http://www.answerbag.com/profile/289300 New Answerbag answers from thantos88 Tue, 29 May 2012 16:33:08 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 16:33:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2392650 Are you prepared for the next big crisis?<br /><br />i have canned food and a flashlight. do you think that will help? Sat, 01 Mar 2008 20:17:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2392650 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2392617 Can cheaters or liers change when they finally found love? or will they always be a lier or cheater no matter what?<br /><br />certainly the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior, but you must believe that humans have the ability to reform. otherwise all of us would be slaves to our past indiscretions. Sat, 01 Mar 2008 20:11:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2392617 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2353729 What is your favorite horror movie and why?<br /><br />High Tension-the first 1/2 hour is definitely the scariest. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:35:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2353729 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2353713 What do "liberal" and "conservative" mean when referring to politics?<br /><br />consercative are generally traditional while liberals are more progressive Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:32:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2353713 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2350660 What does it really mean to forgive someone?<br /><br />it means to acknowledge that what they did was wrong but that everyone makes mistakes and it is not worth it to yourself or them to harbour bad feelings when instead you could both work towards understanding why they did what they did and working to correct it. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:58:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2350660 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2350341 What worries you most in life?<br /><br />being successful and making my parents proud Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:20:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2350341 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2350327 Who is more romantic and emotional, men or women?<br /><br />i think that women are more emotional and romantic in their sentiments, but men tend to carry out more romantic acts because they know how much women appreciate it. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:18:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2350327 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2350296 We often use the term 'common sense'...but what exactly does that entail? We can often recognize when it's lacking, but is it something that is innate, or learned? You have it or you don't?<br /><br />&quot;Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen.&quot;-einstein Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:14:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2350296 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2350266 Don't you just hate it when you go to scoop out some ice cream, just to find it to be way too hard to break your spoon/ice creamer scoop into?<br /><br />yes, and then i put it in the microwave and accidently completel melt it. oh the hardships of loving such a tempermental food. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:10:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2350266 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2349677 How is it that when Jesus said God spoke to him he was followed as a leader, yet if I were to say god spoke to me, I'd be immediately committed and the key conveniently lost?<br /><br />i have never heard of him and he probably doesnt have a very large following. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:58:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2349677 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2347982 Would you assasinate someone who wants to take over the world before it happened?<br /><br />no. theyre probably just delusional. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:40:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2347982 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2347968 Whenever I speak to someone,they say I look scary because I have no expression or emotion at all in my tone or face.Also, people assume I am giving them a hateful look when I have a normal expression.Is there any way to get them to not be so freaked out?<br /><br />just make a joke about it to lighten the mood Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:38:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2347968 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2347941 I smoked a legal herb that took me to another reality; it consisted of dots and lines, and I myself was a line (with a consciousness) and somehow I knew the lines around me were also aware. I didn't remember this reality, so how do you know what is real?<br /><br />i dont think you were smoking herb Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:33:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2347941 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345998 Would you change your name when you get married? why or why not?<br /><br />i dont plan to. i dont think there is any need. The whole idea of two becoming one is ridiculous. you are two separate people and should maintain some separate self identity. plus it would just be bothersome to have to tell people to call you by a different name. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:56:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345998 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345982 Did you ever go for walks all alone as a kid just to try to figure things out about life?<br /><br />yes, and i still do almost every day. i think its the best therapy. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:53:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345982 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345974 What makes you Happy?<br /><br />im sorry you feel that way. try to reach out to people, even if its over the phone or internet. also, just try to get out more, even if its just going for walks or running erands it will make you feel more connected to the world. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:51:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345974 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345837 Arguing with a bigot is like hitting a wet sponge with a wet ponge. All that happens is that the floor gets wet. So why is it so enjoyable?<br /><br />i get personal satisfcation from knowing that i am right and its just amusing to listen to their ignorance. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:08:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345837 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345824 How come the Bush Administration hasn't invaded Pakistan if that is where Osama Bin Laden is hidding?<br /><br />fortunately i dont think he will have the time to, yet if he could be reelected he probably would. I think the US will try other strategies to deal with their nuclear technology. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:05:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345824 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345795 If you could to start your life again, what would you do differently?<br /><br />i think anyone who wouldnt change anything is in denial. Personally, i would be more outgoing, read alot more, take more risks, and make different choices at some of those major life-altering moments. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 05:58:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345795 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345782 How is it that when Jesus said God spoke to him he was followed as a leader, yet if I were to say god spoke to me, I'd be immediately committed and the key conveniently lost?