(March 24, 2017 at 9:37 am)Mister Agenda Wrote: Welcome, Mr. Hampton. I hope you like it around here. Steely Dan rules!

I used to get them mixed up with Fleetwood Mac as a kid. But we are both showing our age here. Bet you could get a alot of deer in the headlights look if you mentioned them to someone 15 years old. Maybe not all sure, but we are old. 

Mention Mr. Tudball to a teen or Ms Whiggens. Or Mr Whipple. "Don't squeeze the Charmin".

(March 23, 2017 at 9:39 pm)Fred Hampton Wrote:

(March 23, 2017 at 9:29 pm)The Valkyrie Wrote: Well, apparently Fred is known from elsewhere.

Er, I have, what they call in the biz, a "rep".  I think they tagged me for "inciting to riot" or something minuscule like that. 

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(March 23, 2017 at 9:38 pm)Tres Leches Wrote: Hi Fred! Welcome!

Hola Senora Leches!  Gracias!  And if you are not Spanish, you get my meaning, I presume.    So, are you a classical musician?

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(March 23, 2017 at 9:25 pm)Fireball Wrote:   Yay, it's Fred!

Wooohooo, I knew Fred would get here, when can I meet him?!

I play violin as a pastime. Bach is amazingly difficult but he's the master, as far as I'm concerned.

(March 24, 2017 at 4:31 am)Alex K Wrote:

(March 24, 2017 at 3:01 am)Fred Hampton Wrote: Como esta, Mamacita?  Purple noted.

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You'll find it's better that way....in Caracas...

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Speaking of classical music...what did that famous German composer say to the bill collector?

(ans:  "I'm baroque right now, come Bach another time...")

I'm baroque right now, but I'll Handel it later?

He still counts as part German!

Awesome, Alex K!  I've been trying to figure out ways to get Handel off the bench. Hear we go: "I'm baroque right now, come Bach another time and I 'll Handel it then..."

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(March 24, 2017 at 11:59 am)Tres Leches Wrote:

(March 23, 2017 at 9:39 pm)Fred Hampton Wrote: Er, I have, what they call in the biz, a "rep".  I think they tagged me for "inciting to riot" or something minuscule like that. 

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Hola Senora Leches!  Gracias!  And if you are not Spanish, you get my meaning, I presume.    So, are you a classical musician?

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Wooohooo, I knew Fred would get here, when can I meet him?!

I play violin as a pastime. Bach is amazingly difficult but he's the master, as far as I'm concerned.

Nothing better than classical violin--and Bach!  If you haven't seen this movie, "August Rush", see it, it's all about musicians, it's fab:

I've seen you over at the other forum. Hope you enjoy it here.

(March 24, 2017 at 1:23 pm)Isis Wrote:

I've seen you over at the other forum. Hope you enjoy it here.

Howdy Isis and Welcome.

(March 24, 2017 at 6:02 am)Stimbo Wrote: Add it to the Liszt.

(Okay, I was Hungary.)

The Chopin Liszt, you mean?  And I think the correct pronunciation is, "Hungria", if Kevin McCarthy ruled the world.

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(March 24, 2017 at 6:06 am)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote: Sign in a public toilet:

'Please Wiggle Handel'

Handwritten addendum:

'If I Wiggle It, Will It Wiggle Bach?'

Boru

Not if the Handel is baroque, bahahaha!

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(March 24, 2017 at 7:00 am)Brian37 Wrote:

(March 23, 2017 at 7:38 pm)Fred Hampton Wrote: Meditation is a technique, not a religion, IMO.  Sound advice though, re the kittens, I'll take note of that.

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I'll play the straw man card here.

Yes meditation is a technique and? Buddhism is a religion still. They have temples and holy people and monks and prayers and different sects that do not agree as to how to follow the writings.  Buddhism is a spin off of Hinduism fyi. It's hero is also rooted in superstiton, magic and mythology. The earliest depictions  of the first Buddha have him born from Royalty in Queen Maya, who is told by the divine world that she would give birth to a gift to the world. He also avoids the birth canal and is born out of her side. Buddhism is a religion, period.

Asia also has Jainism and Taoism and? Those are religions too. Sam's fetish about Buddhism is no different to me than if Ben Carson claimed Jesus was real because he is a neurologist. The "self control" that the west gets so hung up on is stupid to focus on. Navy Seals also get trained to endure too and I doubt very many of them are Buddhists.

I get this same argument dodging the word "religion" from every religion. I've seen Jews do it and even Christians do it. Buddhism is a religion.

The Hindus have temples for rats, yeah, RATS, 1000s of them.  Why?  Because Ganeshi, the Elephant God has pet RATS, and you dont want to piss off Ganseshi, nossir, then you will have to walk everywhere and carry everything on your own back.

I'm not a fan of any religion, except for studying the various texts for cultural, historical insight.  They can ban all the idle and oppressive clergy and "holy men" from the planet, and I hope they do it sooner than later.

