I am aware of the neo-nazis........and note the fact that they are called neo-nazi.....they exist here too....I just think a better term would be in order.

Although the Nazis and the Neo-Nazis have similarities, I still think they are unique and separate entities, and I wish a proper more accurate name were available to discribe just what they are......hateful.... intolerant....exclusivist..................

Yes, I think the terms Nazi is overused in the extreme. Nazis existed at a particular time and place, and do not currently exist.  The term Nazi has become an adjetive, it is unfortunate that the term has made it into popular language.

I understand what he meant by calling "Westerners" Christians is the fact that the dominant cultures in the "West" has decended from a "Christian" past.  I really don´t think most Europeans are particularly religious, or Christian.  The fact of the matter is for a much longer period of time Europe was "Pagan", much longer than it ever was Christian. 

In a sense, I see the current "Christian" countries as an evolution of the Roman Empire, rather than any religion. This not to say I don´t think there are sincere Christians, as I´m sure there are......but the identification as "Christian" is takek many times for  political of social reasons, rather than a sincere spiritual quest.

I wonder, would  Jesus would recognize what has been passing as "Christian" for the last couple thousand years?

   Actually.....that was my feeble attempt at word play.....a type of humor...it was intended as tongue in cheek

....as to what I think about Tami...and the mods....or the majority of the mods...or, more importntly, the mods with delete power....I sometimes enjoyed his posts, and other times I cringed when I saw them.  In all I think he was not dealt with well.  He was provoked and taunted, rather than negeotiated with.  I actually found many of his posts humerous....and I think that is how he intended them to be as well......  tongue in cheek....obviously he is missed by others here.

In refusing to deal honestly with people like him, and others who have been here....the problem will persist....over and over again...under different nicks.  Just deleting someone does not deal with the issues.  Why does this person feel this way?  Nothing is black and white, there are always some reasons people feel the way they do.  By deleting people, the issues are now escalated and elevated.  I am reminded of two bull moose charging at each other....it becomse a matter of who was the Alpha......

Oh...so I see...so that´s what you think.....hmmm...well I think you think too much sometimes.....just thinking.....you know?  Think about it...

Agreed.....

Well you do what you want, as for me, I opt for what works....NOW...and of course a lot more work to prevent rape needs to be done....that is what I´m trying to do.  Putting your head in the sand and pretending there are no sick perverts out there does not help. It should be unthinkable, but obviously, it is thinkable and being done....what is it they have found....somewhere in America a woman is being raped every two minutes"

The reality of the situation is there are way too many very very sick people out there.  They don´t have neon signs on them telling us they are sick. I´m tired of reading about poor girls who naively trusted and were violated. No it should not happen, but it does....over and over and over and over and over................just last week a 15 year old girl was gang raped at a homecoming dance at her highschool..........while others walked by and did NOTHING.....

I am opposed to the objectification of women as objects....things to be acted upon....but the reality is that attitude still exists and horrid actions still happen.............better safe than sorry.....once the line is crossed....one can´t get back.........and I certainly agree with you regarding care about women´s lives....but I think we should care for all lives........not just womens.  A man who is able to perpetuate violence against women is sick too and needs help.  He is like a carrier of a virus who spreads the disease..........if he were inoculated wouldn´t it be better?

Yes, one never knows until an actual "event" happens.  I had a friend who was a black belt in Karate....who ended up being beaten up by her boyfriend.  In my friends case, she had already surrendered to the man....The problem with things like Karate is if you use them, you can be charged with the use of a deadly weapon.  I would have a hard time actually hitting anyone.......in a fight or flight situation....I opt for the latter.....

The object of an art like Aikido is to never have to use any of the actual physical technique, at least that is how I was taught.  As I said, the main lesson is to feel an attack before it happens, and if you don´t do that, at least stay out of the way and out of reach. We practiced against 6 opponents at once. That is, we practiced being attacked by 6 different attackers at once. 

Yes, a loud mouth helps a lot.  There is nothing quite so unnerving as a loud and piercing scream.....and I too am curious....what did Teaschip do?

Quoting Daydreamer

...........Alameda, thanks for having such high expectations of me but I don´t think I´d last long in a one-to-one confrontation, I´m more of a talker, my big gab has scared a few people away. Or maybe it was my being self-assured? The thing is, after being attacked once, I learnt that I stand no chance in physical fight so I decided to act as if I could protect myself. So far it´s been working, but you never know what awaits you round the corner

OMG....teaschip! This is horrible....get yourself to a martial arts class ASAP! I would suggest something like Aikido, (which is what I´ve been involved in for years) Judo, Jujitsu are also good for women. They are defensive.  You do go over what is called katas over and over again, but the most important thing they teach is a way to think.  It is taught that the attack happens in the mind of the  attacker first, before it´s manifested in the physical. You are supposed to feel the attack before it happens. Keeping a knife or baseball bat handy without training is not much use. The attacker could end up using them against you.

The best strategy is to keep out of reach......learn to duck.....be aware of your surroundings.

Actually, I´m not complaining, I just want to know what the word means.  The generous Libralady and  the kind Lady in Red have filled me in now.  Thank you ladies

As for Oatmeal.....I am refering to a porridge made out of rolled oats, or any rolled grain...even rolled quinoa..........In this case for brevity, I used the term oatmeal, but it could also have been steel cut oats, kasha or any grain that cooks pretty fast. 

I much prefer the texture of it when cooked with a double boiler...that is a special set of pots where one fits in another that contains boiling water.  The process eliminates scortching the grains, or whatever else you have in the top pot.

Here is a photo of a double boiler

No no no no no no.....I hate microwaved food! I am trying to get away from it and I certainly do not want one in my home!

Actually the man was released a few years ago.  As I mentioned before, it´s not just women, it´s stronger over weaker.  It most often is easy for a male to overtake a female, as most males have the strength to subdue most females. (of course there are some Amazons like Daydreamer who no man could subdue...but that is another matter)    Females have to rely on their wit, rather than brawn.  Rule number one is be aware of your surroundings and access your vulnerability. 

I think we get hung up on what is right, and forget about the "real" world.  It´s unfortunate, most get away with what they can, depending on what they want and the perception of what is possible.