And to be open, I had my own name issues as a child. My given name is Thomas but as a child my parents called me Tommy. At some point I decided that I didn't like "Tommy" and said I wanted to be Tom or preferably Thom (pronounced the same but spelled with the h). Fortunately my parents were ok with that and I have been Thom for most of my life.
I had name issues after I married. My husbands father never forgave me for not change my last name to their family name. Like my last name wasn't worthy. It actually means a lot to me. It arrived to me from my father's father and my mother's mother and I know the history.
You know, I didn't think about that. "III" usually means your father and grandfather had the same name but maybe there are exceptions. I'm a Jr. so my father and I are both Thomas John but his family called him TJ and after he joined the Marines he was known as Jack. We never had to distinguish which "Thomas" people were referring to because we were never known by the same name.
Dad was Fortney Hillman Stark Jr but went by "Pete" for most of his life. So when I wanted to be called something different he didn't have much of a leg to stand on! ;)
Well, ain't that a fine fettle of Fish! Fish Stark sounds like the right kind of person to lead an important secular organization, and I look forward to hearing more about him and his work with the AHA as he grows into the role.
I like all kinds of fish, seems like Iβll like this Fish too. Props for picking a name as a child that other kids could make fun of, (probably no more so than his real name), and standing his ground to be called what he wished.
Once, Hemant posted an article at 3AM, my time. By the time I got to it, it was 4 hours old. That makes it difficult (to say the least) to comment with anything that hasn't already been said.
First email (first part of the email irrelevant with trollouney) "By the way, you got a new record. Barely 20 minutes before luring a dawkins' groupie today."
Second "Hello again, the dawkins groupie from earlier is evolving to troll. Species temporary name Alan Steed, I hope for the poor John they are not related."
Lots of babble. Contradictory babble, at one point. AS talked about dignity and respect in the second one, seeming to forget his transphobia in the first one.
I reported the first one and it wasn't too long after that that he got the boot (not sure how many others reported it to get him and and his hatred gone).
I sent an email to Hemant after the first, he was still in dawkins' groupie territory and not quite a troll then and I said as such. OTOH, the second time was doubtless.
AS called that lame, hateful claim that transgenders choose their sexual orientation a fact (it's not and they don't). That was more than enough for me.
Batshit blonde dimbulb FOX Newscrazy Maria Bartiromo has jumped the shark. She's now accused the Biden Administration of trying to assassinate Donald Trump (as opposed to the Republican kook who actually DID try).
From Farron Cousins on yesterday's "Ring of Fire":
And interesting considering how much they just paid out to Dominion voting systems. I thought they had acquired a little bit more sense. But I guess the libel laws in the US do tend to fable the libeler rather than the libelee. At least if you're a public figure of some sort.
Agreed. I don't know if it's possible, but the way Trump has been acting up lately, I still hope for at least a 10-point spread in the popular vote, with Trump losing ALL the battleground states and maybe even Florida!
If that doesn't wake that dipshit up, nothing will.
He's a smarmy, smug, jerk who thinks (quite mistakenly) that he is the smartest person in the room. He also helped to push all those lackwit-fundy-judges into positions in the texas courts.
Assuming that the part of her being in a hit-and-run accident were true, I find it hard to believe she'd remember clearly the face of the woman who hit her. There is nothing in that story but the word of a woman who was hit 13 years ago, as a 13 year old child. The doubling of 13 also sounds suspicious to me.
Looking forward to seeing Fish Stark take on the NatCs and the new Contract on America known as Project 2025 (no matter how many times the Heritage Foundation changes the name or tries to hide what they want to do).
I will be boycotting that store now that I have learned of it associating the weirdness on top of Donald Trump's head with a singing show that I immensely enjoyed as a child. *smiles*
Fortney H. Stark III
I can see why he might not be thrilled by his given name.
If "Fish" is good enough for a detective under Barney Miller, it's good enough for the American Humanist Association! SO THERE! π
Edit: He was a DETECTIVE, NOT a Congressman! π€¦ββοΈ
Miller.
OOPS! π€¦ββοΈ I'll fix it!
