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rickdugan
08-25-2018, 11:22 AM
Anyone who sees this and still eats beef afterwards is a monster with no soul.
http://i.imgur.com/qIgcg7d.gifv
I don't know why, but watching that gave me a craving for veal parm. :)
eagle2
09-08-2018, 02:39 AM
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eagle2
09-08-2018, 02:42 AM
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Elektra Luxx
09-08-2018, 03:38 AM
^^^
Why are you guys being mean? >:(
eagle2
09-08-2018, 10:15 AM
I'm sorry. Bad attempt at humor.
NitaBaby
09-12-2018, 08:54 AM
Right. My 3 year old eats meat even though she has seen a cow before. but I guess she’s damned to hell for being the soulless monster that she is because some silly chick said so. FOH. Might as well say “Anyone who lies is a monster with no soul.” Don’t pick and choose when you want to follow the Great Moral Compass, go big or go home.
Bahuba
09-12-2018, 09:30 AM
And now a picture of Serena Williams' impossibly cute baby, to make everyone happy
https://peopledotcom.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/serena-williams3.jpg
Djoser
09-12-2018, 12:21 PM
Anyone who sees this and still eats beef afterwards is a monster with no soul.
http://i.imgur.com/qIgcg7d.gifv
Worse yet, watch some of those videos taken in slaughterhouses, terrible stuff. We go buy meat all packaged prettily and injected with red dye (for beef anyway), but have no conception of the fear and suffering that those animals go through before we eat the steaks and chops.
I gave up veal long ago, which was easy because I'm not crazy about it. Then lamb even though I love lamb, because I can't eat babies. Now I'm phasing out pork, because they are as smart and as loyal as dogs if they are raised that way.
Chicken and beef, it might take a while. I do love a steak.
lynn2009
09-12-2018, 12:28 PM
Worse yet, watch some of those videos taken in slaughterhouses, terrible stuff. We go buy meat all packaged prettily and injected with red dye (for beef anyway), but have no conception of the fear and suffering that those animals go through before we eat the steaks and chops.
I gave up veal long ago, which was easy because I'm not crazy about it. Then lamb even though I love lamb, because I can't eat babies. Now I'm phasing out pork, because they are as smart and as loyal as dogs if they are raised that way.
Chicken and beef, it might take a while. I do love a steak.
For those who are interested, here is a good article describing the relationship between the veal and dairy industries: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/veal-a-heavy-diet-of-hypocrisy-if-we-want-meat-from-humanely-reared-calves-we-will-have-to-learn-to-1567839.html
If you're not interested, feel free to click away! :) I'm sure there is plenty of content on the entire internet to keep you entertained.
Djoser
09-12-2018, 12:30 PM
Oh yeah and the way they mistreat the dairy cows, yank their newborns away, etc. I drink a lot of milk because it's great after a workout, but soon might switch to more humane suppliers.
Vyanka
09-12-2018, 12:39 PM
Saw this on the news a few weeks ago...
https://www.consumerreports.org/food-safety/are-banned-drugs-in-your-meat/
Even organic meat has small traces of drugs.
lynn2009
09-12-2018, 12:41 PM
Oh yeah and the way they mistreat the dairy cows, yank their newborns away, etc. I drink a lot of milk because it's great after a workout, but soon might switch to more humane suppliers.
There are some vegan body builders if you're interested... I have a book about vegan body building because I was a really weird kid.
The documentary Earthlings is really intense, I personally turned it off after 5 minutes, but can be a good starting point for anyone interested.
I am positive if people knew how animals are farmed we as a society would not be so laissez faire about it. Everyone loses their shit over a sweet little puppy dog tied up outside but doesn't care at all about pigs/chickens/cows who spend their whole tortured lives in pens so small they can't even turn around. It's atrocious.
Of course some people are willfully ignorant, which is fine. You do you :)
R-209
09-12-2018, 06:08 PM
I gave up veal long ago, which was easy because I'm not crazy about it. Then lamb even though I love lamb, because I can't eat babies. Now I'm phasing out pork, because they are as smart and as loyal as dogs if they are raised that way.
Chicken and beef, it might take a while. I do love a steak.
This is similar to my plan. I mentioned "The Jungle" earlier, which was written in 1906. I'm not sure a lot has changed.
I was out for a walk and saw a group of cows grazing in a field. "Hello, cows!" I said. They all came running over to me!
