17 minutes ago, candide said:

Why that? I am absolutely not angry. Rather amused at your lame trolling technique! 😆

 

Ok sharp as a razor blade guy.

Just now, blaze master said:

 

Ok sharp as a razor blade guy.

Yawn....

33 minutes ago, candide said:

Yawn....

 

Ok.

10 hours ago, pedro01 said:

 

You keep telling yourself that - and you'll be absolutely right.

 

The idea that addiction is a lifelong condition can really hold people back.

 

It locks them into this permanent "addict" identity, which isn't exactly inspiring when you're trying to move forward.

 

It can make them feel like they're stuck in this battle forever, reliant on programs like AA, and if they relapse, it’s seen as this huge failure rather than just part of the process. Plus, it ignores the fact that not everyone’s journey is the same—some people do move past addiction without needing lifelong abstinence or constant support. It’s like a one-size-fits-all label that doesn’t really fit anyone properly.

 

This comes across in your writings. I am not saying you can go back to casual use of your poison. I am saying that the state of "post addiction" exists. You can get there. It's nothing to do with going back and casually using - it's about being past addiction, past rehab, past thinking about your poison all the time. 

 

It's growing out of it. 

Really,so I can tell people I know that can now they can socially drink again and the people who were on opiods that they can now take it again because they are now over it?  Great news for them.  Also, I know a person who gambled his 401K of $500,000 away at casinos that he can now just "dip his toes" back for a night of social gambling.  Amazing so this idea of yours fits for all addicts?  If what you say is true then why doesn't it work for all addicts?  So addicts who can't "grow out of it" do not commit suicide? "Everyones journey is the same"?.  I would say not. 
 

8 hours ago, NanLaew said:

 

Biden pardoned his worthless, law-breaking son, even going as far as to call his prosecution a miscarriage of justice. The venality and hubris is thick on BOTH sides but he Democrat leadership deserves the ire of the people, not the Republican leadership.

 

Trump abusing his presidential powers to pardon criminals should never have meant it's OK for Biden to pardon his. Biden previously went on record as saying he would NEVER issue a pardon for Hunter. Now he's a bitter old loser with a fragile ego, just like his nemesis, who doesn't give a damn how this flip-flop shades his already sh!t party.

 

So only non-criminals should be pardoned?

 

Think about that for a second...

1 hour ago, sqwakvfr said:

Really,so I can tell people I know that can now they can socially drink again and the people who were on opiods that they can now take it again because they are now over it?  Great news for them.  Also, I know a person who gambled his 401K of $500,000 away at casinos that he can now just "dip his toes" back for a night of social gambling.  Amazing so this idea of yours fits for all addicts?  If what you say is true then why doesn't it work for all addicts?  So addicts who can't "grow out of it" do not commit suicide? "Everyones journey is the same"?.  I would say not. 
 

 

Never said that.

 

Never implied it.

 

Wasn't even on my mind.

 

You see - YOU have been trained to see the addiction boogeyman around every corner as per your post above. 

 

Some people are past it, not thinking about their poison, no chance of them doing the above either. 

 

Why would an EX-Addict go back to the thing that caused them pain? They don't want it any more, aren't addicted to it or thinking about it.

 

The AA Cult is strong!

13 minutes ago, pedro01 said:

 

Never said that.

 

Never implied it.

 

Wasn't even on my mind.

 

You see - YOU have been trained to see the addiction boogeyman around every corner as per your post above. 

 

Some people are past it, not thinking about their poison, no chance of them doing the above either. 

 

Why would an EX-Addict go back to the thing that caused them pain? They don't want it any more, aren't addicted to it or thinking about it.

 

The AA Cult is strong!

I have not been trained by any organization or person. I have never seen a "boogyeman".  Do you think I am 5 years old? I  have seen the various kinds of addictions up close and personal. I knew an addict who was a  former soldier  who was kicked out because he could not stop drinking.  A close relative got him a job with a Defense contractor in a middle east country(a conservative muslim place where alcoholic beverages are strcitly prohibited). This sad 30 year old alcoholic somehow found alcohol in this country  and was arrested by the local police for beiing drunk in public. He was quickly fired from his job and deported.  He never felt he had a problem. Doubt going to rehab will solve his problem and doubt he can ever be a "social" drinker because he never was. He was the classic binge drinker and his life will probably end sooner than later. This dude never came close to an AA meeting and probably will never stop drinking.  Actually finding and buying enough alcohol in this country to get publicly drunk was an amazing feat. Gotta give  him give credit for that feat. This is just one example of the various addicts I have encountered in my life. 

8 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said:

I have not been trained by any organization or person. I have never seen a "boogyeman".  Do you think I am 5 years old? I  have seen the various kinds of addictions up close and personal. I knew an addict who was a  former Marine who was kicked out because he could not stop drinking.  A close relative got him a job with a Defense contractor in Kuwait(a conservative muslim country where alcoholic beverages are strcitly prohibited). This sad 24 year old alcoholic somehow found alcohol in Kuwait and was arrested by the Kuwaiti police for beiing drunk in public. He was quickly fired from his job and deported.  He never felt he had a problem. Doubt going to rehab will solve his problem and doubt he can ever be a "social" drinker because he never was. He was the classic binge drinker and his life will probably end sooner than later. This dude never came close to an AA meeting and probably will never stop drinking.  Actually finding and buying enough alcohol in Kuwait to get publicly drunk was an amazing feat. Gotta give  him give credit for that feat. This is just one example of the various addicts I have encountered in my life. 

 

So? Doesn't prove your point.

 

Addicts do dumb <deleted>. Many die. Many move on. Some like being addicts and stay in AA forever. 

 

Whatever gets you through the night. 

12 hours ago, transam said:

I don't need to prove to you or anyone else anything, new bloke...........

