On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6:34:51 AM UTC-5, Sheldon wrote:
>
> On Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:02:28 -0700 (PDT), "
> > wrote:
> >>
> >> I can't see the point to instant potatoes... how much effort and time
> >> to pare, boil, and mash a potful of spuds.
> >>
> >Twenty-five minutes at least.
>
> Much of that time is boiling the taters, set a timer and do something
> else.
>
That would also depend on if I have potatoes in the house. I cook them
so rarely, why buy them for them to just sprout? When I have a hankering
for mashed potatoes, open the cabinet door, pull out the container, and
with minimal effort I'm eating them in about 5 minutes. No peeling, or
mashing involved just lots of butter and milk/cream.

Orlando Enrique Fiol wrote:
> In article >,
> writes:
> >> Socialist health care? What the hell is that? Affordable healthcare for
> >> everybody isn't socialist health. It's common sense. What's wrong with
> >> Americans?
> >
> >Millions of Americans are in favor of some sort of national health
> >insurance. Unfortunately, other millions of Americans are terribly afraid
> >that someone else is going to get something they didn't pay for.
> >It's all about the money, Dr. B.
>
> It's not just the anti-mooching principle at work. The same virulent
> "socialism" opponents have no qualms with corporate executives earning up to
> 300 times the average worker's salary, without doing even 10 times the work.
> Isn't that deriving unearned benefits?


They are paid what they are worth in our free - market system...same as with everyone else...

--
Best
Greg

On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 10:04:07 AM UTC-5, Sheldon wrote:
>
> Potatoes have no nasty odor. I've tried several potato flakes, I
> found nothing better about them, but they are generally pasty.
>
Then you need to learn how to prepare instant potatoes. I've found,
generally, the amount of butter and milk they recommend on the package
to leave a lot to be desired.
>
> I prefer mashed with lumps.
>
I despise lumpy potatoes. If a person can't take the time to to make lump-
free mashed potatoes, then why bother? If you're making them for yourself,
that's fine, but don't serve that sloppily perpared dish to guests.

On Sat, 1 May 2021 11:56:20 -0400, Dr Bruce > wrote:

>On 5/1/2021 11:41 AM, US Janet wrote:
>> On Sat, 1 May 2021 09:27:55 -0400, Dr Bruce > wrote:
>>
>>> On 5/1/2021 9:10 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>>> On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6:22:31 AM UTC-4, Dr Bruce wrote:
>>>>> On 5/1/2021 4:55 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>>>>> On Friday, April 30, 2021 at 6:18:09 PM UTC-4, Donald Shenkenberger wrote:
>>>>>>> On 4/30/2021 4:47 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>>>>>> On 2021-04-30 3:43 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On 4/30/2021 10:44 AM, Graham wrote:
>>>>>>>> ill
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks! Yes, insurance is gone tomorrow. Perhaps a better job with
>>>>>>>>>>> health benefits is in order for me in the near future.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Or you could emigrate to a civilised country where you wouldn't have to
>>>>>>>>>> worry.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I'm assuming you are talking about socialist health care like Canada
>>>>>>>>> or some European countries. Trust me, you'll pay for it in the end
>>>>>>>>> with higher taxes and/or lower quality health care.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> We are well aware that we pay for our health care system with our tax
>>>>>>>> dollars. Most people are very happy with our system.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Recon why most Canadians live near the USA border?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Open a history book before you open your mouth.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>>>>>
>>>>> Just curious, what does history have to do with most
>>>>> Canadians living near the US border? Isn't it more
>>>>> about the climate and their economy being so closely
>>>>> tied to ours?
>>>>
>>>> The climate, and the fact that the damned St. Laurence seaway
>>>> is on the southern border.
>>>>
>>> What in the Sam Hill does that have to do with *history*?
>>>
>>>> Why do you think most inland cities are located on a river or other
>>>> navigable body of water?
>>>>
>>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>>>
>>> Again, what in the Sam Hill does that have to do with *history*?
>>>
>>> Nothing, so your suggestion to open a history
>>> book to answer the question is stupid.
>>
>> what does the topic 'history' mean to you? I see it as a recounting
>> of people, events, and why things worked out as they did. That would
>> detail why so so many Canadians live where they do, No? That would
>> include development of cities and industry. You surely don't believe
>> that cities and industry were dropped down like Lincoln Logs and
>> people were placed there?
>> Janet US
>>
>I've never said anything but the facts, which are totally climate
>and economic reasons for hugging the US border, not because of
>events that happened centuries ago. History books don't tell
>you that, logic does.

the past shapes the future. Politics and economics are not successful
unless someone understands that.
Janet US

On Sat, 1 May 2021 jmcquown wrote:
>On 5/1/2021 US Janet wrote:
>> On Fri, 30 Apr 2021 Sheldon Martin wrote:
>>
>>> I can't see the point to instant potatoes... how much effort and time
>>> to pare, boil, and mash a potful of spuds. And flavor and texture
>>> can't compare to real spuds.
>>
>> a lot has changed in the last 50 or 60 years. You ought to try a
>> quality instant potato that comes in an individual envelope not
>> something that comes in a big box. The taste and texture is as good
>> as home made and no nasty smell.
>> Janet US
>>
>You won't change his mind. I only buy enough real potatoes to make
>mashed potatoes if I *know* I'm going to be able to use them before they
>start to sprout or go soft. I think he tends to buy 10 pound bags of spuds.
>
>I don't use a lot of instant potatoes but I do have a couple of
>envelopes (each serves 4 or something) in the pantry. In case of
>emergency.
>
>I actually like the chilled refrigerated mashed potatoes from the
>grocery store. There are various brands. Heated in the oven or the
>microwave. Tastes just like homemade mashed to me. Better texture than
>the flakes. Oh, and you can freeze the packages.
>
>Sure, it's easy to make from scratch mashed potatoes. Not so easy to
>use up even a 2 lb. bag of potatoes in my house before they start to
>sprout. I also don't make dozen egg frittatas every weekend. Sheldon
>appears to cook lots and lots of potatoes.
>
>Jill

I don't always have potatoes on hand but when I buy them I buy a 5 Lb
bag. We mostly eat oven baked potatoes, very rarely mashed.
Occasionally I'll boil potatoes and we mash our own on our plate with
a fork. Neither of us likes whipped potatoes. Potato and egg omelets
don't require a lot of potato... a good way to use the smaller
potatoes in the bag. We use most potatoes in soups/stews. We much
prefer egg noodles to potatoes. Our favorite way to prepare potatoes:
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/potato-kugel/

On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:34:32 AM UTC-4, GM wrote:
> On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 10:27:22 AM UTC-5, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:12:06 AM UTC-4, Dr Bruce wrote:
> > > On 5/1/2021 11:07 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > > > On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 9:27:59 AM UTC-4, Dr Bruce wrote:
> > > >> On 5/1/2021 9:10 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > > >>> On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6:22:31 AM UTC-4, Dr Bruce wrote:
> > > >>>> On 5/1/2021 4:55 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > > >>>>> On Friday, April 30, 2021 at 6:18:09 PM UTC-4, Donald Shenkenberger wrote:
> > > >>>>>> On 4/30/2021 4:47 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> > > >>>>>>> On 2021-04-30 3:43 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:
> > > >>>>>>>> On 4/30/2021 10:44 AM, Graham wrote:
> > > >>>>>>> ill
> > > >>>>>>>>>>
> > > >>>>>>>>>> Thanks! Yes, insurance is gone tomorrow. Perhaps a better job with
> > > >>>>>>>>>> health benefits is in order for me in the near future.
> > > >>>>>>>>>
> > > >>>>>>>>> Or you could emigrate to a civilised country where you wouldn't have to
> > > >>>>>>>>> worry.
> > > >>>>>>>>
> > > >>>>>>>> I'm assuming you are talking about socialist health care like Canada
> > > >>>>>>>> or some European countries. Trust me, you'll pay for it in the end
> > > >>>>>>>> with higher taxes and/or lower quality health care.
> > > >>>>>>>
> > > >>>>>>> We are well aware that we pay for our health care system with our tax
> > > >>>>>>> dollars. Most people are very happy with our system.
> > > >>>>>>>
> > > >>>>>> Recon why most Canadians live near the USA border?
> > > >>>>>
> > > >>>>> Open a history book before you open your mouth.
> > > >>>>>
> > > >>>>> Cindy Hamilton
> > > >>>>>
> > > >>>> Just curious, what does history have to do with most
> > > >>>> Canadians living near the US border? Isn't it more
> > > >>>> about the climate and their economy being so closely
> > > >>>> tied to ours?
> > > >>>
> > > >>> The climate, and the fact that the damned St. Laurence seaway
> > > >>> is on the southern border.
> > > >>>
> > > >> What in the Sam Hill does that have to do with *history*?
> > > >>> Why do you think most inland cities are located on a river or other
> > > >>> navigable body of water?
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Cindy Hamilton
> > > >>>
> > > >> Again, what in the Sam Hill does that have to do with *history*?
> > > >
> > > > The French came down the St. Lawrence, founding cities as they went.
> > > > It's the same as the Spanish missionaries founding cities all up the
> > > > California coast.
> > > >
> > > > Cindy Hamilton
> > > >
> > > You're reaching now, they settled where the weather wasn't as
> > > ****ed up as it is up north where no no wants to live, and they
> > > stayed south because of their ties to the US economy.
> > >
> > > Neither has anything to do with a history book.
> > You clearly don't know shit about the history of Canada.
> Honestly, Cindy, what do you expect from what is a very obvious troll? Y'all's chains are being yanked, you should know better...just sayin'...