DonaDiabla
09-13-2018, 12:59 PM
Actually, I wanted to comment about this as someone who used to work in the meat industry. I do have an concept of fear and dread that the animals go through when they get slaughter for food. I used to work for "humane" slaughterhouses but the animals' suffering in their death is still jarring. But at least, where I work...animals did not suffer long...some of those places have them suffer so much cruelty before death. Particularly, if you ever heard about what happens to horses at the slaughterhouse....then you can imagine. Animals understand death way more than humans give them props for. They understand their moment of death when they get ready to have the stun gun used on them. Chickens also have an dignity about them in their moment of death.After working at the slaughterhouse, I love and respect animals a lot more now. They are beautiful beings and they need to be respect as such.But also, I saw steak and sausage get made....so I know more better than make light of their deaths when I saw men turn animals into meat.
Worse yet, watch some of those videos taken in slaughterhouses, terrible stuff. We go buy meat all packaged prettily and injected with red dye (for beef anyway), but have no conception of the fear and suffering that those animals go through before we eat the steaks and chops.
I gave up veal long ago, which was easy because I'm not crazy about it. Then lamb even though I love lamb, because I can't eat babies. Now I'm phasing out pork, because they are as smart and as loyal as dogs if they are raised that way.
Chicken and beef, it might take a while. I do love a steak.
trustfundkiller
09-13-2018, 01:32 PM
I have been vegetarian for 10 years and vegan for 3, although I became interested in veganism about 5 years ago. I tend to avoid ethical discussions because some people get so defensive and you can't educate someone who doesn't want to learn. Some people get so worked up about the topic they automatically shut it down and begin to belittle you, make stupid jokes, etc., they just can't approach the idea with an open mind. I do think it's great when people make small efforts such as switching to nut-based milk, or even participating in something like Meatless Monday. Within the last 3 years I've seen a HUGE shift towards the plant-based movement and that excites me. There's such a wide variety of vegan products and substitutes even in "regular" grocery stores, and I've traveled to some obscure places and been impressed. I was in Allentown, Pennsylvania and amazed to find out they had a 100% vegan bakery. The hotel I stayed at even made me a vegan Philly cheesesteak out of seitan.
Anyway, if you're interested in learning more about the ethical side, I HIGHLY recommend watching a documentary called "Earthlings". It will stick with you forever. I believe you can find it for free on YouTube. That was the documentary that did me in and made me think, "I can't support this industry with my dollar."
tempest666
09-13-2018, 06:50 PM
I have been vegetarian for 10 years and vegan for 3, although I became interested in veganism about 5 years ago. I tend to avoid ethical discussions because some people get so defensive and you can't educate someone who doesn't want to learn. Some people get so worked up about the topic they automatically shut it down and begin to belittle you, make stupid jokes, etc., they just can't approach the idea with an open mind. I do think it's great when people make small efforts such as switching to nut-based milk, or even participating in something like Meatless Monday. Within the last 3 years I've seen a HUGE shift towards the plant-based movement and that excites me. There's such a wide variety of vegan products and substitutes even in "regular" grocery stores, and I've traveled to some obscure places and been impressed. I was in Allentown, Pennsylvania and amazed to find out they had a 100% vegan bakery. The hotel I stayed at even made me a vegan Philly cheesesteak out of seitan.
Anyway, if you're interested in learning more about the ethical side, I HIGHLY recommend watching a documentary called "Earthlings". It will stick with you forever. I believe you can find it for free on YouTube. That was the documentary that did me in and made me think, "I can't support this industry with my dollar."
I don't mind vegans. I HATE PETA.
WendiStarr
09-14-2018, 10:30 AM
Anyone else dressing up for Halloween this year? It seems I'm the oddball over age 30 who still gets excited and dresses up for Halloween.
NitaBaby
09-14-2018, 10:38 AM
Why was this deleted before ?
Because the mod took our comments down. Apparently you can have an opinion but no one can counter it.
What's interesting is that I was vegan for 2 years and had to except that I didn't feel any more ethical than the next person for my decision. My shit didn't stink any more but i wasn't any happier for turning down a burger. I lost weight, i felt great, my hair looked good but I didn't turn to my neighbor and sneer at their dietary decisions. If anything i was more annoyed by vegans because the ones I knew were so fucking extra (like the original broad that brought this up) that it made me wonder if a judgemental attitude was part of the ingredients listed in quinoa.
Drink almond milk and inhale as much vegan pho as you want - it tastes good. But also get over yourself.
Bahuba
09-14-2018, 11:20 AM
Anyone else dressing up for Halloween this year? It seems I'm the oddball over age 30 who still gets excited and dresses up for Halloween.
Yes - have you ever been to the west village on Halloween? Amazing
Vyanka
09-14-2018, 02:55 PM
Anyone else dressing up for Halloween this year? It seems I'm the oddball over age 30 who still gets excited and dresses up for Halloween.
