m.o.p.o.r.t. My Own Personal Opinion Rant Thread

[ThunderHorse17]

Just came up with the idea, but it's late for me to be feeling the rant moment.

I had several responses to other posters and also watching tonight's 9 o clock news, I had a few I gotta let my rant be known moments. But I refrain as it's not as if what I was gonna say was gonna produce a new thought process in another random internet personality. Speaking of ranting *I apologize for the country grammer and I will say most of it is intentional but can't say all of it is true country depiction and what's up with the thread title acronym MOport? from a guy in the state of Missouri? sounds like a Missouri farm report! But seriously, have you seen this economy?*

Ah shit I'm ranting, that or the previous paragraph was brought to you by Jay Leno!

Yeah, his jokes were hit n miss for me too.

Ok so I can't keep ranting alone. Feel free to make this thread your home for decompressing, *ok so if you don't want to share, I'll be forced to just rant on alone!*

Be kind.
Be safe.
And that's for everyone.

Damnit, I'm ranting again!

Carry on.

 

[ThunderHorse17]

Oh, and "I'll be back"

Those posts will get their due rant, yes.... In their own time and thread Muhahhahouahaha!!?!!

 

[Fender57]

One I liked by Leno:

“The Washington Bullets changed their name today. They said the current name reminded too many people of crime, so from now on they will called The Bullets”.

Carry on.

 

[ThunderHorse17]

Ok this was hilarious to me. I had to share it.

So after finishing off picking up groceries I went to the bank to make a payment and thanks to concerns about the widespread infection rates in my state and county being so high the lobby is closed. No big deal I just went for the drive thru lanes and my bank has 3 lanes, the first lane having 3 cars and the second and third with a car in each. Now I see this Honda sitting in the middle of the 2nd and 3rd lane waiting to decide which lane to take. I'm in my Silverado and I can see there is room to pull around him into the second lane so I do. As I'm waiting for the car in front of me to finish their business I looked over to see he pulled up in the third lane and had his cute dachshund on his lap and I read his lips as he said "your an asshole" and all I could do was smile, throw my hands up and shrug as I told him *through my rolled up window as I don't have power windows but oh boy this was the time I wished I had them the most* I said hey man pick a lane. He first shrugged back at me before flipping me the finger. Which I laughed at and shrugged back again as he turned away and rolled his window back up.

I was smiling and chuckling about it the rest of my way home and knowing that poor asshole doesn't even know. And I felt for the poor dog having such a owner.

I pray he doesn't finish his evening in such an agitated state.

 

[Harryo the K]

Ok this was hilarious to me. I had to share it.

So after finishing off picking up groceries I went to the bank to make a payment and thanks to concerns about the widespread infection rates in my state and county being so high the lobby is closed. No big deal I just went for the drive thru lanes and my bank has 3 lanes, the first lane having 3 cars and the second and third with a car in each. Now I see this Honda sitting in the middle of the 2nd and 3rd lane waiting to decide which lane to take. I'm in my Silverado and I can see there is room to pull around him into the second lane so I do. As I'm waiting for the car in front of me to finish their business I looked over to see he pulled up in the third lane and had his cute dachshund on his lap and I read his lips as he said "your an asshole" and all I could do was smile, throw my hands up and shrug as I told him *through my rolled up window as I don't have power windows but oh boy this was the time I wished I had them the most* I said hey man pick a lane. He first shrugged back at me before flipping me the finger. Which I laughed at and shrugged back again as he turned away and rolled his window back up.

I was smiling and chuckling about it the rest of my way home and knowing that poor asshole doesn't even know. And I felt for the poor dog having such a owner.

I pray he doesn't finish his evening in such an agitated state.

That guy wasn't Gilly, was he? );

 

[ThunderHorse17]

In Rest of the World News, Iran is now ramping up their nuclear program to 20% enriched Uranium.

First I saw this, well not this exact report:

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But the 20% threshold made me curious about nuclear power for non weapons capacities and how much electricity 20% would generate.

