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1.? Is
race a genetic or cultural phenomena?
2.? Will the war between Pakistan and India go nuclear?
3.? Are you?optimistic about the remainder of tis year?
4.? Should Alcatraz be reopened as a federal supermax
prison?
5.? Were you surprised at the new Pope?
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1.? Is
race a genetic or cultural phenomena?
Race is an artificial construct based on culture. There are no
subspecies of homo sapiens.
2.? Will
the war between Pakistan and India go nuclear?
Unlikely
3.? Are
you?optimistic about the remainder of tis year?
Not for the United States. A recession is looking more likely as the
current administration keeps making mistakes.
4.?
Should Alcatraz be reopened as a federal supermax
prison?
No. First of all, the U.S. does not need another federal supermax
prison. Also, Alcatraz is relatively small and would be too
expensive to repair and operate.
5.? Were
you surprised at the new Pope?
Not really. With the U.S. declining globally in power and influence
it's the right time for a Pope from the U.S.
Aloha,
Celeste Rogers
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Thanks - I was hjaving rouble posting to extra recipients.
Marvin
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1.? Is race a genetic or cultural phenomena?
2.? Will the war between Pakistan and India go nuclear?
3.? Are you?optimistic about the remainder of tis year?
4.? Should Alcatraz be reopened as a federal supermax prison?
5.? Were you surprised at the new Pope?
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1.? Is race a genetic or cultural phenomena?
I see it as more of a cultural than genetic.? Melanesian Pacific Islanders and a lot of Subcontinental Indians are darker skinned than the average American Black but they are not considered Blacks.? I am of the opinion that culture drives behavior more than genetics.
2.? Will the war between Pakistan and India go nuclear?
Hasn't for the last forty years - hopefully they will continue the good work.
3.? Are you?optimistic about the remainder of tis year?
Fairly so - I am going to my 58th High School reunion this year - the sponsor told me she didn't think enough people would survive to 60 to have a reunion.
4.? Should Alcatraz be reopened as a federal supermax prison?
An interesting idea - certailnly escapes are extremely unlikely
5.? Were you surprised at the new Pope?
I was hoping a candidate from one of the three unrepresented continents would be named - but was amazed than an American was chosen
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// ? ? ?5.? Were you surprised at the new Pope? I was hoping a candidate from one of the three unrepresented continents would be named - but was amazed than an American was chosen?? ? //
It may have been largely because Francis had made him a cardinal and had put him in charge of an office that had to deal with lots of other cardinals. ?Thus, since a lot of cardinals were new, having also been made cardinals by Francis, they may have gotten to know him better than they did many if not most if the other papal possibles. ?Since the papal electors were, like all good bureaucrats, eager to get back to their offices to keep the world running, they chose him in just two days. ?In his attitude toward things political, he looks like Francis. ?Anti-Trump, for example. ?Theologically, he's probably also pretty similar to Francis. ?Continuity in mediocrity. ?Same old.
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On May 9, 2025, at 19:50, mrvnchpmn via groups.io <Chapman@...> wrote:
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1.? Is race a genetic or cultural phenomena?
I see it as more of a cultural than genetic.? Melanesian Pacific Islanders and a lot of Subcontinental Indians are darker skinned than the average American Black but they are not considered Blacks.? I am of the opinion that culture drives behavior more than genetics.
2.? Will the war between Pakistan and India go nuclear?
Hasn't for the last forty years - hopefully they will continue the good work.
3.? Are you?optimistic about the remainder of tis year?
Fairly so - I am going to my 58th High School reunion this year - the sponsor told me she didn't think enough people would survive to 60 to have a reunion.
4.? Should Alcatraz be reopened as a federal supermax prison?
An interesting idea - certailnly escapes are extremely unlikely
5.? Were you surprised at the new Pope?
I was hoping a candidate from one of the three unrepresented continents would be named - but was amazed than an American was chosen
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"Fairly so - I am going to my 58th High School reunion this year - the sponsor told me she didn't think enough people would survive to 60 to have a reunion."
I am 66. I remember in my 20's thinking I would certainly not survive past 30 given my lifestyle. While I would be fine doing?any reunions solo as it is way more peaceful, Facebook tells me plenty of my senior class is still alive and doing things. I guess 60 is not so old right now...
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1.? Is race a genetic or cultural phenomena?
I see it as more of a cultural than genetic.? Melanesian Pacific Islanders and a lot of Subcontinental Indians are darker skinned than the average American Black but they are not considered Blacks.? I am of the opinion that culture drives behavior more than genetics.
2.? Will the war between Pakistan and India go nuclear?