I love it. I don't think there is an age limit to Halloween. In the future, I'll be that 80 yr old still excited and possibly dress up too. :)
WendiStarr
09-14-2018, 04:36 PM
Yes - have you ever been to the west village on Halloween? Amazing
In what state?
lynn2009
09-14-2018, 04:50 PM
In what state?
It's a neighborhood in NYC.
WendiStarr
09-14-2018, 04:59 PM
^ Oh ok. I've never been to NYC. Maybe someday.
WendiStarr
09-15-2018, 02:41 PM
I went to Dollar Tree and noticed that they had blank styrofoam pumpkins. I bought one and decided to decorate it. I've never really worked with styrofoam before but there's a first time for everything. This is the result. 50336
Bahuba
09-15-2018, 08:00 PM
You certainly are attractive!
And the lady holding you looks good too
I went to Dollar Tree and noticed that they had blank styrofoam pumpkins. I bought one and decided to decorate it. I've never really worked with styrofoam before but there's a first time for everything. This is the result. 50336
WendiStarr
09-16-2018, 05:53 PM
You certainly are attractive!
And the lady holding you looks good too
Lol! Thanks Bahuba xoxo
Djoser
09-18-2018, 04:05 PM
I am positive if people knew how animals are farmed we as a society would not be so laissez faire about it. Everyone loses their shit over a sweet little puppy dog tied up outside but doesn't care at all about pigs/chickens/cows who spend their whole tortured lives in pens so small they can't even turn around.
EXACTLY!
I confess that I still get more upset when I see the little dogs and kitties mistreated, but being cute doesn't mean you suffer more when someone tortures and murders you.
Djoser
09-18-2018, 04:09 PM
Because the mod took our comments down. Apparently you can have an opinion but no one can counter it.
Your post was also deleted because you quoted the guy posting anti-abortion crap on a female support forum, which was reported.
NitaBaby
09-18-2018, 06:37 PM
Your post was also deleted because you quoted the guy posting anti-abortion crap on a female support forum, which was reported.
“You” who? I didn’t say anything about abortion and my comment was taken down.
NitaBaby
09-18-2018, 06:47 PM
The same comment was literally posted twice by someone else but my comment was taken down. AND my last comment was edited with the reason that I mentioned abortion. I never did that.
Djoser
09-18-2018, 11:45 PM
The same comment was literally posted twice by someone else
Really? Maybe I missed it. I saw the reported post which a member was upset about, came here and deleted it--and your post quoting it exactly.
Please, show me where someone else tried to start shit about abortion here. I'll delete their post as well, and anyone quoting them exactly.
...my last comment was edited with the reason that I mentioned abortion. I never did that.
No, of course you didn't, but you quoted the guy trying to start shit about abortion exactly. Which leaves the inflammatory statement intact in your quote. Not much point getting rid of the one without the other.
I wasn't blaming you, I was explaining standard moderation procedure for the last 15 years--when someone tries to start shit, you delete the post. If someone just below has quoted the post in its entirety, you delete that post as well.
Now if you have a problem with that, feel free to start a thread in site issues. We don't need to discuss it here any further.
NitaBaby
09-19-2018, 04:27 AM
You keep saying that I quoted something verbatim when I did not. I really can’t say it enough. I made a comment about how “confrontational” it is to call someone a souless monster for eating meat - asking her if my 3 yr old falls in line with being such a demon sense she had a hot dog yesterday. That comment was taken down. Then “The Grand Inquistor” mentioned an abortion video. Her comment was taken down so she put it back up asking “why was this deleted?”. You can see her ask that on the page right before this one.
I only know how to speak English so let me say once more that I did not say anything about abortion, so I don’t need to start my own thread about it. I’ve had my own abortions so I’m the last person you’ll ever see talking about it.
Swear to God I’m not trying to talk to you crazy so if that’s how it reads, I apologize. Just trying to nail it in that I. Did. Not. Say. That.
JessaJade
09-19-2018, 12:02 PM
I just saw a thumbnail for a 'news' article with this title:
“Kylie Jenner reveals trying cereal with milk for the first time was 'life changing'... and her fans go berserk over the news“
Can someone stop the world and direct me to the place I can get off pls?
trustfundkiller
09-19-2018, 12:28 PM
I just saw a thumbnail for a 'news' article with this title:
“Kylie Jenner reveals trying cereal with milk for the first time was 'life changing'... and her fans go berserk over the news“
Can someone stop the world and direct me to the place I can get off pls?
