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What would you choose to be your last meal?
If that idiot Obama's health care plan goes through, that obviously would be the choice of his death panel. Of course, all pig and cow items would be disqualified for obvious reasons.
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Will Pee Wee Herman make a come back?
Hopefully, he won't do that in a public park this time.
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Would you want Colonel Gaddafi of Libya staying in your neighborhood?
No thanks.
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Is music a universal language?
Musicians could tell you, music is written in Italian.
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What flavor of candy would be awful?
Those hard yet chewy, shaped like a barrel and striped like a circus tent things you find in 80 year old lady's houses will do well to answer this. Never see them at a store, so assume either they get them at an old ladies store somewhere, or there was a sale on them in 1944 and they really stocked up and are nearing the end of their supply.
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Do you eat Cheerios with milk for breakfast?
That's a common after dinner topper 'round these parts.
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Do you have a LongHorn Steakhouse in your area?
Yes... YUMMY!!!!
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What is happening around you right now?
The sounds of baseball streaming through my speakers. Baseball, played on August 27, at 60 degrees outside and bound to get colder.
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Are your washing machine and dryer a matching set?
Nope. They previous ones, that did match, broke at different times.
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Did you hear about the guy who got on bended knee in . . . . .WAL-MART. . . . .and proposed to his girlfriend? I'm think'n that would have EMBARRASSED THE HELL OUT OF ME! What say YOU?
Think of this perk. You'd then be able to pick out your own rings from one of the biggest and one of the best retailers in the world. There may be a travel agent in there, too, who could help you plan the perfect honeymoon.
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Do you feel they should do away with medicare, medicaid and social security in the US?
Been singing that song for decades. Do away with all entitlements and things that have nothing to do with infastructure, defense/protection/military, and a flat tax no higher than 15%. If the private industry could do it, it should -- and will, better and more efficiently.
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The government has all but admitted they have no clue as to what has happened with the 'cash for clunkers' deal (where you and I helped pay for people's imported cars). Who wants to bet this will cost us way more than 3 billion yo?...
and what a waste, taking perfectly good cars and destroying them for no good reason whatsoever. But don't worry, dealers, the checks are in the mail.... really..... we won't change our minds and screw you.... really..... trust us.....
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On your way to the liquor store a high school kid tells you he'll give you $100 if you'll buy him some booze. What will you do?
Decline the offer.
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The Center for Disease Control is going to recommend mandatory circumcision for ALL men and male children in the USA. Will this influence you to get circumcised or circumcise your children?
Would do it anyway, have the ability to make decisions for myself and family without government influence. So, I guess No it wouldn't influence me, as the decision has already been made.
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Have you ever strung popcorn or cranberries to make a christmas garland ? (takes forever by the way)
Of course.
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Why are you still hiding that sexy alien in your closet ? (have fun)
Trying to protect him from the death panel that was just formed on his home planet.
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Would you like to experience a trip in the gondolas on the canals of Venice? If you have already had the experience, could you please describe it?
Never. There are so many things to do and see in a 500 miles radius from here, no need to travel abroad. Though Canada lies in that radius, that destination will never be met, neither, though it already has but never again.....
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What is one perk of your job, besides insurance or time off benefits, if it was eliminated would you make seriously consider changing employers?
The great hours, I start at 6:00 AM, sometimes sooner, hours before anyone else starts. Also the great pay for a job I love, one that they don't have enough money to offer to get me TO ACCEPT a 'promotion.' So, I guess, if they mandate a 'promotion' unto me I'd be out so fast their would win the Daytona 500 by foot.
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I have to legally evict my 27 year old bum/son, can you believe that yo?...
Wish my mother-in-law would do that for her worthless, good for nothing, waste of space bum of a 40 year old parasite son she has living there.
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Do you think, the government listens to our cell phone conversations?
Maybe. They used computers to look up personal files on private citizens who dared asked about a policy they had concern about, then tried to destroy them.
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Bacon, ham or sausage crossaint or biscuit?
Why the choice? Stack it up, add some swiss, American, and cheddar cheese, some gravy and a tomato slice, and now you're talking!
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How many of yous have been in the middle of physical with a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist and have gotten turned on by it for what ever reason?
I've only gotten physicals givent by male doctors, so this has never happened -- not even close.
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Are you glad you're not in high school anymore? If so,why?
If given the chance, and it SHOULD be legal, I would have dropped out at 16 and joined the military. More productive. When I went to enlist, I failed the physical, something that wouldn't have happened if I were allowed to join at 16 and leave that conformity factory behind.
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Define WIFE in two words?
Man's gift.
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How will the human race end in 2012?
On November 6th, President Obama will 'press the button' after the biggest election loss in history.
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You're driving in the middle of the night,there's a naked hitchhiker with a guitar,holding a sign stating that if you give him a ride he will play your favorite songs. Would you give him a ride?
Naked dudes? GROSS!! If I'm that hard up for an accoustic set of my favorite song, would just reach into the back seat, take out my own set of six strings, and strum away.
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Wats your answer to the question "who are you?"
A guy who chose his lifestyle then chose his wife. Decided what he wants to be then became.
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What if the government tell you "You can not have more than on child"?
That may be in the new "health care" plan, the one that will have the right to look at your tax returns and will have real time access to your bank account.
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Do these adulterous politicians (South Carolina governor Mark Sanford ) think they are going to get away with their behaviour in this era?
For the same reason that John Edwards, Bill Clinton, and the good Rev. Jesse Jackson do, one would suppose. And let's not forget the funnest of the fun, one Mr. Catch-Me-If-You-Can Gary Hart, or why anybody who aren't politicians do, and that would be they don't really love their spouses and the wedding vows mean nothing to them is a guess.
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Can you name a song with the word "young" in the lyrics? (video links welcome!)
Here's one I bet you weren't expecting.
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Do you listen to other's people conversations on the street?
Will really try not too. Whatever it is they are talking about, I really don't want to know, and assume it's none of my business.
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Has any author inspired you to go looking for another of his/her books immediately you finished the last?
Once. After reading Emily After After by Emily Ever After by Anne Dayton & May Vanderbilt, I returned it to the library and checked out The Book of Jane. They have a third which my library doesn't have, but will get it somewhere, anyway.
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AVATAR - your opinion?
Been seeing billboards for this. It's a movie I will absolutely NOT see. Have no idea what the plot may even be from that trailer, and still looks nothing like the kind of thing I'd enjoy. Hope you enjoy it, though.
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Why no matter how hot you are do men still look at other woman?
Of course.
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Is Answerbag unhealthy for you?
Would assume anything that involves you sitting in a chair for hours with salty, greasy snacks to your left and sugary beverages to your tight could be classified as unhealthy.
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Whether you see it in a store, laundry, or wherever, what do you think about when you see a tiny little thong?
How good some marketers are at doing their jobs.
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If you heard some guy listening to blasting Deathcore music, what do you automatically assume?
They're young, doing what most youngsters have done through the ages, playing music at high volumes making sure those all around in public could hear it, also. Been there, done that.
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Did you use a condom your first time?
Never even touched one of those in my life. Not sure even how to go about buying one of them.....
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When you are walking out of a store or any where, has anyone, like a stranger, ever came up to you and asked you to give them a ride?
Yeah, that's happened before.
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Are YOU a "good catch"?
My wife thinks so, 99% of other women would probably disagree.
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Yesterday, we were interviewing a 16 year old girl for a receptionist position in our office who brought her mother, who insisted in sitting in at the interview. Do you think this is appropriate?
Not in the least. If she wants to play adult and seek employment in the adult world, she should than act like an adult.
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What current event are you already tired of hearing about?
President Obama's vacation. Most of us have to wait 7 years before getting a three week vacation, and he takes one after just weeks on the job.
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Continuing with my "theme" of improper words, I'd like to ask why are the writings of Samuel "Mark Twain" Clemens assinged reading in USA schools? His books are rife with the use of the "N" word, which I personally find highly offensive.
I'll answer this a touch off subject. I just finished readin 'Gone With the Wind' about a week ago, considered one of the greatest books ever. Was about 1,000 pages, and that N word was used at least that many times. The black characters spoke like "Ms. Ellen sez I ain't'nt be goin down to da cella less Mista Gerald says it OK. Iza tell yaz, that Mista Gerald...
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How far should you go on a first date, in your opinion?
Maybe, MAYBE, offer a hand to aid them from the car if it's sitting lower than usual and may prove difficult to exit without assistance. On a third date, maybe a peck kiss on the lips or slightly off with permission from said date only.
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If you knew that a black guy was being kind of "tight" with his money, would you ask him why he was being so "NIGGARDLY?" (A Florida teacher asked that of a black student and was almost fired, until folks learned that stingy = niggardly.)
That's a proper English that was used in the proper context by proper English dictionary definition.
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What do you think is the strongest motivating factor in human?
Fair compensation for work done, while paying fair compensation for work you expect to be done for yourself.
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When doing the driving test (to get your G2), does the instructor ask you to parallel park? (I live in Canada by the way)
On my driving test for a car, they are supposed to do that test, but they never did. We just circled the block and that was it. For part of the truck driving test, I had to parallel the rig on the blind side with not a lot of room for error.
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I'm offering free hugs today. Would you like one?
No, thank you. Not much into physical contact and the stuff. Hate to even shake hands, tollerate that fist bumping stuff.
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If someone offered you $100 to read a book, would you? What if the book was the Bible...would you read it then? Would you find it offensive to be asked such a question?
I read a lot for free. Just finished 'Gone With the Wind' and started on 'Julie and Julia.' Also have read the Bible. So, no need to offer money to read a book, will happily do it for free, and am always open to suggestions.
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What cliché annoys you most?
Lately it's been stuff like "In these hard economic times," or "in this economy," or anything like that grates the nerves. Traditionally, I think there should be a law that says you're allowed to slap someone if the reply to a comment about how hot it is with "It's not the heat, it's the humidity." {SLAP!!!}
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Would you come for dinner if I was serving spaghetti bolognaise with garlic bread and a good red wine?
Not for all the grated parmesan cheese in the world.
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Would you like to walk the green mile?
Many of us may be forced to pretty soon. We'll find out in the next few months here, depending on the outcome of some certain projects.
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What's the worst place to visit in America?
Chicago. Everywhere you turn, those who run the city want to tax this and that. They actually wanted to charge you six dollars everytime you went into the loop area, and to park there you have to take out a third mortgage (the second would be for one night downtown, dinner, and an event like a sports game or theater.) And, ya know, if ya been to one big city, it's like ya been to them all.
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Why do we need to study the history?
Seems most don't. If most did, they'd be very disappointed to learn some interesting stuff about one Warren Harding.
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Does your car represent your character?
My 'clunker' is a 1994 Geo Tracker with about 45,000 miles on it that gets 16 MPG. Got it when father-in-law passed away. Not sure if it truly 'represents my character,' but I wouldn't cash in for any trade-in. Best car I ever owned!!! Though, technically, it's a SUV.
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How long have you worked at your current job?
Over eight. Just think, in 15 short years and no more -- RETIREMENT!! Will 55 ever get here soon enough? I like my job, so will be bitter-sweet, anyway.
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Do you feel like you have to get along with your in-laws or do you not care?
My mother-in-law is like a second mother to me, same goes for my wife. It is wonderful when two families become one.
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Why does Bugs Bunny put on swim trunks to go swimming?
So others at the beach won't see what goes up, doc.
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Which cost more for you, your car payment or auto insurance?
I always paid cash for all my clunkers, which I choose to keep, so it would be the insurance.
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Have you ever wanted to go to Bali?
Can't see a reason to.
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If aliens are so smart, then why do they abduct the dumbest people?
Maybe an intelligent alien has the same IQ (or whatever said alien would call that) is at below that of those they choose to abduct. They may be smart to aliens, maybe.
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What is West Virginia known for?
Being almost Heaven, so I've heard. Blue Ridge mountains and the such. Also, the insane idea to make their toll booths at the bottom of the grades. Whoever thought of that were complete idiots.
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Do you prefer shorthand or longhand writing?
I print when writing. Not sure if that's longhand or shorthand, but print comes from my pens -- except for a signature.
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What is your favorite salad?
I love a big green of chefs-style salad at the completion of my dinner. A huge salad is my dessert. My final trip to the counter at a buffet is always to the greens section.
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In an ideal democracy should parents be free to send their children to a denominational school (e.g. Jewish, Catholic, Muslim, etc.) and have them indoctrinated in the family religion, or should all schools be non-denominational?
In an ideal world, all schools should be private, not a dime of taxpayer money going to them, and the parents could then choose the ones they believe are best suited for their child. The bonus is, taxpayers who don't use the school system aren't on the hook to pay for somebody elses kids education. Here's a motto to live by: If it could be privatized, it should be privatized.
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Which pro sports team most deserves new ownership?
The Fort Wayne Tin Caps.
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Have you ever signed a Petition? What was it for and did it make difference?
Sure, and whether the measure or whatever passed or not doesn't mean your signature hadn't made a difference. Just because your candidate lost doesn't mean your vote didn't count. (Save and Florida/Ohio voting machine comments to yourself, that was a generic comment made easy for all to understand.)
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How many songs can you think of that were written about, sex, and drugs.
Here's an anti-sex, drugs, rock and roll song. It makes more sense in the context of the concept album, Kilroy Was Here by STYX.
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Do you find this woman attractive?
She's not unattractive.
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Can you name a song about a "perfect woman?"
"She's a Beauty" by The Tubes.
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What are your views on smoking cigarettes?
Make your own choice, it's a legal product -- that is NOT to be used on my property or in my cars. Though, it seems all these smoking bans are a touch insane. Illinois wants to fund some children's free health care plan by use of cigarette taxes, then they go and ban smoking in practically all places in Illinois -- those two things arent' compatible. Smoke if you want, but be...
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I say "Windows Vista",you say?
Toe-mah-toe?
Actually, I really se no difference in this than the previous. Maybe I'm not tapping the F6 key just right or something, but really don't see the problem many others seem to.
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Do you think Obahma is the best president so far?
Not by a long shot. But, to be fair, it's way too early to get a fair evaluation on him, President Bush 43, President Clinton, and even President Bush 41. Really have to wait for the present dust to settle for history to have a good look at facts and what really happened during their term.
Not that you asked, but in my opinion, the worst US President was one Frankiln Pierce. The best...
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How many songs can you think of that were written about prostitutes?
"Don't Stop Believing" by Journey. "Take a Walk On the Wild Side", can't remember the artist, sorry. "Wild Thing" by Tone Loc had a mention of a prostitute, but wasn't about one specifically, like Toby Keith's "I Love This Bar" mentioned hookers hang out there.
Also, the theme song to the TV show The Partrige Family. Just what did...
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Everything it seems costs either time, energy, or money and thus is not free. Is there really anything in life that is free?
It took a couple months, but a week or so ago I finally finished reading the classic book "Gone With the Wind." The time was well spent turning those 1,000 pages, and I tell ya, the feeling I had when Scarlett proclaimed "Tomorrow is another day." to end the book, was priceless.
Oh, the book costed $17.00 plus tax.
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What is the most popular dance?
At the ball park, it's The Chicken Dance.
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Would you become a search and rescue diver?
Lack the skills, so no.
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What is one dance u cant do at all?
I could do the Hokey Pokey, and that 'Everybody Clap Your Hands' thing. Not good at either.
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Whose wallet would you most like to find?
When I get up at 5:00 AM to go to work, am happy to find my own. Success rate seems about 95%.
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Which do you like, Pepsi or Coke?
Diet Pepsi, regular Coke.
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Favorite Sean Connery film?
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. It turned out Indiana Jones had one more crusadein him later.
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Do you like whole wheat pasta?
Yep.
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Some say we evolved as human merely by accident. Do you believe that.
Nope.
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Is hockey a Dangerous sport? Have you ever been injured playing it?
Though you asked about this in field hockey, will answer in the view from ice hockey. Sure, it gets violent, the beauty of contact sports. One must remember, though. 100% of the participants volunteer to play, so 100% know the risks and decide to take the risks.
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What was the last thing you fixed in your home?
My wife burned dinner and I fixed her good I tell ya....
Seriously, just finished an electricity project.
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Did one of your parents want name you something different than your current name?
I wanted to name my daughter a boys name before her birth, if ya get my drift. However, I am thankful every day that I got the blessing to give my child a girls name.
(Translation: I wanted a boy, got a girl, love the girl with all I have and wouldn't go back in time and change a thing.)
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Is climbing Mount Everest still a challenge?
As much as it ever was.
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Should a soup kitchen be proud if it just finished serving a record number of people?
I'm attached to a non-profit that has a daily soup kitchen. We do keep track of numbers, and it usually lingers about just under 100 a day. It's a mixed bag, really. We are proud that we could help in the way we do, but unfortunate that so many are in need. However, as long as there are those in need, we'll be there to help, even just this little bit.
PS The lunch is...
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Do you have an electric toothbrush or a manual one?
Electric.
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If you were given $1,000,000 on the catch that you spend it only on one or more charities, which charities would you donate the money to?
Humane Society, Shriners, and a local charity whose purpose is to help abused children. Not sure how distribution would be divided.
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How many langauges can you speak?
Been trying to learn, independently, a second language. A little late in life, at 40, it may prove to be difficult. Probably going about it all wrong, but we'll see. Will update the progress in about a decade.
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If you won the lottery at $65,000,000. What would you do with the money? How much money would you give away, how much would you keep?
I'd be forced to give about half away in taxes. After the extortion, I'd hope to be able to cash out, keep the money in a fireproof safe in an undisclosed location in a guarded place in my home so it won't be stolen from again. From there, some would go to charities of my choice and most would stay in the safe until needed.
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Which comedy movies more closely resembled your experiences; high school comedies or college comedies?
Never needed to go to college, so would be high school by default.
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What's you favorite The Simpsons quote?
Homer was lecturing Bart about him stealing that video game. During the lecture he went on to say "Why do you think I brought you to all those Police Academy movies for? For FUN?!?!?! Well, I didn't hear anybody laughing... Did YOU?!?!"
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What is your opinion of people that listen to am radio?
To each their own, but it would seem one listener of am radio isn't going to be a clone of another listener. Like that Lifetime "television for women" thing. Are we all supposed to believe that all women have the same collective brain so all enjoy the same programming. I'm a man, and hate that Spike TV "TV for men" programming.
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Do you listen to AM radio, on your way to work in the morning?
You bet. On the way too work, on the way home, and all during my work day. Spend just 2 hours a day not listening to AM, and that time is spent listening to FM spanish programming.
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According to Steinbeck: "traits we detest, sharpness, greed, acquisitiveness, meanness, egotism and self-interest, are the traits of success." Is this true?
He forgot about the hard work, dedication, and desire to succeed to also be traits of success.
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Can a position player tag the base with one hand and have the ball in his other hand for a force out or an batter running to first on a batted ball?
Sure, touch the base with any random body part before the runner makes it in a force out situation, and if you have possession and control of the ball, he's outta there!!!
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Do you like the band Naked Eyes? What is your favorite song?
I remember them. Seems the only two songs that ever got airplay on our local station was "Always Something There to Remind Me" and "Promises, Promises." Liked the both, but the edge goes to the former. Come on, there was a ringmasters whistle used as an instrument in that song!!!
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When was the last time someone washed your back for you in the shower or bath?
In my 40 years, that has never happened -- unless you count baths taken as a 4 month old rug rat. So, I guess it would actually be about 38 years ago or so.
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The hottest girl you can think of right now offers you sex,someone offered you 10,000 dollars not to do her what do you do?
Don't need the sex, and don't need an unearned $10,000. Would refuse both offers, go have sex with my wife and work to earn the $10,000.
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How many innocent people get convicted because of circumstantial evidence? Does anyone know?
Scott Peterson. Not saying he is innocent, of course, only he knows the truth, but his was a trial based mostly on circumstantional evidence.
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As of 8/22/09 my area has had 64 days over 100 degrees this year. Have your temperatures broken 100 this year?
This year, in Chicagoland, we've had a record number of record low temperatuires this summer. I actually had to wear a coat and long johns to a baseball game on JUNE 2!!!! And I was still shivering. Maybe a day or two about 80, but it's been like it was October all summer. Haven't turned an air conditioner on in over 4 years, there has just been no need.
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Does the music your kids listen to make your ears bleed?
My kid blasts The Barney Song 97 times a day. Not exactly torture, but enough to open negotiations a finding out what one could do to make her stop. Man, she loves Barney. :-)
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Is hard work the secret to success?
At least it's an important ingredient.
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What type of Facebook user are you?
I have a message up there for any old school mates basically telling them all how I hated every second with them, hate them, and request that they never try to make contact again. So far, I've hod no 'friends requests,' so no one has read the message. Good!
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How do you present yourself in public?
By tipping the gift wrapping girl very generously.
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What's the funniest lawsuit you've ever heard of?
On the old Judge Wapner days of the People's Court, a lady sued the organizers of a Beautiful Baby Contest because she contends her baby is cuter than the winner. She lost.
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Was Patty Smyth the cutest rocker of the 80's?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9no2JbeFPjo
I contended that since I was some pimply-faced teenager watching the Warrior video. I always not-so-secretly wished she was saying "Goodbye to You" to say hello to me, if you get my drift.
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Is it the getting there or the journey?
Both. Remember, as a kid, that baseball glove you really wanted. So you mowed lawn after lawn until you finally had enough to buy the glove. That sense of accomplishment once the glove is handed to you as its owner for the first time, plus the satisfaction knowing you paid for it yourself as a result of all the work you have done, is like no other. It would have been nice if it were a free...
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How many tattoos or piercings do you have if any? And where are they?
Not a one, and unless medically necessarily, that count will stand pat.
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How much do you spend on music each month?
$0.00 -- unless you count my buying Frosted Flakes, and Kellogg's being a sponsor of radio music show I like, thus my purchase helping to pay for the song they are currently playing, but I'm sure you weren't asking about micro-economics here.
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How many cups of coffee do you drink a day?
My cup holds about the whole pot. So, I drink one cup, or ten according to the pot. Down it usually in about 40 minutes.
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What is something you would find in the "Oval Office"?
A thermostat set at 75 degrees, and an energy bill waiting to be passed saying you have to keep yours at 70.
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Why is outer space so cold?
Spacemen all drive hybrids and use windmills to keep global warming to a minimum.
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Who else has a hundred tabs open every time they visit this site?
That's a lot of pop, dude. May wanna cut back a touch.
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Which player or team has taken cheating to a new dimension?
I wouldn't quite say 'cheating,' but White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski sure knows where the line between cheating and fairplay meet, for sure.
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My boyfriend wants me to move to louisiana from my northern state! Do you guys accept "yankees" that move down there?
LOL!! I just finished reading 'Gone With the Wind' last week, and this question was a big part near the end. All those carpetbaggers and scallwags and {gasp} Republicans!!! Oh, NO!!!!
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Is it ok if i never fight with anyone?
OK if you want everybody else to make every decision for you. You're at a restaurant, and order a burger. The waitress brings you crab salad instead, and you are allergic to shellfish. If she insists you did order it, do you accept and eat, or do you do what you could to get your delicious burger with the works? Keep in mind, not all fights are of a physical nature.
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Did you like chewing on the old wax candies? Mustaches, lips, whistles, soda bottles, etc.
Not really, but sometimes any port in a storm could apply to candy.
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What do you think is a really good, impowering song name?
I usually don't go here, but, "in today's economy," (ugh) would say this should impower many.
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Which is better, cash or plastic?
Cash, of course.
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Have a nice TRIP? YUP! See ya next FALL!!!! Why is it that we laugh at other folks trip ups?
Them were all pretty funny. Always wondered if people viewed Hollywood Squares just to see if the upper right hand corner will take a header.
<SPLAT>
<Host> That was funny. Contestant, do you agree or disagree?
<Contestant> Ummmmm, agree.
<Host> Can't you see the man is paralyzed from the neck down?! Get off my show, you sick human. And don't expect no...
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It's hard to believe but the year is almost over, anything exciting happen? (past, present, and/or future)
On NOvember 7, 2007, I was still celebrating my favorite baseball teams championship win the September before.
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What do astronomers classify as "death stars"?
In the 70s, it was any actor/actress who appeared either on The Love Boat or Fantasy Island. (Rim shot.)
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I just ate the last piece of chocolate cake from my son's birthday. Does this mean I'm pregnant? ;-)
Only if you're eating that cake for an oral fixation because you're tring to stop smoking. (<-- Puzzle for you to solve.)
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If a random stranger asked you for your name on the subway, how would you respond?
I've never, ever ridden on a subway, most likely never will. That being said, would probably turn, assuming I'm not facing the randon inquisitor, kind of do my best "Ummm...", and wait for a follow up.
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Do you think this woman is drop dead gorgeous?
Not my type. Still, looks are a small part of attraction.
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Why do children play with traditional gender orientated toys?
Boys will be boys, girls will be girls. My three year old daughter insists on wearing a dress at all times, because she's a girl.
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When you go to a buffet, do you always head toward the salad section first?
Actually, I'll go there last for I love fresh veggies and salad and the such for dessert.
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Who is your favorite Football team? Mine is the New Orleans Saints!!
Mine was the Chicago Rush, but the doors have recently been closed on that league. So now, more by regional default than anything else, would be those Chicago Bears.
Oh, and the New Orleans Voodoo logo really freaked me out.
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I need help getting a LOT of candlewax that spilled out of a carpet. The more I use the "steam iron and blot" method, the more the wax spreads to other areas of the carpet. Any other suggestions?
Not sure if this would work, but may want to consider letting the wax cool and harden, then comb or brush out the hardened wax. Just an idea, is all. Good luck.
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Why is everyone so obsessed with celibrity? I don't get it.
Not everyone is, but those who are probably do it for an escape from their own life temporarily. Getting obscessed with a celebrity seems no different than getting obscessed with a sports team or cars or building houses with a deck of cards or reading a good book.
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What tune is running through your head right now?
Songs like this always bring a smile to the face, a warmth to the heart, and lets you know things will get better. This should be EVERYBODY'S theme song.
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How can sanity be restored to baseball's economics?
Could you be more specific, please -- you left no link for reference.
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How often do you get bored with your partner when in a relationship?
Been with the same lady for 20 years or so. You'll be the first to know the first time life with her gets boring.
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Why do some people spend one-third of their life attending school?
Maybe some aren't confident in their own abilities to learn on their own, and need to pay for that extra push that most don't need. Nothing is wrong with spending your whole life going to school if that's what you desire, but learning never stops for anyone, and some are more able to learn on their own while others may lack that confidence.
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What do bank robbers steal when they rob banks
Money that other people worked hard to earn.