Unfortunately all that pops up when I just Google searched (nuclear enrichment and what can it power) all that Google wants to talk about is weapons grade uranium. But this site does educate a little about the size of a nuclear bomb 95% enriched uranium is small as a apple.

It has a slider to show critical mass for the percentage of enriched uranium, that's cool.

Uranium Enrichment

Why enrich uranium? Natural uranium deposits exist all over the world, but uranium in this form is not suitable for nuclear weapons, and cannot be used in most nuclear reactors for either electricity or plutonium production. Natural uranium is composed of various isotopes , or different types of...

tutorials.nti.org

It would be nice to get a slider that would show how much energy can be harnessed for powering electric grids not bombs. I did learn 20% is more than double needed to produce electricity for a massive grid.

 

[Lance19]

In Rest of the World News, Iran is now ramping up their nuclear program to 20% enriched Uranium.

First I saw this, well not this exact report:

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www.google.com

But the 20% threshold made me curious about nuclear power for non weapons capacities and how much electricity 20% would generate.

Unfortunately all that pops up when I just Google searched (nuclear enrichment and what can it power) all that Google wants to talk about is weapons grade uranium. But this site does educate a little about the size of a nuclear bomb 95% enriched uranium is small as a apple.

It has a slider to show critical mass for the percentage of enriched uranium, that's cool.

Uranium Enrichment

Why enrich uranium? Natural uranium deposits exist all over the world, but uranium in this form is not suitable for nuclear weapons, and cannot be used in most nuclear reactors for either electricity or plutonium production. Natural uranium is composed of various isotopes , or different types of...

tutorials.nti.org

It would be nice to get a slider that would show how much energy can be harnessed for powering electric grids not bombs. I did learn 20% is more than double needed to produce electricity for a massive grid.

No need to worry: The U.S. and other sober world powers created the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), in summer of 2015, and it effectively compels Iran to dismantle most of their former nuclear activities and be much more transparent. In exchange, the world lessens the financial sanctions against Iran. A (enforceable) win-win! Yay!

[What's that? He did!?! Oh, wow! I guess it is true that "literally everything he touches turns to shit"]

 

[ThunderHorse17]

Was trying to remember what state it was that decriminalized ALL drugs *they didnt really as I didn't read about LSD being included* which is probably a good thing as it's one of those actual medically beneficial drug cocktails mankind has discovered through chemistry. Don't get me started on the benefits to the mind and body from hallucinogens, I believe everyone should get to know their mind and body better regardless of using a manufactured drug that is safer than one time cigarette or coffee use for a quick fix.

And it's not surprising to find out the new law change isn't some kind of "hippie revolution bill" but rather to lessen the severity of the people who have turned to self medicating with black market illegal drug options to be directed to help from the system that should be catching them as they slip deeper into the cracks.

Drug possession is still illegal, just not as auto-guilty and therefore criminal charges being applied to the addicted victim, which is right. People who are generally abusing drugs are also struggling to keep their household afloat.

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[handoverfist]

Was trying to remember what state it was that decriminalized ALL drugs *they didnt really as I didn't read about LSD being included* which is probably a good thing as it's one of those actual medically beneficial drug cocktails mankind has discovered through chemistry. Don't get me started on the benefits to the mind and body from hallucinogens, I believe everyone should get to know their mind and body better regardless of using a manufactured drug that is safer than one time cigarette or coffee use for a quick fix.

And it's not surprising to find out the new law change isn't some kind of "hippie revolution bill" but rather to lessen the severity of the people who have turned to self medicating with black market illegal drug options to be directed to help from the system that should be catching them as they slip deeper into the cracks.

Drug possession is still illegal, just not as auto-guilty and therefore criminal charges being applied to the addicted victim, which is right. People who are generally abusing drugs are also struggling to keep their household afloat.

