Religions have many negative policies. It indoctrinates children and discourages questioning. This twisted belief system destroys the lives of some of the people. The religious, and many of the individuals need to be prosecuted and/or persecuted for their offenses, and by those who survive the stupid teachings. Those that survive and recover may well be motivated to attack the faith based bullshit with reason and logic, real evidence, and abandon the religious people to their own hells.
Atheism is simply the realization that there is no god, and all such concepts are just bullshit, for the lack of a better term. Judging is important in this world of too much information. People of the gods are just abandoned, and that is where prudence starts; the ability to separate logic from faith. There is always some bad in the good, and some good in the bad. Prudence, the ability to judge what is right and good, and logic is all we really have as tools. Within our power is assent or rejection, or setting aside what we do not know or cannot prove. Teaching what cannot be proven is child abuse at best and likely fraud.
Religions value faith and put down or reject logic. This is bad, because logic is the only thing that has potential to get us through this mess the world is in. In a short time, it will be someone else's problem, as we all just die anyway. Faith is the definition of insanity; just doing the same thing over and over and expecting difference results. Sounds good, is it true?
Ethics are worth keeping; religion is not. But ethics can be totally based of logic, starting with the only thing that has major value is our life; all sorts of concepts can then be built into a hierarchy of values based on that logical foundation. The individual is the primary building blocks, then perhaps family, community, society, region, country, world. If family is wrong, they can be abandoned, as we go out to develop our own family or community of like minded.
Reality and logic can remove and replace all the faith based groups in the world, one individual at a time. Worse than faith is just not looking. The rate of Co2 rise is putting much urgency on this undertaking, as life expediency will start to decline rapidly. 2060 will have a Co2 level of 550 ppm, and few born today will be able to breath and live unassisted just as many born into a atmosphere of 300ppm Co2 can live at 410 today. What do you think the real reason for all the CPAP machines is?
This blog may become a Fred's Rants blog.
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Friday, March 30, 2018
What to do with this Blog?
Allowing it to sit is not the only option. I could use it to shoot at politicians, or something else. I could use it to shoot a religions, but since I am a knowledge based thinker, that would not help anyone. Do I care if it helps anyone? not really. Cooperation, which is one of the foundation principals of any society, does not imply liking. It does not even imply that the correct dipole will be chosen in a simple true/false test. Yet beware of false dichotomy, where there is often a neutral position.
Every generation, or perhaps several times in a lifetime, we have the right to question how we are being governed. If one is concerned, in Canada, all one needs to foster change is to become politically active, for it is the party that controls who gets nominated, and that is where the real sloppy control is at. The party provides the short list. The concept of a short list is that all the candidates are suitable, now pick the one you want in the election. Many way splits make absolute control difficult, and inaction the likely outcome.
I am bitter about the time of mine that was wasted with religion, and on the deceptive value system that was generated because of that religion. It was wasteful, and detrimental to my life, which is the only thing of real value that we humans have. I am bitter about the brutal home life that I was born into. I am bitter about the way that my sister, the little princess, got the best of everything, and I was beat on for the first thirteen years of my life, until I got big enough and strong enough to hit back. They demanded complete obedience, even when I could hardly see, and they would not pay for glasses, and as I was growing, needed to be change most years. I grew up bitter, and religion, the religion attitude: ignoring the problem rather than logically addressing the problem, was used as a solution. Yes, that made me bitter toward religion, and family. Now I just do not care enough to care. What ever, but I will strike against religion, and faith based bullshit when there is logic, reason, knowledge, and the like.
Gota go shoot some faces.
Every generation, or perhaps several times in a lifetime, we have the right to question how we are being governed. If one is concerned, in Canada, all one needs to foster change is to become politically active, for it is the party that controls who gets nominated, and that is where the real sloppy control is at. The party provides the short list. The concept of a short list is that all the candidates are suitable, now pick the one you want in the election. Many way splits make absolute control difficult, and inaction the likely outcome.