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When you disagree with someone, it means you don't like what they are saying...does that "not liking" also extend to the person? Do you not like those with whom you disagree or can you separate the two....dislike the opinion only and like the person?
My dad and I disagree on politics, and used to 'discuss' the current situation, whatever that current situation may be. He recently stopped bringing up the issue, as he's learning I've been more correct then he originally proclaimed. Still, I'm up there all the time doing projects for his house and stuff since his stroke many years ago. He's been getting the...
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Would you rather live in a big city or a small community?
My dream has always been to live in a community, out in the middle of nowhere, where the population is 1. So it's safe to say a small community is the preference on this end.
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What shows on television are a "load of rubbish"?
Anything where the main figure reads from a TelePrompTer. I prefer to read books, anyway -- it's kind of like reading my own, old fashioned, TelePrompTer.
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How can you tell if someone is a liberal?
They talk a lot about how others should be spending their own earned money.
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If you were going to have a shot do you have rum, bourbon, vodka, gin, everclear wine or something else ? (thank you)
Back in the day, I used to prefer Jack Daniels with my beer. Later in life I found one could accomplish things, possibly more things more effectively, without being huddled around a picnic table with a bottle that reads '80 Proof' and a bottomless glass of amber suds before you. Nothing wrong with having a shot and a sip or two of beer, of course, but the answer doesn't lie at...
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Are you ever the last to know and even then don't know the half of it?
At work, sure, and when I do find it out, even half, I really don't care. Just give me my chacks and let me do my job. The only 'business' discussion I want to be in is my annual terms of employment (raises and such) independent negotiations.
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What's one way, you, cut costs lately?
I haven't, didn't need to. But since the baseball season ends at the end of August, will unintentionally cut costs by not going to every game. This was the first year I bought season tickets, and made sure to attend every game and it's been worth it. Hockey season starts in November, thinking of season tickets there, so an offset may be in the future.
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What do you think about people wearing military clothing (like from an army surplus store) as fashion? Would it be wrong to wear military clothing from a country that your country considers an enemy? (such as Soviet to US, vice versa)
Half my closet is clothing with the logos, names, etc., from local sports teams, and will wear them even when not attending the sporting events. Seems similiar things.
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Who is the greatest band to come out of England?
Manfred Mann's Earth Band.
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Earned $6300 during summer vacation working as a waiter. The student invested part of the money at 9% and the rest at 8% If the student received a total of $543 in interest at the end of the year, how much was invested at 9%
No wonder he works as a waiter. Why would he invest some at 9% and some at 8%, when he could've invested all at 9% and yielded higher interest. I'll find out where he works, and make sure to tip 8% and not 9% at the conclusion of the meal.
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Is it wrong that certain cultures eat dogs and cats?
No more than certain cultures who eat pigs and cows, or certain cultures who refuse to eat pigs and cows while their people starve on the streets.
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Can someone TYPE up the book, Under A Baseball Moon by John H. Ritter? I've tried ALL resources,and I mean all >:O, and I can't get the book. I don't wanna buy it because it's only for a book report. Sorry to waste your time but thanks!!!! (Due 9/2!!)
Here's one for $6.00 with 24 hour delivery available. Happy reading.
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?r=1&ISBN=9780142410905&ourl=Under%2Dthe%2DBaseball%2DMoon%2FJohn%2DH%2DRitter
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Do you believe that a two party system works in politics?
Better than a one party system, for sure. Not as well as the country where I live in where there are hundreds of parties, too many to count list or keep track of, and where you could even decide not to endorse an organized party and run/vote/win as an independent.
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Should convicted criminals be able to post material on websites while serving their sentence?
They should be allowed no correspondence, coming or going, in any fashion, at any time.
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What all has been invented due to the space program?
GPS, telephone technology, satellite television, just to name three most use.
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In your opinion, if a man harms a woman in any way, has he committed an act vicariously against ALL women? Yes or no?
No.
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How can you avoid being brainwashed?
By not watching TelePrompTer readers when they appear on your television.
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Can you name a famous Mac____ (or Mc____)?
Eric McNamee.
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Has anyone had a firework go off in there hand ( poll)
We used to play firecracker chicken, who could hold theirs the longest. Held many a firecracker between the tips of the fingers as they exploded. Ahhhh, to be a kid again.....
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Do you have "please disease?" (wanting to please everyone all of the time).
Nope. It may happen organically, and does often, but it's a result of my own choices of action and not a desire to keep everyone happy. Will also never look to be pleased at every turn.
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JetBlue had an All You Can Fly offer that you could buy for $599. It's good for a month. If you have the ticket, what places would you like to go?
Besides stalking the local baseball team and going to every game they play, in the off season, would pick Laramie, Wyoming. The only city in the WORLD that I want to visit but never have.
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What sport would you like to see aired on American network television?
Indoor LaCrosse -- stupid unions!!!
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What question only needs a one word answer...?
I see you're drinking one percent, is that 'cos you think you're fat?
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Do you eat microwaved food, if so how often?
Our microwave broke several years ago. We were going to get it replaced until we realized all we ever used it for was heating coffee and making popcorn, both of which could be done on a stove top. We never missed it.
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Do you think mentally retarded people realize they're different? If so do you think that they just think everyone else is just really smart? Whatever your opinion please state it and why you think that.
My aunt, in her 60s, is mentally retarded and she is fully aware of her condition. She is also trusted to watch our three year old baby girl -- for short periods of time.
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Do you want to get married someday or stay single the rest of your life?
I always wanted to get married, and it's been over 16 years of monogonous bliss. Over 20 if you count dating.
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Wanna hug me, I am male and I need a hug
I try to avoid touching someone of the same sex at all times. Hope you find a nice lady to give you the much needed hug, though.
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Do you live near someone with a car that sounds like a bucket of bolts?
You bet, they ain't suckered into some lame cash for clunkers program. They have a right to own what they like, nobody could stop them.
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What is the most offensive song you have ever heard?
Born In the USA.
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What is a TV show that comes to mind when I say 'waste of good air space"?
I want to say "Any Barack Obama TelePrompTer reading session," but won't. Will say soccer. They should show that in the late PM to help insomniacs get some ZZZZZZZs.
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Anybody remember rotary telephones? Do you still have one of those?
I sure do, got it from my grandma. It still has one of those old fashioned numbers on it where they spell out the first two numbers (Southside)and works better than most cell phones, so it seems. I never once uttered the words "You're breaking up, I'm losing you" while using the machine.
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When you are taking a road trip do you plan ahead to where you might want to stop and book a hotel room or just hope you can find one (a decent one) when you decide to stop?
Option 2. Just drive in your car that gets 16 MPG, and you know where you're going until you get there. Best way to vacation, and it being so unseasonably cool this summer, could enjoy the car heat more this August.
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Can you make up a new movie award? I like "best floozie" award.
Best historical film that couldn't have had it more wrong "JFK"
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Are hamburgers unhealthy?
Quite the opposite.
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Do Americans realise it wasn't the UK government, but the Scottish government who released the Lockerbie bomber on grounds of compassion?
That's what my news radio said many, many times this morning. They showed the same compassion to him as he did to hundreds of air passengers flying home for... what? Wait... Huh? You mean he did WHAT????
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Has anybody got a copy of the book, The Book of General Ignorance
She goes by the name Halliburton Schill, and is seen strutting her stuff here on answerbag every night. She obviously learned a lot from that book, as she is full of nonsense every night.
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How has Obama done so far, in YOUR opinion
HEIL DIE FUHRER!! Zer gut et es Herr Chancelor.
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Where does the US rank in healthcare?
Best in the world, until that Socialst gets his death panels together and decides who lives and dies. Yep, death panels and government takeovers of private industry by an idiot who never held a real job in his life is exactly the change we could believe in.
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Why do Obama-haters heil Hitler?
Like my new profile, idiot? Go ahead, take a look, moron. To answer your question, mope, that's customary to do to a Nazi` leader, stupid.
Oh, minus 5 all you want, I really don't care about this site no more, been trying to cancel the account. Now take a look at my profile and get offended, idiot, and complain to the answerbag uppers all you want.
Enjoy your commie care, me...
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Would you be interested in working as a truck driver?
I have been for 16 years, and never regretted the decision. You get paid a lot for doing little work. I hope the socialist in the White House doesn't get wind, he hates it when people make money doing what they enjoy.
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Do you like Grilled/BBQ'd fish?
Only when the taste buds call. They seem to call 2 or 3 times a year.
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Mashed Potato or Roast Potato?
Depends on the main dish. Though, all in all, the mashed would triumph.
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What do you think the 2000-2009 decade will be most remember for in the future, culturally?
Culturally? Reality television.
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What was the best museum you ever went to, and why?
There's this great period piece museum in Middleton, Ohio. The museum at the college in Lansing, Michigan is also a great one.
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Do you want people to answer in full sentences to your Q's on AB or don't you care?
Their choice, but times answer and why is nice, even wnen not requested. Sort of like this answer to your question. User choice is the accepted rule, it seems.
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Do you ever pretend to have an accent just to get a kick out of fooling people?
I did that all the time when I was a cashier at a local grocery store. There were times I was so convincing, I was asked my nation of origin. I'd say "The United States" in my normal voice, and when questioned of the accent, I would reply, in accent, "I was faking it." Been years, decades even. Thanks for bringing up a nice memory of the past. :-)
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If your friend fainted and stopped breathing would u know what to do?
My taking a class in CPR at our church made certain of that.
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Do you think television has a harmful effect on children?
Mine has learned an awful lot from educational television programs disguised as silly cartoons. It's no substitute for babysitting or one-on-one interaction, of course, but it is a helpful tool in her quest for an education. Maybe one day, as a result, she'll grow to be an oft-hated, at times sarcastic, rarely appreciated user of AnswerBag, just like daddy.
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If michael jackson had a american concert tour would you want to go? what do you think are the chances that will happen?
You couldn't have dragged me to his big "Victory" tour concert back in the day when I was considered one of his demographically favorites, and still today the chances lean more towards none than slim. However, on his chances of touring in the States again, would say high. Would boldly (ain't that what AB is all about) predict it to take place in maybe 20 years during a...
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Does history from before your time feel abstract to you?
Not really. I've read so many book about life in the the mid-1800s, sometimes I feel as I were an American cowboy of some sort. My current book is set in mid-Georgia during the Civil War. Care to guess the title?
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Do you ever feel like you live in a different universe than the famous people that you have never met?
Even the ones I have met.
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Do you ever have tons of stress in your life?
Much like a recession, I simply ignore stuff like that. Participating in stress, much like a recession, actually helps to perpetuate the originating cause and adds no beneficial satisfaction or remedy.
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Is a Volvo really an old man's car?
They're boxy but they're good.
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What is the best relationship advice for men?
I believe Jimmy Soul said it best....
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Are you for a nationalized health care system? Why or why not?
I'm not for a nationalized anything. The military, country infastructure, judicial, and maybe a thing or two more (like parks) should be the only things a nation takes its charge in. If the private sector could do it, the government doesn't have to.
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What did you think of Miss California 2009's comment on same-sex mariages?
Everyone's entitled to an opinion, and half the time it'll disagree with yours. She should be proud not to have cowered and bowed down to the PC crowd and answer the question honestly. Oh, and she did so much better than that "US Americans suchas" girl from a few years back.
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Do you ever kiss for greetings?
No touching in the least. Not a soldier so can't salute. Refuse to bow in submissive humility. A couple nods do the trick well.
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Your choice, anything you want...what do you want for dinner?
I make that choice every night of the year, and tonight the choice was spaghetti. Tomorrow the choice is BBQ spare ribs.
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Christians: How would you react if a gay person joined your church?
They're allowed to join, though I have interviewed many who were wanting to join and that question has never been asked, and I can't tell by looking at someone what they do in their bedrooms. That's a skill I am happy to be without.
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_______________________ is way to overrated.
College education....
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Do you remember the first day on your first job?
Yep.
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How do you know when you're 'old'?
When movies you remember seeing at the theatre in your youth are being remade. Hey, middle agers -- remember Kevin Bacon in "Footloose"? It's baaaaccckkkkkk.....
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How many hours do you work a day? And how long do you get for lunch?
8-12 or so. Am offered 30 minutes for a lunch, but that varies day to day. Sometimes longer, sometimes shorter, whatever the mood seems at the time.
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"Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience." Agree or disagree?
This gets proven every November.
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If you were buying a new car today and could have your choice of any color, what color would it be?
Black, and drive it all around California in the middle of July just because I could.
http://redgreenandblue.org/2009/03/28/black-cars-wont-be-banned-in-california/
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How far are you from the nearest hospital?
About a mile south of here, though my regular clinic is more like 5 miles to the south.
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What do the walls look like of the room that you're in?
In this room, there's a team picture of the local professional team taken a year that they won their Championship and autographed by about half of the players and coaches.
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Would you rather belong to a local bank or a national bank?
I use a credit union, and keep money stashed in my safe at home to keep it tax free.
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What would you do if your coputer crashed and you could not access AB?
Go play some golf, I guess.
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ROLLING STONES CONCERT! Wanna pick yer favorite Stones tune and paste it right here yo?...
Anytime you say Stones, my mind immediately plays those cool chords that start "Honkeytonk Woman." And to think, this still hasn't inspired me to go to a barroom in Memphis, Tennessee. Maybe someday.... maybe....
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Is there a joke that always makes you laugh no matter how many times you have heard it?
Sort of. The old pie in the face or (name item) to a mans groin always seem to let out laughter.
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Would you donate your body to science?
My drivers license does instruct to donate body in full.
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How many terms do you think Obama will serve as President?
President Obama is aiming for 2 to 2 1/2 terms. Eight to ten years out of his own mouth. DR away, but his words can't be changed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PAfFm0om-M
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Have you ever read the complete text of a Holy book which wasn't that of your religion?
Yes, it was called "An Inconvenient Truth."
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How energy efficient is your house?
Leaps and bounds above Al Gore's place, and put to shame by Former President George Bush's ode to enviromentalism.
http://www.practicalenvironmentalist.com/energy-efficiency/perhaps-al-gore-should-ask-george-w-bush-for-help-in-making-his-house-more-energy-efficient.htm
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Have you ever seen a musical instrument made from vegetables? Would you ever play one? (see video)
Awesome!! I could pick up any instrument and start playing music instantly, and only had no success with a violin. Just may give veggies a go.
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Have you become more resourceful as a result of the recession?
I've decided to ignore any recession. Recessions are just statistical numbers, and statistics mean nothing to the indivisual.
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If you were given the death sentence, how would you like to die? (any style)
I'd like to go with 'Mysterious suicide,' like Vince Foster, for example, or David Kellerman. Not that those two are linked, just saying is all.
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Why do dogs tilt their heads and look at you?
They're trying to figure out if you're reading from a TeleprompTer or not.
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What's your favorite TV station?
Well, last Tuesday it was FOX presenting 'Lie to Me.' Many other stations decided to do something similiar during that same time frame, and American Idol results followed, so I chose FOX's version of 'Lie to Me' over the other channels.
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You Know You're Living In 2009 When________...?
Millions of Americans gaze into their television sets in total awe and wonderment by the sight of a man reading from a TeleprompTer.
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What is your favorite type of book to read?
I tend to gravitite towards stories about single ladies in the 20s living the city life. Some examples are "The Parker Grey Show," "Shop Girl," "Girl Cook," "Pounding the Pavement." Right now I'm 400 pages into "Gone With the Wind," and that wind is far from being gone in this 1,000 page, totally politically incorrect, book you may EVER...
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Does any body like to play the game Monopoly?
Sure. And Free Parking means FREE PARKING, and not collect and ungodly amount of money stashed in the center of the board.
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Are we all being Brainwashed...?
Only the TeleprompTer knows for sure, and he ain't talking.
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What actor/actress do you think really understands "sexy?" Not just a God (or surgeon)-given killer bod, but the mannerisms and body language that create the aura? My choice would be Bernadette Peters. Check out how hot age 61 can be.
I apologize for her real name escapes, but this goes on more with the character anyway. Continuing, that would have to be Pam Beasley (sp.) that secretary/greeter/phone answerer from "The Office." The American version, not the BBC one. She was also cool in a short she wrote, called "LolliLove." Love those movies with ridiculous plots!!!
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Today has been a ____________ kind of day...?
Bowing down to the King of Saudia Arabia....
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What is your favorite outside activity?
Sitting in the stands of a professional baseball game and relax while watching others exercise. That, or making some good money driving a truck around.
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What is the point in your being?
It's usually done with the right index finger.
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Would you be interested in a Disney wedding?
The world isn't small enough for me to ever be interested in something like that. After they pillage you like Pirates of the Caribbean, it's hi-ho off to work you go for the next 30 years for your debt would be higher than a space mountain and it would be about as exciting as a teacup ride.
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Long time GOP Senator Arlin Specter is now a democrat. What's your take on the switch?
Just a defensive move, for he wuld have lost his states primary and a real conservative would have been voted in. Realizing this, he done the same thing a playground kid when he's picked last for the team, and that's to take their ball and go home. Anyone up for a game of TAG?
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Does my amp always have to be plugged in when i practice with my electric guitar?
I practice my electric ukulele amp free all the time. You could still hear what it is you're playing, and you could concentrate more on your fingering techniques and guitar basics without the distraction of distortion.
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How many names of muscles in the human body can you list off hand?
The muscles in the human hand are EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS
EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS
EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS
FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS
FLEXOR CARPI ULNARIS
PALMARIS LONGUS
EXTENSOR DIGITORUM
EXTENSOR INDICIS (PROPRIUS)
EXTENSOR DIGITI MINIMI (PROPRIUS)
FLEXOR DIGITORUM SUPERFICIALIS
FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS
FLEXOR POLLICIS LONGUS
EXTENSOR...
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Is chess a complicated game to learn to play?
To learn how the pieces move takes all of five minutes. To learn the game it self, with all its strategies and counter-stratigies and clock whacking and 'check' uttering, takes all of five lifetimes.
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What all do you have insurance for? I only have insurance for my phone, my laptop and my teeth.
Let's see.... car, homeowners, health, life, and unemployment (the last is a mandate I wish to defer from). Let's see, that's 4 willing, and one forced. Only one guaranteed to receive payment from policy provider, and one, guaranteed, will never, EVER, need to be used.
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Have you backed out of anything using the excuse, "No, I'm too old for that"?
All the time. And come age 55, I'll be officially too old to work, and RETIRE. Under 15 years and counting, my employer is well aware of this, and he has plenty of time to find a replacement. Too bad it falls on a leap year, so that's one more day to work. My birthday, however, falls on a Friday, and what better way to start retirement than with a long weekend!!!
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What is in the backseat of your vehicle? OR the bed of your truck?
A baby seat and 573 toys.
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Do you like or have ever tried boiled crawfish?
Nah, it's not a big menu item around here, and have no idea which restaurant, if any, prepares such a dish. I can't go to New Orleans, because their mayor made it clear he doesn't want people like me in his town, so the odds of my sampling the seafood are a longer shot than the winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby.
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Famous or Not, Who is someone you would like to "tell off" right now?
My health insurance company. I just had over $6,000 od medical procedure done to me (MRIs, stress test, EKG, blood test, urine test, and more) and they actually expect me to pay, out of pocket, $17.58!!!!! Man, oh MAN, the health insurance industry IS broken and need to be fixed NOW!!! I do hope the hos[ital allows me to get on some sort of a payment plan so I don't go broke over this...
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What is the biggest mystery of all time?
If TV ratings were of any clue at all, it would be who shot JR. At least, for a summer in the 80s, anyway.
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Before he died, Richard Nixon admitted that he let down the country. Did he deserve forgiveness?
As much as anyone else who had made mistakes, like by attacking American civilians living in a compound, waging war on east African countries, doing nothing when American soils and interests get attacked over and over again, or granting pardons to members of terror organizations to try and influence a certain segment of the population to do ya a favor back.
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How many political news shows do you watch on average in a week?
Watch? None. Listen to on radio? About 6 hours a day or so.
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Have you ever given a book as a gift that you yourself have not read?
Many times.
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How can I get rid of a hangover?
According to a wonderful novel by Louise Redd, "Hangover Soup," garlic is an active ingriedent in the soup that sobers.
http://www.amazon.com/Hangover-Soup-Novel-Louise-Redd/dp/0316479977/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1241373310&sr=1-1
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Will you buy a touch screen computer with no keybooard and no mouse?
No. There is not a thing wrong with the computer I am using now, so there is no need to have it replaced.
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What do you believe is one of the most worthy charities?
Humane Society.
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What would you paint right now if you could?
A portrait of President John McCain.
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How much money will you spend the first year of a babys life?
Childbirth alone was about a $7,000 out of pocket expense, when it is all said and done. That seemed cheap compared to all the rest of the expenses that occur throughout the first years. Formula isn't so cheap. Now, you could also refuse to work and stick the taxpayer for the birth of the life you chose to bring into the world, then expect them to pay for food and formula and medical...
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Who was David Koresh?
A victim of a military invasion by the Clinton Administration. He blamed it on Arrorney General Janet Reno, saying it was her who authorized the use of military aggression. At the end of the 51 day war, 76 people were killed, including 17 children, 5 of which were killed by gun shot wounds.
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What Charities if any would you recommend I give my time and money to?
Humane Society.
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I'm going to the grocery store just to buy fresh blueberries to put in my pancakes this morning. Is that weird?
No, but it would be weird if you went to the hardware store just to buy fresh blueberries to put in your pancakes this morning.
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How long you wish to continue with answerbag?
Looking at 52 consecutive months of questioning and answering growth.
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Do you ever shop at a store, where you look out of place? (example, i buy so many gifts at bath and body works and i am always the only guy in the store.)
I was in some fancy jewelry store to buy my wife some $600.oo ear rings for Mothers Day and was a touch out of place. It was crowded with so many who knew how to shop for jewelry and are obvious regulars, but the counter girl was nice and helped my find the perfect pair for the perfect mother and wife. *Mental note -- her birthday is in October.*
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When was the last time you went job hunting?
In 2001 when tax cuts made for a great economy for all and the job market favored the seeker.
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Do you or do you know anyone who has a Pot-belly pig?
Is it still being live a requirement? Because I have this pound of bacon in the fridge...... A-CHOO!!!! 'scuse me....
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When was the last time you saw a television with a dial channel changer?
Earlier today after doing repairs at my parents house. It's not their 'main TV,' in the basement for a just in case scenario, but it stil counts. :-P
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What do you say has been the biggest mistake in your life?
Participating in the recession of 1993. Never again will I voluntarily participate in something like that.
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Can an opinion represent a conclusion gathered from review of facts?
Global Warming seems to have warranted these results.
http://www.amazon.com/Inconvenient-Truth-Crisis-Global-Warming/dp/0670062715/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1241317547&sr=1-2
http://www.amazon.com/Censoring-Science-Inside-Political-Warming/dp/0525950141/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1241317606&sr=1-4#
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If you could be one person, god, creature, etc from mythology, who would you choose?
That lady who had snakes in her hair. It would be great to have female parts and a built in way to 'stay happy,' if you will.
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What would make you feel really good right now?
For a certain American national figure who depends so desperately on reading from TeleprompTers to have the same fate as Ron Burgundy, another half-wit who depends on that thing and reads it without knowing -- or seemingly caring -- what it says. Gotta love it when someone else thinks for you.
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Why aren't women as physically strong as men?
They make up for it in mental strength.
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How long does it take for a chick to become a chicken?
For some, it happens fifteen minutes before she's expected to say "I do."
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When drinking alcohol, does height determine how quickly, one becomes intoxicated?
The height of the bottle does factor in.
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Do you buy your underwear online or in the store?
I never bought undies in my 40 years on earth. My mom bought them, then my wife. I have no idea where she gets them from, except at an old fashioned store with aisles and baskets and employees who ignore your existance on Earth and not at some eStore... or is it iStore.... or DotCom? Man, technology makes things unnecessarily confusing.
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If we were to meet at a coffee shop for a date and i said i didnt like coffee and ordered a hot chocolate instead would that change your opinion about me? why or why not!
I'm not sure how that would ever change an opinion, you accepted a date to go to a place where you may not like their banner menu item, but are aware of other selections which meet your taste. Now, it would be a slap weird if you accepted a date to meet for dinner at a steak house then reveal your lifestyle choice of living vegan and refusing to support a business which doesn't agree...
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What is the dumbest thing you have ever seen on TV?
So many ways to go, from TeleprompTer speech reading with pre-screened audience questions followed by TeleprompTer reading answer giving to commercials for odd things Chia. Oh, will just go with the first thing that popped into the grey matter, and that was in the past couple years, they televised Bingo playing. Why not? Watching Howie Mandell open briefcases for an hour was a ratings...
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Assuming it was held in your town/city and admission was free, would you attend the public execution of Osama bin Laden?
No, it would be way too crowded for me.
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Did you know that there was just the second most upset in Kentucky Derby history (50:1) with the winner being "Mind That Bird"? What do you think?
Was that awesome or what?!?! That horse just seemed to materialize from the dust and hit the afterburners. See ya, suckers!!! What would be the payoff from a $2.00 exacta pick, and idea? The guy holding that ticket would no longer need to worry about no recession -- EVER!!
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What can you do in a library? Reading doesn't count;)
You could look at child pornography. After all, putting filters on public library computers would be against any First Amendment rights.
http://www.seattlepi.com/local/6420ap_wa_library_porn.html?source=mypi
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If you were sitting on a train and the person next to you popped open his briefcase that was packed full of money, would you be interested or afraid? (This actually happened to me on a train.)
Afraid of what? Sitting next to someone who has built up a little personal wealth for themselves. I'd assume they'd have it like that so it can't be traced and taxed like if it were in the market or even a small interest bank account. Would just assume he is looking to keep the wealth that he had ammassed, and trying his best for it not to be redistributed in a socialistic...
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Are you out of work because of a first offense dui?
I would be if I ever get a DUI offense on the old driving record.
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On the news last night it said that in California people are worried because in the last ten years dui numbers have been rising... ummm.... isn't that when they lowered the limit? Do you think that numbers would go down or skyrocket if the legal bac .05?
Couldn't be. Like in Chicago, the Democrats who run that city, and all elected officials are Democrat, banned handguns in Chicago. Since then, not a single person was killed by a handgun and it's the safest city in the world now. Lowering the limit also causes people not to drink and drive, because nobody breaks the law -- it's against the law to break the law -- so just ban...
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Is there a job you would rather be doing, but can't cause it won't pay the bills?
I'm doing the job I've always wanted to, and get paid very well for doing the thing I love to do. Oh, and it's a non-Union job so we all just ignore any recession stuff and just keep on doing what it is we do.
