Answerbag: 7ate9's answers

Answer to Looks like about 80 plus people have abandoned ship and are at Fluther. Are you staying on AB?

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:30:35 -0800

Looks like about 80 plus people have abandoned ship and are at Fluther. Are you staying on AB?

LOL. This whole Fluther movement thing is hilarious!

Answer to what am i to do when my fiancee has a fantasy of having another man at the same time for sex

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:35:56 -0800

what am i to do when my fiancee has a fantasy of having another man at the same time for sex

Be a man and tell her get the f*ck out

Answer to +6 what are the only non dead-end jobs out there in the world?

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:17:56 -0800

+6 what are the only non dead-end jobs out there in the world?

engineer?

Answer to Do you find it odd that Im a teenager who hates teenagers in general?

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:29:14 -0800

Do you find it odd that Im a teenager who hates teenagers in general?

Many teenagers don't even know why they are trying to be "cool"

Answer to Women: How many good men have you turned off or turned gay by your maltreatment of them? How do you feel about it now?

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:24:11 -0700

Women: How many good men have you turned off or turned gay by your maltreatment of them? How do you feel about it now?

Finally... somebody on AB recognizes how hard it is to please girls these days +5

Answer to You've apologized to your partner after an argument to keep the peace but still feel you were right, is this the right thing to do?

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:23:11 -0700

You've apologized to your partner after an argument to keep the peace but still feel you were right, is this the right thing to do?

This is universally the right thing to do.

Answer to Why have storytellers disappeared?

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:36:48 -0700

Why have storytellers disappeared?

political correctness and television?

Answer to What are the greatest uncertainties in life?

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:01:23 -0700

What are the greatest uncertainties in life?

picking the "right" career

Answer to We all have our drug of choice, some of us drink, some eat, some smoke, whats your drug of choice?

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:33:58 -0700

We all have our drug of choice, some of us drink, some eat, some smoke, whats your drug of choice?

Caffeine, otherwise, sober.

Answer to After watching videos of the health care protest, i have yet to see one single person of a minority attend the protest, what is this saying?

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:27:33 -0700

After watching videos of the health care protest, i have yet to see one single person of a minority attend the protest, what is this saying?

Asian minorities tend to do very well regarding $$$ and education.

Answer to Bad for marriage/relationship? If the partners have a large difference in # of past partners. And which do you think is worse: man had been with many (let's say 30 women) and woman w/ zero or few; or man w/ zero or few and woman w/ 30 ex partners?

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:07:30 -0700

Bad for marriage/relationship? If the partners have a large difference in # of past partners. And which do you think is worse: man had been with many (let's say 30 women) and woman w/ zero or few; or man w/ zero or few and woman w/ 30 ex partners?

if they have both settled down, why does it matter? not like you'll be ballin' at age 60...haha

Answer to What is your opinion about outsourcing of work to Asian countries?

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:17:09 -0700

What is your opinion about outsourcing of work to Asian countries?

It's natural... it's supply and demand... it's capitalism. And also, you hire someone who works harder, longer hours, AND accepts less pay. It's a fact of life. Unfortunately, some people don't like that competition. It makes them get off their butts and work!

Answer to If two people have the same job and one of them does the job faster and more accurately, should that person be required to work the same number of hours as the other to get the same pay?

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:15:51 -0700

If two people have the same job and one of them does the job faster and more accurately, should that person be required to work the same number of hours as the other to get the same pay?

natural selection - sorry, mate. +6

Answer to What do you believe is the single biggest threat to the survival of the human race?

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:12:30 -0700

What do you believe is the single biggest threat to the survival of the human race?

untramelled individualism

Answer to Why has welfare lost its social stigma?

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:33:37 -0700

Why has welfare lost its social stigma?

I blame individualism for making us think that what a person thinks of himself is all that matters.

Answer to What celeb, to you, is over-rated?

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:03:38 -0700

What celeb, to you, is over-rated?

all of them

Answer to I'm new to the USA (south) & am trying to understand why I (& wife) have had a disproportionate amount of negative encounters with black people, who are way too hostile, reckless, aggressive & unpleasant for the situations. I am minding my own business.