I am bitter about the time of mine that was wasted with religion, and on the deceptive value system that was generated because of that religion. It was wasteful, and detrimental to my life, which is the only thing of real value that we humans have. I am bitter about the brutal home life that I was born into. I am bitter about the way that my sister, the little princess, got the best of everything, and I was beat on for the first thirteen years of my life, until I got big enough and strong enough to hit back. They demanded complete obedience, even when I could hardly see, and they would not pay for glasses, and as I was growing, needed to be change most years. I grew up bitter, and religion, the religion attitude: ignoring the problem rather than logically addressing the problem, was used as a solution. Yes, that made me bitter toward religion, and family. Now I just do not care enough to care. What ever, but I will strike against religion, and faith based bullshit when there is logic, reason, knowledge, and the like.
Gota go shoot some faces.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Monday, December 25, 2017
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and happy whatever you may celebrate. Just to say that I am not dead yet.
Draw Mohammad for the joy of it of you like.
Draw Mohammad for the joy of it of you like.
Saturday, November 18, 2017
deaf
Became an atheist and the silence is deafening. There is a space between the stimulus and response; within that spaced lies the automatic response selection matrix, all freshly reloaded with reasoned responses to concepts or stimulus.
Do not poke the bear. You may not like the response.
Do not poke the bear. You may not like the response.
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Willian Schnelle Nov 23, 1929 -- Aug 30, 2017
William Schnelle, 87, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, after a brief stay.
William J. “Bill” Schnelle was born on the family farm in Sullivan County, MO, on November 23, 1929, the son of E. J. and Doris (Mullins) Schnelle, who preceded him in death. He attended Lemons High School for two years and then graduated from Unionville High School in 1947. Bill then attended the University of Missouri at Columbia where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree. While there he was in the ROTC program and then enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1951. He was stationed in South Korea during the Korean conflict. Bill spent a total of 23 years in the service, most of it with the Iowa National Guard, where he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He married Mary Montgomery in Dayton, OH, on August 4, 1951, and she survives at home.
Bill began his high school teaching career after his service in Korea and taught Industrial Arts and Vocational Agriculture in several schools in central Iowa. He also served as high school principal at Gilbert and Liberty Center in Iowa, retiring after over 30 years in public education. He counted among his accomplishments mentoring Harry Stine of Stine Seeds in Iowa. He and Mary moved back to the family farm in Sullivan County in 1990.
Bill was a man of varied interests including raising cows on the farm and raising produce to be sold at the Farmer’s Market. He had a boundless energy and was active in a number of areas. He enjoyed attending auctions and collecting items purchased there. He also had a large collection of “Mother Earth” magazines. Bill was a member of the Lemons American Legion and a 50 year Mason.
In addition to his wife, Bill is also survived by three sons: Roger (Jane) Schnelle of Gypsum, CO; Fred Schnelle of Unionville, MO; and Richard Schnelle of Avon, CO. He is also survived by a brother, Robert Schnelle of Elsberry, MO, and a sister, Carol Bunch of Cameron, MO, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for William Schnelle will be at Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home in Unionville, MO, at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Unionville Cemetery.
Memorials for Bill are suggested to the Unionville Cemetery and may be entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.
William J. “Bill” Schnelle was born on the family farm in Sullivan County, MO, on November 23, 1929, the son of E. J. and Doris (Mullins) Schnelle, who preceded him in death. He attended Lemons High School for two years and then graduated from Unionville High School in 1947. Bill then attended the University of Missouri at Columbia where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree. While there he was in the ROTC program and then enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1951. He was stationed in South Korea during the Korean conflict. Bill spent a total of 23 years in the service, most of it with the Iowa National Guard, where he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He married Mary Montgomery in Dayton, OH, on August 4, 1951, and she survives at home.
Bill began his high school teaching career after his service in Korea and taught Industrial Arts and Vocational Agriculture in several schools in central Iowa. He also served as high school principal at Gilbert and Liberty Center in Iowa, retiring after over 30 years in public education. He counted among his accomplishments mentoring Harry Stine of Stine Seeds in Iowa. He and Mary moved back to the family farm in Sullivan County in 1990.
