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Posts Made By: Darian Rachal

January 24, 2022 01:20 AM Forum: Politics

StarBux - new model for corporate amerika

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by James Lacey


Darian,

Do you find the thought of two women engaging in sex repugnant? If you answer yes, then kudos. At least you are consistent. If you answer no, then it reveals your cultural and societal bias.

Look, it's ok to be revolted by it. However, it would help if you realized that one of the reasons you feel that way is your cultural upbringing. I have zero desire to see or engage in male gay sex. On the other hand, I don't find it revolting either. Honestly, I never think about it until a conversation like this arises. It's just sex, and if you are honest with yourself, heterosexual sex is not exactly clean and tidy either with all the swapping of body fluids and such. Not to mention that heterosexual couples often engage in many sex acts that gay men do.
James, I find it difficult to imagine that the thought of men engaging in sexual acts affects you neutrally; you don't find it revolting, but I'll assume you are being honest. Perhaps your lack of revulsion is shared by others on the Forum. Were you brought up in a culture where homosexuality was acceptable? I only asked David the question because he characterized Richard as a "homophobe". It's not something I normally give thought to. 

I'll send you a PM regarding your first question, but you seem to imply(?) that cultural/societal bias is somehow "invalid" or necessarily has no merit.

February 3, 2022 03:45 AM Forum: Politics

Racial Makeup of Commercials

Posted By Darian Rachal

I've noticed over the last several years there has been a fairly standard racial makeup in commercials. It seems there is an oriental person, a woman, a Mexican, a black person, etc. I'm generalizing, but you get the drift. Lately, over the last year or so, there is an overabundance of commercials with only black people. It probably would not have caught my attention if limited to certain brands, but it seems to cover the entire spectrum of advertising.

The question in my mind is how did it come about that advertisers would do this in unison.

February 3, 2022 04:10 AM Forum: Politics

Racial Makeup of Commercials

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

It must be a nefarious way of introducing CRT to the masses. Perhaps Darian should inform Steve Bannon of his observations so Steve can start a campaign theme against that, too...
Rod, I assumed there was a rationale for this occuring. I'm curious as to what it is. It seemed to occur abruptly.🤔

February 3, 2022 05:54 AM Forum: Politics

Racial Makeup of Commercials

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck
You guys have never learned how to record a show and skip the commercials? I haven’t watched too many commercials lately except for during hockey or football games and the only thing I’ve noticed were the abundance of gambling apps and online casinos. I don’t notice the number of ethnicities represented, they are all just people to me.
Jim, I just watch stuff on my computer and I frequently mute the commercials. Most are idiotic, although I do like the Progressive Insurance commercials about people " becoming their parents".

I think you'd notice seeing several commercials in a row and only black people in them, no other ethnic group.

February 4, 2022 11:26 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Tripod repair?

Posted By Darian Rachal

Russ, I can only suggest some type of strong epoxy such as Bob Smith 30 Minute, if the parts can be held together while the epoxy dries.

February 10, 2022 12:56 PM Forum: Politics

This was pretty funny (in my opinion)

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by James Brown

Thanks Jim - here's another with slightly different framing.  Not sure which I like better.  I took a lot of duds, messing around with exposure time, focal length and f stops before and after sunset!
Jim, nice photo, but I've always thought that a photo of the Grand Canyon is similar to a photo of Saturn. We've all seen photos of the Grand Canyon(and Saturn) many times as children, so we have "some idea" of what it looks like. I remember the first time I saw the canyon, and for me, I was seeing something beyond my comprehension. It's like that with Saturn. My first view of Saturn was through a "department store" 60mm refractor on about 40x. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Nevertheless, yours is a nice photo. smile

Was this the Northern Rim?

February 22, 2022 02:54 AM Forum: Politics

A Class Act

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman
"GOP wishes happy Presidents Day to past presidents except Biden"
"The GOP tweeted a collage of images of past Republican presidents such as Abraham Lincoln, Richard Nixon and Donald Trump, and wished them a happy Presidents Day."
"The GOP also included a masked photo of Biden with the words "NOT YOU" in red capital letters."
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/595160-gop-wishes-happy-presidents-day-to-past-presidents-except-biden

March 5, 2022 06:26 AM Forum: Politics

Why is Ukraine the West's Fault?

Posted By Darian Rachal

I was watching a Louder With Crowder show the other day on YouTube and this video "Why is Ukraine the West's Fault?" came on after it. I started listening because I thought it might be addressing the situation today but later realized it was from 2015. As you listen, it's uncanny how it seems to address the present situation.

I suggest you just listen for a few minutes to see if it holds your attention. I was surprised that I saved the link to watch later. I've watched about half. I hope some of you find it as interesting as I have.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrMiSQAGOS4

March 7, 2022 01:36 PM Forum: Politics

The image says it all.

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Richard Davis
Need anyone say more??
smile

March 10, 2022 07:06 AM Forum: Politics

Guilty On All Counts!

Posted By Darian Rachal

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

Fascinating!   Thrilling! 

Who cares?  tongue
The 100,000 watching CNN, that's who!!!😆