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Who in your life do you think deserves better than what they have right now?
Every American suffering from the bad economic policies and soon to be raises in taxes for all who work and try to make even a barely living wage. Raise taxes in a recession? Why not just put salt in a wound or gas in a fire.
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Have you ever done anything anonymously in life? If so, is there anything you can say or share about it? If not, would you ever?
Besides the usual money given to charities every week, I have been known to pay for the guy behind me at the toll booth, but I-Pass and the such has that all but ceased. On occasion, I also slid my credit card in the slot of another drivers pump and said "Fill 'er up and enjoy the nice drive," then walk away without as much as waiting for a thank you or anything.
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What is something you were doing or into before it became popular?
Getting bored out of my skull watching soccer.
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To what extent, this recession will go?
I'm choosing to ignore it. My job and retirement savings are safe, and I ain't letting nobody from Washington convince me I should live life anyway but the way I choose because these stimulous packages and bailouts have failed. I took full advangtage of the 52 consecutive months of job and economic growth, so there is no need to participate in any recession. I plan to retire at...
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Do you know anybody now that you first met in elementary school?
My sisters friend, but she was also a neighbor so it may not count. Personally, I severed every time of everyone I've ever met during school shortly after leaving that indoctrination factory. Whatever happened to the next ice age? Gotta follow up and that, see if all the recycling, driving smaller cars and taking public transportation, and paying higher taxes to invest into alternative...
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When does bar-b-que season begin?
It never stops around here. Despite the last few years of unseasonably cold weather, the propane's burns cleanly and environmentally friendly 3-7 days a week here, sometimes 2-3 times a day. Let the pork sizzle!!! LOL!!
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How many people live in your city/town?
80-some thousand. Has been going steadily down since a Democrat mayor has been in office. Just a fact, one isn't necessarily related to the other.
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What time do you usually wake up on Saturdays?
Same as work days, which is just a slap past 5:00 AM. Oh, I do work on Saturdays, have a big project today, just dont do it for pay for I just don't need to.
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Do you remember soda/pop in glass 16oz bottles? Man, that was livin'!
And let's not forget the utter and irreplacable joy we've all got when our was the lucky RC bottle cap with the ten cent prize.
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Why do you think you would be successful at this type of job?
Because I've been performing the task for 15 years with various companies, and tremendous success.
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Do you feel compelled to state that you are "happily" married instead of simply married?
I say married. Being that I choose to be married for 15 or so years, with her for like 20, speaks for itself.
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How do you teach a dog and cat that are new to each other to be friends?
Introduce them, and let what happens happen.
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Do Republicans celebrate the anniversary of Bush's "Mission Accomplished" Iraq victory speech?
Here's the text of the speech. Please show where he said that.
http://www.qubetv.tv/groups/topic/40
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Cheaters, should you confess to your partner that you cheated or should you save your confession for your priest?
A wonderful, short book by Steve Martin, yes THAT Steve Martin, dealt with this. It was called Shop Girl. Great book, great read.
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Do you believe in the saying "Home is where the heart is"? What do you define as "home"?
I used to have a job where you left when the job was done. Sometimes after 7 hours, sometimes, more often, after 11 or 12 hours. You knew when you were done when the supervisor uttered "Go home." When he said that, I always thought of it not as a noun, but as a verb. "Home" is something you do, not where you do it. My "home" is being with the ones who love me...
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â–º Is it hard for you to go to lab fasting 13 hours?? â—„ I found it hard for me to drive without having my cup of coffee in the morning. One girl in the lab once joked with me: "How are you functioning w/o your coffee?" I said: "I am but barely". LOL
This is why our local clinic has a coffee shop right across from the the lab it would seem. After checking in at 9:05 AM for lab work, called back at 10:17, and released at 11:23 makes one wonder why the coffee shop doesn't charge $19.95/cup (plus tip) for a small, eight ounce, breakfast blend. A credit check may be needed for a 20 ounce dark roast with a shot of espresso.
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Without goats______?
This question couldn't be pondered on.
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Would you agree classic country music is better what is heard now days
It's different. Country traditionally has used modern style and incorporated into their songs. Remember that disco country song of the 70s? I forgot the song and band, but it was a slap strange.
Here's "Ring of Fire." One by Johnny Cash, one by American Idol contestant Adam Lambert. Both are great in their own way.
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If you could un-tax anything now that's currently taxed, what would it be?
Social Security.
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If you won $100,000 to remodel your home (both inside and/or outside) what would you do with it?
Nothing needs to be done now, so I'd put it in escrow and use it on a need to be basis.
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Should British Airways apologize to Joel Madden for making him cover his tattoos before allowing him to board a flight?
It seems, when the dust settled, Joel Madden (whoever he is) seemed to laugh off the incident, and said that the solution wa simply not using the airline again. Seems problem solved. Even though, there is a part of me that would love to see him do a "Soul Plane" solution to a problem with an airline. Sue, get millions in a settlement, and start a "Tattoo user only"...
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What does not belong in my house?
Hot air popcorn makers and microwave ovens are two appliances that one could easily live without.
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Do you know anyone who still has a telephone on a party line, in 2009?
No, but I have a rotary dial phone still.
You know, would that "Friends and Family" and "My Circle" and the such kind of qualify for a digital age party line. Possibly, maybe.
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Who is the musician or group that you would be embarassed to admit you liked?
The Weather Girls. I dare ANYBODY to play this video and not, at least, tap their toes. I dance like an early reject from "So You Think You Can Dance" and LOVE every second of it.
Just as an aside, the lead singer of this group was also the one who chimed "Everybody Dance Now."
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Chili: fire or no fire?
No fire = No chili. Or, for another equation -- Chili > Ground beef tomato soup.
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What are some words that start with Th----?
Well, the word "that" fits that description, and it's right there in your question.
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What song reminds you the most about your days in high school or college?
Almost anything by Kenny Chesney. That guy seems to make a living singing about his old school days. Mark Wills' "19 Something" is also right up that there alley.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAcivRgHU2M
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How many digits of PI do you know by heart?
3. Just the first number. They claim some computer did that to like a million places after the decimal point. Just an opinion, but it would seem that a million places after a decimal point in a immeasurable. Even a billionth of an inch would seem not to matter if it were off by one in either direction.
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Do you respect and give riders of motorcyles and scooters enough room on the road?
As long as they are also following the rules of the road, and not doing dangerous stuff like riding the line and swirving traffic. We all own the road, just truck drivers pay a whole lot more.
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FEMA removed a 9/11 coloring book first posted on its Web site in 2003. Do you think such graphic images are good for children or should be removed? See LINK:
Gut reaction without seeing the whole thing? No different than the 50s duck and cover. There seems nothing wrong with showing kids that, as bad things are happening, there are ways to try and stay safe. That photo looked just fine, and I would allow my child to have that coloring book. Bad things happen, and there's nothing you could do to stop that, but there are things to do to help...
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Since Dr. Phil does actually have a doctorate in psychology, why is he still such an idiot?
Look how well he did with his most known patient -- a yo-yo dieter with committment issues and a Messiah complex.
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Who in your opinion is a Lady?
Melanie Wilkes.
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Who do you think is the best comedian/comedienne of all time?
Used to get a kick out of Stephen Wright.
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Would like if smeone always said to you "I love you to death"? Weird or just a saying?
That was said to me about 16 years ago, in different words, during a wedding ceremony. The standard reply is "I do."
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Do you play games on Pogo.com?
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Do young men or young women have a harder time in our society?
It's easier to see young man having a hard time, especially after he sees a young woman.
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Should we begin kissing our a**es good-bye, because of the Swine Flu?
I;m choosing to ignore it, just like every other disease that's to be the end of the world.
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What kinds of stereotypes exist in college? (for the people who pick certain majors/fields)
Greedy guys who think they are smarter than everyone else go to law school.
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Do you know any political conservatives who are vegetarian/vegan?
I don't know any vegetarians or vegans, be it liberal, radical, facists, or otherwise.
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President Obama says that we could have used other techniques to get information out of detainees. Do you suppose we should have trotted out Leonard Nimoy to do the Vulcan Mind Meld?
Big talk from someone who has absolutely no military experience. He has zero experience in the car manufacturing industry, and look at what has happened to Chrysler -- the rest to follow. Of course, some of the 'torture' was playing Celine Dion music. OK, maybe they do have a point....
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Should I keep my kids in school if swine flu becomes pandemic will you keep your kids in school?
I plan on treating the swine flu the same as the recession. Just ignore it, it's not affecting me in the least, and if the unlikely chance I'd get affected, would deal with it then. That goes for flu and recession.
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How will you Vote in 2012?
By use of voting machine.
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So, last thursday I attempted suicide by overdose. I'm going back to school tmorrow. How can I best deal with people asking me where I was?
Say "None of your business." It works so well.
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Sattelite T.V.. What's the scoop on the one you use? (Which one, what's included, how much and your opinion of it.) Ec's thinking of ditching 'DISH' yo...
I had Dish Network. Channel line up was good, no complaints -- I even miss the IFC thing. Bad parts were when it got windy, you lost a signal. Despite I live close enough to spit on Chicago, their FOX Sports Channel gave me the St. Louis, and when I called to inquire, they suggested I subscribe to the expanded sports selection. If you lose your remote control or it breaks, there is no local...
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What movement would you like to be a part of or is apart of? (this can be present or past movements e.g civil rights, legalizing marijuana, etc.)
I acted as a foot soldier in Operation Chaos last May. In doing so, my registration got changed to Democrat. One reason why the numbers of Republican to Democrat registrations is artificially high, but not reported that way, is because I can't switch over until the next election, which is in 2010. 2009 was a rare, off year for my county. One more year in Hel... I mean, with a wrong...
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Anyone agree that the air force one photo op was the stupidest thing a white house administration could have done in years? imagine the feeling that anyone who saw it live would have had.
Oh, don't worry. President Obama passed the buck... er, I mean, when he was informed of the incident, after it had happened, he was furious and swore he would take care of whomever it was (who was able to dispatch Air Force One without his knowledge.) You think the call came in at 3:00 AM? Maybe this was a part of the change we could believe in.
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What is the career you wanted to go into when you were a kid? did you end up doing it?
Truck driver, and of course.
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Do you have a camera set up in your home for security purposes?
No, but my .44 serves the purpose just as well.
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AB males - how would you rate your handyman skills on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being "I'm all thumbs and those thumbs are black and blue" and 10 being "Bob Villa genuflects to me")?
I have a side job as handyman, so would say maybe 8.
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Are you a strict parent? If so, what kind of things do you not allow?
I like to think of it not as a strict parent, but one who loves their family and tries his best to raise them right. If some things, as a result, are not allowed, them so be it. Here is a list of some 'banned itmes'.
Alcohol
Tobacco products
Illegal drugs
Pornography
All body piercings, including earrings.
Foul language
Five dollar footlong sandwiches from Subway (Their ads...
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What is the point of making long term projections based on current trends that are short term at best?
It gives some smarty-pants college guy something to do that makes him feel smart.
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Arlen Specter has about $7,000,000 in campaign funds that he collected from Republicans. Since he's now a Democrat now should he give the money back?
$7,000,000 would buy a lot of new kitchen appliances and new cars for Obama supporters asking for them instead of making those purchases through their own wage earning. Maybe he should use the money to buy Obama supporters whatever they are asking for instead.
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Have you checked your pocket lately? is it full of Kryptonite?
It's full of money they haven't taxed yet.
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How does the setting affect the action of the story?
It's hard to have a cooking scene in a library.
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Has the swine flu shown up in your state yet, ND just had it's first test for it today
Yeah, it's all around here. And not unlike a recession, I have plans to ignore it completely and keep living the life I want, not the one we're being told to live.
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Do you believe you should have a say in what clothes your s/o wears?
My wife buys most of my clothes for me, I buy none for her. She dresses fine, so no need to correct.
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What do you think has contributed to more accidental deaths in the United States, Doctors or guns?
It's gotta be doctors around here. See, in Chicago, the politicians have decided to make hand guns illegal to have in the city limits, so obviously that eliminated all gun crime in the city of Chicago. But they also have universal health care, but only for kids. So, until that goes for all and nobody ever again will die in the hands of a doctors care because they aren't able to...
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Do adults believe that they are the best generation alive and that the younger generations are the worst?
Strictly speaking about Americans, every generation was better off than the previous. I sure hope the next generation continues this tradition and has it better than their previous, but they are off to a hard start here.
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Why doesn't the character "Hugo 'Hurley' Reyes" in the TV show "Lost" lose weight if they are lost on a deserted island with limited resources?
Probably for the same reason The Professor from Gilligan's Island was able to invent anything he wanted from island resources, including cars in the last season, but not something simple like a boat.
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50 billion animals are killed every year for our consumption. What are your opinions on this (i know this is quite a vague question)
The only thing we could eat where nothing else comes from something living is honey. Can't live of honey all the time, so as long as you have to eat a former living thing, may as well enjoy it the best you could. A side salad with a lot of vegetables ready for the slaughtering goes well with a nice, thick, juicy t-bone.
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Can anyone tell me if they can feel the relief from Obama's first 100 days?
Relieved I have a recession-proof job, so I don't have to participate in his recession.
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Gecko...Caveman..or creepy stack of money with eyes?
I'll take the stack of money, then hide it before someone decides it's a windfall profit and tax it 90%, stealing all but 10% of what is mine, not theirs.
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Describing a relative of yours
I'm a millionaire, living, uh, in America, but, um, refuse to show my, uh, birth certificate despite my job, um, requiring the information. I have an Aunt who, um, lives here illegally, in the, um, uh, housing projects of Baltimore whom I, uh, refuse to help out. There's a half brother, um, in Kenya, um, living in a shack on, uh, ah, um, $12.00 a year, whom I also, um, refuse to...
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How many trees outside can you see from your view right now?
None. First thing I did when I moved to my new home was to chop them all down and make room for a nice, concrete patio. Great barbecues happen out there!!!
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How honest are the people in your neighbourhood?
Is mostly a red neighborhood, so that makes is a very low crime, honest area in which to live.
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What is your favorite one-hit wonder?
Simple....
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How difficult is it or was it to get your kids to go to bed?
I simply say "Sleepytime," and she goes to bed post haste. Simple as that.
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If you had the choice which would you choose: a college up north by your family or a college down south with friends?
Whichever is cheapest.
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If you could choose 1 person to cook for you tonight who would it be?
Me. I know what I like, how I like it, and don't have to pay extra to someone to do what I could do perfectly well myself.
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What are your thoughts about a first date being at a movie? I would think it would be a good idea since she gets to feel more comfortable around you when ur closer and get used to you. What do you think? good idea.. bad idea?
Five days of being absolutely left alone by everybody. Kind of like Al Bundy, but maybe books instead of movie rentals.
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How far are you from the beach?
Few miles. Two perfectly good beaches here in town. Many, many more in the area.
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At this time of the year, do you get up first, or does the sun?
This time of year? Close call. Gotta love those winter days when you start work before the sun, and work well past its setting.
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Are you having Meat for dinner?
You bet. Keeps you going strong.
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SWINE FLU!!!! Do you have it?
It's in the area here, but I don't care. Have had a flu before, and will again.
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What changes do you want in this country?
Make the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts permanent and shrink the government to as small as possible. Whatever could be ran by the private sector, shoud be ran by the private sector (Education, parcel delivery, health care, etc.) The private sector always does it more efficiantly, more cost effective, would be less of a tax burdon for all, and we wouldn't be paying taxes for something we...
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Do you eat bread everyday, every meal or is it just an occasional thing now?
Everyday.
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Any thoughts on the new Florida proposed license plates?
Nothing worng with that. No different than all the college, clubs, environmental, causes, and hobby plates you see everywhere.
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If you found an item on sale at a grocery store that is twenty miles from your house would you travel that far just to buy it even though the neighborhood grocer is just a block away?
Heavens, no. Would rather just walk around the corner and get the good needed.
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Will there ever be a day we discover capitilism is wrong?
Man, I hope not. It has worked so well up to this point.
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What was the last thing you did for charity? (donated, fun run, sponsorship etc)
Will make monetary donations to two charities a week, and have been for years and years, never skipping a week.
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Do you use 'their', 'there', and 'they're' in the correct ways?
Try my best to, anyways.
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Have you ever gone to a free clinic?
No. I prefer to pay for my own goods and services, health care not being the exception.
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What do you use more, TV or CD/radio?
News Talk radio all day, than the TV. Discounting sports, TV and books and basically a tie.
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Do you live near a rIver a lake or the ocean?
Three lakes and two rivers all in this sleepy little town.
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Do you have one particular teacher in high school that you have fond memory of?
You bet, and I'd like to meet him today and let him know about the fond memories I have of him. Ideally, it would be in a dark alley and I'd beat the crap out of him.
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Is anyone scared about swine flu?
Not even a touch.
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Are the Obamas rock stars?
He's the hard partying, thin skinned President of the United States. She's the First Lady, who seems to think that's actually a job. Kids are off limits. Just because you try to live like a rock star (on the taxpayers dime) hardly make you a rock star. Besides, rock stars can't raise taxes and try to control your lives like President Obama would like to do.
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Whos the most over rated guitarist?
Eddie Van Halen.
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Do you have to sleep on the same side of the bed all the time?
Yeah, I prefer the top side. LOL <--- Old joke, who didn't see that one coming?
Actually, even when alone, I still sleep on the same side as when joined by my wife.
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When you read a question on AB, does it lead to you asking one, that is connected to it?
It has, like this one begs me to ask "Does Jimmy ask the most stupidest questions or what?" JK, bud. ;-)
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In China, do they just call Chinese food, '"food?"
Possibly. There is a restaurant down the road from here that advertises "American Food," and, dang it, you ain't gonna get any more American than this here town. Oddly enough, the "American Food" restaurant offers to serve french fries with almost every meal.
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What is the biggest threat to the America?
The trying to kill free market capitalism.
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What should you do if you can't stand the heat?
Not work for the President Truman administration.
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"I can't end up visiting you guys and shaking hands if I am going to be grilled every time I come down here," Obama said after entering the press room. He's President, they are the press. WTF was he thinkin' yo?...
Maybe he was hungry, and wasn't wanting to hang around too long or his waffle would get cold. (Oh, no.... let the DRs commence!!!) LOL
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I do not believe in _ _ _ _ _.
Expecting others, no matter whom they are, to do what it is I could and should be doing for myself.
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Which color will you not allow on the exterior of your house?
Blue.
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When did the practice of rating a US President after his first 100 days in office begin?
The first time that rating came about was with Napoleon, when he came out of exile and returned to France. His first 100 days ended in Waterloo, which makes it odd why that has become a benchmark for today's politicians. I realize that doesn't helpfully answer the question, and feel free to toss a DR for that my way, but thought it was an interesting piece of history about your...
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If you were a political physician & performed a 'check up' on our USA, what would you give the USA at current for a bill of health?
All in all, the United States is one of strong body, and has gotten through so much. At the moment, I'd say healthy, but may want to keep an eye that growing deficeit and schrinking economy. Prescribe a huge, steady dose of Vitamin C (Capitalism), and a booster of free markets, and all should be fine before you know it.
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Would you ever buy expensive jewelry from a pawn broker or ebay?
Nah. Never, ever been to a pawn shop, and never plan to be. Have made an e-bay purchase or two, though. Not really a jewelry wearer, anyway, so I wouldn't buy any expecsive jewelry anywhere.
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Would Abraham Lincoln have gone green?
Hard to say. His OKing, and personally picking out the route, of the first transcontinental railroad sure did, in todays standards, a lot of harm to the environment. Western expansion, however, along with efforts to have the Confederacy rejoin the Union, may have been about as "green" as one could get in 1862.
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Would you trust a man more just because he was wearing a suit?
Nope. It's always nice to dress proper for the job, and always wear jacket and tie when in an executive office regardless. However, that hardly makes him more of an honest, trustworthy man.
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When was the last time you said a prayer?
Right before the last meal I enjoyed.
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What are some songs that bring about a feeling of 'it's all going to be okay'?
"Cold One Comin' On" by Montgomery Gentry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWLFXqfhQ_w
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How would you grade Obama's first 100 days? A, B, C, D or F?
Better than Napoleon's first hundred days, which is where that measuring stick began. His ended, let's just say, not to well for him. As far as President Obama, would give him an I for incomplete. He's started a lot of stuff, and made a lot of promises, with results still pending for most of his actions. Will wait for results to start coming in, and would be able to grade him...
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Your thoughts on Chris Brown?
She was totally brilliant as the inn keeper in that great movie, "The Inn."
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I have to go to the doctor tomorrow, to see the results of my blood test. What were the results of your last blood test?
I'll also be paying a very reasonable co-payment of $30.00 and learning the results of my latest blood test, amoung other tests, tomorrow as well. Guess that makes us blood brothers, or something.....
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Do you find it hard to be humble sometimes?
No, but some do.
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Who were the five most intelligent/genius/innovative people in history?
Mozart, Edison, Karl Benz/Henry Ford (tied), the team of Russell, Majors, and Waddell, and Vanna White (Hey, she became a super millionaire for doing absolutely nothing!! Can't get more intelligent than that!!!)
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Today is a nice day for me. How is the weather by you?
Unseasonably chilly. It's usually much warmer here this time of year.
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Why do Americans feel threatened by minorities?
Because some Americans, like some who are citizens of other countries, of all different backgrounds, races, creeds, etc., are small minded and can't embrace, or at least accept, those who are not like themselves. This attitude is hardly exclusive to non-minority Americans.
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Is anyone upset about our new President's ethnic background?
Are you speaking about President Barack Obama, or another newly elected president of another nation? I thought South Africa just had an election there, and you may be speaking of those results. Either way, the answer is the same. One should never judge another by the color of their skin or their ethnicity, but by the content of their character.
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Are you willing to try a free piece of KFC's grilled chicken on April 27th? If you have tried it, did you like it?
Nah. If I were to try it, it would be on a non-free day when you don't have to wait for a long time just to get a $2.49 sandwich. Like that Denny's promotion a few months back. It's funny how so many who claim not to have a spare second in this fast paced world (?) don't mind waiting for two hours to get a $5.99 meal, no drink included. May go on April 28 when the lines...
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Which former US presidents were also college athletes?
President Ford played center for his college football team.
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Throwing shoes at leaders during election rallies and press conferences has become a fashion in India for the first time this election year. Do you approve of this trend?
No. Whether you agree or disagree with the leader, some form of respect should be maintained. If you don't care for what the leader is doing, you should maybe instead organize rallies to stand up for what you believe, like the tea parties in the USA last April 15. Throwing shoes could be considered assault by a lone individual, and rallies shows strength in numbers and a real movement...
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Aside from Bill Clinton, which past US presidents were also musicians?
Richard Nixon was excellent at the piano.
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Do you like routine work?
Won't let it bother me.
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What are the benefits of being single over being in a relationship?
Total control of the remote control.
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Do you see an apathy in young voters? It seems many of them believe that it doesn't matter who is in power--so they don't vote. I don't know if it matter who's in power or not either. I'm not specifically talking about the US.
I'd recommend to anyone, of any age, that if they really believe that it doesn't matter who's in power, it's all the same, to run for office themselves and try to be that difference they'd like to see.
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Would you rather visit Turkey or Egypt?
From that choice, Egypt. I would never actually go, for any reason, but Egyptology is rather cool, though.
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What do you think about war?
However unfortunate, it's a necessary evil at times.
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Do you see cooking as a joy or a chore?
Joy, all the way.
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You're a restaurant owner. Someone makes a pretty expensive carry out order. He picks it up. An hour later his wife comes in with a major attitude, saying she wants her money back because her husband ordered the wrong thing. What do you do?
See if we could remedy the problem by fixing her what she claims to have ordered originally, and maybe toss in free desserts or the such. If that doesn't work, would refund her money, and give her a coupon or the like to try to guarantee another visit by them. Nothing costs business any more than losing a customer -- even one.
$30.00/week
52 weeks a year
30 years as a potential...
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Whats the last thing that really ticked off your boss?
Last week, we had several larger than normal orders that had to be filled and shipped to inpatient customers, and because of the overtime, he almost was late for his bowling night.
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What is your house worth now? How much was it worth 3 years ago? Roughly?
It's worth about 30% more than when I purchased it 6 or 7 years ago.
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Do u believe that it is too late to save the world? and if not what should we do to save it?
Build more nuclear power plants. It's cheaper and more efficient.
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Could you please suggest a way to cut our monthly household expenses by 25%?
Cancel Internet service. Oust the cable/satellite service. No need for a cellular phone. Walk to your destination whenever possible. Read a library book instead of watching television. Read by candelight, not electric lamp. Buy generic whenever possible. Write your Congressman and suggest your favoring the lowering of taxes. Try to negotiate a raise of pay with your supervisor/bossman...
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Do you shop when you run out of things or are you a pre-emptive shopper?
Been doing some pre-emptive shopping at gun shops. Gotta grandfather some things in before the Second Amendment is erased from the Constitution.
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I don't smoke;however, at work we received an email and smokers will now have to pay a 50.00 surcharge for insurance (that will come out of their checks). Does your company do anything like this. (I won't have the surcharge)
No. At my work, they communicate with us through either spoken words or paper hand-outs. E-mail isn't used, unless it is from one employee to another, and never used to distribute information about employment ststus.
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Have you ever had an x-ray (xray)?
Recently I had a doctor's visit where I was perscribed several x-rays, an EKG, and blood tests. $30.00 out of pocket. If I weren't insured, it would have costed a whole $300.00. Was reasonable, affordable, and easy, with absolutely no government interference in the least.
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So, I understand that Obama wants to support his socialized medicine program by taking away my deduction for the interest I pay on my mortgage. I haven't had so much as a cold for over 20 years. That po's me. How happy are you with this move?
I hate it. I have great health coverage for me and my family, at a great cost. I take care of myself and family with no problem. I hate that he wants to take this away from me, from all of us. Keep the deduction, and do the great idea of a 10% flat tax for all with no deduction of any kind, then we'd all have enough left over to more than pay for health coverage. But what do you...
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How is your Saturday going so far any plans for today or this evening? I am celebrating my friends 36th birthday w/her tonight.
Was studying this. I mean, what would happen if those government electricians never come to install a smart box to tell me when to turn off a light bulb? It's tough to learn, very hard, and I'm certain that the President will come through, but just in case. I mean, knowing when to turn out a light has gotta be the hardest skill to learn. Thank God someone is in there who really...
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Do you think House and Cameron make a good couple?
Would rather see Cutty (sp) and Cameron. I can't be the only one on this.
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What would be the first thing you'd do if you were locked inside one of those padded rooms?