And to be open, I had my own name issues as a child. My given name is Thomas but as a child my parents called me Tommy. At some point I decided that I didn't like "Tommy" and said I wanted to be Tom or preferably Thom (pronounced the same but spelled with the h). Fortunately my parents were ok with that and I have been Thom for most of my life.
I had name issues after I married. My husbands father never forgave me for not change my last name to their family name. Like my last name wasn't worthy. It actually means a lot to me. It arrived to me from my father's father and my mother's mother and I know the history.
I dunno, Fort Stark sounds kinda F-Troopy to me and has its own appeal.
Now Iβm trying to remember the fort name in F Troop without googling it. Something silly, as I recall.
Ft. Courage.
*whistles theme song*
That's when you just lean π’ππ π΅π©π¦ πΈπ’πΊ into it with 24/7/365 steampunk cosplay.
Are we to conclude that βPeteβ was not his fatherβs name?
You know, I didn't think about that. "III" usually means your father and grandfather had the same name but maybe there are exceptions. I'm a Jr. so my father and I are both Thomas John but his family called him TJ and after he joined the Marines he was known as Jack. We never had to distinguish which "Thomas" people were referring to because we were never known by the same name.
Dad was Fortney Hillman Stark Jr but went by "Pete" for most of his life. So when I wanted to be called something different he didn't have much of a leg to stand on! ;)
Thank you for explaining. I look forward to joining your organization. It sounds like you will be a great asset!
Well, ain't that a fine fettle of Fish! Fish Stark sounds like the right kind of person to lead an important secular organization, and I look forward to hearing more about him and his work with the AHA as he grows into the role.
Greets, Fish! Wade on in; the water ain't deep!
Let just hope he keeps his head.
I won't take the bait on this.
You must admit, though- that was a great line!
It was, but I wonβt be reeled in.
Yeah, right. As if you aren't hooked already.
A gaff on my part. I'm a worm.
Pffff, Greyjoy killer π
Fish Heads https://g.co/kgs/YbHGXxH
Eat them up! Yum!
I am serious. Don't let anyone Robb you of it, you will Ned it π
Sinon, bienvenue.
make good crab bait.
I was stoned the first time I saw that video, and almost peed my pants, I laughed so hard. I wondered afterward if it was a real song.
Congratulations to Mr Stark. It's good to see the young people taking charge, and he seems to be eminently qualified.
Isn't it though! I love it.
I like all kinds of fish, seems like Iβll like this Fish too. Props for picking a name as a child that other kids could make fun of, (probably no more so than his real name), and standing his ground to be called what he wished.
If wishes were fishesβ¦.. π
Gurney Halleck will see all these "comedians" in the arena.
They will end in dishes ?
And might be delish-ishes!
With or without relish ?
A fetish for relish? π
Actually, I never enjoy-ish it.
Don't even need to be super-stishes.
Fish Stark.
If Iron Man and Aquaman had a baby?
Well, Iron Man and Namor, the Sub-Mariner.
Aquaman isnβt a part of the Marvel Universe. Arthur Curry is by the Distinguished Competition. :)
It's one of those crossover events or something.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amalgam_Comics
https://www.newkadia.com/?Amalgam_Age_of_Comics_The_DC_Comics_Collection_Comic-Book-Covers=1111125011
Amalgam. The mercifully brief unholy wedding of Marvel and DC. *shudder*
But it's Marvel Universe canon (officially designated Earth-9062). And I actually did like Spider-Boy, the only one I bought.
Je l'avais dit πΆ
Beware of NOGODZ wrath π€£
Quick OT
Our transphobic troll Alan Steed has been given one of these
imgur.com/gallery/AcDTY83
Dammit, all the best stuff happens while I'm asleep.
Sweet, sweet insomnia is your frenemy π
Once, Hemant posted an article at 3AM, my time. By the time I got to it, it was 4 hours old. That makes it difficult (to say the least) to comment with anything that hasn't already been said.
Weird, I don't remember an article posted at lunch time, the earliest was around 2pm π€
I did say "3AM, my time." :)
Yeah and you are 9 hours behind me, so 3 + 9 = ? π
Stupid planet won't stop rotating. ;)
Oh, pauvre petite pitchoun* transphobe persΓ©cutΓ©e.