I knew he was the troll. I was amusing myself, and I think I'm done now.

Cindy Hamilton

On 5/1/2021 3:32 PM, US Janet wrote:
> On Sat, 1 May 2021 11:56:20 -0400, Dr Bruce > wrote:
>
>> On 5/1/2021 11:41 AM, US Janet wrote:
>>> On Sat, 1 May 2021 09:27:55 -0400, Dr Bruce > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 5/1/2021 9:10 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>>>> On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6:22:31 AM UTC-4, Dr Bruce wrote:
>>>>>> On 5/1/2021 4:55 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>>>>>> On Friday, April 30, 2021 at 6:18:09 PM UTC-4, Donald Shenkenberger wrote:
>>>>>>>> On 4/30/2021 4:47 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On 2021-04-30 3:43 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> On 4/30/2021 10:44 AM, Graham wrote:
>>>>>>>>> ill
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks! Yes, insurance is gone tomorrow. Perhaps a better job with
>>>>>>>>>>>> health benefits is in order for me in the near future.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Or you could emigrate to a civilised country where you wouldn't have to
>>>>>>>>>>> worry.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I'm assuming you are talking about socialist health care like Canada
>>>>>>>>>> or some European countries. Trust me, you'll pay for it in the end
>>>>>>>>>> with higher taxes and/or lower quality health care.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> We are well aware that we pay for our health care system with our tax
>>>>>>>>> dollars. Most people are very happy with our system.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Recon why most Canadians live near the USA border?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Open a history book before you open your mouth.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Just curious, what does history have to do with most
>>>>>> Canadians living near the US border? Isn't it more
>>>>>> about the climate and their economy being so closely
>>>>>> tied to ours?
>>>>>
>>>>> The climate, and the fact that the damned St. Laurence seaway
>>>>> is on the southern border.
>>>>>
>>>> What in the Sam Hill does that have to do with *history*?
>>>>
>>>>> Why do you think most inland cities are located on a river or other
>>>>> navigable body of water?
>>>>>
>>>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>>>>
>>>> Again, what in the Sam Hill does that have to do with *history*?
>>>>
>>>> Nothing, so your suggestion to open a history
>>>> book to answer the question is stupid.
>>>
>>> what does the topic 'history' mean to you? I see it as a recounting
>>> of people, events, and why things worked out as they did. That would
>>> detail why so so many Canadians live where they do, No? That would
>>> include development of cities and industry. You surely don't believe
>>> that cities and industry were dropped down like Lincoln Logs and
>>> people were placed there?
>>> Janet US
>>>
>> I've never said anything but the facts, which are totally climate
>> and economic reasons for hugging the US border, not because of
>> events that happened centuries ago. History books don't tell
>> you that, logic does.
>
> the past shapes the future. Politics and economics are not successful
> unless someone understands that.
> Janet US
>
Folks generally choose to live where it's the most comfortable and
profitable, I'm sure there's some history to that but it's really
more about real life, and that includes the Canadian forefathers.



--
The real Bruce posts with Impunity, all others are fake.

On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 3:31:07 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 10:04:07 AM UTC-5, Sheldon wrote:
> >
> > Potatoes have no nasty odor. I've tried several potato flakes, I
> > found nothing better about them, but they are generally pasty.
> >
> Then you need to learn how to prepare instant potatoes. I've found,
> generally, the amount of butter and milk they recommend on the package
> to leave a lot to be desired.
> >
> > I prefer mashed with lumps.
> >
> I despise lumpy potatoes. If a person can't take the time to to make lump-
> free mashed potatoes, then why bother? If you're making them for yourself,
> that's fine, but don't serve that sloppily perpared dish to guests.

I wouldn't serve mashed potatoes to guests. What a boring dish.

Cindy Hamilton

On 5/1/2021 3:40 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:34:32 AM UTC-4, GM wrote:
>> On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 10:27:22 AM UTC-5, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>> On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:12:06 AM UTC-4, Dr Bruce wrote:
>>>> On 5/1/2021 11:07 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>>>> On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 9:27:59 AM UTC-4, Dr Bruce wrote:
>>>>>> On 5/1/2021 9:10 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>>>>>> On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6:22:31 AM UTC-4, Dr Bruce wrote:
>>>>>>>> On 5/1/2021 4:55 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On Friday, April 30, 2021 at 6:18:09 PM UTC-4, Donald Shenkenberger wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> On 4/30/2021 4:47 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> On 2021-04-30 3:43 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>> On 4/30/2021 10:44 AM, Graham wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> ill
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks! Yes, insurance is gone tomorrow. Perhaps a better job with
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> health benefits is in order for me in the near future.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Or you could emigrate to a civilised country where you wouldn't have to
>>>>>>>>>>>>> worry.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> I'm assuming you are talking about socialist health care like Canada
>>>>>>>>>>>> or some European countries. Trust me, you'll pay for it in the end
>>>>>>>>>>>> with higher taxes and/or lower quality health care.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> We are well aware that we pay for our health care system with our tax
>>>>>>>>>>> dollars. Most people are very happy with our system.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Recon why most Canadians live near the USA border?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Open a history book before you open your mouth.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Just curious, what does history have to do with most
>>>>>>>> Canadians living near the US border? Isn't it more
>>>>>>>> about the climate and their economy being so closely
>>>>>>>> tied to ours?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The climate, and the fact that the damned St. Laurence seaway
>>>>>>> is on the southern border.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> What in the Sam Hill does that have to do with *history*?
>>>>>>> Why do you think most inland cities are located on a river or other
>>>>>>> navigable body of water?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Again, what in the Sam Hill does that have to do with *history*?
>>>>>
>>>>> The French came down the St. Lawrence, founding cities as they went.
>>>>> It's the same as the Spanish missionaries founding cities all up the
>>>>> California coast.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>>>>
>>>> You're reaching now, they settled where the weather wasn't as
>>>> ****ed up as it is up north where no no wants to live, and they
>>>> stayed south because of their ties to the US economy.
>>>>
>>>> Neither has anything to do with a history book.
>>> You clearly don't know shit about the history of Canada.
>> Honestly, Cindy, what do you expect from what is a very obvious troll? Y'all's chains are being yanked, you should know better...just sayin'...
>
> I knew he was the troll. I was amusing myself, and I think I'm done now.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>
All you've had is strawman and non sequitur arguments to
my point so far, calling me a troll is your easy way out
to save face, and now you're sucking up to one of the
biggest froggers in here.

If you didn't know already, Greg Sorrow is also Jim Lahey
and also another one of us Bruce's, but you go on and amuse yourself.

You were done when you started with me.

On Sat, 1 May 2021 12:24:52 -0700 (PDT), "
> wrote:

>On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6:34:51 AM UTC-5, Sheldon wrote:
>>
>> On Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:02:28 -0700 (PDT), "
>> > wrote:
>> >>
>> >> I can't see the point to instant potatoes... how much effort and time
>> >> to pare, boil, and mash a potful of spuds.
>> >>
>> >Twenty-five minutes at least.
>>
>> Much of that time is boiling the taters, set a timer and do something
>> else.
>>
>That would also depend on if I have potatoes in the house. I cook them
>so rarely, why buy them for them to just sprout? When I have a hankering
>for mashed potatoes, open the cabinet door, pull out the container, and
>with minimal effort I'm eating them in about 5 minutes. No peeling, or
>mashing involved just lots of butter and milk/cream.

