Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an integral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
Based on its evolving needs and plenty of user feedback, we are trying to bring some order and institute some rules. Please make sure you read these rules and participate in the spirit of this community.
Rules for General Chat
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Be respectful to each other. This is of utmost importance, and comments may be removed if deemed not respectful.
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Personal anecdotes, puzzles, cute pics/clips - everything welcome
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Feel free to give feedback as these rules are expected to keep evoloving
In short, imagine this thread to be a local community hall where we all gather and chat daily. Please be respectful to others in the same way
Believe me, as a Vermonter, I am watching the water, my son dug trenches to divert it from the cellar door, its a walk in basement, and the garden, looks like the path to the house has most of the sand and gravel from the road on it, creating its own dam. This is longer and heavier rain than we had with Irene. I was going to go out to get chicken feed, but screw that, the roads are closing and the grain store is right on the river. Glad i live up high on a ridge, but the water is still coming from the higher elevation above me. This is why we don't pave, it would be a sluice gate otherwise. The chickens will have rice for dinner.
I just saw a guy walking down the street with his wife today wearing a Busch (AB brand) hat... How do you do that? what do you tell your wife about your future plans?
I feel like some people are uncomfortable with the idea of actual research and personal contemplation. This a logistical, spiritual, philisophical, and existential battle...it can't be faced without the willingness to contend with the idea that even people on OUR side are not working in our best interests.
I miss the days these general chats were just frens chilling but it is obvious that the end of this movie draws near.
thats going to be hard to find someone to take time to confirm externally an internal process.
but it has been done before..
I believe we will see sleeper accounts more here soon.
I am usually on night shift too so I see all of you and the sleeper accounts stick out major
Watched The Omen trilogy last night, again. Interesting comms throughout. I know some people aren't into that sort of thing, but it is interesting when you come at it from a [mostly] objective point of view. It got me to thinking who the ten kings of Rome were, and if they are alive today, tearing and eating the flesh of the whore of Babylon. It also sparks curiosity as to who the anti-Christ is [or was] and if all of that applies to today.
Haven't had much of a chance to check and see this morning if this has been posted, but anyway, Happy Birthday to Nikola Tesla. There's more to this guy than most people will ever know.
I took my son to Niagara Falls when he was 10 or 11, we were at the park there and there is a statue of Tesla, I told him to bow to it, lots of folks thought it was funny, I was joking around, but it was a great introduction to get him to read and learn about him.
Tesla is my personal hero-and a fellow Serb! God is my real hero!
Yes, he was way ahead of his time, a fascinating individual.
There is so much more to him than we’ve been allowed to see. I can’t wait for the full disclosure.
I have been waiting for this to happen. May not be big to some people but it tells me we are at the point of was awakening and push back. Our local News Talk Guy talk this morning about Tucker and his Interview with the Guy ib charge of the Capital Police about there being tons of Feds in the Crowd and he said " Some guy named Ray Epps". I have been waiting for these people to start talking about it. And tells me we are at the Ending of this movie
Here's a little background on how "humans descended from apes" theory being taught in schools
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/monkey-trial-begins
Personally I think any laws that outlaw teaching any theory, bound to doom. The best thing to do is to teach kids both theories in good faith and provide all contextual information like Darwin's background and opposition from other scientists and let the kids decide what they believe in.
Factual information provided without any guidance or moral value element is a dangerous thing. Information is like a loaded gun.
I think the best approach is to provide information but also inoculate the pupils at the same time. For example, I would share different views about Darwinism, but also add my personal belief or opinion, but emphasize that this is my opinion and how important it is for each person to formulate their own views, and why.
Probably basically what you are saying here.
I agree that any laws outlawing a particular theory are bound to fail, or at a minimum, have a detrimental effect. That said, age-appropriateness and context are critical.
The most important thing is to try to offer insight on what agendas MAY be lurking behind particular views, and emphasize why you believe what you do. If you're a good teacher, the children will respect and admire you.
