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by albertpollard
Sat May 01, 2010 7:51 am
Forum: Philosophy
Topic: Traditional Thinking
Replies: 8
Views: 2597

Traditional Thinking

beowulf;1307141 wrote: :rolleyes::rolleyes:


Obviously we weren't talking to you! :)
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 7:25 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Facts about the States- Find Yours
Replies: 27
Views: 3761

Facts about the States- Find Yours

<t>Here are a few facts about our state. We hope you enjoy learning about Idaho! Fun facts are displayed in random order.<br/> <br/> The deepest river gorge in North America is Idaho's Hells Canyon (7,900 ft deep). <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Idaho is bordered by Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyomin...
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: ForumGarden Hotel
Topic: Odie's room!
Replies: 5266
Views: 641175

Odie's room!

Odie;1307074 wrote: evening Gill, just feeling down tonight, god I hate weekends now.:(


I'm new here...what's the problem with weekends?
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 6:20 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Is the new Arizona Law Racial Profiling?
Replies: 156
Views: 13740

Is the new Arizona Law Racial Profiling?

Unfortunately the push toward pride in one's heritage and political correctness means we have to learn to speak their language (whoever they are).
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 6:09 pm
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: Pope gets sick
Replies: 4
Views: 728

Pope gets sick

That's outrageous! It's sacralige! Everyone knows the Pope is an ASS man!
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 6:01 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: What kind of coffee do you like best?
Replies: 93
Views: 53920

What kind of coffee do you like best?

<t>golden11;1306240 wrote: What kind of coffee do you like best? <br/> <br/> I like either sugar or cream in my coffee.<br/> <br/> <br/> I'm confused...What kind of coffee do you like best?<br/> <br/> I like either sugar or cream in my coffee....<br/> <br/> What type of coffee???<br/> <br/> I like m...
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:58 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: a new member
Replies: 21
Views: 1599

a new member

As another recent arrival to the garden let me be among the first to welcome you. I hope you enjoy your stroll!
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:39 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Redneck test
Replies: 17
Views: 9751

Redneck test

<t>hoppy;1306107 wrote: Nothing brings back memories of my bad ol' days like Hank Williams songs. I once got banned from a bar for starting a fight with some guy who said he was sick of hearing all of Hank's songs on the jukebox, over and over.<br/> <br/> <br/> When they get tired of Hank you play P...
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:31 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Lessons Will Be Learned and other detested phrases, and why ?
Replies: 22
Views: 1678

Lessons Will Be Learned and other detested phrases, and why ?

"I'm from the Government. We are here to help you."

And they say it as if they mean it!
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:24 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: How Do You Feel About Body Scanners In Airports?
Replies: 200
Views: 31939

How Do You Feel About Body Scanners In Airports?

<t>AussiePam;1307053 wrote: OOPS. I think I'll delete my post. I do need to go to the United States from time to time, even if just for skiing when you have winter and we don't, and I'm sure you all do your duty, impeccably, with good humour, style, thoroughness and um.. look great too.. er.. yep......
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:21 pm
Forum: Word Games
Topic: Words That Start With M
Replies: 1911
Views: 129890

Words That Start With M

My!
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:16 pm
Forum: Hot Deals Freebies
Topic: How to save money on clothes shopping?
Replies: 24
Views: 21329

How to save money on clothes shopping?

Zapata;1307049 wrote: I just had a would-be suitor (no pun intended) on my dating site tell me he's a nudist. Do you think that means he's cheap & trying to save money by dressing down?:-3


Avoid him at all cost....He can't afford a washing machine!
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:59 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: How Do You Feel About Body Scanners In Airports?
Replies: 200
Views: 31939

How Do You Feel About Body Scanners In Airports?

<t>Please understand I was not asking out of simple curiosity. I am one of the enemy..no not a terrorist...I am a TSA officer. People don't often understand the difference between TSA, and Customs. We are two seperate entities though both are part of homeland security.<br/> <br/> Just thought you'd ...
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:47 pm
Forum: Hot Deals Freebies
Topic: How to save money on clothes shopping?
Replies: 24
Views: 21329

How to save money on clothes shopping?

1. Find the right Bloke

2. Wear one very sexy outfit

3. Stay in
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:37 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The lusty month of May
Replies: 18
Views: 1773

The lusty month of May

I was in Rockingham in the 80's. Went skinny dipping with Heather....It was 49 degrees and she wasn't very impressed!

:yh_rotfl
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:23 pm
Forum: Philosophy
Topic: Traditional Thinking
Replies: 8
Views: 2597

Traditional Thinking

<t>A changeless society, a traditional society, is characterized by the lack of alternatives.<br/> <br/> I would say a changeless or traditional society does not LACK alternatives, it simply sees itself as having no need to change. “It is the way it is, it is good this way, we need not look elsewh...
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:08 pm
Forum: Word Games
Topic: WORD ASSOCIATION - Part III
Replies: 16177
Views: 1785529

WORD ASSOCIATION - Part III

Weights
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:06 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Fox #1
Replies: 17
Views: 1209

Fox #1

<t>LarsMac;1306887 wrote: Looking at those numbers, which account for 4.6 million of the 115 million households in the country,<br/> <br/> I can't help but wonder where the other 110 million households get their news.<br/> <br/> <br/> Jon Stewart<br/> <br/> :yh_rotfl if it wasn't true, unfortunately...
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:01 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Is the new Arizona Law Racial Profiling?
Replies: 156
Views: 13740

Is the new Arizona Law Racial Profiling?