Potatoes are not a favorite here, we'd much prefer egg noodles, always
on board, they don't sprout. Egg noodles cook fast, half the time of
pasta.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/...recipe-1920887

Orlando Enrique Fiol wrote:
> In article >, writes:
> >It should be about a government working for the people to help the
> >people. There is no doubt that business and industry help to create a
> >prosperous society that benefits all people, nut just the rich.
> >One of the selling points about our capitalist system is that it fosters
> >competition to increase efficiency and lowers prices. Then the big
> >businesses buy up the competitors.
>
> This assumes that prices can be lowered enough to include the chronically poor
> in the market base, when in fact, many poor folks are systematically excluded
> from purchasing even the cheapest, lowest-quality products. Competition
> therefore doesn't help them.


You are ABSOLUTELY FALSE, the poorer folks here in the states >>>>greatly<<<< benefit from capitalist market competition...per US Census data most all US lower - incomers have automobiles, cell phones, computing devices, large - screen TV's, microwaves, air con, travel by commercial airlines, and on and on, much of this stuff used to be luxury for a few...the majority of the US poor are also homeowners...food and clothing take up *far* less of a household's income than, say, in 1960...

Plus, social benefits such as Medicaid, housing assistance, SNAP, TANF, childcare, charities, etc. assist the poor in maintaining a better - quality life...

"Poverty" today ain't the poverty of "Tobacco Road" or "The Grapes of Wrath"...

[ It is somewhat amusing to see on the news of Thanksgiving/XMAS turkey/food give - aways these days in the poor areas of Chicago...there is of course plenty of real need, but many of the "poor" queueing up are driving Escalades, have iPhones, expensive clothes and hair weaves, etc...plenty of "bling" abounds..."Ma Joad" types are scant on the ground...]

Here ya go:

https://fee.org/articles/the-poorest...ons-of-europe/

The Poorest 20% of Americans Are Richer on Average Than Most European Nations

The privilege of living in the US affords poor people more material resources than the averages for most of the worlds richest nations.

Friday, August 30, 2019

"A groundbreaking study by Just Facts* has discovered that after accounting for all income, charity, and non-cash welfare benefits like subsidized housing and food stamps, the poorest 20 percent of Americans consume more goods and services than the national averages for all people in most affluent countries. This includes the majority of countries in the prestigious Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), including its European members. In other words, if the US €œpoor€� were a nation, it would be one of the worlds richest.

* https://www.justfacts.com/news_poore...er_than_europe

Notably, this study was reviewed by Dr. Henrique Schneider, professor of economics at Nordakademie University in Germany and the chief economist of the Swiss Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. After examining the source data and Just Facts methodology, he concluded: €œThis study is sound and conforms with academic standards. I personally think it provides valuable insight into poverty measures and adds considerably to this field of research.€�

....

US Bureau of Economic Analysis published a study that provides exactly that for 2010. Combined with World Bank data for the same year, these datasets show that the poorest 20 percent of US households have higher average consumption per person than the averages for all people in most nations of the OECD and Europe:

[>>>Click on the URL for comparison chart, the poorest 20% of Americans have higher consumption levels of goods/services than "wealthy" nations such as Canada, Sweden, UK...]

The high consumption of Americas €œpoor€� doesnt mean they live better than average people in the nations they outpace, like Spain, Denmark, Japan, Greece, and New Zealand. This is because peoples quality of life also depends on their communities and personal choices, like the local politicians they elect, the violent crimes they commit, and the spending decisions they make.

For instance, a Department of Agriculture study found that US households receiving food stamps spend about 50 percent more on sweetened drinks, desserts, and candy than on fruits and vegetables. In comparison, households not receiving food stamps spend slightly more on fruits & vegetables than on sweets.

Nonetheless, the fact remains that the privilege of living in the US affords poor people more material resources than the averages for most of the worlds richest nations..."

</>

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:34:32 AM UTC-4, GM wrote:
> > On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 10:27:22 AM UTC-5, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > > On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:12:06 AM UTC-4, Dr Bruce wrote:
> > > > On 5/1/2021 11:07 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > > > > On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 9:27:59 AM UTC-4, Dr Bruce wrote:
> > > > >> On 5/1/2021 9:10 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > > > >>> On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6:22:31 AM UTC-4, Dr Bruce wrote:
> > > > >>>> On 5/1/2021 4:55 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > > > >>>>> On Friday, April 30, 2021 at 6:18:09 PM UTC-4, Donald Shenkenberger wrote:
> > > > >>>>>> On 4/30/2021 4:47 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> > > > >>>>>>> On 2021-04-30 3:43 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:
> > > > >>>>>>>> On 4/30/2021 10:44 AM, Graham wrote:
> > > > >>>>>>> ill
> > > > >>>>>>>>>>
> > > > >>>>>>>>>> Thanks! Yes, insurance is gone tomorrow. Perhaps a better job with
> > > > >>>>>>>>>> health benefits is in order for me in the near future.
> > > > >>>>>>>>>
> > > > >>>>>>>>> Or you could emigrate to a civilised country where you wouldn't have to
> > > > >>>>>>>>> worry.
> > > > >>>>>>>>
> > > > >>>>>>>> I'm assuming you are talking about socialist health care like Canada
> > > > >>>>>>>> or some European countries. Trust me, you'll pay for it in the end
> > > > >>>>>>>> with higher taxes and/or lower quality health care.
> > > > >>>>>>>
> > > > >>>>>>> We are well aware that we pay for our health care system with our tax
> > > > >>>>>>> dollars. Most people are very happy with our system.
> > > > >>>>>>>
> > > > >>>>>> Recon why most Canadians live near the USA border?
> > > > >>>>>
> > > > >>>>> Open a history book before you open your mouth.
> > > > >>>>>
> > > > >>>>> Cindy Hamilton
> > > > >>>>>
> > > > >>>> Just curious, what does history have to do with most
> > > > >>>> Canadians living near the US border? Isn't it more
> > > > >>>> about the climate and their economy being so closely
> > > > >>>> tied to ours?
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> The climate, and the fact that the damned St. Laurence seaway
> > > > >>> is on the southern border.
> > > > >>>
> > > > >> What in the Sam Hill does that have to do with *history*?
> > > > >>> Why do you think most inland cities are located on a river or other
> > > > >>> navigable body of water?
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> Cindy Hamilton
> > > > >>>
> > > > >> Again, what in the Sam Hill does that have to do with *history*?
> > > > >
> > > > > The French came down the St. Lawrence, founding cities as they went.
> > > > > It's the same as the Spanish missionaries founding cities all up the
> > > > > California coast.
> > > > >
> > > > > Cindy Hamilton
> > > > >
> > > > You're reaching now, they settled where the weather wasn't as
> > > > ****ed up as it is up north where no no wants to live, and they
> > > > stayed south because of their ties to the US economy.
> > > >
> > > > Neither has anything to do with a history book.
> > > You clearly don't know shit about the history of Canada.
> > Honestly, Cindy, what do you expect from what is a very obvious troll? Y'all's chains are being yanked, you should know better...just sayin'...
>
> I knew he was the troll. I was amusing myself, and I think I'm done now.


Okay then, that rates a big virtual kiss and a $1000 shopping spree at Zingerman's for ya...

https://www.zingermans.com/

;-D

--
Best
Greg

On 5/1/2021 4:04 PM, GM wrote:
> Okay then, that rates a big virtual kiss
>
No one wants to kiss you, Mr Lahey.

Btw, you could never pass for Jim Lahey in real
life, perhaps Arnold from Green Acres would work
for you though -

https://imgur.com/a/BbBLI

Yes! Much better!

On Sat, 1 May 2021 15:43:08 -0400, Dr Bruce > wrote:

>On 5/1/2021 3:32 PM, US Janet wrote:
>> On Sat, 1 May 2021 11:56:20 -0400, Dr Bruce > wrote:
>>
>>> On 5/1/2021 11:41 AM, US Janet wrote:
>>>> On Sat, 1 May 2021 09:27:55 -0400, Dr Bruce > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On 5/1/2021 9:10 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>>>>> On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6:22:31 AM UTC-4, Dr Bruce wrote:
>>>>>>> On 5/1/2021 4:55 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>>>>>>> On Friday, April 30, 2021 at 6:18:09 PM UTC-4, Donald Shenkenberger wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On 4/30/2021 4:47 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> On 2021-04-30 3:43 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> On 4/30/2021 10:44 AM, Graham wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> ill
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks! Yes, insurance is gone tomorrow. Perhaps a better job with
>>>>>>>>>>>>> health benefits is in order for me in the near future.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Or you could emigrate to a civilised country where you wouldn't have to
>>>>>>>>>>>> worry.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I'm assuming you are talking about socialist health care like Canada
>>>>>>>>>>> or some European countries. Trust me, you'll pay for it in the end
>>>>>>>>>>> with higher taxes and/or lower quality health care.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> We are well aware that we pay for our health care system with our tax
>>>>>>>>>> dollars. Most people are very happy with our system.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Recon why most Canadians live near the USA border?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Open a history book before you open your mouth.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Just curious, what does history have to do with most
>>>>>>> Canadians living near the US border? Isn't it more
>>>>>>> about the climate and their economy being so closely
>>>>>>> tied to ours?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The climate, and the fact that the damned St. Laurence seaway
>>>>>> is on the southern border.
>>>>>>
>>>>> What in the Sam Hill does that have to do with *history*?
>>>>>
>>>>>> Why do you think most inland cities are located on a river or other
>>>>>> navigable body of water?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>>>>>
>>>>> Again, what in the Sam Hill does that have to do with *history*?
>>>>>
>>>>> Nothing, so your suggestion to open a history
>>>>> book to answer the question is stupid.
>>>>
>>>> what does the topic 'history' mean to you? I see it as a recounting
>>>> of people, events, and why things worked out as they did. That would
>>>> detail why so so many Canadians live where they do, No? That would
>>>> include development of cities and industry. You surely don't believe
>>>> that cities and industry were dropped down like Lincoln Logs and
>>>> people were placed there?
>>>> Janet US
>>>>
>>> I've never said anything but the facts, which are totally climate
>>> and economic reasons for hugging the US border, not because of
>>> events that happened centuries ago. History books don't tell
>>> you that, logic does.
>>
>> the past shapes the future. Politics and economics are not successful
>> unless someone understands that.
>> Janet US
>>
>Folks generally choose to live where it's the most comfortable and
>profitable, I'm sure there's some history to that but it's really
>more about real life, and that includes the Canadian forefathers.

water to drink, a place to trap animals for food, and a roadway (the
river) Commerce followed
Janet US

On Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 2:57:16 AM UTC-10, Michael Trew wrote:
> Good thing most of the posts here are John Kuthe-centric. I was afraid
> that you guys would be making me hungry... I just had all 4 wisdom teeth
> pulled (ouch), and have eaten noting but jello for over 36 hours. Guess
> I'm going to lose a few pounds though, lol. Will be working on some
> "soft food recipes" here shortly.

My old dentist died so I went to my wife's dentist. He extracted 4 teeth. I sure hope he knows what he's doing. The old school method is to sew up your gums where the teeth were but my dentist just lets the gums flap in the wind. I sure hope he knows what he's doing.

On 5/1/2021 5:33 PM, US Janet wrote:
> On Sat, 1 May 2021 15:43:08 -0400, Dr Bruce > wrote:
>
>> On 5/1/2021 3:32 PM, US Janet wrote:
>>> On Sat, 1 May 2021 11:56:20 -0400, Dr Bruce > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 5/1/2021 11:41 AM, US Janet wrote:
>>>>> On Sat, 1 May 2021 09:27:55 -0400, Dr Bruce > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 5/1/2021 9:10 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>>>>>> On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6:22:31 AM UTC-4, Dr Bruce wrote:
>>>>>>>> On 5/1/2021 4:55 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On Friday, April 30, 2021 at 6:18:09 PM UTC-4, Donald Shenkenberger wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> On 4/30/2021 4:47 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> On 2021-04-30 3:43 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>> On 4/30/2021 10:44 AM, Graham wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> ill
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks! Yes, insurance is gone tomorrow. Perhaps a better job with
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> health benefits is in order for me in the near future.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Or you could emigrate to a civilised country where you wouldn't have to
>>>>>>>>>>>>> worry.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> I'm assuming you are talking about socialist health care like Canada
>>>>>>>>>>>> or some European countries. Trust me, you'll pay for it in the end
>>>>>>>>>>>> with higher taxes and/or lower quality health care.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> We are well aware that we pay for our health care system with our tax
>>>>>>>>>>> dollars. Most people are very happy with our system.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Recon why most Canadians live near the USA border?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Open a history book before you open your mouth.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Just curious, what does history have to do with most
>>>>>>>> Canadians living near the US border? Isn't it more
>>>>>>>> about the climate and their economy being so closely
>>>>>>>> tied to ours?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The climate, and the fact that the damned St. Laurence seaway
>>>>>>> is on the southern border.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> What in the Sam Hill does that have to do with *history*?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Why do you think most inland cities are located on a river or other
>>>>>>> navigable body of water?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Again, what in the Sam Hill does that have to do with *history*?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Nothing, so your suggestion to open a history
>>>>>> book to answer the question is stupid.
>>>>>
>>>>> what does the topic 'history' mean to you? I see it as a recounting
>>>>> of people, events, and why things worked out as they did. That would
>>>>> detail why so so many Canadians live where they do, No? That would
>>>>> include development of cities and industry. You surely don't believe
>>>>> that cities and industry were dropped down like Lincoln Logs and
>>>>> people were placed there?
>>>>> Janet US
>>>>>
>>>> I've never said anything but the facts, which are totally climate
>>>> and economic reasons for hugging the US border, not because of
>>>> events that happened centuries ago. History books don't tell
>>>> you that, logic does.
>>>
>>> the past shapes the future. Politics and economics are not successful
>>> unless someone understands that.
>>> Janet US
>>>
>> Folks generally choose to live where it's the most comfortable and
>> profitable, I'm sure there's some history to that but it's really
>> more about real life, and that includes the Canadian forefathers.
>
> water to drink, a place to trap animals for food, and a roadway (the
> river) Commerce followed
> Janet US
>
Yes, or go North and enjoy the Eskimo life, still to this
day. I'd try to buy all of the frozen tundra I could afford
and hope to strike it rich in mineral rights if I had any
money laying around, and then shuffle back south to Niagara.

On 4/30/2021 4:11 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Friday, April 30, 2021 at 3:43:10 PM UTC-4, Michael Trew wrote:
>> On 4/30/2021 10:44 AM, Graham wrote:
>>> On 2021-04-29 9:48 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:
>>>> On 4/29/2021 8:32 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>>>> On 4/29/2021 1:53 PM, Michael Trew wrote:
>>>>>> On 4/29/2021 10:02 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>>>>> On 2021-04-29 9:08 a.m., Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>>>>>>> On Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 8:57:16 AM UTC-4, Michael Trew wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Good thing most of the posts here are John Kuthe-centric. I was
>>>>>>>>> afraid
>>>>>>>>> that you guys would be making me hungry... I just had all 4 wisdom
>>>>>>>>> teeth
>>>>>>>>> pulled (ouch), and have eaten noting but jello for over 36 hours.
>>>>>>>>> Guess
>>>>>>>>> I'm going to lose a few pounds though, lol. Will be working on some
>>>>>>>>> "soft food recipes" here shortly.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I had mine out piecemeal. Nature gifted me with a couple extra. I had
>>>>>>>> two out on the right side when I was about your age, and three out on
>>>>>>>> the left
>>>>>>>> side when I was in my early 60s. My current dentist and I cannot
>>>>>>>> figure out why they
>>>>>>>> didn't take all three on the right side while they were in there.
>>>>>>>> That
>>>>>>>> last one will
>>>>>>>> probably still be there when I die.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I had one pulled. I had heard so many horror stories about wisdom
>>>>>>> teeth
>>>>>>> that I was really nervous. As it turned out, it was a breeze. It came
>>>>>>> out because of a problem and there was on tooth opposite it. Most
>>>>>>> people
>>>>>>> have to have them pulled because they are impacted. That was the case
>>>>>>> with my son, who had two pulled on day and two the next. Not at all a
>>>>>>> positive experience for him.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My bottom two were impacted as well. One was almost totally sideways.
>>>>>> I started having minor pains, and they had to go as my insurance is
>>>>>> gone at the end of this month (just turned 26 - still fortunate to be
>>>>>> on mom's health plan until now). I'm lucky they fit me in on such
>>>>>> short notice. The doctor told me that the top two will be a breeze,
>>>>>> and lets get them out now.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I was petrified going into it, but they put me under for the surgery,
>>>>>> and other than some face swelling still and minor bleeding, a bit
>>>>>> sore, no major issues, thank God! I was very pleased with the surgeon.
>>>>>
>>>>> You're lucky as heck to have gotten in under the wire still covered as a
>>>>> dependent on your Mom's insurance. Most policies cut off at age 24 even
>>>>> if you're a full time student living in their home.
>>>>>
>>>>> Glad no major issues, though.
>>>>>
>>>>> Jill
>>>>
>>>> Thanks! Yes, insurance is gone tomorrow. Perhaps a better job with
>>>> health benefits is in order for me in the near future.
>>>
>>> Or you could emigrate to a civilised country where you wouldn't have to
>>> worry.
>> I'm assuming you are talking about socialist health care like Canada or
>> some European countries. Trust me, you'll pay for it in the end with
>> higher taxes and/or lower quality health care.
>
> Would you rather have "lower quality health care" or none at all?
> Now that there's no mandate to buy health insurance, are
> you going to do without?
>
> The sort of national health program like they have in Canada is
> pretty much just like commercial insurance, except the risk pool
> is the entire country and it's not optional. The per-capita
> cost is less than the U.S. pays: $5418 in Canada versus $10966
> in the U.S. And Canadians are not exactly dying in the streets. The
> life expectancy in Canada is 81.2 years, while it's 78 in the U.S.
>
> Faceless bureaucrats decide who gets care whether they work
> for the government or for an insurance company.
>
> Cindy Hamilton

Well, considering that I'm young and healthy (knock on wood), yes my
intention is to forgo health insurance for now. Clearly not a long-term
plan, but it's something. It costs $150 annually for teeth cleaning and
x-rays, $100 every other 6 months for just a cleaning.