* Provence, Southern France, word for a young child, usually an endearing term. Works very well with sarcasm too π
I saw their original comment, I didn't get to see the second one. : (
Consolation prize.
First email (first part of the email irrelevant with trollouney) "By the way, you got a new record. Barely 20 minutes before luring a dawkins' groupie today."
Second "Hello again, the dawkins groupie from earlier is evolving to troll. Species temporary name Alan Steed, I hope for the poor John they are not related."
π An extra one for ππ©π¦ ππ·π¦π―π¨π¦π³π΄ reference.
I had a huge crush on Mrs Peel in my youth.
I know I did. One of many TV crushes. :D
That show was created by Sydney Newman, who also created Doctor Who.
Who didn't? she wore her catsuit well.
For one second I was wondering what you were talking about. I know it under the name "Chapeau melon et Bottes de cuir" (melon hat and leather boots).
Lots of babble. Contradictory babble, at one point. AS talked about dignity and respect in the second one, seeming to forget his transphobia in the first one.
Sorry, I forgot to take a screenshot. I wanted him out of here before Samuel Abram thinks we are letting transphobes running amok.
I reported the first one and it wasn't too long after that that he got the boot (not sure how many others reported it to get him and and his hatred gone).
I sent an email to Hemant after the first, he was still in dawkins' groupie territory and not quite a troll then and I said as such. OTOH, the second time was doubtless.
AS called that lame, hateful claim that transgenders choose their sexual orientation a fact (it's not and they don't). That was more than enough for me.
See my newest answer to Larry ;)
But you didn't give Joan a chance to (sorry the only word for it I know) bitchslap him.
Not this time, we have a new trans member since yesterday, and I don't know if they are used to our way to play with trolls.
Wait a couple of hours, this one was an early shot. There will be others since damkins was mentionned.
β€οΈπ
OT
Batshit blonde dimbulb FOX Newscrazy Maria Bartiromo has jumped the shark. She's now accused the Biden Administration of trying to assassinate Donald Trump (as opposed to the Republican kook who actually DID try).
From Farron Cousins on yesterday's "Ring of Fire":
youtu.be/uQrKqiPhapI
Ah, Fox News... when everything is drowning in shit, you can always count on Fox News to be the overflowing sewer main responsible for the flood.
Just plain insane!
And interesting considering how much they just paid out to Dominion voting systems. I thought they had acquired a little bit more sense. But I guess the libel laws in the US do tend to fable the libeler rather than the libelee. At least if you're a public figure of some sort.
Very early OT but it's too good. I love the taste of unhinged morons tears π
https://youtu.be/FDzgD76t3ZA?si=4h7NMdAT5tpJHwht
how low will they go?
https://nationalzero.com/2024/09/03/site-registered-two-weeks-ago-claims-kamala-harris-left-a-13-year-old-san-francisco-girl-paralyzed-in-hit-and-run-accident-in-2011/
They won't stop digging until they reach the earth's core...and maybe not even then.
The Ruskies really favor Trump, don't they? All the more reason to defeat him. Preferably in a landslide.
Agreed. I don't know if it's possible, but the way Trump has been acting up lately, I still hope for at least a 10-point spread in the popular vote, with Trump losing ALL the battleground states and maybe even Florida!
If that doesn't wake that dipshit up, nothing will.
And Texas β don't forget Texas. Christ, I hate Ted Cruz and I'm not even American.
His own family doesn't like him.
The dog especially hates him.
I so hope Snowflake lauched himself/herself at Cruz's crotch, fangs bared.
He left SnowBall to die, in a freezing house, during a power outage.
A journalist asked someone in Congress, a politician, or an aide, why people instantly hate Fled Cruz. The reply was, "Because it saves time."
Ted Fucking Cruz -FIFY
Hell, if we could flip Texas, I would break out what's left of my 18-year-old MacAllan and drink a toast to Harris, Walz, and the Democratic party!
As for Cruz? He's a waste of protoplasm!