<t>A local radio program was talking about a bill in our area similar to Arizona's. The host heard someone comment about amnisty not being so bad if they pay taxes, etc.<br/> <br/> The host asked, which is worse? the fact they violated our borders and came here illegally or the fact they are a drain...
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 3:54 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The lusty month of May
Replies: 18
Views: 1773

The lusty month of May

<t>AussiePam;1307005 wrote: It's May, it's May the lusty month of May<br/> <br/> That lovely month when everyone goes... blissfully astray<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Well, one has to have a few small goals.. <br/> <br/> Of course, most of the world is well behind Australia, so you lot are all still wall...
by albertpollard
Fri Apr 30, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: How Do You Feel About Body Scanners In Airports?
Replies: 200
Views: 31939

How Do You Feel About Body Scanners In Airports?

<t>Wow! I didn't know this was here earlier or I would have commented. To clear up a few myths:<br/> <br/> 1. TSA was looking at some type of whole body scanner for some time. The incident with the 'underwear bomber' cause congress to cut loose some funding to purchase them. (It typically takes 2-5 ...
by albertpollard
Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:39 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Why serve in the U.S. Military?
Replies: 26
Views: 2459

Why serve in the U.S. Military?

<r>Lon;1306559 wrote: You must love America. You must think it is the best country in the world and love it so much that you are willing to die to see that it continues. You must trust that your fellow servicemen and commanders think the same way and will do their best to help you do your job.<br/> ...
by albertpollard
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:55 am
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: Miniture Sun Project
Replies: 4
Views: 1079

Miniture Sun Project

<t>Saint_;1306424 wrote: Fascinating stuff! I thought it funny, though, that the reaction will be so short lived. What will have to be done to get a reaction that will go on for a few billion years?<br/> <br/> <br/> 2 billion years / (2 billion / 200 trillionths of a second * 2 years) = lots and lot...
by albertpollard
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:51 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Requiem for the Banned
Replies: 279
Views: 14945

Requiem for the Banned

We do not seek to sell or write

Missives full of strife and spite

Though questions raised which may astound

And statements made some most profound

WE are not banned cause WE are RIGHT!

:yh_whistl
by albertpollard
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:40 am
Forum: Philosophy
Topic: Does an Intellectual Life Endanger Peace of Mind?
Replies: 6
Views: 1454

Does an Intellectual Life Endanger Peace of Mind?

<t>I see your point however unless one is independently wealthy one must concern themselves with the role of creater/consumer. No longer is there a society where one has a rich patron to support you while you concentrate on intellectual endevors. That being said you can strike a reasonable balance b...
by albertpollard
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:25 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Dunk... or not
Replies: 42
Views: 4578

Dunk... or not

Dunk??? My God! you mean to say you dunk your firm crunchy cookies and biscuits so they become warm, wet, soft goo????

Me too! Dunked definately...:wah:
by albertpollard
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:22 am
Forum: History
Topic: Remember this America !!
Replies: 37
Views: 4984

Remember this America !!

<t>Not trying to stip up a controversy, I'm just curious.<br/> <br/> I beg to differ sir! Just kidding. You bring up a good point and I am sure most people are satisfied with their quality of life in whatever country they live in, at least until they see what life could be like elsewhere.<br/> <br/>...
by albertpollard
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:12 am
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: Miniture Sun Project
Replies: 4
Views: 1079

Miniture Sun Project

<r>How to build a star<br/> <br/> Here is the boiled-down recipe for how the Livermore lab plans to cook up a star:<br/> <br/> Step one: Build the largest laser in the world, preferably inside a drab-looking office building. (To do this, you'll have to suspend all previous notions about what a laser...
by albertpollard
Tue Apr 27, 2010 11:42 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Is the new Arizona Law Racial Profiling?
Replies: 156
Views: 13740

Is the new Arizona Law Racial Profiling?

<t>I realize the two examples are distinct and different I used them to highlight the problem. The crime was 9/11, the witnesses was the result of the investigation and they all point to Arabic males between 20 and 34....I know that is stretching it.<br/> <br/> Are there problems resulting from ille...
by albertpollard
Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:34 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Into That Darkness...The Mind Of The 'True Believer'
Replies: 164
Views: 10937

Into That Darkness...The Mind Of The 'True Believer'

<t>Snowfire;1305347 wrote: The meece shall inherit the Earth....or is it the Greek ?<br/> <br/> <br/> It was the Geeks who would inherit the earth.<br/> <br/> Anyway, it is an interesting take on religion or actually faith in ANYTHING! There are few individuals who are truly self-assured and so the ...
by albertpollard
Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:26 am
Forum: Travel Vacation
Topic: Airline regulations
Replies: 13
Views: 4817

