The widely-used definition of “Islamophobia” does much the same to insulate Islam, the religion, from criticism as well, allowing all sorts of horrific things - from honour killings over sexual slavery to apostate killings - in the name of “protecting Islamic values”.

My Muslim neighbor seems pretty chill. I doubt he partakes in honor killings, sexual slavery, and/or apostate killings in his free time.

There are extremists in almost any facet of humankind, especially so when religion gets involved. It’s best not to paint everyone with the same brush.

i promise to put it all to good use

You’re going to take a butter bath, aren’t you?

I really don’t get why so many people call Mint good for beginners. There are so many reasons it’s not

Just out of curiosity would you list a few please? I run Mint (I’m not a beginner but not really an expert either) and have recommended it to people wanting to switch to Linux. If it’s not good for beginners I probably shouldn’t suggest it anymore.

You use Edge? Why?

• How many people can Earth handle?

Estimates vary, but we’re expected to reach “peak human” around 2070 or 2080, at which point there will be between 9.4 billion and 10.4 billion people on the planet. It may be a slow process – if we reach 10.4 billion, the UN expects the population to remain at this level for two decades – but eventually after this the population is projected to decline.

If Trump dies in office, I’d prefer it to be a lighning strike while he’s golfing.

Believe it or not, some of them believe Democrats control the weather. I can hear it now, “Democrats assassinated Trump with lightning!”

“They” can control the weather, and the proof is in the patents, said Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

How is that harsh? Just because I didn’t think of that doesn’t show malicious intent.

Why is this such a contentious point for you. It seems to bother you more than it should.

No, I didn’t. As a new account I’m not allowed to upload images yet. That’s why I crossposted the one I had available.

you had the option to post the original

No, I didn’t. As a new account I’m not allowed to upload images yet. That’s why I crossposted the one I had available.

They contacted him about his extended warranty one too many times.

I need to know the context. WTF indeed!

It might go well with linguini or spaghetti.

Had a few drinks, some coffee, and sushi. I know, not the best combo but it was good. So far it’s a good day.

How is everyone else doing?