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by double helix
Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:53 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: What's up ?
Replies: 13
Views: 873

What's up ?

Hey, I haven't been around for awhile. Here is my reintroduction! WHATS UP FOLKS!
by double helix
Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:12 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Stimulate This
Replies: 17
Views: 2705

Stimulate This

What if we're the ones being "raped" here, and it is our own government who is responsible for it? Umm, in my opinion, I don't think this is a question but a fact.
by double helix
Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:43 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History
Replies: 51
Views: 13142

The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History

<r>Have you looked at what bonuses your bank fat cats were taking in the last eight years? Who allowed them to take those bonuses? Who failed to cap them? Yep, your right that no action was taken to put a cap on them. Was that Bush or our congress who needed to do that? As I recall, when it came up ...
by double helix
Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:19 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: President Obama makes room for lobbyists
Replies: 66
Views: 11993

President Obama makes room for lobbyists

<t>Jester;1123692 wrote: I think we are doomed over here, doomed to our country looking like yours in a a matter of four years as far as the level of socialism goes. America will never flourish under the massive handouts he's heading down, we cant sustain it, and like you our economy will be depende...
by double helix
Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:18 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: President Obama makes room for lobbyists
Replies: 66
Views: 11993

President Obama makes room for lobbyists

<t>Jester;1123857 wrote: Oh my Obama's Black? :-2 Really?<br/> <br/> I thought he was white? <br/> <br/> Oh I forgot he's half white and half black, thats right. <br/> <br/> I persoanlly think a large portion of folks voted for him just because he is black- looking. I'd venture a guess as to say at ...
by double helix
Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:16 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: President Obama makes room for lobbyists
Replies: 66
Views: 11993

President Obama makes room for lobbyists

<t>scholle-kid;1123799 wrote: Here's a heads up for you.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Be real careful to keep your self focused and watchful when speaking about Obama and the topic of prejudiced around spot. He jumps on that 'like ugly on ape' . <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> I started a thread wondering just ho...
by double helix
Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:55 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History
Replies: 51
Views: 13142

The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History

<t>oscar;1122926 wrote: :wah: Give Obama a chance.<br/> <br/> I don't see Obama costing any-one their home, job and future just yet. Under Bush, American capitalism died. Under Tony Blair, British Capitalism died. You can not argue that in the past 8 years, the like's of 'Fanny Mae' have been gettin...
by double helix
Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: would you be seen in a zimmer frame
Replies: 65
Views: 11727

would you be seen in a zimmer frame

<r>jimbo;1122343 wrote: after a few promising days my back took a major turn for the worse yesterday<br/> <br/> i spent all afternoon in bed on my meds <br/> <br/> today my back is stiff but i feel a spasm is only a wrong move or a careless deep breathe away<br/> <br/> sue took the dogs for a walk a...
by double helix
Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:11 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Stimulate This
Replies: 17
Views: 2705

Stimulate This

<t>QUINNSCOMMENTARY;1122618 wrote: Economic stimulus otherwise known as “grab all you can while you can, nobody is looking” is alive and well.<br/> <br/> A quick look at how we got into this mess will show how we are now getting into a bigger mess. Cynical you say, well no, I prefer to think of ...
by double helix
Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:50 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History
Replies: 51
Views: 13142

The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History

<t>qsducks;1122707 wrote: I agree Pam...I voted for Obama and it gets on my nerves when peeps here constantly bash him...like Bush did nothing wrong! At least he's not a criminal.<br/> I voted for Bush and it gets on my nerves that people constantly bash him! So I guess we have something in common t...
by double helix
Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:12 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: How To Get To Heaven When You Die
Replies: 3754
Views: 1300669

How To Get To Heaven When You Die

<t>Don't beleive in God, Heaven or Hell. Earthly Life came into egsistance purely by the accidental combinaiton of elements, electricity and some kind of virus from space. I heard this via the grapevine in my back yard so I know it's the absolut truth.:wah: Sorry, I just couldn't resist a bit of hum...
by double helix
Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:07 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: President Obama makes room for lobbyists
Replies: 66
Views: 11993

President Obama makes room for lobbyists

<r>Kindle;1122276 wrote: Yes I want the stimulus bill to work. Part of our process in the US is the back and forth to gain the very best out of everything we do. Through discussions already many things have been removed from this bill and some other things added. Through criticisms by the Repulicans...
by double helix
Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Oscar on the BBC radio today
Replies: 14
Views: 976

