http://www.answerbag.com/profile/203062 New Answerbag answers from NCJake Tue, 29 May 2012 15:15:55 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 15:15:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5268991 I heard an astonishing statistic yesterday. Eight out of ten Americans have a favorable opinion of Barack Obama and want him to succeed. So what do you think is going on with those two out of ten who don't?<br /><br />There are dueling philosophies involved. Look under Reagan-Bush-Bush we have seen the national debt grow about $9 trillion dollars. We&#039;ve had Iran-Contra, 9/11, major recession, 3 wars, stagnant wages, seen the virtual disappearance of savings on the whole (Americans are spending what they... Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:10:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5268991 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5268755 How much time are you going to give President Barack Obama to prove himself?<br /><br />Until what? No offense but I am sure many people are happy that today is W.&#039;s last day in office, a man that we didn&#039;t elect in 2000, may not have elected in 2004 (Ohio!), whom we have on the whole disagreed with for years, and who kept right on doing what he damn well felt like doing.... Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:52:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5268755 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5234342 IF HAMAS' ONLY AGENDA, AND THEY CLEARLY DO STATE, THEIR AGENDA IS THE DESTRUCTION OF ISRAEL WHY SHOULD ISRAEL HAVE ANY COMPASSION AT ALL. iF SOMEONE WAS TRYING TO KILL MY CHILDREN, I WOULD KILL THEM FIRST,<br /><br />First, you&#039;re confusing the state of Israel with the people who live there. Second, you&#039;re confusing Palestinians with Hamas. Not everyone supports the US war in Iraq, but our military forces are still there, does that make us fair targets? Third, because God commands it. Thou shalt not... Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:38:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5234342 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5234316 What is the name of the field of study that is involved with living longer?<br /><br />gerontology? Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:36:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5234316 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5234280 Why, when you ask a religious person to proove there is a god, do they say, "proove there isn't"? Why can't they just answer the question?<br /><br />You&#039;ve got to keep in mind also that not everyone is super adept at dialectic arguments. I see a lot of good answers here but I think it&#039;s important to note the difference between asking a random parishioner and asking the pastor. Many people believe in God but are not graced with... Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:32:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5234280 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5233883 Does America have any soul?<br /><br />America&#039;s got both. We are a nation that worships God. We are a nation that worships money. We are a country that will go to war to steal land and resources. And we are a nation whose people will support a war just because it&#039;s right. So, yes, America has a soul. I think we&#039;ve... Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:51:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5233883 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5233811 Has anyone changed their opinion of Congressman Ron Paul now that everyone in the media is seeking out his financial guidance on the economy and federal treasurer? Gold standard doesn't seem so bad to me right now, vs. Wall Street manipulating our dollar<br /><br />No. I respected Ron Paul before. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:46:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5233811 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5233793 Do you thrust your partner or boyfriend or girlfriend 100%?? do you ever get that insecure feeling if goes away with lads<br /><br />I think the extra &quot;h&quot; in trust is really throwing this question&#039;s meaning off track. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:44:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5233793 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5233381 Is it not the size of the bible but the notion of devotion?<br /><br />Didn&#039;t I hear a slightly different version of this last night on the Jon Stewart show? Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:08:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5233381 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5233311 Obama said one of the first things he is going to do is sign a law for Abortion and allow Gays in the military to come out openly.So do you now think he just used Jesus to get into office?Is he really a musslim?<br /><br />Do you have a source for these claims? Also, please do provide the Biblical quote from Jesus (not Paul) about homosexuality. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:02:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5233311 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5233229 Do you think that the Obama children should be off-limits to the paparazzti?<br /><br />Yes, of course they should be off limits. Lots of people should be off limits to the paparazzi. Their creepy voyeur appeal is unsettling, whether you are Britney Spears (whom they had fun devouring) or the child of a famous person. In addition to respecting the privacy of non public figures,... Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:56:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5233229 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5233087 Right or wrong for the benefit of the working middle class do you think lobbyist should be banned from our government?<br /><br />No. I think paid TV ads should be banned. Rather than allowing candidates and the DNC and RNC to run paid ads, tv stations should be mandated to give equal time to the listed candidates (even 3rd party ones) during primary and general elections. I don&#039;t think Congressmen are influenced by... Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:46:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5233087 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5232932 Will a "New New Deal" undo the damage of Bush-Cheney's screwing of America?