There is a local state-run doctor office that myself, my ex, and
daughter have been going to for years. It's the only
doctor/pediatrician I've met that hasn't ****ed me off enough for me to
walk out on them. I don't get along well with pushy foreign doctors.
They offer coverage based on a sliding income scale if I'm in a pinch.
Otherwise, I haven't truly been to a doctor in years.

Of course, nothing is perfect, but my point in my initial post wasn't to
spark a political debate (I saw that coming however), but simply to
state another side of things not being considered. Take for instance,
the article below on Canadian health care basically pushing people with
rare diseases to commit suicide... that's pretty sad.

https://metrovoicenews.com/canadian-...isted-suicide/

On 01/05/2021 17:18, jmcquown wrote:
> On 5/1/2021 11:41 AM, US Janet wrote:
>> On Sat, 1 May 2021 09:27:55 -0400, Dr Bruce > wrote:
>>
>>> On 5/1/2021 9:10 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>>> On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6:22:31 AM UTC-4, Dr Bruce wrote:
>>>>> On 5/1/2021 4:55 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>>>>> On Friday, April 30, 2021 at 6:18:09 PM UTC-4, Donald
>>>>>> Shenkenberger wrote:
>>>>>>> On 4/30/2021 4:47 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>>>>>> On 2021-04-30 3:43 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On 4/30/2021 10:44 AM, Graham wrote:
>>>>>>>> ill
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks! Yes, insurance is gone tomorrow. Perhaps a better job
>>>>>>>>>>> with
>>>>>>>>>>> health benefits is in order for me in the near future.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Or you could emigrate to a civilised country where you
>>>>>>>>>> wouldn't have to
>>>>>>>>>> worry.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I'm assuming you are talking about socialist health care like
>>>>>>>>> Canada
>>>>>>>>> or some European countries. Trust me, you'll pay for it in the end
>>>>>>>>> with higher taxes and/or lower quality health care.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> We are well aware that we pay for our health care system with
>>>>>>>> our tax
>>>>>>>> dollars. Most people are very happy with our system.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Recon why most Canadians live near the USA border?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Open a history book before you open your mouth.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>>>>>
>>>>> Just curious, what does history have to do with most
>>>>> Canadians living near the US border? Isn't it more
>>>>> about the climate and their economy being so closely
>>>>> tied to ours?
>>>>
>>>> The climate, and the fact that the damned St. Laurence seaway
>>>> is on the southern border.
>>>>
>>> What in the Sam Hill does that have to do with *history*?
>>>
>>>> Why do you think most inland cities are located on a river or other
>>>> navigable body of water?
>>>>
>>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>>>
>>> Again, what in the Sam Hill does that have to do with *history*?
>>>
>>> Nothing, so your suggestion to open a history
>>> book to answer the question is stupid.
>>
>> what does the topic 'history' mean to you?Â* I see it as a recounting
>> of people, events, and why things worked out as they did.Â* That would
>> detail why so so many Canadians live where they do, No?Â* That would
>> include development of cities and industry.Â* You surely don't believe
>> that cities and industry were dropped down like Lincoln Logs and
>> people were placed there?
>> Janet US
>>
> LOL!Â* That's certainly what it sounds like, Janet.
>
> I suppose he doesn't think some of us are also at least a little
> informed about the history of Australia.Â* Transportation of criminals
> from Britain and the building on a continent from a lot of nothing.
>
> He left Denmark to move to Australia.Â* I don't think I've ever heard
> why. <shrug>
>
> Jill


===

I'm not sure you are responing to the real Bruce.

This is the one atm.

On 5/1/2021 6:36 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> I'm not sure you are responing to the real Bruce.
>
I'm one of the Bruce in here, yes, there seems to
be many that aren't me though.
>
> This is the one atm.Â*
>
Nothing gets past you.

wrote:

> On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 10:04:07 AM UTC-5, Sheldon wrote:
> >
> > Potatoes have no nasty odor. I've tried several potato flakes, I
> > found nothing better about them, but they are generally pasty.
> >
> Then you need to learn how to prepare instant potatoes. I've found,
> generally, the amount of butter and milk they recommend on the package
> to leave a lot to be desired.
> >
> > I prefer mashed with lumps.
> >
> I despise lumpy potatoes. If a person can't take the time to to make
> lump- free mashed potatoes, then why bother? If you're making them
> for yourself, that's fine, but don't serve that sloppily perpared
> dish to guests.

Sorry, I like the rustic and a bit lumpy. THat said, the modern flaked
ones do not upset me and I have several packets at any time here for
fast fixes.

Graham wrote:

> On 2021-04-30 4:18 p.m., Donald Shenkenberger wrote:
> > On 4/30/2021 4:47 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> > > On 2021-04-30 3:43 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:
> > > > On 4/30/2021 10:44 AM, Graham wrote:
> > > ill
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks!Â* Yes, insurance is gone tomorrow.Â* Perhaps a better
> > > > > > job with health benefits is in order for me in the near
> > > > > > future.
> > > > >
> > > > > Or you could emigrate to a civilised country where you
> > > > > wouldn't have to worry.
> > > >
> > > > I'm assuming you are talking about socialist health care like
> > > > Canada or some European countries.Â* Trust me, you'll pay for
> > > > it in the end with higher taxes and/or lower quality health
> > > > care.
> > >
> > > We are well aware that we pay for our health care system with our
> > > tax dollars.Â* Most people are very happy with our system.
> > >
> > Recon why most Canadians live near the USA border?
>
> Are you that stupid?

Graham, ALL posts from Don Shenkenberger are troll posts.

Ophelia wrote:

> On 01/05/2021 17:18, jmcquown wrote:
> > On 5/1/2021 11:41 AM, US Janet wrote:
> >>On Sat, 1 May 2021 09:27:55 -0400, Dr Bruce > wrote:
> > >
> > > > On 5/1/2021 9:10 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > > > > On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6:22:31 AM UTC-4, Dr Bruce wrote:
> > > > > > On 5/1/2021 4:55 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > > > > > > On Friday, April 30, 2021 at 6:18:09 PM UTC-4, Donald
> > > > > > > Shenkenberger wrote:
> > > > > > > > On 4/30/2021 4:47 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> > > > > > > > > On 2021-04-30 3:43 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > On 4/30/2021 10:44 AM, Graham wrote:
> > > > > > > > > ill
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks! Yes, insurance is gone tomorrow.
> > > > > > > > > > > > Perhaps a better job with health benefits is
> > > > > > > > > > > > in order for me in the near future.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > Or you could emigrate to a civilised country
> > > > > > > > > > > where you wouldn't have to worry.
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > I'm assuming you are talking about socialist health
> > > > > > > > > > care like Canada or some European countries. Trust
> > > > > > > > > > me, you'll pay for it in the end with higher taxes
> > > > > > > > > > and/or lower quality health care.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > We are well aware that we pay for our health care
> > > > > > > > > system with our tax dollars. Most people are very
> > > > > > > > > happy with our system.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Recon why most Canadians live near the USA border?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Open a history book before you open your mouth.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Cindy Hamilton
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > Just curious, what does history have to do with most
> > > > > > Canadians living near the US border? Isn't it more
> > > > > > about the climate and their economy being so closely
> > > > > > tied to ours?
> > > > >
> > > > > The climate, and the fact that the damned St. Laurence seaway
> > > > > is on the southern border.
> > > > >
> > > > What in the Sam Hill does that have to do with history?
> > > >
> > > > > Why do you think most inland cities are located on a river or
> > > > > other navigable body of water?
> > > > >
> > > > > Cindy Hamilton
> > > > >
> > > > Again, what in the Sam Hill does that have to do with history?
> > > >
> > > > Nothing, so your suggestion to open a history
> > > > book to answer the question is stupid.
> > >
> > > what does the topic 'history' mean to you?Â* I see it as a
> > > recounting of people, events, and why things worked out as they
> > > did.Â* That would detail why so so many Canadians live where they
> > > do, No?Â* That would include development of cities and industry.Â*
> > > You surely don't believe that cities and industry were dropped
> > > down like Lincoln Logs and people were placed there?
> > > Janet US
> > >
> > LOL!Â* That's certainly what it sounds like, Janet.
> >
> > I suppose he doesn't think some of us are also at least a little
> > informed about the history of Australia.Â* Transportation of
> > criminals from Britain and the building on a continent from a lot
> > of nothing.
> >
> > He left Denmark to move to Australia.Â* I don't think I've ever
> > heard why. <shrug>
> >
> > Jill
>
>
> ===
>
> I'm not sure you are responing to the real Bruce.
>
> This is the one atm.