Respect, a new bloke telling me about respect.............🤣

He probably didn't know that you were one of the chosen ones

3 minutes ago, flexomike said:

He probably didn't know that you were one of the chosen ones

You are awfully lippy for a new bloke. respect around here only comes with three decades of wasted life and 90,000 posts. 

9 hours ago, NanLaew said:

 

Hear that? That's the sound of dick crying.

So you are one of Trannies supporters, you fit in just rigght with him

22 hours ago, transam said:

Isn't Trump going to pardon the convicted felons who invaded the White House, if he does, that is waaaaaaaaaay worse than Biden taking care of his son......

 

 

Exactly..

 

23 hours ago, impulse said:

Can't wait to hear from all the lefties who have shouted all through the lawfare that nobody should be above the law.

 

Quote

Democrats Sharply Criticize Biden’s Pardon of His Son

Lawmakers in the president’s own party, many of them moderates, said his decision to pardon his son was selfish and would further damage Americans’ waning faith in democracy and the rule of law.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/02/us/politics/biden-pardon-hunter-democrats-reaction.html

This is the difference between a political party and a cult. I am not a democrat, and I don't think Biden should have pardoned his son in this political environment (but I can't blame him for just being a dad who wants to protect his son). And yes, he lied- I always thought he would probably pardon him. I can oppose Trump for being a lying, racist, general piece of garbage and still call out the democrats when I think they are wrong. 

 

But....You would never see a headline on Fox or Newsmax stating "Republicans Sharply Criticize Trump...." for anything, and the MAGA cult defend every stupid thing he does. So keep on culting, MAGAs...some of us have common sense and know how to apply it. 

22 minutes ago, EveryG said:

But....You would never see a headline on Fox or Newsmax stating "Republicans Sharply Criticize Trump...." for anything, and the MAGA cult defend every stupid thing he does. So keep on culting, MAGAs...some of us have common sense and know how to apply it. 

 

You're forgetting all the Repubs who called out Trump, even before the election.  The dozens who claimed to be voting instead for Kamala...  They were revered by lefties.

 

The difference is that the Dems are pissed off because Biden has just revealed them to be a bunch of lying liars who lie.  It'll be years before voters believe any election year promises made by a Dem.

 

 

12 hours ago, Cryingdick said:

 

You are actually a sort of nice guy in many of your posts. However in the political threads you turn into straight numpty mode. Heavy volumes of nothing more than puerile, hateful numpty headed one liners.Look how many posts in one thread that say nothing you make it almost unreadable. Every other post seems to be you.

Oh, thank you..............😊

12 hours ago, frank83628 said:

Thanks, but we already know you are, no need for a warning.

You can't hide behind that post, readers here know you are a Putin supporter......To be ignored..😒

21 hours ago, runamok27 said:

I really don't have a problem with Biden pardoning his son but the idea that he was selectively and unfairly prosecuted is nonsense. Anybody caught lying on a Federal firearms form or not paying millions of dollars in taxes would be prosecuted and in prison. Biden pardoning his son just proves that there are plenty of people who are above the law no matter what people say.

I agree.  Heis just trying to rationalize and justify his decision. 

44 minutes ago, transam said:

Oh, thank you..............😊

Dismissed.

9 hours ago, honcho said:

you trump haters get any bit of news that has nothing to do with Trump.... and your reaction is .."well Trump is worse, or trump does it too"..  Biden is a corrupt selfish little worm, Trump is almost god...get used to it!!!

 

I suggest it is extremist ideology to claim "trump is "almost god", in  any case believed by the minority. BTW I don't hate trump just believe he's a very poor choice to represent the most powerful country in the world, along with nominating people with practically zero experience to run huge institutions. with the only qualification being a MAGA sycophant puts the world in dander of very poor decisions. I agree Biden made a poor political decision with his son, but understandable with MAGA promising to completely politicise the Justice system; you will find many Democrats also disagree with the decision.

Anytime I want to hear a good analysis of something, I first listen to the Unbiased Geeks.

 

Here is a good analysis of the Hunter Biden Pardon, for example:

 

 

The humor provided with the analysis might, unfortunately, be too dry and satirical for some.

Still, a valid analysis.

 

 

12 hours ago, Cryingdick said:

 

It's a sad end to a failed presidency.

At least there is only one. With Trump, it will be two.

Just another reminder that the "rules for thee" still underpin the hypocrisy of the Elite.

22 minutes ago, simple1 said:

 

I suggest it is extremist ideology to claim "trump is "almost god", in  any case believed by the minority. BTW I don't hate trump just believe he's a very poor choice to represent the most powerful country in the world, along with nominating people with practically zero experience to run huge institutions. with the only qualification being a MAGA sycophant puts the world in dander of very poor decisions. I agree Biden made a poor political decision with his son, but understandable with MAGA promising to completely politicise the Justice system; you will find many Democrats also disagree with the decision.

Pardoning his son for the gun is 1 thing, pardoning him for any thing he might have been involved with since 2014 is bascially covering for Joe himself as they have been receiving millions through Ukraine.

44 minutes ago, Cryingdick said:

Dismissed.

Oh, you off then, see you later............😋

2 minutes ago, transam said:

Oh, you off then, see you later............😋

Don't forget to shine my boots on the way out and say hi to your numpty friends/

6 minutes ago, Cryingdick said:

Don't forget to shine my boots on the way out and say hi to your numpty friends/

Jack Boots, comrade........?   

good to see X fact checked Biden....

 

1 minute ago, transam said:

Jack Boots, comrade........?   

have another Sang sam it must be early over there.

 

2 minutes ago, Cryingdick said:

have another Sang sam it must be early over there.

 

Over where..? oh, and I do not touch spirts, please take note of that in case you try and use it again...?

 

You can stand down now.........