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They've been doing it at the national level since 2001 in Portugal. I'm not sure if it would render the same results in US, but in Portugal, the outcome has been nothing short of incredible.

This Times article from 2018 examines the Portuguese model in a photo-essay:

Want to Win the War on Drugs? Portugal Might Have the Answer

In 2001, it became the first country to decriminalize the consumption of all drugs.

time.com

Now, I don't want to start m.o.p.o.r.t. so I'll ask the question here....Do you ever wonder if there's any correlation between America's opioid addiction epidemic, and US taking over the largest collection of poppy fields in the world; Afghanistan?....cause they sure seem to have happened simultaneously!

 

[ThunderHorse17]

They've been doing it at the national level since 2001 in Portugal. I'm not sure if it would render the same results in US, but in Portugal, the outcome has been nothing short of incredible.

This Times article from 2018 examines the Portuguese model in a photo-essay:

Want to Win the War on Drugs? Portugal Might Have the Answer

In 2001, it became the first country to decriminalize the consumption of all drugs.

time.com

Now, I don't want to start m.o.p.o.r.t. so I'll ask the question here....Do you ever wonder if there's any correlation between America's opioid addiction epidemic, and US taking over the largest collection of poppy fields in the world; Afghanistan?....cause they sure seem to have happened simultaneously!

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That article is spot on. Drug addiction shouldn't mean heavy criminal consequences are the go to deterrent. It's not easy to get off those heavier drugs once you start and I'm sure most people who find them selves looking for the next fix would love to be able to find a way out of the vicious cycle.

I remember 15 or so years ago about Amsterdam doing the same treatment method with safe injection sites, where a high person can be monitored rather than finding a wall in a alley to shoot up on. I don't think they were thinking about decriminalization but rather safer treatment for those who can't get help without the fear of being judged or harshly punished unfairly.

Definitely go get those bastards that are bringing in these poisons and prosecute them to the max.

Edit:

And that chart and the correlation to how America has handled opioid addiction is telling.

Here's a short quote from a song I heard recently:

"They want a war on drugs, but not the ones they sell"

 

[TTK]

I believe Biden is supporting marijuana decriminalization only but it's a step in the right direction.

Another Yang (and Tulsi) policy that I liked was support for following that Portugal model.

 

[handoverfist]

That article is spot on. Drug addiction shouldn't mean heavy criminal consequences are the go to deterrent. It's not easy to get off those heavier drugs once you start and I'm sure most people who find them selves looking for the next fix would love to be able to find a way out of the vicious cycle.

I remember 15 or so years ago about Amsterdam doing the same treatment method with safe injection sites, where a high person can be monitored rather than finding a wall in a alley to shoot up on. I don't think they were thinking about decriminalization but rather safer treatment for those who can't get help without the fear of being judged or harshly punished unfairly.

Definitely go get those bastards that are bringing in these poisons and prosecute them to the max.

Edit:

And that chart and the correlation to how America has handled opioid addiction is telling.

Here's a short quote from a song I heard recently:

"They want a war on drugs, but not the ones they sell"

Amsterdam used to be one of my favorite spots. For years, my wife and I would hit Amsterdam in late Nov. for the Cannabis Cup, where it's not mandatory, but you can pay ~50euros and get a "judge's card" and go around the red-light district sampling and scoring the best flower and hash each "coffee shops" has to offer! They have a big party at the end of the 3-4 day event at the winning shop!
The Dutch are an interesting people. They have the progressive liberal mentality of their Scandinavian ancestry, with the discipline and rigidity of their Germanic neighbors. They've had the "red-light" district in Amsterdam for decades, but it was never really for them...the district is ALWAYS filled with Brit hooligans crossing the North Sea for nights of debauchery!...as well as folks from other parts of the Europe looking to blow off some steam. The Dutch, themselves, are rarely found in the seedier parts of The 'Dam.

Did you know that they -The Netherlands- are the 4 largest Foreign Direct Investors in US?!

