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joey2000

I'm not sure if you're a troll or simply weak-minded, but it really doesn't matter; you've eliminated any lingering doubts I had either way, and so confirmed that trying to engage you in an intelligent conversation is a waste of time.

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<r>yaaarrrgg;1272329 wrote: I think they gave it to him, because his story and message was inspiring to most of the world. <EMOJI seq="1f615" tseq="1f615">:confused:</EMOJI> No idea what story or message you're talking about or where you got that he "inspired the world"......but it'...

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Thanks but you realize it's the Nobel PEACE Prize right? Most if not all of what you listed has nothing to do w/the award (offhand I don't have time to comb the entire list) and the question wasn't "what has Obama done since in office" - it was "what has he done to merit this award."

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:-2

I give up.

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ha my bad

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<t>Bryn Mawr;1270618 wrote: No, obviously - he disagrees with you therefore you must be a troll :yh_rotfl tee hee giggle :rolleyes: Check his previous "folk lure" post. It's pointedly inflammatory and obviously was posted only to insult. That's trolling. Also ...

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<t>Ahso!;1270798 wrote: These are peoples treasures of past present and the future. It's their entire life and should be approached with much more care than some of the comments here indicate. Who said anything about being "careless?" What amazes me is these are sentiments of elder so cal...

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<t>Ahso!;1270745 wrote: This thread was started as a result of the Tiger Woods thread as per the OP. Do people really think that by taking such a hard stand on an issue is doing anyone any favors? Its not. Who said anything about doing anyone any favors? In other words: so? If Tiger Woods...

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<t>Gaius;226901 wrote: What will the 1990's be remembered for, in your opinion. We all seem to attribute different decades to different struggles, epochs in thought, cultural revolutions. In the 60's the sexual revolution and the civil rights movement The 70's brought long hair...

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<r>It seems some are putting what they remember while others are putting what they know happened in the 60s, so not sure I get the intent of the thread...I was really young so only remember a few TV shows and a little of my pre-school/elementary school. <E>:cool:</E> Thankfully I was too young to re...

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<r>Lot of great stuff here. Pardon any duplications but what comes to mind for me offhand: MOVIES: Star Wars, Jaws, Godfather, Smokey/Bandit TV: Sesame St (and later, the Muppet Show - Henson was a genius) All in the Family, MTM, Newhart all in ...

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<t>Daniyal;1166042 wrote: Communism Has Several Meanings ; It Can Be A Form Of An Econmic System , A Government , A Way Of Life , A Revolutionary Movement , An Ordeal , Or A Goal . Since The Early 20th Century , Its Rise Has Shaped Much Of History . It Has Become One Of The Most Powerful Foeces In T...

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Yeah he always gave me that spoiled brat impression too. More money than he could ever really need or enjoy, a gorgeous wife, top of his profession.........yeah poor guy, my heart bleeds.

Now it turns out he can't even be bothered to keep his pants on. What a egomaniac POS.

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LarsMac;1270470 wrote:

There is no "Theory of Evolution"

Evolution is an observed process.

There are theories that attempt to explain evolution.
:-2

Hence the term "Theory of Evolution." Don't get what you're saying here.

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<t>kazalala;1270394 wrote: I dont think its about , being married or not. Adultery, by definition, is exactly that, but in terms of the more general concept of cheating on someone, I hear you and agree. AussiePam;1270478 wrote: I can envisage extenuating circumstances. ...

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mrsK;1270465 wrote: Do we forgive the partner who commits adultery ?

As opposed to who?

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<t>gmc;1270437 wrote: I think america must be a very frightening place for free thinkers-especially round the bible belt. Think again. Honestly I'm amazed every time I run into someone who such a ridiculous mindset, frankly. Nothing personal, I'm sure many Europeans feel similar, but that'd be like ...

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<t>K.Snyder;1270353 wrote: The christian bible is folk lure The problem is those that read the christian bible as being literal The christian bible is immensely patronizing and insulting to anyone with an ounce of rationality and their intelligence How anyone could f...

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My bank account.

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<t>I can't believe what happened at a Christmas party last night... They had a laptop set up with music playing randomly. At one point I saw a guy go up and up the volume (which was already considerable). After a short time of barely being able to hear the person next to me, I went over a...

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That's ridiculous. Everyone knows blacks can't be racist; only THE MAN can.

All hail the double-standard! :yh_worshp

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<t>gmc;1265229 wrote: Think of all the once great innovative American companies started by innovators that have ended up controlled by pen pushers who don't like engineers and see research as a cost base rather than an essential component of a successful company. If it doesn't make money...

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<t>gmc;1265160 wrote: Biggest problems seems to be a christian right determined to turn the clock back and put science and technology on the back burner :rolleyes: Let's shelf the Christian-bashing agendas for a moment please as we have far bigger problems regarding America's decline. In fact,...