Which is why I would give my opinion. If I'm not teaching my pupils in good faith, then why am I teaching?
The giving of the opinion has to be shaped in the right way, however. Why each of us should formulate our views (opinions), how we should treat other opinions, how we can learn from other or differing opinions.
One thing that has been bled dry from the modern teaching systems (aka public teaching, not homeschooling) is the character aspect, the development of becoming a moral and mature person of character. This entire dimension was bled dry, and then after disappearing, replaced with a completely evil system of Marxist thought.
I subscribe to this framework with regards to education. Education should be character education.
The first and most important education is education of heart. Developing a good heart, a strong conscience, an ability to reflect and grow into a responsible person, connect with the inner self.
The second most important education is education of norms and ethics. The ability to understand what healthy relationships are and build them. Whether in the family, in society, and anywhere one encounters others.
The third most important education is education for mastery, which essentially is education of information, techniques, and ideas that allow one to interact with and make a positive contribution to the world and express one's own unique value.
The modern system of education essentially uses a model of education established with the industrial revolution, and all but ignores the first and second aspects of education. More and more, our histories, and the examples of people of great character etc, are removed from the education program, replaced with indoctrination.
If the Marxist and Neo-Marxist teachers (those indoctrinated in neo-Marxism, whether they know it or not) were to preface their propaganda with educating about different views, the responsibility to form one's own opinions, and not push marxist doctrine as if it were factual, then yes, that would hinder their processes, I think.
Evolution: Personally, i believe we (the general 'we') still are missing key elements in the whole picture, and so as yet, generally speaking, we don't have an effective theory of creation that unites faith in and understanding of a Creator with the observable mechanics of how this aspect of nature works. We're getting closer, but not there yet.
To get there, we need to develop or uncover a comprehensive theory of Creation, including the purpose of creation, what fundamental principles underlie the creation process and which dictate how the created world operations. That theory must be able to incorporate and reconcile with observable scientific facts, including the role and purpose of human beings within the overall scheme of the universe.
That seems like a slippery slope, fren. Do we then teach kids they can be boys instead of girls, or cats, or whatever, and let them decide? You see what I'm saying?
My kids are adults, but I would definitely be homeschooling if they were not.
Kids should be taught the maths, basic science, like the difference between plant cells and animal cells, how they function, the elemental chart, simple atomic structure, geography, basic solar system stuff, the planets, the moon phases, bacteria stuff, geology, you know, earth science, what causes a volcano, soil structure, basic anatomy leaving off puberty stuff till middle school, completely referring to any gender discussions out of it, learn about digestion and heart rates, health class should talk about dangers of sugar, lack of excercise, basically things that should not be debated. American history should be at least a years worth of curriculum, with extra credit and book reports on keynotes of our history. Teach how a town gets established, how roads are built, teach literature and use reading as a way to learn vocabulary, how to use new words in sentences, definitions, have crafts again, arts and crafts, shop class. There was a time when NYC public schools gave you an education that today would qualify a person for an associates degree at the time of high school graduation. Curriculums changed, new math, something called whole reading or something, whole language reading, that did nothing but teach to the test and made it all dumbed down for critical thinking. Gender studies? phhht, maybe for a Masters Degree in something, not essential to our childrens minds. Teach about other cultures, sure, but not in some political frame, or with an agenda, just teach it, it used to be called social studies, about how other people lived in different cultures. When children have questions about things outside of the classroom , refer them to their parents, childrens opinions are not relevant outside of the subject being taught, so, avoid opinions until they are at the age of critical thinking. I just remember my early school years and how rich they were with the accent on reading, composition, vocabulary, book reports, and simple science facts about all sorts of everyday things. Now, the brighter kids get bored, the kids who need help get ignored or shoved into a category, and college grads do not know basic geography, the difference between the great plains or the west coast.
The older I get, The more I see that the Amish had it right all along.
We need to teach kids the scientific bases for how people claim boys can be girls, absolutely. Like this video does.