Hasn't for the last forty years - hopefully they will continue the good work.
3.? Are you?optimistic about the remainder of tis year?
Fairly so - I am going to my 58th High School reunion this year - the sponsor told me she didn't think enough people would survive to 60 to have a reunion.
4.? Should Alcatraz be reopened as a federal supermax prison?
An interesting idea - certailnly escapes are extremely unlikely
5.? Were you surprised at the new Pope?
I was hoping a candidate from one of the three unrepresented continents would be named - but was amazed than an American was chosen
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They've gotten good at keeping people alive past the old expiry dates. ?In fact, it seems to be an important part of the plan to make people live forever, in memory circuits. ?But first, they'll kill off the body. ?Another goal, one I've not seen mentioned yet, has got to be to make all "human" life virtual, electronic. ?They'll improve on Brave New World by doing away with the messy organic stuff. ?Of course, then there'll be a meteor strike or a new ice age or both. ?Darn, didn't get to Mars in time.
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On May 10, 2025, at 11:58, Darrell King via groups.io <DarrellGKing@...> wrote:
? "Fairly so - I am going to my 58th High School reunion this year - the sponsor told me she didn't think enough people would survive to 60 to have a reunion."
I am 66. I remember in my 20's thinking I would certainly not survive past 30 given my lifestyle. While I would be fine doing?any reunions solo as it is way more peaceful, Facebook tells me plenty of my senior class is still alive and doing things. I guess 60 is not so old right now...
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1.? Is race a genetic or cultural phenomena?
I see it as more of a cultural than genetic.? Melanesian Pacific Islanders and a lot of Subcontinental Indians are darker skinned than the average American Black but they are not considered Blacks.? I am of the opinion that culture drives behavior more than genetics.
2.? Will the war between Pakistan and India go nuclear?
Hasn't for the last forty years - hopefully they will continue the good work.
3.? Are you?optimistic about the remainder of tis year?
Fairly so - I am going to my 58th High School reunion this year - the sponsor told me she didn't think enough people would survive to 60 to have a reunion.
4.? Should Alcatraz be reopened as a federal supermax prison?
An interesting idea - certailnly escapes are extremely unlikely
5.? Were you surprised at the new Pope?
I was hoping a candidate from one of the three unrepresented continents would be named - but was amazed than an American was chosen
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I was just starting to get going when I turned 60 - and have been more active in many ways than I was in my 50s.? Of course losing 160 lb helped a great deal - the doctor and I talked about that Thursday.? Twenty years ago he told me I would not live another five years if? I didnt' lose weight.
Marvin
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"Fairly so - I am going to my 58th High School reunion this year - the sponsor told me she didn't think enough people would survive to 60 to have a reunion."
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I am 66. I remember in my 20's thinking I would certainly not survive past 30 given my lifestyle. While I would be fine doing?any reunions solo as it is way more peaceful, Facebook tells me plenty of my senior class is still alive and doing things. I guess 60 is not so old right now...
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1.? Is race a genetic or cultural phenomena?
I see it as more of a cultural than genetic.? Melanesian Pacific Islanders and a lot of Subcontinental Indians are darker skinned than the average American Black but they are not considered Blacks.? I am of the opinion that culture drives behavior more than genetics.
2.? Will the war between Pakistan and India go nuclear?
Hasn't for the last forty years - hopefully they will continue the good work.
3.? Are you?optimistic about the remainder of tis year?
Fairly so - I am going to my 58th High School reunion this year - the sponsor told me she didn't think enough people would survive to 60 to have a reunion.
4.? Should Alcatraz be reopened as a federal supermax prison?
An interesting idea - certailnly escapes are extremely unlikely
5.? Were you surprised at the new Pope?
I was hoping a candidate from one of the three unrepresented continents would be named - but was amazed than an American was chosen
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Elon will get us to Mars. Have faith. Besides?that, we could also imprint our personalities into a quantum computer and launch?the whole virtual world into the void like Voyager...
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They've gotten good at keeping people alive past the old expiry dates.? In fact, it seems to be an important part of the plan to make people live forever, in memory circuits.? But first, they'll kill off the body.? Another goal, one I've not seen mentioned yet, has got to be to make all "human" life virtual, electronic.? They'll improve on Brave New World by doing away with the messy organic stuff.? Of course, then there'll be a meteor strike or a new ice age or both.? Darn, didn't get to Mars in time. ? "Fairly so - I am going to my 58th High School reunion this year - the sponsor told me she didn't think enough people would survive to 60 to have a reunion."