Pray to God nobody unleashes a caterpillar in there or pipes in some Barbara Streisand music. That would be sheer torture.
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Are you worried about the Swine Flu?
Never have fallen for stuff like that, not since the big global freezing thing of the 70s. Heck, I've been waiting for California to fall into the ocean for 30 years now -- won't that EVER happen?!?!?!?!
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Should the US Post Office issue Simpsons stamps?
Sure.
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If I was to give you two tickets on a cruise to anywhere you chose, where would you pick?
Would like to start at LaCrosse, WI. Go south down the mighty Mississippi stopping at ports along the way. Turn back before we hit New Orleans -- their mayor made it clear someone like me isn't welcome there.
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How many guns do you have total (car, house, etc.) and what are they?
More now than before the new year started, that's for sure.
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What is something you can tell me about "wolves"?
They're the dominant hockey team from the AHA that
claim to be from Chicago, but actually play in Rosemont.
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Would you swim in a pool that contains diarrhea, vomit, snot, and worms for $500,000 for about an hour?
Nope. Not for the "grossness factor," but I never allow the mere offer of money control me and have me do something I'd not do otherwise. I control money, not the other way around.
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Did you ever cut up and fold brown paper bags (or something else?) to make protective book covers for your schoolbooks when you were a kid?
Never did, even when directed. It was like "Protect from what?", besides, they weren't my books, so I surely didn't care about their fate.
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POLL : TRUTH or DARE?
Truth, sure.
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Do you ever force yourself to eat vegetables that you really don't like?
Nope. Rarely do I do anything I really don't like.
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How long has it been since you last went to a restaurant?
It's been quite some time. I just hate paying someone to do something I could do myself. I have the ability to cook and serve myself.
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An old billionaire lives alone in a big empty house which no one visits anymore. A homeless surfer lives on the beach and knows everyone. Who is better off?
Keep the money, I'd take the big empty house, for the exception of my wife and kids, which no one visits anymore. Homeless? Beach? Know everyone? No thanks on all three or any combo of the such.
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Pleased with your tax return this year?
For year 2008, was better than expected. For the 2009 season, and the few years to follow, I expect to have to do a few tricks not overpay what is fair.
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Did you know that the ONLY thing you eat that contains cholesterol is from an animal?
Cholestorol is vital for for a strong, healthy body and mind. Thanks for the heads up!!!
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Do you think capitalism in its present form is working for the interest of most Americans?
Yes.
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If you had the choice, would you work?
I do have a choice, and I do work. Come age 55, I plan to no longer work, for that's when my retirement is scheduled to occur.
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Would you insist the chauffeur wears his hat at all times, whilst on duty?
You bet. And if he comes into my office, show respect and wear proper attire in a jacket and tie. If you don't dress proper and show respect for the job, we'll find somebody else who does. Oh, and in the office, the hat is to be removed and held in both hands at all times.
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How much credit card debt do you have?
Not sure at the moment. After making most purchases using it, we pay off it in its entirety at the end of the month, making for zero finances charges. Well, except for that $20.00 a year membership fee, which is a good trade off for a low interest rate -- despite we've rarely had to use the interest part of the cardholder's agreement.
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If you had the opportunity, would you live in China for a year?
Wouldn't even visit there for one second. Have no desire to go to any other country, ever.
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Will American ever elect an openly gay president?
No reason why not, there are already openly gay members of other branches of the US government. Hopefully, though, we learned a lesson and not elect somebody by their outward appearance, but by their record as politician and ability for the job. Hopefully, is this were to happen, the gay candidate would be treated no differently than, say, his hair color. Have we ever had a red head as a...
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What else do you eat with your noodles?
Mix it in a skillet with a slap of butter and some cut up fresh tomatoes and maybe, if your thing, onions. Will take you away from store bought sauce in an instant.
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If you had the opportunity, would you live in Japan, would you?
Not for all the Yen in the world. Despite many recent disappointments, I am happy right where I am, in the United States of America. Sandals, raw fish, and booze made from rice isn't quite enough to draw me away.
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Have you ever dreaded going to your high school reunion?
I hated every single peoson I went to school with, from k-"graduation." I want nothing to do with a single one of them, ever, for any reason.
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Do you ever find it difficult to dislike people?
I find liking people to be the struggle.
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Does the weather affect your mood? Are you happier on a sunny day and less so when it's gloomy or raining?
It's been so cold here lately that it dampers my mood when I have to pay my heating bill. Good thing the summer's been cooler lately so there has been no need for air conditioning, so I guess it evens (sort of).
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If you are reading and don't understand the meaning of a word, do you look it up, or just carry on and forget it?
Not that this happens too often, But I found if you just read a touch more, you'll usually be able to understand the context of what is being said.
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If humans made alien contact, and the aliens communicated with us that there is no god, what effect would this have on religion on earth?
Why are we to automatically believe that the aliens would be correcti in their opinions? Or, assuming the "believe what they say" part, what if they confirm that their is a God? Regardless, if alien contact were made, if they spoke they same language as someone on Earth, that would be a miracle in itself.
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Have you or would you ever pick up a hitchhiker?
Depends on his/her name.
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Who is responsible for teach social morals to children? (Schools, Parents, or should it be a joint effort?)
Schools should only teach math, science, reading, and the such. Issues of morality, opinion, even non-threatening behaivor, should not be taught. If my kid wants to be a loner, it's frankly not the business of a person whose job is to teach kids how to read. Teachers should teach, and leave the raising of the kids to the parents.
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What type of job could you absolutely NEVER do, for your own particular reasons? For me, it would be skyscraper window washer. You'd never get me out there!
Work in the Obama cabinet or White House for ANY reason. Besides, he told his employess who make over $100,000 a year that, because of the state of the economy, they won't be getting a raise when they show up for the first day of work. Now what kind of an employer doesn't hand out raises on day one?!?!?!?!
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Can you drop in on White House anyway? Why and when?
I'd deny any invitation to meet with the current President. Whether he wants an average American guy to meet with him to discuss issues like when you should turn off your lights and why I want no "free health care" from the government, or just an invitation to one of his taxpayer funded Wednesday evening beer bashes, no matter. He also has no invitation to enter onto my...
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I have 86% in my math class but I still need to take the final exam which is 23% of my grade what would I need on that final exam in order to pass the class with a 80% or above.
How ironic, a mathematical story problem to try to figure out how well I need to do on a math test to pass math class. Really, if you can't figure this one out, you have not a very good chance of passing the class. ;-)
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Has anything on "House" ever really happened?
Sure, doctors treat patients all the time.
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Did you send your children to preschool? Do you think it gave them an advantage in life over children who didn't go?
I have a daughter who is three, and there is no reason to send her to any type of a pre-school. When President Obama campaigned, he wanted to make it mandatory that all three years olds go to some sort of a state ran pre-school. Sorry, Mr. President, she's my daughter and I make decisions for her such as these. It has been proven time and time again that while, yes, it does give you a...
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How long do you have before you retire?
I'll be 55 in just under 15 years. My 55th birthday, I'm not showing up. Retirement, sweet retirement. :-)
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Am I wrong in this conversation? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6274368
Honestly, I don't give that guy the time of day. His sources are often left winged extreme groups (liberal.com, salon.com, etc.) and he's never happy unless you're bowing down the the democrat party like the President bows down to Saudi Kings. Treat it the same as you would an unreachable itch on the back.
PS, you are absolutely right.
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Can a company punish or fire an employee for things her spouse posts on the Internet about the company? This assumes it is all true, does not compromise company secrets, make threats, or attack anyone personal. Am I out of luck or should I get an attorney
Depends of your terms of employment agreement. Most employers could fire you for any reason, for the exception of race, creed, religion, and the such, without even telling you the reason why. You have no absolute right to work anywhere you wish, and employers are under no provisions to hire anybody, and retaing their employment, until such a time as the employee wishes to leave.
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How do you feel about them wanting to make the "morning after" pill available to 17 year olds without a prescription? (USA)
Surely isn't change I could believe in. Actually, maybe it is, but why stop at 17? Why not 12? Why not go ahead with mandatory pre-school for all three year olds and take away school choice, like promised, and put the government in charge of raising your kids all together. I mean, if we're all to stupid and incompitant to know when to turn on and off lights without the...
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Would American Idol be better without Simon Cowell?
Not sure about that, but it will be better without the self-title "artist," Lil, on the show.
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Is there a word or phrase that you've misinterpreted for the longest time and only recently realized what it really meant? I had a friend that would always say "K-Wreck!" and now I realize he was really saying "Correct!".
I used to think "yes we can" meant to take things in your own hands, fix what needs fixing -- do what needs doing -- yourself, or with neighborhood guys with the same 'can do' attitude you have, no dependence on others to do what you could do yourself. I recently was proven wrong by that.
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What about you is awesome?
Nothing. Go ahead, ask around. They'll back that up.
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Why do people look down on people who work in fast food/ minimum wage jobs?
I'm just wondering how they got that ability to know someone elses wages just by looking at them. Fast food is a great way to start your career. Personally, I never judge anyone by the wages they make usually because I have no idea how much they make (and it's none of my business), but will judge by the quality of work and work ethic while performing said job, regardless of the...
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Do you have a TV in your bedroom? If you do, do you think it cuts down on "cuddle" time?
No, it cuts down on reading time. I watch very little TV anymore, anyway, and would rather read. This goes for books that were made into movies -- the director never sees it how I do.
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What should I pack for the hospital? I'm having a scheduled c-section next month. What are the must-have items that I should bring?
Clothes for the kiddo, and a car seat, of course.
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Do you try to fool your neighbor into thinking you have more money than you do?
Quite the opposite, actually.
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Shouldn't gay marriage be allowed because of the 9th Amendment?
Some constitutional lawyers don't believe so.
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How much would you pay for a pub loo seat that was used by Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall?
$.50. Could get a new one for about $8.99, so it seems like a fair deal for a used seat.
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Is Obama spending too much time on the misdeeds of the Bush administration?
Makes ya wonder what's going to happen when he gets ousted from office in four years (or less) and the new cabinet looks into alligations about, like vote fraud, market tampering, conspiring with foreign heads of states who may or may not be enemies of the USA, total invasion of privacy into average citizens, and suspicious suicides of political rivals. He may have to answer to some of...
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Which baseball team do you think has the most obsessed fans?
Chicago Cubs.
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There is a homeless shelter in this state that will ONLY accept you if you are working Full time. Does anyone see a problem with that? Homeless and a shelter won't take you UNLESS you make enough money. What is with that?
If it's a private shelter, they are allowed to make their own rules. Expecting something for nothing could be why they are homeless in the first place, and enabling them further in this practice is productive to nobody.
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What's the latest thing you crossed off your "life goals" or "self improvement projects" list? What's your next thing to learn or take on?
Besides for learning how and when to turn a light off all by my little self -- no government installed smart box for me -- my "life goal," if you will, is to be at a championship-determining game of every kind of professional sport. Got pro hockey knocked off last month as the local boys win the championship in our house!! Got baseball three times in there, football once, saw the...
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If you were to attend a major league baseball game, would you bring a baseball glove with you?
Does minor league games count? If so, than no. I'm not a ball chaser, though I did get one once in 2006. It rolled right to me, I just stooped, picked it up, and heard a group "aaawwwwww" from the crowd of chasers. I still have that ball.
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Have you ever had to pay a overdraft fee?
Nope. I don't have a checking account, and don't need one. Paying bills is so much easier when you don't have to work it like it's a second job. Get a bill, pay that bill the same day. Nothing hard about that, and 100% guaranteed to not only never pay an overdraft fee, but also never pay late fees.
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Do you like it when people randomly start talking to you? Why or why not?
Hate it. Is why I rarely, if ever, say back "How are you doing?" and generally nod and mumble for an answer. No matter, though. If someone does persist on opening a conversation, they usually find out we have nothing in common within 30 seconds and cease at that revelation. Their name is usually forgotten well before that point.
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Where do you get your news? Name of TV news show, newspapers, etc. How do you keep up with what's going on?
Daily newspaper and radio. Rarely on TV, except for the morning weather, and only sports news online.
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Should medical studies be posted free on the web for all to learn from?
No. If you want to learn about medical studies, get the right credentials and conduct them yourself.
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Is your baseball team off to a good start or do you care?
Their pre-season starts in a few weeks here, but I a happy with the roster changes. I hate to see our star player leave, but hope he finds success in affiliated ball and wish him all the best!!! I hope if he ever comes back, it's after a long, successful career in the big time.
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When you think deeply, do you sometimes find that you have equal belief in contradicting ideas?
Sure. To be superficial, I was in a sort glad when the opposing team won the championship in our house last summer when the opposing team won in our stadium. Was curious of the fan reaction (was very supportive of the opposing team's victory) despite I am one of the die hard fans of the local boys. We gave the T-Bones a standing O for their victory. The better team won that day, and...
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Who are you voting for 2night from american idol????? i'm voting for danny and anoop!
It's all academic, for Adam has this hands down, and wil be the most successful Idol alum. Still, I mourne the loss of Alexis Grace..... Life will go on, but why???????
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Disco Night coming up on "American Idol" tonight, 21 Apr 2009. Which two will go home this week - or if we know, did the right two go home?
Matt and Lil, with Danny Gokey (ducks) being saved from the bottom three.
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In your opinion at the age of 17 should teens be able to watch whatever they want? (Talking about movies)
Not in my home, no. Turn 18, move out, earn your way and earn your freedom. Shall we get a slap cliche`here? As long as you're living in my house.....
Besides, The Hannah Montana Movie teaches you bad things, like how to swing on a rope above a lake in cut off jeans. No place for that under my roof!!! ;-)
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Who out of all you Abers will be the one to congratulate me on my levels when the time comes?
Good luck with that. Some never get noticed at level raises. Hope you do and you enjoy it!!!!
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Did you ever think someone didn't care about you when they actually did?
Nope. Those who really didn't care, despite saying they did (like high school teachers), didn't fool me -- they didn't care. Know how I know? After 'graduating,' not a one ever called to check up on how I'm doing. I couldn't care less how any of them are doing, neither.
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Do you think the economy is still in a downward spin?
For some, probably. Even during that consecutive 52 weeks of economic and job growth, some were still struggling. Recessions are statistical things, and statistice mean nothing to the individual. I had a medical issue that happens to just 10% of men. When I had my surgery, it wasn't just 10% of a surgery, but a full surgery that over 90% of men, and no women, will ever have to go...
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At what age did your life change the most?
2001, at the age of 32.
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What steps do you take (if any) to make yourself more "intelligent"? Do you read a lot? Do brain exercises or other kinds of mental activities?
I do two crossword puzzles a weekday, and try to read a book a week. Anything from historical biographies to westerns to this gem I'm fixing to finish in a few here are return for a new book at the library, "Pounding the Pavement." A total recommended read!! The author's awfully cute, too. :-)
http://www.jennifervanderkwast.com/
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How many kids were in your class at school?
In elementary and middle school, 25-30. In (that waste of time called) high school, there were generally less. As little as four in a class. Still, are high schoolers still considered 'kids'? Oh, no matter, the numbers would remain the same.
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How do you measure intelligence?
By what they know and how they use it, not by how they got to know what they know.
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Styx, Supertramp or Kansas? Which would you choose? Can you give a video too?
STYX. Classic STYX, no contest.
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What band did you last see at a music concert?
She-Daisy
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If Newt Gingrich runs for President next election will he just be wasting his time?
No more than Ralph Nader or Dennis Kucinich or Bill Clinton or Richard Nixon (twice).
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If Newt Gingrich runs for President next election will he just be wasting his time?
No more than Ralph Nader or Dennis Kucinich or Bill Clinton or Richard Nixon (twice).
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What's an old TV show you remember that most other people wouldn't know?
I used to live and die for "Voyagers". What we all used to love we now find hokey. Bonanza fans, any comments?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083500/
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What's an old TV show you remember that most other people wouldn't know?
I used to live and die for "Voyagers". What we once thought was great is now hokey -- Bonanza fans, any comments?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083500/
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Do you carpool?
Nope.
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Does your vehicle get good gas mileage? What is your average MPG?
16 or so MPG, and a great car/suv/Tracker/whatever.
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What has been the most powerful motivation for success in life?
Proving that memorizing Shakespear lines and diagraming paragraphs will lend absolutely nothing to career success as an adult. Throwing in an ample amount of bucks to do to very job you wanted since you were eight years old, non-union of course, surely doesn't hurt the process any.
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What do you think is the meaning of the song 'American Pie'?
Always thought of it as a joint venture by GMC and Jack Daniel Distillery to get you to buy more of their product. You know, before drinking and driving was considered such a bad thing.....
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HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ROBBED OR KIDNAPPED?
Yep. Took my wallet, and not my McDonald's bag. Surely can't say that this guy was just hungry and acting rash.
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Is this one of the best song ever recorded? (click ansa)
Great song, all seven parts. One of the best? For sure. THE best, however? My vote would go for this classic!!!
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What are some of the 'classic' books that should be read before you die? the ones you always hear referenced in other novels or movies?
I'm reading a great book right now (and am highly disappointed that this was this author's only book) where "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn" was referrenced, which is on my short list of books to read. "The Great Gatsby" could be considered the equal yet opposite of great. On my next trip to the library, which should be no later than Wednesday, "Gone With the...
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Would you marry someone who didn't want his or her first kiss until his or her wedding day? Why or why not?
That surely wouldn't disqualify them I never kissed anyone before the conclusion of a third date, many times a third date had never happened with the particular lady.
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Would you marry someone who didn't want his or her first kiss until his or her wedding day? Why or why not?
That surely wouldn't disqualify them. I never kissed before the conclusion of a third date, many times a third date with someone never happened.
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Did you ever go to a drive in restaurant, wher the servers wore roller skates?
Still do, every year when we take a trip up to Michigan.
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Martha Stewart appears in your kitchen..you_________________?
I'd ask her "Why, OH WHY???? did you make Dawna Stone The Apprentice: Martha Stewart when it was so obvious that Jennifer Le had the much better salad dressing?"
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Where is your path? (example:Mine seems to be on a steep hillside most of the time. Hard to get a grip on & somewhat of a struggle to hold on.)
Through a prarie on a well beaten path. Makes it easy to go, and if the path is untrekable by obstruction, it's not too hard to just make your own path and go where it is you believe you are destined to arrive.
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Christina Applegate used to be in a television series in the '80s where she was the lead character. Do you remember the name of the series?
Washingtoon.
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Why isn't there anymore Drive inn's ? they were awsome!
There are.
http://www.driveinmovie.com/
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What do you think about in the shower?
I can't believe it's Thursday again!
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Would you risk a time out to call someone an idiot on AB?
Called myself that many a times on this here thing. I'd never call anyone an idiot if their's is an opinion that varies from mine.
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What is the most valuble advice your mother gave you?
Take notes on what you think I'm doing wrong as a parent. That way, when you become one, I could come over and see how perfect parenting is done.
My daughter will need a much, MUCH, larger notepad then I've ever needed.
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Have you ever played hot potatoe?
Right before I eat it.
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How could you improve Society?
Be the best You that you could be.
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Are you a good citizen?
Try my best to be, anyway.
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Before you ever marry someone you should _____________________.
Date for at least 1.5 years without living together. Live together after the "I do's" are said.
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Is this a good dress to wear to a semi-formal/formal dance for middle school? I just bought and im wondering.
That no matter what the income level one earns, it still isn't enough (according to the wage earner).
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Can people become rich from their income?
Of course. No other way to do it, for one can't make money from outcome, but only income -- wherever that income comes from.
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Do you think that a vice-president should be selected by the public through the primary process rather than being the sole and autocratic choice of the president candidate, or do you think it makes no difference? What's your take on this?
Both candidates used to be selected by the party itself, and many times the Presidential nominee and VP nominee hated each other, and won and had to serve each other (Garfield and Arthur). The whole primary election, which is purely suggestive, is a somewhat new process. I do like the idea of the nominee then choosing his/her running mate. Gives you an early idea of their thinking process...
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If your child became a professional athlete, when they became wealthy would you present them a bill for all of the expenses you incurred for practice and travel and such?
Only if I could do the same thing if they become a wealthy doctor, lawyer, businessman, accountant, advitisor, etc., and could bill them for all the schooling -- from kindergarten through college. College ain't cheap, neither.
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How does your job contribute to humanity?
I'm in the transportation business. If you have it, a truck delivered it. Can't contribute much more than that.
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Someone HasntBeen congratulated... Who wants to congratulate HasntBeen for reaching Maestro?
Nice show!! It is nice when someone notices stuff like that!!
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Have you seen any funny signs or billboards recently? I've seen a church sign that read, "Sign broken, get message inside." and a vacuum cleaner dealer sign that read, "Our sweepers really suck!"
They have a similar sign at a cemetary here. Another good one was at a campground. It read "Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints." Of course, it makes one wonder how they could ever enforce the ones that read "Don't even think of parking here."
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Do u like green tea or u will go for coffee?
Coffee in the AM, tea for the PM.
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In the first month or so of an infants life, do you find yourself calling them "the baby" when taking about them instead of their name?
No, just by her name. Seems we should have named her "The Baby" instead. Would be OK so long as she doesn't marry actor Michael Beach, or any of his sons, even....
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004729/
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The engine in my car sounds like it's skipping or goin to shut off everytime i'm at a red light. one know wha this could mean?
Sounds like possibly bad spark plug, wire, or wire off even. Could also be a dirty air filter. My car was doing something similiar a month or so again, and turned out to be the catalytic (sp.) convertor was clogged and needed replacing. Try the plugs and filter first, as they're cheaper. If if does turn out to be the convertor, no harm was done for nothing wrong with replacing an old...
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Do you think your state's govenor is doing all he or she can for your state?
My Man Mitch is the best governor we've had in decades. Perfect? Of course not. Doing all he can for our state? Sure seems that way.
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If you've dialed telephone number 867-5309 and got a person to answer, what did you tell them?
If done today, I'd ask them when was the last time they had an 80s flashback. May have some Quarterflash playing in the background to set some atmosphere.
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When is the last time you said....."Now don't you go...it makes no sense!!!?
When my sister went to college to learn how to do math on a calculator. Yeah, she signs her name with letters at the end, and gets upset that I also have earned letters to tag my name, and use them sometimes. It also irks her that my GPA -- you know, the dummy -- was higher than hers was.
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Do you ever feel that you are surrounded by complete idiots?
Once. Then I realized I wasn't at the right place, and I accidentally wandered into a Harvard College class reunion. I should have known by the way they were all talking to each other looking down their noses.
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Have you voted yet? Were the lines long?
Nope, and I'm usually in and out in less than 5 minutes. One time, one time only, it took about ten minutes, and that's because the mopes running the place didn't know how to set up the machines right. It took them a while to figure out "Oh, yeah... better reset all the numbers back to zero." They earned their 50 bucks that day!
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If you disagree with the 16th Amendment, then do you stay seated during the 7th Inning Stretch?
The 16th Amendment
“ The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration. ”
The Congress shall have power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises [ . . . ] but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout...
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Do you consider e mails inpersonnel
No.
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How would you vote on a measure to prohibit the capturing of all wild animals for zoos and other such facilities?
As a suporter of the Humane Society, I'd vote "No" on that.
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I'm not voting, what do you think about that?
You have until 6:00 PM, November 4, to change your mind.
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Ever cross paths with a crazy person with a shopping cart in a supermarket? (They kinda use it as a weapon....not an accident either.........omg...omg....omg!!!!!!)
Usually, the crazy person with the shopping cart is found in the street somewhere. Seen a lot less homeless since the new millennium, and a lot more house and bank construction.
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Wanna put a Brain in the White House? (See Video)
If we were to elect a cartoon 'Brain' for President, here's my pick...
I just hope this doesn't start an AnswerBag debate on who the bettercandidate is, much like to one about those other two real men running....
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If you are a "white" person and you talk with a "person of color" do you ever try to use expressions that are common so you look like you are "current"?
I have no idea what the current slang being used is, so no.
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Before you click on the link; where is the center of the universe?
If the editors of US Magazine are correct, it would be right in the center of Angelina Jolie's mind.
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Do you look forward to the first snowfall of the season?
No, it costs too much. The rule around here is we don't turn on the heat until the first snow of the season.
I wonder how Al Gore would answer this question....
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GILLIGAN'S ISLAND PERSONALITY TEST! Which Gilligan's Island character are you most like? Gilligan? Mrs. Howell? The Professor?
I bet you never knew that Gilligan's first name was Willy. Anyway, I'd most likely be like Jonas, the Skipper. He piloted a boat, me a truck. We both like to wear hats. Both have big appetites. Both have creepy, possibly pedophiliac, relationships with those who work under us. Both have a thing for hammocks. Both never had relationships with a movie star or farmer's...
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I 'm going to my g/f's parent's 50th wedding anniversary party today. Just wondering how long some of you guys out there have been married? Is it still happily?
15 going on 50, easily.
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Whats the secret to success in college?
Make sure you read the books the teacher tells you to. Then, make sure you go to class so he could tell you all about what you just read. Next, forget all that until the day before the test, then stay up all night eating pizza with the others from that class in a 'cram session' and try to remember it just long enough to take the test and tell the teacher back what he told you to...
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Instead of 'Yo momma so...' jokes, are there any 'Obama so...' jokes?
Obama so is livin' large, look at the size of his private residence, gated and all. Obama is livin' so much largerthan the average Chicago resident, or American, or person in the world, as faras that goes. I wonder what that thing is worth?
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Old folks: Back in the day when you were in high school... the popular kids that were super ''cool''. Did they end up being successful, and did the unpopular ''losers'' end up being unsuccessful? Or was it completely the other way around?
I was hated and ended up being very successful, despite my degree not saying "Harvard" on it. I graduated a 3.9 GPA, and have found great success (Years after leaving high school and declaring myself to be an Honorary High School drop-out). As for the other students at that school, and how they did in life? Don't know, don't care.
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What pop tune symbolizes the current world financial situation the most?
I'm way too optomistic sometimes. Just pretend that this is the market singing to you, and you'll do fine. ;-)
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Do you feel that the news gives you only bad news?
Like many papers, mine in the past month or so really changed. Seems like the top front page story anymore is "How these school children helped (fill in the blank)." Could also be seniors, social groups, etc., doing the projects. Nothing wrong with what they're doing, of course, but my paper is more and more reading like the print version of "Inside Edition." It...
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When life throws sticks in your wheels, what's your way of overcoming it?
Seems like a good time to stop, have the wheels looked at, and take advantage of the time by taking a touch of a break before having to hit the road again. There's nothing like a 10 minute break from driving to get ya motivated and rested enough to go another couple hours.