Yes, that's a fake. The headers are probably also different.

--
The real Dr. Bruce posts with uni-berlin.de - individual.net

On 01/05/2021 23:44, Dr Bruce wrote:
> On 5/1/2021 6:36 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>> I'm not sure you are responing to the real Bruce.
>>
> I'm one of the Bruce in here, yes, there seems to
> be many that aren't me though.
>>
>> This is the one atm.Â*
>>
> Nothing gets past you.

====


LOL nothing gets past you

On 2021-05-01 5:18 p.m., cshenk wrote:
> Graham wrote:
>
>> On 2021-04-30 4:18 p.m., Donald Shenkenberger wrote:
>>> On 4/30/2021 4:47 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>> On 2021-04-30 3:43 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:
>>>>> On 4/30/2021 10:44 AM, Graham wrote:
>>>> ill
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks!Â* Yes, insurance is gone tomorrow.Â* Perhaps a better
>>>>>>> job with health benefits is in order for me in the near
>>>>>>> future.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Or you could emigrate to a civilised country where you
>>>>>> wouldn't have to worry.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm assuming you are talking about socialist health care like
>>>>> Canada or some European countries.Â* Trust me, you'll pay for
>>>>> it in the end with higher taxes and/or lower quality health
>>>>> care.
>>>>
>>>> We are well aware that we pay for our health care system with our
>>>> tax dollars.Â* Most people are very happy with our system.
>>>>
>>> Recon why most Canadians live near the USA border?
>>
>> Are you that stupid?
>
> Graham, ALL posts from Don Shenkenberger are troll posts.
>
Yes, I realised that! They are a bloody nuisance along with the
coprophiliac et al.

On 2021-05-01 4:07 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:
> On 4/30/2021 4:11 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>> On Friday, April 30, 2021 at 3:43:10 PM UTC-4, Michael Trew wrote:
>>> On 4/30/2021 10:44 AM, Graham wrote:
>>>> On 2021-04-29 9:48 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:
>>>>> On 4/29/2021 8:32 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>>>>> On 4/29/2021 1:53 PM, Michael Trew wrote:
>>>>>>> On 4/29/2021 10:02 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>>>>>> On 2021-04-29 9:08 a.m., Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 8:57:16 AM UTC-4, Michael Trew
>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Good thing most of the posts here are John Kuthe-centric. I was
>>>>>>>>>> afraid
>>>>>>>>>> that you guys would be making me hungry... I just had all 4
>>>>>>>>>> wisdom
>>>>>>>>>> teeth
>>>>>>>>>> pulled (ouch), and have eaten noting but jello for over 36 hours.
>>>>>>>>>> Guess
>>>>>>>>>> I'm going to lose a few pounds though, lol. Will be working on
>>>>>>>>>> some
>>>>>>>>>> "soft food recipes" here shortly.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I had mine out piecemeal. Nature gifted me with a couple extra.
>>>>>>>>> I had
>>>>>>>>> two out on the right side when I was about your age, and three
>>>>>>>>> out on
>>>>>>>>> the left
>>>>>>>>> side when I was in my early 60s. My current dentist and I cannot
>>>>>>>>> figure out why they
>>>>>>>>> didn't take all three on the right side while they were in there.
>>>>>>>>> That
>>>>>>>>> last one will
>>>>>>>>> probably still be there when I die.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I had one pulled. I had heard so many horror stories about wisdom
>>>>>>>> teeth
>>>>>>>> that I was really nervous. As it turned out, it was a breeze. It
>>>>>>>> came
>>>>>>>> out because of a problem and there was on tooth opposite it. Most
>>>>>>>> people
>>>>>>>> have to have them pulled because they are impacted. That was the
>>>>>>>> case
>>>>>>>> with my son, who had two pulled on day and two the next. Not at
>>>>>>>> all a
>>>>>>>> positive experience for him.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> My bottom two were impacted as well. One was almost totally
>>>>>>> sideways.
>>>>>>> I started having minor pains, and they had to go as my insurance is
>>>>>>> gone at the end of this month (just turned 26 - still fortunate
>>>>>>> to be
>>>>>>> on mom's health plan until now). I'm lucky they fit me in on such
>>>>>>> short notice. The doctor told me that the top two will be a breeze,
>>>>>>> and lets get them out now.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I was petrified going into it, but they put me under for the
>>>>>>> surgery,
>>>>>>> and other than some face swelling still and minor bleeding, a bit
>>>>>>> sore, no major issues, thank God! I was very pleased with the
>>>>>>> surgeon.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You're lucky as heck to have gotten in under the wire still
>>>>>> covered as a
>>>>>> dependent on your Mom's insurance. Most policies cut off at age 24
>>>>>> even
>>>>>> if you're a full time student living in their home.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Glad no major issues, though.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jill
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks! Yes, insurance is gone tomorrow. Perhaps a better job with
>>>>> health benefits is in order for me in the near future.
>>>>
>>>> Or you could emigrate to a civilised country where you wouldn't have to
>>>> worry.
>>> I'm assuming you are talking about socialist health care like Canada or
>>> some European countries. Trust me, you'll pay for it in the end with
>>> higher taxes and/or lower quality health care.
>>
>> Would you rather have "lower quality health care" or none at all?
>> Now that there's no mandate to buy health insurance, are
>> you going to do without?
>>
>> The sort of national health program like they have in Canada is
>> pretty much just like commercial insurance, except the risk pool
>> is the entire country and it's not optional.Â* The per-capita
>> cost is less than the U.S. pays:Â* $5418 in Canada versus $10966
>> in the U.S.Â* And Canadians are not exactly dying in the streets.Â* The
>> life expectancy in Canada is 81.2 years, while it's 78 in the U.S.
>>
>> Faceless bureaucrats decide who gets care whether they work
>> for the government or for an insurance company.
>>
>> Cindy Hamilton
>
> Well, considering that I'm young and healthy (knock on wood), yes my
> intention is to forgo health insurance for now.Â* Clearly not a long-term
> plan, but it's something.Â* It costs $150 annually for teeth cleaning and
> x-rays, $100 every other 6 months for just a cleaning.
>
> There is a local state-run doctor office that myself, my ex, and
> daughter have been going to for years.Â* It's the only
> doctor/pediatrician I've met that hasn't ****ed me off enough for me to
> walk out on them.Â* I don't get along well with pushy foreign doctors.
> They offer coverage based on a sliding income scale if I'm in a pinch.
> Otherwise, I haven't truly been to a doctor in years.
>
> Of course, nothing is perfect, but my point in my initial post wasn't to
> spark a political debate (I saw that coming however), but simply to
> state another side of things not being considered.Â* Take for instance,
> the article below on Canadian health care basically pushing people with
> rare diseases to commit suicide... that's pretty sad.
>
> https://metrovoicenews.com/canadian-...isted-suicide/
>
And you believed that crap?
FFS they were offering him plenty of care. It was HIS CHOICE to make use
of the M.A.I.D. program that many with ALS choose to use before they get
to the horrible end stage of that disease. And it's not a ****ing
euphamism!!
By the way, the Discovery Institute is a fundie creationist organisation
that is naturally opposed to compassionate end of life options, among
other things.