<br /><br />It&#039;ll be tough. The country now has a staggering debt (made all the more amazing when you consider that Clinton left Bush with a solid economy and budget surpluses...just 8 years ago our government took in more than it spent, now we have an estimated 1.2 trillion dollar debt for next... Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:35:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5232932 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5232820 How do you feel about President Elect Obama's idea to let gays serve openly in the military?<br /><br />Are we rehashing the same confusion of Clinton&#039;s early days? What do I think about this idea? Nothing. I don&#039;t care. It&#039;s a minor issue of little importance that shouldn&#039;t distract the public from the issues that really matter. Less sensationalism and side stories, more... Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:27:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5232820 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5208733 Is it okay for me to tell my husband that he needs to tell his mother to move out of our house? She moved in with us in November and was supposed to move out in Dec. It's January and she has made no plans to leave! I am about to have a breakdown<br /><br />No, not unless you have some seriously good reasons. You can&#039;t expect a guy to kick his mom out on the street. Family&#039;s gotta stick together. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:57:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5208733 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5208708 Will you miss GEORGE W BUSH after he leaves the white house this year?<br /><br />No. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:55:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5208708 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5208688 On Jan. 6 Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid stated "I do not work for Barack Obama. I work with him." Is this a glimpse of an uphill internal battle ahead for Obama or simply an exercise of checks and balances?<br /><br />I think it&#039;s a glimpse of an uphill battle for Obama. Add in the complaints about Panetta from his own party and it adds up to trouble. Personally I think Obama should hold a private meeting with the key players in Congress. He should have Rahm put together a nice slide presentation of... Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:53:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5208688 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5208615 I recently responded to a question saying that Ann Coulter was offensive (and got down rated, might I add). Am I the only person who finds her offensive? (Let's have a real discussion without any personal attacks, please)<br /><br />She&#039;s full of hate. I find her more pathetic than offensive. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:45:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5208615 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5208602 Do you blame Bush for everything?<br /><br />I blame him for using the office of the Presidency to promote the interests of his friends and supporters instead of the country as a whole. While he&#039;s not the first to abuse the Oval Office in this manner, he&#039;s still responsible for his actions. I don&#039;t hold him wholly... Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:44:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5208602 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5208488 Doesn't look like Mark McGwire will ever make the Hall of Fame, given the balloting. What's your take?<br /><br />It bothers me. Back in &#039;98 baseball fans, owners and broadcasters were excited about McGwire &amp; Sosa and their HR battles. It was obvious at the time that either the players were juicing or the balls were &quot;different&quot; as the HR totals shot through the roof (and regressed after... Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:31:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5208488 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5199397 What are good insults for mean people?<br /><br />My favorite burn was a quote from basketball player Tim Duncan in response to a mediocre player&#039;s comment that Tim was too soft. Tim said, paraphrased slightly (probably): Peace to him, he&#039;s the best basketball player I&#039;ve ever seen. So if someone insults you, you can use that... Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:58:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5199397 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5199354 Other than cheating, what would make you instantly end a relationship?<br /><br />Making a sarcastic or insulting comment about something she knew I was very sensitive about. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:53:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5199354 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5198543 Just how much are you willing to pay for SHOES?<br /><br />$125 for dress shoes. $40 for sneaker type shoes. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:39:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5198543 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5198446 What if a guy you were involved with kept in contact with a girl sleeping with her etc.tells that girl he not physically attracted to me but he approched me. claim he loves her but he tells me to find someone and when i try trips out and starts fights.<br /><br />I wouldn&#039;t be involved with that guy if I were a girl. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:31:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5198446 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5198432 What is most impacting your family budget?<br /><br />Losses in the stock market. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:29:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5198432 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5197519 Sometimes while on Answerbag I get so desperate to go to the toilet, but for fear of missing a post I drop a load in my pants. Does anyone else do this?<br /><br />no. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:47:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5197519 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5197514 Do you think that people on Answerbag are generally more intelligent than people on other sites like this?