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by lazyboy
Sat Dec 03, 2016 3:01 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Figuring Out Religion
Replies: 4052
Views: 1384790

Re: Figuring Out Religion

Maddy, I enjoyed that link. There's a deep connection and meaning underlying the apparent differences in religion. There have been several in the recent past and now more current Christian mystics who have developed a deep affinity for Buddhism. One of the first I read about is Thomas Merton. http:/...
by lazyboy
Thu Dec 01, 2016 10:02 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Where Keynes and Trump intersect
Replies: 1
Views: 2197

Re: Where Keynes and Trump intersect

Much thanks, Kriegsspiel. Keynes was if anything a brilliant mind and also, it appears, prophetic.
by lazyboy
Thu Dec 01, 2016 9:44 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Draining the Swamp?
Replies: 19
Views: 13092

Re: Draining the Swamp?

Mountaineer wrote:Too bad Webb got sidelined. He seems line a good guy.

http://thefederalist.com/2016/12/01/jim ... y-keynote/
Thanks for this link, Mountaineer, Webb offers a very sound and intelligent point of view.
by lazyboy
Mon Nov 28, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Flashback 1978: Barney Miller and the Gold Bug
Replies: 3
Views: 3571

Re: Flashback 1978: Barney Miller and the Gold Bug

:) Thanks Ad! I loved that show- it had such great characters.
by lazyboy
Mon Sep 05, 2016 4:38 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Figuring Out Religion
Replies: 4052
Views: 1384790

Re: Figuring Out Religion

I've been enjoying this conversation. I have respect and reverence for everyone's true nature and ground of being. I also have a fondness for lightening the load and, as well, for terrapins and the blues. COSMOLOGY by Billy Collins I never put much stock in that image of the earth resting on the bac...
by lazyboy
Fri Sep 02, 2016 3:24 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Single Payer Healthcare
Replies: 62
Views: 32237

Re: Single Payer Healthcare

WiseOne, how do you feel about CT scans? One was just ordered for me because a "little spot" was found on an ultrasound of my liver. So they want to get a closer look. Otherwise, my blood work for liver and kidneys is good. The ultrasound has been done each year for a while since being a sustained ...
by lazyboy
Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Single Payer Healthcare
Replies: 62
Views: 32237

Re: Single Payer Healthcare

That's Medicare patients, meaning the population age 65 or older plus disabled and people with certain severe illnesses that allowed them to qualify for Medicare. The stats you posted are thus not that surprising. I dare you to find a person > 65 who hasn't been diagnosed with hypertension and hype...
by lazyboy
Sat Aug 27, 2016 6:31 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: YouTube Junkie
Replies: 1230
Views: 588353

Re: YouTube Junkie

Possibly this video could be on new thread, maybe "Endless Wars".
The Riverbank by Paul Simon :
https://youtu.be/E5CySdSYnNQ

The sound quality is not CD quality.
by lazyboy
Thu Apr 07, 2016 12:31 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: YouTube Junkie
Replies: 1230
Views: 588353

Re: YouTube Junkie

Thank You Canada  (The Ted Cruz Song)

https://youtu.be/0oG3BwIXsog

Not your fault, Gosso
by lazyboy
Tue Mar 29, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Running shoes/sneakers
Replies: 38
Views: 21875

Re: Running shoes/sneakers

I'v been able to buy New Balance (made in America!) for a discount at Big 5 Sporting Goods. http://www.big5sportinggoods.com/store/
by lazyboy
Fri Mar 25, 2016 12:26 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: The True Story of Lawrence of Arabia
Replies: 1
Views: 1776

Re: The True Story of Lawrence of Arabia

Thanks, MG. There's a great and tragic history lesson here.
by lazyboy
Tue Mar 15, 2016 11:35 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: YouTube Junkie
Replies: 1230
Views: 588353

Re: YouTube Junkie

MediumTex wrote:
TennPaGa wrote:
Kriegsspiel wrote: Ted Cruz Bad Lip Reading.

These are all fantastic.
:D
That's really good.

His comments in the video seemed far more authentic than his actual comments.

Great! Just looking at the eyes of his wife and girls... I imagine that what he is really saying is pretty weird.
by lazyboy
Tue Mar 15, 2016 2:17 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Corporations and Political Speech
Replies: 102
Views: 27626

Re: Corporations and Political Speech

Maddy wrote:
jafs wrote: That's also because that industry gives a lot of money to legislators, right?
No argument there.
+1
by lazyboy
Sun Mar 06, 2016 9:21 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Music for Cats
Replies: 15
Views: 5782

Re: Music for Cats

Finally, Dave the Music Catcomposer sent this update: "Kickstarter 18 The Album is Finished! Posted by David Teie (Creator) Fifty minutes of all-new music for cats is now in the pipeline Dear MusicforCats backers, This week the album will be mastered at Bias Studios and next week it will be delivere...
by lazyboy
Fri Feb 19, 2016 8:25 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Men, women and sex
Replies: 89
Views: 32143

