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Reply to Couric HATES SUV's? in Politics JoeUser Forums

The thing about semis is that they drive for a living, and with few exceptions I think they're better drivers than anyone on the road. I'm fairly certain that the majority of semi/car accidents are the fault of the car driver or other extenuating circumstances, not the semi. However, I have no evidence to back that up. Just my observations. BTW Dr. Guy, I used to own a Toyota 4 x 4 (precursor to the Tacomas) and you're right--its turning radiu

Reply to The blacklist goes live in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I was thinking about that today, too. Weird. I guess I'm not blacklisted, though from time to time I'm not proud of my behaviour. But I think if you or any of my sidebar people blacklisted me, I'd take it as a wake-up call and go on a bloggless sabbatical. -A.

Reply to Couric HATES SUV's? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Have you ever been in a *SERIOUS* accident? I'll bet not. If you ever had been your choice of vehicles would show it rather quickly! You neglected to mention that SUV *drivers* tend to suffer fewer injuries due to the larger vehicle sustaining less damage. And BTW #3 is a crock. If they

Reply to Goodies for CNY in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

Wow, I've finally heard of "fish on a stick." Actually you make me hungry. I'm very American and have never been closer to Asia than Fiji, but I love (American)Asian food, steamed chickpeas being the lone exception in what you mentioned. (Aside: When I was little, my grandfather and grandmother would make or take us out for authentic Chinese food. This is the grandfath

Reply to Couric HATES SUV's? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Regarding fuel economy: Yes you have the right to choose if you're going to drive an SUV in your everyday use. You also have the right to choose if you're going to drive a more economical car. But one choice makes you a smarter consumer than the other. (Extenuating occupations and circumstances exempted.) Regarding SUVs, absent of fuel, the facts are thus: 1. SUV headlights are blinding to nighttime drivers of cars because they are hi

Reply to The Getting Of Wisdom in Misc JoeUser Forums

I hope you have or will have kids (I don't know you that well yet) and you instill these things in them. Or godkids, or nieces/nephews. (I so badly want to say "Or pets" but I'm actually close to being serious, which is rare.) Funny: I was just working on a piece (not a blog) where the key idea was, If you're stressed, go get a drink of water before saying/doing anything, and a story about how that saves a guy's life. That's generally what I d

Reply to 50 Days away... time well spent in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I think you may be a candidate for the "smartest, sanest" person around. Glad you're back. -A.

Reply to Promiscuity does NOT equal independence. in Misc JoeUser Forums

I concur. I read Cosmo when I was in high school--I wanted to be one of those career women with fabulous nightlifes and all the men...but then I woke up and realized (1) I was in Idaho and not New York; (2) I'd rather have my husband at night than have to pretty up and get drunk to find someone who'd sleep with me, then kick me out; and (3) the magazine publishes the most selfish, egocentric material I've ever seen or read and the people ins

Reply to Don't Waste A Second... in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

If only I'd had beer in high school...maybe I would've had boyfriends then, eh? Not trying to tread on your story; I just get all uncomfortable about people talking about their feelings. Must...deflect...genuine...emotion...*gasp* Cheers. -A.

Reply to Alias: Welcome to Liberty Village in Movies & TV & Books JoeUser Forums

Hasn't he always been a bad guy? I always thought of him as a bad guy on the "good" side. Y'know, I think you might just be on to something there. I've always thought the writers keep him teetering on the edge of the goodness/evil divide, but what you say makes more sense. -A.

Reply to Alias: Welcome to Liberty Village in Movies & TV & Books JoeUser Forums

I heard Weiss is getting a part on another J.J. Abrahms show and might leave Alias...you think true? (I only saw this episode last night. Kinda lame that they detonated the EMP and were apparently able to get away without problem.) I do think Jack's going to turn into a bad guy. At least I hope so. -A.