Oscar on the BBC radio today

<r>oscar;1122313 wrote: Aw thanks. Mr Oscar has just been on as well :wah:<br/> <br/> The interviewer was quite brutal with previous interviewee's and i was getting ready for him but he was very good with me and i got quite a long time on. Then they got Mr O on :wah:<br/> <br/> I think the outcome o...
by double helix
Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:34 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: President Obama makes room for lobbyists
Replies: 66
Views: 11993

President Obama makes room for lobbyists

<t>spot;1122165 wrote: You've had a series of votes. The Democrats now rule the Senate, they now rule the House and they now rule the Administration. That rather stops the Republicans from saving the day, you'd think. Either you want the day saved or you don't. If you want it saving, stop tripping u...
by double helix
Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: Rest of the world / U.K
Replies: 9
Views: 735

Rest of the world / U.K

spot;1118923 wrote: Why? Show me a sentence in it that reflects reality.Sounds pretty much like a true story to me. One that is about to come true here in the USA.
by double helix
Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:18 pm
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: No stimulus for certain people..
Replies: 20
Views: 6678

No stimulus for certain people..

AND in the meantime..

Who's going to be paying for the infrastructure reconstruction.....?

One hand givith to the poor people of color and one hand taketh away from the poor blanched out others.:yh_rotfl
by double helix
Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:13 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: God bless America and President Obama
Replies: 20
Views: 4988

God bless America and President Obama

What a wonderful teacher you must be! Fine post. Keep it up.
by double helix
Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:11 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: It's that time of year......
Replies: 23
Views: 3824

It's that time of year......

<r>Oscar you left out ALASKA! :wah: If you came to Alaska I would take you on a wilderness adventure, up a river in a canoe and camping with da bears.:yh_rotfl<br/> <br/> My brother has a recreation campgrounds on a wilderness river in the interior. Gold panning, fishing, canoing and hiking all for ...
by double helix
Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:59 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History
Replies: 51
Views: 13142

The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History

<t>Did anybody watch the Inaguation of Obama? Even though it was the most expensive and extravigant--WASN'T IT AMAZING? All those people packed into the capital. I used to live in Vergina and traveled to DC many a time. WOW! <br/> <br/> History in the making. I couldn't help but swell with pride, jo...
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:15 pm
Forum: Weather Station
Topic: snowing
Replies: 24
Views: 2956

snowing

<t>Odie;1113872 wrote: fgs, awwwwwwwwww poor babies in such strong winds!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl<br/> <br/> since you live in Alaska, are your dogs huskys, just wondering and would love to see some pics of them! Nope, two fat pugs.:wah:<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Meet titus<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Me...
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:46 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History
Replies: 51
Views: 13142

The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History

<t>oscar;1113901 wrote: The Bush Administration and the illegal war in Iraq cost Mccain the election.<br/> <br/> I suggest you also do some research into 9/11. The pilots in the planes were Saudi not Iraqui. There was no reason to invade Iraq other than your President carrying out un-finished busine...
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: We're All One Family!
Replies: 32
Views: 1909

We're All One Family!

<r>Hope6;1113885 wrote: The Forumgarden family! :-4<br/> <br/> We're all one race............the Human Race! :-6<br/> <br/> Can't we please try to get along? <E>:D</E> :guitarist<br/> <br/> <br/> "Hands across the water, hands across the water. Hummmm":guitarist<br/> <br/> I luver you:-4 I luver eve...
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:20 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History
Replies: 51
Views: 13142

The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History

<t>oscar;1113873 wrote: Bush has wasted trillions of your tax paying citizens money funding an illegal war in Iraq and Afghaistan and funding the Israeli government and it's military.<br/> <br/> Bush allowed The banks to totally control your country and drove your country into massive debt. The debt...
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:02 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Red Cross describe Gaza as 'Shocking' after more women and children are killed.
Replies: 113
Views: 11569

Red Cross describe Gaza as 'Shocking' after more women and children are killed.

<t>Amber Sun;1113854 wrote: I am appealing to all of you very wise people to explain something to me. I have already admitted to all that I do not have the political savvy that you have, so please just be patient with me, OK? <br/> <br/> For the last two days something keeps coming to my mind even w...
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:50 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History
Replies: 51
Views: 13142

The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History

<t>oscar;1113855 wrote: Well said as usual Lon.<br/> <br/> If anyone has a beef about the cost of Obama's Inaugaration, they should look to Britain and The Royal Family. We have coronations, state funerals, opening of Parliment etc etc regually. Even when Her Maj goes to the races, she arrives in a ...
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: Weather Station
Topic: snowing
Replies: 24
Views: 2956

snowing

<t>Yep, my dogs don't know what to do when I take them out for a walk. We had 100 mph winds two days ago with power outages and all. The dogs were lifted off there feet a time or two, ears flapping in the wind and all. They didn't even have to lift their legs to pee for honest to goodness sake.:wah:...
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History
Replies: 51
Views: 13142

The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History

<t>oscar;1113837 wrote: That's exactly why in an earlier post i mentioned one of our politicians, John Prescott' who dared buy himself a 2nd Jaguar car out of his salery. The countries tax payers come out in force to protest and the guy gets slated in the press.<br/> <br/> I don't care if Obama buys...
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:11 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History
Replies: 51
Views: 13142

The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History

JAB;1113843 wrote: Try $150 million; not thousand.