Re: Men, women and sex

The central insight of Buddhism is that human desire invariably leads to suffering. If you substitute "sin" for "desire", you could almost say that Jesus was a Buddhist in many of his teachings. Buddhism teaches that as you begin to tame desire, you begin to open yourself up to higher states of awa...
by lazyboy
Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:40 pm
Forum: Stocks
Topic: Demographics and the Stock Market
Replies: 16
Views: 12227

Re: Demographics and the Stock Market

Thanks for the very insightful post, MT. As an early boomer, actually hit 65 in 2010, it reinforces the notion to be in a stock light portfolio because of my age whether I'd be following the PP or a BH approach. This demographic trend, though, would mean that younger investors should be far less bul...
by lazyboy
Fri Feb 12, 2016 2:43 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Google Chrome: restoring prior sessions
Replies: 17
Views: 7085

Re: Google Chrome: restoring prior sessions

I don't know if this helps but I recently upgraded my iMac to OSX El Capitan. I use Chrome and I always have stored tabs that I want to save. Now, upon logging off or shutting down there is a check box to save or restore all tabs- it appears automatically. Before the upgrade I used to have to go in ...
by lazyboy
Fri Feb 12, 2016 2:16 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Figuring Out Religion
Replies: 4052
Views: 1384790

Re: Figuring Out Religion

I've been enjoying reading this exchange on religion. The discussion topic can include other religions. Today, a friend sent a group email that resonated with me and felt like a breath of fresh air. Below is the gist of it: I recommend The Awakening of the West: the Encounter of Buddhism and Western...
by lazyboy
Sat Jan 09, 2016 3:00 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Figuring Out Religion
Replies: 4052
Views: 1384790

Re: Figuring Out Religion

I couldn't let this thread sink into obscurity. While I was on Christmas vacation I watched the Frontline documentary called “Escaping ISIS”. It was about ISIS and a group of people in Northern Iraq called the Yazidis who hold fast to an obscure ancient religion that those who belong to any of of t...
by lazyboy
Wed Dec 30, 2015 9:57 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: New Crisis Coming? (real Michael Burry of 'The Big Short')
Replies: 3
Views: 2539

Re: New Crisis Coming? (real Michael Burry of 'The Big Short')

Maybe gold will come back sooner than we think, like Cortopassi suggested. Michael Burry, Real-Life Market Genius From The Big Short, Thinks Another Financial Crisis Is Looming http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2015/12/big-short-genius-says-another-crisis-is-coming.html (gold not mentioned, thou...
by lazyboy
Wed Dec 30, 2015 3:35 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Christians celebrate Christmas by setting a two alarm fire in downtown Houston
Replies: 65
Views: 20485

Re: Christians celebrate Christmas by setting a two alarm fire in downtown Houston

Dualstow, I'd like to know more about your experiences or expectations in the places you mention. Having fears/reservations does not make you a terrible person, just human. I think that much interfaith progress is made in the States. It certainly must dwarf the terror attacks but peaceful progress ...
by lazyboy
Tue Dec 29, 2015 7:58 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Christians celebrate Christmas by setting a two alarm fire in downtown Houston
Replies: 65
Views: 20485

Re: Christians celebrate Christmas by setting a two alarm fire in downtown Houston

Good point, lazyboy. You made me want to read the article, so I will. I don't normally read the National Review. Separately from the level-headedness above: When I "demonize" Muslims -- which I do from time to time, despite having an amicable relationship with plenty of them ( "Some of my best frie...
by lazyboy
Tue Dec 29, 2015 1:44 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Christians celebrate Christmas by setting a two alarm fire in downtown Houston
Replies: 65
Views: 20485

Re: Christians celebrate Christmas by setting a two alarm fire in downtown Houston

Have you seen the recent polls of Muslims that show that a rather large minority of them feel that violence against civilians is justified? "The situation is not much different among Muslims in Western countries. In Britain and Spain, one in four Muslims believes suicide bombings are sometimes just...
by lazyboy
Wed Dec 23, 2015 4:16 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Figuring Out Religion
Replies: 4052
Views: 1384790

Re: Figuring Out Religion

I saw a bumper sticker today: "God is Pro Life"  implying that God is Anti Death. God is letting us know which side to be on. Maybe a more accurate bumper sticker: "God is 50-50 on Life vs. Death". Just looking at the facts, it's obvious that there is no life without death and no death without life....
by lazyboy
Tue Dec 08, 2015 3:58 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: MachineGhost's Research Depot
Replies: 52
Views: 19662

Re: MachineGhost's Research Depot

MG, I haven't a clue about what this means. How does this bash with Wellesley make up of 35% Large Value stocks and 65% Investment grade bonds? It means if you invest $25000 of your PP into Wellesley, then $22047.50 of it will be allocated to Prosperity, $2730 allocated to Treasuries and the remain...