Bill was a man of varied interests including raising cows on the farm and raising produce to be sold at the Farmer’s Market. He had a boundless energy and was active in a number of areas. He enjoyed attending auctions and collecting items purchased there. He also had a large collection of “Mother Earth” magazines. Bill was a member of the Lemons American Legion and a 50 year Mason.
In addition to his wife, Bill is also survived by three sons: Roger (Jane) Schnelle of Gypsum, CO; Fred Schnelle of Unionville, MO; and Richard Schnelle of Avon, CO. He is also survived by a brother, Robert Schnelle of Elsberry, MO, and a sister, Carol Bunch of Cameron, MO, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for William Schnelle will be at Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home in Unionville, MO, at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Unionville Cemetery.
Memorials for Bill are suggested to the Unionville Cemetery and may be entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Recovered Memories
Recovered Memories but are they true?
Same row as Kirbersons but way south, where the big rock is. Still borne, never christened, no name, just buried. But I recall Grandma going to visit one summer, when Reule (sp?) was there.
I recall Arthur talking about a gopher hole in a grave.
I recall a time when I was young, and over at Andy's with Clifford. Grandpa came along with Arther's pickup down through the north pasture. Clifford and I and Andy loaded a big rock with a flat side into the pickup. Andrew and Grandpaw were in the front, Clifford and I road in the back to the Greencourt Cemetery, and placed this stone in a hole on the grave... of the still born child between Andrew and Albert. Flat side near flat.
Or is my mind out to lunch?
Same row as Kirbersons but way south, where the big rock is. Still borne, never christened, no name, just buried. But I recall Grandma going to visit one summer, when Reule (sp?) was there.
I recall Arthur talking about a gopher hole in a grave.
I recall a time when I was young, and over at Andy's with Clifford. Grandpa came along with Arther's pickup down through the north pasture. Clifford and I and Andy loaded a big rock with a flat side into the pickup. Andrew and Grandpaw were in the front, Clifford and I road in the back to the Greencourt Cemetery, and placed this stone in a hole on the grave... of the still born child between Andrew and Albert. Flat side near flat.
Or is my mind out to lunch?
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Thoughts on FaceBook
Timesuck. The only reason I started to use facebook was for some
contact with my sister, other than the trice a year emails. Turns out,
after seeing facebook for a while, I just am not impressed with what my
sister has become; in addition, she is a trump supporter. Oh well.
In addition to my sister, two of my cousins are face book people. I have not been in contact with either for most of our lives, so there is not much of a relationship there... and one of them is a trump supporter.
So facebook is planned to become a very occasional exercise.
As for my need to reach out to others, this nearly unread blog will do fine, answering the question, what if anything to do with it.
In addition to my sister, two of my cousins are face book people. I have not been in contact with either for most of our lives, so there is not much of a relationship there... and one of them is a trump supporter.
So facebook is planned to become a very occasional exercise.
As for my need to reach out to others, this nearly unread blog will do fine, answering the question, what if anything to do with it.
Monday, August 14, 2017
Two in five weeks. Not the cat's age.
Discontinue or re-purpose. This blog does not have any hits beyond the phishing sites much. As I have become an atheist, there is lots of stuff I could hang up here, but as the religious do not want to see it. I have though about a few family stories but after writing them, they are too boring to read, so I will need to spice up the details.
Like the guy that got into an argument with his wife on the way to town so he stopped on a deserted piece of road and got out. As he takes off his coveralls, he says to his wife, "if you want to were the pants in this family, here you go" and he was standing there commando.
These little special interest blogs work well where the subject is of interest to a group of blogging people, but not where there is no cross fertilization. Cell phones do not work for this very good either, and we are in the declining group of citizens. I have been involved with Blogger 7 years and Compusmart for about ten years before that, and I would miss it if I were to let it go (since 486DX times 96k dial up, HTML and not wysiwyg, where uploading in ftp was the way.) That is not the question, it is just if I let this blog location go.
Or perhaps I could use this to hang atheist or archery articles. From there it is available for cut and paste where ever.
Like the guy that got into an argument with his wife on the way to town so he stopped on a deserted piece of road and got out. As he takes off his coveralls, he says to his wife, "if you want to were the pants in this family, here you go" and he was standing there commando.
