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Reply to You think Canada's so great? in Misc JoeUser Forums

Been there, several times. They can have it. Thanks. We'll keep it.

Reply to You think Canada's so great? in Misc JoeUser Forums

"You think Canada's so great? Fark right off and live there then." :) But I do dharmagrl. My geography teacher says that's the best country in the world and that the USA should follow Canada's example". Maybe the teacher was referring to our Olympic hockey team. <B

Reply to What if there is more? in Religion JoeUser Forums

I dunno if I am just wierd or something, but doesnt that seem like and endless loop of fallibility, or did I read it wrong? What I'm saying is I believe in love because I feel love and it is more than enough to answer the question of why I am here. Fallibility, both mine and that of those that surround me, is just one of the many, many things tha

Reply to What if there is more? in Religion JoeUser Forums

I needed someTHING, not someONE. I needed god, I needed to be reassured that there IS something bigger than this. I needed someTHING also. The thing I needed *was* to be needed. I also needed to be reassured that there IS something bigger than this. I found that love *is* bigger than this. <

Reply to What if there is more? in Religion JoeUser Forums

As a postscript to what I wrote in post #16 I thought I'd add this. I often go back and read Eliot's poem Little Gidding from his Four Quartets. This one verse has always summed up lifes journey, for me at least: We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot -- "Little Gidding" (the last of his Four Qu

Reply to What if there is more? in Religion JoeUser Forums

I'm looking for purpose, for security, for answers to questions that the bible alone can't answer. When I went looking for these things it was a long and arduous search. I went through a lot of changes that started by being baptized Catholic and ended 30 years later with my embracing atheism. Purpos

Reply to What if there is more? in Religion JoeUser Forums

I was referring to each and every person that has ever existed and who ever will exist. Well, I appreciate the thought, but leave me out. I'm an atheist with my own ideas of the beginning and middle of the story and would prefer to orchestrate my own ending. <img src="http://images.stardock.com/JU/sm

Reply to What if there is more? in Religion JoeUser Forums

There is no end of the story... We are the end of the story, we are God's chosen people, to create His history for Him, to teach others about the story. Who are the 'We' you are referring to? Is it the Buddhists? Is it the Hindu? Is it the Muslim? Is it the Atheist?

Reply to THE CLINTON SPEECH ON IRAQ in Politics JoeUser Forums

Show me a left-winger who blames Saddam for what happened under the sanctions. Go on. Me. Now you show me a right-winger who doesn't. You sound like the crown barrister who, when the defense points out that the crown has been caught

Reply to THE CLINTON SPEECH ON IRAQ in Politics JoeUser Forums

What gave the U S the authority to enforce those resolutiions? If I remember my grade 10 history class I think the phrase is "might makes right".

Reply to THE CLINTON SPEECH ON IRAQ in Politics JoeUser Forums

Never EVER blame the fascist dictator. Your response was good, except that it again made use of the traditional right-wing principle. Always, ALWAYS accuse the left of siding with the fascist dictator.

Reply to New German pride slogan has roots in Nazi rallies in Politics JoeUser Forums

I didn't realise that you (uBob) and Poldark Maximus were the same person? We're not. I'm referring to post #5. I thought you were too. Sorry.

Reply to New German pride slogan has roots in Nazi rallies in Politics JoeUser Forums

German nationalists will side with other nationalists, but how does that help? Please read the rest of my post; Hmmm, combine that with a heavily modified form of socialism and a

Reply to New German pride slogan has roots in Nazi rallies in Politics JoeUser Forums

The country needs a good shot of nationalism.... Hmmm, combine that with a heavily modified form of socialism and a good healthy hatred of one particular group in society and hey, they might have something there.

Reply to Ugliest/worst 'American' car ever is... (your choice please) in Automotive JoeUser Forums

Chevy Citation. I owned one of these for a while. Ugly, ugly, ugly. But very dependable.

Reply to That Settles It! Tom Cruise is a LOON! in Entertainment JoeUser Forums

Hmmm I agree he is a bit eccentric, but what does he have in common with the Gavia Immer or with a bag for holding the water or other fluid used in douching?

Reply to "Hello out there?" - Are we alone in this universe? in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

I think the universe is full of intelligent life. Because we have never been contacted by it is the best proof I can give.

Reply to Why I call them Loony Loopy Luddite Liberals in Politics JoeUser Forums

So maybe your label DOES fit! And maybe celebrities aren't the only ones who like to partake in "moron-a-thons".

Reply to Spoiled or "Materially Well Loved"? in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

I think I was really material when I was younger. Yes, I often felt like cotton myself. Once in a while I was sure I was polyester. Sorry Marcie, the sentence was funny and I couldn't resist. <img src="../images/smiles/smile.gif

Reply to PBS To Air Scorcese's Dylan Film In 2 Parts On 9/26 & 9/27 in Current Events JoeUser Forums

the soundtrack is already on cd; think the film may be on dvd as well strange as that may seem. talk about your basic 'thinking outside the boxoffice' marketing strategy. Like you kb I remember almost all of the decade(s) in question. My memories *are* the soundtrack and dvd. <img src="http://images.stardock.com/JU/smiles/Wink.gif" border=0 ALI

Reply to Coming to America in Home Improvement JoeUser Forums

Canadian winters can be harsh, beginning mid December and ending mid February. I live in the town of Kingston Ontario, Canada. Wages are NOT low. I am what I would consider average for someone of my experience and expertise in my trade and I make a very, very good wage. Taxes are around 19% of your income, with around another 4% to 6% in other deductions. (employment insurance, health insurance, Canada Pension). Despite what has been said here the social safety nets are quite good and come

Reply to Jewish Rockers in Misc JoeUser Forums

Then there is Rush's Geddy Lee, born Gary Lee Weinrib in Toronto, Canada. That famously strange first name came about because of his Polish grandmother's pronunciation of the name Gary. It came out sounding like Geddy.

Reply to No Jail Time for Florida Teacher in Sex Case in Current Events JoeUser Forums

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Reply to how do you do this trick in WindowBlinds JoeUser Forums

LOL. I use it often to make sure things aren't sneaking new items on there. I like to use it fast, like a marsupial. *Bonus points to whoever gets the 'marsupial' reference Frakenstein doesn't scare me. ------------- Marsupials do. ----------------- Because their faaaast!!! Kevin Pollack doing Christopher Walken. (I first

Reply to I GOT YER TURKEY RIGHT HERE BABY! in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

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