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Reply to A Simple Lesson in Bureaucracy in Politics JoeUser Forums

But the vast majority of America's poor, and a good percentage of the poor in all industrialized nations, are poor through lifestyle choices they themselves make But what then, in your opinion do we do about those who made those 'bad' lifestyle choices? Do we say, "Bad Tom, if you want our help, you have to live a certain way"? Do put prerequisites on our help? Or, do we help them help themselves? Personally, I'd choose the latter, but each pers

Reply to A Simple Lesson in Bureaucracy in Politics JoeUser Forums

Do you think the Soviet Union failed by accident, Lucas? If you do, your college professors have been seriously misleading you. Socialism destroys the GNP of a nation because it removes the incentive for hard work. Why are you going to college, Lucas? Because you want a better future, right? Why should you receive the same reward for your hard work as someone who refuses to even put forth an effort? Honestly, Lucas, it has been explained to you so man

Reply to Apparently, I have no life in Humor JoeUser Forums

Damn, I don't have a life... of the movies on the list, i haven't seen 5 of them. ~L

Reply to Finding love... online? Part II in Dating JoeUser Forums

Congrats! Seriously, I hope it all works out for you. I met my (amazing!) girlfriend online, on okcupid.com in fact, and we've been together for almost 8 months. Funny thing is, we weren't really looking. We'd both been recovering from pretty bad relationships, and were cautious with even casual friendships, but...we both admitted that there was something. It's been amazing. In fact, so much so, we gave each other promise rings. <img

Reply to Gays or Retardation Nation in Current Events JoeUser Forums

How freakin' profound, Lucas. The body is the body? I'd have never guessed! Mind telling me how you came to this conclusion? What sort of research you did, where you obtained your empirical data? I hope and pray you never, ever multiply, Lucas. For the sake of America. For the sake of humanity! Do the right thing and remove your DNA from the gene pool. The reality of the situation is this...Gays are constantly demanding that we 'stay out of t

Reply to A Simple Lesson in Bureaucracy in Politics JoeUser Forums

figure out how to reign in the runaway spending. If we don't do it now, we will have little choice but to become a socialist nation to pay for the excess. And the entire country will suffer greatly if that happens. Please explain to me, how the country will "suffer greatly if that happens." 'Cause I'm

Reply to The Updated JU Birthday List in Blog Communities JoeUser Forums

For anyone who is interested, my birthday was on the 1st of March. ~L

Reply to What caused it - Salmonella in the Peanut Butter in Current Events JoeUser Forums

You know what's scary? My girlfriend had already eaten a jar of that peanut butter (Peter Pan PB), before she found out about the poisoning. (Ack!) ~L

Reply to Moderate Man is in the Hospital in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

C'mon folks, lets kick start this shindig again. *winds up, and lets go* Alright...lemme see, what has been going on with me lately. Well, i can sum it up fairly well in two words: Work, Home. For the most part it was a freaking messed up day. Yesterday, I had my birthday, which went...blegh. Today, (which i'll blog about later) started with taking nearly 5 hours to get across the cascades (Argh, Snow!!!) , waiting for a taxi for nearly an ho

Reply to National Guard and Reserves problem reflects only on... in Politics JoeUser Forums

The only blame I lay on Bush, is him not realizing: Gee, there is something wrong with the NG/NG training (like you said). Maybe I could do something, or have someone do something about it. That's it.

Reply to Battle of The Wolves in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

I agree with you along the lines of their being to options in how to live life: Positively, or Negatively. However, where it gets to: "One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego." Sorrow, and regret are not necessarily 'evil' emotions, or bad emotions. They just are; it is how you deal with them th

Reply to National Guard and Walter Reed Shows Inept Bush Admin. in Politics JoeUser Forums

I will say this once, and *only* once: Link(s)...please.

Reply to Borak Obama, Terrrorism, the Individual, and Wealth in Politics JoeUser Forums

First off, it's Barack Obama. Secondly, i think something is wrong with it. I'm using wireless, and the video won't play.

Reply to Why do you blog? in Blogging JoeUser Forums

An outlet for my opinions, emotions, etc... When I have nothing else to do, or sometimes i just force myself to write something. That doesn't mean that i post it, most of the time i just save it, and put it in a folder. Like, right now... I'm writing.