Airline regulations

<t>May I try to clear a few things up here? Sorry about the 20 minute wait with the mag lite. Are you sure it was TSA? People see someone in a uniform at an airport and it HAS to be TSA not customs or even the local police. That being said, if it was TSA they are IDIOTS! thank you very much.<br/> <b...
by albertpollard
Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:34 pm
Forum: The Kitchen
Topic: Potatoes
Replies: 38
Views: 16723

Potatoes

<t>Nomad;1306073 wrote: We now have a self professed potato expert within our quirky and suspended reality realm. I propose every one just calm freaking down and let our new authority, his spudness be the last word on all things potato related.<br/> <br/> <br/> I believe YOU professed me to be a pot...
by albertpollard
Mon Apr 26, 2010 7:50 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: How'd I get here?
Replies: 11
Views: 1136

How'd I get here?

I'm all eyes...Just a CHIP off the old tater...:)
by albertpollard
Mon Apr 26, 2010 7:42 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Redneck test
Replies: 17
Views: 9751

Redneck test

<t>I wudda taken yer test but der wernt no pitures!<br/> <br/> Who doesn't know Hank Williams? If you don't ya should!! I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry? One of the best tearjerkers ever made!! <br/> <br/> Your cheatin' heart will make you weep <br/> <br/> You'll cry and cry and try to sleep<br/> <br/> B...
by albertpollard
Mon Apr 26, 2010 7:31 pm
Forum: Arts Crafts
Topic: Plastic Model Kits
Replies: 16
Views: 12194

Plastic Model Kits

Sorry to hear that. Over here at Hobby Town there are all sorts of plastic model kits. Remember the muscle cars?
by albertpollard
Mon Apr 26, 2010 6:59 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Toilet Seats
Replies: 45
Views: 4438

Toilet Seats

Men, if you are tired of the argument just sit when you pee! Problem solved, no splash...
by albertpollard
Mon Apr 26, 2010 6:42 pm
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: What To Do With Whiskers
Replies: 59
Views: 4310

What To Do With Whiskers

Spend the next five years making one of those 'velvet' paintings?
by albertpollard
Mon Apr 26, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: Conspiracy Theories
Topic: IT's a Plan_The Calling
Replies: 20
Views: 12025

IT's a Plan_The Calling

<t>I think we are all to blame. It is so easy to point the finger at a nebulous, shadowy figure in the background and claim all the worlds ills are 'their' fault. So much simpler than to face the truth that our own indifference to the actions of our government, our willingness to accept what they gi...
by albertpollard
Mon Apr 26, 2010 6:24 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: How'd I get here?
Replies: 11
Views: 1136

How'd I get here?

<r>I actually found this site in scholoraly pursuit, thank you history forum, and decided to hang out for awhile. <E>:)</E><br/> <br/> I may live to regret it <EMOJI seq="1f914" tseq="1f914">:thinking:</EMOJI> then again maybe not. I am from the potato state (known as the land of spuds and studs) of...
by albertpollard
Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:42 pm
Forum: Word Games
Topic: my last letter is your first letter.
Replies: 1651
Views: 166941

my last letter is your first letter.

senility
by albertpollard
Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:40 pm
Forum: Links to the Fascinating
Topic: Possum revival
Replies: 10
Views: 6870

Possum revival

hoppy;1300202 wrote: Trust me, it happens.:(


You don't necessarily have to be drunk...but that's another story.
by albertpollard
Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:14 pm
Forum: General TV Shows
Topic: Sarah Palin's (Bloody) Alaska
Replies: 8
Views: 1362

Sarah Palin's (Bloody) Alaska

<t>While Discovery Channel does do a lot to educate it's primary purpose is to indocrinate. Like the current administation they are never one to let a good crisis, even a manufactured one, go to waste.<br/> <br/> Due to the overpopulation of wolves in Alaska steps had to be taken to reduce their num...
by albertpollard
Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: Philosophy
Topic: The Problem With Intellectuals
Replies: 13
Views: 4070

The Problem With Intellectuals

Among "intellectuals" the ones who insist they know everything are the most troublesome. And we all know some of them.

Those of you who think you know everything are very annoying to those of us who do! :yh_rotfl
by albertpollard
Mon Apr 26, 2010 4:56 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Is the new Arizona Law Racial Profiling?
Replies: 156
Views: 13740

Is the new Arizona Law Racial Profiling?

<t>If I may stir the pot... What is WRONG with racial profiling? The PC crowd has become the ruling force. If a woman is raped...should we look for suspects among the women, so we don't sexually profile?<br/> <br/> If a man says I was robbed by a black teenage male, is it racial profiling to look at...
by albertpollard
Mon Apr 26, 2010 4:32 pm
Forum: History
Topic: Remember this America !!
Replies: 37
Views: 4984

Remember this America !!

<t>Wow! Anyway stirring the pot is one thing. I feel you should probably have began, I found this, what do you all think? By not citing where you found it and not applying some sort of disclaimer I can see where someone would feel it was your view.<br/> <br/> Regardless of how the african american m...

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