<br /><br />For the most part yes. They are more polite and thoughtful, even in disagreement. I don&#039;t like Yahoo Answers, haven&#039;t spent much time at answers.com, I like girlsaskguys.com which has equally impressive users. Youtube, digg, etc. have less intelligent and more obnoxious users. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:47:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5197514 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5197495 Can you fix stupid?<br /><br />No. Stupid is largely about what you can figure out and what eludes you. Even explaining why it&#039;s stupid falls outside the range of comprehension for the stupid one. So it&#039;s tough. That 2X4 might help though... Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:45:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5197495 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5197477 Is anyone else sick of getting questions combined with other older questions when they are not even close to being the same meaning or question?<br /><br />That hasn&#039;t happened to me, but I do question the value of combining them. The lifecycle of most users suggests that the question will be new for lots of people, so those who have answered already can skip it and those who haven&#039;t can respond. In the meantime they get more content which... Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:43:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5197477 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5197355 Has anyone told you lately that you're GREAT?<br /><br />No, not at all. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:31:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5197355 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5196461 Everytime I see my ex-gf with her new bf, I physically want to collapse it hurts so bad. The pain is so intense and it's driving me crazy. Is this the worst inner pain you can experience in life? :(<br /><br />I&#039;ve heard it&#039;s the death of a child that&#039;s the absolute worst. But definitely what you&#039;re experiencing is one of the worst feelings possible. Whether it&#039;s a loved one, child, pet, or ex, the grieving process is the same. The intensity determines how bad it is, which I... Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:04:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5196461 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5130570 If you could ask God one question, what would you ask? <br /><br />What do you want me to do for you? Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:19:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5130570 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5126743 What is the best ab machine that you can buy that will give you great results.<br /><br />In my experience it&#039;s the wheel, which is simply a wheel with handles. You place your knees on the ground and roll forward (right, middle, left). When I&#039;ve used this consistently I&#039;ve always gotten a solid 6 pack, and usually very soon. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:39:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5126743 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5071406 What do you think of Thomas Jones's comments about Brett Favre?<br /><br />I think I just read that Bill Callahan is their assistant head coach/offense (not sure if he&#039;s the coordinator - wikipedia isn&#039;t clear). With that guy in charge of the offense, it&#039;s no wonder they became stagnant and ended up criticizing each other. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:45:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5071406 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5071380 Why is American football better than soccer?<br /><br />Tough question. I am a football fan (got the game on now) and I enjoy football more, but I&#039;m not sure it&#039;s better than soccer. The advantage I see in a soccer game is that at any moment the course of the game can change. That makes goals -- or shots on goal -- more exciting. I think... Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:42:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5071380 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5069086 Why do Americans hate Socialism so?<br /><br />One reason might be that the countries identified as socialist, for example Soviet Russia, seemed like crappy places to live. I don&#039;t think we trust the government very much (and often for good reasons). So having them decide economic policy is a lot scarier than the idea of a free... Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:15:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5069086 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5069010 Which politician do you love to hate the most?<br /><br />Sarah Palin. Unlike the ones who got elected and caused serious damage to the country, she only would have caused damage. That makes her horrifying ideas and beliefs something that I can resent without having to hold her personally to blame for anything. That makes it possible to enjoy her clear... Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:06:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5069010 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5068947 I feel the easiest way to defeat the Taliban is to destroy opium fields in Afgan, destroy their resources and you destroy their means of fighting, what do you think?<br /><br />Honestly in a make believe world I&#039;d go the other way, legalize opium based products and then introduce regulation of the market here and international trade rules abroad. Creating an organized market with financial power could create a mafia type opium economy in Afghanistan and the guys... Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:59:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5068947 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5068836 I converted to Islam 5 years ago. Barely anyone in my (huge) family accepted it. I stopped wearing the hijab because family couldn't look at me the same way. Would this be considered "weak"?<br /><br />This is a good question. On the one hand I&#039;m inclined to say yes because you&#039;re not doing something that you think you should do and you stopped based on others&#039; opinions. On the other hand I&#039;m inclined to say no because wearing the hijab isn&#039;t the central belief and... Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:47:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5068836 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5068670 Would you work here for answerbag if they offered to pay you by the hour?<br /><br />Nope. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:30:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5068670 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5068658 My Golden Retriever he is very friendly but sometimes gets agressive with my other 2 puppies over toys, he will be very posessive with them and if they come near him sometimes he will snarl at them and agressively chase them off. How can i stop this?<br /><br />Take the toys away. Let him have a toy only when the other puppies are around and he&#039;s playing with them. You can do this by offering him less valuable toys that he won&#039;t be so eager to fight for. Mainly though the important thing is to take the toys away as soon as possible so he... Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:29:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5068658 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5068582 What is the easiest dog to train?<br /><br />Border Collies are good. I also like Labs and Goldens. High in energy, but also smart and eager to please. Smart and eager to please is a great starting place. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:19:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5068582 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5068551 Does anyone here have a really big dog that thinks it's a lap dog? if so what kind?<br /><br />Yes, an Alaskan Malamute whose last weigh-in was 127 lbs. He likes to prop half of his back end on you when you&#039;re on the couch. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:15:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5068551 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5068533 At what temp is it to cold for your dog to be outside and you bring them in?<br /><br />These days it has to be single digits or the dog won&#039;t come in. He&#039;s an Alaskan Malamute who has a radically different comprehension of cold. For most dogs, though, I&#039;d bring them in for the night when it&#039;s below 45-50. The Northern breeds are good to stay out in freezing... Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:14:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5068533 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5068472 Is it weird that my dog ignores all the commotion and fireworks? He goes about his business like nothing is going on even when it's so loud it startles me, he looks at me like I have a problem.<br /><br />Not at all. It&#039;s unusual, but not weird. We&#039;ve got a Chow-Rott mix that doesn&#039;t react to things. She notices them and pays attention, but running around acting crazy/scared just isn&#039;t in her playbook. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:06:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5068472 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5068348 My lab is 3 and he attacks everyone, what can i do to chill him out, He bites people in the face, I dont want to put him down.<br /><br />I&#039;d start with a trip to the vet. There are medications that can be prescribed to help reduce aggression in dogs. He&#039;ll need to go through a counter-conditioning program to teach him to tolerate - and even like - other dogs. You should have neutered him before and absolutely should... Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:51:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5068348 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5047257 The family dog of nearly 4 years has been roaming the backyard with the family rabbits for the last 12 months. They were fine until recently when the dog killed 2 of the rabbits. Will it now become aggressive towards little kids?<br /><br />Not necessarily. It is common for dogs to exhibit aggression in only one domain, say toward rabbits but not toward other dogs or people. Many dogs will chase and kill small animals. It&#039;s rarely pleasant but doesn&#039;t mean your kids are in danger. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:33:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5047257 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5047206 How do you get rid of tears in the tear ducts of a Bichon Frise dog's eyes?<br /><br />You have to wipe the eye area on the face a few times a week. There are products that can help. http://shop.dogacademy.com/clear-quest-eye-wipes-100countpack.aspx Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:28:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5047206 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5047181 My 15 year old dog that has been house trained for 14 years or more will now just pick a spot and go the bathroom in the house. Should I try training again or just get doggie diapers? What about puppie pads? She has also lost her hearing,partial vision.<br /><br />I think doggy diapers are the way to go. You can try to train again, but if she&#039;s having continence issues it may not be a choice at all. Is she going in the same area? Have you recently had changes in the house? (new pet? person?) If she&#039;s going in different areas and there... Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:26:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5047181 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5036035 If Germany and the U.S. where allies in ww 3 what would happen?<br /><br />Whose side is Russia on? I&#039;d rather have Russia than Germany. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:20:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5036035 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5024123 I hate Michel Foucault. Would anyone like to join me in hating his pretentiousness?<br /><br />Nope, no way. I don&#039;t even find him pretentious. On the other hand I don&#039;t care for Heidegger, so I could join you in disliking him. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:04:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5024123 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5024073 Whats your favorite line from a song?<br /><br />I like this one from Counting Crows: &quot;Lay me down in a field of flame and heather Render up my body into the burning heart of God&quot; Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:59:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5024073 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5024036 What songs make you laugh when you want to cheer up?