<br /><br />i think thats a very good question. I think that people in tht time were more believing of the supernatural. because they were so isolated and knew so little about the world outside of their villages it was probably more conceivable to them. people also probably lacked alot of knowledge about... Sun, 24 Feb 2008 05:55:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345782 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345761 How would a dwindling human population cope if we lost the ability to reproduce? What would the world be like without children?<br /><br />thats a good question. i think that we would all be extremely health conscious, and constantly working to find a cure for infertility. If we just accepted it then i think that adults would just turn into big kids and have as much fun as possible as the last generation, not worrying about... Sun, 24 Feb 2008 05:46:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345761 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345749 If you are talking to someone you really don't want to be talking to but you kind of just ARE somehow, are there any body-language type things you can do to gesture (as if you aren't gesturing) that you gotta leave?<br /><br />check your watch frequently. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 05:40:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345749 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345732 Why do you suppose you're still single? (if you are!)<br /><br />im probably just not sending out the right &quot;signals&quot; Sun, 24 Feb 2008 05:36:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345732 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345725 Religion being the opium of the people, and seeing how bad some of the side effects are (bigotry is observed in 1 out of 10 patients), should we run a "Do drugs not god" campaign?<br /><br />how about we just address both drugs and religion as we do alcohol. use in moderation. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 05:33:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345725 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345706 Is there anything in the news worth sharing today?<br /><br />I think that all major world news is important. Especially when it is not pleasant. knowledge is power. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 05:24:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345706 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344516 Are you yourself or do you pretend to be someone else?<br /><br />i am myself all the time, just different facets of myself. i emphasizeor deemphasize certain characteristics to best fit the situation. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:11:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344516 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344480 Are there lines from commercials that you still quote?<br /><br />gotta go, gotta go, gotta go right now... Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:03:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344480 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344470 Do you often think about what to think about? (props to the band Barenaked Ladies)<br /><br />yes, its actually quite ridiculous, but I sometimes think that if someone had the power to read my thoughts they would think i was very stupid so i start thinking about something intelligent just in case. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:02:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344470 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344346 Why do people get worked up over something they cant change?<br /><br />i think it is the most legitimate thing to get worked up over simply because it renders us powerless and everyone wants to have power. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:40:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344346 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344334 Which do you think is more safe - to use alcohol or Marijuana?<br /><br />if you are talking about most safe for your body then it is most definitely weed. weed has never directly killed anyone unless they were alergic to it. Alcohol obviously kills thousands every year directly. In deaths as a result of being high or drunk alcohol also leads to many more (and not... Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:38:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344334 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344297 Do you believe in the power of Prayer?<br /><br />no, but i believe that if a person does believe in prayer than it may work, just because a positive attitude and hope can definitely be very powerful. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:34:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344297 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344274 What are the most common names for both males and females in your country?<br /><br />it definitely varies by generation and region, but judging from mine (late 80s babies in NE US) the most popular for boys seem to be matthew, andrew, and peter and the most popular for girls is elizabeth, jessica,and margaret. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:30:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344274 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344240 Often I have seen extremely large fancy homes on resort lakes with very expensive cars parked outside. Next to them are old beat up junky pickups, sometimes between or next to a brand new and expensive pickup. What are they telling us with this?<br /><br />I would guess that they probably dont use it often, but instead keep it around for sentimental reasons, possibly to remember where they came from. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:27:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344240 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344220 Was you say was your parents strict my parents kept me in nappies age 16 hit me with a belt gave me bare bottom corner time with hands on my head, while on punishment I was never allowed to use the toilet so wet and messed my nappy I had no choice.<br /><br />thats a very sad story and i really hope that its not true, but if it is i am quite certain that it is not a normal experience. do you talk the same way that you type? its very odd. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:24:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344220 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344180 Do the people you care about you know just how special they are to you?<br /><br />i think that very insightful people can tell from my small actions how much i care about them, but i certainly dont make it obvious enough. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:19:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344180 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344167 What if all religions were wrong and our world was really created by giant cookies who were going to destroy us because they were tired of humans eating their children.<br /><br />its highly likely that all religions are wrong. your guess is as good as any. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:16:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344167 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2340433 Having an 80's themed party. Any ideas?<br /><br />members only jackets Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:52:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2340433 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2336402 If guns had never been invented, what would our world be like now?<br /><br />it wouldnt end or subdue violence sentiments at all, but there would be fewer deaths (assuming that equally powerful and accessible tools of destruction were not created) Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:40:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2336402 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2336374 What's so great about life in the city?<br /><br />the exposure to all types of different people and ideas. the fact that there is always something going on. great night life. the best restaurants. you dont have to drive everywhere.etc. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:32:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2336374 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2336356 Have you tried Absinthe, if so, did you like it?<br /><br />i just tried it last month. it was only recently legalized in the US. It tastes to me like strong sambuca. strain it with a sugar cube. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:28:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2336356 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2334616 Could a secular religion take the place of theological religion in the future?<br /><br />i can see how you could perceive that to be a contradiction, though in the dictionary the definition does not require theological religion. Either way, the terminology is not really what is important about the question. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:21:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2334616 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2327338 How can I help motivate my husband to exercise more and eat better without sounding naggy?<br /><br />tell him that you want to start being more healthy and it would help you if your lifestyle would be more conducive to the effort, i.e. keeping unhealthy foods out of the house and being more active together. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:21:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2327338 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2327275 What is the best ice cream widely available in the U.S. at either grocery stores or ice cream shops?<br /><br />moose tracks- vanilla ice cream with fudge swirls and mini peanut butter cups Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:07:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2327275 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2316849 My Holland lop doe had a litter of six two weeks ago and they all died. It was heart breaking,but I am thinking about trying again. How long should I wait to try again.<br /><br />not to be rude, but why are you breeding your pet when there are thousands of homeless pets out there? Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:05:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2316849 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2314558 Are you ever afraid that the cashier at the checkout is judging you b/c of the items you are buying?<br /><br />my friend works at victorias secret and the day before valentines some guy came in a bought two identical red bras-one was am A-cup and the other a D-cup. Either he was just completely stupid and couldnt tell what his wife/girlfriend was or he had more than two lady friends. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:19:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2314558 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2314546 What are your top 7 tv shows of all time?<br /><br />1. six feet under 2. seinfeld 3. entourage 4. Weeds 5. keeping up appearances 6. murder she wrote 7. jeopardy Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:15:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2314546 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2307954 If you believe that "what goes around comes around", and that there is some kind of universal "justice" that will prevail, why would anyone put anything negative out there? Aren't you just asking for trouble when you do that?<br /><br />people are always going to have some negative feelings and sometimes it is just too hard to keep them inside. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:29:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2307954 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2291724 What is the meaning of life to an Atheist?<br /><br />what is the meaning of life to a religious person? Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:59:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2291724 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2290587 What are the best types of headphones out there right now?<br /><br />Bose- noice cancelling Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:44:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2290587 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2281208 Should there be a universal gun ban for civilians?<br /><br />following that logica we shouldnt have laws at all b/c somebody will just end up breaking every one. they are established to make clear what society considers unacceptable and establish standardized ways to deal with undesireable behavior. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:04:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2281208 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2276263 Should there be a universal gun ban for civilians?<br /><br />it doesnt reduce all crime, obviously, only murder and such. if you have statistics that say otherwise i would like to see them? Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:44:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2276263 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2276241 Should there be a universal gun ban for civilians?<br /><br />gun control doesnt reduce all crime, obviously. It reduces murder and related crime. do you have statistics stating otherwise? if so i would be interested to see them. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:41:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2276241 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2269794 Should there be a universal gun ban for civilians?<br /><br />ok take out the emphasis if it makes you feel better. it speaks for itself Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:45:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2269794 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2263090 If the family fails to socialize children, how can it otherwise be done effectively and by whom? If the foundation is poor the building will fall.<br /><br />I believe that there should be more social programs to insure that all children reciev proper early care and education. For one thing, preschool should be public and mandatory. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:43:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2263090 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2263064 Who is your hero?<br /><br />i think that you should be your own hero. Hero worship just makes people more comfortable with sitting back and doing nothing and creates a dependency culture. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:39:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2263064 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2263028 Is it really "us vs. them", or is it in actuality, "we vs. ourselves"?<br /><br />i think this question may be too broad. but its really us vs. us b/c we are all one. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:34:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2263028 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2262967 What do you think of this atatement? "For in much wisdom is much grief, and increase of knowledge is increase of sorrow."<br /><br />i do not think that it is true if you are wise enough to realize that there is no point in grieving over what you cant control and that knowledge is the best way to prevent future pain. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:25:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2262967 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2262951 I believe Peta and greenpeace are domestic terrorists, your take?<br /><br />Not peta. Peta does not do anything that would be considered terrorism, they expose animal abuse in ways that will gain public attention. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:21:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2262951 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2262916 For single people, does valentines day make you wish you had someone to share it with or does it not bother you?<br /><br />ofcourse i wish i had a valentine to share it with, but i choose to use the day to appreciate the love of friends and family instead. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:15:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2262916 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2262859 Do you really know what you believe or are you just winging it?<br /><br />i think everyone holds some basic beliefs but they are usually tentative and if they are not they should be because there are so many point of views out there that it is impossible you have considered all of them Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:08:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2262859