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Will Indiana become a blue state or remain as a red state?
The opponent for Governor's major campaign point is the current Governor's use of a private jet. That's how they are reporting it here, and was her made over and over again point at a debate held by here. That being said, I would bet the state remains a majority of red. I also belive that, unfortunately, Democrat Congressman Pete Visclosky will also keep his seat. No word of...
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Take the quiz at http://www.ballbearingsonline.com/feature/10_23_08/election/index.htm
Who did it say you should vote for and who were you going to vote for in the 1st place?
One of the questions I didn't answer, for there were no good answers. It was the one about education. My solution to that? Pay for it yourself. That full disclosure bieng said, it suggested my candidate to be Senator McCain.
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Is it always wrong to offend people? Why or why not?
Sometimes the truth offends. So is it better to not speak than to speak the truth? Sometimes.
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Would you vote for Joe the Plumber if he ran for Congress?
I'd first like to hear his policies, then maybe recommend he spread his political wings by starting in a smaller office, maybe like town council. Still, my Cogressman is Pete Visclosky, and it's unlikely anybody could be as bad as him at the job.
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Has the cost of gasoline went back down where you live?
It's just 20 cents more expensive than I paid in 1999. Not a bad rate of inflation, really.
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Is 17 too young to want to get pregnant?I would be around 18 when i had the baby? Me and my boyfriend really want one and I will be out of highschool by then so just wanted your opinion.
Do you and your boyfriend have your own place, own car, health insurance, and a combined income of at least $40,000 to pay for the child? Or do you plan on the hard working citizens to pay for your selfishness. One thing I could guarantee is raising babies isn't a lot of fun, diapers are expensive, and baby poop stinks. You know what's a lot cheaper? Not having babies and being a...
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Do your kids like going to Wal-Mart?
Who doesn't like to save money and contribute to the community at the same time? It's usually way too crowded for me, so I take more of my business to Target. They also have a Starbuck's and Pizza Hut there, so it's all good.
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Now that there are less than 2 weeks until election day- who are you voting for?
In the hot race around here, I plan on voting for Fran DuPey, but that may change before November 4th.
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Who will Riot if Obama wins the election? Will you? If So where are your from (just the state)?
I won't riot, that solves nothing. However, in the case of a Senator Obama victory, I will sell off all I have in the markets and invest them elsewhere to be sure not to get hit from the promised huge tax increases.
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What do you think your pets do while you're away?
My dog's old and nearing the end here, so all she does anymore is poop right where she knows I'm bound to step barefooted. In her old age she sure hasn't lost her mind any. ;-)
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Who is the first person to wake up and get up in your home?
Me, at 5:00 AM. Happily rising to go to work and do my part.
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Do you think about your past Schooling / College life?
Just about what a grand waste of time high school was, and I am so glad that the best decision I've ever made in my life was when I decided NOT to waste any time going to college.
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Did you hear about Joe McCain (John's brother) calling 911 to see why traffic was backed up? You or I probably would have been arrested. No?
So what? Al Gore's son is a reckless, drunken, drug abuser yet nobody seems to care about that. I kind of like to take the Senator Obama approach to things like this, which is "family is off limits." If that's good enough for the Senator, it's good enough for me.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/07/20/gore.son/index.html
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What was the hardest year in your life?
1994. I lost my job due to unexpected tax increases and unannounced changes in policy, right before I was to get married. I got married, and a natural disaster destroyed our home, not unlike Katrina, and no Federal government, or any kind of government, aid was offered. Nothing like newlyweds having top sleep in the back of a pickup truck while they are trying to fix their home and being...
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There are so many people on AB who like to dance. Do you? (nb: I live for that!)
I love to dance days after I hear my grandmother, who raised me, is gravely ill and I'm on my way to "rush by her side before it's too late." Oh, wait, not, that's not me, sorry. I hate to dance, especially after I hear a loved one has very little time left of this Earth.
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Are you the type of person who tells someone to 'deal with it'..?
I have before. Sometimes it's better for someone to deal with their own problems, and not wait for someone to come and bail them out of their situation that is due to bad decisions they have made for themselves.
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What should Sarah Palin call her memoirs?
"The Audacity of Actually Climbing Up the Political Ladder, Step By Step, and Not Taking the Express Elevator Like Other's Have Tried." If it were to become a book on tape, it would have to be narrated by Ned Flanders.
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Do you watch foreign movies?
If you count movies set in Chicago but actually filmed in Toronto as foreign, then yes.
Actually, a long, long time ago, I probably watched every foreign movie the local video rental place had on their shelves. Always got a kick when they spoke for, like, 25 seconds, and the subtitle said "OK, I will." If that's a true translation, there really are some lackadaisical...
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What was the most unconventional bait you've used while fishing? Did it work?
My dad had this thing called the injured minnow lure. Minutes lead to hours, hours to days, and days to weeks -- never even a hit on the stupid thing.
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What is the most important issue facing the environment today?
It will be the problem we're going to face trying to dispose of those batteries in hybrid cars.
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Have you recently lost a job or taken a pay cut?
My insurance premiums went down and I got about a 12% raise a month or two ago, and they offered me a promotion today -- I flatly REFUSED!!!!!!!
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Can't live with ______ can't live without them.
Trolls?
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Are you concerned with your local elections as much as the presidential one?
We really do have a hot election here for county commissioner. Our governor is up, our congressman, school board members (Possible future VP candidates), the county coroner (my old dentist is running), and for reasons I have no idea why this would be a political job, our County Recorder of Deeds is up. I have no idea what the last does, or how a Democrat could possibly do that any different...
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Can you describe America using just no more than five words?
Home of free, brave, opportunity.
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Don't you just love Obama!?
Gotta love the Japanese song and dance. There really is an Obama, Japan, and they seem to support the candidate. Gotta love the choreography in this dance, it's the best line dance since "Thriller."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obama,_Japan
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If you saw a parent slapping or spanking a child, do you say something to them?
I've made a deal with the world. It goes "I won't tell you how to raise and discipline your child, and you do the same for me."
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Did you know that lawns are bad for the environment due to: the pesticide, chemical fertilizers, the amount of water they require, the tons of clippings that end up in landfills?
Then they should give me a Nobel Award, much like Al Gore, for I must be the Saint of the Environment for my lawn has no part in any of the mentioned. Oh, and believe it or not, I use a non-mortorized push mower much like the one shown at the opening credits of some Leave It to Beaver episodes. See photo.
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Is Palin the biggest political joke in history?
No, that would be Todd Stroger.
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Is it wrong to write "The scientist's achievement was so hugely significant that he was awarded the Nobel Prize."?
Only if you are referring to Al Gore.
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$155,000 spent on groming yet men don't find Palin appealing, why?
The same could be asked about Senator Hillary Clinton.
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Why do people buy guns?
Because some are legally allowed to and are responsible with a firearm -- some.
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I find people these days to be really stupid, do you?
What one excels in knowledge, another may not, and just because one disagrees with another's opinion hardly means one is any more or less intelligent than the other.
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Why would any American citizen refer to Senator Obama as Hussein?
It's his name. Not unlike William Jefferson Clinton, Ronald Wilson Reagan, John Sydney McCain, or even -- get this -- Willard Mitt Romney. Some are comfortable with their middle names and use it as a primary name, some are indifferent, and some try to hide their middle names. For the record, my middle name is James -- not that anyone cares, of course.
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What Are The Greatest Sayings In American Political History?
Besides for Tippacanoe and Tyler, too, I liked the Democrat Party warmongor James K. Polk's "Fifty-Four forty or fight." The expansionist agenda of Polk and the Democrat Party created the possibility of two different, simultaneous wars, because relations between the United States and Mexico were deteriorating following the annexation of Texas.
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Would you ever marry a Virgin or someone waiting for marriage before having sex?
Sure. No reason not to.
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How many loads of laundry do you do in a month?
Personally, zero. In my 39 years, I've done the laundry, say, like, four times... I think. Only once was in a laundrymat, in Middletown, Ohio.
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Isn't sarah palin more experienced than barack obama? mayor and governor vs. community organizer and 3 year senator?
And she doesn't flaunt some college degree and seems to be frustrated when he has to 'talk down' to those less intelligent than he seems to think he is.
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When you are at a funeral crying.....do you think you are crying because they are dead or because you will miss them?
The last non-relative funeral I attended, and pall beared for, I got news an hour before that a friend, the last friend I've ever had, had suddenly lost his life. I did my best not to show emotion at the funeral, for I didn't want anyone to think I was reacting for the one we were there to honor. I also tried to hold back the tears when my father-in-law passed a couple years ago,...
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Can you go to a mall and not buy anything?
I have before.
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Guys : When your GF and your Best friend are in your car, who rides up front?
There's a simple rule for a situation just as this. It is, and I quote, "Bros before hos."
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Why are so many Americans against Socialism?
Because capitalism is the better system.
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If John McCain were elected and then died prior to being sworn in, who would be president on January 21, 2009?
And if the same thing happened to Senator Obama, than Senator Biden would take the oath of office. Let's hope it doesn't happen to any of the main four running.
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This beautiful girl caught my eye. How do I approach her? I don't want to ask her out because I believe people should be friends first. I'm pretty extroverted, so it's not a shyness issue. I don't want to be awkward. I just really want to get to know her.
Walk up to her, and say "Hi, my name is (insert name here). What's yours?" You'd be surprised how easy it is from there.
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Do you really use the information that you get on answerbag?
Yes, I have learned much here. Oh, the fun and jokes are cool and stuff, but you'd be surprised what you could learn from total strangers once given the chance.
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US citizens - have you voted?
I won't until Noverber 4th at 6:00 AM. No word yet on whether or not the Jimmy John's restaurant around here that was registered by ACORN had voted or not.
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Are you a slave to the clock?
Not in the least.
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What is a group of foxes called
A player's paradise.
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Has the abortion issue in the US been carried on too far,and should be left alone,thus allow women to decide for themselves,for it is their body?
Their are so many other choices to make, including not getting in the child way to begin with, abortion shouldn't have to be an option anymore. So many childless couples can't conceive and would love a child, so many women abort perfectly good, healthy babies. Something seems so wrong there. If there were just some agencies out there where women carrying unwanted babies could go...
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Are you having financial problems? Do you make less money than you did a few years ago? Are you behind on all of your bills?
No financial problems. We just got a new owner, and his first act was to lower our health insurance premiums, and I'm not sure about anyone else, but I got about a 12% raise without asking or negotiating as I've done in the past. I am ahead on all my bills. A complete 180 from 10 years ago.
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Is there a song that is so amazingly good that you get lost in it?
"Ballerina" by STYX.
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A Dutch court has convicted two youths of theft for stealing virtual items in a computer game and sentenced them to community service. Do you agree with this?
They should make them have their characters go around and pick up all the cookies from everyones system that the game most likely has been dropping on all who log on.
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A 43-year-old player in a virtual game world became so angry about her sudden divorce from her online husband that she logged on with his password and killed his digital persona, police say. YOur thoughts?
So will his little game character get 20-life, or system crash, whatever comes first, for this one?
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Is it true that Sarah Palin only has a Bachelors Degree? If so, is it important that she have a more advanced degree to help run the country?
Only has a Bachelors Degree? I have no idea what that means, but I couldn't care less if she were a high school drop out. Who cares what some stranger told you what to think? Some of us don't get as impressed with what piece of paper you bought from some teachers and are more impressed by life accomplishments. School Board Member, councliman, Mayor, and Governor, amoung other...
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When you're browsing in a bookstore, which section do you gravitate toward first?
The last book I purchased from Border's was "James A. Garfield," a biography. Was very good and interesting.
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Could you live in poverty?
I did during the mid-90s, and the later was barely out of poverty. Well, well, well out of poverty now.
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I would like to make a toast to Answerbag and its lovely members. Anyone care to join me?
Here's to those who notice, and the ones they don't.
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Should President Bush be proud of the fact that in the last days of his term he presided over a New Financial Order?
Most likely as proud as the last days of President Clinton's term when he presided over a recession in which he tried nothing to stop from happening.
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What should I do if my dog eats white out
I sure hope he's not a dalmation. (Ponder on that a touch.)
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A woman was robbed at an ATM today. The robber became angry after noticing a McCain bumper sticker on her car. He assaulted her & then used a knife to scratch the letter "B" into her face! Aren't people taking this year's election a little too seriously?!
It would seem that this could be a good opportunity for the Obama campaign to show just how good their universal health care would work, and they should pay for all her medical bills. How deep do you think they're planning on digging into their wallet?
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I need to replace the coolant overflow tank in my 2004 Saturn Ion. Is it a bad idea to replace it with a junkyard tank or should I buy new?
The junkyard one will save you some cash. Make sure it's good, wash it out and stuff and it should be fine. Take the old one for a perfect match comparison.
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Do you still look at your spouse the same way as you used too?
Yep. After all these 15 years, I still use my eyes.
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Would you rather throw a party or attend one thrown by someone else? Why? What kind?
Attend one, I think. I never been invited to an adult party that wsn't a wedding or something, and even then it was more obligatory than enything else.
So just show me a corner with a chair so I could read my book while everyone else does whatever it is one does at a party, for I wouldn't want to interrupt the proceedings.
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How can some people not pay attention to politics? this is YOUR life and YOUR government...
Because if you're like my worthless brother-in-law (my wifes brother, not my sister's husband who is volunteering service in Iraq right now) the only world you care about is the one that stays within a three foot radius of yourself. If it doesn't, 100%, directly affect him in any way, he doesn't care. Ask him the most basic thing, he don't know, and sadly he...
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Is America #1?
In my book it is, and to kind of steal a thought from Natasha Benningfield, "Lay your eyes on your book. No one else can read it for you, go ahead and take it in. No one else, no one else. This book's still being written."
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Are heterosexuals more 'boring' than gays?
Probably not. I really don't know for sure, because in my 39 years I've never met a homosexual person, so really have no 'control' to give accurate data.
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OOOO Man! I was wondering if anyone could tell me why I have such an overwhelming urge to dance?
You could dance if you want to, you could leave your friends behind. 'Cause if your friends don't dance, and if they don't dance, then they're no friends of mine....
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Do you use both the bottom sheet and top sheet on your bed?
Sure. That way we could be twin ghosts this Halloween.
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Have you ever seen Saturn's Rings in this detail? (see link...)
Fantastic!! I always wanted to pursue astronomy, but the truck driving big was just too great. Besides, it seems rather pointless unless you worl for a museum or something so will stick to the amateur stuff. Great visual!! THANKS!!!!
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Where can I find pictures of typical 80s outfits for guys?
http://www.altavista.com/image/results?itag=ody&q=square+pegs&kgs=1&kls=0
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Why is same-sex marriage 100% legal in Canada, Spain, Belgium, The Netherlands, and South Africa, but not in The USA?
There are 193 countries in the world, more if you count sovereign states. You named five countries where something is legal, then singled out the United States as being one where the thing isn't legal. How about a complete rundown of all the countries and their laws about marriage, same sex and otherwise, so we could then make a more fair judgement. Just a suggestion. Start with an...
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What should I wear for an 80s outfit?
You're a dude, so start with a pimp hat. Your shades should be black as black, one rim red, one blue, one ear handle black and the other white. Your shirt could be pink, but any paisley will do, with a collar of a different color, white or black doing just fine. A keyboard pattern on the tie is standard. You could either wear parachute pants (not recommended, uncomfortable) or acid...
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Name a religion you would NOT consider converting to or joining?
All now, for I am happy with the Religion I am a participant in. Nothing wrong with other Religions, but am just happy with mine so no need to go looking for something else.
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Are there any songs that you know are really bad/cheesy, but you like anyway because they bring back memories? (i.e. Something by "Aqua")
You know you're a kid of the 80s when you chickle when someone says "Wax on, wax off," you sat leaning back in a wooden chair wearing leotards and leg warmers while someone dumped a bucket of water on your head, you know exactly where the beef is, and, of course.....
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If someone super hot came up to you and started groping you, how would you react?
I'd ask them to quit, and threaten to have them arrested for harassment if they refuse.
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The waiting time to vote early in Florida is over 2 hours. Would you wait over 2 hours to vote early?
That's happening here in Indiana, too. I plan to go in on November 4th at 6:00 AM sharp -- as always. Will be in and out in less than 5 minutes -- as always. Remember, early votes count no more than those of us who wait and do it on the right day, even those casted by restaurants.
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If your job allowed you to live in either New York or D.C., which would you pick and why?
Despite my small business employer making over the magical $250,000 mark a year (he gives out more in that on payroll alone) he surely doesn't have enough money to get me to move and work in either of those two places. Never would happen.... NEVER.
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So I just drunk like 5 glasses of milk... Do you believe that milk makes your bones STRONGER?
That's what my pediatrition said.
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Are parking spot curbs made just high enough so that my car goes crunch every time on purpose?
Yep. Every city planner from every municipality world wide sent representitives to Great Falls, Montana, elected three representitives to go to your house at 2:00 AM Thursday, three years ago, to measure the bumber height of your car. They done made it standard for all curbs world wide to be exactly 1/2" lower. To throw you off, they made all parking lot lines exactly 8" shorter...
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Doy you still have your high school year book?
Possibly somewhere. Because of the fueding done between myself and a vice-Principal, he tried to keep my photo from one of them. He missed one, though, for I was in a crowd shot. I won that fued, and he ran away crying scared.
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In high school you were a little too ___________?
Focused about where I wanted to go in life, and knew that memorizing stuff from that hack Shakespear or learning "proper English" and pi would just deflect on my real goals. I wish I dropped out at 16 so I could be that much further ahead in life. Instead, I was held back by the system and had to wait, and lose a lot in the meanwhile.
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Do you think Obama would do better in the polls if he was white. (unfortunately I think so. racist America)
I'd almost go the other way, say if he were white he'd be doing less in the polls. Just an opinion. For the record, his skin color has nothing to do with my choice for voting for my candidate -- it all comes down to policy, just like each and every other election I voted in.
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What is your favorite NFL team?
While I prefer the AFL hands down, in the outside game would say Da Bears are Da Ones!
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Would you switch from a very easy desk job to a more difficult job(requires some hard labour) for a dollar more an hour?
I'd do it for less. Spending 8 hours a day in some cubical jail isn't just what I'm looking for in a career. If sitting behind a desk all day is the only job out there I'd easily and happily do it, but given the choice I'll take the real work every time.
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Do you prefer your own company or others?
I wanted my own company, but than found I would be financially punished if I dared to take in over $250,000 in a year, a small amount for most small companies.
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What's the worst torture someone could go through?
Having to listen to an Al Gore Global Warming speech. I challenged him to do it at Daley Plaza on January 22, wearing exactly what he did in his movie. he didn't accept, but I have no idea why.
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What is the best thing you've ever got paid for doing?
They overpay me big time to drive a truck!! That would qualify!!
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Do you feel financially broke? Or well off right now?
Far from it, unlike 10 years ago today.
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Early voters in West Virginia and Tennessee claim their vote was changed from Obama to McCain by a machine 'malfunction'. Are we in for a repeat of the 2000 Election?
I used to get a kick from the Democracy Now news show. Not exactly the most unbiased news outlet out there.
Just curious, what did Democracy Now have to say about restaurant chains being registered to vote by ACORN?
http://www.nwi.com/articles/2008/10/02/news/lake_county/doc5399904569d23a75862574d600010e55.txt
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Do you have patience when it comes to waiting for doctors or dentists?
An appointment time is a contract, with offer acceptance and consideration. They offer a 2:00 PM appointment time, I accept. The consideration is I show up on time, and they should be ready. I give them 10 very generous minutes. If they aren't ready, that is breach of contract, I leave without paying. They could try to collect, but I'd win for they broke the contract.
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Are you glad George Bush's last year is this year? I am.
Not really. It was about the best 8 years of my life, professionally, financially, and socially. Partly due to his policies, partly due to a personal epiphany. Still, it's been a great 8 years, and hope it'll continue.
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What are some substitute activities for Answerbag when your computer isn't working?
I like to go to a public place, like a park, and nose into strangers conversations and act as though I am an expert on whatever it is they are speaking about -- kind of like AnswerBag.
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What would you never place on your AB public profile?
That Rickster's Social Security number is 993-90-7553.
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George Bush is the worst president ever. So why is his son so good at his job?
I'd like to make exception to this statement. The worst President we've ever had was one Franklin Pierce. President Bush the first would maybe be around the 20 mark on the list -- maybe. Presidents William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield would be exempt from the list.
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I'm not a parent, I'm just curious. Have any of the parents on here feared that their child would love or be more attached to your child's other parent than they are to you?
My daughter, 2, does favor her mother. No big deal. We all have a favorite something when there is more than one to choose, and kids should not be the exception that proves this ruls.
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Is the 'Great American Dream' really a dream or is it a nightmare?
A dream, despite some wanting to punish those who succeed by taxing them highly once they make an arbitrary, very low, amount for a small business.
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If you were strolling down the street feeling really turned on and you saw a really super hot naked hooker laying down spread eagle in an alley, what would you do?
Citizen's arrest until the police arrive and handle the situation.
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Movie quotes, name that movie:
1"I have been and allways shall be, your friend"
2"I wish Bolvi were here"..."Its a small matter"
3" My Name is ... ..., You killed my father, prepair to die"
4"I'll do it, you shouldn't be involved"
#3 is "My name is Iningo Mantoya, you killed my father... prepare to die" from The Princess Bride.
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Is there a quote that really made a difference in your life? What is that?
I can't remember the exact quote, word for word, or who said it -- it was in some book, a fictional book, someone may recognize. Anyway, it was along the lines of "A boy doesn't become a man until he is put into a position where a man is needed."
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Should the candidates for the White House release their full medical records?
Isn't that against that HIPA law? Full, no. Maybe a doctor could give them a general physical and say whether or not they are fit or whatever, but their blood counts, or lung x-rays for candidates who smoke, shouldn't be released. Maybe a drug test for all politicians to make sure cocaine or whatever isn't in there system, sure, that's OK.
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My old boss won't hire me back because i called him a big stinky idiot in front of a customer. i was only joking. thoughts please.
Your former boss is right. Take a lesson, and don't call future bosses that, or anything as the such, away from or in front of customers.
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Do you think obama will win just because it is currently cool to be black?
Hope not. If he wins, I hope it's because Americans chose him for his policies and visions for the future of America, not for some race he happens to belong to, which I never knew it was the current fad.
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A plane crashes, there are no injuries but two are dead. How is this possible?
The pilot and co-pilot's aviation careers are now dead.
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Why are some people smarter than others?
Because they have a piece of paper to prove that someone else declared them to be smart.
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Whay do people buy large, gas-guzzling SUVs and trucks if they're harder to drive, more expensive gaswise, and bad for the environment?
My SUV is small, gets about 16 or 17 MPG, and is the easiest thing in the world to drive. It's no worse for the environment than all those trees chopped down, all that fuel in freight burned, and all those loanfills being filled with the nonsense book and DVD "An Inconvenient Truth." The very one that Al Gore used to fly around in a private jet to promote and lecture you about...
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A difference of opinion over which of the following topics would most likely make you think twice about dating someone? (1) Abortion (2) Politics (3) Death Penalty (4) None of these would.
My wife and I have a difference of opinion on all three of those issues. Though, one could say that 1 and 3 is a by-product of 2. Depends on the seperation of the three issues, though. We do differ, but not by such a large degree, more of some picayune degree.
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Why you so stupid?
Some say because I didn't go to college.
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Why do we preface what we say with "and not to mention", when the next thing we're going to do is say it?
For the same reason a MC says "Now, a man who needs no intruduction..." then blaps on for ten minutes making a full and complete introduction.
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Have you ever gone to "Google" porn and accidentally typed it into an instant message conversation box?
I never use Google, hate that search engine. I also have no instant message thing. Actually, I do, it's on now as it has been for years. A message has never came through it, yet, so it's never open to type that into a box.
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What was the subject that you took in high school that was taught by a tyrant?
English. This guy would assign something like "Write what you believe is a beautiful view." He would than say that if he disagreed with your opinion of a beautiful view, he would fail you. I them asked "So you want us to guess what we believe is your opinion of a beautiful view?" He said no, to write one we think is but he would still fail you if he disagreed. He...
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Assuming you were in the position to do so and asked to make the final decision, would you launch nuclear weapons under any circumstance?
I can't answer that, but could assure you that I would have every bit of ability to make what I believe is the right decision after weighing the circumstances and having full knowledge of the situation.
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Imagine that scientists create a new drug. When swallowed as a pill, it will completely and permanently eliminate feelings of guilt for prior events. Testing reveals that there are no harmful medical side effects. How should this pill be distributed?
It shouldn't. Without remorse, repetition is bound to happen causing a vicious circle.
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Do you ever want to punch people you don't know, right in the face, for superficial reasons (the way they grin, their clothes, their voice,etc)?
Once. They got a 4.0 in college. Too bad they were out of reach for the big physical hit.
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Can you tell me one fact that you have learned by reading the Q & A in any category on AB?
A lot about hockey, some about politics. The one thing I did learn, specifically, and am still working on understading is how it really matters, besides for name, which college you got a diploma from. I did learn it means something to some, just not quite sure how, yet.
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When Americans comment about the muslims their comments are by-and-large negative. Yet the majority have never spoken, befriended, or socialized with muslims or been to a muslim country. How can they, therefore, make a rational judgement about them?
The same way one could make a rational judgement about Nazi`s, forest rangers, or Hollywood actors despite never have spoken, befriended, or socialized with any of them.
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What do you think would happen if a political party other than republican or democratic took office? Would it be refreshing or a disaster?
Look what happened when independent Jesse Ventura took the Minnesota Governorship. That's a pretty high office, and a good barometer of what would happen, one may think.
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What is a semester?
It's a trick schools use. They split a school "year," which is actually about half a year, in half yet again, then charge you per half, or "Semester." It's a clever way they could double their profits.
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Can you believe I've never been penalty boxed?
You and me both. Let's keep some fingers crossed a slap longer. LOL
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Can you think of a problem you wouldn't mind having right about now?
I always like it when there is so much great food at the $5.99 AYCE buffet, you know you can't sample it all.
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What would be the best way to defuse any drama on AB?
There's a member or two I don't answer or reply to their answers anymore. Yeah, I like debate/discussion, won't deny that. Have to be open minded though. If that doesn't happen, or the name calling starts, I'll mosey on down the yellow brick road a touch.
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Is it a good thing that I always miss all the drama that happens on AB?
I was called "clueless" earlier because I said that I didn't believe that ACORN should be registering restaurant chains to vote. Yeah, you are the lucky one!!!
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Which sport sports the most arrogant players?