We also need to include everything about the detrans community, including stats about suicide rates, percentage of people who regret their choices, chronic complications, etc.
Light is the only antidote to darkness.
Great link. FYI, I was at a conference about 4 or 5 years back, and Quentin Van Meter was a guest, and presented this content.
Totally mind blowing, but really informs about the methodologies being used not only in this field, but others.
This is Sweden now.
…but then I saw « Miss » Universe Netherland 2023’s hands and I almost lost some Faith in Humanity.
…but then God smiled to me and pointed me to this most brilliant and humorous video.
oh I love it
That 2nd video is a good one!!
Yeah! Funnily, the biggest winners from the legalizing abortions and the overall "sexual liberation" of women were the men who were jerks and wanted to play around with women without making any commitments.
This is Sweden now. Looks like the Gothic era. Hands look huge; fingers even bigger. And that stupid lady hasn't figured out what marriage is yet but her lightbulb went off for a second.
Has anyone heard if Madonna has survived her infection from the vaccines she took?
I was unaware that narcan was a treatment for bacterial infections ....
https://www.koimoi.com/hollywood-news/madonna-health-update-sources-reveal-pop-was-revived-by-injection-after-suffering-septic-shock-deets-inside/
Rosie and some other man say she's fine ....
Thanks. I figured the covid shot would have wreaked havoc on her sinful body.
aww that's so nice- fentanyl is for everyone high and low.
I will share two songs in memory of the passing of my friend Sandy...and for so many others whose voices have been silenced by the vaxxes...
Forever is a Long Long Time...The Heritage Singers (old but good) by Lanny Wolfe
https://youtu.be/moOs4DUK-_Y
Go Rest High On That Mountain...Home Free...By Vince Gill
https://youtu.be/gxrblK9vfvQ
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The general chat has only been up for three hours, and there’s very little discussion. I’m so disappointed. Extremely disappointed. 😭😔
It’s not only me being constantly disappointed, but now my dog wakes up in the morning and has a disappointed expression. Extremely disappointed. She knows what’s up. Her brow is furrowed, ears extra droopy, tail not wagging at all and she can only muster a weak and dry (like her throat is sooooo dry) sounding “woo.”
THIS MADNESS HAS TO STOP!!!!!!!!!
I’m sorry to hear this. This type of activity shouldn’t be transferring to our pets.
I’ll be pet sitting the next couple of days, and I’m hoping this doesn’t happen to my clients pets. I’ll keep an eye out, and I’ll keep you posted. However; as a professional, I will do everything I can to ensure this doesn’t pass along to other peoples pets.
Thank you for letting me know in advance, because I would’ve been really sideswiped with this one. Remember… Disappointment spread.
Stop the Disappointment ✊
I know, it’s very concerning. She once had such enthusiasm for life. She’s the type who used to take 7-lap zoomies around the yard at the mere hint of a breeze or glimpse of a butterfly. She once ate someone else’s Kong ball and after the surgery, the vet handed the sealed medical bag with ball and stomach contents to me and my dog offered to take care of it for me, bag and all. She’s just that sort of dog. But now she is disappointed that I’m disappointed and she can smell the disappointment from the good people of GAW.
Now she just wakes up and says “Woo woo woo woowoo woo woo woo, woo.” Translated, that means “I’ll have my dental bone in bed, thanx.
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
I will continue to pray for you both!
Edit: I will keep my eye open for this type of behavior in the pets on pet sitting for. I didn’t know I could get this bad.
I find this comment to be so... so.... so Patriots.win Adjacent.
Yes, there’s so much disappointment over there. All day.!
This is what I describe PDW as: Rage porn Fear porn Anger porn Racism porn Stir the pot porn
This comment has been up for 10 mins and the situation has not improved. I am extremely disappointed.
Well, at least we can be disappointed together. What are FRENS for? 🐸? If we get enough people included, we can be an entire group of disappointing people. 🤣😂
Edit: never mind I just described liberals
10 more minutes have passed and if the situation does not improve soon, we will have no choice but to defund the General Chat project. Thats it boys, lets take 'er down.
kek. Someone thought you were serious....