FDI in billion U.S. dollars
Japan	619.26
United Kingdom	505.09
Canada	495.72
Netherlands	487.08

As for my m.o.p.a.r. my own personal ass rant!
The craziest part about the graph that I posted is that, as of May of 2001, The Taliban were responsible for basically eradicating the poppy fields in Afghanistan, effectively eliminating the largest opium supply of the world!
The Taliban ban was deemed a huge success, until the US military involvement after 9-11 reversed that course. The question I always ask myself is that, would we still be experiencing ~50,000 opioid overdose deaths a year, if the Taliban ban was still in place?

This article from "the failing" NY Times in 2001 describes the Taliban success before the US invasion:

Taliban's Ban On Poppy A Success, U.S. Aides Say (Published 2001)

Drug Enforcement Agenÿ

www.nytimes.com

 

[Harryo the K]

Ok this was hilarious to me. I had to share it.

So after finishing off picking up groceries I went to the bank to make a payment and thanks to concerns about the widespread infection rates in my state and county being so high the lobby is closed. No big deal I just went for the drive thru lanes and my bank has 3 lanes, the first lane having 3 cars and the second and third with a car in each. Now I see this Honda sitting in the middle of the 2nd and 3rd lane waiting to decide which lane to take. I'm in my Silverado and I can see there is room to pull around him into the second lane so I do. As I'm waiting for the car in front of me to finish their business I looked over to see he pulled up in the third lane and had his cute dachshund on his lap and I read his lips as he said "your an asshole" and all I could do was smile, throw my hands up and shrug as I told him *through my rolled up window as I don't have power windows but oh boy this was the time I wished I had them the most* I said hey man pick a lane. He first shrugged back at me before flipping me the finger. Which I laughed at and shrugged back again as he turned away and rolled his window back up.

I was smiling and chuckling about it the rest of my way home and knowing that poor asshole doesn't even know. And I felt for the poor dog having such a owner.

I pray he doesn't finish his evening in such an agitated state.

ThunderHorse...
1. Who goes to the bank to make a payment? No phone, no auto draft? No stagecoach?
2. No power windows? How old is that truck?
3. Lastly....
...I looked over to see he pulled up in the third lane and had his cute dachshund on his lap and I read his lips as he said "your an asshole”.....
If you're referring to the dachshund's lips, I wouldn't feel sorry for that dog.
He's one son of a bitch.

 

[Fender57]

I said hey man pick a lane. He first shrugged back at me before flipping me the finger.

All too common today. Most places leave drive-thru patrons to police themselves. With no rules to self govern a lot of times it’s every man for themselves. You’ll see this a lot of this, some people feel you should pick your lane, others feel there is one line and the next in line goes to the next open kiosk. I’ve noticed In N Out and Chick Fil A will manage their lines, informing the customer who they should drive behind when the fork in the line funnels into one line. A microcosm of what society today needs unfortunately.

 

[ThunderHorse17]

ThunderHorse...
1. Who goes to the bank to make a payment? No phone, no auto draft? No stagecoach?
2. No power windows? How old is that truck?
3. Lastly....
...I looked over to see he pulled up in the third lane and had his cute dachshund on his lap and I read his lips as he said "your an asshole”.....
If you're referring to the dachshund's lips, I wouldn't feel sorry for that dog.
He's one son of a bitch.

1 I'm old school.

2 yeah it's a stock 04 Silverado.

3 I did feel sorry for the dog being owned by such a petty jerk. The dog had the look of "get me outta here!" I recall.

 

[ThunderHorse17]

All too common today. Most places leave drive-thru patrons to police themselves. With no rules to self govern a lot of times it’s every man for themselves. You’ll see this a lot of this, some people feel you should pick your lane, others feel there is one line and the next in line goes to the next open kiosk. I’ve noticed In N Out and Chick Fil A will manage their lines, informing the customer who they should drive behind when the fork in the line funnels into one line. A microcosm of what society today needs unfortunately.