Graham wrote:

> On 2021-05-01 4:07 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:

> > Well, considering that I'm young and healthy (knock on wood), yes
> > my intention is to forgo health insurance for now.Â* Clearly not a
> > long-term plan, but it's something.Â* It costs $150 annually for
> > teeth cleaning and x-rays, $100 every other 6 months for just a
> > cleaning.
> >
> > There is a local state-run doctor office that myself, my ex, and
> > daughter have been going to for years.Â* It's the only
> > doctor/pediatrician I've met that hasn't ****ed me off enough for
> > me to walk out on them.Â* I don't get along well with pushy foreign
> > doctors. They offer coverage based on a sliding income scale if
> > I'm in a pinch. Otherwise, I haven't truly been to a doctor in
> > years.
> >
> > Of course, nothing is perfect, but my point in my initial post
> > wasn't to spark a political debate (I saw that coming however),
> > but simply to state another side of things not being considered.Â*
> > Take for instance, the article below on Canadian health care
> > basically pushing people with rare diseases to commit suicide...
> > that's pretty sad.
> >
> > https://metrovoicenews.com/canadian-...home-health-ca
> > re-pays-for-assisted-suicide/
> And you believed that crap?
> FFS they were offering him plenty of care. It was HIS CHOICE to make
> use of the M.A.I.D. program that many with ALS choose to use before
> they get to the horrible end stage of that disease. And it's not a
> ****ing euphamism!! By the way, the Discovery Institute is a fundie
> creationist organisation that is naturally opposed to compassionate
> end of life options, among other things.

Americans often seem to think that euthanasia means you might be killed
against your will. It's another case where they are too stupid or
ignorant to see through the misinformation they receive from their
media.

We grant our pets euthanasia if all they can still expect from life is
suffering. Why not ourselves?

--
The real Dr. Bruce posts with uni-berlin.de - individual.net

On 5/1/2021 9:26 PM, Dr. Bruce wrote:
> Graham wrote:
>
>> On 2021-05-01 4:07 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:
>
>>> Well, considering that I'm young and healthy (knock on wood), yes
>>> my intention is to forgo health insurance for now. Clearly not a
>>> long-term plan, but it's something. It costs $150 annually for
>>> teeth cleaning and x-rays, $100 every other 6 months for just a
>>> cleaning.
>>>
>>> There is a local state-run doctor office that myself, my ex, and
>>> daughter have been going to for years. It's the only
>>> doctor/pediatrician I've met that hasn't ****ed me off enough for
>>> me to walk out on them. I don't get along well with pushy foreign
>>> doctors. They offer coverage based on a sliding income scale if
>>> I'm in a pinch. Otherwise, I haven't truly been to a doctor in
>>> years.
>>>
>>> Of course, nothing is perfect, but my point in my initial post
>>> wasn't to spark a political debate (I saw that coming however),
>>> but simply to state another side of things not being considered.
>>> Take for instance, the article below on Canadian health care
>>> basically pushing people with rare diseases to commit suicide...
>>> that's pretty sad.
>>>
>>> https://metrovoicenews.com/canadian-...home-health-ca
>>> re-pays-for-assisted-suicide/
>> And you believed that crap?
>> FFS they were offering him plenty of care. It was HIS CHOICE to make
>> use of the M.A.I.D. program that many with ALS choose to use before
>> they get to the horrible end stage of that disease. And it's not a
>> ****ing euphamism!! By the way, the Discovery Institute is a fundie
>> creationist organisation that is naturally opposed to compassionate
>> end of life options, among other things.
>
> Americans often seem to think that euthanasia means you might be killed
> against your will. It's another case where they are too stupid or
> ignorant to see through the misinformation they receive from their
> media.
>
> We grant our pets euthanasia if all they can still expect from life is
> suffering. Why not ourselves?
>

Americans? Do you not live in America?

Hit: Canada and Mexico are also in "America".

Michael Trew wrote:

> On 5/1/2021 9:26 PM, Dr. Bruce wrote:
> > Graham wrote:
> >
> > > On 2021-05-01 4:07 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:
> >
> > > > Well, considering that I'm young and healthy (knock on wood),
> > > > yes my intention is to forgo health insurance for now.
> > > > Clearly not a long-term plan, but it's something. It costs
> > > > $150 annually for teeth cleaning and x-rays, $100 every other
> > > > 6 months for just a cleaning.
> > > >
> > > > There is a local state-run doctor office that myself, my ex, and
> > > > daughter have been going to for years. It's the only
> > > > doctor/pediatrician I've met that hasn't ****ed me off enough
> > > > for me to walk out on them. I don't get along well with pushy
> > > > foreign doctors. They offer coverage based on a sliding income
> > > > scale if I'm in a pinch. Otherwise, I haven't truly been to a
> > > > doctor in years.
> > > >
> > > > Of course, nothing is perfect, but my point in my initial post
> > > > wasn't to spark a political debate (I saw that coming however),
> > > > but simply to state another side of things not being
> > > > considered. Take for instance, the article below on Canadian
> > > > health care basically pushing people with rare diseases to
> > > > commit suicide... that's pretty sad.
> > > >
> > > >
https://metrovoicenews.com/canadian-...home-health-ca
> > > > re-pays-for-assisted-suicide/
> > > And you believed that crap?
> > > FFS they were offering him plenty of care. It was HIS CHOICE to
> > > make use of the M.A.I.D. program that many with ALS choose to use
> > > before they get to the horrible end stage of that disease. And
> > > it's not a ****ing euphamism!! By the way, the Discovery
> > > Institute is a fundie creationist organisation that is naturally
> > > opposed to compassionate end of life options, among other things.
> >
> > Americans often seem to think that euthanasia means you might be
> > killed against your will. It's another case where they are too
> > stupid or ignorant to see through the misinformation they receive
> > from their media.
> >
> > We grant our pets euthanasia if all they can still expect from life
> > is suffering. Why not ourselves?
> >
>
> Americans? Do you not live in America?

No, I don't.

> Hit: Canada and Mexico are also in "America".

So are Bolivia and Paraguay.

--
The real Dr. Bruce posts with uni-berlin.de - individual.net

On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6:07:31 PM UTC-4, Michael Trew wrote:

> Of course, nothing is perfect, but my point in my initial post wasn't to
> spark a political debate (I saw that coming however), but simply to
> state another side of things not being considered. Take for instance,
> the article below on Canadian health care basically pushing people with
> rare diseases to commit suicide... that's pretty sad.
>
> https://metrovoicenews.com/canadian-...isted-suicide/

If you think that doesn't happen in the U.S., you're deluded.

It also happens to people who have less rare diseases, rack up a bunch
of medical bills they can't pay, and bottom out.

Cindy Hamilton

On Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 10:03:56 PM UTC-5, Mike Duffy wrote:
> On Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:20:14 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>
> > I'm one of those odd people who did not have wisdom teeth.
> I have cousins with no canines.
>
You could have canines with no cousins, though litters being what
litters are, that's not likely without some major spaying (or
lieutenant colonel neutering).

I had a cousin who murdered someone for money.

--Bryan

jmcquown wrote:
> He left Denmark to move to Australia. I don't think I've ever heard
> why. <shrug>

I think it was Belgium that he left to move to Australia. ;-D

jmcquown wrote:
> Sure, it's easy to make from scratch mashed potatoes. Not so easy to
> use up even a 2 lb. bag of potatoes in my house before they start to
> sprout.

I always buy potatoes in 3-5 pound bags. They are fine for 2-3 weeks. If
I see they are getting too old, I'll just cook the rest and freeze them.
Never any fresh potato loss here.

I like the potato flakes too occasionally. I just discovered a small
pack in my pantry. Will use them today or tomorrow.

On 5/1/2021 12:42 AM, Dr. Bruce wrote:
> Leo wrote:
>
>> On 2021 Apr 30, , Gary wrote
>> (in article >):
>>
>>> I'd rather deal with a few missing than to pull all the rest out and
>>> install a full set of fake teeth. arrggh!
>>
>> I´m there now. I have as many teeth as someone who has had their
>> wisdom teeth removed. Unfortunately, three of the missing start at
>> the top left front tooth and go backward in a row.
>> The rest are ground down and yellow, because all the enamel is gone.
>> My dentist suggested false teeth, but she recommended seeing a
>> specialist for better options. I haven´t made it yet.
>> Nobody who doesn´t live with me can see my teeth. I wear a mask. Corn
>> on the cob is off the menu, but I could do it under a hood, on a bet.
>
> At you age, you can always become an eccentric.
>
> "You saw a guy with teeth missing? Oh yeah, that's old Leo. He's
> harmless."
>

I always figured that if I lose too many teeth, I could always move to
the hills in West Virginia where that's more common.

dsi1 wrote:
> My old dentist died so I went to my wife's dentist.
> He extracted 4 teeth. I sure hope he knows what he's doing.
> The old school method is to sew up your gums where the teeth
> were but my dentist just lets the gums flap in the wind.
> I sure hope he knows what he's doing.

For what it's worth, I've had 3 wisdom teeth and one very back molar
extracted in my life. Never any stitches and the gums healed fine.

On 2021-05-01 11:19 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:

>> Americans often seem to think that euthanasia means you might be killed
>> against your will. It's another case where they are too stupid or
>> ignorant to see through the misinformation they receive from their
>> media.
>>
>> We grant our pets euthanasia if all they can still expect from life is
>> suffering. Why not ourselves?
>>
>
> Americans?Â* Do you not live in America?
>
> Hit:Â* Canada and Mexico are also in "America".

