Northcountryman

Mostly, but not all the time. there are chromosomal anomolies such as Turner's (1 X), Klinefelfter's (XXY) or regular hermaphroditic (XXXY) which make biological sex more amibiguous

Really? All the medical procedures and ridicule--just for attention? I respectfully disagree...

Exactly--Read Caitlyn Jenners story; it is very enlightening, to say the least. Theres no way in hell she chose this sort of lifestyle...these sort of feelings, etc. Hell, back in the day when "she " was a "he", "they" were on top of the world right?-(Olympic champion, pretty wife , etc); but as she relates in different interviews, she always felt like she was in the wrong body--when her family wasnt around, would sneak up into her sisters bedroom and wear her clothes, for example. Also, she says she always was --and still is-- attracted to women and not men...so it wasnt a "gay" thing (although it now kind of is lol). I think that basically, despite being a biological/anatomical male, Caitlyn always had a proclivity for presenting herself as a woman because thats how she always viewed herself. This is something deep inside you, having to do with your self-concept (I guess). In short, most people picture themselves--in their heads-- as the gender which is congruent with their biological anatomy--others, like Caitlyn and other trans people, do not.

No ,theyre different issues and for different reasons; trust me, i used to use that argument too but its invalid. A transgender person having surgery and deciding to "transition" to the opposite sex of their birth harms noone (except themselves, if you believe that it does). Therfore, because their hurting noone else, they should be allowed to without ridicule and scorn--same with gays. Two guys getting naked doesnt hurt anyone else (as long as theyre not flaunting it in public , which is unnnecessary and I hate it when they do that) so, why cant they be allowed to do whatever they want behind closed doors? Incontrast, pedophilia CAUSES DIRECT HARM TO A CHILD, albeit pleasure to the adult. It is clearly documented that their are legion deleterious impacts upon children--in terms of their emotional well being, among other effects--due to such practices; also, theyre not of a legal consenting age to engage in such practices so its statuatory rape anyway--clealr a different situation IMHO.

Yeah, I have to agree with Belo and Chef here, on this one, although I am ambivalent , no doubt, due to my own intrinsic biases--but I am working on controlling those!! Years ago, I used to oppose gay marriage, predicated simply upon the principle that the laws --at the time-- defined marriage as the union of a man and a woman exclsuively. But one day I got into a philopsophical discussion/argument with a liberal kid and he tore me to shreds because I couldnt justify my position !! I knew then I had to back off and adjust my think ing because I was wrong. The law is not sacrosanct , immutable or infallible and CAN BE CHANGED OR ALTERED WHEN UNJUST. And, knowing myself, I'm self aware enough to realize that although i'll never understand a dudes compulsion to get naked with another dude, IT IS ABSOLUTELY INHERENT TO THEIR MAKEUP AND NOT A CHOICE; so, it aint their fault their gay! I would apply the same kind of logic to transgenders and those who experience some form of gender dysphoria. I dont think its their fault; its inherently the way they are and WHO they are, so They should not be ridiculed.

No, not true, look it up : Superman syndrome, also known as 47, XYY, is a condition classified as a chromosomal aneuploidy (which is an abnormality in chromosome structure and/or number) in which males have an additional Y chromosome.

If a man is XYY they are referred to as "Super males" and would not be on this spectrum; theyre as hard-core a ude as you can find. I read some where that years ago, researchers discovere a higher incidence of super males in the prison population . Seems like they tend to have a difficult time with self-control !! lol

Hermaphrodite, I think. Some people are legitamately born with a mix of both of the sexes anatomical features;Thats where alot of the gender identity confusion can originate and for completely biological reasons. If your born with testes and a vagina with an enlarged clitoris that is almost like a penis, youre a hermaphrodite; therefore, you exhibit both of the sexes normal characteristics. I think in most cases, people that are born with this condition can choose either gender to "become", so to speak, but its tough cuz theyre truly on the fence. A number of years ago, I worked with this "guy" named Chris who was a hermaphrodite. I think while in middle school , he "chose " to be a he and so had corrective surgery , in addition to hormone therapy, and became a guy. You could still tell something was off with him though--even without being privy to his medical condition-- cuz he was very emotional and effete acting.