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:01:21 -0700

I'm new to the USA (south) & am trying to understand why I (& wife) have had a disproportionate amount of negative encounters with black people, who are way too hostile, reckless, aggressive & unpleasant for the situations. I am minding my own business.

although some people will criticize you for it, the observation is true

Answer to If you had to pick ONE to run society, which would it be: politicians, engineers, or the people

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:52:13 -0700

If you had to pick ONE to run society, which would it be: politicians, engineers, or the people

My personal opinion is that engineers would be able to produce the best society under a utilitarian perspective.

Answer to Why can't some people take a downrate?

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:26:13 -0700

Why can't some people take a downrate?

thank you for all the downrates!

Answer to How would you describe "Sarah Palin" in one word?

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:05:34 -0700

How would you describe "Sarah Palin" in one word?

MILF

Answer to North Korea is going to breed giant (over 20 lb) rabbits to solve their food shortages. Any thoughts on this?

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:39:11 -0700

North Korea is going to breed giant (over 20 lb) rabbits to solve their food shortages. Any thoughts on this?

If it's true, then then it means they're feeding its people. This is good.

Answer to Why is it that men are cheered on to have multiple partners but women are chastised? ITS A DOUBLE-STANDARD?

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:11:08 -0700

Why is it that men are cheered on to have multiple partners but women are chastised? ITS A DOUBLE-STANDARD?

Not a double standard. In this day and age where men are still the ones expected to court women, and not usually the other way around, it's obviously considered an achievement to be pretty darn successful at it. It's courtier(man) vs the courted(woman) Let's use colleges as...

Answer to Is envy ever a good thing?

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:22:23 -0700

Is envy ever a good thing?

Yes, because envy is inspiring to those who want to work hard. Those who replied "no" to this question have probably given up.

Answer to Why is it that men are cheered on to have multiple partners but women are chastised? ITS A DOUBLE-STANDARD?

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:00:27 -0700

Why is it that men are cheered on to have multiple partners but women are chastised? ITS A DOUBLE-STANDARD?

*double post

Answer to I say "Freedom to bare Arms" you say?

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:18:36 -0700

I say "Freedom to bare Arms" you say?

make our people more responsible first

Answer to Are shy people emotionally selfish?

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:59:08 -0700

Are shy people emotionally selfish?

No because many shy people make an effort to become less shy. +4

Answer to Can getting an early bedtime help you feel more confident socialising with people?

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:10:44 -0700

Can getting an early bedtime help you feel more confident socialising with people?

Yes, unfortunately, it took me years to realize that getting more sleep was the solution to my self-confidence/optimism/happiness/focusing issues.

Answer to I have been with my girlfriend for two years until she recently cheated on me with a family friend. she moved out and never wants to talk to me. i dont get it we were so in love before she cheated and now its like she has no feelings for me at all. wtf?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:36:27 -0700

I have been with my girlfriend for two years until she recently cheated on me with a family friend. she moved out and never wants to talk to me. i dont get it we were so in love before she cheated and now its like she has no feelings for me at all. wtf?

She is very selfish and immoral apparently

Answer to Do you respond to smart a$$ comments made on your answers here?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:13:28 -0700

Do you respond to smart a$$ comments made on your answers here?

sometimes. but not because im actually pissed off. usually im bored and want something to do

Answer to I say "Can you hear me now?" you say?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:12:44 -0700

I say "Can you hear me now?" you say?

When is this commercial gonna be over???

Answer to What do you think was the crime of the century in the 20th century?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:00:28 -0700

What do you think was the crime of the century in the 20th century?

universal health care in europe

Answer to Is "only obeying orders" ever a reasonable defence?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:09:30 -0700

Is "only obeying orders" ever a reasonable defence?

probably the best question asked on Answerbag.

Answer to What was the hardest lesson to learn "the hard way"?