This would be the way to discern a quandry, but it was 2 lanes both with a car already in the stall and this guy sitting back BLOCKING two lanes of active business for clearly selfish or ignorant reasons. So I did what I have the power to do, decide for myself what lane to line up in. As it turned out he got through before I did in the other line lol.

 

[Fender57]

This would be the way to discern a quandry, but it was 2 lanes both with a car already in the stall and this guy sitting back BLOCKING two lanes of active business for clearly selfish or ignorant reasons. So I did what I have the power to do, decide for myself what lane to line up in. As it turned out he got through before I did in the other line lol.

Yeah, he was clearly waiting to see which line would be advantageous, but I agree with you, if those ahead of him have cast their lot left or right side, he should’ve followed suit as a matter of etiquette.

 

[ThunderHorse17]

Yeah, he was clearly waiting to see which line would be advantageous, but I agree with you, if those ahead of him have cast their lot left or right side, he should’ve followed suit as a matter of etiquette.

But it's cool I'm the aashole, I can live with myself and I hope he can live with his asshole self too.

 

[DFWBoltFan]

Amsterdam used to be one of my favorite spots. For years, my wife and I would hit Amsterdam in late Nov. for the Cannabis Cup, where it's not mandatory, but you can pay ~50euros and get a "judge's card" and go around the red-light district sampling and scoring the best flower and hash each "coffee shops" has to offer! They have a big party at the end of the 3-4 day event at the winning shop!
The Dutch are an interesting people. They have the progressive liberal mentality of their Scandinavian ancestry, with the discipline and rigidity of their Germanic neighbors. They've had the "red-light" district in Amsterdam for decades, but it was never really for them...the district is ALWAYS filled with Brit hooligans crossing the North Sea for nights of debauchery!...as well as folks from other parts of the Europe looking to blow off some steam. The Dutch, themselves, are rarely found in the seedier parts of The 'Dam.

Did you know that they -The Netherlands- are the 4 largest Foreign Direct Investors in US?!

FDI in billion U.S. dollars
Japan	619.26
United Kingdom	505.09
Canada	495.72
Netherlands	487.08

As for my m.o.p.a.r. my own personal ass rant!
The craziest part about the graph that I posted is that, as of May of 2001, The Taliban were responsible for basically eradicating the poppy fields in Afghanistan, effectively eliminating the largest opium supply of the world!
The Taliban ban was deemed a huge success, until the US military involvement after 9-11 reversed that course. The question I always ask myself is that, would we still be experiencing ~50,000 opioid overdose deaths a year, if the Taliban ban was still in place?

This article from "the failing" NY Times in 2001 describes the Taliban success before the US invasion:

Taliban's Ban On Poppy A Success, U.S. Aides Say (Published 2001)

Drug Enforcement Agenÿ

www.nytimes.com

That's interesting - I was not aware of that.

Also probably explains why Trump wanted to bring all of our troops home from Afghanistan, but was blocked by both Establishment Democrats and Republicans.

But Orange Man Bad, right?

 

[handoverfist]

That's interesting - I was not aware of that.

Also probably explains why Trump wanted to bring all of our troops home from Afghanistan, but was blocked by both Establishment Democrats and Republicans.

But Orange Man Bad, right?

Good use of the word "probably" there!

It most likely doesn't!...If you believe that what I said there, has anything to do with Trump's willingness to bring the troops back, you're being dishonest with yourself!...Unfortunately, that's something that hasn't always stopped you before!!

BTW...You can try a forum search and see that I've never referred to Trump by anything other than Donald, President, or now Former President...Not once have I let the color of his skin enter the conversation...That would be racist!!

Funny story: In the Caribbean the locals call light-skin black people "Red Mon"! They call Chinese-West Indians -there are many- "Yella Mon"! But, they also have a name for people like me who are Caucasian but not exactly white...They call us "Orange Mon"!...So, not ALL Orange Mon Bad! Also when they say "Someone Bad", they mean they're really good, so there's that too!!

