Gideon MacLeish

Reply to Parental distress. in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Since I love my children and I know it's awful to yell, I leave all discipline to my husband. May I suggest something, Caeli? While you may be well intentioned, it might not be wisest to leave ALL the discipline to your husband. It is very good thaat you know your limits, but I have found that as children get older, they "play to the weakest link", meaning if you're more likely to cave, they'll play you against your husband. It's best to work on learning

Reply to America's future expansion in Politics JoeUser Forums

3) We would no longer be able to use the word "eh" in conversation or wear "toques" as the name would be forcibly changed to "hat" You haven't been to Wisconsin, Minnesota, or da UP, have ya? We got plenty of "eh's" to go around in those necks of the woods. As for "toques", that's out of the question!

Reply to A Letter from Uncle Sam in Misc JoeUser Forums

Congratulations, emp! I wouldn't want you to shut up, or change for a minute, even when I disagree with you (which is frequent). You are who you are, without apology, and I respect that highly.

Reply to Don't Feel Like Nothing in Writing JoeUser Forums

Just for the record, not even REMOTELY autobiographical. It's one of my "snippets" of people I've observed through the years.

Reply to An introduction of sorts in Welcome JoeUser Forums

Welcome to JU, Caeli. As a fellow Christian (and not a very good one, if the powers that be are to be believed), I will say I have found three classes of Christians: 1) Those who think they are in the mire and look to those on higher ground to help them out. 2) Those who think they are on higher ground and try to reach out to those in the mire. 3) Those who think we're all in the mire and our best recourse is to find a way out together. I try to be a pa

Reply to WHY Did We Need to Attack Iraq in March 2003? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Well, no matter what your politics, that's just nasty. Shame on you. Well, let's see, joe-pro. Over the years I have been called an idiot, lacking in compassion, stupid, been told I wasn't a Christian, been told I'm going to Hell...all byt the "good" Col. Gene. I have outlined my differences with Gene's politics, I have made concrete, valid proposals all to be rebuffed by ad hominem personal attacks. He has done this not only to me but to every other ind

Reply to Dan Rather files lawsuit over Bush National Guard Story in Politics JoeUser Forums

Thank GOD the majority do not agree with your ideas!!!!! Pushing for a theocracy, I see? Why, then, do you condemn the right for doing the same? Boy, Gene, you just may be the meanest, nastiest individual I've come across. And you have the gaul (misspelled on purpose, in homage to MM) to accuse ME of not holding Christian ideals?!?

Reply to Bush in Search of a Positive Lagacy in Politics JoeUser Forums

I see you do not claim that the VAST MAJORITY would agree with you that tax cuts to the wealthy are MORE important then insuring the things I listed are continued. What has that to do with drum beating and fife playing?

Reply to Don't Feel Like Nothing in Writing JoeUser Forums

Reason #5,362 why I don't usually post my writing in "writing".

Reply to Intelligent Design/Creationism is Crap in Biology JoeUser Forums

In this argument I prefer to think God has set up the construct of evolution to allow for life to develop and change. Nope, creationism is crap, you said it yourself. You can't ride the fence when you make such sweeping accusations. Now, had you said "YOUNG EARTH Creationism is crap", then you're referring to a specific school of thou

Reply to Bush in Search of a Positive Lagacy in Politics JoeUser Forums

"...we beat the drum slowly, played the fife lowly..." GAH!

Reply to My Six Year Old is 7 lbs Overweight...say that again Doc? in Parenting JoeUser Forums

This really disturbs me, especially in little girls. Wasn't it a few short years ago that they were talking about focusing on weight being a primary cause of anorexia? This is an example of a nanny state gone too far! Any doctor that doesn't know that there are variances in what constitutes a healthy weight should not have a license to practice medicine, IMEABO!

Reply to What's In A Name? in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Ladies and Gentlemen ... The Dave Matthews Band. " Or, my favorite, "Rod Torfulson's Armada, featuring Herman Menderchuck"!

Reply to Dan Rather files lawsuit over Bush National Guard Story in Politics JoeUser Forums

I would rather spend money on the masses then to feather the nests of the wealthy and Big Business! And that is where you and I differ, Col. I would rather NOT spend the money and cut the taxes. We can agree, though, on the need to stop corporate welfare. I just think we should stop individual welfare as well.