I am 66. I remember in my 20's thinking I would certainly not survive past 30 given my lifestyle. While I would be fine doing?any reunions solo as it is way more peaceful, Facebook tells me plenty of my senior class is still alive and doing things. I guess 60 is not so old right now...
D
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1.? Is race a genetic or cultural phenomena?
I see it as more of a cultural than genetic.? Melanesian Pacific Islanders and a lot of Subcontinental Indians are darker skinned than the average American Black but they are not considered Blacks.? I am of the opinion that culture drives behavior more than genetics.
2.? Will the war between Pakistan and India go nuclear?
Hasn't for the last forty years - hopefully they will continue the good work.
3.? Are you?optimistic about the remainder of tis year?
Fairly so - I am going to my 58th High School reunion this year - the sponsor told me she didn't think enough people would survive to 60 to have a reunion.
4.? Should Alcatraz be reopened as a federal supermax prison?
An interesting idea - certailnly escapes are extremely unlikely
5.? Were you surprised at the new Pope?
I was hoping a candidate from one of the three unrepresented continents would be named - but was amazed than an American was chosen
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Now we will never know if the doctor was right...
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I was just starting to get going when I turned 60 - and have been more active in many ways than I was in my 50s.? Of course losing 160 lb helped a great deal - the doctor and I talked about that Thursday.? Twenty years ago he told me I would not live another five years if? I didnt' lose weight.
Marvin
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"Fairly so - I am going to my 58th High School reunion this year - the sponsor told me she didn't think enough people would survive to 60 to have a reunion."
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I am 66. I remember in my 20's thinking I would certainly not survive past 30 given my lifestyle. While I would be fine doing?any reunions solo as it is way more peaceful, Facebook tells me plenty of my senior class is still alive and doing things. I guess 60 is not so old right now...
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1.? Is race a genetic or cultural phenomena?
I see it as more of a cultural than genetic.? Melanesian Pacific Islanders and a lot of Subcontinental Indians are darker skinned than the average American Black but they are not considered Blacks.? I am of the opinion that culture drives behavior more than genetics.
2.? Will the war between Pakistan and India go nuclear?
Hasn't for the last forty years - hopefully they will continue the good work.
3.? Are you?optimistic about the remainder of tis year?
Fairly so - I am going to my 58th High School reunion this year - the sponsor told me she didn't think enough people would survive to 60 to have a reunion.
4.? Should Alcatraz be reopened as a federal supermax prison?
An interesting idea - certailnly escapes are extremely unlikely
5.? Were you surprised at the new Pope?
I was hoping a candidate from one of the three unrepresented continents would be named - but was amazed than an American was chosen
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Homo god. ?'Twas ever thus.
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On May 11, 2025, at 11:51, Darrell King via groups.io <DarrellGKing@...> wrote:
? Elon will get us to Mars. Have faith. Besides?that, we could also imprint our personalities into a quantum computer and launch?the whole virtual world into the void like Voyager...
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They've gotten good at keeping people alive past the old expiry dates.? In fact, it seems to be an important part of the plan to make people live forever, in memory circuits.? But first, they'll kill off the body.? Another goal, one I've not seen mentioned yet, has got to be to make all "human" life virtual, electronic.? They'll improve on Brave New World by doing away with the messy organic stuff.? Of course, then there'll be a meteor strike or a new ice age or both.? Darn, didn't get to Mars in time. ? "Fairly so - I am going to my 58th High School reunion this year - the sponsor told me she didn't think enough people would survive to 60 to have a reunion."
I am 66. I remember in my 20's thinking I would certainly not survive past 30 given my lifestyle. While I would be fine doing?any reunions solo as it is way more peaceful, Facebook tells me plenty of my senior class is still alive and doing things. I guess 60 is not so old right now...
D
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1.? Is race a genetic or cultural phenomena?
I see it as more of a cultural than genetic.? Melanesian Pacific Islanders and a lot of Subcontinental Indians are darker skinned than the average American Black but they are not considered Blacks.? I am of the opinion that culture drives behavior more than genetics.
2.? Will the war between Pakistan and India go nuclear?
Hasn't for the last forty years - hopefully they will continue the good work.
3.? Are you?optimistic about the remainder of tis year?
Fairly so - I am going to my 58th High School reunion this year - the sponsor told me she didn't think enough people would survive to 60 to have a reunion.
4.? Should Alcatraz be reopened as a federal supermax prison?
An interesting idea - certailnly escapes are extremely unlikely
5.? Were you surprised at the new Pope?
I was hoping a candidate from one of the three unrepresented continents would be named - but was amazed than an American was chosen
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David Smith
David Smith