Soccer.
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What kinds of changes would you like to see implemented in order to make our roads safer for drivers?
More Interstate and highway speed limit reenforcement. For every MPH you go over, that's a $100 fine. Doing 65 in a 55 zone costs you a grand. No warnings, no exceptions, to be paid in full within three months.
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Which Do you belong to? A Democrat? A Republican? A Independent? or Other?
I ran three times under the Republican banner, but the last two elections, the main candidate I voted Democrat, including the Mayor I would be working with if chance, far chance, I were elected. Sometimes the best person for the job is the best person regardless of political affiliations. I always find betting across the board, any board, just because they are one party or the other and no...
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Compared to last month, how much have gas prices gone down in your area?
It's down about 25%, though no reporting about how we'll spend all this extra money we're saving at the pump in time for the Christmas season. But, man, when it went up 10% last summer right before the vacation season, it was treated like the end of the world is coming.
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Why does the oven not bake bread in the middle?
You may not be keeping it in long enough. here's a hint: Tap the bread with the back edge of a long knife. If it makes kind of a hollow thump, it is done. That works for french bread, anyway.
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Should every citizen of Planet Earth be granted a basic human right: not to be made to bear arms against their will under any circumstances?
That's a basic human right? Anyway, yes, you are right. Anyone who decides they don't wish to carry a weapon shouldn't be forced to. One the flip side, if I am a responsible person with no criminal past, and follow the rules applied to weapons ownership, I also should be allowed to carry a weapon if I so desire.
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After the 9/11, why did Bush tell everyone to go shopping?
To help stimulate the economy and to encourage us to go back to our normal routines. From his encouragement, that was the first time I've ever bought stock. Am glad he did, it was the start of a great way of life.
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What condoms do you use?
Never used, never will. No need to.
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What is the best coffee in the world,
A large coffee with a hit of espresso. Slap in two half and halfs, and a touch of nutmeg. Don't stir, let the cup holder in the car do that for you. On occasion, replace the halfsies with some irish creme -- just a small splash.
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Body count. In the last six months. Chicago - 292 killed (murdered) Iraq - 221 Chicago is a combat zone. Who is in charge? The leadership in Illinois. And they are led by Senator Barack Obama. How can he fix America when he can't fix Illinois
In all fairness, Mr. Obama is now a US Senator, no longer a State Senator. He and Senator Durbin help run America, not Illinois. You are correct that Chicago is ran by all Democrats, and your list seemed to omit Cook County Board President Todd Stroger, the man who has stealing an election down to an art. And let us not forget about their Superintendant of Police. I forget his name, but...
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Is a new TV on your Christmas list?
My television set is fine. Never seem to get the idea of replacing something that works perfectly OK with something "new," assuming that newer is always better.
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What is the strangest costume you ever saw on a trick or treater?
One year my sister was a refrigerator.
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Jen-Jen has received a hard-earned 4.0, how can we celebrate? College is hard, this girl needs a way to unwind. :)
That's good, I guess. Happy career in whatever it is you plan to do!!!
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Do you like to stand out or fit in with the crowd?
Avoid crowds. Even when I take myself out to the ball game, take myself out with the crowd, I try to find a seat where the least amout of other fans are sitting. You also seem to enjoy the game better that way.
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Should women soldiers serve on the front line?
They fought for equal rights for so long, and this would be equal rights. You join, you join as an equal.
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If you register to vote, does it automatically register you for the draft too?
If so, what will the enemy do when they see a Jimmy John's restaurant in military uniform coming at them?
http://www.nwi.com/articles/2008/10/02/news/lake_county/doc5399904569d23a75862574d600010e55.txt
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Did Presidential candidates past (pre-Clinton) go on late night talk shows or comedy shows? Has dignity completely been removed from the highest office of the Land?
President Nixon appeared on Laugh-In. And even those who are in the highest office of the land are allowed to have fun. No harm in that, it show's that they're human and not some college elite who seems to think that they're better than everyone else because of whatever school they attended.
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Why did you build the last thing you built with your hands?
Because big, six foot tall, 80 foot long privacy fences make good neighbors, I suppose.
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What artist or song helps you through your toughest and lowest times?
"Cold One Coming On" by Montgomery Gentry could qualify. Embedding is disabled, but if you never saw that video, go watch at You Tube. It is a goody for sure!!
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How can I learn HTML perfectly from a site?
About 10 or so years ago, I learned from a site called http://htmlgoodies.com/
It was great then, I even bought the book. No guarantees on how it is now, but then it was fun, simple, and this guy even has a sense of humor when teaching.
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Why does it appear that Republicans are so offended by voter registration drives?
Maybe they believe that names copied from the phone book and signatures forged, dead people, and restaurant chains, all registered by ACORN, just shouldn't be voting. Call them crazy, maybe.
http://www.nwi.com/articles/2008/10/02/news/lake_county/doc5399904569d23a75862574d600010e55.txt
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What is one thing that every Bride MUST have?
A groom.
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What's more important to you- a person's political and religious beliefs, or how they treat you and other people?
I'd take the Hannah Montana approach, and mix them all together to get the best of both world's.
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Is there a country that's really 100% democratic?
That's almost an impossible task to accomplish. In a real Democracy, all would have an equal vote, majority would win, always. Say a community has a population of 5, three men and two women. One man puts a motion to have group 'relations' with the two women, it was seconded by another man. It gets voted on, it passes three to two.
This is why a true Democracy couldn't...
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Do you feel appreciated by your co-workers?
Not really. But I'm not looking to be, neither. I go in, do my job, go home. Collect nice paycheck. Repeat.
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Why do my questions and answers keep getting downrated? My contributions to this site have been trolled for at least 3 months. Is there someone on this site who truly hates me? Or is it just another troll?
Join the club. That's been happening on this end, too. Now, I just live by the philosophy of if you don't get DRd every here and again for your political, social, or religious views, you just ain't trying hard enough.
I wouldn't take it too seriously. Besides, I'd bet your URs far far far far far far far outnumber your DRs.
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Sarah Palin on SNL: Did it help/hurt the campaign, or was she just enjoying her 15 minutes of fame?
I didn't see it, but can't imagine it having any real effect on the election. Of course, Governor Clinton playing saxaphone on the Arsenio Hall thing surely didn't hurt him any. Things that make you go hhhmmmmmmmmmm...........
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Why is it important to know the differnt between Gross and Net profit?
Because $250,000 isn't all that much money at all for a small business to take in in the course of a year. Most do it well before then, even especially plumbing companies.
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Single parent needs encouragement, ideas on keeping a full time job in order to pay the bills and give kids a christmas.
Instead of the greed part of "I want this, I want that," try the more celebrative aspects of the Holiday. Get some colored paper and decorate. Bake some cookies with them. Sing Christmas songs coms Christmas morning. Show them one could have fun on Christmas in the Christmas spirit without the need for Guitar Hero 4 and Webkins items -- items sure to seperate you on Christmas, not...
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Imagine that your ex-partner is still in love with you even though you have firmly ended the relationship. Would you consider accepting an offer from them for no-strings-attached sex?
No thanks. Believe it or not, there's more to life than sex, and it's not every guys goal to notch up his bedpost as high as possible. Besides, sex is better when string are attached, anyway.
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Where is the nearest Gentlemens club?
There's one a few miles down from here. I'm not sure how many 'gentlemen' go to watch the women strip and stuff, but they'll be awfully disappointed to find out they have no liquor license so you can't booze it up while watching strangers humiliate themselves.
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Of those Americans who vote, will ALL those votes be counted?
Hopefully not the ones casted by dead people, those names pulled from phone books and signatures forged, or those casted by restaurant chains, all registered to vote by ACORN.
http://www.nwi.com/articles/2008/10/02/news/lake_county/doc5399904569d23a75862574d600010e55.txt
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What is the name of your favorite road?
State Route 99. I know of them in Michigan, Minnesota and California.
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What's the deal with tipping? I am on a trip for my company and I needed to take a cab from the airport to the hotel. My company's policy is not to cover tips and I feel that I shouldn't have to tip the cab driver as I will not be able to recover those co
You could always rent a car, take the bus, or even walk. Think of it this way -- you company doesn't pay for yur transportation while you're home, so no reason they should when you're away. If I ran a company, you'd get no food allowances, as you'd also have to eat if you were home.
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Is there a song that kills you softly each time you hear it?
For such a peppy song, this really is a sad song lyrically. Listen, and see what I mean.
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Movies are a great way to ___________.
Prove that the American economy isn't in as bad of shape as some contend. Come on, man. All the while we kept hearing "recession" and "economic hardships," the American people dropped over half a BILLION dollars on TICKET SALES ALONE to see ONE MOVIE!!! This doesn't even could for th popcorn, pop, and other snacks. Also, to add to the conspiracy, the movie was...
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You'd rather communicate by _________.
Writing. I am no good at the talking stuff, and as anybody on AnswerBag may, or may not, have noticed my writing communications skill also seems to lack.
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Do you think of any sub-level-10 users any differently from the veterans of Answerbag?
I rarely notice. Sometimes, maybe, but usually have an answer in mind before I kow the asker, or the level of said asker. The equal yet opposite seems true, as noticed.
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In a scale from 1 to 10, where do rank yourself as good parent?
5, maybe 6, but I'm still kind of new so that grade could change -- for the better or worse, I suppose.
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Could you date someone who was excessively overweight, if you loved their personality? Why or why not?
My wife is, and we started dating when she was. I'm no prize pig, no pun of offence intended, neither.
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What are your thoughs on capitalism?
Best system there is, by far. Sure, it has a flaw or two, but so does my wife. She is also the best there is, by far far far far far far far far far far.......
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Do you believe that men should be the head of their household?
In my home, he is.
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How much money would it take for you to become a pastor?
Whatever college plus Semenary costs, I suppose. I never went to neither, so no idea on a hard cost.
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What would you do if you woke up this morning, got out of bed and to find that you was the only person living on the earth, and everybody else, just disappeared?
Make my way to the library, sort the books in the order in which I plan to read them, and for Pete's sake, I'd BE CAREFUL not to break my glasses!!!
I'm not quite as bad as that Meredith Brugess character -- I'd still be able to read large print. Still, would be limited. Would be like the regular print books were banned... :-/
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Why Do People Judge Other People By Their Looks?
Probably because it's the first thing you notice about a person, and first impressions tend to last.
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Who-what an idiot- dares to poke fun at the US Policies in the world?
I personally believe that us, U.S. Americans, should be maken fun of and such as by people, like, in the Iraq and South Africa, and suchas. Our policies, suchas, are open game, and the Iraq and suchas should poke fun at U.S. Americans and suchas.
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Why is it that someone always asks you a question just as you put food in your mouth?
Maybe, just maybe, they're hoping you'll chew yur food, take your time, and think about your answer instead of some knee jerk reaction. (Swallows.)
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Should I become a psychologist?
Just ask yourself this.... If you become a psycholigist, how would that make you feel?
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What did you think when you saw your Partner for the first Time?
She'll do, for now.
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Is drama in your family so frequent, you just don't pay attention to it anymore?
I try to avoid most my family at all costs. My parents are OK, but the rest I could live without -- literally.
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If you could "pop" into any movie, and it became real, what movie(s) would you pop in to and which ones would you avoid?
I would have loved to pop into "Smokey and the Bandit" and be one of the truckers in the Convoy scene, or pop into the convoy scene in "Convoy," as far as that goes. It was that scene in Smokey that was the template for which direction my life would turn, really.
I'd avoid popping into "Brokeback Mountain." I really ain't good at riding horses and...
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How many idiots have you encountered this week?
Myself included..... one.
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Have you ever eaten ground chicken and/or ground turkey?
The local Mexican grocery store sells ground chicken patties. I like to fry them up, put them on a hamburgeb bun with some iracle Whip, lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes and call them "Krabby Patties."
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Where can I go to find a good husband? I am 27 and not getting any younger.
You and Danielle Peck. He'll come eventually, but in the meantime, why not make the best of singlehood!!!
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What do you think is worse for society: porn/violence/prostitution...or people who try to push their beliefs onto others?
Violence. About the porn and prostitution, as much as I despise the two, I like to live by a simple rule -- kind of an expansion of "Live and let live." It goes...
What one or more conscenting adults do in the privacy of their own is nobody's business but those conscenting. However, when done' it should be left in private, and if your reckless behaivor does harm to...
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Do you always kneel down to pray?
No.
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Do you like Sarah Palin?
I never met her, but I surely don't dislike the Governor. They same could go for Senator Biden.
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Why do people always say "they sent their child to serve the country" - Isn't joining the military a person's own choice? If anyone was actually "sent" by their parents, isn't that a bad thing?
That's the way I see it, too. They voluntarily make a choice to join the military, but parents -- some -- do 'send' their kids to college. Big difference there. Good point, Anti-Semantic!
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Have you ever tried to learn the Morse Code?
Yes.
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What distract's u the most in ur realtionship?
Having a two year old girl running around the house? That could be a touch distracting at times.
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How did you and your first boyfriend/girlfriend get together?
We first met at a local festival. Then, the next school year, there she was as a new classmate of mine. Kind of like High School Musical, without the singing.
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If I was making you a dinner at my place...and of course he won't tell you what he likes...would a nice homemade hot beef sandwiches with home made fries be good?
Sounds delicious!!! Don't forget the big glass of frosty milk!
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When could you start in the position?
The last time I answered this question, it I answered "In two weeks." They tried to get me to start earlier, but I said we negotiated a two week wait, for my other employer deserves that respect. They agreed, as it is also part of the negotiated agreement between me and the company I now work.
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Wat is missing in your purse/wallet?
A credit card with loads of debt. The one in there is light of debt, the only card I own.
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Has the US economy entered a recession as at October 2008?
Not by the two consecutive quarters of negative growth definition, it hasn't. That may be corrected when more numbers come in. Personally, my finances and stuff is still on a huge surge and shows no signs of slowing as of October, 2008.
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I want to plead nolo contendre for a traffic ticket how do you write a good response that the court will consider?
I pleaded no contest for a speeding ticket many years ago in Indiana. I wasn't going as fast as said, but it would have costed more to take off work and lose that money than to pay the small fine.
No guarantees what would happen to you, but the judge than turned it into a non-moving violation, and I paid the small fine, maybe around a hundred bucks or so, and went on my jolly way.
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How would you describe your interactions with students?
When I was forced to go, I hated every single one of them. I hated that place, the teachers, the faculty, the students, the parking lot, the football field, the courtyard, the cafeteria food, the team nickname, and that piece of garbage they gave me at completion -- that I since rejected and proclaimed myself to be an Honorary High School Drop-Out, since they wouldn't retroactively drop...
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What's the point of the new banner asking me to sign up? A holding place for future advertising perhaps?
Their site, their rules. It doesn't really annoy, bug, or make any dilly bit of difference on this end, anyway.
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: Have you ever had to work at night..?
Many times.
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If McDonald's sold hotdogs, would you eat them?
There was a McDonald's here, many many years ago, that was attached to a gas station and the owner sold some of his own menu, including hot dogs, on the menu. I asked for a hot dog with everything, and they put ketchup on it. Come on, guys -- THIS IS CHICAGOLAND!!!! It's illegal here!! They also would sell hot dog value meals, but not the super size option. Unsurprisingly, he...
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No matter how farfetched you think the big-bang theory is, isn't the theory of an omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent being infinitely more farfetched?
No, not really. Maybe it takes Faith to know the difference.
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He obviously wasn't too old to quit. So, why did Collin Powell resign?
Colin Powell announced his resignation as Secretary of State on Monday, November 15, 2004. According to the Washington Post, he had been asked to resign by the president's chief of staff, Andrew Card.[18] Secretary Powell announced that he would stay on until the end of Bush's first term or until his replacement's confirmation by Congress. The following day, President George W....
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How would you feel if McCain won, died soon thereafter, and Palin became president?
What about his medical status? Please inform. We all know that Senator Obama smokes cigarettes, and that could have a great negative effect on his health. Maybe that's why he wants universal health care.
More to your question, Yes. I'd rather have her as the leader of The United States of America than anybody on the opposing ticket.
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How good are your people skills outside of AB?
Not good at all, kind of like on AB.
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How exactly does combining your loans save you money? Like your house loan, construction loan, car loan, etc...
It does makes sense sometimes to consolidate your loans if the loan rate is lower than the average rate of the compbined loan. It also gives you a more realistic payback schedule, and you only have to worry about just one, not, several payments a month. A couple years ago, we refinanced our house mortgage, and consolidated a 12% or so credit card debt onto the 7.01% 15 year mortgage. It also...
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What r your thoughts on anarchy .....
It couldn't work. Even the smallest group of three teenager girls has its accepted leaders, whether it by some sort of election or simply by natural causes. Water will, and always does, seek its own level.
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What is the noblest way to live one's life?
Live and let live. You don't have to like, endorse, accept, agree with, or partake in your neighbors activities, but respect his right to live as he wishes and the choices he makes -- within the bounds of the law, of course.
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Do you think it's racist to see a picture of Obama on a fake $10 dollar bill with chicken, watermelon and beer??? The lady who sent that newsletter out said she didn't make the connection...what do you think b.s or not?
I'm having chicken for dinner, and watermelon for dessert tonight, really, and I used to like to drink loads, gallons even, of beer. I never saw any newsletter as you describe, but seeing many people of all different races and backgrounds and ethnic groups could and have enjoyed that very meal many and many a times, it simply can't be racist.
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What would be the results if Cuba ever held free and fair elections?
Hopefully the victors would take office, and the losers would accept defeat and keep the best interest of the country in mind.
This may be some of the "hope" and "change" we've been hearing about.
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Was Fidel Castro a truly great leader of his country?
No.
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Of all the greatest minds in the USA. Do you feel humilated that a person like Sara Palin was selected as a VP?
She enforces my support for Senator McCain. I like the way she seems to speak to us, not talk down to us as so many in her position seem to do. Great minds are usually out of touch with the majority of us.
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What issue is most important to you in determining who you vote for for president?
Socialism vs. Capitalism.
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Are you voting?
Yep. And it seems, by readint the newspaper and looking at yard signs, the most important race for the community is the one for County Commissioner.
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Do you consider every large corporation evil?
Not a single one. Try living life for, say, a week without any involvement in the least from any type of big corporations. Could you live without phones, Internet, television, music, pop, fast food, jotting notes down, or even toilet paper and soap after you go potty -- outside? I always wondered what big toilet papers profit margin is, and should they also be penalized with windfall profit...
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Do you know how wonderful you are, can you put it into words?
I'm not. As Pink Floyd may say I'm "Just Another Brick In the Wall." Nothing special, nothing incredible, nothing wonderful. Just am, is all.
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Outsourcing - 1. How do you feel about it? 2. Has your job been impacted? 3. Would you support tax breaks to companies who bring jobs back to the US?
1) We all comparitive shop, and companies also like to get good deals, even if it is on labor.
2) No, and doubtful it ever would be. Seems logistically impossible.
3) I may, but if the tax break doesn't offer a better deal than the outsourcing it wouldn't happen, much, anyway. A 5% tax break in exchange for a 15% higher cost in labor? This goes back to question 1 and the...
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What would you do if you were laid off tomorrow?
Not that I really have to worry about that, but I'd just go find another job. I'm sure somebody is willing to hire a dedicated truck driver who knows the area blindfolded who never had an accident and is flat clean on all other areas of safety.
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Do you think it's all right for a great teacher to get fired because they're gay?
If they constantly make an issue of in in class, than yes. Thier sexuality is nobody's business, and they should keep it that way. They're there to teach whatever it is that they were hired to teach, not talk about their personal lives.
A gym teacher in the Chicago suburbs got fired because he recently turned vegan and wouldn't shut up about it, constantly trying to convince...
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What's next on your shopping list?
Possibly a tamborine/banjo ukulele combo -- depends how my bid at eBay goes.
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Why are some people so bothered and even angered by a person who is honest and real?
Honesty hurts sometimes. Kind of like that "Mirror, Mirror" episode of House.
http://house.wikia.com/wiki/Mirror_Mirror
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Has the recent economic crisis changed your choice for the next President?
More like enforces my decision.
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How do you wake up in the mornings?
Kind of open my eyes, and then stand.
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What's you financial forecast?
Sunny skies ahead, and planned retirement still on track!!!
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I am "peopled" out...how can I efficiently spend some alone time?
Grab a book, go into your room, close the door behind you, lay back in bed and get all tucked in, then read until you're tired enough to sleep.
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What would you like to protest about today?
The high cost of Hannah Montana tickets.
No kidding. Scalpers and 'ticket agents' are selling tickets, not just Hannah Montana but for all concerts, sports, etc., at a face value of $25.00 for $2,300, legally!!! This has got to stop.
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Does George W. Bush get to vote?
Wouldn't it bee way too funny if he was registeren through ACORN.
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What is your reaction to this joke? From Maxim magazine. Q. What is the worst thing about rollerblading? A. Telling your parents your gay.
I don't get it, actually. Is rollerblading considered a "gay sport"? I did hear that about other sports -- many of those 'gay sports' I enjoy, despite not being gay -- but never rollerblading. Actually, come to think of it, the only time I've ever seen a connection between rollerblading and the gay community was on The Simpson's, when they were in the gay...
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When choosing art for your home ... Do you prefer sculpture or painting? ... What do you particularly like in each form?
My room here has a large 3' X 5' or so map of the United States, an 1817 map of the Lower Wabash section of Indiana, a Magelanica world hemispherical map, a street scene in France (I believe) by Cafe Restaurant Georges V., and an old fashioned, 1950s era, street scene painting titles "Crossroads."
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According to an advertisement- Obama's IQ is 124. Thoughts?
A 124 IQ means the same to me as him graduating from Harvard -- Nothing.
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Would you be offended if someone said they never liked children?
Not in the least.
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How did Joe Sixpack become Joe the Plumber?
::: dittos :::
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Madonna and Guy Ritchie just anounced that they are getting a divorce. Any thoughts?
I'll let an honorable member of the United States Marine Corps answer for me.
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I took my 1994 ford ranger to canadian tire for a diagnostic test and no code found. The trouble is the engine is missing at idle speed. What can be done to fix this problem. Canadian Tire dosen't know. HELP Me
This has happened to me before. Check the spark plug connections, on mine one was loose.
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Have you ever needed just one point to advance your rank?
Sure, no that anyone notices of course.
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Which state do you suspect the simpsons live in?
They said in the "Behind the Laughter" episode, the send-up of VH1's "Behind the Music" that it is in Kentucky. How a hurricane ever hit there, nobody may ever know. Other than that, it does seem plausible. Although I did watch it today, and Grandpa Simpson said he drove a couple thousand mile to be in Branson, MO., and that's just 573 miles from Springfield,...
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What is the most over-used word in the 2008 presidential race?
It's a tie between hope and change.
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I heard a professor comment that the majority of what passes for news these days is really only gossip. He wasn't just referring to tabloids, but to news that is often considered "respectable". Agree or disagree, and why?
Any news story that says stuff like "alledged," "unnamed sources," or other hint that these aren't actual facts (yet) but just accusations, or at least unconfirmed to be true, would qualify, at the moment anyway, to be more in the rumor than the news category. Let us all not forget what happens when unproven news is reported, good examples are Richard Jewel and those...
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Whats the car you really drooled over as a kid
What was that, a '67 Dodge Charger? Yeah, you know what I'm talking about.
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Here's One,How do straight MEN feel about other men,straight or otherwise,wearing pantyhose? I am a straight man and was just wondering what You would think or say if You saw Me out on the street and I was wearing pantyhose under My shorts?
Wear what you want, just save the big speeches about how comfortable it is and how every guy should be wearing them. I wear a baseball cap all day, and never try to talk others into wearing attire I choose to wear, so am just asking for the same respect in return.
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When you read in bed, do you wear your glasses?
This is why I like to read large print books. No need for glasses than.
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At the end of a movie, you want ___________.
To stay and watch the ending credits. I always like to see the song list, who the Best Boy was, and to make sure that no animals were harmed in the making of the movie.
Think I'm kidding? Nope. This is probably why my wife and I ain't been out to see a movie since Mr. 3000.
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Is my reaching Level 40 something to celebrate? Cause if it is I'm about to send out the invitations and start writing my speech. :)
We'll be hearing for the speech. It's nice when things like this get noticed.
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What's the biggest misconception people have about you?
That I'm an unapproachable, anger filled, almost insane guy with no sense of humor.
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What sport do you think encourages the best, as far as sportsmanship, fair play and excellence from the participants?
NASCAR.
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I don't really have the money to buy a Halloween costume this year, so I am going to have to be creative and use what I have around the house. Do you have any ideas?
You ever see that old Honeymooners episode where Ralph did this. He put together a costume made from old sink, dresser, and door parts, and some pots and pans. He thought he was the man from space, but the costume judges thought he was a pinball machine. In the end, Ed ran in wearing his sewar worker gear, and won first prize for being the man from space. Classic!!!
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Can you believe this? (Link)
It's a paid advertisement. I get a lot of stuff in my Sunday paper. This part, though, gets me. "Because a number of Americans still believe, incorrectly, that Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama is a Muslim, political observers said they believe the DVD plays directly into that misperception." I never like it when 'political observers' try to guess...
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Vote for the best : Football / Volleyball / Cricket / Wrestling / Badminton / Chess / Rugby / Baseball
Which one is the best?
I almost live at the professional baseball park from May until September, but also wish they'd bring back the old professional volleyball league. Still, would vote for baseball in the election.
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Would you be in favour of US Presidents being able to serve an unlimited number of terms of office rather than the current limit of 2 4-year terms? Why or why not?
I'm not too hip on term limits. They may have been good when the Party Officials selected the candidates, but now that we have Primaries to at least help in the selection, the people should choose whether or not they would like this President for yet another term. Yes, this could have meant another President Bush term, but it also could have meant a third President Clinton term. The...
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If you had a time machine ... would you be likely to go back and see if the crucifixion took place as was written? ... If so, would you try to prevent it happening? ... Why?... How? ... Why not? ... (no offense intended)
No, that would break my 500 miles rule. Besides, I don't speak Arabic, and would probably end up being too freaked out if He ended up looking like Woody Allen or something like that.
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What are some of your local news stories?
Dateline Gary, Indiana: Alleging early voting fraud. (No surprise there.)
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Do you believe certain books should be banned?
Freedom of speech doesn't guarantee publishing, distribution, or shelving and sale of any and all books. On that, I do believe certain books should be banned from certain places. As an example, non-science books like "An Inconvenient Truth" should be banned from any and all school science classes. Penthouse Forum should be banned from an elementary school library. Any book...
