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Reply to Pan-Nationalism in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

following your argument on pan-nationalism (or imperialism,as E. Diamondback understands it to be), would the people of Britain, for example, whose bloodline has washed on American, Canadian, and Australian shores, now under the banner of "democracy"or "democratic nations"or whatever convenient slogan be "pan-nationalist" when it acts in concert in toppling regimes or act to veto initiatives in international bodies from countries it considers inimical

Reply to A corner for her dreams in Art JoeUser Forums

beautiful. Again, my compliments.

Reply to A Walk in the Shadows and the Porn Scare in Politics JoeUser Forums

hopefully there's a shop selling lumpia near your home freakin' delicious, man whether fresh or fried. What we need to bring to KMart/Wal Mart tho' are their mangoes. All we ever get exposed to are the fibrous African variety. Philippine mangoes top them all when it comes to taste. Sorry for the much d

Reply to A Walk in the Shadows and the Porn Scare in Politics JoeUser Forums

actually im sorta surprised this hasnt been given serious consideration at the highest levels ) the authorities have been alerted as of late last year. Baggages coming into the US from SEA countries containing DVDs/CDs in commercial quantity are confiscated at their port of entry. So far, only a few en

Reply to You dont love me in Art JoeUser Forums

don't mean to be insensitive, but how 'bout a mug of cool beer and conversation? (I'd probably sleep ahead of you with vodka) It's all I've got to offer.

A Walk in the Shadows and the Porn Scare in Politics JoeUser Forums

I had to make another walk-through in the environs of Metro Manila to get an updated grasp of the few Muslim communities that had slowly sprouted as an aftermath of the successful overrun of an Abu Sayyaf camp by the Philippine Marines in the southern tip of the Philippine island of Mindanao. Although 85% Roman Catholics populated the major islands i

Reply to Multiple Personalities at JU in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Rather than needing to temper each argument in relation to what they've already said, they have the freedom to fully develop more than one contradictory point. That's interesting. I remember reading an article where the blogger was arguing with himself within his blog. It really was confusing. If a dif

Reply to Multiple Personalities at JU in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Good article Thanks, greywar. I think I'm beginning to get the hang of it.

Reply to Even a dove's got claws........ in Politics JoeUser Forums

I guess the important thing now is to draw lessons from what happened. A current leader in our fight against Terrorism admitted that this is a war "carried out in the shadows" . It does make more sense to deploy troops that stay "in the shadows", rather than conventional ones that can be vulnerable to enemy guerilla tactics. If we're to sustain this fight, we have to think "out of the box" early on. We could save more lives on our side.

Reply to The great bank robbery in Humor JoeUser Forums

This is like poetic justice on Comedy Central! I enjoyed the laugh!

Reply to Multiple Personalities at JU in Blogging JoeUser Forums

My personality isn't multiple. So glad to hear that. The world is confusing enough as it is.

Reply to Multiple Personalities at JU in Blogging JoeUser Forums

it's something a blogger needs to be aware of. exactly. I was bent on just giving a "what if.." scenario, actually, without actual confirmation. The comments have been an eye-opener for me as well.

Reply to Multiple Personalities at JU in Blogging JoeUser Forums

There's an old saying, "If you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen!" "They" probably prefer to peek right now and make lightning jabs. Who knows? Maybe someday, they'll grow up too.

Reply to Multiple Personalities at JU in Blogging JoeUser Forums

it's awful hard just being me... That qualifies you to be an interesting person. Thanks for making this world go 'round.

Reply to Multiple Personalities at JU in Blogging JoeUser Forums

It's valid. Being a moderator of a game forum once (which explains my entire burnout with that activity...), me and the team I was with have caught people who use anonymity or register under a different nick to flame and stir up trouble because they wanted to 'protect their reputations'. They don't know that we can see their IPs.

Reply to Multiple Personalities at JU in Blogging JoeUser Forums

This primary persona is usually something they've worked hard to construct, as false as the day is long, all honey and sweetness and caring, but now and then the dark side of their nature insists on getting a little exercise, so they let it out to play while refusing to own it. One couldn't have hit the

Multiple Personalities at JU in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I enjoy my anonymity at JU. I think it’s fun to meet different people from diverse walks of life and exchange views with them without the social barrier usually associated with, well, personal encounters with strangers. The registration at JU becomes a de facto string that unlatches the gate to a blogsphere that says “enter at your own risk (it’s really not mu

Reply to Use a Gun, Go to War! in Politics JoeUser Forums

This might be counterproductive to the image the US military has been trying to rebuild in the current war zones. I understand the desperation your blog wants to project, though, and most of us can only sympathize with the present status of gun control and gun-related crimes.Banishment to remote islands have historically been done for hardened criminals and heinous crime-doers.This could be an option for the present Penal system to consider.</

Reply to How do you decide what is going to be best for you? in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Lemmesee.. girls with tractors. Nothing bad/odd with that. I've had 2 daughters, one of which during your age, was very much into carpentry and reading through my medical books. "Blood and bones"..she called it. Now at 22, she's into laboratory work which she enjoys and yes..(sigh.)she's preparing for her marriage. So, it's a developing thing and you've still got a long way to go. Sometimes, the way Life moves, it would really make you impatient. But y

Reply to Afghan Refugee Queue-Jumper in Politics JoeUser Forums

It'd be interesting to see how he eventually makes out. I hope you have a sequel to this thought-provoking blog.

Reply to Australia to mediate between the US and China? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Why Australia? Its only closeness to Asia is perhaps geographical proximity. Culturally,politically and historically, it has stonewalled itself to be apart from Asia, although its politicians want to influence the Asian politics as part of Australasian influence. What Asian country would really listen to it, much less accept it as a mediator?

Reply to What does the Movie Alien and LIberals have in common? in Humor JoeUser Forums

Sigourney Weaver ?? I posted this without looking at the other comments first. Seems like I was thinking along the same track, from your title. So, is this a hate-liberal post ? That's it?

Reply to Troll Me? No, Troll You! in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I reviewed your previous blogs and got to understand completely what you meant. That certainly was a low blow and could've come only from someone who couldn't stand seeing someone else so happy and fulfilled. Don't bite the trap. It's not worth your sweet time. Oh, cute puppy! I could tell from his name that you're bound to have both your hands full as puppy-parents.

Reply to Defining Life in Current Events JoeUser Forums

It's sad that this thread is all after the fact of Terri's dying, but that may very well be the purpose of her passing. My work deals a lot with taking care of the brain and the usual issue when dealing with patients' relatives has been the life support system (respirator) upon which the breathing,living ,brain-damaged individual depended. Although not any less sensitive, this dilemma of prolonging life here occuring during the critical period of

Reply to Losing My Girl in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

That is a very nice place, no wonder it's all booked up. I didn't even know it existed,RB,until I read her email, and I was already in the area.