Gideon MacLeish

Reply to the job of the federal government in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]meaning education should be free to the citizens of the united states. this would allow more people to get phds. that being said. the federal government should not pay room and board for these students.[/quote] I disagree on this, danielost. I have had to work my butt off for what I have. This makes me far more appreciative for what I've received. I've seen firsthand students going to college on "daddy's money". They don't show up in class, they're lazy and unmotivated,

Reply to Video Game Sold Online for More Than $9000?! in Gaming JoeUser Forums

[quote]I suspect the winning bid was put forward by someone who disagrees with said laws and has no intention of paying. Likely an attempt to sabotage the first instance of decent parenting I've seen in awhile. [/quote] I disagree. The activity to me indicates a shill. Here's why. If you look at the bidding history, the last bidder before the "winning bid" was a bidder with a 0 rating. That would make me suspect the account was created as a shill account. The other po

Reply to Video Game Sold Online for More Than $9000?! in Gaming JoeUser Forums

[quote]It is easily picked up for $150, on eBay too for that matter. [/quote] If the story is true (and it seems to be, as it's getting supported elsewhere), what it makes me wonder is if eBay is essentially shilling for itself. Here's why: If GH3 only hits a $150 price point, commissions drop, as does traffic. If, though, we can get it to a $9000 price point, then subsequent bids increase, as does demand. Suddenly, a $499 "Buy it Now" price looks like a bargain, and the seller

Reply to Government as a neighborhood association in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]A country that needs immigrants will make immigration easier.[/quote] But no country wants unskilled workers. Countries that need immigrants usually need skilled employment (and yes, once I finish my Bachelor's degree, I do plan on exploring options in other countries, if need be...why limit myself to one market?

Reply to Video Game Sold Online for More Than $9000?! in Gaming JoeUser Forums

[quote] Again, admins here on Galciv2.com do have problems with offensive language. I'm sure every other part of their comments are perfectly fine.[/quote] FTR, the usual rule of thumb on JU is that if it is on your own blog site there is a tad bit more leeway than if it is on someone elses, and that individual finds it offensive. Glad you're willing to at least come back and discuss the situation instead of slinking away. In my extremely arrogant, biased opinion, there was

Reply to A JU Reunion in Misc JoeUser Forums

I'm a little leary of online reunions, as the ones I have had have been somewhat mixed, but I wouldn't rule it out entirely. However, either way it goes, dynamaso, if you come anywhere near us, we will definitely be willing to put y'all up for the night.

Reply to Government as a neighborhood association in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]People can leave the US and live elsewhere. [/quote] Actually, part of the beauty of the way the United States was INTENDED to be run is that each state would make its own laws for itself. Thus, citizenship in the United States meant freedom to choose from several states with varying laws. I must also point out that the process of immigration to ANY country is not an easy one. It's fair to say most of our nation's poorer citizens cannot leave the US and live elsewhere. M

Reply to Video Game Sold Online for More Than $9000?! in Gaming JoeUser Forums

please continue this line of behaviour, if anything it will get you banned and stop these post on this site. My opinion. neilo, I am quite certain that you are not admin, and if you check TOU carefully, I'm pretty certain you'll find that trying to act like you ARE admin is likely to get you banned. YOU attacked FS, poi

Reply to President George W. Scrooge in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]The parasite class needs to just get a grip and start taking some responsibility for their lives rather than leeching off the productive class.[/quote] Gene is an embarrassment to me. I am a lower income wage earner who doesn't WANT to be a part of the parasite class, and is, frankly, OFFENDED like assholes like Gene who make 3-4 times what I make and stand there and tell me "what's good for me!" Gene, You do not speak for me, you do not speak for ANY lower inco

Reply to Business Interests Conflict with what is Best for America! in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote] Your refusal to acknowledge the kinds of things the Comptroller General has documented will not make them go away. They are REAL and will require a major increase in the tax revenue to deal with them in the NEAR future. We also are paying almost $500 Billion Dollars EVERY YEAR in Interest because of the $9 Trillion Dollars of Debt. That too will not go away UNTIL we REPAY that debt! [/quote] OFF topic! Go back to the end of the line! Sorry, I have no appetite for re

Reply to Microsocialism Vs. Macrosocialism in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]I am Iron MAN! [/quote] Umm, and how's that working for you?

Reply to A HUGE Monkey Off My Back! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]A year and a half? two years?[/quote] A year and a half. This last semester was "light" with only 14 credits. The previous academic year, I knocked off 44 credits in 9 months (6 via CLEP), and 50 credits in a year. Which is not horribly impressive until you consider that I knocked off two certs and maintained a perfect 4.0, while working one full time and one part time job!