Don't Feel Like Nothing in Writing JoeUser Forums

Joe and Sam stood by the time clock, anxiously watching the final seconds of their work night tick away. After what seemed an eternity, the second hand moved and the whistle blew, signifying their release from the factory. Their time cards, which had been at the ready for five plus minutes now, slid into the slot, until the reassuring click was heard, a click that made Sam think somehow of shackles being released. Joe and Sam began their long walk home in the moonlight. There was no s

Reply to Why Tech Support Gets so Crabby in Personal Computing JoeUser Forums

My venting was related to the link in post #12 and not related to your comments OK, sorry. I understand. I just get the OTHER end, the one that assumes tech support is ALWAYS useless when some of us are working to do a good job. Unfortunately, the best in the field don't stay in tech support long. So the dolts usually run the day because tech support doesn't pay NEAR what it should.

Reply to Why Tech Support Gets so Crabby in Personal Computing JoeUser Forums

Your dealing with just PC related issues. You call for support when your heating system goes down. I don't think your an idiot for calling. Your an idiot for trying to fix it yourself and it costs you more money. I'm not calling people idiots for calling, Night Train. I am simply saying that the end user needs to understand that tech support doesn't cover every little thing on their computer. Now, to be fair, when the issue involves tech suppor

Reply to Why Tech Support Gets so Crabby in Personal Computing JoeUser Forums

For crying out loud you work in SUPPORT. So SUPPORT! Night Train, I support INTERNET CONNECTIVITY! I do NOT perform PC Repair over the phone! Maybe you should stop DEMANDING CAVIAR when you're paying for frankfurters! You, and people like you, are the biggest part of the problem. If we don't do the impossible (yes, I HAVE been asked to reformat a hard drive and reinstall Windows XP OVER THE PHONE...FOR NOTHING...remember, folks, the te

Reply to The Racists and Sexists of the DNC are on the March! in Politics JoeUser Forums

If America votes for a black president because he is black or a woman president because she is a woman, America is not ready for either. Very astute observation, Leauki. I agree with you 100% on this one. Hillary is a bitch. And before anyone accuses me of making a sexist remark, allow me to add this... Obama is a bitch too. Yes, and Edwards is a bitch, too.

Reply to There Should Be A Test in Misc JoeUser Forums

"Quarter pounder with cheese" Okay, make a quarter pounder with cheese... check the order slip, no lettuce... crap. Which is why any decent burger joint will ask what you want ON it, not expect you to tell them what you DON'T!

Reply to Passive smoking is the free aroma of tobacco in Health & Medicine JoeUser Forums

Is there any group that believes that both shouldn't happen? I believe what you do on your property is your business, and if you own a business you have a right to determine whether or not you will allow smoking there. However, I am not against the idea of asking business owners to clearly mark the entrances to their buildings denoting whether they are smoking or non smoking facilities. You DO have the right to be forewarned.

Reply to Bush and Cheney Fingered in CIA Leak Cover up in Politics JoeUser Forums

WE will see how useless they are in November 2008! (small word time) W no electee in 2008 W only get two terms W served two terms W go bye bye Too bad, Crawford!

The Racists and Sexists of the DNC are on the March! in Politics JoeUser Forums

One of the most hypocritical things I have heard from the mouths of liberals is that race and gender do not matter. The fact is, not only does the far left not believe it, but race and sex are oftentimes the ONLY thing that matter to them. And the 2008 Presidential Primary race underscores that pretty heavily. I can't tell you how many times I have heard someone on the left say they want to vote for Hillary because she would be our first woman President. Or they want to vote f

Reply to Dan Rather files lawsuit over Bush National Guard Story in Politics JoeUser Forums

Col. Gene, Well, here's a convert. I will definitely NOT vote for George W. Bush in 2008! In fact, I think it's fair to say you've won over 100% of JU's audience! Congratulations! Now can you try going to a forum that actually CARES?

Reply to Making Works Out of Grace in Religion JoeUser Forums

PS-I do 'good works' for goodness' sake, not to earn entry into some 'good girl's' club after I croak. Right...you do it because you innately know it's the right thing to do, not something I would argue for a second. I am just befuddled, though, at the number of Christians who seem to think their money in the offering plate and a little prayer completely absolve them of any greater responsibility to co-inhabitants of the planet.