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Why do we have to learn so much U.S. and world history if we are only going to really use it in the class and if we become history teachers?
I used to think that, too. Pay attention and read the stuff, really. It really is fascinating. When I was in high school, I thought the same thing, and now I can't get enough of reading about life in America in the mid-1800s. With your logic, why learn to walk when you never plan to run a marathon? Besides, how else do you plan to get a job in the sales department of a guitar...
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Are you willing to pay $500 dollars for a fedora?
I don't think my whole wardrobe costed $500.00. OK, maybe take out the officially licensed minor league sports attire I own it would be less than $500.00, anyway.
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Can anyone figure out how this is true? (see pic) I cant figure it out.
That eyes thing is just freaky.
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Can you name 5 completely HONEST politicians? (and back it up)
Three times I ran for local City District Councilman. They were all self-funded, and my campaign, also self-ran, made no promises, just an honest view of the District and what I think SHOULD -- not WILL -- be done to make it better for all who live here. In other words, I made no promises so none would be broken. I got well under 10% of the just over 500 votes casted -- all three times!!!!...
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The contractor/builder wants $100,000 for a new house. I have $100,000 cash. What should I pay for the house?
Pay in full and save on interest from any loan.
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What causes a firm to need additional capital?
Possibly unexpected larger order than anticipated, so they have to purchase more supplies than anticipated to fill the order in a timely manner, and even the possibility of needing money to pay for possible overtime for the employees or to even take on new help if expansion of company happens quicker than forecasted. (Hey, that almost looks like I have an idea of the topic about which I'm...
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IDK wassup wif my m8 bt E LOL @ me afta a GG of Halo3 bt E sed I cheated so I strted ROFL N now E h8s me (BTW its cuz I sed E shud BJ d chief). NEwayz I'm AFK coz I g2g j/o BB TTYL8R! s'K now coz I txtd I Lylas bt not rlly coz I Lylab. WTF? Translation?
Looks like something found in Roswell, sometime in July, 1947.
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Have you a satellite tracking device to your vehicle..?
No. That would take all the sport out of driving.
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If a nascar driver crashes during the race, how can he still finish in 25th or 27th place?
They could either get the car fixed, and get it out there to do some more laps. Very, very slow laps, though there is a slow speed track limit, too. Or, if he crashed late in the race, he would have finished ahead of those who were taken out earlier for any nu,ber of reasons. Heck, I've seen guys crash on the last lap, car flip over onto the roof, him taken to the hospital and out for...
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Is Barack Obama a Muslim wolfe in CHRISTIAN wool?
Look at 2:49 in this video, was it a slip of the tongue or a slip of the truth? Actually, look at the whole thing and make an in context choice. He said it, but did he mean it? He got all mixed up and confused by George Stephanopoulos not pitching him the softballs he had been so used to getting at this time and seemed a touch on edge by getting real challenges from George Stephanopoulos.
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If you had the opportunity to have dinner with a current politician, who would you choose?
I'd like to make offer to Jill Long Thompson to have a private plane or charter to take her to the local airport, then invite her for dinner, an evening of visiting, and she could even stay the night in our home.
Mostly Hoosiers would understand why.
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I have to sing a song for theater class audition but I can't sing. What song should I sing?
Anything by "Thin Lizzy." That guy basically talked his way through the lyrics -- and it worked GREAT!!!
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Do you read cozy books? Cozy mysteries? Cozy general fiction? If so, why do you like them? (Any favorites?)
That looks great!! I have taken a liking to mysteries lately, though my now book is my first western. Maybe second, not sure if Railroad Schemes was really classified a western. Stick them in between non-fiction biographies of lesser known Presidents of the United States who served before 1900, and Warren Harding is next on my list.
The clean, non-profanity laced stuff looks good. I...
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I need help buying a laptop computer with no checking account
Cash or credit card. Or, select the product you want, and ask the salesman how much, after taxes and all that, would the final bill of sale be. Go to the bank, get a money order or Certified Check, go back and close the sale.
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Do you think most Americans work hard for their money?
Not really. I don't really think anybody who works in an office "works hard." Other list of those who don't "work hard" is school teacher, truck driver, house painter, newspaper collumnist, television host, tuba player in an orchestra, and blogger. In other words, if you don't sweat when it's 45 degrees out and your body doesn't hurt by the end of...
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Since Michelle Obama will soon be First Lady, are there any style tips you would give her? What kinds of fashion trends would you like to see her support?
Counting chickens, are we? I do not find her attractive in the least, so I hope she keeps it all covered IF she does become First Lady. Really, though, I would hope she supported none, and would go back to the concept that the First Lady is simply the wife of the President, and not a job of its own. If she were to become First Lady, she has to remember that it was her husband, not her, whom...
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"He who no longer needs religion is truly free". What do you think?
I'd rather have the freedom to worship how I like, and attend the church of my choice. I am religious, and free. Got the best of both world's it would seem.
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My friend is pregnant, in all of my excitement and anticipation for her coming baby I'm at a loss of what to buy her to help out...any suggestions for the new mom? (Other than diapers, getting her those)
When my daughter was born, some of my wifes relatives showed up at the hispital -- of course. This was late December, so they showed with a snow suit to take her home is. Glad they did for we forgot about that, as it was a last minute c-section.
Anyway, they also gave us something fun, of sorts. They gave us a gift certificate for a local restaurant, and the condition was when we used the...
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Would you dare to call a baby racist if both parents are racist?
Only if that's the childs name.
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Who's your favorite guitarist?
Modern day Brad Paisley. Traditionally, Tommy Shaw hands down.
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A WRITER RECEIVED $41,000 AS ROYALTY FOR HER BOOK. SHE INVESTED PART OF THE MONEY IN BONDS PAYING 7% INTEREST ANNUALLY. THE REST SHE INVESTED IN A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY PAYING 9% INTEREST ANNUALLY. IF THE TOTAL INTEREST FROM THE INVESTMENTS AFTER 1 YR IS
I'm more intrested in the bond paying 7% interest annually. Any more information on that?
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Can I see what's in your pockets?
Well, I already have one hand in my pocket, and the other is giving a peace sign, or giving a high five, or playing a piano, or something like that, anyway.
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Arley's Bakery makes fat-free cookies that cost $1.50 each. Arley expects 15% of the cookies to fall apart and be discarded. Arley wants a 45% markup on cost and produces 200 cookies. What should Arley price each cookie. I have $2.56. help on 2nd part tks
45% markup? Why isn't the Congress going after big bakery and trying to enact windfall profits for cookie sales? And maybe Arlie should look into selling the broken cookies at a 50% discount. And $2.56 per cookie seems quite expensive, way more expensive than $3.29 for a gallon of gasoline. This Arlie will NEVER make it in the bakery world. It would seem best for her to sell her shop,...
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Toilet facilities are being built at London's Olympic Park so Muslims will not have to face Mecca while sitting on the loo. The Olympic Delivery Authority has said it wants to produce an ideal venue for people of all cultures and faiths. Your thoughts?
A similiar thing happened in the USA when the Soccer World Cup came. They passed out brochures saying how to treat those of other customs, and the way they do things. I have a lot of respect for other cultures, religions, etc. However, I also like to believe in the "When in Rome" philosophy. If the Muslims don't like the bathroom situation, they could simply not go to the...
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First..McCain..Experienced, knowledgable, good commander-in-chief..that didn't work..then McCain/Palin..Mavericks..nope, didn't work. Attack Obama's character..that was a disaster. Now McCain the underdog! Will that work?
Don't count your chickens yet, my little friend. Remember, this time in 2004, Senator Kerry thought all were sold on his "plan." He lost. President Grover Cleveland lost his reelection bid by winning huge popular votes, but falling flat in the Electoral College leaving pride of Indiana Senator Benjamin Harrison the victor. He won the following election, giving him two spots...
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Is the worst of the financial crisis over?
Close to a 1,000 point rise in the DJ, and the NASDAQ also going through the roof today? All my IRA lost was won back today. I'm not sure about Australia, but here, in my little piece of property in the world, all's fine.
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If we were hanging out in real life, do you think we would all still be friends?
That probably wouldn't turn out too well on this end. I don't do so well with friends in real life. Heck, I don't do so well here with that, neither. One notices things, you know. ;-)
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What is your favorite song and why?
"Ballerina" by STYX. Love the classical piece at the beginning, than the story of true love, and the sacrafice made by him in letting her go without a fight to pursue her true love of dancing.
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What are you doing differently with possible economic depression now a high probability?
Nothing. I have a 15 year mortgage on my house, and it's paid years ahead. Other than that, we have no debt as a family. None, zero, nada, zilch. All my spending is in check, and since the baseball season ended a month ago I drive a lot less as I went to almost every game. May get season tickets next year, maybe. We'll see. $432 for 48 games in the best seat in the house hardly...
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I come from a very christian/conservative background. I don't know how to tell my parents that the person I love is a girl [as am I]. I know they would disapprove of it.
Introduce them, and see what happens. If you are sure that this lady is "The one," than you should be willing to sacrafice for her.
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Do you have 99 problems but a b*tch ain't one?
Simply99 problems. Actually, no. I try not to let things bother me anymore, so I have fewer problems than ever.
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I'm doing a research paper on overlooked technology. it should be simple. my professor used a pencil as an example. i was thinking a zipper or Velcro. Anybody have any other ideas?
Springs may be a fun one to do.
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Have you been to West Virginia?
Many times as a OTR driver, and vacationed there once.
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Is there particular upcoming video game you are excited about?
I really wish they made a true, real life truck driving game. Big Mutha Truckers just didn't do.
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Have you ever taken a greyhound bus?
Yes. Shipped packages through them, too.
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When was the last time you ate a peanut butter and jelly(pbj)?
Many times a week. That's one of my usual work lunch rotations.
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Is it normal for your due date to change? my doctor told me I was due February 27 2009 and now I am due February 18 2009. Does that mean you are further along than they thought our no?
My wifes changed many times, usually not even a weeks different. They did a C-Section about a month before the last due date. This was December 30, so thank the doctor for the great tax deduction -- and saving the baby. She was healthy, still is, and a great joy! Our ast "due date" was January 28, or so.
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Have you ever put off something medical because you couldn't afford it?
Not now, I have good, affordable medical coverage and live and work in The United States of America, Indiana.
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Guys, would you date a tomboy?
I used to have a thing for tomboys. Married a non-tomboy.
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I am 18, a girl. I want to get a car but I cant spend too much money any ideas on what car is good and afforadble and nice?
I'm 39, and never spent over $2,000 for a car, most were under $1,000. Your local used car lot may have good deals on used cars. My latest was a Chrysler LeSabre convertable for just under $2,000, the most I ever spent on a car. Find one you could pay cash for, and save on loan interest and inflated insurance rates.
And not to dismiss WILL in the least, but I bought a Honda Accord...
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What are some good break up hate songs?? i enjoy slow jamz like seperated by avant is good do you know any good ones?
"Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood.
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Is it the civic duty of stupid people not to vote?
All have a right to vote, though some lose that right. Just because someone votes differently than another for different reasons hardly means one is more intelligent than the other. I would hope that supporters of Senator Obama don't think that supporters of Senator McCain are stupid, and the opposite yet equal is true.
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Are you a lightweight when it comes to drinking?
I used to be able to drink anyone under the table. I quit drinking, so if I ever started again, I may well be that Joe Six Pack some certain Governor speaks of, by golly dern it for all.
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Whats your favorite you might be a redneck joke?
Easy. It's the "You might be a redneck if you get a kick off of you might be a redneck jokes."
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Would you use public transport if it was free?
Most likely not. Here it doesn't match up with where and when I'm going. It would turn a nice 20-25 minute drive into a 1/2 mile walk (Not that I mind) to a bus ride, wait wait wait, transfer, another bus ride, a two block walk (Again, not that I mind that part) and being late for work by that 2 hour twenty minute public transportation commute. I'd love to take the bus to...
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Do you have the guts to invest at the moment?
I just invested about $1,500 into a mutual fund account the day after that 667 point drop a week or so ago.
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Should we bring back public hangings?
I used to think, and probably still do, that for petty crimes which really hurt nobody, they should have public canings. No need for some teen breaking curfew and a little PI should be a waste to the taxpayer and keeping him in a jail for 9 days when 9 whacks to the rump would do just fine. This would also help the small, local businessmen as the hot dog carts, ice cream men, and even t-shirt...
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Are women more sexually attracted to a man when he drives a nice car?
Either that, or.....
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Have you had one of your questions unfairly marked "duplicate?"
I hate it when you answer a question, it gets flagged, than your answer is lumped with the 'duplicate' question, even though it may be worded differently and thus change the answer. I answered a question "Will Obama win the 2008 election?", it was flagged and changed to "Should he win?", or something close to that. Should and Will are two different words with two...
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How many people have still got a land line at home?
We still have a desktop rotary phone. We'll looking into going all cellular, but not sure if my SBC DSL would work without using a telephone service, just a cellular phone and DSL. ATT.com is one of the worst website out there, and hard to know what they're selling.
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Do you think marriage is natural? Why should I commit myself to loving "one" person only for the rest of my life...say I get married at 24...should I then spend double that number with her only? It's too much of a commitment!
I married at 24, and 15 years later still happily to the one and only woman. When you find the right person, the one you want to spend your every moment with for the rest of your life, you'll realize it's less of a "commitment" and more of a natural way of life. Is it perfect? Of course not. Is marriage "just a piece of paper"? Of course not. If you're...
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Just looked at a job in the U.S and they are offering $7.50 an hour. Is this ok or really low? What rate is minimum to live comfortably?
The minimm wage is soon to be $7.25 an hour, so $7.50 well, isn't all that good. Depending on what you consider "comfortable," a full time job at $12.00 an hour will be just under $25,000 a year. One could live on that.
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Do you like Nascar? If so who is your favorite driver?
I always have two favorites. 15 years ago, it was Ernie Irvan and Darrell Waltrip. Now, it is Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch. I usually root for the guy in the 99 car, and that was Jeff Burton for a while there. Though that Ragan guy will be huge one day.
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This is a serious question!What if you are somewhere is there & you wanna leave,but there is about 3 people blocking the exit door,so you say "excuse me"a couple of times but they dont move,& you know they heard you.What would you do?& it the only exit.
Would nudge them out of the way, and on the way home remember the wisdom of Three Dog Night and their advice to always listen to your mother -- she always knows best.
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What's the worse case of tummy upset you've ever had and what caused it?
As I get older, jalapeno` peppers on my baseball park hot dogs. Had some earlier this year, and all the next day my truck smelled like... well, you know.
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Just got invited to a Hallowe'en party. I wasn't planning on doing anything... so I haven't made a costume yet. Wanna help me brainstorm ideas? What should I be for Hallowe'en? (adults and kids at the party, BTW)
George and Martha Washington. Your new baby, Eli was it, maybe, could be dressed in red, white, and blue and be "the birth of a nation."
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Some have made the correlation that the hjgher Obama gets in the polls, the further the stock market declines. Do you think that this is plausable? Why or why not?
It could be, but may be more coincidence. The markets hate uncertainty. Now, the only thing that is certain that the Bush Administration will not be elected back in, nor will anybody who has been a part of that. Both sides are starting fresh, and neither side has a real, clear, safe lead at the moment. The rise in poll numbers *may* be giving the market indications as what to expect come...
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In the bible the first circumcision is performed by a woman with a sharp rock, but nowadays it's performed by a man with a knife, how did this change happen?
I don't know about you, but I'd like that area to be as far away from a woman with a sharp rock as possible.
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What is your favorite kind of bird?
As a big fan of independent professional baseball. would have to say the Red Hawk!!! Tough break in 2008, guys.
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I just up and quit smoking because I had no cigarettes, didn't feel the urge to smoke, and was too lazy to go buy some. Does this mean I am doomed to fail, since I don't feel the least bit anxious, and not having any withdrawals?
That's how I did it. I have no idea how long ago it was, for I didn't mark the occasion, but it was long enough ago to be considered quit for good and I feel GREAT!!!
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Is this proof that history repeats itself?
At the end of almost every lame duck Presidency, recession occured. I did with President Reagan, President Clinton, President Eisenhower, and even that of President Calvin Coolidge, who had a rather good economic record until Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover was elected -- and inherited a recession, and ultimately, The Great Depression.
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What is your favorite passtime that you do by yourself?
AB, Cooking, Reading, and Running...in no particular order! :)
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Guys, do you ever shave in the showers?
All the time, and in my 39 years, I've never used shaving cream Never understood the point.
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On “Mr. Monk Is At Your Service,” why did Natalie Teeger peel away in her car when he said that “it’s been 20 years; people mature?”
If you were truly a Monk fan, you would have limited your question to ten words. And not one palindrone?? Crimies, you'd better cancel your subscription to the USA Network, or I'll get that dude from Psych to "call in some favors" for Mr. Monk.
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Have you ever followed anyone just for the hell of it to see where they are going?
Nope.
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A North Carolina parking lot owner has posted signs stating that he will not do business with Obama supporters or people with Obama stickers on their vehicles. Why have we, as a society, sunk to such new lows of petty, politically-based nastiness?
Is that legal? Anyway, if he doesn't want to look to make a profit by also doing business with supporters of Senator Obama, he doesn't sound like that good of a businessman. I'll assume he'll never make it to that $250,000 a year profit mark Senator Obama speaks of so much.
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As a nun aged 106 says she is to vote for the first time since 1952, for Obama, should McCain feel worried?
Did ACORN register her? They registered to vote a Jimmy Johns restaurant in my area. Really, though, I hardly believe that this election will come down to one vote, like that recent movie "Swing Vote." They both should be a touch worried about the results, as none has a clear lead going into November 4th. I mean, this is hardly the Reagan v. Mondale election of 1984 where it was...
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How would you feel if McCain won, died soon thereafter, and Palin became president?
William Henry Harrison Age 68
Zachary Taylor Age 65
Abraham Lincoln Age 56
James A. Garfield Age 49
William McKinley Age 58
Warren G. Harding Age 57
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Age 63
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Age 46
Average age of Presidents who had died while still in office: 57
I'd 'feel' nothing, but it is just as likely for Senator Obama to die while in office and...
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Apart from horror movies can you name a film that has kids celebrating Halloween in it?
The Karate Kid, I believe, had some sort of Halloween thing in it. Daniel went to the party as a shower, if you remember. I don't remember, though, if that was a Halloween party or just a costume party. I'd assume Halloween, as the movie took place in the fall to winter months.
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Around what date do you start thinking about Christmas (that is if you celebrate it)?
December 7. Kind of a double date fo me.
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I have been trying to conceive for 5 months. I am 37 yrs old and not interested in fertility drugs... nor am I scheduling an appointment with a specialist:) Can anyone share their positive experiences with me..?
We were in a similiar situation, just a couple years younger looking to have a first child. Because of medical conditions on both sides, conceiving was almost impossible. My wife did go to a fertility clinic, and they just prescribed her some pills to take. Some time later, our little girl was born, and she'll be three at the end of the year. Them pills and that temperature thing did...
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Is it normal for Indiana to have a temperature of 86 degrees in October?
It's not unusual.
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In the US what age do you start college?
For the 25% or so who decide to go that route, it should be done right from high school. Most decide to take alternate post-high school routes, though.
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On a scale of 1-10 how talented are the Jonas Brothers?
Would give them a solid 8, and their shows? Maybe 9.5. They are good at putting on a good live performance.
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There is a game where you answer questions with questions, can you beat me?
What makes you ask?
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How much money was your highest and lowest electric bill?
My gas and electric are on the same bill. The lowest was maybe about 60 or 70 bucks, the highest was a slap under 300 smacks. We save in the summer to make up for the winter increase. Preparation is so helpful on so many levels.
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What have you wasted the most time on in your life?
My mostly unpopular, and likely DR flying, answer would be the bit over a decade I spent waiting for the Government to swoop in and help me become something. It wasn't until I decided to fend for myself and not wait for some Govermental hero that I was able to become something in life. I got tired of hearing all about how the Government will come and help, and decided to help myself....
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Do you know any teenagers who drinks? Yes or No? If so, How Many? I'm proving a point when I'm asking this question.
If I do, they keep it well hidden.
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Have you ever done modeling? (catwalk, photography, promotional ect)
Yes.
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Where is the best place to watch tv episodes online?
The official websites of the Networks. I find that Fox.com has the best and are also put there sooner after the original air date.
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Are happy days here again?
Depends. They're always there for those who choose to find them.
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Have you ever done modeling?
Yes.
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Who birthday is on christmas?
The Tori Spelling character, Donna Martin of "Beverly Hills, 90210" fame, was a Christmas child. My wife's grandfather passed away on Christmas Day many years ago.
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I'm in high school. One of my teachers is voting for Obama and my mom's voting for McCain. Mom wants me to convince her otherwise, but I say my teacher's political opinion is not my business. My mom shunned me and said "I don't understand you." Thoughts?
If this was a Social Studies or other type of political science class, and the teacher is openly stating she is voting for Senator Obama and explain why, you have every right to debate her back. Actually, come to think of it, if this teacher is stating her political views, no matter the class, you have every right to challenge her opinions even if it is math class.
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Why are over 90% of black Americans democrats? Weren't the Republicans the ones who championed civil rights in the 1960s?
And 1860s. Let's remember who was on which side of the Civil War. To be fair, though, there were Democrats who sided with Republicans on the slavery issue. Not near a majority, but many did.
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Looking for an Inexpensive fun Hobby. What should I Try?
Take up the ukulele. Really, a nice starter one costs about 15 -25 bucks, and a beginner lesson book is about 8 or 10 smacks. I did this about 7 or 8 years ago, and am pretty good at the uke -- if I do say so myself. ;-)
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Does McCain really feel that Obama is a "decent family man" and is nothing to be afraid of as US president or has he just realized that the lies spread by his campaign caught fire and could come back to bite him in the ass?
I can't speak for Senator McCain, but I do believe also that Senator Obama is a decent family man, and if he wins the Presidency, we shouldn't fear. It could be four short years until he's voted out, if not removed before then. We survived the Presidencies of Jimmy Carter, FDR, Franklin Pierce, and Andrew Johnson, so one more less than qualified President shouldn't kill...
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Talk radio hosts have accued Magic Johnson of faking AIDS...why would anyone fake AIDS?
Care to name names here? Which one or ones said that?
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Do you love or adore your personality nowadays? Don't explain negative feelings please!
No, not really.
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What is your favorite day of the week and why?
Monday. Have to look forward to working and contributing to society for another week.
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1995 geo tracker will not start. Checked starter it was fine. Have lights and radio but engine will not make a sound
I have a 1994 Tracker. It could be that that Smart Chip thing right below the steering wheel to the left isn't making a good contact, or removed altogether.
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Was McCain's defence of Obama the right thing to do, or should he be trying to win?
Doing the right thing should be standard for all politicians, and it has nothing to do with trying to win an election. It would be wonderful if all politicians would correct some of the lies their supporters say about the opponent and explain that, yes, while we are competitors in this thing, it's not like he/she is a bad person and we should hate the opponent.
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Truthfully speaking,do you vote based on emotion,such as in order of vote the one you don't like out,family heritage voting trends ,peer pressure, follow the majority of voters choices in your state,or do you try to study the issues?
My dad and I disagree on most everything political, so that family heritage thing is out. My way is I look at an issue, or more whatever, decide my personal point of view, then see which candidate is more like my opinion. Or, basically, I don't see which politician I agree with, I try to see which agrees with me and vote accordingly.
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Do you feel you can ever live up to your parents' expectations?
Do, have, done, and went well beyond any they ever could have imagined.
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Have you ever found your look alike?
Hillary Clinton has, as did Michelle Obama, it seems.
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Do you respect McCain more now for defending Obama when his supporters went too far in expressing their bigotry and hatred?
Yes. It would be nice if the opposing candidate shows the same honor and integrity while he's campaigning.
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Does your bank ever charge you fees that they shouldn't?
The only "fee" attached to any of my bank accounts is the "fee" they pay me in in the form of interest.
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Do you think credit card statements are easy to understand?
Yes.
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Could you be in a relationship with someone significantly more intelligent than you?
No. Most I know who claim to be significantly more intelligent than others seem to go on and on about which college they decided to go to, like that's supposed to impress anybody. Harvard? Purdue? The City College of Elmhurst, Illinois? All the same, guys, as 2+2=4 at all three. If they were really all that smart, they could have made a good living for themselves without paying tens...
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Sarah Palin has been found guilty of Ethics Violations. Will this affect your vote?
Nope.
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Do you have an "In N Out Burger" or a "White Castle" close to where you live? For those that have had both, which is better?
There's quite a few White Castles around here.
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What is GONE, is it a club, I see some members with GONE in their names?
For no reason, a jam session by Montgomery-Gentry. Enjoy!!!
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Is it easier or more difficult to adopt a child these days?
In the US, easier, since President George Bush doubled the tax credit on adoption -- which President Clinton was letting expire -- to $20,000 as part of one of his tax cut packages. Don't remember which one, sorry.
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Have you heard the saying "love knows no age"? if so, do you believe it?
In the form of a love of a grandma for a grandchild? No age limit there. In the age of a couple producing that grandchild? Love does surely know an age then.
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McCain got booed today at a rally when he defended Obama as a" decent family man, good citizen."".nothing to fear if Obama became president". Another woman called Obama an "Arab"..McCain corrected her immediately. His supporters turned on him. Now what?
I admire him for defending the opponent, setting facts straight, standing his ground, and still putting on a honorable campaign despite a supporter or two not liking what he had said. I'd be equally impressed if Senator Obama reacts the same way to slams and slurs to the McCain campaign made by his supporters.
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The government eavesdropped on conversations between soldiers calling their families at home in America..all conversations coming in to the United States from abroad were monitored...private, intimate, personal conversations.Is this "support the troops"?
May we please ask where you got this information from? It seems an awfully large task to monitor each and every phone call from every soldier to home and elsewhere, so a little clarification of the facts may be in order here, please.
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A Brit once told me it is impossible for him to speak in an American accent, whereas I can easily reproduce a British accent (though I may sound like a “gay toff” when I do.) Why does this accent imitating only work one way?
Collin Ferrell seemed to do a good job here. Ireland is a part of Great Britian? If not, didn't mean to insult any British or Irish friends out there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd9A0HenYcs
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Are you tired of Politics in the news?
I'm more tired of weather and traffic in the news. Yeah, it's rush hour AM and there's a thunderstorm. I'm out driving in this, so no need to tell me that the storm has traffic to a crawl and I'll be late for work -- just like the other 10,000 times in the past this has happened. If the storm ever makes traffic go faster, now THAT would be newsworthy!!
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What would your candy heart say?