Reply to No Ice! No Gangrene Ice! in Blogging JoeUser Forums

The only comic books I've ever read are Calvin y Hobbes, and I'm not thinking of a connection there. Sometimes I feel like I've missed out.... -A.

Reply to 72% Turnout? So Much for the "Too scared to vote" crowd in Current Events JoeUser Forums

This from the NYT, of all newspapers: "But if the insurgents wanted to stop people in Baghdad from voting, they failed. If they wanted to cause chaos, they failed. The voters were completely defiant, and there was a feeling that the people of Baghdad, showing a new, positive attitude, had turned a corner. "No one was claiming that the insurgency was over or that the deadly attacks would end. But the atmosphere in this usually grim cap

Reply to The far left dictionary of blogging in Politics JoeUser Forums

Reply By: Moderateman Posted: Saturday, January 29, 2005 Reply By: M-PostPosted: Saturday, January 29, 2005 I do kinda find it funny that he uses an arguement that could be used for about 90% of the people who debate online, then labels the left with it. Fact and point all those points happen on both the left and rig

Reply to Faith of CONVENIENCE in Religion JoeUser Forums

First of all, what's the subtitle? Second, I respectfully disagree with your premise; I think my worldview is different from yours. Basically I believe that God manifests himself in different forms to different groups of people. Therefore, I believe God, Allah, Yaweh, Buddha, probably Jesus, and other gods are all the same entity. Throughout history, every civilization has had some kind of god or pantheon, and I don't think that's eit

Reply to Social Hiatus in Misc JoeUser Forums

Wow. I haven't been that sociable since...hmm...my previous life? It's been awhile. H and I took a social hiatus last weekend, and it was great. We went to bed early every night and got up when we felt like it--didn't even shower on Saturday, I think. So if you finally get around to it, it's a nice thing. Cheers. -A.

Reply to I got U2 Tickets!!! in Misc JoeUser Forums

Wow, thanks for getting those for me. I'll come by to collect them in a bit Anytime, though the commute to NYC might be a killer for you Couple thousand miles? Nah. I'll Apparate. -A.

Reply to Why the "just get a job" argument falls flat on it's face in Politics JoeUser Forums

I don't think the "get a job" thing works for many of the reasons you mentioned. I think another one is willpower, the type that comes through setting goals instead of trying to fit in. The type the comes from role models or priorities otherwise misplaced. It sucks a lot that some of us have it so much easier than others. My parents always told me "No, it's not, and it never will be" when I complained that life's not fair. The fact is, some pe

Reply to I got U2 Tickets!!! in Misc JoeUser Forums

Wow, thanks for getting those for me. I'll come by to collect them in a bit. -A.

Reply to Welcome to Thoughtless Thoughts in Welcome JoeUser Forums

Have fun and good luck. -A.

Reply to Are You A Success? in Misc JoeUser Forums

Maso, congrats. You get the first insightful I've given out in ages. -A.

Reply to Get Your Tree Off My Lawn in Blogging JoeUser Forums

^Um, anyway... Chip, I confess, I swam my tree all the way over to where you live and dragged it up to your house and dropped it there. It's just such a damn pain to haul it to the dump. -A.

Reply to Alias: Ice in TV Shows JoeUser Forums

Waaaaait: Didn't Weiss and Vaughn used to have this betting thing? Was that Alias? They need to bring that back, too. -A.

Reply to Alias: Ice in TV Shows JoeUser Forums

A bit weak, but I liked it. Actually, did you ever see Trainspotting? It is, IMHO, a 2-hour Scottish movie/advertisement on why not to do crack. Anyway, the chick on Alias was the chick in that movie. /aside. I actually like the way they're doing the episodes, sending Sydney undercover on different missions. I was getting tired of the Covenant, though I do think Sloane and season 1 were the way to go. But I like the different missions. I'm tir

Reply to How I see what a Moderate Republican is. in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

Yeah, how dare you vote issues and not toe a party line. That's, like, using your brain. -A.