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    Can you combine Bluegrass and Rock?

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    21 hours ago, jaxson50 said:

    The band's name is a play on words,

    Six String Soldiers   

    Six soldiers each playing stringed instruments 

    Yeah, I got that.  But I still say I've never seen a four string banjo being strummed in a bluegrass band.  :rolleyes:

    But saw plenty like this----

    [wink]

    And I still can't find any examples of rock'n'roll versions of bluegrass tunes.

    Whitefang

    What lessons have we learned in the past three years?

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    20 hours ago, jaxson50 said:

    Woke: Woke is now defined in this dictionary as “aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice),” and identified as U.S. slang. It originated in African American English and gained more widespread use beginning in 2014 as part of the Black Lives Matter movement. By the end of that same decade it was also being applied by some as a general pejorative for anyone who is or appears to be politically left-leaning.

    https://inews.co.uk/news/uk/woke-what-mean-meaning-origins-term-definition-culture-387962

    Please note,  this is the last time I will do your homework for you, from now on, never demand from me what you are too lazy to do for yourself.  You know damn well what is going on 

    Yes, I know the origins and meaning of the term "woke" and only refer to it as "idiot speak" when it's misused by too many who give the impression that they think being "aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues of racial and social justice"  as a bad thing.  

    Nobody with half a brain really believes either the democrats or republicans are really out t ruin this country or "sell it down the river"(without ever mentioning to who or towards what end).   They just each have a belief in a certain approach in how to maintain a peaceful and attainable level of prosperity  for as many as possible.  I personally don't see how so many can be dumb enough to actually believe that conservatives have all the answers.  Or liberals either.  And it's shameful that persons elected to serve and represent "the people" in congress or the senate really only do their best to represent their party and/or largest campaign contributors.  And it really all goes down to what was said in POGO------

    Yep.  And it ain't always politicians or political parties that divide people.  It's PEOPLE who do that!-----

    "I won't live anywhere near those Irish sonofab!tches....!"

    "They oughta put all them ni**ers on a boat and sink it!"

    "Them long haired pink-o hippie punks need to be lined up and shot."

    "It's all the fault of  those Jews who own all the banks and newspapers!"

    "ANTIFA is responsible for...."

    "The "woke" lamestream media are......"

    "If not for all that QANON nonsense, we'd be better off." 

    :rolleyes:

    And if you or anyone you know has ever said or thought anything remotely close to any of that then....

    You  and they are part of the problem and will never be part of the solution. 

    Whitefang

     

    New Pink Floyd

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    I have several options to consider.  But usually only one opinion on any given subject.  [wink] If your opinion differs from mine, that's OK.  I won't ignore it.  I consider that the same as taking my ball and going home.[-(

    And did I express anything that wasn't true?

    Whitefang

    Epi wanted for a newbie as a gift

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    Posted

    Must be a well funded school in order to provide instruments for their band class  students to use.  And ANY kind of guitar too?  Hell.  All my school provided was a couple of beat up spinet or baby grand pianos.  

    But yeah,  waiting to see if she takes to the guitar at all and does well and expresses a desire to go further before investing in an electric makes good sense.   And by the way....

    I remember a few years ago one of my sisters in law told me about a nephew of hers(13 at the time) who was taking lessons somewhere to learn to play ELECTRIC guitar!  [omg]

    I also remember at the time that it sounded like some kind of scam to me.

    Whitefang

    the lawyer guitar

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    Posted

    21 hours ago, Gibson Artist said:

    Thanks, yes, Fireglo, they are great rhythm guitars, 

    Thank you.  I recall when back 15-20 years ago in some other guitar player forum when I mentioned that back in the "day"( in my case '66-'67 or so)  there was the opinion/belief that Rics were made only for playing rhythm there were many who dismissed it since they claimed to have never heard of such a thing.  I remember back then upon hearing it that I couldn't figure out why the limitation. 

    I never did get around to playing one, so can't address the nut thing.   But I've always thought they were gorgeous(that Fireglo especially) and I'm kinda green with envy about your acquisition. 

    Have a blast with it!  [thumbup]

    Whitefang

    What lessons have we learned in the past three years?

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    15 hours ago, tx-ogre said:

    First of all, I didn’t make any mention of Richard Simmons’ sexual orientation.  Apparently my sarcasm of trying to put him in the same context as white supremacy is absurd.

    And as far as a lot of speculation and “I heard” or “it was reported,” that’s the same thing you get from the lamestream media.  How many times over the past several years have the talking heads reported as “fact” information provided by a single, anonymous source.  I would bet that a lot of those single “anonymous sources” were nothing more than sock puppets on their own hands, telling them what what they wanted to hear in their own voice.  One only needs to look at how often they have been totally wrong in their reporting.

    1.  Of course I know you didn't mention Richard Simmon's sexual orientation.  And I never claimed you did.   And I was supporting the notion of your sarcasm.  And also with the absurdity of linking  physical fitness enthusiasts with neo-Nazi organizations.  But in spite of your also showing it was just one person's opinion that their might be some who make that misguided connection, you presented it all like you actually believe there's a widespread belief in it.  

    And your use of the term "lamestream media" indicates you might be getting the crux of your information from other unreliable sources.   You never really mention them.  Why?   And your posting a link to an item concerning what was presented once on a conservative talk radio station is somewhat revealing. (that, and "idiot-speak" terms like "lamestream media") 

    11 hours ago, jaxson50 said:

    From everything I can gather, anyone who doesn't agree with the Woke agenda is by Antifas standards a fascist,  don't buy into the  multi gender fantasies of others?

     

    So how about posting what this supposed "woke agenda"( more "idiot-speak) is?  And perhaps the source you culled the information from might be helpful too.