Inauguration cost could top $150 million - Jan. 16, 2009 You know I started to write million but didn't want to be called on it later and be wrong. Thanks Jab.
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Red Cross describe Gaza as 'Shocking' after more women and children are killed.
Replies: 113
Views: 11569

Red Cross describe Gaza as 'Shocking' after more women and children are killed.

<t>Dude?? OK, so I aged myself. Forgive my overly rambunctious sarcasm. I know your not the FG voice. Just being my spicy self.<br/> <br/> NO we have not pledged any money. We are too busy paying for the most expensive presidential inauguration in history for crying out loud, how can you expect us t...
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:37 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Red Cross describe Gaza as 'Shocking' after more women and children are killed.
Replies: 113
Views: 11569

Red Cross describe Gaza as 'Shocking' after more women and children are killed.

<t>The Red Cross is a voluntary organisation dependent mostly on donations.<br/> <br/> The £20 million pledged by MY Prime Minister is GOVERNMENT money.<br/> <br/> I don't see any American government money or Israeli on the table. I'm sorry Oscar, I forgot you were the governmental voice of FG. Tha...
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History
Replies: 51
Views: 13142

The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History

<t>oscar;1113786 wrote: Same beef here. 'Prescott' buys a 2nd jaguar car..... press report it...... country up in arms it's coming out of their taxs.<br/> <br/> Good luck to all the Obama family.<br/> <br/> Our schools are getting all the kids to watch. It's the nearest thing America is going to get...
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History
Replies: 51
Views: 13142

The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History

<t>chonsigirl;1113770 wrote: I thought the same thing-nice of him to give her a pretty ring. She deserves it. It will come out of his pocket, not ours.<br/> <br/> Inaugurations alwas cost money, that is part of the deal. And since he was elected, he deserves it. (and yes, I didn't vote for him, but ...
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:11 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History
Replies: 51
Views: 13142

The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History

<t>Mustang;1113765 wrote: The heck it isn't. It's a gift to his wife which most likely came out of his own salary. It's making her happy that he thinks so much of her and the support that she has shown him. <br/> <br/> I'd do the same thing, in a heartbeat, for my wife too! Would you? Good lord man,...
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Why is it that.............................................. .........................
Replies: 146
Views: 4493

Why is it that.............................................. .........................

<r>oscar;1113704 wrote: Thankyou.<br/> <br/> Most British folk have little idea of who the deputy Prime Minister is also. That's because most British have the historically renowned 'head in sand' approach to life.<br/> <br/> It's only when Germany are gathering in their masses about to invade, do th...
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History
Replies: 51
Views: 13142

The Most Expensive U.S. Inaguation in History

<t>150 thousand dollars so far. Who's footing the bill, why the American people of course. 44 thousand has been raised via donations and the rest sits squarely on the backs of the American tax payer. <br/> <br/> On top of all that Barrak bought Michel a 33 thousand dollar ring for the Inauguration, ...
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 5:53 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Red Cross describe Gaza as 'Shocking' after more women and children are killed.
Replies: 113
Views: 11569

Red Cross describe Gaza as 'Shocking' after more women and children are killed.

<t>oscar;1113697 wrote: Well said.<br/> <br/> It hacks me off that my Prime Minister is the first to fly out to the ME and pledge £20 million of British humanitarian aid and yet i see nothing from America. The very terrorists who have caused us to have to re-build Gaza now are not paying a scroat t...
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 5:23 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Why is it that.............................................. .........................
Replies: 146
Views: 4493

Why is it that.............................................. .........................

