Recent content by olden_undercover

Yeah, and you don't have to like it. That's fine. It doesn't make it less of a reality that certain behaviors are universally reprehensible. I think it's the current, popular label of 'toxic masculinity' that's hanging you up. Fine. Let's use other words. How about 'misogyny'? Do I need to...

Well, sure-- there's subjectivity in everything. That doesn't mean some behaviors-- I'm not talking about traits-- aren't universally reprehensible, despite the insistence by some confused and angry individuals to defend and justify them. I think of Andrew Tate as a pretty clear example of...

With no claims of being any kind of expert, I've never read the term "toxic masculinity" as a blanket criticism of masculinity-- i.e. that all masculinity is toxic, as you've implied. It's always seemed to me more of a distinction between expressions of masculinity: healthy masculinity and toxic...

A couple of genuine questions for @Al-O-Meter-- and I promise there's no ulterior motive, beyond simply being curious: What is your reaction to Trump's nominations so far? Which ones are you excited about, and why? Are there any that concern you, and why? Do you notice a strategy here, and does...

I didn't realize you were worth more than $100 million. We got a high roller in here, fellas.

Ah. So let me get this straight. Your answer to this question... ...is that she did it to herself because she used drugs recklessly to murder his twin siblings? And she deserved it? Solid. Dr. Al-O-Meter, Amber Thurman did not die because she took ibuprofen. She did not die because she took...

Oh, I read it alright. My favorite is the last paragraph-- what a delightfully calloused perspective. Did you read this one? You can call that speculative if you like, but Log's 100% right. You'll be seeing more of these cases than you were willing to imagine when you were scoffing at all...

https://www.yahoo.com/news/did-georgia-hospital-break-federal-174207343.html Conservatives on this forum, what is your response to this? I'm curious how you find it acceptable that something like this can happen-- and has, and will again and again and again-- as a direct consequence of...

The modern right wing movement believes anything and everything contradicting what they believe about themselves is the result of a mass left wing conspiracy.

Ah, the diminishing returns on repeat marriages phenomenon. Best wishes to him. Coincidentally, my net worth is also around $50 mil. Spiritually, I mean, as I do not currently have the actual portfolio and whatnot-- just believe me. The good news is my wife and kids are just spoiled enough, much...

That's a very cordial call-out on your part. Thanks! I tend to step on myself with my opinions, sometimes. I guess I wrap quality of life into the definition of "making a living", but I don't have any direct experience with it-- just exposure through my work and friends I also have who are in...

Wow-- thank you for such a detailed response. A couple of brief comments back: - 100% my bad thinking LCSWs were on the table for prescriptive privileges-- I thought I had seen that was happening in some states. I was/am wrong. Thanks for the correction. - Fully agree with your concerns re...

1) What do you think about the trend toward non-MD/midlevel practitioners (i.e. Psychologists, LCSWs, etc.) having the ability to prescribe medications? 2) There is a school of thought that certain modes of mental health therapy-- especially as it pertains to psychoanalysis-- are for people...

Good stuff-- no way my tiny brain is grinding through 52 minutes, but I can fully appreciate (and agree with) the first 20. :) I do want to hear more of your take, though: Why are you "strongly in the less is more camp"? This resonates with me. We have two sets of twins-- the older ones are 4...

Solid advice. Do you wear bifocals or progressives? I'm a little curious how people feel about one vs. the other, although it seems like a no-brainer to go with progressives.