <persent@gmail.com>: Dec 23 08:52PM -0700
robert stickler wrote:
>> Posted by Mimo Usenet Browser v0.2.5
>> http://www.mimousenet.com/mimo/post
> now i am beating my head into the wall!
did you take your shoes off first
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what will unifarva be doing on christmas eve?
The Brunei Bindlestiff <unifarva@gmail.com>: Dec 23 07:43PM -0800
yes you do
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is % one of santa's elves?
The Brunei Bindlestiff <unifarva@gmail.com>: Dec 23 07:41PM -0800
generally not
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is unifarva so excited and he just can't hide it?
robert stickler <rjs2084@aol.com>: Dec 23 06:24PM -0800
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 6:26:26 PM UTC-5, SPAZZCATAZ. wrote:
> > > http://www.mimousenet.com/mimo/post
> > thats sad.
> yes it is
unifarva lives such a meager existence!
The Brunei Bindlestiff <unifarva@gmail.com>: Dec 23 07:41PM -0800
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 9:24:03 PM UTC-5, robert stickler wrote:
> > > thats sad.
> > yes it is
> unifarva lives such a meager existence!
lol
you don't exactly live the high life wallflower!
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is % tired of unifarva's signature in his posts?
The Brunei Bindlestiff <unifarva@gmail.com>: Dec 23 07:39PM -0800
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 9:25:00 PM UTC-5, robert stickler wrote:
> > > you're so freaking secretive!
> > I don't believe putting my info out there like you due
> what kind of personal info do i ever put out there?
your real named, address, phone number
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does unifarva have nice furniture?
The Brunei Bindlestiff <unifarva@gmail.com>: Dec 23 07:38PM -0800
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 9:25:30 PM UTC-5, robert stickler wrote:
> > I have a chair.
> > im hoping to get some ffrom st Vincent de paul soon though
> that cheap ass place?
you've heard of it?
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did unifarva ever get a swirlie in high school?
The Brunei Bindlestiff <unifarva@gmail.com>: Dec 23 07:36PM -0800
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 9:34:26 PM UTC-5, robert stickler wrote:
> yes or no?
we never did things like that in my day
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is unifarva excited to open up presents christmas morning?
The Brunei Bindlestiff <unifarva@gmail.com>: Dec 23 07:36PM -0800
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 9:35:33 PM UTC-5, robert stickler wrote:
> i am!
what presents?
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Congress Can't Prevent Tax Cheat Michael Grimm(R!) From Taking Seat In House
"Karolina Dean...Where the HELL is my monkey?" <platniumtangent@gmail.com>: Dec 23 07:36PM -0800
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.) may be about to plead guilty to a felony, but there's nothing Congress can do to stop him from taking his seat in the House early next month.
"The only time there would be a clash between his ability to serve and his conviction, if he gets one, would be if he has to leave and enter a federal facility," said Stan Brand, a former top lawyer for the House. "If he's not sentenced to incarceration, that issue never comes up."
Grimm was hit with a 20-count federal indictment before he easily won re-election in November, and he will reportedly plead guilty to one count of federal tax evasion at a 1 p.m. court hearing on Tuesday.
Grimm, a former Marine and FBI agent, said during the campaign that he would resign if unable to serve, presumably a reference to the possibility of his being imprisoned. The charge to which he is expected to plead guilty carries significant potential jail time, but the sentence would be up to the judge.
The New York Daily News reported Monday that if Grimm is not sentenced to jail time, he will argue that he should serve in Congress.
Brand said Grimm would have that right.
"The framers felt the ultimate choice of the people in the district is what prevails, and if they want a convicted felon, that's their right," Brand said. "We can all say 'Oh, isn't it terrible,' but if that's what the people of Staten Island want, then they're entitled to have that."
"It's great grist for the comedy shows, but legally and constitutionally, hey, welcome to America," Brand added.
Of course, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) can make life difficult for Grimm, and can try to convince him to quit. House leaders have called on members to resign for lesser offenses. Boehner's office was not immediately prepared to comment Monday.
The House Committee on Ethics could also start its own action against Grimm, with the possible outcome of recommending his expulsion, which would require a vote of the House.
"Even after that," said Brand, "if they decided not to impose the extreme sanction of expulsion, he would be free to serve."
And that's the way the founders of the nation wanted it, he added.
"Grimm was re-elected by his constituents with full knowledge that he had been charged," said Brand.
So when the House starts work on Jan. 6, Grimm can be there if he wants to be, and if he hasn't shuffled off to a federal penitentiary.
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does unifarva like eggo waffles?
The Brunei Bindlestiff <unifarva@gmail.com>: Dec 23 07:35PM -0800
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 9:40:47 PM UTC-5, robert wrote:
> yes or no?
NO
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how will unifarva's career in rspw be remembered?
The Brunei Bindlestiff <unifarva@gmail.com>: Dec 23 07:34PM -0800
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 9:41:19 PM UTC-5, robert wrote:
> i wanna know.
how will YOURS?
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Remember when Republicans filibustered Obama's cybersecurity bill just to be dicks???
"Karolina Dean...Where the HELL is my monkey?" <platniumtangent@gmail.com>: Dec 23 07:34PM -0800
One would think that the media would be mentioning this in light of the recent attacks on computers... Sony ... North Korea ... hackers ...
NYT, August 2, 2012, Cybersecurity Bill Is Blocked in Senate by GOP Filibuster, (BARF WARNING -- there is big picture of Joe Lieberman.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/03/us/politics/cybersecurity-bill-blocked-by-gop-filibuster.html?_r=0
A cybersecurity bill that had been one of the Obama administration's top national security priorities was blocked by a Republican filibuster in the Senate on Thursday, severely limiting its prospects this year.
The bill would have established optional standards for the computer systems that oversee the country's critical infrastructure, like power grids, dams and transportation.
The next paragraph says everything you need to know about Democrats in recent years:
In the hopes of winning over Mr. McCain and the other Republicans, the bill had been significantly watered down in recent weeks by its sponsors, led by Senator Joseph I. Lieberman, who made the standards optional. Original versions of the bill said the standards would be mandatory and gave the government the power to enforce them.
They watered it down hoping to get Republican votes, made the rules optional, etc -- and it was filibustered anyway.
As for the media silence about this right now, this is sort of like how two police officers were killed by two people who had been at the Bundy Ranch, and they laid a Tea Party flag on one of the officers and ... nothing in the news about that. But the killings of two cops in NYC, we have wall-to-wall coverage blaming protesters, liberals, Obama, etc...
Just sayin'...
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does % ever want to take a trip to australia?
robert <rjs2085@yahoo.com>: Dec 23 06:43PM -0800
yes or no?
The Brunei Bindlestiff <unifarva@gmail.com>: Dec 23 07:33PM -0800
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 9:43:38 PM UTC-5, robert wrote:
why?
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