I thought the same thing when I saw all the headlines. Not sure how that qualifies as groundbreaking news - lol. I also think she's trolling everyone. I really can't imagine making it to 21 without EVER having milk in your cereal. That family knows how to get people talking.
Djoser
09-19-2018, 01:33 PM
...I only know how to speak English so let me say once more that I did not say anything about abortion, so I don’t need to start my own thread about it. I’ve had my own abortions so I’m the last person you’ll ever see talking about it.
Swear to God I’m not trying to talk to you crazy so if that’s how it reads, I apologize. Just trying to nail it in that I. Did. Not. Say. That.
I went back and restored your post, after deleting the quote from the guy starting shit about abortions. It's all just a big misunderstanding. I'm just trying to keep the peace after the post you had quoted was reported. Now hopefully we can move on.
And I ate a small steak last night. But I had to wonder how much the poor cow had to suffer for that.
NitaBaby
09-19-2018, 02:03 PM
My daughters gym teacher is the one who brings the kids to the cars at the end of the school day. Lord Jesus, I would sit on his face.
JessaJade
09-20-2018, 01:07 PM
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carmen_b
09-20-2018, 03:19 PM
Today is my first outing with friends since the break up. Wish me luck. I didn't want to do the whine and cry thing which is why I've waited 4 weeks to go out.
My family and counselor have been supportive. I'm looking forward to some drinks / relaxing time / man scoping !
Djoser
09-20-2018, 09:53 PM
Today is my first outing with friends since the break up. Wish me luck. I didn't want to do the whine and cry thing which is why I've waited 4 weeks to go out.
My family and counselor have been supportive. I'm looking forward to some drinks / relaxing time / man scoping !
Not sure how long you were with the guy you just broke up with, but might be better to wait a bit more on the 'manscoping'. Find your own inner peace without some new guy making it possible, or even attention from guys.
Time after time I see women (and men too) bounce from one bad relationship to another, because they never learned to be really self-reliant.
Anyway have fun, you deserve a night out ;D
Djoser
09-20-2018, 09:57 PM
My daughters gym teacher is the one who brings the kids to the cars at the end of the school day. Lord Jesus, I would sit on his face.
Hmm, does he really bring everyone's kids to the cars? Maybe he only does it with certain kids' moms, or does it more reliably? Maybe he feels the same about you, you never know...
carmen_b
09-22-2018, 02:55 PM
Good Advice, DJoser, thanks
It's really hard to be celibate but you are right. I don't want to attract any creepy energy.
We were together 7 years almost exactly.
I love nerdy / brainy guys and the event was for scientists ( I am not but my friend is ) so I have an "in" at these events.
There is booze so where these people might be too shy to chat in normal situations, they may chat here. There is potential at these for sure. I will go next month too.
Broken up 4 weeks but I didn't even think he was serious for a week so I'm thrown off anyway. It was nice to get out, attend an easy to digest lecture , and then go drink. Perfect event for me.
The silver lining in this is that I do love having full control over my ENTIRE schedule. I have definitely found things to do in my city. It's nice to have a phase of very hard hustle by day and then outings that I get to pick ( without having to think of anyone ! ). There is probably more silver linings that I'll find in the next few weeks I'll continue to focus on some positives.
Djoser
09-22-2018, 03:13 PM
Good Advice, DJoser, thanks
It's really hard to be celibate but you are right. I don't want to attract any creepy energy.
We were together 7 years almost exactly.
I love nerdy / brainy guys and the event was for scientists ( I am not but my friend is ) so I have an "in" at these events.
There is booze so where these people might be too shy to chat in normal situations, they may chat here. There is potential at these for sure. I will go next month too.
Broken up 4 weeks but I didn't even think he was serious for a week so I'm thrown off anyway. It was nice to get out, attend an easy to digest lecture , and then go drink. Perfect event for me.
The silver lining in this is that I do love having full control over my ENTIRE schedule. I have definitely found things to do in my city. It's nice to have a phase of very hard hustle by day and then outings that I get to pick ( without having to think of anyone ! ). There is probably more silver linings that I'll find in the next few weeks I'll continue to focus on some positives.
Ha 7 years was the longest I made it with one woman, and part of that was long distance--that's a long time to be with any one SO (in my book, if not in the minds of Family Values types).
That independence you are only just beginning to enjoy will grow on you as time goes by, trust me.
I've been really serious with 4 women. Though I have great respect for all 4 of them still, and wish them well, I thank all the gods I am free of them now :D
Djoser
09-22-2018, 04:06 PM
Recently watched 3 1/2 episodes of the recent mini-series 'Spartacus', being a big fan of Roman history, gladiators, and well-done cinematic battle scenes.
