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I don't know anything or take sides and the only thing I know is they use us all ordinary citizens as pawns in their games and I have a hunch that everything that happens today still ties back to 9/11 WTC or even way back to JFK assassination, WW2. And it's all coming in full circle to a 3rd World War in order for "revelation" - revealing who the true culprits and masterminds are behind all the horrible world events. They will all be exposed and judged in the end.
Shower thought continued:
Having thought already that Ukraine SMO by Russia was to literally liquidate a DS creations; the Ukrainian Nazis who would be a big problem to rehabilitate. . . could it be that the Israel situation is a similar situation to liquidate first Israeli hardliners and at the same time the Palestinians. See the Israelis have over the years essentially captured the Palestinians and forced them, by controlling their leadership, into becoming a murder force fuelled by resentment. I mean, they do literally raise generations of kids to kill and hate, allegedly. Could it be not only to knock out the DS in Israel but in doing to also destroy their pets the Palestinians who they created as a designated enemy to menace the population into accepting the DS in Israel as protectors, because like the Ukrainian Nazis at this point rehabilitating the Palestinians would be a problem?
Yes it's pretty sick, but not everything will be clean? (a shaky theory, maybe this works better if they only kill the Hamas types? but I am wondering if the Palestinians are all too far indoctrinated with enmity? would that explain why the rest of the middle east will not take them in?)
Hmmm
Yep this has been my theory as well. Very similar to when Hitler invaded Soviet Union, and as a result hundreds of thousands of Nazis and Commies died. I think it was by design then, and it is by design now.
so as Maui is still on MY mind, I see this while going through Q posts. 4419 seems to be two part image while I read posts here alot, sometimes I miss things (as we all do evey now and again) maybe it was posted here already.
maybe this link is be better
Flynn’s 5GW book - to buy or not to buy? Anyone have it care to share your thoughts?
Oh sure, it's nothing you don't know, but it's okay if you have the cash for it.
Wife read it to me, I was a little bored.
But fellowshipping on the topic was good.
u/#q4866
"after today" ... Oct 14th
Jill Biden posted an image that had "Red October" in it last year on Oct 15th
https://twitter.com/FLOTUS/status/1581414615875227649?
With all that’s taking place in Israel it makes me wonder if this is connected. Been watching the back and forths on that today, and I have real doubts about the whole thing. Saving Israel for last, could it be the last part of the movie. I watched the video on Badlands with Jon and Ghost about the History of the Middle East twice. Very interesting information on that.
Am I a bad person because eclipses do nothing for me? I am the type of person who appreciates flower bushes outside stores, random pups on walks, and notices the moon everyday even when it is just a regular moon
But the overhyped, everyone talking about them eclipses do nothing for me
Same. What's the big deal.. moon sun , just source of light like lightbulbs to me. I appreciate God's creation, sure, but is more excited bout more important things.
I was at a function today and someone was passing out these eclipse viewing glasses and I got to see it. I’ve never been able to before. It was cool but yeah, I agree. Nature, in itself is incredible. I appreciate the early morning stars or moon or the birds chirping or whatever I see outside a lot more. I’ve seen stars (or planets) in the early morning that I thought “no freaking way this is so bright to the naked eye” and things like that. I don’t think you’re bad, LOL.
I think they're really cool and don't come around constantly, but they are also important to note because of the damage they can do to our eyes and the eyes of our pets if unprotected.
I'd rather see it after the fact than plan my day around a couple minutes anyway.
Some of the telescope images are really cool.
Eclipses or full moons? As someone who knows people who were in policing and mental health institutes the full moon definitely does something to some people
I posted the below under another heading, but I copied it and put it here, in hopes of more frens seeing it, not for me, but for them-so I can say a proper thank you to all who research and gather the information.
You folks on this website have great insight into matters of the world, sometimes they are not always right, but you, all, give it your best on trying to let us know what is happening. I thank each and everyone who contributes to this site and does all the research, again THANKS!
Who is in the path of the Ring of fire eclipse today?
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/globe/2023-october-14
Just saw several people setting up cameras in the front entrance of the MHP.
Is there a good write up on this event?
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If there's a reason - for me personally it's because I'm a stubborn twat who will keep speaking out no matter how much they gag me.
Today I will cover one of the least flipped things in our daily life, bicycles. Bicycles themselves are an almost ideal transportation device, allowing humans to move up to 5 times faster than walking with similar effort. E-bikes can allow much higher speeds while not requiring registration or insurance. This loophole is being closed by increased regulation of e-bikes. Most issues with bikes are related to the surrounding world.
Mr Money Mustache says biking is the safest transportation method. https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2013/06/13/bicycling-the-safest-form-of-transportation/ But this analysis focus only on deaths. For both driving and biking, suffering from a life-altering injury is a problem. Chronic pain or a traumatic brain injury is no way to live. Even if you make a full recovery, the cost of treatment will be high.
Sun exposure is another issue not addressed by many pro-cycling articles. Sun damage is quite insidious, taking decades for the effects to be seen. Such effects include age spots, sagging skin, and even cancer.
Many cyclists report that their bikes need more maintenance than cars, mostly repairing flat tires. You can get airless bike tires which may have a cost of increased rolling resistance.
In many parts of the US, cycling infrastructure is not pleasant to use. It’s annoying to have to wait minutes at stoplights. Although cyclists do have a reputation for not obeying traffic lights. Breathing exhaust is also unpleasant and dangerous. The new direct injection engines create smaller particles that can be inhaled deeper into the lungs. Wearing a mask while cycling on a road is not a bad idea. (If they work for that.)