Meditation is a technique only, to allegedly discover "within oneself" this thing called "Nirvana" which has 1000s of years of oral, empircal verification behind it and it is said to be a REALLY good, profound experience.  You can DO meditation w/o Buddhism or any religion, it is a technique. That is the extent of my and Sam Harris' or anybody who is serious about it, interest.  And Sam is also interested in possible neuroscientific explanations thereof.

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(March 24, 2017 at 8:05 am)Khemikal Wrote: Welcome aboard OP.

Brigado, Khemikal!

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(March 24, 2017 at 8:56 am)Thumpalumpacus Wrote: Hiyas Fred.

What the bleep  is this, fing CIA here, up in my bidness?  Ok, I'm playing the NSA card here, you peeps are following me because you think I am an enemy of and imminent threat to the State, right?  HA HA HA, well, YOU, Sir, are........WRO'....RIGHT!

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(March 24, 2017 at 9:07 am)LastPoet Wrote:

Hey LastPoet well, I'm the 2nd to last:  poet.

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(March 24, 2017 at 9:23 am)Ben Davis Wrote: Hi Fred   from the UK! You seem like an open guy so I think you'll fit in here nicely.

I'm interested in hearing more about your political opinions as I moved from socialist towards the centre over the years and now consider myself pan-political. We should definitely get together for a cup of tea and a chat  

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(March 24, 2017 at 1:57 am)Mamacita Wrote: (Also, where's Ben Davis with the tea and cookies?)

I went with cake this time love. You know how I like to switch it up.
Who knows, next time it might be coffee or even mocktails

Top o' the mornin' to you, UK Bed Davis!  Know what?  I think British women are HOT!  Know why?  Because they got that language thing DOWN!  Nothing hotter than a woman who can 'articulate', if you know what I mean!  Rosemary Church, yeah, I'd could go there--for a 'minute'.



(Aside, true story: when I was in h.s. I was in a Sottish Pipe and Drum band--killer drumming, btw--and dated the twice consecutive world champion Scottish Highland dancer...from Kansas City, MO. Mary Beth Miller, Google it.)

The cake, a bit on the decadent side for me, but maybe the Cafe' Cause Celeb offers a nice bran muffin too.  "Pan political", like Peter Pan, you mean? Means nothing to me.  One is either a communist or a capitalist, and those are the only 2 options.  You are either dog eat dog or dog help dog. I don't use the term "socialist" much anymore, though if one knows the actual Marxian meaning, I'm ok with it.  It's easier for me to just say "communist", it's more clear and committal and people know where you stand.  It's like atheist v agnostic.  I am an atheist communist.

So, I am avowed to NOT chit chat on las materias politicas with avowed capitalists, since I'd rather poke my eyes out with ice picks than to do so.  However, since I live in the belly of the capitalist beast, I would consider doing so for $$$!  And lot$ of $$$.  I wrote a couple of fab books worth on the subject on the last atheist/capitalist site I recently got banned from(foreVAR, I might add)--I mean I've never had so much systematic and vehement attack aimed at me, the only commie, in my life, from allegedly "thoughtful", "open minded", "nice" people.  You DO NOT go after their poopy capitalism, nossir, but I am committed to truth(s), justice, and fairness and I will BRING IT, when I choose to.  I'm too old not to, at this point, gotta have a legacy, for the next generations and be on the right side of the fence, history.  I am already feeling the pending attacks @ me here for just saying that little bit.

However, IF you REALLY want to chat about las materias politicas con moi, pm me and we can arrange something and I will give you the info as to my PAY PAL acc't, lol, and we can get started forthwith.  You won't be disappointed ands there is a 100% $ back guarantee, I mean, just look at all the stragglers from the aforementioned site coming over yonder here because they need their Fred H fix.  They just CAN'T QUIT FRED HAMPTON, because FRED HAMPTON is the REAL DEAL!  No one keeps Fred Hampton down!

(read my lips?  no, read my sig)  

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(March 24, 2017 at 9:37 am)Mister Agenda Wrote: Welcome, Mr. Hampton. I hope you like it around here. Steely Dan rules!

Oi', Senhor Agenda!  So far so good, and you clearly have top notch taste! Steely Dan, #1 band EVAR!

No need for paranoia, "Fred". Thump and I've been members here for a lot longer than we've heard of you.

(March 24, 2017 at 2:40 pm)Fireball Wrote: No need for paranoia, "Fred". Thump and I've been members here for a lot longer than we've heard of you.

Sup Fireball?  Thumpa and I have a brief history.  

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(March 24, 2017 at 1:23 pm)Isis Wrote:

I've seen you over at the other forum. Hope you enjoy it here.

Hi Isis, not sure I recall you @ TTA.  Well, I'm a gonna keep a low profile here, if at all possible. 

(March 23, 2017 at 10:14 pm)Fred Hampton Wrote:

(March 23, 2017 at 10:12 pm)Industrial Lad Wrote: Welcome, Fred!

Sent from my LGL52VL using Tapatalk

Industrial Lad, thanks!

Your welcome, Fed, hope you have a blast here.

(March 24, 2017 at 6:50 pm)Industrial Lad Wrote:

(March 23, 2017 at 10:14 pm)Fred Hampton Wrote: Industrial Lad, thanks!

Your welcome, Fed, hope you have a blast here.