"Eat this, for the future is as sweet as the past was bitter."
Mine is a really big candy heart.
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How far away is your nearest public playground?
Exactly one mile. I often take a jog down there, do a few laps on the 3/4 mile walk that circles the park, then run on back.
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Since the Presidential debates started, Ive noticed that we are all arguing in a much more proper fashion, do you agree?
(Done in my best Governor Palin voice....)
Oh, you silly billy. Many of us down home folk just simply like to say what's on our minds. Proper fashion is for the Rodeo Drive crowd, not the Gasoline Alley folk. Let's just agree that since Russia is closer to Alaska than Chicago is to Florida, I know more about foreign relations than Senator Obama knows about oranges. Oh, and you...
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How would you rate Palin's logic? I've got it down to a science... take a look
I like her straight forward way of speaking, and doing it in plain English, not "I think I'm super smart." She makes more sense to me than the other ticket of "change," "hope," and claiming children to be as old as 25 years old, as Senator Obama's website states.
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If someone on AB p-ssed you off, would you: 1) Ignore them; 2) Pick a verbal fight with them; 3) try to reason with them; 4) try to get them kicked off; 5) something else?
This has happened, and I usually finish the conversation or whatever in the string, when over will then resume as normal. If I run into them again, will treat it as a new day and a new chance. Some who have p-ssed (as you say) me off in the past are now my regular idea exchangers and favorites to deal with.
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Brrrrrr it's cold!....What do you put on to keep warm?
A DVD with extra commentary by Al Gore of "An Inconvenient Truth."
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Have you ever fired a gun at anything?
Of course.
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Have you made a list in the past two weeks? What did it consist of?
Yeah. I'm on a forced vacation from work, so I made a list of the chores that need to be done at the church, then I made a list for items to be bought from the hardware store, then I got to work. Let's see, it's hanging new wall fans, installing new light fixtures, taking down and putting up new shades, and possibly updating the doorbell.
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Do you think Dish Network is better then Tivo?
I had thDish Network for a couple years and hated it, except for the IFC. Went back to Comcast and never regretted it, though I do miss laughing at the Free Speech Television nonsense.
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What scene in a movie can you not bear to watch (e.g. Ned Beatty pig scene in Deliverance)?
The toilet scene in Train Spotters. I turned it off at the conclusion of that scene, and never viewed the rest of the film.
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What do you think of ADD?
We used to call that "Ants in the pants," and now, since is has a medical term connected to it, it seems to be overly diagnosed. Sometimes, it would seem, the real cause is school is boring to some, not all want to learn about Napoleon, and get bored easily and look for other forms of entertainment while confined in a 25 X 50 foot classroom with 31 other students and an overbearing...
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Are you ready to rule?
I was. The people spoke, and I got less than 10% of the vote -- three times trying. May go for a forth come 2011 -- and hope to break into the double digits losing collumn!!
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Jakarta Hotel Puts $110 Hamburger On Menu. Would you pay that much for a hamburger? ($110 = twice the average monthly wage in Indonesia)
I could easily afford that, sure, but would never pay that much for such and item. Just because one could afford certainly doesn't justify the cost. $110.00? I could get a McDonald's or Burger King meal once a week, every week, for a year and still have change left over.
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What is your opinion of MySpace?
Pointless.
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Does your Religion make you Happy?
Happy and content, usually. Trying to spread peace and love to those in need should make anybody happy.
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Do you think checkbooks are 'extinct'? or is there still a place for them?
They're being phased out, for sure. Those cards and online/electronic payments are soon to be the knight who slays that beast. Someone like me doesn't even have a checking account to worry about stuff like that, though.
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What is the biggest building in your area?
The Sears Tower.
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Why would you NOT vote for Obama?
Because I disagree with most of his policies. I took one of those online "pick a candidate" questioneers during the primary part, and we agreed one one, and only one, issue. It did come as a surprise, for the issue was about capitol punishment.
On the good side, I also do like a good waffle and hate to be interrupted when I'm trying to enjoy it as part of a breakfast meal.
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Should you lie to your enemies?
Not necessarily. However, there is a difference between "lying," and not telling the truth. Full disclosure is hardly a requirement for keeping enemies, or friends for that matter.
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Is this site is in any way beneficial for you?
Yes, you learn things, and learning is a good thing. Especially done for free in an open forum, and not overcharged in a stuffy classroom where free thinking is against the rules.
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"U.S. may take ownership stake in banks". Not an orginal idea. The U.K. did that several days ago. We are copycats. So, nationalizing banks. What do you think?
Hate the idea. Government needs to step back, not get more into, the private sector. A little regulation and oversight isn't entirely a bad thing, but complete control is. It sounds like another way some government representitives wants to keep tabs of your money to make redistrubition of your own wealth easier.
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What is the fastest you ever drove a car, WITHOUT getting a ticket?
A 1976 Cadillac Sedan De Ville -- 102 MPH. Today, as I matured, I never break the posted speed limit. Deal with that, leadfoot behind me.
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I just posted my 10,000th comment today. Do you remember when you posted your 10,000th comment?
No, not there yet. However, this is stilla momentous occasion for me. You see, this is my 5,772nd answer. Do you remember your 5,772nd answer? And, man, I hope you don't waste your 10,001st comment and simply say "No." ;-)
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Do you think it will make America look terrible if Obama were to be assassinated while he is in office?
Or Senators McCain or Biden, or even Governor Palin. If asked about one, one should consider the rest as well. Hard to believe, but Senator Obama shouldn't expect nor be granted any special privliges.
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How mean are you?
I could be the nicest guy in the world, or the meanest. I always let the other person make that choice in which Mike I should be. If you treat me as a person, I'd do the world for you. If you treat me like trash, I wouldn't give you a glass of water to walk through the desert (Actually, I would -- but would act like it's such an inconvenience.)
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Did John Mcain whistle a lot when he talked last night or is it just me?
Didn't notice that. Am glad, though, I wasn't playing some drinking game where you had to drink everytime he said "My friends." Seemed like he ended every third sentence with that phrase.
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I was torn. Obama doesn't have the experience I'd like to see in a US president but I like his politics better. I'm no longer torn. Palin is no where near ready to be president - a realistic possibility. Obama has my support because of her. Anyone else?
My support for Senator McCain has been reinforced because of Governor Palin.
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Are there any McCain lawn signs in your neighborhood? I went running for a hour today and did not see one.
Probably about even, but many times less than normal for this tie of year. This time last Presidential election, the place was littered with Senator Kerry signs, and a few for President Bush. Northwest Indiana. We have some important state and local elections, too, and there are way more signs for those candidates on display.
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Parents... would you admit that your kids could be smarter than you? or do you think "not while i'm still alive" Eugenics Oregon
I hope my kid grows up to be smarter than I am, for sure.
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Soon the politicians will have to step aside, be silent and move out of our way. It will be our turn to speak..with our ballots, in the voting booth. The outcome of our vote will either be a credit or debit to our account. Do you plan to vote?
I voted in every election I could since I way 18. This'll be my 41st or 42nd votes casting day.
As a side, I never was really explained the rules of voting, so when I went in the first time I assumes you had to show ID, so I did. Did that every time since I was 18. Was so surprised to find out a couple years ago that that isn't law, and some actually protested what should seem...
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What signifies fall more to you: That the days are getting colder or that they're getting shorter? Or something else?
The first "unofficial" day of fall is they day you see the first flatbed truck full of Christmas trees. That seems to happen around October 15th around here.
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Is it possible for a man to JUST be interested in a female as a friend, or is there always some sort of sexual attraction involved?
Of course it's possible. Not all guys have a singular life goal for themselves.
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Would it me mean for me to make my stepkids ride the bus to school? My kids ride the bus, but they are younger and they like it. My stepkids are 13 and 15 and they don't want to ride the bus.
They could bus, or walk, that isn't mean in the least bit. Tell them that the vows in your marriage to your husband didn't include "Love, honor, and chauffeur his kids around til death do you part..." Or did it? If they did, you're stuck.
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How to treat Wisdom teeth PAIN!?
Have them yanked.
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Five -5's in a row. Anyone else?
Been there, done that, sure. It's a way to know you're doing a good job. Hey, if you don't steam someone once in a while, you may have to re-examine some of your opinions.
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Do you think that the voting age in the USA should be 16 and not 18?
Nope. Unless, of course, they lower the age to join the military to 16, and let the enlistees vote.
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What song should i listen to now?
I have no idea, but this all but forgotten 80s wonder came to mind right away... hey, hey, hey....
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Does anyone believe that this country can be repowered with wind and solar power? as if the enviromentalists wouldnt have a problem with windmills all over the midwest.
Not 100%, no. Not 50%, no. Nuclear's the way to go, along with more drilling for the oil, of course.
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Where is the most unlikely place that you met someone that you went on to have a serious relationship with?
I was working a cash register at a local grocery store, she came through my line to buy some cooking oil. We've been married for 15 years now.
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Are we still Friends, even if I dont agree with your political choice?
No reason not to be. Most choose not to be friends with a guy like me because my views are a little more, shall we say, out from center field. No matter, their choice.
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Where do you live and what is the current price of gasoline?
About $3.699/gallon here. Or, the way I like to look at it, a touch over $20.00 a fill-up, and it lasts about a week. That was the same as when I started driving in 1989 or so. I make way more now in one day than I did then in one week. Then, it was 25% of my weekly take home pay, filling up my gas tank. That's one way to put a cherry on top of this cake.
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A new poll reports 59% would vote to replace the entire Congress. What do you feel about the current Congress?
I had aspirations to be a part of them by this time in my life. Was going to work from the bottom, as a local District Councilman, then maybe Mayor, and go on up. I never even got elected once to the District Council.
Looking at things now, I may have dodged that bullet. Really, Democrat or Republican, I have total respect for them. They're almost like a baseball umpire -- n matter...
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Do you have someone in your family who is an alcoholic?
My brother is, yeah. I used to be, but stopped being one some time ago.
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Is there anything worse than 8AM classes?
You don't have to go, you know. College is 100% voluntary. I get up at 5:00 AM to start work at 6:30 AM. I like it better on the busier days I could start at 5:00 AM or 5:30 AM, so sleeping in until 7:00 AM to go sit in a classroom for an hour or two at 8:00 AM seems like a nice deal to me. I never went, never needed to, but each have their own way through life, I guess. So, to answer...
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Do feel that religion still has a place in modern society?
I'm on my way to church pretty soon here. We spend over $500,000 of our own money, privately donated, to feed the homeless and hungry every single day, no strings attached. After church, I plan to run a "Crop Walk" to raise money for African aid. We also help those with medical needs (we give money to pay for prescription medicine), college scholarships, flood victims in the...
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Which political ads drive you crazy?
Any ad that tells you why not to vote for the opponent, yet tells you nothing on why to vote for the candidate running the ad. Last election cycle, those of us in the Chicago media area saw ads like this, from both sides, every single station break. Yet, on election day, nobody could say why to vote for a candidate for Congress, just why not to vote for the opponent.
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When your vehicle is pulled over by a police officer and they ask you "Do you know why I pulled you over?" what is the best response?
Honesty.
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When McCain chose Palin, did you change your voting plans?
I voted every election, primaries and generals, since I turned 18, and Governor Palin being chose for the ticket in no way changed my plan to vote on November 4th, bright and early at 6:00 AM. I may be a touch late for work, and I don't care.
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Who is the best guitarist (still alive) that really had the talent to make his/her guitar sing?
Brad Paisley.
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What was that song with the really neat sounding saxophone solo? (sorry this is all i got please help)
Two could think of are "On The Dark Side" by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, and "Dancing in the Dark" by Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band.
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Does it bother anyone else that Obama has never come out and said what he stands for? Is it a secret? Is it a hidden agenda?
He's for hope and change. He made a 25 minute speech, and repeated that over and over again. It sounded different each time, though. Hope and change.
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What did margaret sanger (founder of planned parenthood, the abortion center) famously say on december 10, 1939?
We do not want word to go out that we want to exterminate the Negro population and the minister is the man who can straighten out the idea if it ever occurs to any of their more rebellious members.
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Canada VS USA?
I been to Canada twice, and twice was more than enough. Will stay here, thank you.
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Should good manners be taught at school as part of the curriculum
Only facts should be taught as part of an educational curriculum. Manners, gym, and, yes, even sex ed should not be a part of any public school curriculum. Some things are not the school's business, and they should stay seperate from them.
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Is constructive criticism dead? Are people becoming too 'special'?
I like constructive critisism. That's the best way to learn. Be instructed without demeaning. If someone doesn't like that, then let them keep doing what they do, and they'll figure it out eventually -- maybe.
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I am new to truck driving and would like to know if on a empty load in detail shift a 18 speed for me.
Start with third or forth, and work your way up. I drive a nine speed, and start in second usually. Find the lowest gear it would take off easily in, and go up from there. Don't skip gears going up, only down.
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What was the last electrical gadget that you had forgotten to plug in?
My wife is constantly unplugging our toaster oven. I hate it when the dinger dings, I go to get my newly cooked chicken breast stuffed with that juice -- sorry, forget what that's called right now -- and it's still frozen. Dern fer jern!! Another 35 minutes until the juices flow!! Oh, well, another peach will hold it until the dinger dings yet again.
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How would you welcome demanding guests into your home ....?
All are welcome in my home, so long as house rules are obeyed. Any and all alcoholic beverages are banned anywhere on my property. If you don't like that, find somewhere else to stay.
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O.J. found guilty on all counts! Are you pleased?
Only if the guilty verdict was for this trial, and not redemption for any past trials he was found not guilty for. I'm no OJ Simpson fan in the least, but it would be wrong for a second jury to find him "guilty" of this crime, but really just trying to "right a wrong" from the past. That's not the way the system should work. If he were found guilty on this...
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Who does the future belong to? China, Russia, India, Middle East, or America?
The United States of America.
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Do you think America will climb out of the growing deficit?
Much of it depends on how you work the books. Raising taxes across the board, raiding Social Security, huge cuts military spending so none left to defend after attacks, raising the retirement age, and couting millionaires as anyone who has at least $250,000 in assets then claiming "surplus" is hardly true. It's like building a house with no foundation and a straw roof, then...
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Do you care what people think of your country?
Only legal residents of said country.
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Do you know any jobs that provide free housing with utilities paid plus a salary? If so, where are they and how do I contact them?
The Clergy gets a deal similiar to this.
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Who has the best avatar on AB?
Please excuse if spelled wrong, but the one and only O You Know wins this one.
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Would you rather live to 30 and have an incredible life, or live to 100 and have a miserable, lonely life?
Not sure what an "incredible life" is, but so far we're leaning towards the second choice there. Maybe not, I have had some very incredible experiences in my past, most before 30. Maybe the compromise has been discovered there.
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Tonite I had to chase 4 teenagers out of my yard, how protective of you of your property?
I've grabbed them by the scruff of the neck before and "escorted" them off my property. Told them if they wanted to hang here, they could make an offer to buy the property and we could deal from there. So far, no bids have been made.
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Everything is really wrong with America right now. Christmas is only two months away. make your wish early. what would you like to find in your Christmas stocking this year?
Though I fully disagree that "everything is wrong with America," my answer to this is the same for every gift giving traditional time -- givers choice. If someone chooses to give you a gift, one should be grateful. If you know somebody well enough to get them a gift, than you should know them well enough to know whet they may like. My nieces and nephews -- some of them -- have...
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How important is it for you to get ahead in life? what are you wiling to do in order to acomplish your goals? where could you draw the line? lying? stealing? murder?
I'm doing in life exactly what I wanted to do since I was a kid of single number age in 1978. Not sure if I'm ahead, behind, or somewhere in the middle, and don't care. My goals are accomplished, the line never existed, and I done it without lying, stealing, or murdering.
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Freud believed that a person's basic character is formed by age 5. Do you think your "basic" character has changed since childhood?
Just because Freud said something hardly means that it's true. Yeah, my "basic" character changed since five. Maybe he thought that way because Freud obviously had the mind of a child.
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" Easy does it..calm down..don't worry..you're fine. Trust us..we know what's best for you"! Yeah, right. I don't buy it..do you?
"Ask now what your country could do for you, ask what you could do for your country." No, wait, it should be more like...
"Ask not what your country could do for you, ask what youu could do for yourself -- then do it!!" Better. Much. much better.
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Have you ever gone to a bar alone?
Used to all the time. Would sit at the end of the bar and read my book while downing a few. Was a favorite reading place, just like the ball park.
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If you could choose your own type of transportation, what would it be?
I have a car, and it works fine. No need to improve on perfection.
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Would you vote for a candidate that had a history of depression or was currently suffering from it?
Some say that President Lincoln did a good job despite his suffering from depression.
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Democrats, are you planning a celebration after Obama's victory?
If that happens, I will sell all in my accounts, cash out, and hide it all. I ain't going to be poor again, and will hang on to all I worked very hard to make and keep these past some years.
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What's your worst financial experience?
Losing my job in in 1994 or so and watching my home get destroyed by a tornado forcing us to sleep in the back of a puck up truck for a touch wasn't a bag of peanuts. We got ourselves turned around and are doing well now.
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Are vietnam vets given the respect they deserve
The few I know, yes.
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What would be some good conversation starters for those awkward moments in the elevator?
Who farted?
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Republicans, are you planning to celebrate McCain's victory?
Will hold off the celebration until the votes are counted and concessions are made. Then, no, celebrate isn't the right word. Continue living, possibly, is more the right phrase.
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Why do most grave robbers tend to be republicans?
Maybe because Democrats are too busy robbing cradles.
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Is Bruce Sprinsteen a great American?
He's a sub-standard "singer" who somehow found fame despite lack of vocal talent, not unlike Johnny Cash, Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, and, of course, Bob Dylan.
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Tell me what you think of my voice please? http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj89cXdZrfk
Never heard that song before, but say you may be good enough to sing at a Holiday Inn with a piano player and light drummer. Wouldn't expect much past that, though.
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Do you think that people with harder and/or more stressful jobs get better pay?
The should. Those who say that they're "going to work" should get paid more than those who say "Welp, off to the office for the rat race." If your job is basically sitting in some sort of fancy cushioned chair and refusing to lift something over three pounds, you should get paid least. Or, more simply put -- minimum wage for minimal work. Doing math as an accountant...
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Nobody loves me, everybody hates me, I think I'll just eat worms!!!! So Have you ever eaten worms or something as gross as this?
Of course.
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If an adult 30+ does not have a high school diploma, does that automatically cause you to have less respect for them and their opinions?
Of course not. I have less respect in the opinions of some college student/graduate who automatically thinks that they're better than others for that lame fact alone. A lot of us read books, but a lot of us see no reason to pay someone $100,000 to tell us what books to read then explain to us what we have just read. I could understand on my own what I have read, and it costs nothing....
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If you weren't sure where you came from, how much time and money would you spend to find out?
Zippo. Don't know, don't care. Actually, I come from the other end of town, but ancesterly, I have no idea and couldn't care less.
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Christians, is there something you want to do, but can't do, because the bible forbids it?
Not a thing.
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Whyyy won't you leave LuckyLefty alone? He never did anything to hurt anyone!! After all he's been through! He's a HUMAN!! Leave LuckyLefty alone RIGHT NOW! :)
Dern. He's ome of my favorites to argue with -- in a good way. Since you asked, will stop -- ferg dern it!!!
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What was your GPA when you graduated college?
Never went to college, never needed to, it's optional and I opted not to waste my time. I did go to a trade school, of sorts, though, and got a 3.9 out of 4.
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Do you have a Fixed Mortgage Rate or a Variable Mortgage Rate? If its Fixed what is it?
My house is fixed. Used to be adjustable, but got that changed after it adjusted. The mortgage guy cheesed me, though. I though we negotiated a 7% interest rate, and when the papers came through, it was actually fixed at 7.01%. He said that it was so little and it really didn't matter, and I said if that were the case, it would be fixed at 7%. That .01% times however many mortgage...
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At school were your clothes labelled with your name?
I was from a poor family, and was rather tough, so my clothes usually was labaled with the gym teacher's name.
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Do you believe in banning books in a public library?
A library could hold only so many books. When new ones are pubished, some must be taken from the shelves to make room for the new ones. That wouldn't count as "banninng." But, yes, some books should be banned, of course. One of those anarchist cookbooks are a good example. I also believe the books should be rated, much like movies, and kids should have cards with parental...
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Would you take anything that is free even if you didn't really need it?
I don't like taking free things even if I did need it. I like paying my own way through life. Though, if you offered to buy me a cup of coffee or something, well, that may be the exception that proves this rule.
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Do you feel that emotion has no place in politics?
No. Emotion is passion, passion is caring. While it would be best for someone not to break down and cry all the time, showing feelings isn't necessarily a bad thing. You can't let emotions be the main driving force, but some has to be there, for they must all care.
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Does snow turn you into a big kid?
More like an old man with an aching back. So more like a big kid who throws a temper tantrum when things doesn't go his way.
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Does McCain think Americans are really that dumb?
He wants us to have more control over our own money, health care, and retirement, and not put those in the hands of government agencies. Sounds like he thinks we're actually smarter than most give credit for.
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What do you think would happen if Barack Obama was assassinated?
It would be a horrible national tragedy, one that would be hard to recover from, especially if it were racially motivated.
It would, alike, be a national tragedy if Senator McCain were to be assasinated, also hard to recover from, especially, too, if it were racially motivated.
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Do you remember your first love in HighSchool?
I had girlfriends in high school, but never a love. That came well after high school. Still, I do wonder how some of my past romantic interests have been doing, yes.
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My daughter and best friend, both 12 yrs old, want to match for Hallowe'en. Any suggestions for age appropriate costumes?
Pitcher and catcher for softball team.
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Is this recession going to make things worse for renters/tenants?
Technically it's not a recession. But this will be no different than any other financially challenging times. You may have to give up one thing to afford another. Give up cell phone to buy gasoline. Give up cable TV to buy groceries. Like any time, you have to put priorities first. Just something we all have to deal with. Hard times could hit anyone even in economically strong...
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Isn't it curious how we critique a political debate the same way we might critique a heavyweight prize fight?
Both are, for a lack of a better term, a form of entertainment. They are also competitions, and many have a favorite going into both. Both have the one referee to keep things moving. They seem to have much in common.
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Is your financial package bulging like mine is?
If by buldging you mean growing, than yes, my finances are in great shape. That's what happens when you trust yourself with your financial decisions and not the government.
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If You Won The Lottery What Would You Do With The Money?
Assuming it to be over $250,000, pay about 70% taxes if one of the Senator's wins. If the other, than be able to keep more of my own money.
Actually, 10% to church, 10% to my other charity of choice, buy a slightly better house, and still refuse to pay over $2,000 for a car -- which is still too much for a car.
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Who won the first debate between McCain and Obama and why? (I'm asking this question before it's over so that I'll be the one to ask the question).
Senator McCain by a score of 63/37. Hit hit a home run in his closing remarks, and was consistant as always. Senator Obama still claims he'll lower taxes for 95% of Americans, but we all remember what happened the last time a Presidential candidate ran on "tax cuts for the middle class and poor" and won. This goes to that whole "Fool me once...." thing. Not this...
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When you see those programs on television about the destruction of rain forests and natural reserves, are you upset or angry by it?
I used to work in the lumber business. The common practice is to plant two trees for every one you bring down. Sure, they do it to sustain their business, but it also helps the environment, and seeing the environment doesn't react to "intentions," it seems win win to me. So, no, it doesn't upset or anger me. Of course, I never watch them, no idea when they're on.
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What's your favourite word to use when you want to sound intelligent?
Seems all you have to do is say "I went to college" and many automatiocally think you're a genius.
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Is Obama more likely to not only inspire Americans but the world's view and optimism for America?
He, along with the Hamas endorsement of Senator Obama, inspires me to vote for Senator McCain, which I fully plan to do on November 4 at 6:00 AM. I'm from Chicagland, and their his style of Chicago thug politics doesn't work on me, I'm ammune to his ways.
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Can you do this, wanna try with me? see answer for picture
Too tall, sorry.
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Can anyone reccomend unusual things to do in Chicago?
Schaumburg is a northwestern suburb, so this could be fun.
http://www.medievaltimes.com/home.aspx
Depending on the time of year, Chicago and its area has every kind of sport one could imagine, inclding....
http://www.chicagoforcefootball.com/
Oprah Winfrey and Jerry Springer tape their shows here
Athletic? Well, there's the running marathon, and of course....
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Do they make Hershey's Milk Duds in regular size?
I buy them all the time.
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Has any single Mom out there ever felt overwhelmed, like "I can't do this!"
This married dad has been there.
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How high do gas prices have to go before you will stop driving altogether and ride a bike or Public Transportation instead?
It would have to cost about $22.00/gallon to match my income to gas purchase ratio of 1989, which is when I first started driving. Something like that, not too good at math here. Still, I paid $2.499 in 1999, paid about $3.839 today, so that's not that much more considering a 9 year difference.
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Do you fall asleep mostly because you are bored?
Yeah, and also being tired. This question and you bore me, so I'm just gonne .... yawn .... go off .... (blink blink) and ... yawn .... just ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz.......
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Itsy Bitsy Spider was a bit silly going up the spout again really, wasnt he?
As silly as that guy who got back on the horse after falling off, or that engine who was convinced he could take that grade.
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Married people, how did you first meet your spouse?
I was the cashier at a local super grocery store, she came through my line to buy cooling oil.
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Is America ready to drive electric?
I won't. I pay a touch more than $20.00 a week for gas, the same as when I first started driving in 1989. Besides, electric cars don't provide the rumble and smell that only gasoline and diesel engines could produce. Drive electric if you want, that's great.
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Answerbag: Alright, Need Some Word Entertainment? Respond By Acronym. Gracias : )
Anybody
Need
Some
Wit?
Enjoy
Real
Bantar
And
Goofiness.
After
Nobody
Saw
Will
Enter,
Regret
Began
Alieveating
Giddyness.
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Do you have more or less trust in the U.S government as you did 4 years ago?
About the same as four years ago, though I trust it way way way way way way way way (etc. etc. etc. eyc. ... oh, you get the idea) more than I did fourteen years ago.
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How often do you go to the category(s) you're an expert in, and answer questions?
Until there's an expert category of bad answers, twisted thinking, and ukulele playing, it just doesn't happen at all -- not on purpose, anyway.
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When you make a cash purchase, do you always count your change?
Come to think of it, I never do. Most of my purchases are with cash, and I usually slip the bills back into the billfold, then toss the change into the jar. Hit Coinstar (c) when the jar fills up. Even though it's not, it dows feel like free money -- despite actually it's 8.9% less than if it were spent along the way. Still.....
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