Frens <apply serious voice>, running jokes can be dangerous. When you apply running jokes, make sure you wear protective clothing. Otherwise, it might be dangerous for us all.
Remember: my protective clothing won't work unless YOUR protective clothing is on you.
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣👏👏👏👏
Today I learned that Endeavor Group Holdings owns both the UFC and WWE.
Endeavor Group Holdings is 1.75% owned by Vanguard.
Vanguard is owned by BlackRock.
Therefore, the Ultimate Fighting Championship and WWE are owned by BlackRock.
I think you forgot the /sarc emoji.
Disclaimer: 1.9% of this comment is owned by Blackrock.
You can play that game with just about any healthy corporation.
1.75%
It's sarcasm.
Is it?
Larry Fink himself owns only 0.69% of BlackRock.
You control very little of a pinball machine.
But what little you do control makes ALL the difference.
Er, you posted it. You mean it's NOT sarcasm? Blimey.
Larry Fink is CEO of Blackrock. I think the influence he has at Black Rock has very little to do with the % of the company he owns.
In terms of influence and control, < 2% ownership of a company is virtually insignificant in itself.
To say that Endeavor GH is owned by Blackrock on the basis of 1.75% seems ridiculous to me, but I guess we all have different views.
Personally, I seriously though you were being sarcastic!
totally missed that. time for a break.
Well, Unfound did omit indicating the sarcasm, so it was pretty easy to miss.
Least, I'm HOPING it was sarcasm, cos 1.75% ain't a whole lot of ownership!
This was on my mind throughout the past week, but never gotten around to asking about it due to ungodly work loads, until now.
Ran into this article and especially this particular comment chain over at PDW:
https://communities.win/c/TheDonald/p/16bidHwZqj/why-are-people-welcoming-califor/c/4TvA9Ziwo6a
In spite the doomer mentality that perverts that board, this comment chain does cause me to think about the state of the conservatives//MAGA/Q Groups and the relative inaction in comparison to the Demonic Rats, especially this comment:
What do you guys think about this comment. I do think it has a point that if we are to get anywhere in our battles against the Satanic Pedo Cult that perverts our world, we are going to have to accept sacrifices to personal and group/family comfort and physical luxuries, and make sure our priorities takes into account in making sure our children remains free, and not enslaved to the Satanic Great Reset.
It reminds me of a comment I saw somewhere on PDW or one of the sister forums a couple of years ago: The Demonic Rats do know the meaning of sacrificing for their causes and for their greater goals by financially donating more frequently to their causes, in spite of their relatively poor financial situations. Meanwhile, the conservatives spend 20K for that pickup truck or tractor that they might not need, 20K for guns, and 2K for steak and eggs every day, but will clutch their wallets shut when donation times comes around...
Oh yes, I know of these people.
Boats, "toy haulers" , quads, bikes, cars, trucks, expensive ($80 plus) dinners multiple times a week, alcohol, excess in every sense of the word. People with more cents than sense
No actual fiscal or spiritual conservatism in their minds but votes red. Thankful for their votes, not thankful for the culture they further. 4-6% even if their ballot is in the right place.
What is a Barrett, aside from being a SC Justice. I think the intent was Berretta. If that is the correct spelling.
I think he is referring to this big fun gun:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrett_M82
posted mine on july 9 chat bit late, so reposting here.
https://patriots.win/p/16bimYTnRm/you-want-maga-magic-while-runnin/c/
not Q related necessarily, but has anyone seen this photo? this DeSantis march is so gigantically cucked that I can't help but tell about it. I'm actually traumatized from how cucked this DeSantis 2024 march is, with that extremely generic slogan too.
Always scraping the tunes.
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I've been, as they say, IN THE SHIIID for the past month. Trying to keep an eye on things. It's hard right now. 🙏🎶
This is highly inappropriate to post DM messages accusing specific users, for public to see. Please forward these kind of messages via modmail. This particular user is a known troll and you should block him.