Wow--Awesome Buck!! Congrats to you!! Is that a 12 pointer?

Yeah , I’ve been reading about this . They say that your gender identity is now distinct and different from your biological / anatomical sex ; in other words , you can be born a dude with a dick and A set , and that’s your biological sex , but identify as a chick , kinda like Caitlyn ( aka Bruce ) Jenner .

Neither do I ; thats why their must be an alternative out there--and there will be , Im sure (I hope!).

Yes, but you should if theyre the only game in town (for now) which they are, so, theyre ban is incredibly effective at silencing prople whom they disagree with--such as you and I--and is unjustifiable. Youre right--theyre public--and that should make a difference and I agree with that differentiation; But somehow, theyre still gettin away with it--Why? Because they hold a monoply on social media currently. I think that We conservatives gotta do somethin about that!!!

Yes, You raise an excellent point: I like that! So, as long as the company is 100% private (i.e., doesnt have stock holders...right?) then, they are free to do business (or not) with whoever they choose...not bad!!

I see, and are you ok with Twitter banning conservatives just because theyre conservatives?

Yeah, Just saw it on the news...too bad. He was one ina million

Very touching

Well, I certainly understand your cynicism and truly hope that youre wrong --only time will tell, I guess.

Man, would I love to catch one of those on a fly!!

...and that is clearly inconsistent rationale and perhaps, hypocritical to boot; but lets not be inconsistent and hypocritical ourselves, I say. Many on here have decried the tactics currently being used by the left to marginalize us conservatives: banning people on Twitter based on their views, calling for deprogramming MAGA supporters, refusing to do business with MAGA supporters, etc...nonsense such as that. And theyre feelings clearly have merit as I feel the same way. But lets not turn around and justify the same activity or tactics being used by conservatives against those on the left because THAT IS HYPOCRISY and it has no place in this world. We are above that crap and always will treat our political opponents fairly and with respect and dignity; likewise, we demand--and expect--such treatment to be reciprocated...or am I being too optimistic?

Read Grouses post--he appears to be talking about EVERY Biden voter , I believe, regardless of what motivated them to vote for him. Thats why I was seeking clarification, because I think that is extreme. The actual number of activist/ anti 2nd A types are a rather small contingent, ill bet, in the democrat party, but admittedly, I dont know know that for a fact. If I'm wrong, then we're in trouble, for sure .

Wow!! Sweet fish!! I've never caught a Tiger or regular Muskie; still on my to-do list. I fished for- em a few times up by the dam in Massena but never caught shit--well, except some nice Smallies and a few Walleye , so it wasnt a total skunking I guess!

My friend, you and I agree politically on virtually everything--youll get no arguments here about Trumps Presidency and the MAGA movement in terms of what it did for this country. All am I'm saying is that I wouldnt be so quick to assume that nearly 80 million voters (probably less than that in reality cuz they cheated!! but lets use that number for arguments sake)are "evil" and "your enemies" just because they voted for an alternative candidate--thats all. If the guys on here that are left of center are representative of the vast majority of left-leaning voters out there, then I believe that we could definitely find ALOT of common ground as it pertains to most issues, including the 2nd A.

But who exactly constitutes "The Evil" is my question? Are you just including extreme left-wingers in that characterization, or anyone who voted for Joe Biden? If so, thats ALOT of fellow Americans youre classifying as "Evil" and , I'm Sorry, but I just think thats very extreme. Do you think that the guys that are left-of-center on this forum fit into that category also? I dont--I think they just have an opposing point of view and if things actually got that bad, they'd have your back. And Isnt that the same kind of rhetoric that alot of left wingers are using against us right now? You see, if both sides continue to demonize the other, using language like " They 're evil and must be destroyed"(and trust me, many of them feel just as strongly as you that we're the evil ones, not them) , then there is no chance of finding common ground , or having a real conversation; and as a consequence, were definitely sure to fight. Who would win? The Chinese IMHO

Yeah, very nice deer; have you seen him (her) before? How do you know its a buck?

Thanks , man and I got you. I’m sorry that you’re attacked too ; I wish that didn’t and wouldn’t happen as well , but it does . You vote for whoever you damn well please , I say ! What can be more of an American Sentiment than that , right ?!