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:04:16 -0700

What was the hardest lesson to learn "the hard way"?

the fact that parents aren't always unconditional lovers

Answer to Should women Love, Honor, Worship and Obey their husband/partners?

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:14:09 -0700

Should women Love, Honor, Worship and Obey their husband/partners?

Only if he's a very caring husband..which basically means, if he does the same.

Answer to Do we have a right to choose to commit suicide?

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:18:03 -0700

Do we have a right to choose to commit suicide?

The government won't be able to tax you once you're dead. So no, it isn't a right.

Answer to Would you rather live at the North Pole or the South Pole?

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:05:32 -0700

Would you rather live at the North Pole or the South Pole?

North Pole. so i can literally be at the top of the world.

Answer to What is the verb for "to poop" in spanish?

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:28:28 -0700

What is the verb for "to poop" in spanish?

shitir? shitar? shiter?

Answer to You are the interviewer. Sometime during the interview, you ask for the applicant’s driver’s license. The license s/he gives you is expired. What is your opinion and thought at that point?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:20:44 -0700

You are the interviewer. Sometime during the interview, you ask for the applicant’s driver’s license. The license s/he gives you is expired. What is your opinion and thought at that point?

depends on the type of job they're applying for, of course.

Answer to Can you read a women?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:22:49 -0700

Can you read a women?

I had more trouble reading your question than any woman I have ever met. lol

Answer to Would you rather go on holiday to China or India?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:17:26 -0700

Would you rather go on holiday to China or India?

depends. rural vs urban. lol

Answer to Why is it some people get on really well in life, and find good things come to them very easily?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:34:53 -0700

Why is it some people get on really well in life, and find good things come to them very easily?

it's their optimism

Answer to What seems to be the most interchangeable bodypart or organ?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:10:14 -0700

What seems to be the most interchangeable bodypart or organ?

enormous boobs like the ones in your avatar. lol

Answer to What is the point in life?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:09:30 -0700

What is the point in life?

To consume...and then reproduce.

Answer to Do you favor gun control?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:58:27 -0700

Do you favor gun control?

Yes. That would definitely make our streets safer to live in.

Answer to What's your favourite section in the bookstore?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:08:57 -0700

What's your favourite section in the bookstore?

philosophy and engineering. that's my fav combo

Answer to No job, no high school degree, getting fat, lives at home, plays video games, doesn't know how to dress & women fight over this bloke?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:06:40 -0700

No job, no high school degree, getting fat, lives at home, plays video games, doesn't know how to dress & women fight over this bloke?

clearly you've leveled up from your holocaust-genocide questions. lol

Answer to N Korea fired 7 more missles. Is there something wrong?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:59:29 -0700

N Korea fired 7 more missles. Is there something wrong?

with the missles, or with north korea?

Answer to Who is the most chill movie character ever, and why?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:57:30 -0700

Who is the most chill movie character ever, and why?

Personally, I think it's James Dean as "Jim Stark" in Rebel Without A Cause. If you see the movie you'll see why he trumps all others.

Answer to Is it wrong to become a woman if you're a man?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:42:33 -0700

Is it wrong to become a woman if you're a man?

dude you've asked this question like a thousand times. i agree with your intent, but you've really gotta chill. lol

Answer to Whatdo you think of AB users who refuse to accept friend requests?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:21:11 -0700

Whatdo you think of AB users who refuse to accept friend requests?

lol. if it's my friend request, then they can go screw a tree. if it's just anyone, who cares? haha

Answer to Can you compare Native American genocide to Holocaust by nazis?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:56:41 -0700

Can you compare Native American genocide to Holocaust by nazis?

Can you compare the Holocaust to the Native American genocide? Great question. ++++

Answer to If you put in the effort and it isn't noticed do you still continue to put in the effort?

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:55:43 -0700

If you put in the effort and it isn't noticed do you still continue to put in the effort?

Great question! Most people don't. They say you can judge a man's character that way.

Answer to Social life in HIGH SCHOOL vs. COLLEGE - how do they differ?