 

[DFWBoltFan]

Good use of the word "probably" there!

It most likely doesn't!...If you believe that what I said there, has anything to do with Trump's willingness to bring the troops back, you're being dishonest with yourself!...Unfortunately, that's something that hasn't always stopped you before!!

BTW...You can try a forum search and see that I've never referred to Trump by anything other than Donald, President, or now Former President...Not once have I let the color of his skin enter the conversation...That would be racist!!

Funny story: In the Caribbean the locals call light-skin black people "Red Mon"! They call Chinese-West Indians -there are many- "Yella Mon"! But, they also have a name for people like me who are Caucasian but not exactly white...They call us "Orange Mon"!...So, not ALL Orange Mon Bad! Also when they say "Someone Bad", they mean they're really good, so there's that too!!

I "probably" misstated what I was attempting to convey, so let me try it again.

I wasn't implying Trump wanted to bring home troops from Afghanistan because of opium.

My point was Trump wanted to bring home troops from Afghanistan, and both Establishment Democrats and Republicans blocked him. I was agreeing with you that Establishment Government wants to be in Afghanistan for reasons in addition to combating terrorism. MONEY. It's always money.

My apologies for the use of "Orange Man Bad". I simply use that phrasing for people who don't like Trump, and i think it's safe to say, you don't........and I have no problem with that! We are all entitled to our opinions.

 

[ThunderHorse17]

This wasn't what I was looking for but very disturbing to know mass shootings have been ongoing in America for over 70 years. How can we not figure this out.

Interesting read i almost didn't finish reading but was very informative. Very interesting that as of 1980 the law was not allowed to try anyone labeled mentally ill. I bet that has changed since.

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[ThunderHorse17]

This guy is spot on about modern churches and christians.

 

[ThunderHorse17]

Oh this is interesting, this christian 911 story popped up on one of my facebook people's posts and it was bring a tear to your eye written (and I liked it) then I saw a fact check link and this debunk story.

Fake News: Norfolk Man Story About 9/11, Retired NYFD Father And Pregnant Wife Is NOT Real | Lead Stories

Is a story from someone named "Robert Matthews" about the events on September 11, 2001 real? No, that's not true:...

leadstories.com

Its funny to me to hear about this being a hoax/like grab scam as I am of the belief that to TRULY be accepted by jesus and eternal life in his kingdom you gotta be baptised. But if this story were true I still think coming to Jesus on his so it were deathbed, he at least upped his chances of being chosen for the second resurrection. Not Jesus, but rather all the people's who never knew the word of God through out time will be given a chance to find and join Jesus. And us who grew up well aware of christianity and Jesus (well those of us who lived by his guidance 10 commandments and all and still made the cut of souls that have more work to do) will be resurrected and called upon to save as many people as we can for the eternal kingdom.

Oh and there isn't a hell, well not for mortal souls anyway but there is oblivion. It's imo not that bad either eternal life in a perfect world or zip zilch nada and hey no pain after death!

Oh, Oh, and this quote seems to be needed around here.

There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.

- Proverbs 6:16-1

Talking about this last 2 mentioned. You know who you are (and claim to be)

And Again God Bless y'all and yours.

 

[ThunderHorse17]

New York takes a second look at banning spinners | Engadget

We know what you're thinking holmes: oh no they di'n't! Well, unfortunately, yes they did.

www.google.com

Why were these rims really banned? And neon lights under a car are just as distracting (at night) but not illegal nationwide...hmm.

I guess its a skin color thing. :/

 

[ThunderHorse17]

This guy is funny and a good grill teacher.

And now I want to grill quesadillas and I had a disappointing taco bell quesadilla for lunch yesterday. Have you seen how much chicken they aren't putting in em?

 

[DFWBoltFan]

Oh this is interesting, this christian 911 story popped up on one of my facebook people's posts and it was bring a tear to your eye written (and I liked it) then I saw a fact check link and this debunk story.