Suddenly Cool in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Over 12 years ago, when our first child was born, we named her "Destiny". My wife suggested it, I went along with it, and that summer she was born. Over the years, we've gotten a couple of comments on the name. While most like it, you get a few who shy away from anything outside of Mary, Betty, or the other standard names. Unfortunately, those idiots are usually the most vocally. We lived, like most parents, in the hopes we wouldn't have a child who would grow up to hate her name.

Reply to Business Interests Conflict with what is Best for America! in Politics JoeUser Forums

You remind me of someone, Col. I'm really, REALLY fearing a "Luke, I am your faaaaaather" moment here!

Reply to A HUGE Monkey Off My Back! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]Congratulations Gideon! Now you can join the rest of us unwashed masses who walk around with puffed shirts - no smarter than yesterday, but with that Diploma! [/quote] 'zactly. But it, and my certs, should lead to some better job offers, which was the intent to begin with.

Reply to A HUGE Monkey Off My Back! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]hell if you'd just asked i coulda done this for you: therefore, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the universitartus committiartum e pluribus unum, i hereby confer upon you the honorary degree of thd. (since there's no scarecrow to ask, that's... doctor of thinkology) [/quote] Yeah, unfortunately in my family, where not having a college degree is the greatest shame a person could ask for, the thd wouldn't get me very far...lol! Thanks, folks,

Reply to A HUGE Monkey Off My Back! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I also managed to hold a perfect 4.0 through all three (and one summer) semesters! Nobody can accuse me of coasting through it! LOL!

Network+! in Personal Computing JoeUser Forums

Well, as of a couple hours ago, I have one more certification under my belt as I continue working towards a BBA in CIS. Last year, I earned my A+ certificate, but I hadn't had the money to continue on. Well, I had one opportunity to take my Network+ at no charge earlier in the week. It was a very hectic week at work, and I went in Wednesday with less than 24 hours' preparation for the time. I failed, but I was close enough that I knew I had to retest and soon. So I scheduled a

A HUGE Monkey Off My Back! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Well, as of yesterday, it's all over but the shouting. For too many years, I've had to live with the stigma of being a "college dropout". It never matters the reason, once you have the tag, there are some individuals who feel it makes you substandard or somehow less of a person, or worse yet, that having a degree makes you a more substantial individual. Well, as of yesterday, the issue is, if you'll pardon the pun, academic. I am officially a college graduate. Yes, it's just a

Reply to President George W. Scrooge in Politics JoeUser Forums

OK, so now the truth conmes out. You believe Hussein was a good man. By your definition, the intervening years of sanctions against Iraq were evil. That indicts your buddy, Bill Clinton. Also, FDR was evil, as was Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, and a host of others. In fact, your definition of "evil" is so broad, it could apply to just about anyone. In fact, you served 30 years for the very military that you are condemning. If "doing harm to others" fits your definition of ev

Reply to President George W. Scrooge in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Go on kidding yourself. IF YOU SUPPORT THE ACTIONS OF BUSH YOU ARE JUST LIKE HIM!!!!![/quote] See, there's where your ignorance shines through. If you actually READ my blog rather than just ranting on your own, you'd know I very rarely support Bush's actions. I just disagree that he is evil incarnate, unlike you who see Hillary Clinton as the Messiah, and George W. Bush as the devil (odd choices for a man who makes dubious claims to believe in Christ).

Reply to President George W. Scrooge in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]JC said ," Better to hang a mill stone around your neck and be tossed into the sea then to harm one of these children" [/quote] You quote the Bible WILDLY out of context, Gene. You are as poor a theologian as you are a politician! [quote]Anyone that can defend his actions is just like Bush! [/quote] Ahhh, "He who is not with us is against us". You are dealing in the very same absolutes you are condemning, Mao! Why don't you tell the truth about your agenda and s

Reply to Dems Supported Low and Middle Income Issues in Debate! in Politics JoeUser Forums

For the record, though, I'm not arguing with you. You've proven yourself to be pretty deluded. I will not, however, let your bogus statements remain unchallenged.

Reply to Dems Supported Low and Middle Income Issues in Debate! in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]People below the poverty level do not own homes. You are full of BS! [/quote] Again, why let FACTS get in the way? I own a home, Col, and I make substantially less than the median income...with a family TWICE the average size. I don't exist, however! I must also point out I own this particular home outright, except for a tax lien which is being paid in installments. It's a fixer upper, grant you, but there ARE ways. I suppose next you'll tell me Habitat for Huma

Reply to President George W. Scrooge in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote] Tell be JC would have prevented millions of children from receiving health care to suffer or die? [/quote] I challenged you to this a LONG time ago, and you have never replied (mainly because you cannot). Please show me where Jesus Christ went to Rome and demanded that Rome become a socialist state. Christ talked about PERSONAL responsibility, something of which you know very, very little, Col. You've sucked the teat of the government all your life, why stop now, right?