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:36:21 -0700

Social life in HIGH SCHOOL vs. COLLEGE - how do they differ?

undergrad or grad/

Answer to Studies have proven that swinging helps improve relationships and both parties are much happier on average than non-swingers. Why, then, are people so inclined toward despising swingers?

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:12:16 -0700

Studies have proven that swinging helps improve relationships and both parties are much happier on average than non-swingers. Why, then, are people so inclined toward despising swingers?

Well, I know it's on Wikipedia, but I'm sure you might be able to find a footnote or something on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swinging Ctrl + F : "Happy" or "happiness"

Answer to Say a sentence which can change the world

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:51:58 -0800

Say a sentence which can change the world

Reverse socialized medicine.

Answer to How would you respond to Stephen Hawking’s quote on time travel?: "If time travel were possible, we'd be inundated with tourists from the future."

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:07:17 -0800

How would you respond to Stephen Hawking’s quote on time travel?: "If time travel were possible, we'd be inundated with tourists from the future."

What if the tourists were successfully pretending to be one of us? What if he had an invisible suit on?

Answer to Do you ever feel like people on AB attack you for just asking a question because they assume your question has a hidden opinion behind it?

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:01:09 -0800

Do you ever feel like people on AB attack you for just asking a question because they assume your question has a hidden opinion behind it?

Yeah, definitely. Some people in this world just are way too defensive and the internet is where they can hide behind a screen and try to pick a fight.

Answer to Don't you think that inspirational speakers that come to high schools telling kids to stay off drugs are wasting their time,don't they realize that some kids are gonna drink,smoke and do drugs anyway?

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:10:11 -0800

Don't you think that inspirational speakers that come to high schools telling kids to stay off drugs are wasting their time,don't they realize that some kids are gonna drink,smoke and do drugs anyway?

Well, some kids are completely oblivious to the fact that those substances may be harmful. So knowing the facts may help them make a better decision. There are no guarantees, of course.

Answer to What are the signs to look for in a shy guy to know if he likes you?.....

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:18:50 -0800

What are the signs to look for in a shy guy to know if he likes you?.....

if he gets a boner...

Answer to There were 6 men, each man had six bags, each bag had six cats, how many legs were there?

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:20:59 -0800

There were 6 men, each man had six bags, each bag had six cats, how many legs were there?

876! (Not 876 factorial)

Answer to How would you finish the sentence? "I would be rich if I didn't ...."

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:22:54 -0800

How would you finish the sentence? "I would be rich if I didn't ...."

if I didn't make fun of the nerds in high school

Answer to Did you ever pick on people when you were younger? If so, what are your thoughts about it now?

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:04:47 -0800

Did you ever pick on people when you were younger? If so, what are your thoughts about it now?

ppl use to pick on me when i was in high school and i had no close friends at all. its a cold world

Answer to U cnt get peggo ur 1st time, right?? thats wut they sed in school.

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:35:44 -0800

U cnt get peggo ur 1st time, right?? thats wut they sed in school.

Yes you can. You can always get peggo. Don't ask a bunch of potheads who don't know what they're saying.

Answer to Hi does anyone know a website where I can stream/download movies for free? In particular, I'm looking for a movie called "A Passage to India"

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:31:25 -0800

Hi does anyone know a website where I can stream/download movies for free? In particular, I'm looking for a movie called "A Passage to India"

Also, I need it by tomorrow... so I don't think torrenting would be a good idea

Answer to Are you violent in the mind?

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:12:27 -0800

Are you violent in the mind?

Yeah, but in person I'm really nice.

Answer to Guys: When you see a nice looking woman do you look at her butt?

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:15:27 -0800

Guys: When you see a nice looking woman do you look at her butt?

When she's not looking, yes. Otherwise, I don't try to stretch my neck to see when she is obviously watching me.

Answer to In the novel "Brave New World", what is the name of the happiness drug that the people take?

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:08:41 -0800

In the novel "Brave New World", what is the name of the happiness drug that the people take?

SOMA - hug me till you drug me, baby!