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Bernard Tanner
59 years old, Smyrna, United States

About me

I am a philosophic, open-minded honest and clear Freethinker, an Academician, proud Secular Humanist, a fire breathing progressive, A Political and Social Progressive, An unapologetic believer in meritocracy, democracy, secular government, rationalism and that doubt, logic, reason and intellectual curiosity are very good things. But I am... also a declassed gentleman, an agrarian and cultural anachronism. I am a Poet and Essayist, An Avid Collector of Good Music, Books, and Films.

I am a great storyteller who believes that Ayn Rand's governing and social philosophy, Ronald Reagan's 'trickle down' social, foreign and economic policies and that of both the Neo and Theo Cons have both been wildly destructive. As a scholar I believe in personal reflection, education, existentialism, altruism, and philanthropy and that all human societies must continue to strive for utopia or we must soon meet with oblivion. I am a voice over artist who loves to debate ideas and issues and love learning and/or making people laugh or think.

I am a polymath and have an insatiable appetite for adventure and intellectual growth. I, like my beloved father before me, was born on the Chinese calendar 'Year of the Dragon'. And like my father I AM A DRAGON! And like all 'dragons' I draw strength and inspiration from beauty and thrive on challenge, and have often found living life on principles a real battle, one which I often find myself relying on my own personal reservoir of strength, intelligence, and courage to surmount. I believe in being totally honest, true to oneself and to one's vision and convictions, even if that means standing alone. Honesty, integrity, personal honor, and authenticity are my only 'gods'.

I have a sensible and realistic outlook on life and my two feet planted firmly on the ground [although I may, on rare occasions, seem to have my head in the clouds]. I am very consistent but I tend to procrastinate too much. Though I have been told that I possess a gentle, even soft, nature, I can be enormously strong-willed and stubborn. I can be coaxed and persuaded by charm, beauty, love, truth or affection - but I can never ever be forced by ANYONE. I rarely resort to fighting. I just will not cooperate with anything that I passionately disagree with and will not be pushed into anything before I feel certain about it. I have been told that I possess a deep, soft, expressive, articulate, well modulated, melodious, mellifluous speaking voice (lucky me.)

I am both a sensual hedonist and a true heartfelt romantic as well as being a bitterly disillusioned and brooding loner yet a true champion of the human spirit [Go Figure]. I Love both Red and White Wine, Impressionist Art, Russian Literature, Stimulating Debate & Conversation, Ray Charles', Sam Cooke's, Marvin Gaye's, Bobby Darin's, Nat King Cole’s, Frank Sinatra’s, Tony Bennett’s, Elvis Presley’s, Sarah Vaughan’s, Little Willie John’s, David Ruffin’s, Levi Stubbs, Billy Eckstine’s, Michael Buble's, Dinah Washington’s and Ella Fitzgerald's voices wrapped around almost any lyric, Dinning Out, Going To Concerts, Young Ladies, Sweet Romance, Soft Kisses, Hot Hard Sex, and the very thought of 'Making Sweet Love'. Cuddling [either with a hot girl or a good book]. I Love both the Beach and the Mountains equally and I hope to see every corner of this remarkable planet before I take my last breath (hopefully arm in arm with my ‘Soul Mate’).

I believe in the Bushido Code, the Ethics of Marcus Aurelius, The ‘Golden Rule’, collective bargaining, and that I am my ‘brother’s keeper’. I believe in holding doors and chairs for women, standing by true friends, protecting families, defending the young, the old and the weak, speaking (or acting out) against injustices, and that when we fall or our knocked down that we should (indeed we must) get back up quickly.

I Love gentle spring showers, cool summer breezes and the color of leaves in the autumn. I like waterfalls, the deep woods, the Aurora Borealis, Seasonal Zephyrs, wildlife, Sail Boats, and Light Houses. I like the reflection of the moon on lakes and the ocean at night and I Love Mountain Views. I Love Classical Music, Jazz, Classic Soul, Operatic Arias, Jump, Swing, Cool and Boogie Woogie Piano, Gut Bucket Blues, and R&B Music. I also love Brazilian and Cuban Jazz and Calypso, Reggae, The Rumba, Meringue, old Hollywood and Broadway musicals. I also love Calypso, Salsa, Mambo, the Bossa Nova and Spanish Guitar Music, the sound of gentle rain on the rooftop, birds singing before the break of dawn, and the pure joy in a child's laughter.

I love Star Gazing, Singing in the Shower and Humphrey Bogart Movies. I Like Sunsets more than I like Sunrises. I Love the feel of a woman's hair after it has been washed and the scent that a woman has after bathing. I love to Travel, Water Ski, Sail and Hot Air Balloon. I plan to learn how to Scuba Dive, Ski Glide and Fly an Airplane and I want to try Skydiving [at least once]. I am a genuine well read, well spoken bibliophile who just loves reading with a preference for poetry, literature, history, science, ethics, biographies, social tomes, current events and politics. I absolutely love the sport of baseball, the music of Louis Armstrong, The United States ‘Bill of Rights’, The UN Charter and Declaration of Human Rights, The US “Wall separating ‘Church and State’, The Red Cross, The World Health Organization, The ACLU, Amnesty International, The French ‘Rights of Man’ and walking my dogs.

I Enjoy Oratory, History, Post-Aristotelian Logic and I Love Confucian Wisdom, Eastern Art, Tai Chi, Blackberry Sage Tea, Lemons, 'Bit-O-Honey' Candy Bars, the pursuit of Intellectual, Cultural and Ethical growth, Museums, Libraries, Bookstores, Beautiful Poetry, Eloquent Prose and Inspiring Speeches; although I am learning the value of diplomacy I will always try to boldly speak the truth as I understand it. I can be easily provoked to action by those who are cruel, stupid, judgmental or intolerant. I dislike Sleeping Alone, Cigarette Smoke, Eating my Vegetables, Hypocrites, Dishonesty, Religious Dogmas, Delusions and Superstitions, Deceitful, Fickle, Spiteful, or Bitter Women, Hateful and Violent Men, Obtuseness, Arrogance, Narcotics, War Profiteers, Environmental and Human Exploiters as well as National, Racial and Religious Bigots.

I truly admire those who are reasonable, open minded, talented, intelligent, creative, compassionate, honest, courageous, kind, keep their word and to the integrity of their convictions, and who champion both Honest Rational Inquiry and Human Dignity everywhere. Like Thomas Paine I believe that 'Every Good Man is my brother, The Entire World is My Country and to do what is right is my only Religion'. My greatest hopes are both to soon find a girl who will justly make me fully believe in love again, feel my heart tremble each time we touch and kiss or even when I see her face. And to find myself truly living up to my own credo that this one brief life - of which we are certain - should be lived to the very fullest.

Just a few more things about me

  • Sexual orientation: Heterosexual
  • I speak: English
  • I'm looking for: Friends, Adventure, Soulmate
  • Smoker: No
  • Drinking habits: Sometimes
  • Education: College
  • Income: Steady low income
  • Height: 168 cm (5' 06") Weight: 96 kg (212 lb) Build: Average

Visited countries

United States
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