<t>Do events in the U.S. affect the rest of the world? <br/> <br/> In the past they have. Our economy drove the world economy. In the last few years I think it has been less so.<br/> <br/> I for one watch News casts from Germany and the UK but I couldn't tell anyone who was who except for the Prime ...
by double helix
Mon Jan 19, 2009 5:16 pm
Forum: Weather Station
Topic: snowing
Replies: 24
Views: 2956

snowing

<r>lynn 206;1113083 wrote: Its snowing here in the northwest. Whats it like anywhere else.<br/> Here in Anchorage, Alaska it's raining, 40 degrees and holding. All last week we had 49-50 degree weather with all the snow melting and roads flooding. The three weeks before that we had 30-30 below zero ...
by double helix
Sat Oct 04, 2008 8:45 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Fear of Socialism
Replies: 131
Views: 7891

The Fear of Socialism

Lon;1008608 wrote: Strange question--------why does anyone wish to travel? Umm, I just guessing but if a quarter of the population is out of the country at any given time I thinking they went of to find wealth and happness.:D
by double helix
Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:48 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Presidential Prediction
Replies: 745
Views: 55652

Presidential Prediction

<t>Nomad;971680 wrote: See the little yellow and orange markings ?<br/> <br/> Thats where the majority of the people in Alaska live. So when they tell you Palin manages the largest state in the US dont believe the hype.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> LOL, you dolt! Alaska IS the largest state duh!, not THE ...
by double helix
Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:37 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: Lets Talk Palin
Replies: 87
Views: 15924

Lets Talk Palin

<t>yaaarrrgg;977969 wrote: There's not much that turns my stomach more, than seeing someone use the death of someone's child and wife as a political football. Do you have children? Can you imagine losing one? I don't care if you agree with him or not on issues... this kind of attack goes beyond the ...
by double helix
Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:10 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Redistribution of Wealth
Replies: 55
Views: 5620

Redistribution of Wealth

<t>K.Snyder;977847 wrote: I like "One cannot assume that just because poverty is inherited the individual wouldn't be lacking in ambition and motivation"...<br/> <br/> The difference being one is rewarded, the other oppressed... And yet, the inner city story tells us differently doesn't it. Poverty ...
by double helix
Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:08 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Redistribution of Wealth
Replies: 55
Views: 5620

Redistribution of Wealth

<t>Lon;977043 wrote: One cannot assume that just because wealth is inherited the individual would be lacking in ambition and motivation. Such does not appear to be the case. While there are certainly instances of inherited wealth being squandered and the recipients near do wells, the more likely sit...
by double helix
Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:04 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: Lets Talk Palin
Replies: 87
Views: 15924

Lets Talk Palin

<r>yaaarrrgg;976727 wrote: The person that wrote the article is not a statistician. Just a citizen of the town. While you might question her credibility, she is a more reliably source than a politician vying for a job. She writes well, and most all what she says is in line with other sources I've re...
by double helix
Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:52 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: Lets Talk Palin
Replies: 87
Views: 15924

Lets Talk Palin

<t>fuzzy butt;977878 wrote: why is she using the media to whip up a frenzy but she's not confronting the press in an interview? why are they protecting her from the media? Wow, its been a week since she was picked for vp! What makes you say she is using the media to whip up a frenzy? I believe every...
by double helix
Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:32 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: Lets Talk Palin
Replies: 87
Views: 15924

Lets Talk Palin

<t>You need to go to FactCheck.org ... you are regurgitating a lot of misinformation. I've already addressed the law on aborted fetuses. Although since you missed it:<br/> <br/> There was already a law that handled these cases. No need for an extra law.<br/> Which was my point! It wasn't even anythi...
by double helix
Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:39 pm
Forum: Science
Topic: world to end wednesday ... maybe
Replies: 75
Views: 10170

world to end wednesday ... maybe

If we don't die, the experment may just provide us with an unlimited source of energy, solve the current energy crisis and global warming! Wouldn't that be cool!
by double helix
Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:15 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: Lets Talk Palin
Replies: 87
Views: 15924

Lets Talk Palin

<r>yaaarrrgg;974999 wrote: The scene played out, where people in the audience held up these ugly hand painted signs that said "hockey moms 4 Palin" and the camera zoomed on it. Then Palin "improvised" the joke to everyone's delight.<br/> <br/> She laughed and said "I love those hockey moms ... you k...
by double helix
Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:22 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: Start Packing Sarah
Replies: 414
Views: 38810

Start Packing Sarah

<t>Hello everyone, its me DH from Anchorage, Alaska. Umm yeah, I've met Sarah. She really is as she presents herself. One month after getting into office she started clearing out the corruption between the oil moguls and politicians. <br/> <br/> While at a Governors conference she went into labor wi...
by double helix
Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:40 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: How long have you been here, and how often do you post????
Replies: 45
Views: 2675

How long have you been here, and how often do you post????

<t>I think over two years and six months. I go for long periods without posting and then try to make up by posting at least once or twice once logged in. I will have more time for a while. My main souce of income just dropped me down to 32 hours a week until futher notice. Me and everyone else. Sooo...

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