I can tell you that:
1) There's plenty of mayhem and fight scenes, fairly well done if somewhat too reliant on the cinematic style of 300, speaking of which:
2) I just had more than enough scenes of guys in various kinds of underwear disguised as 'period gladiator costumes' & leather thongs to last me a couple of lifetimes.
3) The gratuitous sex scenes--half of which were quasi 'rape fantasy' fare--were as cheezy and melodramatic as you can get, finally leading me to automatically fast forward to the fight scenes of guys in kinky underwear hacking and slashing each other to bits.
I would recommend this series highly to the ladies, for it is clearly aimed in their direction, and also (with aforementioned caveat) to fans of battle scenes. Oh and some of the gladiator ensembles (and other minutiae) were actually historically accurate, even if the series did take great liberties with other aspects of Roman history and culture.
DonaDiabla
09-22-2018, 04:10 PM
I love the whole Spartacus and I found the show well done. :)
Recently watched 3 1/2 episodes of the recent mini-series 'Spartacus', being a big fan of Roman history, gladiators, and well-done cinematic battle scenes.
I can tell you that:
1) There's plenty of mayhem and fight scenes, fairly well done if somewhat too reliant on the cinematic style of 300, speaking of which:
2) I just had more than enough scenes of guys in various kinds of underwear disguised as 'period gladiator costumes' & leather thongs to last me a couple of lifetimes.
3) The gratuitous sex scenes--half of which were quasi 'rape fantasy' fare--were as cheezy and melodramatic as you can get, finally leading me to automatically fast forward to the fight scenes of guys in kinky underwear hacking and slashing each other to bits.
I would recommend this series highly to the ladies, for it is clearly aimed in their direction, and also (with aforementioned caveat) to fans of battle scenes. Oh and some of the gladiator ensembles (and other minutiae) were actually historically accurate, even if the series did take great liberties with other aspects of Roman history and culture.
trustfundkiller
09-22-2018, 04:26 PM
Recently watched 3 1/2 episodes of the recent mini-series 'Spartacus', being a big fan of Roman history, gladiators, and well-done cinematic battle scenes.
I can tell you that:
1) There's plenty of mayhem and fight scenes, fairly well done if somewhat too reliant on the cinematic style of 300, speaking of which:
2) I just had more than enough scenes of guys in various kinds of underwear disguised as 'period gladiator costumes' & leather thongs to last me a couple of lifetimes.
3) The gratuitous sex scenes--half of which were quasi 'rape fantasy' fare--were as cheezy and melodramatic as you can get, finally leading me to automatically fast forward to the fight scenes of guys in kinky underwear hacking and slashing each other to bits.
I would recommend this series highly to the ladies, for it is clearly aimed in their direction, and also (with aforementioned caveat) to fans of battle scenes. Oh and some of the gladiator ensembles (and other minutiae) were actually historically accurate, even if the series did take great liberties with other aspects of Roman history and culture.
Hey Djoser, I was wondering if I could PM you about Key West but it says your mailbox is full. I am going to come down in Nov for Powerboat.
Ifyouseekamy
09-24-2018, 04:52 PM
The gym plays strip club music non stop. I subconsciously started twerking a few times out of habit.
Djoser
09-25-2018, 03:18 AM
The gym plays strip club music non stop. I subconsciously started twerking a few times out of habit.
:rotfl:
Djoser
09-25-2018, 03:19 AM
Hey Djoser, I was wondering if I could PM you about Key West but it says your mailbox is full. I am going to come down in Nov for Powerboat.
Yes sorry will get rid of some PMs now
Boat Races the best week of the year
NitaBaby
09-25-2018, 05:59 AM
Hmm, does he really bring everyone's kids to the cars? Maybe he only does it with certain kids' moms, or does it more reliably? Maybe he feels the same about you, you never know...
I wiiiissshhh. But, no, he brings everyone’s child to their car and even has someone else help him do it to be more efficient. He gives me “happily married with two kids” vibes and I don’t know why. Or maybe that’s just my ego trying to protect itself from the lack of flirting on his part.
carmen_b
09-25-2018, 09:42 PM
On one hand .... I was on a film set today surrounded by cowboys! You could tell some were real ones ( 80 % !! ) and some were just dressed up ( 20% ) . They all seemed to married though, ugh.
One the other, I got back from set and made this stupid mistake of calling my ex of all people to entertain me on the ride home.....
I'm not really sure what I was thinking other than just " up at 4a.m. for a 16 hour day " brain.