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Reply to Middle School Blues in Parenting JoeUser Forums

There was a serious lack of empathy from the school. That bothered me more than anything else.

Middle School Blues in Parenting JoeUser Forums

I'm going to be honest with you guys and do something I've frequently hesitated to do: reveal a real, ongoing problem at home. My son failed four classes last semester with no relief in sight. Our oldest son, Ben, was in a charter school that focused on math, science, and technology. A perfect fit for our really bright son, we thought. But since

Reply to We the Sheeple in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

The Swan Song has been played for Rush Limbaugh's show every presidential election cycle since he came on the national scene. Oh, I'm not saying it's over for conservative talk radio, not by a long shot. The dittoheads will keep listening and callers will still proclaim Hannity a "great American". But la

Reply to We the Sheeple in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

No, but he is not as "conservative" as Romney. They have a choice now. They will not in November. So they are trying to voice and influence the selection now. As are all the rest. Clearly McCain has to have something going for him, otherwise all these states wouldn't be lining up behind him. Mayb

Reply to All Forms of Faith are an Abomination before God in Religion JoeUser Forums

Your righteousness is nothing more than what you consider to be right, nothing more than what you consider God to have spoken to us all. I can't speak for every self-styled Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Zoroastrian, Pagan, or whatever out there, but I know for myself I try to live my religion. I am not perfect,

Reply to We the Sheeple in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

You miss the issue just as most do. Ouch! Come out swinging, why don't you? : : And just like the democrat cat s

Reply to Oh, That I Had a Super Tuesday Vote in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

Thousands (literally) went to the polls to vote - only to be told that it was next week! I heard that on the way into work this morning. Hilarious. But we, of course, are the informed intelligensia.

Reply to We the Sheeple in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

"We the Sheeple, in order to form a more moderate union..."

We the Sheeple in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

Ann Coulter chanting "VOTE ROMNEY" on FOX News yesterday. Rush Limbaugh detailing for his entire three hours exactly why a McCain nomination will destroy the Republican Party. Sean Hannity repeating the same four talking points over and over and over... oh wait, that's normal. But those talking points are about how horrible a senator and presi

Reply to Oh, That I Had a Super Tuesday Vote in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

I just think its lame that I can't vote, whereas half the people that DO vote are less educated than I am. I already knew that, but hey -- I'm 37. And I'm constantly amazed how much lower the bar becomes with every passing year.

Reply to Oh, That I Had a Super Tuesday Vote in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia vote on Also-Ran Tuesday, 12 Feb 2008 .

Oh, That I Had a Super Tuesday Vote in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

For all the hoopla and falderall regarding the Super-Duper, Ultra-Mega Tuesday primary elections today, it makes me wish I was part of the madness. If I could vote today, I could get caught up in it all. But for now, I'm a dispassionate observer. Since I am a registered Maryland Republican, all I can do is sit back and let the rest of the country decide my nominee

Reply to How Did You Pick Your Handle? in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I have been "singrdave" from my first days online, when on a BBS I was forced to choose something called a "User Name". I started with "Davey-doo" but a college friend of mine who worked at AOL suggested that I incorporate singing into the name. But at the time AOL had a nine-character limit, so it became "singrdave" rather than "singerdave". And I've used it ever since, especially good because no one else has used the unique spelling. Heh,

Reply to What Matters More: Power or Wealth? in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

Indeed, money is a manifestation of power. But there is a difference between the coercive power of money and the coercive power of threats. "Do as I say or we invade" has a completely different nuance from "do as I say and there's something in it for you."

Reply to China and Europe vs. the US in World Trade Issues JoeUser Forums

A haiku: EU is secure China's exports are vital All countries prosper.

Reply to UN: Still Relevant? in International JoeUser Forums

Hopefully the next president can play well with others, while still keeping his or her own toys from getting taken away.

Reply to What Matters More: Power or Wealth? in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

Grease them wheels!

China and Europe vs. the US in World Trade Issues JoeUser Forums

If by 2050 the Chinese and European economies are indeed larger than America’s, then this is no need for concern. The United States (US) has been the recipient of decades of economic supremacy, as it escaped World War II (WWII) with its economy largely intact. This was in opposition to Europe, whose land saw lots of fighting -- the economies of the nations of Europe

UN: Still Relevant? in International JoeUser Forums

By the end of the Second World War (WWII), Europe and Japan were in shambles. The United Nations (UN) was established after WWII to prevent war from breaking out again. It was not founded to govern over the myriad nations of the earth, but rather to preserve the sovereignty of each through international oversight and action. All nations could have a seat in the Gen

What Matters More: Power or Wealth? in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

The effective use of power matters more in international relations than sheer wealth of a nation. Despite the cliche that money makes the world go around, the promise of wealth (or the withholding thereof) cannot influence hearts and minds as successfully as power can. Both can be helpful, but power can be used more effectively than wealth when it comes to internati

Reply to Green Card Blues in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

OK, how's this for a miracle? Police recovered her green card and a couple of other "worthless" documents from her wallet Saturday. She got her green card back yesterday afternoon.

Reply to 1st Cav Soldiers are heading home in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Give my best to Fort Hood's finest.

Reply to You're a guest at our house, not a customer at a store in Blogging JoeUser Forums

This is the drama I missed out on because I haven't blogged for a while... in the immortal words of Napoleon Dynamite, "Dang it!"

Reply to Green Card Blues in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

Shades, excellent advice. I forwarded it on to Lisa-Marie and hopefully some good will come of it. And people want to trust their life to this keystone kop outift. Unfortunately the bureaucratic beast has already been created and we live and die at its mercy

Reply to 40 most obnoxious quotes of 2007 in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I can't believe anyone to be this stupid. The very idea that Tony Snow's cancer came from his constant lying to the American people as a stooge for both FOX News and the Bush Administration? And that somehow Bush orchestrated Sen. Ted Johnson's stroke? Amazing -- apparently the government already controls health care.