    Also a list of "Antifa standards" might be nice too.  And I'm curious about those Antifa "rallies" as I've never heard of any of those happening 'round here.   Maybe your friend's daughter can give you the info and you can pass it along.  I'd be interested in attending one just to learn what their beef really is instead of relying( which can't be done really)  on information from iNet forum members who might hate them due to what they've been told by someone running one of those online "news" sites that are generally right or left specific and are usually broadcast "live, from Mom's basement!"  [wink]

    Whitefang

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    New Pink Floyd

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    39 minutes ago, sparquelito said:


    That said, I have a hard time categorizing that heartfelt song as a Pink Floyd song. 
     

     

    I have a hard time categorizing it as a song, tell the truth.

    Plus I see it as an attempt to exploit the Ukrainian tragedy for some kind of gain, either monetary, notoriety or both.  Like the myriad of country tunes exploiting the tragedy of 9/11.   And no generation or genre is exempt.  As Country Joe sang in "Feel Like I'm Fixin' To Die Rag"    "There's plenty of money to be made supplying the army with the tools of the trade..."   There was also plenty of money to be made singing songs in protest of the Viet Nam war, which went on regardless.   I guess musicians then(and apparently now) felt that if they didn't sing against something their audience might get the impression they didn't care.   Which of course was never true.   And since every American television and radio station is constantly full of the news and images of what's going on over there,  we really don't need an ersatz  Pink Floyd band to "raise awareness" of what's happening in the Ukraine. :rolleyes:

    Whitefang

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    What lessons have we learned in the past three years?

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    9 hours ago, tx-ogre said:

    https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/pandemic-fitness-trends-have-gone-extreme-literally-n1292463
     

    https://mynorthwest.com/3349964/rantz-king-county-banned-white-staff-workshop-cover-up/

    Everything is racist nowadays.  You workout?  Try to stay in shape?  The Nazis once promoted physical fitness so if you believe in being healthy,  especially with a home gym, you are a white supremacist.  I have been involved in organized sports since I was a kid and had home gyms most of my life and still work out 5-6 times a week.  But I have never possessed or worn a white sheet or hood in my life.  And with all of the knee, back, shoulder and wrist surgeries I’ve had over the years, combined with the severe psoriatic and osteoarthritis in most of my joints, I just can’t “goose step” or extend my arm in a proper “Heil Hitler” salute like I used to.  Just goes to show that white supremacy is a young man’s pursuit.  I feel so inadequate.

    I just wonder if Oprah knows she is on the verge of being “cancelled” due to her history and business relationship with Weight Watchers.  She is doomed.  And how about people like Richard Simmons?  I have always suspected him of being a closet neo-Nazi and white supremacist.  And Jillian Michaels?  Any female at that level of physical conditioning is obviously a white supremacist.  She obviously needs to be sent to a “re-education camp” and fed nothing but Twinkies and chili dogs until she gets her mind right and gains about 100 lbs.  The world will be a much better place.

    The scary part is, the first MSNBC link is the mindless babbling of a media talking head.  Nothing new there.  Business as usual.  The other link relates to a seminar sponsored by King County, WA employees.  These idiots are perpetuating their stupidity with taxpayers funding and on gubamint time.  They should be the adults in the room, but as usual they are the infants in Romper Room.

    First:  The first link relates a story about an alleged existence of a fascist neo-Nazi white supremacist culture that encourages a physical fitness  philosophy among members.  I don't believe it makes claims that anyone who chooses to keep physically fit due to rigorous exercise  and has a home gym is a racist or a Nazi.  But does try to point out that far-right and alt-right organizations have used online exercise sites to promote and hopefully recruit and indoctrinate newcomers to far right ideology.  ie:

    I myself, a political centrist who, when younger and able to ,  did my best to stay as fit as possible could never have been accused of being a racist, Nazi or fascist.   And know several who are of a variety of diverse political ideologies (liberal, conservative, moderate, etc.)  who regularly exercise, or have home gyms or memberships to gyms.  And I agree that the whole idea of believing anyone who practices a regimen of fitness conditioning is either a racist,Nazi or both is ludicrous.  I also don't believe it's all that widespread of a belief.   And given the number of African-Americans I've know who also were bodybuilders and fitness "freaks" [wink] I'd have to say i find it hard to believe that they too, are Nazis and that any neo-Nazi organization would welcome their membership. 

    Second:  As Richard Simmons has never been open about his sexuality, it's commonly believed he is homosexual.  While I don't think there's anything wrong with that,  I also know Nazis consider homosexuals  to be on the same level of Jews  and "kaffas".  And as stated, Simmons' sexuality isn't clear either way on the matter, the general belief he is gay would cause any neo-Nazi organization deny any association with him to them.

    Third:  Your second link, to an article posted by a conservative talk radio station(and due to that) lacks credibility to me.  I find it hard to swallow anybody believing that dieting is not only racist,  but that dieting is "harmful" to black people is not only allowed to drive a car among other people, but also allowed to vote!    But as the "proof" is a lot of speculation and "I heard" or  "It was reported" type of otherwise unsubstantiated  items, well.....

    Whitefang

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    Any Father John Misty fans on here?

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    Posted

    On 4/4/2022 at 4:58 AM, Guitar God said:

    Definitely check him out! His style is unique and his lyrics are incredible! 

    I found his style an oft used "sleepy time" country style, and the lyrics, while pleasant poetry, weren't really all that deep and unique.

    But if he speaks to you that's all that matters.  

    Whitefang

    Pellet Smokers...

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    Posted

    22 hours ago, Murph said:

     

     

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    Oh, I get it..

    The image for the "this is your brain on pellets" PSA.   [wink]

    No worries.  I haven't smoked  ANYTHING for many years.   So, what buzz do you get from pellets?

    As good as------?

    Whitefang  [laugh]

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