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<t>Jazzy;1266725 wrote: how can we teach Darwin and also teach that humans are somehow exceptional in the natural world? Wasn't his great breakthrough to show that humans, like all animals, share a common origin? How are these things mutually exclusive? I think we have t...

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<t>Saint_;1269744 wrote: My opinion? Adultery is despicable, reprehensible behavior. Saying that, 'Men can't help themselves" is a cop-out and is similar to saying "I couldn't stop myself from robbing that bank." It's also ridiculously sexist. No it's never a...

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<t>gmc;1270314 wrote: Not you personally but i get the impression that in the states there is a real movement to prevent the theory of evolution being taught in schools. It seems to be a peculiarly american phenomenon which hopefully will never gain ground here. It's always an american that brings t...

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<r>gmc;1270139 wrote: Who designed the designer? Don't tell me god always was and always shall be. God always was and always shall be Sorry. Truth hurts. <E>;)</E> j/k. I respect people's right to believe whatever they want, even if I - gasp - disagree with it,...

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I have no idea what that last statement meant but anyway.......again, to each their own!

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<r>fuzzywuzzy;1268393 wrote: I've never owned a credit card.........thank god. and never will. Then I hope you plan to pay for EVERYTHING you buy in full up front - including a house and car. Otherwise you will likely pay higher rates due to a poorer credit score. PS I used to feel the same way ("de...

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<r>nwhsr;1268344 wrote: It's always interesting to read the opinions of the uninformed. Hello pot. They usually try to state what would seem to be fact without having any knowledge of the subject at all.And again. You should check out some forums pertaining to that from whence ...

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<t>oscar;1199513 wrote: I have to admit, i'm slightly paranoid about my house smelling. It's very difficult to smell your own house. I think it's almost impossible, even when you have stronger smells in it. This is why I rarely bother with scented candles any more - they smell nice for about 2...

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<t>This is a great idea. I agree they are typically too sensitive and so often people don't necessarily react.......but do you think some scumbag thug is going to want to take that chance? Certainly well worth trying with tons to gain and little if anything to lose. A dog is also an excel...

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<r>IMO a penny saved is a penny earning extremely low if any interest. Invest that sucker. <E>:cool:</E> The overall point is excellent though. To me the biggest thing to remember is this: time IS HUGE. It can be either your greatest ally or worst enemy. This above all things is an area y...

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<r>CARLA;1202173 wrote: I understand that you both make it sound like poor people have all the resources at their their fingertips to make good meals a kitchen, a stove, a refrigerator, a TV to watch a cooking show most don't. Some are lazy yes, but for most its not a choice and there isn't much con...

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<t>Lon;1202012 wrote: After observing for a long time what appears to be DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE (Poor) in the supermarket I can't help but notice the use of FOOD STAMPS. I have no problem with that. I also observe that most are pretty fat or grossly obese. I have no problem with that. ...

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<t>Lon;1266787 wrote: Only a small percentage of U.S. military will see or participate in combat. The majority are support troops, typists, cooks, mechanics etc. plus you have the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force & Coast Guard, with the bulk of combat participants coming from the Army and Mar...

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Yeah, I'm sure you "knew" that at the time. :rolleyes:

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<r>Well we're both speaking English but that's about as far as I'll go. <E>:cool:</E> When you said "repayment," I thought you were talking dividends, since no fund otherwise "pays out" unless you sell it. As for trying to time the market, I think many if not most of us have learned the ...

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Repayment has nothing to do with being/not being an index fund.

And I give up: what happened 9 mos ago?

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No idea what you mean by "repayment" or being "late" - ?

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<t>Robert J;1266865 wrote: Never implied that, its just the one Hoppy mentioned. No need to become defensive>:) My bad then, was the impression I got. PS not a fan, in fact not a fan of any of them, just tired of how many people act like one is so biased while the "opposite" one is so great. Th...

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Anyone a fan? I'm warming up to the idea....even possibly to the point of making most of my 401K index funds.

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Yeah, Fox is the only biased media outlet around, after all.

:rolleyes:

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This is news?

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AussiePam;1266839 wrote: No smoking on Manly Beach now means we can relax on clean sand - in the rather nice knowledge that the only butt beneath us is our own.
If only Mexico and the Carribean islands would follow suit.

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There's no point in me again saying this makes no sense and I suspect we are getting nowhere fast.

Moving on........

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Personally I think pork BBQ is better than beef BBQ, but that's me.

joey2000

Thanks all, appreciate it. Day at a time and all that.

I will say this to anyone facing it: if you can manage it somehow, go to MD Anderson (Houston TX) for diagnosis/treatment/etc. Amazing place.

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<t>K.Snyder;1266468 wrote: I hadn't confused the "how" and "why". To know the "how" tells the story of the "why". Otherwise you have a misinterpretation of the "how". It's impossible to not know the "how" upon the discovering that the "why" exists. It's very simple No, sorry, this m...

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