Trying to figure out how to forward to mod
if you are on a browser, look to the side bar, and find the list of mods (MODERATORS) below RULES, RESOURCES, and DISCLAIMER.
There you'll find a link, namely this:
Message the Moderators
Whenever you wish to contact the mod team, click on that link and your message function will open with the message pre-addressed to the mod team. This way, any (and all?) mod on duty will see your message and either address it or forward it / discuss it with other mods.
Alternatively, just find members who have the [moderator] tag and click on their handle to go to their profile, then click on
send a message under the ABOUT (NAME) section
to send a message to an individual mod.
I'm on a phone. Will deport work? I've only had one rude message and blocked them. I think I tried to report and couldn't figure it out. Thankfully I've only had to report one person in almost three years.
Hi fren, Do not engage with this troll. He found my personal website and thought that sending links to my website is somehow "doxxing" me. That "main site with all my information" is just my personal website, however I would ask you to please remove the links to my site because you are sharing links to my personal site that is only meant for friends and family, not for everyone's eyes. Without thinking, you are only echoing a troll's efforts to put my personal information out in the public, so please redact the URLs or I will have to deport your message for doxxing. Thank you. The only people who would care are the people on this forum, but they do not care and recognized this obvious troll for who he is. That picture he linked to is just an innocent picture of me with my daughter enjoying a picnic together under cherry trees. Moreover, that essay he he claims in which I confess to turning "several women into lesbians" is just a testimonial story of my coming of age, learning to care for others and edify and encourage them. I know one man who read that essay and told me that it encouraged him to rededicate his life to following Christ. The only girl who turned lesbian mentioned in that story whom I "dated" is a girl I was friends with in high school whom I tried to lead to the Lord. She was abused by her father and became sexually active at a young age, and it screwed her up and she became a lesbian. I did not necessarily "date" her as we were "just friends," as she was quick to point out. Her journey into lesbianism had nothing to do with me. In fact it was the opposite of my efforts to lead her to peace from the abuse she had endured in her childhood.
Fixed
I don't mind if the content is pasted for others to realize what is going on, however I just don't want pictures of my daughter being re-posted without thinking. If I saw someone trying to "dox" another user on here, I wouldn't just plaster their information like that. There is already a "message the moderators" button on the sidebar anyway.
So FYI, what happened is that Newbishbewbish has been DM'ing people and trolling them. This has been brought up in the general chat many times already. I wrote a poem making fun of the fact that he has nothing better to do with his life than to waste his time harassing people on this forum. This made him angry, and to prove me wrong, he... wasted even more time harassing people on this forum. I had already shared links to some stuff I'd written on my personal site on this forum here. What this guy did was followed those links back to the main page, and he DM'ed me stating the city where I live, naming my wife and daughter and asking how they are, then told me to "take care." It was an obvious threat to my wife and daughter. I blocked him, then he started creating more accounts, styled after my username in order to taunt me and further threaten my family. I don't care if he as a bone to pick with me, but bringing my daughter into it and admitting to you and everyone else he messaged that his dirty mind is full of thoughts of my daughter being sexually abused... that's just sick. He accused me of molesting my daughter and his "evidence" of that is that I built a vinyl model kit of Minmay from Macross, aka Robotech, the anime I watched in the '80s while I was in elementary school.
Next time, just think first before repasting people's private info for public to see. I had already shared that testimony story on here, but I have never posted pictures of my daughter on here. I want her to be left out of it, but it just shows what a malevolent, hateful cretin that guy is, and to threaten her like that. Regardless, I can't imagine why anyone would copypasta such links out in the open without being considerate to their fellow forum member's privacy...
It was a knee jerk reaction, was wondering why he was saying he would also dox me, I deleted the post because it wasn’t letting me edit the links out. Just wanted to find out what was going on.
I am so sorry about your fam being brought into that friend. They do try their best be get under our skin & scare us into not sharing truth.
Keep up the great work!