These little special interest blogs work well where the subject is of interest to a group of blogging people, but not where there is no cross fertilization. Cell phones do not work for this very good either, and we are in the declining group of citizens. I have been involved with Blogger 7 years and Compusmart for about ten years before that, and I would miss it if I were to let it go (since 486DX times 96k dial up, HTML and not wysiwyg, where uploading in ftp was the way.) That is not the question, it is just if I let this blog location go.
Or perhaps I could use this to hang atheist or archery articles. From there it is available for cut and paste where ever.
Monday, July 10, 2017
What we are
Uriah got me thinking. Pamy, and Karen, Stormy, Darrell, are any of you interested in starting a round robin type Meilicke letter? None of you seem to know each other, yet you are all related. There is a Schnelle one that has been going for most of sixty years.
The question has arisen at to "what we are"? I can say with certainty that we are human, and that the Meilike (or Meilicke) portion crossed the Odor river in 1870. Beyond that little. I have been deluded by Tully seed, Schnelle blood, and numerous other generations. There was a Huguenot in the mix back five generations, and after all that, I cannot demonstrate that my parents were even the same species, for they produced no grandchildren. If that does not make sense to you the test for same species is fertile offspring.
It has been suggested that there is some jewish among some of the family, but I can discount that for myself as Jewishness is only carried in the maternal line by custom, and it does not matter anyway.
When I trace my maternal line back, as far as I can go is to Ann Maxwell, born in Ireland, 1739. As my father was also born in Ireland in 1901, I can say that I am of Irish extraction, by over 50% and little more. There is a suggestion that the Tully name came to Ireland about 1600, and more that it came with the return of some of the Wild Geese. http://www.encyclopedia.com/international/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/wild-geese-irish-abroad-1600-french-revolution
The name Meilike is not German, but I know that it is not Polish either, but the ike part suggest more south and east of there, Slovakia or Czechia area. But people have moves around due in part to war, local overpopulation and the like. Who know, and more to the point, how does that help me make a living?
Genealogy is a past time, to be discussed, but with all the illegitimacy and all the other questions of lineage, it is crude at best. If one was to go the DNA method, the reference samples are typically too small an time dependent to mean much. Through written history, we can find the Celts spread form the Black Sea to Ireland; there greatest fear was the sky falling, (meteorites) to now running out of beer. Not even the names on grave stones can be trusted. And then the family stories grow and wither as lining vines. Ah. In the end we all just die anyway.
The question has arisen at to "what we are"? I can say with certainty that we are human, and that the Meilike (or Meilicke) portion crossed the Odor river in 1870. Beyond that little. I have been deluded by Tully seed, Schnelle blood, and numerous other generations. There was a Huguenot in the mix back five generations, and after all that, I cannot demonstrate that my parents were even the same species, for they produced no grandchildren. If that does not make sense to you the test for same species is fertile offspring.
It has been suggested that there is some jewish among some of the family, but I can discount that for myself as Jewishness is only carried in the maternal line by custom, and it does not matter anyway.
When I trace my maternal line back, as far as I can go is to Ann Maxwell, born in Ireland, 1739. As my father was also born in Ireland in 1901, I can say that I am of Irish extraction, by over 50% and little more. There is a suggestion that the Tully name came to Ireland about 1600, and more that it came with the return of some of the Wild Geese. http://www.encyclopedia.com/international/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/wild-geese-irish-abroad-1600-french-revolution
The name Meilike is not German, but I know that it is not Polish either, but the ike part suggest more south and east of there, Slovakia or Czechia area. But people have moves around due in part to war, local overpopulation and the like. Who know, and more to the point, how does that help me make a living?
Genealogy is a past time, to be discussed, but with all the illegitimacy and all the other questions of lineage, it is crude at best. If one was to go the DNA method, the reference samples are typically too small an time dependent to mean much. Through written history, we can find the Celts spread form the Black Sea to Ireland; there greatest fear was the sky falling, (meteorites) to now running out of beer. Not even the names on grave stones can be trusted. And then the family stories grow and wither as lining vines. Ah. In the end we all just die anyway.
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