Reply to Gays or Retardation Nation in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Hitting the point of this article, You seem to be extremely intolerant, bitter, and obviously anal to anything that is, no pun intended, queer - or unusual. You don't like tv/hollywood's "agenda" being forced down your throat? You can do two things: 1) Quit watching. 2) Quit being paranoid, and enjoy the entertainment. I hear a shit load of tripe from people like you , "ooh, the liberals are shoving their...

Reply to The Social Capitalists in Politics JoeUser Forums

I believe we should think and not be hogtied by parties into being one of two different ideologies. Unfortunately, some willingly tie themselves up. Meh, C'est la vie. Good bit TA. ~L

Reply to Moderate Man is in the Hospital in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Hey elie, glad you're getting better. Lemme think...we got dumped on by the white stuff. (Thank goodness i dont work today... ) Spent today cleaning the place, listening to the tv, and wish that it was the 2nd of march alread, cause that's when my gf is visiting. Still thinking of ya dude.<br

Reply to Time to End Big Oil's Greed in Politics JoeUser Forums

Again I call bullsh*t! Gas here in Pittsburgh is running from $2.05 at Sheetz to $2.15 at SUNOCO! Now explain how that's a "higher" price? Well, here it's around 2.65$/gallon (last time i checked). So, considering that prices used to be closer to 2$ months ago, and 1.75$-ish many years ago, that's higher prices. (Just saying/giving an example, no need to jump me. M'kay?)

Reply to WHY BUSH AND CHENEY SHOULD NOT be IMPEACHED! in Politics JoeUser Forums

If it'll make y'all feel better you can both help contribute money to my 2008 campaign...lol! I'll have to check to make sure of the rules, but I'm not gonna turn down a check from either of ya...lol! Depends on where you stand in comparison to what i believe. Not only that, but, if i did, the amount would be little. Not like i have a lot to spare anymore. I am not the one whining, so whether I do or do not, is beside

Reply to WHY BUSH AND CHENEY SHOULD NOT be IMPEACHED! in Politics JoeUser Forums

I've listened to politics for a while. Oh really? Tell me then, what do i need to learn? YOu need to learn to quit whining and do something if you want to change things. WHining,like you are doing now, is not going to change anything, except those who might take you seriously. Anyone can talk about the weather. Few do anything about it. Do you do anything? Do you "walk the walk," and talk the t

Reply to WHY BUSH AND CHENEY SHOULD NOT be IMPEACHED! in Politics JoeUser Forums

Umm, last I checked, Libertarians weren't a majority party ANYWHERE, lucas. I wasn't referring to libertarians. My apologies, I should've clarified. And, actually, no, the problem is today's politicians, left AND right, are bought and sold by big business. Witness TX Governor Rick Perry's recent mandate of a vaccine manufactured by one of his major campaign supporters as a prime example. Perhaps, It cer

Reply to WHY BUSH AND CHENEY SHOULD NOT be IMPEACHED! in Politics JoeUser Forums

YOu are barely old enough to vote, and you are sick and tired? You have a lot to learn. I've listened to politics for a while. Oh really? Tell me then, what do i need to learn? Is it wrong for me to get pissed that congress has done...well, has done....hmm *thinks*...little to nothing? Why is that? Partisanship. Both the Dems, and Reps need to get their heads out of their mindless partisan arses, and do something progressive

Reply to Moderate Man is in the Hospital in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

LOL I....dang....here's five mod... i am losing it with the limericks... sheesh... LOL

Reply to WHY BUSH AND CHENEY SHOULD NOT be IMPEACHED! in Politics JoeUser Forums

You can tell we have sunk to a political low when our new standard for leaders is "Can Y be any worse than X?" Dude, we're already there. We're too damn stupid; we reelect these blokes who know nothing of progress, or compromise. They sit on their arses (or stand on their feet), bashing the other side with their so called morals. The day that politicians truly have the words compromise and progress in their vocabulary, and know what they mean....will be

Reply to Moderate Man is in the Hospital in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Thanks for the update LW. I talked to him around 1-ish today, and he definantly sounded like he was better. *thumbs up* Still send you thoughts and prayers with your recovery elie. ~L