No. We are in North America. Canadians and Mexicans do not think of
themselves as American.

On 5/2/2021 9:16 AM, Gary wrote:
> dsi1 wrote:
>> My old dentist died so I went to my wife's dentist.
>> He extracted 4 teeth. I sure hope he knows what he's doing.
>> The old school method is to sew up your gums where the teeth
>> were but my dentist just lets the gums flap in the wind.
>> I sure hope he knows what he's doing.
>
> For what it's worth, I've had 3 wisdom teeth and one very back molar
> extracted in my life. Never any stitches and the gums healed fine.
>
>
>
I had one back molar extracted and no stitches were involved.

Jill

On 2021-05-01 6:58 p.m., Graham wrote:
> On 2021-05-01 4:07 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:
>> On 4/30/2021 4:11 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>> On Friday, April 30, 2021 at 3:43:10 PM UTC-4, Michael Trew wrote:
>>>> On 4/30/2021 10:44 AM, Graham wrote:
>>>>> On 2021-04-29 9:48 p.m., Michael Trew wrote:
>>>>>> On 4/29/2021 8:32 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>>>>>> On 4/29/2021 1:53 PM, Michael Trew wrote:
>>>>>>>> On 4/29/2021 10:02 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On 2021-04-29 9:08 a.m., Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> On Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 8:57:16 AM UTC-4, Michael Trew
>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> Good thing most of the posts here are John Kuthe-centric. I was
>>>>>>>>>>> afraid
>>>>>>>>>>> that you guys would be making me hungry... I just had all 4
>>>>>>>>>>> wisdom
>>>>>>>>>>> teeth
>>>>>>>>>>> pulled (ouch), and have eaten noting but jello for over 36
>>>>>>>>>>> hours.
>>>>>>>>>>> Guess
>>>>>>>>>>> I'm going to lose a few pounds though, lol. Will be working
>>>>>>>>>>> on some
>>>>>>>>>>> "soft food recipes" here shortly.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I had mine out piecemeal. Nature gifted me with a couple
>>>>>>>>>> extra. I had
>>>>>>>>>> two out on the right side when I was about your age, and three
>>>>>>>>>> out on
>>>>>>>>>> the left
>>>>>>>>>> side when I was in my early 60s. My current dentist and I cannot
>>>>>>>>>> figure out why they
>>>>>>>>>> didn't take all three on the right side while they were in there.
>>>>>>>>>> That
>>>>>>>>>> last one will
>>>>>>>>>> probably still be there when I die.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I had one pulled. I had heard so many horror stories about wisdom
>>>>>>>>> teeth
>>>>>>>>> that I was really nervous. As it turned out, it was a breeze.
>>>>>>>>> It came
>>>>>>>>> out because of a problem and there was on tooth opposite it. Most
>>>>>>>>> people
>>>>>>>>> have to have them pulled because they are impacted. That was
>>>>>>>>> the case
>>>>>>>>> with my son, who had two pulled on day and two the next. Not at
>>>>>>>>> all a
>>>>>>>>> positive experience for him.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> My bottom two were impacted as well. One was almost totally
>>>>>>>> sideways.
>>>>>>>> I started having minor pains, and they had to go as my insurance is
>>>>>>>> gone at the end of this month (just turned 26 - still fortunate
>>>>>>>> to be
>>>>>>>> on mom's health plan until now). I'm lucky they fit me in on such
>>>>>>>> short notice. The doctor told me that the top two will be a breeze,
>>>>>>>> and lets get them out now.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I was petrified going into it, but they put me under for the
>>>>>>>> surgery,
>>>>>>>> and other than some face swelling still and minor bleeding, a bit
>>>>>>>> sore, no major issues, thank God! I was very pleased with the
>>>>>>>> surgeon.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> You're lucky as heck to have gotten in under the wire still
>>>>>>> covered as a
>>>>>>> dependent on your Mom's insurance. Most policies cut off at age
>>>>>>> 24 even
>>>>>>> if you're a full time student living in their home.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Glad no major issues, though.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Jill
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks! Yes, insurance is gone tomorrow. Perhaps a better job with
>>>>>> health benefits is in order for me in the near future.
>>>>>
>>>>> Or you could emigrate to a civilised country where you wouldn't
>>>>> have to
>>>>> worry.
>>>> I'm assuming you are talking about socialist health care like Canada or
>>>> some European countries. Trust me, you'll pay for it in the end with
>>>> higher taxes and/or lower quality health care.
>>>
>>> Would you rather have "lower quality health care" or none at all?
>>> Now that there's no mandate to buy health insurance, are
>>> you going to do without?
>>>
>>> The sort of national health program like they have in Canada is
>>> pretty much just like commercial insurance, except the risk pool
>>> is the entire country and it's not optional.Â* The per-capita
>>> cost is less than the U.S. pays:Â* $5418 in Canada versus $10966
>>> in the U.S.Â* And Canadians are not exactly dying in the streets.Â* The
>>> life expectancy in Canada is 81.2 years, while it's 78 in the U.S.
>>>
>>> Faceless bureaucrats decide who gets care whether they work
>>> for the government or for an insurance company.
>>>
>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>
>> Well, considering that I'm young and healthy (knock on wood), yes my
>> intention is to forgo health insurance for now.Â* Clearly not a
>> long-term plan, but it's something.Â* It costs $150 annually for teeth
>> cleaning and x-rays, $100 every other 6 months for just a cleaning.
>>
>> There is a local state-run doctor office that myself, my ex, and
>> daughter have been going to for years.Â* It's the only
>> doctor/pediatrician I've met that hasn't ****ed me off enough for me
>> to walk out on them.Â* I don't get along well with pushy foreign
>> doctors. They offer coverage based on a sliding income scale if I'm in
>> a pinch. Otherwise, I haven't truly been to a doctor in years.
>>
>> Of course, nothing is perfect, but my point in my initial post wasn't
>> to spark a political debate (I saw that coming however), but simply to
>> state another side of things not being considered.Â* Take for instance,
>> the article below on Canadian health care basically pushing people
>> with rare diseases to commit suicide... that's pretty sad.
>>
>> https://metrovoicenews.com/canadian-...isted-suicide/
>>
> And you believed that crap?
> FFS they were offering him plenty of care. It was HIS CHOICE to make use
> of the M.A.I.D. program that many with ALS choose to use before they get
> to the horrible end stage of that disease. And it's not a ****ing
> euphamism!!
> By the way, the Discovery Institute is a fundie creationist organisation
> that is naturally opposed to compassionate end of life options, among
> other things.

Here is his obituary:
"Sean Tagert September 14, 1978 - August 6, 2019 It is with great
sadness that we announce that Sean Tagert passed away August 6, 2019
after a long and brave battle with ALS. His last hours were spent in the
comfort of his own home, surrounded by the family that loved him. Our
family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Stephen Burns for his
extraordinary care for Sean. You are a credit to your profession and a
blessing to this community. Similar thanks also to Jennifer Goodson,
occupational therapist. You were a ray of sunshine in our lives. To all
Sean's wonderful caregivers, thank you! You made a difference. Donations
to the ALS Society of BC (mobility equipment) and Caya Society
(communication equipment) in Sean's name would be greatly appreciated."

It's clear that some unscrupulous people cobbled together that article.

On Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 3:16:16 AM UTC-10, Gary wrote:
> dsi1 wrote:
> > My old dentist died so I went to my wife's dentist.
> > He extracted 4 teeth. I sure hope he knows what he's doing.
> > The old school method is to sew up your gums where the teeth
> > were but my dentist just lets the gums flap in the wind.
> > I sure hope he knows what he's doing.
> For what it's worth, I've had 3 wisdom teeth and one very back molar
> extracted in my life. Never any stitches and the gums healed fine.

When I had my wisdom teeth removed in the early 70's, I did have stitches. I remember them poking my tongue. Times have changed, it seems. Good.

On Sun, 02 May 2021 09:17:46 -0400, Dave Smith wrote:

> No. We are in North America. Canadians and Mexicans do not think of
> themselves as American.

Yeah. But for a Mexican, a 'Nordamericano" means someone from Canada or
the USA. (This despite that Mexico is N of the United States.)

It was even more confusing before they changed the name of the country to
'Mexico'. It was (in Spanish): 'The United States of Mexico'.

Gary wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>> He left Denmark to move to Australia.* I don't think I've ever heard
>> why. <shrug>
>
> I think it was Belgium that he left to move to Australia.* ;-D
>

More likely deported.