Fake News: Norfolk Man Story About 9/11, Retired NYFD Father And Pregnant Wife Is NOT Real | Lead Stories

Is a story from someone named "Robert Matthews" about the events on September 11, 2001 real? No, that's not true:...

leadstories.com

Its funny to me to hear about this being a hoax/like grab scam as I am of the belief that to TRULY be accepted by jesus and eternal life in his kingdom you gotta be baptised. But if this story were true I still think coming to Jesus on his so it were deathbed, he at least upped his chances of being chosen for the second resurrection. Not Jesus, but rather all the people's who never knew the word of God through out time will be given a chance to find and join Jesus. And us who grew up well aware of christianity and Jesus (well those of us who lived by his guidance 10 commandments and all and still made the cut of souls that have more work to do) will be resurrected and called upon to save as many people as we can for the eternal kingdom.

Oh and there isn't a hell, well not for mortal souls anyway but there is oblivion. It's imo not that bad either eternal life in a perfect world or zip zilch nada and hey no pain after death!

Oh, Oh, and this quote seems to be needed around here.

There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.

- Proverbs 6:16-1

Talking about this last 2 mentioned. You know who you are (and claim to be)

And Again God Bless y'all and yours.

If you are referring to me, what lies, precisely, have I told? Also, I'm not sowing discord among brothers - I'm trying to wake them up to the true evil that is currently happening so that we can stop it.

 

[ThunderHorse17]

Wow another amazing documentary/historic recollection of mental illness on pbs 1 now. I came in late but so far it's been a lot of head shaking and yups as I have watched, sadly as most of that was the stigmas and how as a mentally ill person you are stripped of your constitutional rights and then the drugs and thorozine a anti naseau med showed calming effects on then mentally ill patients. (Patients is being disney, lab rats is what they were back then.

It's going on without me as I prattle, but I'm curious as to how much detail they will go into the use of electric shock and it's use up through the 70s and currently, as far as I know it's not a therapy option that is banned nationwide or thankfully used to this day....

It looks like it's a 2 hour show so it's still got a hour to go and is VERY worth watching for educational purposes.

 

[ThunderHorse17]

Mysteries of Mental Illness - Watch

Watch Mysteries of Mental Illness and related short form video

www.pbs.org

I didn't realize it was a series and the first part aired yesterday. Either way this is MUST SEE and must be known about the truth of mental illness and the impact of being labeled such.

Not to be a: The more you know statement or agenda but please get to know these ailments and how to identify and help your family members and strangers alike who are suffering with little help or support let alone understanding.

One of the heartbreakers to hear is the fact that most homeless Americans are also suffering from mental ailments that could be properly treated with positive results for said homeless person.

Not to get too dark or did up too many skeletons of the stigma, mental patients for decades were given drugs with added castrating *side effects* as a means to cut off the TAINTED dna as to not propagate more defective dna in the future and also at the time there wasn't a real solution to mental illness other than sedate and incubate and wait. (Usually for a breaking point where law enforcement is involved and tragedy ensues)

To be frank, we have some not that hard to solve issues that have been swept under the political rug for long enough and it's not that impossible to make great advances and cures for those who are suffering because of perception of the masses.

Ok I tried to just link the episodes I was referring to, but I started playing the first episode that aired yesterday as it were. Any case it opens with a boxer girl with OCD and her ongoing struggle to cope. And then not even 4 minutes in this sage drops this nugget of truth I've been saying myself:

"We have a natural inclination as human beings to to be afraid of what we don't understand"

And with that alone I implore all to PLEASE at least watch a episode or two and broaden your knowledge and passion will follow.

Spoiler:














50% of Americans have a mental illness and most just live with it until they can't.

 

[ThunderHorse17]

Wasn't sure where to put this, let alone if anyone here doesn't already know but I'll say I don't know how I stumbled upon this youtube random generated video that is worth a second or even a full lecture watch *which is in the descript*

Anyway