He's a smarmy, smug, jerk who thinks (quite mistakenly) that he is the smartest person in the room. He also helped to push all those lackwit-fundy-judges into positions in the texas courts.
we are not even 100 percent sure it was Russia that did this. their are lots of deplorables who support trump
Apparently the Chinese heavily favour Harris. So maybe they'll balance each other out. :)
I heard the opposite, and that it is the Iranians who prefer Harris. Putin and Xi consider baby donny to be a useful idiot.
Didn't the Iranians recently hack both campaigns?
Probably.
He's been laundering the oligarch's money for decades. First through his casinos, then through his (overpriced) real estate.
There is no bottom, apparently they're in an unobtainium drilling rig.
who ever made up that bull shit story used this picture from USA today
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/01/17/man-transported-hospital-due-reported-crash-southbound-lanes-closed-mangilao/1039344001/
Assuming that the part of her being in a hit-and-run accident were true, I find it hard to believe she'd remember clearly the face of the woman who hit her. There is nothing in that story but the word of a woman who was hit 13 years ago, as a 13 year old child. The doubling of 13 also sounds suspicious to me.
Funny what can be found. An authentic Alisha Brown victim of a car accident but in 2016 in Hawaii
https://www.khon2.com/local-news/its-hard-to-believe-that-im-alive-two-years-later-crash-victim-still-in-recovery/
It was Obama driving that car... even though secret service will not let him drive any more.
sorry but this story still fascinate me. When you type in the phone number used for the domain info you get these links.
https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/MAR-10337802-1.v1.WHITE.pdf
https://scammer.info/t/heres-a-phishing-page-you-guys-can-destroy/75755
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253678853?sortBy=rank
the website in question has been taken offline.
Looking forward to seeing Fish Stark take on the NatCs and the new Contract on America known as Project 2025 (no matter how many times the Heritage Foundation changes the name or tries to hide what they want to do).
After discarding christianity, I considered Unitarianism, but as an apatheist they still had too much woo.
And they are still a church, full of posers, cliques, and busybodies.
I prefer the comradery of the Friendly Atheist community!
French words of the day : Fiche le camp* Don π
* Hit the road.
What you say?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8Tiz6INF7I
I won't be back, no more, no more!
Congratulations and good luck!
The far-right is angry because they're being judged by the content of their character rather than by the color of their skin.
Trump judge people by how much they can help him at that time.
I judge Trump both by the content of his (bad) character and by the weird color of his hair. *smiles*
The Daz3d store calls it's model of his hair Solid Gold hair.
Can someone invoke Rumpelstinskin ?
You just did. *smiles*
No, I don't have straw to transfo....
*Book a ticket plane to Norway*
I will be boycotting that store now that I have learned of it associating the weirdness on top of Donald Trump's head with a singing show that I immensely enjoyed as a child. *smiles*
Solid Fool's Gold might be more apt.
Solidly foolish gold.
A fellow modder?
π―
Wonder how often he ran into a 'legal names only' teacher. I'm betting 0.
His primary and secondary schooling predates that historic revolution in conservative Christian theology. After all, he is a whopping 29.
https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/458110558_1898153473929818_4048389109126416461_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s261x260&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=bd9a62&_nc_ohc=bH0D7TnQKHYQ7kNvgH5JkSc&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AYDYDy0VcWNo0pKQXwRZEcsFHM1EaNIEJWkMOp4xOi0Uww&oe=66DD64C8
What are the Egyptians even doing there? Didn't they all drown in the great flood? They were already ancient by the time of Genesis.
This will never not be funny:
https://theonion.com/sumerians-look-on-in-confusion-as-god-creates-world-1819571221/
They raised themselves from the dead in order to learn how to wrap mummies./s
OT
Anyone want to tell him or should I?
gocomics.com/wumo/2024/09/03
That steer must be a MAGAt
He doesn't have a beef now but wait till he gets to the factory.
Talk about horns of a dilemma.
Stop hoofing you two.
Yep, they are trying to steer you wrong.
You know me, I won't cow.
Seen but not herd?
I ain't telling him. Definitely want to steer clear of that one.
You asked for this, didn't you ?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FQMbXvn2RNI