<br /><br />Bobby Jimmy and the Roaches had a song about roaches that cracks me up. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:54:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5024036 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5023999 Why do members ask questions assuming all males or females are the same, e.g. 'Why do men like one-night stands'. Don't they realise there are different personalities within the male or female group?<br /><br />Because people tend to have types that they are attracted to and there are similarities in those types. For example, if I&#039;m a club hopping girl who only talks to guys who approach me, have good hair, and wear European style threads, pretty soon all men will seem the same to me. This is... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:51:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5023999 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5023925 Do young women have the right to make money in the sex industry if they freely so choose?<br /><br />They do, but they&#039;d be better off if they didn&#039;t. That&#039;s the thing about free will -- the freedom to make your own moral choices doesn&#039;t mean they&#039;ll be the right ones. No little girl dreams of growing up to be a prostitute or a porn star. That we accept that industry so... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:44:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5023925 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5023877 Is feminism responsible for the breakdown of the family, like a Vatican document has claimed?<br /><br />No, not exactly. But there have been elements that have contributed to it. The feminist movement has cheapened human sexuality and cheapened relationships between men and women, which has led to, among other things, hasty marriages and a devaluation of marriage itself. Feminism is not the lone... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:39:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5023877 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5023815 What do you love about feminism? Or not.<br /><br />I like the idea of taking action to reduce the requirement for women to be subservient to men and to social restrictions just because they are women. I don&#039;t like the way that feminism has turned into a cheapening of women as women, devaluing the softer, gentler nature in favor of an... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:32:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5023815 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5023730 How long do you think it will be before Obama is impeached?<br /><br />That depends on how the elections go in the future. If Congress shifts to the right, particularly to the hard line right that has lately overtaken the &quot;Republicans&quot; (got to use the air quotes since the Republicans I know aren&#039;t anything like the Rove-Cheney-Bush type), then it... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:22:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5023730 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5022824 Even if it's true I am the most stupid, dense, opinionated, difficult person in the world; for you to tell me so would serve what purpose? You would continue to believe it so, and I would not - correct?<br /><br />It&#039;s sometimes said that people have to go to a therapist to get the truth about themselves. Often people will not tell you when you&#039;re being a jerk and instead just avoid you or suffer quietly. Our behavior has an impact on those around us. If you&#039;re mistreating them then you... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:42:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5022824 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5022739 What do you think would happen if schools brought the cane back? good idea or bad idea<br /><br />I think a few teachers would get hurt. If it&#039;s really true that the kids are out of control (and, having worked as a high school teacher I don&#039;t buy that) then they aren&#039;t going to respond positively to getting hit by the teacher. And that&#039;s before you add in older siblings... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:36:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5022739 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5021770 How come demons don't just attack us outright; As in hurt us physically or frighten us to the point of mental anguish?<br /><br />That would be a poor strategy. If there is a hell, why would you want to show its worst elements to a person? Doing that would only make the soul recoil and look to find and serve the good. You don&#039;t sell cars by showing footage of wrecks (I know, crash test dummies, but not real ones... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:25:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5021770 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5021608 If Kevin Federline left his pregnant girlfriend for Britney Spears and ended up divorced from her, do you think Tom Brady will do any better in the same situation?<br /><br />I don&#039;t know much about Tom Brady&#039;s personal life, but I would certainly bet on him doing better than Kevin Federline in most any situation. Brady rose to a position of prominence through a little luck and a lot of hard work, discipline, intelligence and skill. I think he&#039;s more... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:05:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5021608 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5021461 205 people killed in one hour today when isreal attacked Gaza strip ? whats your opinion on that ...<br /><br />I think the Palestinians should give up the land and that neighboring Muslim countries (Syria, Jordan, etc.) should gather together to form a plan for the relocation of Palestinians within contested areas to safer regions where their cultural beliefs are similar to the would be refugees. I... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:45:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5021461 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5020823 Do you believe that not sharing the common opinion, is a justifiable reason to D/R?<br /><br />I think it can be. I view the points for an answer as signs that a) people agree and b) it&#039;s a quality answer. So for someone who disagrees with the response to downrate is fine with me. I strongly prefer to see a comment posted (otherwise the reason for downrating has not been elucidated... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:12:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5020823 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4977165 Should you want no one to escape?<br /><br />To escape what? Am I conquering a city? Quarantining an infected population? Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:42:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4977165 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4977047 I am in a relationship with a man i love more than myself and i am so paranoid all the time about him. I strongly think that its because i am not happy with myself as a person. What can i do to relax?<br /><br />I recommend picking out a hobby or activity that interests you that you can do on your own and then setting aside chunks of time to that. Developing a sense of a life away from a partner helps provide a sense of confidence in your ability to handle the world on your own and builds up your... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:28:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4977047 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4975153 Can you receive unemployment benefits in the state of Kentucky if you are terminated?<br /><br />It depends on the reason for your termination, whether it violated a signed company policy, and whether there is proof of the violation (first hand testimony or signed statement). The employer also has to file a timely response to the notice of claim. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:20:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4975153 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4965884 Tell me how you know God exists? If you don't believe in God, how do you know He doesn't exist?<br /><br />It could be a basic structural element of the human brain. Faith in God is one theme, but people also demonstrate beliefs in other areas that don&#039;t seem logical to outsiders. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:39:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4965884 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4965462 My boyfriend has OCD not real bad though. I was wondering if OCD leads to some people being controling and then abusive. I also just recently heard that he had pushed his last girlfriend and in high school that he had either hit and/or pushed his mom.<br /><br />There&#039;s no direct relationship between OCD and being controlling and abusive. Controlling might come up as an environmental issue if an element needs to be changed to satisfy a compulsion, but it doesn&#039;t link to typical male controlling/abuse. However, a past history of physically... Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:45:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4965462 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4965431 Do you believe women should have the right to choose if they want to abort the baby?<br /><br />I don&#039;t know. I think the analysis that I usually see is such a snapshot perspective that it misses a lot of elements. What is the impact of legal abortion on female sexuality? Male sexuality? Relationships? Marriages? How does it impact our sense of morality? Power? God? The value of... Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:43:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4965431 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4917358 What relevance could a 2,000+ years old book have for anyone today?<br /><br />Human nature hasn&#039;t changed that much. While social issues and technology issues (say the disagreement on stem cells) eclipse the writings, other philosophical elements still speak to people&#039;s lives. It&#039;s similar to the writings of Plato and Aristotle, as well as the other Greeks.... Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:28:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4917358 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4916932 Who's the most overrated player in NBA history?<br /><br />Shaquille O&#039;Neal. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:40:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4916932 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4915844 How badly does yahoo answers suck?<br /><br />It&#039;s like a big pool of crap. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:32:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4915844 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4915378 My family just adopted a two year old Labradoodle (lab and standard poodle mix) from the pound. The dog does not like the cat and growls and lunges at it, we have been introducing them slowly on a leash and in cages. Does anyone have a<br /><br />Dogs learn by association. In this case he hasn&#039;t learned to like cats yet, so he is going with his natural instinct, which is to ward off the cat. You have to set up events where the dog is rewarded with good things when the cat is around. Basically you&#039;ve got to counter-condition... Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:35:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4915378 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4914918 Hi, I am the owner of a male spaniel of two. My dog urinates on my husbands side of the bed. This has happened a number of times and it has also happened in the spare room where we go to sleep if he has done it in the main bedroom. He kennel is outside.<br /><br />When he was being potty trained did you reward him when he went outside or just place him in the kennel? While there is likely additional meaning to where he&#039;s choosing to pee, I&#039;d first make sure he knows where he is supposed to pee. If he doesn&#039;t get specific instructions and... Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:43:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4914918 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4914889 I just adopted a dog, any advice on determining what training he may already have, or how to teach an older dog new tricks?<br /><br />Congratulations. To test his level of training I would observe him in regular situations, like when he&#039;s being fed or you&#039;re eating. If he&#039;s waiting patiently for his food and doesn&#039;t hang around while you&#039;re eating (unless you want him to), then he&#039;s probably been... Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:39:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4914889 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4914835 Is 6 weeks too soon to take a puppy away from its mother? This is a Lab and Weimaramor(?) mix and they are on solid food.<br /><br />It&#039;s a little early. Typically 8 weeks is an acceptable time to separate them. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:33:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4914835 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4908244 I have a dog and my bf recently got a dog - but the two dogs dont get on.His dog attacks mine.We were talking about living together soon, but I cant see it happening cos of the dogs.What can I do? I love him and dont wanna lose him but I cant cope with it<br /><br />What are the breeds and what is the history of both dogs in terms of prior aggression toward other dogs and pets and in terms of prior socialization? Male? Female? Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:45:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4908244 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4908186 When a dog plays tug-of-war with you is it challenging your authority?<br /><br />Not necessarily. A lot of trainers will caution you against playing tug of war with a dog that seems to challenge you for the title of boss, but even in those cases you can still play as long as you win. Usually a dog plays tug of war with you because it&#039;s a fun game. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:38:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4908186 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4898357 My sheltie collie, is not vicious as such. but when we go out the door for a walk she bites and barks, its as if shes excited but her bites are quite hard and theres plenty of bruises as well. How can we get her out this habit?<br /><br />Muzzle in the short term and then dog obedience training. She shouldn&#039;t be biting at you, but it is a fairly easy problem to fix once you restructure the relationship a bit. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:05:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4898357 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4898338 Can anyone give me some tips on how to teach my 5mth Spaniel to "drop" toys when playing? He refuses to drop it and usually results in either me being nipped or refusing to play? We usually use the command "leave it" for other things, no luck so far<br /><br />I agree with Wendigo and would add that you can also try a toy he likes less. He should be more willing to hand over a crappy toy for a treat than a favorite toy. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:03:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4898338 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4898316 How can you get a puppy to stop barking at the cat and chasing it around the house?<br /><br />Teach him a Leave It command and then give him that instruction when he begins chasing. Depending on the breed it will be harder or easier to correct. Chasing is typically a breed instinct so it can take a little while to learn the House Rules that you want him to follow. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:00:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4898316 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4898292 Why does my 4 month lab snap at my 2 yr old<br /><br />It could be play or a sign of frustration toward the child. Either way you need to get involved in training, either a local puppy training class or online training, http://students.dogacademy.com/degrees/bright-start Basically it sounds like you should manage the environment in the short term... Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:59:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4898292 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4898249 How would I go about teaching my dog to head nod at me after I did?<br /><br />Use a treat lure to guide the head up and down, while marking the behavior as good. Once he catches on to that part, introduce the cue, which in this case is a head nod. Dog Academy offers step by step instructions for this trick as well as many others. You can check them out at... Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:55:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4898249 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4898200 How do you work on jelousy with a dog? We have a two yr old golden, and just adopted a 1yr old black lab, and the golden, who is usually very good with other dogs, has become overly defensive of her toys/food/bones, ect and is snapping at the new dog.<br /><br />First, the advice that Darth Continent is giving you can lead to you getting bitten by either one of the dogs. Grabbing them by the neck and rolling them over is a bad idea. Pulling fighting dogs apart by sticking your hands on the scruff of their neck is a bad idea. People often get away with... Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:50:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4898200 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4898113 How do you get a 2 y/o dog to stop digging holes under the fence to escape?<br /><br />Ever get bored at work? Well, imagine how boring being in the backyard can be compared to touring the neighborhood. A 30 minute walk is a good start, but you should also provide him doggy entertainment for the time that he is in the backyard. Otherwise he&#039;s left with little to dog and... Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:39:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4898113 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4898058 My king charles puppy is 5 months old and has started to lay on his side and kicks his back leg rapidly. He is a lovely natured dog and healthy, can any one tell me why he does this.<br /><br />He probably just likes doing it. I&#039;ve got a Malamute that does a similar thing except he uses all 4 legs. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:33:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4898058 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3842859 Why are people saying McCain was formidable in the Public Forum? I though Obama was a lot more intelligent in his answers (attack with humility, evil has been done in the name of good, etc.)<br /><br />He looked energetic, enthusiastic, and fun during the forum. The moderator didn&#039;t press him for specific answers or point out when he was off topic entirely (nor did he change his demeanor when Obama made great answers, except, of course, for the one that was positive about Rick Warren), so... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:06:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3842859 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3842752 Do you believe Hillary when she speaks well of Obama and shows her support for him?<br /><br />Not really. I think she&#039;s still upset that she lost the primaries and maybe stunned that she isn&#039;t involved at all. But I think her sense of support may be growing, particularly as we see the McCain campaign beginning to use her own attacks specifically against him (such as the... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:52:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3842752 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3839698 Will you watch some or all of the Democratic and/or Republican national conventions on TV?<br /><br />Probably not. I&#039;m not a big fan of politics on tv. Besides that, I&#039;ve made up my mind already, so the speeches don&#039;t matter to me. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:21:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3839698 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3839683 Since Joe Biden flies the Catholic flag, then is he a hypocrite for not following the teachings of his professed religion regarding the protection of unborn children?<br /><br />That greatly depends on what you feel are the reasons for abortion. One of the difficulties in the debate on abortion rights is the tendency to look at it beginning with a pregnant girl who is contemplating an abortion. At that time people who take an anti-abortion stance invoke many religious... Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:19:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3839683 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3821746 Does the behavior of a candidate's supporters have any influence in how one chooses to vote?<br /><br />For me it could. For example, I am not a Mormon, but my brother is. Through him I have met many Mormons and found them to be polite and helpful. Because of that, I would be more likely to vote for Mitt Romney than any other Republican candidate since I have a sense of the community he comes from.... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:12:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3821746 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3819715 If McCain got a call at 3am, would he need to ask his staff which phone to answer?<br /><br />No way - McCain&#039;s old and old people get up early. My guess is he&#039;s sharpest from 3 a.m. to about 6:30 a.m. Kind of downhill from there. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:47:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3819715 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3819705 Do we want a president who can't even remember how many homes he owns? (McCain = 7 it turns out)<br /><br />No disrespect to the elderly, but it needs to be remembered that John McCain is not a young man. Aging wears on the body and the brain. His houses are one among many issues he has trouble recalling. Do we want that in a President? I doubt it. High intellectual ability should be a prerequisite... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:46:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3819705 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3819667 I wonder if the low voter turn out during the presidential election is a result of a favored candidate being eliminated during the primaries? It seems as though a large percentage of registered voters don't bother to vote during the actual election.<br /><br />I think it relates to the primaries as well as the similarities among the candidates, Republican or Democrat. If it was a plurality system in which a Representative could be elected w/ 34% of the vote (or less) you&#039;d get more diverse viewpoints and possibly more voter participation. I... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:41:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3819667 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3815493 Ca you recommend a tried and true humane method for preventing a dog from barking when left alone at home? She is 1 and a half....spayed...we adopted her 2 months ago.<br /><br />What type of entertainment to you have set-up for her when you are gone? There are a variety of interactive toys available that can busy her working on extracting treats or her kibble rather than barking. And how do you treat her when you are at home? A common cause of separation anxiety is... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:01:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3815493 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3794964 What are the odds Democrats will field a "dream team ticket" with Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton combining forces?<br /><br />Seems unlikely. Back in February it seemed highly probably to me, but she made it really hard for him to take her on without appearing to compromise himself. I hope the rumors that Biden is the one are correct. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:17:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3794964 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3794931 Are you ready for the upcoming total Obama-nation, or will you stand with me to stop it?<br /><br />I&#039;m ready for it and hope he adds Senator Biden to the ticket. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:14:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3794931 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3794910 Who do you want to be president of the United States?<br /><br />Unless something causes me to change my mind, I expect to vote for Obama. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:11:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3794910 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3794895 Who will be first to name his running mate, McCain or Obama?<br /><br />I agree with the others. I read in the Times that Obama may announce as soon as tomorrow morning while McCain is expected to wait until the 29th so he can gain news coverage right after the close of the Democrats&#039; convention (which seems like a good idea to me, as far as strategy). Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:09:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3794895