Now to address the elephant in the room, bike theft. 80% of cyclists have had at least 1 bike stolen. https_thebestbikelock.com/bike-theft-statistics-us/ There might be some selection bias there. Due to victims not reporting it, the number of bike thefts in the US is suspected to be about the same the number of vehicle thefts, about 1 million per year.
(I needed a break last week :)
I ride a mountain bike on neighborhood roads (about a 3 mile loop in my sub-division) that connects to trails through some Federal park land; about a 10 mile ride, or more if I add more loops. I don't ride on any significant road because the risk of an idiot driver taking you out is too high! It's the law to stop when people are in crosswalks, including people with bikes, yet 9/10 drivers where I live just zoom bye, even when you are IN THE CROSSWALK! Considering that, and the general lack of attention of drivers today, I won't risk riding a bike on any road where drivers can maintain their course without much thought (my neighborhood road is curvy and hilly, so drivers have to pay attention or they will end up running into a tree or someone's yard :) )
In Arizona bicycles are not feasible unless you live by a college and even that it’s not feasible in the summer because it gets up to 115°, and you would probably kill over and die before you got to where you were going because of heat exhaustion.
Also, a friend of mine, who was only in his 30s was riding his bike, fell over, hit his head, and died. Although, I don’t think he was wearing a helmet, but still… His family is devastated. So is my daughter. It was one of her best friends.
Same with the electric scooters, I’ve heard they are super dangerous, and people can get really hurt on them. We used to have an electric scooter, and my friend was riding it, and she broke her shoulder.
Now I can say personally that I wrote that scooter every night while we were walking the dogs, because I needed foot surgery, for many many years, and I never fell on that scooter. I just sold it to a friend of mine for 50 bucks. But it was the kind that had a seat.
This is all anecdotal.
If you are physically able to ride a bike, and you live in urban/suburban areas, you should have one, it should be part of your bug out plan, imo. baskets for gear, etc. Make a route for yourself, Mopeds go a long way on a gallon of gas. Just part of emergency gear, it would be impossible to get through traffic if all hell breaks loose.
I live in the desert.
Also, in the summer it’s 115° here, so probably not gonna be riding a bike anywhere. In the summertime. You would literally pass out from heat exhaustion.
During the summer, when I get home repairs, we had to have at least two or three bottles of Pedialyte just to stay alive. We would have to take frequent breaks, sit in the truck with the air conditioning on. Hi just to reacclimate it was brutal. Thank God I don’t have to do that anymore. Now I’m a pet sitter and I get to enjoy peoples air-conditioned homes along with their beautiful pet.
In terms of sand and terrain, a fat bike will probably do okay -- likely easier than walking -- but heat will of course be an issue. You will need copious amounts of water and possibly electrolytes to replace them as they're diluted.
Not an ideal situation. I would definitely have a bike and flee to more temperate locales if things go bad though.
If it came down to needing to ride a bike through 115° weather, through the desert… then I’m staying home. Let them come get me… I’m gonna take a few with me on the way out. You see… I don’t need to be alive. I know where I’m going when I die. 😂🤣
Best way to do an e-bike is a conversion kit IMO.
Cheaper than a whole new bike, and doing it can teach you a thing or two about bike mechanics.
Disc brakes and thumb shifts were the best things added to bicycling ever, I think. As are newer, more ergonomic grips rather than straight bars.
Don't understand e-bikes for normal use though.
It's like people use it so they can act like they're going out biking for exercise but in actuality it's a half lie. E-bikes are usually capable of pedaling too, and yet I don't think I've ever seen the people who only ride e-bikes pedaling. Maybe ONE guy.
One of the places I found that E bikes are popular is when I’m on Kauai. Down in areas like Hanalei Bay. People can rent e bikes, and get around to a lot of locations in a short amount of time. This is feasible for tourism and I think it’s a good idea. It allows for a feeing and stimulating experience while on the island.
Also, for many years I needed to have foot surgery, I couldn’t walk rapidly or for a long distances without it hurting really bad. My best friend and I were roommates, and we would walk our dogs every night somewhere between 10 PM and 12 PM so we could let them loose in the park when other people were around. We’ve routinely had boxers as pets. Well, I bought this scooter for 75 bucks on craigslist, this was before they were even popular. But it had a seat. It was a Schwinn actually. But having this little scooter, allowed me to walk with my best friend and the dogs, because I would ride the scooter. Then I would Jam through the grass with the dogs for them to chase me. It was so much fun. I recently sold the scooter to one of my old friends from that neighborhood because I had my foot surgery and I don’t need it any longer.
I agree with you. Recreational not commuting!
It's a good thing to maintain in life, a good bicycling habit.
I cycle to work on the South Platte trail in Denver.
Speak your mind, freind
Does that look like a solar eclipse surrounding Trump?? u/#q4866
Nice Delta...
Today's eclipse info from Never A Straight Answer
A while back some of the J6 defendants lawyers or perhaps an unaffiliated org was collecting J6 video.
Did anything ever come of that and does anyone have the link?
Curious about using it for Mr. Coffee digs.
Didache 3:2
Be not prone to anger, for anger leads to murder. Be neither jealous, nor quarrelsome, nor of hot temper, for out of all these murders are engendered.
TIL there is a set of teachings from early Christianity, possibly considered the 2nd generation teachings.
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6 and the free gift of righteousness. We're made righteous, forgiven of all sin.
even so we also should walk in newness of life.
reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.